Charles Culler Junior High
52nd and Vine Street
Lincoln, Nebraska .
A smile is quite a funny thipg It wrinkles up your face. And when it's gone you never find It's secret hiding place. But far more wonderful it is, To see what smiles can do. You smile at one, he smiles at you, And so one smile makes two. Now since a smile can do great good By cheering hearts.
Lets smile and smile and not forget, That smiles go everywhere!
Anonymous
I borrow thoughts from yesterday To keep my memory bright. The trials, the tears, succe s and joy, Are thoughts which I invite. I would not care to lose the past For riches there are stored, In wealth of knowledge gained through years In spheres which I explored.
by Everett W. Hill
Facult~
Facult4
Bill Wrightsman, Assi tant Principal; Jack Peterson, Principal.
English: Darlene Lipert, Kate Rockenbach, Gerry Larson, Beverly Orr.
Counselors, left to right: Irv Deeds, Vera Gene Hill, Jim Cotter.
Social Studies, left to right: Jim Mann, Sam Letheby, Don Knutzen, Bruce Waters, George Cook.
Math: Ralph Lange, David Ripa, Clayton Streich, Barb Pettit, Opal Kuhl, Neil Bateman.
Front row: Susan Puckett, Drama and English; Gayla Lines, Accompanist; Pat Kaltenberger, Vocal Music; Gwen Adams, Instrumental Music; Donna Roper, Typing and English; Back row: Nancy Becker, Drama; Caralynn Cornell, Spanish.
Front row: Julie Geis, Resource Teacher; LaJean Price, Media Center; Back row: Tanya Bligh, Reading; Jacqueline Muksch, Resource Teacher; Bruce Dabbert, Resource Teacher; Kathy Bastian, Teachers Aide, Betty Grenseman, Library Secretary.
fred Richardson, Science; C. W. Haws, Industrial Arts; Eleanor Ganz, Art; John Strain, Science; George Alexander, Industrial Arts.
Office Personnel: Lynn Ochsner, Betty Adams, Lori Linderholm, Nurse; Judy Lowe.
Horne Economics: Jane Mock, Linda Dietz, Jan Watts.
Teachers Aides, left to right: June Brown, Lori Roach.
Custodians, left to right: Front row: Mack Richards, Adelle Delgado, Dale Massa, Ben Castinado. Back row: BoQby Webb, Martha Long, Kevin Rolfsmeyer.
Cooks: Front row, left to right: Wallis Ann Peck, Marsha Adamson, Judy Vergith , Vivian Aquilar, Kathy Wenzl , Burt Horner. Back row: Jan Rank , Donna Hoose, Mary Ann Weston. Mariorie Mever. Bettv Weskamp, Jo Buck.
The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it.
So fine that we are often on the line and we don't know it.
by Elbert Hubbard
Football
The ninth grade football teams did very well this season. Ninth graders go out for football at the high •school they will be attending. Football players are divided into lightweights (under 135 pounds) and heavyweights (over 135 pounds).
Lincoln High Lightweights: (left to right) Garland Gaskins, Todd Tafoya, Craig Titsworth, Anthony Conkling. Back row: William Abair, Jeff Brown, Michael Davis.
Northeast Lightweights: (left to right) Pat Waldron, Curt Helmers, Shawn Laden.
East Lightweights: (left to right) Front row: Tim Ray, Greg Myers, Mike Masek, Bob Ruyle. Back row: John Smith, John Borgmann, Joel Manglitz.
East Heavyweights: (left to right) Front row: Jeff Bennett, David Olson, Steve Van Winkle, Mike Engel. Back row: Bill Lien, Gary Haun, Doug Unruh.
David Rall being tackled by Kevin Ballard in a game between the Lincoln Northeast Heavyweights and the Lincoln High Heavyweights.
Left to right: Northeast Lightweight: Mike Michon, East Lightweight: Scott Dodge, Northeast Lightweight: Todd Masters.
Northeast Heavyweights: (Left to right) Dan Mares, Tom Thomssen, Brian Kastl, David Rall.
Lincoln High Heavyweights: (left to right) Darrell Jordan, Kevin Ballard.
"Once again the Culler Ninth Grade Volleyball Team had a great season! Both reserve and varsity teams ended up with a winning record of 5-3. The reserve team ended up in 2nd place and the varsity team ended up in 3rd place out of nine total teams in the city.
Congratulations on a super year!"
Coach Biegert
Coach Downey
Front row left to right: Debbie Emerson, Julie Kirk, Lisa Thompson, Susan Kruger, Sherry Kahler, and Julie Svendsen. Second row: Jeanine Tharp, Sue Jeambey, Lisa Kadavy, Shelly Dughman, Lori McMurtry, Emily Donnelson. Third row: Marcia Miller, Mrs. Downey, Amy Kadavy, Heather Johnson, Cindy Bergman, Renee Green, Laura Brinton, Michelle Kliment, and Mrs. Biegert.
Emily Donnelson and Laura Brinton show their stuff.
Julie Svendsen watches as Cindy Bergman hits the ball.
Cross Countr4
"Culler's 9th grade Cross Country teams finished a successful season by taking second in the all city meet at Pioneer Park.
They were narrowly defeated by East with the rest of the junior high teams far behind them.
The running Cougars were led by two late arrivals, Jim Mahoney and Todd Noble. They were ably supported by three of last year's eighth grade city championship team, Mark Lyon, Evan Scheele, and Mike Crosgrove.
Others which contributed a great deal to the team were Matt Langemeier, Dave Jordan, Mike Reilley and the best 9th grade girl cross country runner in Culler history, Julie Hansen."
Coach Rutz
Front row, left to right. Dean Smith, Mike Crosgrove, Mike Reilley, David Jordan, Julie Hansen. Back row, left to right. Mark Lyon, Evan Scheele, Matt Langemeier, Todd Noble, Jim Mahoney, Mr. Rutz.
Front row, left to right. Tim Kennett, Gary Timberlake. Back row, left to right. Mike Schneider, Dan Parrott.
Front row, left to right. Dale Hansen, Bob Caporaso, Jeff Frahm. Back row, left to right. Jay Welch, Margorie Corey, Mr. Rutz.
' Culler's ninth grade wrestling season was highlighted by Garland Gaskins' city championship victory, which was also a self-made birthday present. Dave Rall and Greg Myers finished fourth in the city meet. Many others contributed a great deal to the team including Craig Titsworth, Mike Masek, Richard Beenblossom, Todd Tafoya, Dan Mares, Steve VanWinkle, Dennis Wylie, Doug Unruh, Todd Yost, and Jeff Bennett."
Coach Rutz
Wrestling
What's this ·dance move called? ! ?
Coach Steve Burns, Dennis Wylie, Jeff
Yost, Dan Mares, Todd Tafoya, Steve VanWinkle, David
sistant Coach Steve Hawkins, Coach Tom Rutz.
Ninth Grade Wrestlers - Front row, left to right: Mike Masek, Greg Myers, Dean Smith, Garland Gaskins, Richard Beenblossom, Mike , Davis, Jim Erixson, Craig Titsworth. Back row, left to right: Assistant
Bennett, Doug Unruh, Todd
Rall, As-
Todd Yost and Dan Sis all tied up in knots!
Qirls' Basketbal1
"This year's ninth grade team was one of the most pleasant groups we have been associated with. We played our most difficult games within the first three weeks of the season. The girls did not get down on themselves but fought back to win 5 straight and finish third in the city. This was a rewarding year to us as coaches and we hope the girls have the same feeling."
Coach Mann
Coach Downey
I'm sure glad that one is over! ! !
Front row, left to right: Lisa Moniz, Denise Witfoth, Julie Hansen, Lisa Kadavy, Cindy Bergman, Sherry Kahler. Second row, left to right: Jane Eitzman - volunteer assistant coach, Susan Kruger, Renee Green, Lori McMurtry, Debbie Emerson, Laura Brinton, Marcia Miller, Emily Donnelson, Coach Pat Downey, Shelley Peterson - student manager, Sarah Halamavolunteer assistant coach. Back row, left to right: Coach Jim Mann, Amy Kadavy- student manager, Heather Johnson, Denise McGowan, Jeanine Tharp, Carla Hansen, Denise Jones, Michelle Mattox, Julie Svendsen, Traci Nelson.
Laura Brinton says, "Watch out! We're going to get you!"
B04s' Basketball
"The Culler Varsity Basketball team had a successful season in 19 0, in winning 5 games while losing 3. This year's team was one of the shortest in the school' history but made up for their lack of size with a great deal of hustle and effort. A good attitude and steady improvement by the players helped make this year's team a very enjoyable one to work with."
Coach Richardson
"The Culler boys' reserve basketball team finished the 1980 season with a 3-4 record, which was good for 5th place in the city standings. Although the final record was somewhat disappointing, I was very pleased with the great improvement that several players showed over the course of the season. Steve Van Winkle led the reserves in scoring this year, while Bob Dean finished second. Dan Mares proved to be the most improved player by the end of the season."
Coach Waters
Varsity Basketball
Reserve Basketball
First Row, left to right: David Olson, John Smith, Kevin Ballard, Todd oble, Jim Mahoney. Second Row, left to right: Coach Richardson, Noah Amland, Jim Crew, Darrell Jordan, Brian Kastl, Anthony Conkling.
First Row, left to right: Kirk Stingley, student manager, Greg Myers, Ken Hansen, Rick Sargent, Bob Frank, Mike Reilley, William Abair. Second Row, left to right: Coach Waters, Steve Van Winkle, Mike Engel, Dan Mares, Duane Irons, Joe Seiko, Jeff Bennett, Bob Dean, Tim Ray, student manager.
Noah Amland watches as Jim Crew attempts to stuff the ball! !
G4mnastics
A fourth place finish in the city meet helped to provide a successful gymnastics season. Having a reasonably small team, it was the hard work of each individual that helped to maintain our competitiveness throughout the year."
Coach Geis
"The 1981 Culler ninth grade gymnastics team capped off a frustrating season with a sixth place finish in the city. Their regular season dual meet record was a respectable 2-2, but the Cougar guys were unable to put it together for the city meet. Performing well for the Cougars were Rick Sargent and Tony Wells, while first year gymnasts Mark Lyon and Dan Mares showed steady improvement during the season."
Coach Waters
Front row, left to right: Traci Nelson, Renee Green, Chris McAdams. Second row, left to right: Lisa Thompson, Julie Kirk, Julie Birch, Kelli Williamsen, Lori McMurtry, Jenny Clinefelter. Third row, left to right: Coach Julie Geis, Debbie Emerson, Jeanine Tharp, Michelle Mattox, Carol Wilcox, Coach Jim Mann.
Left to right: Craig Titsworth-student manager, Bob Cassassistant coach, Mark Lyon, Rick Sargent, Tony Wells, Dan Mares, Coach Bruce Waters.
Rick Sargent concentrates on the parallel bars during a gymnastics meet.
Track season at Culler lasts from April 6th until May 23rd. Track team members work hard on all events. The Culler boys' track team and girls' track team are both working up to their expectations for the year.
Look at Jim Crew's legs!
Track
inth Grade Boys' Track Team. Front row, left to right: Kurt Busboom, Mark Lyon, Craig Titsworth, Kevin Ballard, Jim Crew, Darrell Jordan, Garland Gaskins. Second row, left to right: Todd Tafoya, J. C. Fuller, Curt Helmers, David Olson, Bobby Ruyle, Dave Rall, Doug Bellinger, John Borgmann. Third row, left to right: Assistant Coach Bob Cass, Coach Kechely, Joe Selko, Duane Irons, Dan Mares, Doug Unruh, John Smith, Steve Van Winkle, Todd Noble, Jeff Hollibaugh, Jeff Bennett, Todd Yost, Coach Richardson. Not pictured: Jim Mahoney, Mike Crosgrove, Tom Thomssen.
inth Grade Girls' Track Team. Front row, left to right: Kathy Hansen, Marcia Miller, Chris McAdams, Patsy Bradford, Denise McGowan, Keri Goike. Second row, left to right: Becky Huff, Jeanine Tharp, Denise Jones, Machelle Noe, Laura Brinton. Third row, left to right: Coach Biegert, Teri Koch, Jeni Zinnecker, Sue Jeambey, Shelley Dughman, Julie Hansen, Debbie Barber, Coach Downey.
' Culler Junior High boys' intramural program offers the students an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities. The year starts off with flag football games and soccer, and then is followed in order by basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, volleyball, and track. Year long activities include the 100 mile club for runners and the weight program for body builders. Culler offers a program to suit the interest of almost every student. All you need to do is participate!"
Coach Richardson
"Fun, vigorous exercise, and meeting of friends are a few of the things you will experience in the girls' intramural program. The gymnasium is open to any seventh or eighth grade girl every day from 7:45 to 8:30 in the morning and again in the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 plus every Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:30. Depending ·on the season, a variety of activities is planned. The yearly program includes: cross country, running, volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, badminton, ping pong, track, and softball. In addition, the weight room is available every afternoon.
Competition against other schools is offered on special Saturday mornings. This competition allows a girl to sharpen her skills and meet girls from other schools. The sports included in this program are: volleyball , gymnastics, basketball, and track and field."
Coach Downey
Paul Claridge, Bobby Whitcomb, and Jody Brown show their style in soccer.
Julie Hansen takes careful aim.
Seventh grade girls ready for action.
Sean Stewart hanging around.
Never shall I forget the days which I spent with you Continue to be my friend as you will always find me yours.
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Ninth Grade
William Abair
Kimberly Alexander
oah Amland
Timothy Babcook
Brooke Baker
Kevin Ballard
Deborah Barber
Bryan Bartek
Scott Bastin
Joseph Beckton
Richard Beenblossom
Douglas Bellinger
Jeff Bennett
Cindy Bergman
Julie Birch
Trent Bishop
Greg Blow
Jeff Blow
Rene Bomberger
John Borgmann
Patsy Bradford
Rose Bradford ·
Kimberly Brannan
Laura Brinton
On March 3, 1981, Joseph F. Beckton died at the age of 14. Joe was born on August 10, 1966, in Bay City, Michigan. He had three brothers and three sisters.
Joe played the trumpet in the ninth grade band and stagehand. Some of his favorite pastimes were skating, playing the trumpet, and all kinds of sports.
Everyone who know Joe was his friend. We will remember him as we always saw him - joking, laughing, and wearing his hat.
Hand it over, Bucko! ! !
Diana Brown
Jeff Brown
j anel Bruner
Lori Brunsen
Kurt Busboom
Kelly Cave
Gregg Champoux
David Chapin
Jennifer Clinefelter
Anthony Conkling
Fitzgerald Cook
Ed Corder
James Crew
Michael Crosgrove
Michael Davis
Jon Davis
Veronica Davis
Robert Dean
Jay Dell
Kim Dettmer
Scott Dodge
Emily Donnelson
Shelley Dughman
Debra Emerson
Michael Engel
James Erixson
Kenneth Evancho
Brian Farr
Lori Fitl
Harold Fitzpatrick
Glenn Ford
Sandra Fox
Robert Frank
Trevor Freerking
J C Fuller
Marc Gaddis
Angela Gartzke
Garland Gaskins
L. Lee Gavre
Richard Geschwender
Michael Goracke
Renee Green
Ricky Gregg
Christopher Hah n
Carla Hansen
Julia Hansen
Kenny Hansen
Another casual day at school!
9th
Paula Hansen
Gary Haun
Dawn Heckathorn
Curt Helmers
David Hergenrader
Sterling Hill
Jeffrey Hollibaugh
Christina Hopkins
Grant Hostetler
Mary Hubbell
Rebecca Huff
Brian Hunter
Douglas Hyde
Duane Irons
Kimberly Isherwood
Suzanne Jeambey
Duane Johnson
Heather Johnson
Denise Jones
Darrell Jordan
David Jordan
Rona Joseph
Amy Kadavy
Lisa Kad avy
More
Graders hard at work!
Sherry Kahler
Chri tine Kane
Brian Kastl
Thomas King
Julie Kirk
Michelle Kliment
Teri Koch
Susan Kruger
Shawn Laden
Matthew Langemeier
William Lien
Scotty Long
Steve Lovelady
Kimberly Ludwig
Mark Lyon
Teresa Maass
James Mahoney
Joel Manglitz
Daniel Mares
Here we see " Super Strongman Brian Farr".
Michael Masek
Todd Masters
Michelle Mattox
Christi McAdams
Gary McClellan
Denise McGowan
Lori McMurtry
Douglas Megrue
Bradley Mertes
Scott Mertlik
Peggy Meyer P. Randy Michaud
Michael Michon
Patrick Michon
Marcia Miller
Lisa Moniz
William Morrison
Karen Munson
Gregory Myers
John Myers
Alan Neitzel
Perry Nelson
Traci Nelson
Janet Nemec
Howie Wehrbein draws for his gun! ? !
Todd oble
Machelle oe
Leanne Oehlerking
Susan O'Grady
Robert Olsen
David Olson
Jeanne Orwen
Jacqueline Osberg
Deanna Otto
Linda Peterson
Shelly Peterson
Scott Phillips
Gail Pickerill
Lisa Prall
David Rall
Timothy Ray
Christine Reed
Michael Reilley
Randall Roti
David Rupert
Robert Ruyle
Richard Sargent
Evan Scheele
James Schriner
"Hi, Mrs. Mock! ! !"
Lynn Schroeder
Joseph Seiko
Daniel Sis
Theodore Smidberg
Dean Smith
John Smith
Kelly Snyder
David Spale
Rhonda Speights
April Spradley
Dawn Sprague
James Stevens
Rhonda Stewart
Kirk Stingley
Julie Svendsen
Jennifer Swanson
B. Todd Tafoya
Shawn Tafoya
Jeanine Tharp
Lisa Thompson
Thomas Thomssen
Craig Titsworth
Dawn Traylor
Jeanie Troshynski
Chris Hahn and David Olsen
"The Gourmet Chefs" at work!
Douglas Unruh
Michelle Upchurch
Steven Van Winkle
Patrick Waldron
Howard Wehrbein
Tony Wells
Scott Whitney
Pamela Widick
Carol Wilcox
Delisa Wilkinson
Kelli Williamsen
Denise Witfoth
Anna Wooge
Dennis Wylie
Todd Yost
Eric Zornes
Not pictured:
Kathy Hansen
JoAnn Mach
Kevin Hansen
Don't you just wonder
Julie Birch and Traci elson surrounded by 8th Graders.
what William Abair is hiding in that notebook?
What's Trent Bishop up to now?
To learn how Dean Smith measures up to new heights, see
These ninth grade girls· will soon learn Karate!
Is thi~ Jon Davis or just one of his art works?
Noah Amland sticks up Dean Smith as he "steals" a personalized football jersey from Greg Blow.
Mark Lyons.
Traci Nelson laughingly drops her books, we think.
A friend is someone with whom you can be completely honest and who understands you just the way you are It's wonderful to have a friend like you.
by Henry V. Rutherford
Eighth • Grade
Debbie Ahlquist
Joel Akins
Angela Alexander
Toni Allen
Mike Alley
Tina Ashley
Jon Backencamp
Beth Baer
Gerald Bailey
Kathy Bates
Doug Bauch
Lester Beenblossom
Thomas Boohar
Bryan Bopp
Kathy Borman
Darrin Bouc
Becci Bowlin
Jenny Broers
Richard Brokaw
Jody Brown
Robin Burianek
Krystal Burke
La Jina Campbell
Charles Casteel
Tim Costello working hard?
Kim Chloupek
Paul Claridge
Vickie Clark
Christine Contreras
Scott Cooper
John Copeland
Timothy Costello
Dana Crandall
Noelle Crew
Timothy Crockett
Angela Cunningham
Danny Dalton
Jill Davis
Mary Davis
Todd Dennis
Debra Dondlinger
Chris Dowding
Cheri Downey
David Draus
Debbie Epp
Allen Felton
Russell Ferguson
James Foote
Mike Fox
Look at Dickie Kaar study!
Alison Fuller
Craig Gallentine
Shari Gates
Richard Gerteisen
Carol Gilmore
Scott Glock
Jeff Goeden
Gregory Goucher
Mark Graft •
Stephanie Grant
Joel Grenemeier
Andrew Groothuis
Larry Grunning
Shelley Hale
Laurie Halpin
Cindy Hansen
Kurt Hansen
Tammy Hansen
Sara Hare
Todd Hatton
Terry Haun
Jodie Hawkins
Suzi Heckathorn
Mark Hegedus
Lori Svendsen and Debbie Ahlquist chatting , as usual.
Stacy Helget
Jodi Heumphreus
Arriy Hinrichs
Kim Hoffman
Karen Hoyt
Paul Hoyt
Laurie Hulse
David Hultstrand
Craig Jessen
Kristin Jones
Tony Jordan
Richard Kaar
Andrey Kartashev
Randy Kassebaum
Jackie Keiner
Tom Keller
Tim Kennett
Jim Kenney
Norman Kermmoade
Amy Kerns
Danae Keys
Chris Koch
Jenny Kramer
Devonne Kuhns
Ayad Talib looks cool around the girls - Ann Williams, Bobby Williams, and Krystal Burke!
Doug Lacey
Debi Lake
Melissa Lamborn
Steven Lang
Brian Lawrence
Curt Lefholtz
Jennifer Lobb
Daryl Loos 6
Stephen Lueschen
Julie Madsen
Stewart Mart
Michelle Martinez
Albert Maxey
Patrick McCashland
Wendy McGerr
Julie McMahon
Bonnie Melgaard
Don Meyer
Jeff Meyer
Randy Michael
Andrew Miller
Jon Miller
Shelly Miller
Tachier Miller
The 7 arms of Toni Allen!
Danae Keys
know what they're doing.
Jacki Modrell
Michael Moeglin
Robert Montgomery
Yolonda Mos
Doug elson
Mary emec
Deanna ickel
Heidi ickisch
Ryan Oestmann
Denise Olsen
Sean Orosco
Lance Paa
Danny Parrott
Shannon Perez
Tina Peters
Cindy Plies
Russell Plummer
Carleen Pruess
Carla Quackenbush
and Laurie
Chris Radabaugh
Renee Rasmussen
Diane Reed
Tina Ring
Anthony Roberts
(in background)
Hulse
Susan Rooney
Jeff Ross
Dawn Rutt
Dwinell Schiermann
Melissa Schneider
Michael Schneider
Anessa Schreiner
Shelly Scott
Scott Shade
Rex Sheets
Melainie Smallbear
Bret Smith 4
Bryan Smolik
Bret Somerhiser
William Sorensen
Daniel Steinhauer
Ronnie Stewart
Lori Svendsen
Jaimie Swanda
Teresa Swoboda
Shannon Tafoya
Ayad Talib
Glenn Taylor
Sherri Teachman
Greg Goucher doesn't mess around!
Tammy Thetro
Lennie Throne
Gary Timberlake
Deni e Tische
Shari Tuttle
Daniel Upchurch
Rebecca Van Clea e
Shelly Van Winkle
Daniel Wacker
Tracy Walker
Helen Ward
Janelle Warner
Tammy Waterman
Bill Weed
Kent Wells
Keith Whisenhunt
Bobby Whitcomb
Ron Wieneke
Bobby Williams
Jennifer Woodward
Cherie Y elick
Lori Zangari
Mark Zillig
Christine Znamenacek
Allen Zollicoffer
Not Pictured:
LaNita Cambell
Jesse Lopez
Phillip Wylie
Yesterday
Like mintage spent , is past recall. It's echo dimmed beyond times wall.
Tomorrow Is never promised earthly man. or does it often fit a plan.
Today Is gold that covers hill and dell. And rich are those who use it well.
by Pearl Phillips
Seventh G.rade
Gary Ackerman
Faith Allen
Todd Anderson
Robert Anthes
Angie Arellano
Joe Ballard
Robin Barnett
Ricky Beenblossom
Katie Benson 4
Michael Beveridge
Tracy Black
Gloria Bozman
Tonia Brakhage
Tom Bridge
John Brown
Keith Buchholz
Vernon Byron
Curtis Campbell
Robert Caporaso
Rebecca Carr
Timothy Casebolt
Students acting normal?
Garnell Casmer
Anthony Cerao1o
Tina Chase
James Choma
Charles Colon
Marjorie Corey
Ray Cornish
Gerard Coyne
Kerry Craig
Carri Cramer
Jon Culver
Chris Cunningham
Cathleen Curtis
Marla Dandridge
Anthony Davis
Michelle Davis
Bruce DeFord
Mark Derowitsch
Denise Draus
Frank Dreier
Kevin Ediger
Laura Edwards
Brian Einfalt
Craig Enders
Jodi Engel
Carolyn Erixson
How do you play this thing?
Holly Ernst
Matt Ethridge
Gary Evans
Ross Faubel
Jenny Fey
Thomas Ford
Jeff Frahm
Jeff Frohn
Harold Garner
Stacy Garner
Debbie Gartzke
Gerald Geister
Derek Gill
Deron Gill
James Goodwin
Lance Green
Scott Gress
Christine Hamill
Mona Hammond
Dale Hansen
Jane Harvey
Cheryl Hauser
Christina Hawkins
Terry Hayes
Is this health or a snooze session?
Amy Helget
Jean Helmstadter
Christine Hempel
Timothy Hergenrader
Jay Hudson
Patrick Humphrey
Wendy Huss
Jim Ingram Karmen Jacobs
Darrell Jones
Candace Jordan
Brett Joseph
Robert Kadavy
Scott Kelley
Danial King
Brent Knudsen
Sandra Kruger
Elizabeth Langemeier
Lance Larson
Tracey Latham
Lynette Lingard
Sarah Luckens
Larry Lyman
Mark Lyne
"T o ot, toot, toot" goes the flute, flute, flute!!!
Kathleen Magruder
Chadwick Martin
Keith Martin
James Masek
Mark Mason
Bryan McFarland
Carrie McFarland
Jason McKernan
David McMahon
Daina Meyers
Janet Mielke
Fawn Mitchell
Karin Mobley •
Elizabeth Montgomery
Vicki Morgan
Stephen Morris
Robert Mosey
Theodore Mothershed
Dixie Munson
Robert Munson
Eric Newbury
Eric Nielsen
Rebecca Nitz
Gregory Olesen
Sandy Kruger, "What a pose!"
Jeffrey Olesen
Daria Olson
Kevin Oreskovich
Larry Owens
Lisa Paa
Jackie Patterson
Kelly Peterson
Monique Peterson
Sandy Peterson
James Pettiford
Lynette Posten
Shannon Posten
David Prue
J oho Quackenbush
Roy Rasmussen
Candace Ray
Scott Rediger
Mary Reece
Brian Reed
Donald Reed
Steven Rexroth
James Rice
Jeff Ricken berg
Bob Rogge
David Wattjes poses with the Unknown Student.
Ronald Rogge
Brian Salak
Julie Sarringar
Tracy Scherer
Margaret Scott
Sean Sehnert
Michelle Sheldon A.
Michelle Sheldon L.
Ronald Smith
Kathryn Soukup
Shannon Spate
Christine Speer
Sherry Spies -
Sandra Stahly
Laura Stalder
Timothy Steinhauer
Robb Stephenson
Jennifer Stewart
Sean Stewart
Stephen Strauss
Debra Thompson
Lynda Thompson
Stevie Throne
Larry Trautman
Blaine Truax
Jennifer Truka
Teresa Truksa
Danny Tucker
Christine Ulmer
Denise Unruh
Kevin Unverferth
Kim Vannorsdall
Christopher Varga
Flora Walker
Jennifer Wall
Kristin Waller
Tammy Ward
David Wattjes
·colette Wehrmeister
Daniel Weis
Jay Welch
Paul Wendt
Pat Wheaton
Troy White
Michael Wible
Faith Williams
Julie Williams
Jerri Williamsen
Katherine Wiruth
Eric Woodhead
Pamela Woodward
Janelle Wunderlich
Patrick Wylie
Paula Yelick
Michelle Yost
John Young
Victoria Zuhlke
Give what you can and then give more Of the love you've held back in store. Loving share all you possess, Your reward will be labeled happiness. For the love that you give comes back to you twofold And what you receive is more precious than gold.
by Margorie (Burd) McGown
Most students look forward to Culler dances. A denim dance was held on October 10th and a winter dance was on December 12th. Sound Unlimited provided the music. A spring dance will be held in April and the ninth graders will have a promotion dance on May 29th.
Dances
Top right: Is this a new kind of dance? ?
Middle right: The song is over; you car let go now!
Lower left: Get up and Boogie!
Lower right: Doesn't anyone dance at the dances??
Top left: Fact: There are 37 teeth in this picture!
Top right: The Urban Cowboy comes to Culler!
Lower left: Richard Beenblossom and Traci Nelson get closer and closer and closer
Lower right: Three ' s a crowd!
Vocal Music
•Ninth Grade Mixed Chorus - Front row, left to right: Brooke Baker, Sue Jeambey, Lori McMurtry, Jeanine Tharp, Denise Witfoth. Back row, left to right: Mike Engel, Mark Gaddis, John Borgmann , John Smith, Rick Sargent, Kirk Stingley. Not pic- tured - Traci Nelson.
Eighth Grade Mixed Chorus - Front row, left to right: Dana Crandall, Tina Peters, Lori Zangari, Debi Lake, Tammy Waterman, Susan Rooney , Helen Ward, Karen Hoyt, Julie Madsen, Kathy Borman, Teresa Swoboda, Dwinell Schiermann. Back row, left to right: Billy Weed, Kurt Hansen, Joel Grenemeier, Pat McCashland, Todd Hatton, Daryl Loos, Andy Miller, Tim Crockett. Not pictured-Tim Costello.
Carousels - Front row, left to right: Debbie Emerson, Chris Kane, Julie Birch. Back row, left to right: Cindy Bergman, Heather Johnson, Lisa Kadavy.
Priscilla Kliewer, accompanist, and Gayla Lines , second semester music teacher, discuss one of their songs.
Vocal music is open to anyone at Culler. Five major classes meet during the day, including two sections of eighth-ninth grade girls and one section each of seventh grade boys, seventh grade girls, and eighth-ninth grade boys.
Three small groups rehearse outside of school time. The members are chosen by tryouts in the fall of the school year. These groups are the Culler Carousels, the eighth grade mixed chorus and the ninth grade mixed chorus. The ninth grade mixed chorus performed at various functions throughout the community.
Miss Lines directs the eighth and ninth grade boys as they warm up.
Eighth and ninth grade girls ready to sing!
OK, girls! Sit up straight and sing!
A quintet of seventh grade boys.
Instrumental Music
Culler has many instrumental groups. Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade bands are for all wind players. Many times these groups are combined for concerts. Stage Band meets two times each week for 2½ hours credit each semester. The members are chosen by tryouts in the fall of the school year. Orchestra is made up of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders. All string players automatically register for Orchestra but strong wind players are needed in the group, so they are • selected by Mrs. Adams. All small groups and ensembles are chosen from the outstanding players in any grade. These groups perform away from school, and at elementary schools. A beginning guitar class is offered each year to all students that own a guitar and want to participate in an early morning class at 7:30. This class meets once a week.
Adams directing.
Orchestra members practice during sixth period each day.
Joe Beckton, Mike Masek, and Brian Farr play their horns.
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Members of the stage band get ready to practice.
Mem bers of the Eighth Grade Band practice during fourth period
Prep Band members listen to Mrs. Adams.
Mike Davis concentrates on his music.
Prep Band (seventh graders) practice each day during second and third periods.
Student Council
Culler's Student Council works on many different things. For example, the Student Council decorates, sells tickets and pop, and cleans up for the dances. The Student Council buys things for the school such as digital thermometers for the nurse, plants, flowers, and a wheel chair for the gyms. Also the Student Council distributes I.D. cards and organizes the teachers' breakfast and the honor students' breakfast. The officers are: President - Lisa Thompson, Vice-President - Carla Hansen, and Secretary - Marcia Miller.
Red Cross members are involved in many activities. The Red Cross sponsored the Thanksgiving canned food drive. Cans were collected and given to needy families. The class collecting the most cans received free ice cream. The Red Cross also donated money to KFOR Operation Santa Claus and decorated and took cookies to the Veterans' Hospital. Members of Red Cross attend monthly meetings with members from other junior highs. Some members attend a summer camp to learn leadership skills. Heather Johnson is Red Cross president and Mrs. Becker is the sponsor.
Red Cross
Front Row, left to 6right: Jim Foote, Debbie Epp, Tina Ring. Second Row, left to right: Brian Salak, Cathy Curtis, Kathleen Magruder, Sean Stewart. Third Row, left to right: Mrs. Becker, Lisa Thompson, Jim Mahoney, Marcia Miller, Gary McClellan, Carla Hansen.
Left to right: Renee Green, Sherry Kahler, Heather Johnson, Shelley Dughman, Jean Troshynski. Not pictured: Susan Kruger, Rick Sargent, Sue Jeambey.
Drama
Drama classes work on improving skills that will enhance their ability for working in groups, improvisations, creativity and performing in front of audiences. Drama II classes have the opportunity to perform for various audiences such as elementary schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and nursery schools.
The cast of "Penelope, Pride of the Pickle Factory". Front row, left to right: Shawn Laden, Sterling Hill, Jay Dell, Dav id Rall. Back row, left to right: Teri Koch, Susan Kruger, Heather Johnson, Carla Hansen, Julie Hansen, Shelley Dughm an, Lynn Schroeder, Leanne Oehlerking, Machelle Noe.
Count Frisbee (Lynn Schroeder), Mrs. Blocker (Leanne Oehle rking), and Penelope (Julie Hansen).
Five workers passing pickles down the line.
Who's Who
We are proud of the many talented students at Culler. These are not the only talented students at Culler, but just a sample of the wid1 variety of student talent.
Evan Scheele (above) is a talented artist. He is a cartoonist, and works mainly with water colors. He has painted the windows at Burger King and the checkout counter in Phidippidies.
Steve Strauss (below) is a very exceptional musician. He is a drummer in the 7th grade band. Steve is a person to watch for in the future.
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Joel Grenemeier is one of many outstanding art students at Culler. One of his special areas in art is pottery. He has also won national titles in walk racing. He is 1st in state, and is 4th in the country.
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Ju lie Kirk has been diving for eight years. In that time she has won 3 trophies, 11 medals, and about 22 ribbon s. She has qualified for many meets, like the Region 7 ch ampionship in Iowa during 1979 and the Region 5 champ ionships in Minnesota during 1980. Julie thinks tha t diving is a challenge but also real fun.
Brian Salak received 3 awards from the Lincoln Star newspaper. He won the Inland Press Award for good grades, good behavior, and a good record with the company.
He won the Senior Carrier A ward for being a great paperboy.
He also won a $100 scholarship for the college of his choice. This was for being the best Lincoln Star carrier in the city. They judged on his record, grades, compliments, and complaints.
T r evor Freerking takes pride in all of his school wor k He is very skillful in drafting.
Cur t Lefholtz is interested in all kinds of art. His spec ialities are copper enameled jewelry and wood carvin g.
Laura Brinton is a very dedicated athl e te . S he works very hard at basketball, volleyball, and track
Yearbook
Year book was a class this year for the first time. It was held during sixth period, first semester only. Besides doing layouts and writing copy, the staff did the photography work. All photography, processing, and printing, with the exception of processing on the class pages, was done by staff members. Several members of the staff also helped with the typing. The sections for which people were responsible are listed on the next page, although everyone helped each other on their pages. Mrs. Kuhl assisted the yearbook staff.
Front Row, left to right: John Copeland, Craig Titsworth, Denise Olsen, Pam Widick, Rene Bomberger. Second Row, left to right: Peggy Meyer, Shelly VanWinkle, Rhonda Stewart, Lisa Moniz, David Chapin.
Top Row: Lori Svendsen, Debbie Ahlquist.
David Chapin, Craig Titsworth, and Lisa Moniz discuss the layout of one page.
Rhonda Stewart doesn't want her picture taken.
Miche lle Martinez, shown with editor, Rene Bomberger, was on the yearbo ok staff for part of first semester.
Debbie Ahlquist ........ Facu1ty Candids Intr~11r::\ls Dance Talent
Rene Bomberger Editor Theme Division pages Photographer
David Chapin ............ Football Vocal Music
John Copeland Photographer
Peggy Meyer ~restling Student Council Red Cross Drama
Lisa Moniz inth Grade Eighth Grade Seventh Grade ;._
Denise Olsen .............. Boys' Basketball Yearbook
Rhonda Stewart ........ Photographer
Lori Svendsen Faculty Candids Intramurals Dance Talent
Craig Titsworth Girls' Basketball Track Photographer
Shelly VanWinkle ...... Faculty Gymnastics Dance Talent Photographer
Pam Widick Cross Country Instrumental Music
Pho tographer Craig Titsworth poses for his pictu re.
David Chapin, Debbie Ahlquist, and Shelly VanWinkle decide which picture to select for one of their pages.
Mrs. Ochsner
They are always liard at work
Well, almost always!
The 1980-1981 Charles Culler Junior High Yearbook~ is dedicated to Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Ochsner, and Mrs. Lowe. They have played a very important role in the yearbook staffs and other activities of the school.
They have typed, sent correspondence, and handled money and receipts. They are important in public relations, and have advised us with appropriate school procedures and human services.
We haven't stopped to say "Thank you" as much as we should have , so this is our way of saying, "You are the best office personnel any school could ever have. Thanks for everything."
Yearbook Staff of 1980-1981
Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Lowe
