West Salem High School - Neshonoc Yearbook (West Salem, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1985 volume:

1985 Neshonoc West Salem High School West Salem, Wisconsin 54669 Table Of Contents Administration .... 8 Sports Special Services .... 9 Organizations Faculty 10 Advertising . . Student Body .... 18 Headlines . . . Social Life .........41 Index ...... . 48 . 76 . 94 118 122 We Salute You, Mr. Tom O'Brien Mr. O'Brien, you have affected students' lives with your diverse skills of instruction ranging from language to math and science; you have intrigued them with your understanding of myriad subjects. Your support of students in their co-curricular activities, especially your faithful attendance at athletic events, has endeared you to all. With great regard and respect, we dedicate the 1985 Neshonoc to you! 5 Out Of Sight! Administration, Special Services Stimulate Academic Achievement School Board - Front row: Karen Drazkowski, director; William Carlson, director; LaVerne Nuttelman, vice-president; Dennis Schomberg, president; Diane Hicks, director. Back row: Maynard Manthei, treasurer; Paul Raymer, clerk. 1. Eugene Ertz, district administrator 2. Gerald Trochinski, principal 3. Carol Chenoweth, librarian 4. David Cochrane, psychologist 5. Vernetta Fish, reading specialist 6. Harry Warriner, guidance counselor 7. Cheryl Kaczmarski, library aide 9 1. Alan E. Niedfeldt 2. Phyllis Bartz and Nancy Hinton 3. John Goodwin 4. Jon Lewis 5. LeRoy Kali 6. Joan H. Solie 7. Robert Fortney 8. Robert T. Moe 9. Dawson Strutt 10. Cindy Storlie See page 126 for teacher assignments. n tMU -' 1. Sue Dummer 2. Ted Ledman 3. Jean Johnson and Kris Ganzemiller 4. Karen Hansen 5. Phil Wolle 6. William Smillie 7. Luther Selbo 8. Pat Cox 9. Roberta Severson 10. Phyllis Olson 11. Rick Ross See page 126 for Teacher Assignments. Mold Character And 14 Academic Achievement 1. Robert Sweeney 2. Myrna M. Cullen 3. David Arndt 4. Wilbur Johnson 5. Tom O'Brien 6. Jacqueline Ostrem 7. Eric Sorenson 8. Marty Olson 9. Barb Hoffman 10. Vern E. Dahl See page 126 for Teacher Assignments. Personnel Improve School Atmosphere 1 4 2 � Bus Drivers — Front row: Lorna Wehrs, Janet Wolter, Dorothy Kortbein. Back row: Vern Romskog, Orin Schwier, Everett Bortz, Pierce. Second row: Mary Lou Meyer, Donald Gensch, Bonnie Curtis Stavlo, Donald Ruud, Kenny Batzel. 16 1. Jeff Vian, maintenance 2. Janet Craig, attendance 3. Janice Neff, Blanche Tryggestad, and Ethel Fuhre, cooks 4. Ruth Stalsberg, laundry 5. Bernie Repky, custodian 6. Bonnie Ender, high school secretary 7. Colleen Mulder, school nurse 8. Shirl Fosler, financial secretary 9. Verda Drecktrah, district secretary 10. Don Mattie, night custodian 17 SENIORS 20 A Tribute to the Class of '85 It is time to say goodbye To friends of these four years, To kiss and hug just one last time All those who dried my tears. To let you know just what it meant. Knowing you were near. In future years I'll never make The friends that 1 had here. A special thanks to all of you For being who you are. For sharing all the happy times. I'll take these memories far. Our time is quickly passing, As I have come to regret — We've known each other for many years But it seems we've only met. There's so little time remaining, And so much left to say, I owe so much to all of you Not half could I repay. I wish you well! Good luck in life, May all your dreams come true. Though we may never meet again I will always remember you. Kris Martin 21 The Class Of '85 Tracey Hirschuber Paul Dunlap Todd Servais Leora L. Krause Timothy Pierce Kelly Severson Michelle Stetzer Gregory Hoier Henry Althoff Marion T. Hoffman Leanne Roberts Lois Kammel Becky Sandman Paul Schmidt 2? Seeking A Farther Horizon Kimberly Whitford Daniel L. Athnos Sally Jo Steiger Lucy Mikshowsky Lisa Jensen Audra Ciechanowski David Reedich Beth Knudson Susan Manke Robert Machotka Howard Lemke Maureen J. Splittgerber Sarah Indahl Kari Torgeson Caroline Hinck Jeffrey A. Palm Dawn Simmons David Matuska Kristopher Burrows Arlyn R. Gensch Striving Towards Chad Goldsmith Jill A. Snippen Michelle Stark Joseph Kramer Tammy Johnson David DuCharme Tari Hanson David Pralle Sandra Kneifl Jeffrey L. Romskog Barbra Denson Curt Seidel Kevin Aleckson Margaret Sweeney 24 Future Goals Walter F. Baltz IV Gordon Gerke Michael Greene Sarah Andres Christa Romskog Susanne Collins Diana Evenson Carolyn Joyce Ted Dovenberg Kenneth Thompson Jan Schwier Michele Modawell 25 i J: rv Lisa Wood Paivi Alakuijala Susan Uber Christopher George Sandra Knudtson Kristine Martin Lisa Kraemer Christopher C. Nelson Todd Schomburg Renee Ceresa John T. Braund Cynthia Gotham Rhonda Hicks Patricia Lawrence Lee W. Hoffman Daniel Baker 26 Preparing For Tomorrow Spencer Mashak Melissa Munson Lisa M. Carlson Kathleen Frisch John Hegenbart Tammy Vodde Stuart Anderson Jacqueline Caffrey Kathleen Thielker Suzanne Schumacher Tyrone A. Huebsch Michael Quackenboss Nancy Buol Michael Massoth Susan Meyers Aaron Craig James Jolivette Timothy Grosskopf JoAnn Kneifl Wendy Wheadon 27 Senior class officers — Wendy Whea-don, treasurer; Lucy Mikshowsky, president; Jeff Palm, vice-president; Barbi Denson, secretary. As Today Comes To A Close. Dennis Wilsey Mark Stello Stacey Myers Sara j. Muenzenberger Jay Nelson Scott Jackson Michelle Kendhammer William Murn Lisa Bina William Silha Todd A. Oldenburg Kelly J. Vaughn Jennifer Niedfeldt SB J Althoff, Jane Anderson, Paulette Bahr, Patrick Blunck, Brenda Breidel, Jennifer Brcnstein, Scott Byom, Marcia Ceresa, Thomas Christopherson. James Clements, Michael DuCharme, Angela Elliott, Jeffrey Fladhammer, Shelayne Fleischman, Jean Fry. Bradford Gerke, Steven Goetting, Marty Handberg, Paul Hansen, Kim Hartman, Michelle Hemker. Barbara Hessler, Lamond Hole, Rebecca Horstman, Chad Hulett. Kim Hundt, Lori Iverson, Rebecca Jenks, Darin Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Marc Jordan, Shon Kapusinski, Victor Kastner, Gina 30 Klos, Scott Knutson, Deanna Kohler, Julie Korn, Patrick Korson, Daniel Kramer. Dennis Krause. Roberta Kuschel, Sheryl Liebl, Lawrence Lyga, Andrew Malin, Jane Malzacher. Lois Manter, Venitha McCann, Colleen McIntyre, Kristina Meyer. Kristine Meyer, Shanneon Meyer, Susan Miller. Kevin Moiling. Russell Muellenberg. Rick Niebuhr, Scot Niemeier, Paula Olson. Lisa Onsager, Amy Osiecki, Timothy Ostrem, Brad Paisley, Scott Paulson, Christine Peterson. Julie Phetteplace, Thad Rudser, Edwin Schmid, Jacquelyn Schmidt, Thomas Schmitz, Arlen Schmitz, Kenneth 31 Schomberg, Wade Schultz, Eric Servais, Paul Severson, Carla Shurson, Jennifer Simpson, Todd Skemp, Lisa Small, Heidi Smith, M. Shane Smith. Robert Sobkowiak, Becky Sommers, Amy Strasser, Lori Strauss, Deanna Strauss, Sharon Strittmater, Molly Stuber, Jean Szymanski, James Talcott, Stacy Thomas, Tammy Tollefson, Kristine Torgeson, Kirste Trautsch, Douglas Twining, John Twining, Kimberly Verse, Joseph Vigue, Kimberly Weber, Gregg Wege, Tait Wojcik, Alan Wolter, Kimberly Wood, Carla Zanter, Pam 32 Class Of '87 34 Affeldt, Dawn Aleckson, Lance Allen, Jimmy Althoff, Theresa Ames, Robby Batzel, Troy Belling, Joe Breidel, Jeanne Brickl, Greg Bruemmer, Brooke Burrows, Kelly Christianson, Lee Collins, David Cornforth, Bill Daffinson, Michael Danielson, Angel Duffy, Jeanna Duffy, Kelly Ertz, Melissa Evenson, Darrel Fitzpatrick, Tina Fogel, Cathy Fosler, Laura Goldsmith, Michael Gorniak, Debra Gotham, Eddie Crandall, Kathy Grosskopf, Tom Grover, Karen Hansen, Peter Hanson, Rhett Hartman, Troy Hauser, Rebecca Haverly, Todd Hoff, Jon Hoffman, Ernie Johnson, Laurie Johnson, Sandi Jones, Scott Kammel, Chuck Klos, Jim Kneifl, Joe Kramer, Kari Kranz, Paul Kranz, Peter Krome, Anjie Lageunesse. Tiffani Leahy, Angela Lewis, Jon Liebl, Becky Loging, Gary Lounsbrough, Betty Lusk, Brian Lyden, Brian Mac Donald, Aaron Machotka, Marianne Martin, Jay Mezera, Ellyn Miller, Damian Miller, Donald Miller, Linda Miller, Lynda Miller, Thomas Modawell, Michael Moiling, Rachel Muenzenberger, Paul 35 36 Niedfeldt, Sara Noffke. Thad Odeen, Brian Onsager, Brady Orange, Missy Ostrem, Brent Paulson. Julie Peterson, Erik Pierce, Terry Reagles, Troy Romskog, Susan Sagler, Joe Schmidt, Tracey Schmitz, Allen Schmitz, Cindy Schomberg, Mary Schulz, Scott Schwier, Loren Seely, Rebekah Servais, Scott Servais, Tammy Skrede, Jarod Steele, Daniel Stoker, Mary Strittmater, Matt Stuber, Kathy Szewczyk, Ed Tabor, Jennifer Anne Turnipseed, Michael Tutor, Milisa Vance, Laura Verse, Jim Wastlund, Carolyn Wehrs, Teresa Weissenberger, Heather Wells, Joe Williams, Todd Wills, Tammy Wines, Stephanie Wolter, Tammy 38 Adair. Chris Adams. Barb Anderson, Gerald Anderson. Vicki Athnos, Rob Bahr, Steve Baker, Wendy Bloss, Kimberly Bockenfeld, Carol Burnett, Chuck Christianson, Robert Corder, Jerry Cornforth, Rob DeLap. Ross DeRosa, Heidi Dooley, Barry Dovenberg, Sue Elliott, Brenda Farnam, Earl Felt, Jason Fortney, Chad Gaethke. Randolph Gersch, Nancy Gilbertson, Mike Gilster, James Gostisha. Benjamin Grandall, Kevin Graw. Annette Gunther. Mike Hansen. Jeff Harris, Nikki Hehl, Lowell Hendrickson, Kevin Hoffman, Irvin Hoffman. Mike Horstman, Kevin Class Of '88 Indahl, Kelly Janes, Kim Jones, Tracey Kinstler, Matt Knudson, Steve Kokott, Shelly Korn, Tim Kortbein, Kim Kruger, Kelly Leahy, Matt LeCleir, Andy Lewis, Stephanie Lillejord, Joel Loging, Todd Magnuson, John Manthei, Dawn Massoth, Kory McCoy, Douglas Nicholson, Kandy Oldendorf, Kris Onsgard, Traci Otten, Chad Pedretti, John Pierce, Deanne Meyer, Mark Moe, Hayley Moiling, Rob Muenzenberger, Brian Muenzenberger, Bruce Nelson, Stacey a Freshman Class Officers — Amy Splittgerber, secretary; Mike Gunther, vice-president; Julie Smith, treasurer; Chad Fortney, president. 40 Pipkin, Eric Quackenboss, David Ramsbottom, Kelli Reed, Tim Robinson, Dan Roesler, Scott Sarauer, Donella Schams, Jason Schmaltz, Susan Schomburg, Debbie Schur, Brian Servais, Tina Shick, David Siemianowski, Ken Smith, Julie Splittgerber, Amy Stegner, Andy Stein, Troy Stoeckly, Jim Thompson, Lee Thoms, Carrie Trautsch, Dan Tremain, Kathryn Truckenbrod, Jennifer Waite, Todd Witte, Jason Wolter, Kelly Social Life . . . 1984 junior Prom Court — Lisa Jensen and Bob Machotka; Sarah Indahl and Todd Oldenburg; Lisa Carlson and Ted Dovenberg; Jennifer Niedfeldt and Bill Silha; Queen Beth Knudson and King Kris Burrows; Carolyn Joyce and Jeff Palm; Audra Ciechanowski and Todd Schomburg; Wendy Wheadon and Dan Athnos; Tracey Hirschuber and Ty Huebsch. Dream On With Prom '84 The Class of 1985 broke tradition by moving their Junior Prom out of the gymnasium and into the Radisson. Clear balloons accented the Radisson ballroom as couples danced to the theme song Dream On. Coronation climaxed the evening honoring Kris Burrows and Beth Knudson as king and queen of a night never to be forgotten. Scandal provided the music for this special event held April 27, 1984. 1. Dancing to Dream On , court members Todd Schomburg and Audra Ciechanowski ponder the excitement of the evening. 2. Junior class president Lucy Mikshowsky gives last-minute instructions to court members before coronation. 3. Taking a moment to reflect on the night's events, Dan Kor-son and Michelle Stetzer cherish a quiet moment in the lobby. 4. Couples talk and sign each other's prom books in the atmosphere of the Radisson ballroom. 5. Queen Beth Knudson and King Kris Burrows glow with happiness. 43 Innovative Homecoming . . . Student and faculty spirit encouraged school-wide participation in Homecoming Week 1984 and broke the monotony of everyday schedules. Hawaiian Day, October 1, introduced the week's theme with a bright ''aloha''. Students careened through the halls in Hawaiian shirts, leis, and grass skirts. Tuesday's Inside-Out Day showed an unusual side of shirts, jeans, and coats while Wednesday brought a clash of mix and match wear as auctioned-off football players labored for their buyers. On Thursday students doubled as ancient Romans by wearing togas and hair wreaths; it was also Daisy Day. Topping the week off were hats, glasses, and the Orange and Black Day tradition. Action began to climax Thursday night with a bonfire. Tug-of-war competition followed; the Class fo 1985 overwhelmed every other team including the faculty. The senior powderpuff football team then humbled the juniors, 15-0, to dominate the evening. Fans saw a new twist to the halftime show with the Panther Pipers (kazoo-playing Pep Club members) and the all-male senior powderpuff cheerleaders. Spirit ran high Friday, too, as seniors and football players chanted through WSHS corridors. Cheering picked up again during the pep rally when the week's winners were announced and more contests occurred. Juniors earned first place in a stiff air band competition that replaced skits. The freshmen placed second, sophomores ranked third, and seniors ended last, despite having the entire class rock to Twisted Sister's We're Not Gonna Take It . A cannibal-like group of faculty also joined in the fun. The Class of 1986 grabbed top honors in float building as well as the ice cream drop competition. Taking first in window design and all dress-up contests was the Class of '85. The freshmen notched a first rating with their posters. The pep rally was followed by a parade and football loss to La Crescent, 32-12. The week culminated Saturday night with a dance and the coronation of King Kris Burrows and Queen Lisa Carlson. 44 1. Voted Mr. Ugly by his teammates, Greg Hoier relishes the honor. 2. Senior representatives Lois Kammel and Bill Silha traverse the parade route riding backwards. 3. Savoring their first Homecoming afternoon are Katie Tremain and Mike Gunther, freshman representatives. 4. Shellee Fladham-mer and Darin Jenks, Daisy Jane and Daisy Joe, pose before reaching the main route. 5. Jon Lewis and Karen Grover, sophomore representatives, acknowledge a parade viewer. 6. Fronting the junior float are Jackie Schmid and Rick Muellenberg. 7. Tom and Paulette O Brien begin their reign as Homecoming parade marshals following the pep rally. 8. A first place, first class air band: Kris McIntyre, Scott Paisley, Lois Malzacher, Darin Jenks, and Rob Smith model the Beach Boys in Surfin' USA . 9. Sue Uber, senior representative, is escorted by Greg Hoier. 10. Senior class delegates — Kari Torgeson and Tyrone Huebsch. 11. Jean Fleischman and John Twining represent the Class of 1986. 12 Reigning over the 1984 festivities are Queen i r -, v r . n..,,_________________________________________ Exhilarating! 1. The Panther mascot fascinates a young child. 2. Clowning around — Caroline Hinck, Heidi Small, JoAnn Kneifl. 3. Sophomore Aaron Mac Donald attempts to catch a scoop in the cone during the ice cream drop competition. 4. Hamming it up in the parade, band members let loose. 5. Doing it Hawaiian style — Diana Evenson, Beth Knudson, Lisa Wood, Chris Nelson, Howard Lemke, Sandy Kneifl, and Spencer Mashak enliven the senior float. 6. Kelly Duffy spray paints the sophomore float while Jeanne Brei-del and Milisa Tutor hold down the palm tree. Harvest Court — Jim Gilster, Katie Tre- macher, King Spencer Mashak, Lisa Jensen, main, Paul Servais, Barbie Hemker, Todd Todd Oldenburg, Lynda Miller, Pete Han-Servais, Sarah Indahl, Queen Suzie Schu- sen. Winter Fantasy Court — Steve Knudson, Erik Peterson, Scott Paisley, Greg Hoier, King Gregg Weber, Queen Jeanne Breidel, Paivi Alakuijala, Jean Stuber, Sue Doven-berg, Tammy Wills, Meg Sweeney. Missing: Jim Klos. 47 Panther - Tracksters Earn Recognition Coach Jon Lewis guided two members of his Boys' Track team to the 1984 State Meet. Robert Smith qualified in the 100m dash and also gained honorable mention in the Coulee Conference while Most Valuable Player Lester Hall earned a spot in the 800m state contest and was named to the All-Conference squad. Securing a place on the second team was Adam War-riner in the shot-put. The Panthers attained sixth place of eight teams in the conference meet while earning second at regionals. With several returning lettermen and a large turnout of underclassmen, the 1985 season should be a strong one. 1. Springing over an obstacle, Dan Kor-son bounds toward the finish. 2. Showing his mettle. Bob Machotka grinds out the last leg of his contest. 3. Utilizing excellent form, Greg Hoier unleashes another herculean effort. 4. Charging the tape, state qualifier Rob Smith breezes to another 4x100 meter relay victory. 5. Garnering the victory, Darin Jenks crosses the line. 6. Vaulter Henry Althoff mentally prepares himself for his next attempt. 7. John Hegenbart, a stalwart of the Panther attack, strives for the win. 1984 Varsity Track team — Front row: Coach Jon Lewis, Rhett Hanson, Joe Sagler, Mike Modawell, Tim Osiecki, Assistant Coach Luther Selbo. Second row: Larry Liebl, Dan Korson, Henry Althoff, Robert Smith, John Hegenbart, Bob Machotka. Back row: John Harold, Mike Lyga, Lester Hall, Adam Warriner, Greg Hoier, Darin Jenks. 51 1984 Girls' Track team — Front row: Beth Knudson, Dee Dee Knutson, Stacy Talcott, Laurie Johnson, Jeanne Breidel, Mary Schom-berg, Stephanie Wines, Jackie Schmid, Becky Iverson, Tari Hanson. Second row: Jenny Breidel, Lisa Carlson, Lori Hundt, Tina Paulson, Penny Wehrs, Kari Kramer, Angie DuCharme, Angela Kokott, Jean Fleischman, Marianne Machotka, Christa Romskog, Manager Brenda Blunck. Back row: Coach LeRoy Krall, Becky Pedretti, Missy Ertz, Sue Turner, Paulette Anderson, Heather Weissenberger, Becky Hole, Angela Jenkins, Julie Paulson, Heidi Small, Dawn Affeldt, Assistant Coach Luther Selbo. Girls Capture Regional Earning its tenth consecutive regional championship and boasting an individual state champion hurdler, the 1984 Girls' Track squad was a triumphant one. West Salem edged Prairie du Chien to take the regional crown and placed fourth in the Mt. Horeb sectional. Most Valuable Trackster Angie Jenkins qualified for the state meet in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles; she finished first and third, respectively, at the state meet. As a team, the Panthers were eleventh out of 118 Class B schools in Wisconsin. Under the leadership provided by Coach LeRoy Krall and the 1984 seniors, the team hauled in four regular season victories and four second place finishes. Attaining All-Conference recognition were Christa Romskog in the shot put and 110 hurdles, Lisa Carlson in the long jump, Lori Hundt in the 880 run, and Angie DuCharme in the high jump, along with team captains Jenkins, Penny Wehrs and Becky Pedretti. The mile relay team of Jenkins, DuCharme, Hundt and Mary Schomberg, and the 440 relay team of Carlson, Jennifer Breidel, Beth Knudson and Becky Iverson also earned All-Coulee Conference honors. Special awards given were Most Valuable Freshman to Schomberg and Most Improved to Romskog and Jennifer Breidel. Twenty-three team members earned varsity letters. The 1985 squad should prove successful, too, with the leadership of seniors Romskog, Carlson, Knudson, and Tari Hanson, and considerable talent returning from the 1984 team. 1. While employing excellent form. Missy Ertz flows over the remainder of her endurance test. 2. Muscles taut, Angie DuCharme taxes her body to pull out the victory for West Salem. 3. With cat-like deftness, Lisa Carlson bounds over the bar to secure top honors. 4. Tari Hanson, the epitomy of perserverance, stretches out her lead. 5. Displaying the mainstay of the Panther squad, Mary Schomberg and Jenny Breidel combine to quash the opposition. 6. Christa Romskog thrusts a shot well past the qualifying mark to advance toward the finals. 7. Once again dominating her opponents, Lori Hundt turns another race into a runaway. 53 Golfers Putt Third Coached by Jim Friesen, the 1984 Golf team improved from fifth place in the final three matches of the season to earn a third place rank in the Coulee Conference for the second consecutive year. Returning lettermen Scott Jackson, Steve Bartz, Tom Ceresa and Scott Paisley provided the nucleus for the squad. Brad Fry rounded out the varsity team that completed the season. Pacing the squad were Jackson and Bartz who finished eleventh and fifteenth, respectively, in the conference medalist race. Jackson was the only Panther who advanced to sectionals. Losing only Bartz to graduation, the 1985 team should be a competitive force in the Coulee. meets place of teams Logan Quadrangular ..............4th 4 La Crescent ......................3rd 7 Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau .........Sth 7 Holmen ..........................6th 7 Sparta Triangular ............... 2nd 3 Onalaska Luther ................ lst 2 Arcadia .........................5th 7 Whitehall ....................... 2nd 3 West Salem Triangular ............3rd 3 West Salem Conference Meet ......3rd 7 Black River Falls ...............3rd 7 La Crosse Logan .................lst 2 Onalaska Luther .................lst 2 Onalaska ........................4th 7 W.I.A.A. Regionals ...............3rd 6 1. Scott Paisley, two-time letter winner, allows for break as he putts. 2. Hot-dogging for the television camera, Tom Ceresa rolls home a birdie. 3. Following the trajectory of his effort, Brad Fry nails an approach stiff to the pin. 4. Number one golfer Scott Jackson prepares to pound shot from the rough. 54 Netters Post 8-4 Season 1. Using a top spin, Walter Baltz concentrates on his serve. 2. Jim Szymanski attacks with his forceful forehand. 3. Jeff Palm makes the play with a double grip backhand. Varsity Tennis team — Jim Szymanski, Rick Pedretti, Jeff Palm, Dan Croth, Doug Trautsch, Walter Baltz, Coach Tom O'Brien. MEETS OUTCOME La Crosse Aquinas J.V. . .. 9-0 Black River Falls .......8-1 Tomah ...................4-5 La Crosse Logan .........0-9 Onalaska Luther .........7-2 Viroqua ....................6-3 Onalaska ................2-7 Tomah ...................7-2 Viroqua .................6-3 Black River Falls .......8-1 Onalaska Luther .........7-2 Onalaska ...................4-5 55 Panther Baseball Looks To '85 The varsity baseball team finished with an 8-12 overall record. Improvement was shown over last year and Coach Alan Niedfeldt feels this improvement will begin to show in 1985. Losing six valuable starters will pose a responsibility for the nine returning letter-men to lead the Panthers to victory in a tough Coulee Conference. Ty- rone Huebsch represented West Salem on the All-Conference first team as a designated hitter, compiling a .397 batting average with 23 hits. Co-captains and co-valuable players Scott Szymanski and Lester Hall obtained second team honors. Receiving honorable mention were Dan Groth, Greg Hoier, Jim Szymanski, and Jeff Palm. Jim Szy- manski led the J.V. team with a .417 batting average and a .521 slugging average. Many J.V. players acquired varsity playing time and will be valuable assets to the varsity team this coming year. Because the team consisted of predominately sophomore players, the J.V. team's success will depend on the talents of this year's freshmen. 4 PonIVfi VanU'C 1984 Varsity Baseball team — Front row: Coach Alan Niedfeldt, Jeff Palm, Scott Szymanski. Gregg Weber, Damian Miller, Coach Jack Hervert. Second row: Marc Johnson, Scott Paisley, Rick Muellenberg, Jim Szymanski, Tyrone Huebsch. Back row: Brad Johnson, Dan Groth, Greg Hoier, Lester Hall, Darin Jenks, Scott Jackson. 1. Swinging with great stamina, Greg Hoier connects for a double. 2. Gregg Weber concentrates at third base. 3. Discussing the last inning, team members prepare for their turn at bat. 4 Tyrone Huebsch grabs a routine fly ball. S. Jeff Palm contemplates his strategy for the upcoming pitch. 6. Shortstop Jim Szymanski anticipates action. 57 58 5 � Junior Varsity Football team — Front row: Manager Shellee Fladhammer, Joe Sagler, Jon Lewis, Tim Osiecki, Kelly Burrows, Damian Miller, Aaron Mac Donald, Lance Aleckson, Manager Kim Hulett. Second row: Bob Corniak, Dan Steele, Larry Liebl, Todd Haverly, Victor Kapusinski, Jim Klos, Shon Jordan, Scott Servais, Brady Onsager, Coach Theron Ramsey. Third row: Pete Hansen, Todd Williams, Tom Miller, Terry Pierce, Eric Peterson, Troy Hartman, Brad Ostrem. Back row: Pat Korn, Joe Belling, Loren Schwier, Jon Hoff, Mike Modawell, Mike Turnipseed. Gridders Suffer Frustrating Season Varsity Football team — Front row: Manager Shellee Fladhammer, Tom Miller, Tim Osiecki, Victor Kapunsinski, Bill Silha, Aryln Gensch, Shon Jordan, Larry Liebl, Manager Kim Hulett. Second row: Coach Jon Lewis, Scott Servais, Pat Korn, Loren Schwier, Jim Szymanski, Paul Servais, Scott Paisley, Kevin Aleckson, Coach Robert Fortney. Third row: Gregg Weber, Doug Trautsch, John Twining, Spencer Mashak, Darin Jenks, Mike Turnipseed, Kris Burrows. Back row: Rick Muellenberg, Tyrone Huebsch, Greg Hoier, Paul Schmidt, Dan Korson, Dan Steele, Paul Dunlap. The Panther football team struggled in a competitive Coulee Conference throughout the 1984 season and posted a 0-9 mark. Heading All-Conference award winners was Co-captain and Most Valuable Player Greg Hoier. He secured spots on both the second team offense and defense and also earned honorable mention on the Coulee Region team. Kris Burrows and John Twining received second team defensive honors while Tyrone Huebsch, Darin Jenks, and Spencer Mashak all attained honorable mention. Senior Paul Schmidt led fellow Panthers as the other Co-captain and obtained honorable mention. 1. The Panther bench fixes its attention on the field. 2. Showing his duplicity, Greg Hoier hands off to the grinding Kris Burrows. 3. Junior speedster Rick Muellenberg prepares to burst through the line for a big gainer. 4. Burly Paul Schmidt muscles a Holmen player to create the hole. 5. Arlyn Gensch upbraids his foe to clear the way for an oncoming rusher. 6. Triggering the offensive line is Spencer Mashak. 7. Signal caller Gregg Weber barks the cadence to his charges. 59 Boys Reach Sectional The 1984 boys' cross-country team returned four lettermen who provided expertise for the other seven runners throughout the season. Veteran Andy Lyga and newcomer Dan Athnos consistently paced the squad in individual finishes. Lyga just missed All-Conference recognition by placing fifteenth in the Coulee Meet where a fourteenth rank is required. Under the leadership of coaches Jack Hervert and Rod Radle, the team placed third in regionals to gain a berth in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's Class B sectional. No members advanced to state competition, however. 1. Freshman Mike Hoffman places well in his first varsity start. 2. Showing why he earned a varsity spot is Steve Bahr. 3. First year runner Scott Jack-son strives to better his time at Myrick Park. 4. Gutsy determination signifies senior Dan Athnos' race to the tape in dismal, wet weather. 5. Displaying true grit, John Hegenbart labors to the line in good time. 6. Consistency continues to tag Bob Machotka as he scurries to the finish. 7. Pacing his opponents, Andy Lyga shows his style. 6 I 7 4 4 5 Boys' Cross-Country team — Dan Athnos, Steve Bahr, Rhett Hanson, John Hegenbart, Lee Hoffman, Mike Hoffman, Scott Jackson, Andy Lyga, Bob Machotka, Tim Pierce. 60 Runners Out In Full Force Fielding a full team for the first time. Coach LeRoy Krall's girls' cross-country runners began the 1984 season with smashing success. Tina Paulson and foreign exchange student Paivi Alakuijala finished in the top ten at most meets and were sometimes joined by returning letterwinners Tari Hanson and Missy Ertz. Injury and illness plagued the contingent at the season's close, thus squelching its goal of a sectional berth. Paulson was the only Panther to advance from the regional. She attained fourth place in the Coulee Conference Meet while Hanson secured a tenth place rank. 1. Paivi Alakuijala checks her time as she charts another tremendous contest. 2. Despite being hampered by illness, Jackie Schmid displays her improvement in winning style. 3. Feisty senior Tari Hanson turns a corner while she staves off 6 � attacks from behind. 4. Late starter Jeanne Breidel shows determination that earmarked her season. 5. Missy Ertz, surprise speedster, flows by another opponent at the Skyline Country Club. 6. Team leader Tina Paulson ends a race to finish high in the medal honors. 61 Panthers Tie For Conference Title Varsity Volleyball team — Front row: Coach Carol Hanson, Carolyn Joyce, Kari Torgeson, Christa Romskog, Lisa Carlson, Audra Ciechanowski, Wendy Wheadon, Tracey Hirschuber, Kirste Torgeson. Paula Niemeier. Back row: Becky Hole, Stacy Talcott, Angie Du-Charme, Lori Hundt, Roberta Krause, Kim Wolter, Brenda Blunck. Junior Varsity Volleyball team — Front row: Anjie Krome, Mary Schomberg, Heather Weissenberger, Kathy Stuber. Second row: Tammy Thomas, Angie Leahy, Brooke Bruemmer, Marianne Ma- chotka, Kelly Duffy, Milisa Tutor. Back row: Jeanna Duffy, Statistician Sara Niedfeldt, Tammy Wills, Tiffany La-geunesse, Deanna Strauss, Julie Paulson, Coach Jane Osterhaus. Freshman Volleyball team — Front row: Manager Kelly Indahl, Amy Splitt- Stephanie Lewis, Deanna Pierce, Kim gerber, Tracey Jones, Kris Oldendorf, Ju-Janes, Sue Dovenberg, Katie Tremain, lie Smith. Shelly Kokott, Coach Jane Os-Kim Bloss. Kim Kortbein. Back row: terhaus. 1. Carolyn Joyce follows through on her serve. 2. Utilizing perfect technique, Wendy Wheadon prepares to pass. 3. Christa Romskog dives to keep the ball in play. 4. Anticipating a spike, Tracey Hirschuber and Stacy Talcott set a block. 5. Kari Torgeson humbles the Arcadia Raiders with this drive, o. All-conference selection Lisa Carlson, feared by opponents, executes a blistering spike. Carol Hanson coached her girls' volleyball squad to a 6-1 conference finish and captured a share of the Coulee title, two highlights of the 1984 season. The team ousted conference co-leader Ona-laska in the Class B regional championship, a foe it also thwarted in regular season play. Although the contingent placed last at sectionals, it was the only one to over-power eventual state champion Wisconsin Dells. Gaining All-Conference honors for the Panthers were Captain Christa Romskog and Lisa Carlson on first team and Kari Torgeson and Tracey Hirschuber on the honorable mention squad. Carlson and Romskog were voted Most Valuable Players by their teammates while Audra Ciechanowski earned the Most Enthusiastic award. Receiving Most Improved honors was Wendy Wheadon; Hirschuber was named Top Setter. 63 Gymnasts Excel With Following consecutive state tournament berths, the gymnastics squad continued its tradition of excellence in the 1984-85 season. Outstanding talent and leadership were furnished by seniors Meg Sweeney and 1984 State Finalist Lisa Carlson. The unit was characterized by its great depth. A 106.71 decision against rival Westby set a new school record in total points scored in a meet. On January 21, the girls outmaneuvered De Soto, 104.46-102.44; De Soto was the only Class B team to defeat West Salem in a dual meet action last season and also placed fourth in the 1984 state meet above the fifth-ranked Panthers. The junior varsity gymnasts competed solely in optional-level routines for the first year and should provide a strong nucleus for Coach Cheryl Kaczmarski and upperclassmen Jean Stuber, Jane Althoff, Jackie Schmid, Becky Iverson, and Tina Paulson to develop in years to come. G 64 Dedication, Skill Gymnastics team — Front row: Kim Bloss. Second row: Jackie Schmid, Anjie Krome, Jeanne Breidel, Becky Iverson. Back row: Coach Cheryl Kaczmarski, Meg Sweeney, Jane Althoff, Heather Weissenberger, Jean Stuber, Tina Paulson, Lisa Carlson, Assistant Coach Colleen Sobotta. 1. Meg Sweeney executes a split leap with amplitude. 2. Utilizing great form and balance, Jackie Schmid stretches into the splits. 3. Lisa Carlson, a 1984 state finalist, exhibits steady balance as she performs a split handstand. 4. Jane Althoff initiates a front handspring. 5. With grace and poise, 1984 state qualifier Jean Stuber perfects her pose. 6. Tina Paulson adds flourish to a pause in her routine. 7. Becky Iverson shows flexibility with her back aerial. 65 Seniors Dominate Coach Chuck Ihle and Assistant Robert Fortney guided their varsity boys' basketball team to a 6-6 overall mark and 3-4 Coulee Conference standing at the season's midpoint. Patient offense and an unyielding defense sparked the cagers to several narrow victories including a 49-47 overtime win at La Crescent. The unit's caliber and depth demanded respect from basketball powerhouses Royall, Onalaska, and Westby; players' refusal to quit earmarked the season. The Panthers claimed second place in the annual West Salem Holiday Tournament: they frustrated Bangor, 57-39, in the semifinal and lost the championship game to De Soto, 49-41. 1. Paul Schmidt unleashes a crucial free throw in the Panthers' 52-50 win in the Coulee Conference opener at Black River Falls. 2. The West Salem five frustrate Holmens man-to-man pressure defense. 3. Hoier hooks one for two. 4. Hesitating before the shot, Dan Athnos looks to his target. Free throws proved to be a decisive factor in the contest in which West Salem squeaked by Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, 55-53. 5. Floor leader Jeff Palm muscles past a De Soto defender. 66 Cage Squad Varsity Basketball team — Front row: Assistant Coach Robert Fortney, Scott Jackson, Dan Korson, Paul Schmidt, John Hegenbart, Greg Hoier, David Reedich, Jim Szy- manski. Coach Chuck Ihle. Back row: Manager Marty Goetting, Dan Ath-nos, Chris Nelson, Robert Smith, Jeff Palm, Tyrone Huebsch, Todd Schom-burg, Mike Greene, Todd Oldenburg. Varsity Reserve Basketball team — Front row: Coach Robert Fortney, Chad Horstman, Gregg Weber, Shon Jordan, Ed Rudser. Back row: Scott Paisley, Darin Jenks, Marc Johnson, Dan Korson, Robert Smith. Junior Varsity Basketball team — Front row: Mike Modawell, Ed Rudser, Damian Miller, Brian Lusk, Tom Ceresa, Matt Strittmater, Brian Lyden. Back row: Coach Marty Olson, Pete Hansen, Jim Allen, Scott Paisley, Marc Johnson, Chad Horstman, Eric Peterson. Freshman Basketball team — Front row: B.J. Gostisha, Rob Athnos, Lowell Hehl, Mike Hoffman, John Pe-dretti. Second row: Matt Leahy, Jason Witte, Andy Stegner, Steve Knudson, Chad Fortney, Steve Bahr. Back row: Coach John Goodwin, Kevin Horstman, Mike Gunther, Dan Trautsch. Girls Fight To Keep Pace In a rebuilding year, the varsity girls' basketball team fought its way to a 5-7 overall mark at the 1984-85 season midpoint. A balanced scoring attack and a stifling full court press helped Coach Carol Hanson's Panther cagers win many of their close games. One of the season's high points included a loss to Onalaska in which West Salem battled from a 16 point deficit to scare the Coulee Conference leading Hilltoppers. The Panthers also competed in the Richland Center Holiday Tournament where they captured third place after losing to River Valley and then defeating Sauk Prairie, 55-47, the next night. Senior standouts Tracey Hirschuber and Christa Romskog, along with other starters Angie DuCharme, Becky Hole, and Lori Hundt, guided the 15-member squad to improvement throughout the season. 1. Tipping the ball to a Panther teammate is Jennifer Breidel. 2. Ballhandler Tracey Hirschuber heads downcourt in the January 15, Holmen-West Salem contest. 3. Eyeing the hoop, Lori Hundt concentrates on her bonus free throw attempt. 4. Angie DuCharme follows through from the inside. 5. Battling for position, Becky Hole fires a jumper for two points. 6. Senior eager Christa Romskog puts up a shot before the defender reaches her. In Conference Varsity Basketball team — Front row: Coach Carol Hanson, Jennifer Breidel, Becky Hole, Sue Manke, Tracey Hirschuber, Audra Cie-chanowski, Christa Romskog, Paivi Ala-kuijala, Tari Hanson. Back row: Angie Du- Charme, Kim Whitford, Kim Hansen, Kirste Torgeson, Lori Hundt, Michelle Hartman, Paulette Anderson, Manager Brenda Blunck. 6 � Junior Varsity Basketball team — Front DeYoung, Mary Schomberg, Tammy Ser-row: Kari Kramer, Marianne Machotka, vais, Julie Paulson, Missy Ertz, Missy Or-Tammy Wills, Angie Leahy, Cindy Schmitz, ange. Coach Brian Matz. Katie Tremain. Back row: Manager Gail Freshman Basketball team — Front row: Shelly Kokott, Tracey Jones, Jenny Truck-enbrod, Debbie Schomburg, Sue Doven-berg, Kim Janes, Kelly Indahl. Back row: Coach Mike Buhalog, Kelly Wolter, Kris Ol- dendorf, Julie Smith, Amy Splittgerber, Deanne Pierce, Kim Kortbein, Heidi DeRosa, Statistician Stephanie Lewis. Missing: Manager Nikki Harris. Grapplers Strive Lacking a full squad once again, the West Salem wrestlers experienced limited success in dual meet action. A 43-21 victory over Viroqua in the squad's opener started the season out well, but forfeited weights and injuries prevented a trend. Heavyweight Dan Steele's 5-2 decision over Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau's Jim Oedsma lifted the Panthers to a 33-30 win, however, and second place finishes in the Royall and Onalaska Invitationals were other highlights of the season. 1. Wade Schomberg and Andy Lyga encourage a Panther teammate. 2. Outmus-cling his opponent, Arlyn Gensch holds on for the pin. 3. Gordie Gerke battles for the stick. 4. Thwarting the attack, Wade Schomberg struggles to keep atop his opponent. xne 70 For Commitment Varsity Wrestling team — Front row: Rhett Bill Silha, Jim Klos, Paul Dunlap, Henry Alth-Hanson, Wade Schomberg, Andy Lyga, Arlyn off. Gensch, Gordie Gerke. Back row: Dan Steele, Full Wrestling team — Front row: Wade Schomberg, Ross DeLap, Rhett Hanson, Andy Lyga, Arlyn Gensch, Chad Otten. Second row: Henry Althoff, Gordie Gerke, Bill Silha, Matt Kinstler, Tim Osiecki, Jason Schams. Back row: Coach LeRoy Krall, Jim Klos, Dan Steele, John Magnuson, Paul Dunlap, Assistant Coach Robert Sweeney. 71 Rousing The Spirit 1. Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders — Top to bottom: Stephanie Wines, Shellee Fladham-mer, Kim Vigue, Kim Hulett. 2. Varsity Football Cheerleaders — Left to right: Michelle Hartman, Jean Fleischman, Amy Onsager, Marcia Byom. Missing: Julie Kohler. 3. Varsity Wrestling Cheerleaders — Top row: Jean Fleischman. Shanneon Meyer. Bottom row: Barb Hemker, Kim Wolter. Missing: Julie Peterson. 4. Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders — Front row: Mary Stoker. Second row: Karen Grover. Nancy Gersch, Brooke Bruemmer. Top: Angel Danielson. 5. Junior Varsity Football Cheerleaders — Left to right: Laurie Johnson, Dawn Affeldt, Kari Kramer, Donella Sarauer, Jennifer Truckenbrod. 72 73 Endurance And Will + Characterize Sports Seasons 75 Indispensable! Cast — Steve Bartz, Barb Davis, Brad Fry, John Gersch, David Groth, John Harold, Arno Hartmann, John Hegen-bart, Michelle Hegenbart, Jon Hinck, Tyrone Huebsch, Sheryl Kuschel, Kris Martin, Lori Martin, Shanneon Meyer, Lisa Olson, Jill Snippen, Lori Stafslien, Molly Strittmater, Kim Twining. Director — Mrs. Joan Solie. Student Director — Marion Hoffman. Technical Director — Mr. David Arndt. Dramatists Stage Murder Trial 1. Karen Andre (Kim Twining), Larry Regan, and Defense Attorney Stevens (Steve Bartz) concentrate on the testimony. 2. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God? 3. The witness has to affirm, regardless. 4. One of us is lying — and we both know which one. 5. From wery first day this voman come, she try to get her claws on Herr Faulkner. It is not good ting vhen secretary forgets to secretary. 6. Larry Regan (Tyrone Huebsch) is sworn in. 7. You must forego your personal opinions, Miss Van Rensselaer, and confine yourself to the facts — of your personal knowledge. 8. No sir, that ain't all. There's more. 9. I pretended I was asleep in the back seat. I watched him. He approached the car; opened the door. Then he Arsenic and Old Lace'' play cast — Front row: Jeff Hansen, Marcia row: Brady Onsager, Paul Handberg, Matt Strittmater. Byom, Molly Strittmater, Shanneon Meyer, Thad Phetteplace. Back 1 « 2 I 3 4 Stage crew — Clockwise: Dan Trautsch, Rob Athnos, Chris Adair, Kevin Miller, Kim Hansen, Joe Sagler, Amy Onsager, Angel Danielson, Theresa Althoff, Tech- nical Director David Arndt, Cindy Gotham, Sara Muenzenberger, Jill Snip-pen. 80 One-Act Advances To Sectionals 1. Well, can't you take a hint?'' 2. Prompters discuss line sequence with the Brewster sisters. 3. Properties Chairperson Jill Snip-pen and Student Director Vicki Anderson prepare for District Contest. 4. Colonel, you promised not to do that! 5. You don't know a tenth of it! They go out of their way to do good for people. 6. Your sermons are not so much sermons as friendly talks. Dr. Harper. Make-up crew — Front row: Carla Wood. Nancy Gersch. Julie Peterson. Back row: Barbie Hemker. Lois Malzacher. Venitha Manter, Paivi Alakui-jala. High Quiz Bowl team — Scott Klos, Paul Schmidt, Jeff Palm, Captain Scott Jackson, Alternate Stacy Talcott. Band Council — Front row: Secretary Michelle Stetzer, Treasurer Lucy Mikshowsky. Back row: President Sarah Andres, Vice-president Tom Ceresa. N.H.S. Officers — Bottom row: Secretary Barbi Denson, President Lucy Mikshowsky. Top row: Treasurer Bob Machotka, Historian Tari Hanson, Vice-president Jeff Palm. Badger State Representatives — Bottom row: Todd Schomburg, Scott Jackson, Jeff Palm. Top row: Christa Romskog, Marion Hoffman. 82 Student Council — Bottom row: Jennifer Niedfeldt, Vicki Anderson, Marianne Machotka, Dee Dee Knutson, Carolyn Joyce, Secretary Missy Ertz, Katie Tremain, Angie Leahy, President Lucy Mik- showsky. Top row: Pete Hansen, Chad Fortney, Jeff Hansen, Stacy Talcott, Treasurer Bob Machotka, Audra Ciechanowski, Vice-president Kim Twining, Paul Handberg, Molly Strittmater. Pep Club Officers — Front row: Vice-president Jane Malin, Secretary Jeanne Breidel. Back row: Treasurer Renee Ceresa, President Meg Sweeney. Drama Club Officers — Front row: President Molly Strittmater, Treasurer Julie Peterson. Back row: Vice-president John Hegenbart, Secretary Stephanie Wines. 83 F.F.A. — Preparing For The Future F.F.A. Members — Front row: Gordie Gerke, Paul Servais, Arlyn Gensch, Ted Dovenberg, Wade Schomberg, Arlen Schmitz, Advisor Rick Ross. Second row: Mark Stello, Todd Servais, Todd Oldenburg, Jay Nelson, Pat Korn. Third row: Tim Grosskopf, Curt Seidel, Spencer Mashak, Tom Schmidt, Chuck Kammel, Ernie Hoffman, Tom Miller. Fourth row: Shane Smith, Steve Gerke, Tim Osiecki, Brian Lusk, Todd Loging. Fifth row: Scott Brenstein, Alan Wojcik, Jim Klos, Paul Muenzenberger, Jim Gilster, Gerry Anderson. Back row: Randy Gaethke, Tim Korn, Brian Muenzenberger. Gary Loging. 1 � 1. F.F.A. members help arouse school spirit with their Homecoming float Luau the Lancers . 2. Selling ice cream after school, Brian Lusk and Paul Muenzenberger make a sale for their organization. 3. Ted Dovenberg, Gordie Gerke, and Todd Servais measure carefully to find the amount of corn per acre. 4. F.F.A. Officers — Wade Schomberg, sentinel; Paul Servais, secretary; Arlyn Gensch, vice-president; Ted Dovenberg, president; Gordie Gerke, treasurer; Arlen Schmitz, reporter. F.H.A. — Tomorrow's Achievers Future Homemakers of America — Front row: Dawn Simmons, Jane Malin, Lisa Jensen. Renee Ceresa. Jackie Schmid, Mary Schomberg, Laurie Johnson. Second row: Laura Vance, Dawn Affeldt, Paula Niemeier, Kari Torgeson, Leanne Roberts, Katie Tremain, Michelle Stark, Tammy Johnson. Third row: Sue Manke, Suzie Schumacher, Brooke Bruemmer, Lynda Miller, Tina Servais, Barb Adams, Susie Romskog. Back row: Marcia Byom, Lisa Skemp, Gina Kastner, Sue Collins, Michele Modawell, Barbie Hemker, Kathy Thielker. 1. Lisa Jensen compliments Tammy Johnson on her dessert. 2. Dawn Simmons opens the oven to check on her chocolate fudge brownies. 3. Suzie Schumacher and Sue Manke share a laugh while washing their dishes. 85 The Panther Band and Color Guard sported a spectacular marching look in 1984 with a high-stepping, splashy routine. They performed three field shows for football fans under the direction of Dawson Strutt. Generating an unprecedented enthusi- 3 4 New asm among parade watchers, members competed in the Holmen Cornfest, La Crescent Applefest, La Crosse Oktoberfest and Cashton parades and, in the process, charged to a second place finish at Oktoberfest in a 14-band Class B field. Marching Style 1 Concert band — FRONT ROW: Sally Steiger, Amy Sommers, Lisa Olson, Paulette Anderson, Julie Paulson, Angie Leahy, Vicki Anderson. SECOND ROW: Tammy Thomas, Barbie Hemker, Michelle Hartman, Christa Romskog, Laurie Johnson, Linda Miller, Sarah Andres, Molly Strittmater, Hayley Moe, Donella Sarauer, Shelly Kokott, Dawn Manthei, Mary Stoker, Betty Lounsbrough. THIRD ROW: Kim Wolter, Julie Peterson, Nancy Buol, Laura Fosler, Becky Iverson, Marianne Machotka, Sara Niedfeldt, Lucy Mikshowsky, Kim Whitford, Amy Splittgerber, Kim Kortbein, Larry Liebl, Michelle Stetzer, Sara Muen-zenberger, Kris McIntyre, Tari Hanson, Tom Ceresa, Nancy Gersch, 86 Becky Hole, Roberta Krause. FOURTH ROW: Anjie Krome, Kelli Ramsbottom, Kelly Kruger, Jenny Truckenbrod, Stephanie Lewis, Ellyn Mezera, Debbie Schomburg, Kim Bloss, Chad Goldsmith, Brad Fry, Joe Belling, Kris Meyer, Teresa Wehrs, Kelly Wolter, Heidi DeRosa, Kris Oldendorf, Steve Bahr, Mike Hoffman, Jason Schams, Steve Knud-son, Chad Fortney, Becky Hauser, Joe Sagler, Donald Miller, Rhett Hanson, Audra Ciechanowski. BACK ROW: John Hegenbart, Andy Lyga, Jenny Shurson, Jay Martin, Matt Kinstler, Andy Stegner, Mike Gilbertson, Lee Hoffman, Ross DeLap, Brady Onsager, Wade Schom-berg, Paul Schmidt, Mr. Dawson Strutt, Henry Althoff, Victor Kapu-sinski, Dan Trautsch, Jean Fleischman, Missy Ertz. Excites Community 1. Color guard members concentrate on unifying their kick so popular with parade watchers. 2. Saving their energy for later performances, the jazz band members pose. 3. At ease with her routine is Vicki Anderson. 4. Marianne Machotka, Laura Fosler, Becky Iverson and Julie Peterson finish out Basin Street Blues . 5. Joking with Kim Whitford while unwinding from a gruelling performance in the Holmen Cornfest parade is color guard sergeant Sarah Andres. 6. Drum majorettes Christa Romskog and Audra Ciechan-owski show off their new uniforms. 7. Mr. Strutt aids the drummers in a band camp sectional. 8. Pleasing the crowd — Dawn Manthei, Shelly Kokott, Amy Sommers, and Mary Stoker. 87 The Musicmakers — Contributing A High Class Note 1. The pep band — a spirited group appreciated by sports teams and spectators alike! 2. Scott Schulz keeps in time with the cadence. 3. A row of clarinetists dazzle the crowd. 4. Practicing their kick in band camp are Tom Ceresa, Paul Schmidt, Tari Hanson and John Hegen- bart. 5. Two voices are better than one — Sandy Kneifl and Caroline Hinck collaborate by sharing a uniform. 6. Proudly representing the swing choir are Dan Korson, Darin Jenks, Marcia Byom, and Amy Onsager. Concert Choir — Front row: Carolyn Wastlund, Heidi Small, Jacquie Caffrey, Gina Kastner, Jan Schwier, Deanne Pierce, Kim Janes, Debbie Johnson, Mr. Eric Sorenson. Second row: Brian Lusk, Sandy Kneifl, Caroline Hinck, Carol Bockenfeld, Brenda Blunck, Sheryl Kuschel, Lisa Jensen, Julie Smith, JoAnn Kneifl. Third row: Kari Kramer, Aaron Mac Donald, Peter Kranz, Kory Massoth, Paul Kranz, Allen Schmitz, Mike Goldsmith, Tammy Johnson, Nikki Harris, Tiffany Laguenesse, Brooke Bruemmer. Back row: Scott Paisley, Dan Korson, Darin Jenks, Mike Turnipseed, Robert Smith, Matt Strittmater, Michele Modawell, Kelly Severson, Melissa Munson. Kathy Thielker 89 N.H.S. Develops Future Leaders National Honor Society Initiates — Front row: Pam Zanter, Kim Hansen, Marcia Byom, Amy Onsager, Jane Malin. Second row: Andy Lyga, Thad Phetteplace, Jim Szymanski, Paul Schmidt, Paul Handberg, Paul Servais, Scott Klos. Third row: Jean Stuber, Shellee Fladham- mer, Michelle Stark, Stacy Talcott, Kim Twining, Paula Niemeier, Julie Peterson, Molly Strittmater, Kim Wolter. Back row: Dee Dee Knutson, Michelle Hartman, Becky Hole, Ven-itha Manter, Barb Hemker, Shari Strauss, Brenda Blunck, Roberta Krause. 2 4 3 4 1. Mr. Strutt relates his musical background to initiates' new duties. 2. Pam Zanter and Kim Wolter focus their attention on the speaker. 3. Principal Gerald Trochinski congratulates senior initiate Paul Schmidt. 90 Students Aim For Involvement Forensics team — Carla Wood, Anjie Krome, Dawn Manthei, Shanneon Meyer, Molly Strittmater. Back row: Lisa Olson, Jill Snippen, Jane Malin, Shari Strauss, Julie Peterson, Lucy Mikshowsky, Tim Pierce, Pam Zanter, John Hegenbart. 1985 Westby Snowflake Ski Princess — Kathy Thielker. Above: Winner of Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizenship Award — Jennifer Niedfeldt. Below: Mike Greene introduces Congressman Steve Gunderson to the student body. Academic Decathalon team — Front row: Jeff Palm, Sara Muenzenberger, Todd Schomburg, Coach John Goodwin. Back row: Lisa Olson, John Twining, Lori Strasser, Marion Hoffman, Thad Phette-place. Ski Club 91 Small Staff Works Toward 3 « 4 I 1. Salesmen Barbi Denson and Paula Niemeier prepare to sell advertisements in La Crosse. 2. Shari Strauss — a late addition to the photography staff. 3. Staff members wait as NESHONOC Adviser Marie B. Sanders meticulously critiques a layout and picture quality. 4 Stacy Talcott (middle) instructs freshmen Heidi DeRosa and Nikki Harris as they learn the ins and outs of indexing. 5. Conferring on type style for copy are typists Kim Wolter and Michelle Stark, o. Co-editors Jennifer Niedfeldt and Marion Hoffman contemplate headline ideas. 7. Marianne Machotka. Tammy Wills, and Sara Niedfeldt use past yearbooks as layout examples. 92 Diversity Neshonoc Staff Ads — “Barbi Denson, Paula Niemeier Adviser — Marie B. Sanders Clubs — Paula Niemeier Copy writing — “Marion Hoffman, Mike Greene Editors — Marion Hoffman, Jennifer Niedfeldt Faculty — “Sara Niedfeldt, Marianne Machotka Indexing — “Stacy Talcott, Missy Ertz Layout — “Jennifer Niedfeldt, Heidi DeRosa, Nikki Harris, Tammy Wills Photography — “Mike Greene, Shari Strauss Typing — “Michelle Stark, “Kim Wolter Underclassmen — “Sara Niedfeldt, Marianne Machotka “Associate heads 93 CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES Union State Bank of West Salem “We're people like you! Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 120 S. Mill West Salem, WI Phone 786-0600 FOBTflET i€ Manufacturers Distributors of Ice West Salem, WI Milwaukee, WI New Lisbon, WI Bob Fortney — “Your Ice Man” LaCrosse School of Beauty Culture • Approved pivot point school • Approved For: Veterans’ Training Vocational Rehabilitation Student Loans Basic Grants 718 Main, LaCrosse (608) 784-4702 Nationally Accredited WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN kd DOWNTOWN LA CROSSE 784-8633 95 KROME'S WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN ROSS OF LA CROSSE FURNITURE • • • CARRET NGr Furniture Carpeting Interior Design Congratulations, Class of 1985 s s LIQUIDATORS West Salem Sparta Alma Congratulations, Grads! Dave Scott D.D.S. West Salem, WI Good Luck, J W RESTAURANT WEHRS CHEVROLET Cars and Trucks Food and Fuel 6 am — 6 pm 1-90, 162 Bangor, Wisconsin LaCrosse Interstate Speedway Wednesday Night Racing May — August 174 South Leonard WEST-VIEW INN West Salem, WI 786-1336 Congratulations, Class of 1985 R.M. Ciechanowski, D.D.S. Salem Junction CF inecFood Phone 786-2235 Barb's Beauty Salon West Salem, WI Phone 786-0225 JoiUt) DENNIS H. JANDT 'funeral Jims • v WEST SALEM, WIS. PISCHKE MOTORS Wheel Alignment — A Specialty Downtown West Salem Chrysler-Dodge Phone (608) 786-1150 Dodge Trucks-Colt SALEM FLORAL AND GIFTS 110 South Leonard Best of Luck, Class of 1985 NVW VILLA Jtxxl uid C xknili to Cam lo l 2132 WARD AVENUE AIM Off U 5 HIWAY 14 IA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 PHONE 786-4400 CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 1985 First National Bank Downtown West Salem Hallmark Cards Gifts Bangor Mindoro St. Joseph Ridge WEST SALEM DRUGS YOUR FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 126 S. Leonard West Salem We have • Baby Needs • Paper Goods • Prescriptions • Free Delivery of Prescriptions BEST WISHES, CLASS OF 1985 Furniture Fair Hwy. 16 and County M West Salem America's Finest Name Brands Sumpter cabinet Basset Broyhill Berkline Lane American Drew and many, many more 101 £nter the p|rt Qwed diamond CRESCENT JEWELERS 429 Main Street LaCrosse, WI See ‘Mac’ your singing jeweler ® FORD COULEE FORD, INC. Burns Commercial Bangor, WI 54614 Phone 486-2316 102 FORD CARS USED CARS AND TRUCKS FORD TRUCKS One of The Signal Companies LaCrosse, WI Good Luck, Graduates Economy Print Shop Economy Shopper LaCrosse County Countryman Your Hometown Weekly Newspaper 153 S. Leonard St. West Salem, WI Phone 786-1950 or 786-1670 WEST SALEM INSURANCE AGENCY 130 S. Leonard Street West. Salem, WI 54669 Gorman Wee Dan Wee Herb Aleckson CRAZY HORSE SALOON West Salem Free Advice Anytime WHERE THE ACTION IS Village Inn Bangor, WI Fine Food and Cocktails Specials everyday with salad bar. Brian Ann Berg 486-2741 lAKEVIEUI POODS ytu, vmdlxi Stow on the, ujhujcuj Open 7 Days A Week Hwy. 16, West Salem TOM'S STANDARD 234 N. Leonard 786-2572 Automatic car wash with underspray to remove dirt and salt Auto starting service Towing service THE MARTEN HOUSE 106 Ladies' fashion merchandise Infant gifts of distinction 114 5. Leonard St. West Salem, WI 786-1330 CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES ■” ' —-mm Mulder Health Care Facility West Salem, WI 786-1600 West Salem Veterinary Clinic 580 commerce St. west Salem, wi 54669 (608) 786-0230 Thomas J. Richter D.V.M. Thomas S. Taggart D.V.M. Kenneth E. Johnston D.V.M. Jeffery G. Hinueber D.V.M. Mary L. Atwell D.V.M. CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES Jerome Klos TRI-STATE MILK COOPERATIVE A 21S S Leonard We� i Salem. WI 1 Phone 60S 786 2660 BEST OF LUCK TO ALL GRADUATES! Harry R. 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Congratulations, ftiitfettmt Class Of 1985! SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 6th 6 Slat ■ La Croaaa • 784 -8000 115 RIDGEVIEW INN George and Margaret Bahr Route No. 1 LaCrosse, Wisconsin 788-9118 Line Ads West Salem Casey's O.K. Hardware Isbell's T.V. Seeger's Surge West Salem Branch Library Bangor Althoff's Shoe Store Farmers State Bank La Crosse Coney Island Coulee Carpet Desmond's Formal Wear Leithold Piano Co. Newburg's Men's Wear Carl B. Noelke Co. Ora's Shoe Store Rose Jewelers Rowley's Office Equipment Wettstein Sons 117 Headlines Ferraro's Nomination, Reagan's Win Dominate Political Scene National The 1984 Presidential campaign dominated summer and fall headlines. Incumbent Ronald Reagan and Vice-president George Bush crushed their opponents November 6, 1984, as poll takers across the nation insisted they would. They captured 58 percent of the popular vote and 525 of 538 electoral votes, while opponent Walter Mondale won only his home state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia. Despite his losing effort. Mondale's choice of Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate marked the first woman to run on a major national ticket and generated interest in what otherwise was touted as a dull race. Top Songs Jump -Van Halen Against All Odds -Phil Collins Footloose -Kenny Loggins When Doves Cry -Prince Let's Go Crazy -Prince At The Movies Footloose Ghostbusters Beverly Hills Cop Congressman Steve Gunderson answers a WSHS student's question concerning racial prejudice in South Africa. A McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California, was the site of a major killing July 18, 1984, when gunman John Huberty shot 21 customers. India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two members of her security guard in October. Controversy arose in November when a baboon's heart was implanted in an infant. Baby Fae survived three weeks with the animal's heart. William Schroeder became the State Local Steve Gunderson, R-Osseo, overhwelmed Chuck Dahl to snare a third term as Wisconsin's 3rd District House representative. Following his re-election, Gunderson made a brief appearance at WSHS January 17, 1985. The Congressman had just returned from South Africa and related his experiences there to the freshman class first and then to the entire student body. Beating Democrat Steve Doyle for the 94th District Assembly seat was St. Joseph Ridge dairy farmer Syl Clements. The winner had visited a West Salem High School Government class before the election; he discussed his beliefs on issues and answered the seniors' questions at that time. world's second artificial heart recipient when a heart attack and diabetes damaged his own. Americans' attention was brought to the starvation in Ethiopia through news media; canned goods, clothing, and other items were collected in the United States to help. Several musicians even collaborated to form the group BAND-AID; they produced a single entitled Do they know it's Christmas? and donated profits to the Ethiopian cause. World Happenings: West Salem NESHONOC, 1984-1985 Marianne Machotka, Anjie Krome, and Sara Niedfeldt display a t-shirt they received at a Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) conference. Instructor Ted Ledman encouraged the three driver's ed students to participate. In And Around Salem La Crosse, Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Milwaukee had at least one thing in common in May, 1984: bomb scares. Six pipe bombs were discovered in the city of La Crosse; Fort McCoy's Army bomb squad detonated those that had not yet gone off. Earl Steven Karr was charged with the bombings. Price wars between La Crosse and area grocers erupted when Cub Foods opened its doors in June, 1984. Located across from Valley View Mall, the huge warehouse-type environment lured consumers to buy in large quantities and bag their own groceries. Congress passed a bill in June forcing states to raise their legal drinking ages to 21 or lose portions of their federal highway funds. West Salem High School students discussed the bill's effects with District Attorney Roger LeGrand, Assemblyman Syl Clements, and Congressman Steve Gunderson when they visited the school. Barneveld, a southern Wisconsin community, was annihilated in a June, 1984, tornado in which nine were killed and 200 were injured. Efforts to clean up were helped by the Red Cross and many other volunteers. A West Salem School Board attempt to dismiss its custodians created controversy from November, 1984 into January, 1985. Students became involved by attending school board meetings, signing a petition, and showing support of the janitors' work. Money . . . Where Does It Go? Stamp — $.22 Can of pop — $.50 McDonald's hamburger — $.55 Admission to WSHS athletic event — $1.00 Gallon of unleaded gas — $1.10 Slice of Rocky's pizza — $1.42 Mofvie ticket — $2.50 $3.75 Record album — $8.95 Guys' Levis — $20.00 Calvin Klein jeans — $40.00 Nike hightop tennis shoes — $40.00 Soft contact lenses — $100.00 to $120.00 Tim Grosskopf concentrates on a grammar lesson in a College Prep English class. Increased graduation requirements and a return to the basics in education were topics of concern in 1984 and 1985. 119 Sports Olympians Contribute To Regained Faith In America Gymnastics team member Jean Stuber signifies West Salem's excellence in the sport. The squad set a new school record for points scored in a single gymnastics meet and later broke it. Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and money takes wings. For the only thing that endures is character. O.J. Simpson in SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Nov. 26, 1979. American patriotism soared as high as the nation's flags when chants of U.S.A., U.S.A. roared at the summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. The United States teams combined to haul in a record 83 gold medals and 174 total medals but were also without competition from boycotting teams like the Soviet Union and East Germany. The spunky Mary Lou Retton captured many hearts when she stormed to a gold medal in all-around gymnastics competition with two perfect TO' ratings. The second was noncompulsory! United States men's gymnastics Football Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie, a 5-foot-9 senior star, fired blistering passes en route to the Heisman Trophy and a Cotton Bowl victory over Houston. The Wisconsin Badgers started slow but battled to a 7-3-1 regular season record and Hall of Fame Bowl appearance on December 29, 1984. The No. 20 Badgers let a 13-0 lead dissolve and lost to the Kentucky Wildcats, 20-19. teammates Mitch Gaylord, Bart Conner, Peter Vidmar, and three others scored five 10s to trim the Chinese squad. In other significant Olympic victories, the U.S. won its first medals in volleyball, and diver Greg Lou-ganis took both the springboard and platform golds. Jeff Blatnick's Greco-Roman wrestling medal touched the nation not only because of its gold tint but also since Blatnick beat Hodgkins disease to get it. Joan Benoit secured the first U.S. gold in the women's marathon while Carl Lewis equalled Jesse Owens' 1936 feat in winning four track-and-field gold medals. Update In pro action, Green Bay survived a disastrous 1-7 start to finish 8-8 under first year Packer Coach Forrest Gregg. Highly touted Miami quarterback Dan Marino and his Dolphin teammates were routed by Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers, 38-16, in Superbowl XIX. The 49ers set a new NFL record with their 18-1 season record. 1984 — Almost The Year Of The Cubs 120 The Bad News Bears of professional baseball — the Chicago Cubs — suddenly landed in the win column more often than not and gained their first chance at the National League pennant since 1945. The Cubs jumped to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series, but they soon became the first National League team to blow the advantage when they lost the next three to San Diego. In the American League, the Detroit Tigers swept Kansas City in the pennant race and then overpowered San Diego in the World Series. The Milwaukee Brewers, meanwhile, ended their dismal 67-94 season as quickly as possible. Index Adair, Chris 38, 80 Adams, Barb 38, 85 Affeldt, Dawn 34, 52, 72, 85 ALAKUIJALA, PAIVI 26, 47, 61, 69, 81 ALECKSON, KEVIN 24, 59 Aleckson, Lance 34, 58 Allen, Jimmy 34, 37, 67 ALTHOFF, HENRY 22, 51, 71, 86 Althoff, Jane 30,64, 65 Althoff, Theresa 34, 80 Ames, Robby 34 Anderson, Gerald 38, 84 Anderson, Paulette 30, 52, 69, 86 ANDERSON, STUART 27 Anderson, Vicki 38, 83, 86 ANDRES, SARAH 25, 82, 86, 87, 127 ATHNOS, DANIEL L. 23, 42, 60, 67 Athnos, Rob 38, 67, 80 Bahr, Patrick 30 Bahr, Steve 38, 60, 67, 86 BAKER, DANIEL 26 BALTZ IV, WALTER F. 25, 55 Baker, Wendy 38 Batzel, Troy 34 Belling, Joe 34, 58, 86 BINA, LISA 28 Bloss, Kimberly 38, 62, 65, 86 Blunck, Brenda 30, 52, 62, 69, 89, 90 Bockenfeld, Carol 38, 89 BRAUND, JOHN T. 26 Breidel, Jeanne 34, 46, 47, 52, 61, 65, 83 Breidel, Jennifer 30, 52, 53, 61, 68, 69 Brenstein, Scott 30, 84 Brickl, Greg 34 Bruemmer, Brooke 34, 62, 73, 85, 89 BUOL, NANCY 27, 86 Burnett, Chuck 38 Burrows, Kelly 34, 58 BURROWS, KRISTOPHER 23, 42, 43, 45, 58, 59 Byom, Marcia 30, 72, 80, 85, 89, 90 CAFFREY, JACQUELINE 27, 89 CARLSON, LISA M. 27, 42, 45, 52, 62, 63, 64, 65 CERESA, RENEE 26, 83, 85 Ceresa, Thomas 30, 54, 67, 82, 86, 88 Christianson, Lee 34 Christianson, Robert 38 Christopherson, James 30 CIECHANOWSKI, AUDRA 23, 42, 62, 69, 83, 86, 87 Clements, Michael 30 Collins, David 34 COLLINS, SUSANNE 25, 85 Corder, Jerry 38 Cornforth, Bill 34 Cornforth, Rob 38 CRAIG, AARON 27 Daffinson, Mike 34 Danielson, Angel 34, 73, 80 DeLap, Ross 38, 71, 86 DeRosa, Heidi 38, 69, 86, 93 DENSON, BARBRA 24, 28, 82, 92 Dooley, Berry 38 Dovenberg, Sue 38, 47, 62, 69 DOVENBERG, TED 25, 42, 84 DuCharme, Angela 30, 52, 62, 68, 69 DUCHARME, DAVID 24 Duffy, Jeanna 34, 62 Duffy, Kelly 34, 46, 62 DUNLAP, PAUL 22, 59, 71 Elliot, Brenda 38 Elliot, Jeffrey 30 Ertz, Melissa 34, 35, 52, 61, 69, 83, 86 Evenson, Darrel 34 EVENSON, DIANA 25, 46 Farnam, Earl 38 Felt, Jason 38 Fitzpatrick, Tina 34 Fladhammer, Shelayne 30, 44, 58, 59, 72, 90 Fleischman, Jean 30, 45, 52, 72, 73, 86 Fogel, Cathy 34 Fortney, Chad 38, 40, 67, 83, 86 Fosler, Laura 34, 86, 87 FRISCH, KATHLEEN 27 Fry, Bradford 30, 54, 78, 86 Gaethke, Randy 38, 84 GENSCH, ARLYN 23, 58, 59, 71, 84 GEORGE, CHRISTOPHER 26 GERKE, GORDON 25, 71, 84 Gerke, Steven 30, 84 Gersch, Nancy 38, 73, 81, 86 Gilbertson, Mike 38, 86 Gilster, Jim 38, 47, 84 Goetting, Marty 30, 67 GOLDSMITH, CHAD 24, 86 Goldsmith, Michael 34, 89 Gorniak, Debra 34, 123 Gostisha, Benjamin 38, 67 GOTHAM, CYNTHIA 26, 90 Gotham, Eddie 34 Grandall, Kathy 34 Grandall, Kevin 38 Graw, Annette 38 GREENE, MICHAEL 25, 67, 91, 93, 127 GROSSKOPF, TIMOTHY 27, 84, 119 Grosskopf, Tom 34 Grover, Karen 34, 44, 73 Gunther, Mike 38, 40, 44, 67 Handberg, Paul 30, 80, 83, 90 Hansen, Jeff 38, 80, 83 Hansen, Kim 30, 69, 80, 90 Hansen, Peter 34, 35, 47, 58, 67, 83 Hanson, Rhett 35, 51, 71, 86 HANSON, TARI 24, 52, 61, 69, 82, 86, 88 Harris, Nikki 38, 69, 89, 93 Hartman, Michelle 30, 69, 72, 86, 90 Hartman, Troy 35, 58 Hauser, Rebecca 35, 86 Haverly, Todd 35, 58 HEGENBART, JOHN 27, 51, 60, 67, 78, 83, 86, 88, 91 Hehl, Lowell 38, 67 Hemker, Barbara 30, 47, 72, 73, 81, 85, 86, 90 Hendrickson, Kevin 38 Hessler, Lamond 30 HICKS, RHONDA 26 HINCK, CAROLINE 23, 46, 88, 89 122 HIRSCHUBER, TRACEY 22, 42, 62, 63, 68, 69 Hoff, Jon 35, 58 Hoffman, Ernie 35, 84 Hoffman, Irvin 38 HOFFMAN, LEE W. 26, 86 HOFFMAN, MARION T. 22, 78, 82, 91, 93 Hoffman, Mike 38, 60, 67, 86 HOIER, GREGORY 22, 44, 45, 47, 50, 51, 56, 57, 58, 59, 66, 67 Hole, Rebecca 30, 52, 62, 69, 86, 90 Horstman, Chad 30, 67 Horstman, Kevin 38, 67 HUEBSCH, TYRONE A. 27, 42, 45, 57, 59, 67, 78 Hulett, Kim 30, 58, 59, 72 Hundt, Lori 30, 52, 53, 62, 68, 69 Indahl, Kelly 39, 62, 69 INDAHL, SARAH 23, 42, 47 Iverson, Rebecca 30, 52, 65, 86, 87 JACKSON, SCOTT 28, 54, 57, 60, 67, 82 Janes, Kim 39, 62, 69, 89 Jenks, Darin 30, 44, 45, 51, 57, 59, 67, 89 JENSEN, LISA 23, 42, 47, 85, 89 Johnson, Deborah 30, 89 Johnson, Laurie 35, 52, 73, 85, 86 Johnson, Marc 30, 57, 67 Johnson, Sandi 35 JOHNSON, TAMMY 24, 85, 89 JOLIVETTE, JAMES 27 Jones, Scott 35 Jones, Tracey 39, 62, 69 Jordon, Shon 30, 58, 59, 67 JOYCE, CAROLYN 25, 42, 62, 83 Kammel, Chuck 35, 84 KAMMEL, LOIS 22, 44 Kapusinski, Victor 30, 58, 59, 86 Kastner, Gina 30, 85, 89 KENDHAMMER, MICHELLE 28 Kinstler, Matt 39, 71, 86 Klos, Jim 35, 47, 58, 71, 84 Klos, Scott 31, 82, 90 KNEIFL, JOANN 27, 46, 89 Kneifl, Joe 35 KNEIFL, SANDRA 24, 46, 89 KNUDSON, BETH 23, 42, 43, 46, 52 Knudson, Steve 39, 47, 67, 86 KNUDTSON, SANDRA 26 Knutson, Deanna 30, 31, 52, 83, 90 Kohler, Julie 31, 72 Kokott, Shelly 39, 62, 69, 86, 87 Korn, Patrick 31, 58, 59, 84 Korn, Tim 39, 84 Korson, Daniel 31, 42, 50, 51, 59, 67, 89 Kortbein, Kim 39, 62, 69, 86 KRAEMER, LISA 26 Kramer, Dennis 31 KRAMER, JOSEPH 24 Kramer, Kari 35, 52, 69, 73, 89 Kranz, Paul 35, 89 Kranz, Peter 35, 89 KRAUSE, LEORA L. 22 Krause, Roberta 31, 62, 86, 90 Krome, Anjie 35, 62, 65, 86, 91, 119 Kruger, Kelly 39, 86 Kuschel, Sheryl 31, 78, 89 Lageunesse, Tiffani 35, 62, 89 LAWRENCE, PATRICIA 26 LeCleir, Andy 39 LECLEIR, DAN 123 Leahy, Angela 35, 62, 69, 83, 86 Leahy, Matt 39, 67 LEMKE, HOWARD 23, 46 Lewis, Jon 35, 44, 58 Lewis, Stephanie 39, 62, 69, 86 Liebl, Becky 35 Liebl, Lawrence 31, 51, 58, 59, 86 Lillejord, Joel 39 Loging, Gary 35, 84 Loging, Todd 39, 84 Lounsbrough, Betty 35, 86 Lusk, Brian 35, 67, 84, 89 Lyden, Brian 35, 67 Lyga, Andrew 31, 60, 71, 86, 90 Mac Donald, Aaron 35, 46, 58, 89 Machotka, Marianne 35, 52, 62, 69, 83, 86, 87, 93, 119 MACHOTKA, ROBERT 23, 42, 50, 51, 60, 82, 83, 127 Magnuson, John 39, 71 Malin, Jane 31, 83, 85, 90, 91 Malzacher, Lois 31, 45, 81 MANKE, SUSAN 23, 69, 85 Manter, Venitha 31, 81, 90 Manthei, Dawn 39, 86, 87, 91 Martin, Jay 35, 86 MARTIN, KRISTINE 26, 78, 127 MASHAK, SPENCER 27, 46, 47, 59, 84 Massoth, Kory 39, 89 MASSOTH, MICHAEL 27 MATUSKA, DAVID 23 McCann, Colleen 31 McCoy, Doug 39 McIntyre, Kristina 31, 45, 86 Meyer, Kristine 31, 86 Meyer, Mark 39 Meyer, Shanneon 31, 73, 78, 80, 91 Meyer, Susan 31 MEYERS, SUSAN 27 Mezera, Ellyn 35, 86 MIKSHOWSKY, LUCY 23, 28, 42, 82, 83, 86, 91 Miller, Damian 35, 57, 58, 67 Miller, Donald 35, 86 Miller, Kevin 31, 80 Miller, Linda 35, 86 Miller, Lynda 35, 47, 85 Miller, Thomas 35, 58, 59, 84 Modawell, Michael 35, 51, 58, 67 MODAWELL, MICHELE 25, 85, 89 Moe, Hayley 39, 86 Moiling, Rachel 35 Moiling, Rob 39 Moiling, Russell 31 Muellenberg, Rick 31, 45, 57, 58, 59 Muenzenberger, Brian 39, 84 Muenzenberger, Bruce 39 Muenzenberger, Paul 35, 84 MUENZENBERGER, SARA J. 28, 80, 86, 91 MUNSON, MELISSA 27, 89 MURN, WILLIAM 28 MYERS, STACEY 28 NELSON, CHRISTOPHER C. 26, 46, 67 NELSON, JAY 28, 84 Nelson, Stacey 39 Senior Dan LeCleir 123 Nicholson, Kandy 39 Niebuhr, Scot 31 NIEDFELDT, JENNIFER 28, 42, 83, 91, 93 Niedfeldt, Sara 36, 62, 86, 93, 119 Niemeier, Paula 31, 62, 85, 90, 92 Noffke, Thad 36 Odeen, Brian 36 OLDENBURG, TODD A. 28, 42, 47, 67, 84 Oldendorf, Kris 39, 62, 69, 86 Olson, Lisa 31, 78, 86, 91 Onsager, Amy 31, 72, 80, 89, 90 Onsager, Brady 36, 58, 80, 86 Onsgard, Traci 39 Orange, Missy 36, 69 Osiecki, Timothy 31, 51, 58, 59, 71, 84 Ostrem, Brad 31, 58 Ostrem, Brent 36 Otten, Chad 39, 71 Paisley, Scott 30, 31, 45, 47, 54, 57, 59, 67, 89 PALM, JEFFREY A. 23, 28, 42, 55, 56, 57, 67, 82, 91 Paulson, Christine 30, 31, 52, 61, 65 Paulson, Julie 36, 52, 62, 69, 86, 87 Pedretti, John 39, 67 Peterson, Erik 35, 36, 47, 58, 67 Peterson, Julie 31, 73, 81, 83, 86, 90, 91 Phetteplace, Thad 31, 80, 90, 91 Pierce, Deanne 39, 62, 69, 89 Pierce, Terry 36, 58 PIERCE, TIMOTHY 22, 91 Pipkin, Eric 40 PRALLE, DAVID 24 Quackenboss, David 40 QUACKENBOSS, MICHAEL 27 Ramsbottom, Kelli 40, 86 Reagles, Troy 36, 67 Reed, Tim 40 REED1CH, DAVID 23, 67 ROBERTS, LEANNE 22, 85 Robinson, Dan 40 Roesler, Scott 40 ROMSKOG, CHRISTA 25, 52, 53, 62, 63, 69, 82, 86, 87 ROMSKOG, JEFFREY L. 24 Romskog, Susan 36, 85 Rudser, Edwin 31, 67 Sagler, Joe 36, 51, 58, 80, 86 SANDMAN, BECKY 22 Sarauer, Donella 40, 73, 86 Schams, Jason 40, 71, 86 Schmaltz, Susan 40 Schmid, Jacquelyn 31, 45, 52, 61, 64, 65, 85 SCHMIDT, PAUL 22, 58, 59, 66, 67, 82, 86, 88, 90 Schmidt, Thomas 31, 84 Schmidt, Tracey 36 Schmitz, Allen 36, 89 Schmitz, Arlen 31, 84 Schmitz Cindy 36, 69 Schmitz, Kenneth 31 Schomberg, Mary 35, 36, 52, 53, 62, 69, 85 Schomberg, Wade 32, 71, 84, 86 Schomburg, Debbie 40, 69, 86 SCHOMBURG, TODD 26, 42, 67, 82, 91 Schultz, Eric 32 Schulz, Scott 36 SCHUMACHER, SUZANNE 27, 47, 85 Schur, Brian 40 Schwier, Loren 36, 58, 59 SCHWIER, JAN 25, 89 Seely, Rebekah 36 SEIDEL, CURT 24, 84 Servais, Paul 32, 47, 59, 84, 90 Servais, Scott 36, 58, 59 Servais, Tammy 36, 69 Servais, Tina 40, 85 SERVAIS, TODD 22, 47, 84 Severson, Carla 32 SEVERSON, KELLY 22, 89 Shick, David 40 Shurson, Jennifer 32, 86 Siemianowski, Ken 40 SILHA, WILLIAM 28, 42, 44, 59, 71 SIMMONS, DAWN 23, 85 Simpson, Todd 32 Skemp, Lisa 32, 85 Skrede, Jarod 36 Small, Heidi 32, 46, 52, 89 Smith, Julie 40, 62, 69, 89 Smith, M. Shane 32 Smith, Robert 32, 45, 51, 67, 84, 89 SNIPPEN, JILL A. 24, 78, 80, 91 Sobkowiak, Becky 32 Sommers, Amy 32, 86, 87 Splittgerber, Amy 40, 62, 69, 86 SPLITTGERBER, MAUREEN 23 STARK, MICHELLE 24, 85, 90, 93 Steele, Dan 36, 58, 59, 71 Stegner, Andy 40, 67, 86 STEIGER, SALLY JO 23, 86 Stein, Troy 40 STELLO, MARK 28, 84 STETZER, MICHELLE 22, 42, 82, 86 Stoeckly, Jim 40 Stoker, Mary 36, 73, 86, 87 Strasser, Lori 32, 91 Strauss, Deanna 32, 62 Strauss, Sharon 32, 90, 91, 92 Strittmater, Matt 36, 67, 80, 89 Strittmater, Molly 32, 78, 80, 83, 86, 90, 91 Stuber, Jean 32, 65, 90, 120, 47 Stuber, Kathy 36, 62 SWEENEY, MARGARET 24, 47, 64, 65, 83 Szewczyk, Edmund 36 Szymanski, James 32, 55, 56, 57, 59, 67, 90 Tabor, Jennifer 36 Talcott, Stacy 30, 32, 52, 62, 63, 82, 83, 90, 92 THIELKER, KATHLEEN 27, 85, 89, 91 Thomas, Tammy 32, 62, 86 Thompson, Lee 40 THOMPSON, KENNETH 25 Thoms, Carrie 40 Tollefson, Kristine 32 TORGESON, KARI 23, 45, 62, 63, 85 Torgeson, Kirste 32, 62, 69 Trautsch, Dan 40, 67, 80, 86 Trautsch, Douglas 32, 55, 59 Tremain, Katie 40, 44, 47, 62, 69, 83, 85 Truckenbrod, Jennifer 40, 69, 73, 86 Turnipseed, Michael 36, 58, 59, 89 Tutor, Milisa 36, 46 Twining, John 32, 45, 59, 91 Twining, Kimberly 32, 78, 83, 90 UBER, SUSAN 26, 45 Vance, Laura 36, 85 VAUGHN, KELLY J. 28 Verse, Jim 36 Verse, Joseph 32 Vigue, Kimberly 32, 72 VODDE, TAMMY 27 124 Waite, Todd 40 Wastlund, Carolyn 36, 89 Weber, Gregg 32, 47, 56, 57, 59, 67 Wege, Tait 32 Wehrs, Teresa 36, 86 Weissenberger, Heather 36, 52, 62, 65 WHEADON, WENDY 27, 28, 42, 62 WHITFORD, KIMBERLY 23, 69, 86, 87 Williams, Todd 36, 58 Wills, Tammy 36, 47, 62, 69, 93 WILSEY, DENNIS 28 Wines, Stephanie 36, 52, 72, 83 Witte, Jason 40, 67 Wojcik, Alan 32, 84 Wolter, Kelly 40, 69, 86 Wolter, Kimberly 32, 62, 73, 86, 90, 93 Wolter, Tammy 36 Wood, Carla 32, 81, 91 WOOD, LISA 26, 46 Zanter, Pamela 32, 90, 91 Staff Arndt, David 14, 78, 80 Bartz, Phyllis 10 Batzel, Kenny 16 Bortz, Everett 16 Buhalog, Mike 69 Carlson, Maynard 8 Chenoweth, Carol 9 Cochrane, David 9 Cox, Pat 13 Craig, Janet 16 Cullen, Myrna 14 Dahl, Vern E. 15 Drazkowski, Karen 8 Drecktrah, Verda 17 Dummer, Sue 12 Ender, Bonnie 17 Ertz, Eugene 8 Fish, Vernetta 9 Fortney, Robert 11, 59, 67 Fosler, Shirl 17 Fuhre, Ethel 16 Ganzemiller, Kris 12 Gensch, Don 16 Goodwin, John 10, 67, 91 Gorniak, Bob 58 Hansen, Karen 12 Hanson, Carol 62, 69 Hervert, Jack 57 Hicks, Diane 8 Hinton, Nancy 10 Hoffman, Barb 15 Hole, Delores 127 Ihle, Chuck 67 Johnson,Jean 12 Johnson, Wilbur 14 Kaczmarski, Cheryl 9, 65 Kortbein, Bonnie 16 Krall, LeRoy 10, 52, 71 Ledman, Ted 12, 119 Lewis, Jon 10, 51, 59 Manthei, Dennis 8 Mattie, Don 17 Matz, Brian 69 Meyer, Mary Lou 16 Moe, Robert 11 Mulder, Colleen 17 Neff, Janice 16 Niedfeldt, Alan 10, 57 Nuttelman, LaVerne 8 O'Brien, Thomas 3, 14, 45, 55 Olson, Martin 15, 67 Olson, Phyllis 13 Ostrem, Jacqueline 15 Osterhaus, Jane 62 Pierce, Dorothy 16 Ramsey, Theron 58 Raymer, Paul 8 Repky, Bernard 17 Romskog, Vernon 16 Ross, Rick 13, 84 Ruud, Donald 16 Sanders, Marie B. 92 Schomberg, William 8 Schwier, Orin 16 Selbo, Luther 13, 51, 52 Severson, Roberta 13 Smillie, William 13 Sobotta, Colleen 65 Solie, Joan 11, 78 Sorenson, Eric 15, 89 Stalsberg, Ruth 16 Stavlo, Curtis 16 Storlie, Cindy 11 Strutt, Dawson 11, 86, 87, 90 Sweeney, Robert 14, 71 Trochinski, Gerald 8, 90 Tryggestad, Blanche 16 Vian, Jeff 16 Warriner, Harry 9 Wehrs, Lorna 16 Wolter, Janet 16 Woole, Phil 12 Activities Academic Decathalon team 91 Band 86-88 Baseball 56-57 Basketball, Boys' 66-67 Basketball, Girls' 68-69 Cheerleaders 72-73 Choir 89 Cross-Country, Boys' 60 Cross-Country, Girls' 61 Dedication 3 Football 58-59 Forensics 91 Freshmen 37-40 Future Farmers of America 84 Future Homemakers of America 85 Golf 54 Gymnastics 64-65 Harvest 47 Homecoming 44-46 juniors 29-32 Miss Snowflake 91 Miss West Salem 21 National Honor Society 90 NESHONOC yearbook 92-93 Prom 42-43 Seniors 20-27 Ski Club 91 Sophomores 33-36 Student Life 4-5, 121 Teacher Assignments 126 Tennis 55 Track, Boys' 50-51 Track, Girls' 52-53 Volleyball 62-63 Winter Fantasy 47 Wrestling 70-71 125 Teacher Assignments DAVID C. ARNDT: Basic Industrial Arts, Basic Metals, Home Remodeling, Power Mechanics, Drama — Technical Director. PHYLLIS BARTZ: Accounting, Introduction to Business, Office Practice, Typing II, Work Study. CAROL CHENOWETH: IMC Director, High Quiz Bowl. DAVE COCHRANE: School Psychologist. PAT COX: Resource Teacher. MYRNA M. CULLEN: English 11, Vocabulary, 'Forensics. VERN E. DAHL: Basic Industrial Arts; Woodworking I,II,V. SUE DUMMER: Special Education Resource Teacher. VERNETTA FISH: Reading Specialist. ROBERT FORTNEY: American Government 12, Consumer Skills, American Problems, World History. KRISTINA GANZEMILLER: TMH Special Education, Cheerleading. JOHN GOODWIN: U.S. History, Street Law, Academic Decathalon, Mock Trial. KAREN HANSEN: Art I-III, National Honor Society. NANCY HINTON: Work Study, Typing I, Basic Typing, Shorthand. BARBARA HOFFMAN: Algebra 1. DELORES HOLE: Instructional Aide. JEAN JOHNSON: TMH Instructional Aide. WILBUR JOHNSON: Biology I. CHERYL KACZMARSKI: Aide, Cheerleading. LEROY KRALL: Geography 9. TED LED-MAN: U.S. History, Boys' Physical Education 9-11, Drivers' Education. JON LEWIS: Biology I, II. MARIE MALLETT: Adaptive P.E. ROBERT T. MOE: Physical Science. ALAN E. NIEDFELDT: Algebra II, Math IV, Introduction to Computers, Advanced Computers. THOMAS O'BRIEN: Chemistry; French I,II. MARTY OLSON: Health 10, Athletic Director. PHYLLIS OLSON: Learning Disabilities. JACQUELINE OSTREM: Girls' Physical Education 9-11, Co-Ed 12, Slimnastics, Pep Club. RICK ROSS: Agriculture I-IV, Natural Resources, Small Animals, Future Farmers of America. MARIE B. SANDERS: College Prep English, Tech English, Journalism, NESHONOC. LUTHER SELBO: Algebra I, Math 9. ROBERTA SEVERSON: Senior Foods; Home Economics I,III,IV; Future Homemakers of America. WILLIAM SMILLIE: Physics, Geometry, Computers, Computer Club. JOAN H. SOLIE: English 10, Photographic Composition, Drama Club, Student Council. ERIC SORENSON: Choral Music, Choir and Swing Choir Lessons, Swing Choir. CINDY STORLIE: English 9, Ski Club. DAWSON STRUTT: Instrumental Music Director for Concert, Marching, Pep Bands; Instrumental Music Lessons, Pep Club. ROBERT SWEENEY: American Government 12, Introduction to Computers. HARRY WARRINER: Guidance. PHILLIP A. WOLLE: English 10-11, College Prep English, Speech. Club Advisers 126 The 1985 NESHONOC staff would like to express its sincere appreciation to: The advertisers, for your continued support enabling the NESHONOC to remain affordable to the students. From All Of Us To All Of You: Thanks! John and Vicki Holt for your excellent football and baseball team pictures. Mr. Pat O'Grady for your guidance and helpfulness. The high school faculty and personnel for your cooperation. Allen Newberry, Susan Cherf, and Kim Carlson of Ellickson Studio for your assistance. Kris Martin for sharing your poetry. Mike Greene for your invaluable and uncountable contributions. Sarah Andres for accommodating the staff's lack of transportation in moments of need. The coaches for your concurrence in composing copy and photographs. Bob Machotka for your quality artwork. The staff's adviser, Marie B. Sanders, for without your dedication, direction, and concern, this yearbook would not have been possible. Mrs. Delores Hole — Instructional Aide Linda Athnos, Judy Hoier, and David Palm for contributing your outstanding basketball pictures, and Jerry Szymanski for your tennis photos. Anyone whom the staff has inadvertently omitted. 127 The Last Out It's the final inning Of just another game. The last out is inevitable Because time is its name. For the Seniors, the game is over And new plays must be learned. The team of friends must scatter Yet, to the future they have turned. But for the Underclassmen, They'll have another chance To hit the winning home run And to success advance. Marion Hoffman Jennifer Niedfeldt • ; v- 128