Sacred Heart High School - Reflections Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1985 volume:

Sacred Heart Memorial High School Falls City, Nebraska Volume XX Table of Contents Classes .... Seniors ... Sports.... Activities . 3 11 17 25 Yearbook Staff Editor.............................Amy Pokorny Layout Designers...................Amy Pokorny Moni Parsons Amy Bauman Kris Peniska Janet Finck Photographers...................Marcia Schwartz Amy Pokorny Advisor........................ Marcia Schwartz Memories Are Made Of This i Business As Usual Sister helps Joe and Pat find the right answer in Physics. Mrs. Frederick gets a lot of help from one of her fifth hour helpers. Good job, Tom. The 1984 85 School Board members: Sister Elizabeth, Barb Froeschl, Father Witt. Doris Goltz, Jeanne McGinnis, Sister Denise. Duane Dixon, Jim Slominski. Tom Aitken Jr., Merlin Bauman, Father O’Connor, Mike Simon, Steve Hutfles. Left: Denise Kirkendall proudly poses with the District Champion Plaque. So that's how Coach feels about the stats. Smiley’s trademark. Mrs. Kirkendall lends a helping hand at the Formal. Sacred Heart Faculty front row: Father Murphy, Father W itt. Sister Denise, Linda Kirkendall and Marcia Schwartz. Back row: Sister Dolores. Trudi Burenheide, Steve Holland, John Banks and John Barker. Mr. Holland shows us his best side. 2 : ; : i Matt Bauman Mike Becker Jennie Dixon Guy Durr David Finck Rick George Mike Gerdes Angie Helmick David Keithley Angie Kiekhaefer Mike Knobbe Jackie McGinnis Kim Noll Christy O’Grady Danny O’Grady Tracy O’Grady Shelli Olberding Lonnie Schawang Ofelia Silva Anne Simon 4 They’ve Only Just Begun The boys look like they’re ready for anything, but they haven’t been The Freshman Officers are David Finck, Presi- dent; Dave Keithley, V-President, Jackie McGinnis, Secretary and Jennie Dixon, Trea- surer. Moe, Larry and Curly, a.k.a. Anne, Is Mike really paying atten- Jennie and Jackie. tion in class? to Coach’s class yet! O.K. guys, how did you know that I LOVE CHOCOLATES'. The eager Freshmen were involved in many activities during their first year. As a welcome to high school, Seniors offered them dinner and challenged them to a softball game. Following tradition, the Freshmen pitched in and helped at the Christmas Formal and Parent’s Night. Cake raffles after cake raffles were held to make money, and they also sold spirit ribbons and buttons as a money-making project. They also held a garage sale. The Freshmen had an eventful year and they are anxious to begin their sophomore year. Wonder what David’s thinking about doing? 5 Amy Bauman Brett Keller Joe Kirkendal! Chris Knobbe Debbie Schlosser Phil Scheitel Teresa Sells Greg Slominski Steve Taft The class officers, pictured here, kept the Sopho- more class in line. They over saw all the class projects and kept track of their money. The sophomore class was small, but raised a lot of money. They cleaned up Jug-Brown Stadium after football games, and held many cake raffles at football and basketball games. They were kept busy serving banquets. They helped serve the Parent’s Night party and the Traveler’s Protection Agency banquet. The highlight for the class this year was ordering their class rings. Many stones and backgrounds were ordered and many more months were spent waiting for their rings to come back. Now with their rings and enthusiasm, the sophomores are all set for the last two years of high school. 6 Their Second Time Around Steve, what are you whispering to Shan- non? Or should we ask? And what are you whispering, Brett? Joe and Phil wrestle with an unknown bud. I wonder if Sister or Coach knew about this manhandling. pnoits Well, Coach, don’t work too hard. Aren’t you supposed to sweat in P.E. class? Joe seems to be “mapping” out some plans. Phil, you’re so cute!! 7 union; Pat Knobbe Moni Parsons Shell Slominski The class of 1986 started the year off with a bang. 1 he skit for the Homecoming festivities was “Irish Court”, which was a take off of the “People’s Court”. Following the skit, came the bonfire which was built by the Junior boys on the practice field. Throughout the year the Juniors were busy trying to raffle off cakes at games. Also at Homecoming and at the State Football Play- Offs, the Juniors sold balloons to raise money. The annual Christmas Formal was decorat- ed with metallic blue and silver streamers, with a stairway for the centerpiece. Music was provid- ed by John Barker. Prom was held on May 3, with the theme ’Dancing In The Dark.’ The color scheme was lavender and silver metallic. Music was played by Bad Reputation. Junior class officers are Pat Knobbe, President; Shell Slominski. Vice President; Moni Parsons, Secretary Treasurer. 8 Holding Out For Next Year Shell. Joe. Rog and Moni sit and plan for a weekday mass. It’s obvious that they all have different feelings toward it. Shell and Joe look like they’re having a good time. Yes, Joe, we all know you’re the mighty Fine number one guy. At right: Once again the feelings for class are differently viewed by the Juniors. The latest in fashion! Tennies and jeans. 9 10 Neither One Of Us ... Gina Marie Angela Jane Bippes Dixon Class Colors: Lavender And Silver Janet Marie Finck Michael Duane Annette LeAnn Frederick Keithley 12 • • • Wants To Be The First Class Flower: White Rose Mary Elizabeth Knobbe Gregory Allen Liberty Mark William Meinzer Kristi Ann Olberding ♦ Kristen Lynn Peniska 13 To Say “Goodbye” Class Motto: “Limits Only Exist In Our Minds” ♦ Thomas Richard Sells Amy Jo Pokorny Scott Jay Smith 14 Graduation 1985 SCHOLARSHIPS Angela Jane Dixon Regents Special Award Scholarship Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Missouri Janet Marie Finck Elk’s Most Valuable Student Scholarship Second Place Mary Beth Knobbe Regents Special Award Scholarship Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri Mark William Meinzer Athletic Scholarship Peru State College Peru. Nebraska Kristi Ann Olberding Athletic Scholarship Dana College Blair. Nebraska Athletic Scholarship Peru State College Peru. Nebraska Athletic Scholarship Marymount College Salina, Kansas Kristi and Gina look happy. Scott. Tom and Amy goof around during the recep- tion at the Senior table. Mark and Scott watch the last game’s plays hoping they’ll improve for their next foe. WHAT? You mean Mary actually is wearing a pep sweater. Janet and her bust. A usual picture. Amy, Janet. Kristi, Gina and Angie pose for the seductive look. Anyone want a kiss? Scott, Greg and Mary seem to find something pretty funny about those trophies. Don’t work too hard on that old yearbook Amy, you might strain yourself! Seniors ’85 Kristi seems to be having a hard time thinking of her speech. 16 All ’N All, Girls Were Great The team included Shell Slominski, Angie Dixon, Amy Pokorny, Gina Bippes, Kristi Olberding, Janet Finck and Mary Knobbe. Second row, Jackie McGinnis, Deirdre Slominski, Angie Kiekhaefer, Jennie Dixon, Chris Knobbe, Angie Helmick, Shelli Olberding, Tracy O’Grady, Kim Noll, Coach Kirkendall, Anne Simon and Christy O’Grady. The proud Galaxy Champs! Angie Dixon made All-Conference First Team; Kristi Olberding, All-Conference First Team and All-State; Shell Slominski, All- Conference Second Team and Amy Pokorny, All-State. The 1984 Volleyball season was a very success- ful year for the girls. We began the season with a camp held at Falls City High which showed us, and polished up, techniques. As the season wore on we won the Galaxy Conference Tournament and were rated very high in the top ten volleyball team ratings. We won our Sub-District but were beaten by Diller for the ticket to State. At the end of the season, these awards were announced, Kristi Olberding was selected All- Conference and All-State. Amy Pokorny was named to the All-State Honorable Mention list. Angie Dixon made All-Conference First Team and Shell Slominski All-Conference Second Team. We ended our season with a great record and with the talent the younger girls showed, Sacred Heart should be team to watch in the years to come. Gina goes up for a good block while Amy and Janet are behind her ready to cover any deflection. A prayer is said during a pep rally for the girls. 18 Let’s Hear It For The Boys The team included Tom Sells, Greg Liberty, Scott Smith, Joe Kirkendall, Roger Helmick, Greg Slominski, and David Finck. Second row. Mike Knobbe. Guy Durr, Mark Meinzer, Mike Frederick, Pat Knobbe, Joe Dixon, Phil Scheitel and David Keithley. Back row, Lonnie Schawang, Danny O’Grady, Mike Becker, Steve Taft, Brett Keller and Coach Banks. Mark goes after the oppositions ball carrier with Tom and an unidentified Irishman behind. These Irish Footballers were all named to the Galaxy All-Conference Teams either on Defense or Offense. They are Roger Helmick. Greg Liberty, Mark Meinzer, Tom Sells, Joe Dixon and Mike Frederick. Tom and Roger also made All-State Honorable Mention. LET’S CELEBRATE! The fans mob the team after the victory over D-V in the first State Play-Off game. Tom goes high for a super catch against Humboldt. 19 Making Our Dreams Come True B-Ballers were Janet Finck, Kristi Olberding, Gina Bippes, Amy Pokorny and Angie Dixon. Second row, Jennie Dixon, Shell Slominski, Shelli Olberding, Anne Simon, Deirdre Slominski, Chris Knobbe and Angie Helmick. The Lady Irish began their basketball After two and a half hours, the girls finally rejoice the victory over season with high ratings to boost our morale. Dlller for their first ever ticltet STATE! And those ratings stuck to us to the end. We proved to be a very strong team and the toughest in Southeast Nebraska. Although we got beat in the Galaxy Conference, we were determined to go all the way in Districts. And for the first time ever at Sacred Heart, the girls basketball team went to State. We defeated and got our revenge on Diller. In the process, Angie Dixon, Amy Pokorny and Gina Bippes made All-Conference Second Team, while Kristi Olberding made First Team and also All-State First Team. Kristi also had the record and highest average for rebounds in Class D-2. The season was filled with a lot of fun and we accomplished most of our goals. Thank you for a great season, Denise, and we wish you the best in your future ina attemPu 8 free throw during the Litchfield-SH game, teams. 20 Tip-Off of the BIG GAME. For the 1984-85 basketball season, Angie, Amy and Gina made All- Conference second Team. Kristi made All-Conference First Team and she was also voted into the All-State First Team in Class D-2. It Was A Very Good Year The basketball team included Mike Knobbe, David Keithley, Eric Voegele and Danny O’Grady. Second row, Pat Knobbe, Joe Kirkendall, Greg Slominski, Brett Keller, David Finck, Phil Scheitel and Lonnie Schawang. Back row, Tom Sells. Mark Meinzer, Scott Smith and Mike Frederick. Tom Sells and Mark Meinzer were named to the All-Conference Second Team. Mike seems to be in a rut and Joe can’t seem to get there to help him. BASKETBALL The boys basketball team had a good year. They took second place in the Galaxy Conference Tourney and also took second in Districts. The boys ended their season with a 9-9 record. Tom Sells and Mark Meinzer were named to the All-Conference Second Team. The boys had a lot of younger guys on the team and hopefully the experience they got will help them to win many more games in the next few years. 21 What form! Keep On Trackin’ The 1985 track team included Janet Finck, Teri Sells, Christy O’Grady, Jackie McGinnis. Anne Simon, Chris Knobbe and Angie Dixon. Back row, Angie Kiekhaefer, Shelli Olberding, Deirdre Slominski. Kristi Olberding, Shell Slominski and Jennie Dixon. Mrs. Linda Kirkendall was not present for the picture. 22 Kristi was the only qualifier for state. Running With The Night The boy’s track team included Lonnie Schawang, Eric Voegele. and David Finck. Back row. Coach Banks. Joe Dixon, Roger Helmick and Mark Meinzer. Mark and his pole ready to vault. Fun Shots Say “Cheese” girls! That’s right, we bad. You clowns! Someone help me! Kim and Ofy look over their algebra. The unknown artist shows her work. Mr. Weber helps Matt and Danny with their German before class starts. This is Roger, going in to his office at 1:50. Teri and Jackie wear their sewing projects. Don’t you two even THINK about skipping out! Hi, guys and girls, or should I say “guy and girls.” 24 Making Beautiful Music Band Officers include Guy Durr, Jennie Dixon, Chris Knobbe and Jackie McGinnis. These folks kept the band playing and everything in line. The Chorus Officers were Anne Simon and Tracy O’Grady. Back row, Gina Bippes and Mark Meinzer. The band members were few but the sound they gave out was something else! The Chorus kept harmonizing all year through, and sounded pretty good the night they performed at the Parents Party. 26 The World According To Snoopy Ofy (Snoopy) yelps out a song in front of her doghouse. Amy, Annette and Kristi sing a song about what they know now.” Woodstock flutters about telling us of her worm boyfriend. The cast of the production Snoopy! Annette Keithley as Lucy, Danny O’Grady as Linus. Amy Pokorny as Peppermint Patty, Ofy Silva as Snoopy, Kristi Olberding as Sally, Mike Frederick as Chuck and Janet Finck as Woodstock. Cast of Characters Snoopy........................Ofelia Silva Charlie Brown......................... Mike Frederick Linus.................................Danny O’Grady Lucy......................Annette Keithley Peppermint Patty........................Amy Pokorny Sally Brown................Kristi Olberding Woodstock.....................Janet Finck The cast tells Snoopy to sit-up, lie-down, roll-over, play dead. 27 Snoopy! 85 We Got The Beat Pep Club officers were Tracy O'Grady, Secretary- Treasurer; Amy Bauman, V-President; and Moni Parsons, President. The Pep Club provided a lot of sound yelling. Chris, Amy, Janet and Gina try to get the kids rowdy at a pep rally before a big game. tyTmd1at.Sacred Heart had SPIRIT and cheered for us at the STATE 1UUKNEY in Lincoln. 28 Corning Home The 1984 Homecoming candidates were Mary Knobbe, Tom Sells, Gina Bippes, who was crowned Queen, Greg Liberty, who was named King, Janet Finck and Mike Frederick. The girls all chose to wear long gowns and each carried a long stemmed white rose. The King and Queen were announced during the half-time of the SH-Bern game. Roy makes a guest appearance during the skit at the bonfire. The cheerleaders performed a routine after the skit. Gina Bippes and Greg Liberty were announced as the royal couple at the 1984 Homecoming festivities. The spirit is mounting as the fans await The Bonfire. • • • Do They Know It’s Christmas? Kristi, are you wondering where Andy Deirdre, Jennie and Mike take a long look at the 's • centerpiece before the dancing begins. Oh Scott, you're so-o-o cute! Does she mean it? Nice nose, Annette! Annette, Gina and Angie decorate the tree. What’s so funny, Angie?; do you remember?? On December 17th, the students had their annual Christmas For- mal. The day began with the Juniors and Seniors decorating the gym for the dance that night. The Living Rosary started at 7:00 P.M. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Goltz portrayed Mary and Jo- seph while Tim Kirken- dall portrayed baby Je- sus. The music for the evening was provided by “Lou” Barker. Moni lends a helping hand to Annette. 30 What’s new!?! Dancing In The Dark Janet, Gina, Amy, Kristi, Moni, Mary and Angie pose for a pre-prom picture. These guys and gals are just sitting around relaxing before the dance. What a cute couple! And below Ann and Roger, Pat gives a speech before the prom dinner. The people at the head table begin signing the prom books before the lights go out. “Dancing In The Dark” was the theme for the Junior-Senior Prom of 1985. The annual dance was held at the Elk’s Club just as the banquet was. A pre-Prom party was held before at Pokorny’s while Keithley’s hosted the breakfast after the movie at Breezy Hill, which was The Thief Of Hearts. BAD REPI TA- TION provided the music at the dance. During the day the Junior class missed school to decorate the Elk’s in the Senior color scheme of lavender and silver metallic streamers. Silver stars decorated the walls and hung from the ceiling. A pink and lavender net centerpiece drew many compliments. It was a glorious evening of laughter, fun, food and good friends. Junior-Senior prom was a night we will all remember. 31 Angie and Pat enjoy the party. An Evening Of Activity Master of Ceremonies, Don Coupe, welcomes the guest speaker, Jerry Joy, from Peru State College. The 1985 Sacred Heart Activities Banquet was held on May 5. The guest speaker was Jerry Joy from Peru State College. He talked about realizing where you came from and to be proud of it, and using that pride in our future plans and in what we do. Athletic awards were given by John Banks, Denise Kirkendall and Linda Kirkendall. John Nixon gave out the KTNC Athletic awards. Sister Mary Denise handed out the academic awards. The second annual Presidential Academic Fitness Award was given to students who partici- pated in sports and excelled academically. The three winners this year were Mike Frederick, Kristi Olberding and Amy Pokorny. Master of Ceremonies was Don Coupe. Father Paul Witt gave the opening prayer with Father Pat Murphy giving the closing prayer. David and Janet both received academic awards from Sister Mary Denise. 32 Einstein would be proud of all our busy bees during Physics! Give me a break, please! Why the cheesy smile Angie and Shell?! Boo Isn’t this a blast, girls? Amy and Moni “pose’ during the state game. for the camera Guess Who? Mike, Roger, Mark, and Joe work diligently at hanging the streamers, while Tom oversees. Come on, Kris, get with it. and pay a little more attention! The freshmen girls flash their pearly whites, while Deirdre demonstrates how to throw a dirty look to the cameraman. 33 Diane Marie Schlosser 1967-1984 Diane Schlosser had been our classmate for six years and in this short time, she had become a special part of our class. She was a very bright, easy-going, and compassionate girl who always had a smile for everyone. But on January 4 1984 Diane was taken away from us, and her family, in a fatal car accident. I his year she would have graduated with us, in the class of 1985. So, in loving memory, we dedicate this yearbook to her, our fellow classmate and friend. 34 History Of The In August of 1981, fourteen freshman entered Sacred Heart High School for the first time. Filled with hope of excitement and achievement, we prepared to face the challenges of high school life. Our class sponsor, Mrs. Marcia Schwartz, supervised as officers were selected. (Mike Frederick, president; Amy Pokorny, vice president, Joe Fischer, treasurer and Mary Knobbe, secre- tary.) Our first task as a class was to furnish refreshments for the Christmas Formal. We participated in the Living Rosary and then moved over to the gym for the dance. Twelve of us freshman were in Chorus and participated in the musical “Oliver” under the direction of Teresa Lesiak. Two new teachers were added to our staff, Doug Fritz and Janis Fischer. As freshman, the boys won the Knights of Columbus Freshman-Sophomore Tournament. The Varsity basketball team went to State. As sophomores, five new teachers were added. Father Paul Witt, Sister Carmen Echevarria, Steve Holland, Don Armstrong and Sister Delia Lawless. Miss Lesiak and Mr. Fritz, as well as Lonnie Ford and Father Benton left us. Under the leadership of Mike Frederick, president; Tom Sells, v-president; Scott Smith, secretary and Mary Knobbe treasurer, we held many cake raffles, and served banquets to raise money for upcoming expenses. Our class gained two new students, Diane Adams and Kris Peniska. The big event this year was ordering our class rings and waiting for them to arrive. Eight of us participated in the musical “Little Mary Sunshine”, directed by Steve Holland. During our junior year that year John Banks, Trudi Buren- heide, Sister Dolores Hall and Rachael Yoesel became a part of our faculty as Don Armstrong, Sister Carmen, and Sister Delia left us. With Steve Holland and Rachael Yoesel as our sponsors, and Mike Frederick, president; Janet Finck, v-president; Tom Sells, secretary and Scott Smith, treasurer, our class began one of the biggest challenges we had. We prepared the skit and bonfire for the Homecoming festivities. The skit was called “Irish Feud because it was taken from the number one game show. Family Feud. It was followed by the lighting of the bonfire which the boys built the night before. During the Christmas season, we raffled off a Cabbage Patch Kid, Kellie Clara, to raise some big bucks. She was eventually adopted by NiNi Frederick. We also decorated the gym for the Christmas Formal in red and green and silver streamers. On January 4. 1984. a classmate of ours was killed in a car accident. Diane Schlosser was born seventeen years earlier in Fort Bliss, Texas. Next, the Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Elk s Club. We Class Of 1985 decorated the dance floor in maroon and silver streamers. Music was provided by “Splash”. We all participated in County Government Day and in the musical, “No, No, Nanette.” The football season ended with a 5-5 record and a State Play Off berth. The boys bowed out the first game. Tom Sells made All- Conference Honorable Mention. In volleyball the girls were Southern Galaxy Champs and District Runner Up. Girls basket- ball record ended 10-5. Kristi Olberdin was chosen All-Conference First Team and then Honorable Mention All-State. The boys won the Galaxy tourney and won their District only to be beaten by Filley in Regionals. In track, Janet Finck was the only girl to make State. Our Senior year will be one we will never forget. Our sponsor was Linda Kirkendall and Mike Frederick was president; Janet Finck, vice-president; Mary' Knobbe, secretary and Gina Bippes, treasurer. We lost Mrs. Fischer but gained John Barker with Robert Weber to replace him at semester. We picked our little brothers and sisters and bought them lunch and then played softball for an afternoon. The football season was great. The boys’ record was 8-3. They again made State Play-Offs and stayed in for the second round. Mike Frederick, Greg Liberty, Mark Meinzer and Tom Sells were all named first team All-Conference. Tom made All-State Honorable Mention. Volleyball’s record was 15-4; we won Galaxy and were District runners-up. Kristi Olberding and Angie Dixon were All-Conference and Kristi and Amy Pokorny were All-Staters Honorable Mention. Homecoming began with decorating Tom’s truck and naming her “Lucy” for Amy’s mom. Greg Liberty and Gina Bippes were crowned King and Queen at the half time. Other candidates were Janet Finck, Tom Sells, Mike Frederick and Mary Knobbe. In basketball, the girls went to State for the first time ever and ended their season 15-4. Kristi made All-Conference First Team with Amy Pokorny, Angie Dixon and Gina Bippes on Second Team. Kristi made All-State First Team. The guys’ record was 9- 9 with Tom and Mark both named to All-Conference Second Team. Kristi made it to State in track. For our retreat we went to St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth. Our class trip was to W’orlds of Fun in K.C.; and our prom was held on May 3, 1985. Bad Reputation was the band and “Thief of Hearts was the feature film at the drive-in. It’s time for us to say goodbye to Sacred Heart, but we’ll never forget this school and our days together. Class members are: Gina Marie Bippes. Angela Jane Dixon, Janet Marie Finck, Michael Duane Frederick, Annette LeAnn Keithley. 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