Scotus Central Catholic High School - Scotus Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1981 volume:

Seniors Iff} Srsfi e v r. amanm l A a . QLT fT)ff iL£ £ A ■ do 7weoooA£ J. � 0R A BfttZ. A JSSKS Y ?acy 9W V 3 £ £S TH£K£W K- CHLoA £K T moTM A • C £LOCH£t T moT y A ■ CZC 3 QR! A J. DA'JJOSoa £ £TE l n ?w Jjr ) DoLEZ Loft! ?. ORE! FUF.SF DoiSGl ; F. £ U££M 7) ? cr A 1 R.E Ct'fvr ? 6. £73 s£ A1 7FEM J. ££7 £. t c O VA fC HO L T Memories An Annual is a book of memories-a book that has pages and pages of pictures-pages reserved for people to sign on. The Senior class, in its own way. is a page of memories. And so we would like to share with you some of our memories. We remember, our first day in the big halls of Scotus Junior High. New faces, places, and nervous smiles. This was the first sign of our unity. 3 grade schools united in one. And along with that came making new friends! In 7th and 8th grade we had this tremendous Basketball team. They traveled to St. Ed and each time we came back singing at the tops of our lungs “WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS The Jr. High play- The White Gypsy '-another sign of our unity, a working together unity! Our first class get-to-gether at Grubaughs house- and from then out every week-end at Brad's House. Our first puppy love . Mary and Chris. Colleen and Jeff. Linda and Brad. Cindy and Herman. Julie and Tim. Lynette and Doug. Kelly and Ken. Sheryl and Brad, and more. Remember Pizza Hut after all the games blowing out candles, walking the alleys and getting kicked out. We used to get together for a purpose- to laugh, scream, fight. Now we have grown up. and we only get together for the reason of BEING TOGETHER! No matter what we always seemed to stick pretty close togeth- er. Our class has grown into not 2 groups of people but one group called .. The Senior Class of 81! And when we sit back and think of the times we have sat around bon fires, times we have cried together, laughed together or just plain got bored together and of all the NEW YEARS we have rang in together, we wouldn’t trade them for nothing. NOTHING AT ALL!!!!!!!!!! We know that it won't be long and one by one we'll leave, ready to start all over again, by Lynette Malmstrom 4 Taking a break in ‘Spirit hall’. Father Tiegs - in action! 5 UUL £ L. KGU.V ? C £ £ + dOMVAT P. GL£A UC£ lfl BftiPN ?. KUTA, UPCQuft H£ L.KPS 'SP ScoTT 6 JC SA 7' ST)0ne '£ 7 V,V p A C)S 7A-r VO v J. ?u tT£ 4P .H P s£ 3 $ Remember State FBLA-Jumor and Senior year State Boxing Busters Drama ll-fainting lessons (A.L.) LeeRoy it's time to go to the office Godfathers and ‘Lead Me On Pucky I Halloween In Weston Expect the Unexpected Jane Who lives by the chicken houses ' Saturdays spent in Lincoln State Basketball-Sophomore. Junior and SENIOR years The Pearl Harbor bombing in Clara's Country Kitchen The unknown comic-Junior year Boys State German III parties with Kiser Teddy and his firewalking Halloween night at the graveyard “If it isn’t 12' your out of the tournament'' H O. City Manor girls out dr Omaha Frit. Ber. EZ. Pud. and Eddie Catch a Buzz Lana-the T-Shirt terror the Oscar Winning performance by Elaine at Lori Os the high times at the River «Junior Prom- party at Lori’s the Picture Man “Brian'-the class flipper the good ole county fair “Mike, this is my little sister” Kuta’s spectacular nose dive Motel 6 When are you moving to Texas? 3.6.9, the goose drank wine you wanna crash � Harper 328-accidently staying over night Jeff. Doug. Sty. and Don-Queen concert and Godfathers “You keep a knockin' butcha can't come in!!! Ted said “I’m okay. I can still stand up-see. THUD! New Years Eve kisses-swoop-giggle. giggle, giggle Whip It Ted's Backstage Potato juice Tobaggoning on Camp Luther rwgmerhm vaarrhgTTn Hirsh o£ s w i t h uniforms a ' ! Running to lunch after Pep Club meetings Sticking within our Jr. High Cliques Slumber Parties — Truth or Dare!!! Rolling our skirts up when we got to shool WhiDM divH Surprj Hui 1 8 T.V. Dallas Dynasty Soap Operas Solid Gold Benny Hill Show Fridays HBO Mash Muppet Show American Bandstand Knots Landing Hart to Hart Vegas Senior Favorites Movies Albums REO - Hi Infidelity Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall AC DC - Back in Black Billy Joel - Glass Houses Queen - The Game Pat Benatar - Crimes of Passion Eddie Rabbit - Horizon The Kinks - One for the Road April Wine - Nature of the Beast Styx - Paradise Theater WAYLON !!! DEVO Animal House Ordinary People Heaven Can Wait Stir Crazy Escape From Alcatraz Jazz Singer Urban Cowboy Star Trek - The Motion Picture Any Which Way You Can Caddyshack The Jerk Chapter Two Little Darlings 9 to 5 Electric Horseman Empire Strikes Back The Elephant Man The Shining Food tacos corn nuts pizza ice cream sunflower seeds charms suckers Arby's french fries cheeseburgers chicken cheez whiz crackers PAT 2 CE OPEL SEP UERRY K. PAPRoC K ? CP (.'JOE) PEA SfC C PPC 7L D. PoDAA Y CAVE PE SEQ ORR A A. R UZY T SOOTHY A- PYEA SA VCY ScMAEEEP, Col LEE 7?. PAROLE Local News Aug. 29 Oct. 3 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Nov. 23 Dec. 21 Jan. 3 Feb. 20 Mar. 3 Mar. 12 Mar. 12 Apr. 8 May 2 May 5 May 12 May 17 Brandeis closes. Scotus beat Lakeview in the tradi- tion 27-0 cross town football rivarly. Frank Micek and George Johansen debate for mayor race. School courtyard dedication. Scotus officially blesses a new gym- nasium at the school. Vandals do $3,000. damage to Co- lumbus Junior High. Hinky Dinky must recognize union. City plans on getting rid of Ann Ka- vich's dogs. Scotus wins Class B-4 District Bas- ketball title. Scotus beats Omaha Ryan in Round 1 of State Basketball. Holdrege knocks Scotus out of State Basketball playoff action. Grain elevator in Bellwood explodes and kills two. Junior-Senior Prom. Athletic Banquet. Honor's Night. Senior Graduation. t Class Officers: Mike Wieser. Treas.; Chris Styskal. Pres.: Abbi Love. Sec.; Johna Konwinski, Vice-Pres. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Feb. March March March April April April April National News 12 19 22 20 23 7 10 12 22 24 8 16 19 21 31 20 20 11 6 9 30 9 12 14 21 Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini announced four conditions that the U.S. has to meet to secure the release of 52 of its citizens held hostage in Iran since November 4, 1979. One of the four was to release Iran's frozen assets. - Sk A fuel explosion at an underground Titan II nuclear missile silo near Damascus. Arkansas, killed one person and injured 21 others. Iraq and Iran conflict escalates into major warfare. Greece rejoins NATO forces. Some 60,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Televi- sion and Radio Artists ended their 94-day strike. Ronald Reagan soundly defeated President Jimmy Carter in the presidential election. Reagan's electoral college vote was 489, compared to Carter's 49. The Republicans gained control of the Senate for the first time since 1956. Steve McQueen died of a heart attack after surgery for cancer. U.S. envoys arrive in Algeria to negotiate hostage issue. The U.S. unmanned spacecraft Voyager I came within 77,000 miles of the planet Saturn. Mae West died. The MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada was destroyed by fire. 84 people died in the fire. The U.S., European Economic Community, and NATO warn the U.S.S.R. against an invasion of Poland. John Lennon was killed by Mark Chapman. Lennon was a former Beatle. Harland “Colonel Sanders, of Kentucky Fried Chicken died. U.S. prime rate hits record 21.5%. Iran demands $24 billion before it will release the U.S. hostages. U.S. census figures announced. The total population of the country was put at 226.504,825 - an 11.4% increase over the 1970 figure. Hostages are freed. Ronald Reagan’s inaugural. Las Vegas Hilton was on fire, 8 dead. Walter Cronkite retires from CBS News Steven Judy is executed in Indiana. John Hinckely Jr. tries to assassinate President Reagan. General Omar Bradley dies. Space Shuttle is launched. Space Shuttle lands safely. Grain embargo against Soviet Union is lifted. A VA TO CZOA fiS ELG JS $rer fi €M D- W CLJAMS iftEMbA 7SCHAH7EE L OA T). W£ HoEf TVCMELLE W ESE ? DJ E WiESEQj, ELAIMZ ZouCHA jArvE XvueHA Fashion Fashion plays a big part in life today. This year the fashions have taken a sharp turn in the preppie direction. The preppie look includes: the monogrammed sweaters, the blazers, the shirts with short collars, the sweaters that button down the back, the donut-heeled shoes, the socks worn with sandals, and the baggy coats, pants, and purses. Fashion has turned towards the western look, too, which indudes, of course, the cowboy boots, hats, and, cowboy shirts. We From childhood we played and grew Going to the ballpark, playground or zoo. We caused some trouble now and then And we never got out of it, 'cuz Mom knew where we'd been For the first time in our lives we must say good-bye The feelings inside hurt so bad, that I start to cry. I never told you this, but I think you always knew You were a brother ... sister .. . friend .. . and I love you. So many faces I have seen in my years From happy to sad, From smiles to tears. And yet of all I want to keep until the end Is the one of you ... my good Friend. Everything we did, we did it together We were unpredictable, just like the weather. But just as the seasons changed, we changed too The sky above us is no longer blue. You and I laughed at the photos and of things we read I'm running out of words, I think all has been said. But of all the words that remain with me Is that one word that describes us ... WE by Tim Czuba Edda From Iceland Edda was a foreign exchange stu- dent at Scotus for the school year. She came from Fasdridsfordur, Ice- land where she had already graduat- ed from high school. She was born on December 11, 1962, and lived with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Korger her host parents for the year. Scotus High School was enriched by Edda’s contributions and the ex- periences shared will become fond memories. RANDV WENNEKAMP EDDA EGILSDOTTIR Photographs And the real Willie that's SPIRIT Memories WHIP IT GOOD RILEY! th on ecre Who's the NERD? Dances 1980 Homecoming Memories King Ron And Queen Abbi A kiss, a tear, a smile. A laugh, a dance, a memory. The photographs and memories of this year’s Homecoming dance will remain cherished forever by all who attended. 19 We’ve Got Tonight On a clear, crisp, October night, many Scotus stu- dents were putting on their best dress and suit getting ready to step out for an evening of dinner, dance, and party. October 25 was this year’s date selected for the Homecoming Dance and festivities. At 8:00 p.m. many students and parents filled the Memorial Hall Gym in anticipation to see who would be crowned King and Queen. The candidates took their walk through the crowd and onto the stage. The titles of King and Queen of 1980 were given to Ron Starzec and Abbi Love. The crowning was done by 1979 Homecoming King John Ebner and his Queen Anita Feehan. The students walked down to the cafeteria, where the dance is traditionally held. The theme ‘‘We’ve Got Tonite was selected by the senior class and the cafe- teria was decorated with street signs, city lights and scences. The band Hit’n Run provided entertainment for the evening. The Scotus Student Body spent the whole week pre- paring for this special night. The classes decorated their halls and participated in Spirit Week. A pep rally was held in the new gym on Thursday night, and Friday night, the Pep Club held a car parade that followed the boys to the game field. Scotus played David City Aqui- nas and lost by the score of 22-14. Even though we lost, the spirit was still high at the dance. Homecoming 1980 was a very memorable dance for all who attend- ed. Patty Gonka Doug Duren Johna Konwinski Brian Davidson Abbi Love Jeff Jarecke Kim Soulliere Glen Kucera Linda Wemhoff Ron Starzec c a n d ■ Courtney Nosal Steve Jareke King Ken And Queen Sandy Sandy Schaefer Rich Pensick On Friday, January 24, 1981 the Scotus student body was once again putting on their best dress and suits. It was an unusual- ly spring-like evening with many students not wearing coats. The Memorial Hall Gym quickly filled at 8:00 for the coronation of the 1981 Sweetheart candidates. The candidates took their place on stage and watched last year’s King Tim Novicki and Queen Carol Taylor take their walk. Tim and Carol passed their crowns and ti- tles onto Ken Heimann and Sandy Schaefer. The Sweetheart Dance was tra- ditionally held by the Sophomore Class who chose this year's theme to be Precious Mo- ments . The cafeteria was deco- rated in a Valentine setting with hearts hanging from the ceiling. The candidates and students danced to the band Wrecking Co. Lynette Malmstrom Mike Wieser 25 Lynette Malstrom Steph Grohs Dave Kantor Father Tiegs Chris Styskal Leo Zoucha Ken Heimann Seniors reading class wills. Juniors reading prophecies. These Memories were Personally Printed for The 1981 Juniors and Seniors of Scotus Centra! Catholit THF. JUNIOR CLASS of SCOTUS CENTRAL CATHOLIC presents (A 'lime 'Jor Ms Music by BLACKSHADOW Saturday evening May ninth Nineteen hundred and eighty-one PROGRAM Stephanie Grohs Invocation Fr. Jim Tiegs Welcome Leo Zoucha Acceptance Speech Chris Styskal Class Prophecy Dave Kantor Lora Kurtenbach Lori Zabawa Tim Zuerlein Class Will Ken Heimann Lynette Malmstrom Patrice Oppliger Ron Starzec Benediction Fr. Jim Tiegs SUCCESS Success is speaking words of praise, In cheering other people s ways. In doing just the best you can. With every task and every plan, It's silence when your speech would hurt. Politeness when your neighbor's curt. It's deafness when the scandal flows. And sympathy with others' woes. It's loyalty when duty calls, It's courage when disaster falls, It's patience when the hours are long. It's found in laughter and in song, It's in the silent time of prayer, In happiness and in despair. In all of life and nothing less. We find the thing we call success. 27 Junior -Senior Prom 1981 The band must be taking a break. W Somewhere under the rainbow. The Kumpf Boogie! Puppy Love. This year’s Junior-Senior Prom turned out to be a very formal gala with the boys wearing tuxes or three-piece suits and the girls dressed in spring formals. The festivities began at 7:00 with a prime rib dinner cooked by the junior mothers and served by the sophomores. The reading of the prophecies and wills provided entertain- ment between the dinner and dance. The prophecies were ready by; Dave Kantor, Lori Zabawa, Tim Zuerlein, Lora Kurtenbach. The Senior Wills were read by; Ron Starzec, Lynette Malmstrom, Ken Hei- mann, and Patrice Oppliger. The Junior Class choose A Time For Us for this year’s theme. The dance floor was decorated with rainbows and multi colored crepe paper. The dance featured the group Black Shadow, who played everything from King Tut to Riding the Storm Out. However, the Prom evening did not end there, the festivi- ties continued well nto the morning hours!!! Dancin' the night away. Will you marry me? Say cheese!! o Juniors I Ciete Arasmith Tim Beckman Jeff Beerbohm Tim Beller Ron Bernt Karen Bierman Beth Bixenman Kurt Bogus Julie Bonk Dawn Bredahl Steve Byers Class Officers: Row 1 - Lori Zabawa, Sec.; Stephanie Grohs, Pres.; Mary Placzek, Treas.; Row 2 - Tim Zuerlein. Vice-Pres. 32 Tracy Dreifurst Don Dworak Rick Engel Dave Engelbert - pr, Greg Ernst Rob Fisher Don Gates Terry Green Scott Greenlee Stephanie Grohs Laurie Hajek Dave Harrington 33 Juniors attempt to read Mr. J. Puetz's great hand. Jay Jarecke Tim Jarecke Dave Kantor Judi Kloke Sandy Klopnieski Lyle Kobus Clarice Korger Tim Korger Jeff Krzycki Lora Kurtenbach Bob Kuta Karen Laska Sheila Liebentritt Ted McMeekin 34 Junior Memories The juniors can look back on memo- ries of receiving class rings, attending Homecoming, Prom and other school dances, and enjoying required classes such as English and American History. In the fall, the class sold magazines to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom - a night filled with memories for everyone. Only too fast the year came to a close. Class Sponsors were Miss Schuelke and Mr. J. Puetz. Terry Micek Kathy Mielak Tammy Miller Jami Muhle Tim Murray Diane Odgen Mary Placzek Carole Podraza Ray Prososki Angie Riley Bob Rybinski Tony Schieffer 35 Kathy Soulliere Margaret Spenner Todd Stepanek Jon Stopek Jerry Taylor Jackie Thiele Tom Tooley Traci VanBerg Jetf Van Lent Ken Vetick 36 Curt White Patti Wiese Bob Wieser Tim Williams 37 Terri Beckman Laura Bierman Wayne Borer Pam Braun Mark Brezinski Michelle Brooks Chad Christiansen Jack Cheloha Pat Cregor Jay Cutsor Duane Czapla Janelle Czuba Brian Evans Jim Heimann Laura Heimann Lisa Henggler 40 Heidi Hoffman Trish Hroza Sharon Hughes Terri Jackson Tammy Jarecke Kerry Jarecki Kriss Kaminski John Kelly Sophomore Memories Along with acquiring a new driver's li- cense and a set of car keys, the class experienced many more memorable events during the school year. First, the sophomores, most of them, moved from first to second floor lockers. The class traveled through time in World History, learned about life in Biol- ogy, and reinforced their knowledge of English. To raise money for the big dance Sweet- heart, the class sold candy bars. They worked hard decorating for the January 23, 1981 dance. The theme selected was Precious Moments. A new experience for the year was at- tending upper classmen parties, and be- ing able to loo back on the freshman year. Class sponsors were Mr. Younger and Mr. Peterson. Class officers: Row 1: Trish Hroza, Sec.; Mary Joan Zoucha, Treas.; Greg Van Dyke, Vice-Pres.; Bob Roy, Pres. 41 Lisa Kneifel Dan Korger Kris Kozak Dave Koziol Marti Krings Bernie Kwapnoski Linda Laska Robin Liebentritt Dave Love Jerry Maca Kelly Maguire Kris Martin Maureen McGuire Cathy McLaughlin 42 Colleen McLaughlin Jeff Mielek Karen Mielak Kevin Molczyk Kim Neater Stacey Podraza Julie Paprocki Chris Pokorny Karen Pokorny Lynda Potter Kathy Prokupek Jo Rhode 43 Annette Rinkol Bob Roy Traci Ryba Bob Schumacher Anne Sojka Lori Soulliere Scott Spenceri Verginia Sprunk Kris Stahura J.P. Styskal John Swierczek Shelly Tschantre 44 What do you do at 12:35? Greg Van Dyke Greg Weiland Patty Wemhoff Dean White Genene Weiser Colleen Witt Lance Zach Andy Ziemba 45 Freshmen Cindy Backes Mike Bogus Kenny Borer Ginger Bottger Paul Braun Rich Chavana Bridget Chonon S'pficers: Row 1 - Him Dreifurst. Sec.; Paul Pro- ;i,j£res.; Hugh Riley, Vice-Pres. Not pictured, Ann ickiTTreas. Lori Czuba Suzanne Davidson Shelly Demuth Kim Dreifurst 48 1 Freshman Memories Leaving behind traces of Jr. High days, in the fall of '80, the freshmen descended to the first and second floors. And, there was the excitement of the first few days of school with new classes, a full locker, and just being a part of the Senior High. The year was filled with learning a foreign language, earth science terms, and having P.E. with the boys. It was a year of joining new clubs and participating in sports. The IGA parking lot was a popular gathering spot before the games, and afterwards everyone walked to the Pizza Hut to celebrate another victory. The class sponsor was Mr. Mahoney. Bill Drozd Steve Engel Julie Engelbert Vicky Frost Kris Harsh Kristen Heesacker Jill Hoebing Richard Hughes Chad Iwan Betty Keller Lisa Keller Roger Konwinski Michelle Korger Jim Kozak Pat Krzycki Todd Kudron Liz Liz Kumpf 49 Mitch Kush Kim Kuta Tim Laska Jim Lesiak John Liebentritt John Liebig Tracy Lippstreu Joe Miksch Janette Modelski Julie Modlin Dan Niedbalski Ann Novicki Dan O’Hearn Jim Paprocki Where's Dewey and Louie? 50 Sandy Pekarek Cindy Peterson Jim Placzek Vicki Pollard Hugh Riley Pam Ruzicka Theresa Rybinski Lisa Schaefer Scott Scow Steve Sleddens Karen Soulliere Steve Steiner 51 Tammy Stepnak Lynda Stopak Paula Stopak Sheri Svoboda What a Bore-ble! Study time in English. Cramin' for Examin’ Tim Taylor Lisa Thalken Judy Thiele Mike Thomas 53 54 The Graduating Sandy Schaefer is presented the Spirit of Scotus award by Mr. Duane Gross. The Class of 1981 graduated on May 17. The class theme was Memories; class flower, white rose; and the class song, The Best of Times. L___________________________________________ E7 Honor’s Night Scotus Central Catholic High School held their annual Honor's Night on May 12. Award winners were: Scotus Student Council Award - Kim Soulliere Hugh O’Brian Leadership Award - Anne Sojka Youth Ideals Award from the Fraternal Order of the Eagles - Mary Brezinski American Field Service Recognition - Linda Wemhoff Sperry-New Holland Citizenship Award - Ken Heimann Journalism Excellence Award - Chris Styskal, Linda Wemhoff, Dave Kantor Thespian Honor Bars and Stars - Maria Riley, Elaine Zoucha, Linda Wemhoff, Kim Soulliere, Clarice Korger, Lora Kurtenbach, Jeff VanLent, Andrea Liss, Patrice Oppliger, Leo Zoucha, Ray Prososki, Carole Podraza, Sally McNair, Ron Bernt. Best Actor - Ron Bernt Best Supporting Actor - Ray Prososki Best Actress - Carole Podraza Best Supporting Actress - Sally McNair Outstanding Speech Team Member - Sherri Zywiec Outstanding Musician - Marlene Bonk Library Award - Patti Wiese, Vicky Frost, Shelly DeMuth Elks Teenager of the Month - Sally McNair, Ken Heimann Century III Leaders Program Award - Ted Bonk Honors Program UNL - Patty Gonka, Linda Wemhoff, Ted Bonk Platte College Recognition Award - Eric Fuchs, Ted Bonk Outstanding Business Education Student - Randy Wennekamp Student Council Outstanding Teacher of the Year - Marcella Bstandig Scholarship Winners Randy Wennekamp - Loup Public Pow- fed Bonk - Regents Scholarship to er District Platte County Insurance UNL Board Sheryl Liebig - Union Pacific Scholarship Anne Wielgus - bemen ManuTac- Scott Lachnit - School of the Ozarks turing Company Sally McNair - College of St. Mary Pastoral Award Marlene Bonk -Larry Kaus Memorial and Bee Line Scholarship Mark Duren - Nebr. Wesleyan Achieve- ment Scholarship Abbi Love • College of St. Mary Pastoral Award Linda Wemhoff - Platte County Home Extension Service Johna Konwmski - Platte County Registered Nurse Scholarship Ken Heimann - American Legion Scholarship to Platte College Sports r o s s o u n t r 62 Row 1 - Rick Eisenmenger, Tim Laska, Tom Tooley. Tim Zuerlein, Lance Zach. Row 2 - Assist. Father Gutsgell, Doug Stopak, John Eckholt. Ken Heimann. Mark Duren. Joe Pensick, Coach Frank Spenceri, Assist. Dan Mahoney. The 1980 Cross Country team finished their dual record at 3-2. Some highlights of the season were being runner-up at the Dis- trict Meet and qualifying, as a team, for State for the fourth time since 1970, and for the second year in a row. Some honors were given the team mem- bers: Most Valuable Runner - Mark Duren, Most Improved Runner - Tim Zuerlein and Lance Zach, Most Valuable Newcomer - Lance Zach. The total outcome of the season for the Cross Country team was a big success! Shamrocks 40 vs. Columbus High 15 } 11 David City Aquinas 25 14 Lakeview 24 21 Fremont Bergan 15 4th North Bend Invite 10 Genoa 34 3rd David City Aquinas Invite 3rd Conference Meet • Boys- i town 2nd Districts Vi 16th State V Coach Dan Mahoney. Angie Riley, Steph Grohs, Beth Bixenman, Paula Stopak. This year Scotus added a new dimension to the sports program - the Girl's Cross Country Team coached by Dan Mahoney. Angie Riley was the years top scorer and holds the school record in the 4000 meter cross country run with a time of 16:26. Beth Bixenman placed 13th at the UNO Lady-Men's Invitational. Girl’s Cross Country Re- sults - 1980 Season Shamrocks 15 vs. 15 5th 6th 3rd 7th 13th Aquinas Dual 7 North Bend 21 North Bend Invitational UNO Lady-Man's Invitational Elkhorn Invitational Marion Invitational State Cross Country Meet 64 Row 1:-Paul Podany. Joe Sutko. Steve Williams. Dou Duren. Tim Cielocha. Scott Lachnit. Terry O'Hearn. Tim Ryba. Mike Wieser; Row 2:-Jerry Paprocki. Glen Kucera. Steve Amann. Chris Styskal. Ted Bonk. Brian Davidson. Ron Starzec. Jeff Jarecke. Bret Kumpf; Row 3:-Jeff Van Lent. Steve Byers. Kurt Bogus. Tim Williams. Lyle Kobus. Dave Jarecke. Terry Green. Dave Harrington. Bob Wieser; Row 4:-Tim Beckman. Terry Micek. Clete Arasmith. Bill Wunderlich. Tim Korger. Jeff Krzycki. Larry Micek. Jerry Taylor. Tim Jarecke; Row 5:-Jerry Maca. Wayne Borer. Leo Zoucha, Scott Greenly. Don Gates. Dave Kantor. Dave Engelbert, Jim Heiman. John Jack Kelly; Row 6:-Jay Cutsor. Kevin Molczyk. Greg Weiland. John Swierczek. Mark Brezinski. Bob Schumacher. Chad Christinson. Jack Cheloha. Bernie Kwapnoski; Row 7:-AI Engelbert. Rick Engel. Student Managers. Doug Dush. Dave Love. Chris Pokorny. Dave Koziol. Andrew Ziemba. Greg Van Dyke. Scott Spenceri; Row 8:-Coaches: Gary Puetz. Jim Puetz. Randy Berlin. Vern Younger. Football 1980 The highlights and memories of the 1980 football season still lingers in the minds of many. Though the final record of 5-4 may not be the most impressive, each game was breathtaking and spinetingling as the next. Peaking midway through the season, the Sham- rocks stood proud with 1 5-0 record, and ranked second in the state in Class B. The five victories included wins over Schuyler. Auburn. Lincoln Pius. Omaha Holy Name, and cross-town rival Lakeview. A 27-0 romp over the ikings of Lakeview may be the most memorable game in the hearts of the Sco- tus fans. An expedition of total domination on the part of the Shamrocks saw the so called “Vikes” bite the dust in an excruciating masacre. After the 5th win of the season over Lakeview, Scotus fell to defeat in their four remaining con- tests. David City Aquinas. Wahoo Neumann, and Fre- mont Bergan all handed Scotus losses, but were rated 1, 2. 3. respectively in Class C at the close of the season. Boystown also defeated the Shamrocks and were also ranked at the end of the season being 9th in Class B. Even though the four losses plumented Scotus out of the ratings as well as state playoff contention, the spirit of the season will live on and long be remembered in the hearts of the Scotus fans as one of the most enjoyable in Scotus history. Shamrocks 20 vs. Schuyler 14 39 Auburn 20 13 Lincoln Pius 7 34 Holy Name 0 27 Lakeview 0 14 Wahoo Neuman 21 19 Boystown 27 14 David City Aquinas 22 36 Fremont Bergan 46 66 The Puetz Boys. mm Football Honors Chris Styskal, Tim Cielocha, Glen Kucera, Doug Duren, Ron Starzec. Starting Q.B. Doug Duren is waiting for instructions. ALL STATE - Glen Kucera ALL STATE HONORABLE MENTION - Ron Starzec, Doug Duren ALL CONFERENCE - Glen Kucera ALL CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION - Chris Styskal, Doug Duren, Tim Cielocha Here's another Glen And Kuch said, “Let there be light Row 1 - Head Coach John Petersen, Assist. Coach Jerry Clinch. Row 2 - St. Man. Kelly Maguire. Heidi Hoftman, Traci Ryba, Colleen Witt, Jolene Rhode. Mary Merrill. Lana Torczon. Elaine Zoucha. Julie Paprocki, Laurie Hajek, Abbi Love. Trish Hroza, Lori Zabawa. St. Man. Tracy Dreifurst. Excellent team unity and great desire led to a successful volleyball season. After an opening loss, the team won 12 of 13 matchs before losing a heartbreaker in the finals of the Conference Tournament to Wahoo Newmann. Lana Torczon was named Most Valuable Player of the Team. Abbi Love was voted Best Defensive Player of the Team. Elaine Zoucha completed tf a senior titles with Most Enthusiastic Player of the Team. Junior Collen Witt was voted Most Im- proved Player. The team was Centennial Conference Divisional Champions with a 3-0 record, and they placed 2nd in the Centennial Conference Tournament. The Varsity record for the year was 13-4, and the Junior Varsity record was 9-3. Matchs L Albion W Central City W David City Aquinas w Columbus High w Schuyler L Lakeview w Dodge w Newmann w Seward w West Point CC w Bergan w North Bend Conference Tournament w Cathedral w Mercy L Newmann Districts w Wayne Volleyball Honors All Conference Lana Torczon Abbi Love All Conference Honorable Mention Elaine Zoucha All State Honorable Mention Lana Torczon Lana Torczon, Elaine Zou- cha, Abbi Love Junior Varsity Coach Petersen. Heidi Hoffman. Colleen Witt. Colleen McLaughlin, Jolene Rhode. Julie Paprocki, Jan Zoucha. Kris Stachura Cathy McLaughlin, Lori Soulliere. Traci Ryba. Trish Hroza. ’ ' 1 Freshmen Team Row 1 - Sheri Svoboda. Julie Modlin. Jayne Wieser. Karen Souillere. Michelle Korger. Janette Modelski. Liz Kumpf. Row 2 - Betty Keller. Coach Jerry Clinch. Jill Hoebing. Kim Dreifurst. Lisa Schaefer. Sandy Pekarek, Julie Englebert. Suzanne Davidson. Lisa Keller. Ginger Bottger. Student Managers Mary Jane Zoucha. Lisa Thalken. Boy’s Basketball Row 1 - Student Managers. Bob Roy. J.P. Styskal. Al Englebert. Jim Dolezal; Row 2 - Coach Frank Spenceri. Greg Van Dyke. Chad Christiansen. Scott Spenceri. Mark Brezenski. Clete Arasmith. Jeff Krzycki. Dave Englebert. Coach Dennis Zowada; Row 3 - Rich Pensick. John Eckholt. Bret Kumpf. Glen Kucera. Ken Heimann. Ron Starzec. Doug Duren, Tim Cielocha. As the 1980-81 basketball season came to an end. the Sham- rock Roundballers found themselves with an over abundant amount oif accomplishments. Besides tallying the best record in Scotus history of 21-3. the Shamrocks stood high and mighty with a number of championship victories. First comes the thrilling squeaker over the Lakeview Vikings in the finals of the Platte Cage Classic. Next, the Irish swept the field in the NCC National Division Championship with a 3-0 record; and last, but certainly not least, comes the most exciting, hair-raising and memorable of all Championships — District B-4 at Norfolk. This will certainly be remembered in the hearts of all Scotus fans as the wildest and craziest victory in all the years of Scotus sporting events. It was then onto State for the Scotus Sham- rocks. as they showed a style and class no other team could match. Even though losing in the semi-finals, the Shamrocks gave their fans a special heartwarming each and every game and made them proud to be part of Scotus. To top off these numerous feats of greatness , the Sham- rocks produced a home winning steak of 17 games and counting; which will be a mark in the record books for years to come. The final rating saw Scotus 4th in Class B. having the 3rd highest scoring offense in the state. Certainly this team is one of a kind! Team Honors 1981 Centennial Conference All-Conference Team and 1981 Centennial Conference All-Tourney Team Glen Kucera Bret Kumpf Honorable Mention All CflMerence Team - Ken Heimann All Tourney Team - Rich Pensick Most Valuable Player - Bret Kumpf. Glen Kucera Co-Captains - Bret Kumpf, Glen Kucera Most Improved Player - Joe Pensick Most Valuable Underclassman - Mark Brezinski Row 1 Bret Kumpf. Rich Pensick. Row 2 - Mark Brezinski. Glen Kucera. not pictured. Ken Heimann. Junior Varsity Row 1 - Dave Koziol. Bob Schumacher. Chad Christiansen. Scott Spenceri. John Kelley. Jerry Taylor; Row 2 - Jack Cheloha. Jim Heimann. Greg Van Dyke. Mark Brezinski. Clete Arasmith. Dave Englebert. Jeff Krzycki. Coach Dennis Zowada. Shamrocks 91 vs. Boystown 52 81 GICC 65 74 Cathedral 52 90 Paul VI 72 71 York Platte Cage Classic 68 62 Stromsburg Platte Cage Classic 43 49 Lakeview 48 64 DC Aquinas 55 92 Schuyler 65 84 Norfolk Cath. 67 77 St. Alberts 83 89 Bergan NCC Tournament 69 85 Paul VI NCC Tournament 56 44 DC Aquinas NCC Tournament 45 61 Bergan 41 71 Wahoo Neumann 38 87 Hastings SC 63 84 Holy Name 37 71 Lakeview 50 81 WPCC Districts 69 76 Lakeview Districts 40 63 Wayne State 54 76 Omaha Ryan State 60 51 Holdrege 58 Freshman Basketball Row 1 Hugh Riley. Brian Wiehn. Pat Krzycki. Mike Quattrocchi. Todd Kudron. Tom Laska. Dan Niedbalski; Row 2 - Scott Scow. Paul Braun. Mike Bogus. Paul Pro- soski. Jim Kozak. Mike Reiser, Roger Konwinski; Row 3 • Mike Thomas. Joe Tschantre. John Liebentritt. Jim Paprocki. John Liebig. Tim Taylor, Coach Randy Berlin. 75 Shamrock Aetion Girl’s Basketbal The Varsity girls basketball team finished their season with a 10-10 record. Coach Peterson ad- mitted the season started out sluggish with only one returning starter(Lana Torczon) back from last year. But as the team attained experience as the season progressed, the caliber of play im- proved and the team concluded the season on a very successful note, taking the District runner- up award. The season was highlighted by 5 very close losses and a 5 game winning streak. The streak came at the conclusion of the season with a de- moralizing victory over District, 1 seed. Harting- ton C.C. Special honors were awarded to Lana Torczon (most valuable player), Sandy Schaefer (most en- thusiastic player), Beth Bixenmann (most im- proved player). Basketball Honors ALL STATE - Lana Torczon ALL CONFERENCE - Lana Torczon ALL CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION - Beth Bixenmann ALL STAR GAME - OMAHA - Lana Torczon ALL CITY TEAM - Lana Torczon Sandy Schaefer Stats see 48 Cathedral OPP 55 27 Leigh 29 64 Madison 36 40 Columbus High 26 23 Clarkson 30 50 Neumann (OT) 54 48 Neumann 45 Conf. 34 Cathedral 49 Tourn. 39 Bergan 46 Conf. 43 Bergan 37 Tourn. 49 G.l. CC (OT) 50 Conf. 45 Schuyler 36 Tourn. 42 Aquinas 44 43 Lakeview 44 51 Holy Name 23 57 York 27 49 Albion 44 49 West Point 13 District 51 Hartington C.C. 42 District 25 Lakeview 34 District 78 Varsity Row 1 - Colleen McLaughlin. Shelley Dreifurst (student managers); Row 2 - Colleen Witt. Heidi Hoffman. Kris Stachara, Trish Hroza. Sandi Schaffer. Lori Zabawa; Row 3 - Coach John Peterson. Stephanie Grohs. Jamie Muhle. Lana Torczon. Beth Bixenman. Jolene Rhode. Laurie Hayek. Junior Varsity Row 1 - Colleen McLaughlin. Shelley Dreifurst (student managers); Row 2 - Colleen Witt. Heidi Hoffman. Traci Rya. Lori Soulliere. Trish Hroza: Row 3 - Kris Stachura. Jolene Rhode. Laurie Hajek. Coach Miss Linda Janssen. 79 Freshman Team Lisa Thalken. Sandy Pekarek. Elizabeth Kumpf. Julie Modlin. Karen Soulliere. Suzanne Davidson. Sheri Svoboda. Lori Czuba. Ann Novicki. Coach Janssen. 80 Boy’s Track First Row — K Heimann. J. Sutko. T Cielocha. 0. Stopak. M. Duren. C. Styskal. T Kurtenbach. R. Starzec. M Wieser. E. Fuchs. S. Lachnit. Second Row — L. Prososki. D Reiser. G Kucera. K Bogus. S. Byers. B Wieser. B. Wunderlich. P. Podany. L Micek. T Jarecke. C. Arasmith. S. Engel Third Row — D. Jarecke. L. Zoucha. J Taylor. T W Tooley. 0 Harrington. J VanLent. T Stepanek. G. Van Dyke. B. Schumacher. D. White. A. Ziemba. J. liebentritt Fourth Row — P. Bruan. D. Engelbert. T Micek. D Kantor. T. Zuerlem. C. Porkorny. S Spencen. J. Heimann. J. Cutser. J Kelly. P. Prososki. D O'Hearn Fifth Row — T. Green. C. Christensen. K. Molczyk. L Zach. D Dush. J Swierczek. G Weiland. B Kwapnoski. M Krings. J. Paprocki. C. Harsh. Sixth Row — T Laska. D Love. W. Borer. M Brezinski. J. Heimann. J Cheloha, T.Kudron. M. Quattrocchi, J. Kozak. S. Steiner. Seventh Row — Coaches: Fr. Gutsgell. Randy Berlin. Gary Puetz. Vern Younger. Jim Puetz. Managers: Rick Engel. Dan Niedbalski. Alan Engelbert. Dave Kozial. Middle Distance 82 Row 1- John Liebentritt. Chris Pokorny. Tim Cielocha. Tim Zuerlein, Doug Stopak. Dan O'Hearn. Paul Prososki. Row 2- Kris Harsh. Steve Steiner. Jerry Taylor. Bill Wunderlich. Joe Sutko. Jay Cutsor. Greg Weiland. Doug Dush. Paul Braun. Row 3- Bob Wieser. Bob Schumacher. Mike Wieser. Todd Stepanek. Steve Byers. Jack Cheloha. Larry Prososki. Jerry Maca Team Record New Records 5th - Boy's Town Indoor 1st • Lakeview Invite 2nd - Scotus Relays 1st - North Bend Invite 1st - K.C. Invite 3rd - Randolph Invite 2nd - Schuyler Invite 1st - Nebr Cent. Conf. 1st - District 19th - State Duels Aqumas-Won Central City-Won Wood River-Won Madison-Won Pole Vault - ire ties record Tony Kurtenbach 400 Relay • 44.4 Tim Cielocha. Ron Starzec. Bob Wieser. Ken Heimann. 1600 Relay • 3:26.6 Tim Cielocha. Ron Starzec. Doug Stopak. Mike Wieser 3200 Relay • 8:07.3 Tim Zuerlein. Tim Cielocha. Doug Stopak. Joe Sutko 300 IM Hurdles • 39.9 Ron Starzec Awards Most Valuable • Tim Cielocha Most Valuable Underclassman • Tim Zuerlein Most Improved Doug Stopak Sprinters Row 1 - Tim Cielocha, Chad Christiansen. Chris Pokorny. Bernie Kwapnoski. Marti Krings; Row 2 - Bob Wieser. Todd Kudron. Mike Wieser. Jack Cheloha. Jerry Maca. John Jack Kelly. Hurdlers Row 1 - Larry Micek. Steve Engel. Dean White. Wayne Borer; Row 2 - Kurt Bogus. Ken Heimann. Ron Starzec. John Swierczek; Row 3 - Chris Styskal. Jeff VanLent. Mark Brezinski. Jim Heimann. Jumpers Row 1 - Bob Schumacher. Chad Christiansen. Tim Laska, Joe Sutko. Paul Podany; Row 2 - Chris Styskal. Scott Spenceri, Scott Lachnit. Jack Cheloha. Tony Kurtenbach; Row 3 - Jeff Van Lent. Mark Brezinski. Glen Kucera. Ken Heimann. Eric Fuchs. Distance 84 Row 1 - Tim Laska. Lance Zach. Mike Quattrocchi; Row 2 - Tom Tooley. Tim Zuerlein. Doug Stopak. Mark Duren. Row 1- Terry Micek. Dave Jarecke. Leo Zoucha. Kevin Molczyk. Tim Jarecke. Dave Harrington. Row 2- Dave Kantor. Dave Love. Dave Engelbert. Jim Kozak. Jim Paprocki. Row 3- Greg Ban Dyke, Terry Green. Clete Arasmith. Andy Ziemba. Dave Reiser. Track Girl’s First Row — L. Thalken. G. Bottger. B. Keller. J. Hoebing, T. Byrnes. J. Wieser. L. Soulliere. K. Neater. T. Hroza. J. Wieser. T. Rybinski. Second Row — P. Stopak, A. Novicki. J. Modlin, S. Pekarek. M. Zuerlein. K. Dreifurst. L. Schaeffer. A. Riley. L. Keller. L. Kumpf. J. Zoucha. L. Czuba. Third Row — Ass’t. Coach Barb Malicky. P. Ruzicka. S. Davidson. L. Hajek. M. Merrill. S. Grohs. L. Torczon, J. Muhle. B. Bixenmann. J. Kowinski. K. Soulliere. J. Modelski, Head Coach Dan Mahoney. Star Queens Johna Konwinski. Mary Merrill. Trish Hroza. New School Records 3200 Meter Relay • 9:55.8 Beth Bixenmann. Sheri Svoboda, Lana Torczon. Laurie Hajek. 800 Meter Run - 2:22.1 Laurie Hajek 100 Meter Low Hurdles - 17.0 Johna Konwinski State Qualifiers 3200 Meter Relay - Beth Bixenmann. Laurie Hajek. Sheri Svoboda. Lana Torczon 3200 Meter Run - Angie Riley 800 Meter Run - Laurie Hajek Sprinters Row 1-Lisa Keller. Jill Hoebing, Julie Modlin, Sandy Pekarek. Pam Ruzicka. Liz Kumpf. Jayne Wieser; Row 2-Kim Neater. Kim Dreifurst. Lisa Schaefer. Johna Konwmski. Jami Muhle. Jane Zoucha, Trish Hroza. Row 3-Theresa Rybmski. Lori Soulliere. Betty Keller. Paula Stopak. Janette Modelski, Ginger Bottger. Middle Distance Lisa Thalken. Sheri Svoboda. Laura Hajek. Paula Stopak. Jane Zoucha. Mary Merrill. Lana Torczon. Beth Bixenman. Student Managers Tracy Byrnes. Genine Wieser. Mary Zuerlein. 87 Sherri Svoboda. Laurie Hajek. Beth Bixenmann. Lana Torczon. Beth Bixenmann. Laurie Hajek. Paula Stopak. Jane Zoucha. 400 Relay Lori Soulliere. Laurie Hajek. Beth Bixenmann. Lana Torczon. Mary Merrill. Johna Konwinski. Angie Riley. Lisa Keller Weightwomen 1981 Scotus Golf Row 1 - Curt White, Steve Sleddens, J.P. Styskal, Dan Korger. Bob Roy, Bill Drozd; Tony Schieffer, Rob Fisher. Brian Kuta, Bret Kumpf, Greg Ernst. Doug Duren, Jett Thiele, Coach Frank Spenceri. The 1981 golf season proved to be the best in the history of Scotus. The team won the 1st place at the State Meet held at the Columbus Elks Country Club with 343 stroke. They were also 1st place winners at the Nebraska Centennial Conference Meet. Other hon- ors were: Scotus Invite, 2nd; Albion Invite, 3rd; Geneva Invite, 2nd. Individual Achievements District Meet - Jeff Thiele, 10th medal Conference Meet - Greg Ernst, 6th medal Bret Kumpf, 8th medal Brian Kuta, 9th medal Scotus Invite - Brian Kuta, 1st with a best round of the year - 77 at Elks Country Club Bret Kumpf, 10th medal Albion Invite - Bret Kumpf, 9th medal Geneva Invite - Brian Kuta, 2nd medal Curt White, 8th medal Lettermen: Seniors - Brian Kuta, Bret Kumpf, Jeff Thiele. Juniors - Tony Schieffer, Greg Ernst, Curt White. Top Scorers - Brian Kuta set a new team record of points earned. Brian also set a new school record of 88Vi. 90 State Class B Champions Row 1 - Brian Kuta. Jeff Thiele; Row 2 - Bill Bannon. Tournament Director. Elks Country Club golf pro Bill Fox. Greg Ernst. Bret Kumpf. Tony Schieffer. and Golf Coach Frank Spenceri. 91 ) 1 n In V -4 V ' «ii mm .xrm? Carf -f? o x a rjer 'W rnc Vita her r.r •1 ' w. '3 fi Girls State Margaret Spenner was chosen to re- present Scotus at Girls State. Through- out her high school years, Margaret has been very active in drama, and she participated in a musical each year of high school. Margaret also is a member of the speech team. Pep Club, Future Business Leaders of America, music, and swing choir, and Margaret is an honor roll student. Carole Podraza was selcted alternate Girls State. Boys State Tim Zuerlein was chosen to repre- sent Scotus at Boys State. Tim was a member of the freshman footbal squad, and he participated in cross country his sophomore and junior years. He is a three year member of'S' Club and is an honor roll student. Tim received the Outstanding Biology Award in his sophomore year. He is a member of the Medical Explorer Club, and is a lector and altar boy at St. Isi- dore's Catholic Church. Leo Zoucha was named alternate Boys State. County Government Day Row 1-Jeff VanLent, Dave Jarecke. Bill Wunderlich, Bob Kuta, Kurt Bogus. Row 2-Mr. Jim Puetz, Jeff Krzycki, Don Gates Bob Wieser. Dave Kantor, Tom Tooley. Row 3-Dave Harrington, Tim Zuerlien. Rick Engle. Leo Zoucha, Dave Engelbert Row 4-Angie Riley, Lora Kurtenbach, Tammy Miller, Sheila Liebentritt, Sue Heimann, Tracy Dreifurst, Kathy Soulliere. County Highway Superintendent County Clerk Register of Deeds County Sheriff County Attorney Home Extension Agent County Supervisors Administrator E.S.U. 7 County School Superintendent Region 10 Civil Defense District Probation Officer County Weed Superintendent Clerk of the District Court County Treasurer County Assessor County Welfare Director Area Extension Agent County A.S.C.A. Committee County Judge County Election Commissioner Multi County Social Service Unit 143 Tom Tooley Leo Zoucha Don Gates Dave Harrington Tracy Dreifurst Tammy Miller Jeff Krzycki Angie Riley Bill Wunderlich Dave Jarecki Kurt Bogus Jeff Van Lent Bob Kuta Bob Wiese Sue Heimann Dave Engelberrt Sheila Liebentritt Dave Kantor Rick Engel Tim Zuerlein Kathy Soulliere Lora Kurtenbach Torri Jackson On March 9, 23 Juniors from the American History class traveled to Platte County Courthouse for County Government Day. They stared by touring the Courthouse learning of what goes on in the Courthouse. Lunch was provided for them at the American Le- gion Hall. After lunch they were allowed to take over the role which they were elected to. 95 Ron recognized as for Babe Ruth Award, by Mr. Coach Spenceri. Glen accepts Athlete of the Year. Lana receives Athlete of the Year, from Mr. Hroza. Athletic Banquet Scotus Held its 23rd annual Sports Banquet on May 5. 1981. University of Nebraska Head Football Coach. Tom Osborne, was the speaker. Coach Osborne put down a few guidelines for the athletes to follow in the future. The athletes at Scotus were recognized by their coaches. Ron Starzec received the Shamrock Athlete Club Award. Selected for the Babe Ruth Awards were Lana Torczon and Ron Starzec. Athlete of the Year was awarded to Lana Torczon and Glen Kucera. Coach Tom Osborne, guest speaker for the evening. Lana. Babe Ruth Award recipient, and Ron is presented is Shamrock Athlete Club Award. “S” Club “S” Club is the organization that represents all Scotus ath- letes who have lettered in a varsity sport. Each coach has qualifica- tions that must be met befoe before a letter is awarded. Once these qualifications are met the individual is called a letterman. “S” Club has about 100 members at the beginning of the year and throughout the year they induct 25 to 30 new members. Each year S Club has one major project; this year’s pro- ject was a car wash. The sponsor of “S” Club is Mr. Jim Puetz. The officers for S” Club were: Ron Starzek, Pres; Ken Heimann, Vice Pres; Ted Bonk, Sec-Treas. 97 Row 1 • Kim Neater, Edda Egilsdottin, Jane Zoucha, Jackie Kosiba, Sally McNair, Patrice Oppliger, Julie Kelly. Elaine Zaucha, Mary Shotkoski. Row 2 - Sandy Klopnieski, Sheila Liebentritt, Torri Jackson. Jami Muhle. Mary Zuerlein, Chris Hilger. Margaret Spenner, Patty Wiese, Sue Heimann. Row 3 - Jo Rhode. Stephanie Gross. Tracy Dreifurst, Lori Zabawa. Laurie Hajek, Jeannie Schmit. Beth Bixenmann. Karen Bierman. Karen Laska. Row 4 - Shelly Tschantre. Dawn Bredahl, Mary Placzek. Judi Kloke. Peg Siemek, Carole Podroza. Kathy Mielak. Julie Bonk, Bernice Zuerlein. Pam Braun. Row 5 - Stacy Podroza. Julie Paprocki. Jan Zoucha. Chris Kozak. Kathy Prokupek. Linda Laska. Anne Sojka. Robin Liebentritt. Trish Horoza. Kris Kaminski. Row 6 - Mary J Zoucha. Maureen McGuire. Genene Wieser, Lisa Kniefel. Colleen Witt. Karen Pokorne. Lori Soulliere, Laura Bierman, Loura Heimann. Row 7 - Kris Stachura. Cathy McLaughlin, Annette Rinkol. Kelly Maguire, Janelle Czuba, Karen Mielak. Virginia Sprunk. Mary L. Zoucha. Tammy Jarecki. Row 8 - Sandy Pakarek, Pam Ruzincka. Suzanne Davidson. Jill Hoebing. Sheri Svoboda. Karen Soulliere. Liz Kunpf, Ginger Bottger, Vicki Frost. Row 9 - Kim Kuta. Vicki Pollard. Shelly Demuth, Lynda Stopak. Julie Modlin, Jayne Wieser. Michelle Korger, Judy Thiele. Row 10 - Paula Stopak. Betty Keller. Kris Heesacker. Janette Modeiski. Lisa Schaeffer. Kim Dreifurst. Shelly Dreifurst. Bridget Chohon, Sharon Hughes Lettergirls Row 1 Sheila Stopak. Kelly Miller. Lynette Malmstrom. Theresa Chlopek. Vicki Jackson. Maria Riley. Linda Arlt. Mary Stopak. Kelly McGuire. Row 2 - Cindy Ebner. Sandy Schaefer. Mary Brezinski Officers And Sponsors Row 1 - Lora Kurtenbach. Vice-Pres.; Row 2 - Tammy Miller, Sec.; Miss Schuelke. Sister Francis. Sponsors; Abbi Love, Treas. Row 3 - Lana Torczon. Pres. Varsity Cheerleaders Row 1 Patty Gonka. Johna Konwinski. Linda Wem- hoff. Kim Soulliere. Row 2 Angie Riley. Mary Merrill. Kathy Soulliere. Besides being involved in the games, the Pep Club also sold little green pom pons and “I’m a Shamrock Believer” pins. These items were available to the fans, so they could support the Shamrock teams also. Hopefully this successful time for Pep Club can be carried through next year. The Scotus Pep Club once again proved fantastic this year. 120 girls participated in this strong school club. One of the highlights was cheering at the boys basketball districts in Norfolk. There they were helped by the boys spirit club - flying super-Shams. painted Shamrock faces and all. This great support was enough to lead the boys onto STATE! An all school pep rally, derby hats, green handkerchiefs, and green balloons, were in- cluded in the Scotus scene before state, and also an actual Irishman mascot! In Lincoln, the pep club cheered in Pershing auditorium, surrounded by bleachers of green clad Scotus fans. The win at Pershing led to the Bob Devaney Sports Complex. An upset game was the outcome for the Shamrock loss, however, the memories of the support the Shamrocks received will never be forgot- ten. The 1980-81 school year for the Student Council was successful and rewarding. The Council started off the year with a successful tape dance in the old gym. Practically the entire stu- dent body attended and boogied to the music of DJ's Herman Wieser and Paul Podany. Next, the Council got on to bigger things. Six members consisting of Tim Czuba, Linda Wemhoff, Elaine Zoucha, Lora Kurtenbach, Kurt Bo- gus, and Kelly Maguire attended the annual District-5 Student Council Workshop where they learned many new ideas for und raisers and ways of bringing a Council together. And then came the exciting tape dance of the year. The Student Council sponsored a western tape dance with prizes going to the best dressed urban cowboy and cowgirl. It was a fun-filled night that the en- tire student body enjoyed. Overall, the Council got involved this year and started some new ac- tivities. Most important, they be- came involved with the students themselves. After all, isn't that what Student Council is all about? Student Council Members: Row 1 - Linda Wemhoff, Chris Styskal, Tim Czuba; Row 2 - Lana Torczon, Elaine Zoucha, Lynette Malmstrom, Kim Soulliere. Patty Gonka; Upstairs - Carole Podraza, Lora Kurtenbach. Kathy Soulliere. Kurt Bogus. Steph Grohs, Kelly Maguire, Shelley Dreifurst, Colleen McLaughlin, Bob Roy, Paul Prososki, Lisa Thalken, Liz Kumpf, Steve Engel. Future Business Leaders Of America Row 1 - Advisor Jerry Clinch. Bev Held. Patty Gonka. Anne Wielgus. Brenda Tschantre. Sheryl Liebig. Randy Wennekamp. Kelly McGuire. Co-Advisor Linda Janssen; Row 2 - Gina Jarecki. Cindy Ebner. Karen Ebner. Julie Schieffer. Margie Krings. Mary Stopak. Kelly Miller. Sheila Stopak. Patrice Oppliger; Row 3 - Mary Brezinski. Linda Wemhoff. Theresa Chlopek. Vicki Jackson. Lynette Malmstrom. Lori Dreifurst, Terry O'Hearn. Jackie Kosiba, Tracy Byrnes. Sandy Schaeffer. Jim Dolezal; Row 4 - Johna Konwinski. Brian Davidson. Kim Soulliere. John Eckholt. Joe Pensick. Doug Stopak. Tim Cielocha. Mark Duren. Don Gates. Sott Lachnit; Row 5 - Karen Laska. Sue Heimann. Tracy Dreifurst. Patty Wiese. Sandy Klopnieski. Traci Van Berg. Margaret Spenner. Ron Starzec. Mike Wieser; Row 6 - Pam Braun. Kathy Prokupek. Laura Bierman. Maureen McGuire. Shelly Tschantre. Not Pictured - Dawn Bredahl. Judi Kloke. Chris Kozak. Lora Kurtenbach. Lori Oppliger. Jeannie Schmidt. Peg Siemek. Mary Shotkoski. Officers: Sheryl Liebig - President; Anne Wielgus - Vice-President; Bev Held - Secretary; Randy Wennekamp - Treasurer; Brenda Tschantre - Historian; Kelly McGuire - Reporter; Patty Gonka - Parliamentarian. F.B.L.A. was really busy this year. Some of the events were: Columbus Days Parade. Watermelon Feed. Membership Drive. Bake Sales. Chili Feed, and the Basketball Half-Court Shot. On September 30. 1981. all the officers attended an officer workshop in Lincoln. Nebraska. During F.B.L.A. week there were a number of ac- tivities: A full-page ad representing F.B.L.A week appeared in the Columbus Telegram, a Valentine's Dance was held on February 20. reflections were read before and after school, and the Mayor gave a proclamation for F.B.L.A week On Saturday. February 7. 1981. an F.B.L.A. Com- petition Day a was held at Lakeview High School. Eight area schools participated. Winners from Sco- tus were: Julie SChieffer- First Place in Shorthand I; Sheryl Liebig- First Place in Accounting II; Lori Op- pliger- Second Place in Filing; Bob Kuta- Second Place in Business Law; Kathy Mielak- Second Place in Typing Speed; Brenda Tschantre- Third Place in Business Machines; Karen Laska- Third Place in Spelling; and Randy Wennekamp- Third Place in Ac- counting II. The Scotus Chapter received n Excel- lent Achievement Award in Composite Business Competition, tying for third place with North Bend. There were 17 members of F B.L.A who went to the State F.B.L.A. Leadership Conference in Omaha at the Red Lion Inn. April 2.3. and 4 Awards won at State F.B.L.A included; Outstand- ing Chapter Award (Top 15 Chapters). Scrapbook Award; Randy Wennekamp - Fifth Place in Account- ing II; Patrice Oppliger - Seventh Place in Extempo- raneous Speaking and Honorable Mention in Busi- ness Law; Lori Oppliger - Honorable Mention in Of- fice Procedures. To receive Honorable Mention, a student had to finish in the top 8 percent. Staff - Row 1 Editor Kelly McGuire. Linda Wemhoff; Row 2 - Clete Arasmith. Sandy Klopnieski. Tim Czuba; Row 3 - Maria Riley. Judi Kloke. Carole Podraza! Lora Kurtenbach; Row 4 - Patti Wiese. Michelle Wieser. Chris Styskal. John Determan, Dave Kantor. Kelly McGuire. Editor Yearbook Staff I would like to take this opportunity to thank Anderson's Studio. Mr. Mahoney, and Miss Janssen for their help in providing pictues for the 1981 annual. Also, a big thank-you goes to Boyds for writing the Senior names for us. I would like to thank the Journalism staff and Mrs. Bstandig for their help in the layouts, copy, and the selling of ads. A big thanks goes to the businesses thrat advertised in our year- book this year. Most of all I would like to thank my parents for sending me to a Catholic school, letting me graduate from Scotus, and for their support they gave me though many miles away. THANKS EVERYONE . . . Editors and Sponsor - Mrs. Batandig. Yearbook and Newspaper Sponsor; Kelly McGuire. Yearbook Editor; Linda Wemhoff. Newspaper Editor. ? Sandy laying out volleyball pages Maria gets a hand at typing. Spanish Club Row 1 - Sherri Zywiec. Maureen McGuire. Kerry Jarecki. Michelle Brooks. Kathy Prokupek. Tammy Jarecke. Karen Mielak. Pamela Bruan, Sharon Hughes; Row 2 - Lisa Keller. Jan Zoucha. Cathy McLaughlin. Kim Dreifurst. Lisa Thalken. Jane Wieser. Lynda Stopak. Julie Modlin, Shelly DeMuth. Pam Ruzicka; Row 3 - Steve Stiener, John Libentritt. Bob Roy. Dean White. Dan Korger. Brian Evans. Dwain Czapla, Joe Tschantre; Row 4 - Richard Hughes. Bill Drozd. Dan Niedbalski. Hugh Riley. Jim Kozak, Mike Bogus. Brian Wiehn. Mike Reiser. , Dean White. Pres.; Michelle Brooks. Vice-Pres.; Mr. De- luna. Sponsor; Sherry Zywiec. Treas. Honor’s Testing Jayne Wieser. Good; Roger Konwinski. Su- perior; Bob Roy. Very Good; Bob Schu- macher. Good; Michelle Brooks. Good; Not Pictured. Pam Ruzicka. Good. The Spanish Club did not take a siesta This year because of their busy schedule. They excelled in the Foreign Language Fair in Lincoln on March 25. At this event they received the following ratings: Poster Com- petition, Very Good, Mike Reiser; Name Tag Competition, Very Good, Shelly DeMuth; Drama, Who Shot J.R.? with two com- mercials, Very Good. Sixth stu- dents competed in the Honor’s Testing on this day also. Officers and Sponsor Award Winners Row 1 - Bridgitt Chohon. Julie Engelbert. Steph Grohs. Janette Modelski; Row 2 - Bernie Kwapnoski. Don Gates. J.P. Styskal. The German Club had a very busy year. Some of the events they participated in were: competing in Lincoln at the Foreign Language Fair on March 25: the mini Olympics with the Span- ish Club, and won by the German Club; the Gummi bears that were sold to raise money; and the German dancing at St. Isidore's. The students were also very busy learning how to speak German and studying the traditions of the country of Ger- many. German Club Officer and Sponsor Row 1 - Steph Grohs. Sec. Treas.; Angie Riley. Vice-Pres.; Leo Zoucha. Pres.; Mr. Regan. Sponsor. jt Z,°U ha' DTG tes T Too,ey- S. Grohs. Row 2-L. He.mann. L. Soull.ere. K. Pokorny. C. Witt. W ?SerbR L,?uen u' T. -Jackson. T. Hroza. K. Kaminski. Row 3-Virginia Sprunk. Anne Sojka. Laura Bierman Linda HeN88 erL Pf Wemhoff. Lisa Kneifel. Kim Neater. Janelle Czuba. Al Engelbert. John Kelly Row 4-Vickey Frost. Lisa N°r DkH Kr,s Stachura. Shelly Driefurst. Mary J. Zoucha. Wayne Borer. Kevin Molczyk. Doug Dush. John lr rCfeD ow 5-Bridgett Chohon. Janette Modelski. Ginger Bottger. Steve Engel. Chad Iwan. Jim Paprocki. Tim Laska. J.P Styskal. BermeiKwapnoski Dave Love. Row 6-Liz Kumpf. Karen Soulliere. Sue Davidson. Jill Hoebing. Sandy Pokarek. Julie B ez,nsk'1 Chad Christiansen. Chris Pokorny. Andy Ziemba. Not pictured: Kelly Maguire. Terri Beckman Colleen SteveUWitte J m t rock1, Annette R,nko1 Greg Van Dyke. Mary L. Zoucha. Jim Placzek. Shre Svoboda. Jacki Weiser. Ken Borer 109 A new department was set up for this year - Journalism. And, with the starting of the Journalism class, came the start of an organized Scotistics. Scotistics came out once every month during the school year. This provided consistency for our readers and advertisers. I would like to thank all of our advertisers for their support through- out the year. Because of you, Scotistics reached around 450 people every month, and in December, the alumni issue, almost 3,000 people received Scotistics. I would also like to thank the Pawnee Scout for doing all of the type- setting for the paper, and the Columbus Telegram for printing the paper for us. A big thank you goes to our Journalism instructor, Mrs. Bstandig. She gave us a true look into the challenging journalism field. And finally a thank you to the Scotistics staff for being so much fun. Scotistics Editor, Linda Wemhoff Nebraska High School Press Assoc. Contest Dave Kantor Sweepstakes Column Writing 1st Place Class B 1st Alternate Column Writing Lynette Malmstrom Sweepstakes Yearbook Theme Dev. 3rd Place Class B Carole Podraza v 1st Alternate Feature Writing Published monthly The journalism De- partment of Scotus High School, Colum- bus, Nebraska. Editor - Linda Wemhoff Staff: Cletus Arasmith, Tim Czuba, John Determan, Dave Kantor, Judi Kloke, Sandy Klopni'eski, Kelly Mc- Guire, Carole Podraza, Maria Riley, Patti Wiese, Michelle Wieser, Chris Styskal, Lora Kurtenbach. Sports Dept.: Clete Arasmith, Chris Styskal. Photographers: Johnny D., Chris Sty- skal, Tim Czuba. Sponsor - Mrs. Bstandig National Honor Society Row 1 - Ken Heimann. Sheryl Liebig. Patty Gonka. Kelly Miller. Jane Zoucha. Michelle Wieser. Ted Bonk. Dave Reiser; Row 2 - Glen Kucera. Bernice Zuerlein. Kim Soulliere. Lana Torczon. Maria Riley. Sally McNair. Kathy Soulliere: Row 3 - Mary Placzek. Peg Siemek. Kathy Mielak. Steph Grohs. Angie Riley. Mary Zuerlein. Lori Zabawa; Row 4 - Dave Jarecke. Dave Engelbert. Leo Zoucha. Jerry Taylor. Ron Bernt. Mary Merrill. Ray Prososki; Not Pictured - Tracy Byrnes. Laurie Hajek. Clarie Korger. Karen Laska. Patrice Oppliger. Carole Podraza. Elaine Zoucha. PLEDGE I pledge myself to uphold The high purposes of the National Honor Society To which I have been elected, Striving in every way By word and deed To make its ideals The ideals of my school Any of my life. On April 27. 1981. 35 students were in- ducted into National Honor Society. The event took place in the Little Theatre and was followed by a reception in the Li- brary. Sponsor for the year was Mrs. Brozorsky. New Members Seniors - Steve Amann. Tim Czuba. Eric Fuchs. Johna Konwinski. Sandy Schaefer; Juniors - Tracy Dreifurst. Chris Hilger. Sheila Liebentritt, Tim Zuerlein; Sophomores - Mark Brezinski. Janelle Czuba. Alan Englebert. Jim Heimann, Lisa Henggeler. Heidi Hoffman. Trish Hroza. Berme Kwapnoski. Linda Laska. Colleen McLaughlin. Kelly Maguire. Julie Paprocki. Chris Pokorny, Karen Pokorny. Jolene Rhode. Bob Roy. Bob Schumacher. Anne Sojka. Lori Soulliere. Virginia Sprunk. J.P. Styskal, Greg Van Dyke. Dean White. Genene Wieser. Colleen Witt. Mary Lynn Zoucha. The Scotus Junior High and Senior High Bands made a come back this year after being out of existence for 15 years. The new director being Mr. Mark Hopp. The bands worked hard throughout the year and added spirit to a Pep Rally with their musical background. They also made their first profes- sional appearance at the Spring Concert. Though the band is new, it won't be long before they will once again add a musical touch to the Scotus games, and present concerts to the pub- lic. High School Band Row 1 - Anne Sojka, Laura Heimann. Sherri Zywiec, Pam Ruzicka, Virginia Sprunk, Lance Zach, Julie Modlin. Vicki Frost, Paula Stopak. Junior High Band Row 1 - Steve Sobota. Troy Stempek. Jane Wolfe. Patty Niedbalski. Theresa Weiland. Karen Tooley. Lisa Prososki, Jill Reiser. Sandy Zapotocky. Kathy Melcher. Gina Sutko. Row 2 - Kelly Votava. Michele Ruzicka. Joan Sojka. Lori Cimpl. Chris Miller. Jerry Zywier. Mike Kudron, Jerry Clinch, Steve Starzec, Bobby Klopnieski. Row 3 - John Sijka. Jeff Nosal. Joe Jarecki. Brad Votava. Mark Love. 113 Ed Deluna, John Riley. Accompanists Anne Sojka. Virginia Sprunk. Julie Eng- lebert. Marlene Bonk. Mrs. Schnabel. Director, is shown after receiving a gift from the music groups. Music Notes The music classes were kept busy throughout the year with various projects occuring. The year started out with a Christmas Concert and the four music groups performed. The department attended the Conference Choral Clinic in Boystown and this was followed by the District Music Contest in April. The annual Spring Concert ended the year. Music Officers and Representatives Row 1 - Elaine Zoucha. Pres.; Andrea liss. Vice-Pres.; Lori Drei- furst. Sec.-Treas.; Mrs. Schnabel. Director. Row 2 - Linda Arlt, Chris Kozak. Jayne Wieser, not pictured Julie Bonk. Vocal Music Mixed Chorus Row 1 - Michelle Brooks, Geniene Wieser, Linda Arlt. Lynette Malmstrom. Andrea Liss, Colleen Parolek, Tracy Byrnes. Mary Lynn Zoucha. Row 2 - Virginia Sprunk. Maureen McGuire. Jackie Kosiba. Lori Drei- furst. Elaine Zoucha. Anne Wielgus. Bev Held. Julie Bonk. Laura Heimann Swing Choir Row 1 - Kelly McGuire. Andrea Liss. Tracy Byrnes. Row 2 - Virginia Sprunk. Linda Arlt. Col- leen Parolek. Row 3 - Margaret Spenner, Lynette Malmstrom. Lori Dreifurst. Jackie Kosiba. Elaine Zoucha, Marlene Bonk. Girls’ Glee Row 1 - Lisa Thalken. Kelly Maguire. Kim Drei- furst. Mary Placzek. Peg Siemek. Karen Soul- liere. Anne Sojka, Julie Engelbert. Kris Martin, Mary Joan Zoucha. Gina Jarecki. Row 2 - Marga- ret Spenner. Lisa Schaefer. Ann Novicki. Colleen McLaughlin. Janelle Czuba. Dawn Bredahl. Chris Kozak. Liz Kukpf. Lisa Keller. Sandy Pekarek. Jeanne Schmit. Judi Kloke. Freshman Chorus Row 1 - Bridget Chohon. Ginger Bottger. Theresa Rybinski. Sherri Svoboda, Suzanne Davidson. Bill Drozd. Jim Kozak. Steve Engel. Row 2 - Julie Engelbert. Kim Kuta. Vicki Pollard. Jacki Wieser. Jill Hoebing. Janette Modelski. Shelly DeMuth. Jim Paptrocki. Paul Prososki. Row 3 - Pam Ru- sicka. Cindy Backes. Jayne Wieser. Julie Modlin. Michelle Korger. Judy Thiele. Jim Placzek. Dan Niedbalski 115 SCOTUS CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH presents A Musical Comedy GIDGET GOES HAWAIIAN Cast Gidget ................ Mrs. Hofer Professor Hofer Moondoggie (Jeff Griffin) Mike Horner Abby .................. Aunt Fay Doretta Jean Miss Donley Pam ................... Rick Hina Biff Stan Kila Lani .................. Beach Boy P.A., Voice at Airport Hostess Voice on plane Friends at Airport Hawaiian Dancers Ola, Solo dancer Place: Near Waikiki Beach in the Hawaiian Islands Time: Late Summer, The 1960's Patrice Oppliger . Carole Podraza ....... Ron Bernt ...... Leo Zoucha .......Tim Czuba Kathy Soulliere . Lora Kurtenbach ____Torri Jackson Genene Wieser ... Linda Wemhoff Mary Placzek ...... Brian Evans Margaret Spenner .... Jeff Van Lent ..... Dave Kantor .....Sally McNair Mary Placzek ..... Ray Prososki ..... Dave Kantor .... Elaine Zoucha Mary Joan Zoucha Elaine Zoucha ......Chris Hilger Robin Liebentritt Kriss Kaminski .....Chris Hilger They Went Hawaiian! The first few days of November may have been windy and chilly outdoors, but the inside of the Scotus gymnasium was transformed into a sunny, palm tree- lined, Hawaiian atmosphere while the Scotus Drama and Music Departments presented Gidget Goes Hawai- ian. Starring were Patrice Oppliger and Leo Zoucha as Gidget and Moondoggie in the musical makeover of the early sixties popular movie series of Gidget. The musical was a tremendous success in each of the three performances. Special tribute goes to Mrs. Sandy Bernt and Mrs. Ginny Schnabel for the many long hours and hard work they put into the directing of the musical. Who turned out the lights? Speech Team The Scotus Speech Team excelled under the advisorship of Mrs. Bernt. The Speech Team won the Platte College Invitational Meet. Indi- vidual first places were: Julie Modlin, Informa- tive; Anne Sojka, Linda Wemhoff, Original Pub- lic Address. The team won the Conference title for the third year with 74.5 points. Two members re- ceived first place medals. They were; Lora Kur- tenbach, Informative; Sherry Zywiec, Original Public Address. For the first time in Scotus history, the team won the District title at the Blair Meet. Nine members qualified for the State Meet. Seven of the nine members made it into the final rounds at State, and the team took 5th overall in Class B. The Speech Team would like to extend spe- cial thanks to their Coach, Mrs. Sandi Bernt, for all her hard work over the past three years. Thanks SB! Row 1 - Lynette Malmstrom, Maria Riley. Patrice Oppliger. Kelly McGuire. Rick Kneifel. Linda Wemhoff. Elaine Zoucha, Kim Soulliere, Mary Brezinski: Row 2 - Clarice Korger, Margaret Spenner, Carole Podraza. Kathy Soulliere, Lora Kurtenbach, Mary Zuerlein. Traci Van Berg: Row 3 - Jeff Van Lent, Leo Zoucha. Ray Prososki, Dave Kantor, Ron Bernt; Row 4 - Torri Jackson, Anne Sojka. Mary Joan Zoucha, Karen Pokorny. Lori Soulliere. Annette Rinkol: Row 5 - Sherry Zywiec. Michelle Korger. Julie Modlin, Brian Evans, Steve Witte: Row 6 - Paul Prososki. Mike Bogus, Bill Drozd, Hugh Riley. Officers and Sponsor Patrice Oppliger, Co-Captain; Mrs. Sandi Bernt. Sponsor; Elaine Zoucha, Co-Captain. State Speech Contestants Row 1 - Sherry Zywiec. Original Public Address; Lora Kurtenbach, Oral Interp. of Drama; Mary Zuerlein, Informative; Row 2 - Ray Prososki, Prose; Leo Zoucha, Ron Bernt. Oral Interp. of Drama: Row 3 - Mrs. Bernt. Elaine Zoucha. After Dinner; Margaret Spenner, Oral Interp. of Drama; Not Pictured, Carole Podraza, After Dinner. Thespians Members Row 1 - Maria Riley. Lora Kurtenbach. Clarice Korger. Sally McNair. Andrea Liss; Row 2 - Mrs. Bernt. Sponsor. Ray Prososki. Jeff Van Lent. Ron Bernt. Leo Zoucha. Elaine Zoucha. Kim Soulliere; Not Pictured: Patrice Oppliger. Carole Podraza. Traci Van Berg. Linda Wemhoff. Patrice Oppliger awards Ray Prososki with “Best Initiate Scene Award . “Act well your part, therein all honor lies” sums up what the International Thespian Society is all about. The Thespian Society is an organization not by which students join, but to which they are induct- ed into by the number of points they earn for meritorious work in the theatre arts Just by being yourself and doing something you have the talent for is what the Thespians do best. As a special project, the Thespians attended a dinner theatre in Omaha on May 1. They saw the comedy Charley’s Aunt held at the Omaha Fire- side Dinner Theatre. Row 1 - Andrea Liss, Torri Jackson. Terry O'Hearn. Sally McNair. Sandy Klopnieski. Row 2 • Ron Bernt. Bill Slovinski, Ray Prososki. Dawn Bredahl. Clarice Korger. Mike O'Hearn. Row 3 - Mrs. Bernt. Jeff Van Lent. Dave Kantor. Terry Green. Tim Murray. Not Pictured - Carole Podraza, Traci Van Berg, Karen Pokorny. Kathy Souillere. Steve Williams. Rick Kneifel, Patrice Oppliger. Whodunit - 1 - Act The Drama II class spent most of their time in December and January putting to- gether the production of Whodunit - a nutty comedy-mystery with a little corny twist at the end of it. The play didn’t compete at the Confer- ence Contest this year. There was a long Christmas break right in the middle of pro- duction and the cast just wasn’t ready for Conference. They were even a little hesitant about Districts. But, when Districts came, and the show went off without a hitch. Wait- ing around for the results was awful. Then - SHOCK - for the first time in the school's history, the 1-Act was selected for State competition. The State Contest was hard but fun, and the group received an excellent rating. The play Whodunit centered around a bi- zarre household that had a hated intruder. Finally the much hated person (?) is mur- dered and four detectives and one Junior Gl man were called in to solve the mystery. After some corny conclusions are drawn by the famous detective, it was discovered that the murderer and the murderee were not at all as they appeared to be. Cast Announcer . Tim Murray, Ron Bernt Pete Thursday Jeff Van Lent Mr. South Mike O'Hearn Mrs. South Sally McNair Miss Fancy Blue Torri Jackson Junior Rick Kneifel Alice Patrice Oppliger Grandma Clarice Korger Malcolm Dave Kantor Harriet Dawn Bredahl Featherstone Ray Prososki Jake Steve Williams Uncle Eben Terry Green Crew Sandy Klopnieski Bill Slavinski Terry O'Hearn Carole Podraza Traci Van Berg Andrea Liss Kathy Soulliere 120 f Scotus Drama Dept. Presents Second Time Around CAST MARION PENDERGAST Carole Podraza MISS TERMAGENT Elaine Zoucha VIOLET PENDERGAST Lora Kurtenbach MR. CAPPLEMAN Ray Prosaski IRIR PENDERGAST Karen Pokorny CARTER DOCKPIN Jeff Van Lent BELINDA DOCKPIN Sally McNair MORGAN DOCKPIN Ron Bernt AUNT SERAFINA Patrice Oppliger PETUNIA PENDERGAST Margaret Spenner DR. PAGEN Leo Zoucha CAB DRIVER Brian Evans CREW DIRECTOR Mrs. Sandie Bernt ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Dawn Bredahl Torn Jackson LIGHTS Steve Byers Cindy Ebner SOUND Patty Wemhoff Why don’t you preen yourself somewhere else Lora? I think I’ve got the solution. School Life In Memory Of Mrs. Peck. Alberta Peck taught English at Scotus Central Catholic High School from 1965 until 1978. To those who knew her as a teacher or coworker, she was a unique member of the Scotus family. Mrs. Peck was the personification of faith, hope, and love. Dear Friends. The Administrative Team extends friendly greetings to all students, parents and friends of Scotus Central Catholic. We are expecially proud of this year's annual and of the students and faculty who devoted their time and talents to it. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the journalism department along with their contributions to the school and community. This has been an exceptionally good year for Scotus. We have risen to new heights academically, spiritually and in our activities. This degree of excellence does not just happen by chance. The keys to our successful year can be found in various aspects of our school and com- munity. We begin with a fine tradition which provides a stable structure upon which we can build, expand and grow. We have enjoyed fine leadership, people with a vision of the future and a strong faith to take us forward along this path of excellence. These people have sur- faced from the student body, the faculty, administra- tion. the Board, the community and all levels of our school community. This group of dedicated people has come to be known as the Scotus Family. Their goal is to provide the leadership and resources needed to keep Scotus Cen- tral Catholic a positive growing force in Catholic educa- tion. We invite you to join us as we look forward to an even better and brighter future, after all. you're one of the Family . Sincerely. Duane J. Gross Superintendent Administration Ruth Jocham - Secretary Sister Margaret Marthaler, O.S.F. - Librarian m to Evelyn Harral - Secretary Rita Keller - Secretary English Dept Jean Larsen. Jean Kobus. Sr. Roberta. Terri Schulke. Marcella Bstandig. Sandra Bernt Nancy Donner - Counselor Coach goes back to the L Kieran Kenner. Fr. Mike Gutsgell. Sr. Francis Sedlacek. Fr. Jim Tiegs. not pictured Fr. Joe Miksch. Fr. Frank Kordek Sandra Bernt 127 The 1980-81 school year was a con- tinuation of the study of the 3 R's for the students. The student-faculty relationship was better than ever. And, the faculty and administration served the students' needs in every way. For doing such a fine job, the student body extends a big Thank-You. Ginny Schnabel. Mark Hopp. 128 Sharon Brozovsky. Jim Puetz. Gary Puetz, Dennis Zowada. Dan Mahoney. Foreign Language Dept Frank Spenceri, Barb Malicky Bob Regan. German. Henry DeLuna. Spanish Maintenance Engineers Business Dept ■ I Alvie Kurtenbach. John Mohr. Dan French. Jerry Clinch. Linda Janssen. Cathy Hilger. Barbara Mielak. Josephine Haney. Peg Keep. Clara Fletcher. Verna Jar- ecki. Leona Szudlo. Cecelia Bitter. Lucille Maag. Cooks Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Eighth Grade Row 1- Jane Wolfe. Cindy Krause. Theresa Weiland. Kelly Votova. Karen Tooley. Lisa Prososki, Geri Hilger. Patty Niedbalski; Row 2 - Mike McDermott. Troy Stempek. Paul Vo- boril. Kevin Wolfgram. Rick Bogus. Paul Shot- koski. Greg Jarecke; Row 3 - Chris Miller. John Sojka. Joe Spenner. Mike Ebner. Row 1 - Jackie Heesacker. Dina Mi- cek. Jodi Cutsor, Donna Bernt. Sue Schumacher. Kim Volnek. Mary Murray. Kriss Hoff. Colleen Krycki; Row 2 - Bob Parolek. Don Bracken- hoff. Jeff Cerny. Mark Krings. Todd Bator. Dan German. Greg Bothe. Kevin Brockhaus; Row 3 - Scott Schaefer. Robert Miller. Bill Sou- liere, John Mielak. Row 1 - Paula Kamphaus. Martha Onken. Jeanne Jarecke. Brenda Stopak. Tracy Kretz. Tammy Fish- er. Donna Schiefer. Laurie Kenne- dy. Michelle Bruner. Lisa Spenceri; Row 2 - Doug Demuth. Duane Cho- hon. Doug Brakenhoff. John Bier- man. Brian VanDyke, Ken Steiner. Jeff Podraza. Todd Duren. Pat Kuta. Timm Mueller. Mike McNair. Row 1 - Patty Ogden. Kris Jes- berger, Rhonka Gonka, Kim Po- korny. Deb Pensick. Pam Jarecki. Karla Thomas. Tami Zuerlein. Lisa Cieloha. Gina Ernst. Row 2 - Chip Korth. Leo Kosch. Mike Sand. Mike Err st. Jeff Lassek. Steve Bonk. Todd Petersen. Dave VanAsperen, Mike McGuire. Neal White. J U n ■ i 0 r H ■ 1 g h 131 Seventh Grade Row 1 - Jill Reiser. Michele Ruzicka, Gina Liebig. Gina Sutko, Amy Lie- bentritt. Tami Thalken. Julie Sta- chura. Stacey Torczon, Kim Kuhlen. Lori Sokol. Kathy Melcher. Lori Cimpl, Sandy Zapotocky, Joan Sojka. Row 2 - Dave Younger. Doug Korth, John Riley. Karl Hroza. Mark Love. Jerry Zywiec. Mike Kudron. Jerry Clinch. Bob Klopnieski. Joe Jarecki. Row 3 - Steve Starzec. Ed DeLuna. Brad Votava, Steve So- bota. Row 1 - Lori Brdicko. Bernice Rinkol. Don- na Bierman. Sandy Zegar. Debbie Kouma. Chris Melcher. Ann Cheloha. Jane Euten- euer. Shari Miller. Row 2 - John Schmidt. Matt Jilek. Paul Placzek. Mike Demuth. Loran Paprocki. Greg Baumann. DanPro- soski. Kevin Kamphaus. Row 3 - Todd Drei- furst. Dave Rhode. Doug Steiner. Jeff Wes- sel. Jim Czuba. Bryan Borer. Lee Fuchs. Randy Zoucha. (not pictured Jackie Eu- teneuer) Row 1 - Becky Engelbert. Kathy Hellbusch. Chris Kantor. Amy Plac- zek. Kim Seymour. Diane Zornes. Becky Reimers, Kim Bogus. Tracy Maguire. Lisa Bonk. Katrina Ka- minski, Linda Schmit, Michelle Quattrocchi. Row 2 - Jeff Hee- sacker. Matt Hamsen. Rick Zoucha. Dick Thiele. Troy Tworek, Kurt Kuta, Jerry Jaixen. Mike Kruse. Doug Dohmen. Row 3 - Ken Cha- vann. Scott Wielgus. Steve Merrill. Tom Beiermann. Jon Cremers. Joe Wieser. (not pictured Scott Engel) 132 Student Council Row 1 - Pm Jarecki. Sec.; Lisa Prososki. Pres.; Lori Cimpl. Vice-Pres.; Mike Kudron. Treas. Row 2 - Laurie Kennedy. Colleen Krycki. Patty Niedbalski. Tami Zuerlein. Tracy Maguire. Kim Bogus. Jean Sojka; Row 3 - Michelle Bruner. Steve Merrill. Dan Prososki. Bill Souilliere, Chris Melcher. Mrs. Kobus, Sponsor. Pep Club Officers - Lisa Prososki. Treas.; Lori Sokol. Sec.; Lisa Cieloha. Pres.; Lisa Bonk. Vice-Pres. Cheerleaders - Kelly Votova. Karen Tooley. Kris Hoff. Donna Bier- man. Amy Liebentritt. Jill Reiser, Donna Bernt. T r a c k Row 1 - Doug Brakenhoff. Todd Jarecke. Steve Bonk. Paul Shotkoski, Jeff Lassek. Jeff Podraza. Todd Duren. John Sojka. Rick Bogus; Row 2 - Scott Schaefer. Timm Mullen. Robert Miller. Todd Peterson. Mark Krings. Todd Bater. Dan German. Ken Steiner. Pat Kuta, Bill Soulliere. Paul Voboril; Row 3 Brian Van Dyke, Lee Fuchs. Loran Paprocki. Mike Kudron. Randy Zoucha. Dave Rhode. Jeff Wessel. Doug Steiner. Dan Prososki. Don Brakenhoff. Joe Wieser, Greg Jarecke; Row 4 - Mike Ernst. John Riley. Mike Kruse. Jon Cremers. Tom Beiermann. Steve Starzec. Steve Merrill. Doug Dohmen. Kurt Kuta. Dave Younger. Rick Zoucha. Jeff Cerny; Row 5 - Coach Zowada. Karl Hroza. Jeff Nosal, Ed DeLuna. Doug Korth. Joe Jarecki. Jerry Zywiec. Dick Thiele. Mark Love. Bob Klopnieski. Jerry Cinch, Jerry Jaixen. Troy Stempek. B a s k e t b a I Row 1 - Doug Brakenhoff. Mark Krings. Steve Bonk. Paul Shotkoski. Jeff Lassek. Jeff Podraza. Todd Duren. John Sojka; Row 2 • Tim Mullen. Mike Ernst. Dave Rhode. Steve Starzec. Steve Merrill. Jerry Clinch. Greg Jarecke. Rick Bogus; Row 3 Mark Love. Karl Hroza. Dick Thiele. Bob Klopnieski. Dave Younger. Randy Zoucha. Don Brakenhoff; Row 4 - Mr. Jerry Clinch. Mr. Vern Younger. Row 1 - Mike Ebner. Jeff Podraza. Todd Duren. Rick Bogus. Bill Soulliere. Rick Zoucha. Larry Prososki. Steve Merrill; Row 2 - John Bierman. Jeff Lassek. Steve Bonk. Todd Jarecke. Paul Shotkoski. Brian VanDyke. Jerry Clinch. Row 3 - Greg Bothe. Mike Ernst. Mark Krings. Robert Miller. Scott Schaefer. Jerry Jaixen. Chip Korth; Row 4 - Bob Klopnieski. Mark Love. Karl Hroza. Steve Starczec. Joe Wieser. Lorzn Paprocki. Dave VanAsperen; Row 5 - Coach Zowada. Greg Jarecke. Neal White. Bryan Borer. Dave Younger. John Schmidt. Mike Kudron. Randy Zoucha. Row 1 - Sheri Korgie. Jodi Cutsor. Gina Ernst. Lisa Prososki. Lisa Cielocha. Karen Tooley. Colleen Krzycki. Kelly Votava; Row 2 - Jackie Heesacker. Patty Niedbalski. Geri Hilger. Lisa Spenceri. Cindy Krause. Katrina Kaminski. Donna Bierman. Mr. Gary Puetz; Row 3 Kim Kuhlen. Carrie Kucera. Tracy Maguire. Lori Cimpl. Jane Wolfe. Gina Sutko. Amy Liebentritt. Michelle Quattrocchi; Row 4 - Lori Brdicko. Julie Stachura. Lisa Bonk. Tami Thalken. Gina Liebig. Jill Reiser. Amy Placzek. Row 1 - Coach Peterson. Rhonda Gonka. Tammy Fisher. Gina Ernst. Donna Bernt. Karen Tooley. Colleen Krzycki. Kelly Votava. Tami Zuerlein; Row 2 - Jackie Heesacker. Donna Schieffer. Lisa Prososki. Lisa Cielocha. Geri Hilger. Lisa Spenceri. Michelle Bruner. Terry Weiland. Cindy Krause; Row 3 - Sandy Zapotocky. Michele Ruzicka. Tracy Maguire. Patty Niedbalski. Mary Murray. Debbie Pen- sick. Jane Wolfe. Patty Ogden; Row 4 - Lon Brdicko. Julie Stachura. Lisa Bonk. Tami Thalken. Gina Liebig, Jill Reiser. Amy Placzek. Amy Liebentritt. Michelle Quatrocchi; Row 5 - Diane Zornes. Becky Engelbert. Katrina Kaminski. Donna Bierman. V o e y b a Row 1 - Tracy Maguire. Tami Thalken. Tami Zuerlein. Patty Niedbalski. Theresa Weiland. Mary Murray. Gina Ernst. Lisa Prososki. Lisa Cielocha. Kim Pokorny; Row 2 - Amy Liebentritt. Rhonda Gonka. Tammy Fisher. Donna Schieffer. Colleen Krzycki. Geri Hilger; Lisa Spenceri. Brenda Stopak. Patty Ogden; Row 3 - Coach Janssen. Gina Sutko. Becky Reimers; Jane Euteneuer. Lisa Bonk. Julie Stachura. Shari Miller. Chris Kantor. Michele Ruzicka; Row 4 - Kim Kuhlen. Lori Sokol. Linda Schmit. Kim Bogus. Gina Liebig. Amy Placzek. 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PERSONAL, BUSINESS FARM LOANS TIME CERTIFICATES - SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES - TRUST SERVICE THE FRIENDLY BANK FRII PARKING I r’.yv'r jrrt'- r „..i XI'I BECHER CURRY COMPANY F'.tfil.li'.lied I 8 0 2522 13th Street P. 0. Box 8 Columbus, Nebraska 68601 Telephone 564-2771 INSURANCE REAL ESTATE FARM LOANS ABSTRACTING INVESTMENTS MUTUAL FUNDS 138 Lutjens Contracting Steel Building Grain Bins R 1 Box 16 Platte Center (402) 246-4465 PROKUPEK SHOE S Brass Buckle EXPERT SHOE REPAIR AND DYEING for guys gals Darryl, Bill, Kurt Prokupek, Owners 1259 26th Avenue Columbus, NE Phone 402-564-0161 FASHIONS FOR TODAY 2510 13th Street 2518 13th Street Columbus, NE Person’s Sport Shop Inc. Columbus' Complete Sport Shop 564-6110 1363 23rd Aveneu Ave. BRENNER FURNITURE COMPANY 2409 13th Street Columbus, NE 564-7060 Bob Johnson Motor, Inc. © Volkswagen MAZDA WILLIAMS BROS CLOTHING 2416 13th Street Columbus, NE 564-6812 3210 23rd St. Columbus, NE Phone 564-6600 ‘‘you- you’re the one!” McDonald's Say it with flowers Quality flowers for over 90 years' Est. 1980 Anderson Floral Co. Columbus, NE 139 Gibson Pharmacy 2470 32nd. Avenue Columbus, NE 564-7138 Equitable Savings and Loan 1369 25th Avenue 2714 23rd Avenue Columbus, NE 564-7181 563-3591 Anderson (j STUDIO 402-564-203 Andy Wieser Freelance Photography Call 563-1489 Activities - Sports Columbus Florists 1671 33rd Avenue Columbus, NE 564-7174 f : , } • J 1 i ’ ! ' t f