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There are man y t y p es of roads that each student takes. S ome take the not-so-sure road , which is bump y an d winds around many obstacles, somet im es a little bit too closely. Then there are those who are a bit more on th e safe side. The y take the highwa y, a straight and con tinu ous road with th e on ly danger being other cars trying to go faster than they should. Anothe r kind of road that a student ma y take is that of a ra ce track. Th ey speed around the track thinking that th e re's nothing to wo rry about until th ey start t o lose cont ro l
The teach e rs play a different role in our school of roads. Th ey represen t the signs we ma y se e along our journeys, alwa ys t e lling us what to do . Th ei r set of signs ma y say thing s lik e "No running in th e halls between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ," " Caution, dangerous t eac h e rs ah ea d ," "Stop! Chewing your gum," o r
"Quit throwing food in the lunchr oom or you' have a Dead End! " How eve r , teachers do pla y a very important rol e, for without them there would be many head-on collisions among th e students, and th e kids wouldn't be able t o con tinu e their travels through education.
The office personnel, including counselors, secretaries, the principal and the vice-principal, can be seen as the Department of Roads. They are in charge of keeping the roads under control and making sure that traffic runs smoothly. They try to take care of the complaints that they receive and have repaired many worn-out, broken-up roads. The y are also responsible for building new streets so that the students may make their way through school.
To the side of the road, there are the maintenance and road map crews. The cafeteria is our filling station. The staff plays the role of gas station attendants. They are in charge of refueling hundreds of students a day and making sure each · vehicle's engine runs smoothly.
The nurse can be thought of as the body repairman. She is in charge of repairing bent fenders, broken windshields, and flat tires. She makes sure that each student is in working condition.
The custodial staff can be referred to as the pit crew. The y are in charge of keeping the roads clear of debris and fixing and filling gaps in the roads. Without them the streets of Irving wou ld be cluttered and it would b e difficult to get around safely.
Th e IMC staf{is in charge of the road map department. Th ey help students find books, films, and other media which will help them get to where they're going.
When Ir ving is thought of as a comp l ex crossroads, it can clearly be seen that each student, t eache r , and staff member plays a ve ry important and unique part in the continuous journey through e ducation.
1st semester Student Council members were: Top row (L to R) Julie Demaree, Stu Kerns, Sarah Seiboldt. 3rd row: Jon Divis, Nancy Whitcomb, Amy Weesner, sponsor Don Kiser. 2nd row: Neal Trabert, Julie McGreer, Sara Sweet, Nadene Dober, Gina Sherwood. Front row: Beth Cuva, Missy Schorr, Tadd Hoppe, Angie Falk, Janet Myers.
The 1st semester Student Council of 1976-77, made up entirely of 8th and 9th graders, began the year with a new advisor, Mr. Don Kiser.
Throughout the course of the term, the Council held a fall dance and a Valentines dance, both at Irving for the first time in several years . The slave days, two in number, were held in early November, when boys bought girls and vice versa to use as "slaves" -to carry their books around or to escort them from class to class. December featured a candy sale which brought in money that went for buying Christmas presents for needy children.
The Student Council, with the approval of last year's Council, gave the Irving News $100 to buy a new camera. They also purchased wicker vases to be used at graduation.
Second semester Student Council accomplished much in their first month of office.
They held two slave days, one for boys and one for girls, a dance in late A pr il, and for a charity project, they got together with Pound and had a contest to see who could coll ect the most po p tops. Irving won and turned the pop tops in to get money, which went to a girl on a kidney dialysis machine.
The Council also learned the use of parliamentary procedure, which will come in handy in the future.
2nd semester Student Council members were: Front row (L to R) Jackie Merritt, Kelly Meehan, Charles Baylor, Jim Crabbe, Teri Brady. Middle row: Lynn Lamphere, Jessie Hoppe, Joani Campbell, Patti Campbell, Lisa Thomas, Brent Toalson , Sue Alby, Alison Stoner, Candy Lind. Top row : John Dittman, Martin Gibbens , Mike Minnick, Rich King, Talisa Ward, Keith Petersen, Marcia White. (Not pictured : Susan Howerter, Jay Banwell, and Cathy Dabbs).
As a method of gaining valuable knowledge and experience, the 1st semester journalism class spent the majority of the semester putting out the year's first four issues of the "Irving News".
The class worked hard meeting deadlines a nd writing stories for all the issues, the first issue wit h four pages and the last three with six. At th e sa m e time they were gaining practical journal ism experience, the class was also learning the fundamentals of good news, sports , and editorial writing, along with the basics of photography and layout.
The staff got a chance to interview and meet many prominent people, including Governor Exon, Nebraska quarterback Vince Ferragamo, defensive Mike Fultz, and Superintendent of Schools John Prasch. Some members of the class even took a trip to a one-room schoolhouse to gain an insight into the composition of other schools and how those schools operate.
1st Semester journalism staff were: Bottom (L. to R ) Jacqu e Dungan, Gina Sherwood, Suzy Y oung, John Petr, Tom Luebke, 2nd row Ma rk Fricke, John Dittman, Kim B roer , 3rd row Julie Demc1ree, Lisa Kessn e r, .Amy Weesner, Sarah Fitzgerald , Terri Glynn, Barb Camp, Corrine Collin s, 4 th row Karen Griffin, Jeff Powe ll, Todd Davis, Kate Moran, Patty Johns ton. Not pictured (Stu Kerns, Cher i Stasenka, Jill Nore, Michelle Hoffmc1ster , Pe ggy Robinsor.)
Second semester journalism class got off to a fast start by selling over 500 issues of the "Irving News", the most ever sold.
This semester journalism did something a little bit different. Instead of having the first issue come out with four pages and the others with six, they had all four issues with six pages. They also added a few things; a cartoon strip, an April Fools page in the first issue, and a new type style for the name of the paper.
1st Violin:
Maureen O'Boyle
Claire Mikkelson
Andrienne Zariski
Donna Carnes
Patricia Griffin
Katie Narveson
Thomas Hinshaw
Mary Engelhardt
Jill Nore
2nd Violin: Barb Armstead
Janet Myers
Mark Eigsti
Elizabeth Nelson
Melissa Stick
Diane Henderson
Nancy Vader
Claudia Herzog
Beth Broman
Terry Varilek
Viola:
Hillary Doerr
Linda Parks
Cello:
Ellen Br isch
Audrey O ' Boy le
Bass : Brenda Fra nk
Bruce Dvo rak
Flutes:
E i leen U llman
S ar a h Jam ie so n
Ja n e O s bo rn e
L ynd a Fagerbe r g
Clarinet: Jack Bottger
D iane Lowe
Lau r a Kapke
Oboe: Mark Tuttle
Bassoon: Becky Dunba r
Trumpets:
Kev i n Loth
Tracy Sizemor e
Mike Herzog
F re nch Horn:
Pegg y Ro b inson
Jennif e r Luethje
Joa n Ballent i ne
T o m Luebke
Trombone:
Jeff Gaines
Er ic Seagren
Stuart Kerns
Percussion:
Be
Irving's Instrumental Music Progran, was thriving this year, with four large ensembles and several small ones which met daily.
"We're out of instruments," said instrumental music teacher Mr. Max Bottger, commenting on this year's high enrollment.
There were four large classes daily-Prep Band, Wind Ensemble , Orchestra, and Concert Band. The prep band cmsisted largely of beginners from grade schools, while the wind ensemble was a "musica~ly balanced" group for more advanced students. Concert band was for the advanced players not in the wind ensemble Orchestra was the home for all the string players, not to mention other instruments.
Within these classes, small groups met regularly , such as brass quartets, a string quartet, wrodwind quintets, etc. These were made possible with the help of the student teachers from the University of Nebraska: Marcia Goeller, Katherin e McPherson , Rebecca Jantz, and Connie Feese.
"This is the best year we've ever h a d i n all areas," added Mr. Bottger. He feels that the musical groups at Irving , having performed for surrounding grade schools, have increased recruiting.
The
Flute:
S usan H arrach
Melissa Wells
Nadean Gilbertson
Do nna F inch
Oboe : Nancy Ritze
Clarinet :
P aul Be u m
T eresa True
Beth Ga ndolfi
T om S hi elds
Pam Black
Lauren Weisser
Gary Walker
Alto Sax ophon e:
Dan Overton
Scott Underwood
Trumpet : S cott L ittle
Dennis Boerringter·
David D olmann
Jon B argen
L isa B all
French Horn : David Cech
Baker A nderson
Trombone : Mike Wright
Brent T oalson
Ron B uskirk
Baritone : Tracy Sizemore
P e rcu s sion :
Phil Payne
Ken Nelson
J im Ehrlich
Joe E astman
Terry Olson
Flutes : Tenor Saxophone:
Kristi Stubbendieck Larry Kapke
Carolyn Tuttle Brad Lisee
Sara Sweet
Julie Sharp Baritone Saxophone:
D iane Clark Eilene Nettleton
Melissa Wells
Marcia White Trumpet:
Jodi Juricek David Faust
Clarinet : Terry LeMay -- r -
Dan Fritz Jay Banwell
Barb O rester
Norman Stimbert
Darla Jam es Fabian Moore
Robin Edmonds
Susan Gaines
Leann e Zietlow
French Horns:
Brent Jordan Charles Capek
Michel le Janssen
Joyce Hanquist
Martha Hillman
Chris Cathcart
Trombones :
Mark Mozer
Bass Clarinet: Christi Pfeifer
Martha Hillman John Gradwohl ,J
Michel le Janssen
Oboe: Baritone:
Arne Sandberg
Kat e Moran
Mary Ann
Kuszelewisz Bass Horn:
Bassoon : Mark Ludtke
Roch elle Roberts
Percussion :
Alto Saxophone: Richard Cowling
Dal e Sachett
T.K. Olson
David Larsen Jim Kendrick
IMr. Bottger directs the Wind Ensemble.
1st Flute: Oboe: Trombone:
Mary Bunge
Grace Piper
Tammy Schuette
Scot Davie , Roberta Hargens
Alto Saxophone: Andrea Frazier
Scot Davis Gary Wissel
Marcella Wilson Candy Lind Eric Wilson
2nd Flute: Baritone:
Becky Sellmeyer
Lisa Blood
Nancy Alby
Becky Reagan
Melissa Johnson
Clarinet :
Stephanie Craft
Frank Strong
Gina Nore
Juli a Frazier
Michelle Doner
Tenor Saxophone: Matt Lundak
Sheila Basel
Trumpet: Bass Horn:
William Carr Harold Tuner
Steve Garrison
Percussion:
David Edwards Randy Treffer
Chuck Crawford Jeff Kelley
Mary R icchini Mark Mitchell
Larry Legrand
French Horn: Rob Kubitschek
Amy Sabotka
William Sahs
Ted Custer Pat Weisser
The wind section in the Prep Band keep busy playing.Besides the regular classes, several other musical groups met during 7th period. Their purpose Nas to broaden the student's experience in music.
There were two stage bands, called "Red" and "Blue". Red stage band was for advanced players in 8th and 9th grades. The Blue stage band was a prep group for 7th and 8th graders. Both played popular music. The Dixieland Band, an ensemble from the Old South, played "dixieland" music and occasionally a German piece.
One highlight of the year was the annual "All That Jazz" Festival in Crete. Stagehands from around southeastern Nebraska competed together in performances. The group also performed at other schools and functions.
Clarinet-Dan Fritz
Trumpet-Kevin Loth
Trombone-Jeff Gaines
Tenor Saxophone-Brad Lisee
Piano- Tom Luebke
Drums-Jim Kendrick
Bass Horn-Mark Ludtke
Alto Saxophone-Chris Piper, David Larson
Tenor Saxophone-Jack Bottger, Larry Kapke
Baritone Saxophone-Eilene Nettleton
Trombones-Jeff Gaines, Eric Seagren, John Gradwohl, Stu Kerns
Trumpet-Kevin Loth, Norman Stimbert, Fabian Moore, Jay Banwell, Ted Custer
Percussion-Ricky Cowling, T.K Olson
Piano-Brandon Hull, Jim Ehrlich
Guitar-John Hough, Dale Sackett
Alto Saxophone-Dale Sacket, Scot Davis
Tenor Saxophone-David Larson, Sheila Basel
Baritone Saxophone-Eilene Nettleton
Trombones-Eric Seagren, John Gradwohl, Christi Pfoifer, Mike Wright, Brent Toalson
Trumpet- Ted Custer, David Faust, Bill Carr, Matt Lundak
Percussion-Jay Fowler, Jim Kendrick
Piano-Fabian Moore, Jim Ehrlich
Guitar - Ken Nelson, Terry Olsor,
Triple Trio performing at an assembly.
Soprano I- Karen Cl if for d Laurie Cirks e na Ron d a Winroth
Soprano II- A n gi e F a lk T err i Smit h Ka thy Mul len
Alto- M im i Ligg e tt Carolyn Lavaty Ch r is t i Math e w s "Spirits" in
Soprano-
Classes are not the only outlet for Irving's musical talent-Irving also offers chances for musically inclined students to join a number of small groups. Branches of the regular music curriculum. They include: Spirits, Irving Express, and the Girls Triple Trio.
Spirits is a group made up of twelve 8th and 9th grade boys and girls, singing soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. The seventh grade group is The Irving Express, composed of higher voices, and the Girls Triple Trio has nine eighth and ninth grade girls.
The main purpose of the groups is to perform and these groups have performed over 30 times this year. The music they sing is basically popular, but Mrs. Hamick, the vocal music instructor, said, ''We try to expose the kids to all kinds of music." She also noted that the main problem with vocal music is that there aren't enough boys to balance the groups.
Soprano I- Chris Grummert
Talisa Ward
Leslie Tussing
Soprano II- Wendy Kauffman
Dana Thalman
Shannon Akin
Alto- Mike Steele
Scot Davis
Brent Toalson
Cristy Crawford
Whitney Haberlan
Gina Nore
Melissa Hergenrader
Tyler Div is Lisa Blood
Allison Stoner
Roberta Hargens
Ginger Meehan
a jazzy mood.Soprano I-
Corinne C ollins Alto II- Barb Sears
Robin Hesselgesser
Carol Junge
Siobhan Cooney
Cheryl Dudding
Jacque Dungan
Christy Kolb
Olga Lopez
Kim McGlone
Lias Stahly
Dawn Hermida
Genenne Gibson
Susie Simpson
Liz Howard
Ronda Winroth Tenor- Kent Wendel
Rob Br idges
Mrs.
Soprano II-
Lynn Strange
Eva Lott
Kris Wood
Terri Smith
Rachelle Blohm
Kathy Bormann
Vicki Le Grande Bass-
Alto I- Shannon Sidell
Judy Evnen
Carolyn Lavaty
Rochel le Roberts
Annie Segal
Paul Griesemer
David Barnes
Randy Treffer
Cory Maddox
Bob Schoonover
Marty Henderson
Bill Jacobson
Bob Propst
Fabian Moore
Jerry Vilda
Ken Nelson
Dan Cunning
Soprano I- Kathy Mullen
Andie Miller
Terri Maddox
Ruthie Yabrra
Kim Paul
Cindy Meritt
Susan Thomas
Pam McNeese
Debbie Henderson
Soprano 11- Cheryl Stanley
Mimi Liggett
Sue Dahlstrom
Patty Reed
Shari Doodwin
Dorie Halada
Malinda Stump
Kellie Baxter
Cindy Michaud
Alto- Carol Olmstead
Arlene Berks
Mary Jo Leach
Brenda Helvey
Julie Ellis
Nadene Daber
Maria Werr
Mary Enders
Debbie Ratliff
Lesa Kerns
Les I ie Rerguson
Karen Patocka
Irving's halls were once again filled with the sound of music this year, much of it coming from the voices of those singing inside the walls of room 304. Was it a bad case of spring fever? Had three months of snow and cold finally gotten to the students? Had the teachers finally cracked? No , no, and no. The music ringing from the walls of 304 was that of Mrs. Hami k's vocal music classes, singing throughout the semester in preparation for one of their 2-4 performances during the semester.
Vocal music this year consisted of three large classes including Girls' Glee, consisting of 8th and 9th grade girls ; Advanced chorus, a group of 8th and 9th grade boys and girls; and 7th grade vocal music, using 7th grade girls and boys.
The classes spent almost all of their class time rehearsing for performances-on the average two a semester, one at a "feeder" school and one at an ,. assembly-plus the annual All-City Choral Festival for the second semester classes. The classes sang a wide variety of selections in order to expose them to different kinds of music. Such as popular songs, jaz z, folk, sacred music, show tunes, and an occasion al art song. The classes were run so as to let the students learn by doing , while at the same time showing some of the fun that music can be.
Soprano I-
Sandra Bienka
Diana Widhalm
Leslie Tussing
Shari T ontegode
Susan Alby
Stephani Craft
Laurie Moses
Lori Slagle
Mary Morrow
Brenda Jens
Windy Kauffman
Tracy Bourne
Whitney Haberlan
Soprano II-
Susie Hudson
Shannon Akin
Connie Mathews
Tovey Page
Kim Kalkwarf
Barbara Robertson
Lisa Kyles
Jennifer Hudson
Melissa Hergenrader
Dana Thalman
Caroline Jenkins
Debbie Steeves
Jennifer McDowell
Susan Howerter
Alto-
Allison Stoner
Amy Sundberg
Ginger Meehan
Christina Terry
Alision Hall
Linette Becker
Tom Stephens
Mike Steele
Pete Rose
Carl Medley
Paul Kopische
Chris Healey
John Fynbu
John Shuman
Robert Bierbaum
Chris Grummert
Diane Richardson
Theresa Werr
Stephani Kniffin
Christi Crawford
Sally Connerley
Mrs. Hamik directs the 7th grade chorus. 7th grade chorus keeps up the good work.The first semester drama class put on two productions during the semester, one entitled " Shoot Out at Hole-in-the-Wall" and the second called "Anyone for Tea?"
In semesters past, the drama classes have prese nte d three or four plays a semester, but this year ther e were only enough students for one class, as co mpare d to two normally. Through hard work and weeks o f drills and practice, the class managed to p u t on tw o productions, learning while doing, and having fun at the same time. After the presentation o f the pla ys, the class finished the semester with tr ips ( on e t o the Community Playhouse , for instanc e) , sp eakers on theater and such things as makeup and p rops , and a little exploration into some of the m any facets of the theater.
Chris Larson, Anne Rader, Kim Kruse, and Cheri Stasenka chat during "Anyone for Tea?" Mrs. Birch beams with a gift from the drama students Lynn Lamphere passes a comical expression in the Christmas playThe second semester dramc> cl?ss presented four plays during the semester , alorg with le,rPing some of the fundclmentals of presenting and producir,g a plry.
The students voted or what plays to present, followed by a series of tryouts for the individu?I parts. The four plc>ys presented were: "Father Lives With Seven Women" (which was directed by Irving student, Stucirt Kerns), "Life O' The Party", "The Hangm2n's Loose", and "No Time fN Skirts". The class, under the directior, of Mrs. Birch, sper,t the first
~' five weeks of the semester working on concertration Jim Blue and Scott Howerter in and improvisation exercises, the next three weeks on Skirts". basic stage movement and how to produce a plc>y, and the final six weeks rehearsing and producing the plays. Learning, while h c ving fur in the process.
The Irving Red Cross sponsored many act1v1t1es this year, including parties, plays and the annual Varsity-Faculty basketball game.
The year's activities began with a Halloween party at the Lancaster Day Care Center and then there was a Christmas play given at the Milder Manor Home. The Irving Varsity boys basketball team played a game against a team of teachers, ending in a 77-63 score in favor of the Faculty. The Red Cross held a
party for Easter entertainment at Holmes Lake Manor Red Cross members
and also held a Faculty Appreciation Day on May Kevin
2n in honor of Irving's teaching staff. They also sold
ca dy at Easter to raise money for Easter Seals. Their
sponsor is Ms. Quinlan.
Dan Zariski orates as the father in "Father Lives with Seven Women".Art-the release of man's creativities-is alive and well at Irving, with seven periods of classes daily. The curriculum includes Art I, II, Ill, and IV, taught by Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Hoemann.
To give a brief course outline, Art I is a pre-requisite to the other classes and deals with basic design in drawing and painting. Art 11 is a study in pottery, fibers, etc. While Art 111 deals in silk screening, batik, and block printing. This class also printed murals around the school. For advanced students, Art IV gives opportunities to pursue special projects of the student's choice.
Next year, however, the art program wi II be expanding and reorganizing, so as to accommodate for growing enthusiasm for art. "We are looking forward to a new art program where the students can get even more involved in specific media-and this will become a reality with the new art program next fall," said Mrs. Harrington.
The Industrial Arts clc>sses taught here at Irving ; aimed at giving the studerits the oppc-rtunity explore and get experience in the different areas industrial arts.
The courses offered include: crafts, w0odwnrki1 general metals, electricity, we rid of constructic wrrld of manufacturing, and sm;,11 erigires.
"These courses hopefully give students a charce explore and learn about tools and processes," said I\ Dennis Van Horn, an industrial arts teacher. T classes emphasize safety, proper care and use of too and careful use of mciterials.
Irving's 7th grade students got their first tast junior · high competition this year in the forrr intramural nnd extramural sports.
The programs, both intr ? mural (competi within the school) and extrnmurc1I (competition\ other schools within the city), ·are desig n ed mc1 for the purpose of giving the s t udents a chcincE experience competition w ithin their owr age gr01 Records are not kept formc>lly ard the progr?ms designed to teach the students a spirit sportsm?nship and competition for the sake of and friend s hip-not ju st winning. The compl e · volunteer programs are fun for the students , as wel teaching some of the fundc1meritals of the gc1me.
Irving's 8th graders grt an0ther yerr of experien this year in the intramu r;:il, extr2111u ral pr0gram. T final step before reaching the plate;:iu of 9th gra city-wide competitior,.
The 8th grade progr 2m is run along the same Ii as that of the 7th graders-the con,petitio n m;:iy slightly mnre intense, but the erd result is the sarr fun, with some learn i ng OP the side. The studer,ts slightly beyond the fur,d 2m e • , tals of the ga!T'e, at t same time they are lecrnirg spr'rtsm , nship a enjoying the co111petitioP. No records are kept, b winning is not a reason for the gcim e s-maturity a fun are.
The Irving Cro ss Country team had a successful s this year, com ing in 2 nd place city-wide at the close, season.
At the start of the season, Irving finished 3 rd, qu, in the top four teams city-wide along with Mickle, Ea i Good rich. Afte r two meets, Irving dropped to 5th, bu1 climbed back to 3rd. Finaliy, Irving pulled ahead to SE place beh in d Mickle in the last meet.
The twelve boys that went out for the sport w practiced two hours on weekdays and someti m E Sat ur day s. The team's coach was Mr. James Sch affer.
The Cross Country team members were : Front row-Anthony Haggen, Dave Golden, Dan Kingman, Todd Schumacker, Brian Phillips, John Gradwohl, Neal Endacott. Second row: Kerry Burger, Scott Ruff, Todd Davis, Steve Meints, Pat Jones, Jeff Powell, Coach James Schaffer. Jeff Powell and Todd Schumacher run to get in shape for cross country.Click-Whoosh-Plunk , u n familiar sounds? Not to anyone familiar iwth the ga me of golf, and the Irving golf team.
Irving's 1977 golf team began practice April 18th, gearing up for the annual c ity meet. A time when the best of each team in the city come together to determine the 1977 city champion. Members of this year's team expressed a feeli n g of optimism towards this season, a feeling that they can top last year's finish city-wide and have a good team while doing it.
The South east heavyweight football team comp lete d an undefeated season, with a 5 -0 record after crun chin g crosstown rival, Lincoln Northeast.
Other games played were against Linco ln High, where they beat the opposition 14 to 12, and lat e r 32- 6. The remaining games aga inst East High and No rtheast we re also won by sizable margins.
Mr. Jeff Johnston and Mr. Roger Dou glas co ached the heavyweights which included sixteen b oys fr o m Irv ing.
Th e 1976 Football Seas on c a me to a c lose, show ir 1 3 rd p lac e ra t ing in th e c ity a n d 2 -2 - 1 recor d for th e Li nc So ut h eas t li ghtw e igh t fo o tb all t ea m.
D urin g th eir sea son, th e t ea m b eat Lincoln High once . On e o f th eir h igh est scorin g ga me s was t h e 26 -13 1 ove r th en No 1 ra t e d Nor t h e as t
Irvin g h a d fourt ee n bo y s p la y ing for th e t ea m, b E c oa che d by Mr. Bob Bon ness an d Mr Le s Bu c kle ylightwe ight c la ss h e ld boy s un d er a 135 lb ceil in g
The Southeast lightweight football team members were: Front row: Mark Eigsti. Middle row (L. to R ) Jim Blue, Bill Young, Jay Banwell, Monte Davis. Top row: Ben Norris, Scott Howerter , Doug Barlow, Burt Muehling. ~Not pictured: Scott Elsom, Chris Grace, Bill Hunting, Jeff James, Mark McGavish)
After obtain ing a 2- 3 record, th e Lincoln H igh heavyweight football t e am rank e d third in the city. They played two winning games, on e against East (28-24) , and one against Lincoln North e ast (38 - 14)
The heavywe ight cl as s, wh ich includes boys above 135 lbs. had fou r boy s from Ir ving play ing for Lincoln High. The boys had to workout 2 1 / 2 hou r s a night on var ious exercises, such as running, calisthenics, etc. to improve their The Lincoln
game. The team's co a ch es wer e Mr . Eh ri esty and Mr . Tom
Lincoln High's 9th grade lightweights football team had a disappointing season after having an of ficial record of 0-4-1, hav ing t ied Southeast 6-6. They did, however, win a scrimmage game over Lincoln Northeast, 18-0. This did not count on the season's records
Three boys from Irv ing played for the lightweight team (135 lbs. and under). The team , which had less than 30 playe r s, was coached by Mr. Tom Christie and Mr. George Ruffin.
The 1976-77 girls gymnast ics team finished 6th in the final city meet, dropping from the ir 1 st p lace fini sh i n the first meet of the season. Said one te a m mem b er, ' We had a good season, but we felt that we sho uld have d one better in the city meet."
The team, under head coach Mrs. Lo ri Water s and her two assistants, worked ha r d p r act ic ing two ho ur s every day. The team agreed, though , t hat the season was fun and they enjoyed the competition
The girls gymnastics team members were: Front row (L to R) Lynn Lamphere, Corinne Collins, Suzy Young. Second row: Debbie Henderson, Kelly Meehan, Stephanie Frazier, Cathy Andrews, Michelle Hoffmaster, Marcia Beck, Cathy Hill, Sarah Fitzgerald. Back row: Assistant coaches Jill Hossler, Cindy Aune, head coach Lori Walters. (Not pictured: Cherey Byrd, Jill Nore, Carla Lamb). Lynn Lamphere grace finishes her floor exercise.
The 1976 -77 season was a rather disappointing year for Irving Boys Gymnastics, the team placing 6th in the final city meet, dropping from a seco n d place f in ish in the first city meet.
The team opened the year w ith high hopes, placing 2nd in the first city meet, with Brandon Hull fin ishing 2nd in the all-around. The boys worked hard under coach Brian Kimball and Jim Grant, practicing about two hours every day after school during the season.
Injur ies plagued the team, so that by the city meet they were missing close to half the team members, including many of the team leaders. This rash of injuries severely hampered the teams' chances to win the city meet. Despite the injuries, though, the boys agreed that it was a fun season .
The year of 1976- 77 was one of accompl ishm G irls Spo rts at Irving. The varsity basketbal 11 inst ance, finishing with six wins and three losses f1 place finish c itywide
Hard work was the keyword of the team led b Vavra They practiced two hours a day every day season, each day runnin g through a series of dr exercises designed to improve the team's technique as its rec o rd. The first game typified the kind of ac be expected throughout the season. The game was overtime, Irving sinking a last second free throw tc into ove r time. Importantly, though, the k ids had 1 learned a lot which are main objectives of Irving Spo
The Re s erves worked hard during the season, although not being qu ite a s successful, post in g a record of one win, six losses Good enough for a 7th place tie with East in the final city stan dings.
The Rese rves practiced two hours a day w it h the Varsity under coach Franssen working hard to improve. Only one game was won over the co urse of the season, but the girls enjoyed playing basketba ll, which of course, is the ma in reason for be ing on the team
Jan Carlin, Denise Preston, Rhonda Wir
(N ~ot ; red : K~te Moran, Shirley Schoening).
The girls varsity basketball team members were: Back row (L. to R.) Leslie Holecheck, Marnie Cota, Lissi Wendorff, Jill Nore, Leiann Britton, Coach Vavra. Front row: Carla Fraunen, Kim Tucker, Tracy Anderson, Joan Ballentine.After earning a 7-2 record, the Irving Vars ity Boys' y c '.)a c Basketball Team ranked 3rd in the city. 0 tr The season was full of w i ns, i ncluding a high-scoring ill ~ ar ga me over Everett in which Irving scored 86 points, setting , a' WE a new school re co rd. The team lost only to Whittier and
n Goodrich. One disappointing moment was when, in the
n Goodrich game, the Irving team came back from a 10 - point
p Jt defi cit, putting the game into overtime, only to lose in the
ar overtime period.
s The eleven boys on the team were coached by M r John Larsen.
The boys varsity bask etball team were: Front row, (L. to R.) Ben Norris, Doug Barlow, John Hou gh, Terry Nass, Robert Schmucker, Pat Jones. Back row: Craig Sundberg, Rich King, Mike Minnick , Kent Keller, Brent Alby , coach John Larsen.
The Irving R es erve Boys' B asketbal I team, coached by Mr. Tom Hinr i ch s, came back from a string of losses to have a winning season.
The t e am ' s total record this year was 5-4 , co min g in tied for 4th in the city. Their first game, against Mickle, was unfort un ate i n that the opposition gained 23 points in the second p eriod after being down by 14 at the half , winning the gam e. This brought on a losing streak, with losses against Culler and Lefler.
How eve r , near the end of t he season, a series of four Kelley Petersen puts up a shot as wins ir a row were played, including a win over Everett steve Meints looks on. during game with Pound. ( 79-36} _,and a victory over East.
Stu Kerns battles for rebound
Boys Reserve Basketball team members were: First Row: (L. to R.) Asst. Bob Priest, Keith Petersen, Mike Hergenrader, Scott Howerter, Burt Muehling, Joe Rikchini. Middle row: Stu Kerns, Todd Davis, Kelley Pete rsen, Greg Westphal, Dario Scott . Back row: Mike Sicner, Jeff Gaines, Ste ve Meints, Coach Tom Hinrichs .
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Irving's Volleyball Reserve Team managed to post the best record of any of the girls volleyball or basketball teams, finishing 7-2 and tied for 2nd with Dawes in the final standing.
Reserves, under coach Noble, practiced the same vigorous two hours a day as all the other girls teams did, it seems to have paid off for them. Reserves played many close and exciting games, including a match against Lefler that Irving won in three close games. It was, as the team agreed, a fun and rewarding activity
The Irving Varsity Volleyball Team, coach1 Mosely, was victorious in five of their nine matches during the 1976-77 season The i r recc wins and seven losses was good enough for a finish in the final city standings.
The team worked hard for their record, practi form and technique for two hours daily during 1 but even for all the hard work involved the co, the team was that the returns in fun and experi
more than worth it.
This years Irving wrestlers had a difficult task from the start, having to fill a pair of formidable shoes, ...., those of last year's city-championship team.
The team started the season well, winning the first triangular of the season. They then tore through the rest of the season, winning both of their next two meets, and becoming one of the favorites to be city champs. But it was not to be, Irving finished second to Culler. The team still had four individual champions and they were as follows: Rex Bachman, 105 lbs; Neal Endacott, 119 lbs; Bill Hunting, 126 lbs; and Jim Blue, 155 lbs. The team was coached by Jon Rystrom and Hugh Shapiro and worked out for two hours daily and Saturday mornings.
April showers brought more than May flowers , Irving. The beginning of April also brought out ou 9th grade swimmers and divers.
The swimmers practiced at their respective hig schools and swam under that school's name.
Four students swam for Lincoln High from Irvin£ two divers; nine girls and two boys from Irving swan for Southeast.
Lincoln High practiced Monday through Thursda , for an hour and a half. They were coached by Mrs Vanandle and Mr . Hill . Southeast coaches, Mr. Noot and Miss Fr a nssen, had the swimmers practice for th1 same amount of time, but also made them work ou with weights
Each team had three dual meets and the city mee · in May.
The Southeast swimming team members were: Front row (L. to A.) Kim Hansen, Sarah Seiboldt, Betsy McCall, Teri Glynn , Peggy Mason, Corinne Collins, Cathy Hill Top row: Lynn Lamphere, Lori Demaree, Barb Camp, Jeff Powell, Kurt Withers, Pat Jones, Jay Lahners , Pat Lawlor, Jill SimonsonTennis anyone? That was the cry of 23 girl s who went out for tennis this year.
Tennis was run a different way this year , with girl s from Irving, Pound ~ and Lefler coming to I rv ingdal e Park to practice and the other junior h igh s going to another tennis facility.
The girls from the Irving area wer e spli t i nto two groups, beginners and advanced. Each gr o up practiced from 4:00 to 5:30 and came every other day
The girls started the first few weeks learning the different drills and fu ndamentals; forehand, backhand, volley, and ser ve.
They ended their seaso n with a tennis tournament against the other junior highs
The girls' tennis team members were : Front row (L to R) Darymple, Chris Strahan, Louise Sharp, Cindy Scheel. Middl1 Cathy Andrews, Gina Sherwood, Mary Engelhardt, Peggy Masor Johnson. Back row : Eilene Nettleton, Penny Estes, Candi Rake Amy Weesner, Nancy Whitcomb, Karen Griffin, Barb Camp pictured: Chris Larson, Tracy Anderson, Leslie Holechek).
Irving W?S well represented in the fall 1976 boys tennis season. The group of nire players was larger and overall, better then any other juPior high's team.
They practiced each w e eknight from September 7th to October 22nd at Wood s Park. Each player played against his tec>m and other schofll team members. A ladder w , s established which decided individual and team rank ing
"Tennis is really fun ard is becoming much more popular each year , " comments John D ittm?n. "I hope Irving has an 0th er gre;,t te?m next season. It's a great w,,._y to get in shape fN winter spNts."
Good team effort resulted in a good season for the Irving 9th grade boys track team. Ben N or ris, Bill Young, and Steve Meints were Irving's stand outs in the running events. Outstanding effort s by them, coupled with Brent Alby's and Crai g Sun dberg ' s efforts in the field events, m c: de the se a son su ccessful.
The team's major goal was to cap ture Irvi ng's first city championship in boys track a nd f ield. Coaches Mr John Larsen and Mr. Bar ry S c hmoker were pleased with a successful season .
The boys track team members were : Front row (L to R) Kelley Petersen, Brent A lby, Greg Westphal, Bill Young, Cra ig Sundberg, Steve Meints, Jeff Powell, Joe Ricchini , B u rt Muehling, Kerry Burger. Back row : Coach Barry Schmoker, Dave Golden, Todd Dav is, Ron B ierbaum , John Hunt, Doug Barlow, Todd Schumaker, Ben Norris, Dwigh t Dumpert, Mark McGavish, Fred Norris, Coach John Larsen. (Not pictured : Keith Petersen, Stu Kerns, Jeff Gaines, Mark Meginnes, Dan LeGrande) Craig Sundberg pushes for extra d ista the discus
Kelley Petersen takes the lead as Doug Barlow fights for second.Irving ninth grade track team, coached by Mr. James Schaffer and Mrs. Diann Fowler, had two major goals for this track season. The first goal was to familiarize the girls with the sport of track and field, and to find the events best suited to their ability. The second goal was that of winning the city championship for the second straight year.
Outstanding girls who figured to help the team gain this second goal were: Cherey Byrd and Michelle Hoffmaster, in the running events; Cindy Merritt and Marcia Beck were standouts in the field events. Good effort by all team members, made it an outstandin~
Throughout the school year the 9th gr ade b o ys and the male faculty had to keep in sh ape. Wh y? Because they challenged each other in thre e d iff erent sports this year: Football, bc1sketbc1II , and go lf.
The footbc1II game, played during th e fall, was wor by the faculty, 19-14. The bc1sketb ?II game w a s also won by the faculty. The gCllf m ? t c h W ? S org a r-i ized a little bit differently Instead of fc1c ulty pl ay ir,g against 9th grade boys, it W?s played in p?irs of two, one faculty member and one 9th gr a de boy There were eleven pairs with the w inn ing pair o f Scott Howerter and Mr Larsen , receiv ing go lf balls f0r their talent
T his is my first year at Irving and I'm really enj o ying it. I can rerre mber my first day. I was so nervous going to a new school, but everybody made me feel at home I soon found my way around the BI G school, and began to make new friends. As the year went on I found myself tak ing part in school activities such as sla ve day , dances, and Student Co unc i l elections. I thought the new gym would never open, but when it d i d during 2nd semester everybody was so pleased with the improve ment over the old gym. The new recreation center is fantastic. The cneter ' s games (pinball, pool, air-hoc key , and foosball) are all free. I c an' t wait for summer vacation to begin , but I bet that during the su mmer I'll begin to miss Irv i ng
Yvonne
Trent
Pam
-Brent Toalson Kevin Byrd Doug Carter Dana Chloupek Sarah Capek Cary Chip Kris Clark Roger Carnes Mike Case Dawn ColeIn Mike Gilbert
Mike Giles
Co nnie Glanz
teven Green
JRobert Bierbaum prepares a tasty treat.
Joe Griffin Alison Hall Chris Healey
Chris Grummert Chris Hansel Debbie Hendricks
Whitney Haberlan Roberta Hargens
Crayla Hachat Mark Harms
Mike Hendrickson Mike Hill
Melissa Hergenrader Jim Hiltner
Rich Herschberger John Hitz
Claudia Herzog Greg Hoag
Vicki Higgins
It was my first day in Irving. Calming my flitte r went into my first class. About 29 pairs of unfam i eyes glared at me. " Oh , no! " I thought , "my first c in 7th grade and I'm late to class!"
We had just moved to Lincoln last summer, , since the teachers had no preconceived image of m , naturally wanted to make a good impression on t h and the other students.
Those first few weeks were so easy going th a1 was terrible to think of working But inevitably a unpreventably we did. All of the teachers were a continue to be very helpful and manage to cheerful while teaching their classes. (Exclu d grouchy days and a few yelling spells) The cl as aren ' t e xactly easy, but almost all of them lea v• little cr ea tive thought.
look i ng back on this year, I see minuses, b u also se e more than my share of pluses . I'm re a forward t o this summer and next year-onto f grade!
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David Kennedy
Al Kerl
Steph Kniffin
T dd Knorr
Paul Kopische
Joan Korinek
Sandy Kosark
Julie Kruse
Kurt Krutak
Rob Kubitschek
Lisa Kyles
Michelle LaPan
Per,ny Lasley
Larry Legrand
Terry Lemay
Joe Lawandowski
Gary Lichtler
Kenny Lightner
Candy Lind
Laurie Linson
Cathy Lococo
Terry Loftin
Tom Loos
Lance Lowe
Matt Lundak
Tammi Lyman
Tim Magee
Marna Maldavs
Pete
Karen
Mike Roux
Sandris Rutmanis
Will Sahs
Mary Samson
Gail Sawyer
Bruce Schlitt
Corie Schmidt
David Schmucker
Tammy Schuette
James Schultz
Kurt Schwaninger
Craig Scoville
Becky Sellmyer
Mike Shafer
Jewell Sharp
Brian Sheridan
John Shuman
Marc Sicner
Denise Simpson
Dennis Simpson
IDave Sipp
Kim Slaby
Lori Slag le
Patty Smith
Lyle Snider
Andy Sprc
Mike Steele
· Debbie Steeves
Matt Stephens
Tom Stephens
Allison Stoner
Julie Stover
Frank Strong
Greg Stubbendieck
Amy Sundberg
Stephanie Svoboda
Kris Taylor
Christina Terry
Dana Thalmann
David
Hal Turner
Leslie Tussing
Terri Van
Loren Van
Linda Bree
Jim Brewster
ob Bridges
Elizabeth Burden
Cindy Burger
Mike Burke
Jon Burress
Ron Buskirk
Joani Campbell
Patty Campbell
Charlie Capek
Rob Carpenter
Melanie Carter
Kit Cathcart
David Cech
Tammi Cederholm
Marrie Christensen
Sandi Christofferson
Kelly Christopher
Laurie Cirksena
Lisa Clagett
Kathy Clark
Karen Clifford
Ricky Cockle
Julie Coffey
Karen Collins
Rich Confer
Cheryl Cooke
Scott Elley
Mary Enders
Leann Ericson
udy Evnen
Lynda Fagerberg
Steve Johnson calls Maycomb County court to order.
Angie Falk Donna Finch Brenda Frank
Dave Faust Bill Finegan
Tony Fifer Jay Fowler
Lisa Filbert
Jenny Freemon
Jeff Friesen
Dan Fritz
Bill Froschheiser
Nancy Gabelman
Susie Gaines
Martin Gibbens
Genenne Gibson
Nadean Gilbertson
Tom Gildersleeve
Gary Gilliland
Debbie
David
Jim
Rich
Kevin
Debbie
Da
Kate
e Carolyn Lavaty
Vicki Le Grande
Mary Jo Leach
arin League
cott Lehi
Mimi Liggett
Scott Little
Doug Long
Steve Loos
Patricia Lopez
Kevin Loth
Nancy Lowe
Jennifer Luethje
Cory Maddox
Terri Maddox
Cindy Magee
Gina Maple
Mark Marne! I
Hope Martinez
Christie Mathews
Dave Mattison
John Matzke
Pat McCann
Roxanne McCarthy
Cherie McClimans
Julie McGreer
Pam McN eese
A word to seventh graders, who shal I soon be in eighth
Although you've heard about the teahers , don't lose faith.
You've probably heard Mr Tallichet is really rough, once you get to know him, he ' s not that tough
And Mr. Schaffer's really sweet , lots of the girls say he's neat.
If for math, you get Mrs Lynch, just be friendly and math wi l l be a c i nch
There are others of course, and I'm s ure they're just as nice.
But before you go into the e ighth grade, just think twice.
It's not the teachers that w il l get you through, it will be your m i nd and you.
Nancy Oppegard
Barb O rester
Jim Orr
Jane Osborne
Mickey Ostwald
Don Overton
Ted Parent
Kim Paul
Pam Pester
Steve Peters
Christi Pfeifer
Steve Pieper
Kim Podraza
Cathy Pompeo
Tina Porter
Frank Pratt
Tom Pratt
Linda Randolph
Wayne Rath
Debbie Ratliff
Gene Richards
Steve Rider
Nancy Ritze
Rochelle Roberts
Steve Roberts
Mary Kay Roper
Jim Rose
Abbey Rosen
Mary Sue Ruff
Julie Russell
Dale Sackett
Doug Sallee
Kim Sandberg
Blake Savidge
Judy Scanlon
Conan Schafer
Loren Schauer
Brad Schiermeyer
David Schmitz
Missy Schorr
Margaret Schultz
Sherri Schmacher
Mike Schuster Leah Shaw
Jodi Schwahn
Connie Sherwood
Eric Seagren Nancy Shuman
Anne Segal Shanon Sidell
Jim Smith
Scott Smith
Cinda Solomon
Allison Sprouse
Cheryl Stanley
Melissa Stick
Carol
Dan Strahan
Lynn Strange
Sara Sweet
Kevin Terry
Gail Tesell
Lisa Thaller
Lisa Thomas
Todd Thomas
Dave Thompson
Terese True
Scott Tupper
Caroline Tuttle
Nancy Vader
David Van Dyle
Sally Vanderslice
Paul VanWerden
Denise Varner
Resusci-Annie helps 8th graders learn C.P.R. Jill Smith Andy Speedlin StoddartAt las t we are on t o p ! Wal k i ng down t he halls, we r ec all m emo ri es. S o m e g o od , o th e rs bad. Mi xed fee li n g s c rowd in u p on yo ur minds.
H ow do we rea lly fee l ?
We h ave all b een phon ie s a t ti m es. Pr etendin g t o be some th ing we are no t Not a l ways su re of ou rse l ves
We fee l fea r and myste ry as we anti cipa t e next yea r What will it brin g ? Who knows? Q uestions a re fo reve r p o ppi n g up.
Are we no rmal ?
L ooking back upon the yea r , memo ries trigger ou r emotions. It was a year of which we can be proud I t was a yea r for challenge
- Martha H ewitt Jeff F i llmore Sarah Fitzgerald Julie Fowler Carla Frauen Stephanie Frazier Mark Fricke Kris Krischkorn Phil Frost Judy Gaba Jeff Gaines Nancy Gartner Sandy Giles Kem Glanz Teri Glynn Fred Godinez Dave Golden Chris Grace John Gradwohl Debbie Grant Paul Griesemer Karen Griffin Patty Griffin Troy Griffith Tammy HagerJulie
Justine
Bob Martin Marcia McBride
Peggy Mason Betsy McCall
Julie Masters Mark McGavish
Brian Matthiessen Kim McGlone
Kelly Meehan
Mark Meginnis
Steve Meints
Cindy Merritt
Pat Meyer
Claire Mikkelson
Todd Miller
Mike Minnick
Bob Monson
Kate Moran
Burt Muehling
Andy Mussman
Charlene Naegele
Terry Nass
Eilene Nettleton
Jim Nielson
Stacy Nims
Linda Nolan
Jill Nore
Ben Norris
Dario Scott
Barb Sears
Susie Segal
Sarah Seiboldt
Bob Seuss
Met Shafer
Lou ise Sharp
Mitch Sheridan
Gina Sherwood
Jon Divis and Barb Camp have thei ~ own wrestling match in the pa r k lot
Lori Shields
Diane Shipley
Tom Shockey
Tracy Shuck Michael Sicner
Chuck Sidles Pam Silva Jill Simons or Susie Simps
Becky
Laura
Jeff
Scott
Robin
Tim Weidlich
Scott
Lauren Weisser
Tom Wendelin
Lissi Wendorff
Tom Wernsing
Greg Westphal
Nancy Whitcomb
Tracy Whittemore
Kim Wiederspan
Kim Wilson
Daryl Wiltshire
Ronda
Nancy
Kris
Tom
A record sales drive opened the way for what staff members called a "bi gger and better" yearbook in 1977.
The staff sold over 750 yearbooks to students and faculty.
Ed itor Barb Camp supervised and planned a book 16 pages larger than the year before. This year's annual also inclu ded the use of spot color throughout the book
Art ed itor Julie Dema ree and her assistant Kim Bro er were in charge of the theme section. Julie designed the cover and used a special high contrast dev eloping technique for the pictures used on the divider pages.
Activities editor Tom Luebke and his ass istant John Petr planned the s e ction of the book that include s sports, musical grou ps and other activities.
People editor Stu Kerns and his assistant Corinne Collins arranged pictures for about 950 students and about 60 staff members.
Photographers Karen G riffin and John D ittman to ok about 3,000 pictures during the year, doing all their own developing and printi ng.
Additional staff members Jacque Dungan, Ter i Gly nn, Suzy Young, Chr is Larson, Michelle Hoffmaster, Lisa Kessner, and Sarah Fitzgerald lent
support and assistance.A
Advisor;
John Dittman Kim Broer
John Gradwohl makes a long distance call to his pocket.
Mrs Birch reveals her "ultra brite" smile.
Rick White relaxes while reading in the IMC.
These signs show spirit at Student Council election time.
Hillary Doerr teaches Mr. Kiser the "Pretzel" as Debbie Cowell, Liz Darnell, and Mary Kay Roper watch.
The properties of a gyroscope are demonstrated at a science p r o g ress as sembly.
As Lori Slagle works in the background, Bridget Harris continues o n he r quillin ~
Dr. Grassmeyer seems to be agreeing with the poster boy.
The new style in warm-ups is modeled by Jan Carlin
, Marcia
, Rick Willits, Kim Wilson, Chris Wilson, John Wismer, Kelli W itf oth, Gregg Wright , Jim
, Mike
Fill more, Jeff
Martin, Bob
Mason, Peggy 40, 42, 83
Masters, Julie 83
Matthiessen, Brian 31, 83
McBride, Marcia 83 R
McCall, Betsy 40, 45, 83
McGavish, Mark 32, 74, 83
McGlone, Kim 17, 18, 45, 83
Meehan, Kelly 21, 34, 38, 83
Meginnis, Mark 44, 83
Meints. Steve 30, 37, 44, 83
Meritt, Cindy 18, 45, 83
Meyer, Pat 83
Mikkelson, Claire 14, 81
Miller, Todd 31, 83
Minnick, Mike 13, 31, 32, 37, 83
Monson, Bob 83
Moran, Kate 15, 36, 38, 45, 83
Muehling, Burt 37, 39, 44, 83
Radar, Anne Rakowsky, Candi
Rasmussen, Tom Rath Tracy
Ratliff, Mike Reed, Chuck Reed, Patty
Reier, Ann
Remmers, Becky
Rexilius, Carolyn
Ricchini, Joe Robinson, Peggy Ruff Scott
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