West Point High School - Cadet Yearbook (West Point, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1981 volume:

West Point Jr.-Sr. High School West Point, Nebraska Table of Contents.. Academics Athletics Organizations Activities Academics Movin’ On... Class of’81 Led by the faithful leadership of class president Dean Jindra, the senior class muddled through its final year of required schooling. Although this year’s class is probably not the smartest ever, it is a good bet it’s one of the most fun. It seemed at the start, and many times in between that the last year would never come, and now that it’s here, it seems it may never end. Yet, as the seniors go on their separate ways they will still be united as the Class of ’81. Daniel Albus Scott Anderson Dorene Bernhardt KoDIn Boling Darla Bowman Shelly Daberkow Pam Echtenkamp Kevin Flock Robin Frederickson 5 David French Deena French Tami Daberkow Ralph DeSutter 6 Holly Frye Nadine Goeken Connie Grasshorn Vicki Harrington Joe Hendricks Jeff Iverson Terry Jahnke Dean Jindra Jeff Kindschuh Scott Kindschuh Sarah Kurz Mary Landholm Lewis Lass Cindy Linnenbrink Patty Linscott Patty Longweii Jeff Lubker Brian Mandel ! Crossroads. 8 Sandra Meyer Diane Oligmueller Mark Ortmeier Brenda Peterson Greg Peatrowsky Debra Pottebaum Mary Reikofski Susan Reppert Cindy Repschlaeger Jane Sanders Kelly Scheerger Robert Scherer 9 Teresa Schmeckpepper Diane Schulz Sally Schwinck Mark Schulz Mark Shreve Harold Siebrandt Diane Slagle Karen Smidt Tom Smidt Kathie Smith Tim Stalp 10 Keith Stewart Susan Stewart Brian Toelle Jill Toelle Winona Ventris Carol Wagner Autumn The trees turn, to brown and gold. The days are short, the nights are cold. We wait for days, of ice and snow. And winter winds that start to blow. We wait for warmness of Nebraska spring, and to wake-up hearing, the robins sing. Lori Wegner 11 John Will 12 Forest Williams Chris Winter Ann Wittrig Pam Woerner Rod Wordekemper County Government: Day Stirs Political' Interest County Government Day is a state-wide activity sponsored by the American Legion to encourage student awareness of and involvement in the process of county government. Each year, schools within Cuming County hold fall elections to select the participants who attend the County Government Day program. WPHS conducts one of the more ambitious procedures to select its participants. The Social Studies Department has two first quarter County City Government classes which study political parties, nomination and election procedures, voting behavior, and citizen responsibilities. Toward the end of the course, each class becomes a political party and organizes primary and general campaigns and elections. Following State Law, exactly, the students become aware of registration and election procedures by duplicating legal requirements in registering voters, running elections, and county ballots. This year on December 16, 1981, nineteen WPHS students who survived the election appointment process attended the County Government Day activities at the county courthouse. Civics Teacher Mr. Carmody. Visit to county courthouse by Mr. Black’s county government class. 13 Social Studies Teacher Mr. Lang, Beatles “All these places had their moments with lovers and friends. I still can recall. Some are dead and some are living. In my life, I’ve loved them all.” From “In My Life” by John Lennon, 1965. During the Big Blitz on October 9, 1940, Liverpool, England was in the middle of an air raid. German, bombers couldn’t stop such simple things as birth and they only speed up the process of death. It was during this wave of bombing, that Julia Lennon gave birth to her first child, a boy, named John Winston. All four Beatles came from very poor families, and all but George Harrison were products of broken homes. But these four raw lads rose from the depths of liverpool, out of the wilds of the red-light district of Hamburg, Germany, to a fame unimagined by anyone before them and unchallenged by anyone to come. They became the first British pop group to conquer America, they dazzled the press, they blew the minds of movie critics. They laughed in the faces of lords, governors, Billy Graham, and anyone else who had the nerve to refer to them as “a passing phase”. The Queen gave them each an MBE, an award previously given only ro British war heroes who spilled the blood of others to earn theirs. The Beatles began to preach peace. They made the world aware of the drugs in society and they began experimenting with new frontiers in music. Suddenly, the Pierre Cardin suits were replaced with psychedic silks and rose colored specs. Songs like “I Want to Hold Your Hand” became “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,”, “She Loves You” became “All You Need is Love”, and the ever-popular “Can’t Buy Me Love” became “You Never Give Me Your Money.” The Beatles grew and changed as their fans and the times grew and changed. However, changes led to friction and soon separations appeared. John Lennon divorced his wife of seven years, Cynthia, to marry avant garde artist, Yoko Ono But maybe the most de-vasting split came between four very individual personalities. In 1970, John, Paul, George and Ringo split under tense conditions. Now own thing, whether it be recording, film-making, or as John and Yoko choose to do, protest for peace. Ah, yes, John and Yoko did do their share of odd, to say the least, demonstrations, but the great man grew tired. After the birth od his second son, Sean, John announced his total withdrawal from society, one which was to span 5 years until the release of his very successful album “Double Fantasy” in 1980. “Though I know I’ll never lose affection for people and things that went before I know I often stop and think about them. In my life, I’ll love you more.” John Lennon was gunned down on Dec. 8,1980. We’ll never lose affection for you, John, or your Beatles. 14 Current Events 1980-1981 Freedom for a Few The year 1981 meant freedom for 51 Americans ;' held captive for 444 days in Iran. Middle Eastern oil and •; economic crisis and a culturally and politically unpopular government jj supported by the U.S. contributed to the drastic “hostage holding” carried out by Iranian students under the leadership of the Ayatollah. Long, tedious J bargaining tactics I eventually resulted in their § return, seemingly unharmed. , Republicans Return p3s ?!so Action tightening social service repeating the theme of a former m°na d Rea9an, budget cuts, increased U.S. militarily supported but I ..ovie ariD ™ star’ armament cillowances and a politically and socially nniitirc 7° In flepublican cutback in foreign trade set unpopular government i i 1 t0PPled Democrat the tone for the 80’s, heightens with the advent r.ncJ .. Carter. Conflict in El Salvador, of the eighties. Conservationism, belt 15 Junior Class Juniors! What are Juniors? They’re the ones -————-with only two years to go, finally upperclassmen. They are getting further down the road through their journey through high school and time is going fast. Ah! Homecoming week! That was something to remember! A whole week full of spirit and excitement. i. Kevin Baumert 2. Debbie Benjamin 3. Bruce Benne 4. Shelley Black 5. Mary Boyum 6. Micky Breitkreutz 7. Robert Broekemeier 8. Dan Brockmann9. Wilma Burmester 10. Mark Buse 11. Tami Critel 12. Dan Donnelly 13. Ronald Ellinghausen 14. Alan Feyerherm 15. Brian Gentrup 17. Diana Harris 18. Kevin Kaup 19. Todd Kaup 20. Scott Kindschuh 21. Sharon Kindschuh 22. Terry Kindschuh 23. Jeff Knobbe 24. Patricia Kollath 25. Gina Landholm 26. Sherri Landholm 27. Duane Lierman 28. Julie Lierman 29. Mike Lofgren 30. Johnnie Lohmeyer. 16 Class Officers Jeff Sellentin, 31. Dan Lubker 32. Kathy Lubker 33. Walter Luebbert 34. Dean Martin 35. Tracy Masilko 36. Ronnie Meister 37. Donna Meyer 38. Ken Meyer 39. Robert Meyer 40. Tammy Paulsen 41. Lorrie Petersen 42. Linda Pottebaum 43. Marcia Reich 44. Galen Roth 45. Ricky Roth 46. Orville Samuelson 47. Kristy Sanders 48. Tami Saner 49. Leslee Schmeckpepper 50. Dan Schroedter 51. LaDonna Schultz 52. Paula Schulzkump 53. Jeff Sellentin 54. Troy Shreve 55. Peggy Siebrandt 56. Carol Stark 57. Donna Throener 58. Matthew Tibbels 59. Robert Ulrich 17 Tick of Time 60. Rebecca Ventris 61. Tamara Wendt 62. Conrad Westerman Time, one moment... flies by. One moment... takes forever. And yet these moments, use the same minutes, and somehow rule people. Even a rich millionaire, is ruled by the tick of a mechanical clock. Someday everything will be run by clocks. It will only take a little time. Juniors 63. Brian Wickert 64. Stuart Wiese 65. Shelly Wooldrik 66. LeAnn Wordekemper. Tuesday was theme day. The juniors had “Dispose the “Dragons” and everybody wore trash bags. People were running around making sure everybody had one. And everybody remembers nights getting our float ready and preparing the skit. Especially when we practiced the very morning we put it on. And then, to top it all off, the Seniors won the spirit stick! To ruin a tradition like that was depressing but after all, we had fun throughout and thats really all that counts. The Juniors are at it a-gain! Rushing madly from house to house trying to sell magazines to finance the Jr.-Sr. Prom. They were easy to spot, fingers sore from pushing doorbells and a dejected look from being rejected. But at each new house they were at it again with a bright smile trying to get a customer. And what results did they get from this labor? A record! We made more than anyone before! Another major aspect of Junior activities is Jr.-Sr. Prom. Everybody has to go through it once. In February, ideas start rolling and plans are made. You can see Juniors running around trying to make important decisions and make Prom night special so the Seniors appreciate it. After a theme is decided on, decorations planned, waiters and waitresses chosen, programs, napkins, and invitations ordered, the hard part is yet to come. A week before the Prom the juniors are working night and day decorating the gym for the big dance - a very exhausting experience. But it was worthwhile. So Prom ends another year and we’ll be back again as Seniors another year behind us and further along the road to life, ready to take the world! Annual Arrangement... ANNUAL TAKES ON NEW LOOK At the first meeting there was a flame of hope as the staff organized into sections and elected editors under the supervision of Ms. Abboud, the art teacher. The meeting started off with a great deal of enthusiasm when staff members suggested new themes for the yearbook. Eventually, “Roads Through Time” was agreed upon as the 1980-1981 annual theme. Different ideas were suggested for the cover - a picture of main street, a photograph of a park road, and a traffic sign. Kelly Scheerger took the task of designing the cover and came up with a contemporary idea. This year’s annual began to take on a new look with a central theme throughout the book, a story for each organization, a border tape outling certain events, and •a new concept of running a picture across the middle of the page. Dedicated students devoted their time on Monday evenings to design layout sheets. Among a few of the students were Shelley Daberkow, Christine Black, and Shelley Black who used their writing abilities to prepare copy. Many other people helped also, including the fearless college composition class. Of course, the photographers -Jill Toelle, Diane Slagle, Pat Kollath, Carol Stark, Kathy Lubker, and Jodi Haynes -were always busy developing or taking pictures, to say the least. With the West Point News setting type and providing border tape the annual began to take shape. Remarkably, the yearbook was finished in time with an inexperienced staff and it was all made in their spare time! Annual Staff Officers: Standing: Harrington, Kristen Black, Pat Linscott, Shelly Black, Jill Toelle, Tammy Saner, Nicole Advisor Ms. Abboud. Seated: LaDonna Schultz, Kelly Hansen, Shelly Wooldrik, LeAnn Diane Slagle, Shelly Daberkow, Scheerger. 19 Wordekemper, Pat Kollath, Vicki Sophomores Swerve.. The sophomore year of high school is a very important year. It is the year in which a driver’s license and Sophomore Class Officers Tammy Benjamin, Joyce Broekemeier, Monica Hoffman, Gary Ortmeier. a class ring are obtained. During the sophomore year there are many trying times. The classes a sophomore takes are very unique; there is Biology with all those labs, Geometry with all those proofs, and Driver’s Education with all those rules of the road. As the class says good-bye to being a sopomore they will 1 Hick Abboud 2. Chris Albus 3. Carol Becker 4. Tammy Benjamin 5. Joyce Broekemeier 6. Lori Buse 7. Bryan Claussen 8. Ronnie DeSutter 9 David Ellinghausen 10. Ricky Engelbart 11. Deborah Ernestl 12. Calvin Fleischman 13. Rhonda Frederickson 14. Jim George 15. Barbara Haase 16. Carol Hagedorn 17. Nicole Hansen 18. Kurt Hansen 18. Ted Hansen 19. Dorothy Harris 20. Jody Haynes 22. James Hladky 23. David Hoffman 24. Monica Hoffman 25. Tammy Jahnke 26. Cheryl Jindra 27. Tina Kaup 28. Loren Krueger 29. Scott Kurz 30. Dale Lambrecht 31. Shelly Lierman. 20 leave a certain part of themselves behind. The next two years of high school will be very different from those ot the eleven they have already been through. For now they are upperclassmen and must demonstrate leadership and responsibility. The classes that ai sophomore takes are very j unique; there is Biology with all those labs,' Geometry with all those proofs, and Driver’s Education with all those rules of the road. As the Pat Kindschuh 32. Betty Linscott 33. Susan Luebbert 34. Kevin McQueen 35. Rita Meyer 36. Lori Morsett 37. Dan Mowinkel 38. Diane Mowinkel 39. Sheri Neiman 40. Duane Nielsen 41. Jane Nitzsche 42. Jean Nitzsche 43. Martin Norton 44. Roger Nottleman 45. Gary Ortmeier 46. Ilene Persson 47. Monte Pflueger 48. Martin Prazak 49. Aaron Raabe 50. Holly Rasmus 51. Dan Reikofski 52. Brenda Roth 53. Scott Scherer 54. Sue Schroedter 55. Carol Schulz 56. Robert Schulzkump 57. Kevin Shreve 58. Mike Slagle 59. David Smidt 60. Donna Stark 61. Mark Stettensmeier 62. Paul Stigge 63. Terry Thiem 64. Annette Ventris 65. Virgil Wegner 66. Steve Williams 67. Jodi Wordekemper. 21 Using Time Bad Day Boredom, sitting, watching time crawl by. Nothing to do even if you try Teachers watching-look busy now, you’ll make it through the day somehow. Eyes are closing-closing more... you jerk awake, book hit the floor— everyone is watching. Make it look good; start reading like “teach” says you should. You try to read, but the words all blur. student life 1. A time to sit 2. to study? 3. to listen you fall asleep, strange dreams occur. You hear the bell and jump up fast, yourchairfalls back, the whole class laughs. It’s not that bad, at least class is done too bad its only period I! 22 Freshman Class Officers Don Brockman, Russell Wordekemper, David Jindra, Rhonda Schulzkump. Freshmen Forge Ahead: Led by Don Brockman, the Freshmen have amazingly made it through their first year of high school. Forced to take the torturous classes of: Speech, Grammar, Physical Science, Civics, Algebra or General Math and Physical Education the treshmen were exhausted by the end of the year. Sports didn’t seem to be the freshmen’s thing as the football, volleyball, and boy’s basketball teams all had losing seasons; however, the girls basketball 1. Kristen Black 2. Terry Bogseth 3. Marcie Boling 4. Kathy Brazda 5. Don Brockman 6. Corey Brockway 7. Jackie Buoy 8. Donna Buse 9. Kim Capazo 10. Fred Daugherty 11. Mike Fenske 12. Melvin Flores 13. Willy French 14. LeAnne Frye 15. Jeff Gentrup 16. Mark Groth 17. Mary Groth 18. Ryan Hansen 19. Bobette Harrington 20. Dawn Haynes 21. Pam Hendricks 22. Kim Herrmann 23. Tommy Hoffman 24. Deb Jahnke 25. David Jindra. 24 team finished with a 3-3 record. Spirit week provided the excitement for the year. The frosh did well as they received 3rd place (out of four places) in the overall competition. The class kept alive the tradition of taking last place in the skit competition. It is time to move on to the next year, leaving this year’s experiences behind as memorable and moving on to the exciting life as a Sophomore. Curt Lubker, Pete Nuccio 26. Dawn Kaup 27. Tracy Kaup 29. Brian Lindell 30. Kim Lofgren 31. Brian Luebbert 32. Scott McCoy 33. Connie McQueen 34. Jean Meister35. Brenda Meyer 36. Sandra Miller 37. Bill Nagengast 38. Jena Neiman 39. Lynn Nissen 40. DeEtte Poppe 41. Mike Priebnow 42. Ruth Reikofski 43. Brian Reimers 44. Karen Scheer 45. Ann Scherer 46. Keith Schlueter 47. Dion Schmoldt 48. Sandra Schroedter 49. David Schulzkump 50. Rhonda Schulzkump 51. Russ Dellentin 52. Cathy Tibbels 53. Ron Throener 54. Allison Wegner 55. Lynn Wegner 56. Greg Westerman 57. Janice Wickert 58. Brian Wienke 59. Brenda Williams 60. Brian Woerman 61. Russell Wordekemper. 25 26 Under the direction of Mr. Carter Leeka, who brought in new ideas, and visions of great success, the band played on for the students and the entire community. From the marching band in the summer, to the spring concerts and contests, the band received many fine compliments regarding their performance. In the fall, the marching band introduced a new wrinkle, the flag corp. The flags added visual dimension to the show. The band broke away from some of the old traditions, in favor of new and innovative ideas, which were well received and appreciated. This year marked the first year for a winter concert for the band. The concert was one of songs of a more popular mode, along with some new twists. Time Marches On... The 1980 Marching Cadets were kept busy this year, marching at six parades and five home football games. Rehearsing at 7:45 every morning, band members marched through stiff breezes and soggy grass working on the shows. Director Carter Leeka and Drum Majorette Pam Echtenkamp used both new and old music to keep variety in the routines. The Concert Band has been very active this year. With one new concert added, the band members have put forth an extra effort in preparing the music. The Christmas concert featured three numbers by the band, all featuring contemporary settings ofj Christmas carols and hymns. Two combined works for band and chorus ended the concert on a joyful holiday note. In March, twenty four Cadet Bandmen traveled to Lyons to participate in the East Husker Conference Band Clinic. Other travel included a trip to Crete to see the U.S. Marine Corps Band and pep band tro ps. busy year of concerts, rehearsals and pep bands ends with a hope of an even better season next year. Marching Band A Time To Sing. Choir 1. Row 5: Peg Siebrandt, Deb Benjamin, 2. Teresa Schmeckpeper, Tina Kaup, Jodi Wordekemper. Row 4: Brenda Meyer, Jena Neiman, Kathy Brazda, Deb Jahnke, Annette Ventris, Pam Hendricks, Bob Broekemeier, Joe Hendricks, Bruce Benne, Gary Ortmeier, Ralph Desutter, Nadine Goeken, llene Persson, Micky Breitkreutz, Karen Smidt. Row 3: Sandy Miller, Tammy Benjamin, Jane Nitzsche, Diane Mowinkel, Jean Nitzsche, Carol Becker, Mark Ortmeier, Orville Samuelson, Dan Lubker, Chris Winter, Harold Siebrandt, Rodney Wordekemper, Tami Daberkow, Carol Wagner, Patty Kindschuh, Lori Buse, Carol Schulz. Row 2: Brenda Roth, Lori Morsett, Dorothy Harris, Cindy Repschlaeger, Carol Stark, Nicki Hansen, Dale Lambrecht, Matt Tibbels, Gina Landholm, Carol Hagedorn, Kim Capazo, Connie Grasshorn, DeEtte Poppe, Sue Schroedter, Kathy Smith. Row 1 Betty Linscott, Patty Linscott, Rhonda Schulzkump, Kris Sanders, Pam Echtenkamp, Jane Sanders, Shelly Black, Tamara Wendt, Patty Kollath, Patty Longwell, Ann Wittrig, Deana French, Sarah Kurz, Mrs. Schauer. 3. A time to sing 4. A time to play 5. Mr. Leeka 28 Choir I The vocal music program, under the direction of Mrs. Florene Schauer, has had an active year of performances. The swing choir began the year with a performance for the district women’s club at Trinity Church. The light-hearted songs, accompanied by choreographed movements were well accepted by the group. In November forty West Point Choristers attended the 1980 East Husker Conference Vocal Clinic. This year the clinic was hosted by Scribner and the concert contained a well rounded program of classical and contemporary songs. The Christmas Concert, presented on December 22nd, was indeed a Christmas Celebration. Featured in the concert were both the swing choir and the concert choir. The program ended with a special medley of songs, combining both the band and the choir. At the February 19th “Winter Concert”, the concert choir performed some of the songs that were done at vocal clinic as well as others for an enthusiastic, but small audience. Perhaps the spring-like weather made “Winter Concert” a deceiving title for this performance. The choir was fortunate this year in having two of its Seniors selected to participate in the prestigious All-State chorus. They were Joe Hendricks and Pam Echtenkamp. Music 29 When You Are Young When you are young you dream of growing up. You plan and scheme of love and how you will be a baskeetball star or a cheerleader. You daydream instead of studying and wish you were there. Then you become a teenager, well on the path of being a grown-up. They give you adult reasons for childish pranks, and say you’ll understand when you have teenage children of your own, you only laugh and say that’s twenty years away. But then you realize you are there. That you are responsible fordeicsions on whether to follow your dreams or live in reality. When you are young you can’t wait for your diploma so you can show the world.But now, you realize you might not be president and you know that as they shake you hand and give congratulations you’re through, you made it. Although you swore that you wouldn’t, you cry when you say, “Goodbye, Keep in touch and good luck.” A single tear rolls down your cheek because you’ll miss those high school days. As you walk out your childhood door into the adult world these days are only memories. —SRD Jr. High 7th Seventh graders are special! New arrivals on the hilltop campus they’re openess to learning and enthusiasm for all things new surpasses that of their upperclassmen. Fiercely Grade competitive, highly motivated, sometimes fidgety, nearly always noisy and usually friendly, these little sizzlers highlighted the hillside with their antics. 7th Grade Row 1 Brant Addy, Jakie Boldan, Greg Danielski, Jeff Deaver, Joyce Denton, Stacy French. Row 2 Lori Frickenstein, Sue Gelster, Tammy Hagedorn, Brittne Hansen, Kreg Herrmann, Ron Hoferer. Row 3 Bob Hoffman, Darrin Hoffman, Kari Hugo, Janelle Kaup, Kim Kollath, Kristen Landholm. Row 4 David Lass, Lisa Lubker, Brad Luebbert, Mark Luebbert, Amy Meyer, Steven Moyer. Row 5 Candace Mueller, Alan Ortmeier, Candy Pagels, Jim Perry, David Petz, Steve Priebnow. Row 6 Anthony Steinkraus, Deb Slagle, David Thiem, Dale Throener, Doug Throener, Tara Twedt. Row 7 Brad Wegner, Kelly Westerhold. 31 8th Grade - The 8th grade class this year, as always, have been working to fulfill their requirements. Their classes range from Mr. Lang’s history class and Mr. Walter’s science class to electives of Shop, Home Economics, Band, or Music. Their football season highlights the year ending with a record of 3 and o. Only 6 points were scored against the young Cadets in their 8th grade year. Other records were: boys basketball, 1-4; girls basketball, 2-2; and volleyball, 1-1. When asked what the class wants more than anything President John Engel-bart states that the only things they want are more privileges to be a part of the school and not to be treated as punching bags. The 1980-81 8th grade class had 37 members and was sponsored by Mr. Chris Lang. 32 Row 1 MichelleAhrensberg Pat Batenhorst, Ken Baumert, Kim Boldan, Lou Ann Buse, Tim Connell. Row 2 Rick DeSutter, Kristine Eggers, Jon Engelbart, Lori Fenske, Kelly Hoffman, Jim Hynek. Row 3 Jill Iverson, Mark Kaup, Troy Kaup, Steve Kindschuh, Terry Koertner. Row 4 Jackie Nagengast, Shelly Petz, Kelly Prazak, Robert Russett, Lee Samuelson, John Sanders. Row 5 Stan Schlecht, Randy Schuetze, Tami Slagle, Shelly Smith, Brian Steffensmeier, Trevis Thies. Row 6 Tamera Vrba, Keith Wegner, Kim Wegner, Lori Welding, James Wieneke, Pat Wordekemper. 33 Faculty Math Mr. Ruppert Business Teacher Mr. Prazak Library Mr. Berning Library Aid Mrs. Ahrens Science Mr. Walters Business Law Class Listens at Trial... Mr. Prazak’s 7th period Business Law Class spent the beginning of November down at the Cuming County Courthouse. No! It wasn’t because a student assulted a teacher or vice versa. The purpose of the trip was to witness the district trial hearing of Dennis Lew-check. Prior to the trial, the class had been studying the court systems and how they work. Witnessing the trial proved to be both interesting and educational. Towards the end of the semester the curriculum moved to insurance. Mr. Gustafson, former WPHS teacher, addressed the class. They learned the “Do’s” and “Don’t’s” of insurance buying and how much coverage you need on policies. Though the class started with five whole students and dwindled to three, it was a valuable and fun class. 34 Business Mr. Boots Math and Science Mr. Pooley Special Education Mrs. Wall Math Mr. George Science Mr. Deaver Study Hall Mrs. Bernhardt 35 The 85 sophomores studying biology this year were exposed to the usual average everyday amoebas and planaras. They also di-sected fish, crayfish and frogs. But they did something a little unusual for Biology; they started using the computer. Mr. Deaver programmed the computer for biology similations, games, and reviews for the tests. Another new item that was added to the Biology Department was live birds. A Ringed Dove was one of the birds, it even laid an egg. Other birds that were in the department were two Zebra Finches, but they died. All in all the Biology students learned about biology in a totally new way. With the aid of the computer and by observing more live animals. Mr. Deaver programmed the computer for Biology simulations. Faculty Cont. Art class Gym Mural English and Junior High Social Studies Mrs. Sill Art Ms. Abboud Social Studies Mr. Black Choir Mrs. Schauer Music Mr. Leeka 36 Newstime Neither writer’s cramp, nor ten thumbs, nor lack of news will keep the West Pointer from being printed every two weeks, and that was the case this year. Each quarter began with a fresh staff of writers, most of them seniors. As a member of the Nebraska High School Press Association and Quill and Scroll, the paper went from running once every week to running every two weeks. A couple of changes also included two feature columns — Direct from Mr. D. and Rockin’ Rod’s Review. In addition to two new features was the editorial page containing students opinions. Comics and word polls were omitted from the paper this year to receive a better rating as a newspaper. The two weeks of reporting began with assigned stories. The reporters would then interview authorities on the subject and write up a rough draft. Stories went from the rough draft onto a “dummy sheet”. This put the words into straight-edged columns. From the “dummy sheets” the news stories were typed onto a stencil sheet and were run off on a duplicator. Most of the classes helped in assembling the pages and by seventh period on Wednesday the paper was ready for distribution. Although it sounds like a great endeavor there was some fun put into it also. The whole troop took a trip to visit the West Point News. They probably thought we were a bunch of goons when we walked in with poodle skirts, sun glasses, t-shirts, and saddle shoes. It also happened to be 50’s days during spirit week. The whole year went pretty well with the help of our sponsor, Mrs. Mahnnah. Neither writer’s cramp, nor ten thumbs, nor lack of news prevented the staff from prinitng the news. 37 Faculty Shop Mr. Pillard Agriculture Mr. Spath Shop Mr. Thiesfeld Physical Education Mr. Erdmann Home Ec Mrs. Gustafson Drivers Education Mr. Ramsey Physical Education Miss Grooms Door Decorating Look! Whats that thing growing out of Mr. Rup-pert’s door? It’s only another contestant for the door decorating contest. For two weeks, the home rooms have been working frantically to put up the most original project on the door. From an electric can under a tree to a whole wall showing Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer we had a variety of designs, shapes and sizes. It was a change to walk down the hall and notice the Christmas spirit. The winners of the contest were 1st, Mrs. Gustafson’s homeroom: 2nd, Mr. Deavers homeroom; and 3rd, Mr. Prazak’s homeroom. Even though these doors took time and effort to put up they were torn down in less than 10 minutes! Administration Superintendent Mr. Echtenkamp Principal Mr. Wilks Secretary Mrs. Englebart Secretary Mrs. Englehardt Counselor Mr. Johnson Activities Director Mr. Carmody | Secretary Mrs. Baumgartner Athletics E Cadets Carry Competition Our Cadet football team exploded past the Logan View Raiders to take their first win of the season. Although there was no scoring in the first half, the Cadets put in several good drives down the field. After a twelve play drive down the field, Tom Smidt fanned into the endzone only to have it called back. In the second half, on the Cadets first possession, they drove the ball for 53 yards. Tom Smidt then found Harold Siebrandt in the endzone for a six yard pass- Mark Schulz added the extra point. The second touchdown came early in the final period when Smidt threw Chris Winter a fifty eight yard pass and Winter sped into the endzone. The score was then thirteen to zero. The Cadets regained the ball halfway through the fourth quarter and with forty three seconds left Smidt ran five yards to make the final score twenty to zero. Leading rusher for the Cadets was Terry Kindschuh who had sixteen carries for seventy-five yards. David French led the pack of hungry animals in defense with five unassisted and thirteen assisted tackles. Kindschuh and Smidt each grabbed an interception and Orville Samuelson and Smidt recovered fumbles. Winter ended up with two catches for 72 yards. Smidt also had eleven passes-six complete for 105 yards. There were many happy faces as this was our first game of the season that we won. We lost two games before the Logan View victory. The first was to Wisner-Pilger and the second to Tekamah-Herman. In these first two games, physically we knew that we were ready to win; However, mentally we were unprepared. But with the spirit that the school and the fans generated, it changed our attitudes so that we were mentally and physically prepared for the games to come. A Winning Season... Footbal Football Back Row: Willy French, Chris Albus, Ricky Engelbart, Tom Hoffman, Melvin Flores, Bill Nagengast. Brian Riemers, Brian Luebbert, Rick Abboud, Roger Nottleman, Dan Mowinkle. 3rd Row: Ted Hansen, Robbie Schulzkump, Keith Schlueter. Russell Wordekemper, Don Brockman, David Jindra. Ryan Hansen, Barry Bogseth, Corey Brockway, , Aaron Raabe. 2nd Row: Kevin Shreve. Jeff Sellentine, Matt Tibbels, Bob Broekemeier, Troy Shreve, Orville Samuelson, Terry Kindschuh, Martin Prazak, David Hoffman, Jim George, Gary Ortmeier, Scott Scherer. 1st Row: Ron Meister, Mark Schulz, Joe Hendricks, Chris Winter, David French, Bob Scherer, Harold Siebrandt, Jeff Kindschuh, Tom Smidt, Mark Ortmeier, Conrad Westerman. 42 Football Coaches Dick Ramsey, Rusty Ruppert, Dick Swarek. Coach Ruppert looking grim. Volleyball With a strong offense, the volleyball team ended with a winning record (9-7). Coach Tami Grooms stated “The girls started the season strong with seven straight wins, then went through a slump. District meets were the highlight of the season because the girls pulled out of the slump.” Peg Siebrandt was named “All Conference First Team” and “All State Honorable Mention”, while Cindy Reschlaeger was named “All Conference second Team” and “All State Honorable Mention”. Tekamah-Herman were rivals for the Cadette Stars. They battled it out three times in the season. Cadet-tes won two of three games. Leading the offense points were Carol Stark with 111 points followed by Cindy Repschlaeger with 83 points. 44 fc-Volleyball Coaches Mahannah, Grooms Volleyball 1. Varsity Back Row: Susi Reppert, Pam Woerner, Cindy Repschlaeger, Tami Daberkow, Peg Siebrandt, Diane Schulz, LeAnne Wordekemper, Holly Rasmus, Julie Herman. Front Row: Jodi Wordekemper, Carol Stark, Patty Longwell, Joyce Broekemeier, Donna Stark, Tracy Masilko, Mary Landholm, Diane Slagle. 2. A time to block. 3. Student managers LaDonna Schulz, Jill Toelle. 4. Junior Varsity Jodi Wordekemper, Diane Mowinkle, Carol Schulz, Shelly Lierman, Sheri Landhom, Tammy Wendt, Linda Pottebaum. Front Row: Tammy Jahnke, Jean Nitzsche, Sheri Neiman, Tammy Benjamin, Sue Schroeder, Cheryl Jindra, Jane Nitzsche. 5. Freshman Back Row: Alison Wagner, Kathy Brazda, Gene Miester, Sandy Schroeder, Rhonda Schulzkump, Debbie Jahnke. Middle Row: Kathy Tibbies, Dawn Kaup, Karen Scheer, Bobette Harrington, Sandi Miller, Carrie McQueen. Front Row: Mary Groth, Jan Wickert, Kim Herrman, Ann Scherer, Gena Nieman, Marcie Boling. VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD West Point Opponent 15-15 Lyons 11- 9 6-15-15 Dodge 15- 6- 7 15-12-15 Tekamah 9-15- 6 15-11-15 Leigh 1-15- 6 19- 9 Logan View 21-15 16-13-15 Wakefield 14-15- 7 12-15-15 Scribner 15-10-11 3- 7 Oakland 15-15 15-15 Pender 7-10 7- 4 Howells 15-15 11-15- 9 North Bend 15-12-15 Husker Conference Tourney 15-15 Lyons 5- 3 12-15 Logan View 15-17 15- 3-12 Tekamah District Tourney 5-15-15 15- 7-15 Tekamah 1-15- 5 6- 8 Hartington 9 Wins 7 Loses 15-15 45 Girls Basketball Basketball 1. Coach Pooley, assistant Grooms. 2. Varsity Back Row: Holly Rasmus, Carol Stark, Patty Longwell, Joyce Broekemeier, Tracy Masilko, LeAnn Wordekemper, Diane Schulz. Front Row: Cindy Repschlaeger, Kris Sanders, Tami Daberkow, Peg Siebrandt, Jane Sanders, Sally Schwinck. 6. Freshman Back Row: Rhonda Schulzkump, Pam Hendricks, Sandy Schroedter, Jena Neiman, Karen Scheer, DeEtte Poppe, Kathy Brazda, Coach Ramsey. Middle Row: student manager, Jackie Buoy, Dawn Haynes, Allison Wegner, Dawn Kaup, Carrie McQueen, Sandi Miller, Kim Capazo, student manager Kim Herrmann. Front Row: Jan Wickert, Mary Groth, Ann Scherer, Bobi Harrington, LeAnne Frye. 46 J.V. Basketball Back Row: Kris Sanders, Nicole Hansen, Sue Schroedter, Monica Hoffman, Jodi Wordekemper, Carol Schulz, Holly Rasmus, Susan Luebbert. First Row: Tammy Benjamin, Jane Nitzsche, Tracy Masilko, Tammy Jahnke, Joyce Broekemeier, Lori Morsett. Basketball Student Managers Diane Slagle, Jill Toelle 47 Basketball Makes Strong Comeback atWPHS---------- Boys Varsity Basketball Back Row: Dan Schroeder, Joe Hendricks, Mark Ortmeier, Harold Siebrandt, Jeff Iverson, Jeff Sellentin, Brian Toelle. Front Row: Orville Samuelson, Jim George, Mark Shreve, Mike Slagle, Tom Smidt, Chris Winter. Junior Varsity Back Row: Jim George, Gary Ortmeier, Dan Schroedter, Orville Samuelson. Front Row: Rick Englebart, Dean Martin, Mike Slagle. Coach Theisfeldt. Back Row: Billy Nagengast, Willy French, Russ Sellentin, Dave Jindra, Fred Daugherty. Front Row: Melvin Flores, Corey Brockway, Russ Wordekemper, Don Brockman, Mike Fenske. Student Managers Dale Lambrecht, Bruce Benne. Coaches Skwarek, Erdman scored an average of 57.8 points per game, and hit its peak when they scored 80 points against Oakland. High scorer for the season was Mark Ortmeier who averaged 16.9 points a game. He also had the best shooting percentage which was 56% for the season. Now that the program is turning in the right direction, look for West Point to be basketball contenders for the years to come. The fastbreak style offense brought in by first year coach Ron Skwarek brought WPHS its first winning season since 1976. Flanked by assistant coach Loran Erdmann, the Cadets turned a 7-11 record in ’80 into a 12-6 record in ’81, including a second place finish in the conference with a record of 6-1. The team won the West Point Holiday Tournament by defeating Logan View in the finals 52-41. The Cadets Scoreboard CADETS OPPONENT 75 Emerson 62 53 Howells 46 51 Bancroft 52 56 Scribner 57 63 Fort Calhoun 39 52 Logan View 41 72 Wisner 64 51 Pendef — 49 70 Tekamah 56 53 Lyons 61 70 Dodge 53 53 Wayne 66 50 North Bend 48 80 Oakland-Craig 40 78 Oakland-Craig 60 36 North Bend 42 40 Logan View 41 40 Columbus Lakeview 47 49 Varsity Cadets 23 Oakland-Craig Opponents 29 36 Tekemah-Herman 21 43 Lyons 14 54 Scribner 9 51 Wakefield 9 35 Pender 11 39 Logan View 15 36 Wisner-Pilger 25 29 North Bend 27 Cadets ■ lain Junior Varsity Opponents 34 Oakland-Craig 24 20 Tekemah-Herman 44 42 Lyons 0 35 Scribner 0 42 Wakefield 0 12 Pender 22 41 Logan View 10 46 Wisner-Pilger 6 23 North Bend ! ! 27 Wrestling state qualifiers Terry Jahnke, Dave Hoffman, Dave French, Troy Shreve, Coach Daryll Boots. 1st Place 2nd Place 1st Place 2nd Place 1st Place 4th Place 5th Place WP Invite Logan View Invite Neligh Invite Schuyler East Husker Con. District State Varsity Back Row: Troy Shreve, Jeff Kindschuh, Dave French, Bob Scherer, Mark Schulz, Dave Hoffman. Front Row: Ted Hansen, Scott Kurz Ryan Hansen, Aaron Raabe, Lewis Cass Terry Jahnke. Wrestling.. ----------------------- Grapplers contend for Confernece Championship The West Point High wrestling team turned out a banner year during the 80-81 season. The Cadets started the beginning of the year with the most grapplers ever out for the team. The team of ’81 finished its dual season with an 8-1 record. This record is the second best in the Cadet wrestling history. The team also brought home two second place trophies and three first place trophies. The team this year won the outright conference championship, for the first time ever, by having the best dual record and by winning the conference tourney. At districts, the team finished fourth out of fifteen teans and sent four wrestlers to state; Terry Jahnke, Trou Shreve, Dave French and Dave Hoffman. French ended with a 6th place finish in state. Lewis Lass had the most pins for the Cadets, 15. Troy Shreve had the most decision. 17 of the best overall wins went to Dave French with Junior Varsity Back Row: Ralph DeSutter, Tom Hoffman, Ron DeSutter, Conrad Westerman, Martin Prazak, Roger Nottleman. Front Row: Dan Mowinkle, Scott Scherer, Dan Donnely, Matt Tibbies, Robbie Schulzkump. Student Managers Tammy Wendt, Galen Roth. 4. Coach Daryll Boots, Steve Walters. Track Time The WPHS 1981 track team has many things to be proud of this season starting with the new head coach, Loran Erdmann. He made them work a little harder but it looks like it paid off. The track team did very well in the season, coming off with several 1st place trophies including our own West Point invitational of which it went down to the last race to see who would win. Other first places were the Lyons invitational and the East Husker Conference. The tracksters built themselves up early in the season but unfortunately could not hold it through the season. Came time for districts at Columbus, they did not do as well as they would have liked. Tom Smidt was the only one to qualify for state competition. One factor as to why they didn’t do so well was that we were pushed up to class B this year and it was a much tougher district. In the state track meet Smidt ran in the semifinals of the hurdles but did not make the finals. Coach Erdmann Boys Track 1. -John bites the dust. 2. What a jump! 3. Back row Bob Scherer, Dave Hoffman, Dave French, Jeff Sellentin, John Will, Mark Ortmeier, Joe Hendricks, Orville Samuelson, Dan Donnelly, Gary Ortmeier. Middle row Jim George, Bob Broekemeier, Troy Shreve, Chris Winter, Tom Schmidt, Jeff Kindschuh, Scott Scherer, Rick Abboud, Ron Ellinghausen, Martin Norton. Front row Melvin Flores, Tom Hoffman, Willie French, Cory Brockway, Brian Riemers, Billie Nagengast. Girls Track 1. Back row Joyce Broekemeier, Patty Longwell, Cindy Repschlaeger, Linda Pottebaum, Sue Schroedter, Pam Hendricks, Sandy Schroedter. Middle row Julie Lierman, Carol Stark, Tammy Benjamin, Donna Stark, Brenda Meyer, Karen Scheer, Rhonda Schulzkump. Front row Sandi Miller, Ann Scherer, Kim Herrmann, Kim Capazo, Kim Lofgren, Kathy Brazda. 2. Winning time. 3. Relay time. 53 Golf NewTriumph 1. Senior Golf members Dean Jindra, Jeff Iverson, Rod Wordekemper 2. Golf Team Row 1 Don Brockman, Mike Fenske, Scott McCoy, Russ Wordekemper, David Jindra, Fred Daughtery, Roger Nottleman, Martin Prazak, Dean Jindra, Rod Wordekemper, Jeff Iverson, Russ Sellentin, Coach Prazak The golfers of 1981 enjoyed the best season a West Point golf team has ever had. Of the many accomplishments they enjoyed, the most memorable were the second place finish at the 16 team Oakland invitational, a new school record score of 151 (7 strokes better than the previous record) and best of all a first place finish at districts qualifying them for the state tournament. West Point finished 7th out of 12 teams with a total score of Senior leadership proved to be a key as the most valuable golfer, Dean Jindra, provided a quality score and showed consistency at nearly every Wordekemper provided the inspiration that kept the team going throughout the year. It was the underclassmen, however, that turned in the scores that kept the team in competition. Sophomores Martin Prazak and Roger Nottleman each had excellent seasons, but it was freshmen David Jindra and Don Brockmann who came through in the clutch to help the team scores. Martin Prazak had many good finishes including a second place finish at the Oakland invitational and first at districts. The Jindra brothers also brought home individual medals with David getting 3rd at both Oakland and districts, while Dean earned 11th at Oakland and 6th at conference. A total of 9 people earned letters on this years squad which was higher than most years, showing the fierce competition within the team. There were many highlights during the year, but the one that will be remembered by all is the golf motto that best exemplified the golfing season, “Boom-Baby!” 54 Scoreboard West Point Oakland-Craig Wayne 172 155 187 West Point Logan View Blair 176 176 166 West Point Scribner 174 164 West Point Stanton Beemer 177 182 189 West Point Oakland-Craig 168 162 Oakland-Craig invitational: West Point 2nd of 16 325 West Point Madison 151 175 West Point Madison 165 184 Conference: West Point 3rd of 4 teams 351 Districts at Grand Island: West Point 1st of 14 teams 322 State Golf: West Point 7th of 12 teams 360 55 Drill Team Combines Variety and Flags to Dazzle Spectators Another thing done this -V addition to the flags, a ouple of routines used ourescent painted discs ot used before) and red md white gloves. Usually, the squad is ssociated with the band, ut this is not true for all of ■e games. For instance, My Sharona . and Another One Bites the ust” were tape recordings sed over the sound system 5 uring the basketball eason. The 1980-1981 pom squad, accompanied Kand, performed ver -is year with a variety ecision halftime 9ho football, volleyball, £ sketball. Starting early in the ye 1 squad attended srleading clinic in Gran and last summer. Mr jeka, assistan' ueographer, helpe apare routines mmer parades ilftime shows. televised on sp educational TV made state fair all worthwhi the team in spite of th that wearing sweaters 90° day was bothersome The team performed “---- times with the band day. Many of the foott performances inciudec assortment of songs flags. This was the first, in high school history that flags were included during half-time performances. Wrestling Cheerleaders Pam 58 Woerner, Cindy Repschlaeger, Kris Sanders, Jane Sanders. Boys Basketball Cheerleaders Cheryl Jindra, Deena French, Tami Daberkow, Pat Longwell. Row 9: Jena Neiman, Jean Meister, Marcie Boling, Bobette Harrington, Karen Scheer, Sandy Schroedter, Kim Herman, Cathy Tibbels, Donna Buse, DeEtte Poppe. Ffow 8: Rhonda Schulzkump, Brenda Meyer, Kim Lofgren, Allison Wegner, Dawn Kaup, LeAnne Frye, Jan Wickert, Ann Scherer, Sandy Miller, Kathy Brazda. Row 7: Sue Schroedter, Jean Nitzsche, Tammy Jahnke, Deb Ernesti, Carol Becker, Lori Morsett. Rhonda Frederickson, Carol Schulz, Lori Buse, Jane Nitzsche. Row 6: Barb Haase Joyce Broekemeier, Tammy Benjamin, Tina Kaup, Jodi Wordekemper, Monica Hoffman, Holly Rasmus, Nicki Hansen, Betty Linscott. Row 5: Mrs. Brodahl, Carol Stark, LeAnn Wordekemper, Peg Siebrandt, Shelly Wooldrik, Deb Benjamin, Sheri Landholm, Tamara Wendt, Tracy Masilko, Kim Capazo. Row 4: Mrs. Erdmann, Carol Hagedorn, Julie Lierman, Lorrie Petersen, Donna Meyer, Paula Schulzkump, Sharon Kindschuh, Tami Critel. Row 3: Sheri Neiman, Karen Smidt, Kathie Smith, Pam Echtenkamp, Diane Schulz, Robin Boling, Nadine Goeken, Winona Ventris. Row 2: Leslee Schmeckpeper, Donna Throener, Pam Woerner, Deena French, Jane Sanders, Tami Daberkow, Patty Longwelll, Cindy Repschlaeger, Cheryl Jindra, Kris Sanders, Vicki Harrington, Tami Saner. Row 1: Pat Linscott, Ann Wittrig, Patty Kollath, Kathy Lubker, Carol Wagner, Holly Frye. Pep Club Performs. Girl’s Cheerleaders Top: Leslee Schmeckpepper. Bottom: Tami Saner, Vicki Harrington, Donna Throener. FHA 1. FHA district convention. 2. 1st place winner (creed speaking) Sarah Kurz. 3. Governors Tea FHA advisor Mrs. Gustafson. Governor’s Tea Attendants Kim Lofgren, Sue Schroeder, Becky Ventris, Diane Slagle. 60 The Future Homemakers of America is an organization open to anyone (boy or girl) who is enrolled or has been enrolled in a Home Economics class. This year there are 76 members in the organization. Our local chapter also participates in District and State Conventions and activities. Our chapter works on individual family school and community projects. We work to promote understanding between youth and adult. The FHA works to provide opportunities for selfdevelopment and preparation for family and community living. Members work both as a group and on an individual basis to further themselves and the organization as a whole. FHA honors are arrived at by point accumulation. Those who work the hardest and on the most projects and activities are rewarded for their efforts by Sweetheart Royalty honors, Miss F,H,A, and Miss FHA, an annual slumber party and FHA encounter awards at the spring banquet. Home Ec Home Economics is offered to all boys and girls 7th grade through 12th grade. A variety of courses are offered. Junior high is required. They study grooming, relationships and values, clothing and nutrition. The High School courses are more specialized. Basic Nutrition, Advanced Foods, Beginning Clothing, Advanced Clothing, Child Care and Development, Adult Living, and Housing and Design are all offered. Students may select areas of interest in which to study. 1. Seamstress Jill Iverson. 2. Face Painting party in home ec room. 61 FHA... FHA Front Row 1: Shelley Black, Sarah Kurz, LaDonna Schultz, Nicole Hansen, Teresa Schmeckpepper, Mrs. Gustafson. Row 2: Susan Reppert, Nadine Goeken, Sally Schwinck, Winona Ventris, Dorene Bernhardt, Holly Frye, Mary Landholm, Diane Slagle, Kathie Smith, Jane Sanders. Row 3: Monica Gentrup, Brenda Peterson, Ann Wittrig, Cindy Linnenbrink, Shelly Daberkow, Robin Frederickson, Kelly Scheerger, Jill Toelle, Karen Smidt, Lorrle Petersen. Row 4: Marla Reich, Linda Pottebaum, Tracy Masilko, Sherri Landhom, Tamara Wendt, Becky Ventris, Tami Critel, Sharon Kindschuh, Donna Meyer, Paula Schulzkump, Kathy Lubker, Dawn Kaup. Row 5: Sandra Miller, Monica Hoffman, LeAnne Wordekemper, Pat Kollath, Donna Throener, Shelly Woodrik, Deb Benjamin, Julie Lierman, Tamara Saner, Micky Breitkreutz, Shelly Lierman, Jan Wickert. Row 6: Jean Meister, Rhonda Frederickson, Brenda Roth, Carol Becker, Carol Hagedorn, Holly Rasmus, Sue Schroeder, Cheryl Jindra, Tina Kaup, Jodi Wordekemper, Tammy Benjamin. Pam Hendricks. Row 7: Ann Scherer, Marci Boling, Sandy Schroeder, Deb Updike, llene Perrson, Kathy Tibbels, Kim Lofgren, Christine Black, Deb Jahnke, Kim Capazo, DeEtte Poppe, LeAnne Frye. 62 FFA— Strong at WestPoint variety of competitions designed to provide “hands-on” experience such as: soils, range, and crop management; livestock and dairy judging, and agriculture mechanics; public speaking and parliamentary procedure. Chapter activities revolve around a ‘‘Program of Work”, published at the outset of each year, in which members involve themselves in as many community activities as feasible. These include: regular contests, livestock meetings, and a BOAC project (Building Our American Communities) designed to improve the community. Throughout the year the club holds several safety activities. The West Point FFA, 116 members strong, provides agricultural leadership activities for members to broaden their backgrounds. Requirements include being currently enrolled in a Vocational-Agriculture class and completing a SOEP Program (Supervised Occupation Experience Program). Members compete in a FFA Front Row: Kevin Kaup, Gerald Gentrup, Tony Goeden, Gary Rolf, Leon Gentrup, Mark Schulz. Row 2: Russel Gentrup, Jeff Knobbe, Scott Kurz, Mark Wordekemper, Brian Mandel, Shelly Daberkow, Diane Slagle, Susi Reppert. Row 3: Roger Kreikemeier, Tim Reeson, Dennis Peitzmeier, Ron Stieren, Kris Klitz, Brian Gentrup, Jon Reeson, Todd Timmerman, Mark Prinz, Ken Meyer, Ron Ellinghausen, Brian Luebbert, Jeff Gentrup, Martin Norten. Row 4: Kirk Kreikemeier, Ted Hanse, Lorrie Peterson, Kathie Smith, Brian Wieneke, Tom Stratman, Brian Reimers. Row 5: Mike Ulrich, Glen Rolf, Geral Praest, Mark Aschoff, Dan Mowinkle. W.P. Club... WP Club Starting from left of the W: Dorene Bernhardt, Jane Sanders, Jeff Sellentin, Troy Shreve, Aaron Raabe, Orville Samuelson, Deena French, Shelly Daberkow, Tammy Wednt, LaDonna Schultz, Linda Pottebaum, Tracy Masilko, Shelley Black, Activities Director - Joe Carmody, Peg Siebrandt, Leslee Schmeckpepper, LeAnn Wordekemper, Cindy Repschlaeger, Terry Jahnke, Bruce Benne, Ron DeSutter, Pam Woerner, Jodi Wordekemper, Tammy Benjamin, Jim George, Dave Hoffman, Mark Schulz, Rod Wordekemper, Pat Longwell, Carol Stark. Starting from left of P: Mark Shreve, Jeff Iverson, Martin Prazak, Harold Siebrandt, Terry Kindschuh, John Will, Tom Smidt, Julie Lierman, Tammy Saner, Joyce Broekemeier, Tami Deberkow, Dean Jindra, Sally Schowinck, Scott Kurz, Lewis Lass, Bob Broekemeier, MattTibbels, Robbie Schulzkump, Dean Martin, Mark Ortmeier, Ralph DeSutter, Dale Lambrecht, Galen Roth, Jeff Kindschuh, Joe Hendricks, Bob Scherer, Chris Winter, Dave French. WP Club members Joe Hendricks and Mark Ortmeier at Main street pep rally. 64 VICA 1980-81 was a year for new ideas and activities at West Point Jr.-Sr. High School. One addition to the school’s activities was VICA. This chapter of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, sponsored by Gene Pillard, is the 25th chapter in the state of Nebraska. There is an 8 member minimum to begin a VICA Chapter and the student body meet this goal without any problems. VICA is a young organization, having been founded in May of 1965, but it is going strong. The organizations purpose is to encourage pride in Industrial Vocations. Through this club manual labor has developed prestige. The organization has been defined by members as; fun, adventuresome, “a riot.” The chapter has already gathered 10 members from West Point High’s Vocational and Industrial Art Classes. The officers they elect must be in good standing as students and have a desire to serve. West Point High School’s chapter of VICA will send contestants and one delegate to the State Leadership Conference in Lincoln. Each contestant is judged on the quality of his or her individual project and on the score of a written test. VICA is a self-efficient organization. For its first year, the chapter started a candy selling project in order to raise money to send the State Delegate to Lincoln. Paul Stigge, president, comments that it is really a great organization. His main hope for the organization is that it will grow so that it can benefit alot of people. Gary Ortmeier, parliamentarian, says he is glad the club has started. It opens up fields for talented students who only need the chance to ‘‘show their stuff”. 65 ALL-STATE CHORUS SINGERS Pam Echtenkamp and Joe Hendricks were two of some 450 choir members who were selected from auditions that were held across the state to participate in All-State Choir. Dr. Karle Erickson of St. Peters College in Minnesota, was the fine director at this year’s event held at Grand Island High School. Many hours of hard SELECT EXCLUSIVE practice � led to the concert Saturday evening, where the Concert Band, and Symphony Orchestra All-State members also performed. Although there was a lot of hard work, there still was plenty of free time to enjoy other activities that occured. Both Pam and Joe are Seniors, while Joe also attended All-State Choir as a Junior. Looney Tunes Leads the Way Looney Tunes’ Loons Deena French, Ann Wittrig, and Pam Echtenkamp Loons continued Ann Wittrig and Deena French More Loons Chris Sanders on wheels Amid frantic rushing around tyring to change clothes in a hurry and a few minor mistakes, the annual Looney Tunes was a success. Its theme being, “The Age' of Rock”. Skits and songs were put on by the stage band and the swingchoir, showing the changes from the 50’s through the80’s. Some of the highlights were the famous “Beatles” and Pam’s impersonation of John Lennon. Ralph DeSutter made a real good candy man. Waitresses provided everyone with something to eat which wasn’t easy because everybody wanted something at once. They kept tripping over each other and almost spilling everything. The show progressed. Some people forgot which door they were supposed to come in and some forgot their props and substitutions had to be made. Then Matt Tibbels appeared on stage in flippers. That was a surprise! Looney Tunes was a lot of fun for those in it and those who watched from cafe style surroundings, snacking on popcorn and pretzels. 66 Contest at Wayne After much preparation by both the choir and the band, we were ready to perform at contest. The band people, instead of getting to sleep late, had to be up just as early to get on the bus. The choir people only got out after 2nd. After a wild ride up to Wayne, we were ready to perform. The first day was for choir and swing choir, both receiving a 2; the brass quartet - 2; Swing Choir Members Pat Linscott, Joe Hendricks, Patty Kollath Dan Lubker, Ann Wittrig, Ralph DeSutter, Jane Sanders, Mark Ortmeier, Patty Longwell, Chris Winter, Deena French, Tammy Wendt, Matt Tibbels, Betty Linscott, Gary Ortmeier Dan Lubker, Mark Ortmeier, Matt Tibbels, Joe Hendricks, Chris Winter, Ralph DeSutter, Bruce Benne, Gary Ortmeier trumpet duet - 3; and the mallet duet - 1. It was performed by Holly Frye and Paul Stigge. The second day was a little more exciting—our bus ran out of gas and we had to walk a mile to the college. All of the soloists got a 2 The girls’ triple trio and double octet also got a 2. The boys’ octet and girls’ sextet received a 1. They were Patty Linsoctt, Rhonda Schulzkump, Darla Bowman, Kris Sanders, Gina Landholm, and Shelley Black. They were asked to sing at the alumni banquet. The band received a 2 and Daniel Lubker’s piano solo received a 3. The trips nome were uneventful, except for a few pieces of ice down your back. 67 FFA-FHA Banquet FFA Scholarship Brian Reimers, Scott Kurz, Gerald Gentrup, Kevin Schlautman. Leadership Glen Rolf, Jon Reeson, Doug Stratman, Scott Kurz, Russ Gentrup, Ted Hansen, Kevin Kaup, Ron Schlickbernd, Dennis Pietzmeier, Leon Gentrup, Kevin Schlautman, Gary Rolf. Over all winners were Scott Kurz, Russ Gentrup, Ted Hansen, Leon Gentrup, Dan Mowinkel. Proficiency Awards Ag Electrification-Leon Gentrup, Ag Mechanics-Ron Schlickbernd, Ag Processing-Keith Stewart, Ag sales Service-Keith Stewart, Beef Production-Tony Goeden, Crop Production-Kevin Kaup, Dairy Production-Gary Rolf, Diversified Livestock-Brian Mandei, Fish Wildlife-Ted Hansen, Forest Management-Lorrie Petersen, Fruit Vegetable Production-Martin Norton, Home Farmstead Improvement-Leon Gentrup, Horse Proficiency-Keith Stewart, Nursery Operations-Russ Gentrup, Outdoor Recreation-Ron Ellinghausen, Placement in Ag Production-Kevin Schlautman, Sheep Production-Ted Hansen, Soil water Manangement-Gerald Gentrup, Swine Production-Kevin Kaup, 1981-82 Officers: President-Gerald Gentrup, Vice President-Russ Gentrup, Secretary-Scott Kurz, Treasurer-Ron Stieren, Reporter-Dennis Peitzmeier, Sentinel-Jeff Knobbe 1. Miss A, Shelley Black, Miss F, Dawn Kaup, Miss H, Carol Becker. 2. Good speech, Gary! 3. Scott Kurz wins another and Parliamentarian-Ron Schlickbernd. FHA Encounter Pins: Monica Gentrup, Holly Rasmus, Kim Lofgren, Shelley Black, Linda Pottebaum, Sarah Kurz, Jill Toelle, Carol Becker, LaDonna Schultz, Diane Slagle, Mary Landholm, Nadine Goeken, Maria Riech, Jan Wickert, LeAnn Frye, Nicole Hansen, Cindy Linnenbrink, Teresa Schmeckpeper, Dorene Bernhardt, Kristen Black, Winona Ventris, Becky Ventris, Sally Schwinck, Carol Hagedorn, and Tammy Benjamin. Recognition Certificates: Nicole Hansen, Shelley Black, LaDonna Schultz, TeresaSchmeckpeper, Sarah Kurz, Mary Landholm, Diane Slagle, and Holly Frye. Special Recognition: Nicole Hansen, Carol Becker, Linda Pottebaum, Becky Ventris, Maria Reich, Monica Gentrup, Shelley Black, Teresa Schmeckpeper, Sarah Kurz, Mary Landholm, Ann Wittrig, Holly Frye, LaDonna Schultz, Diane Slagle and Nadine Goeken. Miss F: Dawn Kaup, Miss H: Carol Becker, Miss A: Shelley Balck, Miss FHA: Teresa Schmeckpeper. 1981-82 Officers: President-Nicole Hansen, 1st vice President-LaDonna Schultz. 2nd Vice President-Holly Rasmus, Secretary-Tammy Benjamin, Encounter-Becky Ventris. award. 4. Miss FHA, Teresa Schmeckpeper. 5. Thanks for ten years of service, Mrs. Gustafson. National Honor Society The National Honor Society was re-established at West Point High last spring. This year was the first full year for the rejuvenated Honor Society in over twenty years. The Society was dropped in past years because of lack of interest, but last year thanks to the help of many ambitious teachers, it was put back into action. The standards of this honorary are high. Prospective members are judged by the faculty on their character, scholarship, leadership and service to the community. Last year fifteen members were inducted as charter members to the John Neihardt Charter. Seven of those fifteen graduated and the Honor Society will select more members this spring. Newly elected NHS members Brian Wickert, Patty Longwell, Tammy Wendt, Bob Brockemeier, Winona Ventris, Alan Feyerherm, Shelly Black 71 - 72 (which only the teachers and Mr. Wilks can beat!). Although we ail found complaints, overall, the lunches and lunch hours were very much enjoyed. Chow Time. Food And Fun The bell rings, and they’re off. It’s a mad rush down the hall to be at the front of the lunch line, only to find you're towards the back because at least fifty people seem to have “cut” in front of you. This is one of the most familiar scenes at WPHS. The students most eager to be first are the Freshmen (because Freshmen eat anything!). If they only knew it’s actually good for them. The Sophomores and Juniors are past the rush stage and more into diets, and the Seniors “find” places at the front of the line. It must be the rights of Seniority, 2. Team snacks 3. Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Feyerherm, Mrs. Bleimeister, Mrs. Westerman. Activities “Dispose of the Dragons” j of the class winning the and Senior: Cadets don’ t spirit stick. The Seniors Kid Around”! Each clast 5 came out on top followed by had good participation and came up with some good ideas: Wednesday was “50’s Day”. There were many “interesting” outfits! Thursday was “Out Class ’em Day”; many students dressed up for the only time the whole year! Thursday night was the bonfire. October 10, started with the yell-out and the announcing Juniors, Freshmen, and Sophomores, respectively. School was left out early in the afternoon and everyone went to Main Street for WPHS’s first Homecoming parade. The winning float was made by the Juniors. The float theme was “Cadets are Knights in Shining Armor”. 1. delighted Diar| I 2. at the bonfirej 3. in disguise 4. fifties day 5. float timef 6. hat day. NS BITE THE DUST ECOMING HOOPLA Mounting excitement and Msurging spirit characterized «“|he West Point high school; it was the beginning of f Homecoming Week. || Saturday morning (October I|f3) the Pep Club painted the 1 windows of businesses on SMain Street, and began making floats. Monday was “Hat Day” with hats ranging from a 2V2’ % Nebraska hat to a “bear’s jfhead hat”! Tuesday was B“Theme Day”. Temes were -p Freshman: “Send ’em to the Hills”, Sophomore: “Round pup the Dragons”, Junior: Rallies Raise Interest... 1. upward bound poster 2. President Dean with spirit stick 3. at the rally 4. Pep Club Sponsors Mrs. Erdmann, Mrs. Brodahl. ----------—--—.. Pep Club During the 1980-81 school year the Pep Club was reestablished after a 3 year absence. The sponsors this first year were Mrs. Erdmann and Mrs. Brodahl. The new Pep Club was responsible for Homecoming and Homecoming Week. All of the members got involved with planning the parade, the decorations for the dance and the Senior members of the Club were in charge of a breakfast on Friday morning for the Senior football players and coaches. Throughout the year the Pep Club supported football, Girls and Boys. Basketball and wrestling. The girls earned pins for each sport by attending a certain number of games. 77 A Time To Dance. Homecoming week ended with victory over Pender and a coronation and dance following the game. The dance theme song was “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen. Homecoming has been a tradition here for many years and as time goes on each seems to bring special memories for future reflection. Senior Attendents 1. Teresa Schmeckpeper, Chris Winter. 2. Patty Longwell, Mark Ortmeier. 3. King:Dave French, Queen: Cindy Repschlaeger. 1. Senior Attendents Deena French, Joe Hendricks. 2. Junior Attendents Carol Stark, Jeff Sellentin. 3. Senior Attendents Jane Sanders, Harold Seibrandt. 4. Homecoming Royalty 1980. 5. Freshman Jan Wickert, Don Brockmann. 79 6. Sophomore Attendents Cheryl Jindra, Jim George. Murder on Center Stage The fall play this year was Murder on Center Stage, written by Jerry L. Twedt. The play is a murder-mystery. A college drama teacher and her students are trapped inside a theatre. They are stalked by a crazed killer whose rnind is twisted by thrity years of torment. While a blizzard rages outside. Helen Blestar and her students match wits with the killer as terror and tension mount. The student actors experienced the fun of working together to make the play a success. Diane admits, “It was nervewrack-ing, but fun!” and Pam said our little goofs made it even more funny!” The production satisfac-toraly entertained all those who attended. Cast Helen Blestar Mr. Stanley .. Jessica....... Miss Shotwell Alice......... Terry........ Mike......... Sharon........ David........ Pam Echtenkamp .....Dan Lubkei ... Nicole Hanser ... Tammy Wendl .....Sarah Kurc Tammy Benjamin .....David Jindrs . Diane Mowinkel .....Jeff Lubkei Sweetheart Dance Memories Pressed flowers and ticket stubs reminders of the things we’ve done. Times won’t return but memories will, so I’ll never forget those special times, when we are young and “friends” meant forever just like the things I kept memories of days long ago. 82 ■ 1 JP.51,n MMmmm i iruuiuuuaiuumlTW i A llhimmmwwrn mmmm jify x NY ij1 tff il' !foif f''f r”!ttff� tJ tfW’nrrffnffMii |'1 1 v Royalty for the FFA-FHA Sweetheart Dance Scott Kurz, Niki Hansen, Kevin Uhing, Mary Landholm. Page - Sandy Weiler, King - Gary Rolf, Queen - Sarah Kurz, Page - George Reppert, (behing king) Kevin Schlautman, Teresa Schmeckpepper, Gerald Gentrup, LaDonna Schultz, Kirk Kreikemeier, and Jan Wickert. Last year’s royalty: Lee Schroeder, Lois Liibbe. Queen was chosen by the amount of points she had on community service projects, and the king was voted into his reign. ■■■■■ MW 83 Show Time. . Cast of Characters iMrsI Dolly Gallagher Levi Pam Echten! ami ...........Gina Land lolnl Ambrose Kemper.............Bruce B nnej Horace Vandergelder . Daniel Lu ker Ermengarde............Nicole Har sen Cornelius Hack; Bob Broekenjf i . Chris Wfi?r Jrene Molloy........................Kris Sapors ■innie Fay.................Deena Frjnl ■rs. Rose... .....Sarah Kj Rudolph 0 • + u W Stanley ifn DeSiIter Cooks ................Orville Samuelpn Paul Strode Jeff Kindscfljh Policeman.............Dale Lambrelht JvJdge.....................Scott Klrz Court Clerk................Gary OrtmJer Townspeople, Walters, Marchers, etc! Joyce Broekemeier, Kathy BrazJa v Saner. Ann I Rhonda Schui kump. Tammy BenjamTi. I Black. Patty Kollath and Kathle Smith I Hello Dolly 1. Pam Echtenkamp as “Dollv” 2. Crying time for Ermengard. 3. Discussion time. 84 Now that this year’s musical, “Hello, Dolly”, is over, cast , crew, and directors are breathing a long sigh of relief. But, you can’t help remembering the ups and downs you experienced during those gruelling rehearsals and nerve-wracking performances. Cast members will never forget those back-breaking rehearsals when they worked so hard and left feeling like what you accomplished was minimal. Remember the dance steps: “heel-toe, heel-toe’’? Searching for the lost contact lens: “We don’t need barnyard noises, girls!” and, of course, “I say!” The night of the performance comes. “Change the dance step!!” Ah, no. . . not again. The costumes look beautiful. “My zipper broke!” The sets are all in place and look sturdy enough. (At least, that’s what we thought until the matinee). And the food—delicious! (Even that beet that rolled off stage, into the audience). But, above all the connotation above all the commotion was this comforting thought: “Not to worry”. Then, the last performance is over and the applause dies away. Three lone girls sing Carol Burnett’s “We’re so glad we had this time together” and we leave. Later, we erase our books and close the last chapter of our musical experiences with warm memories. 85 Jr.-Sr. Prom Prom Memories A special dance meaning so much the hearts of many are deeply touched. Hours of shopping for that special dress and boys deciding which girl they like best. The Junior class working up a storm creative ideas, decorations take form. Picking the flowers to press between pages memories of Prom to keep through the ages. —SRD 86 Fantasy Fantastic Once again, the Jr.-Sr. Prom was a huge success! The banquet got underway at 6:30, it began with a welcome from the Jr. President Bob Brockemeier, and the Senior president Dean Jindra. Holly Frye was hostess. Pastor Frank Winter was the main speaker for the evening, and the Sophomore waiters and waitresses put on a skit for entertainment. The banquet ended at approximately 8:00. The dance began at 9:00 with the band, “Flirtin’’. The theme was “It’s Just a Fantasy,” the colors were blue and silver for streamers and stars that made you feel like you were in a fantasy. It was beautiful! The dance concluded at 12:00. Congratulations go to the Juniors for making the 1981 Prom a night to remember. i Jane Sanders Spring Day Soars Spirits 1981 Cheerleaders Carol Hagedorn, Carol Becker, Tammy Benjamin, Ann Scherer, Cheryl Jindra, Leslie Schmeckpeper, Kim Capazo, Brenda Meyer, Jan Wickert, Tammy Saner, Chris Sanders, Sue Schroedter Athletic Awards Tom Smidt-football, Dean Jindra-Golf, Mark Ortmeier-Basketbali, Dave French-Wrestling, Chris Winter-Track Front Row: Cindy Repschlaeger-Basketball and Track, Peggy Siebrandt-Voileyball Most Valuable Players Joe Hendricks, Cindy Repschlaeger, Tom Smidt 1981 Pom Pon Kathy Lubker, Sandy Schroedter, Holly Rasmus, Patty Kollath, Carrie McQueen lc? Ann Frye, Dawn Kaup 89 I (0 O (0 0 90 Albus, Daniel Major scholastic interest-mechanic. Mixed chorus 1. Anderson, Scott Major scholastic interest-data processing. Plans to attend college at NTCC and major in data processing. Bernhardt, Dorene Major scholastic interest - secretarial and accounting. Plans to attend college at NTCC and major in business. School typing award; high distinction; basketball 2 (student manager), volleyball 1, FHA 1, WP Club 3, pep club 1, yell club 2, yearbook 1. Boling Robin Plans to attend college at Doane College and major in early childhood education. FHA 1, pep club 2, volleyball 1, basketball 1, yell club 2, Spanish Club 1, West Pointer Staff 1, yearbook 1, make-up crew for musical 2, honor roll. Bowman, Darla Future plans - waitress. Mixed chorus 1, pep club 1, volleyball 1. Daberkow, Shelly Major scholastic interests - writing, english. Volleyball 1, basketball 2, track 2, pep club 1, yell club 2, FHA 4, FFA 2, Art Club 1, annual staff officer 1, speech team 3, WP club 3, choir 1, musical 1, fall play 3. Daberkow, Tami Plans to attend Dana College and major in physical ed and coaching. Basketball 4, volleyball 4, track 2, glee club 3, mixed chorus 3, WP club 3, FHA 1, pep club 2, yell club 1, cheerleader 2, Pom Pon girl 1, class officer 2, graduation usher, waitress for prom, annual staff 1, prom committee, musical 1. DeSutter, Ralph Plans to attend college at Wayne State and major in business. Wrestling 3, musical 3, mixed choir 4, boys octet 2, WPclub3, swing choir 1. Echtenkamp, Pam Major scholastic interest - music, dramatics. Plans to attend college at Doane and major in theatre and music. National Honor Society, honor roll 4, band 4, glee club 4, mixed chorus 4, soloist 1, speech team 4, pep club 2, yell club 2. band majorette 4, stage band 3, swing choir 1, volleyball 2, basketball 1, track 1, secretary-treasurer of National Honor Society, vice-president of band 1, fall play 4, musical 4, one-act play 4, state one-act play 1, all-state chorus 1, National Honor Society Dramatics Achievement Award, yearbook 1, school paper 1. Flock, Kevin Major scholastic interest data processing. Plans to attend college at NTCC and major in data processing. Reporter school paper 1. Frederickson, Robin Major scholastic interest home economics and secretarial. Honor roll 1, FFA 1, State FFA 1, FHA 2, pep club 1, basketball 2, dramatics 1, school paper 1, yearbook 1. French, David Major scholastic interest • business and physical education. Plans to attend college at Dana or Wayne and major in business or P.E. Football 3, track 3, wrestling 3, WP club 3, WP club president 1. football captain 1, wrestling captain 1, fall play 1, honorable mention Omaha World Herald All-state, Fremont Tribune All-Area defense, Norfolk. Honor roll, East Husker Conference, 1st team defense and offense, placed 3rd at state in wrestling 2, homecoming king, prom waiter, junior and senior class skit committee for homecoming, prom decoration committee 1. French, Deena Plans to attend Nebraska College of Business and major in fashion merchandising. WP club 4, pep club 2, yell club 2, FHA 1, annual staff 2, student council 1, band 3, Spanish club 1, cheerleader 3, baton twirler 3, musical 4, swing choir 3, fall play 1, volleyball 2, basketball 2, track 2, graduation usher 1, prom waitress 1, county-city government day 1, senior homecoming candidate 1, accompianist for choir 2. Frye, Holly Plans to attend Doane College, majoring in accounting. Honors: national honor society, student of the quarter, school shorthand award, Thath award, high distinction honor roll for 4 years, Who’s who among American High School Students. Organizations: pep club 2. yell club 2, student council 2, FHA 4, band 2, pom pon 2, choir 2, annual staff 1, basketball 1, volleyball 3, musical 2, girls state, prom mistress of ceremonies 2, prom waitress, FHA Sweetheart attendant. Officer: student council President 2, pom pon captain 1, band secretary 1, national honor society vice-president 1. Goeken, Nadine Plans to attend Omaha College of Health Careers and be a medical assistant. medical assistant. Mixed chorus 1, FHA 3, pep club 1, yell club 1, church choir 2, West Pointer 1, yearbook 1. Grashorn, Connie Plans to go to work as clerk or at the nursing home. Mixed chorus 1, pep club 1. Harrington, Vicki Plans to attend college at NTCC and major in nursing. Honor roll 4, track 1, pep club 2, yell club 2, annual staff 1, cheerleader 3, Head cheerleader 2, business manager of annual staff 1. Hendricks, Joe Scholastic interest -teaching and coaching. Plans to attend college at Iowa Western Community College. Football 3, basketball 3, track 3, WP club 4, choir 4, swing choir 3, senior class secretary, 1st team all conference basketball, Fremont Tribune all-star basketball game. Iverson, Jeff Major interest - accounting, math. Plans to attend college at UNL and major in business administration. Honor roll 4, golf 3, basketball 4, WP club 3, cocaptain of golf team, West Pointer staff, prom decorating committee. Jahnke, Terry Plans to attend college at UNL. WP club 4, football 1, wrestling 4, letter in wrestling 4, boys state alternate. Jindra, Dean Major interest - business and real estate. Plans to attend Midland Lutheran College, majoring in business administration. Golf scholarship to Midland Lutherab College Financial Award for Community Service and Student Government, golf letter 4, band 8, West Pointer Staff 1, WP club 3, art club 1, stage band 2, pep band 5, marching band 1, senior class president, Eagle Scout, boys state representative, qualified for state golf tournament as a sophomore. Member of “Hello Dolly” musical orchestra, county city government day, prom nenu and decoration committee, Who’s Who Among American high school students, annual staff 1, homecoming float and skit committee. Kindschuh, Jeff Scholastic interest -science. Plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Football letters 2, wrestling letters 4. golf, track, WP club 4, student council 1, national honor society 2, choir 3, band 2, honor roll 4, Nebraska Regents Scholarship, NROTC scholarship, student of quarter 2, prom waiter, senior class treasurer. Kindschuh, Scott Plans to work full-time at Wimmers. Wrestling 1, football 1, track 1. Kurz, Sarah Plans to attend college at UNL, major in human development and elementary education. National honor society, student of the quarter 2, Who’s Who among American high school students 4, honor roll 4, mixed chorus 3, FHA 4, 4-H 11, pep club 1, yell club 2, vice president of FHA. national honor society president, fall play 1, musical 2, triple trio 2, girl’s glee, FFA-FHA sweetheart dance attendant 2, sweetheart queen 1, girl’s basketball 2. Landholm, Mary pep club 1, band 4, yell club 2, FFA 1. FHA 4, volleyball 4, Landholm, Mary Plans to attend college at Wayne State College and major in special education. Pep club 1, band 4, yell club 2, FFA 1, FHA 4, vollebyall 4, volleyball letter 1, 4-H 9, annual staff 1, honor roll 1, class treasurer 1. Lass, Lewis Plans to attend college at NTCC, majoing in auto mechanics. WP club3, FFA 1. Linnenbrink, Cindy plans to attend Wayne State. Major interest • primary and special education. Pep club 1, volleyball 1, EVARC 3, honor roll 2. Linscott, Pat Plans to attend Valparaiso University, Indiana and major in computer science. National honor society, received a superior rating on solo, pom pon squadd 3, swing choir 3, school paper 1, choir 4, solo 3, annual staff 2, editor of annual staff 1, co-editor of annual staff, layout editor of school paper. Longwell, Pat Plans to attend Joseph’s College of beauty. Choir 4, yell club 2, pep club 2, WP club 2, cheerleader 2, basketball 4, basketball letter 1, volleyball 4, volleyball letter 1, track 1, track letter 3, track student manager 2, swing choir 3, sophomore class secretary, junior class vice president, WP club secretary. Lubker, Jeff Plans to attend Western Iowa Technology college, majoring in solar technology andd carpentry Musical 2, Play 2, Annual staff 1. Mandel, Brian plans to attend NTCC, majoing in building construction. FFA 3,4-H 5. Meyer, Sandra plans to work after graduation. 4-H 2, pep club 2, band 8, honor roll 1. Oligmueller, Diane plans to attend NTCC majoring in art. FHA 2,4-H 5, yell club 1. Ortmeier, Mark plans to attend college, majoring in social sciences. WP club 4, student council, football letter 3, basketball letter 3, track letter 4, choir 3, swing choir 1, 2nd team all-conference football, 1st team all-conference basketball. Peatrowsky, Greg plans to get a job on a farm. Pottebaum, Deb plans to work as a secretary. Volleyball 1, basketball 1, musical 1, mixed chorus 1, honor roll, high distinction. Reikofski, Mary plans to get married. Honor roll 6, library aide 2. Reppert, Susan plans to belong to U.S. Air Force. Basketball 1, volleyball 3, FFA 2, FHA 4, Pep Club 1, school paper 1, annual staff 1. Sanders, Jane plans to attend Nebraska Weselyn and major in elementary education. Volleyball 2, vasketball 3, track 2. choir 3, swing choir 1. WP club 3, pep club 1, pep club vice-president 1, yell club 2, annual staff 1, pom pon girl 1, cheerleader 1, musical 2, senior homecoming attnedant, FHA 1, honor roll, track letter 1, basketball letter 2. Scheerger, Kelly plans to attend the Metropolitan Technical College in Omaha. Study interior design. Pep club 2, art club 4, annual staff 1, volleyball 2, basketball 2, track 1, student manager for volleyball 1, girls glee 1. FHA officer 1, FHA 4. Schmeckpeper, Teresa plans to attend college majoring In cosomotology or dental, basketball 2, volleyball 2, mixed chorus 3, pep club 1, yell club 1, swing choir 1, annual staff $, state FHA 2, class officer 3, student council 1, FHA officer 3, school paper 1, musicals 2. Schulz, Diane plans to attend Doane College majoring in early childhood education. Sutdent of the quarter, honor roll 4. band 8, mixed chorus 1, pep club 2, yell club 2, stage band 2, Spanish club 1, band treasurer 1, West Pointer 1. Schulz, Mark plans to attend Wayne State majoring in business administration and management. FFA 4, WP club 3, yell club 2, 4-H 6, football 4, wrestling 4, track 1, football letter 2, wrestling letter 3, FFA senrinel officer, school drama 1, annual staff 1. Shreve, Mark plans to attend UNL majoring in physical education. Honor roll, baseball 3, track 1, WP club 3, yell club 2, West Pointer editor, basketball. Siebrandt, Harold plans to attend NTCC as a utility line man. Football 4. basketball 3, track 2, baseball 4, 1st team allconference defense, 1st team allconference freshman, annual staff 2, homecoming attendant 1, graduation usher. Slagle, Diane plans to attend Curtis college majoring as a veterinarian assistant. Band 8, FFA 1, FHA 2, softball 7. 4-H 10, sweetheart attendant, yearbook 2, photographer 2, head photographer 2, voleyball 4 basketball 4, honor roll, voleyball letter 1, basketball letter 1. Smidt, Karen plans to get married and get a job. Choir 3, swing choir 2, student council 1, yell club 4, musical 2, class officer 1, FHA 1. Smidt, Tom plans to work. WP club 4, yell club 2, baseball 4, basketball 4, football 4, track 3, football all-conference 1st team offense and defense, honorable mention, all area team football Fremont Tribune, 1st team all-conference defense in basketball, state champion 400 meter relay, 1980 all-conference defensive back football 1. Smith, Kathie Volleyball 2, track 1, FHA 2, FFA 1, choir 1, musical 1, yell club 2, pep club 1, 4-H 10, Who’s who among American high school students, 4-H state, county, district awards, FHA Big sis lettle sis project, FHA adopted grandparent project. Stalp, Tim Industrial Arts Outstanding Award, mixed chorus 1, FFA 1, school ’paper 1. Stewart, Susan plans to go to college in Omaha majoring as a secretary. Toelle, Brian plans to attend UNO majoring in construction engineering technology. Honor roll 3, basketball 4, basketball letter 1, fall play 1. Toelle, Jill plans to attend NTCC majoring in art and attend Metro Tech majoring in photography. Art Club 1, FHA 2, 4-H 9, annual staff 2, photography staff 2, head photographer 1, annual staff sports editor 1, girls state volleyball, camp counselor, girls basketball student manager 2, volleyball student manager 2, volleyball 2, honor roll 2. Ventris, Winona plans to attend Midland College majoring in physical therapy. FHA 3, band, 3, pep club 4, Diversified occupations award, english award, student of the quarter, national honor society 2, honor roll 4, basketball 2. Will, John football 2. track 4. baseball 4, wrestling 1, WP club 4, Legion baseball 4, graduation usher, state champion 400 relay 1. Wagner, Carol plans to attend Midland College. Pep club 2, yell club 2, band 4, choir 4, pom pon 2, baton twirler 2, speech team 2, musical 3, national honor society, honor roll. Wegner, Lori plans to attend NTCC majoring in either secretarial, accounting or data processing. FHA 3, basketball 1, pep club 2, yell club 2, honor roll 2. Wittrig, Ann plans to attend Creighton University majoring in Nursing. Pom pon 3, pep club 2, yell club 2, FHA 4, swing choir 2, national honor society 2, musical 4, choir 4. band 6, yearbook 3, speech team 1, national honor society, honor roll 4. Woerner, Pam plans to attend Denver Colorado floral school. FHA 2, WP club 4. pep club 2, yell club 2, cheerleader 1. track 1, basketball 1, volleyball 4, choir 1, band 4. Wordekemper, Rod Golf 3, choir 1, WP club 3, student council 1, yell club 2, sophomore class president, school paper 1, prom waiter, yearbook 2, graduation usher, fall play 1, homecoming committee 4. Legion baseball 2, East Husker choir 1, district choir 1. Honor Grads Pat Linscott, Jeff Kindschuh, Ann Wittrig, Terry Jahnke, Holly Frye, Vicki Harrington, Robin Fredrickson. Valedictorian Holly Frye Salutatorian Pat Linscott Back Row Winona Ventris, Duane Lierman Seniors Row 1 Diane Oligmueller, Jeff Lubker, Robin Boling, Scott Kindschuh, Patty Longwell. Chris Winter, Holly Frye, Mark Shreve, Deb Pottebaum, Scott Anderson Row 2 Darla Bowman, Lewis Lass, Vicki Harrington, Dean Jindra, Deena French, Rod Wordekemper,Cindy Repschlaeger. Bob Scherer, Dorene Bernhardt.Greg Peatrowsky Row 3 Winona Ventris, Duane Lierman, Diane Schulz, Keith Stewart, Susan Reppert, Jeff Iverson, Carol Wagner, Brian Toelle, Jane Sanders, Harold Siebrandt Row 4 Tami Daberkow, Mark Ortmeier, Lori Wegner, Sandra Meyer. How 1 leresa Schmeckpeper. Tim Stalp, Sarah Kurz, Jeff Kindschuh, brenda Peterson, Diane Slagle. Karen Smidt, Tom Smidt, Mary Landholm, Terry Jahnke Row 2 Mary Reikofski. Susan Stewart, Pat Linscott, Mark Schulz, Robin Frederickson, John Will, Connie Grashorn, David French, Shelly Daberkow, Ann Wittrig Row 3 91 Cindy Linnnenbrink, Dan Albus. Kelly Scheerger, Joe Hendricks, Pam Echtenkamp. Sally Schwinck, Jill Toelle. Brian Mandel, Nadine Goeken. Ralph DeSutter Row 4 Pam Woerner, Kevin Flock, Kathie Smith, Forest Williams. 0) CD O O 3 Road Crew Advisor Ms Abboud Editor Pat Linscott Coeditor Shelly Black Assistant Associate Nicole Hansen LaDonna Schultz Photographers Jill Toelle Diane Slagle Jody Haynes Poet Shelly Daberkow Cover Design Kelly Scheerger Bus Managers Tami Saner Vicki Harrington With special thanks to Mrs. Mahannah’s senior composition class for help with copy writing, Bruce Benne for sportswriting, West Point News for setting type, Betty Linscott for composition, Rock Haynes for photography assistance, and all who contributed with time, suggestions and ideas. mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MAKCEMNE MISSOURI USA Roads Thru Time Roads Thru Time Roads Thru Time ■ I f , t L