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

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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.

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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

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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