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Each six-weeks students leave the Bryan Community and enter the "real world." What do they take with them? They take the knowledge and experience they have gathered from thirteen years of education, the skills they have worked so hard to develop, and the Bryan Guiding Principles: Respect, Love, Giving, Courage and Peace. Most importantly, they leave with a high school diploma.
Bryan is an alternative high school program. We refer to the program as the "Bryan Community," because all the Bryan students desire to live and work in a peaceful, conflict free environment. This is what makes us different:
1) We are housed in a smaller building, with a smaller environment, allowing students and teachers to know each other by first name. No one is invisible here.

2) There is a lower student -teacher ratio.
3) Students earn their diploma through participation and completion of activities, experiences, and projects done during school hours. Bryan students are currently participating in several different service projects to better the community. They include teaching of younger students in the Lincoln Public School system, an "Adopt-a-Mile" program, creating a school sign, conducting voter registration, organizing a day care program, de eloping a school brochure, and designing school t-shirts for students.
Student responsibilities include good attendance, participation in class activities, and most importantly, respect for all students, teachers, faculty members and visitors. Verbal or physical abuse of anyone on campus is not tolerated. What Bryan students can look forward to is a comfortable, hassle free, safe, and enjoyable learning experience. We anticipate entertaining future ser ice projects and the chance to watch our community grow and become a better place fore eryone. We all know that e er day bring u do er to graduation.
Written by Adam Roberts and Jared Myer


Every student that enrolls at Bryan goes through a six-week orientatio n class. The purpose of orientation is to become familiar with Bryan and our guiding principles.

Alysa Lanning interviewing a new student accompanied by her mother.
Orientation students enjoying an afternoon outing at the bow ling alley.
A wide variety of classes are offered to meet the needs, and interests of Bryan students. In reading class, students select books of their choice to read and report upon. Each week students share their love for books by reading to younger students at Lincoln elementary schools.

Danielle Michon reading with a second grader from Hartley Elementary School.
A visiting artist, Linda Anfuso, shares her handmade jewelry with students in a ative American Studies class.
As a part of an Art and Human Behavior Class, studen ts combined art with a communit y service learning experience. By visiting and interviewing resid ent at some of the Lincoln retirem ent homes, students learned about residents and their family histo rie s, past jobs, and school experienc es Each student designed a personalized pillow for their resident partner, which was gre at b appreciated.

Sarah Wiese and Justin Livingston play a game of Monopoly while visiting with residents at the Legacy Retirement Home.
Sculpture of clay hands made from plaster castings of residents and students.
Personalized pillows and "life line " of tud nts.
Jennifer Hitchcock and Ale i Feuerhan ha\ ing fun pla tering some courageous per on' face. Roland, i that ou under there?

icole Myers or king on another one of her sculptures.
1ickey orri helping John Brown com up ·with idea for hi art pr j ct.
This year our computer lab was expanded to include ten new computers. In the lab, students learn skills for desktop publishing, basic graphic design, and Internet usage. The computers allow students to do a variety of cool projects. The Internet is a popular resource for students to obtain information for classroom projects and to have contact with people out of s tate and out of the country. One interesting project was called African Quest. Through E-mail correspondence, students communicated daily with a group of scientists traveling through Central Africa.

Comic by Michelle Lorenz
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At Bryan, students have many different options for earning credits. In addition to credit earned through core and electi e courses, students may earn credits through self-directed learning, work-stud y , and Independent Learning. In Independent Learning, people work toward earning credits at their own pace. Students can either work on units from binders or use the computer program, Plato. Working out of the binders involves reading lesson on which students are later tested. Plato offers a wide range of subjects and targets specific skills and levels. It also helps students become familiar with computers. Students may earn one credit per unit and potentially achieve an unlimited number of credits if they are willing to work for them. For students who need assistance, Phyllis is always willing and able to help.

Career class is a semester clas s in which students learn the basics of starting their own business. Students visit local businesses and learn about different methods of business operation. Students also have a chance to job shadow or to work with local businesses or companies as an intern. During an internship, students may earn • credit toward graduation while also developing positive job and life skills.
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As a student project, Citizen Issues class worked with the school board to create a sign. ow, people driving by actually know who we are.
Chane Cornwell and Roman Ca ~tanada are hard at w rk in cott' room?
Aspiring to new heights, Math/Language Arts class standing next to the SR-71 Blackbird at the SAC museum.

Students apply math, english, and computer skills to design floor plans and facades for their dream home.
Jeremy White and other science students demonstrate to elementary students the importance of chemistry in our daily life.
Jamie Kurtzer, Cari Hartung, Jennifer Hitchcock, and teacher Da na Calderon ha ing a cla s discussion in Parenting class.

Angie Douglass, Jamie Kurtzer and Jamie's son Za e playing around at the Valentines party.
Ka th McMillan under tand the importance of reading to her on at an earl age. Kath a ell a man other Br an tudent participate in the famil literac program , E\ en Start.
This year a group of Bryan students formed a Leadership Club. The Leadership club worked together to organize a "Quit Smoking Group." The focus of the support group is to assist Bryan students to stop smoking as well as to educate students about the health hazards o L smoking. In addition to holding weekly support meetings and teaching to elementary studen ts, Bryan students worked with Cablevision to produce a public service announcement about the deadly effects bf smoking. The PSA aired on MTV as well as several other channels. Students also worked to put a stop smoking billboard on "O" street with support from Husker Car Wa sh
Jamie Allen, Rusty Bodfield, Da yn a Miller, Danielle Michon, Joe Yo un t Godwin Smith, Roland Madlock, T.J. Artz, Michael Henley, and Charlie Ludwig are some of the participants that helped to make th group possible.

T.J. Artz working on a wall for the Good Neighbor Community Center. In addition to building a garden walt Bryan students designed plans for a butterfly garden, as part of a Learn and Serve grant project.
Dr. Becky Breed is Bryan's new principal. As an experienced educator, Becky has brought positive leadership to Bryan. Each day, Bryan students and staff are greeted by her warm smile and encouraging words.

Another new addition to Bryan are our proud mothers to be, Cheryl Wilkens and Alysa Lanning.
By Fall of 1999, Bryan students may enjoy their new multimedia center. The new media center will consist of a computer lab, a room for printed materials, as well as a place to relax and read.

To help make our courtyard a more beautiful place to enjoy, students are working with Homebuilders Association to break up the cement and dig a hole for our new fountain. The new courtyard will be filled with many different flowers, a fountain, sculpture, places to sit, and much more.

ext year we will have a child care facility at Bryan. It will be called the Child-Parent Learning Center. Students attending Bryan are eligible for their child to attend the child care center. Children between the ages of six weeks and three years old may attend. The child care center will allow student-parents and their children to interact during the school day hile student-parents are continuing their education. Each parent will be enrolled in a series of parenting classes. The center is expected to be opened by the fall of 1999. We look forward to this new addition to our community.



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Lawrance Allen
Joshua Amos
David Anthony
Jessica Appling
Casey Austin
Lori Barnes
Scott Barrett
Jerome Bluford
Brock Boltz
Terry Brasfield
Eric Brenagh
Angela Buchanan
Bradley Buresh
Bryanne Buresh
Jason Chubbuck
Benjamin Clark
Brandon Da is
Angela Douglass
Missy Fazel
Amy Filbert
John Filbert
Jeffrey Fuentez
Shaun Garrison
Ian Gartzke
Lee Gilbert
Chad Gilliland
Jennie Gotchall
Candy Halte
Marcus Harris

Mike Henley
Jennifer Hitchcock
Alex Hughes
Tommy Hullett
La tis ha Hunt
ick Illian
Christal Jep en
Christina Jernee
Ryan Kienholz
Ke in Klein
Joshua Koch
Sarah Koch
Samantha Ko aschetz
Travis Kraus
Christopher Lahmon
Michael Lecher
Shane Ligon
Lonny Liss
Matthew Lyons
Phillip Madlock
April Mansfield
icholas McCave
Shawn McCoy
Corey Miller
Michael Muehlhausen
Angela Murray
Robert ickolite
Wray ovotny
Dominic Pedersen
Alicia Pickel
D.J. Pickenpaugh
Benjamin Pennell
Da id Range
Adam Roberts
Leo Rodriguez
Gregore Rohleder
Bryan Ryder
Jeremy Saddler
Jason Sanchez
Paula Sandquist
Jessica Scanlon
Richard Scharton
Erik Sheehan
Kristy Smith
Gregory Snider
Andrew Sommers
Kellie Sparks
Benjamin Stefkovich
Courtney Stetson
Tera Throener
Anne Urbauer
Jeanne Urich
Jennifer Vander Hoek
D avid Wampler
Megan Weeks
ate Weesner
Jeremy White
Joshua White
Mary Williams
Joshua Yager
Angelo Ybarra
Bill dam endling



At the end of each six weeks, students and staff gather to acknowledge the graduates and to celebrate student accomplishments. All school meetings provide an opportunity for us to look back on the events of the previous weeks and to look ahead to the days to come.
Wow! We did it! Graduation day finally arrived for eleven of our greatest students.

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Scorr: Justin l>a n ek -1 remember all the hard work Justin did and ho I didn't recognize him right away without his hat. Jared Myers-Are you still lonely? Ad a"' Ro f> erts - Watch out for Jared hen he's lonely!
TINA: l>anieUe Michon -What would I have done without you? Your leadership ability and positive outlook will take you far in life. Wate Weesner -Exactly how did I end up with you as an assistant for 6 quarters? Remember, alligators are in Florida not Georgia. Kristen l>o ra i n Fingernail polish art! Thanks for the ideas. J a l\,ie AU en - I enjoyed our conversations about horses. Have fun this summer at school-riding! Jennie Sch u l\,a ch er - Thanks for the burrito! If I ever end up in a courtroom I know who to call CHERYL: Hung Au -Hung's favorite position to learn 1s horizontal, laying on 3 chairs side by side, with his eyes closed. Sar ah Koc h -1 think her middle name is "reliable", I liked that I didn't have to watch T.V. shows because Sarah would tell me everything that would happen anyway! I still have your Phish tape! Go Tye-dye! Mandy Howard -I enjoyed discovering Mandy's talents and abilities as an artist and a writer. Besides that, she has beautiful hair! Wick /Uian -lf only we could have had class meet outdoors everyday and play softball too!
t>.J. Berryl\,an -Has a great basketball game EXCEPT for that one time. Once is all it takes! Inquiring minds want to know Ryan Kie n ho (z -a great guy to take along on a plane trip over the Andes. Ch ris+in a J ern ee -Has great stuff in her knapsack. "" Remember the walks on loony lane! Sc o++v Brewer -Does a great job in wiring walls. Quite electrifying.
SARA: Seo++ Barrett -Graduating is par for the course. Good Luck on the back nine! Staci Barnes -Ask Staci she's the graduate here! Josh MiUer-"ls this movie really educational?"
ANN. Wate Anton -I will miss your writings on the darker side of life. I wish you much success. Jaso r, Christ -Class won't be the same without your lengthy belches. Br oe(( Bo(tz -Congratulations and best of luck in your future.
ROGER: Ian Garteke -Remember before you buy your- next Bus, open and close all the doors at least 10 times to make sure they stay on! Congratulations! Shane Strol\,er -Just six words "I know, I'll get it done!" Ber, Stefkovich -l'm sure that some day my guitar will get tuned, the question is "will I be to old to know what to do with it." Congratulations! Briar, l)avi dsonThey say ev ery generation has their own Eddie Haskel, Congratulations Butt-Head, you're it. Lindsay Green - To the only student who made me feel just like I was at home. You know what I mean Congratulations (I think)
CARRIE l>avid Anthony -Your outgoing personality always seemed to liven things up! Michae( Lecher -We really enjoy your energy and curiosity at Bryan, it is these things that make you such an authentic person. Sh awn McCoy -Your positive attitude and thoughtful personality really made a difference here at Bryan, we wish good things for you!
PHYLLIS : Christa( Jepsen -Always remember to stick to what you want, and it'll get done. Al\,f>er S~ith -Keep looking at life as a gift, a challenge and opportunity. Ben Schwa f> -We both knew you could do it-Keep going for you dreams. Jen l>eMott -Keep thinking, working and expecting the best from yourself and others. Andrew Wer,z( -Keep setting your own pace and achieve your goals. Scott Kruce -Keep armed with information and battles will always be won. Rof>ert Wic((o(ite -Your perseverance paid off! Congratulations on achieving your goal!
SUSIE Me(a n i e Gil> so n-1 will always remember your smile, your warm, open nature that helped make Bryan a friendlier place. MicheUe Lorenz -You have a gift for writing and wit. You rarely shared it fully but when you did it was fun to see. Char(ie Ludwig -Crazy, funny, and talented. My partner in computer chaos. Mic key Morris -Your positive attitude and work ethics were contagious; you usually had a smile on your face and ere illing to help others. Al\,f> er Rae Joh r,so r, - Hi, Sweetie! The hair, the clothes, and the open nature - the best! Jess At, p(ing - Committed to helping others. Bright. Determined. GARY. Jennie Gotch aU -1 will always remember you for your cheerful disposition and kind words(none of which can be printed in this publication.) Curtis Wi(son -1 always knew if I needed to find you, I could look in places you shouldn't be. Luke Sl\,ith You would've had perfect attendance for 1st period, if we would've taken attendance at Burger King.
SHARON: A~y fl(f>ert -A woman of action planning a paved parking lot. Perseverance can get you there. Joseph Young"Don't trample on my dreams, and I ain't even playing." You can do anything if you try! B.J. Brown -See we told you we'd never forget this time. Congratulations!
THERESA :Angie l>oug(ass -1 already miss yous opping in and sharing 1th me wha 's going on in your life! I ish you the bes! Mark ("Put it on my tab") B(in de -You had to graduate, because they are remo ing the counter in my office and no there is no where for you to sit! Hang in there. I'll be thinking about you!
ALYSA: Ben C(a rk -Congratulations to a guy ho asn' afraid o demonstrate "loving" by giving Charlie hugs everyday in Native American Study. Aaron A( dridge- Congratulations to a proud daddy. f':-:n Kathy McMiUan -An outstanding student and role model. I ish her luck. @~
Scotty Brewer
Amanda Hernandez
Jennie Gotchall
Staci Barnes
D.J. Berryman
Amy Filbert
Melanie Gibson
Chad Gilliland
Amanda Howard
Christal Jepsen
Ryan Kienholz
Godwin Udeaja Smith
Ben Stefkovich
Shane Stromer
Curtis Wilson
Justin Danek
Adam Roberts
Joe Young
Jennie Demott
Angie Douglass
Michelle Morris
Kathleen McMillan
Nathan Anton
Michelle Lorenz
Ben Clark
Ian Gartzke
Charlie Ludwig
Jamie Allen
Amber Rae Johnson
Jennie Schumacher

Jared Myers
Nicholas Illian
Charles Boyd
David Anthony
Nathan Cole
Christina Jernee
Michael Lecher
Robert Nickolite
Amber Smith
Jeremy White
Ben Schwab
Lindsay Green
Kristen Dorias
Danielle Michon
Josh Miller
Nate Weesner
Jessica Appling
B.J. Brown
Scott Barrett
Sarah Koch
Brian Davidson
Hung Au
Lucas Smith
Clifford Aldridge
Jason Christ
Mark Blinde
Brock Boltz
Shawn McCoy
Candy Halte
Scott Kruce

1. Amanda did something Gary actually told her to do
2. Dayna and Charlie hooked up
3. Curtis went through the glass of the front door
4. Jared invented bouncy soup in Roger's class
5. Joe Young "Smokey" up chucked in the hallway
6. Becky became principal and things changed
7. Bryan got furniture
8. Piper and Lindsay asked to be in Scott's and Linda's class
9. Scott didn't use the VCR
10. Scott and Linda were co-champs in the PE pig basketball game (Take that DJ!)
11. Justin Schwinck finally passed Orientation after the 5th time
12. Mel did a penguin dive while ice-skating at 8 months pregnant
13. Cheryl knocked everyone out on first base
14. Mercedes wore her hair down
15. When Roger stopped kicking and punching people.... OT
16. When Angie sang to Marie, Staci, and Ginger in the girl's bathroom and they all started to cry
18. When Ginger came to school in her p.j.'s so she wasn't late to school
19. Gary tried to use Becky's line, "I need a role model here."
20. How easy it was to make Marie blush
21. Roger got a hair cut (by his wife!)
22. When Theresa got Linsday to smile
23. When Lawerence came to school when there was no school
24. When Danielle took time to give her eyes a rest from reading romance novels
25. Mark Blinde went to class
26. Piper dressed up as her idol, Scarey Spice
27. ate tried to tell e erybody there as no bondo in hi truck and then it got hit
28. Curtis Wilson wasn't playing ith a Yo-Yo
29. Angela worked instead of talked in class
30. Justin Livingston "accidentally" ripped Greg Snider' pants off Remember when we said our first lzello's and our last good-byes!




Winner of the 1998-1999 Bryan Community Ser ice Learning Leadership contest, Michael Henle
By demonstrating his understanding ~=iii~~ of the Bryan Guiding Principles in a 500 ord essay and inter iew process, Mike earned hi 1985 Ford Tempo.
Bryan's Gold Star Award recipients Amber Smith, Kathy McMillan, and Brian Da idson were chosen by teachers as representatives of our school. Accompanied by teacher, Roger Burris, students will be honored at a banquet at Pershing Auditorium with other students and teachers. Kathy McMillan and Danielle Michon were recognized by teachers and KFRX as "Students of the Week". These students consistently exemplify outstanding leadership qualities as members of The Bryan Community.
Mandy Howard being congratulated by Becky for earning a 2,500 scholar hip to the Lincoln chool of Hair D ign.
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Carol and Theresa take a quick break to pose for a photo
Bryan students and teachers would like to acknowledge the support staff that help the Bryan Community to function smoothly everyday. Thanks to: Carol Packard and Theresa Hayes for keeping everything together as the office staff; Family Specialists, Mara Ziegler and Maureen Fowler; Child Guidance Counselor, Kathy Byorth for always being there with a helping hand and an open ear. Special thanks to Sharon Dickerson for ensuring student health as the school nurse. But of course, a big thanks to Bill Wendling and Charles Muir for keeping everything looking good and running smoothly. This support staff along with all the students and teachers has made Bryan something to be proud of.
Mara and Maureen pondering an idea
Ginger Ahola and Staci Barnes ha mg lunch from Burger King.

Well here we are, lunch time again. We all know the drill. The bell rings, most of us scurry off to our cars so we can go and get something to eat. If possible we go to our favorite place. If that doesn't work out, we have to settle for something quick and close. The most popular places to eat are Taco Bell, Valentinos and Amigos. Another favorite is KnickerBockers for their twentyfive cent tacos on Thursday. For others that decide to stick around, da Vinci's pizza and sub sandwiches are always available.
Ann, Sharon and Sara having a heart-to-heart at lunch.
From the moment that students enter the building in the morning, to the end of the day, our coordinator Gary Czapla does everything he can to ensure that students have a good learning experience while at Bryan.

Whatever it takes ....... . even a little physical persuasion to return to class.
Je sica Prenosil featured next to one of her painted murals. Jessica frequently sells her artwork and plans to pursue a career in art.

Jamie Allen ith her hor e , Re gal. Jami i lo king f r ard t b inning a c 11 / qu tri an pr gram thi umm r.
ate Weesner can often be found inspecting his prized Che rolet truck. Well, that is when he's not looking in a car magazine.

Charlie Ludwig making some serious business calls at Homers .
David Anthony works at Silverhawk Aviation as a "line guy".
Monique Myers graciously poses for the camera at KFC.


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After doing all they could in Automotive class , the bug was sold.

Our sculpture/mural that was inspired by the VW bug.
5-panel mural featuring digital photographs and quotations of Bryan students.
Ginger Ahola, Nate Cole , Mike Henley , Kevin Klein , Crystal Kuhl , Tiffany Lebo , Danielle Michon, Nicole Myers, Marie Sutton , Jamie Turner , Sarah Waller , James Weesner, Nate Weesner , Sarah Wie s e, Piper Jensen , Shawn McCoy , Jess Appling , and yearbook advisor Tina Secor

Thanks to:
Lana Brennan of Lancaster House Publishing for all the help in the design and production of this yearbook; Lifetouch Studios for taking individual student and staff pictures; Rob Wilken for coming out and taking the all school picture. We would also like to thank the Bryan students and staff for th eir contributions to the yearbook.

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