Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1981 volume:

1981 Thunderbird - Annual Staff ( Barb John Devin Tejral Beth Govaerts Robyn Welton Andy Ferguson Pat Hengen Bryce Cook Scott Carmer Kevin Simonson Scott Grasmick Advisor: Doug Watts 1 Activities play a large role in bringing people together and helping them become involved. All activities took dedication, responsibility, and hard work. The pep club planning pep rallies, the long play practices, the annual staff working on layouts, the anticipation of Pershing, the student council dances, all were something we can't forget. CITIES Small Annual,Newpaper Staffs Kept Busy Due to the small number of staff members, the 1981 annual staff kept very busy. Many hours were spent making layouts, taking pictures and writing stories. Because of the rising costs of producing the annual, many cuts were made to reduce the strain on the school's budget. The 1981 Chieftain staff was organized as a club instead of a class this year. Twelve students were involved in the Newspaper Club. This number of members resulted in the better coverage of school events. These twelve journalists were able to produce a new edition of the Chieftain monthly, consistently throughout the year. Much of the newspaper and annual staff's work was done in cooperation with the Wahoo Newspaper Office. Adviser Doug Watts also provided much needed guidance. 1. Kevin thinks hard as Devin awaits a reply in an interview. 2. Bryce and Mr. Watts discuss layout procedure. 3. Newspaper Club. Row 1: C. Sacks-chewsky, D. Rood, P. Hengen, S. Grasmick, K. P. Simonson, D. Tejral, A. Ferguson, R. Stoupa. Row 2: B. Swanson, G. Gonnermann, C. Christian, B. John, B. Cook, B. Govaerts, S. Carmer, J. Noren-berg, D. Prokesh. 4. Annual Staff. Row Is B. Govaerts, B. Cook, S. Grasmick, B. John. Row 2. S. Carmer, D. Tejral, A. Ferguson, K. Simonson, P. Hengen. 5. Andy and Beth discuss layout problems with Mr. Watts. 6. Beth admires her finished product. 7. Scott reviews his negatives. 8. Hardworking annual staff in action. 9. Davey prepares to make prints. 10. Barb carefully glues down pictures. S.C. Keeps Busy Throughout School Year The 1980-81 Council had a busy year. President Gwynne Gon-nerman, and Wahoo Highs new Student Counselor, Dick Tingel-hoff, held weekly meetings so that the members could bring their own ideas together and hopefully help bring bigger and better activities to the High School students. The Gong Show, Pig Kissing Contest, Sadie Hawkins Dance, and the Game Day in which games were thought up and students participated, were only a few of the many activities in which the Student Council put on in order to earn money for their use. 1) Students participate in Bubble Blowing Contest during Game Day 2) 1980-81 S.C. members, First Row: J. Evers, J. Olson, K. Terjral, P. Kapple, S. Curda, T. Texel, Row 2: J. Pokorny, G. Gonnerman, L. Torrens, B. Gilliland, B. Swanson, B. Lindgren 3) M. Lindgren and D. Stuart show off their Halloween costumes 4) 1980-81 officers: G. Gonnerman, President; L. Torrens, Secretary; B. Gilliland, V. President; B. Swanson, Treasurer 5) S.C. members listen, as President G. Gonnerman talks about upcoming events 6) K. Swann is awarded overall winner during Halloween dress-up day 7) J. Delay and A. Mumm try dropping eggs into A. Novotny and K. Delays mouth during Game Day 8) Student Council members attend the weekly council meetings. Clubs Lack Student Support Although the clubs at WHS lacked student support and involvement, they initiated many worthwhile and entertaining functions. The 1980-81 W-Club which was composed of all varsity athletics letter winners, sponsored the annual All Sports Banquet featuring guest speaker Moe Iba. In addition they also put on the prestigious W-Club Wrestling Tournament and provided concessions at many other athletic activities. This years W-Club officers were: Linda Little, President; Paul Lindgren, Vice President; Jeff Norenberg, Treasurer; Peggy Matson, Secretary; and Billy Hancock, Sgt. at Arms. A large Fine Arts Fair topped off the activities of this year's Art Club. All major Shop, Home Ec. and Art projects were put on display to the public. Also, this club put on an art show at West Ward and held their annual cake raffle. Art Club officers were: Lorie Dockweiler, President; Jeff Hudkins, Vice President; Benita John, Secretary; and Barb John, Treasurer. Spanish Club's major activity this year was their annual taco party. Most of the members attended and enjoyed themselves, except for a few who slightly overindulged on the sauce, (hot) 26 students in our school obtained and held a 3.5 grade average or better for the last semester of 1980 and the first semester of 1981 to become members of the Scholastic Club. 2 I. Scholastic Club, ROW 1: L. Carlson, K. Simonson, B. Cook, S. Grasmick, C. O'Brien, T. Dillow, C. Banghart, P. Nozicka. ROW 2: R. Stoupa, D. Barry, M. Barry, P. Lindgren, G. Gonnerman, B. Govaerts, L. Little, P. Matson, G. Divis. ROW 3: M. Havelka, K. Christensen, A. Mumm, T. Texel. Not pictured: ). Machovec, B. Lindgren, D. Veskrna, M. Barry, K. Carlson. 2. Moe Iba speaks at the W-Club Sports Banquet. 3. Art Club, Row 1: Mrs. Bergkamp, B. Gilliland, M. Machovec, J. Evers, R. Croghan, L. Dockweiler, E. Kaohn. Row 2. M. Lindgren, B. John, B. John, J. Wagemann, J. Carr, L. Nelson, N. Austin. 4. Spanish Club. Row 1: Mrs. Hudson, M. Shoen, B. Govaerts, J. Hudkins, J. Christensen, L. Little, K. Simonson, R. Kennedy, B. Lindgren, T. Shaw, M. Simonson. 5. W-Club Row 1. B. Kolterman, M. Malousek, G. Divis, R. Stoupa, D. Tejral, K. Gottschalk, K. Simonson, B. Lindley, S. Carmer, P. Hengen, D. Veskrna, B. Kennedy. Row 2: D. Chamberlin, C. O'Malley, J. Jelinek, M. Barry, B. Lindgren, C. O'Brien, L. Carlson, D. Barry, P. Lindgren, $. Grasmick, S. Pearson. Row 3: R. Barry, C. Hancock, D. Rood, S. Morse, S. Dvorak, P. Nozicka, C. Banghart, J. Christensen, P. Matson, J. Carr, M. Shoen, J. Smith, L. Dockweiler, R. Croghan, J. Iszo. Row 3: T. Wallingford, B. Cook, L. Torrens, L. Hajek, B. Cejka, D. Prokesh, K. Delay, A. Ferguson, C. Thompson. 6. W-Club Row 1: T. Hoppe, G. Johnson, A. Novotny, M. Simonson, E. Gottschalk, B. Stoupa, D. Brown, M. Sutton. Row 2: D. Jansen, K. Christensen, K. Wallin, C. Prochaska, J. Christian, B. Hancock, C. Wade. Row 3: N. Hrdlicka, J. Hammond, D. Wallingford, J. Lehr, J. Olsen, D. Janecek, M. Lindgren, D. Wallingford. 9 Arena Staging, Cruiser Set Help Comedies Anything Goes, a comedy written by Cole Porter, takes place upon an ocean cruiser. The two leads, Billy and Reno (played by Ray Stoupa and Joie Christensen) board the ship together. Following closely afterward are Sir Evelyn (Tim Govaerts) and Hope (Letti Torrens). The play begins like a soap opera, however, has a happy ending as Billy and Hope end up in love with Sir Evelyn and Reno also falling in love. You Can't Take It With You, a Pulitzer Prize award winning play by Hart and Koffman, was presented by Mrs. Dillow's speech and drama class in the spring. The theme of the play was built around the theory that life is a full time thing to. be enjoyed to the utmost. The play was unique in that the setting was an arena setting, with the audience completely surrounding the actors. 1. Joie dreams about Sir Evelyn. 2. The grand finale. 3. Beth interrogates Clark. 4. Bryce gives orders to the crew. 5. You Can't Take It With You cast. Row 1: Tamra Dillow and Mrs. Dillow. Row 2: Letti Torrens, Nancy Chemelka, Linda Little, Kevin Simonson, Gloria Wharff, Phil Richmond, jeff Hudkins, Deanna Gilliland, and Tom Peavy. Row 3: Jodell Carr, Peggy Matson, Gwenne Gonnerman, Joie Christensen, Darryl Barry, Jeff Norenberg, and Tim Texel. Row 4: Tammi Bechtold, Amy Flessner, Beth Govaerts, Paul Lindgren, Ed Koahn, Kevin Carlson, Jay Iszo, and Clark Sackschewsky. 6. Jeff and Letti make their entrance. 7. Kevin and Peggy gaze lovingly into one another's eyes. 8. Turkey for everyone 9. Phil takes time out to pray. Included in Anything Goes cast were: Joie Christensen, Ray Stoupa, Clark Sackschewsky, Letti Torrens, Robyn Welton, Tim Govaerts, Theresa Shaw, Robert Kennedy, Bill Hancock, Sue Curda, Mary Schoen, Launa Torrens, Dan Thompson, David Triplett, Rhonda Koresky, Sue Frana, Lisa Triplett, Carrie Hancock, Beth Govaerts, Bryce Cook, Jeff Hudkins, Wendy Nice, and Ann Lindley. 11 Impressive Speech Team Goes To State This year's Speech Team season was highlighted by two group appearances in the state meet. One, which received fifth place, was by Beth Govaerts and Linda Little for duet acting. Gwynne Gonnerman also made it to the state meet for informative speaking, but failed to place. In recent years, this season stands out as one of the best. Along with Gwynne's, Beth's, and Linda's, 'I's at Conference and District Tournaments, Peggy Matson received a 'I' at Conference and a 'll' at District for interpretation of poetry. Although no one else received a T at either Conference or District, no one received less than a two. People who received twos were Darryl Barry in informative speaking, Jay Izso for extemperaneous speaking, Tamra Dil-low for interpretation of poetry, Linda Little and Paul Lindgren for interpretation of prose, and Kevin Simonson, Bob Kennedy, Jeff Norenberg, Beth Govaerts, and Ray Stoupa, for interpretation of drama. 12 1. P. Lindgren and L. Little were entered in interpretation of prose. 2. G. Gonnerman and D. Barry work on informative speaking 3. Interpretation of Poetry was done this year by T. Dillow and P. Matson 4. J. Izso practices on extemporaneous speaking 5. This year's only state places: B. Govaerts and L. Little for duet acting. 6. 1980-81 Speech Team. Row 2: B. Govaerts, J. Izso, D. Barry, B. Kennedy, P. Lindgren, R. Stoupa, J. Norenberg, K. Simonson. Row 1: Mrs. Hudson, G. Gonnerman, L. Little, P. Matson, T. Dillow 7. Death of A Salesman was done by B. Kennedy, R. Stoupa, B. Govaerts, J. Norenberg, and K. Simonson 13 Band Active Under New Leader The 1980-81 band under the direction of Ernst Kiripatrick had a very active year. They competed in the Plattsmouth Marching Contest receiving a III and a rating of II at Pershing. The band traveled to Ashland for the Capital Conference Clinic. The Highlight of the year came when Wahoo attended the District Music Contest at Platte College in Columbus, in which they received a I . Also receiving a superior rating were Danny Thompson on the Alto Saxaphone and a flute duet consisting of Tamm'i Dillow and Peggy Matson. Chris Thompson was selected to play in the State Clinic Orchestra on tuba. The band also performed a fall concert, winter concert, and a spring concert, while also playing on graduation May 17th. I. Flutes warm up before Pershing Contest. 2. Ken Delay looks for his overlay. 3. There's always time for sitting around. 4. Wahoo High Band marching at Pershing. 5. The girls are putting together the final touches. 6. The band practices for graduation. 7. 1980-81 band members. Row 1: j. Olson, S. Miller, M. Lindgren, S. Laudenback, J. Evers, A. Divis, D. Stuchlik, R. Welton, J. Harders, L. Swanson, D. Zuass, P. Matson, T. Dillow. Row 2: C. Christian, B. John, S. Dvorak, S. Curda, C. Koranda, L. Dockweiler, J. Wagaman, L. Hajek, B. Kennedy, J. Delay, P. Kapple, K. Wallin, K. Christenson, A. Mumm. Row 3: C. Prochaska, ). Christian, M. Swanson, D. Hauschild, S. Vlcan, M. Hoer, D. Biggerstaf, D. Rasmussen, R. Koranda, B. Barry, E. Gottschalk, D. Tejral, K. Delay, R. Haitt, B. Stoupa, P. Lindgren, J. Kolterman, S. Buchanan, D. Thompson, J. Cerny, S. Pearson, J. Pokorny, L. Little. Row 4: A. Divis, K. Tejral, K. Texel, J. Rodgers, L. Torrens, C. Sackschewsky, J. Veech, J. Hanson, C. Thompson, J. Lehr, J. Kolterman, K. Simonson, L. Carlson, J. Jelinek, K. Gottschalk, D. Janacek, B. Hancock, B. Swanson, M. Schoen, C. Hancock, N. Austin, K. Carlson, T. Texel. Standing: S. Savery, K. Malousak, D. Brown, S. Oden, S. Carmer, D. Prokesh, R. Dietz, J. Hudkins, J. Christensen. 15 1. Wahoo High band prepares for the conference clinic. 2. Bruce Lindgren tries on the new band uniforms. 3. Trombone section. Row Is J. Jelinek, R. Stoupa, L. Carlson, J. Lehr. Row 2: T. Govaerts, K. Gottschalk, K. Simonson, J. Kolterman. 4. Drum majorette Tammi Dillow. 5. Mr. Ernst Kirkpatrick directs the band. 6. Band Council. Row 1: P. Lindgren, T. Dillow, L. Little, L. Torrens, S. Miller, N. Austin. Row 2: R. Stoupa, C. Christian, P. Matson, B. Kennedy, J. Hanson. 7. Chris Thompson qualifies for the State Band Clinic. 8. Bass sections. Row Is M. Schoen, B. Swanson, B. Hancock, D. Janecek. Row 2: C. Thompson, J. Hanson, J. Veech, C. Sackschewsky. 9. Saxophone section. Row 1: K. Carlson, T. Texel, j. Pokorny, L. Little, N. Austin. Row 2: D. Thompson, C. Hancock, S. Pearson, J. Cearny. 10. K. Gottschalk, K. Simonson, J. Kolterman come in after school for trombone practice. 17 Concerts and Contests keep Chorus Busy The 1980-81 Chorus class kept busy all throughout the year. A total of 75 students were enrolled in this year's class. A vocal concert was presented on October 21 to the public. The chorus department was also honored when they were able to hold the Capital Conference Clinic on November 18. Approximately three-hundred students were chosen from 5 other schools, including Wahoo, to participate in the all day event. Swing Choir was also busy during the year, participating in Capital Conference at David City and receiving a rating of one, and also going to the District Vocal Contest where they received a two. (1) 1980-81 Swing Choir: T. Shaw, S. Carmer, S. Curda, T. Covaerts, J. Pokorny, E. Goitschalk, R. Welton, B Hancock, J. Christensen, J. Hanson, L. Torrens, P. Porter, B. Govaerts, B Cejka (2) Mr. Arp introduces next song (3) Girls Quartet: J. Pokorny, L. Torrens, S. Curda, B. John (4) Second hour Chorus class practices for upcoming concert (5) Girl Swing Choir members sing Don't Cry Out Loud (6) 1980-81 Chorus class: K. Christnesen, K. Wallin, D. Jansen, D. Wallingford, S. Savory, D. Wallingford, D. Hall, P. Portor, B. Hancock, B. Cejka, D. Pafford, E. Bohaty, E. Daharsh, C. Fujan, J. Delay, J. Nelson, D. Rasmussen, S. Oden, M. Barry, J. Lehr, A. Shannahan, T. Govaerts, K. Maly, D. Lattimar, j. Renter, M. Ratigan, S. Robbins, T. Miller, M. Rosengreen, S. Curda, D. Triplett, P. McIntosh, D. Hohl, E. Gottschalk, D. DuBois, D. Blanke, J. Pokorny, L. Torrens, C. Banghart, P. Nozicka, T. Shaw, B. John, R. Wehling, D. Rood, L. Torrens, L. Havelka, L. Callan, P. Kapple, C. Carr, R. Koresky, T. Obert, S. Vlcan, J. Cerny, L. Otto, D. Hauschild, W. Nice, J. Hoer, N. Hrdlicka, C. Nyberg, L. Borreson, J. Kling, T. Bechtold. Not pictured: J. Carr, T. Hoppe, T. Gerdts, T. Gerdts (7) Theresa practices her solo for District Music Contest (8) Swing Choir performs at Spring Concert. Pep Club Cheerleaders Purchase Uniforms What would any athletic team do without their Pep Club and cheerleaders cheering them on? Well ... for one thing, everyone not playing wouldn't have anything to look at, but that's not what these faithful girls are there for. They are there to cheer on the team and the 1980-81 Pep Club and cheerleaders fulfilled this expectation to the utmost. The Pep Club and cheerleaders all purchased new uniforms this year. The Pep Club's new uniforms consisted of blue overalls worn with a light yellow blouse. The total cost for each member to purchase this outfit was about $25.00. All the cheerleading squads also acquired very attractive new uniforms. The Pep Club sponsored many successful fund raisers this year ranging from the sale of Wahoo jerseys and shirts to a bake sale. Once in a while the athletes were treated to breakfasts prepared by the cheerleaders. The annual 'Spirit Week' was also a big success. I. Robyn, Beth, and Letti perform a skit during a pep rally. 2. The Reserve Cheerleaders - J. Delay, C. Prochaska, L. Havelka and A. Mumm. 3. Deanna presents Bill with a spirit box full of goodies during Spirit Week. 4. The Varsity Cheerleaders - B. Covaerts, P. Matson, R. Welton, L. Triplett, L. Torrens, and L. Torrens. 5. The Pep Band plays in the library. 6. The Pep Council searching for solutions, (from left to right) S. Curda, treasurer; K. Christensen, merit chairman; L. Little, president; and B. Gilliland, vice president. 7. The 1980-81 Pep Club: (from left to right) Row 1: C. Prochaska, j. Delay, L. Havelka, A. Mumm, L. Torrens, R. Welton, B. Govearts, P. Matson, L. Torrens, L. Triplett, C. Hancock, J. Christianson, S. Buchanan, D. Hauschild, C. Christian, J. Pokorny, Row 2: M. Lindgren, S. Houfek, C. Carr, D. Wehling, D. Blanke, J. Olson, A. Lindley, J. Wageman, ). Evers, S. Miller, D. janecek, K. Tejral, S. Laudenback, J. Rogers, K. Texel, N. Austin, A. Divis, Row 3 ). Harders, M. Swanson, L. Callan, W. Nice, D. Jansen, N. Hrdlicka, S. Roseneren, J. Hammond, K. Christensen, K. Wallin, S. Curda, P. Kapple, J. Christian, M. Havelka, Row 4: B. Gilliland, C. Banghart, S. Dvorak, T. Dillow, G. Gonnerman, L. Hajek, L. Little, C. Swahn, T. Wallingford, T. Shaw, L. McPeck, S. Nicholson, 8. Colleen and Sherri decorate the parking lot as Doug Hartshorn looks on (upper right hand corner in car window). 9. Wrestling Cheerleading squad: C. Hancock, D. Hauschild, J. Christensen, C. Christian, S. Buchanan, and J. Pokorny. 22 SPORTS Both upper and lower class-man revealed great talent in the 1980-81 sports season. Hard work, determination and long workouts were what it took for each athlete to participate in their particular sport. Not only did they work for themselves, but for the whole team. Even though there were losses with the wins, there was much gained. Lady Duffer's Season Best in Years The girl's golf team, coached by Burl Graff, ended the season with a satisfying four and one record for their duels and finished fourth and fifth at Plattsmouth and Ashland invitationals respectively. The team finished sixth at districts and senior Linda Little was a state qualifier. The varsity team was made up of Linda Little, junior Paula Nozicka, sophomore Sue Curda, and freshman Jenny Olsen. Reserves, all freshmen, were Ann Divis, Kendra Tejral, and Ann Lindley. 24 - 3 1. Paula, Sue, and Linda are delighted with the prospect of an exciting round of golf. (Ken Govaerts looks on) 2. Coach Graff. 3. Linda putts it in. 4. Ann Lindley, Kendra Tejral, Jenny Olsen, Ann Divis, Paula Nozicka, Sue Curda, Linda Little. 5. Sue and Kendra practice driving. 6. Linda breaks her club after practice. 25 Girls Finish Year With Three Wins By far this was the most highly motivated and skilled group I have ever worked with, reflected coach Mary Stefanowicz on her 1980 varsity volleyball squad. The team got off to a slow start, losing its first six in a row, until a win against Arlington foreshadowed things to come. The Warriorettes finished impressively strong, defeating their last three regular season opponents, including fierce area rival Mead. Beating Mead and finishing fourth in Conference were the two biggest highlights of the year for the girls. Receiving individual honors were: Cheryl Koranda - All Capitol Conference, Wahoo All Area 1st Team; Dawn Jansen and Jami Smith - Wahoo All Area Honor Roll. 1. J.V. members Row 1: Lynette Nelson, Caroline Gardner, janice Hammond. Row 2: Linda Samek, Jenifer Evers, Nicci Austin, Kaye Wallin. Row 3: Janet Delay, Denise Blanke, Coach Stefanowicz, Caroline Prochaska, Deb Janecek, Nancy Hrdlicka. 2. Jamie sends it back over the net as Peggy and Dawn look on. 3. Varsity practices serving in pre-game warm-ups. 4. Jamie and Dawn watch Peggy slap one over. 5. Warriorettes regroup in a huddle. 6. After a set-up from Sheila, Cheryl spikes one against Mead. 7. Varsity members, Row 1; Sheila Crogan, Jamie Smith, Cheryl Koranda, Kaye Wallin, Nancy Hrdlicka. Row 2: Deb Janecek, Peggy Matson, Linda Samek, Dawn Jansen. Row 3: Janet Delay, Caroline Prochaska, Coach Mary Stefanowicz. 8. Lori spikes one in pre-game warm-ups. Season Record Lost . . Raymond Central Lost . . Yutan Lost . . Arlington Lost . . Ashland Lost . . Platteview Lost . . Elkhorn Won . . Arlington (Conf.) Lost . . Raymond Cen. (Con.) Lost . . Syracuse (Con.) Lost . . Syracuse Won . . Mead Won . . David City Won . . Valley Lost . . Ashland Districts) 27 Senior Leadership Guides Warriors A young Wahoo Warrior football squad suffered a 3 and 6 season during their 1980 campaign. Dave Prokesh, Jeff Norenberg, and Bill Hancock were chosen as All Conference defensive players, while sophomore John Hansen was selected to the Honorable Mention squad as a halfback. The Warrior's averaged 230 yards per game and held their opponents to 220 yards a game defensively. Turnovers, coupled with injuries to many key players, caused the squad problems all year long. Jeff Norenberg, before being injured at David City, provided great emotional support and leadership, while Dave Prokesh remained consis-tant in his offensive performance throughout all nine games. tVAHlI Season Record n Seward 23 - Wahoo 12 1 Arlington 8 - Wahoo 24 1 Ashland 24 - Wahoo 16 David City Aq. 34 - Wahoo 7 Raymond Central 33 - Wahoo 15 Valley 7 - Wahoo 8 David City 0 - Wahoo 27 Syracuse 27 - Wahoo 7 Elkhorn 33 - Wahoo 14 | Record: 3-6 I. Dave struggles for a first down. 2. Looking down the line before the snap. 3. Dave after the last practice. 4-6. Team Captains - Greg Divis, Jeff Norenberg, Davey Prokesh. 7. 1980 Warrior backfield. 8. 1980 Wahoo Warrior Football Squad - Row 1: D. Chamberlin, P. Lindgren, D. Prokesh, R. Swanson, L. Laudenbach, J. Noren-burg, R. Stoupa, G. Divis, R. Barry, B. Cejka, S. Fauver, Row 2: R. Hiatt, L. Carlson, J. Hansen, S. Carmer, C. O'Malley, S. Grasmick, K. P. Simonson, B. Lindley, B. Kennedy, D. Veskrna, K. DeLay, B. Kolterman, P. Hengen. Row 3: J. Johnson, B. Hancock, J. Nyberg, J. Jelinek, C. McKlem, R. Croghan, S. Pearson, J. Izso, B. Stoupa, D. Blanke. Row 4: R. Kapple, M. Koehn, T. Obert, E. Gottschalk, T. Malousek, M. Barry, A. Novotny, D. Triplett, D. Brown, C. Wade. Row 5: Coach Anderson, Coach Eddie, D. Rasmussen, S. Savery, R. Koranda, M. Sutton, M. Simonson, S. Oden, M. Malousek. Row 6: Coach Kramer, Coach Tingelhoff, R. Grasmick, S. Tingelhoff, M. Hulse, B. Lindgren. 9. Divis struggles for more yardage against Aquinas. 10. Coach Tingelhoff explains offensive strategy 29 Young Talent Backbone of Reserves The Wahoo reserves won one game while losing four during their 1980 football season. Second year coach Paul Eddie's club lacked in size and experience, but was blessed with an abundance of talent. Randy Koranda and Eric Gottschalk led the offensive charge, while Kevin Simonson and Rick Hiatt were defensive stalwarts. This young talent could prove to a very determining factor in the outcome of varsity seasons to come. 1. First year assistant Wes Kramer looks on. 2. Coach Paul Eddie yells encouragement. 3. Frosh Randy Koranda struggles to avoid the grasp of an opponent. 4. Rick Hiatt makes a diving stab at an Ashland back. 5. 1980 Warrior Student Managers-Scott Tin-gelhoff, Mike Hulse, Rick Grasmick, and Bruce Lindgren. 6. Warriors Dale Meece and Rick Hiatt trail on a Valley sweep. 7. Warrior running back Mike Barry attempts a little razzle-dazzle. 8. Randy Koranda makes a valiant effort to recapture a lost fumble. 9. A Warrior lineman smothers an opposing halfback. 31 Matson, Prokesh 1980 Homecoming Royalty Homecoming Week, full of planning and preparation, ended in success despite a disappointing loss to David City Aquinas. Nights in White Satin was chosen as the theme and the Pep Club was kept busy every night with the decorations. The pep rally the night before the game got everyone fired up with the cheerleaders riding in on a fire truck and the traditional burning of the dummy. The Warriors put up a good fight against top ranked Monarchs but ended up behind, 34-7. The coronation highlighted the evening with Davey Prokesh and Peggy Matson reigning as King and Queen. The music was provided by K K. 1. Pep club members work on the dance decorations. 2. Pep club wore jerseys as part of spirit week. 3. Greg gives Launa a corsage from the football players to the cheerleaders. 4. Warrior defense lines up to stop an Aquinas drive. 5. Peggy Matson and Davey Prokesh 6. The royalty dance. 7. Pep club members put up streamers. 8. Loyal home crowd cheers on the Warriors. 9. Royalty, left to right: Lori Hyjek, Belinda Gilliland, Colleen Christian, joie Christiansen, Letti Torrens, crown bearer, Catherine Morrison, Peggy Matson, Dave Prokesh, crown bearer, Michael Hancock, Jeff Norenburg, Greg Divis, Ray Stoupa, Kirk Gottschalk, Mark Barry. 10. Varsity Cheerleaders add to the excitement. Harriers Experience Numerous Disappointments Mark Wilson's WHS Cross Country Team had a fairly successful, but yet disappointing year. They finished 7th at the Wahoo Invitational, 12th at the Waverly Invitational, 8th at the North Bend Invitational. The Warriors placed 2nd at the North Bend quadrangular meet and 1st at Ashland's. Wahoo also hosted a triangular and carded 2nd place. Along with these feats, the team finished 3rd in the Capital Conference meet. Individually Bobby Barry finished 2nd, followed by Jeff Lehr 7th. Senior Kirk Cottschalk was in third place with 100 yards remaining when he suffered a minor heat stroke and failed to finish the race. Wahooo finished 6th at the B-3 District meet held at Seward. Bob Barry placed 4th, which aualified him for state, but he crossed a marker and was later disqualified because he misinterpreted the course. Coach Wilson selected Bob Barry as his most valuable runner. Kirk Gottschalk was nominated as the team captain. 1980 letterman were: freshman Jeff Lehr, sophomores Alan Shanahan and Bob Barry, junior Chris Thompson, and seniors Daryl Barry and Kirk Gottschalk. 1. Kirk Gottschalk and Bob Barry strive for the early lead. 2. Daryl Barry stretches before an upcoming race. 3. The two team leaders are Bob and Kirk. 4. The varsity team always finds time for running. 5. The Warriors exert themselves right from the beginning. 6. Alan Shanahan crosses the finish line ahead of the others. 7. Wahoo's first female Harrier is Shelli Robins. 8. WHS Cross Country Team: Row 1: Bob Barry, Alan Shanahan, Kirk Gottschalk, Jeff Lehr, Rodney Stewart. Row 2: Coach Mark Wilson, Daryl Barry, Pat Aten, Dan Thompson. Not pictured: Mgr, Bryon Swanson. 9. Student manager Bryon Swanson and coach Mark Wilson survey the course. Young Wrestlers Gain Experience The 1980-81 Warriors Wrestling squad led a rather disappointing season. The grapplers inexperience was the biggest factor. The varsity squad consisted of six freshman, four sophomores, one junior and three seniors. Seniors Dave Prokesh, Phil Richmond and Greg Divis led the squad to a 2-8 dual record, a first at the Bergan Invitational, a 4th at the York Invitational, and another 4th at the W-Club Tournament. The Warriors placed six wrestlers at the Conference Tournament, with Phil Richmond and Greg Divis each taking firsts. At the District Tournament four wrestlers placed: Mark Sutton and Greg Divis took 5th, Dave Prokesh took 3rd place, and Phil Richmond took a 2nd. Dave Prokesh and Phil Richmond both represented Wahoo at the State Wrestling Tournament. One school record was broken this year. That was Dave Prokesh beating his old take down record of 53. This year he had a total of 66 takedowns. Duals North Bend ..................... L Central ........................ L Gretna ......................... L Ashland ........................ L Arlington ...................... L Valley ......................... W Elkhorn ........................ L Blair .......................... L Waverly .................... W Aquinas .................... L Tournaments Bergan ................... 1st Freshman Fremont .................... W David City ................. W Greg Divis Sr. 185 lb. 22-6 Clayton Wade Soph. 185 lb. Darrin Biggerstaff Frosh. 155 lb. Jami Mika Frosh. 119 lb. Dan Brown Soph. 138 lb. Todd Hoppe Soph. 155 lb. Mark Sutton Frosh. 132 lb. 28-6 Mark Simonson Frosh. 112 lb. 10-9 Duane Wallingford Frosh. 105 lb. Doug Wallingford Frosh. 105 lb. Jerome Johnson Frosh. 98 lb. 15-13 Rod Stuart Frosh. 126 lb. 1. The 1980-81 Wahoo Warrior Wrestling Squad: Row 1: J. Johnson, D. Wallingford, M. Simonson, M. Malousek, P. Richmond, M. Sutton. Row 2: G. Divis, C. Wade, D. Biggerstaff, A. Novotny, D. Prokesh, D. Brown, and Coach Doug Watts. 2. The Reserve Wrestlers: J. Mika, R. Stuart, T. Hoppe, D. Wallingford, M. Fittro, and Coach Trutna. Todd Obert Frosh. 185 lb. Mike Fittro Soph. 155 lb. 37 Warriors Send Two To State 1. Adolph wrestles an opponent at a dual 2. Darrin struggles to get his man on his back. 3. Greg sticks his man. 4. Mark Simonson prevents an escape. 5. Coach Watts and Trutna watch a match with interest. 6. A Waverly opponent tries to stop Clayton's switch. 7. Dave wrestles an opponent at Conference. 8. Phil attempts an escape. 9. Mark Sutton is awarded a first place medal at York. 10. Mark Malousek sticks his man. 39 Warriorettes Struggle The Wahoo Girls Varsity Basketball team suffered through yet another disappointing 1-15 season. A lack of height and ability attributed to the poor record. The squad managed to beat only Valley again this year. The Warriorettes were led by Tammi Gerdts, an Honorable Mention member of the All Conference Teams. She also led the Warriorettes in scoring and rebounding. Senior Lori Hajek added some offensive strength and junior Sherri Dvorak produced fine defensive performances. Scores Plattesmouth 46 .................. Wahoo 36 Ashland 67 ....................... Wahoo 37 Gretna 67 ........................ Wahoo 30 Valley 32 ........................ Wahoo 44 Yutan 46 ......................... Wahoo 42 Platteview 51 .................... Wahoo 31 Waverly 68 ....................... Wahoo 51 Cedar Bluffs 53 .................. Wahoo 29 Loganview 53 ..................... Wahoo 39 David City 52 .................... Wahoo 38 Raymond Central 52 ............. Wahoo 28 Syracuse 66 ...................... Wahoo 22 Elkorn 38 ........................ Wahoo 35 Arlington 55 ..................... Wahoo 38 Raymond Central 55 ............. Wahoo 36 Raymond Central 54 ............. Wahoo 38 40 I. Coach Toline discusses game strategy with the the starters. 2. Sherri Dvorak leaps to win a tip. 3. 1980-81 coaches - George Toline and Glenn 4. Tammi Gerdts shoots over a Valley defender. 5. 1980-81 Warriorettes Row 1: D. Jansen, C. Banghart, S. Koranda, L. Hajek, T. Gerdts, S. Morse, J. Smith. Row 2: Coach Steve Glenn, J. Carr, J. Christian, N. Hrdlicka, T. Wallingford, S. Dvorak, M. Shoen, Coach Toline. 6. Lori Hajek maneuvers around a towering defender. 7. Sherri Morse attempts a layup over a soaring Arlington Eagle. 41 Reserves, Freshmen Improve Season Records —J. The girls 1980-81 reserve basketball team ended their season with a 6-8 record. This year's team worked very hard and had teamwork and hustle throughout the season. The highlight of their season came in the game against Arlington. It was their toughest game of the season. Caroline Prohaska was the teams leading scorer throughout the season. Other leaders included Nancy Hrdlicka and Julie Christen for rebounding. The Freshman Warriorettes finished their season with an even 4-4 record. Deb Janacek led the team in scoring. She finished the season with 47 points in all. Teammate Ann Divis contributed to the statistics with 64 rebounds. Shelli Miller led the team steals with 30 for the season. The peak of their season was their 33-9 win over Arlington. Reserve 6-8 Plattsmouth L Freshman Ashland L Blair L Gretna L Ashland W Valley W Raymond Central L Yutan W Arlington W Platteview L Valley L Waverly L Elkhorn W Cedar Bluffs W David City L Loganview W Waverly W David City L Syracuse W 4-4 Elkhorn L Arlington W Raymond Central L 2 5 1. Freshman Deb Janacek attempts a free throw during the reserve game 2. Coach Glenn explains a new play during a time out 3. Freshman basketball team, back row: Monica Nelson, Jayne Wagaman, Ann Divis, Deb Janacek, Judy Rogers, Coach Mary Sohl. Front row: Shelli Miller, Ann Lindley, and Kendra Tejral 4. Reserve basketball team. Back row: Karla Chrisensen, Lesley Callan, Nancy Hrdlicka, Julie Christian, Pam Kapple, Lisa Havelka, Caroline Prohaska. Front row: Jodi Harders, Sheila Croghan, Marcia Havelka, Janice Hammond, and Coach Steve Glenn 5. Ann Divis attempts a free throw during the Wahoo vs. Waverly game 6. Coach Glenn gives out a new play during a time out. Suprising Warriors Finish at .500 This years Warriors were built around five starting juniors. Wahoo opened the season with a win against David City Public. Then after a loss to Waverly, came four straight wins against Loganview, Arlington, Yu-tan, and Elkhorn Mt. Michael. In following games, Wahoo finished second to Ashland in the conference tourney and lost in the first round of districts to Raymond Central to finish with a 10-10 final record. Individual honors went to Pat Hengen, honorable mention all-state, second team all-conference, and the team's leading scorer with 15.7 pts. per game average; Scott Carmer, first team all conference and high rebounder for the Warriors with 8.5 per game; and Bryce Cook, honorable mention allconference leading the team in assists with 84 and steals with 58. 44 T Wahoo 54 David City 42 60 Waverly 76 63 Loganview 62 51 Arlington 42 52 Yutan 39 •43 Mount Michael 41 51 Gretna 64 48 Norris 59 51 Plattview 44 51 Syracuse 53 40 Raymond Central 44 44 Raymond Central 41 54 Syracuse 47 50 Ashland 57 42 Ashland 47 48 Valley 56 37 Aquinas 56 58 Schuyler 55 61 Elkhorn 59 67 Raymond Central 67 'Overtime 1. Warrior seniors, Kirk, Devin, and Ray, and student managers Mike and justin, display this season's trophies. 2. Pat puts up a jumper against Raymond Central. 3. Scott receives a certificate for being named to the All Conference Tournament team. 4. The defense stiffens as Bryce brings the ball up court. 5. The Warriors take the floor before warm-ups. 6. Dan shoots a clutch free throw. 7. The 1980-81 Warriors: Kirk Gottschalk, Devin Tejral, Scott Crasmick, Bryce Cook, john Hansen, Scott Carmer, Pat Hengen, Ray Stoupa, Cory O'Brien, Dan Veskrna, Steve Pearson, and Jim Jelinek. 45 Late Season Disaster Hits Reserves The 1980-81 junior varsity basketball team jumped out to the finest start in it's history this season, winning 8 out of their first 9 games. Then disaster struck, when they lost their last 5 games, three in a row by one point. Junior Scott Grasmick led the Warriors in scoring with 12 pts. per game. Jim Jelinek led the team in rebounding with 7.2 per game. The strong point for the JV's came in their defensive play, allowing opponents to score only 43 pts. a game. Although the freshmen had a losing 3-7 record, coach Paul Eddie said that the players still improved every game. The cause for most of the losses of the team was poor field goal shooting. The frosh shot only 29% for the season. Randy Koranda and Stu Oden led the team in scoring with 8.1 and 7.9 pts. per game respectively. Dale Rasmussen handled the board work averaging 7.2 rebounds per game. JV SCORES FRESHMEN SCORES OPPONENT OUTCOME OPPONENT OUTCOME DAVID CITY won 66-26 BLAIR won 25-17 WAVERLY won 69-48 ASHLAND lost 19-27 LOGANVIEW won 49-32 CENTRAL lost 16-35 ARLINGTON won 51-31 ARLINGTON won 37-28 GRETNA won 51-45 VALLEY lost 30-24 NORRIS lost 41-70 ELKHORN lost 34-25 PLATTEVIEW won 51-46 WAVERLY lost 56-44 SYRACUSE won 55-28 VALLEY won 50-34 RAYMOND CENTRAL won 43-30 ASHLAND lost 37-29 ASHLAND lost 39-40 DAVID CITY lost 39-36 VALLEY lost 43-44 SEASON RECORD 1980-81 3-7 DC. AQUANIS lost 44-45 SCHUYLER lost 43-57 ELKHORN lost 57-60 SEASON RECORD 1980-81 8-6 I. Stu fires a jumper from the corner 2. JV team members Row 1: M. Barry, A. Shanahan, E. Gottschalk, A. Ferguson, C. Sackschewsky, C. Malousek, B. Barry. Row 2: B. Stoupa, C. Thompson, K. Carlson, S. Grasmick, C. O'Brien, j. Jelinek, D. Dubois, D. Meece, J. Hansen, B. Hancock, R. Croghan, T. Govaeris, Coach Joe Weyand 3. Scott shoots for two 4. Jim wins the jump versus Central 5. Freshman team members Row 1: Mgr. R. Vasina, Coach Paul Eddie, Mgr. J. Ivey. Row 2: D. Triplett, J. Kolterman, D. Rasmussen, D. Thompson, J. Swartz, S. Oden, R. Koranda, R. Holbrook 7. Steve loses the jump to a Valley opponent. 8. Randy scores another two. 47 UNDERCLASSMEN HELP IMPROVING WARRIORETTES Girls track was paced this year by sophomores Karla Christensen and Dawn Jansen. Both girls made return appearances to the state track meet. Karla qualified for the state meet and took second in the 400 and 800 at District. Karla also was the 800 meter conference champ and placed third in the 400. Dawn placed third in the 100 meter dash and qualified for state. She placed second in the 100 at conference. As a team, eight school records were broken and the girls were undefeated in dual meets. Wahoo also placed second at the Raymond Central Invitational, and third at the conference meet. 6 1. Mary reaches for the hurdle. 2. Janice is all alone in the 3200 meter run. 3. Carolyn bursts out of the blocks. 4. The shot is thrown by Denise. 5. Karla records another win. 5. Team members Row 1: j. Carr, A. Divis, M. Hrdlicka, C. Gardener, D. Jansen, L. Samek, K. Christensen, T. Obert. Row 2: Coach Mary Stefanowicz, J. Olsen, M. Hoerr, R. Wheling, D. Wheling, D. Blanke, J. Hammond, T. Bechtold, C. Carr, Coach Mary Bergkamp. Not pictured: T. Gerdts. 7. Dawn easily wins the 100 meter dash. 8. Stretching for distance in the long jump is Linda. 49 Strong Warriors Steal Conference This years track team had many high points as well as a few low ones. A nucleus of seven seniors made up one of the strongest teams in recent Warrior history. Senior Greg Divis led Wahoo to a conference championship and a fifth place district finish while compiling a very high number of total points for the season. Other seniors who scored were Mark Barry, Darryl Barry, Paul Lindgren, and Dave Prokesh. Qualifiers for this years state meet were Greg Divis, Pat Hen-gern, Bill Hancock, and Eric Gottschalk. Greg placed 3rd in the shot while Pat earned a 6th in the high jump. 1. 1981 Warriors. Row 6: Student Manager B. Swanson, Coach Mark Wilson, Coach Randy Shada, Student Mgr. Rod Stewart, Row 5: Pat Hengen, Kion Blanke, Dave Dubois, Bill Hancock, Chris Thompson, Row 4: Preston Steele, Jim Schwartz, Jeff Lehr, Dan Thompson, Ron Croghan, Row 3: Dan Brown, Eric Gottschalk, Roger Swanson, Andy Ferguson, John Hansen, Row 2: Bob Stoupa, Kevin Simonson, Randy Koranda, Jay Izso, Dayle Rasmussen, Row 1: Paul Lindgren, Dave Prokesh, Greg Divis, Mark Barry, Darryl Barry, Not pictured: David Pearson, Dave Triplett, Dan Triplett, Bryce Cejka, Kirk Gottschalk. 2. Bill Hancock puts the shot against Arlington 3. With winning form Greg unloads the shot 4. Pat Hengen clears the high jump bar against Loganview. 5. The Warrior team displays its first place conference trophy 6. John Hansen begins the 400 meter relay at Raymond Central 7. Greg Divis breaks the tape to win the 100 meter dash at the conference meet. Warrior Duffers Take Conference Winning the 1981 Capitol Conference was definitely the highlight of this year's varsity golf squad. The team, consisting of Devin Tejral, John Kolterman, Tim Govaerts, Scott Carmer, and James Kolterman, turned in a score of 329, beating runner-up Ashland by 9 strokes. Four Warriors received medals at Conference, Tim Govaerts third, Devin Tejral fourth, Scott Carmer sixth, and John Kolterman eighth. Coach Graff's duffers also took a third place trophy at the Ashland Invite and finished a disappointing tenth at districts. The varsity squad compiled an overall record of 4-4-1, while the J.V. team finished with a 3-4 mark. 1. Jim has an interesting lie. 2. John chips out of where he usually is - the sand. 3. Capitol conference champions Jim Kolterman, Scott Carmer, Devin Tejral, Tim Covaerts, and John Kolterman. 4. Tim chips to the green during practice. 5. Junior varsity members were Rick Hiatt, Stuart Oden, Jeff Hudkins, and Ray Stoupa (not pictured). 6. Coach Graff passes out cake after winning Conference. 7. Devin and Jim take a break between rounds. 8. Devin lines up a birdie putt. 53 54 STUDENTS AND FACULTY This year teacher and student took in hand many challenging times. Projects taught students that teachers aren't so bad, and showed that students can perservere through hard times. Through it all, there were some good times and probably some friends made. 55 Fireworks Mark Graduation Ceremonies i A rainy, blustery day was offset by fireworks, as the 1980-81 senior class said farewell. Principal Rorrald Hulse, Helen Hansen, and Mary Ann Lattimer (Board of Education members), presented diplomas to the graduation class. Seniors Daryl Barry, Gwynne Gonnerman, Paul Lindgren, and Ray Stoupa received prestigious scholarships and honor awards. Commencement exercises were held in the gym and the Rev. Burton Knudson was the guest speaker. 1. Greg receives his diploma. 2. The Swing Choir performs during commencement exercises. 3. Gwynnc is given an honor chord. 4. The crowd rises as the graduating class files in. 5. Seniors prepare for the upcoming ceremony. Class of '81 Looks to the Future No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings - William Blake The class of '81 is one of individuals, all with strong, seperate ideas and point of views. But as the school year draws to a close, we all reflect upon the events that made up our high school years. There are good memories and bad, achievements both individual and as a class. All of this comes together for us in this last year. This is the time for all of us to take all that we have learned and put it together as the first step toward our future. Randy Banghart Daryl Barry Mark Barry Tammi Bodfield Sherry Buchanan JoDell Carr Bryce Cejka Nancy Chmelka Rick Dietz Greg Divis Joie Christensen Colleen Christian Laurie Dockweiler Scott Fauver 1. The physics class delves into the never ending mysteries of science. 2. Class officers: Secretary Peggy Matson, Vice-President Paul Lindgren, President Colleen Christian. Senior executive council; top: Paul, Beth, Ray. Bottom: Peggy, Davey, Colleen, Sherry. 4. Jane's at work in the library. 1. Beth and Peggy on guard duty for Mrs. Hansen in the library. 2. Ray and Gwynne practice for their All Star Wrestling cage match. 3. Lori practices yoga during noon hour. Ken Houfek Steve jonas Jane Kling Larry Laudenback Jim Jelinek David Kellner Cheryl Koranda Paul Lindgren Dale Needham 1. Aren't they cute? 2. The journalism class is hard at work. 3. Scott inhales a taco. Shelli Robbins Judy Renter Phil Richmond « Debra Rood Deb Foster Jami Smith Ken Shultz Ray Stoupa Curt Swahn Bryon Swanson Lori Swanson Russ Swanson Dave Snyder 1. Barb and Cheryl tell dirty jokes in the library. 2. Oh Curt, you're such a baby. 3. Linda and Paul get ready for You Can't Take It With You . 4. Nice tie Dave. Lisa Triplett Darlene Zauss Letti Torrens Theresa Bartek Illusions Make 81 Prom Spectacular The 1980 Jr. Sr. Prom began with the banquet held at the First Presbyterian Church basement prepared by the Church Mariners and served by the sophomore prom servers. Junior class vice president Tamra Dillow gave a short introduction to the seniors, followed by two short speeches given by senior class president Colleen Christian and Supt. Willard Hunzeker. The prom servers then entertained everyone with a short skit. Grand Illusion was chosen as the prom theme. Decorations included an illusionary tunnel and numerous other black and white illusions. The 1980 Prom King and Queen were Kirk Gottschalk and Letti Torrens, First Attendants were Joie Christensen and David Piper. The royalty danced to the music of Chaser. 1. Junior boys work on decorations. 2. Larry and Bob create dizzying effects. 3. King Kirk and Queen Letti 4. Alert senior boys at the banquet. 5. 1981 Prom Royalty. Row 1: Belinda Gilliland, Gwynn Gonnerman, 1980 queen Mary Hoppe, Letti Torrens, Andrea Larson, Jason Gilliland, Kirk Gottschalk, Joie Christensen, Lori Hajek, Colleen Christian. Row 2: Ray Stoupa, Jeff Norenberg, 1980 king Larry Jansen, David Piper, Paul Lindgren, Greg Divis. 6. Sophomore boys rehearse their prom skit. 7. Chaser plays during the dance. 67 Juniors Keep Up with Active Year The junior class this year excelled in academic as well as extracurricular activities. Many students were in Scholastic club, as well as helping out in sports, chorus, speech, and plays. The juniors helped raise money for this year's prom by selling magazines, records and tapes. They also chose prom servers and participated in County Government Day. This year's class officers were: president, Colin O'Malley; vice president, Tamra Dillow; secretary, Kevin Simonson; treasurer, Larry Carlson. K. Delay T. Dillow S. Dockweiler S. Dvorak 68 1. Junior Class officers 2. Cherry works on her car. 3. Jay clowns around during Spanish 4. Scott thinks of an answer for his English test. 5. Participants of County Government Day. A. Ferguson E. Frana K. Fylastra D. Gilliland S. Grasmick J. Graves J. Grieser K. Hansen B. Harnett D. Hartshorn P. Hengen R. Hiatt A. Holbrook J. Hudkins j. Izso G. Jansa j. Jelinek E. Kaohn R. Kennedy B. Kolterman J. Kolterman R. Koresky L. Kumpula D. Lattimer B. Lindgren B. Lindley M. Machovec M. Malousek P. McIntosh C. McKlem T. Nelson S. Nice P. Nozicka J. Nyberg T. Obert C. O'Brian C. O'Malley S. Pearson J. Pokoiny S. Prokesh M. Ratigan S. Rohman M. Rosengren L. Samek M. Schoen R. Scholz T. Shaw B. Shepard K. Simonson P. Steele D. Stuart D. Stuchlik C. Swahn C. Thompson L. Torrens J. VanNorman D. Veskrna T. Wallingford R. Welton G. Wharff K. Wilcox 69 This year's sophomore class was one of the most active of our school. Besides participating in all sports, some sophomores were members of Spanish Club, W Club, W Club, and Pep Club, as well as chorus and the play. They also had some good ideas to raise money for the next year's prom. Among the ideas for the year were a slave auction, handing out SCOPE cablevision pamphlets, and selling huggies. The sophomores really got rolling because they didn't have to take the hounding they got as freshmen, and were well on their way to carrying on our school's tradition. Sophomore class officers were: President, C. Sackschewsky; Vice President, Dawn Jansen: and Secretary-Treasurer, Julie Christian. Sophomores Thrive on Activity 1. Dan looks up a new word. 2. Class officers: President, C. Sackschewsky; Vice President, Dawn Jansen; and Secretary-Treasurer, Julie Christian. 3. The camera surprises Dawn. 4. Shorthand keeps Marcia busy. 5. John helps Bill with Algebra. 6. Leslie studies in the library. 70 P. Aten M. Barry B. Barry D. Blanke E. Bohaty N. Boyles D. Brown L. Callan K. Carlson J. Cerny J. Christian K. Christensen S. Curda J. Delay D. Dubois R. Essay M. Fittro A. Flessner E. Cottschalk T. Govaerts J. Graves D. Hall B. Hancock J. Hansen J. Harders J. Hammond D. Hauschild L. Havelka M. Havelka T. Hoppe N. Hrdlicka M. Hulse D. Jansen P. Kapple D. McNeely C. Malousek D. Meece G. Meece T. Miller A. Mumm J. Nelson W. Nice A. Novotny K. Pafford R. Pafford J. Peavy C. Prochaska S. Rosengren C. Sackschewsky B. Schliefert A. Shanahan T. Stoltenberg B. Stoupa M. Swanson R. Swanson T. Texel D. Triplett J. Veach A. Vella Harmoza S. Vlcan C. Wade K. Wallin R. Wehling Freshman Class has Active School Year The 1980-81 Freshman class consisted of 66 students, and the new school year began by electing the new class officers. Most of the students attended the class meetings and decided what project they would be doing during the year. The Freshman may have been the youngest in the school, but they showed much enthusiasm throughout the year. Participating in year-round sports, trying out for plays, and joining different clubs, were only a few of the many new skills the Freshman took on, as well as making new friends along the way. 1. Freshman lake weekly speed tests during sixth hour typing class. 2. 1980-81 Freshman class officers: Deb lanecek, President; Marcia Lindgren, V. President; Jim Swarta, Secretary; Alysia Ferguson, Treasurer. 3. Freshman guys pose for picture during fourth hour lunch period. 72 .i. N. Austin D. Biggerstaff D. Blanke L. Borreson C. Carr B. Cejka E. Daharsh A. Divis j. Evers A. Ferguson W. Fittro S. Frana C. Fujan C. Gardner C. Hansen R. Holbrook S. Houfek J. Ivey D. Janecek B. John J. Johnson M. Koahn R. Kapple J. Kolterman R. Koranda S. Laudenbach J. Lehr M. Lindgren A. Lindley D. Lorensen K. Maly D. Marks J. Marks J. Mika J. Miller S. Miller L. Nelson M. Nelson C. Nyberg T. Obert S. Oden J. Olson D. Osmera L. Otto D. Pearson D. Rasmussen J. Rogers S. Savery M. Simonson C. Smith R. Stuart M. Sutton J. Swartz R. Taylor K. Tejral K. Texel D. Thompson D. Triplett R. Vasina J. Wade J. Wageman D. Wallingford D. Wallingford Trees Complete School Landscaping This year the administration improved the school yard quite a bit by planting trees at various spots around the school. Improvements inside the building included the wooden mascots of all conference teams in the gymnasium. A few new faces were seen on the faculty staff: Mr. Earnest Kirkpatrick took over the band department and Randy Shada was in charge of physical education classes. Wahoo High School was chosen as a pilot school for Project IDEAS. Many curriculum meetings were held to develop this program for talented students. After 26 years of teaching, Mrs. Delores Benson retired this year. She was responsible for developing the school's special education class, which is one of the finest in the state. This is also the last year at Wahoo High for Mary Stefanowicz and Mary Bergkamp. Deloris Benson Special Education Ernest Kirkpatrick Instrumental Music Beverly Hudson Spanish English 74 George Toline Math Kathryn Hansson Librarian Don Wright Biology Physiology Richard Tingelhoff Guidance Football Coach Doug Watts Jared Ketner Yearbook Chemistry English Physics Wrestling Coach Mary Ann Sohl Home Economics 1. The school board: Paula Erickson, Willard Hunzeker, Howard Pearson, Jane Johnson, Ken Christensen, Robert Cook, Mary Ann Lattimer, and Helen Hansen. 2. School Superintendent Willard F. Hunzeker. 3. School Principal Ronald M. Hulse. Michael Anderson Social Studies Basketball Coach Connie Dillow English Speech and Drama Paul Eddie Industrial Arts Coach 75 Mrs. B Retires After 26 Years ni ■k-i- nr { Orville Johnson Business Education Joe Weyand Social Studies Coach Clyde Childers Asst. HS Principal DO Burl D. Graff Act. Director Math Bruce Klemme English Norma Kapple Teacher Aide Robert ). Arp Vocal Music Randy Shada Physical Education Asst. Track Darlene Jordan Edward Rupke Secretary HS Principal Industrial Arts 1. The school cooks, Maurine Kavan and Pam Pospisil. 2. The school's janitorial staff Bill Taylor, Larry Drews, Carol King, Robert Graves, Gene Barth, and Ron Cooney (not pictured). 3. Good-bye Mrs. Benson; this is Mrs. Benson's last year after 26 years of teaching. Mary Stefanowicz Girls P.E. V.B., Track 77 SENIOR ACTIVITIES ARNEY, DON: BANCHART, RANDY: W Club, Wrestling BARRY, DARYL: Basketball, County Government Day, Cross Country, Physics Team, Scholastic Club, School Play, Speech Team, Student Manager Cross Country, Track, W-Club. BARRY, MARK: Basketball, County Government Day, Football, Homecoming Candidate, Physics Team, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Track, W. Club. BARRY, RUSS: Basketball, Football, W-Club BARTER, THERESA VANDERPOOL: Chorus. BODFIELD, TAMI: Chorus, Pep Club, School Play, School Musical. BUCHANAN, SHERRY: Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, Head Cheerleader, County Government Day, Instrumental Groups, Pep Club, School Musical, Volleyball. CARR, JODELL: Art Club, Basketball, Chorus, Pep Club, School Musical, School Play, Student Manager Track Basketball Volleyball, W-Club CEJKA, BRYCE: Chorus, Cross Country, Football, Golf, School Musical, Swing Choir, Track, Wrestling, W-Club. CHMELKA, NANCY: Art Club, Band Secretary, Chorus, Pep Club, School Musical School Play. CHRISTIAN, COLLEEN: Senior Band Officer, Cheerleading, Junior Class President, Senior Class President, Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Groups, Instrumental Solo, Newspaper Staff, Pep Club, Prom Candidate, Prom Server, School Musical, Student Manager Basketball, Volleyball. CHRISTENSEN, JOIE: Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, Chorus, Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Group, Pep Club, Physics Team, Prom Candidate, Prom Server, School Musical, School Play, Spanish Club, Swing Choir, Track, Vocal Small Groups, W-Club. DIETZ, RICK: Band, Basketball. DIVIS, GREG: Band, Basketball, County Government Day, Football, Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Groups, Physics Team, Prom Candidate, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Track, W-Club, Wrestling. DOCKWEILER, LAURIE: Art Club, Band, Instrumental Groups, Pep Club, Teacher's Aide, Volleyball, W-Club. FAUVER, SCOTT: Art Club, Band, Chorus, Football, W-Club. FITTRO, JOHN: FOSTER, DEB SCHLIEFERT: GERDTS, TAMMI: Band, Basketball, Chorus, Golf, Pep Club, Student Council, Student Manager Track, W-Club. GERDTS, TERRI: Art Club, Basketball, Chorus, Golf, Pep Club, School Musical, Track. GILLILAND, BELINDA: Art Club, Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, Chorus, Class Officer, County Government Day, Homecoming Candidate, Pep Club Vice President, Prom Candidate, School Musical, Student Council Vice President, Teacher's Aide, Newspaper Staff. GONNERMAN, GWYNNE: Annual Staff, Band, Basketball, President Freshman Class, County Government Day, Newspaper Staff, Pep Club, Pep Council, Physics Team, Student Council Vice President, Student Council President, Prom Candidate, Scholastic Club, School Play, Spanish Club, Speech Team State Qualifier. GOTTSCHALK, KIRK: Band, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Groups, Newspaper Staff, Prom King, Prom Server, School Musical, Track, W-Club. • GOVAERTS, BETH: Annual Staff, Band, Cheerleading, Chorus, Golf, Instrumental Groups, Newspaper Staff, Pep Club, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, School Musical, School Play, Spanish Club, Student Council, Speech Team, Swing Choir, Thespian, Vocal Small Groups. HAJEK, LORI: Band, Basketball, Homecoming Candidate, Pep Club, Prom Candidate, Prom Server, Student Manager Volleyball, W-Club. HANCOCK, CARRIE: Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, Instrumental Groups, Instrumental Solo, Pep Club, School Musical, Spanish Club, Track, W-Club. HAUSCHILD, RON: HICKEN, SCOTT: Art Club HOUFEK, KEITH: School Play, School Musical, Student Manager Football, Wrestling, Semester Graduate HOUFEK, KENNETH: School Play, School Musical, Student Football Wrestling, Semester Graduate JELINEK, JIM: Basketball JENSEN, GEORGE: JOB, TOD: Band, Newspaper Staff, School Musical JOHN, BARB: Annual Staff, Art Club Treasurer, Band, Cheerleading, County Government Day, Newspaper Staff. JONAS, STEVE: Art Club. KELLNER, DAVID: Chorus, School Musical. KLINC, JANE: Chorus KORANDA, CHERYL: Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, Chorus, County Government Day, Instrumental Groups, Pep Club. LAUDENBACK, LARRY: Football, W-Club, Wrestling. LICON, BRION: Art Club, Chorus. Football, School Play, Student Man- 78 ager for B.B. Track. LINDGREN, PAUL: Band, Vice- President for Senior Class, County Government Day, Football, Physics Team, Prom Candidate, Scholastic Club, Scholastic Club, School Musical, School Play, Speech Team, Track, W-Club, Vice-President for W-Club. LITTLE, LINDA: Band, Band Officer, Golf, Instrumental Groups, One Act Play, Pep Club, President of Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Physics Team, Student Council, School Musical, School Play, Spanish Club, President for Spanish Club, Speech Team, Co-Captain for Speech Team, State Qualifier for Speech Team, Thespian, Vice President for Thespian, W-Club, W Club Vice President, President. MACHOVEC, JOHN: Scholastic Club, Teacher's Aide. MATSON, PEGGY: Band, Band Council, Basketball, Cheerleading, Class Officer, County Government Day, Homecoming Candidate, Homecoming Queen, Instrumental Solos, Pep Club, Pep Council, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, School Musical, School Play, Speech Team, Teacher's Aide, Vocal Small Groups, Volleyball, W-Club, W-Club Officer. MCPECK, LORI: Art Club, Cheerleading, Chorus, Pep Club, School Musical, School Play. MEECE, TOM: Art Club, Student Manager for Basketball, W-Club. MIKA, STEVE: Football, School Play, W-Club, Wrestling. MORSE, SHERRI: Transfer Student (Omaha North High School) W-Club, Basketball. NEEDHAM, DALE: NICHELSON, SHEILA: Chorus, Pep Club, Junior Representative, Scholastic Club, Spanish Club, Teacher's Aide, Volleyball. NORENBURG, JEFF: Annual Staff, Band, County Government Day, Football, Golf, Homecoming Can- didate, Instrumental Groups, Physics Team, Student Council, Prom Candidate, Prom Server, School Musical, School Play, Speech Team, Track, W-Club, W-Club Sgt. at Arms, W-Club Treasurer, Wrestling. PAFFORD, DEB: PEAVY, TOM: School Play, Teacher's Aide, Wrestling. PESCHEL, KELLY: PIPER, DAVID: Band, Class Officer, County Government Day, Prom Candidate, First Attendent for Prom. PORTER, PAT: Band Chorus, Football, Swing Choir. PROKESH, DAVE: Band Chorus, Class Officer, Football, Football Captain, Homecoming Candidate, Homecoming King, Instrumental Groups, Newspaper Staff, Prom Server, Track, Track Captain, Wrestling. RENTER, JUDY: Chorus. RICHMOND, PHIL: Cross Country, Football, Golf, School Play, W-Club, Wrestling. ROBBINS, SHELLI: Chorus, Cross Country, Track. ROOD, DEBRA: Band, Chorus, Class Officer, County Government Day, Newspaper Staff, Pep Club, School Musical, W-Club, Vocal Small Groups, Student Manager for Girls B.B. and Volleyball. SCHULTZ, KEN: SMITH, JAMI: Band, Basketball, Volleyball, W-Club. SNYDER, DAVID: Band, Class Officer, Football, Prom Server, School Play, W-Club, Wrestling. STOUPA, RAY: Band, Basketball, County Government Day, Football, Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Groups, Instrumental Solos, Physics Team, Prom Candidate, Scholastic Club, Speech Team, School Musical, Track, W-Club. SWHAN, CURT: Art Club, Band, Instrumental Groups, Instrumental Solos. SWANSON, BRYON: Band, Class Officer, Student Council, County Government Day, Golf, Instrumental Solos, Newspaper Staff, Speech Team, Student Manager for Cross Country and Track, W-Club. SWANSON, LORI: Art Club, Band, Spanish Club, Student Manager for Volleyball. Transfer Student from Grand Island Northwest, W-Club. SWANSON, RUSS: Football, W-Club, Wrestling. TEJRAL, DEVIN: Annual Staff, Band, Basketball, Class Officer, County Government Day, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Instrumental Groups, Instrumental Solos, Newspaper Staff, School Play, W-Club. TORRENS, LETTI: Band, Sr. Band Officer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Head Cheerleader, Chorus, Class Officer, Homecoming Candidate, Pep Club, Student Council, Sr. Secretary for Student Council Prom Candidate, Prom Queen, Prom Server, School Musical, School Play, Swing Choir, Thespian, Vocal Small Groups, Vocal Solo. TRIPLETT, LISA: Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, County Government Day, Pep Club, School Musical, Track, W-Club. ZAUSS, DARLENE: Band, Chorus, Pep Club, School Musical, Pit Band, Student Manager for Volleyball, Volleyball, W- Club. 79 D. O. Meets Rising Challenge The members of the 1980-81 Diversified Occupations Class found themselves faced with the rising problems of No Help Wanted. Although this problem existed many of the energetic class found and held steady jobs year long. Businesses all over town took on members of the class, thus giving them valuable work experience. The class allowed students to get a few more hours of work in daily; thus enabling them to be paid more. D.O. student's occupations varied a great deal, some did agricultural work and others worked in community businesses like Tri Federal Savings and Cerny's Body and Paint. 1. Goodrich Dairy employee Tammy Bodfield smiles for a customer. 2. A friendly banker's assistant, Lori McPeck calculates cash totals. 3. Randy Banghart, a Husky employee, works on the brake system. 4. While working at Coast to Coast, Jim Jelinek separates some building hardware. 5. A knowledgable car salesman, David Piper discusses a deal with an interested buyer. 6. Senior Lisa Triplett compliments the beautiful jewelry at Loerch's. 7. Safeway employee Steve Mika checks a supply list with a regional manager. 8. Laurie Dockweiler adds a bit of youth and beauty to the Wahoo High School employee list. 81 I Am Not Afraid of Tomorrow For I Have Seen Yesterday, And I Love Today mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCELINE MISSOURI USA B