Lefler... The Right Choice 1992-93
A Ve ar of Firsts ... A Vear of Last
An early August school opening and hot sticky weather brought together both old and ne w Leflerites to green lockers and room changes for teachers. The larger than usual seventh g ra d e class soon became acquainted with lockers, cafeteria rules and class schedules.
Eighth graders plunged into the Johnny Tremain novel and Yankee Doodle Fair which followed
Ninth graders enjoyed a "banquet " of electives as they concentrated on getting good grades fo • their permanent record
The Tulsa Indian Theatre from Oklahoma presented the first all-school assembly in Novemb e r Learning American Indian folklore in English classes helped students be t ter understand t h dances.
A first for Lefler was Student Vote '92. All students qualified to vote as long as they registered i n Social Studies classes. Three voting areas were scattered around the school and students ca s t their ballots throughout the day. This mock election followed all procedures accurately and Brya n Hospital VIP volunteers helped staff the polls arid count the votes. The green school halls turne red , white and blue. Students studied and argued over the issues . Hal Hansen and his Electio n Board led us a ll through a wonderful first-hand experience.
A " last" for Lefler was ninth grade sports the way we ' ve always known i t. As each season concluded , team members felt sad that sports enthusiasts would not be able to participate in competitive games in the future. Due to three junior highs moving ninth graders in to high school, the LPS Athletic Policy was changed. From now on, ni nt h graders will compete o n h igh school teams However , an intensive intramural program will remain.
Even promotion was changed this year. Students did not watk across the stage to receive certificates. Instead the year-end program focused mostly on social activities .
The Wes t ward Unit for eighth graders concluded with muzzle loading experts and speakers on the Native American culture. A fourteen foot teepee was built on the athletic field
Although w e are constantly reminded of recycling efforts and possibilities , the spring Environmenta l Fai r showed us, with projects and posters , new ways to save our planet. The rain forest
and wha le helped us understand the nece s sity of protecting what we have. This year ' s f a ir was expanded to include a ll grade levels, ou r Bryan VIP , local business people, and parents.
In an effort to make us aware of many pro bl ems an the world such as starvation , lack of toys a nd ot he r simple pleasures, the Red Cross coll e cted ma t er i als for and stuffed Friendship boxes for stu den ts in deprived countries
The advent of m id dle level schools will change the junior high p i ct ure in years to come Our st roll through th e Lefler store has stocked our sh el v es well fo r th e future.
P u bl i h ed by Walsworth Pub li sh i ng Company F r ont and back co ve rs by Ben Armsron g Op en ing
Our grat i tud e goes to Idea l Grocery and especiall y and Bill Elle n wood b
S t udent Vote ' 92 Ele c tion Commiss i oner, Hal Hansen, and representat iv es of the Election Board celebrate a f ter a successful November election d a y.
Tulsa Indian Theatre a ssembly
E l ks' Club Award w i nne r s : Nick S t einke and Andrea Canby.
Ope n ing
Seventh Grade Begins Traipse Through the Aisles of Lefler
The newest shoppers at this grocery store of adolescence are the irrepressible seventh graders. Encountering a buffet of new classes , teachers, and extracurricular activities may seem a bit overwhelming at first but soon becomes commonplace to the youngest consumers at Lefler. Obtainment of permission to chew gum in class is a novelty but who knows if it's a fair t rade for the loss of recess. First year Leflerites prepare to meander through their second year as this one closes out with special activities such as roller skating and the Environmental Fair.
lmadaldee Abdullah
Gabriel Aguirre
Jeffre Ahl
Nicholas Ahlberg
Jeffry Ahlm
Jason Anderson
Julie Apodaca
Clayton Baird
Alisha Bakk
Brandi BaJkus
Jennifer Baugous
Thomas Beckius
Wendy Beckwith
Ethan Beeck
Bradley Bell
Alice Be rger
Nichola s Blacksher
Kelli Boettcher
Elizabeth Brandle
Christina Braymen
Eric Brenagh
Desiree Brogan
Heather Brogan
Tracey Brolliar
Bryan Buchanan
Robbyn Burns
Matthew Butler
Ryan Butler
Aaron Caines
Megan Canby
Aimee Cannon
Christopher Cariotto
Chad Cepurnieks
Eileen Chalupa
Trong Chau
Josh Cheney
Rachel Childers
Rais Clarin
Sa r ah Claus
Kenneth Cloud
Bridget Cobb
Danielle Colburn
Brittny Coleman
Timothy Coleman
Justin Dahlkoetter
Jennifer Dampeer
Brandi Davis
Christopher Decoteau
Julie DeGa r mo
Rebecca Dela n om
Tracy Densburger
Daniel Dougherty
Miranda Dozier
Erica Drake
Jason Drewes
Daniel Dutton
Kelly Dworak
Joshua Ele
Tanner Epp
Anayo Erving
Geoffrey Essay
Sara Evans
Patricia Firchow
Bernard Fisher
Melissa Flowers
Joshua Floyd
Brandon Focher
Rylan Fogerty
Amy Folkerts
Sycourul Fowler
William Fowler
Katie Friesen
Jennifer Frohner
Katie Garbers
Melanie Gibson
Adam Gilkerson
Justin Gill
Robert Goble
Kristapher Goodall
Jennie Gotchall
7th grade
Norma Guerra
Nicole Hagood
Clayton Hairl
Balasha Halsey
Alicia Hanneman
Nicholas Hergenrader
Gladys Hernandez
Jennifer Hintz
Rus se ll Hohensee
Cl arissa Holloway
Heather llisko
Nicholas Illian
Curt Inbody
Jason Gottner
Trisha Grant
Schmeeka Grayer
Marcus Green
Zachary Griess
Elizabeth Hardy
Patrick Harlan
Wendy Hartung
Michael Hees
Michael Henley
Katie H olman
Cindy H ooper
Jennifer Hoppe r
Nicole Huff
Larry Hugelman
" I've fallen and I can't get up "
Andrea lnhofe
Clifford Irons
Mitchel Johnson
Rusty Johnson
Ashley Jones
Jeremy Jourdan
Rory Kay Meysam Kebriaei
Sean Keelan
Ashley Kelliher
Krist i n Kepler
Angela Kerby
Matthew Kettler
Albert Kiihne
Christin King
Andrew Kirst
Katherine Kra li k
Amber Krivda
Gabrielle Kroll
David Kuhfah l Ill
Melissa Ladd
Nicole Leafty
Bruce Leazer
Nathan Lefeber
Luke Lehi
Kristin Lipka
Laura Loseke
Michael Lundberg
David Marcus
Shannan Markham
7th grade
Ben Martin
Lynn Martin
Marion McFee
Brynn McGee
Brendan McGinn
Brian McGuire
Jennifer Mclaughlin
Patrice McShane
Solomon Mengisteab
Vanessa Merrick
Randy Mescher
lsau Metes
Erika Michel
Cale Milligan
Jeremy Minchow
Kendra Moller
Sarah Muggy
Megan Mullinix
Amanda Munford
Shannon Murray
Andrew Needham
Jed Ngirchoimei
Jeremiah Nichols
Shanna Nifoussi
Justin Nourse
Sean O'Brien
Jayme Oehm
Jennifer Ogorzolka
Kiley Olds
Zachery Olson
Andrew Peters
Leah Petranek
Autumn Pfarr
Karen Poore
Sara Pugsley
Mat t hew Rau
Jeffrey Rawson
Heather Ray
Meli s sa Reynolds
Seth Rowoldt
Kurt Sabin
Paula Sandquist
Tyson Savage
Kasey Schaffer
Nicole Schaffer
Andrew Scherer
Todd Schkade
Cherub Schmidt
Michael Schmidt
Daniel Schomaker
Donald Ship l ey
7th grade
David Shoen
Matthew Siems
Shayla Simoes
Tracy Slieter
Joni Smith
James Soukup
Elliot Speidell
Jeff St a uffer
Joel St a uffer
Ben Ste f kovich
Karissa Stephens
Phillip Stevens
Lucas Stone
Cassie Streeter
Crystal Tabor
Mo n delle Taylor
Jasen Thaller
Brenna Thompson
Jennie Thompson
Jonathan Tryon
Jennifer Turner
Ryan Tweedy
Lee Umana
Sara Vontz
Trinity Walahoski
D anielle Wallace
A mber Walvoord
Jere Wambaugh
Chaslynn Watts
Susan Weir
Jennifer Wellman
Sara West
Benjamin Westenburg
Thomas Wharff
Elizabeth Whitney
Jamanda Wolfe
Timothy Woodard
Brynn Woodward
Sheri Woodwick
Brenda Wunderlich
Jason Wusk
Patrick Yetter - Terrance Zahm
Jonathan Wiedemeyer
Darayon Wilkinson
Andrew Williams
Lameakia Winzer
Leanne Witzki
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Followin g the novel study of Johnny Tremain, students prepared and attended the Yankee Doodle Fair. Crafts re miniscent of the 1 B00's, such as wreath making, quilting, and tea making were revived and enjoyed b y the eighth graders.
A roller s kating outing brightened the winter blahs and added to team socialization. Although this class has studied the westward movement before, special activities were added. T h e se included sp eakers on muzzle loading, traveling the Oregon Trail, and fur trading. A huge teepee, c o m-
plete wi th campfire was constructed on the playground.
This clas s joined the seventh graders for the annual Environmental Fair. Projects were displayed in the halls of Lefler and Bryan Hospital.
Cra ig Alley
Reg in a Amen
Jas on Applebee
Lyon A vila
Sha wa n d a Baham
Ta r a Bahr
Kevin Bailey
Angie Baker
Ben Baker
Tim B arnason
B a rry Barnett
Lakisha Bauer
Mike Beaurivage
Kim Beitl e r
Chris Bell
Cory Biggerstaff
Brandy Birch
Chris Blue
Trevor Blythe
8th Grade
Mike Broderick
Aaron Brown
Richard Brown
Shawn Brown
David Browne
Andy Bornemeier
Kevin Boyd
Lindsay Boyd
Star Brad f ord
Nicole Brey
Karrie Carmen
Brooke Chandler
Christine Cheng
Jennifer Clifton
Terry Conley
Jesse Burlington
Chris Burns
Andre Burt
Mandy Campbell
Amy Cariotta
Emily Copper
Robert Culver
Katie Curry
Jessica Cutshall
Casey Delong
Jessica Derry
Amy DeWild
Jeremy Dinges
Nicole Dobesh
Andrew Duey
8th Grade
Eva Duffield
Erin Dupont
Elanor Durrance
Merissa Ebben
Jeremy Eilers
Kim Einspahr
Eboni Elliott
Nick Erickson
Josh Erlewine
Jason Ewalt
Nicolle Faughn
Danielle Fleetwood
Steve Franks
Meleanie Franson
Allison French
Andy Garbacz
Greg Gates
Ian Gierhan
Tedd Gilkerson
Anna Gillming
I said I wanted the creamy center of the Oreo!
Michael Glaser
Jill Gobber
Garrie Gordon
Zane Gossard
Lee Haack
Rick Hansen
Kelly Hargitt
Abby Harling
Lisa Harlow
E lizabeth Harper-Bailey
Amy Harvey
Steven Hatting
Tracy Helmkamp
Brent Hermes
Damon Hershey
Chris Hoffer
Dashanta Holmes
Phil Hooper
A dena Hotchkiss
Judith Howell
Joshua Hulbert
Jessica Intermill
Kevin Jackson
Lorinda James
Damien Jenkins
Ben Jewell
Jessica Johnson
John Johnson
Ken Johnson
Kelsi Kaulins
Gina Kellers
Cherie Kesselring
Nefratti King
Katriz Kirk
Justin Kroll
Jay Kurtzer
Tonya Lee
Scott Leigh
Tiffany Lillie
Heather Lombard
Heather Lowery
Chris Mccombs
Matt McGinnis
Amanda McKay
Mike McMahan
Jennifer Meier
Brandon Moller
Jeff Mrkvicka
Lisa Munger
Sarah Myers
Paul Nelsen
Kristi Lahners
Ben Lambert
Trinity Lamm
Sara Lawrence Caren Leavitt
Wendy Lowery
Chris Malcom
Penny Maltarich
Natalie Mason
Nicole Mattson
Kalissa Meredith
Brian Miller
Nate Miller
"No, sir. You are sadly mistaken. I am not Mrs. Butterworth!"
Brad Olson
Chris Olson
Latekia Patterson
Ben Pejsar
Maria Perez
John Peterson
Brian Pettinger
Olga Pierce
Jesse Post
Rashaun Ramsey
Ian Ratcliffe
Isaac Reifenrath
Eric Reining
Heather Riblett
Ashley Rinaker
8th Grade
Rachael Rockey
Brian Rodaway
Duane Root
Annie Rowan
Shane Rowen
Molly Ruhlman
Mindy Rush
Brian Ryba
Brenda Sabatka
Cristal Sabin
Holly Sampson
John Sandman
Daniel Schmidt
Nadia Schimdt
Grant Shamblen
Jerrad Sharp
Stewart Shepard
Sarah Sherman
Tony Sibert
Corey Smith
8th Grade
Corey Smith
Erin Spellman
Josh Stanley
Karen Stone
Kerisse Stubblefield
Peter Sustr
Michelle Swenson
Katiea Swoboda
Charlie Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
Andy Thiem
Kerry Thompson
Talia Tieso
Amanda Torrence
Brian Toy
Lisa Trapp
Anne Ullstrom
Michelle Upton
Charles Vogele
Krista Vorm
8th Grade
Jamie Walls
Les Watson
Jessica Weaver
Br i an Weber
Mike Wendt
Erik Wilhelm
Scott Wolf
Lori Wolfe
Eric Wolford
Shaun Wu k)icia... ooev~
Luke Westphal
Spencer Whitney
Adam Whyrick
Beau Wichtendahl
Brett Wiklund
Tim Vates
Elizabeth Young
Joey Zahm
Vanessa Zobeck
9th Finis he s Their Shopping
From clustered around the cheese counters, the produce section, the canned goods, and tissue department the ninth graders have now come together at the check-out stand to look over our junior high receipts and determine what other "stores" we need to visit before our spree is over. School dances, athletic opportunities, a variety of clubs, snow days, elections, and green lockers leave pleasant memories. A "buffet" of various opportunities has provided us the background for high school.
Jud i Ahl
Kristi Alexander
Sarah Amen
Amanda Anderson
Lagina Anderson Rachael Anderson
Brett Anderson
Ericka A rizola
Jennifer Ahlm
Andy Amen
Scott Anderson
Ben Armstrong
Staci Arnold
Taylor Borchert
Kelly Brey
Lisa Bukacek
Andy Bentz
Jennie Borer
Pat Brown
Dustin Calhoun
Nichole Berlie
Nick Bible
Dax Boyte
Erin Brestel
Shonna Brown
Tyler Brown
Tiffany Campbell
Andrea Canby
Rochell e Canby
Shala Canby
Necole Cobb-Bonilla Molly Connealy
David Crouch Jesse Day
Karla Dietze
Adrian Dinges
Amy Carlson
Mike Connerley
Lee Dedrick
Jesse Doan
Sherice Cates
Jill Corbin
Ryan Delgado
Billy Doeschot 9th Grade
Beth Domico
Ch ris Eberlein
J.R . Elkins
Michael Engelhart
9th Grade
Mike Dorn
T r evor Drake
" Stocking Up?"
Mackeshaw Escamilla
Amy Fiedler
Matt Duden
Dani Ele
Byron Eloge
Nicole Forbes
Ton y French
Lucas Friendt
Brenda Frohner Jason Froschheiser
Sh aun Frye
Cas s i e Ga in
Andrea Gaither
Mike Gatliff
Jerem iah Gesch
Sean G i bso n
Victoria Glather
Lucy Gore
Sa ra Gossard
Rob Got cha ll
Deon Green field
Jami Griess 9th Grade
Hal Hansen
Katie Harless
Aaron Huff
Stephine Hunzeker
Kristi Hansen
Nicole Hart
Ryan Huff
Derek Inbody
Paul Hansen
Zach Hansen
Samantha Hohensee Kristina Hradecky
George Hull
Kevin Huneke
Liz Ireland
Alison Irons
Meriah James
Adam Johnson
Chris Johnson
Julie Johnstone
Derek Jones
Q u i nc y Jones
Hamed Kebriaei
Kim Keeney
Anita Kelley
Laur a Kepler
Elizabeth Kilmer
Eric Knutson
r Tomas Krynsky
Katy Kuhn
Ben Kurtenbach
Rachel Lacy 9th Grade
Alena Lanning
Calli Lounsbury
Andrew Martin
Meaghan McClure
Eric Lilleholm
Brian Luick
Chenoa Mason
Michael McKenzie
Chris Long
Rick Lopez
Lillie Manygoats
Elizabeth Marke r
Melissa Mason
Janina McArtor
Ben Mclaughlin
Leigh McMahan
Ke lly McMorris
Anne McShane
Crystal Merkel
D an Michael
Phil Michel
Chris Miller
Jill Miyoshi
Shea Montgomery
Matt Moore
"Mo' Money! Mo' Money! Mo' Money!"
Cheryl Mueller
Josh Munford
Jenni Nickell
Greg Otto
Ryan Pinkerton 9th Grade
Rachael Nagle
Molly Nicolaus
Andrea Patzel
Trampas Porter
Cassidy Nelsen
J. D. Nelsen
Brian O'Neal
Shandra Olsen
Gia Payne
Nathan Peters
Katie Pothast
David Proctor
Ericka Robertson
Patrick Rowan
Lynnette Sabatka
James Scherbak
Nicole Simpson
Christina Skibinski
Steve Sowders
Nick Steinke
Matt Rudy
Stephen Schmeichel
Tricia Solomos
Nicole Stubblefield
Matt Rueb
Dan Sievert
Katya Soto
John Sumsion
Andrew Tiedje
Chad Varejcka
Nate Wambaugh
Jeremy Wilhelm
Erica Tollefson
Jason Vonkaenel
Lanna West
Angie Wilkason
John Townsend
Mike Trembley
Jarone Walker
Brad Walton
Phil Weyeneth
Sara Wight
Jeremy Wilken
Kelly Wilson
Scott Wilson
JoAnna Witters
Chris Witzki
Casadi Wolfe
Missy Wusk
Johnny Ybarra
A my Yetter
Melissa Zak
Mike Zak
Andrea Zieg
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Lefle r Facu lty : foo d for thought!
Jim White Psychologist Hugh McDermott Principal
Lefler 's succulent diet of teachers improved with each new addition. Gerald Wall had knee surgery third quarter , so Larry Austin joined the Lefler store. We "loaned" Jeff Stoehr to Lin coln High last year, and this ye ar he returned to his duties in the Social Studies department. Peggy Prey was added to the SPED area. Jeff McMillen became a permanent sub for Cindy Golden after she underwent back surgery in March.
Ben Kru ger arr i v ed during the summer to mom Becky, and swelled the ranks of faculty children. Joey Evans found her Prince Charming and became Mrs. Steve Hartman April 3.
A holiday get together at The Garden Cafe , communicat i n g with parents, adjusting curriculum to meet the needs of all students, and adapting to the new inclusion plan were just a few of t h e many r esponsibilities of the Lefler staff for the ' 92 -' 93 year.
Tim Carroll Vice Principal Marge Reeves Nurse
W ayne Johnson 9th Grade Counselor
Vicki S tu hr LPN/SCIP
Carr ie Rodgerson 7t h Grade Counselor
Kathy Moss Office Sec retary
Barb Terry 8th Grade Counselor
Linda Powell Office Secretary
Judy Janssen Counselors' Secr etary
Dee Slepicka Media Center Faculty
Barry Abrahams Math
Del Anderson Science
Roger
Special Education
Beth Cook Reading/English
Midge Dance English
Jon
Social Studies
Chris Deibler PE / Health
Alex Fischer Art
Harold DeVries Social Studies
Mary Fritz Reading/ English
Baddely
Dawson
Roger Ehlers Math
Jane Frye Resource/Reading
Katie Boner Drama
Larry Dawson Media Specialist
Joan Evans Vocal Music
Cindy Golden PE/Health
Luanne Head English
Jean Kechely Special Education
Jackie LaFollette Special Education
Cindy Naylor French
Jean Hoy Math
David Keech Special Education
Dick Marolf Instrumental Music
Diane Olsen English
Margaret lndriksons Science
Ronda Kieselhorst Home Economics
Bill Moss Social Studies
Jeff Pappas PE / Health
Tom Keady Industrial Arts
Becky Kruger PE/Health
Rich Myers Industrial Arts
Carol Patterson Business/Keyboarding
Faculty
Connie Peterson Reading/English
Jill Schwendima n PE
Sharon Shipp Spanish
Jeff Stoehr Social Studies
Peggy Prey Speci al Education
Willie Shafer English/Publications
Marcia Stewart English
Wink Uhlinger Special Education
Marilee Sanders Special Education Anne Schmidt Math
Rump Roast 59 Cents
Julie Vidlak Math/Computer
Deb Vidlock Keyboarding/Computer
Gerald Wall Science
Clara Yeck English
Karen Walls Math/Computer
Steve Ward Special Education
Marie Wilson Social Studies
Judy Tieso Speech
Georgi Hartung Para
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Adella Hoffman Para
Ba ck Row: Sue Ray, Bonnie Schoonweld , Ge nny Ricketts, Dorothy Brandt Front Ro w: Maggie Mertens, Carol Wissink, Joyce Mares, Violet Bailey.
AI S LE EIGHT
CLEANING SUP PLIES
Janitor s - Evening Staff : Marty Kauph us m a n , Gerald L awrence , S t eve Er tl , Fred H as s.
Jan i tor s - Day Staff : Russell Wi lli s , Martha Long , D el ores Collins
"A Helpful Smile In Eve ry Hallway"
- Lefler Paras
Standing, L to R: Cindi Allely, Pat Wright , Amanda Wright, Barb Brock, Sue Fish, Jenna Crist, Cindy Barron, Jon Christenson. Sitting, L to R: Sue Clymer, Michelle Noddings, Monica Morr isey, Marie Woods, Corrine M~son.
DoniBoyd Computer Lab
Celine Calcaterra Copy Center Faculty
VI P Wins '92 Achievement Aw ard
Lefler and Bryan celebrated their seven cooperative years by winning the '92 Award of Achievement. This award recognized our VIP program as the best in Lincoln. Both liaisons were invited to the fall regional conference in Kansas City as presenters. Lefler's was also the first VIP program to include students on the committee six years ago.
On site speakers for classroom learning , shadowing experiences, hosting the Academic Fitness Breakfast and Teacher Appreciation Day, and assisting with the Environmental Fair and Student Vote '92 were merely a few of the activities that took place in the Ventures In Partnership program.
PTO Flowers Teachers With Appreciation
P.T.O is an organization made up of pare nts and teachers who help suppor t the school. PTO provided flowers on Teacher Appreciation Day an d helped with the ninth grade promotion activities. They also p rovided student directories , recognit ion pins to deserving students at the Academic Fitness Breakfa st, and special treats for the facu lty at conference times.
Back Ro w: Cesar Martinez, Nancy VonFedlt , Edgar Bumanis , DeEtta Wilhelm, Nick
Ste i nke , Verla Youngquist, Aaron Brown , Kate Pothast, Katie Friesen, Lisa Munger , 1 Willie Shafer. Front Row: Joel Stauffer, Kathy Wolf , Judy Miller. Not Pictured : Harold Kelley , Sharon Kimmons , Marybeth McWilliams , Betty Ohs , Jackie Uglow , Mark Vo dicka, Becky Kruger , Jean Kechely , Hugh McDermott.
Back row: Chris Wicklund , Mr. McDermott. Front row : Judy Leigh , Deb Ahl
Vtixes Their Talents
Not PicturedChristina Skibinski
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Le fle r's Largest St u dent Counc
Judi Ahl, Erin Brestel , Shonna Brown, Aimee Cannon, Sarah Claus, Katie Curry, Sarah Evans, Russell Hohensee, Samantha Hohensee , Ashley Jones , Rory Kay, Sean Keelan, Gina Keller, Jamie Walls, Penny Maltarich , Chenoa Mason, Megan Mullinix , Amanda Munford , Lisa Munger , Jeanee Murry , Mrs. Olsen , Eric Reining , Racheal Rockey , Mindy Rush , Nicole Simpson , Tricia Solomos , Katya Soto , Tiffany Taylor , Anne Ullstrom
Piles Up O n Successful P roje cts
Thirty-five students who were elected by their first period classmates, comprise the largest Lefler Student Council. At their weekly meetings , this active and diverse group attempts to deal with student concerns and plan meaningful activities.
Members ran the concession stand , sponsored dances, sold carnations for Valentines's Day, worked with the VIP on the canned food drive for the Malone Center, and held a coffee for Lefler neighbors.
KSE Gets The Word Out
Kids For Saving The Earth is etting the word out on the envi r nment. This club works hard on new projects all the time. T h ey write letters to various peopl e o r groups on environmental issue o f their choice. They also help cl e an up the parks around Lefler. So etimes during meetings they j -J st sit and discuss topics on the e rw i- • ronment.
Math Counts Stocks Up On Knowledge
Math Counts is a group of students th at meet once a week and discuss math problems. They also prepare for the regional competition under the guidance of Mrs. Vidlak. They hope to go to the national competition as a group or individuals. They work together and help each other "stock up" on math knowledge
Fourth row: Molly Connealy, Cassie Gain, Nicole Forbes. Third row: Gina Keller, Amy Cariotto , Je s sica Weaver, Samantha Hohensee, Beelee Halsey. Second row: Jamie Walls , Nico le Dobesh, Lori Wolfe, Sarah Sherman, Katie Curry, Heather Lowery, Sarah Meyers, Wendy Lowery, Brenna Thompson, Shannon Murray, Ashley Jones, Paula Sandquist. First row: Ellie Durrance, Kim Beitler, Andy Kirst, Jayme Oehm.
Mrs. Vidlak , Nicole Dobesh, Olga Pierce, Andrew Kirst, Richard Brown Not 1ic tured: John Peterson.
Leo's A re All Wrapped Up
The Lefler Leo's were very busy this year with the mobile screening , tray favors, and wrapping gifts at Christmastime for teachers. They also made Valentines for the Veterans Hospital. They met two days a month with their sponsors, Mrs. Yeck and Mrs. Hoffman. Part of being a Lefler Leo is learning to be a leader.
Red Cross Delivers Comfort, Care
Red Cro ss is a volunteer group whose projects have included shovelin g snow for elderly people and selling pizzas. They adopte d the Billy Wolf trail betwee n 56th street and the Holmes Lake dam. They had to clean it and take care of it for one year They also adopted a school in Florida to gather donations for the students who suffered fro m Hurricane Hugo. At Christma s they delivered stuffed animals that were donated by a sorority to a pre -school.
Back Ro w: Andrea lnhofe, Mrs Yeck, Jon Johnson, Paul Hansen, Mike Zak , Talia Tieso , Nico le Hagwood, Jessica Intermill , Mrs. Hoffman. Front Row: Amiee Canon, Ana Gill ming , Vanessa Zobeck, Libby Harper Bailey , Heather Ray, Kasey Shafer.
Mrs Allely , Beed Delano , Beelee Halsey , Sara Vontz, Crystal Tabor, Kendra Moller, Kr istina Braymen , George Hull.
Lefler's Peers Work The Aisles
Students may decide individua ll y that they need help or a teach e r may recommend advice. Mediat o , s work in pairs with troubled s t udents to solve problems wh i c involve rumors, name-calling, ar g ..iments, verbal abuse, and occasi oally, fighting. The two-year- o · mediator program is success f I because junior high students a e willing to solve their own proble s without adult intervention.
First Friends is a Lefler organization which helps new students to our school feel more comfortable with class schedule , cafeteria experiences, and meeting new classmates. Interested Leflerites apply for this club in the spring, and are notified during the summer. First Friends members meet for a full days' training in August. Making straw towers without conversation and completing positive writings helps members learn to communicate both verbally and non-verbally. This necessary skill helps the understanding level in dealing with very nervous and frightened new students during the school year. Org & Act.
Back row: Kelly Brey, Ben Armstrong, Ryan Huff, Nichole Berlie , Andrea Gait'her.
Front row: Nick Steinke, Anita Kelley, Matt Moore
Back row: Andy Amen, Brenda Frohner, Katie Pothast, Daniel Dutton, Brittny Co 1: man , Elizabeth Young , Sarah Evans. Middle row: KeeKee McFee, Deon Greenfie l : Chris Witzki , Cory Biggerstaff, Liz Brandal, Angie Baker. Front row: Sho nr Brown, Gabe Aguirre.
Select Ch oi r Ha s Pe opl
First row: Ms. Evans , Lisa Bukacek, Katy Kuhn, Eric Reining , Jeremy Dinges, Trevor Blythe , Zane Gossard , Issac Reifenrath, Katriz Kirk, Jill Gobber , Jamie Walls , Amy Harvey. Second row: Jam i Griess, Sarah Myers , Molly Connealy , Lyon Avila , Josh Munford, Greg Gates , Scott Wolf , Adena Hotchkiss, Sarah Sherman , Amanda Anderson , Brenda Frohner , Andrea Gaither . Third row: Molly Ruhlman, Samantha Hohensee, Erin Brestel, Charlie Taylor , Beau Wichendahl, Derek Inbody , Ken Johnson, Damon Hershey , Kevin Huneke, Michelle Swenson, Kat ie Curry, Katie Swoboda , Joan Kucera.
The Food Court in Lincoln Square was not the sit e of a food fight, but a lovely setting for a Select Choir performance of carols and special music for holiday shoppers. In February, Select members graced a star City Lions Club meeting with their program. Performing with the Puelle and Pueri Cantores at the Lied Center and competing in the All City Choral Festival highlighted the '92-'93 year for the thirty-six eighth and ninth graders who participate in this fine choir. Org.
Lef ler' s Musicians Contribute
Back row; Mr. Marolf, Karla Dietze, Pia McWilliams, Amanda McKay, Brenda Sabotka , Gina Keller , Elizabeth Young, Chenoa Mason, Ben Pejsar, Scott Wolfe, Derek Jones, Ben Mclaughlin, Pat Brown, Nathan Peters, Vanessa Zobeck, Derek Inbody, Anne McShane, Dan Sievert, Matt Duden, Nick Bible, Nick Steinke. Middle row; Michelle Swenson, Kelsi Kaulins, Adena Hotchkiss , Cheryl Mueller, Ericka Robertson, Brenda Frohner, Katie Curry, Damon Hershey, Sean Gibson, Chris Johson, Brian Weber, Chris Olson, Byron Eloge, Heather Lowery, Sarah Myers, Wendy Lowery , Jennifer Ahlm, Janina McArtor, Anna Gillming, Trinity Lamm, Melanie Franson, Danielle Ele, Brad Olson, Sarah Wight. Back row; Phil Hooper, Ben Jewell , Kelly Wilson, Merissa Ebben, Heather Lombard , Karen Stone, Lisa Munger, Lori Wolfe , Kim Beitler , Allison French , Katy Kuhn, Ellie Durrance, Jennifer Meier, Jill Miyoshi , Katriz Kirk, Emily Copper, Damien Jenkins, Richard Brown, Mike Broderick, Jason Ewalt, Rachael Anderson.
Preparing for and "tooting" through the neighborhood stores (Lefler's feeder schools) was one of the goals of all three instrum en ta I groups. The Advanced Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra also performed for all school assemblies and parents. A special invitation from the head grocer, Govenor Ben Nelson, took the Jazz Band to the mansion for a command performance. All three groups "checked out" the year at the All-City Band Ensemble Contest.
Music While Shopping
Back Row: Ian Ratcliff, Jeff Rawson, Kim Einspahr, Katie Pothast, Melissa Zak , Elizabeth Hardy, Heather Knight, Katie Swoboda, Thomas Krynski. Middle Row: John Peterson, Nathan Lefeber, Elloit Spidel, Molly Nicolaus, Olga Pierce , Brittany Coleman , Kalissa Meridth , Sara Wight, Katie Kralik, Jayme Wolf. Front Row: Sean Keelan , Greg Gates , Kelly Dworak, Lanna West, Desi Brogan, Josh Ele, Nicole Dobesh, Heather Ray.
Back row: Brenda Frohner, Brian Weber, Ben Pejsar, Cory Biggerstaff, Ben Armstrong, Andy Garbacz, Nick Bible, Kevin Huneke. Front Row: Jason Ewalt Chris Johnson, Matt Duden, Erica Tollefson, Nick Steinke, Brian O'Neal, Chris Olson, Christina Skibinski.
Mascot Brings News Into The Stor
Org and Act.
Every grocery store needs a good advertising department and Lefler journalists are no "bad apples" when it comes to writing and publishing The Mascot. After learning about news, features, editorials, and sports, these writers produc~d two issues per semester. A special Voter's Guide edition during Student Vote '92 helped leflerites to become knowledgeable voters.
Mrs Shafer , Josh Munford , Mike Zak, Crystal Merkel , Jason Vonkaenel, Gia Payne , Kristi Hansen , Brad Walton , Cas i Wolfe, Shonna Brown.
Kelly Brey , Ty l er Brown , Mrs . Shafer, Erica Tollefson , Billy Doeschot, Dan S i evert , Erin Brestel , Sara Gossard.
Rainbo w Clu b Reco gni zes Div ersity
The Rainbow Club celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity among Lefler students. This club sponsored the first all-school dance using the theme "Free Your Mind ." A special presentation at the state Capitol on Martin Luther K i ng Day in January brought together all Lincoln Rainbow Club members , along with the general public. Park Junior High students presented their history and culture program .for Lefler students and at the Lied Center.
Back row: Carrie Rodgerson , Eboni Elliot , Red Wallace , KeeKee Mcfee , Beelee Halsey, Brenna Thompson Front row : Tracy Slieter , Jami Ohern, Susa n Weir , Schmeeka Grayer , Mr , Caroll
Back row : Derek Jones, Melissa Mason , Gia Payne , Peter Sustr , Tim Coleman , Jeanee Murry , Shonna Brown , Andrea Canby, Mr Johnson. Middle row: Sean Brown , Tricia Solomos, Andrea Gaither , Sherice Cates , Amy Fiedler , Rochelle Canby , Lillie Manygoa t s Front row : l mad Abdullah , Quincy Jones , Clayton Hai r l.
Org. and Act
Art Club Begins With Flying Color
This was the first year for an rt Club at Lefler. They worked n paintings, making masks, ba t ik s, and weavings. They brough t in artists to help members imp ro ve their techniques. In the future r . Fischer plans to display art w o rk through the school permanent l J
Language Club Goes To The Ethni . Food Section
Madame Naylor, Senora Shipp , and Senorita Valsin help get students to explore new cultures. The Language Club meets twice a month and features different cultures, such as, Czech, Scottish, and Native American. In each meeting they discuss their own backgrounds, such as traditions, foods, and stories.
Back row: Mr Fischer, Jamie Walls , Heather Lowery, Sara Sherman, Wendy Lowery, Nicole Dobesh , Shari Woodwick. Middle Row: Julie Degarmo, Gina Keller, Lori Wolfe , Lisa Munger Front row: Katie Frenson, Elizabeth Hardy.
Back row: Senorita Valsin , Peter Sustr , Senora Shipp , Jamie Walls, Cherub Schm it Madame Naylor , Trina Walahoski. Front row: Marissa Eben, Gina Keller, Hea t e, Ray.
Dra ma A cts Out Their Talen ts
Lefler drama performed several plays i ncluding the all-school comedy " R un Robber Run, " and the drama about the Salem witch trials , "T he Crucible." Each play took aroun d six weeks to rehearse When not busy with a play, the drama classes learned about movem ent, discovering imaginations , e xercises with voice improvisatio n, music videos, and Shakespeare . The Advanced Drama classes constructed their own sets , w orked with costumes and design s, and most importantly had fu n.
9th Grade Volleyball "Checks O ut"
• This year's ninth grade varsity and junior va rsity volleyball teams had their good tim e s and their bad times, but overall they had fun and played their best. The junio r varsity team surprised us as they pulle d out ranking #1 in the Class B bracket. Coach Magee and Coach Teaford were plea sed with the results of the ninth grade v olleyball team as the girls improved their volleyball skills.
Pulling away from the competition
Back Row: Manager Natalie Mason , Cassie Gain , Missy Wusk, Erin Brestel, Shandra Olson , Amy Fiedler , Jennie Borer , Coach Magee Front Row: Andrea Gaither , Tricia Solomos , Jami Griess , Nicole Hart , Kelly Brey.
Back Row: Ma nager Natalie Mason , Jeanee Murry , Coach Andrea Teaford Middle Row : Jill M iyoshi , Joanna Witters, Nicole Simpson , Jill Corbin , Dani Ele , Judi Ahl , Calli Louns bury. Front Row: Tiffany Campbell , Andrea Zieg , Sarah Amen, Shonna Brown
9th Grade Cross Country "bags" the Competition
This years 9th grade crosscountry team did very well. They had a very successful season, finishing 6th in the city. Except for two, none of the k i ds had ever run in competition befo r e. "For an unexperienced team they did very well and th e y were fun to work with," sa id Coach Jon Dawson.
Make-up is a must before a meet
Back row ; Aaron Huff , Ryan Huff Middle row : Molly Connealy , Christina Skibinski , Coach Dawson, Nick B i ble. Front row ; Nicole Forbes , Ben Mclaughlin No t
Pictured Kelly W i lson
Fresh ma n Fo otb all "mops up"
Fiv e students from Lefler junior hig h participated in freshman foo tball. Andrew Martin and Joh nny Ybarra played for Lincol n High, whose final record was 6-0. Jesse Doan, Phillip Mic hael, and Billy Meyer played for Southeast. Their final reco rd was 4-2.
" Who turned the lights out ?"
LSE : B illy Meyer , Jesse Doan , Ph il M ichael
LHS: Johnny Ybar r a , Andrew Martin.
9th Grade Basketball "wrap -
The ninth grade boys Varsit y and Junior Varsity basketba ll team had a tough year, but the y played hard. Overall the varsit went one for nine, and th e Junior Varsity was three fo r ten. The Junior Varsity also di well in the end of the seaso r . tournament.
Back row: Managers: Nicole Simpson, Jami Griess, Dax Boyte, Aaron Huff, Coach Pappas, Ryan Huff , Jason Froshheiser , Managers: Judi Ahl, Tricia Solomos Front Row: Jason Vonkaenel , Robbie Gotchall, Matt Moore, Taylor Borchert.
"Bag it" Sports
Back row: Manager: Sarah Amen, Coach McMillen, Nick Steinke , Johnn y Ybarra, Phil Weyeneth, Jeremy Wilhelm, Quincy Jones, Managers: Molly Connealy , Cassie Gain. Front row: Josh Munford, Matt Duden , Andy Amen , Jarone Walker.
up '' fi nal season!
The 9th grade girls varsity and junior varsity basketball teams had a rewarding time. With help from Coaches McMillen and Schmidt, the girls battled their way to a very successful final season. "I really enjoyed working with them," said Coach Schmidt. Due to the opening of high school sports this will be the last year for ninth grade activities.
Back r o w: Cheryl Mueller, Missy Wusk , Nicole Berlie , Laura Kepler , Lillie Manygoats , Samantha Hohensee, Molly Connealy , Cassie Gain, Coach McMillen. Middle ro w: Manager Lisa Bukacek , Nicole Simpson , Sarah Amen, Dani Ele, Nicole Forbes , Manager Amanda Anderson Front row : Jeanee Murry.
Back row: Manager Calli Lounsbury , Sherice Cates , Ke ll y Brey , Melissa Zak , Jill Corbin , Kat i e Pothast , Andrea Canby , Coach Schmid t. Middle row: Tricia Solomos , Shandra O l sen , Shonna Brown , Andrea Z i eg , Manager Katya Soto. Front ro w: Jill Miyosh i, Nicole Hart.
9th grade wrestling "Rumble"
Their Way to Victory.
The ninth grade wrestling team enjoyed a thrilling season and ended with an excellent record. The massive wrestlers crushed their enemies, and left a hefty impression along the way.
Back row: Coach Emsick, Mike Zak, Jeremy Wilkens, Travis Moody, Brad Walton, Taylor Borchert , Coach Calafiore. Front row: Stephen Schmeichel, Jesse Doan, Phil Michel.
F reshman Baseball "Hits It O ff!"
This is the second year that 9th graders have been allowed to play freshman baseball at their chosen high schools. They play six intense games against the other Lincoln high schools, and finish the year with a City Tournament.
LSE: Dax Boyte and Jon Townsend.
LHS : Mike Gatliff and Jason Froschheiser
Lefler's Coupon Book
Varsi ty Sports "Whipped" Their Way To The Top!
Laura Kepler: Cross Country, LHS.
Pat Rowan: Swimming, LSE
Lisa Bukacek: Gymnastics, LHS.
Erin Breste l: Basketball, LHS. Sports
7th and 8t h Grade
"Spices U p " a
The seventh and eighth grade girl s volleyball teams stormed through a great season. The eighth grade team annihilated e verything in their way finishing out an unbelievable season . The s eventh grade team also rose to the occasion and put a wonderful season in the cash register.
Volleyball
Great Season!
Back row: Elizabeth Young, Nicolle Faughn , Nicole Brey , Sara Lawrence, Michelle Upton , Tracy Helmkamp , Heather Lowery. Middle row : Vanessa Zobeck , Lindsay Boyd, Anne Ullstrom , Ann i e Rowan , Kels i Kaulins, Penny Maltarich. Front row: Kelly Harg i tt , Amy Dewild.
Back row : Becci Delano , L a ura Loseke , Sara Eva n s , Sarah Claus , Megan Mullin i x , Je n n i fer Ogorzo ll a M i ddle row : Kristin Kepler, Kelly Dwora k, Balasha Ha l sey , As h ley Jone s, Karissa Stephens Front row: Trinity Wallahoski , As hley Ke lliher, Jennifer Hopper , Gabrielle Kroll, Sha n non Murry
7th a nd 8 t h gra de cross count ry
"Slice s" through t he competit ion !
Seventh and eighth gra d e cross country had an exce llent season. Coac h Dawson said , "Th ey were a g reat bunch of kids to work wit h. They were very successful a nd they had a lot of fun." Alt hough no team scores were kep t , running times were logged All part ici pants improved their runn ing statistics.
"I wanna be like him when I grow up!"
Back row: Nathan LeFeber , Elliot Speidel. Middle row: Coach Da wso n, Tanner Epp , Kevin Bailey, Angie Baker, Coach Keech, Tim Woodard. Front r ow : Andrew Kirst , Ashley Kellher, Melanie Gibson, Shannon Murry , Gabrielle Kroll.
7th and 8th Grad
e Basketba
Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball "hooped up" another fun season. Eighth grade A team went 0-5 and the B team went 2-3. Seventh grade A and B teams also had successful seasons pulling out a combined record of 4 and 6. Both teams practiced every day after school for five weeks and had a game on every Saturday.
Back row: Coach Pappas, Barry Barnett, Christopher Burns, Caleb Knowl
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Leigh, Tedd Gilkerson, Ben Pejsar, Ian Ratcliff, Brad Olsen, A ssistant Coach
Christenson. Middle row: Les Watson, Nick Erickson, Ken Johnson, Jay Kurt
Terrence Conley , Tony Sibert , Justin Kroll , Lyon Avila, Chris Olsen. Front row: St ve Hatting, Zane Gossard, Ben Jewell, Jermey Dinges , Rich Brown, Greg Gates
Back row: Assistant Coach Jon Christenson, T.J. Zahm, Daniel Dutton, lmad Abdullah, Clay Hairl, Matt Kettler, Rusty Johnson, Randy Mescher, Mitch Johnson, Jason Wusk, Coach Pappas. Middle row: Chris Cariotto, Zach Griess, Todd Schkade, Andy Kirst, Gabe Aguirre, Ashley lrans, Russel Hohensee , Justin Gill, Mat Rau, Coach Wall, Front row: Nathan Lefeber, Brian Buchanan, Rory Kay, Solomon Mengisteab, Nick Illian, Tim Woodard, Mike Schmidt. Sports
''Cash es In''
-Sevent h and eighth g rad e girls basketball h ad a reward ing season . They practiced fo r an hour every day after sc hool and had ga mes on Satu rday morn i ngs . T he eighth grade team r ecord was 2 -3 and the seventh grade te am pulled ou t a winning se ason wi t h a 3-2 record
Amy Cariotto , Heather Lowery. F ront row: P ia McWill iam s , Mindy Rush , Sarah Myers, Sarah Sherman, Wendy Lowery, Tif fa ny Taylor
row : Coach Weber , Jaman da Wolfe , Becky Delano , Megan Mullinix, Sarah Cl a us , Pau l a Sandquist , Je nnifer Frohner , Alisha Hanneman , Tracy Sl i eter M iddle row: Robbyn B urns, Krist i n Kepler, lsau Metes , Cassie Streeter , Ashley Jones , Laura Loseke, Jennifer Dampeer. Front row : Heather B rogan , Jenny O g o rzolka , A s hley Kelliher, Sara West , Kelly Dworak , K arissa Stephe ns, A ma nda Munford
Back row: Coach Golden , Elizabeth Young, Kelly Hargitt, Moll y Ruhlman , Anne Ullstrom , Dashanta Holmes, Penny Maltarich, Annie R owan , Co ach Ward. Middle row: Lori Wolfe, Kelsi Kaulins, Jessica Derry, L ak i sha B au er , Nicolle Faughn ,
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7th and 8th grade Wrestling Feast on Winning!
The seventh and eighth grade pinned down an excellent season Both teams had hour long grueling practices after school, and meets against the other Lincoln schools on Saturdays. Their coaches were very impressed with their ability to learn and win.
Back row: Steve Franks, Albert Kiihne, Clayton Baird, Andrew Kirst, Jason Wusk, Jeff Mrkvicka, Damon Hershey, Jesse Bullington, Lyon Avila , Syoural Fowler. M l ddle row: John Johnson, Bernard Fisher, T.J. Zahm, Ted Gilkerson, Pete Shauster, Randy Mesher, Jeremy Dinges. Front row: Richard Brown, Kenny Cloud, Crystal Tabor, Tiffany Taylor, Josh Ele, Adam Gilkerson. •
7th and 8th grade Track and .Gym nastics "Peel Through the Ai sles ."
Seventh and eighth grade gymnas tics tumbled to the • top. Th ey were rewarded with the ir effort and good sportsm anship They practiced ha r d after school every day and did terrific in the meets.
Seventh and eighth grade track and field teams went striding for the gold! Each member of the team worked hard to do well in their own event. Everyone had a good attitude and did well in the meets.
Back row: Wendy Beckwith, Megan Mullinix, Luke Westphal, lmad Abdullah , Jes se Bullington , Ben Mclaughlin, Angie Baker. Middle Row: Kelly Dwo r a k, Lyon Avila, Sara Evans, Holly Sampson Front row: Sara West, Shann on Murray, Clay Hairl, Gabrielle Kroll , Melissa Flouer.
Back row: Kelly Dworak, Sara Evans, Jesse Bullingto n , Angie Baker, Holly Sampson. Middle row: Gabrielle Kroll , Shannon Murray, Tiffiny Taylor Sara West. Front row: Lyon Avila, Jennifer Thompson.
Co-ed Volleyball Turned Their Opponents
Into "Cream Puffs!"
Two weeks of intense volleyball in the fall, resulted in the championship team, "The Nads." Interested players in each grade level selected team members and catchy names for the coed season. A single elimination tourney followed the regular competitive season.
Back row: Sara Evans, T .J. Zahm, Kelly Dworak Front row: Gabrielle Kroll, Nick Illian
Brad Walton , Tricia Solomos, Erin Brestel, Andrea Canby
Back row: Kelsi Kaulins, Amy Dewild, Penny Maltarich, Elizabeth Young. Front row : Lyon Avila, Brian Rodaway, Aaron Brown.
Fla g Foo all "Butchers" Th e Opponents!
Seventh and eighth grade flag foot ball teams ran fo r the tou chdown as they tried to pull out a winning season They p r acticed an hour ea ch day after school and had games on Saturday mo rnings.
Back ro w : Chris Hoffer, Pe ter Sustr, Aaron Bro w n, Ba r r y Barnett , Duane R oot, Christopher B urns. Front row: Ric h ar d B ro wn , Z a ne Gossard, Lyon Avila , Ben Jew e ll.
Back ro w: Seth Rowoldt , Mitc h Johnson , Jeff Essay , lmad Abdulla , Cl a y Hairl , Ryan Buetler. F ront row : Bearnard F i s her, R o ry Kay , Josh Ele, Mondelle Tayl or, So lo mon Mengi ste a b , Andr e w Kirst , Shannon Markham , Bren a T om pson.
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