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This was an exciting year, not only for Lefler , but for our nation as well. November of 1988 marked the election of our 41st President . He and other newly elected officials will help us brave the rapids and guide our futures to better understandings.
Lefler had many changes to adjust to. We welcomed a new vice principal , Carol Robinson, and Barb Terry, a new counselor. We watched them as they surfaced to the top. We sadly say goodbye to Ed Childress. After thirty-four years of teaching Industrial Arts he has finally waded through the deep waters of Lefler to move on to new heights :
This is t he second year in our \.:enture in Partnership (VIP) program with Bryan Memorial Hospital. We enjoyed several activities that occurred between Bryan and Lefler. Several classes made favors for holiday patient trays, and responded to Bryan 's daycare and employee children's letters to Santa Claus. This is also the first year where several students were on the liaison committee with other Bryan and Lefler representatives which met monthly.
Lefler was proud as Matt Bott and Jenny Engel drowned out the competition and won the Elks fifty dollar savings bonds as the Studen ts of the Month. Lefler was also pleased to have three students, Kelita Svoboda, Jeff Umstead, and Len Weyeneth accepted to go to Southern Europe on the Iberia 4trip this summer through the People to People High School Student Ambassador Program.
We had many interesting assemblies this year. Our Mayor , Bill Harris , Dr. Terry Tafoya , an Ind ian speaker, and two students from Israel , all spoke to Lefler and helped broaden our horizons.
S eventh grader s dog paddled through a great year in their new surroundings. In addition to their full schedules, they now have the chance to take Compu ter Literacy as an added part of their exploratory block program. It took them a while to adjust to Lefler but they sw am upstream with ease.
Eighth graders flipped their fins into an exciting year of exploration. They had fun · at the Indian Center and they investigated anatomy while dissecting a frog and a worm. Now they 're paddling their way into ninth.
Ninth graders had a full year of activities ranging from participating in plays , being on the Mascot and Yearbook staffs , assisting teachers , and taking part in Student Council. Even with their busy schedules they managed to have a sea full of fun. Now as they dive into high .school they 've definitely made a splash at Lefler.
Al t hough this year had to come to an end , everyone moved up to bigger and more exciting events. We certainly left a lasting impression in the sand
Cover design by Greg Schaffert
Published by Paul Bateman and Crew , Linco ln Pr inting and T y pesett ing , Inc
Ventures in Partnership Liaison Committee.
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Back row: Alethea Stovall , Jason Rodaway, Katherine Luke, Seth Redfield. Front row : Willie Shafer, Bonnie Smith , Tracie Troutman
Peo ple to People Reps (Right): Jeff U m s tead , Len Weyeneth , Kelita Svoboda.
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Ninth grade has swum a great distance since the beginning of the school year. We made new friends and caught many great memories that will always be remembered. Ninth grade Student Council was well represented and explored many depths. We were always ready for a new adventure , from dances in the cafeteria to Career Day. As ninth graders , we accepted many new challenges. A wider selection of classes offered us the opportunity to explore underwater worlds.
As we swim toward the vast seas and on to high school, Lefler will always be a memorable part of our lives.
Jeff A da ms
Ann A ipp erspach
Jami Alemz ad e h
Tyler Ba ker
Andy Aden
Brian Alber
Carmen Alesia
Jason Bloebaum
Chris Boilesen Cory Bonne Matt Bott
Kjerstin Bowman
Ryan Brady
Becky Brobst
Robert Brown II
Buck Buckley
Simeon Bukacek Toby Bunting Barb Camper
Dawn Cheney
Dustin Coates
Jason Crisp
Amy Culver
Juliann Cumm ins Tamar Dietrich
Jason Dillon Christy Doeschot
Rache l Dunn ing Sonja Eds tr om
Nichole Ele Jenny Engel
Adam Er lewine Rusty Fahrnbruch
Chris Faulder
Chad Fegley
Jenn i Fell Lyne Flores
Jeremy Franson
Travis Frazier
Nick Friendt
Shannon Funk
Aaron Fushia Jay Gates
Tracy Gilbert
Sarah Gilde
Doug Glathar
Jason Godse y
Jesse Grams
Mike G reen
Jeremy Guticz
Julie Haffey
John Hansen
Brian Hart
Angela Heyer
Matt Hill
Verla Hu ll David Humphrey
Shannon Janike • David Jarzynka
Judy Hayes
Robert Hitz
Dave Hunter
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Ernie Johnson
Michele Helmkamp
Kari Hockemeier
Marc Ihrig
Matt Johnson
Nathan Johnson Scott Johnson Troy Johnson Corry Jones
Jerry Jon e s
Julie Jones
Justin Jones
Terry Jones
Brian Kirk
Elise Knappenberger Jeff Krieger
Mindy Kugler
Steve Lant
Shannon Leverett Danny Levitov
Susie Un
Brian Linderman Matt Lomax
Becky Lowe Nate Lynch
Art Ma ldonado Steve Matejka
Kevin Mattox
Carrie Mays
Richard Mclaughlin Wendy McPherson Jeff Meier
Melinda Merrill
Kr iste n Miller
John Morris
Maryann Muggy
Sara Mullinix
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Maggy Murphy Dixie Neemann Aaron Neuhaus Phong Nguyen
Matt Nickell
David Nolan
Jenn Park
Trevor Parks
Alicia Perez
Sara Petersen Kris Pothast
Megan Putney
Chris R aff
Matt Rob inson
Brian Sch affer
Sara Scho en
Linley Reed
Jason R o daway
Greg Schaffert
Jen S evere
Michele Reed Scott Rhoads
Lance Ronne/I Wayne Roundstone
Mark Scherer Robbie Schnittker
Greg Shamblen
Tim Sheldon
Robin Siniaho • Blaze Skinner Chris Squires
Karrie Steele
T arrie Steele
Alethea Stovall
Kari Strickland
Loretta Stroup
Dave Suesz
Kelita Svoboda Matt Swanson
Jon Tewes
Darrel Thompson
M ike Tupe
Jeff Umstead
Wayne Urbanec
Dennis Utley
Kim Voss
Jeremy Waak
Keri Waak
Monica Wade
Rob Walters
Bob Walton
Chad Walvoor
Kim W arner
Charles Watkins
Kevin Welton Len Weyeneth
Jackie W hite Carla Wilson Russell Wittmuss Jeff Wolgam o tt
Amy Wor kman
Not pictured:
Jamie Balthzar
Alvina Carroll
Katherine Clay
Margo McManaman
Travis Phillips
Jenifer Ponec
Jenny R ipley
Patr ick Thomas
Sandy Walker
Juanita Ybarra
Chad Yochum Ken Young
Jason Zabel
Nikki Zahm
Heidi Youngqui s .
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Gary Bax
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Maggie Beck
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The eighth graders swam their way to a su ccessful year. They paddled their way to the Indi a n Center for cultural education and participated in school dances. Writing children 's books , und e rstanding prejudice through novel exploratio reliving the depression problem and relating the to the BO's were part of the curriculum . Dissecti n g frogs and worms taught students about anatom y With their heads swimming with new knowled g e and the most difficult year behind them , the 8 t h graders are ready for the 9th grade pond.
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Arra B a, le y
Matt B ci ra
Ryan B kE
Bryce Ba m e t1
Angela Be ckley
Eric Bergs trom
Jennifer B irkett
Scott Boss aller
Kelly Braasch
Wendy Bradford
Patrick Brakhage
Alisa Bredensteiner
Sara Brob st
Jeff Brook s
Latoia Bro wn
Brad Bur lington
Eric Bu ss
Brendan Bussmann
Shari Buswell
Jeremy Calhoun
Andy Cam pbell
Danielle C anby
Kandra C arman
Jamie Car mine
Teresa Carr
Jennifer Chapman
Angela Christian
Anthony Churray
Zenta Circenis
Megan Clark
Zac Claus
Megan Cline
Aaron Deschane
Cindy Dietrich
Alana Dietz
Nate Dills
Alisha Cole i n
Missy Copenh a uer
Seth C r ws
Chrissy D uis
Tammy J) ifs
Crystal D e n
Cathy Does c ot
Julie Do m o
Erik Douglas
Tammi Drueke
Melannie Eloge
Timothy Epp
Edie Epstein
Shannon Ernisse
Kurt Essink
Kate Ewing
Renee Fast
Stacie Fauver
Andrew Finnell
Marc Fish
Anissa Fountain
Bonita Fountain
Olivia Fowler
Keira Fritzen
Stacey Gant
Michael Gatto
Brendon Gauchat
Chris Gerard
Misty Gilsdorf
Tammy Glaser
Andrew Glenn
Phillip Griggs
Rob Gutfr;z
Benjamin Hall
John Hansen
Mark Hansen
Greg Harris
Corey Haselhorst
Kris Hatfield
. Ryan Hatten
Marc Hausmann
Wendy Heitmann
Nathan Heller
Amy Helmkamp
S ean Hermes
Matt Ha n :' en
Sara Ha m en
Mike Ha n s on
Casey Ha rk er
Jason H e rr
Brian H i/!
Marcus J-rtz
Laura Holm a n
Barbara Hornkohl
Holly Ho yt
Cassie Illian
Annette ltzen
Dyan Jackson
Melissa Jakoubek
Matthew Jewell
Kristen Johnson
Mark John son
Sarah Johnson
Angie Ke ttler
Laura Ki ng
Ingrid Kirst
Jason Kivett
Adam Korn
Libuse Krnak
Greg Kul wicki
Brian Kurtz er
Scott Lacy
Ruth Lamb recht
Austin Larson
Kyle Laws
Danelle Lawson
Barbara Lear
Troy Liming
Jason Little
Shelley Longsine
Katherine Luke
Jed Marsh
Eric Martin
Jed Maslowski
McGuire
Michael McKathnie David Merriman
Harley Middleton
Andrew Miller
Kimberly
Jana Lundb erg
Jason Malou ss k
Lisa Maltar i·-: h
Paul Ma r'!" a
Nancy Mill r
Amy Mitch 11
Jamie Mitch ell
Andrew Mo n<
Marcus Mo o dy
Gabriel Morrison
Lindse y Morrison
Aaron Mortensen
Amy Mueller
Anna Mueller
Terri Muggy
Shawna Muldoon
Michelle Oberg
Lisa Ols on
Travis Pavelka
Michelle Peterson
Amy Peterson
Thomas Petran ek
Scott Pinkerton
Maggie Pleskac
Sheila Po rter
Starla Ra n k ins
Sarah R atcliffe
Cory Ra tliff
Seth Redfield
Charles Retzlaff
Tracy Rollf
Christina Root
Darnell Roundtree
Emily Rowen
Atanya Ruhe
Corey Ryba
Nate Schmid t
Kylee Schneckloth
Matt Shada
Justin Sharp
Ron Sa b at a
Randy S a
Jason Sarn
Tammy Sch af
Angie Sherm
Steve Sherm
Ryan Shorn
Eric Sidd
Jason Siep ker
Danielle S impson
Kim Sipp
Adam Sk oda
Damian Smith
Saune Smith
Jason Sojka
Paula Sparks
Steven Sp arling
Corey S tefkovich
Ann Step hens
Dan Sues z
Paulina S ust r
Nick Szydlowski
Kim Teachman
Patrick Tehee
Chris Th ierstein
Andy Th imgan
Ted Tieso
Scott Tolle fson
Eric Ulrich
William Utley
Chris Walker
Sara Washburn
Jeanne Weart
Eric Weaver
Mary Webb
Betsy Weber
Tammy Williams
Greg Wohlers
Jennifer Wolf
Mishanda Woods
Vanessa Ybarra
Mindi Younger
Danielle Zahm
RonaldGary W h :te
Justin Wilh e , Brianna Wil
Not pictured : Melissa Dittm , r
Edna Phillips
Bruce Whitn e J
Omar Abdullah
Othman Abdullah
Gabe Ahlberg
Wendy Alexander
Amber Andersen
Crystal Baker
Toby Baker
Ural Baker
Sean Barstow
Melinda Bauer
The seventh graders waded into th e back waters of junior high. Following th e curriculum indoctrination and explorin g the block , the social tidal wave swept th e tadpoles to their first school dance. The y braved the deep waters of the Stude n t Council elections An archeological d ig revealed valuable historical items and a field trip to Lincoln businesses offered fir s t hand training on the ladder of success.
Steve Anderse r
Matt Anderso r
Lino Avi lc
Mandy Baile 1
Billy Bake
Aaron Baug
Deveron BaxtE
Ben Beck£
Jesse Beck£
Roxanne Beckie
Sha nnon Beecham
Jasm ine Beers
Than iel Bell
Deb B erger
Matt Berks
Susi Berry
Dawn Binnick
Dwignt Blue
Kim Boehnke
Aaron Bott
Jess ica Brakhage
Carr ie Brobst
Adrie nne Brown
She lley Brown
Rya n Burbach
Suzie Camper
Marcella Canby
Michelle Canby
Michelle Cate s
Ryan Cepurni eks
Rand all Chandler
Shaw n Christen
Adam Cline
r Jamie Cloud
Tara C ochrane
Mike Con d on
Ann C onnic k
Ben Dake
lri~ Davenport
Aletta Davis
Tim Davis
Joey Decoteau
Monica Delarosa
Dana DeOld
Crystal Didier
Sarah Dietric
Steve Dinge
Angela Domic Ryan Donaho
Ryan Drucke r
Clay Eh lers
Shawn E no
Cindy Er icson
Shonda Farber
Dana Fa st Horse
Bob Finley
Fred Fisher
David Flanagan
Juanita Flanagan
Adam Franson
Shellie Friesen
Matt Fu ller
Jenny G arrett
Justin G atzemeyer
Meg Gifford
Tara Gilbert
Heather Godsey
Allison Goryns k i
Jen Greeve r
Julie Griffith
Daphne G ugat
Brian H all
Shawn H ampton
Timoth y Hansen
Frank H argitt
Ngoc Hau
Carrie Holmes
Zach Hottovy
Eric Houskie
Carly Hoyt
Sydney Hunt
Patrick Janike
Jacob Jawson
Matt Jensen
Amber Johnson
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Nicole Kann e
Brian Kettl e r
Cordell Kin g
Christina Klop p
Jayde Knox
Amy Krieger
Melissa Kuzara
Jeremy Lavin
Mindi Leupold
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Danny Limin 4
Troy Longsin E
Jonah Lounsbur ),
Steve Luedtk
Ryan Mahoney
Letisia Maldonado
Andrea Martinez
Connie Martinez
Jeff McCombs
Jamie McFarlan d
Colin McGuir e
Jennifer McShan e
Eric Miyosh i
Cedric Johnso
Stephanie
Gaye McCuistio
Ben Moore
Jennifer Morand
Matt Morford
Steve Moss
Christa Matis
Jamie Nam
Diane Nelson
Marci Neujahr
Alicia Nilan
Jeanne Obrien
Karry Oh lschwager
Phuong Phan
Ty Phelp s
Amy Po /icky Shanno n Post
Jenny Powell
Sarah Radenslabe n
Becky Reining
Mike Reinmiller
Laurie Retzlaff
Jenny Robb ins
Jerry Rob inson
Brandi Rodgers
Willie Ro land
Riley Rood
Ricky Rosekrans
Felicia Roundtree
Sheila Rutz
Jeff Samuelson
Zach Scales
Vincent Scotch
Traci Severe
J ody Sheldon
A my Sherman
Nicole Sibert
Sasha Summers
T im Svoboda
Bryan Thaller
Kelly Thiem
Michael Tilson
YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! . . EEL PIZZA!
Jason Scherb
Marijo Schle g t I
Brian Schmalk e 1
Eric Schroe d Stacey Schuerm a 1
Brenda So r
Alex Solom o 5
Terri Southwi d .
Adrien Spid e l.
Dawn Sla m L,
Melan ie Walker
N icole Waller
Ching Wang
Heather Ward
Tim Wes t
Genn i Williams
Floran Wilson
Sean W ilson
Brian W olgamott
Jenn y ·woodard
Michael Yates
Paul Yates
Jennifer Yohn
Andrea Young
Carson Young
Mike Zachek
Not Pi ctured:
Wend y B altazar
Tina Cr ichtan
Rebecca Tilson
Tracy Troutman
Melissa Varga
JoelWaak
Kaprice Walker
Jason Westenburg
Christie White
Joy White
Aaron Whyrick
Alex Williams
SEA THE BARREL OF MONKEYS!!!
Wendy Me,P herson Staff
Don Gr o ssme y er Pr i ncipa l
Faculty dove into 1988 with a few new strokes. The year began with a "welcome back " and "get acquainted " picnic in Mrs. Robin.son 's backyard. This allowed the teachers to get the year started with a positive outlook.
All teachers , new and old , were rewarded for their outstanding abilities on Teacher Appreciation Day , March 7. The staff was provided with cookies and muffins by the PTA and additional treats by Bryan Hospital. The teachers also received gifts from students ranging from a smile to a bouquet of flowers sent by a former student.
The goal of the faculty staff was to reduce the amount of tardies A~ the end of last year there had been over 2500 tardies. This year there were approximately 1700 Th is is a great improvement , but it is hoped that next year will be even better.
Faculty sheds a sea full of tears as they bid farewell to Mr. Childress. Mr. Childress has successfully taught Lefler students for 34 years . He will always be remembered by students and teachers
Despite the many changes in the tide , the year was completed with a successful splash.
Carrie Rodgerson Counselor
Barb Terry Counselor
Gloria Cottingham Office Secretary
Kathy Moss Office Secretary
Carol Robins o -1 Vice Princip ai
Wayne Johns o 1 Counselor
Jeanine Wrigh r Counselor Secre t ry
Ba rry Abrahams Math
He idi Brauning Para professional
Ed Chi/dress In dustrial Arts
Jill Archer Audio Visual
Kim Caniglia • Paraprofessional
Ann Coleman Paraprofessional
Roger Baddely Special Education
Tim Carroll Physical Education
Beth Cook English / Reading
Jenna Crist Paraprofessional
Chris Deibler P.E ./ Health
Jan Eckman Psychologist
Midge Dance English
Harold De Vries Social Studies
Roger Ehlers Math
Larry Dawson Media Specialist
Merry Noel Douglas Paraprofessional
Jane Eltiste Paraprofessional
Joan Evans Vocal Music
Tom Focht S ocial Studies
Pam Fuller Paraprofessional
Julie Farber Paraprofessional
"Ooh ... I Feel Seasick!"
Cindy Golden P.E . / Health
Mary Flory Special Education
Mary Fritz English I Reading
Jackie Hatfield Paraprofessional
Luanne Head English
Jean Hoy Math
Nancy Johnson Physical Education
Gary Hinkley Industrial Arts
"Look out , killer whales!"
Ruth Kay Drama
Ann Horne Nurse 's Aide
Margaret Indrikso Science
Jean Kechely Special Educatio n
"How would this look over my
, Ron da Kieselhorst Hom e Economics
Jo yce Loudon Ac companist
Pa tricia Milne Eng lish / Resource
Con ni e Lacy Specia l Education
fireplace? "
B ill Moss Social Studies
Jackie LaFollette Special Education
Dick Marolf Instrumental Music
Holly Murdoch Special Education
Cindy Naylor French
Kendra Penrod Paraprofessional
Marge Reeves Nurse
Diane Olsen English
"Surf's Up Dude!"
Teresa Rotherham Special Education
Carol Patterson Keyboarding
Connie Peterson English / Reading
Marilee Sanders Special Education
A nne Schmidt Math
M azin Siddig Pa raprofessional
B onnie Smith
A udio Visual
Willie Shafer English I Publications
"Found, after lost at sea!"
Jeff Stoehr Social Studies
Sharron Shipp Spanish
Dee Slepicka Media Specialist
Adele Streitwieser Social Studies / Skills
Cynth ia Tanderup Art
Karen Walls Computer I Math
Judy Tieso Speech Therapist
Marie Wilson Social Studies
Gerald Wall Science
Clara Yeck English
Back r ow: Darlene Motycka , Melanie Menzie , Robyn Beaver , Maggie Mertens Front row: Rachel Maca , Ilah Harmon , Marlene Rezek , Genny R icketts.
Back row : Warren Mitche ll, Fred Haas , Brad Jones , Gera ld Lawrence Front row : Martha Long , Delores Collins , Lorraine Heney.
OrgunlzaJions AcJ\v\tiCL
The 1988-89 Publications class spent their fir st quarter studying "The Golden Years of Hollywood ". By second quarter our staffs were selected and then we "got crackin '" on the yearbo ok. It wasn 't as easy as all of us believed it would be, but fortunately Shafer and Dawson were here to bail us out. Grease pencils , propo rtion ing wheels , dummy sheets , an d rulers were the main tools of the classroom trade from October to April. Whe n the yearbook hit the presses , the class concentra ted on the literary magazin e , our creative writing magazine From large tid al waves to calm sea s the Pu blications cla ss steere d their shi p toward s safe ha rbors and new adv entures .
Genni Will1aA1s
Amy ~r1eger
Tara Cochrane
Joy Wh1 te
Deb Berger
Tracy Severe
Col 1 n Mc Gui re
__,___ Chrissy Davis Sean Hermes
Andy Glenn ___. Jessica Ahl
Laura Holman Lisa Maltr1ch Zac Claus
Studen t Council has accomplished a great many things this past year, from concession stand to our allschool dance. The seventh graders have floated in and stated their points of view. Our eighth graders swam to deeper waters and are ready to be the big fish next year. The ninth graders are now drifting out to "sea" the new world. Student Council has always fulfilled their responsibility by sponsoring activities, but this year they started a new one. Two to four Lefler members met monthly with Student Council representatives from junior and senior high schools to discuss common school problems. This network communication suggested positive results for any discip line problems. Although the year is almost completed , Student Council dove into deeper waters to accomplish the impossible.
First Semester - front row: Ro bm Siniaho , Shan -non Janike , M at t Johnson , Jami Alemzadeh , Ann A ipperspach . Second row: Mrs. Sha f er, Loretta Stroup, Ryan Brady , Jo h n Morris , Jeff Krieger , Christy Doesch ot Third row: Verla Hull , Monica Wa de , Becky Lowe , Julie Haffey Back ro ,u : Jason Roda way, Nick Friendt , Ste ne Matejka, Trevor Parks. Not pictur ed : Amy Workman
This year's Mascot classes published six issues. They dove into the class thinking th e ir only task was to produce a paper, however , they soon discovered they had few journalis t ,..., writing skills and their bubbles burst. Determined to master this obstacle quickly , they swa n through leads, editorials, news, features, sports, copy reading and layouts! Stress bared J dangerous fish hook as they paddled through interviews , writing on the computer a ni deadlines. Paste up nearly caused their pier to sink as their creative juices were drained to t h~ max. When stories and clip art finally came together for their finished product, they felt li ke sailing into the sunset. Some of them have set their spyglass on high school journalism a J will sail on in future publications.
Second Semester - front row : Chris Faulder, Matt Rob{nson , Greg Schaffert, Shannon Funk. Middle row: Brian Hart , Meg Putney , Jackie White , Michele Helmkamp , Jenny Engel , Mrs. Shafer. Back row: Nikki Zahm , Juanita Ybarra , Melinda Merrill , Kari Hockemeier
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Mayor Bill Harris , Officer Wendy Townsend and Officer John Ways presented a "Say No To Drugs " assembly on January 26th. Each speaker had a different method of convincing their audience for saying no to drugs. The mayor offered a "trade off", saying that he would rather spend money on enforcement and rehabilitation instead of the "illegal" drugs themselves. Officer Townsend stated that there are a number of reasons why kids make "stupid decisions" and one of t he main ones is peer pressure. Officer Ways stated that "it 's h ar d to say no because you have tq learn how _ to stand alone. " He also info rmed k ids that drug sellers don 't care . "All they want is your money. "
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Youngquist , Sara Brobst. Third row : Julie Jones , Keri Waak , Elise Knappenberger , Alex Williams , Brian Alb €-' , Ryan Hatten , Jed Marsh , Steve Sparling , Aaron Aupperle , Kurt Ess i nk , Austin Larson , David Jarzynka , S a Mullinix , Danelle Lawson , Becky Lowe Second row : Jenny Chapman , Michelle Petersen , Kjerstin Bowm a 1 , Jesse Becker , Sean Barstow , Seth Crews , Andy Glenn , Kyle Laws , Jana Lundberg , Susie Lin , Sara Washbu rn Front row : Shannon Beec h am , Tara Cochrane , Sara Ratcliffe , Fred Fisher , Keira Fritzen , Sydney Hunt , Ta m 1r
Dietr ich Not pictured : Dan Suesz , Jamie McFarland , Diane Nelson.
The 51 members of Select Choir spent several weeks mastering foreign languages in song, snapping through Broadway numbers, souling with gospel, and practicing hitting the high notes acappella. Once the shirts and blue cummerbunds arrived , Select took their show on the road. Holiday medleys filled Bryan Hospital, the Centrum lobby, and Kimball Recital Hall. Radio stations KFOR and KLIN spilled Select's music onto the airways. The annual Spring Concert and a performance at the Nebraska Legislature ended another melodious year for Lefler 's outstanding vocalists.
Back row : Renee Fast , Kristen Johnson , Bobby Brown , Greg Wohlers , Rob Schnittker , Len Weyeneth , Z c Claus
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Chris Boilesen
Front ro w: Brendan Bussmann , R y an Bake , Olivia Fowler , Matt J o hnson , Brian Alber , Matt
Hansen , Core y Ryba Middle row : Mark Scherer , Nate Schmidt , Brandon Bergt , Scott Pinkerton , Renee Fast , Andy Glenn , Mr. Maro lf. Ba c k row: Kr is Hatfield , Len W ey eneth , Steve Lant Eric U lrich
The 1988-89 Lefler Stage Band has participated in many different events. They played at elementary schools in the area , and at Gere Library for a program sponsored by Channel 10 / 11. They performed for Lefler , and d id very well competing in the 1989 Stage Band Co n test , here in Lincoln
"Thar
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Back row : Jenn ifer Wolf , Sara Washburn , Holly Ho y t , Shannon Janike , Becky Brobst , Vanessa Ybarra. Th ird row : Kim Warner , Heid i You n gqu ist , Scott Rhoads
Second row : And y Monk , Matt Johnson , Seth Redfi e ld , Jason Crisp Front row : Austin Larson , Troy Johnson , Carla Wilson
Members of Peer Pals were chosen by Lefler's counselors. One of their many jobs were to escort new students around to their various classes on their first day of school. They also served breakfast for the new students twice this year Peer Pals has been a great success t hroughout the two years it has been at Lefler and we hope that it conti nues just as strong next y ear.
Leflerites captured top honors at the S tat e Fore ign Language Fa ir in March. Poster , Nametags , and Poetry won "superior " ratings wh il e th e play and song topped the "Best i n State " awards . This convention totaled 1500 students in th ree language divisions
Language Fair - back row : Alethea Stou a 1 , Nicho le Ele , Kari Hockemeier , Sara Mulli n i , Rachel Dunning . Th ird row : Dawn Chen e , Susie Lin , Heidi Youngqu ist , Kari Strickla n -: , Lisa Maltarich , Wendy McPherson , Kt s Pothast , Lyne Flores , Jon Tewes Seco r d row : Jeff Umstead , Dan Leuitou , Kjers t '1 Bowman , Sara Petersen , Kelita Suobo d , Jenny Engel , Alicia Perez Front row : Sime c Bukacek , Mindy Kugler , Elise Knappenberg e , Sra . Shipp , Sarah Gilde.
This y ear ' s Mathcount s represented the school very well and made good showings at their meets. Mathcounts went to districts and finished in the top ten . Terri Muggy just missed going to state Terri tied for tenth but lost the tie breaker. Ingrid Kirst was just behind Terri , finishing 11th. Congratulations and good luck next year!
Chegg CQub fficw
Pawn . . . Bishop Rook . . Knight CHECKMA TE! Lefler's new Chess Club met weekly throughout the school year under the sponsorship of Mr. Johnson . No contests between schools are yet available , therefore team members practiced their " moves " during games at Lefler. As membership and interest grows , Mr • Johnson hopes the Chess Club will be able to offer an intermural program in the future .
Fro nt ro w: Mr Eh lers, Ingrid K irs t, Shan n o n Be e ch am, M a gg ie Beck , Terr i Mugg y
Front row : Da vi d No lan , Greg Harris , Shannon Pos t. Back row : Dam ian Smit h, Mike T il son , Jaso n Malousek , Rob Wa lte rs No t p ictured : Jennifer Gr eev er , Cedric Joh n son
"I caught a fish this big!"
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Wendy Heitman , Missy Jakoub e 1 ,
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La u :- ~ Holman , Olivia Fowler , Amy He ir.kamp , C indy Dietrich , Julie Haffe ' , Scott Rhoads , Maggi Beck.
"Amy Goes Army ", the 1989 All-School Play , starred Olivia Fowler as a naive visitor on an Army post who briefly fills in for a corporal. The general 's wife , students on tour , and a TV news crew , come to visit the office , but responses to their questions are perplexing as Amy knows nothing about military procedure. In this confusioR , Amy finally interviews herself.
Back row (left to right): Jeff Krieg r, Iris Davenport, Amy Krieger , Pa u ; J
Sparks , Becky Lowe , Jason Soj k a , Teresa Carr , Ingrid Kirst , Marya
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First ro w: Lynn Grams, Linda Dietr ich , Bonnie Blake. Middle row : Sherrie Miller , Mary Ellen G lenn, Linda Ratcliffe, Ed Ch ildress Back row : Don Grassme yer , Carol Robinson.
The Parent Teacher Association has been helpful to the staff and students. They sponsored an eighth and ninth grade dance in Octobe r, published the student directory, and hosted the Promotion Dance for ninth graders in May. Informational and educational forums were offered at the monthly meetings. The PTA provided special t~eats for recognition and conference days.
"Ahh!
Save Me!"
Those involved in this year's Special Olympics, did so with pride , and enthusiasm. Lefler's Special Olympians participated in swimming , bowling and running. In the spirit of the competition they brought forth the true meaning of the Olympics and represented our school with pride.
Back row : Jeff Meier , Carrie Mays , Ben Becker , Angie Heyer , Brandi Rodgers. Front row : Rick Rosekrans , Zach Hottouy , Eric S iddons , Kim Teachman
The 1989 Cross Country had a overwhelming task , to defend t he city title They started out by placi r g fifth in the first meet. The tortuo u terrain took teammates toll a n d Lefler finished fifth in the city. bdividual honors went to Brand e Bergt and Jeff Krieger , top runn e s for the '89 team. The seventh a r :i eighth grade team also enjoyed a successful season. GOOD LUCK I\/ FUTURE YEARS!
Back row : Brandon Bergt , Chad Yochum , Jeff Krieger , Coach Dawson. Front row : Alethea Stovall , Carla Wilson .
Back row : Coach Dawson , Nathan Dills , Lisa Maltarich , Jessica Ahl , Danielle Zahm , Olivia Fowler , Christine Davis Front row : Felicia Roundtree , Adrienne Brown , Sasha Summers , Sean Wilson , Melinda Bauer , Ann Connick
This year's Varsity and Reserve Basketball teams started out on a good note , but hard times came for Varsity when they sunk from eight players to six. Both teams worked hard and never gave up throughout the whole season. Varsity tallied two wins , Reserves ; three. The Varsity and Reserve teams showed great improvement throughout the season . At the end of the year Varsity won a well-deserved award , the sportsmanship award.
Back row : Managers - Kylee Schneckloth , Zac Claus ; Matt Lomax , Jeff Wolga mott , Matt Johnson , Coach Carroll , Statisticians - Kim Warner , Jenny Enge l. Fro nt row: Greg Schaffert , Steve Matejka , Brian Linderman , Mark Schere r
Swish!
Back ro w: Statisticia n s - Michele Helmkamp, Keri Waak , Monica Wade; Chris Ra ff , Trevor Parks , Matt Bott , Jason Rodaway , Coach White. Front row: Manager - Ryan Hatten ; Mike Tupe , Darrel Thompson , Toby Bunting , John Morr is , Jason Bloebaum
The eighth grade bo i ' basketball team had anot h e r excellent season. The eig h t, graders finished with an u ndefeated season for the seco n d straight year and are looki rg forward to another great se cson as ninth graders. T re seventh graders played well f e r their first year at Lefler. Ba i: teams practiced hard and i : _ proved greatly throughout t he year.
Back row: Brad Burlington , Kylee Schneckloth M iddle row: Charles Retzlaff, Mark Johnson , lac Claus , Andy Campbell Front row: Jeremy Calhoun , Brian Hill , Ryan Hatten
Back row : Joel Waak , Jason We ste n b u rg , Ryan Burbach , Matt Fuller , Othman Abdullah Middle row : Sea n Ba rstow , Brian Wolgamott , Jonah
Lounsbury , Alex W illiams , Jeff Sa m ue lson , Ryan Donahoe Front row : Lino
Avila , Phuong Phan , Steve Andersen , Aaron Bott
Co-eq Basketball had a good turnout for its first year. The contestants cho se teammates for their team and played 15 minute games every night after school. The eighth and ninth graders played against one another and the seventh graders competed within their own grade. At the end of the season each division chose the top two teams to play against one another to see who would be champion.
Back ro w: Steve Matejka , Matt Johnson , · Jenny Fell. Front row : Ernie Johnson , Jackie White , Sara Schoen
Back row: Steve Andersen , Ryan Burbach , Phuong Phan , Joel Waak Front row : Deb Berger , Tara Cochrane.
The Lefler girls ' basketball te a had high hopes for the season and a-complished most of them . Ninth grad e Varsity finished with a 6-4 record a n d 'third in the city. The Reserves finis he d 7-3 and second in the city. They al.... o received the sportsmanship aw ard . The seventh and eighth graders CO T )piled good records and worked h ~d throughout the season .
Varsity - back row: Kim Warner , Kari Str i ck land , Jenny Fell , Monica Wade , Coach White . Front row : Ker i Waak , Jackie Wh i te , Sara Schoen , Nikk i Zahm
Reserves - back row : Man ag er Verla Hull , Ann Aipperspach , Sarah Gilde , N ic h o le Ele , Sara Mullinix , Coach Schmidt Front row : Jenny Engel , Michele Helmkamp , Dixie Neemann , Amy Wusk
Back row : Jeanne Weart, Lindsey Morrison , Sara Washburn , Cindy Dietrich , Jessica Ahl , Amy Helmkamp, Renee Fast Middle row: Danelle Lawson , Tammy Schafer , Maggie Plesac, Keira Fritzen , Anna Muller Front row : Kim McGuir e, Cassie Jllian , Alisa Bredensteiner , Chrissy Davis , Olivia Fowler .
Fourth row: Joy White , Jennifer Powell , Mindi Leupold. Third row: Sarah Radenslaben , N icole Sibert, Susie Camper Second row: Diane Nelson , Jeanne O 'Brien , Melanie Walker First row: Michelle Canby , Marcella Canby , Laurie Retzlaff
Co-ed Volleyball was a big success for its first year at Lefler. A lot o f students combined together to form many teams of six players. Each team consisted of three boys and three girls . The games were played every day afte r school. At the end of the season the top two teams from each grade playe d against one another for champion.
Bottom row: Scott Johnson , Matt Johnson , Nate Johnson Middle row :
Front row: Cass ie Illian , Alisa Bredensteiner , Tammy [ ils. Back row : Matt Jewell , Mark Johnson , Matt Shada. Monica Wade , Michele Helmkamp On top : Dix ie Neemann.
Back row: Joel Waak , Ryan Burbach. Middle row : Mind i Leupold , Amber Johnson . Front row : Phuong Phan , Steve Andersen , Deb Berger , Tara Cochrane
Ba ck row: Sara Schoen , Sarah Gilde , Nicole Ele , Jenny Fell, Mo nica Wade, K im Warner, Sara Mullinix, Sara Petersen , Nik k i Zahm . Middle row : Keri Waak , Julie Jones , Amy Wusk, Jen ny Engel , Michele Helmkamp, Jen Severe, Jenn Park
Fro nt row : Dixie Neemann , Jackie White , Mindy Kugler , Be cky Brobst Not pictured : Kari Strickland
"We can do it," the motto for the ninth grade girls volleyball team told anyone and everyone that they could "do it ." Before each game they said 'it, and went onto the court with confidence. The girls didn't have a winning season , but they had fun and learned a lot. The seventh and eighth graders did exceptionally well . They played many games and had a winning season. Cong ratulations girls , you're on the way to the top!
Back row : Tara Gilbert , Nico le Sibert , Gaye McCuistion , Christina Klopp , Wendy Alexander , Genny Will iams , Laurie Retzlaff. Middle row: Mindi Leupo ld , Traci
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Bac k row : Paulina Sustr, Mary Webb, Re nee Fas t, Sara Brobst , Jenny Wolf , Annette ltz e n, T erri Mugg y. Mid dle row : Jana Lundberg , Ali s a Bredenstei ner, Cas sie Illian, Holly Hoyt , Amy Mitchell Front row: Em ily Rowen , Olivia Fowler, Mindi Younger.
Severe , Sarah D ietrich, Nicole Kanne ,
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Berger , Carly Hoyt, Melinda Bauer
Back row : Coach Steve Thompson , Steve Luedtke , Gary White , Brendon Gauchat , Lance Ronnell , Matt Fuller , Frank Hargit , Eric Houskie , Cordell King , Jam ie Nam , Zac Scales , Coach Bob Mueller. Third row : Jessica Brown , Mind i Leupold , Allison Gorinsk i, Iris Davenport , Julie Haffey , Kandra Carman , Tania Ruhe , Kym Sipp , Cathy Doeschot , Bob Finley , Assistant Coach Second row: Jessica Brakhage , Stacey Schuerman , Laurie Retzlaff, Mel inda Bauer , Amber Johnson , Emily Rowen , Chrissy Davis , Jam ie Carmine , Wendy Alexander Front rQw: Tara Cochrane , Jamie McFarland , Amber Young , Deb Berger •
Lefler's gymnastic participants practiced from 3:00 to 4:00 and sometimes on the weekends. More "vaulter s ", "tumblers", and "ringers" participated this year much to the delight of Coach Gary Hinkley. Individua l skills are the key to reward in this sport .
"I can do it!"
"Help me !!"
Matt Johnson
Lefler 's ninth grade wrestling team was very competitive this year. The team had lots of talent , and were tough to beat . Overall they finished second in the city. Matt Lomax won city (first) for his weight class. Art Maldonado , Travis Frazier , and Jason Bloebaum finished second for their separate weight divisions. Third went to Bob Walton , Mark Scherer , and Matt Johnson , and fourth went to Terry Jones and Dave Hunter , all for their separate weight classes The seventh and eighth graders also had a successful season.
Back row : Mark Scherer , Bob Walton , Jason Bloebaum , Trav is Frazier , Matt Lomax. Middle row: Terry Jones , Corry Jones , Art Maldonado , Ernie Johnson , Dave Hunter , John Morris Front row : Len Weyeneth ,
Eighth Grade Wrestlers - Seth Crews , Corey Hazelhorst , Jed Marsh , Marc Hausmann , Jay Siepker , T.J Petranek , Kurt Essinik, Matt Baird, Mike Gatto. Seventh Grade Wrestlers - M ike Reinmiller , Jeremy Lavin, Ryan Mahoney , Aaron Bott, T im Svoboda , Jerry Robinson , Phuong Phan , Steve Luedtke , Richard Baker , Aaron Whyrick, Eric Miyoshi , Ryan Cep u rnieks , Alex Solimos , Joel Waak
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Back row: Coach Wall , Greg -Shamblen , Brian Linderman , David Hunter , Rob Schnittker , Jason Zabel , Chad Fegley , Matt Lomax, Matt Johnson , Matt Bott , Coach White Middle row : Coach Dawson , Matt Swanson , Bob Walton , Chris Raff , Steve Matejka , Mark Scherer , Art Maldonado , Mike Berk/and , Brian Alber Front row : Carla Wilson , Nicole Ele , Shannon Janike , Jackie White , Coach Bauer.
"I think I can! I think I can! I know I can't."
The Track athletes of this year were a very dedicated crew. Before practicing for two hours every day after school, the ninth graders went to study hall from 3:00 to 4:00, to get their homework done. The seventh and eighth graders practiced every other day after school, for an hour.
Our track athletes were: lac Claus , Kylee Schneckloth, Mark Johnson , Aaron Deschane , Jeremy Calhoun , Olivia Fowler , Cassie Illian , Jessica Ahl , Brad Burlington , Tami Shafer , Ryan Donahoe , Aaron Bott , Tammi Druke , Brendon Gauchat , Kurt Essink , Andy Campbell , Joy White , Jenny Powell, Jeannie O 'Brien , Stacey Schuerman , Michael Yates , Ben Dake , Justin Sharp , Mike Gotto , Lisa Maltrich , Jason Westenburg , Omar Abdullah , Othman Abdullah , Sean Wilson , Brian Hill , Brian Behrens
Simeon Bukacek was the only ninth grader from Lefler to swim for his respective high school , Lincoln High. Simeon finished in the top two consistently throughout the year. He also qualified for state tournament and finished in the top half of the state.
Lincoln High was represented by two strong tennis players , Danny Levitov and Nick Friendt. Jeff Krieger also played tennis for his respective high school, Southeas t.
Simeon Bukacek
Danny Leuitou , Nick Friendt
Jeff Krieger
Soccer was we ll represented by Lefler students. Brandon Bergt and Nate Johnson played for Linco ln High 's boys' soccer team. Brandon played as their first string goalie and Nate played as a forward. Sara Schoen, Monica Wade, and Jenny Fell also played halfbacks for the Lincoln H igh girls' soccer team. John Hansen played for Sou thea st as a halfback.
John Hansen
Brandon Bergt , Nate Johnson
Top : Jenny Fell
Bottom: Monica Wade , Sara Schoen
Many students from Lefler Juni a, High participated in freshman footba ll at their respective high schools. Uncol r. High heavyweights and lightweigh ts finished with four wins and two losse s . East heavyweights finished with on e win and five losses and their ligh tweights had zero wins and six losse s . Southeast heavyweights finished wit h four wins and two losses , they als c tied for city champs with Lincoln High 'r heavyweights. Southeast lightweigh ts were undefeated, and were ci t y champs.
Lincoln High - back row: Travis Frazier, Chad Walvoord , Matt Bott, Matt Johnson. Front row : Matt Lomax, Mike Tupe, Ernie Johnson , Jason Bloebaum.
East - back row: Matt Nickel , Doug Glather , John Morris Front row : Ryan Brady , Brian Linderman , Dave Hunter.
Southeast - back row: Chris Raff, Jeff Wolga n tt , Steve Matejka , Robert Brown . Front row: Terry J i es
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