East High 2015 Yearbook by Lincoln Public Schools Library Media Department

East High Library Media Center

Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska

"It's the olde t story in the world. One day you're s venteen and you're planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And t en someday is yesterday..

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• Jonah Sandin and Zoe Windle Poland

Their youth group visited museums, beaches, and a conc~ntration camp, Stutthof. Zoe's favorite part was playin music in the " old town " Jonah said it as really neat to experience a differe culture.

JaydnAgee Europe

"We went on a World War II tour and visited England, France, Germany, and Austria." Her favorite part was seeing the Eiffel Tower and London.

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'' Crescent Moon

I like the music. It's a hidden gem of Lincoln with really good chai tea. The vibe when you walk inis very relaxed and immediately puts you in a good mood. , ,

--:Junior Emma Zoller fl fl

· , , ·The Black

Market

I like it because it's a good price, and I like the price of clothes they sell. Also, the people are really nice! ' '

--Senior Carly Janike fl fl

The Mill

It smells really good. I like the sound the floor makes when you walk in, like a million souls have passed through here. In the very back, there is a hallway lined with old brick walls, and at the end there is a beautiful mural. ''

--Sophomore Miles Wilkins fl fl

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By Sara Camp

Freshman Carter Janvrin met the-one-and-only

Christian singer, Toby Mac, who performed at Lincoln Berean Church on Nov 21.

"I was so nervous that my arms and my hands were shaking!" Janvrin said. "I think I looked like a complete idiot when I met him."

Clearly, Janvrin was starstruck.

"I was so excited to meet him that I forgot what to say. I also wanted to follow him after the meet and greet, but my friend said no."

Toby Mac wasn't the only person who caught Janvrin's eye, though.

"I was also sad because I didn't get to meet Nirva, who was in the band. I had the biggest crush on her when I was in middle school."

Carter Janvrin has a top-ten moment, posing for a photo with Toby Mac, who performed in Lincoln in November (photo by Sara Camp).

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FAR RIGHT: Yun Cho poses with Elegance (photo by Olivia Andersen) .

HOMETOWN: Taipei, Taiwan

ACTIVITIES: Bible Study, Lunch Bunch

BEST THING ABOUT YOUR

HOMETOWN: "I like the night market best because I can eat and play with my friends."

BEST THING ABOUT LINCOLN: "The weather, going to church, and the mall because I like shopping."

HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil

ACTIVITIES: Cross Country

HOMETOWN: Dittelbrunn, Germany

ACTIVITIES: Cross Country, Basketball BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME- BEST THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR TOWN: "I like to hang out with my friends at the beach. The weather is nice because it's warm all year."

BEST THING ABOUT LINCOLN: "The people are very nice and friendly."

HOMETOWN: " I really like the food in Germany. One of my favorites is Kasespatzle, which is really thick noodles with cheese."

BEST THING ABOUT LINCOLN: "I like how everyone is proud of Lincoln East and proud to liv~ in Nebraska."

ABOVE: Christian Scipio watches a Nebraska Basketball game at the Arena (photo courtesy of Christina Scipio).

RIGHT: Amber Cheng

Scipio smile for the camera while out looking at shoes {photo courtesy of Amber Cheng).

Compiled and photographed by Catherine Napolitano , Alana Sesow, and Jessica Petty

HOMETOWN: Shanghai, China

ACTIVITIES: Was involved in a lot of school activities and service projects in China.

BEST THING ABOUT YOUR

HOMETOWN: "The public transportation is very simple, and there are a lot of people."

BEST THING ABOUT LINCOLN:

"Lincoln has really good air and water. Also, you have the best beef ever and really good corn."

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HOMETOWN: Seoul, South Korea

ACTIVITIES : Show Choir, Singers, Lunch Bunch, Key Club

BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN : ~Everything is very different in Seoul. Every building is at least 10 stories high, and apartments are usually at least 35 stories high. Public transportation is huge. You can have food delivered anywhere in the city "

BEST THING ABOUT LINCOLN:

"Lincoln is really beautiful, and everyone is so nice. At East, you get many more opportunities to choose what you want to do and what classes you want to take ."

HOMETOWN: Stockholm, Sweden

ACTIVITIES: Cross Country, Soccer

BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME-

TOWN: "There is a lot of public transportation; it can get you anywhere. You don't really need a driver's licence in Stockholm."

BEST THING ABOUT LINCOLN: "It's cool how everything circles around Husker footbal I. The crowd size at Nebraska football games is pretty impressive."

LEFT: Christina Scipio, Seo Young Park, Maria Goncalves, Amber Cheng , and Yun Cho pose together in front of the Spartans Banner (photo by Jessica Petty).

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Those are the holy grail of shopping." ·

-Allison Black

"I'd say I'm preppy and really colorful. My cousins influence me. They go to private schools, and dress preppy. I shop at Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren."

-Marcus Gaspar

What's Your Style? .

"I would say that its sporty or classy . I guess, sports influence

-Ben .Luci

"My style is whatever I wa n : it to be. I wear whatever makes me feel confident. I shop at forever 21, Hot Topic, and JC Penny."

Elanor.Jorgensen

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"I don't know, I guess stylish . I shop· at Goodwill and there's some cool vintage shops that I go to."

-Emery Snow

"I'd say it's indie, bo-ho My family is very Bohemian. I ususally get handme-downs. I'll shop at t e Goodwill, and at The Black Market downtown."

-Nebraska Grayso •

"My style is tomboyish , sporty . I like to wear my favorite-team shirts."

-Steph Schroeder

"It's American contemporary. I think first impressions are important, so I try to dress nice. Some people don't care about first impressions, but I do."

-Joel Bricker

Photos by Sydney Micke/1s and Ema Muslic

INE DUBRAY, SENIOR

Favorite Spirit Theme: Garno

Favorite sport to support: Football "Coming together as a school is what I'm going to miss most next year."

School. Spirit "means representing your team well."

PRYCE, SOPHOMORE

Favorite Spirit Theme: Garno

Favorite sport to support: Football

School Spirit "to me means being with your friends and having fun."

JUS IN WAHL, SENIOR

Favorite Spirit Theme: Garno or Blackout

Favorite sport to support: Football "The excitement in the last five minutes of a game is what I'm going to miss most next year."

School Spirit " means showing other schools we have the best spirit for our team."

LIN SYSLO, JUNIOR

Favorite Spirit Theme: Tropical

Favorite sport to support: Volleyball or Basketball

School Spirit "to me means being with your friends and having fun."

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TOP LEFT An East fan prepares for kick off (photo By Demri Petersen).

TOP RIGHT: Mo/Iv Antonson , Lauren Larson, Nina Hind , Peyton Bell, Lacey Jessen , and Brooke Nelson pose as the cast from Highschool Musical on celebrity look-a-like day (photo By Sydney Mickells).

ABOVE LEFT: Jacob Friend and Prestyn Hartman stare in each others eyes conjouring a win for the Spartans {photo By Demri Petersen).

ABOVE RIGHT: Justin Wahl , Hannah Knott and other Spartans sing along with the band (photo By Sidney Parks)

PUGS in a NATION of Sparta

By Emilee Shoestrom

A pug tank top is not a common sight, so when senior football player Anthony Domico saw Sam Cejda and Dylan Ullman jn the stands, their faces painted and wearing pug faces on their chests, he wa impressed.

"Could somethjng be so awesome?" Domico a ked.

Assistant Athletic Director Zach Limbach was also impressed, but somewhat shocked when he first saw Pug Nation.

"[I] don't quite understand the pug shirts," aid Limbach.

This past summer, seniors Cejda and Ullman decided to go all out for football and volleyball games They searched and searched retail stores for simple blue tank tops, but the could n the y found two pug tank tops that day, Pug Nation was es Senior volleyball pla and U

"[They] really represented us and came to all games even when no one else did," said Roe. Limbach agrees.

"[I like that they are] willing to put f time, effort, and energy to support all sports said Limbach.

Domico thinks these two bring enthu to games and that it helps attract a larg r stu section

"It gets people more hyped to go to g because they're basically celebrities," said Do Cejda says he wants to be remembered as au part of each football and volleyball game. I want us to be* remembered as] t ut and yell while wearin Cejda.

ABOVE: Leighton Morgan, Dylan Ullman, Sam Cedja, and Kyle Zart cheer on the Spartans

more Jenna Tuckerman masters the art of a triple life, between acting in "Frankenstein", performing in " Fiddler on the Roof", an d being a full-time high school student. Twelve-hour da ys might sound like an incredibl y o ve rbearing schedule to most p e ople. Yet, to Tuckerman, life on the stage, even with all of its time commitments, is exactly w her e she wa nt s to b e

"Even though being in two shows is stressful and challenging, it 's reall y fun," Tuckerman sai d. " I get to meet lots of new people, and I like being kept bus y ."

Tuck erman is no stranger to th e stressful ye t satisfying aspect of theatre. Since making her debut in "The S cret Gard en of Zombi es" at the Haymarket Th ea tr e at age 10, Tuckerman has performed in o ve r 40 shows.

"I lo ve a cting," Tuckerman said. "Being onstag e on

ot only is Tuckerman highly motivated in theatr ~ , but she a l o has hi gh expecta tion s for herself in academic ;_ "When I'm not doin g th ea tr e, I tr y to get my horn ~work done because I really want to get good gra d es," Tue<:erma n aid . "I often run lin es wi th my parents at dinner, and do my homework during br eak at theatre."

Tuckerman dream of at t ending Juli ard, a schoolf. >r performing arts in ew York, after high school.

"If I'm not act in g when I'm grown up, I definitely wa nt to teach act ing, " Tuck erman said . Balancing the we ight of two production on h er sho uld ers may be hecti , • and s t re ful at times, but in the end, Tuckerman sees onl , the rewards and always leaves th e theatre wi th a smile on her face .

ABOVE:

shows·off his haircut for Frankenstien (photo by Sidney Parks).

RIGHT: Kyle Harbour smiles for the camera as he shows off his unique haircut for the fall play (photo by Sidney Parks).

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To What Extent ... ?

By Sidney Parks

To what extent would someone go to captivate a char-acter for a play?

Junior Kyle Harbour took his role as Frankenstein ' s monster to the extreme. Many people who noticed-him in the hallways could see his hair was anything but normal.

On September 22, 2014 juniors Jada Worley, and Elanor • Jorgesen shaved his hair every which way.

At first the director • wanted Harbour to use a bald cap for his role as a monster. But when it rolled around for

showtime, the director, and Harbour decided together to shave his hair crazilyT" It's good advertisement for the show," said Harbour.

When going to any public place, Flarbour gets weird stares from people, but no one asks questions. Any actor takes his part seriously, and tries to cap•tivate it.

" I would go far, some might say I go too far, but I try to nave fun with it," said Harbour .

TOP RIGHT: Simon Ristow and Trisha Miller converse about Victor Frankenstien (photo by Sidney Parks).

Ricardo Garjardo and Kameron Archer prepare to bring a dead man to life (photo by Sidney Parks).

RIGHT: Kyle Harbour

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like being at cent stage."

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--S homore Alicia Ze

own stage left. By t e swankest area oft stage."

--Junior Ben Kirchn

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TOP LEFT: Trisha Miller plays the part of Fruma-Sarah (photo by Sidney Parks).

TOP RIGHT: Jacob Schoehing, Austin Essman, and Ethan Reid do the bottle dance (photo by Sidney Parks).

ABOVE: Haidan O'Keefe, Jenna Tuckerman, and Megan Dworsky practice their lines during dress rehearsal (photo by Sidney Parks).

ABOVE LEFT: Jacob Schoehing, Garrett Hanneman, Austin Essman, Ethan Reid, Prestyn Hartman, Reilly Williams, and Seth Nitzel drink to the engagement of the butcher (photo by Sidney Parks).

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Spirit Week Showcase

7: Liz Rentfro, Sierra Koch, Morgan Essman , Gianna McCarthy, Gunnar Dean, Kaitlin Roh, Hailey Lehms, and Emmy Hernandez make a rainbow on Crayon Day (photo by Anna Ripa).

2: Nina Hind and Lacey Jessen take a "tropical vacation" on Tropical Tuesday (photo courtesy of Fairouz Bishara).

3: Student Council members display their school spirit on Respect Your Elders Day (photo courtesy by Student Council) .

4: Katie Josiah had fun being Gabby Douglas for Celebrity Look-A-Like Day (photo by Sydney Mickells)

5: East High Juniors show their spartan spirit on Blue Out Day (photo by Sydney

Mickells).

RIGHT: East varsity football team starts off the Homecoming East v Southeast • game (photo courtesy of Adina Stephens).

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A Noble Crowning

By Morgan Dickey

"Did they really just call MY name?" That's what went through Taylor Noble's head when she found out she was, indeed, the Homecoming queen. Everyone saw Noble's face light up on the balcony as she was crowned, an expression of happiness, shock, and joy all rolled into one. What most of us didn't see were her parents and grandparents standing to the side.

"I just remember looking over after they crowned me, and seeing my mom and grandma crying and wondering what they were thinking," Taylor said. -

Even though Noble didn't really know what was going on in her parents' minds, she definitely knows what she was thinking. Aside from the initial shock, Noble recalls feeling flattered that so

many students voted for her.

"It gave me a good feeling inside, anJ I'm really thankful for everyone's support," she said.

A week before the crowning moment, Taylor and Homecoming King Gunnar Dean shared another moment of shock in Oracle, a class they share, when their names were read off as being part of Homecoming Court.

"We kind of just looked at each other and thought, what are the odds that two people from Oracle get elected?" laughed Taylor. Although homecoming is long over, along with the buzz of who's the queen and king. Noble will carry this experience with her as she continues her path in life. Keeping the glittery crown is a reminder to always be kind to others. "This experience reminds me to be really respectful and kind to everyone because I got so much support from everyone and I'm thankful."

ABOVE: Students cheer on the East Varsity Football team at the East v. Southeast Homecoming game (photo courtesy of Adina Stephens).

ABOVE: Homecoming Court: Brandon Metcalf, Abby Hansen, Bryson Metcalf, Karsyn Bell , Taylor Noble, Gunnar Dean, Will Ozaki, Carly Janike, Branden Carpenter, and Emmy Hernandez smile after announcing homecoming King and Queen (photo courtesy of Andrew Ozaki).

TOP: Taylor Noble and Gunnar Dean are announced homecoming King and Queen (photo courtesy of Andrew Ozaki).

By Sara Camp

East Has Talent

Snatraps 2015 was anything but ordinary for the students and parents who attended this year. From Slam Poet Lan Portony to Sant~'s Helpers, the acts were hot on the stage!

"Better bring a bucket because we're gonna be on fire!" said 11th grader Ben Kirchner, who took part in the Santa's Helpers act, which was clearly a rendition from the movie "Mean Girls."

Another act that people enjoyed was Ricky Garajardo's comedy routine which included him being the only male in a household of seven sisters.

Every act had amazing talent, which kept the crowd alive. Fiery solos included Nebraska Grayson singing a breathtaking composition "For The Sake Of Dignity ." Equally memorable was Ingrid Zhangs' passionate violin piece "Carmen Fantasy." Another powerful piece was "Swing Life Awa_y" by Garrett Haneman.

Returning was popular duo Lillian Butler-Hale and Ben Kirchner, who sang a rendition of "Blank Space / Style" by TaylcSwift, with Kirchner still dressed in his Santa's Helpers attire. Clearly, the audience appreciated all that talent.

"The singing was really good because they got you emotionally into the song," said freshman Aidan Holsten, who enjoyed his first-ever Snatraps.

Even the Sole Patrol clogging group, were standing on their "Tippy Toes" while bringing the heat to the stage and keei:ing the crowd excited. Senior Prestyn Hartman brought the cro ' to tears with Captain Kirk, a poetic tribute to a dear tudent, m ;; king Snatrap even more emotional.

Snatraps is an amazing way to place our talented student ; into the limelight for a night.-So, we rnot for our fellow student : ; for when the night is done, every.one is proud to be a Spartan.

ABOVE: Miles Wilkens plays his guitar and sings (photo by Catherine Napolitano). TOP: Liz Rentfro and Jaret Hovorka pose at the beginning of their act (photo by Jessica Petty). TOP RIGHT: Ingrid Zhang plays a long violin piece (photo by Catherine Napolitano). RIGHT: Will Ozaki and Nate Netz talk through a transition between acts (photo by Sara Camp).

' Snatraps

FAR LEFT: Emmy Hernandez sings a solo (photo by Catherine Napolitano).

LEFT: Lan Portnoy recites a slam poem about our Generation (photo by Catherine Napolitano).

BOTTOM LEFT: Santd s Helpers perform Jingle Bell Rock from Mean Girls (photo by Catherine Napolitano).

BOTTOM RIGHT: Alicia Zhang sings accompanied by the piano (photo by Catherine Napolitano)

BELOW: Garret Hanneman and Dalton Bundy perform their rendition of Swing Life Away.

ABOVE: All the performers gather on stage during the last performance (photo by Catherine Napolitano) TOP LEFT: Mr Flowerday and Anthony Damico perform a spoken poetry act (photo by Catherine Napolitano) LEFT: Hannah Knott and KellynVuchetich sing "Thaf s Whats Up" (photo by Sara Camp).

RIGHT: Mr. Bell shows off his "mus" tache" during the Soups and Hoops game (photo by Sara · Camp)

BELOW: Mr. Morgan and Zoe Windle support the pink out game (photo by Emilee Shostrom)

BOTTOM: Freshmen and their parents walk into East for the first tiroe (photo by Demri Petersen)

BELOW: Justin Wah/ follows through on a Twitter prom,,: ise by asking4v1iss Harder to prom (photo by Sara CamJJ)V - •

B'BOOM : Lincoln f([Jsf High Marching Bdnd performs --:1....-+---!F=---~ at a football game (photo by Emilee Shostrom). RIGl=ff. @oreff H-9.0_r;i ernan performs during Fiddler on I ttie Roof (photo oy Sidney_Parks

By Ryley Thomas

Each one of us has a story, a destiny, but it is once in a lifetime that we may come across an individual with a story as beautiful as Fairoz Awad's. Born in what is now South Sudan, she moved from South Sudan to Cairo seventeen years ago with her mother and five of her seven siblings.

•"When I was one, there was lots of civil war so we moved to Cairo, where I learned to speak Arabic," Fairoz said. "It was my first language." She went on to learn two more--Danika, her native language from Sudan, and English. She moved to the United States in 2006.

"When I came to East, they were going to have me take a foreign language," she recalled. "I had to explain to them that English was my foreign language."

East teacher Sue Monroe has played a large role in Fairoz's Lincoln life.

"She's like my mother at East," Fairoz said. Monroe shares the same love for Fairoz.

"Fairoz does all the translating for her family. When she's not at school, a lot of times it is because she is helping them. Fairoz is a very hard worker."

F airoz works 40 hours a week as a CNA at Gateway Vista as well as attending classes at East. ' Senior s

"She brings the world to East," said Monroe. "She is kind of like hope. She reminds me that there is a lot of potential out there."

The coolest thing about Fairoz is that she wants to give back. That's the reason she is working ·so hard.

"I want to become a mortician," said Fairoz. "I am planning on working here and then going back to Sudan and setting up a cemetery, funeral home, and morgue, so I can bury my people for free."

Fairoz Awad was born in Sudan and hopes to return again, to help take care of others (photo by Jane Holt). •

Erika Abele

Shelby Ahrens

Nuha Al-Kazahy

Sabrina Alderman

Nikolaus Allyn

izah Madison Backencamp Nicole Bakenhus Austin Baker atherine Barnett

Allison Black Megan Blome

ady Blow

Anah Bopp Emma Borgmann

Alec Bothwell Gabriel Bouwens

Travis Boyes

Matthew Brauch

Jamie Brester Seniors'

A e a Carstensen Stephen Cass

Sam Cejda Colton Christensen Ameer Chughtai

Jacob Cover Lyndsey Crist Lucas Culbertson Keely Cullighan Corey Curtis

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By Keely Kavan Major@UNO:

International studies (Minoring in Black Studies).

"I am passionate about equal rights. I also want to be more aware of global issues. This major will help me in my track in becoming a lawyer. I just want to be hands on in justice."

Organizations: . Nebraska Appleseed Law Firm: Nonprofit Equal Rights Advocacy Center

"The law firm can be intense. The passions are really hig h, t here's a lot at stake. It's fun going out in the community and helping others."

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

"We host a yearly event. This year it's a multicultural event. We wil l have different culture represen~ing their art, food, dances, etc."

Martin Luther KingJr. Youth Rally and March

''I'm in the planning committee . I also speak at middle schools, and high schools I speak and sing at the capitol for the rally."

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Gunn a r D ea n Jo s hu a Decker

C o u rtn ey D ein es Emi l y D e lka

Al ex e n g G eorge Dhiac h

An th ony Domico

LEFT: Simi Smit spoke at the Martin Luther King , Jr. Youth Rally (photo by Pete Fergu -

son).

Wyatt Gordon Taylor GorneH

Cole Graff

Taylor Graham Matt Greenlee

Jenna Harrison Caitlin Hart Prestyn Hartman Nick Hartung Kiera Haun

Hailey Hobbs Thomas Hoff Madysen Hoffer

Kenzy Holloway

Anna Holmquist

Seniors'

Great Gall Of China

Most students opt not to take summer school. For those who do sign up for classes, most head over to North Star. Senior Lydia Gall, however, traveled to China for her summer studies. It wasn't just a regular summer holiday, it was school.

"It felt like I was applying to college," Gall explained After months of applications essays and interviews Gall

was one of just 50 students selected for the N atioiial Security Language Initiative for Youth. She was the only student

she and 19 others left to spend the next seven weeks in China The language and city life were the hardest changes for Gall.

"One time, it took me three hours to get home," Gall recalls. By the end of her time in China, Gall admits her Chinese jumped a level.

"I learned more that summer than in four years of class."

Lydia and 19 others left D.C. to

spend the next seven weeks in China. The language and city life were the hardest changes for her.

chosen from Nebraska . The National Security Language Initiative for youth chooses students devoted to the less popular world language classes, such as Chinese or Russian.

Gall started her adventure in Washington, D.C. for orientation. Then

Gall's schedule this year includes an independent study for fifth-year Chinese, putting her in charge of her future.

"I direct what I learn!"

Even though Gall plans to use Chinese in her future, she also hopes to learn a third language in college before joining an organization like Doctors Without Borders

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Abigail Hu n • r

Nate Ingracia

Hanna Jacobson

Caroline Janike

Elriana Jennings

Daniel Kennedy

Vanessa Kibbie Mackenzie Kingsley

Tony Kirkpatric

icole Knudsen ierra Koch

Logan Koenig

aylie Koll

Jenny Kortus

Annie Kuhlman John Kula

GaiTett Kurtzer

Rena K wankin

Cassidy Lake Seniors'

Alexis Lambert

Riley Larue Hailey Lehms Tashi Lhamo

Joseph Lierz Makinsey Lonergan Hayden Loren Carly Loudon gan Love

' Seniors

Connor McReynolds Brandon Metcalf Bryson Metcalf

Haley Meyer Kyla Miller

Everywh re E my

By Sidney Parks

The sun has just risen, and she arrives at school around 7:45. Right after school she runs to cheer practice for an hour, and then runs to musical practice that lasts until 9:30 at night. By the

her backpack is a con- stant companion. Wherever Hernandez goes her backpack foll ows her.

"You never know when you are going to need your backpack," said Hern andez. time she gets home, its 10 o'clock at night, and the only thing she can think about is sleep.

"You never know when you are going to need your backpack," ~aid

Senior Emmy Hernandez is involved Hernandez. in Varsity Cheer, Express Show Choir, the musical, and pageants. Being involved in so many extra curricular activities can be stressful. With such an on-the-go lifestyle,

Out of all of Hernandez activities, Show Choir has to be her favorite.

"I like singing, and during competition time--it's so mud; fun," s he said. "I try to make the most of m y time."

With Hernandez's busy schedule, this girl is a master of making the most of her time.

Shantiera Miller

Trisha Miller

Tahrnina Mirzokarimo a

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Hailey Moy

Angelica Murillo

Matt Muthersbaugh Cassie Neal Myrissa Nearman

What path will you take?

"The military is something I want to do; it opens job opportunities. There is structure and it keeps you on track."

Emily Delka-Army National Guard ·~

"I like having the kids look up to me, spendi ng time with them, and watching them growup."

Marrisa Landweir-Nanny

"I love running, and there team (Weslyan) is really close. There school is also focused on academics."

Megan Blome-Wesleyan

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Parker Neumann

l Kelsey Nitzsche

Jacob Noah

Jessie Parsons Laredo Paulson

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Molly Penner

Demri Petersen

Madilynn Piro Jennifer Pitsch

Kelsea Porter n Portnoy

Mi aila Post

Taryn Potter Kimberly Pramberg

Cristina Prentice Duoth Puok Suvy Qin

David Qudus Heidi Reichenbach

Kylie Rezac

• Gabriel Riethoven Anna Ripa

Back to his Roots

By Keely Kavan

For years, Kody Wright, a senior at East, embraced hi Ponca and Sioux heritage by competing in pow wow .

"Pow wows are just about the tribe ge~ting together," he said. "It's a time to relax and dance for fun."

Even though it's not all abo~t winning, there are prizes, like money or becoming warrior society princess ( obviously not for the guys).

"People aren't too concerned with winning. They ju t want to have fun," aid Wright.

He doesn't compete in pow wows anymore, but he still tays involved in his tribe. A few years ago, he even represented the tribe at a Smithsonian opening in Washington, D.C.

Tayo and Kody Wright perform when they were younger at a pow wow. In the background is classmate DJ Kennedy (photo by Larry Wright}.

Reghan Schenk Zachary Schilling Jacob Schlatter

Kylie Roe Jesse oeting

Kaity Sell Bret Semin

Shaylyn Swisher Morgan Swope

Zachary Taylor Sasha Tenhumberg Jacob Thompson

Molly Thornbrugh Megan Toney

Alameer Tuma Logan Tyner

Megan Tyner Seniors'

Jade Vlasnik

Justin Wahl

Bailey Walker Morg n Walt s

Rachel Workentine Benjamin Works Brooke Worley Kody Wright

Cody Zanga

Ingrid Zhang Briana Zimmer

Brenden Zwiebel

Christopher Zwiebel

Above photos by: Olivia Andersen, Sara Camp, Demri Petersen, Alana Sesow. Seniors'

Dynamic Duos

By Sydney Mickells

If you're seeing double in the hallways around East, you're not going crazy. With nine sets of twins in the junior class alone, you are bound to see some look alikes in the halls.

For Rachel Norton, having a twin is simply the norm. She and her sister Rebecca have experienced the twin mix up for some time now.

"My dad's side still can't tell Rebecca and me apart, and some teachers can't tell us apart," laughed Rachel. "People feel so bad when they mix us up, but I really don't even care."

Rachel enjoys ha ving a twin for the simple fact that they are not only sisters but best friends. Norton says having someone who is the same age helps her in her school work and also on a personal level.

"It's nice having someone to confide in, and it helps that we . love doing everything together," said Rachel.

Brock Rathman agrees that having someone to confide in, and someone to relate to, is one advantage of having a twin. He and ~is brother Clay have been playing sports t~gether since the y were little, and grew up_ sharing the same group of friends.

"Sometimes we can butt heads, but he is still someone I can get advice from and vent to," Brock said.

It' safe to say that while the ordinary person-may think being a twin is unusual, but for a twin, it's just the norm. For both of these twins the most important thing about having a twin is not only havi~g a brother or sister, but a friend.

Berlin Twins

Essman Twins

Gajardo Twins

Muslic Twins

Norton Twins

Rathman Twins

Rieker Twins

Towes T ns

Wiesen Twins

Junior

All the twins in one place! Front Row: Morgan Essman, Kaitlyn ·Reiker, Rebecca Norton, and Rachel Norton. Middle Row: Sydney Wiesen, Erica Berlin, Naito Muslic, Ema Muslic. Back Row: Hailey Rieker, Austin E.ssman, Brock Rathman , Clay Rathman, Tyler Towes, Tanner Towes, Ricardo Gajardo, Cris Gajardo . Not pictured Max Berlin and Seth Wiesen (photos by Sydney Mickells).

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Early Grads Speak Up

By Aaron Goggins

By graduating early, I will be able to achieve my desire of advancing in school.

--Bailey Neumann

I'm graduating sooner so I can get my nursing degree .sooner.

--Kali Pearson

Th best part about graduating early is leaving high school to go to the University of Massachuss ts.

--Santiago Estevez-Jansen

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Grace Mann performs h e r solo at the Adreneline Competion in Las Vegas (photo courtesy of Grace Mann).

Here to Dance

By Catherine Napolitano

Many high school students that are involved with sports are confined to the Midwest for their games, performances, and competitions. However, junior Grace Mann has broken through the chains of this state with her promising potential for dance.

"I just love being on stage and getting to express myself without words," Mann said.

Mann has been dancing at True Dance Company since she was • four and her passion for dance has only increased since then. This passion has taken her all around the nation to various highly acclaimed competitions.

"(This summer) I attended the NUVO Dance Camp in Omaha and got the Breakout Artist Scholarship," Mann said. Along with NUV O , Mann attended the Alonzo King Competition in San Francisco and Adrenaline Dance National Competition in Las Vegas . Mann's dance accomplishments didn't end with summer She's a member of the Apollonaires Dance T earn and also has the role of Dewdrop in the Nutcracker Ballet. However, success takes work, which is exactly what she does everyday .

"I have Apollonaires for one to two hours everyday along with three hours at True and five to six hours of Nutcracker rehearsal on the weekends," Mann said . All of her hard work has certainly paid off and she hopes it will continue even after high school.

"I want to go -to college for dance, audition for a company, and teach dance for a living," Mann said These are big aspirations but with passion and determination, nothing can stand in the way between the . stage and Grace Mann . ' Juniors

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Going Places

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"I moved to Lincoln because my Ganea, a sophomore at East struggled to unde and family lives here and and I didn't find just one word to describe Romania.

"There are many words to describe Romania. I can't pick just one." That doesn't mean she isn't glad to be in the United States, though.

"I moved to America because I wanted a better life," she said. "There is more opportunity for the future here." said Ganea.

Most people who live in Lincoln plan on moving away or have dreams of traveling to some exciting new place. Ganea seems to have done the opposite by moving from exciting Romania to slightly less comparable Lincoln.

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Ganea.

"I ended up at East because out of all the schools in Lincoln, East had the best rating." said Ganea. East's open and productive ·environment has been good for Ganea, a student who is obviously going somewhere with her

Despite the thousands of miles that separate her home in Romania and her new home in Lincoln, Ganea had found a thread that runs through the two.

"The people of these places are . . friendly and always happy to help," saidGanea. And now? They are both home to Alex Ganea.

How he manages time between sports and academics "Sometimes it gets tough but after practice I have a routine like go home and do homework no matter what [coaches] get on us about academics if you don't pass all of your classes you aren't able to play."

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Rukea Al-Kheqani

Ricardo Alcala

Alex Aldana

Keenan Allen

T-renton Allen

Carly Alley

Lauryn Amos

Elijah Anderson Tonniges

Rebecca Antoniak

Hannah Atkin

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Elijah Abele

Pete Ackerman

Makaiden Adams

Jake Adkisson

Bryce Ahlers

Austen Baack

Adam Bahr

Abby Barmore

• Jennifer Barnard

Daeten Barraza

Luis Barreda

Taylor Bartek

Bryson Bartell-Finley

Peyton Bash

Alexander Batelaan

Mollie Bath

Mackenzie Batt

Alec Beason

Drake Beckner

Bryce Beer

Marissa Benjamin

Lily Berg

Kenzie Biggers

Bryson Blohn

Devin Boettcher

Michaun Bogus

Lucas Bolubasz

Carly Boo]

Allie Boothe

Logan Borgmeyer

Jacob Borovich

John Brady

Justin Brauch

Kyle Briggs

Tara Brockman

Jamiya Brooks

Chase Bucknell

Allison Buethe

Samantha Burre11

Anna Burris

Taylor Butalla

J ace Butcher

Danielle Callins

Noah Cardwell

Haleigh Carr

Angel Cartagena

Emily Chramosta

Annelise Christen

Dalton Christensen

Tate Christie

Harrison Clanton

Patrick Clare

Hope Clarke

Christian Classen

Shane Clegg

Alexander Cochrane

Rachel Conradt

Ethan Copes

Evan Copes

Caleb Cover

Austin Crews

Abby Cudd y Felix Cui

Parker Cunning

Bojan Dakic

Xavier Daughenbaugh

Alyssa Davis

Jacob Depenbusch

Tyler Deubelbeiss

Morgan Dickey

Sarah Dlouh y

Samuel Dobos

Andrew Dockery

Tyler Dohmen

Bailey Dohrman

Reid Donovan

Alison Drennon

Olivia Drennon

Haley Eicher

Aaron Elofson

Haley Elstun

Mitch Eslick

Ana Evans

Nolan Faden

Olivia Falk

Mia Finnell

Hannah Fisher

Shay Flowerday

Jativa Francis

Ashley Francisco

Julio Freeman

Connor French

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Caleb Frie en

Kristopher Fristo

Jessica Fruh

John Funk

Ashley Gaines

Joseph Gallardo

Alexandra Ganea

Caila Gans

Maggie Garbin

Alexander Garcia

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Joel Gartner

Sophie Gengenbach

Emma Glathar

Hannah Goodman

Brandon Goodyear

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Maddie Green

Libby Grossman

Austin Gubbels

Amy Guenther

Matthew Guevara

Jessica Ha

Connor Hagemann

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Kaila Halpine - Lucas Hansen

J aelynn Harms

Sean Harris

Matthew Harroun

Carson Hartter

Chase Hartung

Jacob Hartung

Molly Heermann

Kalen Heidbrink

Kathryn Heiserman

Emma Heller

Bryan Hennig

Hannah Henrick on

Evan Hernandez

Austin Herold

Megan Herridge

Hannah Hobbs

Kaleb Hoffer

Tyler Hoham

Grace Hohn

Elizabeth Holloway

Peter Holmberg

Dillon Holz

Carolyn Hopkins

Julia Horn

Kenna Hudson

Leah Huggenberger

Kayleigh Hulewicz

Emina Husovic

Faith Hutcherson

Ethan Hutchison

Kamron Ihde

Chandler Jackman

Ethan Jackson

Logan Jacobse n Ojus Jain

Aaron J anike

Lace y Jes sen

Dominick Jimenez

Faith Johnson

Hailey Johnson

Jordan Johnson

Lil y Johnson

Olivia Johnson

Aidan Jones

Braeland Jone s

Travis Justice

Tar y n Kalkowski

Nathan Karas

Ben Karsting

Dalaram Kat a neh

Logan Kelle y Hayli Kent

James Kettelhake

Garrett Keys

Ish Khana

Makenna Kliment

Alex Koenig

Elyse Kohler

Hunter Koll

Brad y Kraft

Galen Kramer

Elise Kreikemeier

Ashley Krieger

Zachary Krieger

Madison Krofta

Madison Krueger

Logan Kubik , Riley Kubik

Gabrielle Kugler

Taylor Kunze

Jack Kurtenbach

Sona Kyureghian

Kali Lahmon "Erin Lais

J ordyn Languis

Brandon Lapointe

Hawaii Hop

By Clarissa Sn ow

A very Larson

Savannah Latham-Johnson

Tanner Leach

Caleb Leago

David Leggiadro

Kylie Lierz

Ian Lippold

Magwire Lott

It's well known that moving is hard, especially when you have to start your first year of high school hundreds of miles away from the friends you made in junior high. But when Jaelynn Harms' dad got a call that offered him a job in Ouha, Hawaii, her family packed up and moved . Most teenagers would love to go to Hawaii be.cause of the warm climate-year-round Harms is not one of them, though. She loves colder weather.

"It was unusual for me to celebrate my birthday because normally, it's cold and snowy," she said "I just didn't like how it was so hot and humid all the time "

Her favorite Hawaii experiences were the culture changes Both the people and food were

quite different She said school was completely different, too Harms said her classes were incred ibly easy

"They didn't have any final test, so I'm kind of scared about them this year," Harms said.

During her time there, she and her family came back to Lincoln for a funeral. While it was hard enough to come back, it was even harder leaving again

"I fought with a friend right before I left and didn't get to talk to her again," Harms said When her family finally moved back to Lincoln, she had a l ot of problems getting settled in and adjusting to the time difference. But with unusual experiences come great learning and Harms' year there will be a memory never forgotten.

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Shelby Lulow

Chris Macfarlane

Bailey Magee

Justin Magee

Cade Mahlberg

Joshua Makovicka

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Jackson Mancinelli

Elise Matthes

Paul McBride

Jackie McCabe

Joshua McCoy

Dawson McLaughlin

Kirk McLaughlin

Taver McManmie

Madeleine McManus

Kyle McMichael

Hunter McPhail

Benjamin Mehmedbegovic

Edwin Mendez-Rodriguez

Phillip Mendoza

Christina Merrill

Sara Meyer

Scott Meyer

Lance Miles

Riley Milhon

Maren Miller

Noah Miller

Emma Misegadis

Jack Misegadis

Ethan Mitten

Katie Morrison

Amanda Morrissey

Camryn Moy

Alexis Moyer

James Munnis

Nicole Munroe

Anthony Munson

Carter Nelson

Emma Nelson

Caleb Newburn

Lea Nicholas

Julia N ovosad

Dane O'Dell

Kassy Olderbak

Jared Olds

Alexa Olson

Anna Orlov

Ikhlas Osso

Jena Paugels

Hae Paw

, Brooke Peck

Samuel Pella

Dylan Perry

Lucas Petelle

Brendan Pham

Christian Philson

Alexander Plourd-Barnhardt

Haleigh Polson

Galina Ponte

Connor Poulosky

Ashlee Powers

Kayla Prai

Tyler Premer

Alexis Priest

Jacob Protopopov

Alta Pryce

Colin Quade

Aramara Quintas Tapia

Lara Quiring

Kon pal Rafique

Serena Ramirez

Cavion Randall

Sydney Rau

Kelson Rector

Christian Reese-Newquist

Holley Reichenbach

Erich Reifschneider

Cosette Rethmeier

Houston Rettele

An Richards

Alison Riddle

Grace Riedman

Sam Rilett

Jackson Rinaker

Megan Rixon

Jarrett Roeder

Joshua Roh

Destry Roper

Kalen Roth

Jack Rowen

Jackson Rugh

Weston Ryter

Johnny Salisbury

Alice Sansonetti

Hallie Savidge

Griffin Schainost

Stefanie Schiffbauer

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Nicklas Schneider

Jacob Schoening

Jaxson Schroder

Stephanie Schroeder

Hunter Schulte

Jackson Selig

David Shafer

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Kenzie Sheridan

Logan Sipherd

Andrew Smith

Sydnie Smith

Holden Snoggrass

Clarissa Snow

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Kaitlin Sonday

Kassandra Stangl

Caroline Startzer

Skyler Stefanski

David Stephenson

Riley Stevens

Cody Stollar

Miles Stolte

Caden Stroemer

Dalton Struve

Kandace Stubben

Ransom Sumpter

Justin Svoboda

Gabe Swanson

Payton Swanson

Garrett Szwanek

Sabian Taylor

Serena Tenhumberg

Gavin Terrano

Lauren Thies

Janessa Thompson - Pollard

Paul Tran

Lydia Troyer

Jenna Tuckerman

Dakota Tyner

Alexa Utter

Hanna Van Bibber

Destiny Vergara

Jared Vogt

Mckenna V olquardsen

Christopher Walker

Carson Walters

Shelby Warrick

N ovelyn Watson

Claire Weakly

Darveon Weaver

Olivia Wells

Darby Whipple

Jordan White

Ma:x White

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Jacob Wiebelhaus

Chance Wilken

A Tenacious Spirit

By Alana Sesow •

In many ways, sophomore Hunter Schulte is like all other students at East. She takes a full load of classes, likes to dance, swim, sing, and cheer, and occasionally struggles to learn another language. Unlike other students, Schulte's second language is Braille.

Since birth, Schulte has dealt with complete blindness in her right eye and only partial vision in her left. Now, being a full- says Moore, "She's one of the most time high school student and being resilient people I've ever met and is • involved in several extracurricular fabulous all-around." Because of her activities, Schulte faces several new drive and can-do attitude, Schulte challenges daily.

• rises above roadblocks, even in the "Being visually impaired is very challenging," says Schulte. "I have to have the text on my school papers enlarged, and sometimes it takes longer for me to learn dances in choir and skills in swimming." Although Schulte is

face of frustration.

"Sometimes, I want to be like everyone else, but I know that I need to do things differently than others in order to be successful," Schulte says. "I've grown to accept that this is who I am. I don't really presented with obstacles every day see any point in complaining about that are absent in the lives of oth- it." Schulte's optimism continues ers, she knows what she must do to to be a positive influence on both overcome them. Schulte's determi- herself and other students. nation is noticed by others, namely "It's inspiring to other stuher English teacher, Tara Moore. dents when they see her rising above "English can be hard for her obstacles in class," Moore says. "I because of the obstacles she faces, think it helps them see past their but she still gives 110 percent," own insignificant problems."

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Brett Woodruff

Currey Zalman

Alicia Zeng

Andy Zhu

Ava Zieg

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Peyton Aipperspach

Elliott Alexander

Eva Allyn

Austin Anderson

Eliza Anderson

Madelynn Anderson

Taylor Andrews

Benjamin Anthes

Scott Antonson

olan Arndt

Emily Artz

Danny Askar

Alex August

Chantel Bade

Brooks Bailey

Sebastian Baillie

Brandon Bakenhus

Cheyanna Baker

Grant Baker

Morgan Barmore

Taylor Barnes

Braxton Barnhill

Mateo Barreda

Hayden Barrett

Ashley Barry

Carlie Bates

David Becker

Luke Bigelow

Sam Billheimer

Dayce Binkley

Caid Bleess

Ellie Bliemeister

J aidyn Boline

Sophia Bolubasz

Ryan Boothe

Sasha Borakove

Jake Borgmann

Marcus Botti

Drue Bower

Madalyn Bratcher

Cassie Brayton

Corinne Bredthauer

Amilia Breton

Daniel Brown

Isabelle Brundieck

Macey Bryan

Ben Buckwalter

Morrie Budler

Jasmine Budler

Devan Buescher

Sammy Burchell

Chynna Burgess

Kara Burke

Olivia Burke

Zane Busekist ' Freshmen

Leannah Camp

Tyler Campbell

A Dream Come True

By Elise Kreikemeier

Jaime Carden

Anna Carlson

Adam Carmack

"And the winner is McKaylee True!"

Many of us dream of national stardom and shining spotlights but for freshman McKa y lee True, that dream is reality.

True was crowned the winner of

Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition at the end of Season 2. The competition involves 11 yo ung dancers competing weekly to advance to the next stage of competition.

"The atmosphere was competitive, but it was all very exciting," said True.

After the competition, Tru~ was asked to participate in a national dance tour. She was glad to be back in Lincoln after many months of traveling She notic ed that the number of people recognizing her around town has significantly increased since being on the show.

"My life has changed, but I haven't changed," said True.

Here at Ea t, True attempts to live a humble existence. She doesn ' t say much about winning the televised competition or her impressive dance skills. True said she just likes hanging out with friends and having fun. While McKaylee True's reality is the dream of many dancers, she wants everyone to kriow she's a normal 15 yea r old with a special talent.

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Alex Chmelka

Josh Christensen

Lane Chri tensen

Ashle y Clegg

Dallin Cleverly

Ami ya Coleman

Billy Coleman

Blake Collier

Mck y nzie Colon

Justin Converse

Kile y Conway

Victoria Cooley

Harlee Corder ' Freshmen

Nikolas Crews

Jacob Crocker

Wendy Cushing

Tathloch Dak

Amaris Davis

Hannah Dean Henley Dean

Ashley Decker

Adam Dederman

Valeriya Dedushkevich

Anna Delaney

Makenzie Delgado

Andrew Delka

Liam Dempsey

Alissa Demuth

Lukas Didrichsons

Sophie Didrichsons Kelden Dodd

Morgan Dondlinger

Madison Doty

Emily Dresbach

Ashlyn Drews

Ryan Duch

Hailey Dutton

Ethan Dyer

Dylan Dymacek

Jimmy Dynek

Alexa Easley

Harley Edie

Ian Ehrenfried

Lindsay Elliott

Lannie Elstun

Mabel Eppler

Jacob Everts

Emma Pallesen

Colby Falls

Haley Fast

Rachel Faulkner

Alec Ferris

Sydney Fisher

Bryan Fitch

Logan Fitch

Sara Flesher

Jovan Fogleman

Kierstin Foote

Triston Ford

Holly Frankforter

Sarah Franks

Mekenna Frederick

Kalop Fritchie

Michael Gaer

Taylor Gilliand

Mattheows Ginting

Freshmen

Samantha Glenn

Gage Gonzales

Alex Graff

Baile y Gr aus

Sam Griesel

Valerie Griess

Nathan Grof

Ly dia Gross

Rebekah Guilford

Hunter Guru

Matthew Hakenkamp

Antonio Hamersk y

Changhui Han

John Hansen

Erin Hanson

G yava nni Hardesty

Jordan Harre

Allison Harrington

Baile y Harrington

Corbin Harrington

Allison Hearty

Caitlyn Hedrick

Braden Heidbrink

Lauryn Heller

R ya n Hellmuth

Austin Hennecke

Carianne Hermanson

Hannah Herron

Hudson Hill

Emma Hirschfeld

Christian Hixon

Adam Hobbie

Matthew Hobelman

Stella Hofer

A very Hoff er

Micah Hollingsworth

Aidan Holsten

Mak y Ho y t

Alexander Hrnicek

Cam Hruza

Blake Hudak

Jacob Hudec

Jake Hudson

Trenten Hull

Amanda Hultgren

Nedim Hurtic

Priscilla Hutchison

Ashle y H y de

Rose Ingracia

Mason Ingwersen

Heidi Isemann

Bry ce Janes

Jordan Janssen

Trevor Jans sen

Carter J anvrin

Tyler Jaques ' Freshmen

Both of T'/fer Campbell's parents are hearing impaired, so he uses sign with them (photo by Olivia Andersen).

The Sign of Times

By Olivia Andersen

Since Tyler Campbell was eak he has been fluent in not o 1 wo-English and American "People alwa live a normal famil en ts are heari ~...._..__ _ n'i"II-...C:Yl , make som or driving.

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o 1 ferently, but y ca communicate," he said. ilies h eir own way of communia different language, by the way they ey were raised. Using ASL has always an important way for Campbell and his parents communicate with each other.

"I think it's cool some people in my family can't hear, but they can understand," said Campbell.

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Nathan Kitrell

J ake Kjeldgaard

Kade Klassen

Katie Knecht

Sariah Knopik

Madison Kohel

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Taylor Jarvis

Kailey J ay -Ki ssler Garrett Jens en

Emma Jewell AnnieJia

Dakota Jir sa Ella Johnson

Elys a Johnson Holli Johnson

Taylor Krofta

Chevy Kruger

John Kubert

Ava Lambe

Alec Lambert

John Lamer

Maya Langer

Allison Larson

Jackson Latoza

Reed Lawrence

Daniel Laws

Katie Leger

Jennifer Leonard

Hadley Lewis

Renstina Lewis

atalie Leybold

Alexis Lightner

Dallas Lim

Jesse Lin

Justin Lincoln

Moriah Lindell

Makenna Lindgren

Mckenna Link

Justine Linscott

Helen Little

Jack Long

Cruz Longoria

Madalyne Lorenze

Zachary Louderback

Kristen Loudon

Julian Lowe

Leo Lu

Landon Ludwig

Sammi Lyon

Spencer Lyon

Samantha Mabey

Angel Mai

Tristan Maief ki

Kalob Malone

I aiah Maloney

Alexis Maly

Erin Mapson

Anthony Marfisi

Cali Matheson

Cole McAlli ter

Lauren McCullough

Kasheena McElroy

Jack McGowan

Logan McPhail

Sophia Messineo

Telly ha Metes

Brenna Micek

Timothy Miles

Etha1,1 Miller

Shruti Mishra

Elizabeth Molnar • Freshmen

Chloe Morris

Andy Morrison-Juengel

Dominick Moser

Marisa Mosiman

Patrick Moss

Madison Mueller

Atticus Muller

Bennet Munger

Jack Munger

Olivia Munroe

Jared Murray

Emily eighbors

Janssen els on Darling Ngoh

Nicholas N gu

John Nguyen

Felicity Nielsen

Emily Nitzsche

Sheaah N orval

MaryNuam

Camryn O'Dell

Emily O'Neill

Gracie Obert

Riley Ochsner

Micah Odell

Sarah Ogle

Peyton Ohnoutka

Baylie Oliver

Kisa Omerovic

Reagan Ostrander

Alex Otto

Braulio Padilla

Mira Patel

Raina Patel

Olivia Paz

Morgan Peltz

Olivia Perez

Airiauna Peters

Jenna Petersen

Chase Peterson

Tatreanna Peterson

Emma Plucknett

Zacariah Podawiltz

Gage Pohlmeier

Jordyn Pokorny-Foster

Hayley Popp-McCoy

Peyton Potratz

Logan Potter

Jessica Powers

Tyler Pramberg

Kenyon Price

Jack Puls

Susan Qudus

Britanie Randall

Aaditya Rau

Max Reinert ' Freshmen

Drake Reinke

Mckinley Rettele

Kaden Richardson

• Alex Rien

Gwynnivere Riethoven

Nicholas Rippe

Cassie Roberts

Jaden Roe

Allison Roh

Samara Ross Ziemelis

Abigail Rouse

Lexi Rouse

James Royster

Mckenna Ruhl

Anna Salisbury

Chloe Sanders

Rylan Sanders

Sierra Sanders

Misaki Sandridge - ishihara

Regan Sankey

Jamison Sapp

Devon Scheidies

Katrina Schleich

Makenna Schmal

Madeline Schmit

Riley Schmohr

Anna Schonewise

Alex Schweitzer

Jarrett Schweitzer

Jarod Schwinck

Jerrod Searcey

Mya Sears

Hannah Seizys

Camryn Self

Cory Semin

Tatum Sesow

Joanna Shaw

Lucas Shubert

Audrey Shultz

A.J. Sipherd

Madison Skiles

Charles Smith

Leland Smith

Olivia Smith

Bo Snook

Mandy Snyder

Megan Snyder

Rece Snyder

You Gotta Have Hope

By Elise Kreikemeier

There's nothing ordinary about Hope Weber From her spunky personality to her"mi -

family moved to Lincoln from Omaha during the summer and • Weber had to quickly adjust to raculous survival, she is a radiant her new surroundings . star. From the moment you meet "I was pretty intimi- · Weber you know there's some - dated by the size of East, but thing magnetic about her. Her style, passion, and friendliness are thrown together like paint on a canvas to create a umque masterpiece

Living with a heart defect, liver transplant, and through three open heart surgeries, she has spent a lot of time in hospitals.

"I didn't really have a chance to live a normal life," said Weber.

Despite her medjcal complications, Weber is optimistic and doesn't let anything hold her back. Including a change of cities, schools, and scenery. Her

everyone was very welcoming," said Weber. She was hesitant about East at first, but after a couple weeks she decided to jump rig_ht in and embrace the blue and white. Jumping in and embracing things is how Hope approaches most things, including music

"I really love to read and sing," Weber said . She participates in Freshman Choir and hopes to try out for next year's musical. Wherever she goes she sings or hums a tune . You mjght say she's filled with Hope

Madison Sobotka leek Somers

Alaura Taylor

Christiana Thacker

Eric Thompson

Jake Thompson

Traven Tilden

Rhiannan Timmermann

Grant Toline

' Freshmen

Mike Soto

Matthew Squires

Chase Stanley

Michael Starkel

Zachary Steward

Jordan SJoehr

Cameron Stone

Eliot Stoner

Erik Strickland

Andrea Stuef er

Taylor Stumpff

Chanse Sturm

Callie Svoboda

Luselena Torres

James Towns end

Dennis Tran

Mckaylee True

Chase Tucker

Jordan Tyler

Chase Uher

Jaxsen Valenta

R yan Valen ta

Erin Vandehoef

Levi Vandyken

Jamie Vifquain

Savea ViUalobos

Sabrina Vinkenberg

Andrew Voss

Austin Vuong

Alex Wachman

Elizabeth Walker

Devon Walter

Noah Warner

Camryn Watermeier

• Ethan Watermeier

Jared Watermeier

Christian Watson

Jayden Way

Megan Weakly

Benjamin Weber

Hope Weber

Rachel Weber

Ka y la Weller

Kelvin Wertz

J e se West

Logan Westhafer

Alex Weyers

Ja yne Whitman

Kayla Whitney

Grace Wiegert

Christian Wilke

Joshua Williams

Anne Wiltfong

Emma Wobig

Ellie Woody

Micaiah Wooten

Jacob Wozny

MaxWudel

Mitch Wurm

Taylor Wynn

Noah Yoder

By Morgan Dickey

When a college football player is trying to get drafted into the NFL, he has to go through series of tests. East PE teacher Matt Trowbridge spent three years giving those tests. Tim Tebow, JJ Watt, Jeremy Maclin and Chris Wells are just some of the

color test. For this test, the names of colors are written on a laminated sheet of paper but in a cliff erent color ink.

football players Before becoming a teacher, Matt

spent Trowbridge worked three years testing NFL players {photo by Morgan

"There wasn't a way to fail any of th ( tests," said Trowbridge. "They j11st gave the NFL prospects insight on the players such as their work ethic and ability to cooperate wit h with in his time with Dickey) the NFL.

"I worked at a college in Kansas-William J ewell--and the psychology professor got into the NFL doing testing on athletes," he said. "There was a spot open, so I went along with him."

Trowbridge was in charge of running tests on athletes, including the classic

New Staff teammates."

Even though he is done with his testing job in the NFL and is here to stay at East, Trowbridge said he will never forget being able to work with so many fun athletes.

"You get guys who will talk with you and have a good time and it was a really fun and cool experience."

Trowbridge

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Jeff Campbell Marcela Can tare o Susan Cassata

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Karen Dress Jenifer Dugdale Jim Elsener John Emerson Brett Epperson

New Staff

Kenneth Flowerday

Scott Gealy John Gingery

Luciano Insua Kris Jarnagin

Vernon Jiles Andrea Kabourek

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0n your mark, get set, GO!

The gun fired and East social studies teacher Michaela Schleicher started her very first 26.2 mile race. She was in Marquette, Michigan in September, 2013.

"My sense of accomplishment when I crossed the finish line was indescribable," ~said . Schleicher.

pain in my legs," she said. She ran a third marathon in Portland, Oregon last October.

What on earth would compel a person to get into such a sport?

"At first, I ran because I needed to lose weight," said Schleicher, who has lost 100 pounds since

Her second mara- Michaela Schleicher celebrates as 4 she began her lifestyle change in 2003. "But once I reached my weight goals, running was an addiction and I couldn't imagine not running every day." thon was last May she nears the finish of a marathon in Her healthier lifestyle has helped her in Lincoln. She Seattle. loved seeing people cheering her on as her legs began to cramp and burn.

"Their encouragement made me feel that I would be able to finish and forget abou t the excruciating

feel more energetic and ready to tackle the challenges that face her every day. It's an energy level that her students have come to expect- - and appreciate- -from her.

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Maj rie Keep

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By Demri Petersen

English teacher Stephen Swinehart

has a reputation around East High as a sarcastic, amusing, entertaining teacher.

"What I'm about is making class a fun, entertaining environment," he said "Learning doesn't have to be cramming information on students that !hey're probably going to forget."

Swinehart said he has accumulated his comedic personality from being on the

When he's not teaching students to love English, Steve Swinehart might be making music on his drums (photo courtesy Steve Swinehart)

other end of things and facing loss.

"Being able to laugh is really important," he said; "You just gotta live lif e to its fullest," said Swinehart.

Staff member Genny Mendoza d ,scribes him as "funny, highly intelligent, generous, concerned," to name a few . A person can also add the words "musician and author" to that list.

Swinehart has written two novels and is currently speaking with agents about ge ttin g his most recent book publi shed

"Writing is extremely therapeu• tic for me," he said . "It's kin to a runner needing to run everyday. It's discovery. It's an outlet. It's how I make sense of th , world and understand my place in it."

Along with being an inspirationa l teacher and author, Swinehart also expresses himself through music.

"Writing and music are both artistic outlets I use to express myself through," he said. "Music shows my spon taneous side, while writing brings out m y philosophical side."

Zachary Limb ac h Cynthia Martins

Emily Mathews John Matzke Lisa Maupin

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a r a o re Charles Morgan Carol Morris Mary Morrow

K evin Rippe Linda Roh Jim Rosenberger Ruby Rosenberry

Kristin Murphy

Roxann Sattler

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Math Teacher John Matzke was a star on the Nebraska Basketball team.

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ameron Smith Rebecca Soltero-Evasco

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Sarah Staples-Farmer

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Del Whitman Br enda W ieme r Jennifer Winterbauer J anet Zillig Brenda Zingler

Front Ro w : ikki LaPoint e, K aren Hough, Deb Wismer, Emily Kenned y . Bae Row: Tamy Clark, Judy Hodt walker, Kristi Qu ade, Manager Melanie Menzie, Dor een Miller, A 't Manager Kim Obert, Steve Johnson, Irene Kruse (photo by Jan e Holt).

d s Lifeguardin lass pauses to hoto (photo b ailey Rinaker}

ELOW: Ryley Thomas shows tudenrs clay

ABOVE: Alyia Whitehall and Elanor Jorgenson practice in Orchestra (photo qy Aaron Goggins).

FAR LEFT: Rhianna Becker conducts an Anatomy experiment (photo by LeeA, nn Sims).

LEFT: Triston Ford works on a project for Robotics class (photo by Olivia A(ldersen J.

By Sara Camp

Thomas Bare may be retiring, but the experiment isn't over just yet.

"After 31 years of teaching, I can't quit cold turkey," said Bare, who is finishing his 15th year as a Spartan.

"Fifteen years--so far so good!" Bare said, flashing his witty smile. Before coming to East, he taught in Omaha, Everett, Pound and Lux in Lincoln. Recalling all of his favorite moments in his teaching years, one stuck out the most.

"When I taught at Pound, I remember there was one time where someone said something very funny but I don't remember what it was," he aid. •

FAR LEFT: Brand-new teacher Tom Bare meets the Omaha superintendent (photo courtesy of Omaha World Herald). LEFT: Retiring teacher Tom Bare meets with LPS superintendent, Steve Joel (photo by Sara Camp). BELOW: Bare captured througho u his teaching years, from 1983-2015 (photos from Thomas Bare. Main photo by Sar-::i Camp).

"It was so funny, that I could not stop laug}ing, and I had to go out into the hall because I couldn't calm down. My guts were hurting!"

Bare plans on being a substitute teacher for awhile or teaching at a private school. He will still >e doing what he loves, bringing with him the curric !um that he combined with his funky personality t , , I make science enjoyable. His Spartan friends know he l will do well, whatever he does.

"I think Mr. Bare will do whatever he want I and what he loves, like working outside and enjoyi 1g I nature," said administrator Dave Bell.

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By Aaron Goggins

Are you extremely good at math? If so, you definitely have something in common with Algebra/ Algebra Block teacher Catherine Sphon.

Ever since she was a little kid, she wanted to be a teacher. When she started math, she discovered she had a gift and passion

so if I didn't bring home an A, I got in really big trouble," she said.

Of course, Sphon was at the top of her class since she worked very hard. So if you ever need help with math, just ask the Arithmetic Queen. for it. If anyone needed help with "If I didn't bring home an A,

Her personality makes students glad to be in class. says her students are glad to be in her class. difficult problems, Sphon would always help them understand the question in the simplest way pos-

I got in really big trouble." "At first I thought Sphon was going to be boring, but my mind was quickly changed," said Junior, Bryann Bennett. "She's the best, and so are her jokes." sible.

A s she progressed through school, she got better at all her subjects, but especially in math.

"My parents always had high expectations,

ABOVE: Ms. Sphon helps freshman lkhlas Osso with her math work (photo by Aaron Goggins)

RIGHT: Ms. Sphon sits in her classroom after teaching an Algebra class (photo by Aaron Goggins).

"I learned more m Teen Issues than I did throughout all of high school."

-Senior Megan Blom

"My favonte day in Cultural Foods was when my team won the crouton contest."

-Junior Jadyn Agee "The best thing about Foods and Wellness was getting to eat food."

-Senior Kim Pramberg

Nursing A Dream

By Demri Petersen

Senior Emma Borgmann knows exactly what she wants to do with her future. And she has Marge Keep and the FCS Department to thank for that.

"I've always been interested in a health career," she said. "When I was a sophomore I took Health Occupations and this class helped me make my decision."

In Health Occupations, she learned many useful procedures like CPR, how to take blood pressure, and the different careers in health.

Last year, Borgmann job shadowed a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse for Take Charge This experience also helped her to make the ultimate decision of what field to go into.

RIGHT: Spencer Svengard, Ameer Chughtai and Lexi Altmaeir make pancakes in Culinary Foundations.

FAR RIGHT: Carly Smith and Kara Bown clean up their supplies after making pancakes in Culinary Foundations {photos By Alana Sesow).

"I want to be a neonatal nur s and I plan to attend University of Nebraska Lincoln, or Bryan Colle g of Health Sciences," Borgma n 1 said.

She is currE:n tly taking additional cour to prepare her for he : t classes in college. Sh <. i: in Anatomy and Me ecal Terminology righ · now.

In Medical Terminology, she has learned many medical terms, along wi 1 learning how to write medical docu ments, abbreviations and getting ev erything written down fast.

"Ms. Keep has had a huge influence on my decision to enter th e medical field," said Borgmann. "Sh 's energetic and doesn't just go throu ~h information; she makes sure you know it. She is preparing me very well."

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A New Home

By Lee - Ann Sims

As many of us know, the German teacher at East is Mrs. Evans . One thing many students don't know about Mrs Evans is that she's from Russia and not Germany. So her accent isn't actually German, it's Russian.

"I did live in Germany for a year, though, learning the language," ' Evans said . "I started learning German in middle school."

Evans has been at East for six 1 years and she is enjoying it .

"I like it a lot--the students are great, school is great, and the teach' er's collaborate."

Wherever you go, the teaching is different--whether it's comparing schools in the same state or in different countries . Evans said schools in Lincoln and Russia are quite differ-

ent from each other.

"In Russia, the teaching styles are really different," she said . "Students in Russia have different schedules, and all the students in each grade are the same age."

As a student of English, even Evans knows that there are different ways to learn the same thing . "I learned British English not American English, so some of the phrases are different," she said "One thing I found that was difficult for me was talking on the phone." She thought this was probably due to the fact that you can't see people's faces while talking on the phone.

Despite the thousands of miles that lie between Evan's cur- • • rent home and her childhood home, she is glad that she is here, in a place

TOP LEFT.· Mrs. Cantarero helps Brendon Gibbons correct his ganmar homework (photo by Lee-Ann Sims).

TOP MIDDLE: MaryNuam pays attention to a Chinese lecture (photo by Lee-Ann • Sims).

ABOVE: French students take notes during cm (photo by Kalley Rlnaker}.

FAR LEFT: Sadie Fisher watches as Henry Molnar tries to remember a word In Spanish (photo by lee-Ann Sims).

LEFT: Chinese students repeat 'their teachets words (photo by Lee-Ann Sims).

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"I'll tise my Chmese in the future by promoting cultural awareness and international bonds. ,,

-Senior Lydia Gall orld

By Anna Ripa

When Katie Fischer comes to work each morning, she sees more than students and coworkers. She also sees family--father

Despite the familiar faces, other things have changed since Fischer graduated from East in 2005

Kevin Hubbell and broth- "Every student has phone now," er Corbin.

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dent here."

That hasn't been the only family reunion at work for Mrs. Fischer. She shares a plan~ing period with her dad, who frequently visits her down in the gyms.

•at East. She still gets to W O ~k

with her coaches from her cross country, swimming, a 1d track days when she was a student here.

"I love it. I really do!" Fischer said about bei - gback at her alma mater.

l?IGHT: Mrs. Fischer and her father and sister after receiving an award. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Hubbell).

MIDDLE: Mrs. Fischer stands in the North gym after class. (photo by Clarissa Snow).

FAR RIGHT: Fischer as a student during a cross country meet.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Hubbell).

By Ema Muslic

ITE classes aren't all just a bunch of nails and engine parts. There's a certain uniqueness to every ITE class. In this case, especially Jeffrey McCabe's Advanced Construction class.

The small group of students spends a two-hour block of time on their woodworking skills each school da y You may ask what the purpose of thi block period is. McCabe said the point is to simulate a real working environment.

"It gives them a realistic experience," said McCabe. "We have real client and real money put into play." That's right! The community comes to Mr. McCabe asking his class to make products for them.

"In the past we've made dressers to even whole vanities for clients," he said

The skills and knowl dge of these tudents is put to the test when they enter national contests Contest categories include chairs, dressers, guitars, and many more. Students like junior Josh Spencer are already beginning to re earch for their proJects.

"I'm going to look through books and other sources to get an idea of what I want to do," he said . While most students can't imagine spending two hours a day in one of their classes, these students are getting a true look into what it would be like to do woodworking for a living.

TOP: Senior Noah Rizek cutting out a piece of wood. MIDDLE: Mr. McCabe demonstrates assembly to the class (photos by Alexa Carstensen). ABOVE: A wall of vises waits to be used (photo by Ema Muslic).w

By Emilee Shostrom

East has been crowned We The People .(WePo) state champs in 10 of the 13 years the school has participated. With only 13 members this year, Lincol~ East's We the People (W ePo) team will have to work harder than they have in recent yea rs.

"The most challenging thing for us this year will be to make nationals," said member Myan Bhoopalam.

"Ultimately,

our goal is to make the top ten at nationals." said Rippe.

The competition, which began in 1987, was established to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the writing of the Constitution. Schools across the nation compete against each other in order to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the Constitution.

To qualify for Nationals, East must win the state compet1t1on.

potential.

Qualifying for Nationals is one thing, but an equally di f ·icul t task is to fundraise in order for the team to go. It c c•st $1600 for a student to compete in Nationals. In past ye u s the wePo team h cS sold enchiladas t c help cut down th · cost.

"Funding h a ~ • forced us to sell more enchiladas; ' said Rippe.

Selling enchi 1das, hard work, a ,d dedication will al contribute to th e WePo team's sue cess this year. Senior Jacob Frie r l thinks the team h ; .

"I think we will do pretty well. We are pretty co1 ,mitted, and we have some good people on the team," sa1 l Friend. The history of the team's success acts as an insp ·ation, too.

"It is really quite an accomplishment for a mid- s i ·, e school like us to do as well as we do," said Rippe.

Coach Kevin The WEPO team: Daniel Parr, Prestyn Hartman, Jacob Friend, Chris Jurich, Allison Black, Hailey Moy, Taylor Dondlinger, Suvy Qin, Tony Kirkpatrick, Lydia Gall, Myan Boophalam, Rippe agrees. Daniel Carraher, Isaak Arslan and Mr. Rippe (photo by Emilee Shostrom).

Crocodile Power

By Morgan Dickey

"You are a crocodjle", says the tour guide with a finger pointed jn Mrs. Kabourek's direction. Mrs. Kabourek was confused, as anyone would be when you are called a crocodile by a complete stranger. But little did she know she would be using her label as a crocodile years later to take down cancer once again.

Crocodiles are the new craze for Mrs. Kabourek and everyone is jumping on board. Anything crocodile shaped can be found in her ever growing collection of crocodile totems. Totems that include gummis, stuffed animals, hats and even a drum. Many of the totems have been given to her by students and East staff showing their support through the crocodile theme.

"Having a crocodile theme gives people an outlet to do something for me other than flowers,

because my cat chews those up," said Kabourek.

The totems are more than just random crocodile items, though. They are also a symbol of her inner crocodile that the tour guide said she resembled all those years ago. Just like a crocodile, she remembers that she is loyal, creative and most of all, tough.

With the totems acting as her green cheerleaders and the support of the people here at East, Kabourek is determined to continue having fun and just being the ~est crocodile she can be.

"There is no single secret to a crocodile's success," said Kabourek. "My secret of survival comes from the love I've received from all of you."

Having ·A Ball

By Alana Sesow

The bell rings. People quickly fill the hallways and head to their fourth period classes. While many prepare themselves for long lectures or exhausting exams, the students in Adaptive P.E., including juniors Phoebe Hibbs and Adam Masters, can't wait for the n~xt fun-filled 50 minutes that awaits.

"Adaptive P .E. is easier and more fun than other classes," said Masters, who has taken Adaptive P.E. both during his freshman and junior years.

With a variety of exciting games and activities to play, it's no surprise that the one word Hibbs would use to describe

Adaptive P.E. is "fun." Both students have their favorite activities

in the class.

"My favorite game to play is volleyball because my cousin taught me how to play it at an early age," said Masters, while Hibbs enjoys basketball because she gets to score every time she plays. Other activities that students get to participate in during Adaptive P .E. include soccer, bowling, and what is famously known as "Free Day."

In Hibbs' s opinion, Free Day is the best part of Adaptive P.E.

"During Free Day, we get to pick what we want to do," said Hibbs. With that kind of freedom, who wouldn't have a blast in Adaptive P.E.?

ABOVE: Cassandra Cloyd, Adam Masters, and Brianna McCullough stretch in Adaptive P.E.

BELOW: Adam Dederman hits the balloon n Adaptive P.E. [Photos by Demri Petersen),

What's

your

favorite part about being a Spartan?

avorite thing about being a Spartan is getting to meet my friends and riding the bus to school." -Miles f favorite part about being a Spartan is the great support and encouragement I get from my cross country team t " -Amy Housel

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A Day In the Life of A Guitar Student

By Sydney Mickells

Walk into the guitar classroom and you can hear what starts as a scattered collection of progressions or a group of chords to help prepare for a song. It grows to a chorus of guitars playing a song crafted together by all the students.You finally hear the students playing as whole. Music is a passion shared by many, especially around the halls of Lincoln East. For senio.r Baylie Koll, she enjoys spending her time creatively, in both Music Technology and Guitar class. Koll, who is taking Guitar class for the second time after being so intrigued with it when she took it last year, loves the fact that she is learning new things each day.

"It's really fun and easy. There's something different to do

everyday," said Koll, who signed up to learn a skill she could use in life.

Senior Briana Zimmer also shares a similar passion for guitar. Zimmer, who has her own guitar that was passed down to her, plans to pursue a career m music, maJonng m music production.

"I love everything about guitar-the environment, Mr.Kenny there's just never a dull moment," Zimmer said. "On the surface it seems hard, but it does get easier every day."

One thing that both guitar students can agree on, is that they would definitely want to encourage others to get involved, or try out any music class.

"I would definitely recommend guitar class," said Koll. "You get to have a lot of fun."

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By Keely Kavan

Are you a leader? A person who likes to take charge? Then y ou should be in a business class. Students who take multiple business classes often have great leadership skills and math s~ills. Sometimes, those skills can pay off, big time.

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when y ou move out on y our own," said ophomore Ojus Jain, one of the FBLA Conference w 1ners.

"Business will really help you with yo ur leadership skills," said sophomore Alicia Zeng , a· o

one of th e FBLA Conference

"It's so much fun! I definitely winners. Consider last summer, when three East students went recommend getting involved to a National FBLA Confer-

"Just do it!" both Zeng and J a; 1 said. ence in Nash ville and earned a first-place trophy for their hard work. For them, much of in business." --Alicia Zeng

business," Zeng said.

"It's so much fun! I definitel y recommend getting involved in that hard work began in the classroom.

"Taking a business class will help you wit h financial skills that you will have to use

Become a leader, develop great financial skills, and discover what _you want to be by taki n a business class. The real question here is: Why wou ldn't y ou take a business class?

RIGHT: Isaac Novosad is follows Mrs. Anderson-Stowe' s lead in digital design (photo by Keely Kavan).

BELOW: Ojus Jain and Alica Zeng , the first place winners of the National FBLA conference , pose for a photo (photo by Keely Kavan).

RIGHT: Rebecca Antoniak works on her design (photo by Keely Kavan).

LEFT:

man designs different lines in Intro to Digital Design (photo by Keely Kavan).

LEFT: El Jennn u s works on imprc •ving her typing skills (photo b y Keely Kavan)

ABOVE: Micaila Post works hord o r her keyboarding skills (photo by Keeley Kavan).

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The New Beginning

By Jessica Petty

In 2008, Kelli Dornbus graduated from Lincoln East High School with a love for music. She planned to share that passion for music with students, but "I was forced into Yearbook my senior year by Mrs. Holt." Apparently, Dornbus survived the ordeal.

"I loved it so much I decided to go into graphic design," she said. "But I had to take a variety of art classes and realized I liked art even more than music. So when I graduated I had an art degree," said Dornbus.

She started teaching part time at Southwest

High School, but came back to East this year, while Mr. Buller is on leave She was excited to return to her alma matar, this time as a teacher.

One change she's noticed since coming to East as a teacher is that the staff seems to have a closer bond than they did when she went here. Dornbus said that such a bond impacts teaching m a pos1~1ve manner.

"I love my students and fellow co-workers. They help make East a fun place to be everyday," said Dornbus.

What's your favorite art c~ass?

TOP: New art teacher and East grad Kelli Dorbus stands outside the art classrooms.

TOP RIGHT: Jessica Fruh practices drawing abstract art during class

ABOVE: Sara Crosby focuses on her artwork.

RIGHT: Alexa Olson watches another student create their drawing (photos by Jessica Petty).

A ewlook

By Sidney Parks

The East library experienced its first big remodel in 1995. Oak shelving replaced the tall green metal shelves that had enveloped the library from the first day East opened.

"They enlarged and added natural light, making a glass entrance," said librarian Roxi Sattler.

The latest renovation happened this past summer. The new blue gray carpet creates a modern pathway across the library, leading to the new wheelchair-accessible desk.

Most ·checked-out books

#1 " Divergent" by Veronica Roth

# 2 " Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

# 3 " Legend" by Marie Lu

BELOW: Bryson BartelsFinley (photo by Elise Kreikermeier).

BOTTOM RIGHT: Jacob Harper [photo by Elise Kreikemeier).

"It makes it look way more open, moving the desk," said library technician Brenda Wiemer. "It was cluttered, but now it feels bigger."

When they moved the desk, it also opened up a supply and work area for students, giving them access to the back counter and storage.

"Now the students can be more self served," said Weimer.

Now all the students and teachers can enjoy the new open concept of the new library.

"The library looks really nice," said senior Ky la Miller.

This plaque honors donors for the 7995 shelving renovation (photo by Sidney Parks).

RIGHT: Brenda Weimer sits at the new desk (photo by Sidney Parks).

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By Catherine Napolitano · and Mrs. Glathar

multiple times to talk

Senior year is the year of high school about scholarships, the Common Applicawhen the most memorable moments are tion and "fun stuff like that," said Qin. made, but it's also the final year before col- Suvy is a great example of a student lege. Finding the right college can be a dif- who has t ackled this long and enduring \. fic ult task, and finding scho larships process early and head on She plans to h elp pay for college can be to go to the East Coast or the even more stressful. Thank- south for college, with her fully, everyone at East has access to the best resource th ere i s --it s counselors.

"We try to demystify college-finding and scholarships," said counselor Kim Gl athar. Glathar and the other counselors help studen t s by wri tin g l etters of recommendation, providing inform ation, and offering one -on-on e help .

Senior year is definitely an import ant year, but so is junior year Whether it's taking the ACT, taking the career edycation class known as Take Charge, or taking time to perfect a transcript, starting the preparation process early is key.

"The transcript is the story of yo ur ex p e ri ence in hi gh schoo l, " Glathar sa id. On e s tud ent whose transcript shines sen ior , Suvy Qin. Qin has met with Mrs. Murphy

dream university being Yale .

"My favorite thing about this proc.ess is when it works out, a student gets accepted into their dream college and you know how deserving they are," said Glathar.

As deadlines for applic ations and scho larships quickly approach for seniors, the counselors can be a big part of making the college dream a reality.

Harvard has a broad spectrum of education and offers a wide of graduate sch portunities.

-Myan Bhoopal-

The demographic is very wdl -rounded and Harvard has a great arts and humanities prog r. m

-Ingrid Zhang

the big cities in the a Coast and Harvard seems like a ·challeng" g academic environm t.

-Chris Jurich 0 td m I •

MIDDLE Mrs. Glathar smiles for the camera. LEFT: Seniors listen to UNL representative (photos by Catherine Napolitano).

Front Row: Meghan Townsend, Jazzmyn Brooks, Erin Hanson, Emma Nelson. Back Row: Justin Lincoln, Korey Dotson, Cole D'Amico, Mick Stephenson {photo courtesy EFP).

RIGHT: Samuel Rilett, Sean Harris, Matthew Kyle, Max DeMeo-Watermelon, Karney Green {photo courtesy ITFP).

LEFT: Weston Ryter, Alex Chmelka, Reed Lawrence, Justin Magee, Aaron Elofson, Devan Buescher, John Kula {photo courtesy ITFP).

The Start of Something New

By Aaron Goggins

Have you heard about the Southeast Community College Career Academy? If so, you may not be surprised that ITFP and EFP are being pulled into the Career Academy as part of their class "clusters" for different careers. ITFP will be in the Technology cluster, and the EFP concepts will be within the Business cluster.

"Both programs will cease to exist in their current state.," said Dr. Mindy Roberts, principal of the ITFP and EFP focus . schools.

"We are unsure at this time if any of our current students will be attending the Career Academy. If so, they will be students of the Career Academy if interested in this new experience,

she said."

The Career Academy will open Aug. 12, 2015. It will be the only year that current juniors will be accepted into the Academy. The following years, the academy will only be open for sign-up to that year's sophomores.

The Career Academy will give enrolled students a chance to earn both high school and college credits. The chance to earn dual credits is appealing to many students. However, there are some people who want the ITFP and EFP Focus schools to stay open.

"I'd pref er that the ITFP class stays open," said sophomore ITFP student Justin Magee, "so that I could do it until my senior year."

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ARTS

ABOVE: Cosette Rethmeier, Brandon Cooper, Maddy McManus, Brittany Daughery, Hallie Eickhoff, Lauren Williams, Derek Roberge, Natalie Rheds (photo courtesy Zoo School).

BEL.OW: Jacob Schlaffer, Fiona Harding, Taryn Potter, Will Reifschneider, Mitchell Eslick, Isaac Novosad (photo courtesy Zoo School).

TOP & MIDDLE LEFT: Color Guard performs at the Homecoming pep rally (photos by Sara Camp).

MIDDLE RIGHT: Rachel Conradt twirls at the Homecoming pep rally (photo by Sara Camp).

RIGHT: The trombone section prepares for Booster Blitz (photo by Ryley Thomas).

FAR RIGHT: The drums are set up for the half-time show (photo by Ryley Thomas).

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By Kailey Rinaker

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Heroic Efforts

ot every uperhero wears a cape and an 'S' on their chest. Some wear a blue-and-white coat with a white feather plume on their heads and carry colorful flags, too. Maybe that's why the Marching Band and Color Guard chose a Superman theme this year.

Like every superhero, this group needed a sidekick. That's where Tony Falcon comes in. He composed the music for East's show, and brought his crime-fighting powers with him. But the show didn't just happe~.

"It's a lot more work than you'd think, but it all pays off," said junior Color Guard member Rhiannon Aden.

Aden is one of 17 Color Guard members, each one of whom has to display some super talent . These girls have to know how to twirl three differently ized pole , all while dancing.

"We are always miling and having a good time with each other," said Aden . "It's all a lot of

fun!"

Being a superhero isn't the easiest job.Just ask the 186 band members who were up early and on the field in the freezing cold, practicing their performances for football games or band competitions.

"It takes a lot of determination and we are always butting heads," said senior drummer Josh Decker, "but I lik~ getting to hang out with people I enjoy and working towards a common goal."

Decker is one of the more talented superheroes you will meet. At the age of 6, he was already plunking away on the piano. After that, he learned to play both the guitar and trumpet and started singing. In Marching Band, though, he sticks with the bass drum, although a person wouldn't be surprised if he popped into a telephone booth and came out playing anoth r instrument altogether. Superheroes, indeed!

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LEFT: The Band waits for directions from drum majors during a half-time performance (photo by Emilee Shostrom).

RIGHT: Megan Dworsky and Dennis Feng classmate play "Symphony Number Five."

FAR RIGHT: Logan Rezac, Josie Knapp, Ashley Fransisco and Alexander Batelaan play the cello.

BOTTOM RIGHT: RachelNorton,and Hailey Moy pose with their violas BOTTOM LEFT: Megan DworskVs Violin Scroll (photos by Lee-Ann Sims).

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The soothing sound of violins often fills the air in the Orchestra room, creating a comfortable haven for many students. At least senior violinist Ingrid Zhang seems to think so. Zhang has been playing the violin for 12 year and plans to continue for many more.

"As a kid, I always thought singing was nice, but I wa never any good at it so I settled for the violin because it looked hella cool," said Zhang.

Zhang has excelled in the Orchestra world, playing first chair in the Lincoln Youth Symphony but she still enjoys playing in the Lincoln East Orchestra.

"Playing in the Orchestra at East is fun," said Zhang "It's really cool when you stop and listen to the harmonies when we all play together."

Senior violinist Kylie Rezac also has played the instrument for 12 years and enjoys the atmosp~ere in

the music wing.

"Orchestra has an interesting dynamic," she said. "It's like one great big family." For Rezac, 0 1 chestra isn't just about performing. It's also a way t > convey emotions.

"You can tell the kind of mood I'm in by the kind of music I'm playing on my instrument," she s c

Zhang and Rezac seem to have many things i1 common like their love for music and their appreci a tion for East's Orchestra class, but one thing they don't agree on is their favorite style of music.

"Fiddle music is my favorite music," said Rez c "Classical music bores me."

Zhang, however, prefers classical or more m e :fern music.

All in all, music has been a positive light in th members of the East Orchestra and continues to er ate one big, happy family.

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Live, Love, and Jazz

By Clarissa Snow

Music i s a part of everyone's daily life. o matter if you are playing it or just jamming to your favorite song, it has an effect on you .

For Junior axophonist Abbie Mattern, Jazz Band drew her in for just how free the style was : Mattern joined to be involved in a group more unique than the others he participated m.

"For me, it's more about th e people I play with on a daily ba is that inspires me to work for them," he said One thing that sets this gro up apart from others is its ize.

" It ' nice to have a mall group, but proves to be a challenge w ith such a diverse group of instruments and very few people,' sa id Jazz Band teacher Tom Thorpe. The group offers a casual setting w h e r e the musicians can be themselves, not wor ry about other classe , share a feeling of accomplishment

and express the ir emotions.

At the end of ovember, when the new hit everyone that the band lo t one of their beloved members, Tony Kirkpatrick, Jazz Band members dealt with the overwhelming emotions through music

"He won't be forgotten," Thorpe said, who appreciated the student in the classroom being there for each other a t a difficult time.

"Music has helped me in dealing wi th his loss in more ways than one," Mattern said . She appreciated being together in the same s itu at ion , and being ~bl to lean on each other.

From the power of jazz music to express emotions to its tight-knit atmosphere, this small group of musicians is glad to call each other "family".

LEFT: Caleb Baugous, Kurt Ameku, Miles Wilkins, and Emery Snow freestyle jazz.

MIDDLE: Caleb Baugous, and Kurt Ameku watch Miles Wilkins play the piano. •

BOTTOM: Mr. Thorpe conducts the Jazz Band class {photos by Clarissa Snow).

TOP: -Caleb Baugous reading his sheet music. ABOVE: Hailey Moy plays her saxophone {photos by Clarissa Snow).

TOP LEFT: Megan Woodworth shines during her solo.

TOP RIGHT: Ema Muslic and Kai Freisen dance during the song "Septembe('.

BOTTOM LEFT: Keely Cul/ighan and Molly Antonson dance and sing to their last song.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Lillian Butler-Hale rocks her solo (photos by Sidney Parks).

Ea t High ha been a part of Midwest Cup for eleven years now and until this year, Express ha never made finals. They have always been ju ta few points away from getting finals, but this year Expr s has made finals and got third place in the final round.

"I was really excited, it's nice to know we will be taken seriou·sly a not as a kind of joke," said senior Megan Dworsky.

When Express went back to the practice circle, they got into a "pump up circle" and told each other that it doesn't matter whether they win or lose. It wa till a big accomplishment that they made it and they will still be a family.

Mo t of Express felt the ame way Dworsky felt, including senior, Kai Friesen.

"I was extremely excit d because I didn't think we were going to make it. We've missed finals by three points before/' said Friesen.

This year, Director Brett Epperson decided to work harder on vocals than choreography and wouldn't let Express work any less than 110 percent.

"Working hard in Ex pres at 110 percent has helped us succeed," sa id Senior Emma Ebito Friesen, Ebito, and . D wor ky hope to keep up that hard work for the rest of the year, along with the rest of their show choir family.

Show Choir

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A Musical Journey

By Olivia Andersen

Kibbie is a senior from Lincoln Chrisis year because of her sic. There aren't as many tions at Lincoln Christian are at East. Show Choir was those choices Kibbie was d to have.

"There are new opportunities ow in music and to enjoy it " said Kibbie. Since coming to ibbie has been a part of "Fidn the Roof," Elegance, All-State, gers. All of that hard work has he attention of her fellow

dancing has improved • ning of Show Choir," in Libby Kubik. Kibbie

is glad to have get better.

"There is ne ending point to impro music, " said Kibbie.

Choir director Br person always reminds th in Elegance that if you are sweating by the end of the by the end of practice, the aren't giving it your all.

Kibbie's more than to give it her all, consider' she wants to go into mu tion after graduating fr With all of the work cast. e's put e's not

all stuff.

ABOVE: Vanessa Kibbie strikes a pose while singing (photo by Sidney Parks).

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" Doing the front cover for the December 2014 issue. [There's] more freedom in designing the cover."

- Senior Caroline White, new staff member

Friend and Molly Gardner discuss ideas for the issue.

FAR RIGHT: Claire Smith and Taylor Noble share a laugh during class. (photos by Aaron Goggins). ' Oracle

"Interviewing Tyler Janssen and Jordan Arndt to learn about their transition from high school to college sports."

- Sen~or Gunnar Dean, new staff member

"[The] group projects. We get to reach out to the community."

- Senior, Mia Azizah, returning staff member

By Keely Kavan

FRONT ROW: Caroline White, lsha Khanna, Taylor Noble, Alyssa Converse, Jennifer Pitsch, Kyla Mi/IE Rachel Dweikat, Ashley Springman. SECOND ROW: Mia Azizah, Molly Gardner, Claire Smith, Sam Cejda, Patrick Clare, Bennet Widman, Sadie Fisher, Carla Seravalli. THIRD ROW: Anna Holmquist, Keogan Warkentin, Gunnar Dean, Prestyn Hartman, Jacob Friend, Cristina Prentice, KJ Roh (photo by Jane Holt).

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Reaching Out to the East Community

By Emilee Shostrom

The Oracle, East's student newspaper, covers all ends of the world spectrum in each issue. From politics to sports, popular movies to controversial topics, the staff works hard to make sure the Oracle is the best it can be. This year, they have been focusing on rea~hing out to the community and finding people with unique stories to share with us.

Sophomore Patrick Clare used his connections to write a great story about Jerry Weber, the head athletic trainer at the University of N ebraska - Lincoln.

"He choked up at a few questions. It showed his passion," said Clare, who is a firstyear staff member.

For another story, Clare interviewed Paul Forch, former East High Boys Basketball coach and legend.

"He brought a brand new style of coaching to East. He helped win some state championships," said Clare.

Clare's interviews with Weber and Forch

were more comfortable for him than some of his other assignments. For example, he did a singlequestion video where he approached random people in Lincoln and asked them a question.

"It was pretty awkward going up to ~andom people," said Clare.

Senior Claire Smith also had a memorable experience with a story. She interviewed Alex Brummels, an East senior living with foster parents. She focused on his ability to overcome the obstacles he has faced.

" [Alex's] story is inspiring. He overcame a lot," said Smith. After interviewing Brummels about his story, Smith said she felt inspired.

Smith hopes that readers will have a similarly inspiring experience after reading stories like Alex's.

"It's easy to go through school and not know everyone. But you can't think of them as strangers once you read about them," she said . "[You] have more sympathy for others ."

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FAR LEFT: Anna Holmquist "gets the hat," which means ir s her turn to speak.

MIDDLE: Gunnar Dean, Sam Cejda , Jacob Friend work on completing online assignments.

LEFT: Ashley Spring- • man , KJ Roh , and Rachel Dwiekat have a blast during Oracle (photos by Aaron Goggins)

Co-Editor: Demri Petersen

Business Editor : Lee-Ann Sims

Aaron Goggins

Catherine Napolitano

Alana Sesow

Year b ook

Co-Editor: Sidney Parks

Jessica Petty

Emilee Shostrom

Photo Edi r: Ema Muslic

Layout Editor : Olivia Anderst m

Alexa Carstensen

Elise Kreikemeier

Sydney M icke lls

Kailey Rinaker

Clarissa Snow Ryley Thomas

Work Hard , Play Hard

By Keely Kavan •

Hard work? Dedication? Blood, sweat, and tear ? Yes, but the y earbook staff i al o all about having fun. Th ey dance, sing, and eat. The con tant conversations keep everyone in high spirits.

"We play good music, we loosen up, we trust ea ch other," said junior Ryle y Thoma . "It mak es me happ y to come to Yearbook knowing w e work hard and ha ve fun."

The music goes from hip hop to alternati v e rock, from country to Di ne y As long a there's music, the e students are happ y .

"D a ncing is m y way of expressing my creativity," said junior Aaron Goggins. Goggins is not only the one to get up and dance, but he's also the only guy in the class.

"It's actuall y prett y fun [being the only guy in Yearbook]," he s aid.

Yearbook isn't all about fun and games, though. They put hard work into creating the book and the editors definitely feel the str ~s of it all.

"It's very stressful [being.an e~itor], but it's worth

it," said Co-Chief Editor Sidney Parks. "It's nice eeing the fini s hed product." Demri Peter en the other Co-editor, agrees.

"Everybody comes to you with questions," said Petersen. "But it's fun to have a say and be in charge. It's rewarding and teaches us great leadership skills."

The Yearbook taff has definitely stepped it up this year by adding video footage. ow, you won't have to think back and_try to remember what happened. You'll have a video to do that for you.

"It's really cool and modernizing," said Petersen. "It's bringing the yearbook to the twent y -first century . You get to look back in the future and see those videos."

ot only does this Yearbook cl a ss work hard, but they have fun while doing it. The y trust in each other, and feel comfortable w~th one another. Which is wh y the y think there has never been, nor ever will be, a better y earbook class than this one.

ABOVE: Holt smiles for the camera for her last year as Yearbook adviser (photo by Olivia Andersen).

TOP LEFT: Clarissa Snow, Sara Camp, Keely Kavan, Lee-Ann Sims, Demri Petersen, Emilie Shostrom, Ryley Thomas and Olivia Andersen at The Mahoney Park Conference (photo by EmaMuslic).

FAR LEFT: Sidney Parks works on her deadline (photo by Sara Camp).

LEFT: Clarissa Snow, Morgan Dickey, Alana Sesow, Olivia Andersen, and Sara Camp talk during a food party (photo by Emilee Shostrom).

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TOP: Varsity football team gets excited before a game (photo by Demri Petersen) .

ABOVE : Ryan Duch serves the tenn is ball {photo Demri Petersen).

LEFT: Vdrsity swimmer Chirs, -Jurich prepares for tr starting whistle (photo by Elise Kreikemeie 1

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BOTTOM: Varsity cheer performs a cheer to the crowd (photo by Demri Petersen).

TOP RIGHT: Apollonaires perform their traditional kickline at a Varsity football game {photo by Sidney Parks).

TOP LEFT: Wrestler, Issac O'Dell prepares for the beginning of a match {photo by Catherine Napolitano]

LEFT: JV scores a touchdown against Southwest.

BELOW: The JV Football team goes for a field goal (photos by Keely Kavan).

A Brutal port

By Catherine Napolitano and Emilee Shostrom

Injury: Sprained AC joint in right shoulder

Out of Play: Missed one game

Road to Recovery: " I worked hard with Mac. " Brandon Carpenter, senior running back

Injury: dislocated kneecap

Out of play: 3 ½ weeks

Road to Recovery: " Mac is great and his workouts re a ' helped me recover ." Josh Miller, junior cent ( ·

Injury: broken arm

Out of Play: one month

Road to Recovery: ~'I have a cast so I just have to wait and let my arm heal."

Josh Makovica, sophomore wide receiver

ABOVE : East JV Team kicks off the football (photo by Keely Kavan)

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LEFT: The East Varsity Football team shows good sportsmanship after beating Norfolk {photo by Catherine Napolitano).

LOWER LEFT: Ea.st Varsity team won against North Star in the opener, which was also Booster Blitz {photo by Ryley Thomas).

1 BELOW: Jacob Gross hikes th-e football against Columbus {photo by Sidney Parks).

This football season has been a unique experience for senior Will Ozaki.

"I will miss playing for a school where everybody is behind yo u," said Ozaki.

Ozaki found out he will not be able to participate in sports ever again last 1 winter. He was injured in the second football game last season. His injur y consists of spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal, and a shifted vertebrae.

huge loss for our team," said Coach John Gingery.

Even though Ozaki can no longer play sports, he knows it's not the end of the world.

"I'm really luck y My injury could have been much worse," said Ozaki.

Coach Gingery thinks Ozaki has outstanding character, great work ethic, and is very mature. Gingery said Ozaki went to ev -

with how Ozaki has handled the circumstances of his injury.

"He went above my expectations by the way he has dealt with wha t he's had to deal with," said Gingery, "He carries himself very well."

Seniors Bryson Metcalf and Ben Stephens agree that Ozaki has helped them to improve as athletes.

"He never complains about how he doesn't get to play. [He] helps us to not complain about something we don 't like and pushes us to get better," said Metcalf.

Ozaki had been a Senior Will Ozaki was a student coach this season (photo by three-year starter on varsity. Catherine Napolitano)

This yea r, despite not playing, he is a captain.

ery practice and worked out with the team all summer before he knew

"His not being able to play is a he was injured.

Gingery was very impressed

"He's helped encourage us and inspires us to play better because he doesn't get to play, so we play for him," said Stephens.

RIGHT Freshman Afficus Muller reaches for a pass (photo by Sydney Mickells).

FAR RIGHT: Freshman

John Kubuert calls out the play (photo by Sydney Mick ellsJ . BELOW: Ben Anthes makes a tackle (photo by Sydney Mickells)

BELOW RIGHT: The Freshmen team listens to the coach (photo by Catherine ·Napolitano) .

Freshman Players Step it Up for East

By Al a n a Sesow

Alex Hrnicek, Austin Anderson, Jaden Roe, and Zane Busekist are everywhere . Despite being freshmen, they are on the Reserve football team and also have suited up for J V and Varsity Although they are freshmen, these four aren't fresh ly clean of experience . They have been working hard their whole lives at a sport they love.

"I started playing flag football in first grade, and I've been playing midget football since third grade," said Hrnicek, a running back and linebacker for the Spartans. Despite all those years on the field, being a Spartan player is definitely different for these g u ys

"Playing football for East is a much bigger commitment," said Hrnicek. "We practice every d ay instead of practicing just a few days a week lik e in midget football." No one should be surpr ised to learn that th ese young players are willing to go the extra ten yards :when it comes to practice.

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"I also lift a l ot in weigh t training and on PLC days," said Hrnicek. The hard work that the Reserve foo ball team puts both in and out of practice translates direc ly to their success on the field. In Hrnicek's words, scoring 1 touchdown and getting a win in their first game was "prety awesome ."

Wha t' s even more awesome are the tight friendsh i 1s formed between the football players, no matter wha t gra c e they're in.

"At first, I thought I would get picked on for bein ; a freshman, but everyone really helped me and showed m what the different plays are," Hrnic ek describes. From th joy of meeting new people on the team to th e recognitio n for their success on the field, representing the Spartans as freshmen on higher level t e~ms is a trul y rewarding experi · ence .

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Kubert Lead·s the Team

"John is a good leader, he leads our drills and picks us up."

Scott Antonson,

"I'm in charge of running the offense, that means making sure everyone is doing it right,"

John Kubert

"He has to make sure everything goes smoothly on and off the field."

Peter Jurich

"J ohn 's a good leader he keeps us in our places and always says the right things."

Jordan Janssey1

FAR LEFT: Reserves Kirk McLaughlin and Bryce Ahlers celebrate a good play.

LEFT: Reserve John Brad kicks to Southwest.LOWER LEFT: Alex Hrnicek runs past Southeast. BELOW: Reserve Brandon Goodyear tackles a Southwest player [all photos by Lorie Gerloff Crocker)

Freshman / Res erve Football'

Sacrificing for Commitment

By Elise Kreikemeier

We all know how difficult it is to miss a day of school. You come back, make up a test, find out what homework is missing and get the notes from a friend. The Girls Golf team knows this feeling a little too well, because they missed 18 days of school. When the golf team is not hitting the greens they are hitting the books.

"It's a hassle to always be making up missed work," said sophomore Caroline Startzer.

Missing nearly a month of school while they're on the course can be especially challenging for these student-athletes.

"My grades are always lower in the first quarter than they are during the rest of the year," junior Shelby Gl e nn said.

The eight girls on the team are up for the challenge though. They have the stamina for all-day tournaments and then the hours of homework after that.

"Maintaining their grades while missing so much school is quite an accomplishment," said Coach Brian Bullington. "The golfers are an amazing group that can handle that kind of pressure."

This young team is worth following even though you won't be seeing them much in the classroom each fall.

MIDDLE LEFT: Hole 18 Par 4 block at Hain

Course

ABOVE: Sophie Gengenback focuses o n her ball rolling into the hole as Maddie Green and Regan Sankev watch (photo >~ Keelv Kavan).

LEFT: Regan Sankev and Maddie Green take cover under the umbrellas from the rain {photo bv Rvfey Thomas).

TOP: Samantha Glenn, Ashetv Barry, Sop iE Gengenback, Regan Sankev, and Mad< iE Green smile brightly after finishing a ho!E (photo by Keetv Kavan).

3; Lake Golf

(photo bv Rvfev Thom a ).

Expectations

"There's high expectations - for the golfers, and they work hard to meet them."

"We have to keep our grades up and that's hard when we're never at school."

"Everyone has to know that we've got each other's backs."

"Everyone improves personally and the team improves continuously throughout the season."

State Qualifier

Caroline Startzer

Coach Brian Bullington

Varsity Player

Shelby Glenn

JV Player Samantha Glenn

MIDDLE RIGHT: Caroline Startzer moves to the next hole (photo by Ryley Thomas) RIGHT: Samantha Glenn putts from the green (photo by Keely Kavan) ' Girl s Golf

What Other Would ou Li To Blay?

' Outfield because it's fun and I like to play it. I played it this summer and when people hit the balls out

Macey Bryan there it's really ' ' fun.

' ' Third base because it sounds like a lot of fun. ' '

Katie Heiserman

' Left field because you have the opportunity to make more , , plays.

Ashley Gaines

Softball

LEFT: A Player steps up to bat at the East vs. Northeast game (ph o to by Demri Petersen )

BELOW: East Rese rve Girls Softball team huddles up during a game (photo by D9 m ri Petersen) )

BOTTOM: The JV so tba/1 team poses for a r:. 1oto on the diamond, vifi ile they wear t-shirts t o raise

awareness of bre a t cancer (photo CO L 1es y of Mckynzie Colon ;

LEFT: Rachel Faulkner is up to bat {photo b Sidney Parks].

On The to Success Path .. ·

By Morgan Dickey

Imagine the thrill of a home run. The crowd roaring with excitement, their hands clapping in overdrive. The adrenaline that overcomes you. There's nothing like sliding into home base. Senior catcher and outfielder, Lyndsey Crist, knows this feeling well, and has the record to prove it. Crist broke East softbaU's home-run record last season and continued to improve upon it, earning the 19th of her career by midseason thi year.

"It feels really good to have broken the record because all the hard work has paid off and it's exciting for the team too," she said.

The road to such success started twelve years ago, when a little T-ball player named Crist, with the nudge of her dad, started softball for the 1 first time. Twelve years ancl 20 .home runs later, she's still at it. So, what's her secret?

"All my coaches have inspired me in one , way or another, like helping me individually get out of my head", said Crist. "And the girls on the

team inspire me by .pushing me to do better. It's very rewarding at the end of the season. "

Following last year's success, and with her teammates by her side once again, pushing each other to do their best, Crist ha high hopes for this • ' year s season. .

"My goal for this season is to win, obviously," she said. "Also for my team to make it past districts this year."

But reaching that reward of victory at the end of the season, however is more than just being physically ready for each game. Mental readiness can be just as important to winning a match. And that is what CriS't loves about softball.

"I love the mental aspect of softball," she said. "You have to be mentally ready for ~very game, and every game is a challenge, so it's fun."

And even though Crist' s high school softball career is coming to a close, she will continue her love of softball playing for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

LEFT:

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FAR LEFT: Reserve catcher Jenna Petersen helps warm up with pitcher Madison Skiles before the game (photo by Demri Petersen).

Madison Skiles • and Jenna Petersen walk to the dugout at the end of an inning (photo by Demri Petersen).

BOTTOM LEFT: Kingery coaches C hase Swanson, who is recxi y to hit a home run (photo by Softba

7:Reserves Jordan Stoehr and Ryan Duch make their game plan.

2 :Duch gets ready to serve

3:Reserve Chaghui Han serves it up.

(Photos By Demri Petersen and Alexa Carstensen

A person would understand if senior Tennis player Jacob Wenger was extra excited about heading into his final season as a Spartan player. After all, he missed all of his junior season .because of an injury.

"Why me? Why now?"

That was the first thing that Wenger thought when he was injured during the first week of practice his junior year. Wenger had islocated his left knee, which eventually led to surgery. Then, last spring, he damaged cartilage in the same knee, and had to have surgery again.

Wenger went to physical therapy every week for his knee, and was in a brace for two

"The first two months were extremely painful," said Wenger.

Wegner came back with a positive attitude this season and was more of a leader than ever.

"He came back after injuries,

and pushed through and overcame . it," said junior teammate Ethan Reid.

Wegner appreciates tennis more than ever, because of what he's been through.

"I understand the importance . of one game, and how this tennis match could be my last," he said.

ABOVE: Jacob Wegner hits the tennis ball in after school tennis practice (photo By Demri Petersen).

4. Reserve Aaditya Rau has his game face on 5. Chaghui Han is ready for anything.

(Photos By Demri Petersen and Alexa

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How have leaa rship roles on ~our team affected . you

1n a positive way?

Riley Larue, Varsity

"I learned to really show the younge r guys the right th ing to do That way when they become the leaders they know what to do a nd how to set an e xa m p le ."

"Jt takes Just one or two team members to motivate an entire team to want to be the best."

Chase Bucknell, Reserve

Logan Fitch, Reserve

"As a freshmen our team really looked up to the Junior Var~ity tor advice on how to improve our teamwork on and off the court."

TOP RIGHT: JV Reid Do novan in plov.

TOP MIDDLE : Vors ifVs Riley Larue hits like a pro

TOP : JV Reid Donovan shows off h is fabulous form.

ABOVE LEFT: Varsity Andy Zhu defends his title

ABOVE RIGHT: Vorsitvs Riley Larue is never afraid to toke chances

RIGHT: VarsifVs Andy Zhu tokes his stance

{photos by Demri Petersen and Soro Comp)

(Photos By Alexa Carstensen)

Bo ys Tenni

ould ience."

Seolbr Kyte Brown

"Other than shin splints and sore muscles, I met some new friends."

TOP: Matthew Guevara races to the finish line (Photo by Ema Muslic).

RIGHT: Ryan Bates keeps a steady pace (Photo by Ryley Thomas). FAR RIGHT (Left to Right): Kevin Hankins, Dallas Drapal, Logan Koenig, and Kyle Zart enjoying some down time at the East High tent before their race (Photo by Ema Muslic).

Leading the Pack

By Emilee Shostrom

Giving your best effort is a common trait found in cross country runners. Senior Logan Koenig pushes himself to improve at every practice and race.

"I don't see why you wouldn't give 100 percent effort every day," said Koenig.

The motivation to operate at 100 percent comes from several sources. Senior Ryan Bates, who finished 8th in state, is inspired by his coaches, teammates, and th-e team's community.

"Everybody around me inspires me to do my best," said Bates.

Both Koenig and Bates have been running cross country throughout their high school careers. Koenig has been running for six years because he also competed in races, uch a the

Mayor's Run and Pumpkin Run, as a child.

A friend of Bates introduced him to cross country. He then fell in love with the sport.

"The atmosphere of the sport is my favorite part about cross country," said Bates.

Coach Kevin Hubbell said both Koenig and Bates have been leaders on the team this year. He· think they have great character. .

"Logan and Ryan are leaders by example. They both give 100 percent effort in workouts and meets," said Hubbell.

Koenig and Bates agree that they will mi s running for East and the coaches.

"Our coaches are amazing," said Bates.

"The coaches have done more than a good job," said Koenig.

East runners take off between Fremont and Creighton Prep at the Wesleyan Invite (photo by Ema Muslic)

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Boys Cross Country '

TOP LEFT: The Girls Cross Country team shows off their "I can, I will" shirts in support of Mrs. Kabourek (photo by Alana Sesow).

TOP RIGHT: Coach Kabourek makes his way across the cross country course (photo by Alana Sesow).

MIDDLE: The girls cross country team prays after a race (photo by Alana Sesow].

RIGHT: Ryley Thomas cools down after her race (photo by • Ema Muslic].

FAR RIGHT: Camryn Self leads a pack of East girls during a JV race (photo by Ema Muslic).

BOTTOM LEFT: Caroline Spethman and Sora Hutchison get ready to warm up (photo by Ema Muslic).

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Girls Cross .- Country team warms up together on the starting line (photo by Ema Muslic).

' Girls Cross Country

We Run for Fun

By Lee-Ann Sims

For most students, running under the scorching hot sun--or in the pouring rain--over various types of terrain is not what they would call "fun." Cross country runners don't mind it, though, although their reasons vary. Senior Jessica Am?baugh is dedicated to the sport although she doesn't plan on running competitively in the future. So, why does she run?

"I run to stay motivated in life," she said, "and it keeps me healthy."

There are many reasons why runner continue to sign up for the Cross Country program at East.

"You get to meet a lot of motivated people and you feel like you achieved something at the end of each race," Amsbaugh said.

Unlike Amsbaugh, Rachel Workentine, also a senior, plans on running competitively in the future. She'll be running around a track, even though she's enjoyed cross country.

"I run cross country at East because the coaches for Track and Cross Country are the same so I can get to know them well," said W orkentine.

The average Joe probably wouldn't be able to make it five kilometers but the cross country

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team runs that almost on a daily basis. During meets, not only do runners run five kilometers they run over_some seriously rugged terrain.

The run.qers have nicknamed some of the toughest parts of the race in the Lincoln course at Pioneer's Park. There's 'the oven', an open stretch of grass where the sun beats down practically baking those brave enough to rough it, there's also the hill "Choo Choo," a steady upward incline the suddenly turns in to a vertical slope.

"To get through a race, I take deep breaths and I think that this is just another race. Whatever happens, happens," said Amsbaugh.

On the other hand, W orkentine uses a different method to get through races.

"I use a lot of mental toughness to get through a race and I think when I finish I get to eat food," said W orketine.

Cross Country is a great outlet for stress and it keeps you in good shape.

"The best thing about cross country would have to be the pasta feeds," said W orkentine.

When it comes down to it the best thing about competing in a sport is the process it takes to get there.

RIGHT: Anna Holmquist sets the ball during a Varsity Volleyball game (photo by Keely Kavan).

BELOW: Lexi Duch sets the ball to Alexis Mayse during a Varsity Volleyballgame (photo by -==---~---_____.._ Keely Kavan).

FAR RIGHT: Anna Holmquist and Lexi Duch wear their college sweatshirts (photo by Demri Petersen).

Setting the Future

By Demri Petersen

Making the high school Varsity Volleyball team is considered to be quite an accomplishment. But an even bigger accompli hment is to be able to say you are taking it to the next level and playing college v olle yba ll.

Spartan team captains Anna Holmquist and Lexi Duch both ha ve the honor of making that claim. Holmquist plans to play for the Wingate University in North Carolina next year, while Duch will play for the University of Delaware.

"I'm so excited to be playing for the University of Delaware! Especially because I will be carrying on a family tradition," Duch said. Her father attended the University of Delaware and was a pole vaulter. Her Aunt attended and ran track and her uncle went there a well. In addi-

tion, her grandmother is a teacher at the colleg e "I went to volleyball camp there and instantly fell in love," said Duch.

Holmquist and Duch both say they have club volleyball and high school volleyball to tha 1 T for their accomplishments.

"Club is more active than high school an that's where you meet most of the recruiters," said Holmquist. Their jobs as leaders on the te a t also have helped these two.

"Being a Varsity captain has prepared me well beca use I've developed great leadership skills," sa id Duch.

"I am beyond excited to be taking my talent to the next level and making personal improvements," Holmquist said.

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JV Volleyball Pre-Game Rituals

By Demri Petersen

"Before a game, I mentally prepare myself and get in the right mindset. I also find it helpful to set goals for myself. As a team, we share our goals so we can help each other achieve them." -Sophomore Lily Johnson

"The day before and the day of a game, I try my best to eat healthier foods so I have more energy. Before a game, the team goes to the offices by the gym, and we meditate and have a moment of silence to think about the game." -Sophomore Mia Finnell

TOP RIGHT: Kinzie Vandewege sets the ball during a JV Volleyball game (photo by Keely Kavan).

TOP MI0DL E: Lily Johnson hits the ball during a JV Volleyball game (photo by Keely Kavan].

TOP FAR RIGHT: The Varsity Volleyball team gets ready to play Southwest (photo by Alexa Carstensen).

RIGHT: The Varsity Volleball team works together during a game (photo by Alexa Carstensen).

RIGHT: The Varsity Volleyball team rises for the National • Anthem (photo by Keely Kavan].

FAR RIGHT: The JV Volleyball team warms up before a game (photo by Lee-Ann Sims).

ABOVE: The JV Volleyball team huddles together before a game (photo by Lee-Ann Sims).

Reserve players Hanna

FAR RIGHT: Freshman team in a huddle (photo by Sydney Mickells).

BOTTOM RIGHT: Reserve team does a quick huddle to congradulate each other during a game {photo by Jessica Petty).

BELOW: Freshman Katie Knecht passes the ball to her teammates (photo by Sydney Mickells)

By Sydney Mickells

Working together as one is an important aspect on any sports team. This however becomes tricky when the team is so young, with players who are not only new to the school, but new to each other. •

"With only four sophomores on the team this year, and eight freshman, the Reserve upperclassmen are having to step up, and take a more prominent, leadership role on the team this fall.

"We have to show them what it means to be a team leader, and teach them leadership skills," said sophomore libero Hannah Van Bibber.

Van Bibber said that even though the team is young, we've worked well together from day one, although they had plenty to learn throughout the season.

All that focus on working well together paid off for the younger players, and they appr e ciated the effort.

"It's really fun," said freshman Joanna Shaw, a Reserve player. "The upperclassmen ar e really nice and supportive."

Van Bibber says that it's important for them to help the younger girls move on when they make a mistake, also to them know there will always be another ball. That's why she was always trying to show her fellow teammates w h t it means to be a team leader, and how to enjoy themselves along the way.

"We play the best when we are having fu n ' said Van Bibber.

RIGHT:

Van Bibber and Sydney Fisher get ready to hit the bq/1 (photo by Jessica Petty).

FAR LEFT: Olivia Smith passes the the ball {photo by Sydney Mickells)

LEFT: Aleza Easley serves the ball {photo by Jessica Petty).

BOTTOM : Mandy Snyder jumps up to block the ball {photo by Sydney Mickells)

BELOW: The Reserves worktogether to defend the court {photo by Jessica Petty).

East Reserve players shake hands with the Fremont team at the end of the match {photo by Sydney Mickells)

LEFT: Senior Forward Ben Stephens passes to his teammate.

MIDDLE : Junior Guard Nate Netz gets two against Northeast.

RIGHT: Senior Guard Branden Carpenter shoots a three against Northeast (photos b Catherine Napolitano).

Spartan Strength

By Em il ee Shostrom

With a younger team, sma ll er guards, and a different atmosphere, the Var ity Boys Basketball team has progressed in several way from last season to this season . All of the players have had to step up their game and fill new roles.

Junior Clay Reimers has had to play a completely new position this season

"For never playing the post position before, he's step p ed up his scor in g and rebounding an d has done a nice job," said head coach J eff Campbell.

Sophomore Hunter McPhail had t o become a powerful force when it came to sinking basket

"We a ked Hunter to step up his scoring ability, and he's responded well to that," sa id Campbell.

"I h,ave gotten to know the pace of the game an d how to handle certain itu ation ," said McPhail. Junio r ate etz has also become a trong scorer for the partans.

" ate has improved hi shot se lec ti on He's been shoo tin g three's pretty we ll ," said Campbell.

" I filled more of a def en ive role last year, and this year, I've been l et free to play the game," aid etz etz and Reimers credit their improvement thi year to playing with seniors last year.

" I learne d a lot last year from pla y ing w ith Bryan

Reimer It was more of a learning stage last year, and I took those experiences and applied them to this year," said etz

"I watched my brother (Ea t grad Bryan Reimers) a l< and learned from him," said Reimers. He and McPhail both hope to ho t a district tournament game

"Hopefully, we will make state and host a district," said McPhail.

"Our goal is to ge·t a good seed for districts and keep winning," said Reimers.

Coach Campbell agree

"We hope to put our elve in a position to ho t the first round of the the district tournament, win the di trict tournament, and go to state," aid Campbell.

The Varsity team has played h ard and won evera l bi g game , including ones against Lincoln Northeast, Lincoln Southwe t, and Grand I s land Senior High.

"The ortheast game came down to guys making plays," aid Campbell.

"The Grand Isl and game was crazy. I was s urpri sed t h ball landed in my hand s with one econ d left on the clock, anc I put it up hoping it wou ld go in," said R eimers

Facing the challenge of playing ranked teams and bea t in g th em shows how th e Varsity team has become a threat to other team . The ent hu siasm of th e Spartans pro ve th ey plan to continue giving it their all until th e ve ry end.

TOP: Senior Forward Colton Christensen shoots a free throw (photo by Catherine

MIDDLE LEFT: Senior Forward Ben Stephens shoots a lay-up, as Senior Forward Gage Kaiser, rebounds (photo by Elise Kreikemeier).

MIDDLE RIGHT: Freshman Forward Jordan Janssen and sophmore Forward Jack Kurtenbach take jump shots during warm-ups (photo by Elise Kreikemeier).

RIGHT: Junior Forward Clay Reimers runs past the fans to open the game (photo by Catherine

"It shows parents that we're continuing to grow as a program and make improvements."

--Senior Gage Kaiser

"I like them, but we could use some new backboards and rims."

--Sophomore Pete Ackerman

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By Jessica Petty

Grace Barry found her passion for basketball at the young age of four, _ she started playing because she wanted to be just like her older brother. While family drew her to the court initially, now it's the chemistry of the East High Varsity Girls Basketball team that shapes this inseparable family. It's filled with freshman to seniors, who have grown close to each other thanks to long practices, pasta feeds and bus rides. Coach Prichard has helped strengthen the team's bond by having summer workouts and a summer team.

"I love my coaches and teammates," said Barry, who plays point guard. "I think we have a great basketball program here at East." On the court, Barry strives to help her teammates feel successful and give them opportunities to score. Senior center Shelby Brown is a three-sport athlete who also is enjoying the ride.

"I love competing so I couldn't imagine having gone through high school without enjoy-

ing all three sports," said Brown. Win or lose, this group is in it together.

"We love the game," said Barry. "It's not only about winning, but coming together as a team." Brown agreed, pointing to the age range o this team as one of their strengths.

"I think that having younger players make __ us more diverse and gives a positive energy," she said. "We don't have ·one key player, instead eve t person on the team has something special to offe tlie team. Even if you don't play in the game yo are on the bench cheering on the team, which is just as important as the people on the court."

That doesn't mean the Varsity team wants watch State from the sidelines, though.

"If we get to host Districts then we only have to win one game to get to State verses if we . . don't host districts, we would have to win two," said Brown.

"I believe that if we play to our potential w can and will win State." said Grace.

Girls JV / Varsit y Bask e tball

TOP LEFT: Madie Krueger plays defens E ABOVE: Ellie Bliemeister faces her oppcnent.

LEFT: Madie Krueger prepares to take c shot.

FAR LEFT: Allie Ott drives the ball down court (photos By Jessica Petty and Michael Crosby).

Layout by Alexa Carstensen

What is your favorite part of being on the team?

"My favorite part of being on the basketball team is the team bonding on the bus rides."

--JV Jasmine Dennis

y avor e about all team, ew an staying ve."

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RIGHT: Alex Hrnicek gets intense on the court (photo by Sydney Mickells).

MIDDLE: Bojan Dakic rushes down the court for the basket (photo by Anna Ripa).

FAR RIGHT: Toth Oak makes a layup (photo by Sydney Mickells).

BOTTOM RIGHT: Freshman team huddles up to hear " about the game plan (photo by Sydney Mickells).

By Elise Kreikemeier

The adrenaline's pumping, hearts are pounding, the clock's ticking and the Boys Reserve Basketball team is down by two.

The Spartans run the court with only a few seconds left. Guard Dane O'Dell hits a last second three pointer to eal the win again t Norfolk.

"It was pretty exciting. I started jumping up and down because there was just so much energy," said O'Dell.

With many challenging opponents on their schedule, Reserve players had to hit the court running. They continuously sharpened their skills by incorporating more drills and focusing on technique in practice. Those drills made a difference in the games.

"When we play well, it's hard to beat ·us," said Center Peyton Ba h.

With more than one game coming Freshman and Reserve Basketball

down to the buzzer, the team got used to performing under pressure. In addition to O'Dell' ~ winning three pointer, Forward Carson Hartte 1 sunk two last-minute free throws to beat Fremont.

"It was exhilarating and I could feel the pressure," said Hartter. "When the games are s c close, it's pretty stressful when we're playing, but it's worth it in the end to win by a couple • " pomts.

The players credit their second half succ e ;s to how well they work together as a team and their fun but serious coach, Mike Bounds. The energy and knowledge of Bounds is what keep the team playing strong until the end.

"The season has been fun and it's been a lot of hard work. Coach Bounds always brings · lot of energy to games and he always knows wh Lt to do," said O'Dell.

What have you learned from. playing I basketball?

Layout By Sydney Mickells

' ve learned by playing basketball that when everyone has a role on the team, they step up and play their par • ' -Freshman Jordan Stoehr

' rom playing basketbal I, I've learned that teamwork and team chemistry are necessary to win. -Freshman Alex August ''

ABOVE: Kade Klassen hits a three pointer (photo by Sydney Mickells).

TOP LEFT: Cavion Randall shoots a free throw (photo by Anna Ripa).

LEFT: Anothony Marifisi drives to the basket (photo Anna Ripa)

Memorable Moments on the Court

' t the first game of the season, I made a basket from half court. It was a really exciting moment for the team and got our season off to a good start!

--Freshman Hannah Seizys

'' lost a contact lens in - overtime against Southeast, and I could only see in one eye!

--Freshman Baylie Oliver

TOP RIGHT: Heide lsemann looks to pass the ball in a Freshman game (photo by Sydney Mickells).

TOP FAR RIGHT: Megan Snyder plays in a Reserve game against North Star (photo by Sydney Mickells)

BOTTOM RIGHT: Megan Snyder gets ready for a pass in a Freshman game against the Silver Howks (photo by Sydney Mickells)

BOTTOM MIDDLE: McKynzie Colon shoots during a Freshman game [photo by Sydney Mickells).

BOTTOM FAR RIGHT: Hannah Seizys shoots in an East vs. Southwest Freshman game (photo by Sydney Mickells)

By Alana Sesow

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TOP RIGHT: Ashley Gaines warms up tor a Reserve game (photo by Anna Ripa).

TOP FAR RIGHT: Coach Bell looks on as the girls warm up (photo by Anna Ripa).

RIGHT: Ashley Gaines plays against the Navigators in a Reserve game (photo by Sydney Micke/1s).

BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Roh talks to the Reserve team (photo by Sydney Mickells).

BOTTOM MIDDLE: The Freshman team listens to Coach Belr s plans for the game (photo by Sydney Mickells).

BOTTOM FAR RIGHT: Heide lsemann shoots during a Freshman game (photo by Anna Ripa).

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Basketball is a team sport, and no one knows this better than the East Reserve girls . More than a team, they are a family, and supporting each other is what families do best. On and off the court, this team is all in this together.

"We laugh often and have a lot of fun, but the girls do a wonderful job of being team players and working together as a team," Said coach 1 Linda Roh

Impro ving and learning from each other is an important aspect of any team. And is the idea , behind the team's goal meetings, something that the team did every week. This popular activity is a time when the girls got together to share goals , and talked about how they could help each other achieve it. The meetings also served as bonding time for the already close knit group. -

"W e try to do a goal meeting every week and it's where we talk about life, goals and just

share with each other and it's really fun," said sophomore Lydia Troyer.

Another thing that keeps this team together is their ability to stay upbeat during a bad game. When you are losing, it's never a fun. And when players are frustrated, it's hard to look on the good ide, but looking at the good side is what keeps a team going .

"We just try to look on for the bright side in every situation and keep encouraging each other even if we are losing by 50 points," said Troyer.

At the end of the day, win or lose, they know they have each other. Throughout the season, the girls improved both in friendship and in basketball. This team showed the fans that if you set goals and stay positive, you can succeed . And as the season drew to a close, the players knew that the friendship and laughter would continue.

ABOVE: Chris Jurich executes a relay start (photo by Catherine Napolitano).

RIGHT: The starting blocks (photo by Ryley Thomas).

FAR RIGHT: Sophomore Aaron Janike takes his mark before swimming backstroke (photo by Catherine Napolitano).

LOWER RIGHT: Brandon LaPointe, Logan McPhail, and Jaret Hovorka chat on the pool deck during a home meet (photo by Ryley Thomas).

By Keel y Ka van

For most athletes, the thought of competing in college is a huge motivator during all those years of practice, but swimm r Austin Baker hadn't even thought about swimming in college, much less high school, until he was a freshman. He discovered the sport almost as a fluke--signing up to kill time before soccer season began. But now, the senior has his eyes on swimming for Truman State College next year.

"They started recruiting me the summer of my junior year," said Baker. "I had been talking to them for awhile, then I visited the campus and really liked it."

He visited another college, but didn't think it was for him.

"It wa all really up in the air," said Baker,

"but then one morning it just kind of clicked After I talked with my mom I was just like, y u know what, I wanna go. So I called the coach and told him I wanted to go. I wa really exci 1 ~d about it."

Four years ago, this soccer player probably never would have imagined a college care ·r spent in the pool. But sometimes, things tak e m unexpected turn.

"I had played soccer for so long that I just started to get kind of burnt out on it," s a _ s Baker. "Swimming was this new sport that I could emerge myself in. When I get started 0 1 something I like to go all in, and that's kind what happened with -swimming."

Layout By Elise Kreikemeier

LEFT: East boys take the whole heat during a due l meet (photo by Catherine Napolitano)

BELOW: East swimmers finish strong (photo by •Catherine Napolitano)

BOTTOM : The Swim Team listens attentively to the coach ' s speech (photo by Ryley Thomas).

LEFT: The seniors lead the team in the Spartan cheer before the Southeast dual meet begins (photo by Rvtey Thomas).

RIGHT: Coach Katie Walls helps diver Abbi Rouse stretch [photo byR-y/ey Thomas).

FAR RIGHT: The Girls Swim Team practices for their next meet (photo by Sara Camp).

BOTTOM RIGHT: An Richards helps connecta lane rope before practice (photo by Ryley Thomas).

By Alana Sesow

Amidst the huge swim team, there is a unique group of girls striving to be stronger, more graceful, and more determined with every practice. Through laughter, hard work, and fun, these girls form a special bond that is the Lincoln East Girls Diving T earn.

"Divi?g is a lot smaller than swimming, so we're a lot closer," said freshman Abbigail Rouse, who began diving even years ago after taking an interest in the intricate flips performed by Olympic gymnasts. Being so close, these girls are comfortable with each other, and don't shy away from occasional goofiness at practice.

"When we're not working out, we dance around to music and make jokes," said Rouse, laughing. "It creates a fun environment that's not always serious." Despite their laid-back, humorous attitudes, the Lincoln East Girls Diving Team undoubtedly puts a great deal of focus into challenging practice and meets.

"Diving isn't as easy as it looks, and we Girl Swimming and Diving

work out a lot more than people think we do," said Rouse. "Successful divers need to be strong, graceful, and determined." The Lincoln East Girls Diving T earn strives for succes by warming up, stretching, working out, and listening to Coach Katie Walls' daily plan . They know when they need to buckle down and put 100 percent of their effort into diving, but they also know when it's appropriate to relax and share laughter.

"We have fun, but we're also serious when we need to be, especially in competitions," Rouse said. Clearly, the girls' focus and drive pays off; five divers achieved statequalifying marks throughout the season, filling all of Lincoln East's available spots for girls divers in the state meet. In an environment containing the perfect balance of hard work and humor, the Lincoln East Girls Diving T earn i able to be successful while also having fun at a sport they enjoy.

What are Yollr Favorite Swimming Ev~nts?

'' My favorite event is the fly because I can finally do it after r ecovering from a broken arm and appendix surgery. Some people hate it, but I love it. '' -Sophomore Chandler Jack- •• man

,,, like the 50 Free because it's short, so if you fo rget to breathe, it's okay because you ' ll still make it to the end alive.,, -junior Sora Hutch iso n

RIGHT: Krynne Knapik perfects a dive (photo by Ryley Thomas)

FAR RIGHT: The Swim Team gathers before a meet (photo by Elise Kreikemeier)

MIDDLE : The Spartans swim towards success (photo by Catherine Napolitano).

BOTTOM RIGHT: Emily Delka swims during practice (photo by Ryley Thomas)

FAR RIGHT: Alexis Altmaier and Sierra Koch talk on the side of the pool (photo by Ry1ey Thomas)

'' I like swimming in relays because you get to com-pete with your teammates.,, -Junior Amy Eisele

Layout by Alana Sesow ' Girl s Sw immi ng and Di vin g

RIGHT: Branden Heidbrink wrestles at Southeast during the JV Invitational (photo by Ema Muslic].

FAR RIGHT.Mark Gawrick celebrates a victory (photo by Catherine Napolitano).

BOTTOM RIGHT: Adam Hobbie battles his opponents for a pin (photo by Ema Muslic).

FAR BOTTOM RIGHT: The Wrestling team meets _ their oponents (photo by Ema Muslic)

By Demri Peterson

A lot goes into making and building a team. Bute entially the backbone that holds the team together is the coaching taff. The East High wre ding boy have one specific coach they'd like to say ha built them into wrestlers --C oach Keenan McCurdy.

Coach McCurdy tarted wrestling at the young age of seven

"My dad was the wrestl in g coach at Ea t High o I had been around wre ding ince I was in diaper It was pretty natural to try it out when I was old enough," tells McCurdy.

All coaches have to start somewhere, usually with a coach that helped build them. Keenan's father Martin McCurdy was his bigge t role model.

" ot only was he my coach all the way through high school but he wa also my dad. He taught me to va lue the import ant things in life, like rel ation hips, and trying to do the right thing even when it ' difficult," he said

Like his father before him, Coach Keer:ian McCurdy loves being a coach and claims it is ome of the most rewarding work that he doe

Wrestling

"I love the guys on my team and the opportunity that I have been given to work with them on something that I believe has tons of value," he said . "The sport of wre ding i really tough both per anally and physically, going through something like that brings people close."

Coach McCurdy really val u es his relationship with h wrestlers.

"Coach McCurdy has really pushed me to do my best since freshmen year," said enior wrestler Matt Muther baug}

"It doesn't matter to him whether we win or lo e as long as we try arid give our be t effort . I have gotten all my drive from him."

"It i s fun to come alon g ide them [ the wrestlers] a they work through something that I have been through mys elf, I ca n teach from my mi takes and failures. At the ame time their investment in the team has a profound impact on me as well," McCurdy sa id.

"It is humbling to see a group of high schoo l guys th a yo u care about so much about·go through th e up and down s of a wrestling season and work so hard for something they care so much about," said McCurdy. Layout By Anna Rip

Senior Austin Martz has been wrestling since second grade. This year being his last year, he has had a wonderful season including reaching one of the goals he set for himself for his senior year: to get his 100th win.

"It felt so great to finally accomplish this. It was really cool, and a huge milestone to reach," said Martz.

"I'm gonna miss high school wrestling, and all my coaches and teammates I've grown with over the years."

ABOVE: Grant Toline competes at Southeast.

RIGHT: Micaiah Wooten takes advice from a coach. (photos by Ema Muslic)

LEFT: Austin Martz works toward his 700th win.

ABOVE: Mark Gawrick meet his opponent before their match (photos by Catherine Napolitano).

ABOVE: Brock Rathman, Trevin Little, and Branden Bakenhus wait to play table tennis (photo by Jane Holt).

TOP LEFT: Garrett Snyder celebrates in flag football (photo by Ema Mus/ic)

MIDDLE LEFT: Logan Borgemeyer gets ready to throw the football (photo by Ema Muslic).

BOTTOM MIDDLE : lac Taylor dribbles down the court (photo by Anna Ripa)

BOTTOM LEFT: Jackson Fairchild , Jordan Peters, Clay Reimers, Brock Rathman, Ben To/sen, and Der~k Wright wait on the bench for their game in flag football (photo by Ema Mus/ic).

Table Top Tourney

By Aaron Goggins

If you've ever played Intramurals, you know the exhilaration of the competition . This year's Table Tennis champion Keaton Johnson says that it felt good to win, especially considering he's never seriously played the game before.

"I enjoyed the table tennis tournament because I got to play against my friends [from the tennis team]," said Johnson, a junior. "And it gave me a lot of enthusiasm for any form of tennis." Johnson is a tennis player·on the Boys Varsity Team.Johnson describes himself as competitive, so he was glad that he won the tournament.

Senior Riley LaRue, who took second in the tournament, has played the game longer than

Johnson. LaRue started playing when he was a little boy. Because he was too short to see over the table, his grandpa would have him stand on a mini trampoline so he was tall enough to play. LaRue wasn't surprised that Johnson won the tournament.

"I knew Keaton would win because it's always tennis players in the finals," said LaRue.

In fact, Intramurals is the best way to have fun with friends and classmates. " LaRue agrees that there is a lot of excitement when it comes to Intramurals.

"It's a rush, but it's a really great game," admits Johnson.

ABOVE : Mr. Fries joins students in the ping pong tournament (photo by Jane Holt)

RIGHT: Trevin Little dribbles towards the basket (photo by Anna Ripa)

Layout By Anna Ripa

By Morgan Dickey

Eat. Sleep. Bo w l. Repeat. That's what senior Molly Gardner's family is all about . If the Gardner ever go mis ing, you might want to check the bowling alley first.

"Bowling has been in my family for a lon g time," aid Molly. "My grandma taught all my uncl es and my dad how to bowl and then they passed down bowling to me."

While most families have a favorite football team or t.v. show to bond over, this family has bowling. To Molly, bowling i more than just a sport, it's a way to connect with family . With uncles who live on opposite ends of the U.S., bowling i a common link they share to keep in touch.

"We wind up getting together to go see our grandma bowl or support one another in a tournament," said Molly. "Bowling is the thing we all have in common and it's really nice to have that connection."

With a ll those family connections, it's no surprise that Molly has loved bowling ever ince he was a little girl. And ever since she was little, she has always wanted to be a part of a highschool team. For a long-time recreational bowler, the world of high- chool bowling was a big leap. But her school team quickly became her second bowling family and made th e transition much easier.

"It was a great experience as a freshman coming onto the team," aid Molly. "Over the years we've built our team u p and got ourselves thinking in the team aspect in tead of a s in g le person. We are really close."

• Even though yo u bowl alone, everyone contrib ut es t o the success of the team. One bowler's game can decide whe th -r the t eam wins or loses. That pressure can be inten e but bowl i 1g is all about overcoming ob tacles. And like any team, the bowing team is there to support you win or lose.

"Bowling i a team sport. You are out there yell in g fo r your partn er and they are there rooting for you," said ponso r Marge Keep.

With this tight knit gro up of bowlers, teamwork mak ( ; the-dream work. And that's exactly what Molly Gardner is hing for. After w innin g State last year, she hopes the team is in the running aga in thi yea r. But no matter what re ults s h e gt s at the end of the season, Gardner will cherish the time spent bowling with her fami ly and her fellow east bowler as she co itinues her life journey at orthwest Missouri State.

"I love bowling because it has s uch a fun atmo phere , 1d I've gotten to meet so many cool people through it," she sa i d . "I'm thankful for-that." .

ABOVE: Bowling balls await their chance

ABOVE MIDDLE : Olivia Perez releases the ball.

ABOVE RIGHT: Gage Hadfield concentrates on his approach.

RIGHT: Matt Brauch works on his form tlllllllillllilt. FAR RIGHT: Chloe Morris smiles at the pins (Photos courtesy of Molly Gardner).

' Bowling

All In The Family

By Demri Petersen

Senior Nick Courtney's life essentially revolves around hockey. While Nick plays for the Junior Stars, hi father is· the Athletic tr ainer, Strength Coach, and Equipment manager for the locally-famous hockey team, The Lincoln Stars.

"When my dad got the position with the Stars 16 seasons ago, and we moved here, I was about two-yearsold," recalled Courtney.

"I immediately sparked an interest in hockey. The passion the fans had for the game was amazing, and in that I found my own passion for hock ey ."

Courtney said that hockey serves as a "glue" for his family.

"Hockey gives my family something to talk about. We all know a lot about it and love it," he said.

"It's a cultural family bsmd for us. We all enjoy traveling and watching the Stars together and watching Chicago Blackhawk games on TV. Even my little sister loves hockey!" Courtney has his father to thank for his success with the sport.

"He has been a coach for me. He gives me pointers and points me in the right direction."

That coaching helped Nick Courtney become the team's captain this year. The team he helps lead has become like another family to him.

"My hockey team is just a melting pot in the locker room. We all come from different schools, and cultural backgrounds," he said. "It's a family environment . I've made so many new friends, and really grown my social skills with my team."

East ch er squads are definitely kicking it up a notch this year. With four new coaches leading the way, the girls didn't know what to expect. Ready to take on anything, the girls put forth more effort than ever before during the week of tryouts.

"W were left wondering what the new coache would think of how our program used to be run, and what changes they were about to make," aid enior Simi Smith.

"We v.;rent into tryouts not knowing what to expect, so we pu hed our elves to set our standard high for the new coaches and show them what we are made of."

Once th girls made it through a difficult week at tryouts, it wa time to begin preparing for camp. First came the challenge to sell 50 boxe of cookies to raise money for camp funds. Then there were the four-day-aweek practice every other week. Through jt all, there were the four new coaches, literally running by their sides and pushing them to be the best they could be.

"Varsity Coach Christy Firestone motivates us to want to be the best we can be," said Smith. "She has made the cheer program more competitive all around by submitting our team in numerous competition , and halftime

performances 'at Wesl·eyan basketball games to prepare for state competition."

Beyond working harder than ever to become better athletes, the squad also participated in a progr ar known as Spread the Cheer.

Reserve captain Elise Mathes and her mother dedicated a large part of their summer to help create a program to get the cheerl aders more involved with th t community. The girl volunteered to help at numerou ~ event , such as the Spartan Golf Classe , Light the ig J and th Breast Cancer Walk. Light the ight --a walk t 1 raise awareness about leukemia--was one of the largest event the cheer squads participated in this year. Hundreds of people showed up in the Haymarket that night carrying orange lanterns with them.

Both the athletic and the community challenges have made an impact on these girls.

"To me, cheer has been the highlight of my high _ school experience," said Mathes. "I learned to re pect other peoples ideas, and b~ extremely patient. Cheer pn vide a setting to do what you love and be yourself mor than ever before."

ABOVE: The Varsity Cheerleaders excite the crowd during the Booster Blitz gam<;J {photo by Demri Petersen).

RIGHT: Skye Hannasch performs with the JV squad during the Fall Pep Rally {photo by Sara Camp).

Layout By Elise Kreikemeier

Go Bananas!

By Al exa Carstensen

For the first time in school history, the Varsity cheer squad was happily surprised to have received the Spirit banana at the 2014 UCA summer camp. The Banana is the highest award given out by the UCA camp sponsors. Being able to take home the banana is the equivalent to winning the Heisman, if football were as strenuous as cheerleading.

.. At the right, the girls celebrate receiving the banana.

ABOVE LEFT: The Reserve cheer squad supports the volleyball team at Lincoln High (photo by Sydney Mickells).

ABOVE: Freshmen cheerleaders Emma Wobig, Drew Bower, and Riley Ochsner entertain the crowd during their cheer routine (photo by Sydney Mickells).

LEFT: Abby Hansen leads the charge as the Varsity cheerleaders pump up the football team (photo by Demri Petersen).

By Catherine Napolitano

Leadership comes in all forms, even dance shoes and a Naires' uniform. However, the Apol- . lonaire squad's spot-on performances wouldn't be possible without strong leadership and cohesion.

Senior Karsyn Bell is definitely an expert on leadership and cohesion. As one of three seniors on the team, Karsyn Bell helps teach everything from leadership skills to choreography to the younger dancers.

"This year has been a learning experience for me and has taught me a lot about leadership and working positively," Bell said.

Before the N aires season began, everyone was working hard to prepare. At the Naires summer camp, Bell and senior Morgan Swope earned All-American and received the honor of performing at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

"Getting this chance is a big honor, and I'm excited to see how it (the Macy's Day Parade) goes," Bell said.

For all of East, not just the Naires, the fir

football game is definitely a highlight of fall.

"The energy was super high and everyone had an amazing time," Bell said of the Naires' halftime performance at the game, which East went on to win.

Bell and the rest of the seniors have succeeded in setting a great example for the rest of · the squad, and the effects of their leadership wi U continue to impact the team even after they lea v E_ast. That leadership has also given these senio 1 , chance to plan for their futures.

"I'm planning on trying out for the ·UNL Scarlets and, beyond that, who knows?" Bell sa i L However, leaving the rest of the team behind is r 't going to be an easy task.

"I'm really close with everyone but we wi1 continue to grow closer even after i've left," Bel said. •

Dance Fever

By Emilee Shostrom

"Sometimes it can be difficult to pull all of our ideas together."

-Sophmore Lacey Jessen

"(We] try to do something the students will like because we do it for the students . "

- Junior Molly Antonson

"The hardest part [about choreographing] is coming up with creative ideas that people have never seen before."

-Junior Kellyn Vuchetich

RIGHT: Prestyn Hartm rehearses his spee

(photo by Lee-A Si

ABOVE : Tyler Zinmaster, and Amber Squires play games in Smash Bros. Club (photo by Ryley Thomas).

LEFT: Ben Kirchner, Joel ; Keim , and Ryan Salvatore make a blanket during ' Key Club (photo by Ryley Thomas)

Front Row: Kassi Broman, Mei-Grace Behrendt, Andrea Fiala, Alicia Zeng, lsha Khanna , Shae Flowerday, Alana Sesow, Jessica Petty, Kali Pearson , Jazmine Dubray, Lydia Gall. Second Row: Rena Kwankin , Macey Weibe, Olivia Johnson, Sydney Young, Olivia Nesia, Maddie Knapp, Morgan Meyers, Ryley Thomas, Alyssa Converse, Paige Kasik, Morgan Dickey, Alta Pryce. Third Row: Sepriya Reddy, Konpal Rafique, Faith Hutcherson, Rachel Norton, Mia Azizah, Aly Johnson, Erica Berlin, Taryn Kolkowski. Fourth Row: Justin Meuhling, Madeline Rector, Kaitlynne Janes , KJ Roh, LeAnn Sims, Suvy Qin , Cassie Neal, Catherine Napolitano, Carly Alley, Ojus Jain, Barrett Luci, Myan Bhopalam. Back Row: Kinzie Vandwege, Nina Hind , Lauren Theis, Megan Toomey, Emma Ebito, Hannah Jacobson, Danelle Snyder, Tyler Groff, Caleb Cover (photo by Anna Ripa)

Building Bridges

By J essica Petty

Imagine wa lkin g into a trange, new buildin g with hundreds of people scurrying to class. That's exactly what new students endure on their first day at East .

"East is a hug e schoo l, and it was very overwhe lmin g," said new junior Angel Mitike. "It's hard to make new friend becau e each cla s I had a whole different group of people, but I got u ed to it thankfully, with th e help of my Ambassador."

That's why Ambassadors is such an important club at East. It' s a group that wouldn't be po sib l e witho ut the help of counselor Kri tin Murphy, the gro up 's spon or.

"I lo ve being the s pon or for Ambassadors," sa id Murphy. "It give me a chance to get to know st ud en ts better and to get to see them being kind and welcom in g to our new s tudent s"

Amba adors are the main reason that new students feel comfortable and find their special

My favorite part c f ambassadors is m 1k-

i ng a difference at the school, and welc c 11ing those new to East

-Senior Mia Azizi a 1

The best part of a11bassadors, is mee t ing new people. -Sophomore Kon ~ ti Rafique

niche at Ea t. Alexandra Ganea, who moved he1 from Romania at the end of her freshman year , 1s glad to have the help of an Amba sador

"I can remember perfectly my first day here at East when my counselor presented me t my amba ador. She helped me have a friendly ; ce to sit with at lunch on my fir t few days at East , recalled Ganea.

A new st ud ent doesn't have to come fn n a new state or country to feel alone . Galen Kra1 e r is a lifelong Lincolnite who was homeschooled until this year.

'The first few days I struggled to figure ut ho w everything worked," she sa id. Ambassa.do 1 help ed her make the transition, too. Lincoln E a Ambassadors work to make everyone feel welcome, no matter who they are or where they ca n 2 from.

A New Perspective

B Sidney Parks

A year ago, a group of femal student were huddled around a table in Julia Miller's room, pitching peculiar names for their bible tudy group. C ampus Spiritual I mpact was propelled i nto the air, and the club name was finalized !

2014 was the start of the guy's CSI group, bu t last year the girls were made of the club . J unior Isaac Whitman, and sophomore J osh u a Roh started the boys CSI group. The gro u ps u s u ally meets separately, but . ometimes in t erm ingle with each other. Whitman isn' t th e only one who enjoys the club, despite being in i ts first year

The goal of both groups is simple.

"You can find more about Christianity," said Whitman.

J unior Abigail Thacker feels that a stu-

dent takes life lessons away from CSL

"We learn how .to freat the student body, who we are called to be, and who we are supposed to be," she said .

During second semester, club members read the book ''More Than a Carpenter," which focused on the life of J esu Christ . "There is a historical background, and from it, you start to understand more of what you believe," said Thacker. Members enjoyed what the book offered.

"I enjoy the scientific, and historical evidence of Christ," said Whitman

The CSI club meets Thursday mornings, once a month, the girls in Ms . Roh's room, and the boy in Mr. Kolbo's room.

"If anyone wants to co1;1e they are welcome," said Thacker.

FRO N T ROW: A li Joseph , Alyssa Davis, Ab i gal Tha ck e r, Tatum Sesow, M adele ine M cManus , A lana Sesow, Jessica Petty, Sydney Young

BACK ROW: Mrs M iller , Sara Franks, Jayne Wh itman , Ana Th a c ke r, KJ Roh , A li Roh , Sophia Becker, M rs Roh (photo by Mrs Hoha m).

FRONT ROW: Justin M agee , Mr Kolbo , Spenc e r Lyon , Mr Robert Li u

BACK ROW: Caleb Friesen , Josh Powers , Ka leb Kramer, Josh Roh , Issac Whitman (pho t o by Jessica Petty).

Small Group, Big Heart

By Ema Muslic

DECA has always been a popular activity for young adults looking to test their knowledge and creati v it y in the business world. At its largest, the group drew piles of upperclassmen crammed into Mrs. Trumble's tiny classroom every Monday after school. Meetings were filled with enthusiastic speeches from returning members and their plans to dominate in the upcoming competitions.

But as more DECA members graduated throughout the years, the number of participants decreased.

Flash forward to 2015, where seve n members remain in DECA. The DECA roster consists of Skylar Zalman, Spencer Svengard, Alex Deng, Gabriel Riethoven, Ian McKee, Nathaniel Anderson, and Emilee Shostrom. These members aren't phased at all by their group's size. In fact, Anderson says there are pros to being such a small group.

"Since we're smaller, we know each other better than other DECA groups who have over 20 members," he said He also said that closeness of the group lets every member know their strengths and weaknesses, which helps the team cooperate more efficiently in

their marketing and business work.

East D ECA had the opportunity to wor , on the ;e skills· during first semester, when the y travelled to a workshop in Minneapolis. There, the club members heard speeches, attended m a1keting workshops, honed their leadership skill s brainstormed recruiting ideas. Reithoven said those skills will help East DECA recruit underclassmen.

The workshop also came in handy for senior members who are planning their future s.

"The speakers gave lots of tips for college," said Reithoven. Considering that six out of the seven members are seniors, those tips were beneficial for them in their transition fron high school to college.

"DECA has a lot to do with my future major, which is incredibly beneficial," said Sve n gard.

And with the wave of DECA seniors heading to college, the recruiting tips will be as important as anything that the group took awa 3 from Minneapolis..

"We plan on doing some socia ls to get people to join," said junior member Emilee Shostrom.

Layout by Elise Kreikem

FRONT: Skyler Zolman. MIDDLE: Gabriel Rietov~n, Emilee Shostrom, Ian McKee. BACK: Spencer Svenga rd, Nathanie l Anderson, Alex Deng (photo by Sydney Micke/1s).

Cont in u i ng Success

' By Sydney Mickells •

FBLA had a lot of mom en tum heading into th e ir 2015 competitive season, coming off their 2014 success at nationals . .

After winning the World Business category at nationals last year, sponsor Lori Anderson-Stowe and her students were excited to carry th at momentum into this season, and a surge of new members helped add to that momentum.

" I think part of the reason we've gotten more members is because two of the members that won first place on our national team were so phomor es," said Anderson-Stowe. "They, as we ll as our president Mayan Bhoopalam, have done a -great job encouraging the freshman to become a part of our FBLA team."

Freshman Shruti Mishra is one of those

a great experience for fresh man.

I got to meet a lot of new people. --Freshman Austin

new members who was encouraged to join FBLA. Mishra joined FBLA with an interest in business as well as because of the people involved in the club. She also was lookin g forward to the competitions

"I plan to compete in possibly business math, and computer applications in the ninth and tenth-grade category," said Mishra.

Anderson-Stowe has high hopes for the season and the teams new members, but really just enjoys seeing her students progress during the season.

"I would of course want to have members go to Nationals," said Anderson-Stowe, "but I honestly l ove it when everyone is on stage at state at anytime. It is just fabulous."

FRONT: Myan Bhoopalam , Dallas Lim , AliCia Zeng , Annie Jia, Prescil/a Chami, Andylhu MIDDLE : Felix Cui , Carly Alley, Alan Lee, Emilee Shostrom, Ashley Anderson , Maudie Melcher, Hunter Guru , Luke Bigelow.

BACK: Tommy Boswell , Nate Patterson, Keenan Allen , Ojus Jain, Austin Anderson, Joel Keim, Nate Dombrowski , Daniel Laws , and Henry Molnar (photo by Syd Mickells)

' hey had DECA at my old school, and I thought that

FBLA wou Id be interesting to get involved with.

--Junior Nate Patterson

FRONT ROW: Dr. Staples-Farmer, Zoe Windle, Maren Miller, Lauren McCullough SECOND ROW: Bailey Graus, Carla Seravalli, Mya Sears, Elizabeth Molnar, Alta Pryce, Jessica Ha, Tatum Sesow. THIRD ROW: Felix Cui, Sora Hutchison, Maddie Regan, Gianna McCarthy, Catherine Napolitano, Rachel Workentine, Alana Sesow, Morgan Meyers. FOURTH ROW: Nate Dombrowski, Sadie Fisher, Alan Lee, Morgan Dickey, Kourtney Karg, Alex Ganea, Miranda Martin. FIFTTH ROW: Tommy Boswell, Henry Molnar, Ojus Jain, Parker Siemek, Ben Kirchner, Chloe Christensen, Joel Keim (photo by Jessica Petty)

Service is Key

By Alexa Carstensen

To be a member of East's newlyrevived key Club, students aren't required to take an exam, possess a special talent, or get a perfect score on the A CT. Yet, while it' not a requirement, each member of Key Club does seem to possess a knack for selfless acts of kindness.

"A lot of what Key Club is about is working together," said Vice President Catherine Napolitano. "All the projects we do take lots of teamwork." The club is based off the members' ability to share in one distinction--their love for helping the community.

"All projects that we do throughout the year help us get closer and learn to work together to accomplish our goals," said Napolitano.

Tightly Knit

By Alexa Carstensen

Key Club's final project ·ill show how fully the members of Key Club have grown and mat ed together to form one tightly k group of young adults.

"All past projects have ppared us for the time, effort, a team-work that lie ahead to coplete this project," said Cather ir Napolitano.

To carry out this project successfully, members had to donate the funds for fabric to semble the blankets, and then t in the time together to make s the blankets, got made. All the i hard work will pay off when me; 1bers arrive at Children's Hospi t in ·Omaha to deliver the blanke t

to children and families simply ir need of a caring gesture.

During this school year, Key Clu b members have worked together on man : projects, including making cards for Me z s on Wheel . For this venture, members spent hours together creating hundreds f heartfelt cards to be delivered to older ci 1zens

• As a nonprofit organization, Key Club doesn't have many ways of acquiri 1 it's funding. For many of the projects, t Cl members generously provide money out ,f their own pockets to fund certain projec

For many people Key Club isn't jt t the perfect way to get involved in your community, it's· also the perfect way to make lifelong friends who learn to grow 1 many ways together.

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By Eli e Kreikemeie r

Everyone knows junior year i the hard t. It's filled with week of te ting, pressure about college, and the cariest of all, planning for l~f e Most junior s find in spiration for future career in the cl assroom, but Junior Megan Britton 's in spiration came to her during lunch one day.

"Joining Lunch Bunch was definitel y th e b eg innin g of some thin g to help m e figure my lif e out," said Britton, who now wants to be a Special Ed teach e r.

Lunch Bunch is a fantas tic group of regular and spec ia l e duc a tion students that promotes schoo l unit y by eating lunch together every Thursday. A s tead y Lunch Bunch attendee, Britton re a liz e d _ s h e h ad a passion for h e lping peci al e d s tud ents

"Just getting to see how amazing each s tud ent i and forming friend hips with th em i awesome," a id Britton.

Britton h a d never dreamed of becoming a t eac h e r a f ew years ago, but becau e of Lunch Bunch h e found out that it' exac tl y w h a t s h e wa nt to do. Whil e ome of h e r fellow juniors look to war d th e futur e w ith unc e rt a int y, Britton look forward w ith a nticip ation. She 's not th e only p erso n exc it e d for h e r to b ecome a t eac h er. Th e Eas t

Special Ed t eac h ers think Megan i s a natural and are glad s h e h as found out where s h e' h ea ded in th e futur e

"Megan ha s obtain e d grea t experience for h e r to b eco m e a Sp ec ia l Ed teacher," Special Ed t eac h er P a ul a Bright sa id. "She's l ea rn e d it 's h e r paion throu g h Lunch Bunch. "

LFRONT ROW:Corinee Witter.SECOND ROW: Trevon Myles , Victoria Cooley, Casandra Cloyd , Brianna McCullough, Amy Housel , Sophia Becker, Abigail Thacker. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Bright , Zach Callins, Megan Britton, Jacob Depenbusch, Kaitlin Roh , Caroline Spethman, Lily Berg, Jayne Whitman , Ana Thacker , Antonio Goodteacher, Ali Roh (photo by Jessica Petty).

FRONT ROW: Madeline Rector, Phoebe Hibbs, Casandra Cloyd , Amy Housel , Avery Hoffer, Brianna McCullough , Jimmy Johnson SECOND ROW: Victoria Cooley, Antonio Goodteacher, Amber Cheng( Hou Huson}, Jacob Depenbusch , Megan Britton, Haley Linderman, Adam Masters (photo by Kailey Rinaker).

ROW: Jimmy Johnson, Victoria Cooley, Phoebe Hibbs, Casandra Cloyd, Amy Housel, Avery Hoffer, Suvy Qin, Brianna McCullough SECOND ROW: Antonio Goodteacher, Megan Britton , Tashi Lhamo, Jared Maul, Adam Masters, - Haley Linderman , Jacob Depenbusch, Mikayta Dorff(photo by Alana Sesow)

FRONT

FRONT ROW: {Left to Right): Andrea Fiala, Anthony Damico, Michaela Heller, Nicole Bakenhus, lsha Khano, Brooke Worely, Carly Janike, Ashely Springmen, Lydia Gall.

SECOND ROW: Aly Johnson, Olivia Nesja, Maddie Knapp, Alexis Altmeier, Taylor Noble, Jennifer Pitsch, Morgan Walters, Claire Smith, Jennifer Kortus, Ashley Joseph, Myrissa Nearmen,' Jessie Parsons. THIRD ROW: Mia Azizah, Trisha Miller, Suvy Qin, Kim Pramberg, Kylie Rezac, Hannah Jacobson, Danelle Snyder, Maddie Vidlock, Alyssa Converse, Maddy Backencamp, Emma Borgmann, Lizzie Royster, Ryan Brockman, Myan Bhooplam, Anna White FOURTH ROW: Lee-Ann Sims, Alexis Lambe,1, Bailee Sobotka, Rachel Workentine, Cassie Neal, Ryan Bates , Taylor Grahm , Kyla Miller, Ke/sea Porter, Jamie Brester, Isaac Arslan, Gabriel Riethoven, Ian Mckee, Sam Cjeda. FIFTH ROW: Emma Ebito, Megan Toney, Ingrid Zhang, Hailey Moy, Tyler Groff, Emery Snow, Lucas Colbertson, Walker Claussen, Chris Jurich, Riley LaRue , Ameer Chugtai , Kian Mclntosh,James Griess, Brendon Gibbons, Alex Deng {photo by Sara Camp).

Making a Difference

By Kailey Rinaker

Scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These are the Four Pillars of National Honor Society. Being in NHS, then, is a privilege to be earned . A member has to be recognized as an outstanding student who is capable of more than just making honor roll and maintaining a GPA of 3.5. NHS President Suvy Qin knows first hand how difficult it can be and how important those standards are.

"One reason that members have to achieve a GPA of 3.5 is so we know the material we have to tutor others on," she said.

NHS members tutor other Spartans during PLC time each Tuesday. Tutoring is one way to meet another NHS requirement. In one semester, Qin and the rest of the NHS members must put in at least 5 hours of community service. This can include anything from helping out with fundraisers to tutoring fellow students here at East or m{ddle schoolers over at Lefler.

Even though NHS only meets once ; month, it still takes up a lot of time. Unlike many teenagers, NHS members often don't have the time to hang out with friends or gc out on weekends as much. Between handlin i fundraisers, participating in community sen c 1 on their own time, having a job, and keepin ~ up with school work, how could they? But they're okay with it.

"Yeah it takes up a lot of my free tim , but I enjoy doing it," said Qin.

And all Spartans can see evidence of NHS activities, from the blood drive to at school , NHS students hosting Canes night or helpi 1 out with the frozen 5k run going on. We all have NHS to thank for their hard work.

"In the end, it's a great experience making a difference in others' lives and mee t ing other amazing people while doing so," sa d Qin with a smile.

TOP RIGHT: Senior Joel Bricker is c 1 smiles after donating ble>od. ABOVE: Jacob Friend flashes a thumbs up after his bood dona t > r {photos by Aaron Goggins).

The Dynamics of Debate

-By Alana Sesow

For many students, the 3:00 bell means it's time _to go home, relax, eat ·a snack, and possibly start working on homework. Yet, a unique group of 33 moti vate d st ud e nt s gat h e r s together at 3 each da y to s imult aneo usl y laugh, argue, and work towards a common goa l.

Thi s i s th e Lincoln East Debate Team.

"The env ironm en t i sn' t as cutthroat as you may think," sa id junior Supriya Reddy. "We goof off, but we're s till very productive."

Th e s tud en t s thrive in this fun, friendly environment th a t continues to grow rapidly Starting with only one student last year, ending the year with ejght, and flourishing this year with a whopping 33 students, th e debate dynamic is constantly changing. Yet th e t eam's productivity level remains the same, and th e effects of the students' hard work are d e finitel y worth the effort.

"We put in a lot of work into debate, so when we w in competitions, it feels amazing," said Redd y

Although th e Spartan Debate Team has

RIGHT: Ben Kirchman, Miles Wilkins, Micheal, Sadie Fischer, -· Jenna Tuckerman practice their piece

MIDDLE: Carla Serva/Ii talkes about bowel functions

FAR RIGHT: Suvy Qin and Tayolr Jarvis talk about a speech photos by Catherine Napolitano).

had many accomplishments both in the novice and varsity competit1ons, medals and trophies aren't the only prizes these s tud ents win

"It feels grea t whea we do well in competitions, but it's not all abo ut winning," sa id junior Ethan Penn. " In debate, your knowledge is constantly challenged, so it's great for public speaking." Together, whi le working to succ ee d in competitions and obtaining ski ll s they can use in real life, the Lincoln East D ebate team h as also developed a tight-knit bond.

"We're extremely close, and we te ase each other all the time," R eddy la ugh s. Penn agreed

"Bes id es the debates themselves, the b es t part about debate is meeting lot s of different people," he said

Whe th er they're swa pping jokes or preparing for next Saturday's all-d ay competition, the Spartan D ebate t eam continues to bond as a close, stead il y growing family.

Speech Memories

''On our way to state, Davis gave us inspirational cards and talked to us about how we were underdogs against Lincoln Southwest. It was

Forensics Team: FRONT ROW: Jacob Friend , Emma Cooney, Ben Kirchner , Simon Ristow, Miles Wilkns, Suvy Qin, Rose lngracia , Mabel Eppler SECOND ROW: Kameron Archer, Xavier Daughenbaugh , Tommy Boswell , Ellie Woodie, Joel Bricker, Ashley Clegg , Aditya Rau, Erik Strickland Sadie Fisher THIRD ROW: Jessie Un, Charlie Smith , Leo Lu, Jenna Tuckerman , Sam Wismer Jarrett Roeder, Prestyn Hartman. FOURTH ROW.Ethan Penn , Hallie Eickhoff , Dallas Limm, Carla Seravalli, Daniel Laws, Ojus Jain. FIFTH ROW: Sammy Burchell , Dallas Lim, Taylor Jarvis, Laura Fransisco , Nebraska Grayson, Katrina Schleich, Isa Weigert , Maren Miller, Lilian Butler-Hale, Alicia Zeng , Felix Cui, Jacob Schoneihg , Daniel Lewis, Keenan Allen, Changui Han. SEVENTH ROW: DannyCara' her, Faith Hutchinson , Ashley Fransisco, Sarah Flesher , Anthony Munson, Michael Mason, Lauren Schliech, Emma Jewel, Abby Pieper; Sean Harris (photo by Lee-Ann Sims).

really inspiring. ' ' --Senior Trisha Miller

C :J 0

Front Row: From left to right Will Ozaki, Jackie McCabe, Reagan Ostrander, Molly Penner, Brooke Worley, Dru Bauer, Julia Messineo, Grace Barry, Faith Hutcherson , Hannah VanBibber, Liz Rentfro. Second Row: Nathan Netz , Logan Kelly, MaKenna Lindgren, Ella Johnson, Caroline Spethman, Olivia Johnson, Elise Matthes. Third Row: Micah Wilson, Ben Toalson, Kim Pramberg, Ryley Thomas. Fourth Row: Gus Burchell, Carly Janike, Max Wudel, Bryan Fitch Back Row : Peter Jurich , Keegan Warkentin, Lucas Warkentin, Lucas Bigelow, Max Zitek (photo by Jane Holt)

Reaching For

By Anna Ripa

Success

Thi year, hundreds of Ea t students attended the Frozen Sk Fun Run, the Sparties award show, and Snatraps; these events and many more are organized by the Lincoln East Student Council. It take the gro up multiple committees and many hour to pLrn events and fundrai er "Committees are how we organ i ze tuco into groups to plan events for eas t ," said Worl ey. One of many four-year eniors, Brooke Worley has helped pl an events for M ake - a -Wi sh, Snatraps, an d the handball tournament. Each Wedne day, members of studen t co un cil divided into groups to vo lunt eer at work ite around Linc oln, wh ich i Brooke's favorite part of Student Council.

"S tud ent Council allo ws yo u to get invo lved in the community outside East," said Worl ey The re ponsibility of organizing those erv ic e s it es fa ll s on Vice President Keagan Warkentin. "Th i year, we've branched out," said

' ike getting t o help plan even t) for the school. -Freshman Ella Johnso rf'

' Student COL 1c1 you really be nd with everyone nd we get a lot of stuff done tog , =h· er. -Sophomo ,. Logan !<elle

Warkentin. "We're helping more loca l organiz , tion like Matt Talbot kitchen." Many transitirn have taken place in the serv i ce section of st ud e1council from changing vo lunt eer ites to e ttin i. the goal to reach more parts of the comm unit y

Being a part of Student Council ha changed high chool for Warkentin. It has help 1 J him build a relationship with admini tration arn branch out wi th classmates.

"No way I wo uld have known them witout Student Council," said Warkentin.

For Worl y, her leader hip skill have b 11efited from her years in Student Council.

"It helps with things outside of chool because I know my stre n gt h s," s h e said Student Council put s in much more effc •·t than w h at we see These dedicated st ud ents put hour s of planning into each event for the St ud e r, here at east and deserve our gratitude.

The Next Generation

By Ryley Thomas

We. Are. Sparta. a mantra that can be hea rd a t East sporting events, but is also the name of a club here at East We Are Sparta is headed by Mr. Limbach, he works with tud en t s who how l eadership through their ac ti vi tie s, e pecially athletics. They meet every other Tu esday in room 005.

"Mr. Limbach does good leadership activities w ith us," said sophomore member Maddi e Krueger, who plays soccer and basketball. "He ha made me more of a leader."

We Are Sparta goes beyond the playing field, th ough, helping the East community with ac ti vi ti es like E i gh th Grade Night and Soup for Hoops. Members also attend th e Lead ers hip and Sportsmanship Summit, visit th e ebr aska High School Hall of Fame and part n e r with the ebraska ational Guard on the Leader hip Challenge Initiative.

Through those experi~nces, sophomore member Hunt er McPhail, who plays basketball and soccer, has l earned th a t sports, lik e l ead -

ership "are omething you have to work for. They aren ' t just given;' He's put his Sparta training into practice as an athlete .

"If we are playing badly, I always try to set up and lead my team."

Tho e leadership opportunities can h appen anywhere . Sophomore member M aguire Lott runs cross country and track and shared one of his shining leadership moment , involving a teammate and fir t-ti me run11er.

"He was very nervous so I had to talk him down. I knew once he started running, nothing el e would matter," said Lott, who credits We Are Sparta with teaching him how to do that for his teammate.

"We Are Sparta has help ed me to branch out and become more 9f a leader to a ll my fellow Spartan ."

favorite part of e Are Sparta is having a community and getting the group together in support of our school.

-SeniorBrandon Metcal '

really like the group of people,

and enjoy getting involved with them

-Junior Nathan Netz''

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Front Row: Nate Netz, Jack Cobb, Alana Sesow, Bryson Metcalf, Will Ozaki. '

Second Row: Brandon Metcait, Patrick Clare, Lexi Altmaier, Payton Swanson, Grace Hohn. Third Row: Reid Donovan , Hunte r McPhail, Maddie Kreuger , KJ Roh , Haleigh Seizys , Kara Bown, Ana Thacker, Lexi Jensen Back Row: Keaton Johnson , Magwire Lott, Jaden Roe (photo by Anna Ripa).

What is Anime Club?

' s a club where we draw anime and eat food sometimes."

-Sona Kyureghian

·cally, it's just a place where people can be themselves and watch anime."

-Kali Lahman

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What

do you like most about Dr. Who Club?

' f ll;lil e getting to inter- "" act with people who have -similar interest."

-Brooks Bailey

al I very loose. Yo t show up and you're a member. There are a lot of outgoing members."

-Katherine Rippe

Layout by Anna R

FRONT ROW: Kali Lahman SECOND ROW: Sona Kyureghian , Hannah Goodman, Logan Westhafer , THIRD ROW: Kaity Sell , Sarah Atwood , Belle Kendle , Haliegh Polson , Brooks Bailey, Madison Krofta BACK

ROW: Mrs. Bright , Katherine Rippe , Liam Dempsey, Stephen Cass, Nick Rippe {photo by Morgan Dickey) .

ABOVE {left to right) : Ashlee Powers, Keaton Czenow, Brooks Bailey, Charles Smith Sarah Flesher, Eliza Anderson , Nick Rippe, Katherine Rippe {photo by Emilie Shostrom)

·vous aimez sur le club Francais?

When we watch movies because we usually don't get time to do things like that in class."

-Kyla Miller

The lack of Eng1ish. "

-Jacob Dwinel l

What is your favorite part of Game Club?

''t to meet new people and watch how people use their own strategies in games."

-Joshua Williams

''ok forward to the first Monday of every month because I get to spend time with everyone. It's just fun. "

-Logan Westhafer

ABOVE (left to right): Megan Herridge , Maddie Carpenter, Amanda Hu lgren , Taylor Noble, Kyla Miller, Caitlyn Hart , Jacob Dwinell (photo by _ Elise Kreikemeier)

ABOVE : Joshua Williams, Reed Lawrence, Aaron Goggins, Logan Weshafer (photo by Kailey Rinaker)

What is your favorite part about ROSA Clu

HOSA is wonderful because we get a chance to learn all about the medical field, and there are so many opportunities."

-Rhianna Becker

d HOSA duri ng my freshma year becau se I was very interested in go ing into the medica l fi eld and I thought this w ) uld give me a jump star t " -Supriya Reddy

What is your favorite thing about GSA Club ~·

' • am really proud of East and thrilled GSA is coming back. I think it will help with promoting equality and helping everyone understand each other. I have always thought East was a great school and very accepting. I've never been bullied or mistreated and I arr thri Iled for GSA to be back.

-Michael Jha

FRONT ROW: Sora Hutchison , Kealy Barnes , Shruti Mishra. SECOND ROW: Supriya Reddy, Catherine Napolitano , Jessica Petty, Konpal Rafique LAST ROW: Rhianna Becker, Aleasha Jay, Ms.Keep, Emily Wolf , Alyssa Davis , Hannah Van Bibber, and Carly Alley (photo by Alana Sesow}

(Front to Back) Jenna Tuckerman , Ethan Reid, Mrs Moore, Michael Jha, Anthony Munson Nick Warner, and Brendan Zwiebel (photo by Demri Petersen).

Layout By Sidney Parks

FRONT ROW: Claire Weakly, Shay Flowerday, Sadie Fisher, Jada Worley, Trisha Miller. SECOND ROW: Emma Cooney, Caroline White, Elanor Jorgenson, Alec Bothwell, Mrs. Moore , Haleigh Pason. LAST ROW: Hayley Faith Johnson, Erin Cooney, Kyle Harbour , and Simon Ristow (photo by Jessica Petty).

What do you do in ITS?

we talk about leader projects and funding for theater. We are one big happy family, it's fun.

-Faith J9hnson ' plan fundraisers and other things to help support theater. It's lovely.

-Emma Cooney

What is your favorite part of Lead Club?

"My favorite part about Lead is how everyone gets a say."

FRONT ROW: Alana Sesow, Alta Pryce, Jessica Ha, Ashley Springman. SECOND ROW: Lizzie Royster, Catherine Napolitano, Jenny Kortus, Mia Azizah , Sophia Becker, Cassie Neal , Megan Toney, and Lee-Ann Sims (photo by Jessica Petty).

-Cassie Neal ' " favorite of LEAD, Leadership Excellence Action and Development, is selling hot chocolate on cold morning before school to help a good cause."

-Megan Toney _ ' ITS / Lead

' The club gets passed down from grade to grade, so it's in good hands."

--Christine Prentice

ch Party, we dance, and throw around half inflated beach balls."

--Gus Burchell

What's best about Science Bowl?

'Going to Nationals, which is an all-expense paid trip to D.C. It is a big honor for a public school to have competed for five years." --Myan Bhoopalam

'ei ng able to go to Nation ; i with the guys and applying what I learned in school."

--Ojus Jain

What's the best thing about

Pie Club?

ABOVE: Dennis Feng, Daniel Thompson, Felix Cui, Luke Bigelow, Chris Jurich, Isaac Arslan, Ingrid Zhang, Mr. Thompson, Ojus Jain, Myan Bhoompalam {photo by Keely Kavan)

FRONT: Simon Ristow, Joel Bricker. BACK: Miles Wilkens, Sadie Fisher, Gus Bure

• Daniel Carraher, Mr. Gealy {photo by Jessica Petty).

Layout

Ryley Thomas

What is your favorite show you've attended?

"1\nything Goes", it was amazingly choreographed and set up. "

Maren Miller

"My favorite show was getting to see Wynton Marsalis, the famous jazz musician, perform."

--Hailey Moy

''"I I love getting to work with kids from 8th grade all the way up to seniors. It's an interesting experience for us all to solve these difficult problems together."

--All ison Black

What is your favorite part of

Math Club?

'' "When one of us messes up we are all there to help that person out with fixing their mistake."

--Ingrid Zhang

EAST MEMBERS : Mr. Matzke , D'lfan Perry, Ms. Penner, Annie Jia , Austin Gubbels , Ingrid Zhang , Alan Lee , Dennis Feng , Jarod Schwink, Daniel Thompson , Ashley Clegg (photo by Sidney Parks).

FRONT: Caleb Baugous , Hailey Moy . BACK: Maren Miller, Taylor Gome/I , Kurt Ameku (Photo by Sidney Parks )

What do you like best

about Science Olympiad?

'' just knew that a lot of people liked the game and so did I, so I thought why not make it a club."

-Tyler Zinsmaster

What

e make different science-related projects. We do this one called Mission Possible. It ' s like a Rube Goldberg Machine. There are also tests in anatomy , chemistry- -you know, science stuff. "

-Isaac Ars lan

do you like about Smas h Bros?

Nicholas Rippe , Stephen Cass , Jacob Harper, Tyler Zinsmaster , Amber Squires , Zaran Claes (photo by Ryley Thomas).

e the variety of events. It appeals t o different people. Our c ach , Mr Thompson, is an azing. He ' s a really nice 5uy The teams are am a;; ng , and we all work reall y .v eil together. "

I like the group A lot of us have t 1e same interests in video games."

-Amber Squires

Aaditya Rau , Luke Bigelow, Jesse Lin , Kyle Thompson , Andy Zhu, Gus Burchell , Ojus Jain , Jace Waybright, Isaak Arslan, Myan Bhoopalam , Clair Weakly, Supriya Reddy, Annie Jia (photo by Mr. Thompson).

-Supriya Red d

Layout By Olivia Ander. 3n and Alexa Carstense n

Que bien sabre club de espanol?

" I like the Spanish · arts and crafts because they help us to learn the Spanish language."

-Mia Azizah

"I like Spanish Club be- · cause Spanish needs to be revived as a fun language."

-Marissa Nearman

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What's cool about Slam Poetry?

'' "Poetry is kinda dead, so slam poetry is an attempt at the revival of poetry."

--Junior Carla Seravalli

''"Slam Poetry is a different way to connect with others. It's a way to converse in an unnatural way."

--Sophomore Nathan Karas

FRONT: Elanor Jorgensen, Mya Sears, Olivia Paz. SECOND: Anna Delaney, Carla Seravalli, Caitlyn Hart. THIRD: Gus Burchell, Alex Bothwell. LAST: Mr. Gealy (photo by Lee-Ann Sims). : pamsh Club / Slam Poetry '

FRONT: (Left to Right) Shannon Warrick. MIDDLE: (Left to Right) Amaris Daris, Mia Azizah, Jessica Petty. BACK: Marissa Nearman, Brianna Noonan Mays, Madison Sanders , Lee-Ann Sims (photo by Mrs Texley).

FRONT ROW: Scott Meyer, Stephen Cass, Garret Keys, Josh Spencer, Alex Chemelka. MIDDLE ROW: Grace Reidman, Alex Salzman, Hayden Frost, Ryan Faden, Andrew Delka , RyIan Sanders. BACK ROW: Abby Marmore, Christian ReeseNewquist , Jacob Gross , Chase Stanley, Jacob Callaway, Galen Kramer, Gage Gonzales (photo by Ryley Thomas).

'What is the best part about Trap?

'"My favorite part is going to early Saturday morning trap meets." -Jacob Gross

"I t' s something I can do with my dad. I love it. They just welcomed me in."

-Chandler Jackman

''My favorite part of Venture Crew is the summer camp outs, scuba diving and volunteering we get to do." -Jack Bruner

What do you enjoy most about Venture Crew?

'' "I love going on adventures and being outside. Venture Crew provides me with more activities I can do and gives me a chance to experience more."

-Emma Heller

EAST MEMBERS ABOVE: Carol Snow (Sponsor}, Emery Snow, Clarissa Snow, Emma Heller, Abbi Rouse, Galen Kramer, sponsor Dennis Drba/1 (photo by Sora Hutchison).

• Trap / Venture Crew

Layout By Keely Kavan

FRONT ROW: Anthony Damico, Taylor Graham. SECOND ROW: Daniel Thompson. Henry Molnar, Alan Lee, Chris Jurich, Walker Claussen THIRD ROW: Nicole Selzer, Catherine Napolitano, Sora Hutchison, Tyler Graff. BACK ROW: Emery Snow, Kyla Miller, Ingrid Zhang, sponsor Mr. Shafer {photo by Ryley Thomas J.

What is your favorite part of USA Bio?

' etting biology to a different level, going deep into it. It has

even more of the chemistry aspect of it." -Myan Bhoopalam

best part is that I've learned a lot. And the people are pretty great too." -Anthony Damico

FRONT ROW: Jack Misegadis, Ashley Joseph, Michaela Heller, Abbie Mattern, Hailey Moy, Taylor Gome/I, Tara Brockman, Kelson Rector, Rebecca Norton, Mei Grace Berendt, Jamie Titus, Taylor Krofta, Mr Kenney (Sponsor). MIDDLE ROW: Ashley Clegg, Shane Clegg, Austin Essman, Kurt Amehn, Camryn Moy, Rachel Norton, Rebecca Antoniak, Shannon Warrick, Shelby Warrick, Emma Misegadis, Lance Miles, Spencer Lyon. BACK ROW: Josh Gerdes, Ryan Brockman, Austin Ottman, Ryan Hellmuth, Brendan Gibbins , Lara Quiring, Myrissa Nearman, Helen Little, Lance Tan (photo by Lee-Ann Sims].

'' 've gained a lot being a part of Tri-M. I've learned leadership, organizational skills, and how to work with others." -Hailey Moy

What is the best thing about Tri-M?

'' "I love music, and I enjoy being involved--music helps me find joy." -Jamie Titus

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Love, Mom, Dad, Lauren & Madeline

Kylie Roe

Words cannot express how proud we are of the wonderful person you have become. Your future is amazingly bright and full of endless possibilities. The sky is the limit. Dream big! Love you ! Love, Mom, Dad , Jaden , Grandma and Grandpa

Dillon Rouse

We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. You have worked so hard and achieved so much! Keep up the hard work; you can do anything you put your mind to.

Love, Mom and Dad

Madison Sanders

Hold fast to your memories, appreciate what you have today, look forward to what is coming next. With love always, Mom , Dad, & Ryan

Jacob Schlatter

Congratulations, "Big Jake!"

We are very proud of your accomplishments. Follow your dreams wherever they may take you. Don't forget your family loves you and wishes you the best. Mom, Dad & Stephanie

Elliott Rohrs

El liot , Precious child of our hearts, we are so pr;ud of you! Always be true to yourself, seek wisdom , and live life with joyous abandon! Our love to infinity and beyond , Mom and Dad

Elizabeth Royster

As Christopher Robin said to Pooh: " Promise you ' ll always remember: You ' re braver than yo~ believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you •think. "

Love, Mom, Dad and James

Jonah Sandin

Congratulations on a great high school career! We are very proud of you and of all you ' ve accompl ished. You are a man of character and integrity. Press on!

Love, Dad and Mom

Lee-Ann Sims,

You ' ve been smiling - -and making other people smile-ever since you were young. Here's to the next chapter of life--write it well!!

Claire Smith

What a joy and blessing you have been in our lives all these years. How exciting it will be to see all you accomplish in the future. All our love to an extraordinary young lady. Mom and Dad

Emery Snow

Thankful for the gift of your life. We loved sharing your journey and will always be here. May your heart always be filled with music. F.R.O.G. and A.S.A.P. Love you forever, Mom and Dad

Ashley Springman

Congratulations, Ashley! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We love you! Mom, Dad, Alex and Connor

Logan Stevens

Everything is just "ducky" now that you will be a highschool graduate! I don't know where the time went, but the possibilities are limitless. Congratulations, Logan. I am so proud of you! Love, Mom

Lucas Smith

Lucas, We are proud of you and believe in you. Life is about to begin, go out and find it. We love you, your Family. Thessalonians 5:16-18

Danelle Snyder

Congratulations! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Your hard work, dedication and drive will take you far. Good Luck in all your future endeavors! Love, Mom, Dad and Ashley . .

Mick Stephenson

Always daring to be yourself, your love for family and friends and your sense of wonder uniquely define you. We are so proud of you. The brightest future awaits you. Congratulations, Mick! We love you. Mom, Dad, David & pups

Austin Stoppel

You are an amazing son and brother! So proud of you and all your accomplishments. You have a bright future ahead of you

Love, Mom, Dad, and Peyton

Jeseca Stolte

Jese, where has the time gone! Only yesterday you were 2, playing on grampa ' s clarinet, and now you have excelled on your own. Thanks · for all your dedication and hard work throughout the years.

Love Always, Mom, Dad, Miles

Conner Swearingen

Congratulations on your graduation and all of your accomplishments. I am very proud of the young man you have become. Good luck in all you do and always follow your dreams. Love,

Mom

Mo rgan Swope

Amazing daughter, first grandchild, awesome big sister. From dancer in little pink tutus to the Macy's Day parade. Now a beautiful young woman who knows no bounds. We all have been so proud of you every step of the way.

Dy lan Ullman

Dylan, you've become an intelligent, confident, and independent young man. You've made us very proud! Stay focused on your goals. Keep God in your life. God Bless you, Angel Boy. Love you! Mom and Dad

Sophia Stull

Dear Sophia, we are so very blessed that we have s~ch an amazing daughter like you! You are beautiful inside and out! Thank you for bringing joy into our lives every single day! We are so proud of you! Love & Prayers, Mom &Dad

Shaylyn Swisher

You are a beautiful and sweet young woman. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We know you will continue to do well in college and in life. Go Big~ed! Love, Dad, Mom and Shylee

Megan Toney

You are gorgeous, brilliant, athletic, and kindhearted. We love and are proud of you. 1 John 4:16-- "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God and God in him."

Love, Mom, Dad and Alex

Madison Vidlock

Congratulations, Maddie! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Good luck in your next adventure. Always work hard, follow your dreams, and enjoy life. We love you, Dad, Mom and Connor

Jade Vlasnik

Jade, we are very proud of you. The sparkle in your eyes and the dimple in your cheek make the day bright. Love you, Mom, Dad and Amanda

Bailey Walker

Bai ley, we are so proud of you and know you will do great in your future. We love you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Brittney and Barrett

Anna White

What a joy it has been to watch you grow up. We are so very proud of the responsible, confident and loving young woman that you have become. Love and hugs, Dad, Mom, Sally & Max

Takoda Wright

" [ Grant] me a son strong enough to know when he is weak; brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; proud and unbending in honest defeat; humble and gentle in victory. " Proud of who you are and who you'I I become.

Justin Wahl

"You 're off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting So get on your way! " --Dr. Seuss. So proud of you! Mom & Dad

Keagan Warkentin

Your intelligence and successes are outshone only by your compassionate and " punny " personality. Our confidence in you as you begin this new chapter in life is insurmountable. We're so proud of you. Believe in yourself--you ' re amazing! Love Always , Dad & Mom

Brooke Worley

Be happy. Work Hard Make friends. Take risks. Laugh often. Believe in yourself. Love what you do. And always remember we love you and are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Paige, Minnie, Beckham and Adi

Kyle Zart

Congratulations, Kyle! We are so proud of you and we look forward to watching where your dreams will take you. · Dream big! We will always be your biggest fans! Love you much! Mom, Dad, and Aaron

Skyler Zalman

Congratulations, Sky-bug! We are so proud of you. You are beautiful inside and out, and we wish for your every dream to come true. Love, Mom, Dad, Currey, and Coconut

Briana Zimmer

You did it! We cannot express how proud of you we are. You've always been the one that does what you set your mind to! Love, Mom & Dad

Ingrid Zhang

From the minute you were born, you have been the light of our lives. Congratulations on all you've achieved. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what future holds for you. We love you very much. Mom and Dad

Brenden Zwiebel

We have always been very proud of you! Work hard and make your dreams come true! You are the best kid ever!

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ST MARKS UMC YOUTH GROUP

John 3:16 & Colossians 3:23

WEEKLY ACTIVITIE S SPORTS LEAGUES

Sunday Winter Basketball (January9 a.m. - ReFuel Church School March)

7:45, 9 & 10:30 - Worship Summer Basketball (June - Jul i

Evenings - J.A.M. Fellowship Summer Softball (June - July)

Monday Summer Sand Volleyball (June6:30 - Youth Servant Team July)

Tuesday Fall Volleyball (Sept. - Novem b ')

7 a.m. - Senior High Bible Study Fall Flag Football

Wednesday

5:30 p .m.- S.M.A.K. Youth Music MISSION TRIPS

Ministry Senior High (Summer)

6:30 p.m. - Refuel Bible Study Middle School/Mid-High (SumSaturday mer)

5 p.m. - Worship Grades 6-12 (March) Lincoln Mission Week (Summe 1

Index

A

bele, Elijah 50

A.bele, Erika 24

A.ckerman , Pete 50 , 12 7

A.dams, Chase 60

Mams, Makaiden 50

Men, Rhiannon 40 , 97

A.dkisson, Jake 50

A.gee, Jadyn 7, 40, 82

llilers, Bryce 50, 111

Wers-Prince, Alex 24

Ahrens, Haley 50

Ahrens, Shelby 24

·pperspach, Peyton 60

• s, Hunter 50

Al-Kaza.by , Nuha 24

A.1-Kheqani, Rukea 50

A.1-Kheqani , Zaneb 40

Alcala, Ricardo 50 hldana, Alex 50

tuderman, Sabrina 24

tuexander, Elliott 60

A.li,Ali 40

Allen, Keenan 50 , 153 , 157 en, Trenton 50 ensworth, Chad 40

Alley, Carly 50 , 150, 153 , 162

Allyn, Eva 60

Allyn, Nikolaus 24

Alohaid, Hannah 25

Altmaier, Lexi 25, 82, 121 , 137, 156 , 159

Ameku,Kurt40,89,99,165, 169

Amos, Lauryn 50

Amsbaugh , Jessica 25, 121

Andersen, Olivia 4, 10, 11, 17, 18,39,40,64,79,80,90,100, 101,104,105,115,166

Anderson, Ashley 41

Anderson, Ashley 41 , 153 Anderson,Austin 60,153

Anderson , Diane 70, 88 Anderson, Eliza 60 , 160 Anderson, Madelynn 60 Anderson, Nate 25, 152 Anderson, Qua'yanna 25

Anderson-Stowe, Lori 70 , 153 Andrews, Taylor 60

Anthes, Ben 60, 110

Anthes, Nick 41

Antoniak, Rebecca 50, 90, 169

Antonson, Molly 14 , 41 , 100 , 147

Antonson, Scott 60 , 111

Applegarth, Morgan 25,121, 172

Archer, Kameron 5, 16, 25, 157

Arends, Connie 70 ndt, Jordan 102

Arndt, Nolan 60

Arslan, Isaak 25, 86,156,164 , 1 6 6

Artz, Emily 60

Askar, Danny 60

Atkin, Hannah 50

Atwood, David 50

Atwood, Sarah 41 , 160

Azizah, Mia 25 , 102 , 150 , 156 , 163,167

BBaack, Austen 51

Backencamp , Maddy 25 , 156 , 172

Bade , Chantel 60

Bahr, Adam 51

Bailey , Brooks 60, 160

Baillie, Sebastian 60

Bakenhus, Brandon 60

Bakenhus, Nicole 25 , 156 , 1 72

Baker , Austin 25 , 134, 1 72

Baker, Cheyanna 60

Baker, Grant 60

Bakula , Brooke 41

Ball, Alexandra 70

Bannon , Chelsea 41

Bare, Thomas 70, 80

Barkdoll, Kendra 71

Barker , Katie 41

Barmore, Abby 51

Barmore, Morgan 60

Barnard, Jennifer 51

Barnes, Kealy 41,162

Barnes, Taylor 60

Barnett, Catherine 25, 1 72

Barnhill , Braxton 60

Barnhill, Dalton 41

Barraza, Daeten 51

Barreda, Luis 51

Barreda, Mateo 60

Barrett , Devin 25

Barrett, Hayden 60

Barry, Ashely 60 , 112

Barry, Grace 41,129,158

Bartek, Taylor 51

Bartell-Finley , Bryson 51 , 92

Bartz ; Nancy 71

Bash, Center Peyton 130

Bash, Peyton 51

Batelaan, Alexander 51 , 98

Bates, Carlie 60

Bates,Ryan 25,118,119,156, 172

Bath, Mollie 51

Batt, Mackenzie 51

Bauer, Dru 158

Baugous, Caleb 41, 99

Baugous, Front Caleb 165

Bavitz, Kyle 41

Baxa,Ann 71

Baxter, Bryan 71

Beason, Alec 51

Becker, David 60

Becker, Rhianna 41 , 79, 162

Becker, Sophia 41, 151 , 155, 163

Beckner, Drake 5 1

Beer, Bryce 51

Behrendt, Mei Grace 41 , 150

Bell, David 71 , 80

Bell, Karsyn 19, 25,146,172

Bell, Peyton 14, 41,147

Benjamin, Marissa 51

Bennet t , Bryann 41 , 81

Bennett, Cy 25

Beranek, Brandon 41

Berendt , Mei Grace 169

Berg , Lily 51,120, 155

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Berlin, Erica 40, 41 , 150

Tshering Tobgyal, Jared Vogt, Brandon Goodyear, Max White , Carson Walters, Nate Netz, Branden Carpenter, Ali Ali,. Coach Tyrrell. Row 3: Coach Janesch , Anthony Domico, David Le, Trequan Gray , Cade Mahlberg, Karl Nelsen, Josh Mlller, Zach Taylor, Brook Johnson, Austin Stoppel , Jack Cobb, Coach Gingery. Row 4: KodyWright,John Piepho, Will Stull,Da'Juan Fisher,Jai Cadwell, Jaden Roe , Gunnar Dean, Ric Dawson, Lucas Culbertson, Tristan Wiedmyer, Jacob Gross

Row 5 : Chris Walker, Josh Powers, Nicholas Courtney, Tynan Kildare, Isaac Whitman, Alex Wallace, Gabe Bouwens , Jacob Stock, Jonah San~, Chris Jurich, Will Ozaki

RESERVE FOOTBALL

Row 1 : Coach Trowbridge, Darveon Weaver, Holden Snodgrass, Jared Vogt, Lance Miles, Logan Sipherd, Dawson McLaughlin, Alex Hrnicek, Brandon Goodyear, John Brady, Tyler Deubelbeiss, Coach Tyrrell Row 2: Carson Walters, Sam Pella, Jack Halperin, James Munnis, Kyle McMichael, Jacob Borovich, Austin Anderson, Dylan Lowery, Kirk McLaughlin, Jaden Roe, Chase Hartung.

Row 3: Dalton Struve, Max White, Currey Zalman, Caleb Cover, Drake Beckner, Sabian Taylor, Zane Busekist, Bryce Beer, Logan Kelley, Kalen Roth. Row 4 : Kalen Heidbrink, Noah Makovicka, Tate Christie, Connor French, Josh Makovicka, Logan Jacobsen , Bryce Ahlers, Jack Kurtenbach, Noah Cardwell , Kris Fristo , Cade Mahlberg, J axson Schroder

FRESHMAN FOOTBALL

Row 1 : Adam Carmack, David Becker, Blake H udak, R ylan Sande r s, Adam H obbi e Matt Hakenkamp, Riley Schmohr, N athan Kitrell, Traven Tild en, Je rrod Searcey, Dominick Mo s e r. Row 2: Coach Newmyer, Micah Od e ll, Micaiah Wooten, Gyavanni Hardesty, Jo hn K u bert , Chas e Adams, Noah Warner, Alex Rien, Tyler Jaques, Coach Johnson Row 3 : Mason Ingwers en, Kad en R ichardson, Ben An thes, An drew Delka, Chase Uhe r , Atticus Mulle r, Brade n He i dbrink, Tyle r Camp bell , Trenten Hull, Payton Aip pers pach, Coach Rip pe. Row 4: Grant Toline, Alex Weyers, Hadley Lewis, Max Wudel, Alex Wachman, E lliott Al exande r, Scott Antonso n , Jack Puls, J ack Lo ng, Ethan Watermeier, Mike Soto. Row 5: Jaxs e n Valenta, Alec Lambert, Christian Wilke, P eter Jurich, Drake Reinke, Chase Stanley, Jordan Janssen, Alec Ferris, Ian Ehranfried, Jared Watermeier

JV/VARSITY FOOTBALL

Row 1: Braden Kleinschmidt, Bryson Metcalf, DJ Kennedy, Mick Stephenson, Ben Stephens, Zach Weaver Jordan Wakefield, Ryan Fowler , Brandon Metcalf Row 2:Coach Trowbridge, Adam Neemann ,

VARSITY SOFTBALL

Row 1: Grace Hohn, Morgan Essman, Kayla Prai, Emily Delk.a, Molly Wilson, Jade Mendoza, Anah Bopp, Megan Viveiros. Row 2 : Payton Swanson, Danelle Snyder, Ellie Bliemeister, Rachel Weber, Carly Smith, Ashley Gaines, Callie Svoboda. Row 3: Carly Alley, Coach Colon, Lyndsey Crist, Hailey Hobbs, CJ Bates, Jordan Arndt, Coach Kingery

Berlin, Max 40, 41

Bhoopalam, Myan 25, 86,150, 153,156,164,166,169

Bibber, Hanna Van 58, 124, 158,162

Bigelow, Lucas 60,153,158, 164,166

Biggers , Kenzie 51

Billheimer, Sam 60

Binkley, Dayce 60

Bisesi, Taylor 41

Bishara, Fairouz 18 , 71

Black, Allison 12 , 25 , 86 , 165 , 173

Bleess , Caid 60

Bliemeister, Ellie 60, 128

Blohn, Bryson 51

Blome, Megan 25, 34, 82, 1 73

Blow, Mady 25

Boettcher, Devin 51

Bogus, Michaun 51

Boline, Jaidyn 60

Bolubasz, Lucas 51

Bolubasz, Sophia 60

Bonge, Charles 41

B9ol, Carly 51

Boothe , Allie 51

Boothe, Ryan 60

Bopp,Anah 25,173

Borakove, Sasha 60

Borgmann, Emma 25, 82, 156

Borgmann, Jake 60

Borgmeyer, Logan 51

JV SOFTBALL

Row 1: Alex Nelson, Mekenna Frederick, Kayla Whitney, Katie Heiserman, Caitlin Maiefski. Row 2: Coach Davis, Coach Benes, Madisen Mueller, McKynzie Colon, Emily Johnson, Macey Bryan, Coach Cope

RESERVE SOFTBALL

Row 1: Olivia Perez, Chloe Jones, Madison Mueller, Anna Burris, Amiya Coleman, Jenna Petersen. Row 2: Coach Schinkel, Shelby Lulow, Lindsay Elliott, Jayne Whitman, Madison Skiles, Morgan Barmore, Coach Schinkel

Brundieck, Isabelle 60

Bruner, Jack 41

Bruns, Morgahn 41

Bryan, Macey 60 , 114 Bucknell, Chase 51 , 11 7

Buckwalter, Andrew 41

Buckwalter, Ben 60

Budler, Jasmine 60

Budler, Morrie 60

Buescher, Devan 60, 94

Buethe, Allison 51

Bullerman, Jacob 41

Bullington, Brian 71 , 11 2 1 1:

Bundy, Dalton 21 , 41

Burchell, Gus 41,158, 1 6 , 166,167

Burchell, Sammy 60,15 7 Burgess, Chynna 60

Burke, Kara 60

Burke, Olivia 60

Burrell, Samantha 51

Burris, Anna 51

Busekist, Zane 60 , 110

Bussard, Sasha 61

Butalla, Taylor 51

Butcher, J ace 51

Butler-Hale, Lillian 20 , 4 1 1O 157

Cadwell, Jaidrian 26

Calhoun, Elyse 41

Callaway, Jacob 41,168

Bornemeier, Brenna 41 Callins, Danielle 51

Borovich, Jacob 51 Callins, zac 61,155

Boswell, Tommy 41 , 153, 154, Camp, Leannah 61

157 , Camp, Maileigh 41

Bothwell, Alec 25,163, i67, Camp, Sara 5, 9, 20, 21, 2 ~ 2 1 73 39, 41, 80, 96, 104, 105, 1 7

Botti, Marcus 60 136,144,156

Bounds, Mike 130 Campbell , Jeff 71, 126

Bouwens, Gabriel 25 Campbell, Tyler 61, 64

Bower, Drue 60 , 145 Cantarero , Marcela 71

Bown,Kara41,82, 159 Caraher,Danny 157

Boy' Angel 185 Carden' Jaime 61

Boyes, Travis 25 Cardwell, Noah 51

Brady, John 51 Carlson, Anna 61

Brandt, Debra 71 Carmack, Adam 61

Bratcher' Madalyn 60 Carpenter' Branden 19' 26 ,_( Brauch, Justin 51 126

Brauch, Matthew 25, 142 Carpenter, Maddie 61 , 161 Brayton, Cassie 60 Carpenter , Meghan 26 , 86

Bredthauer, Corinne 60 Carr, Haleigh 51

Breit, Emily 41 Carraher, Daniel 26 , 86 , 1 6 ,

Brester, Jamie 25,156, 173 173

Breton, Amilia 60 Carrera, Sergio 41

Bricker, Joel 13, 26,156,157, Carstensen,Alexa 26, 85, 1 4 164 116,117,123,128,142, l i

Briggs, Cullin 26 145,154,166, 174

Briggs , Kyle 51 Cartagena, Angel 51

Bright, Paula 71, 155 Carter, Jack 41

Britton, Megan 41,155 Cass, Harrison 61

Brockman, Ryan 26,156, 169 Cass, Stephen 26, 160, 166

Brockman, Tara 51 , 169 Cassata, Susan 71

Broich, Adam 71 cave, Madison 61

Broman, Kassi 41, 150 Cejda, Sam 15, 26,102, 10 2

Brooks, Jamiya 51 156

Brooks, Jazzniyn 41, 9 4 Chambers, Tristin 61

Brown, Daniel 60 , 119 Chami, Prescilla 61 , 153

Brown, Kyle 26,118,173 Chapin, Zach 61

Brown, Shelby 26,128,129, Chemelka,Alex 168

Brubaker, James 41

,Q:.,,.•:Afnb r 10 , 11

Cheng, Hou Hauan 41

Brummels, Alexander 26, 103 Chloupek, Ruby 71

:nun.elk.a, Alex 41 , 61 , 94

Cho, Yun Jeong 10, 11, 41

Jhramosta, Emily 51

Jhristen, Annelise 51

Jhristensen, Chloe 41 , 154

Jhristensen, Colton 26,127, 174

Jhristensen, Dalton 51

Jhristensen, Josh 61

Jhristensen, Lane 61

Jhristie , Tate 51

Jhughtai,Ameer 26, 82,156, 3 174

Jlaes , Zaran 26 , 166

Jlanton, Harrison 51

Jlare, Patrick 51,102,103,159

:::nark, Maddy 26

::nark, Tamy 77

Olar ke , Hope 51

Classen, Christian 52

Classical, Rezac 98

Claussen , Walker 26 , 156,169, 174

Jlegg, Ashley 61,157,165, 169

Jlegg, Shane 52, 169

Jlever ly, Dallin 61

,o, Jline, Lauren 42

:aoyd, Casandra 42 , 88 , 155

Dobb, Jack 42,159

Cochrane, Alexander 52

Colbertson, Lucas 156

oleman, Amiya 61

oleman, Billy ·61

Coles , Morgan 42

Collier, Blake 61

Collins, Suzanne 92

Colon, McKynzie 132

3, Colon, Mckynzie 61 , 114

Conner , Char lie 42

Conradt, Elizabeth 26

Conradt,Rachel52,96

Converse, Alyssa 26,102,150, 156,174

Converse, Justin 61

Conway, Kiley 61 Cook, Allison 26

Cooley, Victoria 61 , 155

Cooney,Emma26, 157,163, 174

)8 , Cooney, Erin 26,163, 174

Cooper, Brandon 26, 95 Cooper, Cody 42

Copes, Ethan 52

Copes, Evan 52

Corder, Har lee 61

Courtney, Bottom 143

Courtney, Nick 26, 143

Cover, Caleb 52,150

Cover, Jacob 26, 174

Cramer, Melinda 71

Crews, AustL.vi 52 rews, Nikolas 62

68 rist, Lyndsey 26, 115 rocker, Jacob 62

rosby, Michael 128

Crosby, Sara 42, 91

Crusinberry, Grace 42

Cuddy, Abby 52

Cui, Felix 52,153, 154,157, 164

Culbertson, Lucas 26

Cullighan, Keely 26 , 100

unning, ParRer 52

urtis, Corey 26

Cushing, Wendy 62

Czenow, Keaton 160

DD'Amico, Cole 27, 94

Dahlin, Roxanne 71

Dak , Kier 2 7

Dak, Tath 62,130

Dakic, Bojan 52, 130

Daly, Anne 71

Damgard, Tim 71

Daughenbaugh, Xavier 52, 157

Daugherty, Brittany 42, 95

Davidson, Brigette 71

Davis,Alyssa 52,151,162

Davis, Amaris 62

Davis , Matt 71

Dawson, Kathy 71

Dawson, Rhett 27

Dawson, Ric 27,175

Day, Kobie 42

Day, Macy 185

Dean,Gunnar 18, 19 , 27, 102, 103,108

Dean, Hannah 62

Dean, Henley 62, 125

Dearmont, John 42

Decker, Ashley 62

Decker, Josh 27, 97

Dederman, Adam 62, 88

Dedushkevich, Valeriya 62

Deines , Courtney 2 7 , 175

Delaney, Anna 62, 167

Delgado, Makenzie 62

Delk.a, Andrew 62, 168

Delk.a, Emily 27 , 34, 137

Delozier, Kassidy 42

DeMeo-Watermelon, Max 94

Dempsey, Liam 62, 160

Demuth, Alissa 62

Deng,Al.ex 27,152,156,175

Dennis, Jasmine 42, 129

Depenbusch, Jacob 52 , 155

Deubelbeiss, Tyler 52

Dhiach, George 27

Diaz, Sara 42

Dickey, Morgan 19, 52, 70, 87, 104,105,115,133,142,150, 154

Dickinson, Kyler 42

Didrichsons, Lukas 62

Didrichsons , Sophie 62

Dimaio, Courtney 42

Dimon, William 71

Dlouhy, Sarah 52

Dobos, Samuel 52

Dockery, Andrew 52

Dodd, Jayde 27,175

Dodd, Kelden 62

Dohmen, Tyler 52

Dohrman, Bailey 52

Dombrowski,Nate 42,153,154

Domico,Anthony 15, 21, 27, 89, 156,169,175

Donaldson, Rachael 42

Dondlinger, Morgan 62

Dondlinger, Taylor 27, 86

Donovan, Reid 52,117, 159

Dorbus, Kelli 91

Dorff, Mikayla 42, 155

Dornbos, Kelli 71 , 91

Do , K o r ey 27 , 9 4

Doty, Madison 62

Dougherty, Jane 71

Douglas, Gabby 18

Douglas-Lundy, Robin 71

Dowding , Jeana 27

Drapal, Dallas 28 , 118

Drennon, Alison 52

Drennon, Olivia 52

Dresbach, Emily 62

Dress, Karen 71

Drews, Ashlyn 62

Dubray,Jazminel4,28,150

Dubray, Sage 28

Duch , Lexi 28 , 122

Duch, Ryan 62, 106, 116

Duffie , Leroy 42

Dugdale, Jenifer 71

Dunning-Ward , Cole 42

Alta Pryce, Sasha Borakove, Ca:qiryn Self Row 2 : Jessica Amsbaugh, Megan Blome , Maria Goncalves, Kim Pramberg, Alyia Whitehall, Paige Kasik, Jessica Petty, J ordyn Languis, Jaydyn A.gee, Amber Squires. Row 3: Natalie Leybold, Angel Mai, Lexi Altmaier, Alyssa Converse, Alana SJ3sow, Rachel Dweikat, Bailee Sobotka, Rachel Workentine, Jenny Kortus, Morgan Applegarth Row 4 : Avery Soltys, Lydia Gall, Caroline Spethman, Sierra Nels on, Kourtney Karg, Christina Scipio, Megan Toney, Lily Berg, Carly Loudon, Sophia Becker, Ryley Thomas Row 5: Coach Kabourek, Coach Kabourek, Coach Hubbell, Coach Skiles

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Row 1: Tyler Pramberg, Matthew Hobelman, Riley Milhon, William Keck, Kyle Brown, Tristan Ford, Daniel Brown , Eric Thompson, Cam Hruza Row 2: Magwire Lott,Austin Gubbels, Nils Lindahl , Ryan Salvatori , Matthew Guevara, Bryan Fitch, Ricardo Alcala, Jackson Selig, Caleb Newburn , Jesse West. Row 3: Kevin Hankins, Jack Bruner, Corbin Hubbell, Justin Converse, Sam Rilett, Sean Harris , Taver McManmie, Lane Christensen, Aaron Link. Row 4: A.J. Sipherd , Nicholas Leybold, Ryan Bates , Dillon Holz, Dallas Drapal, Sam Kiewra, Kyle Zart, Jackson Rinaker, Logan Koenig, Jack Rowen. Row 5: Coach Kabourek, Coach Kabourek, Coach Hubbell , Coach Skiles

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Row

Amy Housel, Lexi Rouse, Madison Sobotka, Dayce Binkley , Sora Hutchison, Mya Sears, Julia Messineo,

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Row 1: Morgan Walters, Kara Bown, Taylor Rising, Christiana Thacker , Lexie Duch Row 2: Haleigh Seizys, Shelby Brown, Kylie Roe, Lizzie Royster Row 3: Coach Kallweit, Alexis Mayse, Anna Holmquist, Fiona Harding, Coach Wiese

Duntz, Spencer 42

Durie, Dzenisa 28

Dutton, Hailey 62

Dweikat, Rachel 42 , 102 , 103

Dwinell, Jacob 42, 161

Dworsky, Megan 98

Dworsky, Megan 1 7, 28, 98, 100,175

Dyer, Ethan 62

Dymacek, Dylan 62

Dynek, Jimmy 62

EEasley, Alexa 62, 125

Eastman, Paige 42, 90

Ebito, Emma 28,100,150,156, 175

Edie, Harley 62

Edie, Quinton 28

Ehrenfried, Ian 62

Eicher, Haley 52

Eickhoff, Hallie 42, 95, 157

Eigsti, Caleb 28

Eisele, Amy 42, 137 Elliott , Lindsay 62

ElJ.mers, Katelyn 42

Elofson, Aaron 52, 94

Elsener, Jim 71

Elstun, Haley 52

Elstun, Lannie 62

Emerson, John 71

Epperson, Brett 71,100, 101

Eppler, Mabel 62, 157

Eslick, Hayden 42

Eslick, Mitch 52, 95

Essman, Austin 1 7, 40, 42, 169

Essman, Morgan, 18, 40, ;.12

Estevez-Jansen, Santiago 45

Evans, Ana 52

Evans, Yulia 72

Everts, Jacob 62

Everts , Jordan 42

JV VOLLEYBALL

Row 1 : Makenna Kliment, Lily Johnson, Catherine Napolitano, Peyton Ohnoutka , Justine Linscott. Row 2: Makinzie Vandewege, Mikayla Dorff, Kayleigh Hulewicz, Emma Nelson , Kayla Weller, Mia Finnell, Coach Frerking

RESERVE VOLLEYBALL

Row 1:

Fisher, Sadie 42 , 83 , 102 , 1 54, 157, 163, 164

Fisher, Sydney 62 , 124

Fitch, Bryan 62

Fitch, Logan 62 , 11 7

Fitzgerald, Dylan 42

Flesher, Sara 62,157, 16 0

Flowerday, Kenneth 72

Flowerday, Shay 52,150 ,1 6 3

Fogleman, J ovon 62

Foote, Kierstin 62

Forch, Paul 103

Ford, Tristan 62

Fowler, Ryan 28

Francis, Jativa 52

Francisco, Ashley 52

Francisco, Laura 62

Franke, Aubrey 42

Franke, Mason 62

Frankenstien, Victor 16

Frankforter, Abbey 62

Frankforter, Holly 62

Franks , Sarah 62 , 151

Fransisco, Ashley 98, 15 7

Fransisco, Laura 157

Frederick, Mekenna 62

Freeman, Claudia 28

Freeman, Julio 52

Freeman, Taylor 42

Freisen, Kai 100

French, Connor 52

Fricke, Nathan 52

Friend, Jacob 14, 28, 86, = 2 , 103,156,157,176

Fries, Casey 72

Friesen,Caleb 52,151

Friesen, Kai 28 , 100

Fristo, Kristopher 52

Fritchie, Kalop 62 · Frost, Barbara 72

Frost, Hayden 42 , 168

Fruh, Jessica 52 , 91 Funk,John 52

Furnas, Jonathon 42

FFaden, Nolan 52 G

Faden, Ryan 28, 175

Fairchild, Jackson 42

Falcon, Tony 97

Falk, Olivia 52

Gaer, Michael 62

Gaines, Ashley 52 , 114, 13 k

Gajardo, Cris 40, 42

Gajardo, Ricardo 5, 20, 40 , 3 Fallesen, Ben 28

Gall, Lydia 28 , 30 , 83 , 86 , 1 0 , Fallesen, Emma 62 156,176

Falls , Colby 62

Fang, Dennis 165

Gallardo, Joseph 52

Ganea, Alex 50, 52,150, 1 5 Fangman, Mark 72

Gans, Calla 52, 87

Fast, Haley 62 Garbin, Maggie 53

Faulkner, Rach el 62, 114 Garcia, Alexander 53

Felix, Eliza 42 Garcia, Isaac 28

Feng, Dennis 42, 98, 164 Garcia, Noah 53

Fenstemaker, Gavin 42 Gardner, Molly 28, 102, 14, Ferguson, Mollie 42 1 76

Ferguson, Pete 27

Ferneau,Mary 72

Ferris , Alec 62

Fiala,Andrea 28,150,156,176

Ficek, Aaron 2 8

Finnell, Mia 52,123

Garjardo, Ricardo 16

Gartner,Joel 53

Gaspar, Marcus 12 , 43

Gass eling, Casey 43

Gatto, Schuyler 43

Gawrick, Mark 28,138, 13 S

Firestone, Jake 42 1 76

7 2

72 , 84

Gealy, Scott 7 2

Geer-Hill, Marcella 43

Genaw, Keaton 43

Fi' sher Da' Juan 42 · 3 ]

Fisher, Hannah 62

Fisher, Paetyn 28

Gerdes, Josh 43, 169

Gibbons, Brendon 28 , 83, g rc 1

Jadyn Grayson , McKenna Link, Hanna Van Bibber, Hannah Hen- Fischer, Jeremy

rickson, Harley Edie Row 2: Sydney Fisher, Emily O'Neill, Alexa Easley' Fischer, Katie

Heidi Isemann. Row 3: Coach Milton, Joanna Shaw, Megan Snyder' Brae- Fisher, Chase

land Jones, Student Manager Chance Wilken

156 , 169

Gillian d , Tayl o r 62

Ginge ry, John 72, 75, 109

Ginting, Mattheows 62

Glathar, Em.ma 53

Glathar, Kim 72, 93

Glenn, Garrison 28

Glenn, Samantha 63, 112, 113

Gle nn, Shelby 43 , 112 , 113

Goggins,Aaron 43, 45, 79, 81, 9 5,102,103,104,105,108, 15 6 ,1 6 1

Gon c alves , Maria 10 , 11 , 43

Gon z ales , Gage 6 3 , 168

Go odman, Hannah 53, 160

Goodteacher, Antonio 43 , 155

Goodyear, Brandon 53

Gordon, Wyatt 28

Gornell, Taylor 28 , 165 , 169

Graff, Alex 63

Graff, Cole 28, 85 , 1 76

Graff, Nickoli 43

Graff, Sydney 43

Graff, Tyler 169

Graham, Jalen 43

Graham, Taylor 28,118,156, 1 69

Grant, Chyna 43

Graulty, Laura 72

Graus , Bailey 63 , 154

Gray, Trequan 43

Grayson, Jadyn 53

Grayson, Nebraska 13, 20, 53, 1 5 7

Green, Kartney 53, 94

Green, Maddie 53 , 112

Greenlee , Matt 28

Greenlee, Mollie 43

Griesel, Sam 63, 127

Griess, James 29, 156

Gri e ss, Valerie 63

Grof, Nathan 63

Grof, Tyler 29,150,156, 176

Gross, Jacob 29, 85,109, 168

Gross, Lydia 63

Grossman, Libby 53

Grossman, Will 43

Gr o up, Tyson 43

Grunt o rad, Klayton 29

Gubb els, Austin 53, 165

Guenther, Amy 53

Guevara, Matthew 53, 118, 119

Guilford, Rebekah 63

Guru, Hunter 63, 153

Gutmann, Anna 7, 43

HHa , Jennifer 29

H a , Jessica 53,154,163

H aakenstad, Victoria 43

H adfield, Gage 29, 142

H a gameier, Mariah 1 76

Hagemann, Connor 53

Hage m e ier, Aliese 53

Hage mei e r, Mariah 29

Hake nka mp , M a tth e w 63

Halperin, Jack 53

Halp in e , Kaila 5 3

Halvorsen, Skylar 29

Hamersky, Antonio 63

Hamersky, Colle tte 29,147

Ha.mmerschmitlt, Jane 2

Haneman, Garrett 20

Hankins, Kevin 29,118

Hannasch, Skye 43, 101 , 144

Hanneman, Garrett 1 7, 21 , 23, 43

Hansel, Melanie 72

Hansen,Abby 19, 29,145,177

Hansen, John 63

Hansen, Lucas 53

Hansen, Nolan 43

Hanson, Erin 63, 94

Harbour, Kyle 16, 43, 163

Harder, Julie 23, 72

Hardesty, Gyavanni 63

Harding, Fiona 43, 95

Hardison, Sabrina 29

Hare, Dena 72

Harms, Jaelynn 53, 55

Harper,Jacob 29, 92,166,177

Harre, Jordan 63

Harrington, Allison 63

Harrington, Bailey 63

Harrington, Corbin 63

Harris, Sean 53, 94, 157

Harris, Zach 43 , 96

Harrison, Jenna 29

Harroun, Matthew 53

Hart, Caitlin 29,161,167

Hartman, Camdyn 43

Hartman, Prestyn 14, 1 7, 20, 29,86,102,148,157,177

Hartter, Carson 53 , 130

Hartung, Chase 53

Hartung, Jacob 53

Hartung, Nick 29

Haun, Kiera 6, 29, 1 77

Hawkins, Marissa 43

Hayes, Zak 43, 87

Hearty, Allison 63

- Hedgpeth, Jordan 43

Henrick, Caitlyn 63

Heermann, Molly 53

Hegener, Jacob 29

Heidbrink, Braden 63 , 138

Heidbrink, Kalen 53

Heiserman, Kathryn 53,114

Heithold, Jonathan 72

Heller, Dillon 29

Heller, Em.ma 53 , 168

Heller, Lauryn 63

Heller, Michaela 29, 156,169, 177

Hellmuth, Ryan 63,169

Henderson, Payton 43

Hennecke, Austin 63

Hennig, Bryan 53

Henrichs, Wendy 72

Henrickson, Hannah 53

Herman, Tanner 43

Hermanson, Carianne 63

Hernandez, Emily 4, 18, 19, 21, 29,33,100,177

Hernandez, Evan 53

Herold, Austin 53

Herrera-Clark, Jonathan 43

Herridge, Megan 53, 161

Herron, Hannah 63

Hershey, Lynne 72

Hesson, Isabelle 29

Heuke, Christian 43

Hibbs, Phoebe 43, 88, 155

Himmelberg, Kyle 43

Hammond,James 29 ___ H i ll , Huds o n 6 3 _________

Han, Changhui 63,116,167

Hincker, Tessa 43

Hind, Nina 14, 18, 43,150

FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL

Row 1: Henley Dean, Katie Knecht, Katie Leger, Zoe Johnson , Lydia Gross, Kailey Jay. Row 2: Emma Plucknett, Cora Krauel, Olivia Smith, Mandy Snyder, Kierstin Foote, Lauryn Heller, Coach Gingery

BOYS VARSITY TENNIS

Row 1: Mason Williams, Keaton Johnson, Chris Stoehr, Andy Zhu. Row 2: Riley LaRue, Ethan Reid,Alexander Batelaan, Jacob Wenger, Coach Hoham

BOYS JV TENNIS

Row 1: Dalton Christensen, Reid Donovan, Kyle Bavitz, David Leggiadro

Row 2: Coach Kerkman, Barrett Luci, Chase Bucknell, Carson Hartter,

rker Cunning, Bennett

Hinrichs, Ben 43

Hirschfeld, Emma 63 •

Hixon, Christian 63

Hobbie, Adam 63, 138

Hobbs, Hailey 29,177

Hobbs, Hannah 53

Hobelman, Matthew 63

Hodtwalker, Judy 77

Hofer, Stella 63

Hoff, Thomas 29

Hoffer, Avery 63, 155

Hoffer, Kaleb 53

Hoffe r, Madison 29, 1 78

Hoffman, Julien 43

Hoham, Jeffrey 72

Hoham, Tanya 72

Hoham, Tyler 53

Hohbach, Kristen 43

Hohn, Grace 53,159

Hollingsworth, Micah 63

Holloway, Elizabeth 53

Holloway, Kenzy 29

Holmberg, Peter 53

Holmquist, Anna 29, 102, 103, 122,178

Holsten,Aidan 20, 63

Holt, Jane 24, 72, 77,102,158

Holz, Dillon 53

Homquist, Anna 89

Hopkins, Carolyn 53

Hopkins, Elizabeth 72

Horn, Julia 53

Hough, Karen 77

House, Rachel 43

Housel,A..-rn.y 30, 88,155,178

Hovorka,Jaret 20,43, 134

Hovorka, Joseph 72

Hovorka, Pam 72

Hoxie, Sasha 43

Hoyt, Maky 63

Hrnicek, Alex 63, 111, 130

Hrnicek, Austin 11 O

Hruza, Cam 63

Hubbell, Corbin 43,100

Hubbell, Kevin 72, 84,119

Hudak, Blake 63

Hudec, Jacob 63

Hudson, Jake 63

Hudson, Kenna 53

Huggenberger, Abigail 30

Huggenberger, Leah 53

Hulewicz, Kayleigh 54

Hulgren,Amanda 1 6 1

Hull, Paige 43

Hull, Trenten 63

Hultgren, Aman d a 63

Hurtic, Nedim 63

Husan, Amber Cheng Hou 1 O, 155

Husovic, Emina 54

Hutcherson, Faith 54, 150, 157,158

Hutchison, Ethan 54

Hutchison, Priscilla 6 3

Hutchison, Sora 43,12 0 ,1 3 7, 154, 1 6 2, 16 8 , 1 6 9

Hyd e , Ashley 63

Insua, Luciano 72

Isemann, Heidi 63 , 132 , 13 3

J a ckman, Chandler 54, 1 3 7 168 '

Jackson, Ethan 54

Jackson, Loagon 43

Jacobsen, Logan 54

Jacobson, Hanna 30,15 0 , 1 5E 178

Jain, Ojus 54, 90 150 15 ~ 154,157' 164,166 ' ' Janes, Bryce 63

Janes, Kaitlynne 44, 15 0

Janike,Aaron 54,134

Janike,Carly8, 19,156 , 1 3 Janike, Caroline 30 87 1 Jansen, Santiago Es~ev~z ,. Janssen, Jordan 63 111 17

Jans sen, Trevor 63 ' ' Janvrin, Carter 9, 63

Jaques, Tyler 63

Jarnagin, Kris 7 2 Jarvis, Jack 64

Jarvis, Taylor 64, 157

Jay,Aleasha 162

Jay-Kissler, Kailey q4

Jeffers, Dyllon 44

Jennings, Elriana 30, 90

Jens en, Garrett 64

Jens en, Lexi 44

Jessen, Lacey 14, 1 8 , 54, 1 j Jewell, Emma 64,157 Jha, Michael 31 , 162 Jia, Annie 64,153,165, 1 , Jiles, Vernon 72

Jimenez, Dominick 54

Jirsa, Dakota 64 Johnson,Aly31, 150,15 6 7 Johnson, Ayreen 44 Johnson, Brook 31,178 Johnson, Ella 64, 158 Johnson, Elyssa 64 Johnson, Emily 44 Johnson, Faith 54 , 163 Johnson, Hailey 54 Johnson, Holli 64 Johnson, Jimmy 44, 88, It Johnson, Jordan 54 Johnson, Justice 31 Johnson, Keaton 44,127 , g Johnson, Lily 54 , 123 Johnson, Michael 64

J o hnson, Olivia 54,150, H Johnson, Steve 7 7 Johnson, Zoe 64

Jones,Aidan 54

Jon e s , Braeland 54

Jon e s , Catherine 31 Jones , Chloe 64

Jones, Megan 44, 147 Jorgensen, Elanor 12 16 L 79,163,167 ' ' , Joseph, Ali 31, 151, 178 Joseph,Ashley 31,156, 16 ~ 179

Josiah, Katie 18 , 44

Judt, Jacob 44

Jurgens, Elle 44

OYS RE S ERVE TENNIS

Row 1: Ryan D~ch, Mason Franke, Aad.itya Rau, Jordan Stoehr. Row 2Coach M acoubr1e, Jesse Lin , Chaghui Han, Logan Fitch

Aidan HolsteCoach Kiddoo ' n,

GIRLS G OL F

Shelb~ Glenn, Regan Sankey, Caroline Startzer, Sophie Gengenbach Maddie Green, Ashley Barry, Samantha Glenn '

3, '8

Jurich, Peter 64,111,158

Justice, Travis 54

KKabourek,Andrea 72, 87

1 Kabourek, Brian 72,120,121

Kahler, Sondra 7 3

Kaiser, Gage 31, 127

Kalkowski, Taryn 54,150

Kallhoff, Allison 44

Karanadze, Alex 44

Karas, Nathan 54,167

Karg, Karissa 64

Karg, Kourtney 6, 44, 154

Karsting, Ben 54

Kasik, Paige 44, 150

Kataneh, Dalaram 54

Kavan, Keely 31 , 36, 78, 90, 94,102,103,104,105 ,108 , 112,113,122,123,126 ,134 , 164 , 168

Keck, William 64

Keep, Marge 73, 82, 142

Keim,Joel44,153 ,154

Kelley, Logan 54, 158

Kendle , Belle 64 , 160

Kennedy, Daniel 31 , 36

Kennedy, Emily 77

Kenney, Paul 73

Kent, Clark 16

Kent, Hayli 54

Kercher, Justin 44

Ketelhut, Keleigh 44, 96

Kettelhake, James 54

Keys , Garrett 54 , 168

Khana, Ish 54

Khanna, Isha 31, 86,102,150, 156

Kiani, Madi 64

Kibbie, Vanessa 31, 101

Kiewra, Samuel 44

Kildare , Hayley 44

Kildare, Tynan 44

King, Callie 1 7 , 44

Kingery, Lance 7 3

Kingsley, Mackenzie 31

Kirby, Greyson 44

Kirchner, Ben 1 7, 20, 44, 149, 154,157

Kirkpatrick, Tony 31, 86, 99

Kitchen, Quade 64

Kitrell, Nathan 64

Kjeldgaard, Jake 64

Klassen, Kade 64, 131

Kleinschmidt, Braden 31, 179

Kliment, Makenna 54

Klutz, Erin 31, 179

Knapp, Josie 44, 98

Knapp, Maddie 31,150,156

Knecht, Katie 64, 124

Knopik, Krynne 31 , 137

Knopik, Sariah 64

Knott, Hannah 14, 21, 31

Knudsen, Nicole 31

Knuth, Sabrina 73

Koch, Sierra 18, 31, 137

Koenig, Alex 54

Koenig, Bret 7 3

Koenig, Logan 31 , 118 , 119

Kohel, Madison 64

Kohler , Elyse 54

Kolbo, Alexander 7 3

Koll, Baylie 31, 89

Koll, Hunter 54

Kortus, Jenny 31, 156,163, 179

Kraft, Brady 54

Krafta, Taylor 169

Kramer, Galen 54, 150, 168

Kramer, Kaleb 151

Krauel, Cora 64

Kreikemeier, Elise 54, 61 , 68 , 90,92,104,106,112,127,130, 134,137,144,152,155

Kreuger, Maddie 159

Krieger, Ashley 54

Krieger, Zachary 54

Krofta, Madison 54, 160

Krofta, Taylor 65

Krueger, Madison 54, 128, 159

Kruger, Chevy 65

Kruse, Irene 7 7

Kubert, John 65, 111

Kubik, Libby 44, 101

Kubik, Logan 54

Kubik, Riley 54

Kubuert, John 110

Kugler, Gabrielle 54

Kuhlman,Annie 31

Kula, John 31, 94

Kunze, Taylor 54

Kurtenbach, Jack 54,127

Kurtzer, Garrett 31 , 1 79

Kwankin, Rena 31,150

Kyle, Matthew 44 , 94

Kyureghian, Sona 54, 160

LLackey, Kimberly 44

Lahmon, Kali 54, 160

Lais , Erin 54

Lake, Cassidy 31 - Lalw, Holme 148

Lam, Tyson 44

Lambe,Ava 65

Lambert, Alec 65

Lambert, Alexis 32, 156, 1 79

Lamer, John 65

Landwehr, Marisa 32, 34

Langer, Maya 65

Languis, Jordyn 55

Lant, Andy 44

LaPointe, Brandon 55, 134

LaPointe, Nikki 77

Laporta, Sophia 44

Larson, Allison 65

Larson,Avery 55

Larson, Judy 73

Larson, Lauren 14, 44

LaRue, Riley 32,117,156,179

Laswell, Shane 44 , 8 7

Latham-Johnson, Savannah 55

Latoza, Jackson 65

Lauren, Ralph 12

Lautenschlager, Karl 73

Lawrence , Reed 65 , 94 , 161

Laws, Daniel 65,153, 157

Le, David 44

Leach, Tanner 55

Leago, Caleb 55

Lee, Aiden 44

Lee,Alan 44,153,154,165, 169

Lee, Logan 44

Leger, Katie 65

Leggiadro, David 55

Lehms, Hailey 18 , 32 , 180

Leonard, Jennifer 65

Leonard, Stephanie 44

Lewis , Daniel 15 7

Lewis, Hadley 65

Lewis, Renstina 65

Leybold, Natalie 65

Leybold, Nicholas 44

Lhamo, Tashi 32, 155

Lierz, Joseph 32 _

Lierz, Kylie 55

Lightner, Alexis 65 , 89

Lim,Dallas 65,153, 157 ~ Limbach, Jen 73

Limbach, Zachary 74

Lin, Jesse 65,157, 166

Lincoln, Justin 65, 94

Lindahl, Nils 11 , 44 , 119

Lindell, Moriah 65

Linderman, Haley 44,155

Lindgren, MaKenna 65, 158

Link, Mckenna 65

Linscott, Justine 65

Lippold, Ian 55

Lit~le, Helen 65 , 169

Little , Trevin 44

Liu, Robert 151

Lonergan, Makinsey 32

Long, Jack 65

Longoria, Cruz 65

Lorenze, Hayden 32

Lorenze, Madalyne 65

Losey, Maven 44

Lott, Magwire 55, 159

Louden , Carly 89

Louderback, Logan 55

Louderback, Zachary 65

Loudon, Carly 32

Loudon, Kristen 65

Love, Megan 32, 180

Lowe, Julian 65

Lowery, Dylan 55

Lu, Leo 65, 157

Lu,Marie 92

BOYS SWIMMING

Row 1: David Leggiadro, Marcus Gaspar, Jared Murray, Brandon LaPointe, Logan McPhail, Grant Baker. Row 2: Coach Walls, Bryan Fitch, Ryan Faden,Alex Wachman, Jaret Hovorka, Aaron Janike, Jarod Schwinck, Dalton Struve, Coach Mueller. Row 3: Coach Rieker, Austin Baker, Jans sen Nelson, Gabe Bouwens , Jackson Rinaker, Hayden Lorenze, Peter Jurich, Chris Jurich, Josh Roh

GIRLS SWIMMING

Row 1: Krynne Knopik, Ma-udie Melcher, Abbi Rouse, Precilla Chami. Row 2: Nicole Selzer, Allison Harrington, Macey Wiebe, Am:y Eisele, Dallas Lim, Sora Hutchison, Cassie Roberts. Row 3: Coach Walls, Nicole Munroe, Sariah Knopik, Codi Songster, Lexi Altmaier, Liz Weinmaster, Elise Kreikemeier, Sara Meyer, Maddie Tolly. Row 4: Coach Rieker, Emily Artz, Isabelle Brundieck, Erin Mapson,Aly Johnson, Liz Rentfro, Olivia Burke, Emily Delka, Coach Mueller. Row 5: Taylor Butalla, Emily Dresbach, Chandler Jackman, Kristin Mapson, Emma. Ebito, Alex Murray, Angharad Richards, Abby Cuddy Not Pictured: Sierra Koch

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL

Row 1: Maddie Vidlock, Grace Barry, Hanna Jacobson, Danelle Snyder, McKenna Volquardsen , Maggie Wilson. Row 2: Madie Krueger, ~helb! Brown, KJ Roh , Elyssa Jurgens, Regan Sankey, Alli Roh, Ellie Bliemeister, Caroline Spethman Row 3: Manager Christina Merrill, Coach Corona, _ coach Bullington, Coach Roh, Coach Prichard, Coach Bell , Manager Chris-

Luci, Barrett 55, 150

Luci, Ben 12, 55

LudWig, Landon 65

Lueckenhoff, Chase 32

Lulow, Cameron 44

Lulow, Shelby 55

Lyon, Sammi 65

Lyon, Spencer 65,151,169

Lyon-Jones,Royal44

MMabey, Riley 32

Mabey, Samantha 65

MacFarlane, Chris 55

GIRLS JV BASKETBALL

Row l:Macey Bryan, Maggie Wilson, Brooke Peck , Sara Crosby. Ro~ 2: McKenna Volquardsen, Madie Krueger , Ellie Bliem~ister, C~r ly Sm1t~, Alli~ Ott Row 3:Coach Corona, Manager Christina Merrill, Jasm1ne Dennis,Alli Roh , Manager Christina Scipio, Coach Bullington

McKee, Ian 32,152,156

McLaughlin, Dawson 56

McLaughlin, Kirk 56, 111

McManmie, Taver 56

McManus, Maddy 95

McManus, Madeleine 56 ,15 1

McMichael, Kyle 56

McnN ear, Shayla 45

McPhail, Hunter 56,12 6, 1 5 9

McPhail, Logan 65, 134

McReynolds, Connor 32

Mehmedbegovic, Benjam i n 5 6

Melcher, Maudie 153

Melcher, Maudine 45

Mendez-Rodriguez, EdWi n 6

Maclin, Jeremy 70 Mendoza, Genny 7 4

Magee, Bailey 55 Mendoza, Jade 45

Magee, Justin 55, 94, 95 , 15 l Mendoza, Phillip 56

Mahlberg, Cade 55 Menzie, Melanie 77

Mai, Angel 65 Merrill, Christina 56

Maiefski, Caitlin 44 Messineo, Julia 45, 87 , l f

Maiefski, Tristan 65 Messineo, Sophia 65

Makovicka, Joshua 55, 108 _ Metcalf, Brandon 19, 32 , ' Makovicka, Noah 55 Metcalf, Bryson 19 , 32 , 1 ( ;

Malone, Jennifer 32 159, 180

Malone, Kalob 65 Metes, Tellysha 65

Maloney, Isaiah 65 Metzger, Jake 7 5

Maly, Alexis 65 Meuhling, Justin 150

Mancinelli, Jackson 55 Meyer, Haley 32

Mann, Grace 44, 48 Meyer, Karin 7 5

Mapson, Erin 65 Meyer, Marilyn 75

Mapson, Kristin 32, 180 Meyer, Sara 56

Marfisi, Anthony 65, 131 Meyer, Scott 56, 168

Marmore, Abby 168 Meyers, Morgan 45, 150, 1 Marsalis, Wynton 165 Micek, Brenna 65

Martin, Miranda 44, 154 Mickells , Sydney 13 , 14, 1 E 4 0, Martinez, Morella 32 45, 48, 89,104, 110,124 , 5,

Martins, Cynthia 74 130 , 131, 132, 133_, 145 , 1 3 ,

Martz, Austin 32, 139 150,152,153, 158

Masada, Daniel 32 , 180 Middendorf, Calen 45

Mason, Michael 45 , 15 7 Miles , Lance 56 , 169

Masters, Adam 45, 88, 155 Miles, Timothy 65

Mathes, Elise 144 Milhon, Riley 56,119

Matheson, Cali 65 Miller, Doreen 77

Mathews , Emily 7 4 Miller, Elizabeth 7 5

Mattern, Abbie 45, 97, 99, 1 69 Miller, Ethan 65

Matthes, Elise 55, 158 Miller, Josh 108

Matzke, Alyson 32, 101, 180 Miller, Joshua 45

Matzke, John 74, 75 Miller, Julia 151

Maul,Jared 32,155 Miller,Kim 75

Maupin, Lisa 74 Miller, Kyla 32, 92,102, 15 , Maurer, Frank 32 161,169, 180

Mayne, Ryan 45 Miller, Maren 56,154,157 , 65

Mays Noonan, Brianna 167 Miller, Noah 45

Mayse, Alexis 45, 122 Miller, Noah 56

McAllister, Cole 65 Miller, Shantiera 33, 87

McBride, Paul 55 Miller, Trisha 16, 1 7, 33, 1 t ; , McCabe, Jackie 56, 158 157,163, 181

McCabe, Jeffrey 75

McCain, Ryen 32

McCarthy, Gianna 18, 32, 154

McCleery, Dylan 45

Mirzokarimova, Tahmina 3 2

Misegadis, Emma 56,169

Misegadis, Jack 56, 169

Mishra, Shruti 65, 153, 162

McClellen, E]jjah 32 Mitike, Angel 45, 150

McClure, Rita 75 Mitten, Ethan 56

McCoy, Joshua 56

Molnar, Elizabeth 65, 154

McCuistion, Michael 7 5 Molnar, Henry 45 , 83 , 153 , 54 McCullough, Brianna 45, 88, 169 155

Monroe, Sue 24, 75

GIRLS RESERVE BASKETBALL McCullough, Lauren 65 Montague, Tim 45

Row 1: Lydia Troyer, Steph Schroeder, Olivia Munroe. Row 2: Meg~n _Sny38 M g Ohr stma Mccurdy, Keenan 1 Moore, Tara 59, 7 5 der ; Rachel Weber,MiraPatel,AshleyGaines. Row 3: ana er i Merrill, Manager Christina Scipio, Haley Elstun, Savannah Latham-John- Mccurdy, Martin 7 5 , 138 Morgan, Charles 7 5 ________...;.__________~M ~ c~E~lr ~ oy;;; , K ~ as ; h~e~e~n5a.:...6.;_5,:______~ v~organ, Layt-a a~ ">------, son, Coach Roh McGowan, Jack 65 Morgan, Leighton 15 Mcintosh,Kian 32,156,180

Morris , Carol 7 5

Morris, Chloe 66 , 142

Morris , David 45

Morrison, Katie 56

Morrison-Juengel, Andy 66

Morrissey, Amanda 56

Morrow, Haley 45

Morrow, Mary 7 5

Mosel ey, Jay 45

Moser, Dominick 66

Mosiman, Marisa 66

Moss, Patrick 66

Moy, Camryn 56,169

Moy, Hailey 33, 86, 97, 98, 99, 15 6 ,1 6 5,169, 181

Moye r, Alexis 56

Muell e r, Madison 66

Muller, Atticus 66, 110

Munger, Bennet 66

Munger, Claire 45

Munge r, Jack 66

Munnis, James 56

Munr o e, Nicole 56

Munroe, Olivia 66

Mun so n,Anthony 162

Muns o n,Anthony 17 , 56,157

Murillo, Angelica 33

Mur p hy, Kristin 75, 150

Murray, Alex 33, 181

Murray, Jared 66

1 Muslic, Ema 9, 13, 40, 45, 84, 8 5,100,104,105 ,118,119, 120,138,139, 152

Muslic, Naila 40, 46

Muthersbaugh, Matt 33 , 138, 1 8 1

Myles, Trevon 46 , 155

Nt Nap o litano, Catherine 9, 10, 20, 21,4 6 ,48,79,93,96,97 ,104, 107, 10 8,109 ,110,126,127, 12 9 , 1 34,135,137,138 ,139, 1 46 ,1 5 0,154,157,162 ,163, 169

Nat h a n, Patterson 46

Neal, Cassandra 181

N e al, Cassie 33,150,156 , 163

Nearman, Myrissa 33,156 ,167, 16 9

Neemann, Adam 46

N ee mann, Aleigha 46

Neighbors , Emily 66

N e ls e n, Karl 46

N e ls on , Alex 46

Nelso n , Brooke 14, 46

Nelson, Carter 56

Nelson, Emma 56, 94

N e lson, Janssen 66

, Nelson, Sierra 34, 181

N e sja, Olivia 34,150,156

N e tz,Nate 20,46, 126,158,159

N e uma nn, Bailey 45, 46

N e umann, Parker 34

N e w bur n, Caleb 56

N e wm eyer, Mark 7 5

Ngo h, D a rling 6 6

Ngu, N icholas 66

Nguye n, John 6 6 , Nicho las, Le a 56

Ni c h o ls,Anne 75

Nickolite, Mitch 34

ielsen, Felicity 66

Niemeyer, Lauren 46

Nitzel, Seth 1 7, 46

Nitzsche, Emily 66

Nitzsche, Kelsey 34

Noah, Jacob 34

Noble, Taylor 19, 35,102,156, 161,181

Noble, Todd 75

Norton, Rachel 40 , 46 , 98 , 150 , 169

Norton, Rebecca 40, 46, 169

N orval, Sheaah 66

Novosad, Isaac 35 , 90 , 95

Novosad, Julia 56

Nuam, Mary 66, 83

Obert , Gracie 66

Obert, Kim 77

Ochsner, Riley 66 , 145

Odell, Isaac 46

Odell, Micah 66

Ogden, Amahlia 46

Ogden, Jacob 35

Ogle, Sarah 66

Ohnoutka, Peyton 66

Olderbak, Kassy 56

Olds, Jared 56

Oliver, Baylie 66 , 132

Olsen, Rose 46

Olson, Alexa 56, 91

Olson, Meghan 35

Olson, Scott 46

Oltman, Austin 46

Omerovic, Kisa 66

Opp,Esme 46

Orlov,Anna 56

Orlov, Joseph 35

Orquiz, Freddy 35

Oso.rio , Alyssa 46

Osso, Ikhlas 56, 81

Ostrander, Reagan 66, 158

Ott, Allie 46, 128, 129

Ottemann, Dallas 35

Ottman, Austin 169

Otto, Alex 66

Otto, Audrey 46

Owen, Kasiya 46

Ozaki, Andrew 19

Ozaki, Will 19, 20, 35,109 , 158, 159,182

O'Dell, Camryn 66

O'Dell, Connor 35, 181

O'Dell, Dane 56 , 130

O'Dell, Issac 107

O'Keefe, Haidan 1 7, 46

O'Neill, Emily 66

O'Neill, Luke 46

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Packett, Susan 7 5

Padilla, Braulio 66

Palmer, L Sue 75

Park, Seo Young 11, 46

Par ks , Sidney 3 , 4 , 5 , 12 , 14 ,

16,17,23,33,46,92,95,98, 100,101,104,105,107,109, 114,116,147,151,162 , 165

Parr, Daniel 35, 86

Parsons, Jessie 6, 35 156

Patel, Mira 66

Patel, Raina 66

Patrol, Sole 20

Patterson, Nate 153

Paugels, Jena 56

Paulson, Laredo 35

Paw,Hae 56

Paz, Olivia 66, 167

Pearson, Kali 35, 45, 150

Peck, Brooke 56

Pella, Samuel 56

Peltz, Morgan 66

Penn, Ethan 46,157

Penner, Leona 165

Penner, Molly 35, 158

Selig, Ricardo Alcala. Row

Chevy Kruger, Karl Nelsen, Isaac Odell, Taver McManmie, Jacob Gross, Frank Maurer, Ian Ehrenfried, Cullin Briggs, Elliott Alexander, Austin Martz, Houston Rettele, Drake Reinke, Klayton Gruntorad. Row 4: Coach McCurdy, Coach Skiles, Jordan White, Andrew Delka, Logan Jacobsen, Maky Hoyt, Taylor Gilliand, Jaidyn Boline, Coach Peterson, Coach Etherton

WRESTLING

GIRLS FRESHMAN BASKET BALL

Row 1: Hannah Seizys, Heide Isemann, McKynzie Colon, Corrine Bredthauer. Row 2: Sasha Bussard, Olivia Smith,Allison Hearty, Baylie Oliver, Taylor Andrews. Row 3: Manager Christina Merrill, Coach Bell, CJ Bates, Manager Christina Scipio

Row 1: Mason Ingwersen, Corbin Harrington, Dominick Moser, Jerrod Searcey, Micaiah Wooten, Micah Odell, Adam Hobbie, Alex Koenig, Riley Schmohr, David Qudus, Logan Westhafer, Dominick Jimenez, Ben Fallesen. Row 2: Noah Rizek, Matt Muthersbaugh, Dawson McLaughlin, Chase Uher, Noah Miller, Kyle Brown, Grant Toline, Branden Heidbrink, Kirk McLaughlin, Nolan Faden, Jack Puls, Jackson

Perales, Robert 75

Perez , Olivia 66 , 142

Perry, Dylan 56

Petelle, Lucas 56

Peters, Airiauna 66

Peters , Jordan 46

Petersen, Demri 1, 7, 14, 22, 35,39,74,82,88,89,100, 104,105,106,107,114,115, 116,117,122,123,138,143, 144, 145, 162, 182

Petersen, Jenna 66 , 115

Petersen, Jodi 7 5

Petersen, Lynn 7 5

Peterson, Blake 46

Peterson, Chase 66

Peterson, Tatreanna 66

Petty, Jessica 10, 11, 20, 46, 73,91,92,104,124,125, 128,129,147,150,151,154, 155,162,163,164,167

Pham, Brendan 56

JV BOYS BASKETBALL

Philson, Christian 56

Pieper, Abby 46, 157

Piepho, John 46

Piontek, Kyle 46

Piro, Madilynn 35, 182

Pitsch, Jennifer 35,102,156, 182

Plock, Shelby 46

Plourd-Barnhardt, Alexander 56

Plucknett, Emma 66

Podawiltz, Zacariah 66

Poe,Alex 46

Pohlmeier, Gage 66

Pokorny-Foster, Jordyn 66

Polson, Haleigh 57, 160

Ponte, Galina 57

Popp-McCoy, Hayley 66

Porter, Kelsea 35, 156

Portnoy, Lan 20, 21 , 35

Post, Micaila 35 , 90

Potratz , Peyton 66

Potter, Logan 66

Potter, Taryn 35, 95

Poulosky, Connor 57

Power, Team 133

Powers, Ashlee 57, 160

Powers, J ehron 46

Powers , Jessica 66

Powers, Josh 46,151

Prai, Kayla 57

Pramberg, Kim 35, 82,156,158

Pramberg, Tyler 66

Premer, Tyler 57

Prentice, Cristina 35 , 102 , 164, 182

Price, Kenyon 66

Prichard, Dennis 7 5 , 128

Priest, Alexis 5 7

Protopopov, Jacob 57, 89

Pryce,Alta 14, 57,150,154, 163

Puls, Jack 66

Puok, Duoth 35, 182

QQin, Suvy 35, 86, 93,150,155, 156,157

Quade, Colin 5 7

Quade, Kristi 7 7

Qudus, David 35

Qudus, Sara 46

Qudus, Susan 66

Quiring, Lara 57,169

RRickett, Steven 4 7

Riddle, Alison 5 7

Riedman, Grace 57

Riekenberg, Kaylee 47

Rieker, Hailey 40 , 4 7

Rieker, Kaitlyn 4 7

Rien, Alex 6 7

Riethoven, Gabriel 35, 1 52, 15

Riethoven, Gwynnivere 67

Rilett, Sam 57, 94

Rinaker, Jackson 57

Rinaker, Kailey 45, 47 , 7 8, 8 3 87,97,104,155,156, 1 6

Ripa,Anna 9, 18, 30, 3 5 , 4 , 97,104,110,130,131 , ] 3 , 138,150,158,159,16 0 , 3 2

Rippe, Katherine 47, 1 6 0

Rippe, Kevin 75, 86

Rippe, Nicholas 67,160 , 6 Rising, Taylor 36

Ristow, Simon 16, 36, 1 5 l6: 164

Rixon, Megan 57

Rizek, Noah 36, 85

Roberge, Derek 36, 95

Roberts, Cassie 67

Roberts, Dr Mindy 95

Roberts, Jacob 47

Roe, Jaden 67, 110 , 159

Roe, Kylie 15, 36, 183

Roeder, Jarrett 5 7

Roeder, Sam Wismer Ja r r· 157

Roeting, Jesse 36

Rafique, Konpal 57,150, 162 Roh, Ali 67, 151, 155

Ramel, Juliann 75 Roh, Josh 57,151

Ramirez, Serena 57 Roh, Kj 18, 47, 102, 103 , 9 ,

Randall, Brennan 46 150, 151,155, 159

Randall, Britanie 66 Roh, Linda 7 5 , 133

Randall, Cavion 57,131 Rohrer, Emily 36

Rathman, Brock 40 , 46 Rohrs , Elliott 36 , 183

Rathman, Clay 40, 46 Ronchetto, Kadin 47

Rau, Aaditya 66 , 116, 15 7 , 166 Ronchetto , Karalynn 36

Rau, Sydney 57 Roper, Destry 57

Ray, Patrick 46 Roper, Rachel 47

Rector, Kelson 57, 169 Rosenberger, Jim 75

Rector, Madalyne 46,101,150, Rosenberry, Ruby 75 155 Roth, Kalen 57

Reddy, Supriya 46, 150, 157, Roth, Veronica 92 162,166 Rouse,Abbil36,168

Reese-Newquist, Christian 57, Rouse, Abbigail 136 168 Rouse,Abigail 67

Regan, Maddie 46 , 154 Rouse, Dillon 36 , 183

Reichenbach, Heidi 35 , 182 Rouse, Lexi 6 7

Reichenbach, Holley 57 Row, Brianna McCullough cReid, Ethan 17, 46,116, 162 ond 155

Reidman, Grace 168 Row, Bryan Fitch Back 15 f Reifschneider, Erich 57 Row, Front ROWCorinee W Reifschneider, Will 47, 95 terSECOND 155

Reiker, Kaitlyn 40 Row, Jimmy Johnson Sec c t Reimers, Bryan 126 155

Reimers, Clay 47,126,127 Row, Lauren McCullough E Reiners, Sydney 47 ond 154

Reinert, Max 66 Row, Lexi Jensen Back 15 f

Reinke, Drake 67 Rowen, Jack 57

Rentfro, Liz 18, 20, 47,158 Royster, Elizabeth 36,156 3

Rethmeier, Cosette 57, 95 183

Row 1: Keaton Johnson, Drew Dockery, Sam Griesel, Garrett Snyder, Lu- Rettele, HouS t on 57

Royster, James 67 cas Bolubasz. Row 2 : Alex Aldana, Pete Ackerman, Hayden Barrett, Tucker Rettele, Mckinley 67 Rugh, Jackson 57 Veld$r. Row 3: Manager Jordan Satter, Jordan Janseen, Jack Carter, Rezac, Kylie 35, 98,156 Ruhl, Mckenna 67 Jack Kurtenbach, Coach Wrenholt

Rezac, Logan 47, 98 Ryan, Carson 47 ,_______

R heds. Natalie 9 5 ___ ~~er., J&eston 57., 9 Richards,An 57,136

Richardson, Kaden 67 s

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL

Row 1: Brandon Metcalf, Nate Netz, Hunter McPhail, Dylan Ullman, Keaton Johnson , Bryson Metcalf Row 2: Manager Jordan Satter, Branden Carpenter, Jack Carter , Clay Reimers, Colton Christensen, Gage Kaiser, Ben Stephens. Row 3 : Coach Campbell, Coach Welch, Coach Wrenholt, Coach Bouwens, Coach Fox, Coach Newmyer, Coach Macoubrie

3 ,

Sabatka, Lizzy 4 7

Sagan, Carl 179

Salisbury, Anna 67

Salisbury, Johnny 57

Salvatori, Ryan 4 7 , 119

Salzman, Alex 4 7 , 168

Sanders , Chloe 6 7

Sanders, Madison 36,167,183

Sanders, Rylan 67 , 168

Sanders, Sierra 6 7

Sandin, Jonah 7, 36, 183

Sandridge-Nishihara , Misaki 67

Sankey, Regan 67, 112, 129

Sansonetti, Alice 5 7

Sapp, Jamison 67

Satter, Jordan 4 7

Sattler, Roxann 75, 92 Savidge, Hallie 57

Schaefer, Emily 76

Schainost, Griffin 57

Scheid.ies, Devon 6 7

Schen."l{, Reghan 36

Schi;ffbauer , Stefanie 5 7

Schilling, Zachary 36

Schlatter, Jacob 36 , 95, 183 1 Schleich, Katrina 6 7 , 15 7

Schleich, Laure n 47

Schleicher, Michaela 73, 76

Schliech, Laure n 157

Schmal, Makenna 67

Schmidt, Marcus 76

Schmidt, Nash 57

Schmit, Madeline 6 7

Schmohr, Riley 67

Schneider, Jacob 76

Schneider, Nicklas 57

Schoening, Jacob 17, 57

Scholl, Sarah 4 7

Schommer, Amy 76

Schoneihg, Jacob 157

Schonewise, Anna 67 j Schroder, Jaxso n 57

Schroeder, Stephanie 5 7

Schulte, Hunter 57, 59

Schuttler, Bohe n 47

Schweitzer, Alex 67

Schweitzer, Jarrett 67

Schwinck, Jarod 67

Schwink, Jarod 165

Scipio , Christian 10 , Scipio, Christina 10, 11, 47

Searcey, Jerrod 67

Sears, Mya 67, 121, 154, 167

Seizys, Hale igh 47, 159

Seizys, Hannah 67,132

Self, Camryn 67, 120

Self, Shelly 76

Selig, Jackson 5 7

Sell, Kaity 36, 160

Selzer, Nicole 47, 169

Semin, Bret 36

Semin, Cory 67

Semin, Jake 47

Senn, Karoline 4 7 , 101

Seravalli, Carla 47, 102, 154, 3, I 157,167

Sesow,Alana 8, 10, 16, 39, 47, 59,82,88,104,105,110 ,120, 122,132,136,137,150,151, 154,155,157,159,162,163

Sesow, Tatum 67,151,154

Shafer, Daniel 76

Shafer, David 5 7

Shane, Noah 58

Sharp, Ben 47

Shaw, Joanna 67, 124

Sheldon, Charley 4 7

Sheldon, Makenna 37

Sheridan, Kenzie 58

Shostrom, Emilee 15 , 22 , 23 , 47,86,97,103,104,105,108, 109,119,126,147,152,153

Shubert, Lucas 67

Shultz,Audrey 67

Siemek, Parker 47, 154

.Sims, Lee-Ann 37, 50, 79, 83, 86,87,98,104,105,121,123, 148,150,156,157,163,167, 169,183

Sipherd, Logan 58

Skiles, Kirk 76

Skiles, Madison 67, 115

Smith, Andrew 58

Smith, Cameron 76

Smith, Carly 47, 82

Smith, Charles 67,157, 160

Smith, Claire 37,102,103,156, 184

Smith, Joshua 47

Smith, Lariah 4 7

Smith, Leland 67

Smith, Lucas 37, 184

Smith, Olivia 67 , 125

Smith, Simi 27, 37, 144

Smith, Sydnie 58

Snavely, David 47

Snoggrass, Holden 58

Snook, Bo 67

Snow, Clarissa 20, 55, 58, 84, 99,104,105, 168

Snow, Emery 13, 37, 99,156, 168,169, 184

Snyder, Bottom Mandy 125 - SnY,der, Danelle 37,129,150, 156,184

Snyder, Garrett 4 7

Snyder, Mandy 67

Snyder, Megan 67,132

Snyder, Rece 6 7

Sobotka, Bailee 37, 156

Sobotka, Madison 68

Soltero-Evasco, Rebecca 76

Soltys, Avery 58

Somers, Icek 68

Sonday, Kaitlin 58

Songster, Codi 3 7

Soto , Mike 68

Speedlin, Jordan 4 7

Spencer, Josh 47, 85, 168

Spethman, Caroline 47,120, 155,158

Sphon, Catherine 76, 81

Spidell, John 4 7

Sponsor, Kenney 169

Spotts, Savannah 37

Springman,Ashley 37,102, 103,156,163, 184

Squires,Amber 47,166

Squires, Matthew 68

Staack, Brittany 76

Stahr, Quinn 47, 85

Stangl, Kassandra 58

Stanley, Cha.se 68 , 168 Staples-Farmer, Sarah 76

Starkel, Michael 68

.Btartzer, Caroline 58 ,...112, 1J. 3

Staswick, Elizabeth 76

Stauffer, Abby 47

Stebbins, Austin 37

Stefanski, Skyler 58

Steffensmeier, Benjamin 47

Stephens , Adina 18 , 19

Stephens, Ben 37, 109, 126, 127

Stephenson, David 58

Stephenson, Mick 37, 94, 184

Sterns , Michael 76

Stevens , Kalena ·4 7

Stevens , Logan 3 7 , 184

Stevens , Riley 58

Steward, Zachary 68

Stewart, Wesley 47, 85

Stilley, Sydnie 48

Stock, Jacob 48

Stoehr, Christopher 48

Stoehr, Jordan 68,116, 131

Stollar, Cody 58

Stplte, Jese 37, 185

Stolte, Miles 58, 88

Stone, Cameron 68

Stone , Kelsie 48

Stoner, Eliot 68

Stoppel, Austin 3 7 , 184

Storer, Jessica 48

Strickland, Erik 68,157

Stroemer, Caden 58

Struve, Dalton 58

Stubben, Kandace 58

Stuefer, Andrea 68

Stuefer, Kailey 48

Stull, Sophia 37, 185

Stull, Will 48, 87

Stumpff, Taylor 68

RESERVE BOYS BASKETBALL

Row 1: Logan Borgmeyer, Bryce Beer , Micah Wilson, ~thony ~arfis~:ow 2: Cavin Randall, Carson Hartter, Payton Bash, Dane O Dell, BoJan D · Row 3: Coach Macoubrie, Gage Pohlmeier, Chase Bucknell, Coach Bouwens. Not Pictured: John Hansen

FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL

Row 1: Alexander Hrnicek, Maxwell Reinert, Alexander August, Blake Collier Jordan Stoehr. Row 2: Rece Snyder , Kade Klassen, Brandon Bakenhus ,' Tathloch Dak, Jake Thompson, John Kubert. Row 3: Coach Fox, Christian Wilke, Jordan Harre, Cole McAllister, Coach Newmyer

VARSITY CHEERLEADERS

Row 1: Sydney Mickells, Nicole Selzer, Hailey Lehrns, Taylor Noble, Emmy Hernandez, Nicole Bakenhus, Katie Vyskocil

Row 2:Alexa Carstensen, Anna Ripa, Brooke Worley, Allison Black, Simi Smith, Madilynn Piro, Shaylyn Swisher, Maddie Bakencamp, Ashley Springman

JV CHEERLEADERS

Row 1 :Taylor Bisesi, Karoline Senn, Maddie Tolly, Haidan O 'Keefe, Katie Josiah, Abby Stauffer, Grace Whitmer

Row 2:Keleigh Ketelhut, Olivia Wells, Nina Hind, Marissa Hawkins, Skye Hannasch, Emily Breit, Shelby Toline, Claire Munger, Morgan Dickey

Sturm, Chanse 68

Su, Coral 76

Sumpter, Ransom 58

Svendgard, Spencer 37, 82, 152

Svoboda, Callie 68

Svoboda, Justin 58

Swanson, Chace 68, 115 Swanson, Gabe 58

Swanson, Payton 58,159

Swearingen, Conner 37,185

Swift, Taylor 20 Swinehart, Steve 7 4, 76

Swires, Amber 149

Swisher, Shaylyn 37,185

Swope, Morgan 37,146,185

Syslo , Caitlyn 14 , 48

Szwanek, Garrett 58

TTalat, Rouj 48

Talbot, Matt 158

Tamanaha, Kayla 68

Tan, Lance 68, 169

Tapia, Aramara Quintos 57

Taylor, Alaura 68

Tayl.or, Sabian 58

Taylor, Zachary 37

Tenhumberg, Sasha 37

Tenhumberg, Serena 58

Terrano, Gavin 58

Texley, Linda 76

Thacker,Abigail 48,151,155

Thacker,Ana 151,155,159

Thacker, Christiana 68

Theis, Lauren 150

Theysohn, Samuel 48

Thies, Lauren 58 '

Thomas, Ryley 9, 24, 48, 78, 89, 96,104,105,109,112,113, 118,119,120,134,135,136, 137,146,147,149,150,158, 159, 164, 168, 169

Thompson, Daniel 48, 164, 165, 169

Thompson, Eric 68

Thompson, Jacob 37, 68

Thompson, Kyle 76,166

Thompson-Pollard, Janessa 58

Thornbrugh, Molly 37

Thorpe, Tom 76, 99

Troy, Tara 76

Troyer, Lydia 58 , 133

True, McKaylee 61 , 69

Trumble, Peggy 76

Tucker, Chase 69

Tuckerman,Jenna 16, 1 7 , 5 8, 157,162

Tuma, Alameer 37

Turner, John 76

Tyler, Jordan 69

Tyner, Dakota 58

Tyner, Logan 37

Tyner, Megan 37

Uher, Chase 69

Ullman, Dylan 15, 38, l 8 f

Utter, Alexa 58 V

Vaggalis, Sarah 76

Valenta, Jaxsen 69

Valenta, Ryan 69

Vandehoef, Erin 69

Vandewege, Makinzie 49 , Vandwege, Kinzie 150

Vandyken, Levi 69

Velder, Tucker 49

Vendetti, Patric 7 6

Vergara, Destiny 58

Vidlock, Maddie 38,156

Vidlock, Madison 185

Vifquain, Jamie 69

Villalobos, Savea 69

Vinkenberg, Katie 49

Vinkenberg, Sabrina 69

Viola, Maria Jonah ~8

Viveiros , Liam 38

Viveiros , Megan 49

Vlasnik, Jade 38, 186

Vogt, Jared 58

Volquardsen, Mckenna 58

Voss, Andrew 69

Vossler, Alicia 76

Vuchetich, Kellyn 21 , 49 , J 147

Vuong, Austin 69

Vyskocil, Katie 49

Tilden, Traven 68 W

Timmermann, Rhiannan 68 Wachman, Alex 69

Titus, Jamie 48, 169

Wahl, Justin 14, 23, 38, 1 C

Toalson, Ben 49, 158 186

Tobgyal, Tshering 49 Wakefield, Jordan 49

Toews, Tanner 49

Toews, Tyler 49

Walker, Bailey 38, 186

Walker, Christopher 58

Toline, Grant 68,139 Walker, Elizabeth 69

Toline, Shelby 49 Wallace, Alex 49

Tolly, Maddie 49 Walter, Devon 69

Toney, Megan 37,156, 163, 185 Walters, Carson 58

Tonniges Anderson, Elijah 50 Walters, Morgan 38,156

Toomey, Megan 150 Warkentin, Keagan 38,10 2

Torres, Luselena 69 158, 186

Towes, Tanner 40

RESERVE CHEERLEADERS

Row 1 :Bailey Harrington, Elise Matthes, Peyton Potratz, Sophie Bolubasz

Row 2 :MaKenna Kliment, Annelise Christen, Faith Hutcherson

Row 3 :0livia Johnson, Grace Reidman, Maky Hoyt, Libby Grossman, Ella Johnson

Warkentin, Lucas 158

Towes, Tyler 40 Warner, Nick 38, 162

Townsend, James 69 Warner, Noah 69

Townsend, Meghan 49, 94 Warrick, Right Shannon 16 '

Tran, Dennis 69

Tran, Paul 58

Warrick, Shannon 38,169

Warrick, Shelby 58, 169

Trowbridge, Matt 70, 76 Washington, Samantha 49

Watermeier, Camryn 69

Watermeier, Ethan 69

Watermeier, Jared 69

Watermolen, Maxwell 49

Watson, Christian 69

Watson, Novelyn 58

Watt, J.J. 70

Way, Jayden 69

Waybright, Jace 49, 166

Wayne, Bruce 16

Weakly, Claire 58,163, 166

Weakly, Megan 69

Weaver, Darveon 58

Weaver, Zach 49

Weber, Benjamin 69

Weber, Hope 68, 69

Weber, Jerry 103

Weber, Madison 49

Weber, Rachel 69

Wegner, Jacob 116

Weibe; Macey 150

Weigert, Isa 157

Weinmaster, Elizabeth 49

Welchoff, Brooke 49

Weller, Kayla 69

Wells, Chris 70

Wells, OliVia 58

Wenger, Jacob 38 , 1 16

Wertz, KelVin 69

West, Jesse 69

Westhafer, Loga n 69 ,1 60 , 161

Weyers,Alex 69

Whipple, Darby 58

White,Anna 38 ,1 5 6,18 6

White, Caroline 38 ,1 02 , 1 63

White, Jordan 58

White, Max 58

Whitehall, Alyia 59 , 79

Whitman, Del 77

Whitman, Isaac 49 , 1 51

Whitman,Jayne 69 , 1 5 1 ,15 5

Whitman, Walt 180

Whitmer, Grace 49

Whitney, Giavanna 38

Whitney, Janessa 38

Whitney, Jetta 38

Whitney, Kayla 69

Whittington, Perria 49

Wicken, Heaven 49

Wickizer , Cody 5 9

Widman, Bennett 59, 102

Wiebe, Macey 49

Wiebelhaus, Jacob 59

Wiedmyer, Tristen 49

Wiegert, Grace 69

Wiegert, Isabella 49

Wiemer, Brenda 77, 92

Wiesen, Seth 40 , 49

Wiesen, Sydney 40, 49

Wild, Josh 49

Wilke, Christian 69

Wilken, Chance 59

Wilkins, Miles 5, 8, 20, 59, 99, 157,164

Williams, Alannah 59

Williams, Jarod 38

Williams, Joshua 69, 161

Williams, Lauren 95

Williams , Mackenzie 49

Williams, Mason 59

Williams , Patrick 38

Williams, Reilly 1 7, 59

Wilson, Halie 49

Wilson, Maggie 59

Wilson, Matthew 49

Wilson, Micah 59,158

Wilson, Molly 59

Wilson, Will 59

Wiltfong, Anne 69

Windle, Zoe 7 , 22, 49, 154

Winterbauer, Jennifer 77

Wismer, Deb 77

Wismer , Sam 59

Wobig,Emma 69,145

Wolf , Emily 49, 162

Woodruff, Brett 59

Woodworth, Meghan 38, 100

Woody, Ellie 69, 157

Wooten, Micaiah 69,139

Worely, Brooke 156

Workentine, Rachel 38,154, 156

Workman, Miranda 49

Works , Benjamin 38

Worley, Brooke 38,158,186

Worley, Jada 16, 49,163

Wozny, Jacob 69

Wright, Derek 49

Wright , Emmaly 49

Wright , Kody 36, 38,186

Wright, Larry 36

Wright, Taya 49

Wudel, Max 69, 158

Wurm, Mitch 69

Wynn, Taylor 69

Yoder, Noah 69

Young, Sydney 39,150, 151

Young -Baker, D'Angelo 39

Zalman, Currey 50, 59, 110

Zalman, Skyler 39,152,187

Zanga, Cody 39

Zart, Kyle 4, 15, 39,118,186

Zeng, Alicia 17, 21, 59, 90,150, 153,157

Zhang, Ingrid 20, 39, 93, 98, 156,164,165,169,187

Zhu,Andy 59,117,153,166

Zieg,Ava 59

Ziemelis , Samara Ross 6 7

Zillig, Janet 77

Zimmer, Briana 39, 89, 187

Zingler, Brenda 77

Zinsmaster , Tyler 49 , 149 , 166

Zitek , Max 49, 158

Zoller, Emma 8, 49

Zwiebel,Brenden 39,162,187

Zwiebel, Christopher 39

FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS

Row 1 : Riley Ochsner, Henley Dean , Priscilla Hutchison, Madalyne Lorenze, Madison Cave , Jamie Vifquain Row 2: Ava Lambe , Kiley Conway , Camryn O'Dell, Drue Bower, Chantel Bade , Emma Wobig

~OLLONAIRES

Row 1: Megan Jones, Lauren Larson, Peyton Bell, Collette Hamersky

Row 2 : Elyse Kohler, Molly Antonson, Morgan Swope , Karsyn Bell, Brooke Nelson, Lacey Jes sen

Row 3: Sasha Hoxie, Grace Mann, Sydnie Stilley, Samantha Washington, Kellyn Vuchetich Index

Layout

FRONT ROW: Sidney Parks , Alexa Carstensen, Keely Kavan

SECOND ROW: Lee -Ann Sims, Demri Petersen , Sydney Mickel/s , Clarissa Snow

FOURTH ROW: Anna Ripa , Elise Kreikemeier , Alana Sesow, Olivia Andersen

Writers

2015 Yearbook Staff

FIRST ROW: Kailey Rinaker, Sara Camp, Clarissa Snow, Alexa Carstensen.

SECOND ROW: Ema Muslic, Alana Sesow, Morgan Dickey, Catherine Napolitano , Sydney Mick ells

THIRD ROW: Demri Petersen , Keely Kavan, Anna Ripa, Elise Kreikemeier Sidney Parks.

FOURTH ROW: Lee-Ann Sims, Emilee Shoestrom, Jessica Petty, Ryley Thomas, Olivia Andersen, Aaron Goggins (photo by Jane Holt.)

FRONT ROW: Sara Camp , Morgan Dickey, Demri Petersen , Jessica Petty, Clarissa Snow.

SECOND ROW: Lee-Ann Sims , Alana Sesow, Catherine Napolitano, Keely Kavan.

BACK ROW: Sydney Mickells , Sidney Parks, Aaron Goggins.

Photographers

FRONT ROW: Lee -Ann Sims , Jessica Petty, Keely Kavan , Kailey Rinaker, Alexa Carstensen , Clarissa Snow

BACK ROW: Sara Camp , Ryley Thomas , Catherine Napolitano , EmaMuslic, Aaron Goggins.

Editors

FRONT ROW: Sidney Parks, Lee-Ann Sims, Demri Petersen

BACK ROW: Ema Muslic, Olivia Andersen.

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The New Beginning

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A ewlook

Most ·checked-out books

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The Start of Something New

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ARTS

Heroic Efforts

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Live, Love, and Jazz

A Musical Journey

Reaching Out to the East Community

Work Hard , Play Hard

A Brutal port

Freshman Players Step it Up for East

Kubert Lead·s the Team

Sacrificing for Commitment

Expectations

What Other Would ou Li To Blay?

Katie Heiserman

Ashley Gaines

On The to Success Path .. ·

How have leaa rship roles on ~our team affected . you

Leading the Pack

We Run for Fun

Setting the Future

JV Volleyball Pre-Game Rituals

Spartan Strength

What have you learned from. playing I basketball?

Memorable Moments on the Court

What are Yollr Favorite Swimming Ev~nts?

Table Top Tourney

All In The Family

Go Bananas!