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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1983 volume:

GRADUATES Somebody said it couldn't be done, But he with a chuckle replied That maybe it couldn’t, but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing, as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, and he did it. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, Just take off your coat and go to it; Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing, That cannot be done, and you’ll do it! There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, There are thousands to point to prophesy failure; There are thousands to point out to you one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. l GRADUATES The graduating class of 1983 looked forward to being out of school. At the beginning of the year invitations were ordered, along with other momentos. Seniors filled their memory books with newspaper clippings and pictures. Senior pictures were taken. In late fall, measurements were taken for caps and gowns. As May approached, Seniors counted down the days left. Adult Living students had a frustrating experience in May. They were given children (eggs) to take care of. Other classes are Math for Daily Living, Accounting II, Psychology, and College Comp. Other advantages of seniors are attending prom, but not working. Seniors were allowed outside for study hall. Seniors make plans for their future. With all the fun and problems, the senior class finally made it through the year. Treas. Mike Slagle, Vice Pres H JIy Rasmus, Sec. Nicole Hansen, and Pres. Rick €ngelbart. ) Chris Albus Letter club 3,4; football 1,2,3,4; track 4; Future plans: farming. Rick Abboud Football 2; track 2,3; Future plans: UNO Electronic engineering. Cheerleader 3; stage band 4; letter club 1,2,3,4; pep club 2,3,4; band 1,2,3,4; choir I' 1,2,3,4; student manager 4; FHA 1,2,3; J invitation committee 3; Future plans: Secretarial work. 4N,V Carol Becker y Tammy Benjamin Cheerleader 3,4; newspaper staff 3,4; class president 2; class play 1,2,3,4; dramatics 1,2,3,4; letter club 1,2,3,4; pep club 1,2,3,4; choir 1,23,3,4; swing choir 4; basketball 1,2,3, track 1,2,3,4; volleyball 1,2,3,4; thespian honor society 4; homecoming attendant 4; prom waitress 2; graduation usher 3; speech team 1,2,3,4; auxiliary wrestling 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; secretary 3; band commimittee 3; Future plans: Wayne State journalism broadcasting. Dan Bowman Annual staff, 4; Future plans: Truck Driver. Joyce Broekemeier Annual staff 4; class officer 2; class play 1,2,3; letter club 1,2,3,4; pep club 1,2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; choir 1,2; basketball 1,2,3,4; track 1,2; volleyball 1,2,3,4; thespian honor society 4; homecoming attendent 4; prom waitress 2; graduation usher 3; auxiliary wrestling 3,4;l student manager 2; volleyball 2nd team all conference 3; basketball all defense 1st team 4; Future plans: Dana College, P.E. teacher and coach. Ron DeSutter Class play 3,4; dramatics 3,4; letter club 1,2,3,4; band 4; choir 4; football 4; wrestling 1,2,3,4; musical 3,4; fall play 1,2,3,4; student manager 1,2,3,4; thespian society 3; Future plans: Go to college, find a job. Lori Buse Letter club 4; pep club 2,3,4; choir 1,2; flag girl 4; FFfA 1,4; student manager 4; Future plans: Fashion Art Institute, fashion merchandising. David Ellinghausen FFA 1,2,3,4; Future plans: Work at home. Rick Engelbart , Annual staff 4; class officer 4; letter club 3,4; student council 4; choir 1; football 1,2,3,43; basketball 1,2,3,4; track 3,4; golf 1; homecoming attendant 4; outstanding track athlete 3; 2nd team all conference football 4; Future plans: Work. Deb Emesci Annual staff 4; pep club 2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; art club 3,4; Nebraska Council of Youth 4; Wayne math contest 1,2,3,4; OATS 4; National merit scholarship letter of commendation 3; girls state alternate 3; Future plans: attend Wayne State, Math Chemistry. Rhonda Fredrickson Annual staff 4; pep band 1; pep club 1,2,3; band 1,2; choir 1,2; VICA 4; art club 1,2; FHA 1,2,3; Future plans: Bookkeeper. barb naase Class play assistant director 3,4; dramatics 3,4; pep club 2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; choir 3; FHA 3,4; track 3,4; volleyball 3; prom committee 3; girls state candidate; mistress ceremony FHA dance 3; spring musical 3,4; one act play 3; Future plans: Secretarial work. Jim George Letter club 1,2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; student council 1,2,3,4; football 1,2,3,4; basketball 1,2,3,4; track 1,2,3,4; homecoming attendant 2,4; graduation usher 3; prom waiter 2; Future plans: Go to college. Carole Hagedorn Cheerleader 3,4; class play 3; dramatics 4; pep club 1,2,3,4; choir 1,2,3; swing choir 4; auxiliary wrestling 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; thespians 4; flag girl 4; spring musical 3; sweetheart attendant 4; speech team 4; Future plans: Bahners Hairstyling-Florist School. Nicole Hansen Annual staff 2; class officer 3,4; class play 1,2,3,4; dramatics 1,2,3,4; pep club 1,2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; student council 2; choir 1,2,3; pompon girl 3; basketball 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA officer 2,3,4; thespians 4; auxiliary wrestling 4; girls state cnandidate 3; spring musical 1,2,3,4; speech team 1,2,3 4; sv aetheart attendant 1,2,3,4; sweetheart queen 4; Future plans: S.E. Community • Fashion Merchandising. Jody Haynes Annual staff 2; newspaper staff 3; basketball 1; track 3,4; Future plans: UNL, engineering and architecture. Ted Hansen Annual staff 2; dramatics 1; letter club 2,3,4; student council 1; FFA 1,2,3,4; football 1,2,4; wrestling 1,2,3,4; FFA officer 1,2,4; sweetheart attendant 4; Future plans: UNL, accounting or nursing. Jim Hladky Stage band 1,2,3,4; dramatics 3; letter club 4; pep band 1,2,3,4; band 1,2,3,4; choir 3,4; swing choir 3,4; musical 3; prom committee 3; football 4; basketball 1; Future plans: Work. Monica Hoffman Newspaper staff 4; class officer 2; letter club 4; pep band 1,2; pep club 2,3,4; band 1,2; choir 1,3; auxiliary wrestling 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; basketball 1,2; volleyball 1; spring musical; student manager 4; Girls state; Future plans: UNMC, nursing. Dave Hoffman Letter club 1,2,3,4; homecoming attendent 3,4; graduation usher 3; prom waiter 2; football 1,2,3,4; track 1,2,3,4; wrestling 1,2,3,4; selected to North team in Shrine Bowl 4; 1st team all conference in football 3,4; 1st team all conference defense 3,4; 1st team all area offense 3,4; 1st team all area defense 4; Norfolk top 20, 4; Omaha World Herald all state team 4; Lincoln Journal superstate team 4; state wrestling champion 3. Future plans: UNO. 5 Loren Krueger Annual staff 4; Science club 1; Future plans: NTCC, work Tina Kaup Newspaper staff 4; pep club 2,3,4; choir 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4; basketball 1; Future plans: Wayne, counseling. Cheryl Jindra Cheerleader 2,3,4; class officer 3; pep band 1; pep club 1,2,3,4; band 1; choir 1; FHA 1,2,3; homecoming attendant 2; auxiliary wrestling girl 3,4; basketball 1; volleyball 1,2; Future plans: S.E. Community, business administration. Dale Lambrecht Class officer 3; musical 2,3,4; letter club 1,2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; choir 2,3,4; swing choir 3; prom committee 3; basketball 1,2; student manager 1,2,3,4; Future plans: UNL, accounting. Tammy Jahnke Scott Kurz Class officer 3; stage band 2,3,4; dramatics 2,3,4; letter club 1,23,3,4; pep band 1,2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; band 1,2,3,4; swing choir 3; VIC A 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; football 1; wrestling 1,2,3,4; FFA officer 2,3,4; National FFA band 2,3,4; sweetheart attendant 1,2,3,4; thespian 4; Boys state 3; Future plans: UNL, Animal Science. Letter club 4; pep club 2,3,4; choir 4; FHA 3; auxiliary wrestling 1,2,3,4; basketball 1,2,3,4; volleyball 1,2,3; student manager; Future plans: UNL, business administration. Shelley Lierman Annual staff 4; VICA 3,4; FHA 1,2,3; volleyball 1,2; auxiliary wrestling 4; Future plans: Get married. Susan Luebbert Librarian 4; band 1; choir 4; FHA 2,3,4; basketball 2,3,4; track 3; Future plans: Attend college. Betty Linscott Annual staff 1,2; class play 1,2; pep club 1,2,3; choir 2,3; swing choir 2,3,4; art club 1,2; Future plans: S.E. Community. Dan Mowinkel Dramatics 4; letter club 2,3,4; swing choir 4; VICA 2,3; FFA 1,2,3,4; football 1,2 wrestling 1,2,3,4; FFA officer 1,2,3,4 sweetheart attendant 4; Future plans UNL, Animal Science, Dairy. Lori Morsett Annual staff 1; pep club 1,2,3,4; choir 1,2,3,4; art club 3; pompon girl 4; FHA 3,4; volleyball 1,2,3; Future plans: Work. Diane Mowinkel Class play 1,2,4; dramatics 4; letter club 4; pep club 1,2,3,4; choir 1,2,3,4; swing choir 4; VICA 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; basketball 1,2,3; track 1,4; volleyball 1,2,3; auxiliary wrestling 2,3,4; student manager 4; sweetheart mistress of ceremonies 4; thespian society 4; Future plans: Wayne State. Jane Nitzsche Sheri Neiman Pep club 1,2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; choir 1,2,4; basketball 1,2,3; volleyball 1,2,3; girls state candidate 3; Future plans: Hesston College. Pep club 1,2,3,4; choir 2,3; art club 3; FHA 2,3,4; basketball 1; golf 2; volleyball 1,2,3,4; flag girl 4; Future plans: Undecided. Duane Nielsen Annual staff 4; letter club 2,3,4; football 1,2,3,4; track 4; golf 1,3; Future plans: Work. Jean Nitzsche Roger Nottleman Pep club 1,2,3,4; National honor society 3,4; choir 1,2,4; basketball 1,2; volleyball 1,2,3; girls state candidate 3; Future plans: Hesston College. Newspaper staff 4; letter club 2,3,4; football 1,2,3,4; basketball 2,3,4; wrestling 2, golf 1,2,3,4; Future plans: Work. Martin Norton Stage band 3,4; letter club 2,3,4; pep band 1,2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; librarian 4; band 1,2,3,4; VICA 3; basketball 1; track 1,2,3,4; science club 3,4; FFA 2,3,4;Future plans: Go to college, engineering. i liene Persson Pep club 3; choir 2,3; FHA 2,4; Future plans: Undecided. Gary Ortmeier Monte Pflueger Class officer 1; Future plans: Northeast Tech Auto mechanics or machinist. Newspaper staff 3,4; class officer 2; class play 2,3,4; dramatics 2,3,4; letter club 4; choir 2,3,4; swing choir 2,3,4; VICA 1; football 1,2,3,4; basketball 1,2,3,4; track 1,2,3,4; thespian 4; Future plans: Platte Tech Community, automotives. Martin Prazak Newspaper staff 4; letter club 1,2,3,4; football 1,2,3,4; basketball 1; wrestling 2,4; golf 1,2,3,4; homecoming attendant 4; graduation usher 3; Future plans: College, business. Holly Rasmus Class officer 4; class play 3,4; letter club 2,3,4; pep club 1,2,3,4; student council 3; choir 3; pompon girl 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; basketball 1,2,3; auxiliary wrestling 4; volleyball 1,2,3,4; prom waitress 3; FHA officer 3,4; homecoming attendent 4; sweetheart attendant 4; Future plans: Fashion and Art Institute, public relations. Aaron Kaabe Letter club 1,2,3,4; football 1,2,3,4; track 3,4; wrestling 1,2,3,4; golf 1; prom waiter 2; Future plans: P.E. teacher. Bruce Recker Future plans: Work. Brenda Roth Pep club 3; choir 1,2,3; FHA 1,2; Future plans: Norfolk Tech, computer Droqramer. Newspaper staff 3,4; class president 1 letter club 3,4; football 1,2,3,4; track 2,3,4 wrestling 1,2,3,4; prom waiter 2 graduation usher 3; Future plans: UNL wildlife management. Carol Schulz Newspaper staff 4; letter club 4; pep band 1,2,3,4; pep club 1,2,3,4; band 1,2,3,4; choir 1,2; pep club officer 3,4; basketball 1,2,3,4; volleyball 1,2,3,4; auxiliary wrestling 4; girls state candidate 3; Future plans: S.E. Community accounting. David Smidt Football 1; Future plans: Work. Rob Schulzkump Letter club 1,2,3,4; VICA 3,4; football 1,2; wrestling 1,2,3,4; Future plans: Join service. Donna Stark Annual staff 4; letter club 1,2,3,4; pep club 1,2,3,4; choir 1,2; basketball 1,2,3,4; track 1,2,3; volleyball 1,2,3,4; prom waitress 2; auxiliary wrestling 4; homecoming attendant 3,4; graduation usher 3; honorable mention volleyball 3; honorable mention basketball 4; girls state candidate 3; Future plans: S.E. Community College. Mike Slagle Newspaper staff 4; class officer 4; letter club 2,3,4; national honor society 3,4; student council 1,2,4; prom waiter 2; graduation usher 3; football 1,2,3,4; basketball 1,2,3,4; track 1,3; homecoming king 4; Future plans: Go to college. Mark Steffensmeier Future plans: Drive truck. Paul Stigge Stage band 3,4; dramatics 2,3,4; pep band 1,2,3,4; band 1,2,3,4; choir 3,4; swingchoir 3,4; V1CA 2,3; science club 4; basketball 1; track 3; thespian society 4; Future plans: UNL, electrical engineering. Terry Thiem Science club 4; track 4; Future plans- UNL, Math. Class of 1988 MOTTO: Special joys and special places Special friends forever The moments pass so quickly But the memories are forever Maroon and Silver Flower: Rose Steve Williams Annual staff 3; science club 3; football 4; basketball 1; Future pjans: UNL, pre-med. r Annette Ventris Stage band 4; pep band 1,2,3,4; band 1,2,3,4; choir 2; Future plans: Work. Jodi Wordekemper Neuvirth Letter club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; basketball 1,2,3; track 1,2,3; volleyball 1,2,3; prom waitress 2; homecoming attendant 1; graduation usher 3; Future plans: Work. 12 UNDERGRADS If you can dream-and not make dreams your master; If you can think-and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat these two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life tcy broken, And stoop and build them up with worn-out tools; If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings-nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it. And-what is more-you’ll be a Man, my son! 13 OFFICERS Anyone can follow, but they let others stumble blindly along the path. Leadership is a quality to be possessed by few. Anyone can go ahead of others, but their followers will be left behind, in an unknown world. A leader has initiative to coax along but gentleness to comfort the frightened. A leader is by the other’s side to be a guide along the road of life. See. Mary Groth. Treus Jan Wickert, Vice Pres. Bo bet Harrington, and Pres Davrcf SchulzKiimp 14 JUNIORS V They take Algebra II, Chemistry, and Accounting, They take P.S.A.T. ACT tests. They take D.O. to get out of school for a job. They find a job and buy a car, They come out of their shell, being less shy and more talkative. The girls talk more about guys, The guys talk more about girls. They call the girls Sam, Joey, Barney, and Big Al. The guys are Weed, Otter, D-Day, Speed and Bodinger. They sell magazines to. pay for prom and graduation. They plan prom, from invitations to cleanup. They go outside for study hall at the end of year, They look forward to graduation, only one year away. They are on top when the seniors leave. They are finally upperclassmen. They are simply the juniors. LuAnn Anderson Kathy Brazda Melvin Flores Kristen Black Don Brockmann Willy French Barry Bogseth Donna Buse LeAnne Frye Marcie Boling Kim Capazo Jeff Gentrup Fred Daugherty Mark Groth Mike Fenske Mary Groth 15 Ryan Hansen Debbie Jahnke Kim Lofgren Sandi Miller DeEtte Poppe Keith Schlueter Bobette Harrington David Jindra Curt Lubker Bill Nagengast Mike Priebnow Sandy Schroedter Dawn Haynes Dawn Kaup Brian Luebbert Jena Neiman Ruth Reikofski David Schulzkump Pam Hendricks Tracy Kaup Scott McCoy Lynn Nissen Brian Reimers Rhonda Schulzkump Kim Herrmann Jim Kramer Jean Meister Pete Nuccio Karen Scheer Russ Sellentin Tom Hoffman Brian Lindell Brenda Meyer Dianne Pooley Ann Scherer Ron Throener 16 Cathy Tibbels Greg Westerman Brenda Williams Allison Weqner Jan Wickert Brian Woerman Hey, listen to this guys. . . Pin em That’s right. . .we bad Good stuff Maynard! Surprise Ann! The one and only. . .me! SOPHOMORES They are out yelled at all the pep rallies, They are late because they have no ride and have to walk home, They soon get their driver’s license and look for a car of their own. They are laughed at when going to the gym for sophomore sex ed, They do not know what to wear to dances, They try their hardest in their sports only to find out that it takes more work to reach their goals than in junior high. They finally select their class rings and have to find the money to pay for them, The girls are beginning to look up to the guys instead of down, They are somewhat more familiar with the surroundings and may find themselves giving the freshmen directions. They are more relaxed and have fun when dancing this year, They are simply the sophomores! Lou Buse Tim Connell Jon Engelbart Paul Ernesti Michelle Arensberg Pat Batenhorst Lisa Daberkow Rick DeSutter John Fehrer Lori Fenske Kenny Baumert Jeff Duhsmann Jim Feyerherm Kim Boldan Kris Eggers Allen Haase 18 Tom Halstead Steve Kindschuh Malinda Norton Bob Russett Brian Schulz Keith Wegner Kelly Hoffman Terry Koertner Kellee Persson John Sanders Nadine Schwinck Kim Wegner Jim Hynek Bill Landholm Shelly Petz Beth Saner Tami Slagle Lori Welding Jill Iverson Kim Landholm Kelly Prazak Stan Schlecht Shelley Smith Don Westerman Mark Kaup Tammy Lutz Todd Repschlaeger Todd Schroeder Trevis Thies Jim Wieneke Troy Kaup Jackie Nagengast Jeff Rozendal Randy Schuetze Tami Vrba Pat Wordekemper 19 FRESHMEN They run to their classes and carry all their books, They have information thrown at them, thus, helping them choose the organizations to get involved in, They want to get along with the upper classmen, They only provide fun and laughter because of their lack of knowledge of high school life, They get their school permits, but get picked up for misusing them, They have a full year of P.E. and their first dance class, They won the first homeroom collection of canned goods, They have a sports team to call their own, the freshmen, They don’t make varsity, but give it their best shot, The upperclassmen wonder if they ever could have acted that weird. They are just the freshmen! Rich Brazda Stacy French Brant Addy Jenny Behling Chris Brockmann Corinne Brockmann Greg Danielski Lori Frickenstein Sue Gelster Joel Glissman Loree Bennett Jeff Deaver Steve Groth Jackie Boldan Joyce Denton Tami Hagedorn 20 Brittnc Hansen Kari Hugo David Landholm Brad Luebbert Pam Miserez Kevin Persson Theresa Hansen Janell Kaup Kristin Landholm Mark Luebbert Steve Moyer Kyle Persson Tammi Heun Kim Kollath David Lass Alise Metzger Kris Odle Jeff Peterson Kreg Herrmann Tammy Kramer Kristie Lierman Amy Meyer Alan Ortmeier David Petz Bobby Hoffman Mike Kreikemeier Edith Lininger Kim Meyer Candy Pagels Steve Priebnow Darin Hoffman Ricky Krueger Lisa Lubker Russ Miller Jim Perry Tony Scheerger 21 What’s that on the floor? Total homeroom collections Hallway rap This one calls for a drink! Anxious to type. Rich? Debbie Slagle David Thiem Tara Twedt Gina Wegner Brian Steffensmeier Anthony Steinkraus Dale Throener Sam Ventris Kelly Westerhold Doug Throener Brad Wegner Deloris Westerman EIGHTH They are at the top of the Junior High, The girls dress in the latest fad of being a 'Valley Girl , They are finally getting to know all the teachers, They ride the bus to and from school, They get to choose an elective class for the first time, They are the leaders of the junior high sports, They still carry over half their locker to class with them. They go to varsity games but aren’t considered pep club yet, They have idols in the upper classes, They get to have junior high dances. They look forward to their first date, They are just eighth graders! Front Row: Shelly Westerman, Lori Praest, Deanna Diers, Shannon Thies, Jenny Arensberg, Kathy Swenson, Kim Critel, David Reikofski, Erinn Earnhardt. Mike Nuccio, Terry Niles. Middle Row: Amy French, Janet Kaup, Jodine Karloff, Sharia Kurz, Jill Schmeckpeper, Lori Hagedorn, Melissa Lutz, Cara Schulzkump, Jeff Hoffman, Melvin Meyer. Paul Russett, Chad Batenhorst. Back Row: Connie Heun, Gwen Lofgren, Holly Vogltance, Gail Koertner, Shane Lierman, Randy DeSutter, David Gregerson, Kevin Boots, Bruce Thiem, Jay Greve, Kurt Hugo, Thad Kaup, Bryan Loftus. 23 SEVENTH They are new to the hill. They lose their lockers, They easily get lost in the winding halls, They meet all the teachers, They are laughed at by the Senior High, They are at the bottom instead of at the top as in Elementary, They are late because they cannot find the right classroom, They wonder who Mr. Wilks is and find out when they get caught for being late for class, They have to ask directions for the first few days, They try out for cheerleader and are surprised when they make it, They look way up to the upper- classmen, They get their first chance to compete with other towns in sports, They are just seventh graders! 1st Row: Tami Poppe, Gail Wordekemper, Clint Steinhauser, Lance McClure, Greg Wietfeld, Tom Stalp, Robert Kollath, Tom Welding, Rod Frederickson, Danny Smith. 2nd Row: Wendy Wagner, Jodi Paus, Angie Peterson, Laura Petz, Gena Erb, Michelle Moyer, Pam Connell, Melissa Ahrens, Cathy Linnenbrink, Tammy Williams, Kelli Dinslage. 3rd Row: David Nitzsche, Mike Moyer, Corey Meier, Russ Rasmus, Matt Burmood, Glen Bales, Tim Nagengast, Thor Twedt, Andrea Anderson, Shem Raabe. 4th Row: Kyle Haynes, Kevin Bracht, Judy Bunn, Julia Havermann, Melissa Meyer, Vicki Schuetze, Jenny Bloedorn, Theresa Mahnke, Mark Krueger, Brent Schumacher, Brian Douglas. 24 ARTISANS See the good in everyone, See the bad in nobody, Know that only thus can we Build a new divinity. Analyze the source of sin, Let the chips fall where they may, But let not grim malice in, He will eat your heart away. Love your neighbor as yourself, Try to serve him in his need, Call him not an evil elf. Believe he is your friend indeed. If you smile at him and say, Hi , He’ll smile back across the way, Brother, it’s a glad, good morn . And a friendship will be born. 25 YEARBOOK Producing a good annual is a difficult task. The annual staff works on layouts and corrects wording of copy, they take, develop, and print pictures, and hope not to have any problems. The co-editors crop the pictures, choose type of settings, and meet deadlines, which means working overtime. The writer’s write the stories and type them up. The whole staff has to figure out the type of paper to use, style of print, number of pages, order in which the different sections go, and determine the cover. New members arrived for the second semester, while others departed. The book was given a new style by Mr. Carmody, their new advisor. Thrilled with new ideas Duh, Kim! 26 f-ront row: Dawn Haynes. Kristie Lierman, Kim Wegner. Kim Boldan, Michelle Arensbe Frederickson, Joyce Broekemeier, Shelly Lierman, Donna Stark. Back Row: Loren Kr Engelhard!. Duane Nielsen. Deb Ernesti. Joyce hard at work Rhonda working? 'Which one should we use? A hich finger is the V Kristie thinking hard fcecond Row: Kristen Black, Rhonda [r. Dan Bowman, Willy French, Rick Typists typing Everyone hard at work ADMINISTRATION The administration is the nucleus of the school. Mr. Echtenkamp, the superintendent, is responsible for the school budget and many state reports. Mr. Wilks, the principal, is in charge of discipline, curriculum and staff evaluation. Mr. Johnson, the guidance counselor, helps students with personal counseling, career planning and scheduling. Mr. Carmody, the activities director, attends all school activities and is responsible for the school calendar, gate receipts, and game officials. Thank you for the effort. 0 OWMM ft ftWMTtf MftWftWftWftWftWfrMW (IMMM ftTWMTftWfti Dick Johnson 28 STAFF Without the cooks, custodians, office secretaries, librarians, and school counselors, we would not have a smooth running school. The cooks spend many hours making and preparing meals for approximately 270 people. Shoveling walks, opening up the school, cleaning the halls, and solving the problems students may have are just a few of the duties of our custodians. Being a secretary means real work, and there’s plenty of that. The librarians also help students by keeping the library resources neat. A new addition to the staff is the new drug-alcohol counselor. The staff members deserve a thanks for their effort. Mrs. Feyerherm Mrs. Petersen Mrs. Westerman 29 FACULTY The faculty at West Point High School has a wide variety of tasks they perform. Their jobs start on an average day ranging from 7:40 a.m. and continue until 3:50 p.m. They have to take a lot of their work home, because they never get it done in school. Their jobs range from grading papers to making out schedules. During school hours they only have one hour for planning time. Along with their daily routine they take tickets at ballgames, monitor the halls, and any other odd job that needs to be done. However, teachers have the privileges of buying shakes separately, drinking coffee in class, and getting into school activities free. 30 RTS 31 ATHLETICS If you think you are beaten, you are If you think you dare not, you don’t; If you’d like to win but think you can’t, It’s almost certain you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost, For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow’s will, It is all in the state of mind. If you think you’re outclassed, you are; You’ve got to think high to rise, You’ve got to be sure of your- self before You can ever win a prize. Life’s battles don’t always go To the stronger or faster man; But sooner or later the man who wins Is the man who...THINKS HE CAN. 33 Football The Cadet football team came back from two early season losses to win six straight games. Of the last six games, five of them were shutouts, with Pender scoring the only points. The Cadet offense was almost unstoppable. They scored 232 points averaging 25 points a game. The team averaged 235 yards rushing with senior Jim George gaining 773 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns. Sophomore Todd Repschlaeger lead the receivers with 268 yards and scored 5 touchdowns. The pride of the Cadet was the defense. They allowed only 28 points with 6 of those points coming in the overtime loss to Logan View. Junior Tom Hoffman lead the team in tackles with 36 unassisted and 62 assisted. Jim George lead the team with 6 interceptions. The Cadets are looking for an even better year next year. They will be returning 12 lettermen. Coach Ruppert added another big accomplishment to his coaching career with his first all-stater in Dave Hoffman. 1. Coaches R. Skwarek, R. Ruppert 2. Where’s the ball? and L. Heydon 3. Anybody got a good joke? 1st row: (L to R): Jeff Peterson, Brad Luebbert, Alan Ortmeier. Rick Krueger, Bob Hoffman, Dale Throener, DougThroener, Chris Brockmann, Darin Hoffman, David Landholm, Greg Danielski, David Petz, Rich Brazda. Jim Perry, Steve Priebnow, Coach Skwarek, Student manager Bob Russett. 2nd row (L to R): Student manager Tim Connell, Tom Hoffman. Melvin Flores, Pat Wordekemper, Brian Luebbert, Keith Schlueter, Bill Landholm. Ryan Hansen, John Sanders, Todd Repschlaeger, Allen Haase, Brian Reimers, Brian Schulz, Don Westerman, Terry Koertner, and Kelly Hoffman. 3rd row (L to R): Coach Ruppert, Mike Slagle, Roger Nottleman, Martin Prazak, Aaron Raabe, Steve Williams, Jim George, Willy French, Gary Ortmeier, Chris Albus, Rick Engelbart, Scott Scherer, David Hoffman, Jim Hladky, Ron DeSutter, Duane Nielsen, Ted Hansen, and Coach Heydon. TOirHONORSwfl 2nd team offense Rick Engelbart 2nd team offense 2nd team defense Tom Hoffman 1st team defense 2nd team offense Todd Repschiaeger 1st team offense 2nd team defense 36 Volleyball The varsity volleyball season of 1982 ended with a 6-10 record. Throughout the year eighteen girls suited up for varsity. They tackled a whole new offense and defense. The statistics for the season ended with an 86% in serving, 74% in spik- ing, 92% in setting, and 83% in bumping. Beating second rated Tekamah- Herman and Logan View in the first round of competition at conference and districts, respectively, were two highlights of the season, since the team was rated seventh in both tournaments. Coach Mahannah said Beating Howells and North Bend was also a highlight because we haven’t beaten them since I’ve been a coach here. Junior Varsity volleyball team ended with an 8-3 record. Final statistics ended up to be 77% in bumping, 83% in setting, 68% in spiking, and 87% in serving. Freshman also had a great year with an ending record of 8-3. The statis- tics totaled to 86% in serving, 80% in setting, and 75% in spiking. 1. We’re winners! 2. Excellent form. Jan. 3. Reach for the sky 4. Coaches C. Schuster, B. Rolf, and K. Mahannah 5. Powerhouse 6. Huh?! 37 obmotwtoH O N O R Smtowtow WWiWiSM 38 'reshmen: lsf row (L to R): mpi-py FidirJirinqgr 2nd Tistie Lierman, Theresa Hansen, Gina W iw liy dB Stacy French, 1. Team Spirit 2. Great tip, Jan 3. Wham it! 4. All eyes on Sandi, 5. Only When I Laugh 6. Down and ready 7. Where’d it go? 8. Wham Bam, Thank You, Sam. 39 40 Boy’s Basketball The Cadet basketball team under the leadership of third year coach Ron Skwarek finished the season with a 12 and 8 record. Hard work was in order for the Cadets as their tallest player stood only 6T . This lack of height was compensated with a strong running game, good outside shooting and a great defense. The Cadets also finished second in the West Point Holiday Tournament. The final game matched the Cadets against the Bluejays of West Point CC. The gym was packed with local fans for the rivalry as the Cadets dropped a 40-36 thriller. The Cadets finished second in the East Husker Conference and were led by All-Conference selections Jim George and Mike Slagle. Jim George was also selected to the All State Honorable Mention team. The season ended at the Districts with a win over Wisner-Pilger and a loss to Hartington CC in the semis by a score of 61 to 55. The future looks bright for the Cadets as Sophomores Todd Repschlaeger, Pat Wordekem- per and Kelly Hoffman will return to combine with an outstanding crop of Freshmen. 41 42 fflHWW H O N O R S5WWM Jim George All-Conference All-State Honorable Mention ference Todd Repschlaeger Honorable Mention Girl’s Basketball The Cadettes finished the season with an 8 and 10 record and finished second in the East Husker Conference with a 5 and 2 record. The season was highlighted with a victory over Scribner, a state tournament team, and a second place in the NTCC Holiday Tournament. Coach F. Pooley Coaches: B. Rolf andC. Schuster Varsity: 1st row (L to R): Dawn Kaup, Donna Stark, Mary Groth, Tammy Jahnke, Joyce Broekemeier. Allison Wegner. 2nd row (L to R): Beth Saner, Jill Iverson, Sue Schroedter, Nadine Schwinck, Sandy Schroedter, Susan Luebbert, Carol Schulz. Leading the way for Fred Pooley’s Cadettes were Senior All- Conference selections Joyce Broekemeier and Donna Stark. Joyce led the team in scoring averaging 10.2 points per game and Donna averaged 8.6. Sandy and Sue Schroedter were the leading rebounders averaging6.7and 6.0per game respectively. Sue was also named to the All Conference Honorable Mention team. The season ended at Districts in Norfolk where the Cadettes lost to Columbus Lakeview 47 to 40 in a hard fought game. Coach Pooley was very pleased with the desire and the progress of the team throughout the year. The future looks bright as four letterwinners will return including starters Sandy Schroedter and Jill Iverson. 1. Hey. where did she come from? 2. Help! 3. Doin' the Pigeon... 4. Ouch! 43 -fc. mm ft ] Wrestling Cadet wrestlers completed a successful season compiling a 7-2 dual meet record, winning the WPHS invitational, and taking runner-up at Schuyler. Nine school records were either broken or tied. The highlight of the season was tieing for 4th in the Class B state meet, only 6 points behind the second place team. The Cadets were paced at State by Champion Tom Hoffman, 4th place Dave Hoffman and 5th place Aaron Raabe. Martin Prazak also scored several points. The accomplishments of the 82-83 team will stand for a long time. It is a team everyone can be proud of. Records include the following: Takedowns-Tom Hoffman 72 Superior Dec.-Tom Hoffman 5 Infraction Rec. Aaron Raabe 9 Pins-Dave Hoffman 19 Career Pins-Dave Hoffman 58 Career Takedowns-Tom Hoffman 122 1. Nice try, Mr. Bools. 2. Oh, that hurt! 3. Grrr! Varsity: 1st row (L toR): DougThroener, Todd Schroeder, Russ Wordekemper, Ted Hansen. Ryan Hansen, Rob Schulzkump. 2nd row (L to R): Aaron Raabe, Scott Scherer, Tom Hoffman, Willy French, Martin Prazak, Dave Hoffman. Coaches: L. Heydon and D. Boots. 46 1. I think I’ll smother him 2. Nice Move 3. Get him down, John! J.V. 1st row (L to R): Brian Schulz, Scott Kurz, Bill Landholm, Bob Hoffman, David Landholm, Tom Halstead. 2nd row (L to R): Student managers, Jena Neiman and Diane Mowinkel, Brian Luebbert, Dan Mowinkel, John Sanders, Ron DeSutter, Ricky DeSutter. 2 Auxiliary wrestling girls: 1st row (L to R): Lisa Lubker, Kristie Lierman, Theresa Hansen, Sue Gelster, Pam Miserez, Stacy French, Gina Wegner, Monica Hoffman, Jackie Nagengast. 2nd row (L to R): Kim Kollath, Rhonda Schulzkump, Jean Meister Jan Wickert, Allison Wegner, Dawn Kaup, LeAnne Frye, Kim Wegner. 3rd row (L to R): Dianne Pooley, Cathy Tibbels, Donna Stark. Ann Scherer, Nicole Hansen. Carol Schulz, Joyce Broekemeier. Tammy Benjamin. 4th row (L to R): Kim Capazo, DeEtte Poppe, Shelley Lierman, Bobette Harrington, Cheryl Jindra, Diane Mowinkel, Tammy iabai 47 Aaron Raabe 5th at State 48 1st row: (L to R): Sandy Schroedter, Allison Wegner. Sue Schroedter, Fred Daugherty, Roger Nottleman, Tammy Jahnke. Carol Becker. Jodi Neuvirth, Tammy Benjamin. Carol Schulz, Lori Buse. 2nd row: (L to R): Kim Wegner, Jackie Nagengast, Jan Wickert, Russ Wordekemper, David Jindra, Aaron Raabe, Ted Hansen, Donna Stark, Joyce Broekemeier, Monica Hoffman. 3rd row: (L to R): Debbie Jahnke, Sandi Miller, Mary Groth, Ann Scherer, Martin Prazak, Duane Nielsen, Mike Slagle, James Hladky, Dale Lambrecht, Don Brockmann. 4th row: (L to R): John Sanders, Dianne Pooley. Kim Lofgren, Rob Schulzkump, Dan Mowinkel, Gary Ortmeier, Rick Engelbart, Ron DeSutter, Tom Hoffman, Russ Sellentin. 5th row: (L to R): Beth Saner, Jill Iverson, Pat Wordekemper, Tim Connell, Allan Haase, Todd Repschlaeger. Scott Kurz, Willy French, Mike Fenske, Brian Reimers, Barry Bogseth, Ryan Hansen. Back row: (L to R): Terry Koertner, Brian Luebbert, Melvin Flores, Martin Norton. WP Club The WP Club consists of varsity athletic letterwinners who work to promote and raise funds for the athletic department. Many hours are spent selling pop, popcorn, candy and just about anything throughout the year. The clubs effort for 1982-83 has netted about three thousand dollars to purchase equipment for the school. Major purchases were new volleyball standards, coaching jackets, weights for the weight room. Officers for this year are Martin Prazak, President; Roger Nottleman, Vice President; Joyce Broekemeier, Secretary. Monthly meetings are held at which time workers are assigned and expenditures are approved. The year ended with a steak fry for the coaches as a reward for their efforts. 1. And what do you want?' 2. Moneymakers 3. Great salesman! 4. Caught in the act! 5. The popcorn man 49 Girl’s Track Twenty girls reported for track practice and were greeted with snow, rain and cold weather that lasted throughout the entire season. Twelve meets were on the original schedule, but only six of these were possible due to the weather. Only one dual was possible this year as the Cadettes soundly defeated Pender 75-27. Blankets, caps and mittens were a more common sight than the traditional sun tan lotion. The Cadettes were led by Senior Barb Haase and Junior Sandy Schroedter in the weight events, and Senior Tammy Benjamin and two Freshmen Kristie Lierman and Lisa Lubker in the running events. Sandy Schroedter just missed going to State as she finished fourth at Districts in the discus. Coach Carmody stressed improvement in times and distances and emphasized competing to the best ability. The future looks bright as most of the team returns for next year. Fro it row: (L to R): LuAnn Anderson, Tammy Benjamin, Theresa Hansen, Gina Wegner, Brittne Hansen, Lisa Lubker. Back row: (L to R): Tammi Heun, DeEtte Poppe. Dianne Pooley, Brenda Meyer, Tara Twedt, Sue Gelster, Sandy Schroedter, Kristje Lierman, Karen Scheer, Kim Kollath, Diane Mowinkel, Kim Capazo, Barb Haas$ 1. Give it all you've got! 2. Run, Lisa, run. 3. Superwoman. 4. Working hard. 5. Great performance! Boy’s Track Coach Loran Erdmann welcomed twenty-four boys out for track as the season opened, including eight lettermen. The weather was miserably cold and wet cancelling six of the scheduled meets as the sun made only rare appearances throughout the season. Depth and inexperience were the major problems and the team found the larger meets tough going. In addition to these problems the team was plagued with several injuries throughout the year. Jim George suffered a leg injury during the week of Districts and was unable to compete for a state berth. Outstanding individuals were on hand as indicated by new school records as follows: Jim George-Triple Jump-43’5 Dave Hoffman-Discus-170’ 5 Rick Engelbart-800 M-2:01.9 Hoffman’s throw in the discus was not only a school record, but also the longest throw recorded for Class B in the state this season. George’s triple jump rated 5th in Class B. 52 S2 Front row: Bob Hoffmafl Priebnow, Rick DeSutter. Kreg Herrn George, Rick Engelbari, Dave I tollman. Duane Melvin Flores, Alaq Ortmeier, AJiarf Haase. Managers, Ron DeSutter and Dale LamVecht ackmann, R): Steve (meier, Jim Chris Albus, Koertner, 1. Please feet, keep going. 2. I’m almost there! 3. Fly away with me 4. Track is hard work. 5. Careful Aaron! 6. Man, this little ball is heavy! Golf The golf team completed the season with the best record ever for a West Point team. They won 46, lost 5 and tied 3. The reserve team also had a fine year with 10 wins and 3 losses. Personal bests were produced by Don Brockmann’s 80 at Stanton, David Jindra’s 77 at Stanton and Martin Prazak’s 72 at State for a second place finish. Martin also was the medalist at Districts for the fourth straight year. The team received a big disappointment at Districts where they tied with Schuyler for a trip to the State only to lose in a playoff. Other highlights were: Steve Kindschuh most improved (4 strokes) for Junior Varsity golfers and Pat Wordekemper most improved (3 strokes) for the Varsity golfers. v • K 1. 1 Coach Prazak was very pleased with the season’s progress, but the one stroke that kept the team from going to state and the one stroke that kept son Martin from becoming the State Champion were big disappointments. Seven lettermen will return for 1984. 54 Top Golfers Avg. 1. David Jind.a 40.1 2. Pat Wordekemper 46.2 3. Don Brockmann 42.2 4. Roger Nottleman 45.0 5. Martin Prazak 38.0 H O N O R S 5W5WTOTO Martin Prazak 2nd at State 55 SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL BASKETBALL WRESTLING West Point West Point Opponent West Point Opponent 19 Wisner Pilger 0 84 Emerson Hubbard 49 42 Omaha Roncalli 23 13 Tekamah Herman 14 75 Schuyler 57 36 Oakland Craig 30 0 Logan View 6 56 Howells 69 46 Scribner 24 56 Scribner 0 62 Scribner 51 57 Logan View 12 14 Oakland Craig 0 66 Oakland Craig 55 38 Wisner Pilger 18 27 Pender 8 37 West Point CC 40 53 Pender 15 48 Lyons 0 64 Wisner Pilger 52 16 Tekamah Herman 46 17 Norfolk Catholic 0 61 So. Sioux City 62 28 North Bend 33 38 North Bend 0 86 Pender 65 54 Lyons 12 57 Tekamah Herman 67 53 Lyons 51 Record: 7 2 59 Dodge 55 TOURNAMENTS 6-; Wayne 78 40 North Bend 52 West Point 1st 71 Oakland Craig 52 Wahoo 2nd 72 Lyons 59 Schuyler 2nd 42 Tekamah Herman 45 Roncalli 6th VOLLEYBALL 70 Logan View 58 Conference 3rd 83 Wisner Pilger 69 District 3rd West Point Opponent 55 Hartington CC 61 State 4th Record: 12 8 Record: 7-2 2 Lyons 0 0 Dodge 2 0 Tekamah Herman 2 2 Leigh 0 1 0 Logan View Wakefield 2 2 GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS TRACK 0 Scribner 2 1 Oakland Craig 2 0 2 Pender Howells 2 0 West Point Opponent West Point Place 2 Tekamah Herman 1 0 Pender 2 0 Logan View 2 37 Howells 25 Tekamah Invite. 5th 2 North Bend 0 30 Scribner 34 North Bend Invite. 5th 2 Logan View 1 62 Schuyler 37 West Point Invite. 4th 0 Wisner Pilger 2 36 Madison 54 North Bend Invite. 3rd 43 Battle Creek 28 Conference 6th 32 Blair 42 89 Pender 50 Record: 6-10 37 Wisner Pilger 22 District 8th 47 Pender 33 30 Tekamah Herman 40 33 Fremont Bergan 42 49 Dodge 36 GIRLS TRACK 41 So. Sioux City 23 GOLF 25 Logan View 34 39 Oakland-Craig 64 30 North Bend 26 West Point Place West Point Place 40 Lyons 42 50 North Bend 39 47 Columbus Lakeview 40 326 Beemer Invite. 1st West Point Invite 10th 151 Scribner 1st Tekamah Invite 11th 165 Wayne 1st Conference 7th Record: 8-10 162 Scribner Beemer 1st North Bend Invite 4th 164 Oakland Bergan 2nd 75 Pender 27 349 Oakland Invite. 2nd Districts 10th 165 Norfolk 1st 355 Conference 2nd 324 Stanton 1st 340 Districts 3rd 56 Fine Arts There are not beaten paths to Glory's height There are no rules to compass greatness known; Each for himself must cleave a path alone. And press his own way forward in the fight. Smooth is the way to ease and calm delight. And soft the road Sloth chooseth for her own; But he who craves the flower of life full-blown. Must struggle up in all his armor dight! What though the burden bear him sorely down And crush to dust the mountain of his pride. Oh, then, with strong heart let him still abide. For rugged is the roadway to renown, Nor may he hope to gain the envied crown, Till he hath trust the looming rocks aside. 57 1. Kathy and Sandy in action 2. Flag Girl Carol 3. Get into it, girls! 4. LeAnne has it. ★★★★★★★★★★★ '82-'83 flag girls: Lori Buse, Carole Hagedorn, Deb Jahnke, Kim Lofgren, Jena Neiman and Sheri Neiman. fern Pen Flas Girls The pom pon and flag girls were groups of six girls each that provided additional color for the band while marching in parades or providing half time entertainment at athletic events. They spent many hours learning the routines for the different songs and in sometimes rather incli- mate weather situations. The girls had a great time and received many fine remarks from observers. Mr. Furstenau, the sponsor, pro- vided many neat ideas including a Halloween spook show, surfing safari and pac man shows. The girls looked forward to each performance and the challenge of learning the routine in time. They also had their rather embarrassing moments when the tape recorder failed to work or when one of the girls got out of step. 58 Pom Pon Girls: LeAnne Frye, Dawn Kaup, Sandy Schroedter, Kathy Brazda, Lori Morsett, Holly Rasmus. Concerts During the year the vocal and instrumental music department presented four major concerts. These provided the musicians an opportunity to show off their skills after many hours of rehearsal. The music changed with the seasons and standing ovations were in order as the groups were vastly improved. The highlight of the year was com- bining musicians from the two city schools into one group. 1. Choir 2. Stage Band 3. Mr. Klinzman 4. Frosty’s Snowmen 5. Cute Couple 1. The Clarinets 3. Ann Scherer-majorette 2. Pep band being peppy. 4. Frosty in his cool state Band Mr. Furstenau, director, brought in new ideas and built up the band adding eighty-one new members in grades 5-12. He also formed a new stage band that performed at many school and local functions. The marching band kept busy this year, marching at five parades and performing at halftime during the football season. Rehearsing at 7:45 every morning, band members went through all kinds of weather. The concert band also has been busy with winter and spring concerts as well as the combined city concert with WPCC. In addition, they were kept busy preparing for the District contests in Wayne. From the marching band in the summer to spring concerts and contests the band received many fine compliments. Concert Band: 1st row: (L to R): Carol Becker, Ann Scherer, Lisa Daberkow, Carol Schulz, LeAnne Frye, LuAnn Anderson, Debbie Slagle, Sarah Daberkow, Sharia Kurz, Gwen Lofgren. 2nd row: (L to R): Nadine Schwinck, Lori Bennett, Jackie Boldan, Michelle Arensberg, Shane Lierman, Dave Schulzkump, Lisa Lubker, Kim Kollath, Janell Kaup, Annette Ventris. 3rd row: (L to R): Holly Vogltance, Kathy Swenson, Janet Kaup, Sam Ventris, Lori Hagedorn, Jenny Arensberg, Jim Hladky, Jan Wickert, Barry Reimers, Mary Groth, Deanna Diers, Richard Schulzkump, Kevin Boots, Jeff Deaver, Marty Norton. 4th row: (L to R): Rich Brazda, Rhonda Schulzkump, Dawn Kaup, Paul Stigge, Mike Fenske, Scott Kurz, Keith Schlueter, Angelica Havermann. 60 1. Let’s share music! 2. Bobette Harrington and Allison Wegner Banner carriers 3. Oh, great! Stage Band: Front: (L to R): Michelle Arensberg, Dave Schulzkump, Lisa Daberkow, Annette Ventris, Middle row: (L to R): Richard Schulzkump, Kevin Boots, Martin Norton, Jeff Deaver. Back row: (L to R): Dawn Kaup, Barry Reimers, Jenny Arensberg, Jan Wickert, Jim Hladky, Mary Groth. ★★★★★Choir The choir, under new director Mr. Klinzman, consisted of 33 girls and 10 boys. They met during second period and worked hard with each of the songs to perfect them for the various concerts and contests in which they performed. Reverend Dan Busch served as the main accompanist and was appre- ciated by all of the members for his generous support. Choir members complained about repeat ing songs over and over. Their efforts were rewarded when ihey received an excellent rating at the district contest in Wayne. Members will remember the fun t imes t hey had during rehearsals and at contest. They also gained a good basis for music appreciation. 1st row: (L to R): DaleLambrecht, Sam Ventris. 2nd row: (L to R): Tammy Kramer, Pam Miserez, Angelica Havermann, Alise Metzger, Jan Wickert, Kathy Brazda, Dave Schulzkump, Dave Ellinghausen, Cathy Tibbels, Kelly Prazak, Gina Wegner, Mary Groth, Lori Morsett. 3rd row: (L to R): Tammy Benjamin, Edie Lininger, Jean Nitzsche, Diane Mowinkel, Theresa Hansen, Jena Neiman, Paul Stigge, Jim Hladky, Jeff Rozendal, Susan Luebbert, Lou Buse. Kim Boldan, Allison Wegner. 4th row: (L to R): Jackie Boldan, Brittne Hansen, Jenny Behling, Jane Nitzsche. Tammy Jahnke, Sandi Miller, Brenda Williams, Ron DeSutter, Alan Ortmeier, Gary Ortmeier, Sandy Schroedter, Pam Hendricks. Beth Saner, Rhonda Schulzkump, Carol Becker. 1. Talented Swing Choir 2. Enthusiastic audience. 3. Disc Jockeys Paul and Mike. 4. How Sweet! Swins Chcir The Swing Choir consisted of 11 girls and 7 boys under the direction of Mr. Klinzman. They met every day during sixth period to perfect their song and dance routines, and made several public appearances for local community groups. In addition to performing for several concerts this group organized the annual Looney Tunes show. This show with its nightclub atmosphere provided the musicians an opportunity to display their individual talents in a very informal way. This years theme was worked around a local radio station, fresh with DJ’s, as the students provided the music and the advertisements. It is a night enjoyed by everyone as a good mixture of talent and humor bring the year to an end. 63 1. Scott Kurz, State FFA Band 2. Lisa Daberkow, Outstanding Band Student 3. John Phillip Sousa Award Winners: Paul Stigge and Scott Kurz with Mr. Furstenau. ★★★★★Musical Hcncrs The music department had a great year under new leaders Mr. Furst- enau and Mr. Klinzman. The vocal division was highlighted with the mixed octet's Superior rating at Dis- tricts, held in Wayne, where the band was rated Excellent. The John Phillip Sousa Award was presented for the first time at WPHS. This is a national organization that recognizes putstanding musicians for their accomplishments. ! i i !  f i t Cast: 1st row lL ' • Kj Pa. S:,gy N • H t 1- Ir Ortmeier. 2nd raw (L to R) LuAnn A iders, :. T.vnU,1 C- f.•••...• ! , R Allison Wegner, Theresa Hanser, ,ind Jenny B hi j ! - I ■ • R ! -id Schroeder, Pa id J.ndra Dan Mew,ike!. R . k DoS.:!! . Ren IVi .. .. .... Ventris 4th row L to R) Dure Mr Alike! Kathv Br.mda Sr.-.mK ■ ■ , .v Beth Saner Kps Odle Da , d S. hui; «. .p .e Kelr, p iK 1 Whi.t does that mean - 2 Wow' Look at that' 3 She never pays any attention to me. 4 Oh, darn: Fall Play Miss Fuller, director, selected Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to be performed as this year s fali play. Leading roles were played by Nicole Hansen as Lorelei Lee and Carole Hagedorn as her friend Dorothy The leading male roles were played by Paul Srigge and Gary Ortmeier The performances were a big success and enjoyed by large crowds on both Friday and Saturday nights Twenty si actors and accesses were involved with the production in rddC'C fo numersous s ;t light and make make up news that worked behind the scenes Several evening practices were held during rhe four weeks prior to the performance Many of :he students agu«n kept the duectot on edge as they waited until the last minute to learn their lint s It was ai it of woik but it was a very enjoy abk time and a good experience for all of the s' ,idet ,ts involved. 6S 66 ★★★★★★Spring Musical This year the WPHS drama department performed the musical Babes in Arms which was directed by Miss Sandra Fuller and conducted by Mr. Kim Klinzman. Due to a storm that struck the afternoon of the opening performance, the musical was postponed until the following week. This caused a decline in attendance, but it was still a big success. The cast was made up mainly of underclassmen as only four seniors were involved. Leading roles were handled by Tammy Benjamin, Kathy Brazda, Ron DeSutter and David Schulzkump. About thirty students were involved with the production and they spent many hours rehearsing and building set. Because of stage and acoustical problems at the high school gym. this production was moved to the elemen- tary gym. New lighting was installed and the new facility was appreciated. ★★★★★★★★★★★ 1. The next Robert Redford. 2. Fine, I can handle it. 3. Hey. they’ve got the beat! 4. Cut the mushy stuff! 5. Don't look at your feet 6. Next step . Hollywood. 1st row: (L to R): Theresa Hansen, Dawn Kaup, LeAnne Frye, Angelica Havermann, Kelly Prazak. 2nd row: (L to R): Alan Ortmeier, Dale Lambrecht. Jeff Peterson. Jeff Deaver, Paul Stigge. 3rd row: (L to R): Tammy Benjamin, Gary Ortmeier. David Schulzkump, Kathy Brazda, Beth Saner. 4th row: (LtoR) Nicole Hansen. Todd Schroeder. Bill Landholm, Rhonda Schulzkump, Ron DeSutter, Sue Gelster. 67 1. Best technician. Barb Haase 2. Best Actress, Nicole Hansen. 3. Best Actor, David Schulzkump. 4. Best Supporting Actor, Ron DeSutter. 5. Best Supporting Actress, Carole Hagedom. THESPIAN o This year the school qualified for a charter to the International Thespian Society, which is an organization designed to honor students who have worked hard in school drama productions. Dramatists may earn points toward membership by either acting in a production or working on production crews. This organization then functions as a support group for future productions. The Thespians traveled to Omaha in April to see a professional dinner theater production. At the beginning of the year the Thespian Society had 10 members, adding 9 more members at semester break and six more in May. These 25 people constitute the charter membership of the West rant chapter of the International Thespians. Miss Sandy Fuller, English and drama instructor, instituted the new organization to help improve drama participation. 1st row: (L to R): Carole Hagedom. Joyce Broekemeier, Tammy Benjamin. Tammy Lutz, Nicole Hansen, Kathy Brazda, Barb Haase. 2nd row: (L to R): Beth Saner, Rhonda Schulzkump, Diane Mowinkel, Gary Ortmeier, David Schulzkump, Paul Stigge. David Jindra, Ron DeSutter. Organizations True worth is in being, not seeming; In doing each day that goes by Some little good—not in the dreaming Of great things to do by and by. For whatever men say in blindness, And spite of the fancies of youth, There's nothing so kingly as kindness. And nothing so royal as truth. We cannot make bargains for blisses. Nor catch them like fishes in nets; And sometimes the thing our life misses. Helps more than the thing which it gets. For good lieth not in pursuing. Nor gaining of great nor of small. But just in the doing, and going As we would be done by, is all. Through envy, through malice, through hating. Against the world, early and late. No jot of our courage abating - our part is to work and to wait. And slight is the sting of his trouble whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble Whatever his fortunes of birth. 69 1. West Point members install district officers 2. Holly Rasmus gives her MOD presentation 3. Kristen Black, district president, concludes installation 4. Models enjoy the style show 5. Tara models a beautiful dress Once again FHA was seen in WPHS as a very busy organization under the direction of Mrs. Gustafson. The 1982 school year began with District Convention held in Wisner. Joyce Denton gave her informative speech and Bobette Harrington and Jan Wickert also presented their SEARCH project. February 19th was the annual FFA FHA Sweetheart Dance. This year Russ Gentrup and Nicole Hansen were crowned King and Queen. As spring returned to WPHS, it was time for FHA Week. With FHA week came secret sis, locker tags, red and white day and singagrams, and The Family. A new addition to the spring calendar was the style show. It was a huge success and everyone enjoyed hi mseli. With April on its way, new officers were chosen and installed at the FHA Banquet. The newly elected officers were Bobette Harrington, President; Kim Lofgren, 1st Vice President; Tami Slagle, 2nd Vice President; Joyce Denton, Secretary; and Marcie Boling, Encounter Chair person. Results from State. Kim Lofgren, Student Body Member; Jan Wickert and Bobette Harrington, silver for SEARCH project; Joyce Denton, silver (or SEARCH project and District Treasurer. 70 Participants in SEARCH at Districts. 1st row (L to R): Carole Hagedorn, Kim Lofgren. Joyce Denton. 2nd row: (L to R): Holly Rasmus. Bobette Harrington. Jan Wickert. Jean Meister. 3rd row: (L to R) Lori Buse. Barb Haase. Marcie Boling. Susan Luebbert. 1st row: (L to R): Tammy Benjamin. 2nd Vice Carole Hagedorn. 2nd row: (L to R): Encounter Chairperson Kim Lofgren. President Nicole Hansen. Secretary Kristen Black, Lori Morsett. Ilene Persson. 3rd row: (L to R): Barb Haase. Diane Mowinkel. Lori Buse, Pam Hendricks. Marcie Boling, Cathy Tibbels, Monica Hoffman, Jill Iverson, Sponsor Mrs. Gustafson. 4th row: (L to R): Angelica Havermann, Donna Buse. Tammy Lutz, Shelley Smith, Michelle Arensberg, Bobette Harrington, Jean Meister, Dawn Kaup, Kim Kollath. 5th row: (L to R): Deb Slagle, Deb Jahnke, Lori Welding, Kim Boldan, Kim Landholm, Tami Slagle, LeAnne Frye, Jan Wickert. Theresa Hansen. 6th row: (L to R): Brittne Hansen. Loree Bennett. Lisa Lubker, Tara Twedt, Kari Hugo, Joyce Denton, Tami Vrba, Shelly Petz, Kristie Lierman. (Not pictured are 1st Vice Holly Rasmus. Jackie Boldan,Corinne Brockmann. Tina Kaup, Susan Luebbert, Sheri Neiman and Malinda Norton.) District SEARCH results. Gold medals: Joyce D., Bobette H. and Jan W.. Susan L and Barb H., and Holly R. Silver medalists: Kim L. and Lori B.. Holly R. and Carole H., and Kim L. Marcie B. and Jean M. did not place. 71 72 The Future Farmers of America is an agriculture organization of young men and women learning about var- ious areas of crop and livestock pro- duction, the economics and the mech- anics of agriculture. The group was led this year by new instructor, Mr. Ffansen. He provided several new ideas and developed a sense of pride in the organization. The FFA was very active during the year and started an aluminum can collection center as a means of rais- ing funds. The year’s highlight was the lives- tock judging team which did well at the State contest and did very well at the Denver Stock Show. Tearn mem- bers were Russ Gentrup, Scott Kurz, Barb Meister and Ted Hansen. The group also attended the State FFA Convention in Lincoln and the National Convention in Kansas City. 1. Stale Farmers Scott Kurz and Russell Gentrup 2. National Livestock Committee members. 1st row: (L to R): Brian Wieneke. Brian Lueb- bert. 2nd row: (L to R): Brian Reimers, Russell Gentrup, Ted Hansen. 3. FFA has an aluminum can collection center 4. Senior Livestock JudgingTeam: 1st row: (L toR) Russell Gentrup, Ted Hansen. 2nd row: (L to R): Barb Meister, Scott Kurz 5. Members look busy. 6. FFA sells Iruit every year. FFA. 1st row (I. to R): «Jeff Duhsmann, Steve Groth. Brian Luebbert. Parliamentarian Martin Norton, Jeff Peterson. Rick Krueger. Dale Throener. 2nd row (L to R): Jeff Gentrup. Todd Schroeder. Greg Danielski. Vice President Scott Kurz. Brad Luebbert. Mark Luebbert. Stan Schlecht. 3rd row (Lto R): Brian Wieneke. John Fehrer. Pat Batenhorst. David Ellinghausen. Brad Wegner. Tami Slagle, KrisOdle, Paul Ernesti. 4th row (L. to R) Bill Landholm. Sentinel Ted Hansen, Reporter Dan Mowinkel, Treasurer Brian Reimers. Mark Kaup, Debbie Slagle. Ron Throener, Jim Wieneke (Not pictured are Barry Bogseth. Lisa Daberkow. Tim Reeson and Doug Throener.) 73 West Pointer The West Pointer staff learned many things in Journalism II class including: writing, layout pro- cedures, typesetting, budget manage- ment, strip printing and typing. Under the direction of Mrs. Mahann- ah they applied these skills to pro- duce a monthly newspaper for the school. Several changes were made this year. Students set t he type at Quality Printing. The number of pages were increased from 4 to 8 enabling the staff to cover more events. A special feature of this year’s paper was the addition of pictures. Dan Bowman played a vital role in the West Point er’s success, as he took pictures, developed film and made prints in the darkroom. Science Club Art Club VICA The Science Club, under the lead- ership of Mr. Deaver, met every Fri- day during t he flexible schedule. Through out the year members worked on projects to take to science fairs. Mr. Deaver also taught them how to use the computer. Mrs. Abboud sponsored the Art Club; they sold Christmas greens again this year. This moneymaking project was planned to finance a trip to Omaha. At the last minute the trip was cancelled. Mr. Pillard was the sponsor of VICA. an organization centered on the high school youth. It encourages personal growth, responsibility, citizenship, leader ship and pride. Members again sold M and M's to make money. An CJubUsi row: (Lto R : Sponsor Ms Abboud. Maraetolint). Kathy Tracy Kau rWilly French JjJRs WftTrlckefnpcr. Kim Herrmann. lAnrie F c Dawn romp. Amy Meyer 3rd row: (L to R): Russ Sellentin, Dave 7-1 1st row (L to R): Kim Kollath. Lisa Lubker. Ann Scherer. Bob Hoffman, Tom Hoffman. 2nd row (L to R): Dave Schulzkump. Jon Engelbart, Rick Engelbart. Jim George. Mike Slagle. (Not pictured are Lori Fenske and Jim Feyerherm.) The Student Council, under the leadership of Mr. Johnson, the spon- sor, had a very busy year. Meetings were held on Friday during the flex- ible schedule and were conducted by President, Jim George. Other offic- ers were Mike Slagle, Vice- President; Ann Scherer, Secretary and Tom Hoffman, Treasurer. The Student Council provided a means of communication between the students and administration. Stud ents fed suggestions to council mem bers; these were discussed at the meetings and taken to Mr. Wilks for final action. Throughout the year funds were raised by selling jackets, shirts, socks and a variety of clothing that promoted school spirit. Prior to Christ mas they organized a canned food drive through the homerooms. The food was then sent to Golden Rod Hills for distribution to the needy. It was a great year for the Student Council and the students at WPHS. T 1. Buy some! 2. Tim trys on a WP coal. 3. Sponsor Mr. Johnson. 4. A thrilling meeting 5. FOOD !!! 75 1. Deb Ernesti, math 2. Jim George, history 3. Nicole Hansen, art 4. Scott Kurz, agriculture 5. Tammy Benjamin, history 6 Monte Pflueger, mechanics 7- Barb Haase, accounting 8. Mr. Wilks gives opening address On May 18th during the Honors Convocation eleven new members were welcomed into the John Nei hardt Chapter of the National Honor Society under the direction of Mrs. Lang. Students selected for this honor must have ranked high aca- demically, shown good leadership and citizenship qualities, and be approv- ed by the faculty. Gowns were presented to the new members as present members clev- erly searched through the rows of chairs for each individual. After all gowns had been issued the cerem- ony was concluded with a candle light service and oath as they offi- cially became members. NHS. Is! row: (L lo R): Krisien Black. Mary Groth, Ann Scherer, Tom Hoffman. Brian Reimers. 2nd row: (L to R): Kim Lofgren. Cathy Tibbels. Carol Schulz. Paul Stigge. David Schulzkump, Dianne Pooley. 76 Honors Day The annual Academic Honors Day was held on May 18th in the gym. Awards were presented to several students for outstanding achieve- ment in the various academic areas of study. Each department selected two individuals who had achieved the highest standards throughout the year. These students were then presented with a certificate and a pin in recognition of their achievement. Special awards were also presented by Mr. Wilks in recognition of out- standing leadership and citizenship. Award winners: 1st row: (L to R): Monica Hoffman. Carol Becker. Dale Lambrecht. Scott Kurz. Martin Norton. Jim Hladky. Jody Haynes. 2nd row: (L to R) l.isa Daberkow, Nadine Schwinck, Kristie Lierman. Lisa Lubker. Tammy Benjamin. Paul Sligge. Joyce Broekemeier 3rd row (L Io R) Jim George. Carole Hagedorn. Allison Wegner. Darin Hoffman. Chris Brockmann. Jim Perry, Jeff Deaver. 4th row: (L to R) Mike Fenske. Nicole Hansen, Deb Ernesti. Barb Haase, Dave Petz, Dale Throener, Jim Feyerherm. Bob Hoffman, Monte Pflueger. 8 77 The cheerleaders were selected in the spring of the preceding year following several weeks of practice for the tryouts. Their work started immediately as they hurriedly de- cided on new uniforms so they would be sure to arrive in time for the first game. Some of the girls attended a clinic for cheerleaders and then returned home for several evenings of pract- ice throughout the summer. New yells and routines had to be per- fected prior to the opening of school. After school started the cheer leaders took on a variety of tasks to build spirit for the games. They made posters, locker tags, organized pep rallies and baked goodies for the athletes. During the games the cheerleaders led the pep club through a variety of cheers to lend support to the team. Their hard work paid off as the teams and students from WPHS enjoyed success. Cheerleaders Wrestling: Jackie Nagengast. Dianne Pooley, Jan Wickert, and Kim Wegner Girls sports Kelly Prazak. Kim Herrmann. Carole Hagedorn and Rhonda 79 Schulzkump. :® -Pep Club The pep club consisted of about 80 girls under the leadership of sponsors, Mrs. Mahannah and Miss Schuster. The purpose of the club is to provide support for the cheerleaders at games, prepare signs for the halls, and promote enthusiasm for the student body. The big project for the year was organizing homecoming week. This involved a lot of time and planning by the club. It also meant getting up very early on a Saturday morning to paint the store windows on Main street. This was a lot of work, but the girls had fun trying to design the neatest window. Other Homecoming events included organizing the parade and providing decorations for the coronation and the dance. Monthly meetings were held on Fridays during flexible scheduling. It was at this time the club met with the cheerleaders to learn new yells and share ideas. 1. Okay, what's our plan. 2. Go Big Red! 3. I can't believe it's 7 AM! 4. Having the time of our lives. 1st row: (L to R): Kelly Prazak, Rhonda Schulzkump. Dianne Pooley, Jan Wickert, Jackie Nagengast. Kim Wegner. Ann Scherer. Sue Schroedter. Cheryl Jindra, Tammy Benjamin, Kim Herrmann. Carole Hagedorn. 2nd row: (L to R): DeEtte Poppe, Kim Capazo. Cathy Tibbels, LeAnne Frye. Dawn Kaup, Sandy Schroedter. Kathy Brazda, Lori Morsett, Jean Nitzsche. Diane Mowinkel. 3rd row: (L to R): Tammi Heun, Tami Vrba, Sandi Miller, Debbie Jahnke, Brenda Meyer. Pam Hendricks. Marcie Boling. Bobette Harrington. Allison Wegner, Carol Becker, Barb Haase. Nicole Hansen. 4th row: (L to R): Joyce Denton. Gina Wegner. Kim Lofgren, Donna Buse. Mary Groth, Jane Nitzsche. Carol Schulz, Donna Stark. Joyce Broekemeier, Monica Hoffman, Tammy Jahnke. Lori Buse. 5th row: (L to R): Lori Frickenstein. Tami Hagedorn, Jill Iverson, Beth Saner. Kellee Persson, Lou Buse. Lisa Daberkow, Michelle Arensberg, Kim Kollath, Kristie Lierman, Jean Meister. 6th row: (L to R): Kim Meyer. Kari Hugo, Tara Twedt, Tammy Lutz, Kim Boldan. Shelley Smith, Kim Landholm, Tami Slagle, Pam Miserez, Stacy French, Shelly Petz. 7th row: (L to R): Candy Pagels, Angelica Havermann. Brittne Hansen. Lori Bennett, Sue Gelster. Debbie Slagle, Lisa Lubker, Krist Landholm, Theresa Hansen. 80 Special Events He had his dream, and all through life. Worked up to it with toil and strife. Afloat fore'er before his eyes. It colored for him all his skies: The storm-cloud dark Above his bark. The calm and listless vault of blue Took up his hopeful hue. It tinctured every passing beam— He had his dream. He labored hard and failed at last. His sails too weak to bear the blast. The raging tempests tore away And sent his beating bark away. But what cared he For wind or sea! He said The tempests will be short. My bark will come to port. He saw through every cloud a gleam He had his dream. si The week of October 4th-8th was Homecoming Week for the Cadets. This was a very busy but enjoyable week for the students as activities were scheduled for each day of the week. The competition for the cher- ished Spirit Stick was tough as each class was determined to earn the most points to claim a right to this prize. Dress-up days, class skits, faculty skit, and Thursday night's bon fire and pep rally led up to game day. Classes worked hard constructing floats for the big parade on Friday, but the rain poured down and the parade was cancelled. This was a big disappointment after all the work had been completed. The traditional yell out was held in the gym however, to see which class could make the most noise and demonstrate the most spirit. The rains stopped and the game was played as the Cadets blasted Pender 27 to 8. Following the game it was off to the coronation where Mike Slagle and Sue Schroedter reigned as King and Queen. Then it was time for the dance which was held in the commons with the music provided by Greg Theis. When it was all over the Junior Class was awarded the mighty SPIRIT STICK . -Homecoming 1 Run. run. run! 2. Tackle 3. What's going on down there? -FHA Banquet 1. Holly Rasmus, Tammy Benjamin, Niki Hansen , 2. Miss FHA. Holly Rasmus, Miss F, Brittne Hansen: Miss H, Tammy Lutz; April 21 was a special night for FHA members, their parents and guests. For the first time in several years, FHA had their banciuet without FFA. After the meal, Kim Lofgren gave her interpretation of the creed. Joyce Denton gave an informative speech on FHA, and Bobette Harrington and Janice Wickert presented Time with Tots , giving babysitting tips. Tammy Benjamin. Nicole Hansen and Holly Rasmus, who held state level positions this year, each gave a short speech about the past year which brought tears to almost eve- ryone's eyes. The girls presented a gift to Mrs. Gustafson for her sup- port and help. She presented them with plaques from the chapter. The freshman, sophomore and jun- ior with the second highest number of points Miss F, H or A received red carnations. Miss FHA, the hard est working senior selected by FHA members, received a plaque. The banquet was an experience to remember for all who attended. Pin and certificate winners: Tammy Ben jamin. Kristen Black. Kim Boldon. Marne Boling, Donna Buse. Joyce Denton. Barb Haase Carole Hagedom. Nicole Hansen. Bobette Harrington. Deb Jahnke. Dawn Kaup. Kim Lofgren. Susan L uebbert. Tammy Lut . Jean Meister. Diane Mowinkel. Holly Rasmus. Deb Slagle and Jan Wickert Miss A, Jan Wickert. New officers. Joyce Denton, secretary; Kim Lofgren. 1st vice; Bobette Harrington, president; Tami Slagle. 2nd vice. Marcie Boling, encounter chairperson. HI FFA Banquet The FFA banquet was held on May 9th in the school gymnasium. Pork was barbecued at the school by the FFA Alumni and the parents sup plemented this with pot-luck for an outstanding meal. This was the first time in several years the FFA and the FHA held individual banquets. This allowed more time so the alumni could become more involved with the awards. The guest speaker, Jim Getschall, gave an outstanding presentation on the benefits of FFA and what mem- bers should do to get the most out of the organization. He also addressed the importance of setting life long goals. Mr. Hansen, the sponsor, intro- duced several guests that were in attendance and recognized the out going officers for a job well done. New officers for 1983-84 were also recognized. Members were then presented awards and certificates for their pro jects. They were also reccognized for State and National achievements. 1. Dull, Dan! 2. Hey guys, move! 3. Newly elected officers ToddSchroeder. John Aschoff, Brian l.uehbert. Brian Reimers. Ron Throener. Barry Bogseth. Mr. Hansen. ] This looks good...but then this does too. 5. Guest speaker Jim Getschall. Award winners. 1st row (L to R) SteveGroth. Mike Stieren, Scott Kurz. Martin Norton, Todd Schroeder. 2nd row 1. to R) Russ Gentrup. Brian Reimers, Dan Mowinkel. Brian l.uebbert. 85 Sweetheart Dance FHA and FFA members worked very hard to get everything ready for this years Sweetheart Dance. Friday after school members from both organiza- tions moved tables and chairs out of the commons. Saturday, members decorated the gym and the com mons for the coronation and the dance. They decorated to the theme of Just You and I using purple and lavendar as the colors. Coronation started at 8 o'clock. Everyone was anxious to see who would become King and Queen. Fin- ally the secret was revealed. Russ Gentrup was crowned King and Niki Hansen was crowned Queen. For the first time the sophomore attend ance from FHA and FFA were both girls. Ted Hansen escorted the two girls. After coronation everyone went to the commong for the dance. People danced to the music of Evil Knight Music, disc jockey. After the dance was over, FHA and FFA members still had work to do. Streamers were torn off, tabels and chairs were returned to their places. The commons looked ready for study hall again. !. Slow dance 2 The King and Queen 1st row (L toR): LaDonna Schultz, Dennis Peitzmeier. BarbMeister.Ted Hansen. Kim Boldan. Holly Rasmus. Dan Mowinkel. Caroje Hagedorn. Scott Kur . Kim Lofgron, Brian Wieneke. Debbie Slagle. Doug Throener. 2nd row (L to R) Tyler Smith. Nicole Hansen. Russ Gentrup. Jennifer Persson. ■ Athletic Banque Outstanding Athletes Martin Prazak, golf; Dave Hoffman, track and football; Tom Hoffman, wrestling; Jim George, basketball; Tammy Benjamin, track; Sue Schroed ter. volleyball; Joyce Broekemeier. The athletic banquet was held on May 17th in the gymnasium with about 350 in attendance. The meal was catered by Double K Catering from Norfolk, and entertainment was provided by the WPHS stage band. The evening was very exciting for the athletes as they are recognized for the year's accomplishments. Girls who tried out for cheerleader and pom pon girls anziously awaited the revealing of the squads members. The Booster Club provided the tick ets for all of the students that were involved in appreciation of a fine year. John Melton, assistant football coach at UNL, was the guest speaker and he provided a very inspiring talk for future planning and taking advan- tage of the opportunities in one's life. Mr. Carmody, Athletic Director, introduced the coaches who pres- ented awards to their team members and summarized the seasons. After the announcement of the West Point Cleaners Scholarships and the awarding most valuable athlete medals, it was time to clean up the gym. 1. Like father, like son! 2. Kelly Hoffman. Free Throw Award; Dave Hoffman. Chuck Bernhardt Award; Jim George and Joyce Broekemeier. WP Clean- ers Scholarship. 3. Be on lime! '1. Guest speaker John Melton Prom Times to Treasure was the theme chosen by the Junior Class for the 1983 Jr-Sr Prom. After several months of fund raising, planning, ordering and finally decorating the big night arrived on April 30. The sponsors, Mr. Walters and Mr. Klinz- man had gone over every detail to make sure nothing would be for- gotten. The evening began with the banquet which was catered by Circle A Cater- ing. Rick Engelbart provided the entertain ment with his after dinner speech before dinner and included several of his famous imitations. Chip Winter was the guest speaker and the Sopho- more skit was its usual bomb. Following the banquet it was off to get dates and hurry back for the dance. Music was provided by Equa- tion and included a guest appear ance by Junior Mike Fenske. The students had fun dancing in the ocean of balloons as the band played from the deck of a ship. Following the dance it was off to the Eagles Club for the traditional post prom party provided by the commun- ity. Everyone had a great timegambl ing in the Las Vegas Casino and eating as much pizza as possible. 1. Gel to work Brenda. 2. Senior girls acting normal 3. ‘Equation' 4. Waitresses hard at work. 5. Junior boys getting everything ready for prom. I 1. Waiters and Waitresses. 1st row: (L to R Kim Landhoim, Lori Fenske. Shelley Smith. Kelly Prazak. 2nd row (L to R) Pat Worde- kemper, Todd Repschlaeger. John Sanders. Bill Landhoim 2. She’s a rhinestone cowgirl! 3. Picture area. 4. Aa choo! 5. Guest speaker. Chip Winter. 6. Get down! 90 Graduation May 22nd was a happy yet sad day for the class of 1983. That afternoon at 3:30, Junior Escorts Ann Scherer and Willy French, led 62 Seniors down the aisle to receive their diplo- mas. The girls wore white robes and the boys wore red robes as they attempted to stay in step. The Class of 1983 chose the rose as their flower, maroon and silver as their colors and their class motto was as follows: Special joys and special places, special friends to- gether; the moments pass so quickly but the memories are forever. Reverend Russell Anderson deliver- ed the main address with student honor addresses being presented by Valedictorian, Jim George and the Salutatorian. Deb Ernesti. Finally it was time to receive the cherished diplomas which were present ed by Superintendent Ken Echten kamp and Board President Cecil Woodka. Following the ceremony, which was held in the gym, the class members departed to celebrate the occasion with family and friends. 1. Guest speaker Reverend Russell Anderson 2 We made it' 3. I can’t believe today is it! 4 Let's yet this right 5. Here, let me help you! ■■■■ 5. Well were the shortest! 6. I’m ready (or this! 1. Jim George. Valedictorian 2. Junior Escorts: Ann Scherer and Willy French 3. It’s over! 4. Deb Ernesti, Salutatonan STAFF Kristen Black (Co-editor) Deb Emesti (Co-editor) Michelle Arensberg Kim Boldan Dan Bowman Joyce Broekemeier Rick Engelbart Rhonda Frederickson Willy French Dawn Haynes Loren Krueger Kristie Lierman Shelly Lierman Duane Nielsen Donna Stark Kim Wegner