Waterloo Public School - Panther Yearbook (Waterloo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1986 volume:

wm V S PANTHER TOUR ’86 Waterloo Public School 7th Washington Waterloo, NE 68069 Table of Contents Introduction page 2 Personnel page 40 Fall Activities page 7 Winter Activities page 45 Seniors page 18 Organizations page 57 Underclassmen page 24 Spring Activities page 65 Elementary page 33 Colophon page 81 1 Panther Tour ’86 is the fiftieth volume of the Waterloo High School yearbook. Many changes have occurred since the first edition. The first yearbook was published in 1935. A fire destroyed the Waterloo Public School pictured above. A fire can destroy a building, but it cannot extinguish the memories of those who work, study, and play within its walls. Memories live forever. The staff of Panther Tour '86 hopes that years from now the laughter and tears you experience at Waterloo will come to life as you tour this 50th edition. 2 INTRODUCING ... Changes Many changes occurred in the 1985-86 school year — new faces, new classes, new ideas, new challenges. Waterloo School published its first newspaper The Panther Paws. Freshman and sophomore classes elected class officers for the first time. The “Blue Crue , an all male cheering squad, appeared on the scene. Homeroom periods, new classes, and a delicious salad bar added enthusiasm to the school year. New staff members and new students were welcomed warmly to Waterloo Public School. New teachers: (left to right) Principal Scott Clark; Miss Donna Schark, Fifth Grade; Mr. Ron Boner, Activities Director. Science; Mrs. Leslie Stratton, music; Mr. Robert Kamphaus. math. New students: (sitting l-r) Carrie Bennett. Steffanie Nelson, Tracy Zehner, Kyle Hartman, Marcelo Aguiar, Chris Moore, (standing) Bill Hammock, Page Bassing-er, Erika Nelson, Shelly Eden, Travis Gray, David Rose. 3 More Changes (upper left) Senior Class officers: president, Gregg Heiman; vice president, Cathy LeGrand; secretary, Sharon Maas; treasurer, Phil Serfass. (bottom left) Sophomore Class officers: president, Jell Schindler; vice president, Jean Malolepszy; secretary, Tammy Andrews; treasurer, Amy Sawyer (not pictured). (upper right) Junior Class officers: president Dennis Peterson; vice president, Jeff Thompson; secretary-treasurer, Stephanie White, (bottom right) Freshman Class officers: president, Bill King; vice president, Jack Rittenhouse; secretary, Pam Jensen; treasurer, Penny Jensen. First graders: winners of the round tables during lunch. 1st edition of Panther Paws October 1985. Staff: (left to right) Katie McEvoy, Sharon Maas, Rod Schindler, Paula Rowswell, Jeff Thompson. mm The faculty threw a party for the new bride-to-be, Mrs. Flynn. Mrs. Flynn cutting the cake during the faculty's party for her. Changing Lifestyles The 1985-86 school year marked a time of changing lifestyles for two high school faculty members. Mrs. Diane Flynn, who has been our guidance counselor for three years, got married to Dave Flynn on October 26, 1985. Although most of us think of getting married as a huge change in lifestyle, Mrs. Flynn said she hasn't gone through any major changes yet. She said she’s only experienced minor ones, such as having trouble finding the car keys or the checkbook. Mr. Robert Simpson is experiencing a lifestyle change of a different nature. After fourteen and a half years at Waterloo, Mr. Simpson retired at semester break. Mr. Simpson said that he plans to get a part-time job and spend some time fishing. The students put their money together to buy Mr. Simpson a balloon-o-gram on his last day. 6 Mr. Simpson and his wife Arlene during the faculty's party for him. PANTHER TOUR ’86 7 FALL FOOTBALL Waiting for the snap. Coach Bovee and Coach Ivers in the limelight. Opponent Waterloo Palmyra Yutan Malcolm Weeping Water Ft. Calhoun Mead Cedar Bluffs Louisville Valley Record 2-7 8 Bill runs the ball. Front row: Manager Tony Peterson. Danny Wolters, Mike Morris, Rod Schindler, Chris Cummins, Matt Osborne, Kevin Hartman, Manager Chris Tesmer. Second row: Manager Dan Osborne, Mike Copeland. Bill Hammock, Jeff Barnes, Ryan Russell, Randy Mel-cher, Neil Feldhacker, Glen Shepherd. Third row: Dennis Peterson, Scott Smith, Brad Renter, Jeff Schindler. Shawn Teutsch, Matt Burns, Troy Renter. Back row: Coach Ivers and Coach Bovee. Co-captains Matt and Rod. A second effort. HOMECOMING Cruisin’ Down Sentimental Street Homecoming provided excitement for all. The week was filled with elaborate costumes and outrageous skits. Dress varied from toga, to punk rock, to Hawaiian. The skits dealt with such subjects as “Martian’s watching the big game , “Jeopardy , and “How to win the big game when they won’t let you play”. The Juniors were the spirit stick winners as well as the class race winners. The big homecoming game was a struggle against overwhelming odds. The players tried their best, but it wasn’t quite enough. The Homecoming Dance showed everyone in their finery, ready to dance the night away. Before the dancing began, however, King Gregg and Queen Cathy were presented to the crowd along with their royal court: Rod, Sharon, Martin, Katie, Steve, and Paula. The lights went down, and the rest is history. 10 11 The Blue Crue is pre- T-shirt days. Homecoming candidates, l-r Cathy Legrand. Gregg Heiman, Paula Rowswell, Rod Schingler, Sharon Maas. Steve Lacombe. Katie McEvoy. and Martin Thoendel. Blazing hope for a victory. Sophomores in Spaaace!!! The 1985 Homecoming Court: l-r Katie McEvoy. Sharon Maas, Paula Rowswell, Queen Cathy LeGrand, King Gregg Heiman, Rod Schindler. Steve Lacombe, and Martin Thoendel. Seniors in a sticky situation. Lady Panthers in action Panther Stats Varsity Reserve Freshman Wahoo Neuman Lost Lost Tie Cedar Bluffs Lost Lost Won Mead Lost Lost Won Ft. Calhoun Lost Lost Valley Lost Lost Won Prague Won Won Holy Name Lost Lost Logan View Won Wahoo Lost Bennington Lost Louisville Lost Lost Yutan Lost Lost Blue Crue Panther and team get rowdy for the game Team members from left to right 1st row. Coach Schark, Katie Whisler, Amy Sawyer, Michelle Walters, Lia Robb, 2nd row, Crystal Roswell, Stephanie White, Kelli Swanson, Barb Long-brake, Tammy Pedersen, 3rd row Teresa Whisler, Marcy Embrey, Tammy Andrews, Stephanie Nelson. Chris Bunnell. Katie McEvoy 14 FALL AWARDS NIGHT December 2, 1985 Our Fall Stars Shining Brightly Rod Schindler and Matt Osborne (upper left) received Co-MVP (most valuable player) awards for football. Marcy Embrey (upper right) received the MVP for volleyball. Glen Shepherd, Kelli Swanson, and Neil Feld-hacker (right). Glen received the most improved player award for football, Kelli received the most hustle award for volleyball, and Neil received the most desire award for football. 16 THE HEART OF WATERLOO SENIORS Michelle Jo Brazda Tammy Lynn Byrom Rodney James Corbino Pep Club 9,10,11,12 V. Presi dent; Foreign Language Club; Volleyball 9,10; W-Club 11,12; Yearbook 11,12; Journalism 12; Drama Club 12 Basketball Manager 11; Pep Club 9,10,11,12 Christopher Lynn Cummins Football 11,12; Wrestling 11,12 Gregg Joseph Heiman Football 9; T rack 9,10; Wrestling 9L,10L,11 L,12L Wrestling Team Captain; ECNC Wrestling Champion; Student Council 10,11 V. President, 12 President; Senior Class President; Graduation Attendant; Foreign Language Club; Homecoming King Leave On “Happy Trails” 18 Daniel Lee Jensen Football 11 Speech 10,11,12; Foreign Language Club; Blue Crue; Homecoming Candidate; Student Council 11,12; T rack 9L.10L.11L, 12L; W-Club 10,11,12; Basketball 9L,10L,11L,12L 1st Team All Conference, All Area 2nd Team, All State Honorable Mention; MVP Vicki Ann Jorgensen Chorus 9; Yearbook 11,12; Junior Class Treasurer; Volleyball 9; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 12, Journalism 12 Catherine Louise LeGrand Drama 9,10,11,12; W-Club 10,11,12; Graduation Attendant; Cheerleader 11,12 Captain; Wrestling Manager 12; Band 9,10,11,12; Chorus 9,10; Student Council 10,11,12 Sec.; NHS10,11,12; Who’s Who; Girls State Rep.; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Speech 12; Homecoming Queen; ECNC Honor Band 9,10,11,12; Junior Class Sec.; Senior Class V. President Robin Ann King Pep Club 12; Yearbook 12; Journalism 12 Richard Eugene Ludwick Wrestling 9,10.11; Football 10; Track 10; Drama 10,11; Foreign Language Club 19 Sharon Kay Maas Chorus 9; Yearbook 12; Journalism 12; Drama 10,11,12; Graduation Attendant; Pep Club 9,10,11 Sergeant At Arms, 12 Secretary; Senior Class Secretary; Homecoming Candidate Matthew Gary Osborne Football 10L.11 L.12L Co-Captain; All Conference Honorable Mention; Track 9L.10L; Wrestling 10L, 11L District Runner Up, St. Qualifier, 12L; Speech 10,11,12; One Act Play 10,12; NHS 10,11,12; Foreign Language Club; Band 9L.10L; Yearbook 12; Jr. Class V. Pres.; Nat. Merit Scholarship; Blue Crue; Who’s Who; W-Club 9,10,11,12; Honor Roll 9,10,11,12 Kathleen Marie McEvoy Pep Club 9,10,11,12 President; Basketball 10; Track 10,11,12; Foreign Language Club; Student Council 9,12; NHS 11,12; Pep Band 12; Volleyball 11,12; Speech Contest 12; Homecoming Candidate; Journalism 12 Michael James Morris Football 11,12; W-Club 11,12 Paula Dee Rowswell Chorus 9,12; Newspaper 12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 12; Foreign Language Club; Honor Roll 11; Homecoming Candidate; Girls St. Finalist Rodney Allen Schindler Football 9L,10L,11L All Con. Hon. Mention LB, 12L Co-Capt, All Con. First Team LB Hon. Mention Kicker; Wrestling 9L,10L,11L Conf. Champ, District Runner Up, St. Qualifier, 20+ Club, 12L; NHS 10,11,12; Stu.Council9,10,11,12V. Pres.; Jr. Class Pres.; Track 9L,10L,11L School Records in Shot Put and Discus, 12L; W-Club 9,10,11,12; Foreign Lang. Club; Drama Club; Newspaper 12; Blue Crue; Homecoming Candidate; Graduation Attendant; 300 lb Club; Boys St. Finalist; Honor Roll 9,10,11,12 Philip Raymond Serfass Basketball 9,10,11,12L Captain; Football 9,10L; Track 9L.10L.11L.12L; Speech 11,12; Drama Club; NHS 11,12; Student Council 12; Blue Crue; W-Club 10,11,12; Who's Who; Foreign Language Club Gail Lynn Sneed Track 11; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 9,10,12; Chorus 9,10,11,12; NHS 11,12; Girls State Finalist Martin Lee Thoendel Wrestling 9,10,11,12; W-Club 9,10,11,12; Student Council 10 “CHANGING PLACES” Darlene Mae Leistra Marcelo Silva Aguiar This year we had two students changing places , Darlene Rae Leistra, and Marcelo Silva Aguiar. Darlene, a long time resident of Waterloo, was a foreign exchange student in the Land Down Under.” As a student at Waterloo High School, her activities included Volleyball 9,10,11; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10; PepClub9,10,11,12; Band 9,10,11; Drama 9,10; and Chorus 9,10,11,12. Marcelo, a foreign exchange student from Brazil, experienced many new things during his stay in Waterloo. He experienced his first snow, living on a farm, new friends, and WRESTLING! SENIORS AT THEIR . . . Silent Seniors Steve, is that what you are going to do after graduation? Matt, is that beard real? 22 The guys putting on the finishing touches Phil as an officer of the law? Michelle, you can t hide that smile. Chris psyched for wrestling. JUNIORS Jeff Barnes Chris Bunnell Marcy Embrey Neil Feldhacker Jim Rhoades Ryan Russell Glen Shepherd Kelli Swanson The Junior Class led the pack this year by winning the spirit stick during Homecoming Week — Thus leaving its mark as a class to be remembered. The juniors have kept themselves busy this year trying to earn money for The Junior-Senior Prom. They made a great start by selling over thirteen hundred dollars worth of magazine subscriptions. The juniors are willing to try anything to raise money - everything from selling cake raffles to selling candy in the halls after school. Hopefully, all their work will not go unrewarded, and their class will have the best prom ever. The class lost a long time friend when Danny Wolters left for Pawnee City after first quarter. However, as the class said goodbye to Danny - it said hello to two new students — Chris Moore and Bill Hammock. Welcome to Waterloo. 24 Barb, did he get me in the picture? Let The Good Times Roll Kevin Hartman Bill Hammock Chad Kohn Barbara Longbrake Jeff Thompson Katie Whisler Stephanie White Danny Wolter These junior guys are helping each other on an assignment. What did you do over Christmas break? 25 SOPHOMORES Tammy Andrews Mike Copeland Allison Graf Peggy Haas Bret Kohn Jean Malolepszy Steffanie Nelson Bryce Patten Lovin’ Every Minute of It ... The Sophomore Class, the smallest class in the school proves itself to be one of the most determined. Sophomores take on the traditional roles of student life: classwork, homework, and sports; but school isn’t the only thing the sophomores think about — fun has its place too. Summer activities ranged from going to Sprite Night to waterskiing and sunbathing. Some sophomores decided to leave this great state of ours and travel to places like Kansas, Louisiana, Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, California, Washington, D.C. and Mexico. The sophomores gained three new members this year: From Minnesota, Steffanie Nelson; from Elkhorn, Page Bassinger; from Montana, Carrie Bennett. All through the year, the sophomores showed their stuff, taking it all in stride with the proud thought going through their heads, we’re lovin' every minute of it . Camera shy Lisa Robb Crystal Rowswell Amy Sawyer Jeff Schindler Shawn Teutsch Teresa Whisler Mike, you can't escape the camera. (left) The girls are exchanging their Christmas gifts. 27 THE FRESHMEN OF 1989 We’ve Only Just Begun Matt Burns Bob Crane Pam Jensen Penny Jensen Billy King The average age of the freshmen is fourteen. These young adults listed their class preferences: shop, physical education and health, English, math, study hall, science and geography. Twelve students of this class are involved in sports. The sports they are most involved in are basketball, track, and football. In their spare time, the freshmen like to collect ants, watch television, listen to the radio, and talk on the phone. During the summer, the freshmen swim, ride cycles, play baseball, watch television, and sleep. The freshmen going in for the big act in their skit during homecoming week. 29 EIGHTH GRADE Jim Asselin Jill Bednar Corbin Bennett Kasey Buckingham Skip Burress Angie Embrey Eric Maas Ryan Maas Leslie Mattingly Michaela Mattson Renee McDonald Erika Nelson Jeff Oyster Tom Pesek Rhonda Renter Jeff Serfass Sheri Steere Chris Swenson Brett Thompson Mr. Johnson helps Brian Landen with his project. SEVENTH GRADE Shelly Eden Gina Ferrucci Troy Graber Kameron Graham Marty Haas PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE Crystal McGinness Chad Meyer Shelly Patten Tony Peterson Helen Rehmeier Kathryn Adler Becky Barnes Leslie Benke Michelle Coy Joey Cunningham Rich Dorfmeyer Kyle Hartman Kristi Hays Kenny Heinrich Tracy Hussey Rick Jensen Angela LaBar Michele Roberts David Rose Brian Sortino Sean Sommer Chris Whitney Tracey Zehner 31 JUNIOR HIGH “Can’t Fight This Feeling” Creative cookery? It's time for Home-Ec! This is how it’s done, Mr. Johnson tells his eighth grade shop class. Studying is the name of the game for these seventh graders j SIXTH GRADE Tony Alzuri Chantel Asselin Shannon Bechtold Jeremy Bodiford Wendi Buckingham Alicia Collins Kathy Kasper Heather Lee PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE Mrs. Kathryn Wagner is the Sixth grade instructor. Joey Melcher Danny Osborne Joe Pacheco Margaret Pesek Brian Robb Pat Safford Nicole Sanders Sally Shepherd John Skokan Andy Swanson Michelle Taylor Chris Tesmer Alex Vyskocil 33 FIFTH GRADE 34 Stephanie Adler Josh Andersen Charlie Alzuri Carey Casper Dana Dineen Eric Hays Sarah Hays Wade Hutchinson Mike Jensen Kristine LaBar Damen Lawson Keri Lee Jill Maas Julie Malolepszy Jordan Martineau Steve Mattson Robert McEvoy Kelli Osborne Melissa Pacheco Robert Poison Erin Roubicek Eric Strom Jonathan VanDusen Joe Whitney Miss Schark answers Kelli Osborne s question. FOURTH GRADE Julie Adler Tracey Albers Alyssa Andrews Jessica Bednar Timmy Burcham Jennifer Christensen Thomas Cooper Randy Coy Brad Graber Jami Greer Melissa Huber Matthew Kirkland Andrew Maynard Ryan McDonald Lara McGinness Jason Phillips Carol Rehmeier Jason Robb Amy Roberts Kenneth Sanders Kelly Schroeder Kerry Schroeder Tobias Sommer Dana Stolle 35 CLASS OF 1995! Chris Albers David Alzuri Derek Chard Jessica Dineen Edward Hawthorne Clay Hutchinson Matthew Jackson Jennifer Maas Sommer McDonald William Poison Dustin Robb Matt Roubicek Jenny Schroeder Jamie Sortino Seth Strom Tim Whitney Andrea Woodward The third grade class hard at work. Mrs. Carolyn Tews enjoying Halloween with her students. 36 CLASS OF 1996! Mrs. Rosemarie Kibbie and several of her students posing for a picture. The second grade class showing off their Halloween costumes. Tina Benke Lindsay Buckingham Kristin Casper Patia Christie Michelle Cooper Katy Crnkovich Melissa Dineen Lindsay Durham Sausha Eden Jeremy Eidson Seth Embrey Josh Evert Ryan Greer Kevin Kasper Nicki King Shannon Martineau Stacy Metzger Mike Safford Kate Stenglein Jodi Swanson Marc Taylor Jeff Tesmer Kysa Winter 37 Danny Adler Stephanie Bruno Brian Burcham Scott Christy Angela Close Cody Cummins Cory Cutchall Adam Dyer Jeremy Erwin Theresa Foral Tyson Gilroy Jesse Hays Korey Heinrich Nicole Hutchinson Angela Jackson Lisa Lampricht Aarron Lassek Lisa Lee Brandie McDonald Dennis Nickols Eric Sanders Jeffrey Snowden Chris Stolle Angie Timperley Brandon Walvoord Mrs. Kohn and spelling skills. FIRST GRADE 38 KINDERGARTEN Christian Acton Nicole Bruno Logan Chard Adria Christy Jason Collins Ashley Crnkovich Dustin Demary Melisa Dyer Rob King Sherri Lee Chad Mattox Mindy Oyster Brandon Robb Heather Roberts Bradly Soli Paul Tesmer Justin Wachsmann 39 Mrs. Burnett and her fellow pilgrims and Indians celebrate Thanksgiving. ADMINISTRATION The Waterloo Board of Education (starting on the left and going clockwise) Mr. Martin Pedersen, Mrs. Nick Heinrich, Mr. Jack Sten-glein, Mrs. Gerry Janda, Mrs. Sue Roberts, and Mr. Don Walvood. Mr. Ron Boner: Activities Director Mr. Scott Clark: Principal Mr. Thomas McMahon: Superintendent SUPPORT STAFF m 40 Mrs. Bette Staub: secretary (left) Mrs. Judy Longbrake: secretary; Mrs. Jodeen Thompson: aide Food Service Personnel: (L-R) Mrs. Sylvia Hester. Mrs. Eunice Saunders, and Mrs. Ma- Mrs. Dorothy Villwok: Food Service, bel Hansen. (left) Mr. Joseph Pacheco: custodian; (right) Mrs. Virginia Schmidt: custodian. 41 FACULTY Mr. Robert Kamphaus: science and math. Mrs. Diane Flynn: government, Guidance Counselor. 42 Mrs. Rita Beck: librarian. Mr. Don Johnson: industrial arts. Mrs. Carol Ivers: English, French. Mr. Robert Simpson: geography. Mr. Pat Ivers: P.E., health, geography P P Mrs. Kathy Johnson: business education, computer literacy. Mrs. Sandy Hammond: English, speech, journalism. Mr. Jerome Bruckner: special education. Mrs. Shirley Raab: home economics. Mr. Ron Boner: science, Activities Director. Mrs. Leslie Stratton: vocal and instrumental music. 44 Mr. Jim Bovee: social studies. PANTHER TOUR ’86 45 WINTER GIRLS BASKETBALL A good game starts with good plans. Crystal taking the ball down the court. Row 1: Don Johnson (coach), Barb Longbrake, Tammy Andrews, Jean Malolepszy, Tammy Pedersen Row 2: Marcy Embrey (captain), Kelli Swanson (captain), Steffan-ie Nelson, Amy Sawyer, Crystal Rowswell. Erika Nelson (student manager), Row 3: Donna Schark (assistant coach), Darlene Leistra, Penny Jensen, Chris Bunnell, Melanie Parker, Leslie Mattingly (student manager) The coaches keep a watchful eye on the game. Lisa making another basket. What the girls did during the year! The team finished with a record of 5 and 13. Team spirit was kept up by the captains, Marcy Embrey and Kelli Swanson. Marcy was the top point holder with 196 points total and an average of 10.8 points per game. Kelli held the second place at 180 point total and an average of 10 points per game. Coming in with a close third place was Crystal at 179 points. Marcy had 91 offensive rebounds, 188 defensive rebounds and a 38% for her field goals. Steffanie had 53.1% in the field goals. With Junior Varsity, Darlene had a 33.3% field goal percentage. Amy had 25.5% of her free throws. Tammy Pedersen and Marcy each had 13 offensive rebounds, Jean had 39 defensive rebounds. Amy captured 13 steals and Tammy had 13 assists. Good luck next year to both teams. 47 Ryan showing good defensive form. The brains of the team, Coaches Boner and Kamphaus. BOYS’ BB “Our record was disappointing, but not our season. We accomplished a lot of things in one year; there was a lot of improvement in each player. Those were the comments of Coach Ron Boner after the Boys' Basketball team finished its season with a 1-15 record. Although it was a little sparse on the record side, the season did not come without its rewards. After weeks and weeks of hard work, the team finally got its first victory - at Conestoga in the second-to-last regular season game (You had to be there to know how good it felt). Also, Steve Lacombe and Kevin Hartman were named to the ECNC All-Conference team; Steve on the first team; Kevin on the second team. The junior varsity team also experienced a victory drought. The JV finished 0-8. Coach Bob Kamphaus said the JV made a lot of progress this year, even without getting a win. “We played a lot better late in the season. We were more competi-tive.” Coach Boner said he is striving to build a good basketball program at Waterloo. He stated that the two co-captains of this year's squad, seniors Steve Lacombe and Phil Serfass, played important roles in his attempt to build the program. We’re losing two good seniors. They were both a very big part in helping to build a good program.” The 1985-86 Boys Basketball Team: 1st Row (Left to Right) B. Renter, J. Rittenhouse, P. Serfass, S. Lacombe, and K. Hartman. 2nd Row B. Kohn, J. Thompson, R. Russell, T. Renter, and M. Burns. 3rd Row B. Patten, B. King, S. Teutsch, and D. Peterson. 4th Row Coach Boner, managers: J. Serfass, T. Peterson; J. Cunningham, K. Heinrich, and Coach Kamphaus Coach Boner said the best lies ahead for Waterloo Basketball. We expect good things to happen to us in the future. We're looking forward to having good teams.” With a good nucleus of players coming back to next year’s squad, including four returning starters, 1987 could be the year for Waterloo Basketball. Billy waiting to receive last-minute instructions from Coach Boner. Steve trying to get the Panthers off to a good start. Kevin displaying his feared shooting touch. DP from the baseline .. Phil fighting to get a rebound. Bret being hammered on a lay-up. 49 WRESTLING Len Vyskocil helped as assistant coach. Jim plans his strategy. Opponent Waterloo Butler 42 26 Scribner 18 31 Ft. Calhoun 45 15 Elkhorn JV’s 12 45 Weeping Water 18 35 Valley 24 33 Bennington 23 24 Boys Town 4 47 Mike controls his opponent well. Gregg wins his semi-final match at districts. 50 Glenn tips his opponent for two. Coach Bovee watches intently. Rod works for an opening. Jeff picks up three points. Matt works for a takedown. Chris powers his man to the mat. 51 DRAMA CLUB Hopes and Words and Ordinary Things Scenes from the play Hopes and Words and Ordinary Things by Ronald Burke is the title of this years play directed by Mrs. Ivers and Miss Cohrs. The setting of the play is a small town park in Missouri. The story focuses on a young girl named Alison Drake (Cathy LeGrand) who wants to go to New York to become an artist, but none of her friends want her to go. Emily Todd (Steffanie Nelson) is Alison's best friend who schemes to get Alison to stay. Romantic complications arise when Roger Brown (Jeff Schindler) and Emily Todd conspire to get Eric Bently (Rod Schindler) and Alison Drake together. Other cast members are Harriet Todd (Alison Graf); Mr. O’flarhety (Phil Serfass); Mrs. Potter (Peggy Haas); McGinty (Matt Osborne). 52 Makeup Artistry (Sitting Mrs. Ivers, Katie Mc-Evoy, Peggy Haas, Alison Graf. Steffanie Nelson, Miss Cohrs. (standing) Matt Osborne, Rob Schindler, Jeff Schindler. Phil Serfass. Rich Ludwick. WHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT We’ve Got the Beat (row one) Steffanie Nelson, Tammy Pedersen, Tammy Andrews, Crystal Rowswell. (row two) Mrs. Stratton, Marty Haas, Jeff Oyster, Ken Heinrich, Renee McDonald, Shelly Coy, Michaela Mattson, Michelle Roberts, Tracey Hussey. (row three) Joey Cunningham, Brett Thompson, Jeff Serfass, Tony Peterson, Amy Gilroy, Erika Nelson, Kristi Hays, Becky Barnes, Shelly Eden (row four) Earl Schlothfeld, Tom Pesek, Bill King, Cathy LeGrand, Chris Bunnell, Dennis Peterson. Tammy Pedersen, Cathy LeGrand, Bill King, Chris Bunnell, Steffanie Nelson, Dennis Pederson. Chorus Members (clockwise-L-R) Gail Sneed, Paula Rowswell, Tammy Andrews, Marcy Embrey, Barb Longbrake, Stephanie White, Tammy Petersen, Chrystal Rowswell. The Waterloo School Band and Chorus under the direction of Mrs. Stratton performed frequently this year. December 16th was the Christmas concert entitled Here Comes Christmas. Chris Bunnell and Dennis Peterson made UNO honor band this year. The pep band performed at many home games. The players and spectators enjoyed the music and the enthusiasm produced by the band. When asked about her thoughts of her first year at WHS, Mrs. Stratton said, ‘‘For a young band, we showed a lot of enthusiasm and improvement, I’m looking forward to next year. 53 JOURNALISM The first edition of the Panther Paws Newspaper being shown by the “Nucleus” of the paper; Katie McEvoy, Sharon Maas, Rod Schindler, Paula Rowswell, Jeff Thompson. Phil Serfass and Robin King working hard on the yearbook. Newspaper and Yearbook Perky Panther made his initial appearance in the first edition of the “Panther Paws in October 1986. “Perky is the symbol of life and spirit at Waterloo High School.” The newspaper staff produced five editions this year. The Journalism class members attended two seminars this year, which gave the students better ideas or how they might write their copy, format their layouts, and report the news. The “Nucleus” of the staff, Sharon, Katie, Paula, Jeff and Rod. were responsible for copy editing, layouts, paste-ups, construction and delivery. Tom Oyster furnished the cartoons for each paper. The yearbook staff put a lot of time and effort in the construction of the yearbook In depth information concerning the yearbook is found in the colophon. The yearbook staff includes: Katie McEvoy, Michelle Brazda. Robin King, Mrs. Hammond. Matt Osborne. Rod Schindler. Phil Serfass. (not pictured) Vicki Jorngensen. Newspaper includes: Paula Rowswell, Tammy Pedersen. Katie McEvoy, Sharon Maas. Mrs. Hammond. Rod Schindler, Tom Oyster, Dennis Peterson. Jeff Thompson. Student Teacher Miss Smith works with the beginning Journalism class. 55 WINTER SPORTS AWARDS! Jeff Schindler won the most improved wrestler. Marcelo Aguiar won the best black eye award from wrestling. Ryan Russell, the best defensive player in boys basketball. Kevin Hartman, boys basketball's most improved player. JR. HIGH SPORTS BOYS BASKETBALL. Front row (L to R) D. Rose; T. Graeber; T. Jensen; M. Haas; T. Peterson; B. Landen; J. Oyster; Back row Coach Serfass; C. Whitney; R. Jensen; J. Cunningham; B. Thompson; K. Hartman; K. Heinrich; Coach Bruckner. Not pictured: E. Maas; J. Serfass. VOLLEYBALL. Front row (L to R) S. Eden; K. Adler; R. Renter; L. Benke; H. Rehmeier; M. Mattson; R. McDonald; M. Roberts; B. Barnes. Back Row Coach Schark; K. Hays; S. Coy; E. Nelson; A. Embrey; A. Gilroy; C. McGinness; L. Mattingly; T. Zehner; S. Patten; T. Hussey; Coach Kamphaus. GIRLS BASKETBALL. Front row (L to R) C. Rehmeier; K. Adler; G. Ferrucci. Middle Row L. Benke; S. Eden; M. Mattson; R. Renter; K. Hays; T. Hussey; R. McDonald; B. Barnes; M. Roberts. Back row A. LeBar; S. Coy; A. Embrey; A. Gilroy; C. McGinness; L. Mattingly; E. Nelson; H. Rehmeier; Coach Robb; Coach Stratton. WRESTLING. Front row (L to R) R. Dorfmeyer; D. Rose; T. Jensen; M. Haas; C. Graham. Back row T. Gray; R. Jensen; C. Lavigne; C. Swenson; Coach Bovee. Not pictured: J. Serfass. CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT COUNCIL row 1: Rod Schindler, Gregg Heiman, Cathy LeGrand and Mrs. Johnson (sponsor) row 2: Jack Rittenhouse, Pam Jensen, Lisa Robb, Katy McEv-oy and Marcy Embrey row 3: Phil Serfass, Ryan Russell, Jeff Schindler, Steve Lacombe and Dennis Peterson Student Council This year’s Student Council was very successful. Many fun events were put on: Money was donated for the addition of fans to the school gymnasium; school spirit was raised. Before the school year started, the Student Council went on a retreat to Camp Calvin Crest. Student councils from Valley and Arlington were also at the retreat. At the retreat, the Student Council learned leadership skills. The student council runs concession stands for all home high school athletic events. The money raised by the sale of concessions is used to sponser events and is donated to some causes; for instance, the addition of fans. The Council sponsered the 1st Annual Talent Show this year, over twenty acts ranging from lip syncs to comedy acts entertained the audience. It is hoped the talent show grows into an annual event. Every year the Student Council holds an elementary field day in the spring. Elementary students participate in games for prizes. The culmination of the year's student council activities is a large banquet. The student council, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Thompson go to a restaurant to celebrate another successful year. Kelli Osborne and Erin Roubicek at the talent show. 60 FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB Row 1: Michelle Brazda, Paula Ro-swswell. Amy Sawyer, Lias Robb, Tammy Pedersen, Barb Longbrake and Steffanie Nelson Row 2: Mrs. Carol Ivers (sponser), Stephanie White, Gregg Heiman, Rich Ludwick, Matt Osborne, Bret Kohn, Peggy Haas and Katy McEv-oy Row 3: Rod Schindler, Steve La-combe, Phil Serfass, Dennis Peterson and Marcy Embrey W-CLUB Row 1: Steffanie Nelson, Lisa Robb, Crystal Rowswell, Tammy Andrews, Barb Longbrake and Marcy Embrey Row 2: Jeff Barnes, Randy Melcher, Ryan Russell, Glen Shepherd, Kelli Swanson, Tammy Pedersen and Chris Bunnell Row 3: Kevin Hartman, Gregg Heiman, Mike Copeland, Neil Feldhack-er, Martin Thoendel, Steve Lacombe, Stephanie White, Rod Schindler, Cathy LeGrand and Mr. Jim Bovee (sponser) Row 4: Chad Kohn, Jim Rhoades, Bret Kohn, Troy Renter, Jeff Schindler and Phil Serfass Row 5: Dennis Peterson, Chris Cummins, Matt Osborne, Shawn Teutsch, and Jeff Thompson 61 CHEERLEADERS The Basketball Cheerleaders; Tammy Pedersen. Tammy Andrews. Barb Longbrake and Chris Bunnell. The Wrestling Cheerleaders; Pam Jensen. Cathy Le- Grand, Stephanie White and Stacy Teutsch. The Wrestling Cheerleaders; Pam Jensen. Cathy LeGrand. Stephanie White and Stacy Teutsch. The Football Cheerleaders; (top row) Stacy Teutsch, Pam Jensen, Tammy Pedersen (bottom row) Stephanie White. Barb Longbrake. Cathy LeGrand, Tammy Andrews and Chris Bunnell. The whole cheerleading squad. STUDENT SUPPORT Row 1: Cathy LeGrand, Chris Bunnell, Stephanie White, Barb Longbrake, Tammy Andrews. Tammy Pedersen. Stacy Teutsch, Pam Jensen. Row 2: Jean Malolepszy, Teresa Whisler. Vicki Jorgensen. Michelle Brazda. Katie McEvoy. Amy Sawyer. Sharon Maas. Row 3: Robin King. Paula Rows-well. Penny Jensen. Marcy Embrey, Crystal Rows-well, Allison Graf. Row 4: Gail Sneed. Darlene Leistra. Mrs. Longbrake (sponsor) Blue CrQe in action. Student Support? Student support is meant for the students not involved in sports to cheer on those that are. According to tradition, the support comes from the cheerleaders and the pep club. Breaking out of tradition, Waterloo started the Blue Crue, an all male organization. The purpose of the Blue Crue is to cheer on the girls’ volleyball team. This group also helps with the initiation of the freshmen boys. In the years to come, the cheerleaders, the pep club and the Blue Crue will stay and become a Waterloo tradition. Row 1: Shawn Teutsch, Billy King, Tom Oyster. Scott Smith, Jack Rittenhouse. Brad Renter. Row 2: Mike Copeland, Bret Kohn, Jeff Schindler. Dennis Peterson. Jeff Barnes. Troy Renter. Row 3: Jeff Thompson, Chris Cummins. Rod Schindler. Phil Serfass, Ryan Russell, Randy Melcher. Neil Feldhacker. Matt Burns. Row 4: Kevin Hartman, Matt Osborne, Gregg Heiman. Martin Thoendel. Steve Lacombe. Jeff Winter, Earl Schlotfeld. Top: Mr. Johnson. “The Bull (sponsor) 63 65 SPRING SR. HIGH TRACK (row one) Chris Bunnell, Pam Jensen, Katie Whisler, Amy Sawyer (row two) Tammy Andrews, Lisa Robb, Penny Jensen, Stacy Teutsch, Teresa Whisler (row three) Coach Johnson, Katie McEvoy, Michelle Brazda, Cathy LeGrand. (row one) Matt Burns. Marcelo Aquiar Steve Lacombe. Shawn Teutsch. Bryce Patten, Jeff Winter. Bill King. Coach Ivers. 'Lisa Robb qualified for state in the one and two mile. JR. HIGH TRACK (row one) Leslie Mattingly, Renee McDonald, Michaela Mattson, Becky Barnes, Michele Roberts, Kristi Hays, Gina Ferrucci, Heather Lee. (row two) Erika Nelson, Amy Gilroy, Angie Embrey, Crystal McGinness, Shelly Coy, Shelly Eden, Helen Rehmeier, Angie LaBar, Tracy Hussey, Not pictured - Mrs. Stratton. (row one) Jeff Oyster. Rich Dorf-meyer, Chris Swenson, Ken Heinrich, Joe Cunningham, (row two) Marty Haas, Troy Graber, Tony Peterson. Not pictured -Mr. Bovee. 67 SPEECH Tammy practicing for the big contest. (seated) Darlene Leistra, Barb Longrake, Tammy Pedersen, Kathy Legrand, Mrs. Hammond (sponsor). (standing) Matt Osborne, Steve Lacombe, Phil Serfass, Rod Schindler. What Did You Say? The Waterloo Speech Club had a busy 1986 season. Members participated in both ECNC Conference held at Waterloo and the districts held at Louisville. Speech Contest consists of nine speaking categories. Waterloo High School's speech team members and their categories are as follows: Duet Acting, Katie McEvoy, Phil Serfass; Oral Interpretation of Poetry, Matt Osborne; Extemporaneous Speaking, Rod Schindler; Informative Speaking, Dal-ene Leistra; Humorous prose, Steve Lacombe, Tammy Pedersen; Serious Prose, Matt Osborne, Jeff Schindler; Oral Interpretation of Drama, Jeff Schindler, Rod Schindler, Barb Longbrake, and Cathy LeGrand. 68 Jeff Schindler and Teresa Whisler. (clockwise) Cathy, Sharon and Mrs. Thompson. What happened? The Art department had a great year. The elementary students worked with a number of media including chalk, crayon and, of course, their favorite, clay. At one point, the students drew their views of the world. Older students sharpened drawing skills and began working ideas of design. The junior high had experience in calligraphy, clay, painting, design concepts, and drawing. Many students won prizes at the annual Art Music Festival. The upper classmen worked in advanced drawing, oil painting, scratch-board, printmaking and sculpture. Mar-celo Aguiar and Tom Oyster both won honorable mention in the competition at the scholastic Art Show. ART lathy and Chris setting up for the art show. 69 JUST BETWEEN Hey Seniors! (L-R) Gail, Tammy, Paula, Darlene, Vicki, Michelle, Sharon, Katie, Cathy, Robin. Just Between You and Me, the theme song of the April 11, 1986 junior-senior prom heralded an evening never to be forgotten by those who attended. The prom was held in the Waldorf Grand Ballroom at the Old Mill Holiday Inn. T C Photography took pictures from 7:00-7:30. Dennis Peterson, president of the junior class, welcomed the guests; Gregg Heiman, president of the senior class, thanked the junior class; Tammy Pedersen gave the invocation. A buffet dinner con- 70 YOU AND ME sisting of ham, chicken, mashed potatoes, and assorted vegetables was served. For the second year in a row, the band played for the prom. The Waldorf Grand was decorated with dark blue and pink streamers, pink and silver balloons, and a flowing water fountain. Table centerpieces were pink and blue candles surrounded by white and silver. The seniors thank the juniors and their sponsor, Mrs. Hammond, for a successful and safe prom. Dennis Peterson, Chris Bunnell, Stephanie White. Troy, Randy, Dennis, (not pictured) Barb, Tammy taking a pizza break. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (sitting) Cathy LeGrand, Katie McEvoy, Gail Sneed. Stephanie White, (standing) Matt Osborne, Rod Schindler, Mrs, Flynn (sponsor), Dennis Peterson, Phil Serfass. The 1986 National Honor Society initiates are Barb Longbrake, Steffanie Nelson, Jeff Schindler, Tammy Pedersen. Students with a grade point average of 86% are eligible for the National Honor Society. The students are evaluated in areas of leadership, character, extra curricular and service records. A committee of faculty members makes the final selection. 73 Outstanding Students: (L to R) Rod Schindler, 12th Grade: Barb Longbrake, 11th Grade; Steffanie Nelson, 10th Grade: Billy King, 9th Grade; Erika Nelson, 8th Grade; Becky Barnes, 7th Grade. HONORS May 29, Girls’ Athlete of the Year. Marcy Embrey Most Valuable Track Members: Lisa Robb Shawn Teutsch. Boys' Athlete of the Year: Rod Schindler Most Valuable Band Members: Chris Bunnell Dennis Peterson Most Improved Track Members: (not pictured) Tammy Andrews Matt Burns. Perfect Attendance: (L to R) Tom Oyster, Earl Schlotfeld, Gail Sneed, Amy Gilroy, Becky Barnes, Jeff Oyster. (Not Pictured) Rich Dorfmeyer, Troy Graber, Ken Heinrich, Tracy Hussey, Shelly Eden, Michaela Mattson, Brad Renter, Tammy Andrews, Bret Kohn, Shawn Teutsch, Teresa Whisler, Marcy Em-brey, Troy Renter, Chad Kohn, Donald Maas. GRADUATION ’86 The Tour Ends “We can make the best of what tomorrow brings” is the motto of the twenty-one members of the 1986 Waterloo High graduating class. The class flower is the blue rose and class colors are navy blue and princess blue. Class Valedictorian is Rod Schindler; Salutatorian is Matt Osborne. Class Speakers and their topics are as follows: “Small School-Big Results,” Rod Schindler; “The Spirit Lives On, Gregg Heiman; “Good Bye and Good Luck, Darlene Leistra. The following Seniors received scholarships: Rod Schindler, Matt Osborne, Michelle Brazda, Gregg Heiman, Vicki Jorgensen, Robin King, Cathy LeGrand, Darlene Leistra, Sharon Maas, Katie McEvoy, Phil Serfass, Gail Sneed. 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