Culler Middle School 1977 Yearbook

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With Art Work By

Janet Schuman

Greg Mullins

Shelly Kruger

Edited By

Julie Patton - Editor-in-Chief

Ted Troshynski -Assistant Editor

Jodeen Barner - Class Editor

Jim Chase - Sports Editor

And Assisted By

With Photos By

Ron Koch

Holli Blake

Sponsored By

Mrs. Hahn

Ms. Smith

. Sandy Brumbaugh, Crystal Dallman, Janis Dunn, Carol Fehr, Randy Fox, Sara Hoeppner, Carmen Lee, Jean Waddel, Lori Evancho, Anita Koch, Patty McManus, Kevin Schierman, Chris Casement, Lyn Fix, Natalie Freiberg, Pat Halpin, Jill Grenseman.

Dorothy meets the T i nman

As the two went along the yellow brick road they met the Eighth Grade Scarecrow. The Scarecrow said that he had no brains and he was going to the great School of Oz to learn how to think. The three decided to go together, so that they could have more fun.

Dorothy meets the Lion

Finally they reached the end of the yellow brick road and went to the School of Oz. When they graduated they had learned what they wanted and had a lot of fun. Now let's step back and look at our own School of Oz, Culler Junior High.

Once . upon a time, there was a little g irl named Dorothy. Dorothy was going to t he great School of Oz where she could ha ve much fun. As she walked along the yello w brick road toward Oz, she met the Seve nt h Grade Tinman. The Tinman said that he did n't have a heart and was going to the School of Oz to learn how to obtain one. Dorothy and the Tinman decided to go together .

Dorothy meets the Scarecrow

As Dorothy and the other two skipped merrily along the yellow brick road they met the Ninth Grade Lion. The Lion was very cowardly and was traveling to the great School o f Oz to learn how to be brave. The four walke d to Oz together and had great fun.

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Seventh graders often find the road a - bit rough at first but eventually the going gets smoother.

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As eighth graders, students participate in numerous activities on the road of experience.

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As ninth graders end the y ear , they find that the climb is not over, it's just beginning.

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With the roads on this and the preceding pages, the 19761977 Culler Junior High Yearbook Staff dedicates this book to "Roads". Many roads will be traveled including those you encounter, - the roads you seek out, and those you will follow. May the roads of your life be good and prosperous ones.

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CULLER STAFF

Administrators - Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wrightsman.

Ninth grade block teachers - Mr. Waters, Mrs. Stall, Mrs. Dyke, Mr. Wertz.

Lower left: Liberal arts teachers-First Row: Mrs. Price, Mrs. Roper, Mrs. Mock; Second Row: Mrs Starr, Mrs. Ellison

Lower Right: Counselors-Ms. Smith, Mr. Deeds.

At Right: Eighth grade basic studies teachers-Mr. Mann, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Meyer , Mrs. Bose. Below: Math teachers-First Row: Mr. Ripa, Mrs. Hahn , Mrs . -Miriovisky; Second row: Mr Stre i ch Mr. Lange, Mr. Meyer

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Above: Industrial and Art teachers-First Row: Mrs Ganz, Mrs. Peterson; Second Row: Mr. Alexander, Mr Haws Below: Teachers at class are--Mrs. Orr , Mrs Brown , Mrs. Bergqu ist, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Meyer.

Drama and music teachers-Miss Weekes, Mr. Freese, Mrs. Stutzman

Science teachers and nurseMr . Graves, Mr. Strain, Mr. Richardson , Mrs. Stoddard.

Health and gym teachersFirst Row: Mr. Rutz, Mrs. Downey, Mr. Nutt; Second Row : Mr Kechely , Mrs. Motz.

To Left: Seventh grade block teachers-Mr.

Letheby, Mr. Knutzen , Mrs. Bligh, Mrs. Orr , Mrs. Bergquist. To Right: Clerical Staff-First Row: Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Fujan, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Stephens; Second Row: Mrs Grenseman , Mrs Kruger.

To Left: Custodial Staff-Mrs. McCully, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Bower , Mr. Albert, Mr. Hurlbut, Mrs. Delgado. To Right: Kitchen Staff-First Row: Mrs. Mumford , Mrs Butt , Mrs . Muller , Mrs. Cass, Mrs. Mayfield; Second Row: Mrs. C l ark , Mrs. Nightengale, Mrs Bailey, Mrs. Brodd, Mrs. Meyer , Mrs. Weston , Mrs. Wilken

Suzette

Dan Rouse takes time off for a much needed rest.

Steve Fotinos, Mary Neal, and Adam Seward present a play at Riley Elementary School.

Shelly Boehmer

Michelle Borgmann Liz Broers Dan Brown

Louis

Carla

Peter Eppens

Lance Erdman

Mike Erixson

Carol Fehr

Angie Felsing

Janis Dunn

Beth Dunnigan

Ron Edman

Scott Eller

Karla Elsasser

Brian Divis

Dianne Dolezal

Sandy Donahoo

Garry Dondlinger

Michelle Drees

Chris Fischer

Mike Fisher

Kirn Folmer

Dan Ford

Steve Fotinos

The enamored spinister ladies meet Detective 0-Finn in the ninth grade play, "Any Body for Tea?"

"What ya doin' tonight, sweetie?" asks Mary Neal.

Kevin

Jeff Stoehr check job right.

Randy Fox

John Francke

Margie Frey

Doug Frye

Todd Funk

Steve Gable

Diana Gade

Brenda Garrison

Shari Gaston

Alec Geist

John Geist

Melody Gerkin

James Geschwinder

Gilmore

Karla Gish

Tim Glass

Brad Grammer Barth Greever

Jeff Grenemeier

Cathy Griffin

Dan Halpin

Gale Hannan

Lisa Hanson

Brett Haring

Diana Harris

Torn Hatton

Duane Haugen

Steve Hawkins

Barry Hayes

Diana Hegedus

Steve Heidbrink

Jerry Hempel

Karen Hernandes

Lori Hinrichs

Randy Hiskey

Doug Oestman and Jim Kordik -relax between classes.

Dan Hodgin

Sara Hoeppner

Karen Hofstad

David Holsinger

Clark Hoover

Debbie Powers decides what looks good for lunch.

Gale Hann-an and Diana Harris work on clay sculpturing.

Chefs, Brad Hansen, Mike Fisher, and Doug Thomas make popcorn balls in the home ec department.

Carmen Lee

Paul Manglitz

Joann Matthes

Mike McCashland

Laura

Deanne

Dale Kurtzer

Jeff Lade

Kevin McGerr

Mary McMurtry

Mark Meyer

Barb Meyers

Jodeen Barner remarks to Kris Lavedas, "I just found _out that I have to · redo my yearbook page again."

Tony Mccawley

Camera-shy Dan Weed hides below a girls' basketball sign.

Kris Lavedas

Jim Kordik

Kubitz

Kuhns

Janet Klapperich

Doug Kluck

Julie Knoell

Ron Koch

Jim Kolar

Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.

Kristy Oestmann

Janet

Brian Parrish

Julie Patton

Ron Penas

Michelle Peterson

Kim Pierce

Jackie Pierson

Bob Plantz

Doug Oestmann

O ' Neal

Jolene Morrison Mary Neal

Beva Neighbors

Larry Nichols Ed Oehm

Angie Felsing whamos the for her team.

Cheri Michaud

Jeff Mikkelson

Janelle Miller

Laura Miller

Tom Miller

Dan Plucknett

Dennis Plucknett

Debbie Pomerinke

Kim Potter

Debbie Power

John Power

Andy Provorse

Gail Raddatz

Susan Rains

Barb Rall

Jim Rall

Shannon Ray

Robin Reed

Dennis Restau

Cathy Rooney

Dan Rouse

Tim Runyan

Pat Ruyle

Renee Saunsoci

Gary Schmid

Debbie Schnabel

Cindy Schneider

Lance Erdman, Jean Cottingham, and Karen · Woods are leaders of the pack on the first day of school.

Janet Schuman

Steve Schwindt

Pam Steeves

Coney Stephens

Adam Seward

Sam Shaffer

Leonard Shepard

Gary Shunkwiler

Sandy Sigrist

Mark Tuckerman

Mario Valverde

Todd Thorn

Julie Tomes

Dean Tramel

Ted Troshynski

Not pictured: Tracy Adden, Dennis Adkins, Kris Davidson, Larry Doggett, Judy Gilliland, Bob Gustafson, Lee Hardin, Mark Hartman, Mark Hawkins, Mike Hayes, Troy Henggeler, Mike Jobst, Tracey Latture, Ralph Lyons, Cindy Neal, Russell Pittman, Roger Raney, Jim Reid, Tom Schroer, Kelly Shultz, Sandy Straight, Rod Vculek, R _ honda Vogel, Neal Whitney.

Mark Vannorsdall

Angie Velasco

Lauri Thompson

Jeff Stoehr

Chuck Story Pat Strauss

Stacey Swift Doug Thomas Jeannie Smith Charles Sprackling

Dan Weed E;indy Welch

Corey West

Doug Wheaton

Lori Whitmer

Kathy Walsh

Brenda Walz

Holly Wandell

Vic Weber

Kathy Weddle

Marianne Vrana

Jeff Wacker

Jean Waddel

B J Wakely

Joan Walker

Todd Zart

Brad Hansen

.Rhonda Kenney

Renee Michael

Russ Witt

Jane Wood

Karen Woods

Mike Wysong

Alan Young

Kim Wilcox

Scott Williams

Nancy Williamson

Larry Wise

Geri Witt

First Row: Jim Gould, Bret Henning, Mike Kirchoff, Kelly Lambert, Mary Coppock, Dale Wall, John Pittman; Second · Row: Jeff Cassell, Mark Baum, Jay McCoy, John Karabatsos, Valerie Burmeister, Teresa Michael, Richard Perry, Mark Simpkins; Third Row: Brian Spaulding, Ken Rowe, Randy Hansen, Greg Anderson, John Erixson, Paul Hollers, Kurt Griffin, Kevin Hubbell.

First Row: Mary Ch oma, Melody Colberg, Kim Cook, Paul Buethe; Second Row: Tracy Ernst, Laura Boohar, Scott Dreesen, Mark Borgmann, Joe Brym, Kyle Carson, Mark Bastin.

First Row: Lori ldeus, Susan Zentic, Mark Rose, Mike Myers; Second Row: Ray Lamborn, Jack Noel, Rob Soflin, Jana Harter, Lana Hollibaugh, Anita Koch, Lance Mertlik.

Do,:ina Mortimore and Liz Fey work on crafts as part of the Revolutionary Extravaganza in their Basic Studies.

"These are what they call mashed potatoes? " questions Lori Walentine.

First Row: Stan Nelson, Keith · McMurtry, Mike Hansen, Greg Teachman, Mike Chermok, Tracey Smith, Lynnelle Wood; Second Row: Susan Duncan, Sonja Young, Liz Glenn, Leslie Anderson, Kim Williams , Dee Masek, Lora Johnson, Lesa Elsasser; Third Row: Patty Stuchlik, Pam Dorn, Jenni Dam, Cindy Ahrens, Debbie Bodfield, Dawn Schwindt, Laurie Glass.

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First Row: Terri Schuldeis, Tom Vifquain, Perry Balke; Second Row: Jenny Amen, Greg Mullins, Cindy Hempel, Renee Crandell, Brenda Meyer; Third Row: Todd Spence, Vicki McCashland, Renee Laden, Jim Chase, Danny Wheeler, Tim Oehlerking, Troy Doane; Fourth Row: Tom Whitney, Scott Hubbard, Dawn Becker, Bret Reed; Fifth Row: Dennis Brhel, Matt Kadavy, David Gerber, Tom Patton.

First Row: Jay Rohla, Ken Arington, Kim Kaufman; Second Row: Annette Wall, Tammi Langloss, Shelly Timm; Third Row: Tom Jones, Chris MacKenna, Al Beahr, Kris Smith, Jodi Moerer.

First Row: Robin Albert, Susan Jackson, Julie Lewis, Florence Mannix, Toninette Barner, Deanna Hadley, Pam· McKelvey; Second Row: Mike Gates, Richard Bullock, Dan Crockett, LJsa Eastman, Vicki Mendoza; Third Row: Bryan Myers, Ron Oepping, Kevin ~readhoff. •

Steve Smith and Jimi Lane explore their pioneer heritage through the art of cornhusk doll production.

Eighth graders Paula Doe and Barry Schneider wait patiently for the i r schedules the first day of school.

First Row: Mike Tuckerman, Russell Bates, Joe Hauge, Mark Budka, Chris Glenn , Teresa Neal, Stuart Hill; Second Row: Kevin Schiermann, Kevin Mitchell, Kirby Young, Andrea Dittmer, June Waddel, Lori Pokorny, Tracy Jordan; Third Row: Shelly Smith , Michele Jeambey, Cindy Madsen, Sharon Bishop, Jayne Johnson, Lisa Hergert, Debbie Skiles , Connie Kohel.

First Row: Dan Kirk , Doug Markel , Cole Foster, Sue Beadell , Kris Jensen, Marcie Miller, Dawn Neeman, Delene Field; Second Row : Doug Lobb , Dan McElyea.

F i rst Row : Jay Garren , Bruce Jacobsen , Todd Chase; Second Row : Gavin Gask i ns , Jerry Jensen, Norm Kromberg , Robert Law ; Thi r d Row: Doug Miller , Stacye Higgins, Christina Bickel , Lori McMorran ; Fourth Row: Greg Cardwell , Liz Fey , Julie Latture

First Row: Cindy Vanderbeek , Diane Smith , Shari .Powell; Second Row: Robin Sell, Cindy Ross, Shelly Rustermier , Dina Schneider, Joe Strauss, Barry Schneider; Third Row: Lor( Walentine, Teresa Peace, Joe Schmidt.

Tracy Jordan partic i pates i n a Spanish tutoring program at Meadowlane School.

Julie Evans sings a solo i n the Spotlight on Talent.

First Row: Mike O ' Connell , Jimi Williams; Second Row: Mike Unverferth , Lori Evancho , Rhonda Rexilius , Donna Mortimore; Third Row: David Budka, Shelley Vrana , Steve Smith, Tami Rein , Clint West , Mick Runyan , Gary Ring , Dan Thompson.

First Row: Teresa McConnell, Julie Evans, Michelle Anthes, Shelly Hoffman, Angie Borg; Second Row: Lee Totman, Mike Walsh, Scott Draper, Pat Cook, Scott Brown, Karen Beals, Bill Schneider, Donn Rupert, Ken West, Scott Semin, Jerry Pietenpol, Pat Wherritt, Scott Klein, Scott Marple.

First Row: Robin Wall, Kim Clark; Second Row: Teri Turnwall, Todd Zornes, Russell Fuehring, Randy Campbell, Jimi Lane; Third Row: Lisa Grams, Dave Dietz, Bob Chase, Brent Wenzl.

First Row: Angie Henk, Sandra Peterson; Second Row: Hong Tran, Paula Doe, Theresa Scherer, Rhonda Edman, Andrea Beachamp, Cindy Page; Third Row: Patty McManus, Dennis Schweitzer, Hai Tran, Jon Frank, Kurt Bomberger.

First Row: Debbie Rivers, Janice Smith, Jack Sprackling, Mike McClellan; Second Row: Joan Ruyle, Lori O' Neel, Theresa Sarver, Jackie Schmidt; Third Row: Mary Manglitz. Jennifer Nelson, Jody Rohla, April Braziel, Lynette Vcul • ek; Fourth Row: Micki Noel, Brad Reed, Billy Raywalt, James

First Row: Jaime Bryant, Bill Greenfield, Mike Gallentine, Gregg Frey, Larry Kanter, Wallace Keslar, Jay Hennings; Second Row: Sheri Johnson, Beth King, Carol Hoover, Shelley Kruger, Kelli Cronk, Jacque Bradd, Chris Cover, Dawn Cooper, Susan Elwell, Cindy Fouraker; Third Row: Jane Kleinjan, Natalie Freiberg , Teresa Fiala, Diane Griswold, Jill Grenseman, Lisa Barrett, Roger Hansen, Jay Jeffries.

First Row: Brian Thomas, Jon Forster, Mike Rouse, Doug Sprain, Eric Turner, Chris Swift; Second Row: Corey Roderick , Doug Shonerd, Mike Rose, John Timberlake, Jeff Meyers , Tony Noble, Eric Schulenberg, John Lund; Third Row: David Vallis, Wes Springer, Richard Welch, Alan Makovicka, Tim Mccawley, Ross Oestmann.

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Culler Greek "goddesses" explore the world of mythology in their Basic Studies class.

"Hey Tim, you really think this will look like a gun rack when we finish? " asks Scott Lyons of Tim Mccawley.

First Row: Paula Vensky, Jana McBride, Missy Woodward, Kamala Weideman, Jill Waddel, Karla Schwartman; Second Row: Renee Walker, John Turner , John Wacker, Ken Totman, Mark Paschke, Troy Zart, Brian Weideman, Sharon Walsh.

First Row: Sara Carlbom, Ann Burling, Kristi Boom, Brian Baer; Second Row: Alica Clinefelter, Linda Blank, Chris Casement, Paul Baumgarten; Third Row: Danielle Ackerman, Cheryl Barry, John Bogue, Dan Chase; Fourth Row: Dawn Cole, Susan Graul, Lynette Fix, Paula Crear.

First Row: Rich McConnell, Rick Legler, Wayne Meyer, .i• ,

First Row: Greg Hannon, Russ Kromberg; Second Row: Carri McAdams, Scott Lyons, Lance James, Pat Kadavy, Bob Kerns; Third Row: Tim Lambert, Scott Hoyt, Marcia Mitchell, Kevin Hevelone, Carlynn Keech, Nancy Hunter, Patty Grady, Jim Goeden.

David Sorenson, Paul Sailor, Larry Zimmer; Second Row: Mark Schriner, Richard Welch, Joel Owen, Mike Zentic, Mike Stuchlik, Mike Otis, Loren Miller.

Casey Burley is having a good time at the Denim Dance.

Seventh graders listen to the i r lesson at the Heritage School

First Row: Sharon Joseph , Brenda Broers, Sheri Burns, Gae Green, Sherri Dowding , Pam Adden, Debra Buchholz; Second Row: Karla B ishop , Karen Bard , Peggy Kadavy, LeAnn Deischer , Patty Donahoo , Donna Carlson, Lori Coggins, Rachel Eppens.

First Row: Dave Gifford, Marc Buterbaugh, Tim Brown, Mark Gerkin, Robert Bienhoff, Lance Kingery, Mike Ekiss; Second Row: Bryan Felber, Todd Erdman, Tom Kroese, Casey Burley, Craig Beckman.

First Row: Scott Loos, Tim Lee, Joe Field; Second Row: Lisa Jones; Anita Harris, Kellie Hardin, Lori Hultstrand, Andrea Kelley, Marty Troshynski; Third Row: Patsy Jensen, Carita Kordik, Anna Heiserman, Kathy Grefe, Geri Lyn Harter, Lori Lawrence.

First Row: Kathi Trouba, Dave Eller, Sandra Velasco, Phyllis Weston, Cathy Vanderbeek, Diana Power; Second R6w: Melanie Waterman, Steve McElyea, John Tomlinson, Kirk Wells; Third Row: Richard West, Bob Wall, David Wheaton, Brad Fischer.

Eric Schulenberg w i nks at the camera as " Old Glory " is raised at the Heritage School.

Becky Domingo crowns her classmate as they pr~ctice for a play in English

First Row: Teddy Robinette, Dale Oxenhardt, Michele Stewart, Jodi Most, Jim Schuman; Second Row: Andy Thiel, Jimmy Pietenpol, David Newman , Jeff Holtgrewe; Third Row: Randy McGerr , Aston Tonninges, Brook Taylor, Don Herrmann, Danny McIntosh.

First Row: Pam Schoeneman, Joy Penas, Courtney Wessel , Charlene Portsche; Second Row: Kelly Younger, Debra Williamson, Cindy Wattjes, Terri Stewart, Susan Semin; Third Row: Cassie Lloyd, Joy Rosenbohm, Barb Smith, Gretchen Miller, Jackie Walker, Gwen

First Row: Laura O'Grady, Becky Domingo, Kailyn Carson, Nancy Lee, Steve Dodge; Second Row: Jim Goeden , Sheri De Ford, Barb Frerichs, Chris Campbell, Rick Brown , Kenny Garrison; Third Row : Dianne Jones , Sheri Fairbanks , Terri Blazek, Lonnie Ashley , Rob Benton.

First Row: Debrn Watson , Shari Tramel , Dineen Unverferth , Becky Wilcox; Second Row: Brenda Smol i k, Paula Wh iteside , Jody Wysong , Anna Stewart.

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FALL SPORTS

Northeast ninth grade football team-First Row: Curtis Bishop, Pat Strauss, Alec Geist, Todd Funk, Randy Fox; Second Row: Jerry Hempel, Vic Weber, Greg Iba, Doug Oestmann, John Geist; Third Row: Kevin McGerr, Alan Young, Chuck Story, Jim Rall, Steve Burns.

East ninth grade football team-First Row: Jeff Lade, Tom Hatton, Dan Plucknett, Mike Wysong; Second Row: Clark Hoover, Steve Hawkins, Jeff Stoehr, Andy Provorse, Ted Troshynski, Dennis Plucknett; Third Row: Dan Weed, Jeff Wacker, Bob Gustafson, Paul Jensen, Todd Zart; Fourth Row: Mike McCashland, Dennis Restau, Gary Shunkwiler; Fifth Row: Chuck Story, Lee Hardin, Tom Schroer. The ninth grade girls try for another volleyball victory.

Ninth grade girls volleyball team-First Row: Gale Hannan, Sara Hoeppner, Lauri Thompson, Nancy Williamson, Renee Michael; Second Row: Ginny Keeler, Jodeen Barner, Michelle Peterson, Renee Isherwood, Lori Hinrichs; Third Row: Gail Raddatz, Holly Wandell, Mary Neal, Angie Felsing, Mary McMurtry, Julie Jones; Fourth Row: Mrs. Downey, Mrs. Motz. Also, not in picture, managers Carla Callies and Karen Chapman.

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Ninth grade cross country team - First Row: Brad Hansen, Tim Runyan , Jim Culver. Second Row: Mr. Rutz, Mark Vannorsdall , Kris Davison, Mark Tuckerman , Mike Fisher.

Seventh

eighth grade gymnastics team-First Row: Cole Foster, Lance James, Jim Williams, Jack Sprackling, Jerry Jensen. Second Row: Mr. Richardson, Jeff Cassell, Kevin Hubbell, Ron Oepping

Our man Charlie Sprackling, all-around athlete.

Ninth grade gymnastics team-First Row: Russel Witt, Charlie Sprackling, Dennis Plucknett , Alan Young. Second Row: Steve Burns, Kevin Gilmore, John Geist, Tim Runyan, Mark Meyer. Third Row: Mr. Rutz, Tim Glass, Steve Gable, Brad Hansen, John Power, Jeff Mikkelsen, Mr. Waters

GIRLS GYMNASTICS

Ninth Grade Girls Gymnastic Team-First Row: Pam Steeves, Carla Cover. Second Row: Karen Chapman, Nancy Williamson, Ginny Keeler, Michelle Peterson. Third Row: Debbie Schnabel, Lori Thompson, Renee Michael. Fourth Row: Cathy Rooney, Mary McMurtry, Karen Hofstad, Carla Callies. Below: Lori Thompson does a floor routine.

Seventh Grade Girls Gymnastic Team-First Row: Karla Schwartman, Jodean Most, Jill Grenseman, Rachel Eppens. Second Row: Jody Wysong, Kellie Hardin, Kristi Boom, Jackie Brodd. Third Row: Lori Lawrence, Debbie Williamson.

Eighth Grade Girls Gymnastic~ Team-First Row: Kim Kaufman, Tammi Langloss, Annette Wall. Second Row: Robin Albert, Susie Zentic, Sue Beadell, Debbie Bodfield. Third Row: Sandra Peterson, Theresa Scherer. Below: Carla Cover performs on the balance beam.

WEIGHT MACHINE

The weight machine was a new piece of physical fitness equipment at Culler this year. The system basically consisted of the leg press, bench press, hip flex, pull downs, back arches, curls, and the military. The seventh and eighth grade students used the machine as part of their health program. The ninth grade students used the machine with their physical education class and with the adaptive program. The weight machine also was available for use after school by the students, and the faculty.

Mike Unverferth works on the leg press station.

Left, heave that bar, Pat Halpin. Above, Lori Lawrence shakes a leg on the hip flex station of the weight machine.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Eighth Grade-First Row: Paul Hollers, Robert Law, Cole Foster, Steve Smith, Mike Hansen. Second Row: Dan Thompson, Dean Pohl, Jack Noel, Matt Kadavy, Jerry Pietenpol, Scott Semin. Third Row: Jim Chase, Dave Dietz, Jimmy Lane, Bill Schneider, Tom Jones, Dan McElyea, Mr. Richardson.

Seventh Grade-First Row: Don Hermann, John Wacker, Jimmy Pietenpol, Mike Stuchlik. Second Row: Joel Owen, Lance James, John Turner, Casey Burley, Mike Zentic, Jaime Bryant. Third Row: Mr. Strain.

Above, go up for the big one! Below, Ninth Grade Reserves-First Row: student manager, Alec Geist, Todd Thorn, Kevin McGerr, John Geist, Jerry Hempel, B. J. Wakely, student manager, Jeff Wacker. Second Row: Lee Hardin, Greg Iba, Jim Rall, Mike McCashland, Alan

Ninth Grade Varsity-First Row: Todd Zart, Pat Strauss, Chuck Bates, Dan Plucknett, Tom Hatton. Second Row: Mr. Richardson, Dan Weed, Jeff Lade, Tom Schroer, Jeff Stoehr, Bob Gustafson.

Young, Paul Jensen, Vic Weber, Steve Hawkins, Mr. Waters.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

" She may be taller, but 1 can jump higher!"

Above, Girls Basl<etball-First Row: Mrs. Downey, Shannon Ray, Holly Wandell, Sara Hoeppner. Second Row: Diane Dolezal, Barb Rall, Debbie Bevins, Lori Hinrichs, Julie Patton, Mr. Mann. Third Row: Karen Hernandes, Carmen Lee, Carla Callies , Michelle Peterson, , Ginny Keeler. J Left , Coach Mann advises his team · on techniques for success.

WRESTLING

Ninth Grade Wrestling

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Above, Eighth Grade Wrestling TeamFirst Row Steve Petersen, Dennis Brhel, Cole Foster , Gavin Gaskins. Second Row: Mr. Richardson, Brian Spalding, Dennis Dripps, Jerry Pietenpol, Randy Hansen, Mr. Rutz. Left, Seventh Grade Wrestling Team-First Row: Leonard Frey, Jimmy Pietenpol, Jack Sprackling, Mike Zentic, Greg Hannan, Bobby Wall. Second Row: Coach Richardson, Doug Welch, Tim Mccawley, Tony Noble, Lance James, Jaime Bryant , Mike Ekiss, Mr. Rutz.

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Alec Geist. Second Row: Dave King, Dan Hodgin, Mike Erixson, Brian Parrish, Dennis Plucknett , Leonard Shepard, Third Row: Coach Waters, Mike McCashland, Jim Rall, Bob Gustafson, John Francke, Lance Buterbaugh, Kris Davison, Doug Thomas, Mr. Rutz.

Team-First Row:

Funk, Steve Hawkins,

Wysong,

CO-ED GYM

A new ~ourse was added to the physical education program this year. The co-ed gym class offered opportunities for students to go skating and bowling, to sharpen their skills in archery, tennis, and ping pong, and to work out on the weight machine and gymnastics equipment.

SPORT TRAILS

YEARBOOK

The 76-77 Charles Culler yearbook staff produced its second yearbook with the help of 20 staff members and 7 editors plus sponsors Mrs. Hahn and Ms. Smith.

The theme 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road" was carried out in sales as well as the yearbook itself. During the week long sales, 450 yearbooks were sold.

Some duties of the staff members were making layouts for pages, getting pictures taken and identified. Long hours before and after school went into producing one page.

staff-First Row: Ted

Right, Editors and Sponsors-Janet Schuman, Holli Blake, Julie Patton, Jodeen Barner, Ms. Smith, Ron Koch, Mrs. Hahn, Jim Chase, Ted Troshynski. Below, the "fearless" leader Julie Patton guides the staff through the jungle of yearbook production

Yearbook

Troshynski, Julie Patton , Holli Blake, Jean Waddel, Lori Evancho; Second Row: Janet Schuman, Carol Fehr, Crystal Dallman , Lyn Fix, Jill Grenseman, Jodeen Barner, Janis Dunn; Third Row: Sandy Brumbaugh , Jim Chase , Greg Mullins, Chris Casement, Jenni Dam, Shelly Kruger, Carmen Lee, Sara Hoeppner.

RED CROSS

The Red Cross has sponsored many projects during this school year. A bake sale was held in September. There also was raffle in December, and the money earned was given to Operation Santa Claus.

For Valentine's Day the Red Cross sponsored, "Send a Kiss." There also was a student exchange with Mickle and East Junior Highs.

Mrs. Stutzman and Mrs. Bose serve as sponsors of the group. First semester officers were Jenni Dam, Lora Johnson, Carol Fehr, and Pam Carver. Second semester officers were Pam Carver, Carol Fehr, and Natalie Freiberg.

Above left, Jenni Dam presents a $6 certificate for a record album to Vicki McCashland, winner of the December raffle. Left, Red Cross members meet to plan their February activity. They are planning "Send a Kiss," an opportunity to send candy and a message to a favorite friend. Below left, Red Cross-First Row: Lora Johnson, Janet Schuman, Carol Fehr. Second Row: Janis Dunn, Crystal Dallman, Jenni Dam. Third Row: Natalie Freiberg, Holli Blake, Renee Isherwood. Fourth Row: Pam Carver.

Above, Student Council-First Row: Doug Welch, John Lund, Susie Semin, Carol Hoover. Second Row: Paul Buethe, Laura Boohar, Theresa Scherer. Third Row: Randy Fox, Doug Thomas, Cindy Welch , Steve Hawkins, Sandy Sigrist. Right , " Service with a smile " is the Student Council's motto at the teacher breakfast, held during National Education Week

STUDENT COUNCIL

The Student Council planned and carried out several new activities this year. Among them was the Valentine's Dance held Feb. 11. They held exchanges with Seward and Valley Junior Highs, and other junior highs in Lincoln. The Council sponsored a Winter Windows Contest. The individual winners were Curtis Chuda and Jeff Murrell. The group winners were Bao Nhi Hua, Janelle Miller, Lance Kingery, and Doug Shonerd. A group of Student Council members made a new slide show for sixth graders. Some of the traditional activities included dances, a Crete exchange, and making a new handbook.

Officers-First Row: Carol Hoover and John Lund , secretaries, Theresa Scherer , reporter. Second Row: Sandy Sigrist and Cindy We l ch , presidents; Doug Thomas and Randy Fox , vice presidents

Advisors-Mrs. Stutzman and Mrs. Bose wonder why they always get stuck chaperoning the dances.

"Get your tickets to the dance while they last!"

VOCAL MUSIC

Above, Miss Weekes, vocal music teacher. Left: Mrs. Vajgrt, accompanist ,

Mixed Chorus-First Row: Tom Miller, K1aren Hofstad, Steve Schwindt, Shelly Boehmer Second Row: Ginny Keeler, Dan Plucknett, Rhonda Kenny, Julie Jones, Mike Wysong, Alan Young , Doug Oestmann, Kristin Auer, Debbie Bevins, John Geist, Trish Ruyle

Cullerettes-First Row: Susan Duncan, Tammi Langloss , Kim Kaufman, Sonja Young, June Waddel. Second Row: Cindy Madsen, Julie Evans , Sara Heidbrink, Sandra Petersen , Michele Jeambey, Tracy Jordan , Shelly Smith.

Carousels-First Row: Karla Gish, Mary McMurtry, Angie Felsing, Karla Elsasser. Second Row: Sandy Sigrist, Lynne Barrett , Kris Lavedas, Kim Bergman.

Paul Buethe, Tony Mccawley.

STAGE BAND

Mr. Freese, director

Stage Band-First Row: Terri Sarver, Brenda Meyer, Patty Stuchlik, Debbie Bucholz, Loren Miller , James Kordik, Jenni Dam; Second Row: Peter Eppens, Dennis Dripps, Mark Tuckerman, Eddie Oehm, Paul Sailor, Mary Manglitz; Third Row: Barry Hayes , Jim Chase, Matt Kadavy, Lance James, Larry Kahler, Kevin Hevelone; Fourth Row: Mr. Freese , Greg Mullins,

CHRISTMAS DANCE

Diana Hegedus and Janet Klapperich pour refreshments for the thirsty dancers.

Susan Duncan and Sue Beadell pose in their Christmas finery.

Santa waves to all his awaiting friends.

DENIM - DANCE

"I wonder why Julie thinks we're such a funny couple, " questions Mr.

Sara Heidbrink, Theresa Scherer, and Sue

try to keep in beat with the disco.

Ninth grade disc jockeys Leonard Shepard, Steve Hawkins, and Pat Strauss take it easy at the Denim Dance

Julie Jones and Angie Felsing create a new dance style.

Rutz of Mrs. Stutzman.

Beadell

Chris Dittmer and Dan Lips , the two disc jockeys, take a break.

VALENTINE'S DANCE

Above , a crowd gathers around Chris Dittmer, one of the disc jockeys to request songs at the Valentine ' s dance Below , Sue Beadell jives in time with the music at the Valentine ' s dance

DRAMA PROGRAMS

The students of Oz, who were dramatically inclined, performed for the· students in drama assemblies twice. They also had three nighttime performances. These students not only entertained the Culler students but they also performed for the feeder elementary schools. The plays pictured were "Virtue Is Her Own Reward" and "Any Body for Tea?"

MUSIC CONCERTS

Above, eighth and ninth grade girls perform in a mid-winter vocal concert. Center, Mr. Freese directs the fall instrumental music concert. Below, the ninth grade double sextet performs at a Spotlight on Talent. Right, The University of Nebraska Scarlet and Cream singers perform a medley of rock songs for the eighth and ninth graders.

CANDIDS

Right, Mr. Meyer takes time for a quick nap. Below, Julie Patton at her best. Center right, Jeff Wacker, Mike Wysong, B. J. Wakely, and Lee Hardin pose in front of the poster they made for the girls baske tiball team. Lower right, A look at the closing minutes of last summer.