Supported by the foundations constructed last year, a school becomes firmly established. Its influence, like a tiny ripple, appears in ever widening circles, spreading through the community. Experience, a primary ingredient for success, is present for the first time, if only in small quantities, allowing Lincoln East to emerge as a leader. With continued hope for the future, the school enters its second year of
Expanding his thoughts and attitudes, one strives to be more understanding and tolerant of fellow students, desiring to improve himself and his school. These efforts constitute growth in ~the maturity and spirit of the individual. Some are hailed as outstanding in sports, scholastic ability, or school activities. But each person who increases his knowledge, skill and enthusiasm contributes to the improvement of the mass . .
"Growing up together" - a common expression but often inaccurate. Few individuals grow at the same rate. Teams, clubs and crowds are mixtures of people at different pain ts of experience and maturity, working toward a common goal. Not conforming, but comparing their ideas, they strengthen themselves and the group. The big .victory, a money making project, a special da!Jce; all are important aspects of high school life.
Achievements of the student body are often inspired by the spirit and vitality of the faculty. Their involvement with youth extends beyond the realm of the classroom to benefit students who seek outside assistance and support. By initiating experimental teaching methods and introducing new courses, teachers demonstrate their devotion and creativity in education.
Like any youngster, East High suffers from growing pains. Offsetting these are many advancements that come with the second year. New band uniforms improve the Spartans ' p.ublic appearances. More clubs, bigger clubs, combinations of clubs seek the best working arrangemen ts. New courses allow each student a wider choice. Emphasis on spirit and intercity competition extend from the streamer decked halls to smiles of victorious teammates.
A combination junior-senior high school . under one roof,· this year taking more pride in each other and themselves. No longer is the student body a product of other schools,· today they are all "Spartans."
As a group they mingle in the hallways, share ideas in the classroom and cheer their teams on to victory. Old friends and new acquaintances often bridge the gap between classes.
Opinions and values vary as teenagers take an active interest in the world outside their school.
These 1,767 young people are known as East High ....
Students
Final Merge Year's Activities, Future /or Second Graduating Plans Class
Challenges and endless opportunities awaited the class of 1969 as they faced their last year of high school.
"Senior checks," conducted by the guidance counselors, enabled the 234 seniors to meet the standards for graduation.
The 80 per cent of the class planning to continue their education participated in a series of tests required for entrance into college and vocational institutions.
During their last year the upperclassmen proposed a new formal affair, the winter ball, which took place at the Lincoln Hotel.
Increased enthusiasm was displayed by the seniors as they w 9n first place in the competition during Spirit Week. They chose as their theme "The Greatest Team on Earth" and characterized it by using circus figures.
To pay a debt accumulated from the 1968 Junior-Senior Prom , the senior class sponsored donut sales and sold basketball concessions.
Realizing the benefits of being a senior , the class of '69 responded to the many leadership responsibilities that were impressed upon them. They climaxed the year by participati11g in the graduation and baccalaureate exercises.
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Nies je Steinkru g er , pres ide n t; C hery l Du nn , vice-pres iden t; Renee Reznek, secretary-treasurer
Students purchase donuts from seniors in the · Sherridan Corporation.
BARRY ABRAHAMS
DOUGLAS AGN~W
CLIFFORD ALBRIGHT
STEVE ALFREY
DOUG ALLES
JOE ARKFELD
JOHN ARNOLD
REBECCA ATESS
SCOTT AYERS
CHRISTOPHER BABCOCK
SUSAN BAER
DENNY BATLINER
HOLLI BEADELL
CONNIE BECKER
KENNETH BEERS
LEANNE BENNETT
In their Spirit Week Skit, senior class members enact their ideas of what it would be like to be anything other than a Spartan.
Senior Class Pep Shines Through Halls, Rallies, Sports
DEBORAH BISHOP
DIANE BLYTHE
HAM ILTON BOCK
DAN BOWLIN
DEAN BRAYMEN
JOSEPH BROBERG
RICHARD BUNTAIN
JEFFERY BURLING
ROBERT BURNS
RICHARD BUTLER
KAREN CADE
BRADFORD CARDWELL
LISA CARDWELL
RICK CARTY
CONNIE CAVE
AMY CHLOUPEK
JAMES CHRISTENSEN
JOHN CHRISTENSEN
GUYLENE CITTA
ANTONIO CONTRERAS
MARIJO COOK
GARY COOKUS
KATHLEEN COONROD
BARBARA CROSTON
SUSAN DAHLHEIM
CONNIE DALLMANN
BARBARA DA VIES
JACQUE DAVIS
LAWRENCE DAY
VIRGIL DEARMONT
RICHARD DETHLEFS
DEIRDRA DICKESON
In anti ci p atio n of a victory, pep · club squad leaders attempt to boost spir i t tor the up c oming football game.
Senior AFS Students Find School, Capital City Challenging
SHARLEEN DOHMAN
NANCY DULING
SUNNY DULL
CHERYL DUNN •
GARY DUVEN
SUSAN EBEL
MEREDITH EDWARDS
GAIL EEN
JANE ETMUND
JOYCE FADDIS
STEVEN FARMER
MARIA FERNANDEZ
CANDACE FISHER
PAMELA FOLSOM
GREGG FOOTE
TONI FREEMAN
A cold Saturday morning in mid-December finds Roger Ogea stalking the snowy c orn!ields in search of a pheasant.
pictures her native land - of Argentina to s tudents attending an assemblY_ program on AFS.
BETTY FREY
BEVERLY GANZEL
CATHY GARRETT
JA N ET GASSMAN
CAROLYN GREENING
HARRY GROATHOUSE
DAVID GRUBB
RICKIE HAHN
RICHARD HALAMA
JANET HALL
LOUISE HALL
PATRICIA HALL
Gracie fros
South African foreign e xchange student Ren ee Reznek , an accomplished piani s t, finds practic e still n ecessary.
JEFFREY HAMILTON
JOHN HANCOCK
HELEN RANDA • MARK HANSEN
CAROL HANSON
LINDA HASSLER
Serious, Humorous Events Compete for Seniors' Attention
RONALD HASTY
DOUGLAS HATFIELD
KAREN HAYES
LINDA HAYES
ELLEN HAYMAN
JAMES HECKMAN
RANDAL HENDERSON
DEBRA HINES
Barry Abrahams pauses enroute to a pizza eating victory.
STEVEN HOLCOMBE
GREG HOLDREN
THOMAS HUGGINS
Ordering announcements, Rich Rodenberg plans for graduation.
GRACIELA IROS
GALE JACKMAN
BRAD JACKSON
MARGE JEWETT
BARBARA JOHNSON
CLAUDIA JOHNSON
EDWARD JOHNSON
LINDA L. JOHNSON
LINDA M. JOHNSON ROGER JOHNSON
STEPHEN JOHNSON
BOYD JONES
KENDRA JONES
NANCY KELLER
DEBORAH KENNEY
SUE KENNEY
RONALD KESS
JAN~ KIDWELL
CHARLES KLUMP
KATHY KOOP
,, PATRICIA KROMBERG
KATHRYN KRUGER
SUSAN KUZELKA
JUDY KYKER
Sue Kinney and Nancy Duling fill in emergency absences.
JANET LAMPSHIRE
GEORGIA LINCOLN
LINDA LOCHMILLER
FRANCES LOCKHORN
DOUG LOSEKE
MARK LOWRY
DENNIS LUSTREA
JOHN MAPES
MARY MARKS
JEANNE MASEK
BARBARA MASER
KRISTI MASER
JAMES MATTHEWS
DONALD MAZOUR
WILLIAM McCALLA
ROBERT McDANIEL
Class of 1969 Adds Hours To Reach Magic 140 Total
Pool sharks •Jim McManus, Dennis Lustrea and Steve Alfrey enjoy a game of rotation.
Seniors React to Seasonal Festivities With Unusual Antics
LYNN McKEE
DA VE McLAUGHLIN
JAMES McMANUS
NANCY MEEK
MARGARET MERCHANT
DOUGLAS MERRILL
RICK MERTENS
VICKI MICHAELSON
PAMELA MICKEY
LESLIE MILLER
DONALD MILLS
JAMES MORAN
Seniors celebrate Thanksgiving with their own feast "brought from home" style.
JANET NANTKES
BARRY NELSON
BECKI NEWBURN
DANA NEWKIRK
LISA PETERSON
PATRICIA PETERSON
KAREN NICHOLS
CURT NIELSEN
BRUCE NORTHROP
ROGER OGEA
LYNETTE PIENING
KAREN RAYMOND
LEANNE OTHLING
MARY OVERGAARD
KENNETH OWEN
LARRY PACKETT
Connie Becker and Tom Huggins prepare for the Senior Ball.
Seniors Respond to Emphasis on Scholastic
GAYLE RECKEWEY
BARBARA REED
DONALD REIMER
RENEE REZNEK
JOANN ROBERTSON
LARRY ROBINSON
JEAN ROBISON
JOHN ROCKE
RICH RODENBURG
WILLIAM ROESLER
LINDA ROGERS
GWENDOLYN ROUSH
REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS: Edward Johnson, Linda Johnson, Richard Buntain, Larry Day.
NANCY ROWCH
JAMES RUPERT
BRUCE SCHLAEBITZ
DEBRA SCHMID
BARBARA SCHOENLEBER
DENNIS SCHROEDER
SHARON SCHROEDER
JENNIFER SCOTT
SUSAN SHAW
PAMELA SHEAHAN
MICHAEL SHOWEN
JACK SKRIVANEK
NATIO NA L MERIT SEMI -FINALISTS : Larry Day, Richard Bun tain , Joe Broberg
Seniors
Combine Community Service With Enjoyable Times
LA URIE SMITH
DIANE SONDEREGGER
ELAINE SORENSEN
GREG SORENSEN
RICHARD STANSBURY
NIESJE STEINKRUGER
SUE STENTZ
APRIL STEVENSON
JEANETTE STEW ART
JOHN STEWART
ANN SUTHERLAND
NANCY SUTTON
CAROL SWARD
JANICE TIEMANN
RONALD TRESNAK
MELODIE TUNE
URSULA VOSS
CORINNE WAKEFIELD
PATRICIA WEDDLE
GREGORY WEIER
STEPHEN WELLER
KEVIN WELLS
RONNIE WESTON
JEANETTE WIECHERT
CHRIS WILLIAMSON
ANN WISMER.
SUSAN WOOD
WILLIAM WOOD
JANICE WORLEY
On the day following the Burning of the Greens, members of Lin-Co-Y dispose of the remaining wood and debris.
Juniors Activities Accept New Re sponsib ilitie s; Exciting Atmosphere Provide
Lost in the midst of their high school career, yet determined to be more than followers, juniors took on the added responsibility of their second year. The largest class was composed of approximately 466 eleventh graders.
Activities played a major role in the student life of the junior class. Much of their enthusiasm was centered around presenting a prom, April 12, to honor the senior class. Projects such as selling candles at Christmas and selling concessions at games helped raise prom funds.
In addition to activities, academic life also vied for juniors'
time. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and National Meri_t Exam served as preparation for college. The American Field Service program offered opportunities to all juniors and lead to selecting two finalists.
Reading American novels, slaving over algebra problems, researching topics in the library for American History and learning a foreign language occupied many classroom and evening hours. Even though they needed to take required courses, they found roo:m. in their schedules for electives.
Decisions pressed, as juniors looked to their last year of school.
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Dick Safranek, president; Candy Jacobs, vice president; Rick Rolfsmeyer, secretary-tre asurer.
Junior Kent Kollmorgen finds Cliff's Notes handy for last minute study.
• Bob Abbott
• Sidney Abrahams
Dave Adams
Chery1 Ailes : David Allen
Rick Andersen
Barbara Anderson
Jeffery Anderson
Vicki Arnold
Mike Arthur
Barry Aspengren
Bruce Ayers
Marie Baack
Karin Badberg
Dan Barber
Bob Barlow
Bruce Barrett
Jean Bates
Susan Bates
Chuck Bauer
Randal Beam
Paula Beezley
Randall Beezley
Vicki Bellinger
Maril y n Benner
Carol Bennett
Katherine Betts
David Billesbach
Betty Bilodeau
Robin Binning
aarry Blue
Mary Boosalis
Larry Bond
Kristi Bottum
Janet Bour ks
Robert Bowden
Early preparations foi the prom began by r~ viewing the reports and suggestions of last year's junior class
Richard Bowers
Simon Brakhage
Thomas Brakke
Charles Bridges
George Broberg
Kent Brobst
Annette Brock
Dannel Brown
Joe Brown
Kim Brown
Mark Brown
Tom Brown
Richard Brunke
Ray Buchanan
Diana Buckmaster
Lynette Bunde
Steven Bures
Dale Busch
Stephen Bush
James Buttke
Susan Cahill
Randall Car Ison
Jeff Carnes
Donald Casper
Jim Wendt wonders what to do first - a problem often encountered when homework piles up.
Among other things , class rings provide a means of school identity and serve as a remembrance of high school years.
Patrick Chambers
Terry Chapin
Margo Christenson
Robert Citta
Michael Cline
Diane Colby
Robert Conley
Timothy Cook
Kim Coonrod
Class of '70 Strengthens School Through Varied Interests
Don Cope
Mary Copple
Mary Cotner
Timothy Cottingham
Mark Coyle
Chris Crawford
Robert Creager
John Crose
Barry Cross
Barb Cyr
Debra Dale
Deborah Dalton
Douglas Davidson
Dan Deines
Deborah Deines
Dan Deitemeyer
Rick DeKlotz
Steve Demma
Deborah DeVore
Lennard Dickinson
Marcia Dienstfrey
James Dodson
Debra Dohman
James Donoho
Numbed from the cold, Julie Edwards and Nancy Cole arrive at an East game.
Juniors Broaden Views With Competition Ln AFS Program
• Being sure to accurately record the results, Dave Kennedy and Alvin Tao test the laws of light reflection for a physics experiment.
Andrea Doughty
Daniel Draney
J oAnne Ducker
Susan Dunn
David Dunnigan
Steven Dunning
Julie Edwards
Tom Eicher
Steve Eitzmann
Linda Eleeson
Denise Elliott
Lloyd Emmons
AFS finalists Wayne Kubicek and Jim Holman brush up on language skills.
Don George
Stanley Gerbrandt
Patrick Gibbons
Gayle Gibson
Frank Gillaspie
Christy Grady
David Engbrecht
Renise Erickson
Joel Ernst
Mark Evans ·
Allan Everett
Kenneth Ewerth
Diane Falos
Susan Fawl
Susan Fetty
Jan Filbeck
Judi th Firestone
David Fischbach
Debra Fletcher
Karen Foote
Lynda Forke
Patty Forsberg
Candace Frank
Jerry Fredrickson
Jeff Gade
Steven Gans
Lynda Gardner
Dennis Gartner
Michael Geer
Kevin Gemmel
Determined to improve communications, Linda Forke purchases a student directory from Louise Hall.
Class of '70 Continues Traditions While Adding New Ideas
Pauline Graham
Tom Graham
Katherine Grauer
Kim Grauer
Mary Greening
Henry Grether
Kim Grossman
Carol Gubser
Robert Gunn
Ann Gustad
Jeff Haas
Gary Hagerman
Barbara Halama
James Hallberg
Karen Hardy
Anne Harris
Rhonda Harrold
Debbie Hartung
Paul Hasenyager
John Haskins
Susan Hassell
Steve Hastings
Steven Haun
James Hayes
After an invitation to the Homecoming dance, Dale Phillips asks the assistance_ of friend Barb Well er in selecting a dress. Dale's date, Rob Olson, makes his final preparations with a · quick visit to the barber shop.
Karen Hays
Laura Hays
Stanley Hegener
Ann Henry
Jeffery, Hermanson
Greg Hiatt
Martha Hill
James Hille
Jack Hillegass
Ronnie Hindmand
Pamela Hirschmann
Cynthia Hoffman
Jane Holland
Deborah Holle
Marlys Holle
James Holman
Sandra Holtgrewe
Vickie Hoy
Gary Rustad
Robert Hynek
Candace Jacobs
Michael Jacobsen
Barbara Jamison
Gary Jochim
Daniel Johnson
Deb Johnson
Lynn Johnson
Redge Johnson
John Kelly
David Kennedy
Chefs Dave Loos , S teve Gans and Jo hn Crose demonstrate their culinary talent to the girls in Foods and Nutrition class
Unfor t unately , footwork isn't the answer for studen ts i nvolved in taking semester tests.
Cinthia Kleis
Pam Knoell
Gary Knudsen
Blending with the bass and lead, Joe Brown prepares a new vocal selection.
Diane Knudtson
Tom Koch
Dick Kohler
Sara Kohlof
LaDonna Kolder
Kent Kollmorgen
Dan Kounovsky
Patricia Kratz
Jay Kreimer
Scott Kriutzfield
Doug Krogman
Wayne Kubicek
Mary Kay Kubovec
Patricia Lacy
Lynn Larson
Rita Larson
Ted Larson
Randi Laschanzky
Robert Latimer
Thomas Lawson
Gary Ledgerwood
Deborah Leffler
Lynn Legg
Ronald Lehms
Scott Levey
Patricia Lewis
Nancy Lindburg
Marlene Linsenmeyer
David Little
Teresa Lockhorn
Kar la Loerch
Mark Lohmeier
Mary Lohse
Stephanie Loisel
Dave Loos
John Lowe
Cindy Luckens
Michael Lutman
Sue Magnuson
Kent Mahoney
Paul Malone
Barbara Manthey
Carol Mapes
Cynthia Mapes
Michael Martin
Anne Masek
John Maser
Timothy McCabe
Friendships Expand As Juniors Share
Common Interests
Anticipating a victory following the pre-game dinner, junior girls enjoy pizza and coke.
Enthusiastic junior classmen combine song , enjoyment and discussion while in attendance at the weekly Young Life meetings.
and
provide an audience for Don
Snow, Sleds, Skates Of/er Winter Recreation for Juniors
Craig McClatchey
Yvonne McCord
Sherry McDuffe
Gail McGinness
Robert McGinnis
Doni McGrew
Patrice McMahan
Leslie Mc Williams
Doug Meek
Dean Meierhenry
Nancy Mercer
Peggy Mertens
Jewell Metcalf
Jeffrey Mikelson
Mark Mitchell
Carol Moats
Christine Monaco
John Monohan
Cindy
Carol Mapes
Wallace while he spins on the ice.
Susan Moorberg
Terri Moore
Julie Moreland
Cynthia Morris
Linda , Mosby
Stanley Mozdzen
Jon Mumgaard
Jeff Munnis
Gary Neal
Dorman Nelson
Edwin Nelson
Karen Nelson
Kathy Nelson
Linda Nelson
Cynthia Ness
Lloyd Ness
Gary Nichols
Sharon Nicholls
Barbara Nider
Susan Nielsen
Jeri Nutt
Jeanene Nu tz
Eric Nye
Joan Nyquist
Crusted snow creates a fast course for Doug Davidson , Randy Beezley and Bob Bowden.
Class of 1970 Finds Life Includes Financial Considerations
William Oberg
Robert Olson
Pamela Orcutt
Carla Oswald
Gary Otto
Dave Ottoson
Jay Oxton
Robert Ozenbaugh
Bobbie Parker
Diana Pauley
James Penrod
Denise Peschel
Judith Petersen
Craig Peterson
Dale Phillips
Janice Piccolo
Terry Pieper
Richard Plass
Ray Pont
Pamela Puderbaugh
Victoria Pulos
John Quinn
Steven Rall
Gary Rapp
Anita Rech
Sheila Regan
Susan Remigio
Brad Reynolds
Richard Rezac
Jana Riblett
John Rickerts
Jeanine Rikli
Maurice Riner
Bill Rocke
Johnny Robinson
Ronda Rodell
Karen Roesler
Sharon Rogers
Steven Rogers
Susan Rogers
Eric Rolfsmeyer
Priscilla Rose
Richard Safranek
Julienne Sandstedt
Thomas Sankey
Gregory Sasse
Joy Schafer
Debra Schaffer
Tina Schenk
Dale Schessler
Eileen Schimonitz
Deanna Schmidt
Steven Schrader
•Hal Schroeder
Janice Schukei
Tim Schulte
Ronald Schwab
Theresa Schwarz
Thomas Schwarz
Diane Schwieger
Lloyd Seaton
Steve Shaneyfelt
Ramona Shaw
Barb Nider delivers candles she sold to raise money for the junior class.
Creative Juniors Use Crepe Paper To Trans/orm Planters
Lynn Sheldon
William Shepherd
Jody Shields
Janice Shook
Jan Shull
Michael Siefkes
Rick Silver
Chris Silvey
Tom Slaughter
Margaret Sloan
Judith Sorensen
Vickie Sorrell
Laura Soule
Gary Spahn
Susan Spaulding
Donna Stadler
Rebecca Statton
Sandra Steck
Christine Steckmest
Susan Stemper
Michael Stephens
Ross Stephenson
Jon Sterns
Milan Steube
Carol Stockton and Sharon Nicholls admire the new Spartan Symbol which was designed by John Hancock.
Carol Stockton
Jerry Stoner
Debra Stranathan
Steve Strauss
Susan Strunc
Denise Sulc
Don Summers
Jayne Summers
Karen Svoboda
Wallis Swanson
Pauline Sweet
Dulcie Sybouts
Wayne Talbot
Suzanne Tanderup
Dean Tankersley
Alvin Tao
Janet Tatum
Sheri Taylor
Scott Thompson
Judy Tomek
Trudy Tomek
Marsha Tommeraasen
Hal Traver
Patricia Tupper
Gregory Turek
Linda Unger
Promoting team spirit for the Southeast football game, Juniors give the Knights a premature burial.
Spartans' First Tastes of Victory Instill Pride Ln Juniors
Stuart Unrau
Gary Upchurch
Marlin Urbanec
Barbara Velazquez
Gaylen Voller
Theresa Vrchota
Tom Waddle
Susan Wade
Deborah Waggoner
Bruce Waldo
Judi Walla
Don Wallace
Michael Wallen
Denice Waller
Katherine Ward
Michael War lick
Kay Wasson
Patricia Weesner
Ron Weichbrodt
Paul Weidenthaler
Kent Weishahn
Barb Weller
Clark Wells
James Wendt
SeatiI?g accommodations lure Kathy Ward, Lynn Johnson and Deb Fletcher outside to wait.
Judi th Wessel
Vicki Wheeler
Dave White
Teresa White
David Wicks
Jane Wicks
Jane Wilkinson
Arthur Winter
Timothy Wismer
Michael Wiswell
Julie Wittler
Paula Wood
Christine Woods
Jane Wright
Jeri Wright
Julia Wright
Mark Wright
Eberhard Wunderlich
Jeri York
Chery1 Young
Mary Young
Gail Zimmerman
James Zi tter koph
Marvel Zwonechek
Hastings , East's first football victory , is remembered by Tom Waddle and Jim Hille as a "historical event."
Education Sophomores Encompasses Only a Lead Active Social Part; Life
The sophomore class was a mixture of "old timers" and newcomers. Some were already acquainted with the school after attending East Junior High the year before, but for those from Charles Culler, Millard Lefler and Robin Mickle, this was a new experience. Mingling with the upperclassmen and sporting the latest in fashions, the 417 tenth graders made the transition from junior to senior high.
The study of congruent triangles, frog disection and safe driving procedures were only a part of the sophomore's education. They took an active part in the
school by competing in high school sports , supporting their teams , helping with the 1968 political campaigning, joining many clubs and participating in musical and dramatic productio:µs . Many became interested in community organizations and projects as well.
In addition to this, the sophomores met new responsibilities. Challenged by the prom expenses awaiting them next year, money making projects were begun.
The change to computerized report cards and the nine-week grading system for the local secondary schools added to the newness of high school.
SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Pat Hirschman, secretary-trea s urer ; Perry Rik li, pres iden t; Te rri Schlaebitz , vice pres ident.
Jody Wheeless and Mr. Frank Masek discuss performance geometry.
Murray Abbott
David Abrahams
Nancy Adams
Linda Aden
Elliott Albers
Beverly ,Allen
Susan Allen
Kraig Anderson
Monte Anderson
Rebecca Anderson
Timothy Anson
Becky Arkebauer
Mary Arkfeld
Donald Ault
Donald Baack
Kristie Baack
Anita Babcock
Gregory Bailey
James Bakk
John Ballew
Karen Bangert
Frank Barber
Paul Barnett
Audrey Bartholomew
Tamara Bartzatt
Marcia Bauer
Bob Beadell
Becky Behrens
Todd Berger
Janet Billesbach
Robert Binger
LouAn:n. Black
Robert Blake
Charlotte Block
Debra Bock
William Bone
Enjoying diiieren t pastimes, sophomores Kraig •Anderson , Doug Dickeson and Kevin Barnes
trY their hand at penny pitching.
Wayne Bossung
Gerald Boster
Mike Boumann
Deborah Brauer
Max Breed
Douglas Briggs
Doug Brott
Cathy Brunzell
Alan Buchanan
Paul Burner
Steve Burns
Timothy Burtch
Allan Busch
Benita Buss
Inta Buss
Robert Caddy
Kathy Cade
Jeri Campbell
Donna Cariaggi
Brad Carper
Julie Carr
Brian Catts
Dow Cessna
Steve Chandler
Sue Chapin
Sophomores Join Mock Vote To Predict Election Results
"In the swim" are Mr. Dennis Vokolek and his all-girl beginning swim class. This year , with a male instructor, the girls were able to wear their own suits.
Marcella Cherry
Rhonda Childress
Carri Clark
Dennis Clark
Charles Clough
Sam Collura
Patricia Cotner
Jerry Dallmann
Diane Dalton
Larry Dankleff
Randy Dankleff
Diane Davenport
Robert Davidson
Michele Davis
Peggy Dearmont
Randall Dennis
Debbie DeRock
Richard Dickerscheid
Doug Dickeson
Doy le Dillow
Paul Dinges
Dale Dirks ·
John Dockum
Ivonne Doeschot
Jim Kubovec, Jean Slaughter and Deb Taylor exercise their right to vote.
Nancy Pickering contemplates future events in a moment of solitude.
TV Time Relinquished As Sophomores Turn to Homework
Randall Dotson
Kevin Duling
Terence Dull
Daniel Dunlap
Roger Dunn
Patty Eckel
Murray Eitzmann
Raeola Emmons
Peggy Evans
Rachelle Everett
Richard Faddis
James Farkas
Daniel Feis
Melinda Felin
Susan Finke
Bruce Finley
Susan Finnerty
Barbara Fischbach
Carolyn Fischer
Richard Fisher
Roger Fix
Sharon Flotree
Michael Flynn
Brian Foote
Kim Forke
Jim Fosnaugh
David Frank
Layne Franklin
Gary Franks
Linda Gade
The early morning sun catches students enroute to yet another day of books and classes.
Dennis Gardner
Rafael Gertel
Susan Giffin
James Gogela
Marshall Goodenberger
Terri Graves
Jack Gregg
Steve Groathouse
Gary Groff
Kathy Grubel
John Gunderson
Robin Gunn
Gretchen Gustafson
Kiyomi Hachiya
Robert Hacker
Chuck Haifley
Glenda Hall
John Hamilton
Cathy Peters and Sue Rodenburg discover sophomores are not free from exams , as they encounter the California Achievement Tests.
Senior Harry Groathouse uses his age advantage to help sophomore brother Steve.
Lucy Harding
Lonn Harlan
Randal Hartman
Deborah Harvey
Doug Hayes
Debora Heald
Laurie Heiden
Pam Hein
Mike Hertzler
Richard Higgins
Sara Hinds
Nancy Hines
Pat Hirschman
Charles Hollinger
Chery1 Holmes
Jane Holmes
Sharon Holroyd
Yvonne Holtzen
Mitchell f.Ionnens
Rosanne Hoschele
Ken Huenink
Nervous but confident, Nancy Hines passes the written and driving tests required for a driver's license.
Parents Release Tenth Grade Drivers on Lincoln Streets
Sue Huggins
Cindy Humbles
Pat Hurlbert
Jean Huxtable
•
Diane Hynek
Margaret Jacobs
Steven J avorsky
Constance Johnson
David Johnson
John Johnson
Paul Johnson
Russ Johnson
Anne Jolliff
Todd Jones
Steve H. Jones
Steve M. Jones
Rick Juilfs
Bill Jurgens
Janet Kahm
Lynne Kaufman
Steve Keller
Gerald Kierstead
Kathy King
Marcia Kinney
Jay Wood, Susan Giffin and Jeff Kirkland spend study hall time practicing for prep band.
Russell Kirk
Jeff Kirkland
Penelope Knack
Kristie Knopp
Jeff Knott
Gregory Kokes
Kathryn Kollmorgen
Jim Kopetka
Joseph Kovar
Bruce Kreuzberg
James Kubovec
Jay Kubovec
Debra Kuhl
Ronald Kuhn
Fred Kurtzer
Marg Lacy
Martha Lagrone
Rebecca Lange
Beverly Lantz
Connie Larson
Eonald Larson
Gary Lauck
Burl Law
Kent Leach
Cynthia Leffler
Paul Lehnert
Bruce Leininger
Cynthia Leybold
Barbara Lien
Edward Lincoln
The sophomore team responds with another victory to the enthusiasm shown by the Spirit Club.
Don Lindsay
Teresa Logsdon
Tom Lott
Ann MacDougall
Betsy , Madsen
Lucille Marks
Chery1 Martin
Patricia Masek
Craig Maser
Steve Maser
Elisabeth McCalla
Patricia McCartney
Deborah McKee
Kenneth McKillip
Bruce McManis
Doug Meek
Terry Menagh
Judi th Mendoza
Robert Mercer
Bruce Miller
Janice Miller
Jon Miller
Marty Miller
Steve Mobley
Sophomore Experience
Paves Way /or
Future Successes
Chrys ' Moore
J oAnne Moore
Lamont Moore
Sidney Moore
Sue Moore
Mike Moser
Hector Mota
Wendy Mozdzen
Jim Muggy
Even the new IBM repor.t cards cause Lee Wilkens to react interestingly.
John Mulvaney
Thomas Mumgaard
Patricia Myers
Terry Meyers
Debi Nelson
Gregg Neuhaus
Carolyn Newlon
Paul Newton
Laurie Nider
Terry Niedfelt
Sonya Nielson
Val Niemeyer
Virginia Nilson
Rege Nissen
Donald Norden
Craig Northrop
John Nutz
Robert Ogden
Richard Oliver
Sylvia Olmsted
Cynthia Opsal
Expressing himself , Doug Brott interprets a part in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar."
Volleyball teaches girl's intramural teams
Spartan Rooms Echo With Efforts of Lively Sophomores
Douglas Otoupalik
Lu Otto
Margaret Owen
Richard Owen
Bonnie Packett
John Page
John Parker
Kathleen Parker
Billie Patten
Thomas Paulson
Twila Pease
Cathy Peters
Connie Peterson
Robert Peterson
Shirley Peterson
Linda Pettigrew
Nancy Pickering
Susan Pierce
Paula Pillen
Mike Pirroccello
James Plass
Iveta Pool
Patricia Porn
Larry Pothast
Debbie Powless
Tom Frasch
Tom Provorse
Kevin Puderbaugh
Steve Raglin
Sue Rapp
Ellen Ravnan
Kent Reckeway
Cindy Reed
Independent Tenth Graders Face Wider Choice of Classes
Marty Reighard
Kent Rempe
Michael Reta
Perry Rikli
Marc Ri veland
Jeanne Ro bare
Mark Robbins
Andrea Roberts
Larry Robertson
Richard Robertson
Stewart Rodell
Susan Rodenburg
Cynthia Roelle
Ron Roesler
Jerry Rollf
Wendy Rosenstock
Deborah Rourk
Harry Safranek
Anne Salestrom
Mary Salestrom
Linda Schimonitz
Terri Schlaebitz
Ronald Schlegelmilch
Kim Schleif
Terri Schlaebitz and Laurie Heiden wait as Peggy Vein Beek calls mom for "taxi" service.
Jeannie Slaughter
Barton Smith
Dan Smith
Greg Smith
Joiene Smith
William Smith
Charleen Sonday
Michael Sorensen
Deborah Schneider
Steven Schoenleber
Linda Sehoedermeier
Curt Splichal
Kathryn Splinter
Kathy Staack
Deb Stacey
Carol Schubert
Lynne Schuchart
Laurel Schulte
Debra Schwarz
Michael Scott
Mike Scott
Walter Sell
Daniel Shull
Mary Sieg
Teresa Sikyta
Rick Simpson
Christie Skov
Randy Dankleff and Ken Urbanec learn engine skills in a mechanics course.
Patrick Stanley
Gregory Stapleton
William Steinkruger
Rich Stetina , Owen Stevenson
Teresa Stitcher
Sue Strom
Neil Sutherland
Joyce Sward
Dan Swiler
Deborah Taylor
J e_an Thomsen
Pamela Thompson
Betty Tryon
Michael Tune
Randy Upton
Kenneth Urbanec
Chuck Uribe
Stephen Utterback
Peggy Van Beek
Rodney VandeKrol
Craig Vanderkolk
David Varga
De bra Veskrna
Kirk Vifquin
Judy Voboril
Douglas Von Seggern
Kim Voss
Beth Waldman
Ka t hleen Walentine
Sophomore boys join in school spirit at the first football game with Lillis High.
Class of '71 Forms Attitudes Affecting - School, Community
Nancy Wallace
Reed Way
Carol Webb
Pamela Webb
Patty Webb
Mark Welsch
Janet Wendelin
Jolene West
Jody Wheeless
Craig Wickenkamp
James Wilde
Lee Wilkens
Mary Jo Wilkinson
Gail Williams
Russ Williams
Nancy Williamson
John Wilson
Brian W olesensky
Jay Wood
Emily Woodward
James Yates
Sue Yaussi
Jean Yien
Jack York
Deb Stacey, Terri Stitcher and Carol Fischer shop for a Christmas gift for an orphan
Junior High Confronts New Situations; Responsibilities Increase for Freshmen
Composing 36 per cent of the total school population , the 653 junior high students played an important part in school events. The Junior High Student Council made plans for a courtyard clean-up committee and organized the junior high school dances. Each grade elected two representatives to this council.
Confronted with a new situation, the 237 seventh graders experienced moving from class to class instead of being in one room all day. They attended the junior high party and their own class party.
The 220 eighth graders faced basically the same curriculum as
in the seventh grade. Canteen, tl}e YMCA-YWCA dances, their class party and the junior high party in January highlighted their second year. The seventh and eighth grades also shared their own study center.
The ninth grade, with 19 7 members, had a wider choice of electivies helping them to complete the 160 hours for promotion. This year the freshmen were considered more a part of the high school. They were included in the senior high study hall, pep rallies, Spirit Week, and several senior high clubs. To climax the year the Ninth Grade Promotion took place May 28.
JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL: Back Row-Shelley Wright, vice president; Rodney Epp, secretary; Corey Hume, Pat Lehigh, Randy Scott, Jim
Ar ter, treasurer. Front Row-Darlyn Trook, president; Gayle North~up, Sharon Callaway, Cheryl Mapes, Karen Rikli.
Diane Dunnigan, Ann Gillan and Cathy Higgins choose their snack.
Six Year High School Put Ninth Graders m Unique Role
Debbie Abbott
Brian Ahlschwede
Jackie Anderson
Tom Anson
Patrick Arthur
Kevin Asbjornson
John Ball
Craig Bauer
Dan Bellinger
Tom Bowlin
Diane Bradley
Terry Brauer
Cynthia Brugman
John Bryant
Penny Caddy
Steve Cahill
Mike Callaway
Susan Campbell
Jennie Carey
Barbara Carley
Bryce Carlson
Chris Carlson
Mary Carlson
Jane Carothers
Dan Caulkins
Fred Chloupek
Pamela Clark
Michael Coats
Alan Colby
Kelliann Coyle
Carol Crook
Carla Cross
Becky Deines
Dick Deitemeyer
Charles Diers
Deanna Dillon
Susan Duling
Diane Dunnigan
Ken Edmondson
Keith Edwards
Martin Edwards
Rodney Epp
Nancy Evans
Judy Farrell
Shelley Fetty
Patty Finn
Steve Fisher
Mary Franklin
Mark Freeman
Susan Fritz
Tom Ganka
Rod Gerbrandt
Terri Gillispie
Janet Green
Rick Griffin
David Groathouse
Congregating in the gym hall for a few minutes after school, junior high students
chat with friends as they wait for rides.
Sports Play
Active Part Ln Freshmen After-School Life
Debi Harper
John Haslam
Merry Haworth
Barb Haws
Roxanne Hayes
Gail Hayman
Mark Heilinger
Pam Herbert
Chris Hessheimer
Thurman Hinds
Stephanie Hinds
Gary Hinkley
Janet Hodgell
James Hollinger
Patricia Holman
Edward Jacobsen
Debra Johnson -
Julie Johnson
Barb Jones
Thomas Jones
Terry Joris
Cynthia Kasparek
Mark Kirk
Pam Klc.is
Susan Knuth
Frank Krowe
Robert Lacy
Linda Lehl
Roger Leising
Bill Luedtke
Randall Maly
Terry Maret
Mark Masek
Danny Maser
Bruce McClatchey
Rick McClung
Doug McDaniel
Kathy McDonald
Linda Mertens
Janis Meyers
Junior high boys practice after school in the gym to sharpen their basketball skills for up-coming contests.
Debra Schrader
Teri Schulte
Nancy Schumacher
Brian Schwab
Dianne Schwartz
Debbie Shaler
Robert Settell
Stanton Shirk
Kristy Shottenkirk
Judy Simpson
Gene Smith
Lynn Smith
Sherrill Smith
Jack Spaun
Kathleen Spaur
Michele Spomer
Susan Stehly
Dan Steinkruger
Lee Stephens
Susan Stettinger
Timothy Mickey
Phillip Mitchell
David Moreland
Kim Mowrey
Daryl Muenchau
Barbara Murphey
Jim Neal
Richard Neal
Dennis Nelson
Stephen Nowak·
Larry Ohs
Richard Palmer
Jacalyn Parker
Jerry Phillips
Larry Pierce
Beth Pillen
Mike Quinn
Paula Rauer
Joyce Reighard
Marty Remmenga
Roger Rocke
Peggy Rogge
James Rose
Sharon Rothenbach
Maiy Sandin
Sherril Sanford
Anita Sasse
William Schenk
Lora Schlegelmilch
Jeffery Schmid
Colleen Schmidt
Barbara Schmitt
Concentration means high scores for freshmen taking the required !TED tests.
Dave Sukovaty
Mark Suskin
Jeff Talbot
Bernie Tao
Scott Thomas
Mark Thompson
Darlyn Trook
Debbie Tucker
Merrie Tune
Debra Turner
Mark Umburger
Cindy Uribe
Phillip Van Buren
Lynne V anderkolk
Michael V alezquez
Todd Waddle
Sam Walls
Martin Ward
Dan Warlick
Stuart Waterbury
Denise Way
Scott Weary
John Weber
Brian W eidenthaler
Debra Wible
Pam Wilson
Terri Witters
Debra W olesensky
Shelley Wright
Cynthia Yates
Freshmen Experience More Freedom Ln Schedule Planning
Junior High students from Lincoln schools - combine voices and make new friends at weekly choir practices.
Several
Eighth Graders Begin To Form Individual Opinions, Ideas
Jane Adams
John Adams
Karen Aden
Todd Ahlquist
Thomas Allman
Jon Anderson
Lori Anderson
Lora Appleman
James Arter
Theresa Arthur
Haward Atkins
Ruth Auers
Sharon Baack
Julie Babue
Jeffery Bale
Mary Ball
• Kimberly Beach
James Beam
David Blaha
James Breeclen
Cecilia Bruening
Jo Bryant
Michael Buckner
Dayle Burzlaff
Chris Bush
Claudia Cahill
John Carlbom
Diane Carley
Kristy Carlson
Phil Chappell
Laurie Christenson
Toni Churchill
Mary Clifton
Joseph Collura
.Jamie Coonrod
Scott Curry
Dan Dallmann
Patrick Dean
Michelle DeGraw
Robert Dermann
Jack Ditzler
Sandy Doran
Kirk Ehrlich
Bruce Eleeson
Christie Esser
Susie Evans
Debbie Fisk
Robert Folsom
Coping with a common problem, Steve Nash struggles through his salad with a spoon.
eighth graders gather in one of the industrial arts rooms to study the equipment necessary ~n working with wood.
Kathy Fosdick
S tephanie French
Bradley Funk
Reg Gast
Jeanette Geer
Ann Gillan
James Gillispie
Karen Gillispie
Michael Gist
James Goodrich
lefter/ Gottula
Pat Greening
Vicky Greening
Laurie Guyer
Genea Hass
John Hachiya
Doug Haifly
Jeri Hall
Rosalie Hall
Douglas Hanel
Elizabeth Hansen
Tracy Hanson
Dave Hardy
Rob Hartung
Larry Harvey
Craig Hatfield
Sally Haun
Robert Hayes
Tom Heermann
Gary Helgeson
Mitchell Henry
Mark Hergenrader
Roxanne Hile
]on Hines
Dave Hinkley
Susan Holdren
Sharon Hollinger
Pam Horner
Richard Hovorka
Adrianne Huelle
Linda H ueppelsheuser
Craig Hume
Darryl Hunter
Mary Hunter
Lonnie I-I utcheson
Ardith Jacobsen
Margaret James
Robin Jansen
Doyle Johnson
Donald Jones
Ron Juilfs
Rodney Kaiser
Stephanie Kallas
Bruce Kampsnider
Lee Ann Keys
Deborah Knack
Watching T.V., two eighth graders relax before starting their homework.
Jennifer Knott
Randy Koch
Karl Kohlhot
Steve Kruse
Kimberley K uzelka
Lynn Lamberty
John Lamer
Cc;ithy Lehms
William Lively
Rick Lockhorn
Susan Lowry
Rhonda Maly
Cheryl Mapes
Robert Masden
Kirk Maser
Kim McGinness
Steve Menagh
Joel Merchant
Debbie Meyers
Scott Mikelson
Donald Miller
Mike Miller
Randy Miller
Mark Moser
Eighth G,:aders Utilize
Leisure Time To Fulfill Obligations
Julie Moulton
Harry Mulligan
Krista Munson
Steven Nash
Kathy Nelson
Dave Newton
Debra Noble
Kimberly Olson
Peggy Ostrander
Joanne Palmisand
Jodi Patrick
Jennifer Paul
David Paulsen
Scott Peterson
Mary Sandin and Sally Cole, both of Sports Council, add up scores.
Craig Pohlman
Bob Powell
Patricia Powless
Russell Reckewey
Chris Reimer
Karen Rikli
Danny Riner
Ron Robertson
Andrew Rodell
Timothy Roesler
Paula Rogers
Ronald Rogers
Mike Rollf
Eric Rudd
Linda Rutherford
Rick Samuelson
Vickie Schacht
Lori Schafer
Joy Schleining
Peggy Schmidt
Dave Schrader
Randall Scott
Stephanie Scott
Galen Shull
Kim Shepherd
Susan Shiflet
Connie Short
Suzanne Sim
Deborah Simpson
Jacqueline Smith
James Spahn
Jamie Spillman
William Splinter
Steve Spomer
Kurt Stacey
Judy Stahly
Carol Stapleton
Peggy Stauffer
Deb Stephen
Jan Stranathan
Junior high art club officers, Stephanie Kallos and Randy Scott , post an announcemen t about projects for Beau:x Arts Ball.
Eighth Graders Take Health Ed. To Meet New Requirement
-Cynthia Strong
Jamie Summers
Steve Tan9erup
Mary Taylor
Debra Tekolste
Diane Thompsen
Pete Thompson
Roxanna Tische
Anita Tiemann
Loren Tiangco
Melissa Tune
Bruce Upchurch
Ted Vergith
Mark Vogt
Todd Way
Dana WearY
Kathy Wegner
Michael W entink
Jill Wheeless
Jeffry White
Nancy Whitney
Ellen Wickenkamp
Michael Will
Joni Williams
Barb Wittler
Scott Wolbert
Dick Warick
Nancy Wright
Barb Yates
Marsha Yetman
Ann Yien
William Zeitz
Junior High students mingle at their mid-winter dance, "Second SPrnMter Celebration," on Jan. 31 in the gym.
Seventh Graders Adjust Rapidly to Daily Routine of Classes
Taking advantage of their 47 minutes of study center, seventh and eighth graders work together.
Lori Harlan
Dean Harris
Robert Hartley
Steve Harvey
Cindy Hauschildt
Melodie Haworth
Cherie Hayes
Randy Hein
Frances Hemmer
Lynn Herbert
Vicki Herbert
Keith Hewitt
Catherine Higgins
Suzette Hile
Robin Hill
Josselyn Hilty
Michael Hromas
Corey Hume
Brian Hunter
Barbara Jacobsen
Teresa Johnson
Bruce Jones
Rhonda Jones
Rebecca Juilfs
Allred Juve
Linda Karpisek
Renea Keebler
Earl Kendle
Jody Kirkland
Karen Kissel
Debra Klein
John Klumpp
Vicki Kn udseri
Joe Kopetka
Doug Kurtzer
Duane Lantz
Greg Laschanzky
Nancy Legg
Patrick Lehigh
Katherine Lehnert
Sondra Leising
Mark Levey
Rick Lewien
Pamela Leyden
Mike Little
Taryn Long
Linda Lott
Gerald Luedtke
Jerry Maly
Janet Mapes
Randy Maret
Larry Martinez
James Martinosky
Diane Masden
Kathleen Masek
Jeffery McCabe
Kevin McCarty
Bruce McWilliams
Jane Mebus
Diane Meroney
Pamela Metcalf
Mark Meyers
Charyl Miller
Glenn Miller
Tim Miller
Sandra Monkelien
Debra Morgan
Kevin Mota
Marilyn Edwards inspects one of the home ec. department's refrigerators.
Freshman girls work on Spirit Week decorations after school The ninth grade
Courses Introduce Seventh
Graders to . Laboratory
Study
Jerilyn Mower
Jill Myers
Leslie Myers
Gayle Neemann
Pam Nelson
Woody Nelson
Lynnette Newlon
Dan Newton
Kevin Nichols
Gwendolyn Nielsen
Nancy Noble
Gayle Northrop
Lynn Northrop
David Nowak
Steven Olson
Patricia Otto
Todd Opsal
James Palmisand
Dennis Parker
Kay Patterson
Dennis Payne
Timothy Pester
Peggy Peterson
Terri Phillips
Douglas Pipan
Edward Porn
Bonnie Frasch
Michealla Quinn
Greg Rauer
Janet Reighard
theme was " Sta tion # 72."
This appar ent optical illusion, perhaps induced by pangs of hunger, is actually Deb and Denise Scheidt.
]ohn Reta
Nancy Richards
Eric Riveland'
Steven Rodenburg
Mark Rogers
Douglas Roth
Dalene Royer
Donelle Sanford
Tessa Sanwick
JoAnn Sasse
Debra Scheidt
Denise Scheidt
Wynn Schiess
Paula Schmid
Cecelia Schneider
Seventh Graders Add Talents to Senior High Production
Craig Schumacher
Susan Schuster
Kendra Schwab
Brad Settell
Terry Sherrill
Carol Simon
Bruce Simpson
David Smith
Susan Smith
Mary Ann Sonday
Pamela Sothan
Mark Sparling
John Spomer
Barry Steinkruger
Susan Stephenson
Linda Stevens
Richard Stitcher
Doug Streitwieser
Michael Stuart
Marcia Stubbs
Joyce Tanderup
Diane Taylor
Jetf ery Thomas
Paula Thompson
Mr. Duane Johnson, junior high band instructor,
directs his musical group, emphasizing quality and accuracy.
In the musical,
members
Michael Tiangco
Mark Tommeraasen • Greg Turner
Kent Unrau
Pamela Van Buren
Kim V anderkok
Roxanne Waggoner
Mark Wagner
Steve Ward
Chris Waterbury
Melanie Weary
Danny Wegner
Dale W eidenthaler
Jeffery Weier Fay Welsch
Tom Wilkinson
Scott Williamson
Debbie Wood
Steve Woodworth
Rebecca Young
"Oliver!",
of the seventh grape "ham it up," portraying Oliver's fellow homeless waifs.
Preparing students for a world of moon exploration, heart · transplants aiid political insecurity is the concern of East's 74 instructors. In order to ,keep up with the times, they
improve teaching methods, offer laboratory work, small group discussions, and library research projects. A wide choice of courses presents a chance for increased individ-
ualism. For most students reading- textbooks, typing late at night, cramming for exams and striving to improve their grade averages are all a part of
finds time in a busy day to read some of the literature he receives about new educational trends and ideas across the nation.
Dr. Jean McGrew, principal,
Dr. Norbert Schuerman, vice principal, takes a minute to relax and explain school procedures to a guest.
Mrs. Evelyn Yetman helps Mr. James Rakers, assistant principal in charge of pupil services
Administration ' Initiates Goal Through Flexible Curriculum
With first year technicalities out of the way, the administration found managing a second year school less time consuming, allowing them to devote more of their efforts to acheiving another major goal: creating a school that is as fluid and flexible as p~ssible:
In addition to his regular duties, Dr. Jean McGrew handled public relations outside the school. Dr. Norbert Schuerman took charge of discipline, student teachers and scheduling activities.
Coordinating new academic innovations, textbooks, equipment and the faculty occupied most of Mr. Gary Lake's time. Mr. James Rakers worked with students and counselors and sponsored the junior high student council. Organizing and scheduling athletic events was the responsibility of "Mr. Art Bauer
One of the school board's major decisions this year was to adopt the nine week grading period and comp uterized grading system.
Athletic Director Art Bauer and Mr. Gary Lake, assistant principal for instruction, check their boxes for daily mail and messages.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Back Row-Mr. Robert Wekesser, Mr. Robert Magee, Mr. Edward Copple. Front Row-Mrs. Catherine Angle, Superintendent John Prash, President of the Board John E. Lux, Mr. Don Biehn.
Educational Innovations Invade Facets
Students seeking outside help for scholastic needs found many new aids available this year.
One of these was the test make-up center, formed to save teachers the time spent on makeup tests. It also gave the student •an opportunity to plan when he wished to make-up the test.
A new tutoring project was started with eleventh and twelfth graders tutoring the junior high in all areas of study. This service offered students a chance for needed individual help.
In a cooperative Public SchoolUniversity of Nebraska setup , approximately 115 student teach-
of Scholastic Life
ers per semester helped teach classes. They were also instrumental in conducting resource areas and study centers.
Some students gave time to become assistants for teachers. By putting up bulletin board displays , sorting papers and typing , they gained experience while serving
Tom Ganka studies the tape center, as Steve Nowak and Mrs. Cindy Meyer prepare a tape in the language lab.
Student assistant, Candy Fisher, puts finishing touches on a window display for the typing lab.
This year marked the initiation of the new test make-up center, where students completed tests they had missed.
Ed
finds that an independent study project requires books and comprehensive • research.
Willing upperclassmen, like Gail Een, devoted some of their stu dy center time to tutoring junior high students.
Johnson
Faculty Advisory Group Betters Academic Communications
Acting as a link between the faculty and administration, the Faculty Advisory Committee coped with problems concerning academic life.
The six members, elected by the teaching staff, served one year terms.
Meeting bi-weekly, this group discussed issues, both of major importance and minor concern, brought to their attention by fell ow teachers.
Mimeographed minutes from each meeting kept the faculty informed on the group's progress
references for their research topics.
FACULTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE : Back Row - Mrs Marian Hanson , Mr. Dale Wismer, Mr. Kenneth Anderson, Mr Richard Kucera. Front RowDr. Jean McGrew, Mr. Tom Cr ocke tt, Mrs Mar il yn Gade.
Mrs. Ann Barry, English instructor, advises seniors Brad Cardwell and Jeanette Wiechert on possible
Stacks English of Books Department Flood Lit Classes; Varies Techniques
"Lord of . the Flies," "The Scarlet Letter" and "Hamlet" were just a few of the 35-40 books read by the senior high English classes. The sophomores spent their time studying world literature; the juniors, American literature; while the seniors concentrated on English literature. Junior high students began to study and understand various books, plays and short stories.
Project English , now referred to as Nebraska Curriculum English, aimed to prepare students for the post graduate years and eliminated duplication of learning during high school. Lectures , informal discussions, inductive thinking, independent study, small groups and team teaching were just a few of the many approaches used during the year.
An English resource area was opened this year as an experiment for use during study centers. Also new for the English Department was the communitive audio file used for teacher reference. One teacher fro~ each grade formed a list of audio visual aids which coordinated with the curriculum.
To· compensate for more English ·students, the department increased its staff by adding three new faculty members. Approximately thirty student teachers served English classes.
Several writing contests , sponsored by the Creative Writing Club, the school library, ·National Council of Teachers of English , and state organizations, took place throughout the year and provided the incentive for students to improve their writing.
English Department chairman Mrs. Shirley Doan leads a discussion.
Mrs. Joyce Baer and Mr. James Findley, English instructors, listen to language tapes for ninth grade students.
Mrs. Roxanne O'Gara and Mrs. Jane Wofford, English teachers, begin a "typical Monday."
Mrs. Sherry Ehrlich helps a puzzled student in English and social studies resource center.
Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer and Mr. Robert Eyth, junior high English instructors, discuss new methods of presenting the curriculum.
Students fabricating collages for an English assignment
find group study enables them to collect better ideas.
Mrs. Joyce Lundstrom, English instructor, helps inquiring students at a newly established English resource center.
Mrs. Linda Freeman explains the use of a resource file to one of her debate students, Jim Hayes.
Drama, Journalism
Departments Inspire Student Talents
Speech and Drama Departments under the superv1s1on of Mr. Charles Carlson, strived for creativity in their portrayals of characters. Oral readings of one-act plays and drama fundamentals were included in the dramatics course.
Junior high drama was offered for the first time. Speech, available to those in grades nine through twelve, acquainted students with basic principles of public speaking. Building props and sets for plays and the musical "Oliver!" were some of the activities in which the stagecraft class participated. For a final exam in beginning journalism, the students were assigned to write an entire page of the newspaper. Assisting the Oracle staff, these journalists gained a variety of experience in journalistic work. According to Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, journalism instructor, most of the students who are selected for the Epic and Oracle staffs come from this class.
. Editor Susan Wood and journalism adviser, Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, meet before school to evaluate the content of copy blocks for the Epic.
Mr. Charles Carlson, drama instructor, supervises while his stagecrafting students strike "Oliver!" sets.
History teachers Mrs. June Williams and Mr. Tom Keene, department chairman, exchange differing observations as they discuss and analyze the day's events.
New History Courses Yield Insight Expand As Department Continues To
The History Department, which was enlarged this year, had a staff of 10 teachers. With the aid of approximately 20- ·student teachers each semester, the department was able to experiment more and cater to the varied interests of the students. Having a combined junior and senior high school proved beneficial to the department because of the opportunity to plan a six year curriculum without repetition.
Many factors made the department unique this year. There was a much wider usage of video tapings. Students helped sponsor a mock presidential election and a project was centered around county government. An .inductive course, Twentieth Century America, was added as an elective for senior high students. The members of the class delved into issues that have confronted America since World War II, including a study of the struc-
ture of American government.
The senior Graeco-Roman classes studied, among other things, the architecture and culture of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Other senior high areas of study included the humanities course of philosophy and a new course in modern problems, as well as the required American • and world studies classes and economics. The junior high classes also dealt with American history and non-Western civilization.
According to Mr. Tom Keene, chairman of the History Department, there is an important reason for requiring students to take certain history courses. The main objective is to help these young citizens form a firm appreciation and understanding of the past, so that they can apply their knowledge to the present.
Mr. Gerald Bailey, history instructor, lectures on modern problems.
Mr. Richard McGowan and Mr. W. Paul Guidry, history department instructors, discuss and evaluate the pressing issues of today.
Mrs. Mildred W ebert, world history teacher, uses a map to locate a geographic area for a student.
History instructors Mr. William North and Mr. Kenneth Rippe evaluate a bulletin board on current events.
Guiding his world studies class toward better understanding of world problems , Mr. W. Paul Guidry gives a lecture as students take notes.
Mrs. Joan Marotz, economics teacher, supervises a study center discipline area known as the "jail."
Mr. Edward Kemble, history instructor, uses gestures to express his thoughts on the Declaration of Independence.
Mr. James McConnell, math teacher, explains synthetic division to Miss Mary Parilek.
Miss Leona Penner and Mr. Rodney Heim, junior high math instructors, make use of
Making use of the math resource area, students ask Mr. Patrick Mallatt, geometry and general math teacher, for assistance.
Math Department chairman Mr. Jerry Beckmann explains fundamentals.
the over-sized drawing equipment to illustrate arithmetic problems.
Mathematics Performance Department •Meets Goal; Curriculum Introduced
With 50 classes taught each day by a staff of 10 teachers, mathematics made an impact upon the 1968-1969 school year. Along with the new performance geometry-an introduction to modular scheduling -the department used more audio visual aids and ne\v teaching techniques to aid the co-ordination of the junior and senior high math programs.
New to the department this year was the addition of senior math, an 8 a.m. class for advanced seniors, who had analytic geometry as juniors. Performance geometry, involving approximately 90 students, helped carry out this year's Math Department goal: to meet the needs of the students by having them progress at their own rates.
The students in performance geometry were first given the choice - to go on with the traditional way of teaching or to begin with
the new program. In the new program , the students were instructed to continue as they would normally, except at their own rate. By this method, if a studenf didn't pass a test, he would have to study again and retake a variation of the same test. It is, therefore, impossible to fail this course. Performance geometry helped promote a sense of responsibility and was greeted eagerly by the students.
Dealing with both junior and senior high students, the department had a few basic differences in curriculums. For example, there was more stress placed on homework in the junior high area.
This year's math program included seventh and eighth grade math, general math, Algebra I and II, Geometry I and II, Algebra III and IV , trigonometry, analytic geometry, introduction to computers and senior math.
Mrs. Marian· Hanson, Algebra I and geometry instructor, uses geometric figures to teach h~r two geom~try classes.
Math instructors Mr. Frank Masek and Mr. Jean Henrichs remark on a long day, as they walk toward the faculty parking lot.
Second year algebra students engage in
Mrs. Judy Hetherington, math and English instructor, reacts to a student comment.
timed competition• at the front blackboard.
Science Courses Allow
Several different types of equipment were added to the Science Department this year. A Van de Graaff Generator used for generating · static •eleetricity, a geiger counter , several modeis in human physiolo.gy, a P.H. meter which measures acidity and an incubator were used for demonstrations.
A new teaching technique, the McRell Project, was applied by some of the teachers in order to stress the inquiry approach.
Physiology, a new science course this year, emphasized the function and structure of the human body. This course was offered to any junior or senior who had taken a year of biology.
Some interested science students attended an agriculture conference at the University of Nebraska, entitled "Feeding a Hungry W or Id." This seminar presented many ideas concerning the role science played in feeding the people of the world.
Exploration of Diversified
I Fields
Mr. Gerald Skoog, biology instructor, uses the overhead to explain the DNA processes.
Mr. Robert Reeder, Science Department chairman, pauses for class response after a lecture in physiology. Mr. Reeder also teaches biology.
After class, Mr. Doug Wilson, science teacher, clarifies principles of physics for one of his pupils.
Mr. Larry Pilgram, science instructor, contemplates the results of a rather unusual chemical reaction.
Jim Christensen takes time to experiment with the reaction
Science teachers Mr. Paul Forch and Mr. Larry Barnes, check bookroom supplies.
laws of natural science.
Health education teacher, Mr. Jerry Trimble, demonstrates the approved method of administering mouth to mouth resucitation on "Rescue-Annie."
Business teachers Mr. Jerome Cox and Mr. James Cather page through work books for business forms.
Connie Becker is guided in the use of the rotary calculator by Mrs. Carolene Skorohod, business instructor.
Shorthand II students push for 100 words a minute as
•Courses Aquaint Students With Business Techn.iques, Skills
Presenting a complete view of the business worfd, the business department ofiered 11 courses- to develop secretarial skills and to introduce students to the legal and selling aspects of business.
A staff of five teachers and 15 student teachers was headed by department chairman Mrs. Luella Van Vleck.
Achievement level typing for first-year typists encouraged students to progress at their own rates.
A port.able video-tape camera and a monitor were new to the business departments of the Lincoln high schools this year. Classes and schools shared the equipment to tape situations which applied to their course of study.
Typing resource centers were open for students every period of the day, enabling them to practice or type assignments for classes.
they listen to dictation.
Mrs. Luella Van -Vleck, business df!partment chairman, explains operational techniques of an Executary Transcribing Unit to Lynette Peining.
Typing teacher Mrs. Lee Gray shows Kent Mahoney how to change ribbons in electric typewriters.
Mrs. Jane Wendorff, junior and senior counselor, instructs a group of students during a special meeting.
Escaping the chaotic situation of schedule changes, Dave Billesbach confers with counselor Mr. James Carlin.
Counselor Mrs. Jettie North relies on student files to assist her in keeping track of 431 students.
Counselors Help To
Dealing with students' personal and academic concerns was the main objective of the four guidance counselors. Questions often brought up by students were, "What requirements must I meet to graduate? Should I attend a college or vocational school? or What electives would I benefit from most?"
Counselors often had conferences with parents about school and related problems students faced. Teachers, too, sought advice about individuals in their classes.
Class meetings, during study centers, replaced guidance classes and gave counselors an opportunity to ·inform students of upcoming events, such as class projects, test dates and scholarship offers.
Solve Academic, Personal Problems
Guidance counselor, Mr. Garry Powell, discusses the importance of definite schedule planning for -the future with seventh grader Steve Collins.
As a part of the counseling program, seniors consider future plans with a Simpson College representative.
Driver ·Training Students Discover Dangers of Snow, Ice
Snow, ice and hazardous road conditions added to the usual problems of learning to drive a car. "This winter's conditions have been the worst in my career," commented instructor, Mr. Mickey Johnson, "but it was good practice for future drivers."
Most of the driving took place on highways, in heavy downtown traffic and parking lots. Students encountered other special situations such as mountain driving and night driving in simulator instruction.
Background information and written tests were given by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Rudy Stoehr during the 8 a.m. sessions. A total of 50 ½ class hours were necessary to complete the course.
Mr. Mickey Johnson, driver education instructor, introduces the basic fundamentals necessary for correct operation of the simulators.
Driver education instructor, Mr. Rudy Stoehr, installs new license plates on the training cars.
Librarian Kenneth Anderson and assistant librarian Dorothy Miller, arrange the new chart and map files.
With skill and concentration, Art Winter works in the audio visual center to set up type for a prir:ited sign.
Nurse, Librarian, AV Staff Provide Aspirins, Books, Films for Students
Catering to the needs and wants of the student body and faculty, the library, nurse's office and the Instructional Media Center formed important parts of the school.
The Instructional Media Center, headed by Mr. Tom Crockett, handled approximately $1,150 worth of films and $33,000 worth of equipment. Video taping became an important function of the department as many classes and sports events
were taped.
Mr. Kenneth Anderson, librarian, assisted stud en ts in utilizing more than 17,000 books and , 17-5 different magazines in the school library.
Mrs. Mary Rodaway, school nurse, was sought out by approximately 60 students daily. Emptying over 70 bottles of aspirin in a school year, she coped with a variety of illnesses from fractured bones to chronic cases of fatigue.
Mrs. Mary Rodaway, nurse , completes a conversation with a parent, as Rod Loos waits with a pass.
IMC supervisor Mr. Tom Crockett prepares pictures for laminating.
Mrs. ]oRene Wilken and Mrs. Carol Zai-tner copy illustrations for use in their French classes.
Mr. William Hammelmann and student teacher Mrs. Karen Heinzman review the library of language tapes.
Mrs. Anita Lemons, Spanish instructor, listens intently to a student's dialogue on the lab earphones.
Foreign Language New Opportunities
Foreign language courses gave students an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of Western man, his heritage and his achievemen ts. Approximately one third of the. students at East High in grades nine through twelve were enrolled in language classes.
German, French, Spanish . and one semester of Russian were offered this year. Two new teachers joined the department and over 26 student teachers helped throughout the school year.
In language study, the participants were subjected to oral work, reading and writing. The goal was general comprehension of the lang-
Students . Discover Ln Resource Center
uage. An exploration of culture was also included in the study program. This aspect will be stressed more in future years.
A foreign language resource center was added this year. More booths were added to the language lab, including two \vith tape decks. The department members looked into the question of motivating the high school student and did some research concerning the systems approach to studying languages.
Future plans for the department include a consideration of teacher and student objectives in taking foreign languages, and possibly the use of new textbooks.
Mr. William Hammelmann meets with one of his German students, hoping to clairfy the language more effectively through personal instruction.
Mrs. Grace Larson teaches French to eager 7th graders at 8 a.m.
Mobiles, Modern Paintings Characterize Student Art- Work
Amid mobiles and modern paintings, art teachers Mrs. Shirley Martin and Mr. Steve Lahr conducted classes in rooms B-247 and B-251. Students utilized various materials and techniques, ranging from magic markers to a printing process called Intaglio. A four week independent study project allowed students to concentrate on a special interest.
Drawing and Painting III and IV provided a creative outlet for those who had already completed first year drawing and painting and general • art. Commercial art and design were included as part of these courses since they were not given as regular classes.
The Scholastic Art Awards, the Lincon Junior Women's Club Art show and the school-sponsored art show offered the students a chance to show their art and to compete on a city and regional basis.
Mrs. Shirley Martin, art instructor, is pleased that junior Jim Buttke responds favorably to a suggestion offered for improving his painting.
Demonstrating one of his policies, Mr. Steve Lahr, art instructor, paints with his class.
Sandy Steck carefully inspects an article of pottery for surface flaws before placing it in the kiln to be fired.
Boys Demonstrate Domestic Talents Ln Home Economics
Home economics enjoyed a touch of variety this year, as 15 boys invaded the classrooms.
In addition to Mrs. Marilyn Gade and Miss Rose Marie Tondl, a new teacher, Mrs. Virginia Schuerman, joined the staff to teach ninth grade home economics.
Foods and nutrition, a class offered to senior high students, included a study of nutrition, the preparation and serving of a meal and home management.
Family living classes studied topics varying from marriage to flower arrangement. In the area of child care students planned a play school to add to their understanding of young children.
Home planning classes examined the buying, planning and furnishing of a home. Through the use of accessories they learned to express their individual personalities.
The girls in clothing classes studied fabrics, color and design in addition to sewing for their wardrobes.
Home economics instrnctor, Miss Rose Marie Tondl, grades stacks of unusual "tests" not written on paper.
Mrs. Marilyn Gade , home economics instructor, discovers she has two 'homes' to stock, as she puts groceries away for one of her foods classes.
Mr. Duane Johnson leads the junior high orchestra in war m-up exercises.
The Spartan pep band, with its wide selection of music, adds to the spirited atmosphere of a rally.
Steve Haun admires the new marching band uniforms which arrived mid-way through the football season
An electronic tuner enables senior Meg Merchant to
'Music of the Month' Initiated; Vocalists FormNew Group
Variety was the basis for many changes in the music departm~nt. Mr. Richard Kucera, who directs the high school Advanced Band, Prep Band and Orchestra, started a method of music selection called "Music of the Month." Each group voted for its favorite selections · after sight reading a number of tunes. After this was rehearsed and performed, a new set of musi~ was introduced.
• Mr. Duane Johnson, junior high instrumental director, stressed fundamentals, evaluating student performance by practice reports, written tests, and tryouts on music or scales.
Vocal Music Instructor Jon Peterson added a select group, East Singers, to the usual electives Mixed Chorus, Boys' Glee, Girls' Glee, and eighth• and ninth grade chorus. To place more responsibili- • ty on the individual, a scattered seating formation was tried. Instead of students sitting according to sections, each person sat between two people singing a different part. accurately
tune her oboe for class.
Redge Johnson records a new arrangement for his independent study project, while Mr. Richard Kucera , music instructor, monitors the vo l ume.
Mr. Jon Peterson, vocal teacher,. directed vocal musical productions throughout the school year.
Industrial Arts Students Test Interests; Curriculum Gains __ Engine Mechanics
Engine mechanics was added to the industrial arts curriculum this year, with three levels of the course offered. For beginners the first semester of engine mechanics dealt with small engines and basic principles.
The second level dealt with automobile engines, and the two-period advanced course was a comprehensive study of engine parts and . training for skills needed to repair engines.
To make the course possible it was necessary to completely equip a room with the necessary engines and tools and hire a new teacher.
The industrial arts department, headed by Mr. Dale Wismer, also continued the policy of offering
semester long "interest" courses for beginners. The idea behind this policy is that if a boy discovered he was not interested in a course he was taking, he could then try a different course the next semester.
Individual and special projects were an important part of the curriculum. One of these projects was making the wooden "spears" the majorettes used in the Homecoming half-time show.
The electronics and auto mechanics shops practiced their skills by fixing faculy members' automobiles, stereos, and television sets free of charge.
The approximately 500 industrial arts enrollees learned techniques that could be used in jobs or for personal benefit.
Industrial arts instructors Mr. Donald Bedea and Mr. Jerry Kohl discuss engine parts for class lecture information.
Industrial arts teacher, Mr. Dale Wismer, outlines a drafting problem.
Tom Beal prepares a sketch for junior high industrial arts.
Expanded P.E. Program Provides Wide Variety of Sports
"The purpose of physical education is to build not only the body but the mind as well," stated Mr. Leroy Zentic, instructor. For this reason the physical education department under Athletic Director Art Bauer expanded its program.
All aspects of sports were offered: individual sports, dual sports and team sports. A · new sport, handball, was added to the curriculum this year. The department also participated in the President's Physical Fitness Program by giving fitness tests in the fall and spring.
East pioneered the way for other Lincoln schools by having classes meet five times a week instead of the usual two or three times.
Swimming, advanced swimming, physical education and advanced physical education classes were ·offered to meet the requirement of one semester each of physical education and swimming. Additional semesters could also be taken as electives.
Physical education teacher Miss Carol French demonstrates a serve.
Physical education instructor, Mr. Leroy Zentic, demonstrates the use of an exercising device called an Exer-Genie for one of his classes.
Mr. Dennis Vokolek, swimming teacher, adjusts the board to help a student achieve good spring on a dive.
Senior life saving and endurance swims are part of the boys' advanced swimming class
Mr. Jack Ramey, physical education instructor , teaches students techniques of wrestling in his physical education classes.
Boys' physical education classes exercis e
Mr. Myron Oehlerkin,g , physical education instructor, critiques the performance of a student on the trampoline.
strenuously to prepare for the spring fitness tests.
Physical education teacher Miss Carol Moseke makes a periodic inspection of athletic equipment.
OFFICE CLERKS: Mrs. Ruby Wallace, Mrs. Sue Ager, Mrs. Phyllis Brodhagen, Mrs. Helen Piccolo, Mrs. Evelyn Yetman, Mrs. Lois Dorsey.
NEW TEACHERS, SECOND SEMESTER: Miss Mary Potter, vocal music; Mrs. Virginia Schuerman , home economics; Mrs Margery Forsberg, English.
NEW TEACHERS , SECOND SEMESTER: Mr. Lawrence Rogers, history; Mr. Milton Cochell, history.
Student Body and Faculty Benefit From School Personnel
Working to make the "red tape" easier to endure for students and faculty, the office secretaries performed many services this year. They kept school records, typed attendance bulletins , recorded moner for clubs and gave tests in the test make-up center.
Serving 800 to 1000 hot lunches a day, the lunchroom staff of 21 used 3'00 to 500 pounds of hamburger and flour and handled $550 to $650 a day. The "express line" lunch was continued along with the "Type A" and cold lunch menu for faster student service.
The custodial staff of 18 work Ed in shifts 24 hours a day to keep the school operating efficient l y. Two short buzzes became a familiar sound, signifying a cry for custodial help. Distress calls varied from teachers with broken tables to students with jammed lockers.
CUSTODIANS : Back Row-Mr. Donald Flanagan, building superintendent; Mr. Henry Calcaterra, assistant building superintendent; Mr. Carl Evans, Mr Bart Lettlier. Front Row-Mrs. Erma Mathes, Mrs. Leota Yonkey
COOKS: Back Row-Mrs. Donna Parker, lunch room manager; Mrs. Marvel Brown, Mrs. Doris Evans , Mrs Clara Gerdes , Mrs. Jacquelyn Greever, Mrs. Evelyn Holtgrewe, Mrs. M~rgaret Hoover, Mrs. Burtus Horner , Mrs. Evelyn Hromas. Front Row - Mrs Mary S teiner, Mrs Mabel Stutzman , Mrs. Lois Warboys , Mrs. Betty Wright, Mrs : Beverly Larson , Mrs. Marilyn Buis, Mrs. Ruth Eggerling, Mrs Maxine Gates, Mrs. Ella Sutamski.
Whoever heard of having a Trilogy, a Beaux Arts Ball, or a Greek W eelc'? Extra-curricular organizations start n umerous unique projects in order to raise funds, serve the school and provide an outlet for ere-
ativity. Involved s t u d e n ts spend many after school and evening h o u rs exchanging ideas and discussing group plans. Each club varies in size, structure and purpose.
But whether a person is blowing his horn, z:eh earsing for a play or performing a syncronized swimming routine, he is "doing his thing" in the world of
Activities
Second Year Reveals N ew Challenges fo r St udent Counc
Planning a forum and instituting a school fight song were among programs inacted by the 29 members of Student Council.
For the first time the election of Student Council representatives took place in the spring prior to the new term of office. The Council met twice a week at 8 a.m.
The Council performed services for the school such as planning all assemblies and decorating the Christmas trees. One of the Council's activiti e s was a pre-basketball game chili feed open to the community.
The Student Cour,tcil's five committees were kept continually busy. They planned a spirit dance, Christmas caroling, Sadie Hawkins dance and filled the planters by the gym. The Council gave a new look to the honors assembly by ordering special certificates. Discussions and blue prints for a student lounge were under consideration throughout the year.
East's Student Council members participated in the State Convention held in Norfolk. Dick Safranek was nominated for State Council President.
STUDENT COUNCIL: Back Row-Kris Baack, Brad Cardwell, Todd Berger, Mark Wright, Jim Moran, Joel Ernst, Debbie Hines, Mary Copple , Gracie Iros. Second Row-Doug Otoupalik, Steve Demma, Janet Bourks, Terri Schlaebitz, Renee Rezn3k, Niesje Steinkruger , Laurie Smith, Barb Davies , Nancy Lindburg. Front Row - Mrs. Joyce Baer, sponsor; Jean Bates, Jim Heckman , president; Kendy Jones, treasurer; Kristi Maser , secretary; Jeff Burling, vice-president; Barb Fischbach, Dr. Norbert Schuerman sponsor.
In accordance with a Student Council resolution , students say the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday and Friday mornings in first period classes.
Causing a break in the mid-year blahs, Jim McManus distributes ·valentines.
With senior Jim Heckman presiding, the Student Council meets twice weekly to consider resolutions and other appropriate business.
EPIC STAFF: Becky Atess, business manager; Georgia Lincoln, activities editor; Diane Falos, index editor.
EPIC STAFF: Kris Baack, staff assistant; Susan Rogers, sophomore section editor; Linda Rogers, junior section editor.
EPIC STAFF: Rich Butler, sports editor; Mary Over-
National Magazines Influence Layout Style .for 1969 Epie·
Receiving an invitation to the spring Quill and Scroll Banquet meant that you had been accepted to fill one of 34 positions on the school publications staffs.
Applying for Epic staff involved filling out an application and undergoing an inter~ew by the sponsor, Mrs. Jennifer Johnson.
The staff of 16 began last spring to select a theme and make decisions about the arrangement of sections. A new informal layout was initiated, as exemplified in "Look" and "Life" magazines. The book increased in size due to more students, clubs and activities. "Growth and Expansion" served as the theme which unified pictures and copy.
The 1969 Epic staff had the privilege of accepting two awards · for the 1968 Epic: a runner-up placement in Class A state-wide competition, and a first class rating by the National Scholastic Press Association.
EPIC STAFF : Shelly Davis, junior high section editor; Eric Nye, photo editor; Deb Schmid, senior section editor; Carol Moats, staff assistant.
gaard, academics editor; Dave Mclauglin, photo file; Meg Sloan, photo assistant.
EPIC STAFF: Claudia Johnson, copy editor; Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, adviser; Susan Wood, editor.
Oracle Staff Reflects Student Opinions, Community Problems
The 1968-1969 Oracle staff broadened its "news field" this year. Along with meeting the first responsibility of covering school news, the staff tried to relate basic human concerns to all Spartans. This was accomplished through depth reporting on Student Council, inter-school relations, racial minorities, poverty and the Declaration of Human Rights.
Certain occasions during the year prompted special issues. These included an election issue, a Christmas issue and the issues on human relations.
At the 1968 state journalism convention, the Oracle received a second place. Competition was state wide with judging based on editing, layout, writing and the overall quality of the paper.
This year's Oracle was distributed free to approximately 1800 students at East, 350 parents through subscription and to 60-65 exchange schools.
ORACLE STAFF: Laurie Smith , Louise Hall, co-editors; Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, adviser; Jacque Davis, copy editor
ORACLE STAFF: Vicki Pulos, reporter; Sara Hinds, reporter.
ORACLE STAFF: Jenny Scott, reporter; Lucie Marks, reporter ; Jim Moran, business manager; Holli Beadell, feature editor.
ORACLE STAFF: Diana Pauley , ad staff; Jane Kidwell , ad staff; Joy Schafer, advertising mana g er ; Kristi Maser, ad staff ; Linda Hassler , ad staff.
ORACLE STAFF: Nancy Duling, page ed it or; Joyce Faddis, page editor; Terri Stitcher, ci rc u lation manager.
ORAC!...E STAFF: Don Wallace, photographer; Jeff Munnis, sports writer; J. P. Stewart, sports editor; Jim Rupert, reporter.
Newly appointed reserve cheerleader, Jane
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In order to rally the basketball team on to a victory, an arch was erected, followed by the formation of a Spirit
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VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Back Row-Cheryl Dunn, Gayle Reckewey. Third Row-Debby Kenney , Kristi Maser. Second Row-Toni Freeman, Nancy Duling. Front Row-Kendy Jones
Varsity cheerleaders combine talents to create amusing house· signs to wish the players good luck.
Cheerleaders' Agenda Accompanied by Rewarding Projects
· The halls were filled with shouts and cheers after school each Monday and Thursday, as cheerleaders drilled for games and rallies. Their efforts paid off early when both varsity and reserve squads received high honors at the Wesleyan Summer Clinic.
By constitqtion, the number of reserve cheerleaders was reduced to five Varsity cheerleaders formed two all-senior squads of seven, with squads alternating halves to cheer at games and rallies.
Helping the teams to victory , the cheerleaders baked them cookies, made signs for their houses and treated them to post-game dinners. To promote good relations with other schools, they attended and hosted pre-game dinners with the cheerleaders from other Lincoln schools.
As part of Pep Club, the cheerleaders joined with the squad leaders to complete the pompon "E."
Line by both squads of varsity cheerleaders.
VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Back Row-Linda Hassler, Carol Sward. Second Row-Jeanette Stewart , Debbie Hines, Barb Schoenleber. Front Row-Deb Schmid, Barb Davies.
RESERVE CHEERLEADERS: Back Row-Mary Copple, Jan Shook, Denise Elliott. Front Row-Jean Bates, Patty Weesner.
Peppers Members Change Basic Organization; 'Winning Spirit' Involved
Pep Club, composed of junior and senior girls, took on the responsibility of generating enthusiasm and a "winning spirit" throughout ·the student body.
Each pepper was ~ssigned a committee and found herself making signs, planning rallies, special events, or money-making projects.
The 20 senior squad leaders formed a seating arrangement which outlined an "E" with white pompons. They were in charge of decorating goalposts for football games, issuing merit and demerit slips and recording attendance.
In order to increase their funds, Pep Club sold shakers, booster buttons, ·pens and pencils, concessions and served as hostesses for the
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Adult Education students. Pep Club sponsored the faculty-varsity basketball game, the migrations to Hastings and Beatrice, Spirit Week and the Homecoming Dance.
More emphasis was placed on minor sports, as each squad was required to attend two assigned events in addition to the regular basketball games.
New developments this year included the construction and use of victory arches, the addition of a hat to the peppers' uniform, the adoption of a constitution and the presentation of a pin to a girl selected as Spirit Girl of the Month.
In the spring the group reorganized and selected new uniforms· appropriate for warmer weather.
With assistance from the coaches, student spirit soars as the pace ex-
Karen Roesler , Jeanen9 Nutz, Guna Buss, Pam Mickey, Leanne Bennett, Linda Mosby, Carol Gubser, Connie Dallmann, Karen Svoboda, Susan Baer.
Fifth· Row-Jennifer Sco tt, Susie Dunn, Pip McCord, Vicki Hoy, Gracie Iros, Jan Worley , Jeanine Rikli , LaDonna Kelder, Doni McGrew, Andrea Doughty, Paula Beezley, Mary Young, Kathy Nelson, Connie :xve, Sara Kohlof. Fourth Row-Kathy Betts, Debi Dale, Vicki Pulos, Paula Wood, Debbie Deines, Candy Jacobs, Judy Petersen, Barbara Nider, Janet Tatum, Gail Een, Tina Schenk, Barb Anderson, Carol Mapes, Terri
Schwarz. Third Row-Ma rtha Hill, Pauline Sweet, Margo Christenson, Debbie Dohman, Sue Hassel, Kris Bottum , Susan Strunc, Kathy Ward, Lynn Johnson, Jane Wilkinson, Karen Hardy, Pat Lacy, Christie Handa. Second Row-Patty Forsberg, Deb DeVore, Carla Oswald , Barb fomison, Janice Piccolo, Kathy Grauer, Holli Beadell, Jeanette Wiechert , Lynette Piening, LeAnn Othli~g, Nancy Keller, Karla Loerch, Julienne Sandstedt. Front Row-Meg Merchant, president; Louise Hall, vice-president; Jacque Davis, secretary; Ellen Hayman, treasurer; Deb Fletcher, Denise Peschel, Lynette Bunde , MariJo Cook, Diane Schwieger , Mary Lohse, Jerry Fredrickson, Sharon Schroeder.
PEP CLUB: Back Row-Patti Kratz, Annette Brock, Pam Sheahan, Donna Stadler, Sue Fetty, Mary Greening, Judy Sorensen ,
celerates at a pep rally before the Northeast game.
In the summer, Pep Club voted to add hats to their blue and white uniform. A committee spent many hours getting them ready for the first game.
CLUB: Back Row-Mr. Steve Lahr, sponsor; Rickie Hahn, Sue Stentz, Janice Tiemann, Mary Kay Kubovec, Marie Baack, Susan Moorberg, Marlys Holle, Renee Reznek. Candy Frank, Patty Lewis, Meredith Edwards , Susan Rogers, Diana Pauley, Miss Carol Moseke, sponsor.
Fourth Row-Mrs. Marilyn Gade, sponsor; Carolyn Greening, Patsy Weddle , Ann Sutherland , Linda L. Johnson, Ann Wismer, Elaine Sorensen, Corinne Wakefield, Diane Blythe, Jeanne Masek, Claudia Johnson, Melodie Tune, Diane Falos, Wally Swanson, Mrs. Anita Lemons, sponsor Third Row-Linda Nelson, Nancy Mercer, Karen Foote, Deb
Sue Spaulding, Gaylen Voller, Pam Hirschmann, Julie Wittler, Pam Orcutt, Priscilla Rose, Cindy Morris, Dee
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Second Row-Ursula Voss, Sue Kuzelka, Diane Sonderegger, Sue Remigio, Leslie McWilliams, Sandie Holtgrewe, Karen Nichols, Linda Hayes, Carol Hanson, Bar~ Johnson, Jane Kidwell, Diane Knudtson. Frd1,. Row-(squad leaders) Cathy Garrett, Niesje Steinkruger, Laurie Sm ith, Betty Jo Frey, Georgia Lincoln, Janet Gassman, Karen Hayes, Sue Kenney, Jane Etmund, Deb Bishop, Susan Wood.
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On weekends, peppers get together to compile their talents making locker signs for the winter teams.
For the first time, Pep Club has a new ~ring look. Senior Joyce Faddis selects her favorite outfit.
PEP CLUB: Back Row-Sue Magnuson, Nancy Cole, Chris Monaco , Pam Folsom, Kathy Kruger, Candy Fisher, Kathy Koop, Nancy Sutton , Ramona Shaw, Betty Bilodeau , Laura Soule, Carol Stockton, Gail Zimmerman , Connie Becker, Deborah Holle, Jana Riblett, Gail McGinness. Fifth Row-Diane Colby, Debbie Hartung, Joyce Faddis , Lynda Forke, Judy Firestone, Jane Holland, Denice Waller, Cindy Hoffman, Rhonda Harrold, Barb Halama, Cindy Ness, Cindy Kleis, Ann Henry, Jane Wicks, Chris Steckmest, Deb · Leffler. Fourth Row-Susie Fowl, Dale Phillips, Julie Moreland, Janet Bourks , Susie Nielson; Barb Weller, Nancy Lindburg , Deb Stranathan, Mary Boosalis ; Jody Ducker, Pat McMahon, Laura Hays, Cheryl Ailes, Janice Schukei , Deb Schaffer. Third Row-Julie Edwards, Sue Wade, Chris Grady ; Kay Was~on , Jayne Summers, Pam Knoell, Susie Stemper, Judy Wessel, Vicki Sorrell, Marlene Linsenmeyer, April Stevenson, Carol Moats , Sharon Rogers, Second RowCindy Luckens, Marsha Tommeraasen , Jan Shull, Karen Nelson, Suzanne Tand~rup , Denise Sulc , Renise Erickson, Jeri Nutt, Nita Rech, Sharon Nicholls , Becky Stattoni Lisa Cardwell, Lisa Peterson Front Row-(squad leaders) Janet Nantkes, Barb Maser , Becky Atess, Karen Cade, Niesje Steinkruger, Sue Shaw, Linda Rogers, Janet Lampshire , Sharleen Dohman, Nancy Rowch, Mary Overgaard.
Homecoming Allows First Chance for 'Return of ' Spartans'
With Grecian :pillars and fountains, pictures of the football players, and streamers, Pep Club prepared the cafeteria for the "Return of the Spartans," East's second Homecoming, October 4.
The preceding week, devoted to boosting spirit, included a Key Club car bash and a hall designing contest for grades 9-12. Panathenaic Council fostered the construction of a Grecian throne and a chickenwire and crepe paper sign promoting a win over the Links.
During halftime activities Homecoming semi-finalists paraded in gaily decorated chariots through a flagged archway formed by the majorettes and "E" Club.
Returning 1967 royalty crown ed Queen Kristi Maser and King Lynn McKee at the post-game dance featuring the "Sound Expedition."
Realizing that teamwork made their unique display possible, students are relieved that no more crepe paper remains to be lacquered in place.
Homecoming candidates are escorted through a flagged archway during half-time ceremonies.
ATTENDANTS:
ATTENDANTS:
HOMECOMING
Jeff Burling, Barb Schoenleber , Tony Contreras, Debbie Hines.
HOMECOMING
Rick Mertens, Gail Reckeway, Carol Sward, Bruce Schlaebitz
Music from th~ "Sound Expedition" mingles with elaborate decorations and props in producing a fast-moving atmosphere of dancing and festivities.
International Club members help raise money for
International Helps 'Keep Club Supports Orphan, Biafra Alive' Campaign
Scissors, paper, glue and ti~e went into the construction of 1500 flowers for International - Club's Laurel Day. Girls purchased flowers and buttoned their lips, as boys attempted to make them talk. The penalty for yielding to temptation was sacrificing one flower. The boy with the most flowers at the end of the day was crowned "Mr. Irresistable."
The profit was used to support the club's foreign orhpari, Liu Chung-hsin, of Tainan, Taiwan.
Another money-making project was selling King's Food Host tick-
ets to support the American Field Service. The club helped ~iafra by selling concessions at football and basketball games and by gathering donations.
Meetings, held every other Wednesday, were spent planning projects and listening to speakers. On Foreign Student Day a special presentation was given by Renee Reznek about her father's film on South Africa.
According to Laurie Smith, president, they tried to incorporate the AFS students into the club and orient them to the school and country.
INTERNATIONAL CLUB: Back Row-Ann Wismer, Linda L. Johnson , Janice Tiemann, Brad Cardwell, Ann Sutherland, Nancy Pickering, Cindy Mo~ris, Laura Hays, Elaine Sorensen. Second Row-Jenny Scott, Joyce
Faddis , Pat Lacy , Carol Moa t s, Martha Hill, Marie B::xa ck, Carol Stockton, Mrs. JoRene Wilken, sponsor. Front Row-Laurie Smith, president; Candy Jacobs, treasurer; Ann Henry, secretary; Becky Anderson,
Dianne Sonderegger, Gracie Iros, Ellen Ravnan
Mr. Irresistable, Paul Burner, is rewarded for Laurel Day efforts.
the AFS program by selling •Kings Food Host tickets at East High Kings.
Experimenting with foreign foods, Spanish Club members sample tacos.
Speakers, Tacos, Slides Set For Monthly Spanish Club Scene Meetings
Making pinatas and eating foreign foods, such as tacos and special Christmas cookies, helped to create an atmosphere desirable for approximately 25 senior high students. These students were members of Spanish Club, and they met on the second Monday of every month.
Organizing the club meetings were President Dee S~hmidt and Mrs. Anita Lemons, the club sponsor. According to Mrs. Lemons, one of the primary purposes of the club is to acquaint members with the cultural aspects of Spanishspeaking countries.
The Spanish Club members viewed slides of Mexico and had several speakers. Two student teachers explained their life experiences in Cuba and told why they came to the United States. Mr. I van Alfonse told of life in Panama and of his three-year stay in the African Congo.
Other club activities included a breakfast party before school and a bake sale. The Foreign Language Club, comprised of French, German and Spanish Club members had a soccer contest in the spring.
SPANISH CLUB: Back Row-Laurie Nider, Carol Moats, Emily Woodward, Sue Giffin, Nancy Pickering, Martha Hill, Kelliann Coyle, Laura Soule, Tom Lawson, Wayne Kubicek, Third Row-Sharon Rogers, Meg Merchant, Karen Hardy, Deb Stacey , Kris Baack, Leslie McWilliams, JoAnne Ducker, Pauline Sweet, Carol Webb, Jan Filbeck. Second RowJody Wheeless, Patricia Cotner, Sara Hinds, Mary Lohse, Betty Tryon, Pat Lacy, Terri Stitcher, Pip McCord, Mrs. Anita Lemons, sponsor. Front Row-Lynne Schuchart, Jeannie Slaughter, vice-president; Dee Schmidt, president; Cindy Mapes, secretary; Debbie Taylor, Deb McKee, Sue Hassell.
Games, Speakers,
German Club justified playing cards by learning Skat, a German card game. The club also played other games of German descent.
All students interested in German were eligible for membership, although most of the 27 members were taking German.
Southeast's German Club invited East's Club to view an old German movie with them. East's Club then returned the invitation by asking Southeast to hear Dr. Ransom Taylor speak on his experiences in Germany during the war, adding to their cultural enrichment.
Mr. R. J. J ochmanf of Union College, talked to the students of the combined language clubs about touring Germany and other European countries.
Movie Make Up German
GERMAN CLUB: Back Row-Mr. William Hammelmann, sponsor; John Hancock, president; Mike Warlick, Eric Nye, Steve Dunning, Patty Lewis, Kathy Parker. Second Row-Guna Buss, secretary;
Pat Holman, Kathy Splinter, Sharon Rothenbach, Mark Suskin, Heinz Witschi, sponsor. Front Row-Benita Buss, inta Buss, Joyce Oberg, Ellen Rovnan, Kathy Cade.
In a friendly round of "Skat," a German card game, equivalent to "Old Maid," German Club members use their American skills to outwit each other.
Kathy Nelson and Anne Jolliff discuss French Club organization.
French Friends Follow Re d Balloon;
Members Sample
Desiring to understand the French people and their customs, 35 charter members established "Les Amis Francais," the French Club. To help carry out its goals, the club invited Miss Ruth Bernhardt, a student teacher, to speak about her summer educational experiences in France. Miss Bernhardt also taught some French songs accompaning herself on her guitar.
During the Christmas season the French Club took part in the
Pasteries at Par ty
Foreign Language Club Party. They presented part of the program and displayed French Christmas decorations. The refreshments were all foreign foods, including French pastries.
Also this year the French Club viewed a silent movie, "The Red Balloon," which was about a small French boy and a red balloon that followed him around Paris. The film illustrated French life, and the group tried to find the allegorical meaning of the story.
FRENCH CLUB: Back Row-Mike Coats, Don Baack, Randy Beezley, Jay Kubovec, Linda L. Johnson, Ann Sutherland, Cindy Morris, Diane Sonderegger. Third Row-Marcia Kinney, Diane Falos, Karen Bangert , Pat Hirschmann, Debbie Wolesensky, Janet Green, Tami Bartzatt, Wally Swanson. Second Row-Sue Remigio, Susan Rogers, Cindy Opsal, Becky Arkebauer, Kim Forke, Kathy Nelson, Betty Bilodeau. Front Row-Carol Stockton, president; Anne Jolliff, secretary; Diana Pau le y, treasurer; Shelly Davis, Kim Wood, Gracie Iros, Mrs. Carol Zartner, sponsor.
Betty Bilodeau persuades another customer to buy "East Winds."
Writing Club Uncovers Student Talent,
Rewards Creativity tn Art, Literature
Having mastered the fundament- _ als of English, many students put their skill and creativity to use, writing poetry or prose for English class or personal satisfaction.
Creative Writing Club encouraged students to submit work and rewarded their efforts by publishing "East Winds," a collection of creative writings. English chairman Mrs. Shirley Doan and student teacher Miss Ann Sixta advised the group.
A contest was sponsored early in the year to promote student interest. Monetary prizes for the best
piece of writing and the top cover design were awarded by club president Claudia Johnson. Thursday meetings were spent considering student work that had been submitted by teachers as well as students. A mixture of literature was selected and arranged in magazine form. Art work was added this year, as students illustrated some of the writings. Bake sales helped raise the funds necessary to have "East Winds" printed professionally for the first time Spring found the group selling •their publication for 50 cents.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB: Back Row-Doni McGrew, Mary Overgaard, Dennis Schroeder, Carol Moats Second Row-Andrea Doughty, Mrs. Shirley Doan, sponsor; Laura Soule Front Row-Claudia Johnson, presiden t; Ann Henry , secretary-treasurer; Martha Hill, Betty Bilodeau, vice-president.
Debate Squad Argues Issue of Compulsory Citizen Service
Resolved: "The , United States should establish a system of com:pulsory service by all citizens." This was the chosen topic this year for the debate team. This covered such areas as the Peace Corps, public protection, health, educ!3-tion and military service.
The debate squad participated in nine to urn amen ts throughout the season from November to March. Dave Johnson received the high speaker award at the Northeast Novice Tournament and the high speaker award at Norfolk.
Mrs. Linda Freeman, sponsor for the team, announced that eight new members were accepted by the National Forensic League, an honorary organization of debaters. In order to become a member the debater must accumulate a total of 25 points. Points were awarded according to placement in tournaments.
Dave Johnson and Deb Harvey look in the research file for evidence to support their argument on this year's debate topic, compulsory service.
DEBATE SQUAD: Back Row-Michael Scott, Scott Ayers, Bill Buntain, Lonn Harlan, Jim Dodson. Second Row-Jim Hayes, Joe Broberg, Bill Shepherd, Bob Barlow, Dan Dun lop. Front Row-Deborah Harvey, Jan Worley, Rickie Hahn, Meg Sloan, Mrs Linda Freeman, sponsor.
Ragged Pickpocket Discovers Wealthy Heritage in · 'Oliver'
Amid pickpockets and professional thieves the audience for "Oliver!" held on tightly to their belongings, as they watched the cast of merry Englishmen. East's first full-scale musical took many hours of work but the time spent proved worthwhile when "Oliver!" played to a full house Nov. 15 and 16.
The plot centered around the adventures of Oliver Twist, a small English Workhouse boy who gets involved with a gang of pickpockets. By co-incidence he is reunited with his rich grandfather.
The play was chosen because it had not been performed in Lincoln; it had a large cast, and boys from seventh grade boys' glee were available. Most of the 115 cast members were from East Singers.
The directors, Mr. Jon Peterson, Mr. Charles Carlson, and student teachers Mr. Phillip Zinga, Miss Pat McCartney and Miss Mary Potter rehearsed the show for seven weeks. Approximately 1,900 tickets were sold for the production.
Old Annie (Mary Overgaard) is requested to leave, as Old Sally (Cindy Mapes) prepares to reveal the secret of the locket to Widow Corney (Barb Maser).
Street merchants and thieves
"Where's Oliver?" demands Bill Sikes (Don Reimer) to a trembling Fagin (Lonnie Taylor), who replies he has been caught by .the Bow Street Runners.
gather at the pub for a rousing chorus of
Poor, homeless waif Oliver, (Kendy Jones) displays loyalty to Fagin by singing "I'd Do Anything For You."
"Oom Pah Pah."
Nancy (Barb Schoenleber) expresses her contentment with the world by singing "It's a Fine Life "
MIXED CHORUS: Back Row-Linda Lichty, Diane Knudtson, Vickie Sorrell, Marcia Dienstfrey, Vickie Michaelson , Kathy Kruger, Candy Fisher, Jon Mumgaard, Dale Schessler, Doug Agnew , Dave Adams, Randy Henderson, Dave Li ttle, Rick Buntain, Jerry Phipps , Dan Bowlin, Dave Fischer, Tom Graham, Terry Dull , Barb Manthey, Susie Wade. Third Row-Diane Schwieger, Marcia Bauer, Kitty Fernandez, Carla Oswald, Gaylen Voller, Sandra Jurgens, Becky Atess, Janet Gassman, Louise Hall, Linda L. Johnson, Cathy Garrett, Ann Wismer, Marie Baack, Diane Blythe, Jane Wilkinson , Doni McGrew, Lynn Johnson, Janet Nantkes,
Gayle Reckewey, Lisa Peterson, Diana Pauley. Second Row-Joy Schafer , Sharon Schroeder , Ronda Rodell, Sue Hassell, Leslie McWilliams, Cheryl Ailes , Karen Schaffer, Jane Barbee, Janet Lampshire, Deb Leffler, Christie -Handa, Mary Young , Mary Marks, Nancy Mercer, Kathy Ward , Meg Merchant , Jeanette Stewart, Pat Tupper, Annette Brock, Linda Nelson. Front Row-Vicki Bellinger , Judi Walla, Diane Colby, Jana Riblett, Sharon Rogers, Sue Kuzelka, Pip McCord, Mary Greening, Nancy Lindburg, Jody Ducker, Denice Waller, Susie Bates, Vicki Wheeler, Jeri Nutt, Teri White.
New Robes Denote East Singers; Seven Choruses Perform
Getting ready for a performance, sen,ior Sue Miller collects her music and makes a last minute check of her new robe for East Singers·
Music-oriented assemblies and school concerts were among the engagements of the East Singers, a select choral group. Bright, new choir robes identified the members. Accenting the blue robes were white stole with an L on one end and an E on the other. The robes were first worn at the city wide concert where each high school's select choir performed.
Mixed choir, high school girls' and boys' glees, eighth and ninth grade mixed chorus, and seventh grade girls' and boys' glees also performed throughout the year.
Small groups ·consisted of Swing Choir, junior. and senior students chosen by audition from East Singers, and the Triple Trio formed by sophomore and junior girls. Both groups performed at various school and social functions.
The All-City Festival and the musical assemblies at East and at other schools involved the vocal music department all year.
Arm swinging, back karate and toe-touches help the senior high mixed chorus strengthen th e ir diaphragms and "loosen them up" to sing.
EAST SINGERS: Back Row-Barb Cyr, Jim Wendt, Cindy Luckens, Barry Nelson, Don Vande Krol, Lonnie Taylor, Gary Husted, Janice Tiemann, Don Reimer, Mary Overgaard, P~iscilla Rose, Randy Beezley, Karen Nelson, Tom Brown, Mike Warlick, Nancy Sutten, David Dunnigan. Barb Anderson, John Quinn, Stuart Unrau, Len Dickinson, Greg Holdren, Tina Schenk, Jan Hall, Du lcie Sybouts. Third Row-Deborah Waggoner, Cheryl Young, Pam Orcutt , Pat Chambers, Ann Henry, Pam Folsom, Chris Steckmest, Dee Schmidt, Roger Agnew, Deb Fletcher, Mike Gunn, Karen Roesler, Wayne Kubicek, Lynn Legg, Cindy Mapes, John Christensen, Lynette Piening , Jeff Patterson, Janice Piccolo, Roger Ogea.
Ted Larson, Ray Pont, Barb Maser , Sue Miller , Jeanine Nutz, Barry Blue. Second Row-Claudia Johnson , Judy Fires tone , Nanc;:y Rowch, To ni Freeman, Dave Grubb , Laurie Smith , S teve Schrader. Barb Schoenleber, Doug Krogman, Jeanette Wiechert, Deb DeVore , Gail Een, Lloyd Emmons, Ellen Hayman, Tim McCabe , Nancy Meek , Cindy Morris, Deb Bishop, Susan Baer , Susie Fawl, Sue Magnuson Front Row-Randy Beam, Karla Loerch, Judy Wesse l, Gary Hagerman , Elaine Sorensen, Randi Laschanzky, Joan Nyquis t, Sco tt Kriutzfield , John Rickerts, Debby Kenney, Tom White, Cliff Albrigh t, Kendy Jones , JoAnn Robertson, Jim Christensen, Pam Sheahan , Renee Reznek, Nita Rech.
Mr. Terry Theis and Miss Jackie Freeman play the sitar and drum.
TRIPLE TRIO: Back Row-Debra Fletcher, Dee Schmidt, Janice Piccolo, Cindy Mapes. Second Row-Barb Cyr, Deborah DeVore, Pamela Orcutt. Front Row-Peggy VahBeek, Judy Firestone, Susan Fawl.
SWING CHOIR: Back Row-Don Reimer, Barry Nelson, Mike Warlick, John Quinn, Pat- Chambers, Ray Pont, Randy Beam. Front Row-Barb Schoenleber, Janet Hall, Joan Nyquist, Deb Fletcher, Ellen Hayman, Karla Loerch, Cindy Luckens, Nancy Meek.
Students Receive Acting, Directing Experience as Dionysians
Acquiring a charter was first on the agenda for the newly formed Drama Club, Dionysians. Special qualifications for joining were set up: members must be in senior high and have a four or better average.
The goal of the Drama Club was to promote interest in drama and to give members experience in acting and directing plays. Mem~ bers were encouraged to attend University of Nebraska productions and other community plays.
The club presented the "Trilogy," a group of three one act plays, on Feb. 13 and 14. The plays were "Ari~ da Capo," "The Lesson" and "Not Enough Rope." Besides practicing for the plays the club also made its own sets.
The Dionysians participated in a Red Cross assembly by putting on skits to create interest in disaster training.
CLUB: Back Row-Steve Schoenleber, Craig McClatchey, Janet Gassman, Mark Lowry , presiden t ; Art Winter , Les Miller , treasurer; Hedge Johnson, Greg Holdren, Linda Schroedermeier , Donald Reimer Third Row-Gail Een , secretary; Susan Baer, corresponding secretary; Mary Cotner , c o rresp o nding secretary; Martha Hill , Andrea Roberts, Nancy Pickering, Jan Filbeck , Mary Overgaard Second Row-Mrs. Linda Freeman, sponsor; Barb Maser, vice-president; Doni McGrew, Marcia Dienstfrey, Paula Pillen, Kim Forke, Laurie Nider, Tami Bartzatt, Debora Heald. Front Row-Miss Pat McCartney, sponsor; Betty Tryon, Sue Shaw, Pat Cotner, Pip McCord, Meg Sloan, Pam Sheahan , Lisa Peterson
"Impromptu" cast trys to emote empathy and good audience reaction.
DRAMA
Greg Holdren demands that Steve Schoenleber stop his comedy in "Aria de Capo."
Marching Band, Twirlers Win Prizes; Orchestra, Stage Band Give Concerts
After the arrival of new blue, white and silver uniforms in midOctober the Spartan Marching Band performed at the three remaining football games and two parades. Led by Drum Major Scott Ayers, the Band received third place and $20 in the Beatrice parade.
One of the half-time shows f eatured the majorettes twirling flags, hoops, canes, two batons and fire. The special uniforms and equipment were financed by candy sales, egg sales and pop bottle drives.
During the summer the twirlers won two first place ribbons by marching at the Nebraska State
Fair. They also attended two twirling clinics and learned routines with flagged spears.
In the winter the Band switched to concert uniforms and participated in an assembly, a concert with the vocal department and the All-City Band Concert in May.
The Orchestra presented concerts throughout the year and provided the music for "Oliver!" They also played in the All-City Orchestra Concert in March.
Eighteen selected members frOJ:?'.l both advanced instrumental groups composed the Stage Band. Their schedules •were filled with clinics, guest appearances and assemblies.
Kevin Puderbaugh and Tom Alesia improvise during a • rally. Drummers aid Pep Club by setting the tempo to such cheers as "Let's Go."
STAGE BAND: Back Row-Joe Broberg , Wayne Bossung, Sandie Holtgrewe, Redge Johnson, Scott Ayers, Steve Haun, Rick Buntain, George Broberg. Second Row-Pat Seaton, Dave Little, Bill Buntain, Chuck Bauer , Paul Johnson. Front Row-Jim Plass, Kent Weishahn , Barb Schoenleber, Janice Schukei, Janice Tiemann.
ORCHESTRA: Back Row-John Mulvaney, Bruce Leininger, Dave McLaughlin, Joe Brown. Third Row-Gar y Lauck, Jeff Munnis, Ann Gustad , Redge Johnson, Bill Buntain, Chuck Bauer , Robert Ozenbaugh, Deb
Johnson, Twila Pease, Emily Woodward, Debbie Hartung, Rick Buntain. Second Row-Ellen Ravnan, Kathy Splinter, Mary Jo Wilkinson, Karen Foote, Sue Spaulding, Marlene Linsenmeyer, Karen Raymond, April S tevenson, Meg Merchant, Carol Bennett, Alvin Tao, Susan Pierce. Front RowPam Mickey, Dan Dunlap, Kathy Cade, Jean Yien, Ed Nelson, Leanne Bennett, Laura Hays, Richard Robertson.
MAJORETTES: Back Row-Rickie Hahn, LaDonna Kolder, Claudia Johnson, Connie Becker, Sandie Holtgrewe. Front Row-Pat Kromberg, Jan Worley, head majorette; MariJo Cook.
ADVANCED BAND: Back Row-Ron Lehms. Fifth Row-Steve Haun, Dave Frank, Kent Weishahn, Steve Demma, Janice Tiemann, Karen Svoboda, Janice Schukei, Gary Spahn, Doug Alles. Fourth Row-Joe Broberg, Mark Brown, Marc Riveland, Randy Hartman, Rick Plass, Bob Burns, Bill Patten, Peg Dearmon!, Connie Becker, Bill Steinkruger. Third Row-Dale Dirks, Jim Plass, Sandie Holtgrewe, MariJo Cook, Deborah Waggonner , Sue Fetty, Sunny Dull, Jean Thomsen, Cyndi Swarthont, Rickie Hahn, Mike Lut::nan. Second Row-Chris Babcock, Barb Schoenleber, Elaine Sorensen, Karen Hardy, Jeanine Rikli, Jan Worley, Claudia Johnson, Pat Kromberg, George flroberg, Jerry Boster. Front Row-Scott Ayers, Dave Little, Bruce McManis, Larry Robertson, Pat Seaton, Ricr Rodenburg, Gale Jackman, Marshall Goodenberger, Kim · Grossman.
preparations for an
down
Making
excursion
a "One Way Street" are Dollfin members Barb Anderson , Nancy Hines , Sue Hassell and Barb Fischbach.
Relaxing in the shade of the • old park tree , new Dollfin Club mem-
DOLL-FINS: Back Row- Guna Buss, Dee Schmidt, Cheryl Dunn, Debbie Hine3 , Barb Fischbach , Barb Anderson, Wendy Rosenstock, Carol Mapes. Second Row-Cindy Mapes, Nancy Hines, Sue Hassell, Kris Bottum , Pam Mickey, Nancy Cole , Pam Orcutt. front Row-Laurie Heiden, Diane Blythe, Karen Cade, Louise Hall, Georgia Lincoln , Jane Wright.
bers try possible ideas· for their act "I want to hold' your hand." ·
lWater-Bound Doll/ins Develop Routines For Annual Syncronized Performance
Dollfins attended early morning and late evening "splash-ins" practicing for their November syncronized swim performance. Approximately 25 members designed and coordinated 14 acts around the central theme of "A Night in the City."
The theme was carried out in the scenery which included a backdrop of a typical downtown street. Several members of Art Club designed and painted it.
Acts ranged in number from a total of eight girls to a solo by Guna Buss. Boys on the swim team combined with the senior members of Dollfins for one routine. The en-
tire club presented the finale. Girls were selected for Dollfins on the •basis of their know ledge of fun dam en tal swimming strokes and syncronized movements. Practices convened in April, as ninth grade and high school girls were deemed eligible for tryouts. The panel of judges consisted of the Dollfin Club officers and Miss Carol French, sponsor.
Requirements for maintaining membership in the club were a 4.5 grade average and the accumulation of not more than 10 demerits. Each gir 1 was also required to perform in at least two acts.
Alley cats creep through the dark before plunging into the water.
DOLLFINS OFFICERS: Back Row-Deb Hines, secretary; Cheryl Dunn, treasurer. Front Row-Guna Buss, president; Louise Hall, vice-president.
GIRLS COMPETITIVE SWIM: Back Row-Dee Schmidt, Andrea Roberts, Laurie Heiden, Laura Hays , Paula Pillen, Car o l Mapes, Guna Buss, Georgia Lincoln, Barb Fischbach. Second RowBenita Buss , lnta Buss , Renee Reznek, Peg Van Beek, Pat Kromberg, Be t sy Madsen, Bev Allen, Patty Lewis, Sara Hinds. front Row-Judy Petersen, Candy Jacobs, Tina Schenk, Pam Orcutt, Carla Oswald, Emily Woodward, Cathy Garrett, Jane Wright.
Karen Hardy prqctices her routine on _ the uneven parallel bars.
Girls' Swim Team Competes With Southeast In Two Meets
The Girls' Competitive Swim Team, coached by Miss Carol French and student teacher Miss Jan Donnan, staged an intra-squad meet to determine in which areas individual members would compete against Southeast on Feb. 28 and March 6.
The girls used the backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle individually and in relays. Competition diving was added this year.
Appoximately 16 girls practiced after school every Monday and Thursday beginning in January to prepare for the meets. A different set of warm-up exercises was set up for each practice by President Dee Schmidt.
Anchorman Julie Wittler psyches up for a final 50 yards in a relay as teammate Marcia Bauer comes in for a finish during intersquad practice.
The girls had bake sales and sold concessions in order to raise money for swim suits for the team. "To get in shape during the winter is one reason · for joining," one active member stated. •
Girls' Gymnastics Club Perform for Basketball Half Times
Parallel_ bars, mats, the side horse, balance beams and the trampoline formed the basic equipment v.sed by the Girls' Gymnastics Club.
Interested high school girls competed in the fall and were judged on their individual routines. From this group 25 girls were selected to participate.
Two basketball half-time shows featured the performances of the club. These exhibitons were video taped and later used for analyzing performances and improving stunts. The girls met twice weekly to develop and practice their routines before competing in the allcity gymnastics .meet on March 22.
Junior Judy Petersen, Girl's Gymnastics Club member, practices her free exercise routine for the Grand Island basketball half-time show.
GIRLS GYMNASTICS CLUB: Back Row-Georgia Lincoln, Pat Hirschmann , Candy Jacobs, Dani McGrew, Janet Billesbach, LaDonna Kelder, Sue Fetty, Pat Lacy, Anne Harris, Deb McKee. Second Row-Bev Allen, Pam Hirschmann, secretary-treasurer; Barb Downey, Jody Wheeless , Peg Van Beek, Karen Hardy, Patty Forsberg, Susie Dunn, Marg Lacy. Front Row-Linda Gade, Judy Petersen, Jean Bates, president; Pat Weesner, vice-president; Deb Stacey, Jeri Campbell, Patti Kratz, Carolyn Newlon.
Art Club Creates Snow Dragon, Plastic Flowers, Valentines
Body painting, fortune telling and a maze of blue and white pictures were seen at the Art Club's Beaux Arts Ball. Items such as elongated Pepsi bottles, paper mache piggy banks and plastic flowers were sold at the dance by club members.
Also included in their agenda was a field trip to Omaha. They visited Omaha Burke's and Westside's art departments, the Joslyn Museum and the City Market. Several artists also participated in the Brandeis Golden Key Award Show.
As a school service project, Art Club painted sets for the Dollfin Show and "Oliver!" and helped make Valentines and love rocks for the Student Council Valentine sale.
A Saturday morning in February found shivering artists sculpturing a dragon out of snow around the school.
For the spring Panathenaic Festival, the 45 club members made paintings and other art work. These were displayed and sold at the art show that week.
MOONSHINE ROYALTY: Carol Sward , queen; Boyd Jones, king
Showing rugged hillbilly fashions,
Colorful handmade flowers were among the artistic creations sold by Art Club members at the Beaux Arts Ball, a combination dance and carnival.
Bo ys Take to Hills; Girls Begin Chase /or -Sadie Hawkins ~
The Dog Patch world came alive for the Spartans, ' as girls grabbed boys for the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by the senior high Student Council. The race for a date began as early as a month before the dance.
Gunny sack dresses, cabbage corsages, patched overalls and long underwear were the common dress of more than 200 students who danced to the sounds of the Chancellors Combo.
Among the fe~tivities was the crowning of the Moonshine King and Queen selected on the basis of the most original costume.
A typical barnyard scene characterized the evening's decorations. A clothes lines was strung, a Tom Sawyer picket fence was built to set the mood and cookies were served for refreshments.
s tudents dance .to the sound of the Chancellors at Sadie Hawkins.
ART CLUB: Back Row-Bob Peterson, Owen Stevenson, Stan Mozdzen, Ray Wilson, Greg Kokes, Don Wallace, Kathy Parker, Chris Monaco, Sandy Sieck, Mary Salestrom, Candy Jacobs," Mrs. Shirley Martin, sponsor. Third Row-Vickie Hoy, Debi Rourke, Melodie Tune, Rickie Hahn, Debbie Deines, Allan Busch, Jeff Burling, Andrea Roberts, Nancy Wallace, Ann MacDougall, Betsy Madsen Second Row-Jane Wicks, Diane Livingston, Carri Clark, Cheryl Holmes, Sue Yaussi, Jan Filbeck, Mary Cotner, Iveta Pool, Te r ry Meyers , Becky Behrens, Jean Thomsen. Front Row-Paula Wood, Kathy Nelson, Becky Statten, secretary; Wally Swanson, president; Greg Holdren, vice-president; Diane Sonderegger , treasurer; Gail Williams, Wendy Rosenstock, Yvonne McCord.
Business Club Strives To Understand Lincoln's Economy
The ups and downs of the business economy were explored this year by the 50 members of East High's Business Club. The business techniques used in Lincoln were also studied by the group, which met once a month.
With sponsors Mrs. Luella Van Vleck and Mrs. Caroline Skorohod, the Business Club visited one of Lincoln's main business firms and had a number of guest speakers inclu ding Mr. Leo Scherer, one of Mayor Sam Schwartzkophf's assistants, and Ron Romero, FBLA State President from Southeast Seve ral evenings in September and January the club helped with Adult Education registration to raise money. They worked in the Adult Education office and classrooms issuing receipts and textbooks.
and
CLUB: Back Row-Ursuia Voss, Rickie 'Hahn, Jane Etmund, Karen Hays , Bill Wood, Andrea Roberts , Vicki Sorrell, Mary Copple , Julie Moreland, Vicki Michaelson, Leanne Othling. Fourth Row-Gail McGinnis, Debra Schaffer, Jana Riblett, Sus ie Dahlheim, Linda Hayes, Jewell Metcalf, Susa n Wood , Mary Boosalis, Jan Shull, Beth Shulte, Carol Newlon , Connie Becker. Third Row-Mary Marks , Vickie Hoy, Sue Remigio, Sue Kenney, Carol Hanson , Karen Nichols, Pan Webb,
Stadler, Steve Copple , Jeff Burling. Second Row-Jerry Fredrickson, Judy Wessel, Susie Nielsen , Mike Lutman, Lynette Piening, secretary; Cheryl Dunn, treasurer; Barb J~hnson, Sara Hinds, Pat Webb, Julienne Sands tedt. Front Row-Rich Rodenburg, Paul Weidenthaler, Wayne Kubicek, president; Mark Lowry, vice-president; Larry Bird, Jeff Heimanson, Joel Ernst, Jim Heckman
Carol Hansen helps register an Adult Education student for Shorthand II. Business Club assisted with registration first
second semester.
BUSINESS
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SPACE ANGELS: Back Row-Ron Kess, Steve Copple, Mike Lutman, Mike Geer, Harry Groathouse, Chuck Bauer, Don Deitemeyer, Steve Alfrey, imperial executive; Art Winter, Rich Butler, Claudia Johnson, Kathy Koop, Mr. Larry Pilgram, sponsor. Fourth Row-Pam Sheahan, Niesje Steinkruger, Chris Babcock, Jeff Burling, Steve Haun, George Broberg, Meg Merchant, Mary Overgaard, Greg Holdren , Bill Roesler, Nancy Sutton, Janet Lampshire. Third Row-Jennifer Scott, mistress of the golden quill ; Janet Gassman, Cheryl Dunn, Gayle Reckewey, Barry Abrahams, Cliff Albright, Nancy Keller, Elaine Sorensen ; Ann Wismer, Ann Sutherland, Linda L. Johnson Second Row-Betty Jo Frey, Toni Freeman , Deborah Kenney, Nancy Duling, Pat Kromberg, Rickie Hahn, Meg Sloan, Kendy Jones, Kristi Maser, Diane Sonderegger, Laurie Smith, Renee Reznek, Lisa Peterson. Front Row-David Little, Larry Day, Scott Ayers , Steve Holcombe, inter-galactic space and order supervisor; Jim Moran, vice-imperial commander; Don Reimer, Les Miller, Joe Broberg, imperial commander; Jim McManus, Kent Weishahn.
Sp ace Angel Gourmet Menu Offers Pizza, Gold/ ish Entrees
Tfi aiitezq gebb zug kyai ty yvjiv. No, it's not a new foreign language, but that of the Benevolent and Protective Order Of Royal Space Angels, a new club formed for the sole purpos,e of amusement. The club chose Saturday afternoon cartoon character, Scott McCloud, as their official hero and mascot. Among the more unique events of the year was a goldfish eating demonstration where a loyal Space Angel devoured a goldfish to pay off an election bet. His only comment was "It tasted like salted celery." Another member found himself surrounded with pizza when fellow club members entered him in the KLMS Pizza Eating Contest.
Advanced planning led to their biggest event of the year, the Space Angel Extravaganza. Agile students could enter the jacks tournament and jump rope contest. Heading the agenda for the day was a performance by the traveling troops, a comic relief; and the Space Angels Jug Band.
Space Angels held their first "benevolent" meeting in October.
Losing a bet, Scott Ayers swallows his pride and a goldfish.
Math, Chess Clubs Improve Skills, Techniques with Practice
At the beginning of second semester, Math Club was formed for students who enjoy math. To prepare for the National Math Test and the Math Field Days, the members worked practice problems that the sponsor, Mr. Jerry Beckmann, gave them. Another project of the club was programming the school's table-top computer.
"Creating an interest in chess and establishing a team were the main goals of the Chess Club," commented Bill Smith, president. The 26 members attended early morning practices to improve their skills and techniques in preparation for the 12 inter-city matches and the Nebraska Chess Championship for all Nebraska high schools.
Math Club members work difficult practice problems, improving speed as well as accuracy, for the upcoming state Math Contest.
MATH CLUB: Back Row-Steve Dunning, Bill Buntain , Eric Nye, Dave Fischbach, Mike Wariick, Randy Beezley. Second Row-Thomas Brakke, A lvin Tao, Jan Worley , Ann Henry, Marlene Linsenmayer, Pa t Kromberg , Mary Kay Kubovec Front Row - Mr Gary Lake , sponsor; Eberhard Wunder li ch , v ice-presiden t; Janice Tiemann , secretary-t reasurer; Doug Davidson, president;
Mr. Jerry Beckmann, sponsor.
CHESS CLUB : Back Row- Jeff White , G reg o ry Sasse, Dan Wa r lick , Dan Draney , Brian Ah lschwede , Mike C o a ts , Bob Masden Se cond Row- Mike Green fie ld , Mark Rogers, Bernie Tao, Marty Remmen g a , S teven Fish e r , Da v e Schrader , Ste ve Slo cum First RowMr. Rodney Heim , spons o r ; He d ge Jo hns o n , Bill Sm it h , presiden t; Thomas Brakke, vicepresident; Mr James McConnel l. sponsor.
Dan Draney moves to a strategic place, taking advantage of his opportun it y to o u t-maneuver an opponent.
Scien ce Club Investigates
Drug, Quick Freezing Process
"Science Club offers enrichment of special interests not found in the regular classroom experience," commented club co-sponsor Mr. Robert Reeder.
Guest speaker Dr. John Weymouth, Professor of physics at the University of Nebraska, demonstrated the use of cryogenics-the effects of quick freezing with the use of liquid nitrogen and oxygen. Another speaker was Dr. Keith Sehnert from Dorsey Laboratories who told about the history of drugs in America.
Helping to organize the club which met every first and third Tuesday of the month was cosponsor Mr. Douglas Wilson. The meetings consisted of a short business or planning meeting followed by. a guest speaker or demonstration.
Norden Laboratories is the destination for Science Club members. Field tri'Ps offered students an opportunity to observe scientific research.
SCIENCE CLUB : Back Row-Diane Sonderegger, Mary Kay Kubovec, Ron Lehms , Marc Rive land, Jim Holman. Second Row-Kim Wood, Emily W ood war d, Rick Plass, Brian Dodson Front Row-Randy Beezley, treasurer ; Ann Henry , vice-presiden t; Janice Tiemann, secretary; John Hask i ns , pres iden t; Rober t Reeder , sponsor.
EAST GUARD: Back Row-Richard Rodenburg, D:iuglas Merrill, John Quinn, Tom Lawson, Paul Hasenyager, Mike Warlick, Ron Schwab, Randy Carlson, Dave Wicks. Third Row-Beth Schulte, Jim Matthews, Doug Brott, Mike Reta, Steve Schrader, Frank Gillaspie , Jon Miller, Joe Arkfeld , J.P. Stewart, Karen Cade. Second Row-Pam Hirschmann, Deb Schmid, Julie Wittler, Susie Dunn, Clark Wells, Georgia Lincoln, historian; Roger Fix, Guna Buss, Candy Jacobs. Front Row-Inta Buss, Benita Buss, Gale Jackman, vice-president; Rob McDaniel, president; Gary Duven , sergeant at arms; Bob Hynek, secretarytreasurer; Dee Schmidt, Kristi Maser, Bruce Miller, Mr. Dennis Vokolek, sponsor.
The East Guard Acts Committee considers "What The
East Guard Gives Swimming Lessons, Plans Spring Show
Turning water skills into service for the school and community, East Guard members reserved Wednesday nights for teaching swimming to retarded children at the Wesleyan University Pool. Lessons emphasized teaching coordination and providing enjoyable recreation for the children.
The co-ed group, with sponsor Dennis Vokolek, planned a spring water show characterized by comedy and synchronized acts. One of the more unique acts featured Steve Hastings in an under-water escape.
Prerequisite for membership was a certificate in life saving. Most of the 25-30 active members were also involved in other swimming activities.
Promoting water safety was one of the aims of the group. In addition, they aided Nebraska swim coaches by compiling a list of the state's top 20 prep swimmers for each event. The list kept coaches informed throughout the season.
Patience and understanding accompany knowledge of safe swimming techniques as Joe Arkfeld teaches the flutter. kick to a retarded youth.
World Would Be. Like If We Had Our Way."
Key Club Sponsors Bashes Car, First Spart an Shows Slides, Spectacular
Bashing cars and selling book covers were two ways that the 28 members of Key Club raised money. Contributing to the Homecoming festivities, the club painted an old car and charged a dime per bash. East High book covers were also sold in the fall.
Key Club is a school service organization indirectly sponsored by Northeast Kiwanis Club. The primary goal is school and community service.
Service projects included ushering at the school musical, "Oliver!" and reading the morning announce-
ments. In April the club originated and sponsored the Spartan Spectacular, a variety show composed of student performances.
Profits from the Spartan Spectacular were used to replace the school sign.
Making a slide show was one of Key Club's most useful projects. The show consisted of a number of pictures depicting the different .aspects of East High, and a recording was made to be played with the slides. This orientation program will be shown to new students and their parents.
Mike Warlick, Kent Weishahn, Eric Nye,
Scott Ayers. Third
- Randy Carlson, Dave Little, Larry Day, Jim McManus, Steve Dunning, Dennis Schroeder. Second Row-Henry Grether, junbr class representative; Alvin Tao, Doug Otoupalik , sophomore class representative; Jim Hayes, Steve Aifrey, Ron Schwab Front Row-Jim Moran, senior class representative; Rob Binger, Bill Buntain, treasurer; Rick Buntain, president; Doug Alles, secretary; Mr. James Rakers, sponsor.
KEY CLUB- Back Row-John Hancock,
Barry Nelson,
Row
Spartans relieve school-day tensions for a dime during Key Club's Homecoming Car Bash.
Talented Students 'Do Their Thing' m Spartan Spectacular
Acts ranging from interpretive dancing and opera to . a Char lie • Chaplin _ beachhouse raid debuted at Key Club's Spartan Spectular talent show, April 18.
After rating 35 entries, the five judges selected 16 acts. Instrumental and vocal performances, skits, readings and dancing were chosen to compose a balanced show.
"The kids wanted to have it and we knew it would be a lot of fun ," commented Mr. James Rakers , sponsor of Key Club. Its main purpose was to give any student with "hidden talent" a chance to perform Flags, fruitcakes and car-bash tickets were sold by Key Club to raise the estimated $300 used for program and ticket printing and publicity.
Jan Kermmoade combines different dance steps to produce a tluid -motion for her Spartan Spectacular act, "You Showed Me."
• "Great exclamation points and boldface type! Will the paper be saved or will the wicked Melvin Misprin t foreclose it and make this the last issue?" ques -
Dennis Schroeder , Janice Tieman n Elaine Sorensen and Ann Wisme
tions the Oracle S taff in their mellerdram er for Spartan Spectacular. go through a typical "sock it to me" scene in their Greek Laugh-in.
The "Everyday People" sing of contemporary tribulations, creating an atmosphere for thought about the "Cruel War."
Masters of Ceremony Joe Broberg and Les Miller keep the audience alert between the acts of Spartan Spectacular.
Panathenaic Council Hosts Greek Week, 'Tomb -of Ligeia'
Adding words· such as Panathenaea, Bacchanalia, and nectar and ambrosia to students' vocabularies, Panathenaic Council started several Greek traditions in its initial year.
The Council's primary event for the year was the Panathenaea festival, May 12-17. This weeklong event combined the activities that usually come at the end of the year and added some new even ts to make the week a unique Spartan tradition.
On the five day agenda were Senior Day, Panathenaic Ball, Space Angel Extravaganza, several club banquets, the Art Club Show, the Spartan Olympics, senior Bacchalia (barbeque), honors assembly, • and skits from each class.
During the year the 24 senior members sponsored an Edgar Alan Poe movie, "The Tomb of Ligeia" and had "nectar and ambrosia" _sales for money-making projects.
A Panathenaic Council Committee reviews applications to decide next year's members . The new members were announced at the Panathenaic Ball.
Mrs. June Williams and Mr. Larry Rogers, Panathenaic sponsors, make preparations for the nectar and ambrosia sale.
PANATHENAIC COUNCIL: Back Row-Les Miller, Scott Ayers, Joh r Hancock, Ron Hasty, Steve Johnson. Fourth Row-Susan Wood Jenny Scott, Joe Broberg, Jim Moran. Third Row-Joyce Faddis Louise Hall, Renee · Reznek, Kristi Maser, Rich Rodenburg. Seconc Row-Georgia Lincoln, Cheryl Dunn, Jacque Davis, Janet Lamp shire. Front Row-Laurie Smith, Niesje Steinkruger, Jeff Burling Linda Rogers.
Unique among the organizations at East High were two honorary chapters: the International Honorary Society of Quill and Scroll and N:ational Honorary Society.
The East High chapter of Quill and Scroll was responsible for the publication and distribution of the student directories and the initiation of 11 new members. Quill and Scroll also planned the annual journalism banquet in May
to announce the 1970 publications staffs.
Only students on •• the Epic, Oracle or East Winds staffs, who ranked in the upper one-third of the junior or senior class, were considered for membership.
National Honor Society recognized and initiated 30 members of the senior class at the May 16 honors convocation. The purpose was to create enthusiasm, to develop character and to promote
leadership among the students.
All seniors who ranked in the top fourth of their class and had entered their activity points for each semester of school were considered. Individual leadership, character, service, and scholarship were the criteria used for selection. The list of candidates was compiled by the administration and approved by the National Honor Society Board.
QUILL AND SCROLL MEMBERS: Back Row-Rich Butler, Eric Nye , Jim Moran, Claudia Johnson. Second Row-Carol Moats, Susan Rogers , Joyce Faddis, Jenny Scott, Diane Falos. Front Row-Louise Hall, Laurie Smith, Susan Wood, Don Wallace. Not pictured-Meg Sloan, Jacque Davis.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Top Row-Rebecca Atess, Scott Ayers, Richard Buntain, Jacque Davis, Larry Day, Louise Hall, John Hancock, Mark Hansen, Claudia Johnson, Edward Johnson. Second Row-Kendra Jones, Deborah Kenney, James McManus, Kris Maser, James Moran, Mary Overgaard , Patricia Peterson , Karen Raymond, Gayle Reckewey, Barbara Schoenleber. First Row-Laurie Smith, Diane Sonderegger, Niesje Steinkruger, Janice Tiemann, Melodie Tune, Corinne Wakefield , Jeanette Wiechert, Ann Wismer, Bill Wood, Susan Wood.
, streamers and juniors transform the cafeteria into a "night to remember "
Unusual Prom Decorations Suggest 'Places
"Places I Remember," the Junior-Senior Prom theme, was taken from a song written by the Beatles and sung by Jose Feliciano. A swing set helped create childhood memories. Pictures of "historic" events such as East's first football win and collages made of senior pictures added to the decorations.
Juniors raised money for the Prom throughout the year. Six committee chairmen made plans for refreshments, decorations, invitations , publicity, royalty and the combo. Chairmen were required to requisition all materials so that class sponsors and officers could keep within a tight budget .
Engraved invitations were sent to all seniors allowing free admission , while all others attending paid $1.50 a ticket.
Seniors , juniors and their dates danced to the sound of Les Smith and his Soul Band from Omaha on Friday , April 11, from 8: 30 to 12 p.m.
Collages
PRO M ROYALTY: Rich Bu er, Ke d y Jo nes.
Beginn ing the evening with dinner at Toni & Luigi's, couples order the speciality of the house.
PROM ATTENDANTS: Bruce Northrop, Gayle Reckewey, Boyd Jones, Ellen Hayman.
PRO M A TTENDANTS: Tony Contreras, Dab Hines, Cheryl Dunn, Jeff Burling.
In March's Red Cross Assembly, "cheerleaders" and "pep club" prepare to display to students the job Red Cross performs when disaster strikes at a game.
Greek Influence Invades Student Life; Spartans Establish Original Tradition
After breaking through the barriers of uncertainty typical in any new situation, Spartans established traditions and set new trends in their second year.
Clubs and events, organized the preceding year, made the scene once again. This time the groups had something to work with-the foundations had been laid. With •administrative details out of the way, students discovered that this year's calendar was open to new fields of activity
Six additional clubs were organized, as students indicated inter-
ests in areas ranging from swimming to French culture.
Activity points, determined by individual participation in clubs, were awarded at the end of first semester. Earning a place on the honor roll required 20 hours of ones and twos with no failing grades.
Examining the history of ancient Greece, modern Spartans looked for customs and events which they . could adapt to school activities. In 1968-69 'Spartan' became more than just a name-it was a symbol of school identity.
After months of cold winter weathe z spring fever distracts students iro n
Mr. S teve Flanders cements tiles in the Spar tan seal mosaic for the senior gift.
Inspiration stems from nature, as two art students explore the outdoors and discover something minutely significant in a dandelion
their stu dies and beckons them to enjoy the suns hine with their •friends.
Increasing the Republican hopes for a sweep in the 1968 mock election, another vote is cast.
Happiness is winning your first football game. Following first year frustrqtions, East High coaches, athletes and fans finally discover the right combinations for success. At last the Spartans know how
it leels to be victorious. They know how it feels to topple a swim team undefeated f o r three years, how it feels to have a rated basketball team and how it feels to out-score
a tough ·inter-city foe. Through team spirit and cooperation they've 1 e a r n e d what it means to have more wins than losses. It means growth in ..
Varsity Team First Victory Proves Paves
They Way Can Win; for Season
"We've come a long way ," commented Coach Lee Zentic. Last year the combined effort of varsity, reserve and sophomore football teams was a 1-16 record. One year of experience paid off, as this year East compiled a 166-1 record. Posting a 5-4 season record, the varsity team attained the school's first winning football season.
East High premiered the season against Lillis High losing 137. After two touchdowns were called back, the Spartans' "never die" attitude was able to produce a third touchdown, the year's initial score.
"You can tell a team they can win all you want , but they never really believe it until they get their first win," stated Coach Zentic. The first win arrived the next weekend when East beat Hastings
7-6. The offense was able to get good field position and score in the third quarter to provide the margin of victory, as Hastings ' earlier attempt after a touchdown had failed.
East's first inter-city clash ended in frustration , as Northeast reigned 13-0. Coach Zentic termed it as "the only poor game we played all • year." However he didn't want to downgrade Northeast , as he termed them the "toughest team we played."
The next week, at the Homecoming game, East missed a chance for an upset over •Lincoln High , the number one Class A team. Upon the Spartans missing a field goal from the one yard line, the Links were able to gain possession of the ball and score the winning touchdown in the last 1: 51 seconds. The final score was 13-7.
Turning inside, halfback Bruce Northrop looks for an elusive opening in the Hastings line.
Bruce Northrop signals for the
While waiting for the call, East's Bruce Schlaebitz concentrates on an accurate snap to the quarterback.
punt return during the Northeast pregame warmup.
Before going to the hudd l e , Rick Mertens checks the sideline for last minute directions from the coach.
East's defense awaits the snap. The alert blackshirts forced 16 fumbles dur{nq the year.
Spartan Pat Gibbons struggles to keep his balance for extra yardage, as a lone Southeast defender rushes on in pursuit.
Mark Coyle, Len Dickinson and Bob McGinnis
VARSITY FOOTBALL ·TEAM: Back Row-Gary Hustad, Stan Hegener, Bob McGinnis, Dick Safranek Rick Mertens, Jerry Stoner , Jay Kreimer , Miian Steube. Th ird Row-Coach Lee Zentic, Coach Jack Ramey, Tony Contreras, Lynn McKee, Boyd Jones, Jeff Patterson, Rob Olson, Dave Ottoson, Coach George Buckler, Craig McClatchey. Second Row-Bob
Rod
Scott Levey, Jeff Gade, Len Dickinson, Bruce
Pat
Unity, Good Attitude Spell Success; Improved Offense Crushes Opponents
A varsity squad of 25 players developed what Coach Lee Zentic termed as, "great attitude and unity," to post a winning 5-4 record. Coach Zentic had words of praise for his coaching staff which he called, "the finest coaches in the state."
A strong offensive line allowed East to play a penetrating open random ball, being able to pass on any down. The improved offense was scoring at a clip of three touchdowns per game at the end of the
season. This compared to a total of four tallies for the entire first year of competition.
The seniors showed, " a fine job of leadership ," said East's gridiron coach in praise of the Spartans who played their last year of high school football. The seniors should find their positions well filled next year, as an underrated reserve bench proved itself quite capable when end of the season injuries push them in to the limelight.
Creager,
Nothrop,
Gibbons,
Loos, Kevin Wells, Bob Abbott, Dave Kennedy, Tom Paine. Front Row-Harry Greathouse, Ron Weichbrodt, Denny Batliner, Bruce Sch la eb itz, Barry Blue; Mark Coyle , Bill Shepherd.
atte m p t to block a Rocket punt.
Showing good lateral pursuit, Boyd Jones narrows the gap on a Rocket halfback. Pat Gibbons struggles fc • Spartan back Jeff Gade turns on the speed around the corner to lose a defensi v J pursuit. Gade was the team's leading ground gainer for the year.
a first down against the Lincoln High Links.
A conference is needed for Coach
to
for an upcoming down.
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Shepherd
his elbow guard and collects his thoughts in preparation for the game against Millard.
Zentic
relate
deci sive play to Barry Blue
Bill
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Quarterback Barry Blue executed numerous plays , finding the option of running the end successful.
Bob McGinnis breaks through a Northeast line to makE
East's all-city guard Boyd Jones collides with opponent all-city back Maury Damkroger of Northeast.
a tackle, as Mark Coyle comes from behind.
Varsity Achieves Victorious Gridders Surge to Winning Season; Record
Paving the way for victory number two , the East offense tallied 21 points against Beatrice, w bile the Orangemen were held scoreless.
A dispute which developed over a last minute touchdown attempt found the Spartans lacking as Columbus slipped by East 18-14. Jeff Gade ran from the Columbus two yard line and was stopped within inches of a touchdown with seconds remaining. A fumble on the next play downed East's hopes for victory.
The following week East obtained their first inter-city win in a 20-6 romping over Southeast. With the offense improving and a defense which was tough all season , East saw the possibility of finishing the season with a winning record.
The Spartans were to be denied no more, as they posted impressive shut-outs of 20-0 over Millard and 27-0 over Pius X in their final game for a 5-4 season.
In the season's opening game, Jerry Stoner, East fullback, pushes through the Lillis High line for extra yardage.
Reserves Acquire 7 Wins, 1 Loss; Team Shares Inter-City Championship
"We hope to have started a tradition," said Coach Bob Eyth of East's reserve football team, which had a 7-1 season. Under the leadership of quarterback Ross Stephenson, the reserves were able to defeat all but their final opponent to earn a tie with Lincoln High for the city championship.
.The reserves, all juniors, except sophomores Kent Reckewey and Mike Flynn, started off the season by defeating the Ashland varsity squad 13-12. East went on to end Lincoln High's 10 game winning streak by defeating them 7-2. The team missed a chance at sole possesion of the city championship by losing to Northeast in their final game on a rain soaked field, 0-6.
An explosive offense, • with
"better than average speed" in the backfield, tallied 225 points during the season. A defense, led by hard-hitting Mike Siefkes, who led the team with 70 tackles, held its opponents to only 51 points The reserves were able to play most of their 33 players every game because of the margin of their victories
The players singled out Ross Stephenson and Mike Siefkes by voting them outstanding back of the year and outstanding linema of the year. Coach Eyth further credited his backfield of Rob Olson, Kent Mahoney and Ken 1 Reckewey, and linemen Steve Hastings, Tom Burtch, Stuart Unra t:. and Dave Ottoson for their outstanding performances.
Kent Reckewey, reserve player, cuts inside his Northeast opponents.
The reserves' offense takes action, as Ross Stephenson, the team's leading scorer, ban s off to Kent Mahoney. Rob Olson, at left, forces a defender to open the hole.
RESERVE FOOTBALL TEAM: Back Row-Mike Siefkes, David Dunnigan, Tom Burtch, Steve Hastings, Stuart Unrau, Brad Reynolds, Tom Brown, Bill Rocke, Paul Hasenyager, Chuck Bauer. Third Row-Coach Bob Eyth, Coach Paul Forch, Kent Reckewey, Ted Larson, Jerry York, Frank Gillaspie, Kent Mahoney, Tom Waddle , Dave Ottoson , Coach Don Crist.
Second Row-Scott Levey, Mike Flynn, John Crose, Ross Stephenson, Rick Rolfsmeyer, Dave Billesbach, Mike Gunn, Don Casper, Rob Olson. Front Row-Lynn Sheldon, Lloyd Emmons, Mike Arthur, Jeff Munnis, Kevin Gemmell, Bruce Waldo, Ron Schleg el milch, Ed Nelson, Scott Kriutzfield. RESERVE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD
A muddied but powerful defense patiently awaits a chance to make contact. The proud defense held six opponents to one or fewer touchdowns.
Sophomore Gridmen Conquer Opponents With 4-1-1 Season
Under the new leadership of Coach Terry Monk, East's sophomore football team was able to post a 4-1-1 season record, the best in the city. The team's only loss came at the hands of Northeast, while the Syracuse reserves were the only opponent able to match the Spartans on the scoreboard. The sophomores were victorious over Lincoln High, 6-0; Southeast, 19-13; Pius X, 7-0 and Beatrice 26-6.
"We tried to out-power teams instead of out-run them,'' Commented Coach Monk. A strong defensive unit paved the way for the offense in many games. The team's leading scorer was halfback Bob Blake, while the leading ground gainer was Mike Flynn. Coach Monk cited Marty Rieghard, Bryan Foote, Craig Vanderkolk and Marty Miller for showing the most improvement throughout the season.
SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL TEAM: Back Row-Kraig Anderson, David Abrahams, Dick Fisher, Tom ProVorse, Rick Dickerscheid, Steve Jones, Doyle Dillow, Marty Reighard, Walter Sell, Mark Welsch, Mike Moser, Craig Vanderkolk, Jim Bakk, John Nutz. Third Row-Monte Anderson, Coach Rudy Stoehr , Craig Northrop, Ron Kuhn, Todd Berger , Don Ault, Rick Juilfs, Greg Bailey, Tom Prosch , Jim Fosnaugh, John Ballew, Curt Splichal, Coach Craig Gilpin, Coach Terry Monk. Second Row-John
Dennis Gardner, Chuck Uribe,
Gregg,
Clark, Mitch Honnens, Bob Blake. Front Row-Chuck Haifley, Har q Safranek, Russell Kirk, Jon Miller, Steve Groathouse, Roger Fix, Marsha l Goodenberger , Michael Scott, Jim Kopetka, Russ Johnson, Perry Rik li Gregg Neuhaus, Brian Foote.
Sophomore Bob Blake looks for daylight. A teammate throws a block on defensive end, as Mike Flynn and Craig Vanderkolk run to oller assistance.
Parker,
Rick Owen , Todd Jones, Jad. Hamilton , Jack
Randy Dennis, Robin Gunn, Marty Miller, Denn if
Det ermined Harriers
Cut Times; Team · Emerges Stronger
With only two lettermen returning th is year and the prospect of seven returning next year, East's cross country team felt a frustrating year of growth. An improyed and stro:q.ger team had most individuals running- 30 seco.nds faster than last year.
"Distance running takes a good deal of determination," commented coac h Jim McConnell. Twelve Spa rtans rose to that call and suffe red t he grimaces of distance run ning . T he team balanced out with one senior, nine juniors and two sopho m ores. Alth.ough Competing against all of Lincoln's schoo ls and many state opponents , East managed several inter-city victories over Pius X.
The team hit its peak in the Wesleyan Invitational in which Tom Graham, who was the team's leading runner during the season, ran second individually. Coach McConnell sighted Barry Cross as the most consistent runner. However , Steve Shaneyfelt, he stated , showeci the most improvement.
The only senior member of the c ross country team , Greg Holdren, runs in one "of the city meets.
CROSS COUNTRY TE A M : Bac k Row-Coach Jim McConn ell , Ri c ha r d Brunke , Greg Hol d r e n, Dave Fisch bac h, St e ve Dunn i n g, A lvin Tao , Kent
Leach Front Ro w-To m G ra ha m, Kirk Vifquain, S teve Sh ane yf
lt, Ken
K oll morgen , Barr y C ross, Eberhard Wun de rli ch
Practice enables Dick Kohler to retain his top position on the team. Chuck Berst plays the net as his partner, Rick Buntain follows through
TENNIS TEAM: Back Row - Coach Bill North, Steve Schoenleber, Dave White, Gary Groff , George Broberg , Bob Bowde'1, Don Norden, Coach Gary Lay. Front Row-Greg Weier, Rick Bun tain , Patrick Chambers , Dick Kohler, Larry Day.
Netmen Concentrate on Hard Work, Place Third Ln State
For the first time in Nebraska's history, tennis became a fall sport. After practicing over the summer, East's Class B tennis team faced the rigors of playing two to three games a week against almost all Class A competition.
The team lost its number one man , Greg Weier, early in the · season with a back injury. Dick Kohler rose to fill the number one spot on the ladder for the rest of the season. The varsity team posted two wins during the year. East blanked Creighton Prep 7-0 and edged Lincoln High 4-3. City Men's Tennis Champion, Coach Bill North , credited the team for never giving up, even after consistent losses to Class A teams.
The team's desire paid off when they got a chance to compete in their own class at the state meet. Riding on the succe~s of Dick Kohler and Rick Buntain , who took second in doubles competition, East was able to place third in the state.
Concentrating on good backhand form, Greg Weier rushes to return a low serve
Larry Day, a letterman in tennis, connects on a backhand stroke using his new steel racket. Day participated in singles and doubles competition.
Dave Fischbach expresses his determination, as he shoots over the extended arm of a Knight.
Paul Malone rises high to make a difficult single-handed scoop shot despite an aggressive North Platte defender.
Early Season Romps Earn Varsity Cagers' ·Top-Ten Rating
Last year the varsity ·cagemen ;s only victory was against a Class B school. During the second season the team com piled a 9- 7 record before entering into tournament play, and rated in the top ten for several weeks early in the season.
Coach Paul Forch commented that the team worked for scoring from the inside this year, as compared to an offense that was entirely outside a year ago. The team played a "fairly tough" schedule considering East is only a second year school.
Two senior teammates received All-City laurels. Rich Butler was selected to the first team squad and Bruce Northrop was a second team member. Paul Malone and Bruce Northrop consistently topped the scoring charts throughout the season. Playing varsity ball during the six final games, sophomore Kent Reckewey held the highest scor i ng average. Stan Hegener and Recke w ey, both playing their first year of varsity ball, were cited as showing the most improvement.
Rich Butler ties up the ball, forcing a jump, as Bruce Northrop is ready to assist. The East High Spartans beat North Platte on their home court.
VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: Back Row-Coach Paul Forch , Dave Fischbach, Tom Slaughter, Jack ·Skrivanek, Stan Hegener, Rich Butler,
Bruce Northrop. Front Row-Barry Blue, Kent Mahoney, Paul Malone, Dave Loos, Rob Olson, Tony Contreras.
Action intensifies as Rich Butler and Stan Hegener jump for the rebound on the way to their sixth basketball victory.
Tony Contreras, who was hampered all season by a knee injury, tries to pressure a turnover.
Fouled by Beatrice, Dave Loos takes his fre E
While Rob Olson and Jack Skrivanek guard against the oncoming N,orth Platte attack, forward Tom Slaughter scrambles diligently for possession of the ball.
throw as the Spartan fans cheer him on.
Barry Blue tries to spark the Spartan offense, as he drives by a Rocket defender. Northeast dumped the Spartans by a 72-44 score.
An anxious player fouls Bruce Northrop as he looks for a shot in hopes of a
A Millard Indian slips out of balance giving Kent Mahone y an opportunity to
a drive towards the basket.
Into Mid-Season Slump; Cagers Fall
Team · Reta liates To Earn 10-8 Mark
The varsity cagers opened the season by easily whipping Southeast 73-56. After a loss to Lincoln High , the Spartans won games over Millard, Pius X and Kearney by mar gins of 18, 27 and 20 points respec tively.
On their home court after a loss at Holdrege, East nipped Beatrice 47-4 4. A win over North Platte ga ve East a 6-2 record going into a highly speculated contest with No rtheast. However, the Spartans bowed 72-44.
The team then ·fell into a slump, losi ng four of its next five games : Game s with Southeast and Lincoln H igh, however, were lost by only three and two points.
With the chance of posting a
winning season, East won at Hastings and finished the regular season with a home court victory over Grand Island 68-60.
In district competition East avenged a loss to Southeast by winning 71-58. Seniors Rich Butler, Tony Contreras, Bruce Northrop and Jack Skr ivanek played their last games aga i nst Northeast for the district championship. East emerged district runner-up, losing to the Rockets 84-57
" We could have had a 12-4 record if we could have had a couple of breaks," commented Coach Paul Forch at the end of the scheduled season. Instead , the Spartans had a 9- 7 season record, and finished the year with a 10-8 mark.
Faces tell the story after East won a close game with Beatrice, 57-54.
Stan Hegener glares at the hoop as he turns and goes up for two.
RESERVE BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD
Dick Kohler ge ts a tip-in, as Milan Steube and Stu '
RESERVE BASKETBALL: Back Row-Tom Prasch , Rob Ogden, Jay Kreimer, S tuart Unrau, David Dunningham, Steve Gans , Bob Abbott, Milan Steub e Coach Rudy Stoehr. Front Row-Jeff Gade, Dick Kohler, Mike Siefk es, Ross Stephens on, Eric Rolfsmeyer, Craig Northrop, Don Summers.
Prompts Successful Teamwork
Hustling Reserves Attain 12-4
Backed by the leadership of Coach Rudy Stoehr, the reserve basketball team surged to an impressive 12-4 season record. Mr. Stoehr's coaching goal was "five boys playing ball as one, no superstars."
The team's balance and desire to win enabled them to stage many comeback victories during the year. The hardest opponent the reserves faced was Holdrege, a team which hadn't lost on its home court in five years, and East made no ex-
Season;
Record
ception to the rule.
A balanced scoring attack was led throughout the season by junior Dick Kohler. Re bounds were handled by Dave Dunnigan and Bob Abbott. Sophomore Kent Reckewey helped spark the reserves most of the season until he was moved into a starting role on varsity.
Coach Stoehr said he was "pleased with every one of them," in ref~rence to his reserve players' improvement du ing the season.
Unrau reach in assistance.
Coach Rudy Stoehr and his son anxiously watch the court action.
:Reserves' Kent Reckewey grabs another carom. Late in the season the sophomore was moved to a starting role on varsity.
Sophomores Capture Six Victories Ln
Sophomores Walter Sell and Craig Vanderkolk iockey for position, while aggressive Dave Abrahams charges by a Knight • defender for a Jay-in.
Inter-City Contests
"Effort and hustle," was how sophomore basketball coach Ken Rippe explained his team's victories. The team finished 12 games of inter-city competition with a satisfying 6-6 record.
The sophomore yearlings' offensive attack was led by the hand of Ste~e J oekel. The team found leadership in Ron Schlegelmilch, Steve J oekel and Craig Vanderkolk. Craig improved throughout the season and came on to lead the team in scoring in the last few games. Showing improvement with Craig was Roger Dunn, the sophomores' tall center.
The season's schedule found the Spartans playing each of Lincoln's four other schools three times. The sophomores were able to defeat Lincoln High in each encounter. Northeast was the only team they were unable to out-score, as they split games . with Southeast and Pius X.
SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM: Back Row-Craig Vanderkolk, Bob Blake, Dick Fisher, Roger Dunn , Sam Collura, Steve Metheny, Coach Ken Rippe, Mike Flynn. Second Row-Murray Abbott, Walter Sell,
Steve Jaekel, Layne Franklin, Joe Kovar, Harry Safranek. Front RowBrian Foote, Gregg Neuhaus, Don Baack, Steve Keller, Ron Schlegelmilch, Russell Kirk, Dave Abrahams.
Doug Merrill shows the concentration, form and entry of a dive.
Ta nkers Place Fifth Rally for First Ln Ln State Meet, Trans Nebraska
Tight city competition typified the season, as the varsity swim team posted an 8-1 dual meet record. The aspiring tankers also won the school's first Trans-Nebraska Conference crown.
"Our training put us over the hump in many instances," commented Coach Dennis Vokolek in reference to his team's off-season conditioning.
Co-captains Gale Jackman and Joe Arkfeld, who could compete in
any one of eight events, led the team. They were assisted by the leadership of Rob McDaniel and Bob Hynek.
The team had balance, which proved to be the winning factor in many meets. Before encountering rival Lincoln High, the Spartans were undefeated, 6-0. The Links won, 54-40, in a close contest, decided in the last two events. The Spartans came back and won Trans-Nebraska by one point.
Joe Arkfeld churns out the butterfly stroke in the 200 yard individual medley. A two year varsity swimmer, he finished second in state in the event.
Warming up before being timed, Brad Jackson displays winning form in the 100 yard butterfly event in an after-school workout.
Jim Wendt stretches to relax before competing in the Trans-Nebraska
VARSITY SWIM TEAM: Back Row-Mr. Dennis Vokolek, coach; Joe Arkfeld, Jim Wendt, Tom Lawson, Doug Merril( J. P Stewart , Mike Warlick, Mr. Bill Behrens, coach; Mr. John Scheer, coach Second RowJohn Mapes, Terry Chapin, Gary Duven, Dave Wicks, Rob McDaniel,
Frank Gillaspie , Randy Carlson, Bob Hynek , Doug Briggs Front RowCurt Splichal, Gary Knudsen, Jon Miller , Brad Jackson , Hal Schroe d e Mike Reta, Roger Fix: Rod VandeKrol.
meet. Wendt was seventh in the state in 100 yard backstroke
Bob Hynek displays the form used to take first place in the inter-city competition in the 100 yard breast stroke.
VARSITY SWIMMING
SCOREBOARD
Gale Jackman, co-captain of the swim team, works to improve his time in the 200 yard freestyle. Gale also swam 100 yard backstroke.
Gymnasts' Consistent Performances Produce 7 - 5 Record
With five returning lettermen, the varsity gymnastics team tallied a 7-5 record after a winless first season. Although competing in the state's toughest district, East was able to qualify Larry Bond and Wayne Kubicek for the state meet. Coach Mickey Johnson accredited the victories to depth and balance of the team and consistent individual performances.
Sidehorse, parallel bars and trampoline competition proved to be the team's strongest areas. Barry Cross led the team in tota l points and received the Outstanding Spartan Gymnast award. Typifying the team's improvement wa s Alan Everett, who competed successfully in three events this yea r compared to only one a year ag o
Strong armed letterman Barry Cross, an all around performer, executes a horizontal extension on the rings.
Larry Bond utilizes co-ordination and agility in executing a tiger jump. Larry was a consistent performer in tumbling and floor exercise.
Senior gymnast Doug Alles stretches for the peak of perfec tion , as he performs his parallel bars routine.
VARSITY GYMNASTICS SCOREBOARD
VARSITY GYMNASTICS TEAM: Back Row-Coach Jerry Trimble, Tim Cook , Barry Cross, Rob Binger, Wayne Kubicek, Coach Mickey Johnson.
Second Row-Mike Lutman, Doug Alles, Dow Cessna, Ed Lincoln, Rick
Owen, Larry Bond. Front Row-Hal Traver, Bill Steinkruger, Jerry Dallman, Jeff Burling, Alan Everett, Bob Bowden.
Len Dickinson, state champion in the 145 pound weight class, was East High' s first athlete to earn a white letter sweater.
VARSITY, RESERVE WRESTLING TEAMS: ("Varsity wrestler) Back Row-Randy Beam, Mike Tune, Lynn Sheldon, Mark Welsch, Bill Shepherd, John Ballew, Tim Wismer, Robert Gunn, Coach Jack Ramey Third Row-Steve Greath o use , Mike Gunn, Marshall Goodenberger , Scott Kriutzfield, Mark Brown, Jim Kopetka, Jim Hayes, Kevin Puderbaugh,
Tom Schwarz Second Row - John Lowe*, Mike Arthur*, Perry Rikli *, John Parker, Bruce Schlaebitz ~, Gary Hustad, Ken McKillip, Jeff Mike lson•, Coach Ro bert Armag ost. Front Row-Tom Graham*, Steve Has tings•, Mark Coyle•, Jerry Stoner•, Len Dickinson•, Boyd Jones•, Bill Bone•, Steve Bush•, Rick Andersen•
De dicated Grapplers Tussle To Finish Fifth m State Meet
En route to a fifth place finish in state competition ; the varsity wrestling team posted a 9-3 season_ record "Everyone gave 100 per cent,'' said Coach Jack Ramey in explaining the reason for his _ team's successful season.
The team was led by junior cocaptains John Lowe and Len Dickinson . Lowe posted a 23-1 record for the season with his only loss coming in the finals of the state meet in the 95 pound weight class. Dickinson earned a 24-0 season record and became East High's first state champion by capturing the crown in the 145 pound class.
The team finished the season with only one senior , Boyd Jones, after senior Bruce Schlaebitz was sidelined for the season with an injury. Jones placed fourth in the state meet in the 165 pound weight class.
The varsity wrestling team was backed-up by a reserve squad which accumula ed an 11-1 record.
VARSITY WRESTLING SCOREBOARD
East Opponent 54 Colu~bus 0 46 Pius X 5 30 Omaha Bryan 14 14 Lincoln High 28 45 Hastings 11
Fremont 20
Millard 20 17 Southeast 23 27 Grand Island 17 32 Beatrice 13
20 Papillion 21
26 Northeast 20
2nd Place-Beatrice Invitational Tournament
2nd Place-Trans-Nebraska
2nd Place-District 5th Place-State
John Low e applies a bicep pin as he drives toward a decision in the Beatrice dual meet. He placed second in his weight class at the state meet.
A Columb us grappler finds the situation desperate, while Steve Hastings looks for an eventual pin in the State Wrestling Consolation Semifinals.
Maintaining his average, Stan Hegener sends the ball outfield.
Powerful Batting Line-up Proves Solid; Season's Outcome Depends on Pitching
After narrowing the field of baseball hopefuls from 60 to 36, two squads prepared for Pius X, the season opener. Eighteen varsity ball players worked under Coach Rudy Stoehr, and 18 reserve players were led by Coach Terry Monk. Thirteen returning lettermen formed the nucleus of the varsity baseball team. The squad had only two seniors, pitchers Barry Abrahams and Tony Contreras. A six man pitching staff also included
Barry Blue, Steve Gans, Mark Mitchell and Milan Steube. Pitching was emphasized in practices , as Coach Stoehr verified, "pitching is 90 per cent of the game."
Batting became one of the team's strong points, with power from Jeff Gade, Stan Hegener, Scott Levey, Dave Loos, Kent Mahoney, Jeff Patterson and Ross Stephenson. The team faced a rigorous 10 game schedule before entering district play May 12 and 14.
Center fielder Jeff Gade makes the catch /or an out. Jeff, one of the team's 13 returning lettermen, also boosted the team's hitting power.
BASEBALL TEAM: Back Row-Coach Rudy Stoehr, Stan Hegener, Steve Gans, Barry Blue, Tom Slaughter, Milan Steube, Jerry Stoner, Dick Safranek, Dave Loos, Dick Kohler, Coach Marty Brown. Front Row-
Junior Jeff Patterson, a left-handed batter, limbers up his arms before stepping up to the plate.
Kent Mahoney, Jim Zitterkopf, John Crose, Tony Contreras, Kevin Gemmell, Jeff Gade, Ross Stephenson, Jeff Patterson, Barry Abrahams, Scott Levey.
Senior Barry Abrahams loosens up his arm before premiering the season as a pitcher against the Elmwood Pirates.
Shortstop Kevin Gemmell advances to field a hard hit grounder in an effort to make the play at first base.
BASEBALL TEAM: Back Row- Coach Terry Monk, Steve Keller, Steve Joekel, Mike Flynn, Bob Blake, Harry Safranek, Dave Billesbach, Mike Reta, Dan Conley, Perry Rikli, Gary Groff. Front Row-Steve
Between innings, catcher Scott • Levey discusses pitching strategy with _ senior hurler Tony Contreras.
Utterback, Kevin Puderbaugh, Bruce Miller, Curt Splichal, Roger Fix , Ross Kirk, Jim Farkas , Ron Schlegelmilch, Chuck Uribe.
Golf Team's New Schedule Challenges Performance, Depth
Hampered by weather conditions and the fact that none of the golf courses were open, the golf team' s pr~-season practices got off to a slow start. Enthusiasm was evident~ as 26 boys !eported for practices starting on March 10.
"We should have excellent dep th this year, which we did not hav e last year," remarked Coach Jerr y Trimble at the season's start. The team had six returning lettermen , which included last year's AllCity selection, Paul Malone. Besides the retur•ning letter.men the team was aided by senior Denny Batliner and sophomore Elliott Albers.
Added to last year's schedule were the North Platte, York and Grand Island Invitationals and a match with South Sioux City. Fifteen matches in April and May formed a tough schedule for the second year golf team.
GOLF TEAM : Back Row-Jay Oxton, John Page, Bill Jurgens, Steve Metheny, Paul Malone, Marty Reighard, Lloyd Ness, Sid Moore, Rick Juilfs , Kim Coonrod, Dan Kounovsky, Rick DeKoltz. Front Row-
Coach Jerry Trimble, Denny Batliner , Craig Peterson, Kevin Duling, Max Breed, John Nutz, Mike Sco tt, Paul Burner, Randy Carlson, Doug VonSeggern.
Junior Paul Malone, an All-City golf selection his sophomore year, shows intense concentration in lining up a putt.
Weather Ha mpers Early Practices of Promising Thinclad s
In an effort to get a head start, track practices began Feb. 17, with conditioning in the gym. Unfavorable weather forced the 70 boys out for track to remain indoors, utilizing the gym corridor for running. Morale was hard to maintain, but the trackmen showed "their determination by sticking it out."
The team had nine returning lettermen including one senior , sprinter Bruce Northrop. Prospects were much brighter than last year, and head Coach Jim McConnell foresaw this year as, " a year of equalizing our strength with the other Lincoln schools."
The team had good depth in the sprints and looked to Tom Graham and Dave Dunnigan in distance events. Pole vaulter Tom Waddle added strength to the field events.
Sophomore trackster Dick Faddis makes the hand-off to senior Bruce Northrop, who was anchor man for the 880 yard relay in the City Relays.
TRACK TEAM: Back Row-Chris Crawford, Dave Kennedy, Bob Abbott, Stuart Unrau, David Dunnigan, Steve Shaneyfelt, Tom Burtch, Bob McGinnis, Jim Hille. Second Row-Dick Faddis, Bill Rocke, Pat Gibbons, Bill Shepherd, Mark Coyle, Mark Wright , Layne Franklin , Randy Dennis,
Bruce Northrop, Tom Waddle. Front Row-Jeff Munnis , Tom Graha rr Jim Hallberg, Eberhard Wunderlich, Ron Schwab, Ron Weichbro d t Barry Cross, Kim Grossman, Bruce Waldo.
TRACK TEAM: Back Row-Coach LeRoy Zentic, Coach Rob Ahlschiwed, Mike Siefkes, Murray Abbott, Steve Dunning, Jim Bakk, Dave Ottoson, Tim Cottingham, Jay Kreimer, Kent Kollmorgen, Ron Kuhn, Don Summers, Wayne Kubicek, Brian W olensky, Coach Bob Eyth, Ron Leifer!. Second Row-Steve Hastings, Gregg Neuhaus, Walter Sell, Dow Cessna,
Pole vaulter Tom Waddle pushes upward for the extra inches to clear the bar in the City Relays competition.
Letterman Dave Dunnigan paces himself to maintain his greatest potential in the half mile competition.
Kent Leach, Bob Creager, Tom Provorse, Don Ault, Ray Pont, Steve Rogers, Eric Rolfsmeyer, Craig Maser, John Quinn. Front Row-Pat Seaton, Tom Alesia, Alan Everett, Alvin Tao, Greg Stapleton, Bill Bone, Jack Gregg, Jim Plass, Tom Prosch, Doug Briggs, Brian Foote, Jack York.
Diversity of
Intramurals Promotes Greater Participation
Throughout the school year intramurals were provided for those boys not participating in regular season sports. The variety of sports included flag football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, softball and swimming, in addition to year long body conditioning.
According to intramural directors, Mr. Jean Henrichs, and Mr. Garry Powell, assistant, any sport could be conducted providing enough interest was expressed. More than 140 boys participated in these programs as school facilities were utilized each night from 3: 15 until 4: 15.
During the flag football season the junior-senior · team was runner-up in city-wide competition. Also , the sophomore . basketball squad captured second in the city during winter sports.
In hopes of rmsmg his team ' s score , an excited volleyball play er
With victory over the Racers, the Hot Tacos finish first in the Intramural finals
springs for the spike and returns the ball to the opposition.
After surviving 329 minutes of tough classes, Bill Roesler and Dennis Lustrea play a relaxing game of ping-pong in after school intramurals.
Intramural supervisors
Mr. Garry Powell and Mr. Jean Henrichs assemble a volleyball net in preparation for an after school game.
E-Club: Back Row-Dick Safranek, Tom Waddle, Jerry Dallmann, Bill Bone, Tom Graham, Dan Kounovsky, Rick DeKoltz, Rob Olson, Bob Abbott, Kent Kollmorgen Kent Leach, Jim Wendt, Pat Gibbons, Tom Slaughter. Sixth Row-Mike Reta, Curt Splichal, Jon Miller, Ed Lincoln, Dow Cessna, Kevin Puderbaugh, Tom Prasch, Doug Briggs, Jim Plass, Pat Chambers, Steve Gans, Dick Kohler, Ross Stephenson, Paul Malone. Fifth Row-Roger Fix, Doug Alles, Larry Bond, Kevin Gemmell, Jeff Gade, Mark Coyle, Dave Kennedy, Steve Schrader, Randy Carlson, Tom Lawson, Clark Wells, Antonio Contreras, president; Bruce Northrop. Fourth Row-Mark Wright, Mike Siefkes, David Dunnigan, Stan Hegener, Kent Mahoney, Bob Creager, Gary
Knudsen, Terry Chapin, Frank Gillaspie, Bob Hynek, Hal Schroed e Ron Schwab. Third Row-Jeff Patterson, Tom Burtch, Bob McGinn i Len Dickinson, Boyd Jones, Bruce Schlaebitz, Alan Everett, Ban Cross, Hal Traver, Jerry York, Steve Hastings, Jeff Mikelson, Ro Binger. Second Row-Dave Billesbach, Rich Butler, Scott Leve ' Jerry Stoner, Steve Shaneyfelt, Rich Rodenburg, Gale Jackman, Re McDaniel, Gary Duven, Dave Wicks, Doug Merrill, Greg Holdren, Ba rr Abrahams. Front Row-Jim Hille, Rich Andersen, Stephen Bus Eberhard Wunderlich, Gary Hustad, Bill Shepherd, Barry Blue, Mil a Steube, Dave Loos, Ron Weichbrodt, Jay Oxton, Joe Brown, Kra i Anderson.
Tom Burtch checks alignment while Jeff Patterson smooths out a car decal. Selling the decals was among EClubs many projects.
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With 120 members, E-Club wa ~ one of East's largest organizec clubs. Members worked to establish high standards of sportsmanship throughout the school.
The club· sponsored three lettermen recognition banquets during the year, one at the conclusion of fall, winter and spring sports.
To finance several school purchases, E-Club sold concessions an programs at football and basketball games. "East High Spartans ' · decals were also sold early i the year.
First semester officers wer Bruce Schlaebitz,. president; Jo e Arkfeld, vice-president; and Bill Shepherd, secretary-treasurer.
Second semester leaders were Tony Contreras, president; Barry Abraltams, vice-president; an d Paul Malone, secretary-treasurer Sponsors were Mr. Bob Eyth an c Athletic Director Art Bauer. C E
Gir ls Seek Fun, Attain Skill s Through lntramt.i.ral Program
The junior and senior high intram urals program offered girls fun, r elaxation and a chance to develop an d improve their skills. The gym was open until 5:30 each night for ac tivity
Many different sports were offered this year; seven of which involved inter-city competition. The team sport with the largest response was volleyball. Ninety · girls participated, forming eight teams. The teams were organized by the girls who developed both leadership and responsibility.
Of the individual sports, gymnastics and synchronized and competiti ve swimming received the most pa rticipants.
M iss Carol French and Miss Car ol Mo seke coordinated the progra m. T hey had assistance from the ir stu dent teachers. and the nint h gra de Sports Council in supe r v i sing the activities throughout t he y ear.
Patti Weesner demonstrates her agility on _the balance beam. Intramurals gave girls a chance to develop skills in gymnastics and other sports.
~ompetition is fierce even in the girls' after school intramural program. asketball is one of 11 sports offered to develop girls' skills.
FACULTY
Ager, Mrs. Sue 116
Anderson, Mr. Kenneth 86
Armagost , Mr Robert 198
Baer, Mrs. Jo y ce 87
Bailey, Mr Gerald 4, 91
Barnes , Mr. Larry 99
Barry, Mrs Ann 86
Bauer, Mr Art 83
Beckman, Mr. Jerry 94, • 156
Bedea, Mr Donald 112
Behrens, Mr. Bill 194
BOARD OF EDUCATION 83
Brodhagen, Mrs. Phyllis 116
Buckler, Mr George 173
Carlin, Mr. James 102
Carlson, Mr. Charles 90
Cather, Mr. James 109
Cochell , Mr Milton 116
COOKS 117
Cox, Mr. Jerome 109
Crist , Mr. Don 179
Crockett, Mr. Tom 86
CUSTODIANS 117
Doan, Mrs. Shirley 87, 138
Dorsey, Mrs. Lois 116
Ehrlich, Mrs. Sherry 88
Eyth, Mr Robert 88, 179
Findley, Mr. James 87
Forch, Mr. Paul 99, 179, 185
Forsberg, Mrs Margery 116
Freeman, Miss Jackie 144
Freeman, Mrs Linda 89, 139
French , Miss Carol 113
Gade, Mrs Marilyn 86, 130
Gilpin, Mr. Craig 180 Gray , Mrs Lee 101
Guidry, Mr. W. Paul 92
Hammelmann , Mr. William 107 , 136
Hanson, Mrs. Marian 86, 95
Heim, Mr Rodne v 94 , 156
Heinzman , Mrs Karen 107
Henrichs , Mr Jean 96
Hetherington, Mrs. Judy 96
Johnson, Mr Duane 78, 110
Johnson, Mrs Jennifer 90, 122, 124
Johnson, Mr Mickey 104 , 197
Keene, Mr Tom 91
Kemble, Mr. Edward 87
Kohl, Mr. Jerr y 112
Kucera , M r. Richard 86
Lake , Mr Gary 83, 156
Lahr, Mr Steve 108, 129 Larson , Mrs Grace 106 Lay, Mr. Gary 182
Girls attending after school practices soon found cheers aren't as easy as they look.
McGrew, Doni 40, 128, 138, 142, 145, 151
McKee, Deborah 57, 151
McKee, Lynn 24, 132, 135, 173
McKillip, Kenneth 57, 198
McLaughlin, Dave 24, 122, 146
McMahan, Patrice 40, 130
McManaman, Ronald
McManis, Bruce 57
McManus, James 23, 24, 121, 155, 159
McMichael , Forrest
McWilliams, Bruce 75
McWilliams, Leslie 40, 129, 135, 142
Mebus, Jane 75
Meek, Doug 57
Meek, Douglas 40
Meek, Nancy 24, 143, 144
Meierhenry, Dean 40
Menagh, Steve 71
Menagh, Terry 57
Mendoza, Judith 57
Mercer, Nancy 40, 129, 142
Mercer, Robert 57
Merchant, Joel 71
Merchant, Margaret 24, 110, 111; 128, 135, 142, 146, 155
Meroney, Diane 75
Merrill, Douglas 24, 158, 193, 194
Mertens, Peggy 40
Mertens, Linda 66
Mertens, Rick 24, 133, 171, 173
Messman, Linda
Metcalf, Jacqueline 40, 154
Metcalf, Pamela 76
Metheny, Steve 192
Meyers, Debbie 71
Meyers, Janis 66
Meyers, Mark 75
Michaelson, Vicki 24, 142, 154
Mickey, Pamela 24, 128, 146, 148
Mickey, Timothy 67
Mikelson, Scott 71
Mikelson, Jeffrey 40, 198 •
Miller, Bruce 57, 158
Miller, Charyl 75
Miller, Donald 71
Miller, Glenn 75
Miller, Janice 57
Miller, Jon 57, 157, 180, 194
Miller, Leslie 24, 145, 155, 162
Miller, Marty 57, 180
Miller, Mike 71
Miller, Randy 71
Miller, Sue 142, 143
Miller, Tim 75
Mills, Donald 24
Mitchell, Mark 40
Mitchell, Phillip 67
Moats, Carol 40, 122, 130, 134, 138
Mobley, Steve 57
Monaco, Christine 40, 130, 153
Monkelien, Sandra 76
Monohan, John 40
Moorberg, Susan 41, 130
Moore, Chrys 57
Moore, JoAnn 57
Moore, Lamont 57
Moore, Sidney 57
Moore, Sue 57
Moore, Terri 41
Moran, James 24, 124, 155, 159, 162
Moreland, David 67
Moreland, Julie 41, 130, 154
Morgan , Debra 76, 129, 134, 137, 143
Morris, Cynthia 41, 128
Mosby, Linda 41
Moser, Deanna
Moser, Mark 71
Moser, Mike 57, 180
Mota, Hector 57
Mota, Kevin 76
Moulton, Julie 71
Mower, Jerilyn 77
Mowrey, Kim 67
Mozdzen, Stanley 41, 153
Mozdzen, Wendy 57
Muenchau, Daryl 67
Muggy, Jim 57
Mulligan, Harry 71
Mulvaney , John 58, 146
Mumgaard, Jon 41, 142
Mumgaard, Thomas 58
Munnis, Jeff 41, 125, 146, 179
Munson, Kristi 71
Murphey, Barbara 67
Myers, Jill 77
Myers, Leslie 77
Myers, Patricia 58
Myers, Terry 58
NNantkes, Janet 25, 130, 142
Nash, Steven 69, 71
Neal, Gary 41
Neal, Jim 67
Neal, Richard 67
Neemann, Gayle 77
Nelson, Barry 25, 143, 144, 159
Nelson, Dennis 67 Nelson, Debi 58
Nelson, Dorman 41
Nelson, Edwin 41, 146, 179
Nelson, Karen 41, 130, 143
Nelson, Kathy 41, 128, 137, 153
Nelson, Kathy 71
Nelson, Linda 41, 129, 142
Nelson, Pam 77
Nelson, Woody 77
Ness, Cynthia 41, 130
Ness, Lloyd 41
Neuhaus, Gregg 58, 180, 192
Newburn, Becki 25
Newkirk, Dana 25
Newlon, Carolyn 58, 151, 154
Newlon, Lynnette 77
Newton, Dan 77
Newton, Dave 71
Newton, Paul 58
Nicholls, Sharon 41, 44, 130 Nichols, Gary 41
Nichols, Karen 25, 129, 154 Nichols, Kevin 77
Nider, Barbara 41, 43, 128
Nider, Laurie 58, 135 , 145
Niedfelt, Terry 58
Nielsen, Curt 25
Nielsen, Gwendol yn 77
Nielsen, Sonya 58
Nielsen, Susan 41, 130, 154
Niemeyer, Val 58
Nilson, Virginia 58
Nissen, Rege 58
Noble, Debra 71
Noble, Nancy 77
Nolan, Scott
Norden, Donald 58, 182
Northrop, Bruce 25, 170, 173, 185, 188
Northrop, Craig 58, 180, 190
Northrop, Gayle 64, 77
Northrop, Lynn 77
Nowak, David 77
Nowak, Stephen 67, 84
Nutt, Jeri 41, 130, 142
Nutz, Jeanene 41, 128, 143
Nutz, John 58, 180
Nye, Eric 41, 122, 136, 156, 159
Nyquist, Joan 41, 143, 144
Oberg, Joyce 136
Oberg, William 42
Ogden, Robert 58, 190
Ogea, Rodney
Ogea, Roger 18, 25, 143
Ohs, Larry 67
Oliver, Richard 58
Olmsed, Sylvia 58, Olson, Kimberly 71
Olson, Robert 36, 42, 173, 178, 179, 185, 187
Olson, Steven 77
Opsal, Cynthia 58, 137
Opsal, Todd 77
Orcutt, Pamela 42, 128, 143, 144, 148, 150
Ostrander, Peggy 71
Oswald, Carla 42, 128, 142, 150
Othling, Leann 25, 128, 154
Otoupalik, Douglas 59, 159 Otto, Gary 42
O tto, Lu 59
Otto, Patricia 77
Otto son, Dave 42, 173, 179 Overgaard, Mar:v 25, 122 ; 130, 138, 140, 143, 145, 155 Owen, Kenneth 25
Owen, Margaret 59
Owen, Richard 59, 180, 197 Oxton, Jay 42
Ozenbaugh, Robert 42,146 p
Packett, Bonnie 59
Packett, Larry 25 Page, John 59 Palmer, Richard 67 Palmisano, James 77 Palmisano , Joanne 71 Parker, Bobbie 42 Parker, Denn is 77 Parker, Jacal yn 67 Parker, John 59, 180, 198 Parker, Kathleen 59, 136, 153
Patrick , Jodi" 71 Patten, Billie 59 , 147 Patterson , Jeffry 143, 173 Patterson, Kay 77 Paul, Jennifer 71 Pauley, Diana 4, 42, 125, 129, 137, 142
Paulsen, David 71 Paulson, Thomas 59 Payne, Dennis 77
An oc e an wave begin s as a tiny ripple, grows, an d ga thers force until it b e com e s a powerful current. During the past nine months East Hi g h has gained similar strength. Growth and expansion enable the school to achieve many things that were out of reach a year ago.
Spartan athletes take pride in their winning records and several near-top positions i n state competition. A cademy appointments, schola r ship awards and na tional recogn ition are besto w ed upon individuals for their in telle c tual advancement. A ctiv i ties are more unique th i s y e ar, as the influence of ancie n t Greece becomes predominent.
The waves splash against the rocks, awaiting the chance to push forward to the shore.
Future growth may enable them to overco m e the obstacles that restra in them the tide is just co m i ng for the Spartans.
1969 EPIC STAFF
Editor
Susan Wood
Copy Staff
Claudia Johnson, Copy Editor
Kris Baack
Carol Moats
Photo Staff
Eric Nye, Photo Editor
Meg Sloan, Assistant Editor
Dave McLaughlin
Section Editors
Academics-Mary Overgaard
Activities-Georgia Lincoln
Sports-Rich Butler
Students
Seniors-Deb Schmid
Juniors-Linda Rogers
Sophomores-Susan Rogers
Junior High-Shelly Davis
Business Manager
Becky Atess
Index Editor
Diane Falos Advisers
Mrs Jennifer Johnson
Mrs. Sherry Tonniges
Art Credits
Cover-Eric Nye
Page 6-Jim Moran
Photography
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Jack Riggle
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
East High's second year, its second Epic. A special thanks to our adviser, Mrs. Jennifer Johnson for her unending patience and guidance; to our publisher, Walsworth Company (Mr. Bryan Smith, representative); and our typographer, Short Typesetting (Mr. Don Meyer).
The Epic Staff extends its appreciation to the students ·and faculty for their cooperation in making possible this second volume.
