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In April, 1976, the East Speec team placed first in State, which led to a long tradition of Easts Speech and Debate being one of the best teams in Nebraska, and even nationally ranked. In 1976, multiple participants were new to speech and worked hard to achieve the school's first placement as first in state. The 1976 speech and debate teacher, Mr .. McCutcheon, said "The entire team put in a lot of hard work." Lincoln East Speech has won 15 consecutive state titles and 33 State titles in all.
In 2007, East High School students met the politicians running for office. The man running for mayor that year, Chris Beutler, talked with the students about what changes they would like to see in their
n , ncan encan stu ents m incoln got together during Black History onth to discuss what it is like being an rican American student in Lincoln. icah Wilson said, referring to how some communities have seemed to resurrect he "n-word," "That's part of the reason I don't use it. I don't like when people use it around me just because of what it originally meant. I don 't think people now that it was originally meant to. be degrading.'' East students are taking strides to be racially aware and accepting.
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not always known that way. Up until 1997 it was a combined junior high, and during 2008, multiple renovations were done such as closing the outside Jlbll'; -• court yard, moving the main office, and renovating the kitchen and the cafeteria.
After the 9/ 11 attack in 2001, Katherine Fries painted this iconic picture. This patriotic painting was sold thro~ghm~t Lincoln for the relief efforts in New York City. As Fnes said, "It's dedicated to everyone in America because everyone was affected." East students are not only dedicated to our community but the entirety of our country.
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Class of 1978
Vocalist
eth enjoyed being in Singers, the choral group ere at East. She also was a part of the Swing hoir, which is now called Show Choir. She loved rforming, and all the chances she had here at ast help her pursue a career in music.
Ann Heerman
Class of 1977
Police Sergeant
was years o a ed her parents a camera. Since the never put it wn. In the future she continuing wha e loves at Metropolit nit colle ta degree in otography and ssibly a minor in iness. Her end goal her career is to rk for National ographic be a rapher for their
Niesje J. Steinkruger
Class of 1969
State Supreme Court Judge
Tom Larson Class of 1973
Tom Larson now works at the University of Nebraska Lincoln as a professor of Composition (Emerging Media and Digital Arts) , and Jazz Studies. "East had a great music department with Bob Colwell as the instrumental music director and Jon Peterson as the vocal head. Bob \ twisted my arm to get me into the jazz band , and watching him play jazz ,solos was an inspiration to all of us." The music department know has flourished and we have many opportunities for students to pursue their music needs.
att ew arroun 1s extreme y mtereste m usic and is a part of Band, Pep Band, Singers, Lincoln Boys Choir, church choir and takes voice lessons. He says its a way to entertain others, and its a way to vent. "I grew up in a very music based family, so everybody around me from an early age as doing some form of music. I've also done music for as long as I can remember." he reason Matt is going into music education is because there is so many ossibilities, and there will always be more
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Class of 1975
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ove: 1 son, semor, wants to ea sports broadcaster and commentator. He ants his own radio show. Wilson is the ounder of the broadcasting team here at ast. The club helps him follow his dream.
Major General Galen Jackman
Class of 1969
General in US Army, White House Senior Analyst a C US studying away. She also takes many business classes as she wants to pursue a career in Actuarial
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Like many things, traditions come and go. Here at East High School there ave been many good traditions, some, however, were eventually lost over time. A common theme behind many of the old traditions were the stories behind the sports team t-shirts. According to 2008 graduate, Kelsey Mueller, the volleyball team used to design their t-shirts together at a sleepover before •. their first game as a fun bonding experience. As for the swim team, 2012 graduate Rikki Mueller said their coach would always come up with something crazy and ....--------. unique for their T-shirts.
"One year it was 'Ubunta.' He asked us what it was, obviously no one knew. so ·he asked ~s to look it up before f the next practice. 'Ubuntu,' is an African word which means "I am what I am _ because who we all are," said Mueller.
Other traditions were centered around the coaches . other East High School graduate, Rosalie Heyen, reminisced about her own ....______ t-shirt traditions . "Coach Flemming's traditions were the best! He used to always do something crazy before the Knight Invite . .One year he pulled out 1 a raw piece of steak dancing to the Rocky theme song and punched it to get us umped up,'' said Heyen.
While these traditions have since faded away, the memories will last forever.
Can you believe East High used to have a scuba idivin~ club?
Well it's true! Here are some individuals who enjoyed the club while learning from a special scuba diving instructor (Epic 2000).
~•£ - gymnastics team posed for a ·photo. During that year, the girls won gold at Conference and silver at State competitions! Although they kicked butt, the NSAAcut the program for fear there wouldn't be enough teams to compete (Epic 2000).
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Although the role of becoming a teacher can be somewhat daunting, Ms. renda Alonso was up for the task. She anted to pursue a career in art but wasn't sure where she specifically wanted to go. ter leaving high school she volunteered to help her former pottery and jewelry teacher and discovered her desire to teach.
"I really like helping out kids and being able to talk to them and guide them,"said Alonso.
ick Glathar works hard to shape and design his clay Her love for art and helping students artwork. Him and the rest of the class add a unique ed to her working at both high schools touch to their pieces. (Photo by Ellie Buresh) and elementary schools. Though, she has only been a short while at East, Alonso enjoyed her experience.
"I've really enjoyed it, I feel like I have a really good group of kids," said Alonso. In addition to teaching, Alonso also volunteered at the Lux Center of the Arts. She taught classes, and maintained the studio which shows Alonsq's dedication to the arts inside and outside of school.
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Business is often written off as a dismal orofession. Filing taxes, filling out reports and fitting at a desk for hours. Enya Zhu of r,inancial Business Leaders of America thought e same, until she participated herself.
"At first I thought it was super boring, but hen I got into it I found out how many fields ere are," said Zhu.
Her mother was a business professor and fluenced her to try out AP Macro Economics. ile economics are not Enya's strong suit, he enjoyed the psychological aspect.
"You get to see how people think and how eople approach the problem with their own oerspectives and ideas," said Zhu
The World of Business broader and more ·verse than many of us expect. The careers nd community are truly more than meets the ~ye.
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Throughout our lives, literature manifests itself in many forms. Writing is a tool and an outlet for knowledge and expression. Sophomore Olivia Wirth and junior essica Powers used this powerful tool to express ideas and emotion into catalysts that the world can observe.
Proud author, Powers, wrote an intriguing novel, "Righteous." Powers, with the aid of her personal friend and writing mentor, continued to write all throughout middle school.
"The ideas keep coming. It's exciting to keep writing!" said Powers.
Slam Poet, Wirth, was a member of two literature clubs, through which she eets other writers that share the same passions.
ul've met a lot of friends through writing club" Wirth said.
Her peers and teachers work together t9 improve, and have fun in the process.
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"Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas"
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"It by Stephen King• Patrick Moss, 11
Wings of Fire: The Brightest Night By TuiT.Sunderland Jacob Bernard, 1O
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Few people have been walking these halls longer than Ms. Marge Keep. The ete ran FCS teacher has been teaching students for 38 years. Sophomore Connor a ndewege called Keep, " A top 5 legend of East High."
Keep, the department head of FCS, not only dedicated her time to teaching each day , but was also the sponsor and leader of HOSA-Future Health Professionals Club. eep was been a mainstay here at East since her first year. "She knows what she's doin g when she teaches," said sophomore Alexandra Lemke.
W atching thousands of students go through her classroom doors was a long ride, b ut seemed to be worth it. "She -keeps- it real," said sophomore Tauryn Mayse.
Not only has she seen a lifetime worth of students, but she has also taught here thro ugh many notable American moments, like the explosion of Mo u nt Saint Helens in 1984 or the days of Destiny's s Child in the l 990's. What a time it w a s t o be alive.
Ms. Keep in the 19 7 9 East High Schoo l Yearbook. This was her second year here at East High (Epic 1979)
een teaching a East High since 978. That's almo 40 years! Thanks Ms. Keep for your dedication! It's teachers like you who are continuing to improve the lives of teens all around the country.
How well do you know your best friend?:
Ms. Brittany Staack and Ms. Anne Daly
The Rules: The pair answered specific questions ahout one another to put their friendship up to the test.
What is Ms. Daly's favorite phrase?
Ms.Staack: OMG. Rainbows and Ponnies.
Ms. Daly: YES!
What is Ms. Staack's biggest pet peeve?
Ms.Daly: She hates morning people
Ms. Staack: Y~p . And you're a morning person .
By Ashleigh Welch
Classes like Woodshop, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Automotive Technology, Small Engines, Robotics, and Engineering made up the ITE department. Sophomore Schuyler Duntz chose to continue in the department by taking Robotics, Engineering, and Mechanics 2 (REM 2). Mr. Allyn Gonsor, a self described "Do It Yourself" kind of person taught Duntz along with other engineering-minded students.
Duntz spent a lot of time doing hands-on work on a variety of assignments. He and his classmates learned how to be independent learners and spent much of their class time building robots and programming them to do different tasks.
In the beginning of the course, Duntz worked on competition robots which he built and _ rogrammed by himself, and then entered to compete against different, local teams.
In the classroom, Gonsor, aside from encouraging students like Duntz to be involved in competitions, wanted to teach his students how to be independent "so they do not need to depend on the mechanic, repair man, or contractor to do things for them," said Gonsor.
But the most important lesson he taught his classes was how to thrive and survive in the rec orld.
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It's no SfJcret that calculus is one of most difficult classes offered. Drake Beckner, senior, took on the challenge this year and shared some insider tips:
"If you're up for the challenge, take it," said Beckner.
It may see~ overwhelming at first, but staying on top of all your assignments and working hard are crucial to being successful in any class, especially calculus. Beckner said he as assigned a pretty substantial amount of homework, but had multiple days to. complete it. Finishing homework on time helps greatly reduce stress and boost students' understanding. However, that was tough because the amount of • homework varied each night.
"Just for 45 minutes or an hour one night or three hours another ... it's just kind of preference,'' Beckner said.
His advice for future calculus students .was, "stay on top of all your assignments and all your homework."
Perhaps the hardest part of calculus as the fact that the class built off all the knowledge you learned in previous math classes. Calculus was a culmination of twelve years of math. Even if the class was not your chosen mode of operation, the school offered alternatives.
"If you're looking for ... a more laid back math class, trying to just enjoy senior year, I'd say go to AP Stats," said Beckner.
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From two teachers to five, the music department has more than doubled since it began.
The number of teachers was not the only thing that changed: so did the student interest in the subject of music. This past school year, there were about 372 students involved with music , across the board. A significantly larger amount of students than the 176 kids that used to make up East's entire music department. Though the music departme~t has skyrocketed in numbers in ·ust the past year, it will continue to be on the ise for years to come.
Much like the music department, eople's taste in music changes and grows . any people, as well as the teachers, have many different opinions of music , Mr. Del itman's favorite period of music was current music.
"The best period is now because it's in constant creation," said Whitman.
On the other hand, Mr. Tom Thorpe referred music from the past.
"I don't hear much today that has a lot o staying power," Thorpe said.
Overall, most of the music teachers described music from the past as nostalgic, etter, and old, while they described current usic as the same, processed, and varied. ut as Mr. Epperson said,"Music is art that exists in time, and as time changes, so does he art."
So as more and more students find hemselves involved in the music department throughout the years, the eachers and popular songs will change, but he love of music will not.
c a enge. oyer sa1 , s easy. oug 1 uld be harder." She mentioned that she was the y one in her family that had played the guitar ore, but she enjoys music, and was eage! to take the guitar as well. After playing as much as she s everyday during guitar class, her final thought " • "
ara ton an yse omsm1t t are two of the many talented sophomores on the Jazz and. Alyse, who plays the clarinet in addition to the saxophone explained that the reason she wanted to ·oinJazz Band was that "whenever [she] saw high schoolers perform, it always seemed really fun to do " he class definitely lived up to her expectations, as she added later "everyone has a really good time and it's really relaxed and really fun."
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Thro u gho ut the y ears, the Oracl e as changed tremendous ly. Not only av e there been changes with the layout an d formation of it, but the people and he society around it. The Oracle staff ork ed on writing and interviewing seve ral people for amazing and unique idea s and stories. Many p~ople desc ribed the class as laid-back, fun, and p rofessional. The Oracle was only oss ible because of the people who ere passionate about writing and •our nalism.
"If we didn't have a passion for it, don 't think we'd be as successful at a k ing the papers like we are," senior, e i d Donovan, said.
Passion is something that has een in The Oracle for years, not just ece ntly. ·
"We all know we have to work ard , but have fun, too," said Maggie ilso n, senior.
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ter seeing the photo above she smiled and admitted, "I think we were looking at houses on Zillow!" She added that their happy, ubbly personalities made them fast friends. Oracle brought Brandt and Foote together, so now they can share more laughs and make more memories as great friends.
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(Left to Right)- Angel Mai, Chynna Burgess, evon Walter, and Valerie Griess, hard at ork on the first edition of the Oracle.
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Throughout its fifty years, East High has seen countless generations of families walk through the halls. A ell known example of this was the Gingery family.
John Gingery, varsity football coach, shaped the lives of student athletes for many years (and counting!). And now the tradition has assed to his daughter, Nicole Gingery, who taught PE and health classes as well as coached volleyball at East as well.
"It's in our blood," John and icole both said about coaching and teaching at East.
It's safe to say the Gingery name has created a legacy because of the time and dedication the duo puts into the school. Nicole originally was a teacher at Scott Middle school, but decided to return to her Spartan roots and join her father.
"Heritage never dies," said Nicole on why she returned to East.
Needless to say, the Gingery name will live on for many more years to come.
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Mr. Jarnagin is one of the most genuine and humble teachers. He has edicated the past 28 years to teaching students. Jarnagin\was the valedictorian nd president of his graduating class and has attributed his inspiration of teaching o his mother, who was a fifth grade teacher. The cience department was teeming with new, nthusiastic teachers, but it was because of Jarnagin's . uidance the department was so successful. "You have to look at .these younger teachers. They ave a lot to teach us," Jarnagin said.
The science department took the largestver group of students to Platte River State Park for a ands-on learning opportunity, which was only ne of the many things .__, ~ , Jarnagin enjoyed about eaching at East high. For him, it was all about the tudents.
"It's the best school I've ever worked at," says Jarnagin. Jarnagin advised students to keep taking the hard classes and push hemselves. "The payoff.will come; you just have to wait," said Jarnagin. eachers like Jarnagin are why Lincoln East continues to thrive and succeed.
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was 1stemng to s . 1ctona reeman explain the structure of a cell" says Hayden Olen. Khen and the rest of the class pay close ittention as they learn (photo By Ellie Buresh).
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The infamous Civics D class dictatorship, a special hands-on experience of having a realife dictator, was talked about through the halls year after year. Beginning at the start of the school year, both Civics D teachers take the reins and become a dictator for the class period, hich included assigning a law of the day.
"The very first law, we had to make an animal noise before we spoke, and that was kind o funny, because it was actually a lot harder that a lot of use thought it would be," said Emma Luci about a memorable moment during the class period.
Luci was elected the class president after a popular vote, alongside her vice president, Luc Mulder. Though Civics D was a hard and treacherous class, Mrs. Emily Mathews always love . the reactions of her students.
"I did not let my students smile all one class period, and so all it ·takes is just a stare do and the giggles start," Mathews said.
Fresh ideas for the infamous laws were neveiin short supply. Past students would brin their own law proposals to her, effectively keeping the environment new and unpredictable.
"If you ·didn't follow the laws, you were given an apology slip and so you had to wrf te 3 to 4 sentences explain why you were disobeying the law. You could pretty much have unlimite apology slips so that kind of got out of hand," Luci said.
With the unlimited apology slips and crazy laws, things got out of hand very fast and showe students first hand it's like to lose their rights as a citizen.
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"I really like to dance."
-Jacob Depenbusch, 12
"I like to do the twist, and I like to do it with my friends."
-Jarred Smith, 9
ottom: Students Anna Schonewise, Victoria Cooley, and Hayden Regier engage in music class.
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If you had the chance to travel across the ocean and experience a completely different culture from your own, what would you say? For Ashley Krieger, senior, the answer was simpl "Yes!"
Krieger got the opportunity to travel to Spain with 10 other students during spring break o . 2016.
"I thought it would be a big challenge to speak Spanish with authentic Spanish speaking eople. Plus, I really wanted to go to Europe," she said.
After touring Madrid for a day, the students began their family stays.
"Meeting my family was [a top highlight]. They were the sweetest people alive," she said. "They were always telling me to eat more food."
Other highlights included the Plaza Mayor. "There were all these stores and restaurants and everyone was together in one place" said Krieger. _
Samantha Lyon, junior, found herself experiencing a completely different culture in Germany with 14 students during the summer of 20_15.
"The stereotype is that Germans are aloof, but they are actually the sweetest people," Lyo 1 said.
When they first arrived in Germany, traveling to their hostel, there was a group of student ~ that got separated at a train station, so a kind German man helped them get back to their group.
While they were there, they toured Munich, Salzburg in Austria, and stayed with a host family in Coburg. But Lyon will not forget meeting her host sister, who knew five languages, nor touring Dachau concentration camp, which was a sad and surreal day for her. _ In the end, both Krieger and Lyon embraced different cultures and made friendships that ever
responsible and meet deadlines because this isn't just for my grade, it's for the whole school. It's for everyone in this class."
-Ellie Buresh, 10 "It's improved my productivity. Its helped me learn to be productive during class."
-Jamison Sapp, 11
"My journalism teacher taught me how to write, that skill is something I am thankful for every day. Learning how to work daily in an environment where team work is essential gave me the skill to pursu my Ph.D. in leadership."
-Kris Baack, East Alum
"Well, I was a lmuckle head when I , started because I didn't do yearbook in high school. I had to learn how to be organized ... and think about when things happen in the year and how to meet the deadlines."
-Jane Holt, Former Yearbook Supervisor ~
By Rianna Mueller
The jazz band is known for filling any room with beautiful music.
"This year's group is a lot bigger than usual," sophomore Sarah Melton said.
And a bigger group means a bigger sound and more jazz, which is never a bad thing. The band, lead by Mr. Paul Kenny, was very successful, an d sounded even jazzier than in years past.
"I love being able to learn a different style of musi c " said Alyse Monisrnith, sophomore Jazz band has always been an amazing group, the talent and tradition remaining far beyond what was expected.
The band's ability to amaze its audience of family, friends and judges showed just how talented and capable this group of students truly were.
ove: Senior Samuel Pella intensely read his sheet usic while he played his trumpet. His dedication during practices shined through to everyone while h erforrned during up corning shows.
ight: Blake Hudak practiced his drumming skills an ept the beat while practicing with the jazz band during practice.
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The marching band was a big group and it took a ot to make all 240 band students come together and lay. Somehow they make it work.
"All 240 of us a·ct as a family" said senior drum ajor Tara Brockman.
The marching band is what gets the student section pumped up and ready to cheer on the Spartans.
"I love seeing the faces on everyone when they get excited" Brockman said.
Making a large group work is like constructing a arge office building, there are so many different arts and jobs that you need to make it happen, otherwise it could all fall down. Much like the fragile rocess ~f building a building, making sure that all the notes and all the marches are exactly right took a ot of teamwork, as well as student leaders.
"Student leadership is the most important part of aking such a big group work," junior Jayne itman said.
Luckily for the group, there was no shortage in students that stepped up and were willing to help out, hich contributed greatly the successes of the band at competitions. •
"It's great having all the extra support," rockman said.
And in a large group of students, the support and illingness to help one another on and off the field ever died.
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The Finale Concert: the big finish of the ear for the Symphony Orchestra. All year the orchestra prepared and practice~ a handful of the pieces that challenged them and taught them new skills in music. The dedication that went into perfecting the music given to them was staggering.
Junior Emma Jewell says, "It's the big thing that we practice for all year" and goes on to elaborate that "It's a lot of work, but it's all worth it in the end." Everyone loved to have s9mething that they excelled in, and needless to say, that this was Jewell's activity.
Many students did not understand the time and effort placed on participating in orchestra. Not only did they spend every day practicing in class, but many students attended private lessons to perfect their
oe an ers, Junior, practices the cello in sixth period orchestra during first semester. Mr. Tom Thorpe, the director of Symphony Orchestra, ~orks ith his students on the perfection of their instruments. Along with building their life skills that can help them beyond High School. They certainly pride themselves i: L their work.
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evin Ediger, Stacy Hayes, and y Woodward oractice for the Winter Play of 1986. rhe three freshman violinists played in the East High ~ymphony. Mr. Owen, the teacher who was in charge f Orchestra at the time, worked with his students on :lassical pieces for their Concert.
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- Lots has changed over the past 50 ears, but .one thing will always transend time: music. Young musicians could tell you th~t for sure. Practicing ieces from Tychowski to Beethoven, they could be heard all through senior hall during sixth period.
Freshman Symphony was just the beginning for these young musicians, many of whom aspired to move on to lay the rest of high school as upperclassmen. Most had played since elementary school, and had dedicated hours to the perfection of their skills. Mr. el Whitman, the Freshman Orchestra director, worked with the students to refine their ere.ft and learn the skills behind being a musician. ·_
The East Music Department str.ove to teach its students the importance of music, and hoped to see their students continue the tradition of excellence for as long as possible.
Traveling across the world and joining show choir is a big deal, especially if you are mil e away from your hometown. Junior Lilly Oehler was a German exchange student this year and did not let her homesickness stop her from singing her heart out.
"In Germany we have choir but nothing like here at East," said Oehler. aving no experience with dancing, let alone si:r~ging and dancing at the same time, Oehler ·umped into show choir not knowing a thing.
"I didn't know what show choir was all dancing and I wanted to quit right away," admitte Oehler.
She would have thrown in the encouraged her to keep dancing
"He told me that it is not going ·ust gotta stick to it,'' Oehler said. While getting to know many of experiences.
towel but Mr. Brett Epperson and not give up. to be fun for the first few weeks but y the classmates Lilly has had great
"People are so open and some are kind of quiet, Mr. Epperson is qu i :e he character."
Getting up on the stage can be very nerve racking but not for Oehler. "The first few · inutes I'm very nervous and afraid that I will mess up."
Oehler's choice was quite a big decision in her life, she had many options and decided to go with her gut.
"I wouldn't be where I am today without my hard work and all my practice, I've felt times here I believed that I could not dance, but I know I can." .
Singing and dancing was not easy. It was a challenge but one must work hard to achieve .
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••1 went to my first show choir concert and became enthralled in the whole idea of singing and dancing" -Jacob Schoening, 12
"While other people like sports or whatever singing has always been my thing."
-Azreyah Cole, 10
"It's just a fun way to unwind and do what I like to do."
-Matthew Duhs, 10
By Ellie Buresh
Born in Indiana, senior Ashley Francisco spent the first 1S years of her life in the town of Zionsville. Shortly before her 16th birthday, Ashley's parents' jobs were relocated. Both parents worked at Purdue University. The family of five decided to make a change and come to Lincoln to work at UNL, with her dad becoming the new dean .
Coming to Eas t wasn't easy for Ashley, and starting at a new school always comes with its own challenges.
"Moving here definitely had its ups and its downs. It was definitely hard at first when you don't necessarily have your own group of friends, and leave the ones you've known for a very, very long time,'' Francisco said, ''Also the curriculum is different in terms of formative and summative, because I had
never had that."
shley Francisco poses Francisco is now involved in many extracurricular activities, including being ith her Dartmouth a National Honors Society secretary, Vice President for HOSA, a Key Club acceptance letter a nd • member and a member of the tennis team. gear (photo courtesy of Francisco's priorities, although numerous, were mostly focused around shley Francisco) college. She was accepted to Dartmouth and planned ~n pursuing a career in ------------ science or politics.
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Senior Max White had some bad luck with injuries during his high school football career. ·
"Junior year I broke my collarbone, and this year ... early •in the season I tore my labrum in my shoulder and then later in the season I had a concussion," he said.
White said it was difficult to sit out of the games his junior and senior years, but he added, "I just kind of got used to it by then.''
Unfortunately, White's football career ended with the last game of the high school season ~ Although there were colleges who were interested in him for football, he was not planning to play in college. "I just plan to go to UNL, just go to college and enjoy myself," White said.
Hopefully his love for his high school anatomy class will play a role in his future at UNL and spark a possible career choice . He mentioned that he was looking into pre-physical therapy. Hopefully with his personal injur~es in mind, he will be able to help athletes make quicker recoveries as a physical th~rapist.
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Perhaps you have heard the saying "be nice to everyone. ou don't know everything that's going on in their lives." For aylor Butalla, this was absolutely true. What was normal to utalla may come as a shock to everyone else. Butalla's ounger brother, Sam, has Peroxisome Biogenisis Disease isorder.
"It's a super rare disease that occurs when both parents have a specific gene. His disease causes him to be hearing and vision impaired and he can't talk," explained Butalla.
Additionally, at the age of six, Sam was diagnosed with eukemia.
"The Leukemia damaged his brain it kind of reacted with his disease, that's why his right side isn't functioning anymore. So e can't walk anymore," said Butalla.
While Sam's life may not be ideal, Butalla said that her family as become stronger due to his condition. Instead of letting his aylor Butalla lovingly embraces her disorder tear their family apart, it actually brought them closer to ounger brother, Sam (photo courtesy "I think that we're more accepting than your average group of of Ta lor Butalla . .____....._____________..,,.,. eople. We know what it's like we understand the struggle of having someone in your family who doesn't qualify as 'normal,"' said Butalla
High school is a daunting time in life. Classes are demanding and the desire to excel is at an alltime high. Despite this, junior Raina Patel juggled both her high school life and her extraordinary life at home.
Outside of class, Patel practiced and performed traditional cultural dances.
"It's mostly for parties, such as weddings or other events,': said Patel.
Born in Lincoln, Patel often visits the city of Badrinath, India. While her life in school was already extraordinary, it's Patel's life outside that makes her truly unique.
By Jami~on Sapp
Austin Hennecke, junior, dressed as Jesus every Friday for two years. Don't be fooled, that was an authentic beard he had i.-11111111 there. The tradition began Hennecke's sophomore year when
he was regularly told he looked like Jesus. First, it started as a joke for superhero day during Spirit Week. From there it grew to the well-established event that occurred every Friday.
Junior Austin Hennecke dressed in hi.s trademarked Friday outfit: Jesus clothes. While donned in full robe, scarf, sandals and a I 00% authentic beard, he completes the look perfectly.
Hennecke enjoyed participating in theater, and found his place amongst his friends there. When asked what his best piece of advice for younger grades would be, he said "Get involved . Even if you don't think that you'll fit in, get involved." You know what they say, Jesus is a wis~ guy .
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Daily activities for McAliffe in Brazil consisted of tending to his two chickens, Flesha and Hex, as well as exploring the forest and beach ner which he lived. McAliffe also enjoyed taking a class called Judo and playing soccer with his friends.
When McAliffe was about six, his mother got a job and they had to move to the city. Two years after moving McAliffe's mother met his stepfather , Terry McAliffe, and they soon moved to the United States.
"It was exciting because I was excited to get to a new home," explained McAliffe.
Although moving was difficult McAliffe's stepfather helped him adjust to life in America. Going to a public school meant he had to learn English fast, but his school environment helped him learn the language and make the transition easily. McAliffe sometimes misses his childhood home, but he has grown to love his life in America too.
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Freshman E-Keithmel Wreh had quite the taste for photography. It started out as something small but soon turned into a great talent.
"Well, it kind of just slipped into life, like I started doing it and it turned into a daily thing."
Wreh preferred portraits, but here and there he would do some abstract images.
"I love the general outcome of my photos and experimenting with them," he said.
Wreh enjoyed being creative and doing whatever came to mind , then going for it. Not only was photography a passion of his, but dance also fits into his life. He has been doing it for a year and enjoys it. Wreh will continue to do photography throughout his high school career and express his life through his art.
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By Maddie Haun
Standing on the runway wit~ flashing lights in your eyes, and everyone applauding your hard work. This exact fantasy is what freshmen, Sydney Moore's life was about. Sydney had been designing clothes for several years, and could not imagine doing anything else.
"I'm doing what I love, and it's exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life," Moore said.
· Moore's work was been featured in Omaha Fashion Week. And she planned on making many more lines that her dedicated shoppers will love.
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Early in .the morning, the Boys Cross Country team was huddled in a parking lot at Holmes Park before their eight mile run ractice. For senior Gabe Eubanks, this was new territory since he had recently moved from Kansas City.
"It was hard to leave my friends in KC but I met a lot of new people at the cross country clinics," Eubanks said.
Despite being a great cross country runner, he didn't start with distance running. t his old school, he participated in soccer and track andf field. Since soccer was in the fall instead of the spring there, Eubanks decided to keep his endurance up by joining cross country. _
"When you'_re stuck with people for 40 minutes going on runs, you get acquainted. It's a bond of brothers running with the guys," Eubanks said. "I've made some close friends."
Even though he was the new guy at East, his name was well-known around the school because his parents are in the East High thletic Hall of Fame.
His mom played volleyball, basketball and tennis and won state basketball two years in a row. Impressively, his dad played football, basketball and holds the record for the 800 in track and field, which Eubanks hoped to break this year.
"I have some big shoes to fill but it's what keeps me motivated,'' Eubanks said. hough he had run before, running distance roved to be harder than Eubanks previously had expected.
"I thought distance runners had it easy by going out and running a SK, but I've gained a lot of respect for them. It's a tough workout."
For most people, running is a way to keep fit. But for Eubanks, running is a special connection and tradition in his family.
By Adam Laporta
After running their hearts out at practice and meets, it's not a shock that the cross country girls runners bonded a lot during the season.
"Running, since it's just such a hard thing to do, you just really get close with people since you understand how much pain they're actually in, and so you just let them know you're there for them," said Hanna Van Bibber, senior.
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Senior Alyia Whitehall said the best part of cross country was, "All the young people who haven't previously ran and seeing their times get faster and faster, and some freshmen [got a chance to letter]."
The times and awards are not nearly as important as the support the·girl~ formed for each other as a team. The girls grew even closer by organizing team events outside of school.
"Bonding with all of the girls is a lot of fun," junior Olivia Smith said, "... we wen mini golfing and that was a lot of fun."
Smith explained that the old runners and the new runners all have a spot on the team. Everyone pushed each other to improve as runners and as people. uY DID YOU JOIM CR0.66 COUMTR.Y?
"My parents wanted me to get involved, and I have a lot of friends in cross country, so I thought it would be really ~•:'l' .-::::= fun, which it is."
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"I heard from other people that it was a really great opportunity and I like running in middle school, so I : decided to get involved."
-Claire Griffin, 9
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By Morgan Dickey
Sweat drij>ped into his eyes, the swell of the crowd became but background noise, the turfoeneath his fingers, his eye on the man crouched inches in front of his face. Exhausted, he found it hard to focus beyond the next play, but like an itc in his mind, he remembered: his every move is watched by colleges everywhere . That was the game day feeling of senior varsity lineman Cliris Walker. The pressure of playing could nofhave been higher, but that only made Walker play his heart out for his last season with the Spartans
"It's awesome to have this many coll~ges interested in me," said Walker
When it comes to colleges watching Walker, they are really looking at his tackles, which m~de him a key play~r on the va!sity team. yvitli impressive tackle f from Walker coming from every_ which way dunng game, time makes the Spartan fans as well as colleges wonder how he managed to do so well. As Walker said, it' ~ all about wanting to take down the opponent on the other side of the line.
"What motivates me is not getting beat_by the guys across from me in the game,'' said Walker.
Although very satisfying once it occurs, the road to becoming scouted player by colleges is not one that happens overnight. And it was definitely one Walker could not have traveled without his fellow Spartans. They trained alongside him during practices and played their hearts out with him under the Friday night light f
"Playing for the Spartans has made me a better player by playing as a team ith my brothers," said Walker.
No matter where college decisions may lead him, Walker will always cherish his time spent on the field with his Spartan teammates. . •
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By Maddie Haun
In a state like Nebraska, football was always intense. The reserve football team was certainly no exception. To come out of freshmen year and to be thrown into practices -with the varsity team was awakening. As the competition as almost always with bigger, older, and sometimes stronger men, the team ould turn into tackling practice. Perhaps this was a blessing in disguise.
"With being the smaller guys, and constantly going against varsity, we know e can take anyone on,'' said sophomore Turner Linafelter.
"Yeah, they're a little hard on us, but it's only helping to make us better,''sophomore Griffin Wilkins said.
Going against the best football players in the school gave the lessexperienced players more opportunity to find the weaknesses in their playing. s these students became the experienced-players, they, too, had the opportunity to point out the flaws in the younger teams. Knowing their weakoints forced teams to reconcile these issues on the practice field, rather than in competition.
Maybe being tackling practice wasn't so bad after all.
The crowd is silent, everyone waits in suspense as the hand off takes place. Connor Riekenberg ( 10) puts the ball in Luke Neemann 's (20) hands. Feeling a rush, Neemann runs the ball to get a second down.
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The freshman football team this year was. more than a team: they were "one."hey all had the same goal, and they were able to reach this goal with the riends hips they built. Freshman Jack Larson said the way they prepared proved ow u nited they were.
" O n bus rides to games, we all get in the same mindset. lt's usually really quiet eca use we all are focusing."
La rson stated that he played football at Lux and through club, but high school oo t ball was an awakening. This was true for Larson, as well as his other teammates.
"We practiced every day and had early morning practice, it was hard at the egi nning of the season but it I have made friends and had fun playing the sport".
"I have made friends with the other teammates here at East,·" said freshman ony Molhoff.
Not only were there friendships among their own team but among the other team s here at East. With that friendship they created a unity that helped them thro ughout their entire season.
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scores for h is team (Epic 1994).
Time stops and everyone is watching. Maxwell Mayfield (5) hands the ball off to Jack Larson (1) Teammates, including Jett Janssen (51) , make blocks for Larson so he is able to score the touchdown for the team.
By Elyse Kohler
For any other sport, eight members probably would not have been enough . for a team, but for girls golf, it worked. The team worked together to improve thei golf game throughout the season and also cam'= together as tea·mmates.
"We are each other's support system ... we can just rely on one another," sai senior Maddie Green.
The team, as a whole, not only became closer as friends, but also improved individually with golf.
"We've each shot our personal best, so that's . been fun," senior Caroline Startzer said. But what's a good team without a great coach?·
Their coach, Mr. Brian Bullington, conti~ued to go above and beyond to furthe · . encourage and support his team.
"He is really good with providing motivation," Startzer states. nd for those who haven't given golf a shot yet, Green gave this piece of advice: "Go out for golf, we need players ... It's really fun, everyone becomes really close ... It is like a family."
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There's truly nothing better than playing your favorite sport alongside your best frien .
As the softball season progressed, friendships strengthened within the team.
CJ Bates, junior, said "We've become a close knit group of girls throughout the season and we always work hard together. We can haye the friendships and go out there and trus· each other on the field,"
Bates was a pitcher, and enjoyed getting the ball when she is out there every single lay.
"I have the ball in my hands, and I like knowing that the girls are there for me because e all have difficult jobs."
Win or lose, the girls were always there to pick each other up. For Bates, being on arsity her freshman year was a dream come true.
"I was one of 6 [freshmen] girls freshman year. Our team has only grown stronger sinc t ! e've known each other for a long time."
The whole team had so much talent and poterttial that their coaches and the players knew that as long as they used that potential, winning would be in their future.
"I like playing for East softball because I love all of the girls so much. We just all kind cf ang out and we have pasta feeds. We sit, talk and laugh with each other and although it is a break from softball, we are still growing stronger as a family."
The team was excited because they had the opportunity to go to state in Hastings. Sinc 1 ? they were the eighth seed, the odds were stacked against them, but they ende<:f the seaso r fourth place. The final record of 27 -16 showed how hard they wbrked. .
Coach Lance Kingery asked the girls to play their hearts out, and-that is exactly what they did.
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"Playing at City because it was a good experience with the team."
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"I think about it one match at a time, and what we can do to win those matches."
-Reid Donovan, 12
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oV'e: partans ommate on t e court a t incoln High. Alexandra Lemke jumps up tc. set the ball while Emma Nelson is open to assist. Although the game was only three se s it lasted nearly two hours. "We definitely se the pace when we gained an early lead," emke said.
eft: The Junior Varsity Volleyball team four d all around success. Megan Snyder assisted the team by playing setter and right side. Tl e Spartans narrowly edged out Lincoln High t < in all three sets. "It was a good game for u : e played well together," Snyder said.
Varsity Volleyball squad of 1992, poses for their team picture (Epic 1992).
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Although Saturdays in fall were dominated by football, Nebraska really shined on the o lleyball court. The Huskers won the NCAA national championship in 2015, and the Spartans ope d to emulate the Huskers success.
"From the beginning we started playing really well together," said JV outside hitter Kaylin iller .
Team chemistry was essential because the JV team played eleven games and traveled to seve ral tournaments. Their season started with a tough game against Southeast.
"We played Southeast for the first game. The stands were crowded and more people came to th a t game than any of our other ones. We played a hard battle the whole game and it was awes ome in the end when we won," said JV defensive specialist Molly Olson.
C atching a clean win in their first game helped boost team morale, but they also suffered some tough losses. The team considered Pius to be their hardest oppo11:ent and they played the m twice.
"Pius was definitely our hardest loss. Each set we lost by only about two points even tho ugh we were playing our best," said Olson.
Every team must overcome challenges, but the most successful teams learn and grow from the ir losses. The JV volleyball team learned and applied this lesson to their season and ult imately found success on the court.
n a ree sets agams mco n h. Emma Nelson and the team re attentive to the the ball and the game . The JV team also won theh: game against Lincoln High so the arsity team continued the streak. "The game was slow paced, and we ere winning so we slowed it down to focus, " Nelson said.
started playing to have fun ·th my friends and I've layed since about sixth ade." -Erin Morgan, 10.
"I've played volleyball since I was a little kid. I started out with just regular Y volleyball for fun." -Tyra Mollhoff, 12. sine gra ause I t ght it was port."Ka r 11.
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"My favorite thing about playing, is the fun games, but getting better at the same time. Winning games was · ·ust part of getting along with my teammates and coach," said freshman Cady Cole.
Every practice consisted of hard orkouts and awkward moments, but the freshman team bonded quickly and together they became a stronger team and made practice a little better.
Maya Longoria, freshman, said "It as really fun to spend a lot of time together and work together to become better as a team.''
This fun didn't stop at practice. hey carried their close bond to every game and were able to, not only obtain some wins, but some unforgettable memories.
One favorite memory of Lauren arejcka, was ''Before every game or set we always flip a water bottle and every time it landed, we'd all go
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After a long season, almost any team would be lose . But no team was as close as reserve volleyball, and si nce some of the girls played together last year,· hei r bond started even stronger than normal.
"We're all really great friends," sophomore Zoe ders on said. "We'_re all always on the same page, and it really shows through our playing." In olley ball this was especially important, because if one te am member had a bad attitude, the whole set could c ome crashing down. The ability to rely one ne a nother was paramount.
The opposing team is preparing to serve the ball but the Spartans are eady for the set to begin. Reserve layers are prepared to score another oint for the win.
Al though some girls had an extra year of high school volleyball e xperience, hey didn't let it affect the team, nor how well they could work together.
" The older girls really welcomed us onto the team," freshmen, Katie Otte, said. "The re wasn't any hostility between the younger and older girls."
So, after a hard season, they not only came out of it with a couple wins, but with a new family they can always count on.
ight: Bro o k e Lindquist ( 14) wipes th e sweat from her face, stari ng down the opposing t eam along with aylor Haywood ( 11). As Makenzie Workman (2) aits for th e serve to get in osition.
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When he came t0 East, Hunter McPhail, senior, made JV as a freshman and a few practices later, he was told by his coach that he was going to be on varsity.
"I just felt really honored and proud of myself because not many freshmen get to do that," said McPhail. Playing varsity as a freshman, he felt as if he was a lot weaker than everyone, "but now I'm basically as strong as everyone and the game feels like it has slowed down a lot more than what it was freshman year." Having played basketball for the vast majority of his life, McPhail reminisces on the impact it has had on his life.
"It has made me more competitive on and off the court and has also shown me leadership," said McPhail. He talked about how his leadership on the team has changed from freshmen year to his senior year.
"Now I hav.e to be more vocal and lead my guys. Most of the time I know what I'm doing so I tell them what to do too." From a little freshman to his senior year on the court, McPhail will always cherish the four years he's had with the varsity team. •
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he Spartans and Links were evenly matched for the boys basketball game. East took off with a strong ead in the first half, but the game drew closer in the econd half and ended with a dramatic win for East. randon Bakenhus stretches for a rebound against o Lincoln High defenders.
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"I've been playing since 1st grade,and I'm originally from Indiana, and if you've been to Indiana, you know they love basketball. So my dad and I would shoot all the time."
-Timothy Ackerman, 12
"I was in middle school and started playing a lot more. In 7th grade I also played on a team a grade up."
-Samuel Vernon, 10
"I started in 2nd grade, and my team was pretty good, so I guess I liked winning."
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Michael ichards, 10
Practice, practice, practice . Athletes and artists alike understood that the the arder you worked, the higher chance of success you had. Many times it seemed ike the hard work did not pay off, but there were a few moi:nents that came down t ne final play, one final stroke, one final shot.
This reserve basketball season was memorable for the players. Sophomore, on Wismer recalled, "the first game of the year, we were losing ... and then I hit buzzer beater to win the game [a gain st Norris]. The final score was 56-55.'' In hat moment, when it could have go ne either direction, our young men ucceeded.
The team was a st~ong group o f b o t h athletes and leaders, who enjoyed a emorable season together. Wisme r d escribed the team's dynamics as, "a fun roup of guys who play well togethe r.''
The team would not have achie ved wh a t they did without the help and uidance from their motivating coa ches. Th omas Clare, sophomore, said," [The oaches] are always pushing us to the best w e can be.' ..
While the team had their ups a nd downs they always kept the positive nergy going. "It's n~t always abou t scoring the most points ... it's about helping our team as much as you can," said Clare.
In those clinch moments, the rese rve bask etball team was able to overcome hrough their hard work and perspe c tive.
By Rianna Mueller
The girls varsity basketball team was connected in a way that no one else will ever nderstand. Winners of the state tournament 2016, they spent every day together in school, at ractice and even outside practice. The team has an amazing amount of team bonding which as benefited them throughout their season.
"We all have a really good connection. We're with each other every day during the season, and we get really close," said senior Lydia Troyer
The girls on the team really had to be connected if they wanted to succeed. Their hard we r and connection paid off this season with their win against number one ranked Millard South. his was an amazing win for the players, and it filled them with overwhelming emotion.
"We were all super happy; we went into the locker room screaming. It was just super fun " said Troyer.
The reason most of these girls played was because of their teammates and the competitio 1 basketball has to offer. Their drive for competition was what has led them to great season. Th•, arsity team was full of hard working girls and it is no surprise it paid off.
"The competition and playing with the team is why I played," said senior Maggie Wilson.
The girls were hungry for competition. They played every game with all they had ahd it aid off. Their attitude made their fellow Spartans proud!
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Junior Hannah Seizys had quite the passion for basketball, and her teammates helped her accomplish her success. She started playing her freshman year and enjoyed every second of ·t.
"Most of the girls I played with for three years and it is just a positive environment," said eizys.
Seizys' plan was to continue until the end of her high school career, aiming to be on varsity one day. Only losing one game, the season went amazingly for the JV team, especially for reshman Emily Hasse.
"I've been doing basketball since third grade. I chose it because it is just a passion of ine," said Hasse.
Despite being one of the few freshman on the team, she was not intimidated. Hasse did ot chose this sport on her own; she was inspired by the Nebraska girls basketball team.
"It looked like fun dribbling a ball and having fun with a bunch of friends," said Hasse. oth these girls and their teammates encouraged students to never give up, and to pursue their dreams.
"I like how as a team we build a relationship with each other throughout the year and we work together ... we have a saying, it's 'team before self.' So, we work for the team as a whole."
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With the winter season came Speedos an~ swim caps. The boys swim team worked tirelessly through early morning practices and hectic swim meets to pull out a winning season. Led by seniors Josh Roh and Aaron Janike, East took a 6-0 city record. Coaches Russell Mueller and Ryan Rieker worked with the team each day to push them to their limits in the water and out. Janike defined his season by remembering that "hard work pays off," while junior Jared Murray highlighted his season by saying "work hard; play harder." All of those early morning practices definitely did work out for the team in the end. East High took home a win early on in the season at the Southwest Invitational, whic would prove to define the season to come.
"Dying our hair is a tradition that the team has done for a while, we dye it blond because the chemicals in the pool turn hair lighter. So the week before swimming conference we color it and then cut it all off before competitions."
-Joshua Roh, 12
"Dying our hair is something that I look forward to every year because it makes me feel closer with the team and you can pic k out who is on the swi team easily."
-Adam Piro, 10
By Jamison Sapp
The Clanton boys challenged each other all season, .solely representing the East High Boys Dive Team. The two placed high in their ranks and competed with one another in a fun battle of the brothers. Senior Harrison Clanton, who is a seasoned diver and the elder of the two brothers, made sure to note "positivity is key, even if you're having a bad meet you have to stay looking on the bright side." While his younger brother, freshman Drew Clanton, would say, "It was hard at the start but it gets easier as you practice and grow in skill." In practice the two make sure to keep a fun spirit and a healthy competition. The two helped lead the boys aquatics team to a comfortable 7-1 record, along with placing second in the Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament (HAC Tournament).
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"Its fun, but also because my coaches push me to do well and be the best diver possible"
-Harrison Clanton, 12
"I stay in diving because the coaches are very encouraging and I like competing against my brother"
-Drew Clanton, 9
By Clarissa Snow
A lot of effort goes into preparing for swim meets. Between practicing after school and holding meets on the weekends, a swimmer's schedule seems to barely have time for homework at the end of the day. Yet junior Makenzie Delgado and freshman Jillian Altmaier were able to juggle it all and make the state cuts.
"[It feels] really good to know my hard work paid off and I hope to drop at state," Delgado said. Delgado swam the 500 freestyle and she was working on the 200 freestyle for state. Before getting in the water, she focused on doing her underwater release right and tried not to think about how tired she became near the end.
"Endurance is hard to find, [I have to] focus on getting through it," Delgado said. One the race is over, it's all about reflection and focusing on what to improve on.
Altmaier swam the 50 freestyle and 200 IM for state cuts.
"I tell myself to keep going, even when I'm ti:red, and that it'll be done eventually," Altmaier said.
For both, Delgado and Altmaier, their teammates were their encouragers.
''Everyone on the team makes it easier,'' Altmaier said.
After any race, once the adrenaline settles down, the hunger strikes. Altmaier's main snack was a nice box of Goldfish crackers and Delgado went for strawberries and brown sugar before each meet.
Although swimming took so much of their time, it was time w 7ll spent as a team.
mprac ice ore a petition with st freestyle mup. They ntually beat theast in their t meet! (Photo Tessa man)
"It kind of depends on who I'm with, but usually the teammates will high five, and have a good time after."
-Abbi Rouse, 11
"Usually we're just all really happy, and supportive of each other, and maybe we'll go out to eat."
-Elissa Miller, 9
"We usually go out to dinner with the team, or we'll go to someone's house and just hang out."
-Whitney Scherer, 10
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The sound of pins falling and balls rolling was a familiar sound to the student on the Unified Bowling team.
The new program was Nebraska Schoql Activities Association certified and w s built up of students that may otherwise have been unlikely to meet. They played i teams of four at tournament games and even competed at districts. The season started during second quarter, in October, and ended at the end of November. Students practiced at Hollywood Bowl.
Sophomore Cole Alfred knew how much dedication bowling really took. He •oined this year and had a lot of fun competing with other schools.
"I love being with my friends and coach is super nice," Alfred said. He owns his own shoes, ball, and polish, which he uses often, and shows in his proficiency as a bowler in his scores.
Senior Amanda Morissey joined because she participated in Circle of Fri~nd and Lunch Bunch.
"I was told I would make a good peer coach and I thought it sounded like fun , ' orrissey said. "I wasn't very good but I improved toward the end."
She recommended joining Unified Bowling because she made strong connections with the students involved in Special EducatioR, many of whom she as friends with through club involvement.
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While most students were focused on academics, clubs, or athletics, the students involved in Unified Bowling had the benefit of making incredible, uniqu e, connections through athletics.
e team was divided into small groups of players or king together. Our schoo l was able these groups to send to a district competition against teams from all around the city . We ere represented by Lena Maherundsen , Amanda orrisey, Devan uescher , Drue ower , and Cole fred .
"Spending time with friends and -Dustin Splittgerber, 10
"Kids that have
disabilities and have trouble doing things are able to learn from other people. It's making a team work and becoming a family."
~Lena Maher-Amundson, 12
a Maher-Amundson, evan Buescher, Kaden Hoffer, Jenna Reiners , Savanna Eden. (Front row, eft to right) Mr . Wheeler, reston Sonderup, Dustin Splittgerber, Sam Skirry, Cole Alfred, Avery Hoffer
"I've
alway loved bowling, and it's for my school.'
-Savannah Eden, 11
By Haleigh Carr
Responsibility, patience, and maturity aren't things we necessarily associated with wrestling, yet according to junior Drake Reinke, it was the most important part of the sport.
"Wrestling teaches you how to look at ways to overcome things. It made me a lot more responsible, and definitely made·me a lot more mature, especially when faced with challenges in life," said Reinke. The junior also described that it not only takes a great coach that puts in a lot of effort to make you successful, but parents who support you, too.
"It's not easy to coach wrestling and be a wrestling parent, because of long trips for like, two or three day tournaments, and sitting five hours in bleachers. They spend a lot of their time, you know?" Reinke said.
When asked if there was a specific reason that made wrest~ing something he wanted to pursue he stated, "Not really a specific moment. Just a really strong, burning passion for it." The sport was challe~ging, but having great coaches and support systems made it all worth the hard work.
"My most memorable moment was when we beat Lincoln Southeast in our duel."
-Grady Greenwood, 12
"The most memorable part of wrestling this year is definitely playing mafia at the hotels in between tournaments. 11
-Micah Odell, 11
"When Grady Greenwood made one of his opponents fly feet first. 11
-Kalen Roth, 12
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Coach Jeff Rutledge, Keenan McCurdy, Marty Mccur dy. and other alums from Lincoln East stand for r ecognition during the championship.
"It was enjoyable because I got to meet up with a lot o f former wrestlers and it was just a good time to kind of see each other and celebrate the past," said Marty McCurdy.
When asked what he had been looking forward to most about this season he said, "I just enjoy watching [the wrestlers] work together and watching Coach Rutledge and Coach McCurdy work together with Coach Etherton, and the positive influence that they have on young men and how they encourage them to enjoy the sport and to enjoy each other and to have camaraderie and to become close. 11
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In the world of dance, this year marked big changes. For the first time, freshmen were granted a chance to try out for the Apollonaires dance team, a chance that had previously been eserved for sophomores and upperclassmen. Grace Herron was one of the incoming freshman to make the team.
"It's been a great experience for me. I'm so glad I joined!" said Herron.
For Herron being involved with dance through school is a dream come true. She has been involved with dance ever since she was little and r----~----.. getting to be a dance team
"Dance is a I've had and ay to get
fellow made it all the enjoyable. passion that it was a great to enjoy my she said.
Though her first year . on the team came with some crazy moments, like unning out of time to perform their halftime show at the homecoming game and having to do it after the game instead, being on the dance team was definitely a great way to start off Herron's high school experience.
With aspirations to become a ballerina one day, the Apollonaires gave Herron the chance to grow as a dancer alongside her close-knit team.
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Imagine it is Friday night, football bleachers acked with the buzz of eager fans awaiting another partan victory, as the sound of the marching band ills the air. Action and excitement surround you, but hat really-catches your eye is the group girls in front f the band, with their flags flying everywhere, triking poses on the field . \
That was the weekly role of the color guard during ootball season, and sophomore Sophie Provost can ell you first-hand what handling a flag in front of your hole school is like. She had a passion for it. Sophie enjo y ed doing what she loved with the people she oved, and would not trade ·t for anything.
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"I was "It's great; sisters." year, Provost with a hard choosing either or color guard. shocked that I ot both , but I couldn't do oth, so I chose C lor Guard," said Provost Luc k ily for Provost, her decision was the right one, and she w as glad that she chose guard. Her eadership on the team was very much appreciated and landed her a solo performance this year. Though he sol o made her nervous at times, Provost handled it ell.
"Before I step on that field I'm very nervous, but I'm a perfor mer and big crowds never bother me,'' rovo st said
os ut ta es a moment to himself before alking up to the line. He thinks about his form and the way he must throw the ball to get the strike against Southeast in their dual.
The bowling team was a big commitment, with practices Monday and Wednesday, along with competitions every week, on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The squad's members just did not have any extra time to spare. From the sound of it, all of the time spent at the bowling alley was worth it in the end. Junior Olivia Perez, said "[I lov·~ bowling because] anybody can do it, or beat anybody."
Perez had been playing with her father since she was si:x years old, and was lucky ·enough to have him as her high school coach. Mr. Randy Perez has been bowling for over 4 0 years, and now has the pleasure of coaching for East High now.
Alex Ebert, freshman, advised students wanting to participate in extracurricular activities "Try new things and have fun no matter what."
Bowling was a great way to spend time with friends, and foster camaraderie among peers. Though it took up a great sum of time, it was all worth it in the end . . .
Why did you decide to bowl this year?
"My friend Josh Hurlbut! He said it was fun, so I tried it, and it is fun."
-Jackson Kelley, 10
"I did it in my free time and really enjoyed it. My dad also bowls, so he encouraged it."
-Chloe Morris, 11
By Jamison Sapp
This year, with the success of East High Athletics, it was important to remember some of the most important players: the cheerleaders. This year featured a squad of juniors and seniors, highlighted by veterans and newbies. The team shared a unique bond, working together over the course of the year, with three practices a week and games all year, they formed a close sense of kinship.
Senior Olivia Johnson, talked all about the many positive experiences of cheering in high school. "Cheer is a fun part of high school for me because not only do I get to support my school, but I have gotten to make many friends over the years."
The squad of 14 girls supported varsity afftletics all year, and equally joined in on the many school rivalries. Of course East High's rival, Lincoln Southwest, was the first to come up in discussion. The team talked about how they often secretly competed on the sidelines; cheering the same cheers, and trying to chee r louder than the opposing squad. These were only a fe w of their many shenanigans.
Senior Liv Wells, made sure to talk about state football this year, and how "electric" the atmosphere was. "Storming the field was so fun, even though we weren't really supposed to, it was super exciting." Many Cheerleaders gushed over how football games were their favorite to cheer at, and expressed just how exciting cheer can be.
"Hands down,
my friends!"
-Kobe Brown, 10
"The people involved in it."
Karissa Karg, 11
"The coaching! They're all
amazing people."
Grace Reidman, 12
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"It's important to stop the misinterpretation of Islam. It's actually the religion of peace."
-Turner Thompson, 10
"To teach more people about Islam and take away all th misconceptions."
-Adam Arslan, 10
This year there was a new addition to the growing list of clubs: Muslim Club. or founder sophomore Adam Arslan, creating Muslim Club was a very important thing to do. He wanted to make a safe environment for Muslims, as ell as others that wished to provide support or learn more, to meet and celebrate their culture in our ever changing world.
"I started the Muslim club in order to create a place for the small number of uslims at East to meet," said Arslan
Apart from being a place of support for the Muslims at Lincoln East, Muslim Club was a place for other students to come and become more informed about Islam. Arslan looked, "to educate both Muslims and non-Muslims on Islam. Obviously theFe is a bad stigma that goes with Islam so I started the club to cleat that up."
Lincoln East's Muslim Club created a community, and began to break down the stereotypes often associated with many of its members.
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"I get the opportunity to be a leader not only for my sport, but others as well."
-Mykynzie Colon, 11
"I enjoy interacting with people from other sports and hear what's going on with them."
-Peyton Swanson, 12
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"I tried playing guitar and that didn't work so I tried Ukulele. I got one for Christmas and have been playing ever since."
-Anna Delaney, 11
"I've always been a huge fan of music and when my friends started playing ukulele we thought it would be fun to get together and play."
-Rose Ingracia, 11 We are S arta--U
"Tobe more connected in the East High community and to meet new people."
-Konpal Rafique, 12
because it is an awesome way to me new people and hel with events in East." •
-Valerie Griess, 11
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ourth Row: Ava Winjum, Turner Linafelber, James Munnis, Gabe Eubanks, Parker Chandler, Lauryn Heller, Faith Irvine
hird Row: Joanna Shaw, Libby Bash, Elise Matthes, Olivia Johnson, Tina Duong, Bryan Fitch, Drue Bower, Heidi lsemann, Taylor Stumpff, Meegen Hovorka
Second Row: Peyton Mickells, Addison Wilbur, Breanna Bender, Alex Tessendorf, Reagan Ostrander, Ella Johnson, Emily Berg, ackie McCabe
irst.Row: Maddie Haun, Hailey Haar, Jack Kurtenbach, Micah Wilson, Drake Beckner ot Pictured: Veronica Chapman •
ack Ro w: Alex Weyers, David Lynch, Liz Holloway, Tim Ni pper, Jonathan Gerdes, Alex Falkinburg, Jaro d Schwinc k, Libby Sears, Amanda Morrissey , Emily Chramo sta , Alex Down,.Jacob Pietzyk • ront Row : Cody Stollar, Wade'xendle (co ach), Gracen Jone s , Hannah Atkin, Darby Whipple, Sarah Dlouhy , yssa Schwink, Eliza Anderscm, Belle Ken dle, Josh Gaspar, Sam Down, Jacob Meduna.
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"I knew upperclassmen who were involved in the cltib and i thought it was a really good way to learn more about futrue oppurtunities in the health fields and sciences.
-Laura Francisco, 11
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"Mrs. Keep Inspired me to take H.O.S.A and make it what it is today."
-Carly Alley, 12
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·rd row: Eliza Bohart, Kimberly Lambert, Nicole Marienau, Alex Tessendorf, Enya Zhu, vani Noo ka, Anisha Kadubandi
econd row : C e l este Matthes, Dallas Lim, Chanci Buggi, Jadyn Brigham, Sierra Lulow
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"Science Bowl is a group of friends who build as a team. We work, but still have fun."
-Felix Cui, 12,
"It's a collection of th brightest scientific minds at East."
-Andy Zhu, 12,
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" I just really like science and it's an interest of mine"
-Sasha Belashchenk 10
"I joined because I think that science is int~resting."
-Jennifer Wang, 10
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"Both of my parents did it in high school so that was a big factor and I knew going into it, knowing the people who I wanted to hang out with in speech and I like performing."
-Emma Je~ell 11
? "I was interested in being part of a competitive community."
-Alec Ferris, 11
State Champions 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1999, 1991 1998, 1999,2000, 2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007, 2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013, 2014,2015,2016
Runner-Up 1981, 1987, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001
33 State Championship Titles 7 Runner-Up Titles 120 Individual Champions
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2007-State Champion
2008-State Runner up
2009-State Champion
2010-State Runner up
2011-State Runner up
2015-State Runner up
Policy Debate State Champions
1977-Dave Lyon & Leo Chandler
1978- Tom Lyon & Beth McConnell
2007- Carly Persell & Ashley Morgan
2015- Ojus & Annie Jia
Congress State Champions
2008- Jim Hao
2010- Eric Mattson
Tournament of Champions Qualifiers
2016Ojus Jain & Sam Wismer
Keenan Allen & Andy Zhu
Max Curry & Gabe Swanson
"I joined because I 1 ve having discussions based on facts, and helps with getting a grasp on the world t at we all live in."
-Nebraska Grayson , 12
"I've always enjoyed public speaking, and the club gives me a chance to think quickly, and creats a deeper understanding about how the world works."
-Ojus Jain, 12
"I like it because its a place where fisherman can go to learn new techniques and make friends that we all love"
-Tyler Archibald, 10
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"I joined fishing club because I love to fish, and I wanted to help get other kids learn more about fishing."
-Chase Uher, 11 (club president) UY PIP YOU -IOIM n.l~ CUI&?
"It's fun to give back to the people and work to make others happy. I enjoy being able to do good with others."
-Jessica Ha, Key Club President
"My favorite part abo Key Club is the variet of activities that we g to work on."
-Valeryia Dedushkavich f- =--"1!~
"It's working with the people. The people around you really give an atmosphere that's really friendly."
"It's a really express i nd supportive
-Muhammad Nasimov, 9 nvironment. It's a ompetition but we , upport each other.' '
Kaila Halpine, 12
-Shealyn Warrick, l 0
"I think it's really co that it's just a group
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talking about the things they're passionate about."
-Madeline Dumler, 1
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"[We] let people know we are here for them if they need to talk about something. We are a totally judgement free zone."
-Coralea Montague, 10
"Well, we're always here if anyone wants to talk. I also think it's a place to meet new friends, so that you have someone who you can always go to."
-Kiki Harwbod, 10
"It gives me something to look forward to each
"It's been nice to have another group of friends to connect to."
-Galen Kramer, 12 week, and it's an encouraging group of people."
-Lauren Britton, I 0 Anti-bull
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"I want to go into engineering and mechanics, so I find it very interesting and helpful." -Schuyler Duntz, 10
"I joined this club because I like robotics and this i a club about that so thought I'd try it o and learn more ab , ut robotics" -Jon Gerdes, 10
"I joined becaus I like tutoring, an ,.--... .,,. , giving back to t
school that's giv me so much."
-Lara Quiring, 1
"It's a great way to get involved in the community, and I've always enjoyed volunteering."
-Serena Tenhumberg, 12
sm n, au 1 ey, ew m1 , 1e e ond Row- Caiddel Davis, Alex Chmelka , Asher m.blen, Rylan Sanders, Alec Lambert, D ave Folkers, rrett Stock
ront Row- Connor Birkholz, Katlin Haake, Cole Weller, ack Christenson, Luke Borgmann, Julian Lo we, Mason ·vera, Blake Stanley, Andrew Delka
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"I joined trap because it was always a fun thing to do with my dad."
- Chandler Jackman, 12
"I joined trap in 6th grade because my cousin introduced me to it but I was also raised around guns and hunting, so it was nothing too new to me."
-Andrew Smith, 12
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"I enjoy art, and don't have time to do it at home .. .it's nice to have a place at school to work on art."
-Evan Hutchison, 9
"I wanted to join a community of artists."
-Dakota Firestine, 11
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"Chinese is a growi language and Chin club offers the opportunity to learn more about the culture."
-Connie Lin, 9
"Chinese is a beautiful culture and I wanted to be a part of it."
-Angelina Nahomy, 10
"We learn even more about French culture outside of class with activities and to hang out with friends."
-Destiny Vergara, 12
"You get to meet people and learn about French culture in a low stress environment."
-Stephanie Herridge 10
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Chloe Weakly, Bianca Rademacher, Angelina Nahorny
"Because I have friends in German club and it seemed fun."
-Davis Penn 10 "
"I wanted to learn more about the history of Germany."
-Josh Callaway 10
"In Spanish class you learn about the language. In Spanish club you learn about the culture."
Laurel Nelson, 10
"I joined it because I thought it would be a fun experience, just to hang out and have fun speaking Spanish."
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"I won the Emerging Leaders Scholarship and one of the things I did to receive the award was community service. We made blankets for the children in the hospital. My favorite thing about DECA is the people. My favorite memory would have to be going to a conference in Indianapolis, and a man there shared his experiences mentoring people and inspiring others 'filling the bucket' instead of just being 'another drop in the bucket.'
"The professionalism and experience of business in society."
-Jeremy·Sorensen, 10,
"You get to meet a loof people from all over the state and world who have the ' same mindset as yo • , -Peyton Bash, 12
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"It's a fun club because technology is becoming more prevalent and learning about coding will be an acclimate skill in the future. My brother whose also in the club really got me started into it.
-Ashley Clegg, 11,
"Talking to others that enjoy the same things and chatting about computers is fun."
-Kelvin Wertz, 11
"Just talking about different things, and getting exposed to a different culture is what makes Asian Club unique!"
-Jesse West, 11
"The people are really nice and we get to know different things about one another."
-Katie Bonness, 10
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"Because I wanted to help remind people the issue of being apathetic towards our planet."
-Shay Flowerday, 12
"Because in order t preserve our plane t for future generatio . f we must teach students how to tak • care of the earth an Eco Club is a good place to start."
-Laura Rivera
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"The club has been way for me to create connections and mee new people but also further my education terms of business education and learni:n about the type of care fields I'm interested it
-Keenan Allen, 12
"I joined FBLA because it was an opportunity for me to meet different t::::=r-::=.=• ~..... kinds of people. Also I ,~-uill~ joined it becau~e I wanted to develop leadership skills." Ina Bhoopalam, 10
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"I really love the kids there, it makes me feel special to help them."
-Jayne Whitman, 11
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"I like the maleability of numbers"
-Alix Cui, 10
"I really enjoy math and how it applies to life."
-Lara Quiring, 12
Democrat Presidents since establishment of East:
Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969)
Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)
Bill Clinton (1993-2001)
Barack Obama (2009-2017)
"I really liked the ideas and values Bernie Sanders has and I think those are the values of a Democrat"
-Ransom Sumpter, 12
arter son
Over the years, both parties have - made many great accomplishments. However the Demo.cratic Party is kno articularly for its endorsement of soci and environmental policies. Primarily from the 1800s-1860s, the Democratic arty held presidency starting with homas Jefferson. During this time the . eni.ocrats set up the electoral colleg as e know it today.
72 years later, in 1932 the Democrc ts egained control of the White House m .til 1968. During this 36 year span, the emocratic Party repealed the ban on alcohol and abolished poll taxes.
Today the Democratic Party seeks ide-spread social policies that level t Le laying field fpr all social and economi J classes. Democrats are in favor of increased government spending in exchange for the luxurious social poli es e receive today. The Democratic Par t, is also in favor of increased federal olicies in the agricultural, economic, and environmental fields.
"Being open minded to change and seeing if something works more efficiently rather than sticking to traditional ways."
-Bailey Dohrman, 12
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Republican Presidents since establishment of East:
Richard Nixon (1~69-1974 )
Gerald Ford (1974-1977)
Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)
George H.W. Bush (1989-1993 ) _
George W. Bush (2001-2009)
Donald Trump (2017-)
"Trying to better society & help those that need it"
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In 1854, anti-slavery activists and revious members of the Whig Party collaborated togeJher to form the modern 1 epublican Party. With a nation falling a p art, we the people decided it was time or a change, and elected Abraham in c oln in 1861. During the era of the epublican Party spanning 72 years, they ab olished slavery, and gave both women an d African-Americans the right to vote.
Today the Republican Party supports th e freedom of choice in nearly all as pects of life. Republicans believe less in t he federal government, and more in ocal and state governments. Overall, the ar ty believes that the private sector shou ld be the provider of the nation's inter nal affairs. Meanwhile, the federal government is to use its budget on the milita ry and foreign relations.
·Both parties have achieved many great accomplishments and strive for the greate r good. It is easy to see one side as "good" and the other as "evil," but in the end, all we want is to make the world a better p lace to live.
"Republicans have realistic values for our country in the future"
Zach Chapin, 11
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Bryce Ahlers
Hey Bryce! Congrats to an.,......_Q amazing son. Our wish for you is to believe in yourself, follow your passions, work hard and then all your dreams will come true! We LOVE you and will always be there for you. God's blessing up always, Mom & Dad
Keenan Allen
Your life is just beginning. You are ready. Plan well, but remember to breathe, laugh and care.
Love, Mom and Dad
Daeten Barraza
Congratulations Buddy! Started off freshman year as a shy young man and graduating as a Show Choir Star! I am very proud of you! Love you today, tomorrow, forever Mom, Daniel, sissy Joey Dylan, & Danny Boy
Jake Adkisson
You inspire. You•re confident. You imagined being Tarzan and Spiderman and became a hero to your little brother To us, you are one of our greatest gifts. Stay focused! Live the dream! Love, Mom, Dad & Joey
Alex Aldana
I am so thankful l 1m your mom. You have made m e so proud the past 18 years! I know every step you take in life will be towards success! I LOVE YOU! The best is yet to come!
Love, Mom Carly Alley Carly- you have always been true to yourself and lived by: 11 be who are and say what you feel, becaus e those who mind, don•t matter and those who don• t mind! 11 We are so proud of you, and will love love with all our hearts forever!!!
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Taylor Bartek
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Peyton Bash
"Congratulations! We love you!"
Dad, Mom, Libby & Parker
Mackenzie Batt
It is so hard to believe that you are graduating from high school! You are such a sweet, funny, intelligent , kind-hearted, beautiful girl. We are so proud of you and al I that you have accomplished!
Love Mom and Dad
· [ily Berg
God gave tJS such a beautiful baby girl and you have grown up to be a beautiful and wonderful young lady . Your smile, energy and enthusiasm have been "you" since you were born Words cannotexpressthelove , pride and joy we have for you. Our wish for you is continue that energy and kindness in all that you do. Follow your dreams with energy and pass ion and you will succeed! You are so very special to all of us. With lo ve- Mom and Dad
Lucas Bolubasz
We're so proud of the young man you 've become. Your grand adventure is just beginning and we can 't wait to cheer you on . May your life be all you dream it to be.
Love Mom, Dad & Sophie
Mollie Bath
We are so proud of you! Behind all your memories Before you , all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need. Love you to the moon and back, love Mom & Dad
Congratulations, Bryce! You have made us proud and brought so much joy into our lives. What an incredible journey watching you grow into a bright wonderful young man. Here's to the next chapter! Dream big!
Love Dad, Mom, & Drew
Carly Boo I Carly girl, we couldn't be more proud!
Congratulations on graduation but your story is just beginning. Write one with laughter, love and kindness. We will always be there to support you along the way.
Love Mom, Dad, & Connor
Logan
Borgmeyer Logan (Borgie)
You are a blessing from God! We love you and are proud of the young man you have become. As you move on to the next chapter in your life, we pray that you will keep your faith strong and let God guide you in everything you do.
Love Dad Mom & Tyler
Chase Bucknell
Elderly women call you a "tall drink of water." Enjoy it while it lasts. You're so incredibly Awesome! Your witty banter and outgoing personality will help you succeed. We are so proud of you!
Love, Dad, Mom, Haley & Joseph
Taylor Butalla
"You may hold my hand for a while, but you hold my heart forever."~Unknown. There has been nothing more spectacular than being your parents. We love you and look forward to all that is to Gome.
Mom & Dad
Annelise Christen
So proud AC! Always thoughtful, creative, caring, fashionable and always making us laugh. Remember to be a sunflower; always stand tall and find the sunlight. We'll remember The Office marathons and Colorado road trips! Love, Mom, Dad & The Brothers
Jacob Borovich
Congratulations! We are VERYPROUD! Dream big!! You have an exciting future ahead of you. Promise us you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you thin k
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Love- Dad & Mom
Allison Buethe
You have always been a lifesaver. All the Iii critters. A great friend! Be-You-TiFull inside & out. You are a true blessing & make us very proud!
Love Mom & Dad
Haleigh Carr
"Set your goals high • enough to inspire you and low enough to encourage you."- Unknown We are so very proud of you. May. God continue his blessings in your next journey. Love you to the moon and back always. - Mom, Grandma & Popum
Dalton Christensen
Congratulations Dalt; you have been a blessing to all of us since the day you were born and have been every day since. We are looking forward to the great things you decide to do and being there to share and support each moment. We love you, Mom & Dad
Tate Christie
Congratulations, Tate. We are so proud of the smart, young man you have become. Good luck with your future plans. We will always be here for you.
Love mom, dad, Tysen and Trey
Alex Cochrane
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Love you, Mom & Dad
Felix Cui
Alyssa Davis
Congrats Alyssa Danielle! You'r a blessing, we love you, stay beautiful inside and out!
Challenge yourself, smile, shine bright, and stay focused! Wishes for love laughter and happiness forever! Believe and achieve! Remember "Long Johns" make you feel better and there will always be "An Alligator Under Your Bed"! So proud of our 11 Bunnynose!" Jeremiah 29:11 --~~-~---~
Patrick Clare
Patrick , It is hard to believe time has flown by so fast. We are proud of • the priorities in your life: Faith, Family and Country.
We love you, Mom and Dad
and Evan Copes
• 11 Everyone has a friend during each stage of life. But only lucky ones have the same friend in all stages of life! 11 We are so proud of the fine men and close brothers you are.
All our love, Dad &
Rose
On 9/4/98, I began a new life as your mother. On 5/28/17, you will began a new life as well. Use the incredible gifts God has given you to make a difference in this world. I love you, Max - Mom.
Reid Donovan
We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. We look forward to seeing where your dreams take you.
Love Mom, Dad and Sara
Drennon
Allison and Olivia
"Look at that sky, lites begun Nights are warm and the days are young"David Bowie
Love, Mom& Dad
Gabe Eubanks
So proud of you Gabe! Thanks for the move. We love you very much.
Mia Finnell
We've watched you grow and accomplish amazing things. We're so proud of you, now is the time to take your experiences and mak a great life. Love you Mom & Dad
Nathan Fricke
We are so proud of the fine young man you have become. You have been blessed with many talents. Continue to reach for the stars and remember that God will give you the strength to do all things.
Haley Elstun
Continue being you. Congratulations. Love you , Grandma & Grandpa Hansen
What a wonderful journey watching you grow! We look forward to watching you create your future and achieving great success in everything you do. We are so proud and love yo·u so much!
Love, Dad, Tracy, Elijah, Ehola, and Kahler Shay Flowerday
"Dare to live the life you have dreamed. Go forward and make your dreams come true " -Ralph Waldo Emerson
John Funk
We are so proud of you and your accomplishments We can't wait to see what the future holds for you!
.Love, Mom & Dad
Maggie Garbin
You have grown from the little pink thing we always wanted into the young women we always wanted! We love you and are proud of you!! Forever, always, and no matter what!
Mom, Dad, Gabe & Jonah
Brandon Goodyear
Congratulations B! Keep that sense of humor and work hard. We are proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, Jackson, Ashley
Maddie Green
We are so proud of you. ~ You've grown into a beautiful, intelligent, and compassionate young woman. Dream big kiddo!! Your possibilities are endless.
Libby Grossman
We've watched you cheer, shoot trap, sing and dance your way to the sweet, sassy determined young woman you ar today. We're so prou of you! We can't wait to see where you go next. Love Mom, Dad &Will
Sophie Gengenbach
We could not be more proud of you, and your accomplishments. You have grown to be compassionate, insightful and to have a keen sense of humor. You bring us joy!
Love, Mom and Dad
Jadyn Grayson
We are so proud of you Jadyn! You've still got that "spunk" that will take you far in life. Best wishes for a happy and healthy future. The "sky is the limit" ... go ~ - - - for it! We llove you!
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personality since birth, and a diverse dabbling in the arts, ready to contribute to the beauty of the world in your own special way.
Congratulations Aliese!
We are so proud of you. Your determination, intelligence and faith will take you far in life. "With God, all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
Love, Mom, Dad & Mariah
Lucas Hansen
Congratulations, we are proud of the way you have grown over the last 18 years. We believe in you!
Love Mom and Dad
Molly Heermann
Dear Molly, We are so proud of you. As you continue to confront challenges, never lose your wonderful enthusiasm for life. We can•t wait to see what your next chapter will bring. Philippians 4:13
Love Mom, Dad & Melanie Bryan Hennig we·ve enjoyed watching you explore your many interests and talents. We couldn 1t be more proud of the young man you've become. Remember to follow your dreams and passions.
Love Mom & Dad
Evan Hernandez
That big smile of yours is contagious. Truly brightens up our day. The educational path you have been on for the last twelve years is almost over. Your future: Set your goals high, and don·t stop until you get there.
. Love always
Carson Hartter
Congratulations Carson! We are proud of you and can·t wait to see what the future has in store!
Love you - Dad, Mom & Elly
Emma Heller
Emma, we are so proud of everything you have accomplished. Your spirit for life was present from the beginning and know it will take you anywhere yo want to go. We can•t wait to see what your futare holds!
Love Dad, Mom, Michaela , Katie & Robbie
Hannah Henrickson Hannah
- You have brought such joy to our lives! We are very proud of the young lady you•ve become, and are excited to see where God leads you. We love you more than words can say! Mom & Dad
Proverbs 3:5-6
You are such a kind, brilliant and wonderful person! Your care for others and your perseverance will help you change the world for the better. We can•t wait to what's next!
Love Mom, Dad &
Stephanie
Hannah Hobbs
It's been so fun watching you grow up and making us laugh. We are so proud of you. You are a beautiful da-ughter with a big heart. Enjoy your next adventure. We love you. Mom & Dad
Tyler Hoham
Congratulations , Tyler! We are so very proud of you and the man that you've become. We look forward to seeing what the future has in store for you! We love you!
Mom , Dad, and Taryn ~=~~~~~~~;;;;,;;:__
Kayleigh Hulewicz
Kayleigh we are proud of you accomplishments , goals, commitments, determination, kind heart and positive attitude . You are our pride and joy and we are blessed t get to be your parents. Best wishes in the next chapter of your life. Believe in yourself always. We sure do! Love, Mom & Dad
Chandler Jackman
Chandler , We are so proud of the incredible young woman you have become! We admire all your hard work, honestly and utmost dedication! Always remember Jeremiah 29: 11 The best is yet to come! Love, Dad, Mom and Grant
Kaleb Hoffer aleb, • ongratulations on your raduation! We are so roud of your many ccomplishments and the erson you have become. ou have a caring heart nd a great attitude that will ake you far. We love you!
om & The Gang
Carolyn Hopkins
Carolyn, you are such a source of joy and pride for us! We know you will continue to push yourself to new levels in college and beyond. Keep shooting for the stars and meeting you goals! Love you so much!
You did it! Your kind 'heart, brilliant sense of humor and intelligence brings happiness to my life every single day. Go confidently onto your next adventure; you have earned it! I am so incredibly proud of you. Love, Mom
Logan Jacobsen
e are so proud of the fine oung man you have become and we look orward to seeing what the urther will hold for you. Keep following your dreams and good luck at UNL.
Lacey Jessen
Congratulations tiny anchovy! Trust in God, believe in yourself and know that you are loved. Keep sharing your bright smile, let your light shine and enjoy the journey.
Love always, Lainie, Lexi, Dad, & Mom
Liliana Johnson
Lily- You have grown into a beautiful, kind, and accomplished young woman. Congratulations on an exceptional high school career. We are excited to see what your future holds as you continue to accomplish great things. Love Mom, Bella & Maddie
Taryn Kalkowski
Congratulations on your accomplishments at Lincoln East! We are so proud of you and the young woman you have become. Continue to work hard to fulfill your dreams. We love you to the moon and back!
Dad, Mom and Kade
Logan Kelley
Logan, "Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need."(Anonymous) "the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1 :9 Love, Your Family
Olivia Johnson
You've always had your own style Liv! You provid e so much joy to our family and to everyone you mee t. Stay true to yourself, wor k hard, and enjoy the journey!
Love, Mom and Dad
• Braeland Jones
We've been blessed to watch you grow into a beautiful person inside an c out. We love you and are very proud of you. Pursue your dreams, follow ~our heart, and stay true to yourself.
Love, Mom and Dad
Ben Karsting
Benny - What a joy it has been to watch you grow into wonderful young man . Congratulations and wishing you much succes in you future endeavors! Love, Mom, Dad and Miranda
Hayli Kent
"How puzzling all these changes are! I'm never sure what I'm going to be, from one minute to another." (L. Carroll) Its time to write the next chapter in your story. Never lose your muchness ! Love Mom, Dad &
__.Rayegan
Elyse Kohler
Congratulations Liese! Follow your dreams 1 reach for the stars, and leave a little sparkle wherever you go. We are so proud of you, and can't wait to see , where your journey takes you!
Love, Mom, Dad & Alex
• Madison Krueger
Your life will always be made up of small journeys. Be patient. . . take them on with a positive attitude. Never let money motivate • your passions. Be who you are and do more than people expect you to do Love you always.
Jordyn Languis
Congratulations special • girl! We are so proud of the young woman you have become! We know you will succeed in whatever path you choose to follow. We love you to the moon and back!
Love Mom, Dad, & Tanner
Tanner Leach
Time has gone so fast! It's been such a joy watching you grow into the man you are today. We couldn't be more proud of you. We believe in everything you are and do. Your future is limitless. Enjoy the journey! We love you, Mom & Dad
Elise Kreikemeier
Way to put the hammer down , Elise. This yearbook is fantastic! Your team did a great job.
Love, Dad
Taylor Kunze
Congratulations, Taylor! We are so proud of you. God has created you to be a man of integrity. "Be strong and courageous the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1 :9
Love, Mom, Dad & Emily
Brandon LaPointe
Congratulations! We're so grateful to be your parents. We cannot express how proud we are of you and your accomplishments. Believe in yourself! Go after
Llyour dreams! Be happy! Have fun! Good luck at college and beyond.
LOVE, Mom & Dad
Caleb Leago
Congratulations Caleb! We are very proud of you. May God continue to bless and guide you in your life.
We love you very much, Dad, Mom, Cody & Kendra
Magwire Lott
Magwire~ We are all so proud of the young man you are becoming. God has great things planned for you. Continue to walk your own path and be yourown person.
We love you- Mom & Dad 7
Bailey Magee
To my favorite girl in the whole wide world! You are such an amazing person, and I'm so proud of you! Congratulations on all you've accomplished so far. I know you will do great things in your life! Love, Dad
Makovicka
We are so very proud of the young men you have become, all the hard work and accomplishments you've made. Can't wait to see what the future holds for poth of you!
All our love, Mom and Dad
Jackie McCabe
To our sweet girl, We are so very proud of the beautiful person you have always been. Continue to follow your heart and your dreams, can't wait to see what the future holds for you. With you.
· Mom, Terry and Katie.
Dylan Lowery
To Dylan, my first born, my first everything Reach for the stars and you will go "to infinity and beyond!!!" You are the Buzz in my life, I love you to the moon arid back.
Cade Mahlberg
Cade, There is no mission or goal too difficult for you to obtain!
Love, Mom & Dad
Elise Mathhes
Congratulations Elise! You have grown into such a beautiful independent young lady. We are so proud of you and love you so much.
Jeremiah 29 11-13 Mom & Dad
Dawson McGlaughlin
We are so proud of your determination, and how you have become such a strong, talented, t hardworking, creative, I intelligent, and compassionate young man. Mom, Dad, Karson, • Hudson, and Matison
Hunter McPhail
May you always keep your smile as you go into th e next chapter of your life. You have been a true blessing.
Love Mom & Dad
Riley Milhon
Riley, You are my greatest blessing. I could not be more proud of the man you've become. You are destined to do great things. I love you.
Jeremiah 29: 11 Love, Mom
Katie Morrison _
We have been blessed to be able to watch you grow into the amazing young lady that you've become. You have exceeded anything we ever wished for you. Always remember to follow your dreams. We are very proud of you.
Camryn Moy
You were a cute, cuddly baby-who has grown up to be a beautiful, warm, and loving young woman. We couldn't be prouder of you and we look forward to seeing all you accomplish in your bright future.
Lance Miles
It has been amazing watching you grow into the wonderful young man you are. The future is yours Dream big! We love you! Mom, Dad and Madie.
Tyra Mollhoff
We are so proud of you. We love your determination and positive attitude in everything you do. Keep setting goals and shooting for the stars and you will be successful in life.
Amanda Morissey
Congratulations to a sweet, kind and beautiful young woman. We are all so proud of you and your accomplishments. Follow your dreams!
Love and hugs Grandpa & Grandma
James Munnis
We are so proud of you! - Dare to dream big and be yourself. Use your God given talents to share with others and be a light! We love you forever, our son you will always be Love Mom & Dad
Nicole Munroe
We are so proud of all your accomplishments and looking forward to seeing what the future has in store for you (keep making music).
Love Dad and Mom
Dane O'Dell
Congratulations! We are proud of you!! HS graduation: the beginning of some of the best times in your life. Blessed with so many gifts, they will forever serve you well. Believe in yourself-we certainly do!
Love Mom, Dad, Connor & Camryn
Alexa Olson
It's crazy that your sweet little curly haired girl is graduating! We are so proud of you and the amazing person that you have become! We love you very much!
Love, Mom & Dad
Trevor Peter
Watching you grow up over the past 17+ years has been the greatest gift I could have received. Everyday you make all of us proud with who you are. We love you forever and always.
-Love your family
Lea Nicholas
We are so proud of you, what you have done in the last four years at high school, and all that you do . We love you so much!! Mom, Dad, Dayna, Tyler & Liz
Jared Olds
We are so proud of you a n j the man you are becomin c . Always remember that ym are braver than you believ ( ., stronger than you seem, and smarter than you thin ~ You make our hearts happy!
Love, Mom, Riley & Gavin
Anna Orlov
We are so proud of you! Work hard; dream big; and be grateful for all that you have!
We love you, Dad and Mom
Alexis Priest
Be real. Be yourself. be unique. Be true. Be honest. Be humble. Be happy. Our beautiful Lexi, we are so proud of you! The best is yet to come
Love always and forever Mom & dad, Jacey,
Alta Pryce
Our little ray of sunshine with her own personal sense of style has grown into ? beautiful young woman. Life is an adventure, and the next • chapter of your story is just beginning. Can't wait to see where it goes.
Sydney Rau
Congratulations Sydney! We love you more and more everyday.
Mom & Dad
Aliso·n Riddle
We are so proud of youAlison! We have enjoyed watching you grow into an amazing young woman. Your commitment, dedication and hard work will get you through this crazy life. 1 Peter 5:7 Love you, Mom , Dad & Carlee
Hallie Savidge
You are our beautiful girl. Remember to always stay true to yourself.
Mom & Dad
Colin Quade
You're done - finally! We are so proud of the caring young man you have become Since your dramatic entrance into the word, you have filled our lives with joy. We love you a million red M&M's.
Love, Papa and Ma
Kelson Rector
Kelson, delightfully we have watched our giggly little blonde-haired boy grow up into a young man on his way to the rest of his life! You love deeply sacrifice freely, and honor what is good. We love you!
Grace Riedman
Grace, Always have the confidence to believe in yourself, the strength to chase your dreams, and the ability to see how truly and deeply loved you are by so many people. You are a wonderful daughter and person!
Love, Mom
Griffin Schainost
We love you and wish you happiness, love, fulfillment and success in whatever direction your heart and dreams take you.
Love, Mom & Dad
Stefanie Schiffbauer
It doesn't seem that long ago you blessed our lives. And now you're graduating. Good luck in your future endeavors and remember we'll always love you, Mom, Dad, Bryan, Grandma & Grandpa
Jacob Schoening
Congratulations on everything you have accomplished by pursuing your passions. We are so proud! Enjoy life's journey, dream big, work hard, and believe in· yourself! We will always be there cheering you on. With loveDad, Mom, Claire & Hailey
Clarissa Snow
What a joy watching you grow. Enjoy the journey to your destination. Never lose sight of your faith in God. Trust him and you will go far. Fly like a butterfly. Love you forever and always!
Mom & Dad
Jooeun Song
Congratulations, our wonderful daughter! You are our pride and joy. Than you for all the happy memories of parenting you. You are capable of greatness, and we will always be around, cheering you on from the sidelines. All our love, Mom & Dad
Nick Schneider
It never mattered how big the situation was you wer e up against, you never ga ve up. As you approach the next chapter in your story , · be bold. Don't be afraid of the unknown. Make a difference.
Mom, Dad, Drake & Meg a
Stephanie Schroeder
From the little girl sitting i her walker enjoying the sunshine and aroma of th f fresh floweres in the breeze to the young lady about to start her cotlegiat i career. We could not be prouder!
Love, Mom, Dad & Mark
Andrew Smith
You will know you have achieved success if you have lived well, laughed often and loved much. We believe you will achieve success that takes you to infinity and beyond! All our love, Mom, Dad, Nate & Harry
Skyler Stefanski
Love You Mostest Toastest Bubba!
Congratulations on all you r success we couldn't be more proud! Love Mom, Dad & Katie
David Stephenson
David, This is just the beginning of your very bright future! We are so proud of you.
With love, Mom, Dad & Mick
Garrett Szwanek
Congratulations Garett! We are so proud of you! You are a determined individual and no matter what you set your mind to you will succeed. Remember to smile and have fun along the way!
Love, Dad, Mom, Grant & Sunny
Lydia Troyer
We are so proud of all you've accomplished and this is just the beginning!! You are such a funny, beautiful, smart and compassionate person! Always stay true to yoursel and remember that we lov and support you forever!
Mom, Dad, & Sarah
Makenna Volquardsen
We Love You! Mom & Dad.
Miles Stolte
Congratulations Miles!
Four years of football half time shows, four years of band water, four years of pep band equipment, four years of band competition equipment, four years of tests and homework. Be proud of your accomplishments.
Lauren Thies
Lauren you have grown into an amazing and beautiful young lady! We are so proud of you. We know the future holds great things for you.
Love you always. Dad, Mom & Zach
Hannah VanBibber
Congratulations on finishing this chapter of your life. We have no doubts that you will continue to accomplish amazing things. Stay true to you and keep filling life with love, happiness and kindness. You are forever our sunshine Mom, Dad, & Jake
Christopher Walker
Since the day you were born, you have meant everything to me! I am so very proud of the young man you've become! You've worked so hard and I'm so excited for what the future holds for you!
Love you, Mom
Novelyn Watson
By the grace of God, you were born Novelyn Grace Watson , a beautiful and healthy baby with a head full of hair. Your name Novelyn means: a unique and special story (of Grace). You live your name well!
Love Dad
Alyia Whitehall
Alyia we are so proud of what you have become and we know you will do great things. Your future is very bright. We love you so much.
Mom & Dad
Chance Wilken
We've watched you grow and mature into the wonderful person you are today, but you've never changed. You are and have always been the same caring, loving, happy, thoughtful, humorous, intelligent. smiley. wonderful son. We love you. -----~~----------
Maggie and Will Wilson
You two bring a smile to our faces, and have both become young adults before our eyes. We are so ve proud of you! We can't wait to see what you accomplis in the years to
Max White
It has been so much fun watching you grow up into a young man. You have thoroughly entertained us for the past eighteen years. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you! Love you lots!
- Dad, Mom, Anna & Sally
Bennett Widman
Bennett-
18 years have flown by a r j what a ride it has been! Thank you for continuing 1 hug us in front of your friends without embarrassment for all of these years! We Love Y m Mother Bear & Father Be a
Mason Williams
We are proud of all you have accomplished and the goals you have reached. The future is yours to create! We love you Mason!
Mom & Dad
Molly Wilson
Molly We are so proud of you and all you accomplishments. As you start your next chapter in life remember "anything is possible." Believe in yourself, continue your fait ~ and always wear that smil e God Bless. Love and Prayers,
___ -Mom , Dad & Bryce
Currey Zalman
Congratulations, Curly-bur! We are so proud of you, and we love you so much. We wish you every happiness and success in your future! Love Mom, • Dad, Sky & Coconut
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High school is full of stress, drama and hard times, but 1 could the best four years of memories you will ever h~v, i No matter where you go on your life 1s journey, you wi ll always have Spartan blue running through your veins .
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mirth Row: Olivia Wells, Grace Riedman, McKinle -y ettele, Kierstin Foote, Annelise Christen
hird Row: Faith Irvine, Elise Matthes, Olivia Johns o , organ Dickey
Second Row: Peyton Potratz, Maddie Cave, Ella Jah r ;on irst Row: Priscilla Hutchison, Maddy Lorenze
ourth Row: Emma Gonzales, Hannah Herron, Kobe _rown, Kiley Conway, Maky Hoyt
hird Row: Alexa Rea, Payton Mayfield, Macey acKenzie, Emma Wobig
Second Row: Peyton Mickells, Karissa Karg, Lauren armazin
ow 1: Shelby Glenn, Taylor Pierce
ird Row: Ella Christensen, Erin Eilers, Taryn Hoham, iannon McCracken, Jocelyn Burke, Savannah Rugh
Second Row: Ashley Hrnicek, Kirra Romero , Gabi Carrera, Abbie Hrnicek
irst Row: Alex Tessendorf, Sierra Conway
hird Row: Claire Fenton, Audrey Eckert, Emily Bray, elisa Durie, Avani Nooka : Jaina Keyes, Mimi Herbert, ddison Wilbur
econd Row: Emma McCants, Kameron Moser, Emily anCleave, Cassie Johnson
irst Row: Jaina Keyes, Mimi Herbert, Addison Wilbur
hird Row: Gracie Firestone, Skylar Hoxie, Riley St n ve ose Copes, Sydney Fitzgerald, Elyse Kohler
Second Row: Kelsie Bliss, Emma Luci, Camryn O'De l ! Grace Herron, Averie Harley, Lila Swope, McKayle e rue
irst Row : Leah Andersen, Sophie Bolubasz, Bailey arrington, Lacey Jessen, Ava Lambe, Sammy Niels 1
(Roste r not in order) Donovan Bargen, Jack Kurtenbach , Sabian Taylor, Currey Zalman, Joshua Makovicka, Noah akovicka, Max White, Logan Borgmeyer, Caleb Cover , exander Hrnicek, Connor French, Carson Walters, Pey1 n ipperspach, Noah Cardwell , John Brady, Brandon Goodyear, Bojan Dakic, Micah Wilson, Mark Endacott, Ja r d ogt , Jaden Roe, Blake Ingamells, Alexander Cochrane, rake Beckner, Darveon Weaver, Braden Sellon , Cade ahlberg, Chase Adams, Barrett Sellon, Jack Halperin, Grady Greenwood, James Munnis, Chase Uher, Connor iekenberg, Devin Beckner, Holden Snodgrass, Jared
Tatermeier, Christopher Walker, Tyler Jaques, Lance Mil s oah Warner Drake Reinke Cavion Randall, Dawson cLaughlin, Peter Jurich, Logan Walters, Zane Busekist, lliott Alexander, Quinton Davis, Jerrod Searcey, Bryce ers, Max Wudel, Logan Sipherd, Samuel Vernon, Etha1 atermeier, Ian Ehrenfried, Peyton Stoppel, Jaden Roe,
Chase Adams, Matthew Hotz, Ian Ehrenfried, Kaden ichardson, Peter Jurich, Drake Reinke, Noah Warner, Jo v ,r ogleman, Jack Puls, Head Coach John Gingery, Coach M anesch, Coach Bill Kechely, Coach Ryan Fitzgerald, Coa c :1 avid Seizys, Coach Jim Ebke, Coach Brice Tyrrell, Coa cl" uc~s Luxford, Coach Tyler Johnson, Coach Grant Peters o .
(Roster-- not in order) Kaleb Brady, Co rey Carpenter, ole Weller, Peyton Stoppel, Devin Beckn er, Jonathan Gerdes, Connor Riekenberg, Matthew Me yers, Griffin ilkins, Alexander McGee, Jonathan Wis mer, AJ uthersbaugh , Christopher Karmazin, Blake Ingamells, illiam Bounds, Braden Sellen, Cole Klim ent, Barrett ellori, Justin Reed, Boaz Bornschlegl, Caleb Berner, revor Anderson, Luke Neemann , Pierce Yates , Joel rown, Kaleb Von Busch, Trevor Jeffrey , Dyl an Keller, Connor Krumm, Gage Wagaman, ·Turne r Linafelter, amuel Porter, Parker Volquardsen, Grant Gillam, ayden Loll, Nicholas Backencamp, Andrew Minchow, oran Auger, Juan McAuliffe, Samuel Vernon , Deng ak, Andrej Dakic, Coach Jim Ebke, Coa ch Brice rrell
(Roster-- not in order) Jack Larson, Jett Jansse n, Dillon iederick, Jude Garrett, Dominic Darrah, Vale ntine eminger, Maxwell Mayfield, Cooperstown Colon , achary Thies, Austin Prendes, Connor Drahota, athaniel Herpel, Cooper Brink, Jackson Junker, Isaiah ite, Tate McCarty, Trenton Hammond, John Lou don, arson McLaughlin, Tyler Johnson, Noland McGlothlin, ack Lyon, Elijah Doyle, Javier Kenney, Sam Johnso n, adan Carstensen, Tony Mollhoff, Joey Adkisson, achary Pella, Tyler Brown, Breckin Sperling, Luke ong, Edward Lankas, Benjamin Everts, Henry Angle, uke Spethman, Jackson Goodyear, Zachary Frandolig , Cartel Hardesty, Cobey Gragg, Nick Snook, Eli therton, Karson Jeffrey, Jace Franks, Garret Micek, Pal ak, Matthew McCracken, Will Kroeker, Nicholas oBrillo, Coach Tyler Johnson, Coach, Lucas Luxford, Coach, Grant Peterson, and Coach Drew Burson
hird Row: Coach Bell, Coach Roh, Rachel Weber, egan Sankey, Alli Roh, Coach Prichard, Coach Co re a, Coach Bullington
Second Row: Ellie Bliemeister, Mira Patel, Charley Bovaird, Mackenzie Toomey, Madison Krueger
irst Row: Taylor Searcey, Steph Schroeder, Kelsey oomey, Lydia Troyer, McKenna Volquardsen, JVIa m .e ilson
hird Row: Coach Bullington, Skylar Kreifels, Atley Carey, Maria Eubanks, Coach Corona
Second Row: Kaylin Miller, Delaney Roberts, Taylor Searcey, Mackenzie Toomey, Hannah Seizys
irst Row: Lily Soltys, Emily Hasse, Emily Prai, Sarah elton
eya Joh nson, Tyeisha
a r tek, Lilliana Irvine
n , Kar lie Van Meter,
econd Row: Coach Bell, Ashley Rising, Brooke indquist, Katelyn Gottberg, Allison Regelean irst Row: Lauren Porter, Nata l ee Connatser, Kylie ews, Elizabeth Struwe , Gracie Dailey
hird Row: Coach Wrenholt, Sam Vernon, Christian ilke, Gage Pohlmeier, Jordan Janssen, Sam Gries e , ete Ackerman, Coach Campbell
Second Row: Logan Christensen, Barrett Sellon, Hay er arrett, Brandon Bakenhus, Cole McAllister, Tath D a
icah Wilson, Braden Sellon, Lucas Bolubasz
irst Row: Connor Riekenberg, Alex Aldana, Hunte r cPhail, Jordan Stoehr, Anthony Marfisi, Drew Doc k
hird Row: Coach Watteyne, Jett Janssen, Jonathan ~~ .., ismer, Teny Gakdeng, Jackson Brandl, Peyton Stoppel, Coach Fox
Second Row: Bryson Campbell, Parker Lentz, Caleb entz, Daniel Witherby, Michael Richards, Blake Ingamells
irst Row: Thomas Clare, Changkouth Deng
ird Row: Coach Ebke, Isaiah Wh i te , Al ex Vercellino, ackson Junker, Nick Unrau, Tyle r Brown econd Row: Luke Spethman, Jack Larso n, Dominic arrah, Devon Knuth, Austin Gaines, Tre nto n Hammond, alDak
econd Row: Hayley Broderson, Darby Whipp le, Julia eale, Emily Alexander, Jill Bierbower, Meiling Ybar ra, ayley Popp-McCoy, Madison Doty, Elyssa John son , achel Conradt
ront Row: Mackensie Gaver, Laurel Nelson, Tina errill, Kylie Allensworth, Sophia Provost
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irst Row: Lily Johnson, Mia Finnell , Braeland
, ayla Weller, Emma Nelson
hird Row: Manager Haley Claussen, Molly Olson , aisie Ohlrich, Megan Snyder, Joanna Shaw, Coac h icole Gingery
Second Row : Peyton Ohnoutka, Kaylin Miller, Sydne · isher, Katie Leger, McKenna Link
irst Row: Harley Edie, Chelsie Caulfield, Katie Kn e e ..t , enleyDean
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Mike Wiese, Ana Thacker, Ale x emke , Atley Carey, Tyra Mollhoff, Erin Morgan
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econd Row: Coach Yolanda Milton, Brook e Lindquist, elsie Bartek, Elizabeth Jurich, Julia Holz , Katelyn ottberg, Katie Otte
irst Row: Mackenzie Knowles, Jasmine W ilson , Taylor aywood, Zoe Anderson, Aleksey Betanc ur, Makenzie orkman
econd Row: Laura Patterson, Sydney Wozny, Maggie ochrane, Reya Johnson, Sydney Wright, Coach Nick pencer
irst Row: Adelaide Isemann, Maya Longoria, Catherine oonan, Lauren Varejcka, Cady Cole, Erin Bigelow
hird Row: Coach Rieker, Coach Mueller, Coach Mo .> r e Zoe Frederic·k, Rayegan Kent, Elizabeth Jurich, Tay kindlay, Madi Muma, Sydney Moore, Chandler Jack r ar arusha Ather
Second Row: Matthew Hotz, Cole Gamet, Josh Roh, N : k ackencarrip, Keaton Hopkins, Alex Provost, Zach randolig, Jared Murray, Matthew Guilford, Daniel errigan, Matthew Leggiadro
irst .:Row: Rianna Mueller, Elissa Miller, Carter Lair d Sara Meyer, Nicole Munroe, Alexis Johnson, Allison Harrington, Cassie Roberts, Jillian Altmaier, Elli~ Buresh, Whitney Scherer, Payton Mayfield, Abbi Ro r e , rescilla Chami
ot Pictured: Molly Lienemann, Elsie Moorehead, Morgan Peltz
hird Row: Coach Rieker, Coach Mueller, Coach oore, Peter Jurich, Harrison Clanton, Aaron Janike , aul Riley, Atticus Muller, Chase Uher
Second Row: Matthew Hotz, Cole Gamet, Josh Roh, ick Backencamp, Keaton Hopkins, Alex Provost, Za L randolig, Jared Murray, Matthew Guilford, Daniel
~•errigan, Matthew Leggiadro
irst Row: Grantham Baker, Logan Kelley, Nikita anfilov, Brandon LaPointe, Logan McPhail, Ryan O tt idan Applegarth, Owen Holsten, Adam Piro, Alex etty, Drew Clanton
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(roster--not in order) Kyle Allen , Aidan Ap plega r th, amuel Auch-Moedy, Sebastian Baillie , Ja cob Bernard , Garrett Brown, Yuyang Chen, Lane Chris tensen , Dallin leverly, Justin Converse, Brendan Crim mins, Sean Crimmins, Cole Eriemeier,Gabriel Eubanks, Jacob verts, Zachary Everts, Bryan Fitch, Tristo n Fo rd, ichael Frandolig, Ethan Gibson, Elijah Gist , Matthew Guevara, Finian Herbert, Aidan Holste n, Ma son ngwersen, Bryce Janes, Matthew Johnso n, Jackson elley, Magwire Lott, Sam McCain , Jo hn McGowan, ogan Miller, Caleb Newburn, Jake ewman, Thomas Oliver, Nick Parks, Jus tu s Ols en, Kayden Petersen, Gage Pohlmeier, Ty ler Pramb e r g, pencer Prenosil, Paul Riley, Jackson Selig , Aar on ipherd, Preston Sonderup, Mike Soto , Eric Tho m p son , Jesse West
(roster--not in order) Natalie Alexander , Jill ian Altmaie r, hanese Andersson, Breanna Bender, Lydia Bilz , Anna okma, Lauren Britton, Sarah Bubak, Natalee C on natser, mma Dailey, Hannah Dohmen, Abigail Epp, Meke nna rederick, Meredith Gaer, Tatum Harstick, Cla ir e Griffin, Emily Hogg, Nicole Hollander, Solana Ho nda , GracenJones, Lydia Kramer, Kyung min Lee, Car ter aird, Natalie Leybold, Molly Lienemann, Hayley indgren, Kristen Loudon,Brittney Luethke, Rhiann on cCracken, Peyton Mickells, Mya Miller, madison uma, Alexandra napolitano, Hayley Piippo, Abbigail ouse, Alexis Rouse, Karis Sandin, Emilee Schilke, igail Schmidt, Ani Schutz, Taylore Sedlachek, amryn Self, Olivia Smith, Madison Sobotka, Pati Solano ecerra, Sydni Springer, Elizabeth Struwe, Angel Trinh, anna Van Bibber, Karlie Van Meter
Second Row: Head Coach Bryan Bullington, Madiso n Green, Caroline Startzer, Regan Sankey, Sophie Gengenbach
irst Row: Morgan Runyan, Alison Larson, Jessica C h 1 , Olivia Glenn
Kiddoo, Josiah Thacker, Linscott, Jeremy Magee, Puente,Espen Avenson
econd Row: Head Coach Jeffrey Hoham , Alex ander atelaan, Parker Cunning, Dalton Christe nsen, Jordan toehr
irst Row: Jake Sundquist, Connor Vandew ege , Mason illiams, Reid Donovan
rd Batelaan, Ryan Duch, Jeremy f, JV Head Coach Travis Kerkman Haudrich, Aiden Patel,J ames .
hird Row : Coach Kevin Hankins, Coach Lynn Hank ir , ec Mosiman, Drake Williamson, Alex Rien, Devan uescher, Nick Hemphill, Justin Brauch, Trevor Pete r arker Smith, Kaleb Hoff~r, Coach Randy Perez, Co a 1
Shane Clark, Coach Parks Smith
Second Row: Jackson Kelley, Josh Hurlbut, Kayla adsen, Natalie Hansen, Shylee Swisher, Chloe Mo r ) l atie Otte, Alex Ebert, Zoe Anderson, Xavior Preist e 1 Blake Welch, Austin Prendes
irst Row: Katrina Kendle, Katherine Miratsky, Kayle € upsky, Olivia Perez, Meredith Gaer, Grace Berna d t
hird Row: Head Coach Lance Kingery, Assistant Va r
Coach Samantha Lowery, Kayleigh Hulewicz, CJ Bat e : achel Weber, Madison Skiles, Carly Alley, Kayla Schroeder
Second Row: Callie Svoboda, Ashley Gaines, Lindsay Hiott, Chace Swanson, Ellie Bliemeister, Floreana Cordova-Dickerson, Payton Swanson
irst Row: Alyssa Calfee, Kayla Prai, Mckynzie Qolo n olly Wilson, Emily Prai, Katie Heiserman
Second Row: Head Trainer Mac McCuistion, Assistan t rainer Nicole Walkup, Megan Snyder, Novelyn atson, Lilliana Irvine
~~~~ irst Row: Makenna Schmal, Mckenna Volquardsen, eagan Ostrander
hird Row: Shane Shinkle(Voluntee r ) , Ryan Hatten (Volunteer), Morgan Barmore, Jayne Wh itman, Brooke eran, Head Coach Kenny Cope, Mic k Colon (Volunteer)
Second Row: Chloe Jones, Allison Franks, Allison egelean, Ashleigh Welch, Jalyn Colo n, Ashley Rising, Olivia Hatten, Alison Lockhart irst Row: Jenna Petersen, Olivia Per e z , Megan Anthes, osie Benes, Zoe Frederick, Catherine Heller, ackenzie Shandera
ifth Row: Grady Greenwood, Micah Ode ll, P arker Chandler, Aidan Holsten, Simon Nabb, Elli ott exander, Drake Reinke, Houston Rettele, Ch ris armazin, Cade Kammerer, Braden Heidb r ink , Noah oder
ourth Row: Caleb Berner, Connor Krumm, Noah Miller, udson Hill, Caidell Davis, Grant Toline, Bl a ke Piepe r, eyton Aipperspach, Nolan Faden, Dominic k Mos er, Coach Rutledge, Drew Etherton, Coach Baust ert, Coa ch Gonsor
hird Row: Grant Lyman, Nik Gruntorad, Trevor nderson, Reed Dickey, Steven Strasheim, Dallin Cleverly, Mason Ingwersen, Zach Everts, AJ uthersbaugh, Jack Christensen, Levi Vandyken, Kal e n oth, Coach Desmond, Coach McCurdy
Second Row: Elijah Gist, Austin Gasseling, Noland cGlothlin, Shaemon Erb, Zach Pella, Connor Drahota, reckin Sperling, Riley Schmohr, Bailey Hergott, Cole utton, Hussain Al-Gharib, Jerrod Searcey irst Row: Nathan Rizek, Corbin Harrington, Sam ohnson, Sam McCain, Logan Westhafer, Aidan Sanburn, dward Lankas, Maxx Mayfield, Maya Longoria, Gracia aite
In 1967, students could fill up their cars with gas for 33 cents per gallon. The n they could catch Disney's The Jungle Book with a ticket that cost $1.20. Afterwar d , erhaps they would buy a Big Mac, the newest item on the McDonald's menu. Some of our parents or grandparents may have enjoyed these activities and rices, but in 2017, many of us still enjoy going to the movies with a $10.00 ticke t and picking up a sandwich at White or Wheat for $7 .50. though we may have often felt so far removed from the 1960s, we were not so different from the first students at East. They didn't have to wear ID's and they could sit by the fountain in the open-air commons after scho~l, but they still had to walk up from the student lot.
High school was a time of transition from childhood to adulthood for every student, a time of friendship, adjustment, and possibly even making a few mistakes. So when we made a new friend in class or when we forgot to study for c test, we remembered that we were not the only Spartans to walk these halls. Fifty ears of students went before us. We were simply stewards of the East legacy, the building blocks for the next generation. Together we made the blueprint for the next fifty years.
-Elise Kreikemeier, Editor-in-chief
