Waterloo Public School - Panther Yearbook (Waterloo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1984 volume:

_ . WMB as WATERLOO PUBLIC SCHOOL 7TH WASHINGTON WATERLOO, NE 68069 VOLUME 48 School Year Delayed The 1983-84 school year began on August 24, two days later than originally planned. The reason is the school's roof was being replaced due to the excessive rain leakage. While the elementary roof was being replaced, the elementary classes were held in the high school end of school. Some of the high school classes were moved to give the elementary classes more room. By September 13, everyone was back in their respected rooms. We're Having a Heat Wave Heat was a problem at the beginning of the school year. Three times school was dismissed early due to the heat. For the first time shorts were allowed to be worn during the school day when the heat was excessive. When the fall weather returned, shorts were no longer allowed. From Dusty Roads to Paved Streets During the first months of school, the once dirt roads of Waterloo were widened and paved. The change has made driving in the town streets more enjoyable and less of a hassle. American Killings in Beirut On October 23, 1983, a truck loaded with six tons of explosives hit the U.S. Marine headquarters in Beirut, and another suicide terrorist attacked the nearby French Peacekeeping force. The blasts killed 240 U.S. and 56 French servicemen. That's Entertainment Popular concert groups and entertainers have come to the Omaha Civic Auditorium and the Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln. In their leisure time, students and teachers were entertained by: Loverboy, AD DC, Lionel Richie. George Carlin, Journey. Quiet Riot, Def Leppard, ZZ Top, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Pat Benatar, Men at Work and many others. Also included in entertainment are the numerous football and basketball games that many attended at nearby universities. — By Natalie Osborne 2 The latest in heat wave apparel as modeled by Rod S. (CS) This page sponsored by VALMONT INDUSTRIES, Valley 359-2201 Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Flynn (NJO) Mrs. Andersen (NJO) This page sponsored by ROB-SEE-CO. Waterloo 779-2531 The changing panther wall (NX)) New High School Teachers Three new faces have joined the faculty staff this year. They are: Ms. Diane Flynn, Mrs. Sandra Hammond, and Mrs. Kathy Johnson. Ms. Flynn, a Creighton University graduate, teaches senior government and is the 7-12 guidance counselor. Before coming to Waterloo, Ms. Flynn taught social studies and directed guidance in Philadelphia, and later was the guidance counselor at Boys Town where she met Mr. Papenfuhs. Ms. Flynn said, 7 have enjoyed the diversity of the job and the students and Waterloo. Mrs. Hammond, a graduate from the University of Maine, is the new speech sponsor and English teacher. Mrs. Hammond taught in Maine and Indiana and substitute taught at WHS and other schools. ,After having taught in a school with 2000 students. I much enjoy a smaller, more personal classroom. Last, but certainly not least, is Mrs. Johnson. A graduate of Indiana University. Mrs. Johnson teaches Accounting and Typing. When asked how she finds Waterloo, she said, 7 enjoy the students and the staff. It is fun to come to work everyday. If teaching isn't enough, Mrs. Johnson is also the Student Council sponsor. Double Trouble for 4th Grade This year Mrs. Stiefel and the fourth grade welcomed a student teacher. Mrs. Andersen. She describes the fourth grade as ... a good class to work with. They have provided me with good experience in teaching. Mrs. Stiefel has been very helpful and she has a lot of experience to pass on to me. Mrs. Andersen will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midland College in May 1984. Chapter I A new program for additional educational aid for elementary students is now operational. The program called Chapter I helps the students in their comprehension of math, reading and writing. Mrs. Golden and Mrs. Thompson, the instructors, spend about twenty minutes with each small group of students. They feel working with such a small group allows for more individualized attention. Mrs. Golden finds the program a challenge and Mrs. Thompson said. the kids seem enthused. I enjoy helping and seeing the kids enjoy themselves. A New Look The wall in the lobby has been bothering many people, so the Independent Art Class, under the direction of Mrs. Golden, did something about it. The class, consisting of Seniors Carol Swirczek. Kim Kilmer. Becky Buchanan. Jamie Bednar, and Brent Patten, decided to continue the design around the Panther head to cover the entire wall. Students agree that the new design is an improvement. — By Natalie Osborne Mrs Golden and Mrs. TTiomps0 After summer vacation was over, students The high school band was practicing in the streets of Waterloo for the parades lined up in the school's gym to receive the in Omaha and Grand Island. (S.M.) long awaited 1983 Waterloo Yearbook, which was being distributed by Natalie Osborne and Lynn Ball. (C.S.) 6 Sparks of Enthusiasm Fly in the Fall This is fall?!! This heat is fall?!! You've got to be kidding. These were our first thoughts on August 22. 1983. when school was supposed to start. School officially started August 24th. but was dismissed early several days due to the heat. After school finally got on it's way. some really exciting events happened. First of all, the high school rooms were inhabited by little creatures from the elementary end of the building because of roof leakage. Then our football and volleyball teams sparked our enthusiasm with their efforts. On Homecoming, September 16th, the football team lost their gallant fight for victory by one point, 7-6. But our spirit didn't cease and the homecoming dance, sponsored by the student council, was a smashing success. The band got into the picture by participating in the River City Roundup Parade in Omaha on September 24th, and marched on to Grand Island's Harvest of Harmony parade on October 4th. During the week of October 3rd, the PTA started selling spirit Items, an annual event, to get everyone's spirit aroused. Parent-teacher conferences, November 1st, marked the end of fall events. The conferences were held in the gym. much to our parent's delight. Some of the parents get lost in our big school. Some students wish their report cards would. — by Carol Swirczek Mark Schelien. a Nebraska Uhiversity football player and former Waterloo student, visited Waterloo during National Hot Lunch Week Mark signed autographs for students (C.S.) The 1983-84 parent-teacher conferences were held in the school s gym. This made the conferences easier for both the teachers and the parents. (LB.) The candidates and last year's king ond queen; Kim Kilmer, Connie Embrey. Kristie Heiman, Katie Lavigne, Scott Feidhacker. Scott Baker, Randy VencH, Jamie Grandgenett, Chris Andrews (NJO) Look out Joe Elliot - here comes Jody Bednar, Jr. (SM) 8 Definitely not the kind of girls you bring home to meet the folks. Srs: Kristie Heiman, Carol Swirczek, Kim Kilmer, Natalie Osborne, Connie Embrey, and Aimee Walwoord (EJ) Homecoming Week Is Full Of The spirit seemed to catch on throughout this week at W.H.S. as everyone dressed up on the different days of the week. Monday was nerd day and one has never seen so many nerds except at a bowl-a-thon. Monday night the JV football team had their first game and their first victory. The losing opponent was Cedar Bluffs. Tuesday was inside out day (or backwards day) however you chose to interpret it. That night the girls varsity team lost a tough match to Fort Calhoun. That night marked the freshman's straight win. The JV also played a good game, but lost. Wednesday was crazy day. People dressed up as everything from Sunmaid raisins to flashers. Can there be no end to the students at Waterloo High? Thursday was the long awaited and long dreaded PUNKROCK day. Out of the deepest darkest recesses of our minds came the ideas for this day. Thursday night was the evening of the bonfire sponsored by the W-Club and the announcement of the king and queen candidates. For the king candidates, this year This page was sponsored by WATERLOO MARKET. 302 N. Front St., Waterloo. 779-2555; EICHLER EQUIPMENT CO.. Box 357. Highway 92 at Venice. Valley. 359-2219; HARTFORD SAND AND GRA VEL CO.. P.O. Box 338. Valley. 359-2522 Panther Pride, Super Spirit And Waterloo Blue there was a tie. They ended up being: Chris Andrews, Scott Baker, Jamie Grandgenett. and Randy Vencil. The queen candidates were: Connie Em-brey, Kristie Heiman, and Kim Kilmer. Well, Friday finally came. The day of the big game had arrived. Friday was spirit day, where all the kids dressed up in all of the blue and white they could find. The game was a definite tear-jerker. It was close the whole way through, with us losing by one little point. BUMMER!!! During halftime of the game the winner of the highly coveted spirit stick was announced. Good job SophomoresI Saturday, the day of the dance, began with the coron-atation at 7:30. Now for the winners of fhis year's Homecoming king and queen. Drum roll please .. . may I have the envelope7 Randy Vencil and Kristie Heiman. — By Erica Johnson This page was sponsored by SIMPLOT SOILBUILDERS. P.O. Box 126. Waterloo. 779-4655 10 So this is what they do in yearbook Erica Johnson, Jr: Katie Whisler, fr; Holly Gates, jr: Carol Swirczek. sr, Natalie Osborne, sr. (LB) i W-Club Purchases Headphones W-Club is an organization which is responsible for various activities during the school year. Members of the W-Club are those who have lettered in a sport or in band. Every year the W-Club provides a bonfire for everyone's enjoyment. That not only includes actually burning the outhouse but also providing the outhouse and cleaning up afterwards. During the month of October the W-Club organized a grocery raffle. The groceries were supplied by Bill's IGA in Waterloo. The winners of this raffle were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bunnell and Margie Mulholland. Profits from the grocery raffle went towards buying a set of headphones for the use of the football coaching staff. W-Club members are under the supervision of Jim Bovee and Pat Ivers. The officers for the 83-84 school year are: Randy Vend president; Chris Andrews, vice president; and Kim Kilmer, secretary treasurer. — By Holly Gates Deck the Halls: This was the first year for the Christmas door decoration contest, a project of the student council. Christmas lights, gold and silver tinsel, and other decorations covered the doors as each class participated. (L.B.) Bumin’ Down the (Out)House This year's outhouse was a fiery display of the work done by the W-Club. (C.S.) This page was sponsored by PLATTEVIEW SERVICE, Route 1, Waterloo 359-9473; CARROL'S FLOWERS, 207 No. Spruce. Valley 359-5109: SCHULZ'S CROSSROADS GROCERY. Highway 92-96 359-5638 12 Homecoming, Doors, and Spirit Galores W-Club members of 1983-84 — Row 1: Cathy LeGrand, Kristie Heiman, Connie Embrey. Martin Thoendel, Becky Buchanan, Lisa Andersen, Penny Saunders, Kim Kilmer (sec. treas). Row 2: Cami Stenglein. Natalie Osbourne, Gregg Heiman, Jody Bednar. Dan McEvoy, Rich Ludwick, Amy Stenglein, Darlene Leistra. Row 3: Lynn Schoening, Kim Roublcek, Amlee Walvoord. Matt Osbourne, Jamie Bednar, Mike Jorgensen. Bill Copeland, Scott Vencii. Jim Bovee (sponsor). Row 4: Pat Ivers (sponsor), Randy Vencii (pres). Rod Schindler, Phil Serfass. John Walvoord, Steve Melcher, Brad Schindler, Kevin Burcham, Steve Blancett. Row 5: Jamie Grandgenett, Marc Longbrake. Ken Bunnell. Todd Schle s. Steve Lacombe, Chris Andrews (v. pres), Erica Johnson, Brent Patten. (L.B.) The Waterloo Student Council is an organization composed of specially selected members of the student body. The council is responsible for many activies throughout the school year. This year the student council has sponsored many activities including homecoming, the Christmas door decoration contest, the concession stand, and involvement in Parent-Teacher Conferences. The student council organized the homecoming dance, decorations, and made arrangements for the nominations of king and queen candidates. During the Parent-Teacher Conferences the student council served coffee to parents and teachers. This service was appreciated by all. The Christmas door decoration contest was put on by the student council awarding the class with the best decorations twenty-five dollars. This year's winners were the juniors and honorable mentions going to the seventh graders and freshmen. This year the student council has thirteen members under the supervision of Kathy Johnson. The officers for the 83-84 school year are: Jamie Grandgenett, president; Mike Jorgensen, vice president; and Kristie Heiman, secretary treasurer. Kathy Johnson, student council sponsor, said, 7 am enjoying my work with student council because it gives me an opportunity to become better acquainted with the students at Waterloo. I think all students and staff should be extremely proud of Waterloo!I — by Holly Gates Student council members of 1983-84 — Row 1: Tammy Pedersen, Cathy Le- Grand, Martin Thoendel. Randy Venal Neil Feidhacker Row 2: Connie Embrey. Amy Stenglein, Kristie Heiman (sec treas). Kathy Johnson (sponsor) Row 3: Lori Schulz. Rod Schindler, Jamie Grandgenett (pres). Mike Jorgensen (v pres). Gregg Heiman. (L.B.) This page was sponsored by WATERLOO GLASS. 209 So. Front, Waterloo 779-2467: SHARON'S HAIR ATTIC, Route 1 Box 162E, Waterloo 359-2471; BANK OF VALLEY. Box 315. Valley 359-2281 13 Cheerleaders season sporting events with enthusiasm The cheerleading tryouts are held every year in either late April or early May. They take place in the gym and are judged by the cheerleading sponsor, the athletic director, the band director and two teachers from the secondary faculty. Those girls trying out are required to do a cartwheel, roundoff, two sets of cheerleading jumps, splits, an original cheer and a dance routine. Uniforms are usually bought at Lou's Sporting Goods in Fremont and are decided on by a majority vote. This year saw a change in the number of cheerleaders. Varsity consisted of six girls: Seniors Connie Embrey (captain), Kim Kilmer (cocaptain), Lynn Schoening, Kristie Heiman; Juniors Amy Stenglein, Angie Thoendel. Junior varsity cheerleaders were: Lisa Andersen (captain), Connie Grimm (co-captain). Shelly Vencil. Carol Whisler. All the JV members were Juniors. Mrs. Kratina. the cheerleading sponsor said, The cheerleaders have improved and have matured since the tryouts. They are fun to work with. Varsity cheerleaders performing during a time out of the Louisville Basketball Tournament. (LB) JV cheerleaders perform mat-side mdgic at the Elkhom Waterloo dual at Waterloo. (LB) This page was sponsored by DICK'S HILLRISE MARKET Elk horn 289-2188 and by BEE CREEK. 20817 W. Dodge Rd.. Eikhorn 289-3373. 14 Members of the squads — Row 1: Lisa Andersen, Carol Whisler. Row 2: Lynn Schoening, Kristie Heiman (saluting), Shelly Vencil. Row 3: Connie Embrey, Kim Kilmer. Row 4: Connie Grimm, Angie Thoendel. Amy Stenglein. The cheerleaders returned from summer camp with this spectacular cheer. (LB) Varsity members spark crowd enthusiasm and keep it burning with court-side cheering during basketball season (LB) JV and Varsity combine for a pompon routine. ,Are you ready for WHS? (LB) This page was sponsored by BILL'S ELKHORN DRUGS GIFTS, 125 Hillrise Center, Elkhorn 289-2576; JOHN HOUSEL Y NURSERY SALES, 322Vi Center St.. Elkhorn 289-2626; CHURCH OF CHRIST, 23800 Cedar Dr.. Waterloo 779-2683. 15 16 Waterloo Panthers line up defensily against the Bennington Badgers. (SM) Chris Andrews moves the ball for a first down against the Bennington Badgers. (SM) This may be an unfamiliar scene to most of you but it's not to the players. This is where they make sure everybody knows what to do for that night's game. (SM) Row 1: Jamie Frederickson. Steve Blancett, Bill Copeland. Kevin Burcham. Brad Schindler. Scott Baker, Jamie Grandgenett. Chris Andrews. Randy Vencil. Scott Vencil. Row 2: Jim Roades. Jeff Barnes. Neil Feidhacker, Dan McEvoy, Jody Bednar. Mike Jorgenson. Rod Schindler. Ken Bunnell, John Waioord. Row 3: Dennis Peterson. Randy Meicher. Rich Ludwick, Phil Surfass. Matt Osborn. Kevin Hartman. Danny Wolter, Troy Renter. Glen Shepherd. Row 4: Asst. Coach Jim Bovee, Student Mgr. Steve Life, Head Coach Pat Ivers. (LB) Paul (Roscoe) Redlinger gives a better view of the game using the new headphones. (LB) Record Falls Short of Potential The 1983-84 Waterloo Panther football team finished it's year with a 2-7 record. Even though the opportunities and talent were there, the Panthers just could not translate them into a winning season. This year the football team was plagued with injuries of every kind. But the worst were knee injuries that kept Rod Schindler and Ken Bunnell out for several weeks and Kevin Hartman out for the season. The injuries coupled with lack of depth and inexperienced pldyers all contributed to what Coach Ivers said could have been a 6-3 season. Coach ivers also said that the Panthers played as well as the other teams but we were just not as consistent. He also said that there will be a lot of changes next year, and if they work out right, it could help bring about a winning season. Coach Bovee said that We had the potential of being a good team even though we didn't show it on the scoreboard.'' He also said that We played some outstanding football individually, but team-wise we have to improve. “ The 1983 football team produced some outstanding individual statistical achievements. Specifically, seniors Chris Andrews who rushed for 584 yards, kicked 6 PAT'S and 1 field goal and caught 11 passes for 122 yards and received Honorable Mention All Conference; Scott Baker rushed for 186 yards and 1 touchdown, caught 6 passes for 56 yards and contributed 35 unassisted and 84 assisted tackles on defense and earned All Conference Honors; Jamie Grandgenett caught 19 passes for 171 yards; Randy Vencil had 21 receptions for 175 yards. Juniors Ken Bunnell rushed for 223 yards and 3 touchdowns and caught 7 passes for 136 yards; Kevin Burcham ran for 48 yards and caught 3 passes for another 28; Mike Jorgensen completed 67 of 152 passes for 688 yards and rushed for another 86 and received Honorable Mention All Conference: Brad Schindler had 58 unassisted and 110 assisted tackles with 2 interceptions and received All Conference Honors plus All State Honorable Mention; John Walvoord contributed 28 unassisted and 76 assisted tackles and received All Conference Honors. — Steve Meicher. 17 This page sponsored by WESTERN STATE BANK, P.O. BOX 100, Waterloo 779-2545. The Junior Varsity team receiving a pep talk from Coach Craig. (CS) 18 Senior Connie Embrey spiking for a possible Ace. (HG) LlL LLLc Ll'll Volleyball Skills Abound The 1983 Volleyball team's season began with the first practice on August 22. Twenty-one girls participated and after the first long and hard practices, the teams were chosen. The Freshmen team consisted of six first year volleyballers who, although inexperienced, proved to be the team with the best record for the season. On this team, Barb Longbrake had best serving and passing averages, Kelli Swanson had most serves in one game and best passing average, Ronda Keller had best spiking average. Tammy Pedersen had most ace spikes and Marcy Embrey had best setting average. This team progressed from merely hitting the ball over on the first hit to running a 4-2 offense. commented Coach Redlinger. The J.V. started out the season very slowly but took giant steps in improving from game to game, not only in team play, but also in individual skills. The individual skills that Coach Redlinger was talking about included: Kelli Swanson- best serving average, most serves in a game, most ace servers, and most good passes. Barb Longbrake- best passing average, Erica Johnson- best spiking average, most spikes per game and most ace spikes, and Angie Thoendel- best setting average and most good sets in one game. The Varsity team as a whole was not outstanding; but, the individuals themselves were. Gina Staub had most serves per game, best setting average and most good sets in one game. Aimee Walvoord had best serving average and most ace spikes in one game. Kim Roubicek had best setting average, Connie Embrey, team co-captain, had most good sets in one game, and Kim Kilmer, also team cocaptain, had most ace serves, best passing average, most good passes in one game, best spiking average, most ace spikes, most good spikes in one game and most saves. Kim also was on the 2nd team ECNC All Conference. Coach Redlinger commented the When all players had an 'on' night, this was an exciting team to watch. When it was an 'off' night, a different team was on the court. She added All three teams were fun to work with and it was a pleasure to take them to away games. Besides the players, the team consisted of Coach Redlinger, Asst. Coach Craig, Natalie Osborne- Manager and Stats, and Andrea Kirk- book. — Natalie Osborn 1983 Volleyball team. Row 1: Natalie Osborne (manager), Aimee Walvoord. Gina Staub, Kim Kilmer (Capti), Becky Buchanan. Kim Roubicek, Debbie Buchannan. Connie Embrey (Capt.) Row 2: Darlene Leistra, Michaela Strick, Penny Saunders, Connie Grimm. Shelly Vencil, Angie Thoendel. Asst. Coach Craig Row 3: Coach Redlinger. Erica Johnson. Kelli Swanson, Ronda Keller, Marcy Embrey. Tammy Pedersen, Barb Longbrake, katie Whisler. Not Pictured: Cami Stenglein and Ande Kirk. This page was sponsored by Skinner Plumbing. 230 N West, Valley, 359-2288; Raimond Wolter Construction. 603 Washington, Waterloo. 779-421 9; and His Her Country Stylist, 204 Washington, Waterloo, 779-4700. 19 Holly Gates tells Ken Bunnell about her problems in the play, A Weekend in Avalon. (LB) Pep club members and other spectators cheering on the boys basketball team. (CS) 20 jWi r;je Winter Weather Plays Havoc with Activity Schedules Students and faculty alike were glad that winter activities are held indoors this year because of our harsh winter weather. November 7th officially started the winter sports season with the first practice for both basketball teams and wrestling. On Friday, November 11th, Dr. Kafka, from U.N.O., came and tried to encourage and motivate the seniors to look forward to graduation. Students and teachers got an extra two day break for Thanksgiving because of Nebraska's unpredictable weather. Friday, December 2nd. Representative Hal Daub spoke with Juniors and Seniors about political issues in the United States. Santa Claus brought everyone an early Christmas present by bringing school to a dose one day early for the holidays. Though on vacation, our basketball teams still worked hard in the Louisville tournament, where the girls placed 3rd and the boys placed 2nd On January 7th. the second annual Waterloo wrestling tournament took place and our wrestlers showed who was 1 by winning the tourney. Semester finals, which took place January 11th and 12th, brought utter panic to some students and relief to others. The next day brought a break from school for the students and a break from the students for the teachers. During the winter months. Waterloo's Thespians participated in two contests with their play A Weekend in Avalon . Pride was raised at the end of the season when the boys basketball team placed 2nd in the FCNC basketball tournament. But that didn't end our excitement because Lincoln was the setting where Martin Thoendel placed 3rd and Brad Schiendler placed 6th in State wrestling. - by Carol Swirczek Something to be proud of These are the trophies and medals won by the high school sports participants during the 1983-84 winter season. From left to right. Boys basketball 2nd place trophy won at ECNC conference tournament wrestling's 2nd place trophy won at the Humboldt tournament. Martin Thoendei's 3rd place wrestling medal won at State, wrestling's 1st place trophy won at the Waterloo tournament, girl's basketball 3rd place trophy won at the Louisville tournament, and the boy's basketball 2nd place trophy won at the Louisville tournament (CS) Crowded is what you call this Santa's workshop, where people dP their holday shopping, was a big hit this year. 21 Dancin' through a Winter wonderland. This special winter dance was sponsored by the seniors. The Waterloo band displays their musical talents at the winter concert under the direction of Mr. Frederick. (S.M.) Chemical dependency is the topic of discussion as Mr. Papenfuhs talks with Eppley drug counselors. (L.B.) This py: VILLAGE LOUNGE. 310 3rd Street. Waterloo 779-9995; PUBLICATION PRINTING. 208 3rd Street. Waterloo 779-4696 age was sponsored by 22 A Look at the Winter's Events and Activities Winter is defined as a period of time marked by the lack of life, coldness, or cheerlessness. But the season of winter at WHS is definitely not one of lack of life or ' 'cheerlessness . This winfer was one filled with many activities. The events varied from a visit from the short chubby man in the famous red suit at Santa's Workshop to the sale of yearbooks. Santa's Workshop is a collaboration of exhibitors displaying their arts and crafts. Every year Santa's Workshop is sponsored by the Waterloo P.T.A. The seniors held a dance to raise money for the senior class trip. This winter four counselors from the Eppley Drug Dependency Center visited WHS. They talked of the dangers of chemical dependency. The United States Air Force band gave everyone a special treat by performing a musical concert. Special thanks go to Mr. Papenfuhs. the guest star, for his special performance in El Vira . The high school choir and band performed a musical concert in which they exhibited their vocal and instrumental talents which put us all in a festive mood. To wrap up the winter events, the sale of annuals, the books that are composed of memories. — By Holly Gates 23 In the past chorus was like an extra activity to do during the last ten to fifteen minutes of your lunch time, and for the last four years it was done this way until this year. Chorus is now, after a little work with the schedules, a 1st hour class in which more students then ever before are active This year the 20 member chorus sang in concerts like ECNC Honor choir with 400 other chorus members from around the state. They also put on two concerts for Christmas, one at Waterloo and the other at Boys Town Christmas Dinner. They sang at the annual art and music Waterloo Choir members join with 400 others at ECNC festival, competed at districts and finished the year singing at the spring Honor Choir. (L.B) concert Mr. Fredrick, who has been chorus director for four years, says that he does have a good group with a lot of talent and potential. He says We have a lot of things to work on but as long as we stride for protection we are making progress The choir is directed by Mr. Fredrick during the annual spring art music festival. (Row: 1) Holly Gates, Connie Grimm, Amy Stenglein, Kelly Swanson, Angie Thoendel, Tammy Pedersen, Connie Embrey, Kathy LeGrand. (Row: 2) Erica Johnson, Michella Strick, Marcy Embrey. Barbra Longbrake. Gail Sneed. Darlene Leistra. Cami Stenglein (S.M) Chorus a new place a new time. i ft i f « 24 During the art show the Band directed by Mr Fredrick plays for the Spectators. (S.M.) During the early fall the band spent many long hours practicing marching down the streets of Waterloo (S.M.) New tasks are taken on by the Band. This year the Band took on a task that they have never done before. It took many weeks practicing, marching up and down the streets of Waterloo in the hottest weather of the school year. But they did succeed in learning how to march in a parade. The first of two marching assignments was at River City Round up on Sept. 24, then with a little experience under their belts they woke up at 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 1 to march again at Grand Island's Harvest of Harmony. . This is not the only thing the band did this year. They also added life to Football, Volleyballl, and Boys and Girls Basketball games. They played songs as old as the Star Spangle Banner or as new as Micheal Jackson's Billie Jean. But whatever they played the 20 member band played it with style and pride. First Row: Cindy Samp. Chris Bunnell, Tammy Andrews. Tammy Pedersen, Cami Stenglein. Second Row, Kathy LeGrand, Darline Leistra, Penny Saunders. Amy Stenglein. Melani Burcham. Ann Stenglein. Bret Kohn. Third Row Amy Sawyer. Jean Maloiepszy. Kevin Burcham. Dennis Peterson, Ken Bunnell. Crystal Roswell. Matt Osborne Fourth Row: Director Jerry Fredrick. Lisa Andrewsen. Randy Melcher (S.M.) This page sponsored by: MELCHER REAL ESTATE, 301 3rd Street, Waterloo. 779-3111. CUNNINGHAM'S 7621 Park Drive Ralston Neb. 68127. 331-4774. B + H MFG CO. INC. 110 River Road. Waterloo, 779-2040. Row 1: Melani Burcham. Kim Kilmer, Carol Whisler. Holly Gates, Lisa Anderson, Becky Buchanan, Kristie Heiman, Lisa Adams. Row 2: Mrs. Ivers, Jill Landen, Gina Staub, Aimee Watvoord, Connie Grimm, Cami Stenglein. Natalie Osborne, Kim Roubicek, Row 3: Matt Osborne. Carol Swirczek, Erica Johnson. Andrea Kirk. Kevin Burcham, Gregg Heiman. Rich Ludwick. Row 4: Chris Andrews. Steve LaCombe. John Walvoord. Randy Vencil. Brad Schindler, Ken Bunnell. Rod Schindler (LB) Kevin Burcham. Gregg Heiman. John Walvoord. Ken Bunnell. Chris Andrews, and Mr. Ivers watch the Oriental chef prepare the meal at the House of Gengi. (HG) F.L. Club Waterloo's foreign language dub consists of students from the French , II. and III classes, people who were in French before, and people who were in the Spanish class during the year Waterloo had Spanish. The club's president is Chris Andrews who has been in French 2 years, the club's Vice President is Melani Burcham who has been in French 2 years, the club's Secretary is Holly Gates who has been in French 3 years, and the club's sponsor is Mrs. Ivers who has been the sponsor 8 years. The dub's cultural event this year took place at the House of Gengi. When asked what was the best thing about this event Aimee Walvoord replied, It was an experience that broadened my horizon extensively. When Mrs. Ivers was asked why she sponsored foreign language club she said, Basically, sponsored the foreign language dub for the fun of it. Next year hope to include the study of other cultures besides that of the French people. - by Carol Swirczek 26 Pep Club, The Supporters of ALL Sports Waterloo's pep dub this year consists of forty-five girls from high school. Mrs. Kratina, pep dub sponsor, said that this has been about the average amount of girls each year. Pep dub officers were Andrea Kirk, President; Aimee Walvoord, Vice President; Holly Gates, Secretary-Treasurer; Debbie Buchannan and Becky Buchanan, Sergeant of Arms. These officers were elected in September by the pep club and cheerleaders. Pep club's main objective is to cheer at football, basketball, and wrestling events. They also do other activities. This year's activity was buying pep dub T-shirts. T-shirts were purchased instead of sweaters because they were more economical for the members and they were cooler to wear for indoor The only requirements for joining pep club are being in high school and paying two dollars in dues. The pep club dues go toward buying pep club pins at the end of the year for people who have earned over a hundred points during the school year. Points could be earned by any of these methods: attending a home game (3 points), attending an away game (4 points), making a poster (1 point), wearing pep club shirt (1 point), and participating in the pep club skit in the beginning of the year (3 points). Mrs. Kratina has been pep club sponsor for six years. When asked if she liked sponsoring pep club she said, Yes. dealing with students in extracurricular activities gives me an opportunity to see their non-school personalities. - by Carol Swirczek Row 1: Jeri Swanson, Taml Pederson. Cathy LeGrand. Connie Embrey, Becky Buchanan, Angie Thoendel, Kristie Heiman, Lisa Adams, Row 2: Debbie Buchannan. Rhonda Keller, Kelli Swanson. Susan Janda. Holly Gates, Kim Kilmer. Lisa Anderson. Penny Saunders, Row 3: Mrs. Kratina. Amy Stenglein, Diana Shepherd. Michelle Brazda. Carol Whister, Vicki Jorgensen, Sharon Maas, Mlchaela Strick, Gail Sneed, Row 4: Carol Swirczek, Andrea Kirk. Marci Embrey. Tammy Byrom. Shelly Vencil. Connie Grimm, Barb Longbrake, Katie McEvoy, Row 5: Lynn Schoening. Kim Roubicek, Aimee Walvoord, Erica Johnson. Cami Stenglein, Darlene Leistra, Lori Schulz, Natalie Osborne, Chris Bunnell (LB) Working for the Weekend Weekend in Avalon , by Edward Finnegan, was the One-Act Play for 1983-84. The play is about Pop Lorimer who uses his powerful gift of confidence to show his friends that they need not search afar for Avalon, the Isle of the Blessed'', because they find it only when they find themselves. Tryouts for the play took place on November 11. 1983. Those people who tried out were required to read excerpts of a character's lines from the play. To determine who the actors would be. Mrs. Ivers and Miss Cohrs chose the people who would best portray a character. Early morning practices took place almost every day. The actors put in many long hours learning lines and practicing, practicing, practicing. stated Mrs. Ivers, play sponsor. The crew as well as the cast bad many hours of practicing. These included setting up different stage scenes and helping the cast apply makeup. We had a fantastic crew. They really earned their keep. added Mrs. Ivers. The long practices finally paid off when at the ECNC Contest and the District Contest the play received two 'Excellent' ratings. — By Natalie Osborne Connie Grimm applies make-up to John. (NJO) (Above) The Crew. Row 1: Chris Bunnell, Sharon Maas, Shelly Vencil. Row 2: Kevin Burcham. Connie Grimm, Lisa Andersen, Darlene Leistra. (not pictured: Gail Sneed) (Left) Tryouts were held before and after in Miss Cohrs’ room. (NJO) John motions to Randy in a scene from the play. (LB) THE CAST ' Pop Lorim r ............. Ken Bunnell ' ' Miss Slade .......... Natalie Osborne ' ' Gusty Hallahan .......... Rod Schindler ' Olivia Null............ Cathy LeGrande ‘ May Jane Davis ...... Connie Embrey ' The Waiter .......... John Walvoord ' Mr. Tweedie .......... Randy Melcher Mrs. Tweedie ......... Erica Johnson ' Maximillian Broganza ... Rich Ludwick ' Xerxes ................ Holly Gates ' The Cast. Row 1: Cathy LeGrande, Natalie Osborne, Erica Johnson, Holly Gates. Row 2: Miss Cohrs, Randy Melcher, The Office scene including Cathy. Rod and Ken. (LB) Cathy, Rod and Ken in the office scene (LB) Mrs. Ivers. Row 3: Rich Ludwick, Rod Schindler. Ken Bunnell. John Walvoord. (not pictured Connie Embrey) For Lady Panthers This year the girls' basketball team had twoftbw coaches: Mr. McMahon and Miss Pam Schmidt. Miss Schmidt graduated from Midland in 1983 with a major in physical education, a coaching endorsement, and a minor in English. There were four Seniors, one Junior, three sophomores, and four Freshman on the 83 team. Seven of these girls were playing basketball for the first time in high school. Because of this fact we have much room for improvement. It was a building year. This year's starting Seniors, Kim Kilmer, Kim Roubicek, and Aimee Walvoord were the only returning letter women. Instead of picking a captain and co-captain and sticking with them, the girls picked new captains for each game they attended. This way each player gets a chance to be a captain. It's like being Captain for a day . When asked about the inexperience of the team Miss Schmidt responded. inexperience is good because when you teach them, it's what you want them to know. They don’t have to relearn after the other coaches have taught them. But it also slows down progression. Miss Schmidt also commented on the season as a whole, For the most part I was happy. They really went a long way. I wish we could start the season with their experience now. Kelli Swanson (fr) dribbles down the court as Darlene Leistra (so) watches. (LB) This page was sponsored by: SAEGER STUDIO. 201 Hopper, Elkhorn, NE 289-2300: SPORTSMAN BAR. Box 183, Venice, NE 779-4772 Grab that ball Aimee Walvoord (sr) and tip It to Darlene Lelstra (so) or Shelly Vencil (jr). (LB) The 1983 girls basketball team. First row: Darlene Leistra, Barb Longbrake, Tammy Pedersen, Marcy Embrey, Michaela Strick. Second row Kelli Swanson, Shelly Vencil, Katie Whisler, Gail Sneed. Third row: Miss Schmidt, Aimee Walvoord, Kim Kilmer, Kim Roubicek, and Chris Bunnell. Check out that pep crowd watching Kelli Swanson Aimee Walvoord (sr) shoots the ball while Darlene Leistra (so) and Kim (fr), Aimee Walvoord (sr), Darline Leistra (so), Kim Roubicek (sr) rebound. (LB) Roubicek (sr) play basketball (LB) 31 Waterloo guards the basket during the Yutan game at the Conference play-offs. (S.M.) Kevin Burcham gets ready to receive the ball from Bunnell during the Mead Varsity game. (L B.) Chris Andrews puts up a shot for two points during the last few seconds of the Cedar Bluffs game. (S.M.) First row; Troy Renter. Jeff Thompson. Ryan Russell. Jeff Barn, Donald Maas Second Row; Jamie Grandgenett. Kevin Burcham. Mark Longbrake. John Walvoord Third Row; Randy Vencil. Mike Jorgensen. Bill Copeland. Phil Serf ass Fourth Row; Todd Schleis, Ken Bunnell. Steve Lacombe. Dennis Peterson, Chris Andrews Fifth Row; mgr Steve Melcher. Coach Larry Dray. Asst. Cjoach Jerry Frederick 32 During half time of the Yutan game at Conference the players rest and make minor changes in their plays (S. M.) Boys take 2nd in Conference Tourney This year the Basketball team finished out it's year with a 6-15 Varsity record and a 4-10 Junior Varsity record. These records give a false projection of this years basketball games. The record doesn't show the games that we were ahead by a comfortable margin only to lose in the final few minutes of the game. Nor does it tell about all the shots that were attempted but failed by only a fraction of an inch. It only tells who was ahead when that final buzzer sounded. There is nothing more that can be done now to change the scores. But during the game one less turn-over or one more freethrow could have made all the difference in the world. This year It seemed that we just didn't get The breaks that we did in the past, “ said Coach Dray. We have very strong and dominate players and we were Very strong in our rebounding, But we Lacked the quickness needed to win some of the games . This doesn't mean it wasnt' an exciting season. Most of our games were as exciting as a game can be. Games like Cedar Bluffs was won 59-57 and has 3 overtimes, and to top that it was also a Conference tournament. Also during Conference we beat Yutan who won against us earlier in the season by 28 points. What caused these two important wins was extremely good playing by all of the players, and without that we probably couldn't of placed second in the Conference tournament. Some outstanding players statistically were Seniors. Chris Andrews, with 179 rebounds and 312 points. Todd Schleis with 141 rebounds and 246 points. Juniors. Ken Bunnell with 71 rebounds and 138 points Sophomores Steve Lacombe, with 133 rebounds and 230 points. (S.M.) Todd Schleis does a hook shot during the Yutan game (S.M.) 33 Martin Thoendel went to the wrestling state tournament in which he placed third. (L.B.) Jamie Bednar had a very improved wrestling season this year as a senior. (H.G.) Pictured to the right is Danny Waiters at the Waterloo Invitational, in which he placed second (H.G.) Rod Schindler had the fastest pin time during the 83-84 season of twenty seconds. This page was sponsored by: BARNES DRUG GROCERY, 307 3rd St., Waterloo 779-2516; ELKHORN ACE HARDWARE, FLOWERS, AND GIFTS. INC., 157 N. Main. Elkhorn. 289-2333 289-2925 34 The 1983-84 wrestling team: 1st row- Jody Bednar. Glen Shepherd, Rich Ludwick, Martin Thoendel, Danny Wolters, and Jim Rhoades. 2nd row- Jamie Bednar, Lisa Adams, Amy Stenglein. Angie Thoendel, and Neil Feldhacker. 3rd row- Jim Bovee. Brad Schindler, Rod Schindler. Matt Osborne. Gregg Heiman, and Scott Baker. (L.B.) Pictured to the left is Brad Schindler who made a fine showing at the state tournament. (H.G.) Li PUL I'L ULLl The '84 Wrestling Season of Success This year's wrestling season was one of many victories. The victories not only included team successes but also individual successes and improvements. Waterloo was represented in the wrestling state tournament by Martin Thoendel and Brad Schindler. Martin, a sophomore, was the first state medalist from Waterloo in five years. He placed third in the state tournament. He had a 23-5 wrestling record which places him in the 20 Plus Club. Martin has a lot to be proud of. Brad, a junior, was the other state qualifier. He didn't place at state but he made an excellent representation of Waterloo High School. He had a wrestling record of 24-8 which also places him in the 20 Plus Club. He has also set many new school records including the most pins (18). most takedowns (32), and most nearfalls (42). Gregg Haiman, with an individual wrestling record of 19-9, is another excellent wrestler. He was just one victory away from the 20 Pius Club. Some other very impressive accomplishments by this year's wrestlers are: fastest pin time- Rod Schindler (20 seconds); and most escapes- Jamie Bednar (14). This year's student managers were Lisa Adams, Amy Stenglein, and Angie Thoendel. — By Holly Gates. This page was sponsored by: SHEPHERD SCOPE, LTD., Box 189, Waterloo 779-2424 35 All right Kiml Kim Roubicek receives the MVP award for basketbaS as the M.C. (Kim's father) watches proudly. (NJO) The computer bus was used constantty during it's one week visit to Waterloo. Here Steve Blancet. Mr Ivers. BUI Copeland. Mike Jorgensen, and Jody Bednar use the computers for playing sports games. (CS) Rainy Weather and Happy Endings Spring brings many events and feelings into the lives of people at WHS. Seniors regard spring as the last step in high school. Juniors regard spring as one step closer to being a senior, and the rest of the students regard this as just another ending to another school year. Prom, which is an exciting dance that is worked on during the whole school year by the Juniors, was a successful remembrance for the Juniors. Seniors, and all that attended that evening. Concerts in the park were not what WHS had but they did put on some remarkable concerts in the gym. The choral and instrumental performances were performed at both the band choral music contest at Hooper Loganview and at the Waterloo gym. The performance at the school was put on on the same night as the honors night on May 1st. The MVP, MIP. and recognition awards were handed out to deserving sports enthusiasts at the sports banquet on May 5th. This event marked an ending to another year of hard work, group effort, and player enthusiasm How do Seniors spell relief? G-R-A-D-U-A-T-l-O-N. Relief and some sorrow is exactly what every Senior felt May 20th as they received their diploma. - by Carol Swirczek Sing Usa Sing! Lisa Adams singing Golden Days at the music concert and honors night. Playing the piano is Melon Burcham and turning pages is Mr. Frederick. (LB) Superintendent Thomas McMahon names Meiani Burcham as the Valedictorian during commencement ceremonies. 37 Mrs. Wagner distributes awards to her 6th grade students during Elementary Award Night. (LB) Angie Thoendel and Amy Stengiein prepare to perform during Spring cheerleader tryouts. Both were selected as wrestling cheerleaders for the 1984-85 school year (LB) Measuring Up As the school year draws to a close students and teachers reflect on their achievements. Success can be measured in many ways. Tangible evidence in the form of certificates and awards were distributed in two ceremonies this year. One night was devoted to Jr. Sr. high school students. Featured performers were those band and chorus members who had participated in the state competition. This was followed by awards for scholastic excellence. A similar evening was set aside for elementary students. Brad Schindler receives a scholastic award from Miss Cohrs during Award Night. (EJ) 38 Speech Contestants Do Well To be a speech contestant, one must participate in at least one of the many categories. This year, eight students were on the speech team. The students that participated include: Sophomores Matt Osborne, Oral Interpretation of Drama, and Steve Lacombe, Humorous Prose: Juniors John Walvoord, Entertainment, Holly Gates, Serious Prose and Oral Interpretation of Drama, Erica Johnson. Extemporaneous and Oral Interpretation of Drama, and Cami Stengiein, Poetry: Seniors Aimee Walvoord, Oral Interpretation of Drama, and Natalie Osborne. Oral Interpretation of Drama. The Speech team and coach, Mrs. Hammond, participated at District Speech Competition at Dana College and at Conference Speech Contest at Cedar Bluffs. Each student did a splendid job at the competitions. Humorous Prose is a category in which the participant tells a humorous story or dialog. This was Steve Lacombe's first year in Speech and for his topic he chose How to Pick up a Girl . At both competitions Steve received an 'Excellent' rating. In the Oral Interpretation of Drama category, participants must perform a cutting of a play and have between five and seven speakers. This year, they performed ''Cinderella . The characters included: Matt Osborne as the Herald and the Narrator: Natalie Osborne as the Fairy Godmother: Holly Gates as Cinderella: Aimee Walvoord as Disreli: and Erica Johnson as Anastasia. They received an 'Excellent' rating at the competitions. Cami Stengiein and her collection of 'Childhood Memories' participated in the Poetry category. Cami received an 'Excellent' at the Conference competition and a 'Good' at Districts. The Extemporaneous category is a very difficult category. To participate in it, one must see the judge one hour before he is scheduled to perform. Then he has exactly one hour to prepare for his speech. This year's Extemporaneous speaker was Erica Johnson. She received an 'Excellent' at District competition and a 'Good' at Conference. Serious Prose involves the Participant to chose a literary work and present cuttings of the selection. Holly Gates performed The Gift of the Magi for Serious Prose. She received a 'Good' rating at both of the competitions. The last speech participant was John Walvoord. John performed The Original Sin , which he wrote, for his Entertainment speech At a Conference competition, John received an 'Excellent' rating. At Districts, he received a 'Superior' rating and was also ranked as number one which allowed him to go on to the State competition. At State, John competed against thirty other state qualifiers and finished in sixth place. This means John was sixth in the State! Mrs. Hammond, Speech coach, said the The success that they had this year will be the basis for the Speech program at Waterloo. Next year I hope to have more participants and maybe bring home a team trophy. - by Natalie Osborne John Walvoord. State Qualifier, with sixth place medal. (LB) Row 1: Steve Lacombe. Natalie Osborne. Erica Johnson. Mrs Hammond Row 2 Holly Gates. Aimee Walvoord. Matt Osborne. John Walvoord (Not pictured Cami Stengiein) (LB) 39 The Chorus Line - (from left to right) Kim Roubicek. Schultz. Aimee Watvoord. Lisa Andersen. Melani Natalie Osborne. Erica Johnson. Connie Grimm. Shelly Burcham. Connie Embrey. and Cami Stenglein. (L.B.) Vencil. Holly Gates. Kristie Heiman. Jill Landen. Lori Signing memory books is one part of prom. (C.S.) 40 All Night Long was the theme song for the Junior-senior prom. This song was popularized by Lionel Richie. (H.G.) Ninety-Nine Prom Balloons. Pictured here are some of the juniors decorating for prom. (H.G.) A Prom Evening to Remember The day of prom was filled with excitement, anticipation, and preparation for the night to come. All the juniors and seniors got out of school at twelve twenty that day to get ready for prom. Many of the tasks that had been accomplished were picking up tux rentals and flowers, decorating, and other various necessities. Prom was held at the New Tower Inn on April sixth. The dance lasted from 7:30 to 12:00. The dinner served was salad, steak, twice-baked potatoes, and corn o'brien. Since this was during Lent, some people ordered shrimp instead of steak. The musical entertainment was a five-member band, the Mercedes Band. This was the first, last, and only time during the year they played for a prom. The majority of the girls wore long dresses in light colors such as pink, peach, and white. Most of the tuxes were gray or white. An article appearing in the World Herald reports that the estimated average cost for prom per couple is one hundred and seventy-five to two hundred dollars. — By Holly Gates Dancing all night long to the sound of the Merecedes Band. (C.S.) 41 Last minute details are discussed by Mr. Papenfuhs, principal, and Kristie Heiman. (LB) Aimee Walvoord reads her selection. (LB) Carol Swirczek receives her diploma from school board member Joyce Osborne (LB) 42 (above) The trio consisting of Natalie Osborne, Connie Embrey and Meiani Burcham sing during the graduation ceremonies. (LB) (left) The graduates form a line at the conclusion of the ceremonies to receive congratulations from family and friends. (LB) The final step of high school the first step to beyond ... The day that all students live for finally arrived for the class of 1984. Throughout the year, the seniors had made plans for graduation by choosing colors, caps and gowns and announcements. A couple of weeks before graduation, everyone began getting ready for the big day. Connie Embrey began writing her speech entitled Commencement, A New Beginning'', Aimee Walvoord chose her poem if , Meiani Burcham, Connie Embrey and Natalie Osborne chose a song and began practicing and everyone sent their announcements to friends and family. Junior Attendants were also chosen by the seniors. Chosen were John Walvoord, Angie Thoendel, Ken Bunnell and Lisa Andersen. On May 16th. the seniors gathered for graduation practice and to pick up their caps and gowns. When May 20th came, they gathered in the library at 12:30 to prepare for the 1:00 commencement. One o'clock arrived and the seniors, soon to be graduates, lined up for the processional into the Gymnasium. When everyone was seated on the stage, Reverend Stolle delivered the Invocation. Connie Embrey was next to present her speech followed by Aimee Walvoord and the trio to sing What You've Done for Us which brought out tears from the parents and seniors. Next, scholarships were presented by representatives from the different scholarship donators. Mr. Papenfuhs followed by giving the Institutional Scholarships and turning the podium over to Superintendent McMahon where he presented the class and gave the Valedictorian and Salutatorian awards. The Salutatorian for 1984 was Aimee Walvoord and Meiani Burcham was the Valedictorian. Following this, the Board of Education presented the diplomas. Receiving your diploma is special but this was extra special for two girls. Because their parents are on the board, Aimee Walvoord received her diploma from her father, Don Walvoord and Natalie Osborne received her diploma from her mother, Joyce Osborne. After the diplomas were given. Dr. Kenneth Bunnell gave the Benediction followed by the Recessional. As the graduates left the stage, they moved their tassels representing that they had graduated As they walked away, the graduates moved to the back of the gym for a receiving line. Here, friends and family greeted the graduates and wished them luck. As the graduates began to leave, they wished each other well and vowed to stay in touch and meet again one day. As they walked out of the school, they realized that this was just one step in their lives, preparing them for the world and anything that may come along. - by Natalie Osborne. 43 Aimes Walvoord, MVP Girls' Track (LB) MVP Award Winners: Brad Schindler, football: Martin Thoendel. wrestling; Chris Andrews, boys’ basketball and track: Kim Kilmer, volleyball: Kim Roubicek, girls’ basketball, Ken Bunnell and Keven Burcham. cowinners of outstanding bandsman. Not pictured is Penny Saunders, most valuable Pep Club member. (NX)) rtt wm r r iff LT Reception Honors Students On Saturday evening, May 5th. Waterloo High School honored the outstanding athletes, pep dub and band members. In years past an entire banquet with a special speaker were featured. This year's event was a reception with a wide selection of pies, i cookies, coffee and punch. The new format was less t I -• costly, more lively and focused primarily on the real stars — students being honored for their valuable contributions in extra curricular activities. The master of ceremonies was Mr. Chuck Roubicek. Students gather ’round the bulletin board with seniors’ baby pictures. Jody Bednar, junior, correctly identified the mystery photos and won a camera. (NJO) The annual sports award night requires much planning and preparation. The Booster Club does an excellent job. Mrs. Roubicek. Mrs. Serfass. Mrs. Thoendel and Mrs. Schindler discuss arrangements while setting up in the afternoon. (LB) 44 FOOTBALL Varsity 4-5 Opponent Waterloo Malcolm 0 .......... 3 Valley 19 .......... 6 Cedar Bluffs 0 .... 13 Yutan 14 .......... 13 Ft. Calhoun 6 ...... 7 East Butler 36 ..... 0 Weeping Water 0.... 13 Mead 19 ........... 17 Bennington 27 ...... 8 BOYS' BASKETBALL Varsity 6-15 Valley 65 ......... 75 Yutan 69 .......... 41 East Butler 53 .... 41 Mead 63 ........... 42 Flanagan 80 ....... 66 Elmwood 36 ........ 70 Louisville 45 ..... 44 Holy Name 59 ...... 52 Cedar Bluffs 57 ... 64 Louisville 57 ..... 49 Prague 47 ......... 44 Arlington 69 ...... 51 Bennington 44 ..... 52 Conestoga 61 ...... 48 Cedar Bluffs 57 ... 59 Yutan 48 .......... 49 Mead 72 ........... 47 Malcolm 60 ........ 54 Brownell 61 ....... 50 Ft. Calhoun 59 .... 44 Holy Name 59 ...... 51 JV 4-10 Valley 51 ......... 53 Yutan 37 .......... 19 East Butler 50 .... 30 Mead 62 ........... 47 Bellevue C.A. 58 . ‘38 Cedar Bluffs 29 ... 39 Louisville 26 ..... 31 Bellevue C.A. 63.. 23 Arlington 53 ...... 40 Mead 27 .......... ‘16 Bennington 45 ..... 26 Conestoga 32 ...... 38 Malcolm 48 ........ 47 Ft. Calhoun 46 .... 30 ‘denotes 9th-10th GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Varsity 1-17 Opponent Waterloo Cedar Bluffs 34 ... 17 East Butler 65 .... 21 Bergan 60 ......... 22 Dominican 39 ...... 31 Elmwood 43 ........ 20 Ne. Sch. Deaf 29 ... 46 Holy Name 43 ...... 26 Ft. Calhoun 56 .... 24 Bennington 84 ...... 7 Valley 56 ......... 23 Prague 53 ......... 16 Duschene 28 ....... 27 Mead 85 ........... 26 Bennington 83 ..... 21 Malcolm 58 ........ 26 Yutan 57 .......... 25 Brownell 46 ....... 25 Cedar Bluffs 43 ... 14 JV 2-9 Cedar Bluffs 33 ... 16 East Butler 35 .... 12 Bergan 47 ......... 24 Bellevue C.A. 18 .. 19 Bennington 38 ...... 8 Bellevue C.A. 19... 15 Valley 29 ......... 16 Duschene 11 ....... 36 Mead 22 ........... 14 Malcolm 22 ......... 8 Yutan 16 ........... 7 WRESTLING Team Duals 4-2 East Butler 19 .... 37 Scribner 36 ....... 30 Bennington 18 ..... 42 Ft. Calhoun 29 .... 33 Elkhorn JV 39 ..... 18 Valley 14 ......... 45 Team Tournaments Scribner ......... 4 9 Waterloo ......... 1 9 Weeping Water .... 3 8 E.C.N.C. ......... 2 4 Ft. Calhoun ...... 4 9 Valley ........... 6 9 Humboldt ......... 2 6 VOLLEYBALL 2-12 4-8 7-3 Opponent Varsity JV Frosh. Neumann Lost Lost Won Cedar Bluffs Lost Lost Won Mead Lost Won Won Ft. Calhoun Lost Lost Won Valley Lost Lost Lost Holy Name Lost Won Won East Butler Lost Won Bennington Lost Lost Lost Bergan Won Lost Won Yutan Lost Lost Lost Malcolm Won Won Won Louisville Lost Lost Bennington Lost Mead Lost JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS VOLLEYBALL 2-2 Opponent Valley (Scrimmage) Won Elkhorn Lost Plattsmouth Won Blair Lost GIRLS' BASKETBALL A Team 8-2 Opponent Ft. Calhoun 19.......................... 27 Trinity 42 ............................. 22 Valley 6 ............................... 26 Bergan 22 .............................. 34 Brownell 8 ............................. 37 Ft. Calhoun 22.......................... 37 Fremont 19 ............................. 22 Bennington 12........................... 38 Arlington 45 ........................... 33 Bennington 22........................... 32 B Team 1-5 Trinity 25 ............................. 19 Valley 12 .............................. 10 Bergan 21 .............................. 18 Brownell 10............................. 16 Ft. Calhoun 31 ......................... 18 Bennington 14........................... 12 BOYS' BASKETBALL A team 4-6 Opponent Bennington 33........................... 49 Brownell 42............................. 31 Ft. Calhoun 34.......................... 37 Valley 36 .............................. 38 Bergan 28 .............................. 21 Arlington 25 ............................ 40 Trinity 60 ............................. 34 Gretna 46 .............................. 26 Arlington 38 ............................ 32 Bennington 45............................ 37 B Team 1-4 Bennington 28........................... 16 Ft. Calhoun 29........................... 14 Valley 22 .............................. 36 Bergan 27 .............................. 23 Trinity 35 ............................. 30 WRESTLING J. Matney .............................. 6-4 E. Thoendel ........................... 3-6 M. Copeland ........................... 6-3 S. Smith .............................. 0-7 B. Renter ............................. 1-6 M. Burns .............................. 2-6 B. Kohn ............................... 5-4 45 Marcy Embrey (Fr) paces the 2 mile relay at the ECNC track meet in Yutan. (EJ) Kim Roubicek (Sr) shows that track really is an endurance sport in the 2 mile relay. (EJ) The 1984 Girls' Track Team — Row 1 Tammy Pedersen, Katie Whisler. Katie McEvoy Row 2 Aimee Walvoord, Amy Stenglein, Darlene Leistra, Barb Longbrake Row 3 Kim Roubicek, Marcy Embrey, Chris Bunnell. (LB) 46 Individual stars shine Run, Run A way by Slade should have been the girls' track theme song because that's all we did — or so it seemed. No. seriously, we did manage to have a few laughs. After all, girls just wanna have fun!? Miss Kelly Hiatt can certainty vouch for that. She was our track coach this year. But when the time came, we got right down to serious business. At the first track meet, indoor at Wesleyan, Darlene Leistra broke the school record in the 2 mile run. The Ft. Atkinson meet, held at Valley, included a lot of winners. Our first triangular was at and with Bennington (and Cedar Bluffs). The girls placed third, but brought home quite a few individual places. The Yutan Invitational was postponed a few days because of the rain, but it eventually dried up enough for us to have it. In our dual with Valley, we placed first and excelled in every event. The next meet was a triangular with Yutan and N.S.D. We placed second. ECNC at Yutan finally arrived, the last meet before districts. This seemed to have been quite a wet season. Oh, well, what could we expect? This was spring. DISTRICTS!! The thought really is terrifying — one chance to do your best and maybe go to state. It's enough to make one a nervous wreck. We realy did have a group of fine athletes Everybody excelled in their own way. Aimee Walvoord, the MVP, placed in almost every meet this year. Darlene Leistra is our best distance runner. And Chris Bunnell — there we have potential. In the mile relay Chris had the fastest split. She's only a freshman. Just wait ’til next yearI — by Erica Johnson Darlene Leistra (So) proves once again that she's the best runner in the 2 mile (EJ) 47 Kevin Burcham running the mile. He holds the new school record for that distance. (EJ) State qualifiers John Walvoord, Chris Andrews and Ken Bunnell. (SM) Bill hands off to Randy in the 2 mile relay. (EJ) 48 Chris Andrews running the 400. (EJ) Three State Qualifiers This year's season was far from ordinary for the track members and Coach Ivers. At the start of the season Mr. Ivers saw potential in the 15 member team. But he had no idea that this year's team would be the best track team at Waterloo in five years. There were many students who contributed to the successful season. Three members qualified for state: Chris Andrews. 500 and 200 meters; John Walvoord, long jump; Ken Bunnell, high jump. A lot of school records were broken, also. The high jump was broken by Ken with a new record of 6' 1 . Then Kevin Burcham. Bill Copeland. Matt Osborne and Randy Melcher broke the 2 mile relay just about every time they ran it until they set the new 2 mile relay record of 9:24. There were people like Dennis Peterson and Kevin who both got better each time they ran. Kevin ran nearly five seconds faster every time he ran until he finished up the season with a 5:03 mile. Dennis, who is only a freshman, worked his way down to a 11:33 two mile run. Overall, everybody improved in more ways than one by the end of the season. These people, and more, made this season one to remember. They have the records on the board to show it. — by Steve Melcher Boys' Track — Row 1: Donald Maas. Rich Ludwlck, Gregg Heiman. Matt Osborne. Row 2: Randy Melcher, Kevin Burcham. Bill Copeland. John Walvoord. Phil Serfass Row 3: Brad Schindler, Chris Andrews. Ken Bunnell. Rod Schindler. Steve Lacombe, Dennis Peterson. (LB) This page was sponsored by BERNE JUDY ANDREWS, 310 6th St.. Waterloo and J J QUALITY MEA TS. INC.. S. Highway 31. Waterloo 289-2104. 49 Panther pride is one thing every person who goes to Waterloo has. This panther head is seen when you walk into the school and represents all who go to WHS. (NJO) No. these are not aliens, these are some of our very busy students working in the lab of the science room. (LB) WHS People Show Individuality It is said that every person is unique and that no two people have the same structure, fingerprints, or personality. Unique is exactly how you can describe the people at WHS because every person at Waterloo has his or her own mind and personality and no one can compare to a panther. Some people say that Waterloo is small (which it is) but being small does not always bring out bad things it can bring out the good things. In some big schools a person might not know more than 20 or 30 people real well, but at Waterloo if you know 20 or 30 people, you know your whole class, which brings closeness. Going to a school which includes grades K to 12 makes a person understand and get along with students who are other ages. Being a small school student can also be rewarding just for the fact that you know more people who are different ages and you can relate to those people of different ages. People at WHS are hard to categorize because we are so unique and different. You can not categorize us by our clothes, our hairstyles, our hobbies, our interests, or how we like to spend our free time, because we are the individualized people of Waterloo High School. - by Carol Swirczek During one of the nice days of spring some Juniors and their teacher decided to take a break from school work and play on the slide. The juniors are from left to right: Ken Bunnell. Angie Thoendei Lisa Anderson, Erica Johnson. Brad Schindler. John Watvoord. and Kevin Burcham The teacher is Miss Cohrs. (HG) Here is Lisa Anderson Ken Bunnell. Melon Burcham. and Connie Grimm being real people at the music coniest, at Hooper Logarview. (EJ) 51 CHRISTOPHER EUGENE ANDREWS Chris has been involved in football 4 years- lettering 3 and was captain and All-conference honorable mention his senior year. He was also In basketball 4 years- lettering 3. Allconference honorable mention his junior year and first team Allconference and Omaha World Herald player of the week his senior year, track 4 years- lettering 4, MVP his junior year and captain his senior year. Chris was also in W-Club- vice pres, his senior year, 300 Club for weightlifting, National Honor Society, Student Council 1 year. Foreign Language Club-pres his senior year, Homecoming King Candidate and a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Chris plans to major in Business. JAMIE ROBERT BEDNAR Jamie has been in wrestling 4 years-lettering 4 and W-Club He has received third place on an art exhibit and he is a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Jamie plans to study Management. SCOTT JOHN BAKER Scott has been in football 4 years- lettering 4, captain his senior year. All-conference honorable mention his sophomore year. All-conference football his junior and senior year, track 1 year- lettered 1, wrestling 4 years- lettered 4, captain his senior year and state qualifier his junior year. He was also in W-Club- sec tres his junior year, Class treasurer his junior and senior year, and Homecoming King candidate. Scott is also a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. THE EXCHANGE IS MADE The senior class received a foreign exchange student from West Germany. Her name was Michaela Strick. While Michaela was at Waterloo, she participated in basketball, volleyball, pep club, and chorus. Michaela found life in the United States (especially WHS) very different but she soon became acquainted with our customs and slang. When asked what she thought about WHS, she replied, 7 like it very, very much. REBECCA LEE BUCHANAN Becky's activities included volleyball 4 years- lettered 4, track 4 years- lettered 4, W-Club, Student Council 1 year. Drama Club 2 years. Yearbook staff 3 years, pep-dub 4 years- sergeant of arms her senior year and Foreign Language Club- pres, her junior years. She won a Scholastic Art Award and is planning to study Law Enforcement. 52 MICHAELA STRICK When Michaela returns to West Germany she will finish her schooling and then become a part of the police or intelligence service. — By Natalie Osborne. DEBRA KAY BUCHANNAN Debbie was graduation attendant in 1983 and a cheerleader her sophomore year. She has been involved in volleyball 3 years- lettered 1 and pep club 4 years-sergeant of arms her senior year Debbie plans to attend Metro-Tech to study Secretarial Clerking. CONNIE JO EMBREY Connie has been involved in pep club 4 years. Varsity cheerleading 3 years-captain her senior year, volleyball 4 years- lettered 2 and captain her senior year, W-Club, Student Council 1 year. Drama Club 4 years, Cne-act play 3 years, track 1 year- lettered 1 year. Chorus 3 years. Yearbook Staff 1 year and Vice-pres. of her junior and senior class. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Council on Youth Leadership, ECNC All-conference Chorus and the Society of Distinguished American High School Students and a Homecoming Queen Candidate. Connie plans to attend UNL and major in Business Administration. MELANI LYNN BURCH AM Melani has been in band 4 years-lettered 4, pres, her junior year and vice-pres. her senior. Chorus 4 years. Sextet 1 year, ECNC All-conference Chorus 3 years, UNC Honor band 2 years. ECNC Honor band 3 years. Cne-act play 2 years. Drama Club 4 years. National Honor Society. Foreign Language Club-vice-pres. her senior year, pep club 1 year, volleyball 1 year and Yearbook staff 1 year She was Cutstanding Musician 2 years. Best supporting actress at District Cne-act play her freshman year and a member of Cmaha Youth Leadership. Who's Who Among American High School Students and All-American Hall of Fame for Bands. Melani plans to major in Music Education. JAMES C. GRANDGENETT Jamie has been in football 4 years-lettered 3. basketball 4 years- lettered 3. track 3 years- lettered 3, Student Council 4 years- pres his senior year, and W-Club. He was graduation attendant in 1983. Homecoming King Candidate. Cornhusker Boys State representative and a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Jamie plans to attend Rock hurst College and major in Business KRISTIE LOUISE HEIMAN Kristie has been in basketball 1 year, track 3 years. Foreign Language Club and Pep Club 4 years. She was a cheerleader 3 years - captain of the Junior Varsity her junior year, a member of National Honor Society and Student Council 1 year -sec treas her senior year. She was also Homecoming Queen. Kristie plans to attend Pock hurst College and major in Computer Science. KIMBERLY ANN KILMER Kim has been in volleyball 4 years - lettering 2 and captain and second team Allconference her senior year, basketball 4 years - lettered 2 and captain her senior year, track 3 years - lettered 3. W-Club -sec treas her senior year, Varsity cheerleader 3 years - co-captain her senior year. Yearbook staff 2 years. Foreign Language Club. Speech contest 2 years and Pep Club 4 years. She was also Homecoming Queen Candidate. Graduation attendant Senior class sponsor. Mr. Papenfuhs. at a class meeting. (Inset) Officers Kim Kilmer. Scott Baker and Connie Embrey. (NJO) This page sponsored in part by NEBRASKA SAVINGS AND LOAN 431 Gateway Rd., Elk horn, 289-4606 and MOCKELMAN GRADING, RR1 Box 135.. Waterloo, 359-4331. in 1983. Class president her junior and senior year and a member of National Honor Society and Who's Who Among American High School Students. Kim plans to study Fashion Merchandising and Metro-tech. DANA JILL LANDEN Jill has been involved in Pep Club 3 years. Speech Contest 1 year. Foreign Language Club. Yearbook Staff 1 year. Junior Varsity cheerleader 1 year and Class secretary her junior year. Jill is a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students and plans to attend UNO. MARC A. LONGBRAKE Marc's activities included basketball 3 years - lettered 1, football 1 year, track 2 years - lettered 2 and W-Club. He is a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students and has won numerous art awards. Marc plans to major in Computer Science. DECISIONS! DECISIONS! Throughout the year, the Seniors held many meetings to discuss plans for senior year. One topic was to choose class colors. Some seniors wanted to get away from the traditional school colors, but the majority won. The colors chosen were Columbian (light) blue and Royal blue. For the class flower, they chose a white rose. For graduation, instead of real roses, the class chose to have Woodfiber roses that look real but will last forever. Jo Stolle made the roses - long stem white roses for the girls and light blue boutonnieres for the boys. The last topic for discussion was choosing a motto. Many possibilities were found but due to Mr. Papenfuhs', our faithful sponsor, censorship, they were withdrawn. The class finally voted on a motto that they agreed upon. It is: If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it. you can become It. - by Natalie Osborne. NATALIE JANE OSBORNE Natalie was involved in Drama Club 4 years, One-act play 2 years, Pep Club 4 years, W-Club, Foreign Language Club, volleyball student manager 3 years -lettered 2, Speech Contest 1 year. Girls Sextet 1 year, Chorus 3 years - Outstanding Vocalist her junior year, and Yearbook Staff 4 years - Outstanding Effort on the 1983 yearbook award. She is a member of the All-conference Chorus, the Society of Distinguished American High School Students and 4-H - 10 years where she won numerous awards. Natalie is planning to attend Methodist School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse. BRENT EUGENE PATTEN Brent has been in basketball 2 years, track 3 years. W-Club and National Honor Society. He has received an Outstanding Work in Biology award his sophomore year, Brent plans to attend Peru State College and study Computer Programming and Business Administration, KIMBERLY C. ROUBICEK Kim has been in basketball 4 years -lettering 3 and captain her senior year, volleyball 2 years - lettered 1. track 4 years - lettered 4, W-Club. Foreign Language Club, Pep Club 4 years and Yearbook staff 2 years. She is a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Kim plans to study Physical Education at UNL. MICHAEL TODD SCHLEIS Todd has been on the basketball team 2 years - lettered 1 and was captain his senior year, he was named second team All-conference basketball and was selected to the Omaha World Herald player of the week Todd is planning to attend UNL. 55 Kansas City or Bust After all the hard work put forth by the Senior class. it finally paid off. The class planned their Senior Trip to World's of Fun in Kansas City. Missouri for May 12. 1984. Nineteen seniors and four sponsors left on a chartered Chief bus to Kansas City at 8 o'clock on that Saturday morning. The sponsors included: Mr. and Mrs. Papenfuhs, Ms. Flynn and Mr. Frederick. They arrived at World's of Fun at noon and split into groups to go their separate ways. They rh GINA M. STAUB Gina's activities included volleyball 4 years. Pep Club 4 years, track 1 year. Foreign Language Club. Girls' basketball student manager 2 years and Chorus 1 year. She is planning on attending Wayne State College and study Business Administration. LYNETTE KAY SCHOENING Lynn was on the volleyball team 1 year, track 2 years. Speech Contest 1 year. Yearbook staff 2 years. W-Ciub. Pep Club 4 years and a cheerleader 3 years. She received the United States Cheerleading Association National Champion Award at cheerleading camp her junior year. Lynn plans to attend UNL and major in Marketing. DIANA MARIE SHEPHERD Diana has been involved in Pep Club 4 years and Yearbook staff 1 year She is planning to attend Dana College and major in Business. This page sponsored by FARMER BROWN'S. 115 Riverroad. Water-loo. 779-2353.___________________________ LORI ANN SCHULZ Lori has participated in volleyball 3 years, track 1 year. Speech Contest 2 years. Drama Club 3 years. Chorus 1 year, Pep Club 4 years and Student Council 1 year. She is also a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Lori plans to study Business Administration at Wayne State College The Staff and the Seniors get together one last time at the Graduation practice breakfast. (LB) filled the day by: riding rides such as The Armour Viking Voyager , the Zambezi Zinger , and some even dared to ride The Orient Express and The EXT (Extreme) Roller ; eating; shopping; walking and, of course, getting sun burned. After spending the day, and some of the night, at World's of Fun, they regrouped and reboarded the bus for the return trip home. - by Natalie Osborne CAROL MARIE SWIRCZEK Carol has been involved in Pep Club 4 years, Foreign Language Club, Drama Club 3 years. Yearbook Staff 4 years. Speech Contest 2 years. Chorus 3 years and volleyball student manager 1 year. She is also a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Carol plans to attend Northwest Missouri State and major in Accounting. RANDALL ADAM VENCIL Randy has been involved in Student Council 1 year, basketball 3 years, football 4 years - captain his senior year. Foreign Language Club - vice-pres his junior year and W-Club - pres, his senior year. He was also Homecoming King. Randy is planning on joining the Air Force. SCOTT MICHAEL VENCIL Scott's activities included football 4 years - lettered 3, Wrestling 3 years - lettered 2. track 3 years - lettered 3 and 200 and 250 pound club for weightlifting. He also received awards for Industrial Arts and Most Improved Wrestler. Scott plans on majoring in Business and Computer Programming. AIMEE S. WALVOORD Aimee has been involved in basketball 4 years - lettered 2, volleyball 4 years -lettered 2, track 4 years - lettered 4 and was MVP her junior year. Pep Club 4 years - vice pres, her senior year and sergeant of arms her junior year. She has also been in National Honor Society. One-act play 1 year. Speech Contest 3 years. W-Club. Foreign Language Club - vice pres her junior year and a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students Aimee plans to study Business and UNL. 57 Lisa Adams Lisa Andersen Holly Gates Connie Grimm Steve Melcher Penny Saunders Cream of the Crop Just Ain't to the Top (Yet) Prom is looked upon as one of the most memorable activities during one's high school years. The major activity of the junior class is their efforts to raise money for prom. Their fund-raising projects included the magazine sale, cake raffles, football raffle, and selling candy. The juniors made a profit of one thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars during their magazine sale. The two top magazine sellers were John Walvoord and Andrea Kirk. The company which supplied the magazines was Perfect School Plans. The juniors made a profit of three hundred and twenty dollars during their football raffle. The winner of the UNL autographed football was Larry Hansen of Waterloo. Committees were selected which were responsible for various jobs. The four different committees were location, date, band, and theme decorations. The committees selected the New Tower Inn as the location. April sixth as the date. Mercedes Band as the musical entertainment, gray and dusty rose as the theme colors, and All Night Long as the theme song. Shirley Raab, the junior class sponsor, said, With prom as an incentive, it's enjoyable to see the enthusiasm the junior class puts forth. The junior year is also the traditional time to order class rings. Many juniors ordered their rings through the Balfour company. The prices ranged from seventy-two dollars to one hundred and ninety-five dollars. — By Holly Gates 58 Jody Bednar Ken Bunnell Kevin Burcham Bill Copeland Erica Johnson Mike Jorgensen Andrea Kirk Dan McEvoy Brad Schindler Patty Shepherd Amy Stenglein Cami Stenglein This year the juniors had two cake raffles. This was just one The junior class officers are (from left to right): Ken Bunnell type of their fund-raising projects. (LB.) (sec). Lisa Andersen (pres), John Walvoord (v. pres), and Kevin Burcham (treas). (L.B.) This page was sponsored by: HYDRO CONDUIT. West Highway 275. Valley 59 359-2111; BERNiE AND JUDY ANDREWS. 310 6th Street. Waterloo 779-2639: VALLEY FEED SERVICE 307 E. Highway 275. Valley 359-5777 Patti Bass Steve Blancett Michelle Brazda Tammy Byrom Rod Corbino Michael Davis Gregg Heiman Vicki Jorgensen Denise Jackson Steve Lacombe Cathy LeGrand Darlene Leistra Richard Ludwick Sharon Maas Katie McBvoy Matt Osborne Paula Roswell Rod Schindler Philip Serf ass Gail Sneed Jeri Swanson Martin Thoendel After being yelled at from principal (Rod Schindler) mother (Katie McEvoy) and father (Phil Serfass). Steve Blancett asks a bum (Paula Roswell) What he did wrong. Sophomores tops in Spirit; Martin places at State Through the year the Sophomores made many achievements. One of the first of the season was during Homecoming. The Sophomores won a head-to-head battle with the Juniors for the Spirit Stick. It was a close battle until the Sophomores came out with their secret weapon - their skit. Their skit consisted of a Yufan history class in the year 2083, during class a young student mentions the Waterloo vs. Yutan game of 1983. This being the game they supposedly lost he was kicked out of the classroom, out of school then finally out of his home. Lit fie did the Sophomores know that their skit would become one of fhe best skits in the history of Waterloo. The Sophomore class of 86 had a lot of active people in it. Out of 22 students (12 girls 10 boys). They had 5 students out for Football, 1 girt out for Volleyball, and 11 girls out for Pep Club. During the winter season they had 2 boys and 3 girls out for Basketball, and finally 5 boys out for wrestling (including 1 state Medalist, Martin Thoendel). In the spotlight this year is Martin Thoendel, one of the many talented wrestler in this years Sophomore class. Last year Martin was the first freshman from Waterloo to go to State. He didn't place but he did gain very valuable experience. Then this year Martin placed second at Districts which qualified him for State. With the experience he gained last year and a lot of practice time behind him Martin placed third at state, and he became the first wrestler from Waterloo to place at state in five years. Some of Martins final records are a 23-5 wrestling record this year and a 73-25-0 career record. 61 Jeffrey Barnes Christine Bunnell To be a Freshman is just like starting all over again. As a sixth and eighth grader, you were B.M.O.C. But when you're a Freshman it seems to be a real bad deal because EVERYONE is bigger than you and they let you know it EVERY chance they get. As if this isn't bad enough, there is unofficial Freshman initiation. Only the Seniors abuse you, like a modified rush week. In all fairness, being a Freshman isn't all bad, after all, you are a big bad high schooler now. The responses of ninth graders when asked about all the aspects of Freshmanality were the following: Barb Longbrake said, Yes. really do like being a Freshman. Sarcastically speak- ing, I like Mr. Dray's Algebra class, and not sarcastically speaking, now we have an excuse to be weird. Chrissy Bunnell had this , say about being a Freshman. Yes. I am enjoying my Freshman year, but I'd rather be a Senior. I like sports, but I really like the end of the year. ” — By Erica Johnson This page was sponsored by DOUD'S BAIT AND GROCERIES, RR 1, Waterloo. 359-5245; WHEELS AUTO REPAIR, 302 3rd St.. Waterloo. 779-4994; VIADUCT GARDENS. 607 Madison. Waterloo. 779-4314 62 Tammy Fredrickson Kevin Hartman Susan Janda Ronda Keller Chad Kohn Steve Life Barbara Longbrake Donald Maas Randy Melcher Larisa Oksman Tammy Pedersen Dennis Petersen Troy Renter Jim Rhoades Ryan Russell Glen Shepherd Kelli Swanson Jeffrey Thompon Katie Whisler Steve Wichman Danny Wolter 63 Mark Nipp Tom Oyster Melanie Parker Eric Thoendel Amy Umatum Jeffrey Winter The boys track running during practice. (S.M.) 64 ... and Mike Copeland is in the lead. (S.M.) Jr. High Sports Roundup The Jr. high volleyball team: Jean Malopszy. Andrea Adler. Amy Umatum, Lisa Robb. Allison Graf. (2nd row) Michelle Davis. Deb Redlinger (coach). Crystal Rowswell, Ann Stenglein, Cindy Samp (3rd row) Amy Sawyer and Tammy Andrews. (L.B.) Tammy Andrews takes the ball down the court (L.B.) Sports are a major interest of students during their high school years. Many students in junior high school also take an active role in these extra-curricular activities. The 1983-84 school year started off to a bouncy beginning with junior high volleyball. This game was invented originally in 1895 as a recreational pastime. A number of skills contribute to successful team play; two of these being accurate service and control. The coach for the volleyball team was Deb Redlinger Basketball was invented in December of 1891. The game took over elements of football, soccer, and hockey, and the first ball used was a soccer ball. The first teams had nine players, and the goals were wooden peach baskets affixed to the walls. Pam Schmidt was the girls basketball coach and Jerry Bruckner was the boys basketball coach. — By Holly Gates 65 The Panthers jump into action. (L.B.) Pictured here is Mike Adler blocking as Kevin Heinrich is ready to receive the ball. (LB.) 66 Margaret Haas Kevin Heinrich Bret Kohn Jean Maioiepszy Kim Matney r 'J Lisa Robb and Amy Sawyer are pictured above. (LB.) Jr. High Sports Roundup Tammy Andrews shoots to make a basket. (L.B.) Hi I r Waterloo goes in for a basket. (L.B.) Wrestling is not just a team sport but also an individual competition. This sport not only requires strength and agility but also skill to master the moves. Jim Bovee was the wrestling coach. Track and field events, the oldest organized sports, have been contested for thousands of years. The first organized meets known to history were the Olympian Games initiated in 776 BC. Mr. Nordstrom was the boys coach and Pam Schmidt was the girls track coach. Generally speaking, teamwork is developed by players working together, each learning intuitively what the others are going to do or can do, and practicing various patterns of plays. — By Holly Gates Lisa Robb Crystal Rowswell Cindy Samp Amy Sawyer ULf L'liLllk Kindergarten - The First Step Kindergarten, your first year in school. This is where you learn the alphabet, learn to count, learn to print, learn to read, learn to add and subtract, and where you learn to get along with other kids your age. The 1983-84 kindergarteners were taught by Mrs. Burnett. When asked why she liked teaching kindergarten, she said, The kids are at a fun age. They are eager to learn, and start school with no set attitudes. This allows no limitations to what they can be exposed to.'' The highlights of these kindergartener's year in school included: food tasting parties, both Chinese and Mexican; dinosaur studying; story writing; an excursion to the fire hall; meeting Smokey the Bear; and flower and bean seed planting. Michelle Aibano Tina Benke Lindsay Buckingham Kristin Casper Patia Christy Michelle Cooper Katherine Crnkovich Calvin Cunningham Melissa Dlneen Lindsay Durham Seth Embrey Joshua Evert Ryan Greer (below) Smokey the Bear visited the second grade to teach them about fire prevention. 68 (right) FORWARD. MARCHII Kindergarteners returning from the gym following afternoon recess. (left) On your mark, get set. EA T. These three girls plus the rest of the kindergarten class enjoyed eating Chinese food brought in by the mothers. Michelle Lister Shannon Martineau Michael Safford Jessica Spahr Kate Stenglein Jodi Swanson Marc Taylor Jeff Tesmer Molly Umatum Kysa Winter mi This page was sponsored by FL YNN HE A TING AIR CONDITIONING. 232 69 N West. Valley. 359-2213 and BANK OF ELKHORN. 701 Gateway Rd.. Elkhorn. 289-2551 Chris Albers David Aizuri Brandon Ball Nichole Beaman Derek Chard Jessica Dineen John Grant Matthew Jackson Edward Hawthorne Jennifer Maas Billy Perez Dustin Robb Matt Roubicek Jaime Sortino Seth Strom (below) Tim Whitney Andrea Woodward One cold winter day these first graders were playing jump rope outside during recess. 70 1st graders playing with the parachute with Mr. Ivers during P. E. First Grade The next step in school, 1st grade, is a little bit tougher but also enjoyable. First graders have gone from adding 1 digit numerals to adding 2 digit numerals. They now write sentences with nouns, verbs, and adjectives. They know the differences between question (?), telling (.), and excited (!) sentences. They have learned new words and sounds with long vowels. They are developing some 'grown-up skills like counting money. When Mrs. Kohn, 1st grade teacher, was asked why she liked teaching 1st grade she said, ”You can see so much growth occur throughout the school year. I also enjoy teaching phonics and watching the innocence of young children. Second Grade Second graders, at the beginning of the year, have the capability to read, write, and, subtract, comprehend stories, and count money. Second graders have went from printing to writing in cursive. The stories they have written have complete sentences and complete thoughts. They have learned to carry in math. They have also learned to farm by planting bean and corn seeds. When Mrs. Kibbie, 2nd grade teacher, was asked why she liked teaching second grade she said. The children are familiar enough with school by second grade that they're not shy and are willing to share their ideas. Julie Adler Tracey Albers Alyssa Andrews Jessica Bednar Timmy Burcham Jennifer Christensen Thomas Cooper Randy Coy Brad Graber JamI Greer Andrew Maynard Ryan McDonald Lara McGinness Jason Phillips Jason Robb Amy Roberts Jeffrey Samp Kenneth Sanders Dana Stolle Courtney Swanson Jill Swanson Adam Tesmer Roger Timperley Rhondel VonSeggern 71 Stephanie Adler Josh Andersen Charles Alzuri Carey Casper Dana Dineen Jill Maas Julie Malolepszy Jordan Martineau Steve Mattson Robert McEvoy Evan Neal Kelli Osborne Melissa Pacheco Carol Rehmeier Erin Roubicek Third Grade This year's third grade worked with long division and multiplication of three digits in math. The students had spelling bees and made booklets of stories they had written and illustrated. Chris Sautter Plants, animals, water, matter, and the moon Erlc strom were some of the things they studied for science. They took a field trip to the zoo when they studied animals and birds. And they have done other activities in other subjects. When Mrs. Tews, the 3rd grade teacher, was asked if she liked teaching 3rd grade and what is the difference between 3rd grade and other grades she has taught, she said, I love teaching Jonathan vanDus n 3rd grade more than 1st because the children are Joe WMnev more independent and are more enthusiastic about learning. by Carol Swirczek Tony Alzuri Chantel Asselin Wendl Buckingham - not pictured Alicia Collins - not pictured Kathy Kasper Christian Kratina Heather Lee Joseph Melcher Daniel Osborne Joseph Pacheco Margaret Pesek Brian Robb Pat Salford Nicole Sanders Sally Shepherd Rana Sneed Andy Swanson Michelle Taylor Chris Tesmer Emily Umatum Fourth Grade The fourth grader's year consisted of studying what they already knew and being introduced to new information. In math they worked on facts, did multiplication and division on a higher level, were introduced to fractions, and studied time and measurement. For reading and English they did creative story writing, dictionary work, alphabetizing, and learned parts of speech. While studying Nebraska, they took a field trip to Lincoln, studied road maps, and designed their own state seal. A field trip to an observatory and class experiments helped them with science. And in spelling they had spelling bees, contests, and code work. When Mrs. Stiefel, the 4th grade teacher, was asked why she changed from elementary music to 4th grade, she said. “I liked the challenge of change. - - by Carol Swirczek The fourth grade and the rest of the elementary participated in the field day the Student Council put on. 73 Kathryn Adler Andy Albano Becky Barnes Heather Beck Leslie Benke Melanie Brown Michelle Coy Joey Cunningham troy Graber Martin Haas L Kristi Hays Ken Heinrich Tracy Hussey Richard Jensen Angela LaBar Chris Lowry Crystal McGinness Jeffrey Oksman Anthony Peterson Shauna Poole w Helen Rehmeier Michele Roberts Brian Sortino Earl Jay Thares below Fifth Grade Fifth grade students got a taste of some of the things they will be doing the rest of their school years by learning and studying these things: geometry, formal letter writing, reference material comprehension, the Americas, the human body, weather, first aid. and safety. They also visited Emmy Giffords Children's Theatre and Lincoln. When Mrs. Marieneu was asked why she decided to teach 5th grade, she said, I got involved with 5th grade while student teaching, and I guess I prefer the upper elementary grades. - by Carol Swirczek Here is the 5th grade band playing under the direction of Mr Frederick at the elementary honors and music night. (LB) James Asselin Jill Bodnar Kasey Buckingham Angila Embrey Amy Gilroy Dawn Hawthorne Aimee Kratina Brian Landen Clinton Lavigne Eric Maas Michaela Mattson Renee McDonald Teri Newman Jeff Oyster Thomas Pesek Andy Robinson Jeffrey Sautter Nicole Schoening Jeffrey Serfass Sheri Steere Above Marty Swanson Brett Thompson Sixth Grade The 6th grade this year had a year titled with work and fun. They had a checker tournament in which Jeff Oyster won, and a chess tournament in which Tom Pesek won. They had the responsibility to put up and take down the flag in front of the elementary end of the school, they listened to outside speakers, they gave the play The Invisible Man , they wrote poetry, the put on the puppet show, The Three Little Pigs , for the Kindergarten, 1st. and 2nd grades, they participated in safety by being the safety patrols before and after school, and they saw the play Huck Finn in February. When Mrs. Wagner, the 6th grade teacher, was asked what is so different about 6th graders than other classes, she said. Their preparation for 7th grade is important and they are expected to be leaders in the elementary grades. - by Carol Swirczek 75 The School Board: Joe Peterson. Joyce Osborne. Gerry Jando. Martin Pedersen, and Don Walvoord. Thomas McMahon has been the superintendent for 12 years and this year also served as the girls head basketball coach. Rudy Papenfuhs became principal last year and this year was also the Senior Class sponsor. Larry Dray is a math teacher, head boys basketball coach, and athletic director. (TM) MMMI Mr. Ivers. Mr. Papenfuhs, Mr. Frederick, and Mr. Bowman Mr. McMahon at the faculty party. Shown are Mrs. Ivers, Mrs. seem to be enjoying themselves. (LB) Johnson, Mrs. Stiefel. and Mr. Ivers (LB). This page was sponsored in part by: WATERLOO MARKET 302 Front St. Waterloo, NE 779-2555. The School Board is a group of locally elected officials who meet once a month with school administration to discuss a plan of agenda. On the agenda there are the hassles of making do with the budget, helping with the hiring and firing of teachers, and many other important aspects of the educational process (the thin). The School Board is also partially responsible for the calling off of school when inclement weather conditions exist (the thick)! IN REMEMBERAN Gail Faye Sawyer was killed in a automobile related accident in the latter part of the winter season. Mrs. Sawyer only served one year of her four-year term that began last year as a School Board member. Mrs. Sawyer and her husband, Russell E. Sawyer. Jr., a chiropractor, moved to Riverside Lakes in 1976 with their three kids; Steve, Paul, and Amy. All three children attended Waterloo at one time. Amy is still currently enrolled. 77 Lynn Ball teaches science classes and the yearbook class. Jim Bovee is the social studies instructor. He is also the wrestling coach. assistant football coach. and head W-Club sponsor. Mike Bowman is the teacher of all shop and drafting classes. Jerome Bruckner is the resource teacher and coaches boys junior high basketball. Janice Cohrs teaches math and science classes and also helps sponsor drama. Diane Flynn teaches government and is the guidance counselor. Jerald Frederick teaches both vocal and instrumental music and is the assis-tan t bo ys baske tball coach. Dona Golden teaches all art classes. Sandra Hammond teaches English and speech She is also the speech contest sponsor. Carol Ivers teaches English. French. is the foreign language club, and NHS sponsor. Pat ivers teaches health. P. E.. is the head football coach and is the boys track coach. Kathleen Johnson teaches business education and is the student council sponsor Shirley Raab teaches home economics and is the Junior Class sponsor. Debbie Redlinger is the school librarian. teaches English, and is the head volleyball coach. Robert Simpson is an English instructor Sandra Burnett teaches kindergarten HIS HER 78 This page is sponsored by: COUNTRY STYLIST 204 Washington Waterloo. NE 779-4700: B + F MFG CO. INC. 110 River Road Waterloo. NE 779-2040: EL BEES 304 3rd St. Waterloo. NE 779-9994 Thoendel (jr), Kim Kilmer (sr), Mr. Bovee. (HG) Boy. some fun now; Kellan Raab and Mrs. Raab at Santa's Workshop (HG) THE FLOOD IN THE FURNACE During the course of the year the Waterloo faculty got through the thick and the thin, the flood in the furnace together, shared many things and experiences together throughout the school year -including each others' rooms. In the beginning of the year, we had the roof worked on because of asbestos problems, so parts of the school were torn apart. At the end of the year. Miss Ball's science classes. Miss Flynn's government classes. Miss Golden's art classses, Mr. Frederick's music classes were held in Mr. Bruckner's resource room, Mr. Dray's math room, the study hall room and on the stage respectively. This was all because the furnace was not working properly in these rooms so it was too cold to hold a class in them. There is also a new attendance policy. Mr. Papenfuhs is trying to cut down on all unnecessary absences. A new prearranged absence form has been introduced. With this, if a student knows he's going to be gone, he must get one of these from the office and have all of his teachers write the assignment for the day of absence and initial their approval for that absence. At first, the program was not well-received, but people gradually began to accept it. Mr. Ivors and Mr. Dray at the ECNC track meet in Yutan Mr. Popenfuhs at the party held by the faculty in honor of the birth of his little girl. (LB) With the bad comes the good. Around Christmastime. Mr. Popenfuhs and Mr. McMahon held a surprise breakfast for the teachers in the library. They dressed up as the Poppinfresh twins and served a fun breakfast to everyone. The teachers weren't the only one to receive a pleasant surprise. The staff at W.H.S. gave a surprise party in Mr. Popenfuhs' honor after the birth of his baby girl, Julie Marie. It was held in the teachers' workroom. — Erica Johnson Linda Kohn feaches first grade Rose Kibbie teaches second grade. Carol Tews teaches third grade Pat Stiefel teaches fourth grade. Norma Marienau teaches fifth grade Kitty Wagner teaches sixth grade Ann Denker is a reading aide. t He Big k U o Hits Tut But Mrs. Kratina we thought you were only 29 This page is sponsored by: B R AUTO PARTS 337 Spruce Valley. NE 359-2727; LE GRANT PAINT AND SUPPLY 310 Washington Waterloo. NE 779-2988; RENNAE'S SCHOOL OF DANCING 209 S. Front Waterloo. NE. Is he going to make it, wonder Branon Ball, Miss Ball, Mrs. Kratina, Mr. Bovee, Mrs. Longbrake, and Joe Pacheco. � Mabel Hansen is with the school food service. Dorothy Vill wok is with the school food service. Kris Kratina is a secretary, and pep club and cheerleading sponsor. Bette Staub is a secretary. Sylvia Hester is with the school food service. Joe Pacheco is in maintenance. Judy Longbrake is a teacher aid. Jodeen Thompson is a teacher aide. This page is sponsored by: JACK AND PAT KIRK Riverside Lakes Waterloo. NE 779-4045: DOUGLAS COUNTY POST GAZETTE 209 3rd St. Waterloo, NE 779-2528: HASCALL GROCERY 112 N. Spruce Valley. NE 359-2276. Index Adams. Lisa 26. 27. 35. 37. 58 Adams. Ronald 64 Adler. Andrea 64. 65 Adler: Julie 71 Adler. Kathryn 74 Adler. Michael 66 Adler. Stephanie 72 Albano, Alex 64 Albano. Andy 74 Albano. Michelle 68 Albano, William 66 Albers, Chris 70 Albers. Tracey 71 Alzuri. Charles 72 Alzuri, David 70 Alzuri, Tony 73 Andersen, Josh 72 Andersen. Lisa 13. 14. 15. 25. 26, 27. 28. 40. 43, 51. 58 Andrews, Alyssa 71 Andrews, Tammy 25. 65, 66. 67 Andrews. Chris 8. 10. 12. 13. 16, 17, 26. 32. 33. 44, 48. 49. 52 Annual 6, 23 Asselin, Chantel 73 Asse in, James 75 Baker. Scott 8, 10. 17. 35. 52. 54 Ball. Brandon 70. 81 Ball, Lynn 6. 78. 81. 83 Band 6. 7. 22. 23, 25. 37. 38 Barnes. Becky 74 Barnes. Jeff 17. 32. 62 Basketball Boys' 21. 32. 33. 45 Girls' 21. 30. 31. 45 Bass. Patti 60 Beaman, Nicole 70 Beck. Heather 74 Bednar, Jamie 5. 13. 35. 52, 88 Bednar, Jessica 71 Bednar, Jill 75 Bednar. Jody 8. 13, 17. 35. 36. 44. 59 Benke. Leslie 74 Benke. Tina 68 Blancett. Steve 13. 17. 36. 60 Bovee. Jim 12. 13. 17. 35, 78. 81 Bowman, Mike 76. 78 Brazda. Michelle 27, 60 Brown, Melani 74 Bruckner, Jerry 78. 86 Buchanan, Becky 5, 11. 13. 19. 26. 52 Buchannan, Debbie 19. 27. 53 Buckingham. Kasey 75 Buckingham. Lindsay 68 Buckingham. Wendi 73 Bunnell. Chris 25. 27. 28. 31. 46. 47, 62 Bunnell. Ken 13. 17. 20. 25. 26. 29. 32. 33. 43. 44. 48. 49, 51, 59 Burcham, Kevin 13. 17. 25. 26. 28. 32. 40. 44, 49, 51. 59 Burcham. Melani 24, 25. 26. 37, 40. 43. 51. 53 Burcham. Timmy 71 Burnett. Sandra 68. 78 Burns. Matt 45, 64 Byrom, Tammy 27. 60 Casper. Carey 72 Casper. Kristin 68 Chard, Derek 70 Cheerleaders 14. 15 Chorus 23. 24. 28. 37. 38 Christensen. Jennifer 71 Christy. Patia 68 Cohrs. Janice 38, 51, 78 Collins, Alicia 73 Cooper, Michelle 68 Cooper. Thomas 71 Copeland. Michael 45. 65. 66 Copeland. William 13. 17. 32. 36. 48. 49. 59 Corbino. Rod 60 Cordon, Jennifer 70 Cordon, Regina 72 Coy, Michelle 74 Coy, Randy 71 Crane, Robert 65 Crnkovich. Katherine 68 Cunningham, Calvin 68 Cunningham. Joey 74 Davis. Janice 72 Davis. John 62, 63 Davis, Michael 60 Denker, Ann 80, 86 Dineen, Dana 72 Dineen, Jessica 70 Dineen, Melissa 68 Durham, Lindsay 68 Dray. Larry 32. 33. 76. 78. 79 Embrey. Angila 75 Embrey. Connie 8. 10, 13. 14. 15, 18. 19, 24. 27. 29. 40. 43, 53. 54 Embrey. Marcy 19. 24, 25. 31, 46. 62 Embrey, Seth 68 Evert. Joshua 68 Feldhacker, Neil 13, 17, 35, 62. 63 Flynn, Diane 4. 5, 56, 78. 86. 87 Foreign Language 26 Football 16. 17. 45 Frederick. Jerry 24. 25. 32. 37. 56. 74. 76. 78 Fredrickson, Jamie 17, 62 Freshmen 62, 63 Gates, Holly 20, 24. 26. 27, 29. 39. 40. 58. 83 Gilroy. Amy 75 Golden. Dona 5. 78 Graber, Brad 71 Graber, Troy 74 Graf, Allison 75. 66 Grandgenett, James 8. 10. 13. 17. 32. 53 Grant, John 70 Greer. Jami 71 Greer. Ryan 68 Grimm, Connie 14, 15, 19. 24. 26. 27. 28. 40. 51. 58 Haas. Peggy 67 Haas. Martin 74 Hancock, Justin 75 Hammond. Sandra 4, 5. 39, 78 Hancock. Austin 71 Hansen, Mabel 81 Hartman. Kevin 17, 63 Hawthorne. Dawn 75 Hawthorne. Edward 70 Hays. Eric 72 Hays, Kristi 74 Hays. Sarah 72 Heiman. Gregg 13. 26, 34, 35. 49. 60 Heiman, Kristi 8, 10. 11. 13, 14, 15. 26. 27. 40, 42. 54. 78 Heinrich. Ken 74 Heinrich. Kevin 66. 67 Hester, Sylvia 81 Hiatt. Kelly 47 Homecoming 8-11 Hussey. Tracy 74 Ivers Carol 26. 28. 76. 78 vers. Pat 12. 13. 17. 26. 36. 70. 76, 78. 79 Jackson, Denise 60 Jackson. Matthew 70 Janda, Susan 27, 63 Jensen. Mike 72 Jensen. Richard 74 Johnson. Erica 13, 19. 24. 26, 27. 29. 39. 40. 51. 59. 83 Johnson, Kathy 4, 5, 13. 76. 78 Jorgensen, Mike 13, 17. 32. 36, 59 Jorgensen, Vicki 27. 60 Junior High Sports 45. 64. 65, 66, 67 Juniors 37, 40. 41. 51. 58. 59 Kasper, Kathy 73 Kaspar, Kevin 69 Keller. Ronda 19, 27. 63 Kibbie, Rose 71. 80 Kilmer, Kim 5, 8. 10. 12. 13, 14, 15. 19. 26. 27. 30. 31. 44, 54. 78 King, Billy 65 Kirk. Andrea 19. 26. 27. 58. 59 Kohn. Bret 25, 45. 67 Kohn, Chad 63 Kohn, Linda 70. 80. 81 Kratina, Aimee 75 Kratina, Christian 73 Kratina. Kris 14, 27, 80. 81 LaBar. Angela 74 LaBar, Kristine 72 Lacombe. Steve 13. 26. 32, 33. 39. 49. 60 Landen. Brian 75 Landen. Jill 26. 40. 54 Lavigne. Clinton 75 Lee, Heather 73 Lee. Keri 72 Lee. Lisa 69 LeGrand. Cathy 13. 24. 25, 27, 29. 60 Leistra, Darlene 13. 19, 24, 27. 28. 30. 31. 46. 47. 60 Life. Steve 17. 63 Lister. Michelle 69 Longbrake, Barbara 1 7, 24, 27. 31. 46. '62. 63 82 Longbrake. Marc 13. 32. 54 Longbrake, Judy 81 Lowry, Chris 74 Ludwick, Richard 13. 17. 26. 29. 35. 49, 60 Maas. Donald 32, 49, 63 Maas. Eric 75 Maas. Jennifer 70 Maas. Jill 72 Maas. Ryan 75 Maas. Sharon 27, 28, 60 Malolepszy. Jean 25. 65. 67 Marienau. Norma 74, 80 Martineau, Jordan 72 Martineau, Shannon 69 Matney, James 45, 65 Matney. Kim 67 Mattson, Michaela 75 Mattson, Steve 72 Maynard, Andrew 71 McDonald. Renee 75 McDonald. Ryan 71 McEvoy, Dan 13, 17. 59 McEvoy, Katie 27, 46. 60 McEvoy. Robert 72 McGinness, Crystal 74 McGinness, Lara 71 McMahon, Tom 30, 37, 43, 76. 80 Melcher, Joe 73 Melcher, Randy 17. 25, 29, 48. 49. 63 Melcher. Steve 13. 32, 58. 83 Murphy. Chris 66 National Honor Society 38 Neal. Evan 72 Newman, Teri 75 Nipp. Mark 64 Oksman, Jeffrey 74 Oksman, Larisa 63 One Act Play 20. 21. 27. 28 Osborne. Daniel 73 Osborne. Kelli 72 Osborne, Matt 13. 17, 25, 26. 35, 39, 49. 60 Osborne, Natalie 6, 8. 11, 12. 19. 26, 27, 29. 39. 40. 43. 55. 83 Oyster, Jeff 75 Oyster. Tom 64 Pacheco. Joe 81 Pacheco. Joseph 73 Pacheco, Melissa 72 Papenfuhs, Rudy 22. 23, 42, 43, 54, 56, 76, 79, 80 Parker, Melanie 64 Patten. Brent 5. 13. 55 Patten. Bryce 66 Pedersen. Tammy 13, 19, 24, 25. 27, 31, 46. 63 Pep Club 20. 27 Peterson, Anthony 74 Peterson. Dennis 17, 25. 32, 49. 63 Perez. Billy 70 Pesek. Margaret 73 Pesek. Thomas 75 Phillips, Jason 71 Poole, Chad 65 Poole. Shauna 75 Pospichal. Todd 66 Prom 40, 41 Raab. Shirley 58. 78. 79 Redlinger, Deb 19, 65. 78 Rehmeier, Carol 72 Rehmeier, Helen 74 Renter. Brad 45. 65 Renter, Troy 17. 32. 63 Rhoades. Jim 17, 35. 63 Rittenhouse. Jack 65 Robb. Brian 73 Robb, Dustin 70 Robb. Jason 71 Robb, Lisa 65. 67 Roberts, Amy 71 Roberts. Michele 74 Roubicek. Erin 72 Roubicek. Kim 13, 19, 26. 27. 30. 31. 36. 40. 44. 46. 55 Roubicek, Matt 70 Rows well. Crystal 25. 65. 67 Rowswell. Paula 60 Russell, Ryan 32. 63 Safford, Michael 69 Safford. Pat 73 Samp, Cindy 25. 65. 67 Samp, Jeffrey 71 Sanders, Kenneth 71 Sanders. Nicole 73 Saunders. Penny 13. 19. 25. 27. 44, 58 Sautter. Chris 72 Sautter, Jeffrey 75 Sawyer. Amy 25, 65, 67 Schindler. Brad 13. 17. 21. 26. 35. 38, 44. 49. 51. 59 Schindler, Jeffrey 66 Schindler, Rod 2. 13. 17. 26. 29. 34, 35. 49. 60 Schleis, Todd 13. 32. 33. 55 Schmidt. Pam 30. 31. 67 Schoening. Lynette 13. 14, 15. 27. 56. 78 Schoening, Nicole 75 Schoening, Tiffany 66 Schulz, Lori 11, 13. 27. 40. 56 Seniors 23, 42, 43. 52-57, 87 Serfass, Jeffrey 75 Serfass, Philip 13. 17, 32. 49. 60 Shepherd. Diana 27. 56 Shepherd, Glen 17, 35, 63 Shepherd. Patty 59 Shepherd. Sally 73 Simpson. Robert 78 Smith. Scott 45. 65 Sneed, Gail 24, 27. 28, 31. 60 Sneed, Rana 73 Sophomores, 50, 60. 61 Sortino, Brian 74 Sortino. Jaime 70 Spahr, Jessica 69 Speech 39 Staub. Bette 81 Staub, Gina 19. 21, 56 Steere, Sheri 75 Steifel. Pat 5. 73. 76. 80. 81 Stenglein, Amy 11. 13, 14. 15. 24, 27. 38, 46, 59 Stenglein. Ann 25. 35. 65. 66 Stenglein. Cami 13, 19. 24, 25. 26. 27, 39. 40, 59 Stenglein. Kate 69 Stolle, Dana 71 Strick, Michaela 19. 24. 27. 31. 52. 53 Strom, Eric 72 Strom. Seth 70 Student Council 12. 13 Swanson. Andy 73 Swanson, Courtney 71 Swanson, Jeri 27. 60 Swanson, Jill 71 Swanson, Jodi 69 Swanson. Kelli 19. 24, 27, 30. 31. 63 Swanson, Marty 75 Swirczek, Carol 5. 8. 26. 27, 2. 57. 83 Taylor. Marc 69 Taylor, Michelle 73 Tesmer. Adam 71 Tesmer, Chris 73 Tesmer. Jeff 69 Tews, Carol 72, 80 Thares, Earl Jay 74 Thoendel. Angie 14. 15. 19, 24. 27. 35. 38. 43. 51, 59. 78 Thoendel. Eric 45, 64 Thoendel. Martin 13. 21. 34, 35. 44. 60. 61 Thompson. Brett 75 Thompson. Jeffrey 32, 63 Thompson. Jodeen 5. 81 Timperley. Roger 71 Track, Boys' 48. 49 Girls' 46. 47 Ueberrhein. Karen 86 Umatum, Emily 73 Umatum, Molly 69 VanDusen. Jonathan 72 Vencil. Randy 8. 10, 11, 12, 13. 17, 26. 32. 57 Vencil. Scott 13. 17. 40. 57 Vencil, Shelly 11. 14. 15. 19. 27, 28. 30. 31, 40. 59 Villwok. Dorothy 81 Volleyball 18. 19. 45 VonSeggern, Rhondel 71 W Club 12. 13 Wagner, Kitty 38. 75. 80 Walvoord. Aimee 8. 13, 19. 26. 27. 30. 31. 39. 40. 42, 43, 44, 46, 47. 57 Walvoord. John 13. 17, 26. 28. 29. 32. 39, 43. 48. 49. 51. 58. 59 Whisler, Carol 11. 14, 15. 26. 27. 59 Whisler. Katie 19, 31, 46. 63 Whitney, Joe 72 Whitney, Tim 70 Wichman, Steve 63 Winter, Jeff 64 Winter, Kysa 69 Wolter, Danny 17. 34, 35, 63 Woodward, Tim 70 Wrestling 21, 45 83 N: an inscription placed at the end of a book with facts relative to its production The 1984 yearbook, Tune in to '84 , volume 48 (interesting Eh?) contained 88 pages that were printed on 80 pound enamel paper by Walsworth Publishing Company. Orders for the books were taken in February at a cost of $12.50 and 150 books were ordered. Tune in to '84 was planned to be different than any yearbook before it. in doing so, the staff chose to change the color of the yearbook cover from the traditional blue and white to something new and exciting. The cover was designed by Holly Gates, junior. The colors, definitely different, included: background of 70% 106 Maroon, radio of 100% 901 Silver and outline and lettering of 100% 069 Black. The end sheets contained a color photo of the 25 graduating seniors, each holding a radio to carry out the theme. The picture was taken by advisor, Lynn Ball and it was also the first color picture ever in a Waterloo yearbook. The division pages, to separate them from the rest of the pages, were printed on Parchment. They each have the basic design and include a main picture of a radio with paraphernalia representing the events of the season. Pioneer Italic in 54 point served as headlines. Avant Garde Italic was used for subheadlines of 18 point, copy of 10 point and captions of 8 point. Sponsorships were typed at the bottoms of pages and sold at $50 for a full page. $30 for a half page and $20 for one-third of a page. Captions explain or describe the picture and are followed by initials of the photographer. Group pictures and actions shots were taken by members of the staff. Mug shots were taken by John Q. Adams Photography. The Waterloo Yearbook Staff would like to thank Ms. Diane Flynn (DF) and Mr. Tom McMahon (TM) for their photography contributions. - by Natalie Osborne. PANTHER STAFF Advisor - Lynn Ball (LB) Staff - Carol Swirczek (CS) Holly Gates (HG) Steve Melcher (SM) Erica Johnson (EJ) Natalie Osborne (NJO) Above Advisor Ms. Ball aids Steve Melcher. junior, with his yearbook assignment. (NJO) At the table. Natalie Osborne, senior. Carol Swirczek, senior. Erica Johnson, junior, and Holly Gates, junior, work steadily to complete the 1984 yearbook (LB) This page was sponsored in part by MELCHER REAL ESTATE. 301 3rd St., Waterloo 779-3111. 85 A Change Is Made At the beginning of April, first grade teacher Linda Kohn took a leave of absense. Her substitute to finish out the year was Mrs. Karen Ueberrhein. Mrs. Ueberrhein, a Midland College graduate, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education, physical education and a coaching endorsement. She has substituted at Valley and Waterloo in the elementary and high school levels. Before teaching at Waterloo, Mrs. Ueberrhein taught at Rising City and Gibbon Public Schools. Besides teaching, she has also coached Volleyball and Basketball and she has also been a referee for Volleyball and Softball. Mrs. Ueberrhein says that she has enjoyed substituting in the Waterloo school system and she also has a reflection of thought for those she teaches. By giving your best effort, the best will come back to you. Trying to Help Everybody Ms. Denise Schwanke. a Midland College student, has been student teaching at Waterloo throughout the year. Ms. Schwanke spent seven weeks with Mrs. Denker in the elementary aspect of education and seven weeks with Mr. Bruckner in Special Education to observe the classroom procedure. When asked what student teaching was like, Ms. Schwanke replied, It keeps you busy when you're trying to help everybody. Who Would You Vote For? 1984 was a big election year. Many elections were held at the local, state and federal levels. The elections of concern to Waterloo included: Waterloo district 11 School Board. Waterloo Village Board, the Metro-tech Board, the OPPD Board. Third district Legislative, Second district Congressional and the Presidential election. The top four candidates for the Presidential election were: Ronald Reagan (rep ), Gary Hart (dem.), Jesse Jackson (dem.) and Walter Mondale (dem.) The Nebraska primary was held on May 15. The Old Order Changes Throughout the year, many seniors have made frequent visits to talk to Ms. Flynn, the guidance counselor, about different colleges and scholarships. Many decisions are made that will effect their lives. Ms. Flynn's job is to help guide them to make sound decisions. As the 1984 Seniors, and now graduates, leave Waterloo to conquer their lives ahead of them, they also leave a bit of knowledge to the upcoming Seniors of 1985. Sooner than they think, the Seniors of 1985 will also graduate and leave something of themselves for those that will follow. - By Natalie Osborne. Mrs. Ueberrhein. first grade substitute. (NX)) 86 Ms. Schwanke. student teacher from Midland College. (NX)) Ms. Flynn helps seniors Connie Embrey and Aimee Walvoord choose a college. (NJO) 87 Favorites of school and entertainment ore asked of students On May 3, junior high and high school students were asked to fill out a survey to find out where their interests lie. First, the entertainment questions. The top movies. according to the students were Footloose, Police Academy, Risky Business. Terms of Endearment and Against AH Odds. Footloose being ranked number one. The top music groups of 1984 included: 1 VanHalen, 2 Scorpions, 3 Motley Crue, ■ 4 ZZ Top and 5 Duran Duran. As many students have always said Van Halen is number one. The top songs are: Sister Christian by Night Ranger, Against All Odds by Phil Collins, Jump by Van Halen, Run Runaway by Slade and Rock you like a Hurricane by Scorpions. On the questions concerning teachers and classes, Mr. Bovee was voted the favorite teacher followed closely by Mrs. Ivers. Mrs. Raab, Ms. Cohrs and Ms. Ball. When asked how he felt about being rated the number one teacher, Mr. Bovee said It is very surprising but rewarding and I hope I can do justice to this honor in the future. The favorite class, not really a surprise, was Study Hall. P.E.. Science. Algebra II, Shop and History ranked next with a three-way tie for fourth place. Another question asked of the students was What is your favorite color? Blue, pink, lavender purple, red and green were chosen as the most popular colors. When asked if he thought it was unusual that the most popular color was also the school color, senior Jamie Bednar said No, my favorite color is blue. Students were also asked what make of car was their favorite. The most popular make of car was the Camero followed by the Trans Am. Corvette, Mustang and Porsche. It appears that the students not only have good taste but also expensive taste. The most popular apparel for students in 1984 was jeans, either straight leg, baggy or striped, polo and oxford shirts and sweatshirts. The last question on the survey was What is your favorite soap? This question was meant to mean Soap Opera, but, due to a slight misunderstanding, some students took the meaning literally. The top 'soaps' of 1984 are: General Hospital and All My Children tying for first followed by The Young and the Restless, Zest. Guiding Light and One Life to Live. - by Natalie Osborne. — FOOTLOOSE 88 WALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCELINE MISSOURI «4«M