Elk An d Optimis m Award Winne rs
ach year, the Elks Club awards two students from each middle school with the "teen of the month" award. This year, ' ommy Kettler and Meghan Connett were chosen to receive this award. They were given an $100 savings bond. This )»ard is given to students who have contributed to their school and community and set an example of good citizenship )r others.
rhe runner up award winners for the Elks award were Seth Crawford and Anne-Marie Naumann. They each received t $50 savings bond. Both Seth and Anne-Marie were selected by the ninth grade teachers to receive this award and were :hos en for their contributions to the school and community.
he Optimist award is given to two students who ha e overcome obstacles in their lives. Karina ersesova and Stuart V aak received this award. Karina came from the Ukraine in 199 2, knowing very little English, but is now fluent. Stu:rt was diagnosed with a learning disability, but has learned to overcome this disorder and does well in school.
9thGrad,
Ninth Graders "Sail" On
It ' s time onc e again to leave these familiar waters and venture into uncharted territory. The ninth graders are now about to experience new obstacles in the next step towards the future . T he year began with high expectati ons , as ninth graders looked forward to th e dances , sporting ev ents , and performances After two years of "beating the bushes " for magazine sales , most ninth graders opted to push their cust omers for renewals which added dollars to the ninth grade team account for the year end fling.
Lincoln High ' s "Illusion Theater " , which includes actors from each high school , presented a special assembly to ninth graders. "T ouchy " topics included how to handle date rape , sexual harass , ment , and peer pressure.
Many Lefler freshmen gained self confidence with stage presence by singing, playing an instrument , or acting in a drama production Fancy dresses and ties , red and white balloons , and gus hy love songs transformed the gym and winter blahs for the Valentine's Day Dance in February . The se v enth period carnation delivery added to the smiles and giggles of th e holiday
T he snow finally melted and the flowers bloomed in time for the second ninth grade visit to the golf links. We practiced our ski lls at Champi ons for one of the "last blast" events . T he promotion dan ce and yearbook signing party were both memorable and sad as we pre , pared to again "swim the tides " to our new high school adventures .
Andrea Abel
Jenni Bac on
Chad Baile y
Grant Belzer
C ole A dams
Tasha A nderson
Samira A zzam
Kylie Bahr
Rachael Bates
Dillon Buckley
Todd Burnham
Robert Canby LaTrail Clark
Kelsey Coday
Meghan Connett
Seth Crawford
Mark Crear
Derek Crisp
Kristin Crouch
Edie Cruise
Sa Dao
Orion Diaz
Karen Dodds
Angela Drews
Laura England
Ashley Fergus on
Leah Foreman
Sarah Dunbar
Sara Erlewine
Lindsey Ferguso n
icole Foreman
Sean Dunbar
Anisha Evans
John Fiedler
Taylor Dworak
• Missy Fazel
Jayrita Fisher
Zac Francke 9th Grade
Michaela Franklin
Zak Fuller
Kelly Gobber
rr=:==rJ Aaron Grenfell 9thGrade
Tyson Franzen
Thomas Gaster
Stephanie Goodding
Chevis Grier
Carrie French
Amy Giltner
Travis Glenn
Shane Gorey
Tara Grell
Cajun Griess
Fatima Gutierrez
Eric Haffey
Melissa H alte
Dan Hansen
Sally Harlow
Chanel Harri s
Jamie H aught
Amanda Heidemann
Ashley Medina
Shaneice Hicks
Maiko H onda
Lu enHunh
Drew Inbody
Micah Intermill
Blake Jones
Erica Kepler
Robert King
9th G rade
Demetria Jackson
Tanisha Jones
Jared Kerns
Justin Klemsz
Sarah Jappert
Angie Johnsen
Tyrone Jones
John Kalita
Tommy Kettler
Melinda Kiihne
Kaitlyn Koenigsman
Tyler Kreigler
Robert Krynsky
Katie Kuzma
John Ladd Kara Lamberson
Nicole Linke Jay Loos
Robert Lott
Kh oa Luu
Bao La
Karen Lee
Colin Lortz
Luke Magdanz
• Liz Leggiadro
Jay Loseke
Casey Massa 9th Grade
Jeremy McArtor
Laura McClure
Kim McCray
Ty McGee
Eric McKeeman
Teanetta McWilliams
Helen Mengi,steab
Jason Middendorf
Carly Morford
Ambyr Morin
]erod Morris
Nate Morris
Pat Nagle Anne,Marie Naumann
Marc Newman
Huan Ngu yen
Jack O'Brien Ian Oehm
Amanda Mosier
Ashley N emmers
Loan Nguyen
Bukayo Ojutala yo
Megan Mutchie
Karina Nersesov
goc Nguyen
Elisabeth Olds 9th Grade
Brian Olsen
Rachel Pejsar
John Pilcher
Corey Rale 9th Grade
Lindy Patterson
Jay Perkins
Harley Platte
David Rawson
Josie Payne
Shay Payne
Mike Pewthers
MaiPhun
Chelsea Priess
Scott Raasch
Patrick Rea
Elisabeth Reinkord1
Dusan Ristic
Victor Rodriguez
Katie Root
Alicia Ruelas
Kelsey Rutz
Don Sabin
]us tin Sanley
]essi Scanlon
Laurie Scharp
Carley Scheffert
9 th Gnul,
Derek Schroeder
Ayesha Shinall
Lucas Stamler
Bo Stout 9th Grade
Megan Scott
Amy Shriner
Sarah Stems
Abby Stovall
Ryan Sheely
Stephanie Sherril
Christy Snelling
Amy Staley
Erin Stokke
Christopher Stolp
Amy Swoboda
Amy Tanner
Stephanie Thade n Sarah Thaller
Kathryn Th omas
Lindsey Thomas
Rebecca Tyler
Jackie Tate
Ahmed Tharis,Hacham
Amanda Thompson
Ed Varejcka
Dustin Taylor - Sara Thelen
Emily Timmons
Laura Vaughn 9th Grade
Thanh Vo
Mike VonKaenel
Nolan Waak
Stuart Waak
Gabe Walker
Anna Walter
Sunny Walters
Jessica Wambaugh
Sean Warnke Lamar Washington
Edward Wei Jared Wells
Amber Whiteley
Robert Wilh elm
Josh With.shire Kerra Witherspoon
J.L. Watson
Jacinda Welsch
Tyrece Willcoxon
Miranda Wood
Jeremy Watson
Noah Wendt
Amanda Wilson
Brent Yonker 9th Grade
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Joe Yosten
Ginny Youroukos
]ennifer Yound
Andrew Young
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Eighth Gr ad er s Saili ng To Ninth Grade
'he eighth graders participated in several activities this ~ar. Team One took an afternoon last fall to play rganized games, and this spring they went on a field ip to Pioneers Park for a nature walk. They also had home base program entitled Connect. Students from oth teams were involved with confer enc es in areas uch as math and science. Team Two held a Native \merican Day in September , and in April they went J Morrill H all to the planetarium. They also enjoy .ee ping up with Brigadier General Buzz, a toy bear uho travels with the National Guard and reports to tudents through e-mail.
With
Experience
Shawn Aguirre
Savannah Alexander
Peter Allen
Amy Anthony
Robert Bartek
Elizabeth Bateman
Danielle Bauer
Eugene Beahr
Jacob Bear
Kyndall Bedell
Drew Behrens
Michael Bennett
Richard Bentley
Daniel Berge
Motoki Bessho
Chris Betts
Matthew Birch
Jacquelyn Bliss
Megan Bomberger
Amy Brauer
Katie Brestel
Matthew Brewer BrhGrnk
Alicia Brolliar
Ryan Brownle e
Thiep Bui
Troy Call
David Campbe , Salvador Carca , Amanda Chadi , Jessica Chambe • Ngoc Chau
Renae Choma
Jeff Clark
Christopher Clo .t
Seth Cobb
Leah Colburn
Latisha Collins
Abram Connett
Deva Connett
Marshall Cowge •
Lisa Crane
Nicole Crouse
Ashley Dart
Levi Davis
Carly Demaranvil~
Emily Dennis
Vu Do
Fayshawn Dobbir. s
Sara Doble
MeganEinemann
Candyce Engel
Chase Erpelding
Shawn Espinoza
Tiffany Fixter
Vanessa Flewelling
Aaron Flowers
Scott Foreman
Tim Foss
Chike Foster
Jean French
Stepanie Freytag
Bahji Gandu
Dreyce Garcia
Nichole Gardner
Brian Garratt
Charice Gibson
Chase Goldenstein
L)1ubov Gorbun
Yelina Gorbun
Anthony Gordan
'Lorraine Grant
Eual Haile
Gretchen Hamilton
Andy Hansen
Christopher Harper
Chris Harris
Jordan Hasselbalch
Kristin Henke
Ryan Henning
Jay Herman
Caleb Herrick
Rachel Hicks
BrhG rade
Megan Hilgenkamp
Dai Hoang
Justin Hoffman
Matthew Holman
Melissa Hopper
Allen Howell
Gedarius Hubbard
Tri Minh Huynh
Tabby Janak
Christy Johns
David Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Bethany Jones
Jeremie Jones
Miranda Jurgensen
Jennifer Ka hm
Brione Kalcik
Erin Keckler
Maggie Keelan
Erin Kel le r
]ayme Kienholz
Tuyet Kieu
Ashley Kimmen
Kile King
Nick King
Craig Kingrey
Jason Kreifels
Jeff Lairmore
Justin Lattig
["Mhris Lawrence
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Eighth Grade
Kurt Laws
Willie Lawson
Matthew Lefeber
Ricky Ligon
Andy Lomax
Josephine Long
Matthew Lueke
Nicole Lyman
Mitchell Lyon
Amanda Magwire
Kristin Maier
Megan Manning~
Kechely
B. ]. Mar
Dillon Maschka
Angela Maske
Claire Mason
Derrik Mather
Nicole McDonnell
Latisha McMahan
Bryce Meyers
Katy Miller
Tiffanee Monson
Luke Muggy
James Nesbitt
Rosalee Newell
Hung Nguyen
Tuyet Nguyen
Drew Nielsen
Daniel oriega
Claire O ' Brieb
Eighth Grade
Kasi O'Keefe
Devon O 'Neal
Kristi Ogorzolka
Matthew Oldfield
Nicholaus Olson
Ben Ortega
Liz Otis
Chelle Paige
Brooke Paulsen
Katie Pavel
Brittany Perry
Toan Minh Pham
Van Pham
Lenna Pierce
Reed Pierce
Earl Pilcher Jr.
Shayna Plith
Jesicka Puente
Darrius Reed
Katie Reichenbach
Jodi Reimers
Sean Ross
Joel Ruiz
Barbara Russ
Scott Rutz
Sarah Scanlon
Frederick Scott
Ryan Selig
Edward Shively
rr=r{amare Sidney
~ Eighth Grade
Jeanne Slieter
Matthew Smith
Heather Springer
Michael Steinke
T' aurus Stewart
Sam Sticka
Shannon Stone
Maxwell Streeter
Andres Tafoya
Hazan Taha
Michael Tejeda
Sammy Thomas
Daniel Thompson
David Thompson
Joshua Tierney
Khoi Tran
Liem Bui Tran
Luan Tran
Ly Tran
Thu Tran
Jamie Ullman
Trang Vo
Bill Vodvarka
Ryan Voecks
Kate Vuong
Justin Walker
Ritchie Wallace
Timory Weakly
Aaron Weaver
Ali Weber
George Wieme-r
Troy White
Greer Wiklund
Travis Wills
Alyssa wwir·ison
Andrew Wolfe
Brandon v k La ron er kisha Zollicoffer
Drew H abe ner
Seventh Grader s Sailin g By
Th e Seventh graders are done with their voyage. They have sailed from elementary to junior high and right through seventh grade. This year the seventh graders had a chance to make new friends with different cultures at the skating party, and other events. The seventh graders also paddled their way through the G.R.E.A .T. program.
Another adventure for the seventh graders was that they invented their own culture called La Teen. In their culture they designed laws, inventions, a language, food, folk remedies, fiags , a monetary system, clothes, and new sports.
The seventh graders are ready for a new adventure as they approach the waves that eighth grade brings .
Jacob Absalon
Katie Arnold
Eli za Bachman
Debi Bailey
Keegan Baker
Lisa Bar t z
Nichole Bauerkemper
Kevin Bec ker
Ja y Beermann
Sarah Behrens
Victoria Beliako va Leah Bennet t
Jess Bens on
Ian Berges on
Jacl n Betts
Erin Bowers
Wallace Braatz
Jennica Braly
Matthew Bremer
Evan Brittenham
Erin Byorth
Li Cao
Mallory Carter
Jennifer Cass
Jean Clark
Sinh Dao
Matthew Darrington
olan Day
Justin Demaranville
Stephanie Deyong
7thGrn,J,
Sam Beutler
Zadiary Biggs
Shelly Black Eyes
Trent Blackwell
Shea Bodfield
Amy Brolliar
Jeffrey Budig
Hong Bui
Jane Bums
Jared Burt
Michael
; Megan Comstc c
Eric Currin
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Josten Clark
Stephanie Clin,'
Clowe
Jennifer Crowt
Cor y Dia z
Eric Dlouh y Derrick Drewes
Tony Drews
Chris Duey
Ryan Dunn
Jenna Eno
Luc Essay
Darrin Faugn
Amy Fischer
Jeremy Fisher
Tasha Fisher
Kameelah Fletcher
Stacia Flury
Briana Fowler
the C ity."
Marcus Gaskins
Kristina Glaser
Ashley Franck e
Andrew Franklin
Carly Franson
Moriah Franson ·
Rebecca Garr at
R e Don C ole man, MADD , speaks at " igh t in
Marina Gorbun
Alexis Grenfell
Martin Guzman
Hiruth Haile
Ian Ham
Andrew Hammack
Greg Hammond
Jennifer Hansel
Mike Haralson
David Harding
Kendra Hatfield
Matthew Hehn
Amanda Hershey
Heather Hoke
Ashley Hopkins
Samuel Hotchkiss
Kuic' Hundall
Joe Humpal
Julia Hurley~Dewey
Collin Hute
Percy Hyche
Jon Inhofe
Nicholas Isaacs
Sarah Jakoubek
Adam Johnso~
Kenton Kathol
Dustin Kaufman
Whitney Keefer
Ben Keeler
lthGmJ,
Matthew Kellam
Emily Kennedy
Anne Kettler
Kyle Kieselhorst
Aleksandr Kiforishin
Jessica Kistler
Stephanie Knust
Kelsey Koenigsman
Ruth Kohtz
Tai La
Paige Lawyer
Matthew Leber
Elizabeth Lee
Josh Lee
Stephen Lefeber
Kestrel Lemen
Latrice Lord
Kelsy Lortz
Jennifer Lose hen · Joe Lott
Amanda Lueke
Lindsay Lundgren
Brett Lyons
Brittany Madison
Nicholas Madsen
Steven Maltarich
Brett Maly
Chase Marsh
Annalee Masek
ata.lie Maybee
Paul McDowell
Micha McKeeman
Cedric McPherson
Rebecca McWilliams
Jak e Metzger
Samantha Mayhew
Donnie McBride
Cory McCasland
Anna McClain
Bobby McConnell
Mallory Meyers
Benjamin Mickey
Quitina Mitchell
Jenny Moreira
Kile Morgan
Charli e Morris
Rudy Moser
Chris Mrk vicka
Alexa Muhs
Jessica Mullendore
7th Grade
Austin MurrayMcCleery
Dustin Nagle
Natalie Nevels
Pearlene Ngirchoimei HuanN guyen
Ly Nguyen
Kinsey O 'Neil
David Oldfather
Ka yla Ondrak
Royun Park
Guy Perkin s
Melissa Pewthers
Thuy Pham
Lien Phun
Lily Platte
Rose Platte
Allison Pri ess
Ted Reinwald
Joe Rempe
Manuel Renteria
Drew Roberts
Joseph Rui z
C ourtney Ryon
Jos hua Sanley
Jeremy Satchell
Tony Schul
Doug Shaw
Kristen Sherman
Kernan Shinall
Brittney Siebels
7thGrad,
athan Sieber
Joel Sievert
Sadie Slack
Jeff Smith
Tyler Stahly
Shenika Stampley
Sherika Stampley
Elizabeth Starkey
Candice Stephens
Melissa Stout
Camara Strong
Natalie Stubblefield
Joshua Swartzlander
Ashley Swift
Shaun Swift
Luis Tafoya
Jeff Tate
Aaron Tebo
Philip Tesch
Sali Tharis~ Hacham
Ashley Tolle
Christine Tolley
Khoa Tran
Luong Tran
Fuko Tsuruta
Preston Twiss
araporn Uaprasert
Elizabeth Uttecht
Corey Vidlak
icholas Vollertsen
Bill Wallen
Heather Watson
Ashley Wellman
Rachael Wells
Ryan West
James Winchester
Ashleigh Wolfe
Carrie Wiegert
J. Dane Wilken
Blaine Jr. Wills
Jessi Wolfe
Tyrece Wolter
Nichole Woodworth
David Young
Melissa Young
Bo Zhou
Not Pictured
Joshua Brown , Erica Cory, Irina Dudenko va, Kyle Erickson, Garret Groathouse, Ricky Haxton , Khawf Hesso , Kristin Howells , Melvin Moore, Dallas Rock vam, Tyler Zim, merman
Faculty Captains The Cruise
What do Mr. Pappas, Mr. Stoehr, and Mrs. Schmidt all have in common? They are new parents. Mr. Pappas and his new son, Brody, have barrels of fun together. Mrs. Schmidt and her new son, Jerome, play every day. Mr. Stoehr's new bundle of joy, Christopher, doesn't do much playing yet, but he probably has the biggest smile.
One of our school's traditions is to have a monthly celebration of our staffs birthdays in the faculty lounge. The birthday honorees provide goodies for al! of the staff. One favorite "spread" was a variety of bagels and cream cheeses.
Our new associate principal is Mr. Calafiore who has done a excellent job of enfarcing our school rules. We were pleased to continue the tradition of the "Big Man" in the administration. Chris Deibler, former associate principal, accepted the principalship of Pound.
In the four th quarter of '9 7, Lefler added English As A Second Language Department.Four ESL teachers and over 50 students representing Vietnam, Iraq, Russia, and Mexico, joined the Lefler student body this fall. Many of these students are fluent enough in English to qualify for regular classes. One of the Lefler goals is to develop multicultural materials, and the ESL department was a great influence in this area.
Barry Abrahams Math
Marcia Benner 9th Grade C ous elor
Deb Caporale Special Ed.
FOCWry
] .R Connell PE/Health
Roger Baddley Social Studies
Becky Boswell Social Studies
Scott Copley Science
Midge Danc e English
Harold De Vries Soc. Studies/ Algebra
Lynette Fast Art
Jon Dawson Social Studies
Sherri Foster Exp. Leaming
Roger Ehlers Math
Larry Dawson Media Specialist
Mary Frit English
Charlotte Ceballos PE/Health
Charlotte Everts Res ource
]a ne Frye Resource
Luanne Head English
Wayne Johnson Counselor
Kristi Hetland Spanish
Kristen Johnson Math
Ra]ean Hoy Math
Margaret Indriks ons Science
Brian Kabourek Math/Keyboarding
Custodial Staff L to R: Russell Willis, Connie hung , Tom Houchen.
Custodial Staff Back Row: Dan Patterson, Jim Johnson , Vu k Valenta. Front Row: Fred Haas , Hank Trudell.
Tom Keady Tech
Julia Miller Spanish
Huad ongLu Orchestra
Ronda Kieselhorst Family Consumer Science
Rich Myers Tech
Dick Marolf Band
Cindi Allely Resource
Celine Calcaterra Copy Center
Billie Meyer ESL
Katie Logan Drama
Diane Olsen English
Sara Oltman Vocal Music
Rich Russo PE/Health
Peggy Prey English
Jeff Pappas PE
Anne Schmidt Math
Jenny Riddell ESL
Carol Patterson Business
Cindy Paulson Resource
Cynthia Rockwell French
Willie Shafer English/Publications
Kirsten Smith Science
Marcia Stewart English
Gerry Wall Science
Marie Wilson Social Studies
Jeff Stoehr Social Studies
Barb Terry 7th grade Counselor
Karen Walls Computer Applications
Clara Yeck English
Hugh McDermott Principal
Danis Willet PE/Health
Judy Tieso Speech Pathologist
Ralph Calafiore Assistant Principal
Diane Hoyt Sped Coordinator
Denise Cotton Accompanist
Jeanine ielson Clerical Staff
Jan Eckman Psychologist
Mara Zigurs Family Specialist
Brenda Roseberry Counselor's Office
Marge Reeves Nurse
Dee Slepicka Media Center
Kathy Moss Clerical Staff
Heidi West Health Para
Erin Coyle Computer Lab
Georgi Hartung English Resource Room
Matt Pella Resource
Bobbi French Paraeducator
Jennifer Lesoing ESL
Sue Clymer Paraeducator
Ste e Standley Resource Officer
Rebecca Banset ESL Paraeducator
Corinne Mason Paraeducator
Connie Frahm Paraeducator
Amanda Wright Paraeducator
Cruise Cuisine Pleases Passengers
Seaworthy
Staff
A Year with this faculty is like a year at the sea they support and mold us into all we can be
They each have their own boat with courses to chart but they give 100% from Algebra to Art
Without this faculty sailing along we could never have anchored our ship
The Faculty's not only caring and smart as a rule, they ' re pretty hip!
by Judy Tieso , Speech Specialist
Back Row: Carolyn Wheeler, Debra Petersen, Nadia Rybak , Sharon Skoda. Front Row: Genny Ricketts, Patti Vlcek, Dorothy Brandt, Karen Oldfield.
This year in the Lefler Cafeteria some changes have been made For one thing, Leflers increased enrollment added 60 more students in the lunch line. A second change was the addition of breakfast, which was necessary when students had longer school days. They've stopped serving Little Debbie snacks, but have added reduced fat ice cream. Chocolate milk went from 2 to 1% , and strawberry milk was offered as an experiment. Many new multicultural entrees were introduced . ... adia Rybak from the Ukraine joined the cafeteria staff.
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Seventh Grade Members (L to R) Back Row: Dane Wilkin, Matt Hehn, Kyle Kielselhorst, Jennica Braly, Ashley Swift. Middle Row: Jay Beermann r Luc Essay, Sam Beutler, Steven LeFeber, Analee Masek, Samantha Bohy. Front Row: Shenika Stamply, Sherika Stamply.
Pictured: Marcus Gaskins, Greg Hammond, Joe Humpal.
Eighth Grade Members (L to R) Back Row: Aaron Weaver , Fred Scott, Matt Holman, Kristin Ogor~ zolka, Megan Manning~Kecheley. Middle Row : Kile King, Scott "Rocky" Rutz , Tabby Janak. Front Row: Matt LeFeber , Maggie Keelan. ot Pictured: Rachel Hicks and Justin Hoffman.
Lefler Stu de nt Council
9th G rade members. Front Row: Kelsey Rut z, Jenn Yound. Second Row: Amy Staley, Elisabeth Olds, Eric Haffey, Amb yr Morin, Christy Snelling, Jennifer Davis. Third Row: icole Linke, Harley Platte, Ashley emmers, Angie Johns en , LaT rail Clark. Back Row: Justin Klemsz , Kelsey Coday, Micah Intermill, Andrea Abel, T ommy Kettler, Anne,M arie Naumann. ot Pictured: Meghan Connett , Sally Harlow
The Ex ecu tive Board. Front Row: Andrea Abel President, Meghan Connett. Second Row: Tommy Kettler, Sara The , len , Am y Sta ley, Justin Klemsz. Third Row: Joe Humpal, Angie]ohnsen, Diane Olsen, Anne,Marie aumann, icole Linke. Back Row: Eric Haffey, Ambyr Morin, Kelsey Coda , Micah Intermill, Jenn Yound . ot Pictured: Christy
Snelling .
Select Choir Makes Waves
row: Christine Schomaker, Michaela Franklin, Kelsey Rutz, Andrew Young , Jared Kerns, Micah Intermill, Kristi Ogorzolkd, Andre·a Abel. 3rd Row: Karen Lee, Ambyr M orin, Julie Friberg, Tara Grell, Jacob Bear , Craig Kingrey, Justin Klemsz, Jenn Yound, Sara Thelen. 2nd Row: Christy Snelling, Elisabeth Olds , Maggie Keelan, Kurt Laws, Justin Walker, Ian Oehm, Amanda Thompson, Savannah Alexander . 1st Row: Sara Olt, man, Tabby Janak, Megan Mutchie, Tri Minh Huynh, Reed Pierce, Kate Vuong, Sarah Sterns , Kaitlyn Koenigsman, Denise Cotton.
The 1997, 1998 Select Choir members had to audition in the spring of the 1996, 1997 school year. They worked hard on learning music with four and five parts to it. After months of hard work and dedication, the Choir had a good show that they sometimes got paid to put on.
They had many performances during the 1997,1998 school year. They performed at many retirement homes, feeder schools, and hospital cafeterias. They also had fun at special Select Choir parties and had get togethers at Village Inn. They sang at the Folsoms Children's Zoo to chil, dren and their families.
Back
Safari Singe rs Snorkel T heir Way To The Shore
The Safari Singers are a group of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders who enjoy singing. T his year they performed a program to elementary students and parents about drug awareness.
Bac k Row: Jane Burns, Kenton Caddel, Micha McK ee man , Erin Brorth , Ms . Oltman , Jennifer Horsel , Sarah Thaller, Brittany Madison , Ruth Kohtz , Leah Bennett , Gretchen Hamilton , Stephanie Knust, Anne Kettler , Kelsey Koenigsman , Stephanie Kline , Ashle y W ellman , Hiruth Haile , Quitina Mitchell , Kendra HatfieLd , Hea th er Watson, Eliza Bachman , Kelsey Lortz.
The Valentine's Dance was sponsored by student council. They decorated the gym beautifully and sold concessi ons. The re were also special appearances by the Village People and Men In Black.
Intermediate Band
Row : Sandy Murphy , Matt Darrington , Jack Meteger , Corey Vidlak , Keegan
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Sievert, Greg Hammond , Aaron T ebo, Guy Perkins , Lucas Essay , Jay Beerman , Hiruth Haile, Dick Marolf. Fourth Row : Chris Mrkvicka , Jared Burt , Heather Hok£ Hurley-Dewey , Allis on Priess , Ashleigh Wolfe, Josten Clark, Carly Frans on, Elizabeth Lee , Rachael Wells , Lisa Bartz, Jennifer Cass, Annalee Lasek, Amanda Lueke Wilken , Stephen Lefeber , Rose Platte Third Row : Brittany Madison , Richard H axton , Benjamin Mickey, Andrew Hammeck , Courtney Ryon, Fuko T surta, l Bauerkemper , M elissa Y oung, Kins ey O ' eil , Elizabeth Uttecht , Jennifer Crowther, Megan C omstock , Carrie Weigert , Bill Wallen , SarahJacoubek Second Row : J enn: eira , Melissa Stout , Kelsey K oe nigsman , Leah Bennet, Jessica W olfe , Shenica Stampley , Kelsey Lortz, atalie Maybee , Kenra Hatfield, Sherika Stampley, Jean Clark Biggs, Anne Kettler , Ale xa Muhs , Kristen Sherman , Sarah Behrens. Front Row : Jeff Tate, Jeff Budig , Amanda Hershey , Eliza Bachman , Katie Arnold, Chase Mar s Keeler , Drew Roberts, Josh Le e, Doug Shaw , Jos h Swar t zlander , Austin Murray Mcleery, Philip Teech , Matt Bremmer , Eric Dloughy. No t Pictured: Anna McClain Stahly , Stephanie Cline ,
Lefler MusiCiaYls Provide
Concert Band
T he Concert Band , whi ( includes eighth and nin graders , have been working ha· on programs and playing tes t Some will be participating in t, solo and ensemble playing co· test at Lux Middle Scho o T hese contes t s will inclu ( solos , duets , and trios. T i Concert Band ended anoth year successfully
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Cedric McPherson, Jacob Absalon, Sam Beutler
Nick Madsen
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Back Row : Chris Harris , Michael Brestel , Elizabeth Bateman , Jeanne Slieter , Ryan V oecks , Derrik Mather , Chevis Grier , George Werner , Tim Foss, Matt Le Feher , Sea Middle Row : Dick Marolf , Lucas Stamler , Vanessa Flewelling , icole Foreman , Jennifer Kahm , Ali Weber , Sarah Jappert , ichole Gardner , Justin H offman , Jaco l Sror hy From Row : Amanda Magwire , Amber Whiteley , Jacque Bliss , Jenni Bacon , Bo St out , Timory Weakl y, Alyssa Wilson , Brooke Paulsen , icole Mc D o Organi zations & Activities
Symphonic Ban d
The Symphonic Band is a group of talented 8th and 9th graders who tried out to be part of this group. They performed twice for the Lefler audience , and twice for their parents. Practicing e ery day, the perfected their sound and had a fun year.
D ric ack Row: andy Murphy , Drew Inbody , Amy woboda , Matt H olman , Jared Kerns, Angie Maske , Erin Keller, Elisabeth Reinkordt , Dick Marolf. 3rd Row: Kurt Laws, Fred
'o tt, Kelsey Rutz, Seth Crawford, Andrea Abel , Megan Manning-Kechely , Rachel Pejsar, Kelsey Coda , Edi e Cruise. 2nd Row: Mi chael Steinke , Kendall Bede ll , Scott Rutz , Jaggie Keelan , tephanie Goodding , amira Azzam , Tabby Janak, Rachel Hicks, Leah Foreman, Kri ten Henke Front Row : Dan Thomp on, Derek chroeder, Aar on eaver, David Thomps on, Stephanie Thaden , ara Thelen, Angie Johnsen , Danielle Bauer.
Tunes For The '98 Cru ise Orchestra
The Lefler Orchestra has had a big ear. O ne of the biggest events was IJlaying at the Lied Center of PerhFa ming Arts for a public show prior h-O the Li ncoln Symphony perfor•dmance. T he Orchestra is made up ;. Jf se enth, eighth, and ninth ITade rs, all playing string instrut-ments. C oncert Mistress was Julie [ Fribe rg, who was featured in sever'. e2l solos during the year. Former .eLeflerite Erin Wight returned to :rioin the orchestra for a fall special performance. , R~ack Row: Jayrita Fisher , Emily Kenned y, Jennifer Loschen, Kenton Kathol, Ted Reinwald, Bo Zhou , Chris Due , Huadong Lu. Third BRow: Julie Friberg, Sadie Slack , Rud M oser , Tiffany Fixter , Robert Krynsk , E an Brittenham , Sand urph Second Row: Jennifer ntVavis, Tiffanee Morison , Jenny Beckwith , Heather Springer , Megan Einemann , Katie Brestel Front Row: goc gu en , Ashle emmers , Lenna Pierce , Anne-Marie aumann.
Jazz Band Plays Up A Storm!
The Jazz band spent all year perfecting their sound. After being chosen for the class, the students in the group spent many hours practicing for class and their performances. They performed for the Lefler audience, Madonna Rehabilitati on Center, Tabitha, Van Dom Villa nursing home, and at our feeder schools.
The students played a lot of solos, which were created by the soloists as they performed. These individual pieces were a highlight in many of their performances. All members are very talented. It is an honor to be part of this high,spirited music group.
Back Row: Matt Holman, David Rawson, Dick Marolf, Sandy Murphy, Tommy Kettler, Sean Warnke , Nate Morris. Middle Row: Anne,Marie Naumann, Amy Staley. Front Row: Aaron Weaver, Fred Scott, Dan Thompson, Michael Steinke, Ryan Voecks, Luke Muggy.
Catch The Waves Of Rainbow Club
In another effort to fulfill the multi-cultural needs at Lefler, the R ainbow Club was reestablis hed . Th e goals of the club were focused on breaking stere otypes, learning new perspectives, meeting new and different people, taking an active role in the community, and to have fun. The Club met bi-monthly from 34 . Members focused on making posters and accomplishing the established goals. Special speakers and some fund raisers were included in the activities.
Back R ow:Mrs. Lesoing,
Lefler Maga zine Sales Top The Charts
Lefler Middle School wants to promote students using their reading skills. Magazine sales is a way for students to read , and have fun while doing so. Top sellers earned a special lunch . A white limousine arrived in the Lefler parking lot, scooped up 14 students and took them to Vale ntin o's for lunch. This annual fund,raiser is sponsored by the PTO . The profits are divided among all the teams to use for school projects.
Back Row: Katie Arnold, R achel Hicks , Analee Masek, Rachel Pejsar , Ambyr Morin, icole Gardener , · Kristi Ogorzolka. Front Row: Christy Snelling , Lindsey Thomas , Brandon Yonker, Matt Kella, ick Isaccs.
ot Pictured: Samantha Mayhew, Amanda Chadwick, James Winches, ter.
O,ganitations & Activilie.s
Left to Ri ght: Tri Huynh , Luke Muggy, Liem Tran , Tuyet Kieu, Mai Ph un, Van Pham , L oan Nguyen , H ong Bui, Lien Phun , Thuy Pham, Brittany Perry, Thiep Bui.
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Astra Wings Fly High
Back Row: Justin Walker, Lucas Stamler. Front Row: David Campbell, Derek Schroeder Not Pictured: Ricky Lingon, Allen Howell , Matt Lueke, Jeff Lairm ore , Matt Brewer , George Werner.
The Astra Wings is an aviation club, led by ninth grader Derek Schroeder . President Schroeder fiies radio control and full-scale aircraft which he has a DC-3 and LearJet type rating. His flight time totals 680 hours. This year the Astra Wings hav e built two RC airplanes , a trainer, and a P-SID Mustang
0,-ganitations & Acrivirie,
Science Olympiad Puts Wind Into Their Saii
Science Olympiads met on Tl days. They prepared for the day science olympiad competition, t was on April 25th, by studying building. They got to decide event they wanted to participat Some examples of events they part in were: Bottle rocket, B Building, Fossils, Mission P os : Naked Egg Drop, and write it/l
The tournaments were acad competitions, that consisted of a . of 20 events. The events were anced between various science plines of Biology, Chemistry, 1 Science , Physics, Computer, Technology science. Back Row: Bartz, Sam Buetler, Kenton Kl Chris Stolp, Scott Copley. I Row: Lily Platte, Rose Platte, H Platte, Alexis Muhs, Elizc; Uttecht , Michael Brestel, Keady. Not Pictured: Joel SiE Joe Humpal
Tabi tha And Le fle r Un ite
The seventh and eighth graders had an amazing year working at Tabitha. To participate, they had to have their parents permission.
This gave the stu.dents a chance to explore what the workers at Tabitha went through on a regular basis. When they volunteered they had to decide what kind of a job they wanted, and when they got the job they couldn't change it. They also had to take tests in order to work there.
Some of the jobs they had were: working in the kitchen, looking after the people that lived there, helping to keep track of the accounts, and found information about human resources.
[Jf fr Members: Sarah Behrens , Jennica Braly , Jennifer Crowther, Jeremy Fisher, David Gunther, David Harding , ;e Maiko Honda, Heather Hoke , Sam Hotchkiss , Matthew Kellam, Chase Marsh, Jennifer Moreira, Pearlene girchoimei, Kayla Ondrak, Melissa Pewtheres , Ashley Swift, Shaun Swift, Christine Tolle, Cory Vidlak, Jessi Wolfe, ic Vollertsen, Katie -Amotd, Eliza Bachman , Leah Bennet, Hong Bui, Jenny Cass, Mike Clark, Monah Iranson, Carly Franson , Hiruth Haile, Ashley Hopkins, Ruth Montz, Stephen Lefeber, Latrice Lord, Kelsey Lortz, Mallory Meyers, Quitina Mitchell , Thuy Pham, Lien Phun, Lily Platte, Rose Platte, Allison Priess, Shenika Stampley, Sherika Stampley, Jaq_uie Bliss , Sai Cascamo, Chris Clawes, Fay Shawn Dobbins, Aaron Flowers, Tiffany Fixter, Morgan Gillette , Tony Gordon , Melissa Hoppers, Allen H owell, Jenny Kahn , Kile King, Craig Kingerey , Jeff Lairmare , Latisha McManan, Nicolaus Olson, Joel Ruiz , Jamie Wilman, Travis Wills, Lakida Zollioffer.
Art Club Paints The Scene
The Art Club, led by Mrs. Fas= had a year full of tons of activi ie: All members were taught pe p~ mache and learned new skills Je, taining to the many uses of p Pe They made handbags and pou =~ out of yam and warping thre id The members made sketc he! drawings, ·and paintings for ti "Yellow Pages Contest" 1i designed the artroom with rr a pictures and colorful scen e 1 interest.
Back Row : Lynette Fast , olan Waak, Matt Kellam , Stephanie Knust , Rose Platte , Rachael Wells , Elizabeth Lee. Middle Row: Nick Olson, Stuart Waak , Jos h Lee , Patrick Rea , Chris Stolp , Michael Brestel. Front Row : Carley Scheffert , Helen Mengisteab Not Pie~ tured : Lily Platte , Karina ersesova, Sunn y Walters , Julie Friberg , ~egan Olson , Alexa Muhs , Melissa Stout , Chase Marsh , Scott Foreman, Daniel Hanson , Melissa Young , Harley Platte , Bo Stout. •
Medi ators Calm The Waters
Pictured L to R. Back Row: Tommy Kettler, Anne-Marie aumann, Meghan Connett , Grant Belzer, Ayesha Shinall, Colin Lortz, Joe Yosten. Front Row: Mai Phan, Todd Burnham.
The Mediators were chosen during the 1996-1997 school year by the eighth grade class. All students in the eighth grade were asked to vote for students that they found honest , trustworthy, and able to keep a secret. The mediators helped students with problems such as girlfriend/boyfriend, friends, school pressure, and peer related issues. Being a mediator is a great honor and experience for all involved.
VIP Prov ides Life Boat For Crew
fler and Bryan Hospital celebrated ll years in the VIP program The committee met monthly to plan and oversee both fun and educational ojects.
,ittle" people in the Bryan Day Care unit wrote "letters to Santa. " Ralph Calafiore , the orth Pole postman , visited the youngsters and picked , the letters. Lefler English students responded to the requests. No promises could be made and Santa ' s grammar had to be perfect! old, icy December brought students and staff from both institutions together.for the annual Jingle Bell run for arthritis. For the third year, the [P team claimed the trophy for the most participants.
~e V IP committee chose to support the new Child Advocacy Center as the l998 service project. CAC serves children who suffer abuse. The :w cen ter in Antelope Park will open in the summer. Heart Fair in February brought Leflerites to the hospital for Jump Rope for Heart , special seminars, and cholesterol screenings.
ryan sponsored the Academic Fitness Breakfast in May where 50 ninth graders were honored and delivered goodies to the entire Lefler staff Marc h for T eacher Appreciation Day.
The VIP committee: Back row: Lien Phun , Edgar Bumanis, DeEtta Wilhelm, Katie Pavel, Drew Inbody, Michaela Franklin, Mitch Lyon, Evan Britten, hamn
Front row : Verla Youngquist, Willie Shafer, Kathy Wolf. ot pictured: Hugh McDermott, Sherri Foster, Shaila Young, Marilyn Shaw , Cherie Bowers.
'1e Bryan and Lefler Jingle Bell Run teams gather in front of the Governor ' s ans ion before the race . The cos tumes were holiday packages . Buck , Rachel !jsar's black lab donned a Santa hat and participated
Beginning Drama Makes Waves
Back Row: Richard Wallace, Dan Thompson , Nick Ols c David Johnson , Melissa Hopper, Shay Payne , Chelle Paii Cole Adams , Carly DeMaranville, Robert Lott , Jayr Fisher , Blake Jones, Katie Logan. Front Row: Lyubov G , bun , Sunny Walters, Deva Connett , Ashley Kimm i Miranda Jurgensen , Megan Hilgenkamp, Kasi O'Ke e Jessica Rouse, Shayna Plith, Latisha Collins, Amy Brav e ot Pictured First Semester : (Period One) Don Sabin , Otiz, Peter Allen, Bukayo Ojutalayo, Dillon Buckley , Jc Pilcher , Mai Phun, Katie Pavel , Ed Varejcka , Sara Do t Jessica Chambers, Lorraine Grant , Kristin Maier , Amar Heidemann (Period Two) Jacque Bliss, Timory Weak Brian Olsen , Jordan Hasselbalch, Robert Canby, Chad E ley, Barb Russ, Mandy Magwire, Leah Foreman , An~ Drews , Charice Gibson , Vanessa Flewelling, Justin Lat Willie Lawson, Shane Gorey, Derrick Mather, Jayme Ki holz, Anisha Evans , Khoa Luu
Splash Around With Advanced Drama
Back Row : Elisabeth Olds , El beth Reinkordt , Nicole Lin Travis Glenn , Harley Platte, 1 Sabin. Middle Row: Ta ~ Dworak, Lindy Patterson , Bu ~ Ojutalayo, Tara Bodfield, La l Clark, Ayesha Shinall Front R Tasha Anderson, Sue Tryon , L sey Ferguson , Kristin Cro i, Carley Scheffert
Both drama classes put in long hours on their plays. Beginning Drama worked on a play called "Hello Shake, speare" written by Joeseph P. Kochiss. This play , a conglomerate of popular Shakespearian plays that ironi, cally, when added together, create a very humorous comedy.
The advanced drama class performed a very serious teen awareness play called "Crying Out." The students in advanced drama took a tum from the usual clever comedies performed in the past.
Both play casts and crew found alternative audiences as well as our own Lefier population.
Orga zations & Acri ities
All School Player s Dive Into Action
The 199 7, 199 school year was a splash for the drama students. The all school play members presented a play called "Cin, derella' s Shakespeare " by Lind, sey C . Craig . This play was chosen by director Katie Logan
The students interested in this activit had to try out for parts during auditions. Th e students are seventh, eighth , and ninth graders . Th e production was performed in the Lefler auditori, um both for parents and stu, dents and to the students at Lakeview Elementary School.
The all,school play received ra e reviews from both the student and adult audiences.
Back Row L to R: Katie Logan , Elizabeth Uttecht, Elisabeth Reinkordt , Tra vis Glenn , Nicole Linke, Marc Newman, Harley
Platte , Ashley N emmers, Dane Wilkin, Kenton Kathol. Second Row: Keeg an Baker , Laurie Scharp, Micah Intermill and Jenn
Youru:l . Third Row: Shayna Plith, Tyler Kriegler, Cajun Griess, Tabby Janak, Elisabeth Olds, Lily Platte, Rose Platte , Jay Beer, man. Fourth Row : Shenika Stampley, Megan Mutchie, Bethany Jones. Fron t Row: Sherika Stampley, Sally Harlow
Lincoln High Rides T he Waves To The Top
Th ese five tried out for the LHS softball team. Kristin made it to JV and Sara, Kim, Sarah, and Ashley made the reserve squad. They all enjoyed the daily prac~ ti ces.
Back Row: Kim McCray : Kris tin Crouch
M iddle Row: Ashley N emmers
Front R ow: Sarah Stems , Sara Erlewine
Eight of Lefler 's strongest tried out for the LHS football team. They all made the fresh~ men squad, and these Links gave their all every time they stepped onto the field. Avoid~ ing injuries, the Links tackled and scored their way to an 8~4 season.
Back Row: Tyson Franzen, Casey Massa, Joe Yosten , Andrew Young.
Front Row: Chevis Grier, Robert Krynsky, John Pilcher , Shane Gorey
Four Lefler girls made the LHS N Cross Country team. Running anywhere from 5~ 12 miles a day, the athletes ran through all sorts of weather. Though it was tough , they all had fun and got in superb shape.
Back Row: Nicole Linke , Emily Timmons, Jenni Bacon
Front Row: Edie Cruise Sporn
Links
These three talented volleyball players made the LHS Junior Varsity Team. Finishing up on a . 500 season, the team had a blast. Meghan Connett battled an eye injury half the year , but played through the pain and helped lead their team in assists.
Erica Kepler and Christine Schomaker went without injury during the season and led the team in blocks and kills .
Michaela Franklin made the Varsity Volleyball team. Through a trying season, Michaela avoid, ed injury, and led the team in almost every cate, gory.
Despite a losing season, she learned a lot and let, tered as a freshman.
LOOK! !! It 's Dominique Moceanu !!! No-it 's Julie Friberg from th e LHS Varsity Gymnastics squad. Lettering during her freshman year, she gained great knowledge and acquired great expe, rience. Julie also earned the distinction of being the only representati v e of Lefler on any high school gymnastics team
Amanda Wilson and Katie Kuzma made th e LHS Freshmen Volleyball team. Having a goo d season, they learned a lot and gained usefu l skills. Amanda and Katie are already excited for the opportunity to play again next year.
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Lady Links Drive By Th e Opposition
Rachael, Christine, Erica, and Michaela made the Varsity and J. V. basketball teams at Lincoln High. Michaela was a full time starter for Varsity. Rachael swung Varsity and got in a few games. Rachae l and Christine started for J. V. and Erica came in strong off the bench . The varsity peaked as high as 7th in the state and Michaela led the team in numerous I statistics ] V. finished up with a 1 good record , and other than Rachae l having a ligament sprain in her ankle , all of them remained healthy.
Back R ow: Rachael Bates, Chris; tine Schom aker, Erica Kepler. Front R ow: Michaela Franklin.
Shaneice , Jennifer, Chanel, Kim and Kerra all made the Reserve and Freshman basketball team at Lincoln High. Shaniece made Reserve and played for both teams by the end of the season. The freshman girls gained great expe; rience and finished up with a good record. All the girls gained some skills and had a great year. Back Row : Shaneice Hicks. Middle Row: Jennifer Davis, Chanel Harris, Kim McCray. Front Row: Kerra Witherspoon.
Chelse a Priess made the Junior Varsity Golf Team at Lincoln High . The J. V. Squad had a good season finishing many tournaments near the top with 2nd and 3rd place finishes. They played at The Knolls, Mahoney, Holmes , ,Pio; neers, and various Omaha courses. Chelsea fin; ished on a great season. She hit an eagle at a local course, and a hole;in;one at Jim Ager.
Lincoln High Is Reaching For The Top!
These four Leflerites, Tyson Franzen, Cole Adams, Grant Belzer, and Colin Lortz tried out for the Lincoln H igh baseball team. Tryouts were long and very demanding, but they all made it through, with the hope of making a team. They learned many new skills and made new friends and will hopefully have a good season.
Rebecca Tyler and Samira Azzam tried out for the Lincoln High tennis team. Both had great tryouts and gained confidence heading into the season. They also became good friends with the coach and many other players.
These three Lefter golfers, ]ack O ' Brien, John Pilcher, and Robert Krynsky tried out for the Lincoln High golf team. Tryouts were fun because they got in a few days of golf in hope of making the team. They will play on all the beautiful courses in Lincoln and Nebraska as well.
Lincoln High N ot Sw eatin g T he C ompetition
of the se new Links tried out for the track team at Linln High The y learned about sprints , jumps and many e skills used out on the trac k . Back Row: Joe Yosten, obert Lott, Jaci nda Welsch, Edie Cruise. Front Row: rica Kepler , Li z Leggiadro, Michaela Franklin.
Abby Stovall swam on the LH S J.V. swim team, and Amy Staley swam for LHS varsity. Abby, Amy, and their teammates had a team motto of "Link it up" which motivated them before each meet to do their best.
The LHS wrestling team welcomed the talents of Andrew Young, on the J. V. team (left) , and Ty McGee on the J. V. and Varsity team (right) . The grapplers were involved in approximately 30 matches with both Lincoln and out of · city schools, during the seas on. LHS qualified eight members for the State Meet. Bob Orta is the LHS coach.
Linea n High Tears Down The Net
Six of Lefler 's athletes tried out for the Lincoln High soccer team. Tryouts were held indoors at Lincoln High and one at Abbott Complex. Although it was very cold outside, they worked through it and everyone did all right. They kn ow that preparation for games will be tough , but the y are all looking forward to the challenge of city championships.
Back Row: Jared M e yer , Andrew Young , Sean Warnke.
Front Row: Ty McGee, Nicole Linke, Gabe Walker.
Aaron Grenfell, Joe Yosten, Jay Perkins, Victor Young, and Luke Magdanz all made the freshman basketball team at Lincoln High. The starting lineup fluctuated a great deal so they all go t the chance to start and play a lot. Most staye d free of injury except for Aaron, who injured a knee. Having two hour practices, six days a week was very tiring for the five of them, bu t they pushed through it and finished with a goo d season. Although they had an 0-4 start, the freshman went 5-4 after the winter break , including a 61 point romping of the Fremont Tigers. They learned a lot, developed more skills, and had a blast during the season.
Jared Wells made the LHS J. V. boys tennis team. Practicing every day in sometimes intense heat , he learned a lot and won a great number of matches.
Knights
..,hese three Lefle rites tried out for te LSE Freshmen Football team. As practices we re tiring, the Knights stuck with it and battled their way to a 10,2 season.
Andrea Abel and the LSE Cross Country team had a great season. H aving to run everyday became very tough, but she sur, vived and had a blast. Andrea and the LSE Cross Countr y team finished the season off with the State Championship.
Erin Stokke and the freshmen volleyball team played and crushed the competition. Erin avoided injury , ill season and was a huge part of the freshman squad.
L to R: Ian Oehm, Zac Francke, Matt Bloom.
Southeast Pitching It By The Rest!
Christy Snelling and the LSE Bowling team had a great season. They practiced once or twice a week. They ended their season with a turkey at the City Bakers Tournament, which they w on. The team qualified for the State Tourn ament, and the Lincoln Invitational.
Taylor Dworak tried out, and made the Southeast High softball team. Surviving the torturing heat and practices every day the ] .V. squad had a great season learning new skills and posting a record of 23-5-2.
Kylie Bahr made the Reserve girls basketball team at Southeast. Kylie started a few games and they had a good season. Kylie was the lone Leflerite to play Southeast basketball, so she represented Lefler with pride. She stayed injury free and gained great skills and experience for years to come.
Knights Stomp Th rough Spri ng Sports
Megan Mutch ie and Angie Johnsen tried out for the SouthlSt soccer team Th is year for tryouts it was very cold, but iey pulled th eir way through . Striving to make a high team, iey pus hed through the cold and fatigue and both had a great -yo ut.
Andrea Abel tried out for the Southeast Track Team . The tryouts were held indoors due to weather. Tryouts were long and tiring, but Andrea held her head up high and had a good tryout .
The Nets Are Up In Flames
The seventh grade basketball team, coached by Mr. Wall, had a challenging first year of Lefler basketball. The city competition was tough, but they stuck togeth, er and won some games. Early morning games were hard and the after,school practices were tough, but they were successful in learning the skills that they will need to continue in basketball. Back Row: Jake Met, zger, Collin Hute, Nick Madsen, Guy Perkins, Eric Corrin, Shea Bodfield, Josten Clark, Aaron Tebo, Joel Sievert, Nolan Day. Third Row: Ted Reinwald, Darrin Faugn, Steve Maltarich. Second Row: Dustin Nagle, Joseph Ruiz, Cory McCasland, Jon Inhofe, Phillip Tesch, Pries ton Twiss, A.]. Franklin, Kenall Sherak, Zach Biggs. Front Row: Brett Lyons, Charlie Morris.
Lefler's ninth grade basketball team had an exciti · 1 year. Together they had fun and learned to get alor g They all hope that next year at high school they c. in keep playing together through the years. They u ill never forget the fun practices and early morni 1 games.
Back Row: Tyson Franzen, Mike VonKaenel, J :iyl Perkins, Joe Yosten, Aaron Grenfell. Front Ro·u: Grant Belzer, Blake Jones, -Eric McKeeman, Fat Nagle.
No Picture: The eighth grade basketball team .a successful and very fun year. This was the las : ; that they had to prepare before high school next y1 They all learned a lot and expanded their games . \ all they're eager to play basketball for high scho o 1 year.
Sammy Thomas, Jason Kreifels, Andy Wolfe, ( ;] Goldenstein, Seth Cobb, Bryce Meyers, J Muggy, Chris Lawrence, Matt Holman, Ge e 1 Hubbard, John Pohlmann.
_jady Lions Run Wil d on the Fl oor
These first year Leflerites went out for the seventh grade basketball team. Coached by Mr. Wall, they all had an outstanding rookie year. Every one gained a new friend or two , learned more details and skills about the game, and feels positive about continuing their sporting career next year. Members of the ' 98 team are: Back row: Natalie Maybee, Natalie Nevels, Whitney Keefer , Ashley Tolle, Alexis Grenfell, Mallory Carter. Middle Row: Nichole Bauerkemper, Irina Dudenko va , Ashley Wellman, Debi Bailey. Front Row: Jessi Wolfe, Amanda Lueke.
The Lefler ninth graders basketball season was good. These girls had great practices and gained new skills and knowledge for the game. Despite having a less than successful year in games with their opponents, they all enjoyed the experience and look forward to competing in some area of high school sp orts. Team members include: Back row: Sa ra Thelen, Ginny Youroukos, Maiko Honda. Front row: Christy Snelling, Ambyr Morin.
. he eighth grade girls basketball team, coached by .arry Smith, "gained new skills, scrimmage d a lot .nd made new friends," according to Kristi Ogorzolu.a. One memorab le game was with Da w es Middle .ri,cho ol. Down by 20 points, Lefler came within three '.uring the fourth quarter. Th e team stayed together hro ughout the season. Many of these lady hoopsters uill try out for their high school teams next fall. Aembers are: Back row: Megan Manning Kechely, (ris ti Ogorzolka , Angie Maske, Lorraine Grant, ..akisha Zollicoffer. Middle row: Gretchen Hamilon, Candyce Engel, Jacquelyn Bliss. Front row: (ati e Pavel , Kat ie Reichenbach , Jeanne Slieter , ,,aty Miller .
Lefler Ladies Spike The Competition
Lefler 8th grade girls volleyball team, coached by Wendy Ogden , had a great season playing fierce com~ petition throughout the city. Through ups and downs they set and bumped their way to a record of 7 1,1 .
Back Row: Kristi Ogorzolka , Angie Maske, Barbara Russ, Amanda Chadwick. Third Row: Rachel Hicks, Tabby Janak, Timory Weakly, Gretchen Hamilton Second Row: Katie Reichenbach, Katie Pavel, Jean French, Jacquelyn Bliss , Candyce Engel, Katy Miller Front Row: Jeanne Sleiter, Mandy Magwire.
The Lefler 9th grade volleyball team coachcG Amy Jacobsen had a 4~6 season. They all q_; taught new things to expand their game no(U• they were 9th graders. Ther e were no injurie ; f ered throughout the season and all the girls g significant amount of playing time. Back Amy Jacobsen, Nicole Foreman, Christy Srn:li Sara Thelen , Ashley Medina, Ginny Youro A Front Row : Ambyr Morin, Chanel Harris , P. r Evans, Shaneice Hicks, Kerra Witherspoon, na Nersesova, Alicia Ruelas.
The seventh grade volleyball team, coached by Cr latte Ceballos and Sheri Foster , finished their seas 01 3~3. They all had to learn to play together, work he and gain the will to win. The rookie Leflerites pla well throughout the city and had a fun first year c Lefler volleyball player. Back Row: Ashley Wo Karrie Weigert, Amanda Lueke, Ashley Tolle, Na ie Nevels, Paige Lawyer, Natalie Maybee. Mi( Row : Jean Clark, Jessi Wolfe , Lis Starky, Mel Pewthers , Cortney R yon, Jenica Braly. Front R, Sherika Stampley, Shenika Stampley, Tasha Fishe
Leflerites Sink T he Competitio n
Back Row: Carrie Weigert, Ashley Wellman, Ashley Tolle , Ros e Platte , Kristi Ogorzolka, Elizabeth Uttecht. Middle Row: Jean Clark , Kelsey Koenigsman, Latisha McMahon , Heather Holsa. Front Row : Ashley Dart, icole McDonald
Back Row : Rudy Moser, Jason Kieifels. 4th Row: ick Madsen , Trent Blackwell , Jacob Abselon , Chris Mrkbizka , Joel Sievert, Collin Hute , Aaron Weaver . 3rd Row: Zach Biggs , Ted Reinwald , Josten Clark , Chris Duey , Ben Keeler 2nd Row : Aaron Tebo, Shea Bodfield , A.J. Franklin , Blaine Wills , Kenton Kataol. Front Row: Ryan West , Darrin Faugh , Scott Rutz, Andy Wolfe , Chris Clowes
These future track stars went for the gold all season. They gave their all and tried their best to take Lefle r to the top. Leaming new skills and having a great experience, all were pleased with their overall eason.
,e hese wrestlers had an immense time out on the mats. They aU 5 ? med up -to -date information on new wrestling tactics and overall fe iadagreatdealoffun. Back Row: Stacia Flury , SheaBodfield, Keeai:an Baker, Matt Callam, Dane Wilkins , Aaron Weaver, David 1 hompson, Jared Burt. Middle Row: Chris Clowes, Chris Duey,
The Cross Country team had a great learning experience. Meets were held earl on Saturday mornings. Girls ran 1.5 miles and boys ran 2 .1 miles. Back Row: Matt Brewer, Mitch~ on , Chris Clowes, Joel Sievert, Andy Hammock. Middle Row: Austin McCleary, Ted Teinwald, Kenton Kathol. Front Row: Kelsey Koenigsman. . ;st ory McCasland, Zach Biggs, Fred Scott , Scott Rutz , Latrice Cord. r w;ront Row: M ariah Franson, Cory Diaz, Abram Connett.
National Events
Float Your Way Through The Year
Local Events
1. Nebraska/Michigan Split National Champi , 1 . Tom Osborne Retires onship
2. Florida Marlins win World Series
3. Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XX.XII
4. Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal
5. 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan
Movies
1. "] erry Maguire"
2. "Titanic"
3. "Great Expectations"
4. "Good Will Hunting"
5. "Con Air "
6. "As Goo d As It Gets"
Deaths
1. Princess Diana
2. Mother Teresa
3. John Denver
4. Chris Farley
5. Michael Kennedy
6. Sonny Bono
7. Carl Wilson
8. H arry Caray
Music
1 "Tubthumping" by Chambawamba
2. "Fly" by Sugar Ray
3. "All My Life" by K,Ci & Jo]o
2. Frank Solich named head coach of Nebraskl .
3. Robert Williams execution
4. October snowstorm (13 in.)
5. Professor Hibler of UNL sends racial e,mails
TV Sitcoms
1 . "Dharma & Greg"
2. "7th Heaven"
3. "Dawson's Creek"
4. "ER"
5. "Ally McBeal"
6. "] erry Springer"
Actors/Actresses
1 Leonardo DiCaprio
2. Noah Wylie
3. George Clooney
4. Neve Campell
5. Kate Winslet
6. Helen Hunt
4. "Time of Your Life" by Green Day
5. "Nice and Slow" by Usher
6. "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
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