THE SETTING: (Fade in) A windowless brick building facing southward from atop a gradually sloping plateau of brown fields. On the southwest corner of the building the words "Lincoln East High School" are posted in large silver lettering. This is the home of the Spartans. Inside , along seemingly endless corridors, numerous trophy cases are bursting with awards. Everywhere there is a flurry of activity, from the classrooms and labs to the stage and gymnasium . Most of the people are in their middle to late teens. Some walk purposefully down the hall, others look confused. A student trips, dropping an unused spiral notebook, class schedule, and locker combination. Another, looking at a clock in the hallway, sees it's 8:05 and hurries to his first period class. Turning the corner he notices an upstairs clock reads 9:30, and another down the hall shows 1:45, then he smiles knowing that some things will never change. Friends gather by lockers to talk about the horrors of Calculus, Basic Studies, and Greco-Roman classes as well as the Friday night party after the football game. Suddenly a tone sounds, meaningless to the uninitiated, but a horrifyingly significant cue for all who pleasurably loiter in the dim hallways. (Fade out)
Showing their support for the varsity football squad, the cheerleaders and pep club prove Spartan spirit can 't be beat.
An Epic Screenplay
Majestically overlooking Seacrest Park , Lincoln East High School begins its sixteenth year
Struggling for footing, quarterback Mike Osborne scrambles out of the pocket and heads up field
SCENE ONE: A drab classroom on the first day of school. Students are visiting with their friends as the teacher organizes his notes.
TEACHER: O.K., settle down. I want you all to fill out these student information cards. Now listen, where it says "teacher," I want you to put your legal guardian's name, where it says "homeroom," your student number, and where it says "book number," the name you prefer to be called. While you're writing I'll read you this information. (Reading from an official memo) In case of fire, we walk down the east staircase, through the 8wing, down the west hall, and out the southeast doors. You can pick up your compasses at the office. (He chuckles at his joke as he passes out the "class expectations" dittos.)
SCENE TW(): Later in the scbool cq.feteria.
FIRST STUDENT: Can I get stewed tomatos and the relish plate with a combo?
CASHIER: If you want a combo, you'll have to return one of your fruit or vegetable items.
FIRST STUDENT: Never mind, I'll just pay for it. (The student scouts the cafeteria and finds a friend.) It's like my _ schedule is totally confusing. How are your classes?
SECOND STUDENT: They're gross. I'm going to see if I can switch 2nd to 5th and 1st to 7th.
FIRST STUDENT: Are you driving home? I don't think I can walk home-filling out those cards has been a total brain drain.
SECOND STUDENT: Don't worry, I'll give you a ride, and just remember, only 198 days to go. (The conversation continues in the same fashion. When the students finish eating, they attempt to escape without taking their trays to the conveyor belt.)
CAFETERIA MONITOR: Hey, guys, I think you forgot something.
SURROUNDING STUDENTS: Busted!
SECOND STUDENT: It's been a long summer.
Varsity cheerleader Tammy Allen helps fire up the Spartan fans on a cold ' night at Seacrest Field.
After finishing first in the Nebraska Wesleyan cross country meet, Kraig Vanderbeek receives his medal. Teammates Brad Schoer (9), Brad Miller (8), and Kelly Pasco (2) finished second, third and fifth respectively.
An Epic ScreenfJlay _J
Cooperation is the key as the Apollonaires coi:!clude their routine with a unique flare.
Starting halfback Mark Fangman observes a defensive struggle from the sideline.
Just clowning around, seniors Lisa Domina and Debby Blad stop for a visit before the Shrine Parade
East High opened the doors on it's. sixteenth smash season. With enrollment down, there was a smaller cast, though it was a sellout performance. A new superintendent, a new look in the glass hallway, and new faces made the opening unique. With a highly talented cast, the production was destined to be a success in every facet. Last year's extras became this year's stars as students cast in nearly every role acheived fame in sports, clubs, academics, and the arts.
Although being a student was an important role, the background wasn't always East High. Many students played various other parts including athelete, worker, and weekend partier. Students were seen at movie theaters, shopping malls, restaurants, and oth~r places around town.
The next few pages will explore student life outside the classroom, focusing on travel, jobs, and pastimes. We think you'll agree the Spartans truly deserve a five-star review.
Hoping for greater insight on his Pre-Cal homework, senior Greg Lamb puts on his thinking cap
Applying a delicate touch, Erin Terr ell works on her art project.
An Epic Screenplay
Keeping
The Epic staff demonstrates the hard work and dedication needed to produce a yearbook.
low to the surface, Phil Tatro demonstrates his waterskiing talent.
Summer Vacations
A change in s ce nery
Whether it was bicycling through Europe or goi~g on a Caribbean cruise, East High students made their mark on the world over the summer. They were seen in such places as Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Greece, Israel, France, Germany, and Jamaica.
While some students traveled with families or on their own, most went with school related tours.
"It was great traveling with school chums," commented Cara Hansen. "The trip was .more exciting that way."
One trip was the Mexico tour chaparoned
by head sponser Yolanda Inguanzo. Twenty-eight students rode a bus south of the border where they spent 16 days seeing some of Mexico's famous landmarks.
"The trip was a lot of fun although we did see a lot of churches," said Alan Massengale.
Another school relat ed trip was the LincolnKassel Germany exchange where Germans shared their homes with American students for a month during the summer.
"I made a lot of friends and learned about different ways of living," said German-speaking Lori
Hemann.
Six East High students spent 25 days in southern France enjoying the scenery and people with faculty sponsor Karen Dress.
"The best part was walking along the Nice beach and strolling the Champs Elysees in Paris," commented Jim Johnston. It didn't matter if they journeyed out · of the country or just out of town; students enjoyed the change of scenery.
Phil Workman summed it up when he said, "I.t always feels good to escape from Lincoln for part of the summer."
While bumping around, Sue Lyon enjoys San Francisco.
On her trip to Greece, Cara Hansen trys to decide which basket fits best.
Forensics students hit San Francisco
East High students are held hostage at the government palace in Mexico
Fast food to hula dancing Jobs entail variety
Most teenagers dreamed of that ideal job: the pay is great, the boss is flexible, · and the atmoshere is carefree. Unfortunately, few such jobs existed. Students found themselves working in fast food restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and movie theaters.
Senior Greg Lamb worked to "support his habits." Most teens had to pay for hobbies, recreation, clothes, college, and wheels of their own. All of these were paid from a mere $3.35 an hour.
If finding a job was a
problem, the newly built Hy-Vee and Chi-Chi's helped ease the hassle. They added about . 50 youth job opportunities to the East High community.
Donna Jelinek said of her job, "Hy-Vee is a fun place to work. The money is great and I've met a lot of neat people."
If the "hold the pickle, hold the lettuce" type of job didn't excite them, some East students found extraordinary jobs, ranging from hula-dancing to playing the harp at restaurants to soliciting appliance insurance.
Jobs also provided some kids with an opportunity to explore future careers. Many found jobs in bookkeeping, 1. retail marketing, construction, and various teaching
jobs.
"Teaching (ballet) has given me practical experience in getting along with other people," said senior Anu Banerjee. "It's also made me take responsibility outside of school."
As • sophomore Jim Rogers related, a job, if nothing else, "at least gets me out of the house."
Jim Gabor thinks taxidermy is for the Yes sir! Louise Wiebers works at birds. Arby's roast beef restaurant.
some
a part -time job
Filling
Earning
extra cash after school, Ralph Van Vliet carts groceries at Demma' s I. G A.
The Lincoln Cooking Co. provides Kathy Bromfield with
up Cokes at the Cinema theater makes Lise Olsen smile.
Sanity salvation
Is there life after homework?
When told "these are the best years of your life," your thoughts tended to wander toward that endless supply of homework, making the quote seem ludicrous at best.
But face it guys, you were free from almost all responsibility. Instead of worrying about income taxes or how you were going to pay for your next meal, your concerns included whose house you'd T.P., who would drive to the midnight movie at the Plaza, and how you'd get rid of that
new blemish on your chin before the prom.
Realizing life isn't straight out of a fairy tale , you didn't get upset. Take for- example the day you left your World Studies notes at home and were baffled during Mrs. Williams' lecture. Then there was the time you weren't in your seat when the bell rang m Miss Penner's class. Don't forget when you walked into the wrong room on the first day of school.
Clear back in the days of Ancient Greece, in the city state of Sparta, boys
were taken from their homes at age seven and assigned a buddy who would become so close he'd be the young boy's second self. Together they would learn how to fight and how to live as proud and mighty Spartans Were we really all that different? It's a human need to have someone to turn to for sympathy and •support. As you walked that long path down to the parking lot for the _ last time in your senior year, you were saying goodbye to some spec.-. ial friends who had been
your second self for three to six years.
That's when it was time to forget bombing a pop quiz in Pre-Cal, handing in a German project two days late, and even catching a rubber hose on fire in the chemistry lab. You remembered instead your first date, going to Valentino's for pizza after the football game, that big hoUub party, or getting to see John Cougar in concert at Pershing auditorium.
School was the last thing to enter the minds of Devika Seth, Jenny Jurgens, Alice Hoeltke , and Cathy Stunkel as they had a final hot -tub party two days before school started
In a state of despair, Kirk Stingley declares peace with his Pre-Cal teacher.
The Epic staff didn't have too much difficulty persuading Bryan Peterson that there really was life after homework.
Debby Blad decides t o t ake on the challenge of making the librarians smile
Time Warped East High remembers
Time capsules traditionally are meant to store and preserve artifacts of an : era and bury them deep within the earth. Later they are to be found accidentally and enjoyed by future generations.
The East High time capsule, however, is designed to be enjoyed by you, for the memories would be meaningless to those who haven't lived them.
Preserved in these pages are the results of a poll taken in the fall of '82.
Although our opinions are constantly changing, the ticking of a clock reminds us that the thoughts and feelings recorded in our capsule are not as timeless as we would wish.
Singers/Music Groups
Instead of buying 45' s to hear the latest hits, students were glued to the new cable creation MTV.
Van Halen
38 Special
Rolling Stones
John Cougar
With only one more aisle to go, the unknown eater collapses under the weight of her favorite snacks.
Monica Hans finds her freedom at 711.
Queen Usa Domina and King nm Colwell
Kelly Hinkley and Bill Pollock
Memories live "On & On"
The week began with the initial royalty voting Juniors and seniors were allowed 20 votes, ten for boys , and ten for girls. The field was narrowed to 22 finalists A second vote was taken and ten finalists were selected The candidates were as follows: Kelly Hinkley, Lisa Domina , Heidi Hathcock, Emily Swett, Mary Naviaux , Tim Colwell, John Sommerhalder, Phil Tatro , Jamie Kernan, and Bill Pollock.
Besides voting, there were signs to make , flowers to give , and a cafeteria to decorate for the dance. Of course there was that all-important date to find.
Friday finally arrived. The day began with a pep rally which featured last year's Apollonaires and cheerleaders. That night the Spartans faced the Rockets, and unfortunately , they were defeated
The theme for the dance was "On and On" taken from the song by Steven Bishop. The cafeteria was decorated in the colors of the rainbow. Students danced to the , mellow tunes of the Rex Hedding Band. At 11 :30 everyone gathered for the royal coronation. Tim Colwell and Lisa Domina were crowned king and queen.
Servants ................ Kathy Borman Lise Olsen Bryceson Watson
Tn,• lov. is in the air- Paul Rogge and Val Barton look deep Into each other's eyes.
Fall ·Play/One-Acts grace the stage
Emlyn Williams' "The Corn is Green"
"The play went well, even though we "Last year we won, but this year they was presented by the drama department had only three full weeks of practice," rearranged our district, so the comon September 30 and October 1 commented Paul Rogge. petition was really stiff," related Lise Olsen
The three-act play takes place in a For some of the actors and actresses, The Spartans placed third over-all. small village in a remote Welsh countryside. it meant trying to pick up a Welsh accent. The 30-minute play is a French farce The story revolves around Miss Moffat, Another cast was also pract icing hard, adaptation from Moliere's classic which played by Ame Garwood, and her endeavors except the cast of " A Doctor in Spite of involves the mistaken identity of the doctor as a teacher trying to educate lowly coal Himse l f'' learned lines during Christ mas The act is filled with slap stick comedy and miners. She devotes her attention to one break. The · one-act play was performed .;.;vi~o.:..:le:.:..n:.:.t-=st.:.:a:.:.:g:..;;e_a.;_c.;.;.ti..;.o_n.;_._______ _ of the miners, Morgan Evans She person- •January 25th. ally tuters him and tries to make him a They also competed in the Distric t scholar. One-Act Plav Competit ion in Omaha.
Bringing a new bell for the school, Mr Jones (Todd Pickering) presents i t to Miss Moffa t (Anne Garwood)
The
joy of pep ~allies
Cheerleaders know the pain
There are books about the joy of cooking and the joy of music, but no one ever wrote a book about the joy of pep rallies Twelve varsity cheerleaders experienced the joy ( anguish?) every other Monday.
There was more to a pep rally than met the eye. There was a skit to plan, coaches to talk to , schedules to run off, porn pon rout i nes to learn , and cheers to practice Once all these major details were taken care of, props had to be found, people briefed, and administrators informed.
"The hardest part of any pep rally is trying to figure out what people will like We may have an idea that we think will be great , but eight out of 10 times it will flop, " commented co-head cheerleader Denise Ebeler
The overall purpose of any pep rally is to promote school spirit and recognize outstanding achievements.
" This year they've gotten more people involved and have allowed students to feel more a part of their school," elaborated junior Jodi Flynn
Some of the memoroble rallies included a wet T-shirt contest, obstacle course, kissing contest , i ce-cream eating competition, cutest baby contest , teams wrapping up their captains , and a spirit box which gave spirit to a non-enthusiastic varsity cheerleader. There were also the traditional rallies such as Homecoming and Spirit Week.
Spirit may or may not have been increased , but one thing is for sure. " The success of any rally is the candy," exclaimed Jo~ Hovorka
Breaking up the heated bottle, referee Lisa Domino calls a j ump boll during a mock basketball game at a pep rally
The "new" cheerleaders soy " We know that we are the best " as they de fy the lows of gravity at t empting 0 mount.
Apollonoire Jill Augustine entertains with a mirage of three limbs during a bi-weekly pep fest.
The bond ploys some ~ellow tunes during an A.M rally
The Spirit Week pep rally provided the junior members of Singers with an opportunity to show their exquisite pitch quality
From a matinee to ballet
Singers make musical diversified
"Overall, this year's musical as far as the technical and dramatical aspects was the smoothest and most professional we've ever done," expressed Jon Peterson.
The East Singers performed Hans Christian Andersen on November 11 th, 12th, and 13th.
The true story takes place in the 19th century and tells of the life of the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It is filled with familiarchildren'ssongslike "inchworm" and "the ugly duckling."
Brad Jones portrayed Hans and Lisa Rooney was his love, the ballerina Madame Doro.
The Singers tried something different this year; they put on a matinee for elementary and junior high kids.
''The matinee gave us a chance to iron out any difficulties," said junior Brod Jones. "We had problems with sets and misplaced props."
Another unique quality was the incorporation of ballet dancing into the
musical.
"You can only do this sort of musical with qualified people. This year we had nine good ballet dancers," sold Mr. Peterson.
"The musical turned out great," explained Lisa Rooney, it was a lot of hard work, but we had a lot of fun."
Uso Rooney and Paul ~perform the Grand Pausde Deux.
lhe Mermaid Ballet
Dancers
Sea
Prince
Mermen
Men
Simulated
The strMts of eop.nhogen are filled with fidgety people.
The childNn gatMr 'round to hear Hans' tales
Hans ent.rtoins the old men.
Cast of Characters
Hans . Brad Jones
Peter
Madame Doro : Lisa Aoonev
Niels Paul Rogge
Otto ...................
Schoolmaster
Burgomaster
Dr. foss
Prof. Pfeiffer ...............
Children
Ingrid ..................
Karla .................... Undo Witt
Gudrun
Marv
Anna . . . Beth Gonzalas
Laura
Nellie .................... Kelli Aelds Truls
Milkmaid ................... Kelle Hunt
Meat Vender
Vegetable Vender .........
News Girl Gretchen Whitworth
Match
Mrs.
Celine
Gaddis
Aik ..........................Phil Tatro
Mrs. Olson . Kathv Bromfield
Mrs. Hofgard ............. Donva Thorne
Editor Holms
Mrs. Holms ................. Peggv Chou
Lara .... ................ Sharon Waddle
Dances are where it's at
Santa, Dad highlight .winter dances
Santa and Mrs Claus took time out of their hectic schedule to boogie down at the Winter Wonderland dance. Mr. Sapp and Mrs. Jewett posed as the jolly couple "~aving a Mr and Mrs. Santa Claus added a new twist to our holiday dance," expressed StuCo member Heidi Banv. Student Council provided the music and decorations for the dance held on December 18.
If dancing with Santa wasn't your thing, you could jam with dear old dad at the annual Father-Daughter dance held January sixth.
"This year we had over 200 people. It's probably the largest crowd ever," said Genv Cox.
"The Stage Band provided the music which ranged from golden oldies to some real contemporary tunes.
Paige Stolley and her dad were chosen as look-a-likes. Kathy Bromfield and her pop successfully defended their title as the best dancing couple.
Four out of five students surveyed agreed that the Winter Wonderland dance was where i t was at
Mimicking a Christmas tree, Jennifer Forker i s decorated for the dance by Lisa Christensen
Paige Stolley and her pop pose for the camera after their triumph in the look-a-like contest
The East High Stage Sand provides Beth Petterson and her father some tunes to boogie down with
The Father-Daughter dance provides an evening out with dad for Michele Plager and Kelley Waltemath
Juniors
Class of eighty "tree" triumphs again
While the sophomores feuded, and the juniors were caught in the Spartan Zone; the seniors managed to save the seven marooned castaways and still win the overall spirit week award.
Each class was judged on their skit, decorations, enthusiasm, and class participation. The competition was fierce between the juniors and seniors. The seniors barely edged out the juniors by two points in the skit competition. The class of '83, however, took a commanding lead in the decorations portion of the contest.
"Golly gee, the juniors really gave us a run for the money I" exclaimed Bryan Peterson.
For the seniors it was an exhilarating experience and a great way to end their senior year. The seniors started a tradition of having a spirit tree that was put up in their respective hallway. This year's tree was a basic, green pine tree donated by a few, mischievous senior guys.
The s~nior ~loss did a take-off of the television show "Gilligan's Island" starring
Joe Hovorka as Gilligan. The castaways found themselves shipwrecked on a desert isle. Hovorka attempted to send a plea for help in a bottle, but the Lincoln High Head hunters snatched it. Similar results happened with two more bottles. They were sidetracked by the Northeast A-Men, and the Southeast Yacht Clubbers. Eventually, Doc -Salestrom parted the waves and saved the castaways. • "The surreal colors totally transcend~ through the souls of the seniors creating a thorough feeling of existentialism In other words, it was fun and I'm happy we won it' for the second time in a row," hypothesized senior Mark Delong.
The juniors did a spin-off of the latenight show Twilight Zone. Billy (Pat Pittman) was captured by the time spell and swept into another time-within the Spartan Zone. He woke up to find his East High environment changed. Office ladies were nice, nurses sent people home, Jim Holechek lost at Scr~btile, June Williams gave away o free grade, and the basketball team okJn't have
any spirit. Eventually, Billy woke up and had to go to school since he was Dr. Moss, the principal.
"For the juniors, Spirit Week was just one big slumber party," explained junior Pat Pittmon
Spartan Feud allowed the sophomores on opportunity to match their wits family to family The adoption from the game show Family Feud placed the Blue family against the the White family. The Blue family eventually won ofter successfully answering the survey question "What makes up a sophomore?"
Sophomore Heidi Barry felt that they "did an overall good job for novice sophomores. Next year, we'll use the experience we gained positively ... we'II know better."
The seven castaways find themselves marooned on Hovoma's island.
Introducing the Blue and White families on your mom, let's start the Spartan N?Ud
A sa~
headhunter ( 8111 Pollock) anxiously awaits the opportunity to steal the "message In a bottle "
The
men add the finishing touches to the traditional spirit tree.
Admiring the junior crHd, Juniors Brad Jones and JeMifer Forker pledge their allegiance.
Bula-Sula
A miniature replica of Hovorka's Island fills the gym planter.
s.nior
Zooming toward Hovorka's island, the Rocket men launch their devastating rocket.
Senior John Coffey meticulously paints the office windows.
Unde Ed (Craig Upright) and company narrate the "Spartan Zone "
CartwhMling with Sophomore Spirit, Dave Clare amazes his friends
Held within the bonds of the Spartan Zone, Dr Moss (Pat Pittmon) awakes to find everything changed
Seniors celebrate the return of the seven stranded castaways
Decorating the junior hall, Mike Bullerman has his head in the stars and feet on the ground
Coach Lee Zentic discusses his strategy with quarterback Scott Crimmins on a crucial third down situation
Halfback Greg Loos (standing), and linebacker Jamie Kernan were two of the starters sidelined with injuries
Mike Osborne calls the signals as the offensive line gets set to fire off into the Millard South defense
Varsity Football Team. Front row: Manager B Speich, D Koenig, G Myers, T. Colwell , R. Fangman, L. Worley, Manager B Brummond Second row: S Kirk, M Kuester, B Erickson, S Visger, J. Dederman, J Masters, S Palmer, M Fangman, D Darlington. Third row: Head Coach Zentic, Coach Focht, G. Loos, S. Peters, M Holmes, G Hill, D. Cheloha, T Phillips , J. Lancaster, B Settles , J Strasheim, J Kernan, Coach Young Back row: S Baker, S Crimmins, S Strohmyer, M Osborne, S Forch, G Sprague, K. Trinkle, T Eubanks, J. Bennett, J Brestel, S Helm, M Ogborn
O ffense is plagued by injuries
Everybody knew the varsity football team didn't have a winning season as most people expected from them.
At the beginning of the season they felt they would be a very tough, competitive team.
In the season opener against Grand Island, senior starting linebacker Jamie Kernan broke hisankleonthefirstplayof the game. The injury sidelined Kernan for the remainder of the year, but junior Mike Ogborn filled the spot well.
The second game was against top ranked Omaha Westside. After the Spartans fumbled on the first play, the Warriors marched 17 yards for a touchdown. Later in the first half, senior Greg Loos sprinted 84 yards to score, cutting the margin to 7-6. The point after attempt was wide to the left.
Shortly after the Spartan score, strong winds and rain haulted the game for 65 minutes. Following the delay, the Warriors launched a 23 play drive which • lasted 12:01, but the threat was ended
when senior middle guard Tim Colwell tripped up the westside quarterback on the East 3-yard line. Neither team was able to score again.
The goal-line stand against the eventual state champion Westside Warriors highlighted the season.
"We should havewonthat.. (game), "stated junior Scott Baker
East lost its next game to Southeast by the score of 7-6
"After losing the first three games, I think we would have come back if it wasn't for the injuries," commented head coach Lee Zentic.
The offense was crippleo by the loss of both starting running backs, Loos and senior Mark Fangman, to knee injuries.
Led by junior quarterback Scott Crimmins, the Spartans rolled past Mi I la rd South in an easy 38-14 decision. The win allowed the players to regain confidence in themselves.
After losing a well-played game to Norfolk, the Spartans bounced back
against Fremont in what was perhaps the most impressive performance of the season.
Led by senior Steve Forch, who recieved post season All-State honors from the Lincoln Journal-Star, the , defense stopped the Tigers twice in East territory Forch had ten unassisted and five assisted tackles in the game. The second half belonged to the Spartan offense. The win continued the unbroken winning streak on Fremont's Military Memorial Park Field.
With junior quarterback Mark Morgan, a transfer student from Seattle, Washington, at the helm the Spartans got their final win by defeating North Platte. Aided by a Forch interception return for a touchdown, East won the ga~e 20-0.
Bill Settles offers consulation to a dejected Steve Van Winkle during the Southeast game The Spartans lost the game 7-6
Coaches spark enthusiasm
J.V.'s compile winning records
The reserve football team started off with three quick w i ns over Papillion , L i ncoln H i gh , and Grand Island before lett i ng down against Southeast
" The reserves really did a good job , but _they let down sometimes," said Kent Wells.
Losing a d i sappointing game to Northeast fired the team up for - their next game against Southeast. Led by Pat McCashland and Kent Wells, the defense played their strongest game of the season The Spartans broke the Knight ' s 20 game winning streak in a 13-6 battle
After losing a well fought game to Lincoln High, they came back to finish the season with a high-scoring game against Fremont
Steve Ridgeway (25) carries out the fake as qua r terback Mark Morton hands off to Doug Koenig o n an i ns i de trap play
After f ielding a punt, Ti m Kuester looks upfield to
"It was one of the better years," commented middle guard Matt Jewett "There was a lot of support from the coaches and everybody cared about the team."
The sophomore team compiled its third straight winning season, finishing with a ·record of 6-1
Led by running backs Tim Kuester and Ching Johnson, the sophomore Spartans won their first five games
Their only loss of the season was at the hands of Southeast. Johnson ran the opening kick-off back 85 yards for a touchdown, but then the team let down
"Th is ha~ been one of my best years, I couldn't have done it without the help of the offensive line and the coaches," commented Johnson.
Sophomore Football Team Front row : B James, T Cr ockett , S Hollestelle , B Bergman , C Johnson , B Millet, K Frith. Second row : B Hester , J Ham i lton, A. M i ller , B Lundak , C. Svoboda , T Kuester , S Wh i te , S. Peterson , P Sweeney , J Haldiman Third row: M Forsberg , M Boukather , J Bodf i eld , D Helm , P Mendoza, P Speltz , K Hansen , J Ni ckel, T Costello , C Jessen , J G r eneme i er , Coach Neal. Back row: M. Jewett , T Dennis , R. Luchtel, T Hatto n , T Anderson , M Ostd i ek , K Wells , D Winter, M Ri ley , T Harr i ngton , B Irv i ne _
Reserve Football Team. Front row: D Dempsey , S Ri dgeway , C Hillman , B Ruyle , M Deterdi ng , D Clare , R. DeBoer , J Manglitz , S WorPey Second row: Coach Henry , C Hahn , D Unruh , D Breeden , G Stuefer , D Hamilton, B Ferguson , M. Masek, B Dean , Coach Kechely Back row : M Morgan , K. Roth , M Mo!'1an , P McCashland, S Patterson , G Re i chmuth , L. Post , B Sykes , M Borgialli, J Hohn
Breaking a tackle, Ching Johnson struggles for extra yardage
Reserve
Diversities pay off Spikers finish season on top
''The main reason we were successful was because everyone was so different We got along and worked as a team because we accepted each others diversities," explained senior spiker Peggy Hart
' Our differences produced new ideas and suggestions. Everyone contributed something that was unique and all the contributions came together to make us a successful team," added junior setter Jena Janovy.
The combined talents and attributes that the varsity volleyball team possessed led them through a season that started a I ittle shaky, but ended with a State Championship
After the season opener at the Bellevue East Invitational where the team finished fourth, they bounced back by claiming the title at the U N.O Invitational.
By October 14th the team was half way through the season but still faced the toughest part of the year.
"The last four weeks of the season
we could have looked at our competition and given up , but we didn't fold just because we were up against stiff competition The girls rose to the challenge of the toughest portion of our schedule, and the intensity we attained was tremendous," summarized coach Myron Oehlerking
There were many factors which were influential in the championship season including balanced talent, motivation, unity, and determination. ·
"In the game of volleyball you have absolutely no contact with the other team so anything you do to defeat another team hastobedoneonyourside of the court. Our powerful offense often took the momentum away from the opponent and at the same time the momentum switched in our favor," explained Oehlerking.
Dominating play and confidence led the Spartans, then 22-5, into the state finals. In that match they met their intercity rival Northeast. East counted on all the team members to defeat Northeast
in three games
Everyone will remember the 13 straight points that Jena Janovy se rved in the first game of the finals, but not to be overlooked are the fine performances of many other individuals throughout the entire season thatgottheteam to the finals. The statistics showed that the team was very balanced.
By the end of the season the impressive stats showed the following: ace spikes : Kathy Gustafson 223, Peggy Hart 208; ace sets: Debbie Spaedt 244, Jena Janovy 204; serves for points: Gustafson 157, Hart 154, D. Spaedt 146, Julie Geier 141 , Janovy 132, and Laura Brinton 117.
Competing in seven tournaments throughout the season, the Spartans compiled a record of four first place, one second place, -and two fourth place finishes.
Asked to summarize the season, Coach Oehlerking said, "We won I" and presented the same question, Janovy replied, "We're awesome!"
State Championship Volleyball Team. Front row : Manager P Tatro , J Janovy , B Royal, B Bruening , J Spaedt , R Green , D Spaed t, Manager J. Donahoe Back row: S Salzman , Coach Golden, S. Falos, L. Br i nton , P Har t, K Gustafson , J Geier , L Makovicka , Coach Wilson , Coach Oehlerking
Jena Janovy demonstrates the serving form she counted on for 13 straight points in one state game
Eyeing the ball, Peggy Hart prepares for a spike off qt Jena Janovy·s set.
Stretching to her limits, Kathy Gustafson attempts to block a spike
Varsity Volleyball
Bellevue East Tournament ....... 4th
Grand Island . . 15-10, 15-6
Hastings ................. 15-6, 15-6
U.N.O. Invitational ................ 1st
U.N.L. Invitational ...... 4th
Fremont 16-14, 12-15, 16-18
Southeast ................ 15-9, 15-8
Norfolk ................. 15-9, 15-10
Lincoln High 10-15, 15-0, 15-4
Northeast 1 3-15, 1 5-12, 15-17
Trans-Nebraska .................. 1st
Beatrice 17-15, 5-15, 15-9
Lincoln Public Schools 1st
Districts ........................ 2nd
State ............................ 1st
Record: 23-5
T. U. is the key Reserves emerge as champions
A chant of ''T.U " echoed through the gym as the reserve volleyball team took the court
''T.U are the initials we used to symbolize the concept of team unity we wanted to achieve during the season," explained first year coach Cindy Golden
"Being a coach at the high school level is much different than coaching junior high girls. Not only is the caliber of the talent much greater, the atmosphere is much more pressurized. "
The team overcame some disappointing losses in the mid-season to capture the Lincoln Public Schools tournament championship for the second year in a row
"Coaching isn't worth it for me if I don't enjoy it. Looking back, this season was well worth it," summarized Golden
The team peaked in the last game of the season just as coaches hope to accomplish
Coach Golden fe1t the team had the best fundamentals of all the other teams they competed against.
Players were all pretty close in statistics as far as season percentages The number of times an individual touched the ball was divided into the number of successful plays Stacy Houser had the highest percentage of 87%. She was closely followed by Susan Kruger and Jeanine Tharp both with 86%, Renee Elefsrud and Julie Vermeer with 85% , and Jul i e McMahon with 84% Jeanine Tharp had the best serving percentage of 97%, missing only two serves all season.
"The team had some depth and everyone was very supportive of each other. We knew all along that we could have a prosperous season, it was just a matter of putting it all together," said Golden.
Sophomore Julie Vermeer felt that team unity was more than just a concept. •
''T.U. kept us going. It wasn't just the girls that made the unity happen. Coach Golden was always trying to get us pumped up and enthused, as well as being supportive of others. We wouldn't have been a unified team without coaches and players working together."
The ball is in the net, but Julie Vermeer still watches closely for another hit
Renee Elefsrud dinks the ball as the referee keeps a watchful eye
Getting ready for the spike, Julie Vermeer eyes Stacy Houser's set
Reserve Volleyball
Grand Island ........ 8-15, 15-9, 15-8
Hastings 15-12, 15-9
Lincoln High 11-15, 15-6, 15-8
Fremont . . . . . . . . . 15-9, 13-1 5, 11 -15
Southeast 15-8, 15- 7
Norfolk 15-0, 12-15, 3-15
Lincoln High 14-16, 13-15
Northeast 15-17, 13-15
Raymond Central 12-15, 15-4, 15- 7
Northeast . . . 1 5-11, 9-1 5, 15-13
L. C. Reserves 15-3, 15-5
L. C. Varsity 14-16, 15-9, 10-15
Beatrice 15-9, 15-13
L. P S. 1st
Record: 10-5
Reserve Volleyball Team. Front row: Manager J Donahoe, R Elefsrud, L. Christensen, R. Elefsrud, L. Christensen, S Blad, R Reffert. Back row: Student Coach S Saltzman ; Coach Golden, S. Houser, J Tha~, S. Kruger, J Vermeer, J. Vermeer, J. McMahon , Student Coach K Wilson, Coach Oehlerking.
Green team successful Golfers finish on the upswing
After his first year of coaching girls' golf , Luke Stevenson reflected on the season
" We started as a mediocre team, but the girls worked very hard all season . We advanced from being last in meets to missing state by six strokes Most coaches feel that if they drop 20 to 30 strokes from their team total they have had a successful season •We dropped 73 strokes by the close of our season!" he said
Emily Donnelson, a junior second year letter winner had this to say about coach Stevenson
"He makes us work hard, but we ' re all friends Everyone got discouraged sometime during the season, but Luke has a way of encouraging you and giving you confidence "
Seniors Nancy Sorensen, a second year letter winner, and Karla Schallau both were medal winners at the Beatrice Invitational. Senior Barb Gerber was a medal winner at the class A-1 District Tournament.
Trust is something coach Stevenson depends on when Barb Gerber tees off
Girls' Golf Team Front row: N Sorensen , K Schallau , E Donnelson Second row: M Thompson , D Seth, B Gerber Back row: Coach Stevenson , L. Kaser , J Augustine , L Dappen
Boys' Tennis Team plays to best of its ability
"What every coach dreams of is for a team to play to its best of ability and this one did," said coach Jerry Trimble
The boys' varsity tennis team was led by senior Chris Hubbard and junior Steve Kirby in singles, while seniors Joe Hovorka and Billy Hayes led the doubles.
The highlight of the season was two victories over Fremont, first in a close dual meet, and later in the Fremont Invitational.
The varsity team won 7 of 9 dual meets, finishing second in the city
The reserves won 4 of 5 dual meets to claim the city championship.
Sophomore Steve Brugman and junior Steve Gottschalk were the no . 1 and no. 2 singles players, respectively The top doubles were led by Rob Shull and Tom Borland.
Other reserve team members were juniors G. Dynek, K Evancho, D. Irons, M. Karavas, C. Norland, T Ray, and K . Witt, and sophomores J. Albin, E. Eggland, S. Florell, B Gates, B. Gilbertson, K. George, T Hamilton, D. Leeding, G. Taylor, and T. Borland.
Boys ' Varsity Tennis Team. Front row: D Witters, S. Kirby , A. Massengale, D Tao , Coach Trimble Back row: M Wilder, B. Peterson, C Hubbard, P Cahoy , J Hovorka , R Vogel, B Hayes, S Liberty.
Strong through the ranks Weather doesn'tdampen results
Mud splattered as feet strategically tried to avoid the puddles that had accumulated due to the seemingly endless rain
" Well it's raining again. That must mean we have a meet today, " observed senior cross country member Leslie Gammel.
Despite the sometimes dismal weather , the girls ' cross country team had a very successful season
"They started the season off very well Towards mid-season the girls were slowed by illness , but by the time districts and state rolled around I felt they were one of the best teams in the state," explained coach Jim McConnell.
They proved they were a team to be reckoned with throughout the season.
Senior Sherry Crist, a three year letter winner, captured second place at state, and Pam Willey, a junior transfer from Minnesota, took third . The team effort was critical to the overall success of the season It payed off with a sixth place finish in state competition.
The boys ' team also faced weather conditions that weren't ideal, but like the girls, they had a very prosperous season. In fact, they were undefeated all the way through state Along with a good team showing there were some outstanding individual performances.
Kraig Vanderbeek, a third year letter winner, captured the over-all gold at state, first place in class A, and went undefeated in every meet. Brad Schroer, also a three year letterman, took fifth at state , while Kelly Pasco, a junior, was 15th. Brad Miller, a senior in his first year of cross country, was 17th, and junior Eric Larson was 27th
At the state meet, Kraig Vanderbeek is on his way to victory
Girls' Cross Country
Girls' Cross Country Team. Front row: K Fussell, J Forker , P Alward, S. Crist. Back row: Coach McConnell, G Wood , M. Hayes, S. Harless
Willey
State Championship Boys' Cross Country Team. Front row: J Spomer, J Running, E Mullett , K Pasco, S Reeves, B Schroer Back row: Coach McConnell, J Wohlers, B Schroer, T. Dinkelman, K. Vanderbeek , D. Zach , E Larsen, B Miller , Manager K. Stingley, B Moore
Sherry Crist finishes strong after a grueling race
Trying
Brad Miller , Kelly Pasco, and Brad Schroer run in a group
Seniors provide key leadership
The boys· gymnasticsteamgotoffto a strong start with a stunning upset, winning the Art Harris Invitational over 18 other teams
"Winning the first meet is an exciting way to start off the season," commented coach Dave Eppert. "The win was a big confidence booster."
They won their next four dual meets defeating North Platte, Lincoln High, Grand Island, and Northeast.
The highlight of the season was at the Bellevue West Invitational. The Spartans turned in their best performance outscoring eventual state champion Southeast by less than a point, making them the only Nebraska team to defeat the Knights.
Strain shows on Jim Gaber's face as he nears the position of an iron cross
Showing his flexibility. Gary Timberlake does the splits during his floor exercise routine
"We thought we would beat them pretty bad, but then we saw that team from Kansas which looked like it was in the Olympics. They took our minds off Southeast until the last event," said senior Bill Pollock
The team Pollock referred to was Wichita South high school which went on to win the meet.
After the first day of the state meet, the Spartans were in second place behind Southeast. They maintained their position throughout the end of the second day, with leadership from seniors Tom Naviaux, Jim Gaber, Bill Pollock, and state champion in the high bar, Jeff Alford. East compiled the highest score of the season in those two days, and finished second.
Dual Meet Re cord: 4-0
Boys' Gymnastics Team. Front row: B Frogge, co ach Eppert, C. Muehling, C Solee, S. Bartels , G Timberlake. M. Schneider, T. Eastman. On bars: J Gaber, B Pollock , J Alford. •
Tom Naviaux and Jeff
chalk up for their oncoming events at the state meet as
The team celebrates after receiving the runnerup trophy at the state meet
Alford
Jim Gaber and Bill Pollock look on
--Final ten minutes nerve racking---------
G i rls victorious at state meet
The girls' gymnastics team was not very large in number, but they were great in depth.
"When Lisa (Domina) broke her finger I had to put some sophomores in spots they were not experienced at. Th is new situation made the girls work even harder. The sophomores that filled in did a tremendous job. A job they should be proud of," commented second year coach Dave Eppert.
"When I broke my finger in the beginning of October, I was concerned about whether I would qualify for state since the doctor said I could start practicing just one day before districts," said Domina.
Lisa came off her injury and collected her second consecutive state championship in the all-around. Joanie Sanders also came back from a knee operation to perform very well.
"Both Lisa and Joanie, in my opinion, had the best seasons of their careers," praised Eppert.
The girls team had been leading all through the state competition, but Southeast and Omahawerecloseonthe heels of the Spartans. ltallcamedownto the last event-the balance beam.
"We slowly and steadily improved all year and it paid off in the state meet. The last ten minutes of the meet were the most nerve racking minutes of-my I ife. We cou Id afford two falls in the beam and still win, but as it turned out we didn't have any falls!" reflected coach Eppert. "The girls did a super job under a lot of pressure. That final day of competition contained our best performances of the season."
Determination, hard work, and a · near flawless performance were what it took to achieve a State Championship.
Getting in the mood is vital to Vicki Domina's routine
Concentration was very important for Joanie Sanders· state performance
Lisa Domina demonstrates poise and grace during a beam routine.
Donna Weidner puts a lot of pizzazz into her floor performance
State Championship Girls' Gymnastics Team. Front row: T. Nelson, B Gutz, V. Domina, M. Merwick, K. Luthans, M. Meinecke, D. Weidner, M. Amirkan. Back row: Coach Eppert, L. Domina, J. Sa nder.
Grapplers seek top position
By mid-season, the young wrestlers got used to the varsity competition and showed their potential.
"I think we peaked just where you want your team to do its best, that being in the district and state tournaments," said second year coach Tim MacDonald.
At the mid-point of the season, the wrestlers faced a very tough Columbus team. When the points were added up East didn't come out on top, but they did capture some pretty impressive victories.
Rick Jones beat the number one man in his weight class. Sean White beat the number three seed and John Haldiman tied the top ranked man in their respective classes.
"Not having men in the 185 pound and heavyweight divisions really hurt us in dual meets because it would put us twelve points behind at the start. We had really good senior leadership in our captains Rick Jones, Don Hilligoss, and Steve Palmer," said MacDonald
The wrestler's assistant coach Mark Neumann was a bi'g help in developing the young talent.
"Mark was a big help," said MacDonald, "it's going to be hard to replace • him after he returns to Wisconsin "
Seven of East's wrestlers qualified for state: Rick Jones, Don Holligoss, Steve Palmer, John Haldiman, Ching Johnson, Mike Fox, and Sean White. Of the seven, Jones, Haldiman, and Hilligoss placed second, fourth, and fifth respectively in their own weight classes.
Sean White is declared the winner, after defeating m his opponent
Wrestling Team. Front row: Manager K. Olsen, B Kelley, D Hilligoss, S Palmer, S. White, C. Johnson, Manager B. Nass. Second row: J Haldiman, J. Kernan, R. Jones, D. Breedon, C. Kelley, M. Fox Back row: Coach MacDonald, J. Bredensteiner, C Dowding, B Bergman, P Speltz, P McCashland, K. Lavin, P. Vensky, J Sneddon, Coach Newhan.
RickJonestriesto muscle his opponent into a pin.
Without ''big man" Varsity Spartans set the tempo
Finishing the regular season with an impressive 12-4 record, the boys' varsity basketball team was ready for its post season action.
During the first 16 games, the team faced some very tough opposition. Though the going was rough, the Spartans fared well. The largest margin in any of their losses was only four points.
East used its speed and quickr,ess to "fly" past the opposition and offset its lack of a "big man."
"We didn't have anyone that was over six foot four, but we really didn't see it as a disadvantage. We used it as an advantage. We tried to set the tempo of the game and get into a fast moving game," said veteran coach Paul Forch.
When the district tournament rolled around, the Spartans got by the first round on a bye, and then faced Northeast in the semi-finals.
"After we beat Northeast in the last regular season game, I felt like we had the momentum to really do well in districts," senior John Sommerhalder commented
That is just what the team did. The Spartans easily defeated two tough intracity rivals, Northeast and Lincoln High, to capture the district title and advance to state competition.
In the first round, East encountered Omaha Northwest, a team they had lost to earlier in the season. They turned the tables beating Northwest 68-62.
Next, the team played number-one seeded Omaha Westside. The Spartan cagers weren't as fortunate in the finals as they were defeated by the Warriors 56-52, bringing the season to an end.
Three new records were set: most steals and recoveries in one season (90), most steals and recoveries in one game (33 against Fremont), and most steals and recoveries in a high school career(398)-all by senior Todd Eubanks.
Andy Hunzeker led season scoring with 400 points-a 20 point per game average. Eubanks and Mike Osborne were second and third with 286 and 148 respectively.
Hunzeker also led rebounders grabbing 174 caroms, while Osborne was next in line snatching 93 bounds.
Eubanks dumped the ball off 94 times to add most assists to his long string of accomplishments. Senior Danny Cheloha was second with 53 assists.
The ball flies out of bounds, after a mid-air collision between Danny Cheloha and a Lincoln High defender.
Boys' Varsity Basketball Team. Front row: J. Smith, C. Hubbard, M. Johnson, D. Cheloha, T. Eubanks, J. Sommerhalder. Back row: Coach McPherren, C. MacKenna, J. Hovorka, M. Osborne, A. Hunzeker, K. Trenkle, T. Petri, Coach Forch.
John Sommerhalder fights for the ball with a Lincoln High player Intercepting the in-bound pass, Todd Eubanks drives in for a quick
J.V. 's are al most perfect
The boys' reserve basketball team had very few flaws in the season.
They ended with a near perfect 151 record. Their only loss came in the last game of the season against Northeast.
"The loss being at the end of a perfect season was a let down, but it was even harder to take knowing that we didn't work as hard as we could," commented veteran coach Ed McPherren.
McPherren also related that his team was very physical and really hit the boards.
"I was very pleased with the skilled junior leadership along with the great individual talent of the sophomores. We have at least 11 players that could easily play at the varsity level next year," he added.
The team was led by junior Scott Crimmins who scored 171 points while sophomores Steve Brugman and Tom Boohar were close behind chalking up 165 and 126 points respectively. Crimmins also led in rebounds grabbing 143. Brugman was second with 130. In the assist category, Alan Makovicka headed the list with 38, while Bill Weed and Doug Nash dumped the ball off 29 and 23 times respectively.
"I never set a goal of winning so many games during the season," said McPherren, "but rather I set the goal of trying to play to the best of our ability in every game. Except for one small slip, I think we achieved our goal."
The sophomore cagers got off to an exciting start by defeating Southeast with a last second shot by John Bechencamp. They went on to win nine of their twelve games.
Their best game of the season was against Pius.
"They suited up a kid that plays on varsity, but we controlled him very well," commented Tim Kuester. The Spartans won the game easily.
The season eAded on a disappointing note when Bechencamp missed a last second shot allowing a Southeast victory.
Mark Johnson and John Arrigo get ready to stop their opponent from scoring
Boys' Sophomore Basketball Team. Front row: S. Peterson, T. Kuester, J. Backencamp, C. Svoboda, T. Crockett, R. Chopp. Back row: T Dingman, B. Gates, K George, B. Somerhiser, J. Johnson, S. Cooper, T. Arndt, Coach Ogden.
Shooting the technical, John Beckencamp hopes to add to the score
Jumping as high as possible, Scott Crimmins tries to block the shot of an opponent.
9-3
Record: 15-1
Boys' Reserve Basketball Team. Front row : M . Etzelmiller , D Nash , B Weed , A. Makovicka, M. Johnson
Back row: Coach McPherren. M. Riley, T Boohar , S Brugman, S Crimmins, D Irons.
Girls peak in districts
There was a roar of applause as the girls' varsity basketball team ran out through the spirit line formed by parents and students.
It was the district semi-finals and East had a sma I I lead on the number one seed in the tourney, Southeast.
"We suffered quite a few close season losses but we all knew that districts was a chance to prove ourselves," said senior captain Kathy Sherrill.
The team suffered eight of their eleven losses at the hands of teams rated in the top ten.
Putting all their defeats and disappointments behind them, the girls went into the tourney looking at it as a new season.
''The week before districts the whole team had a meeting, and we decided that all our lives everything had been given to us, but not these games-we had to go out and take it. No one was going to hand us districts," reflected junior point guard Jena Janovy.
At a pep rally on the/ Friday before the tournament, the team received a singing telegram that conveyed the message of a "new season."
"Sure, we wish we could've won all of our season games" captain Janet Tropp stated, "but in all actuality, the seasonjustpreparesyouforpostseason action. We went into districts 0-0. Instead of just playing, we wanted to win, as a team."
The strategy paid off On a last second shot by Peggy Hart, the Spartans captured a first round 51-49 win over Beatrice, and advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 record.
The girls faced top seeded Southeast. Both regular season games ended in very close losses for the Spartans, but when the final buzzer sounded, East was left on top 49-43.
In the finals, the outcome was not quite as satisfying for the girls. They lost to Northeast. •
"It's never easy losing, but ending up 2-1, coming two games farther than anyone expected, and playing as a total team, bench and people on the court, ' helped make the final loss a little easier to take," summarized captain Karen Irvine.
Peggy Hart led scoring with 153 points, Karen Irvine was second with 104, and Cathy Herman finished third with 97. Hart also snatched a season high 126 rebounds. Irvine was second
again with 89. In the assist catagory, Jena Janovy led the way dishing off the ball 37 times. Kathy Sherrill was second with 19, and Janet Tropp was third with 14.
Senior captain Peggy Hart received first team all-city honors along with an honorable mention in the all-state selections.
As a final thought, the whole team expressed that it was support and encouragement from the team itself, the parents and students, Coach Strain, and especially student coach Sarah Koph, that made the season successful.
Bringing the ball down court, Jena Janovy makes it look easy
Filling in for the band, Cori Fuerst, Janet Tropp, and Kathy Sherrill form their own pep band
Holding on to the ball, Karen Irvine receives a hit in the side but maintains control.
Girls' Varsity Basketball Team. Front row : J Janovy , J Tropp , K Sherrill , C Fuerst , A. Fuerst , C Herman Back row: Coach Mann, Coach Koph , J McMann , P Hart , J Vermeer , K Irvine , Coach Strain
Girls ' Varsity
J. V. 's Mann-handle the opponent
Finishing the season with a very respectable 13-3 record, the girls junior varsity had a lot to be proud of.
' 'The girls only got out played i n one game, that being the last game against Lincoln High. We played well, but the Links just played better," said second year coach Jim Mann.
Unfortunately the loss cost the Spartans the J.V. city title
The team was lead by juniors Barb Sterns, Becky Bruening, Debbie Nabb, and Stacy Houser, not only in the stats, but also on the court.
"Everyone was willing to work and practice hard. A lot of us even did extra running," said junior captain Barb Sterns.
Becky Bruening led scores with 125 points and this established a new record for reserves. Sterns was second with 102 points
Cheri Quathamer led the attack on the boards snagging 73 caroms. Close behind were Debbie Ahlquist and Tami Vanderbeek with 45 and 37 respectively
Overall, it was a very productive and satisfying season for a very hard working bunch of athletes.
Listening intently to Mr Mann, the reserves take a time out
Girls' Reserve Basketball Team. Front row: P. Tatro, S. Houser, B Bruening , D Nabb, T Vanderbeek Back row: Coach Koph, C Ouathamer, G Wood, D Ahlquist, J Vermeer , B Steins, C Herr, Coach Mann
Stacy Houser and Cheri Ouathamer discuss strategy before the Southeast game. Skying for the ball, Julie Vermeer bats the· ball away from a Northeast opponent
Strength in distance Team works together in big meets
"We had a lot of fun this year and were able to work together and do well at the big meets that really counted," said junior swim team member Steve Gottchalk.
The highlight of the boys' season was a third place finish in the TransNebraska swim meet Competing in the state meet, Gottschalk earned a tenth place finish in the 200 and finished eighth in the 500 freestyle.
In diving, Bob Wood came in first in all meets except for one second place finish in a duel meet. Wood received first place at both the conference and state meets Mike Schneider, a sophomore competing in the state meet, finished in the top 12.
"I think our strengths were in our distance events and the fact that so many of our underclassmen will be back with us next year, " commented coach Tony Scott.
In diving, Bob Wood came in first place in all the meets except for one second place finish in a dual meet. Wood received first place at the conference and third place at the state meet. Mike Schneider, a sophomore competing in the state meet, finished in the top 12.
Mike Healey gets off to a good start in the 100 meter backstroke at the state meet.
Waiting for the starter's gun, Steve Gottschalk is ready to dive into the water
Concentration is essential as Bob Wood prepares to do a front one-and-a-half.
Mike Schneider successfully executes a swan dive at the state meet
Boys' Swimming Team. Front row: T Eastman, B James, M Schneider', D Hulstrand Second row : Coach Fleming, K Stingley, S. Gottschalk, M. Healey, B Wood, M Siedband , ManagerT Scott, Manager
M Gandgenett, Coach Scott. Back row: Coach Boukowski, T Stortz, K Riley, J Tews, C Draney
They pulled together Team has underclass stren gth
"In this year's team there was a lot of good sportsmanship, rowdy kids, and lots of improvements," exclaimed swim team member and captain Wendy Dickinson.
The highlight of the season was a second place finish at the TransNebraska swim meet. Wendy led the team with a second place finish in both the 100 and 200 freestyle events. The team was able to pull together against tough competition and with an impressive show of underclass strength was predicted to be a state contender in the near future.
The diving team was described by Coach Tony Scott as "one of the strongest in the state with seniors Nancy Sorensen and Cindy Kilgore being top individuals."
Kristin Luthans, a junior member, was also impressive with a third place finish at the state meet
After another good dive, Cindy Kilgore rises toward the surface of the water.
Kristin Luthans dived for the bronze at the state diving meet
Girls' Swimming Team. Front row: M Boo t h , M Barte l s , K Barry, S Rooney , C. McElhose, T Peters Second row: Coach Fleming , Manager M Grandgenett , K. Ellingson, W. Dickinson, K. Luthans, Manager
T Scott, Coach Scott Back row: Coach Boukowsk i, C K i lgore , P Hallberg, N Sorenson, B Gerber, M. Amirkhan
Record participation Intramural program expands
The intramural program provided athletes with an opportunity to demonstrate their talent without the time and effort required in varsity sports.
Five sports were offered including: soccer, flag football, ultimate (frisbee football), basketball, and softball. For the first time, overwhelming participation in basketball and softball led to the formation of two separate leagues.
Last year's fall sports champion, Grateful Head, divided into two teams which placed first and third in the final all-sports standings.
Mark Johnson, Mike Premo, and Todd Noble earned Most Valuable Player honors in both the regular season and the all-star games in soccer, football, and ultimate, respectively.
Soccer champion Head II drove home the most goals with 31, while MIPS socred an equal number of touchdowns. Mike Schafer led individual soccer scoring with 11 goals, and Premo crossed the endzone stripe 8 times for the MIPS.
The Trailblazers finished on top of the intramural bask·etball standings by finishing 11-1 on the season and winning both the holiday and all-school tournaments. The team also landed the most three-point shots with 203, and compiled the highest score in a single game-201.
The individual performances were also dominated by the Trailblazers. Mark Christensen, the white league MVP, scored the most three-pointers with 61 Christensen also gained MVP honors in the holiday tourney and all-star game. Scott Helm, another holiday tournament MVP, won the one-on-one competition as well. Billy Hayes, also a 'Blazer, shared in the holiday honors, but claimed the MVP award all to himself in the post-season tournament. Todd Noble and John Smith of the Artesians out shot Helm and Hayes to win the two-ontwo tourney. Mike Carpenter was the blue league MVP.
Brewsky Ball huddles to make up a play as Jamie Sneddon points out what to do.
Sheryl Blad finds herself in trouble and looks for an escape.
Girls' Intramural Basketball Champions : Front row : J Spaed t, J Dunc~n D Spaedt. Back row : A. McCashland , L. Lawrence, J Ge i er , K Gustafson , J Owen
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The majority of the 150 membm worked towards supporti"9 the minor sports like vo(fey6a[ ruu{ gymnastus as we[ as the lieadri.ners like f ootba[ aru£ 6asketbafL Not to 6e overfooked as a mea.ns oJ motivation was the requirement of 15 0 po ints to 6e 11 ef½Ji6fe to try out for cfteerCe.acfers or ApoCfunaires. f Some of the ma.st popufar ways of acquim19 points were weari"9 your uniform to scftoo( lfor one point,) attenai"9 a meeti"9 after scftoo( on Wednesdays (also worth one point,) or weari"9 your uniform to a scftoo( : , activity (worth about one point per hour, a!tho1J9h an ' extra point was awarded for the sports events lieu£ out t of town.)
IThe idea of bonus sports 9ave peopfe a Cittfe 6it more hope 6y mnki119 the 15 0 point 9oa! reacftabfe. , The pfu.n was to affow members- to 9et an extra point I every time tfie_y atterufuf a pre-selected minor sport. ! Everyone was aCfowecf one 6onus sport per season , r~ (incfuai"9 fa[, winter, and spri"9 sports.) The ufea provufuf support for 9roups tfta.t usuaay went a!most unnoticecf.
sportiff9 tJidr Teandy spirit club uniforms consisti.f19 of a white ox:fon! sliirt, dam 6fue swea.ta andj eans are Pat Pittman, Kent RDchve[[, and Crni9 B. UP"9ht spirit CCub. Front row: K. RDckwe[[, P Pittman, L. Hofman, C. Upright, M. H~, P Carnes, L. Marron, L. Stehfy , S Digman, , A Beck, H. Snyaa, L. Buffmna.n. s«on4 row: V. uuftgan!, C. Bfua, R. Rejfm, C. Canfm, A Yo~cap, S. Annstr0119, K Barry , ]. Amofd', B f9"M, K. Knaub, C. Stryfor, M Mason, S Numan, L. Weyand, H Barry, N Constan.a, S. Kubat, A. Fucst, M Ffetdiu, C. Heu Tfarc:{ row: D O~, J Fo/ftn, C Stunke!, S Potts , K. Hand'efmuf, M Tliompson, I. Diaridisons , D Pw:fu.u:ki, ,\: C. McEUiose, M Bootli, C. Mi£wa[d, E. Marcus, N. Eno, J Chou, L. Kathe, M Se:min, K. Borman. Badt row: C. Effingson, S Andffien, S RDoney, D Troutman, D. Ali1quist, M Caliry P Tatro , ] Wareham D Cranda!L, ].Jolinston, K. Hoyt, T Petm, L ½t&o , L. Sveru!sen, C. Hemann, J Jolin.son, B. Pettcson, K. Scliufuut, S Hauser.
At t1i£ first foot6a!! 9anu of the season ,Jennifer Fomer is fxijjfu{ as to why everyone around fu is c!res.m! auk
spirit Cfu6 ojjiurs were (clockwise): Lori Hemann (presu{ent) , Laura Barte& (heat! squad fender) , Nancy Sorensen (treasurer) , Anu Bancjee (via-president) , anc! Joanie Sanaer (secretary).
sydna Armstr°"9 has to a.c!mit tfuit spirit dub mutin9,S aren' t that 6ac! when Jooc! anc! guys are avaifabfe.
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Point requirement prefudes "9amar0Ce
It al[ 6~a,n witfi meetin9 tfie 150 point requirement. Siet9e two invo[vell cfa.i[y practices to 90 over tfie ciifferent cneers. Fina£ly) tfie cfuy anivcil wfien fifteen Cu&j, juniors maae tfie preliminaries. Tfie tension 6uift) am[ Ftouses across tfie town ofLincoCn were Jif[ec[ with contenders invoCvea in Cast-minute stretcfiUl9· ACas) the results were m) tfie twelve 9irfs cnosen were THE VARSITY CHEERLEADERS!
Tfie competition wa,s finisn.e4 6ut tfie cnosen few coul££ fuu-d[y sit 6ack mu£ relax now.
One of the first activities wa.s the N CA (Na.tiona.C C~Cea£1.n9 Associa.tion) wfiere tfie cneerfeacfers clispCa.yea their a.6ifities a,ncl won two spirit sticks) tfu-ee 6Cue ri66ons) one rm ri66on) a.ncl the excellence a.wa.rcl. An irn:Civufuaf a.wa.rcl wa.s received 6y Lisa, Domina. wfien sfie 9ot the A[-America,n Awa.rel.
Witfi tfia.t over) tfiey 6~a,n s~ tfieir spirit for the va.rsi1y sports a,ncl pfunn1n9 out pep rallies. Their spirit wa.sn't Cimitea to just sports) tfiey were e~U9ed m activities sucfi a,s cfecorntin9 tfie 6a.ncl room 6e_J-ore one of their contests a.ncl 9ivin9 them a, fiu.ndrell cfoU-9finuts to clivilfe a.mot19 themselves. As Denise E6efer summed up) ''It wa.s fots offun) 6ut more work tfia.n you woul££ think.''
After teac/iinq cneers to fourtfi-sixtfi 9Tcu£ers) the clteerfeacfers sudctert{y seemd to fincl tfiemselves m front of twenty juniors wno fia.cl just met their 150 pomt requirement. Tfiry were mvoCvea m teacn-in9 them cheers cfuify a.fter scnooC. Tfiey coul££ see the tension 6uifcl. cfeJa, vu!
Mary NIWUUIX and Denise Royer sfiow fiow cfiu.mmy tfuy ' ve 6ecome tfiroU9fi cneer(w{,mg.
Tfu-u points 6eftiru! aru! five minutes Ce.ft to 90 ~ainst Omafia Westside, tfie cfiwferu:fers 6ecome a [ittf.e. jumpy
The squad marches off wit.ii yet anotfier victory
A reserve 6as~t6ail 9a.r-ne enabCed: tfie 9roup to just sit down ana o6serve.
As Rftonda. Joek~ Ke£ly H ink!ey, aru! Mary H iCl _found out, cli.eerCeru!U19 doesn ' t [eave much spare time, makU19 every minute tliey cfu have a [itt!e more va[ua6[e.
Varsity Cliurfeader. I1Tst row: C. .Ki½Jore, D E6efer, M. Hi[[, D. Royer. Second row: L. Zfab, S. Fafos, D. Bliu!, T. A!kn, K Hink!e_y, R. Joekef. Third' row: L. Domina, M. Navia.~.
Denise E6efer waits for the fi.m footba[[ 9ame of the year, 09ainst Grwu! Isfund', to 6f9in.
Ciiufy .I<i19ore aru! Tam.my ACfen Ceaa the pep clu6 in an or9anizea cliorus of " Let's Get ToU9her. "
Sincmty shows on Mary Hi[[' s face as she wills her team to win ~ainst Omaha ortliwest.
fau:feavorit19 cfri[ team did clynamica[[y
Routines of unrestricted revefry rewarded
It may fiave seemed to some tliat tfie Appoffonaires were afwa.ys in tfie ~ht without fiavi.119 to do a.ny wo~ 6ut sacrifices fuu! to 6e made
This isn' t to say tliat tfie Apoffonaires were treat.ea uke sfaves. They 09rwf that they fuu:f Cots of _fun, a.tu! 6eu19 an Apoffona.ire provided a. 9rea.t chance to meet peopfe from other sclioofs.
Tfie matter of 9etti119 onfy one credit point per semester for tfie ,friff team cfuss (h.efcf.first period every day) seemed to present a. re.af pro6Cem since · other cfusses offeredfive credits for thesa.me num6e:r ofweeks.
A(to9ether, tfie uniform a.mount.ea to .300 - 400 cfo(fu.rs , and clinic wa.s an extra. 110 cfolia:rs.
CCi.nic wa.s he1.ci during tfie summer a.ncf 9av e
': poUonaires group to9 e tfier a t tfic Open / louse tficy fie&{ ,'>rptcmbcr J _ •
Perfonnir19 for peers at pep raffles was a most d'ifficu[t and' 1m-nrn•in9 job.
SU99estions on fiow to put a. routine to9ether It wa.s a.t tfie clinic that the Apoffonaires were a.6(e to o6setve dri[ tea.ms from other h19h sclioofs in order to 9et new ideas. While a.t the cCi.nic, they won more awarcls than any other dri[ team incfuair19 the Sweepstakes Trophy , Home routine Trophy , Spirit stick, and A[arouncf ex:ce((ence award plaque.
Sti[ on the su~ect of routines , everyone wa.s responsi6Ce for thi.nkir19 up one routine, ·so every6ody du! tf'tei.r share. The sor19s they peeformec! to incfuded' "Shake It Up " 6y Tfie Ca.rs , "Centeefouf' 6y J. Ge;ifs , "Shock the Monkey " 6y Peter Ga.6rieC and "Pa.cma.n Fever. "
Tfie cfri[ team competed a.for19 with tfie 6a.ruf a.t
Persh.if19 Auaitori.um 6ut were 9rru:fea sepe:rate9-1. They a.fso took. pa.rt in the Shrine Bow( Parade, and peiformec! durirt9 Ftalftime a.t N e6ra.sk.a. 6a.sket6a.[ 9a.mes a.t the Bo6 Devaney Sports Center. The Apoffonaires fi.a.cf to 6e dedka.tea cfri(( team members. Stacy Williams added "You fi.ave to 6e wiill.f19 to conform a. (i.ttfe, 6ut it cfoesn ' t rea.[y cftart9e your persona.City. It 's a. Cot of hard work 6ut it's worth it. "
They cfevefopecf a. Cot of pride in their sclioo( and tried to execute their peeformances in such a. way that the scfwoC in return, wou[c{ 6e proud of them As Shery[ B(m{ sa.icf, "The 6est pa.rt is the wa.y you fee[ cifter a. 900d peiforma.nce. "
M~t of the Apo£Conaires joinca the 9roup just _for kicks.
For 9ooi! Dc.66ic De Coster , Patricia ScFwcfi. ana SFtc[(v SomerFutfacr mru:fc a point to dress appropriate~\' at the state 6as~t!ia[[ 9ame hefa on tFtc eve o_f St. Patrick 's Day.
With tficir peifomuuu:e compfeted; Shery[ Rfaa ana Karen \ Vitt fum9 arouna to wisFt their team success in tFtc Jina[ _footfoff 9ame o_f tFtc year
Apoilonaires. first row: S. O' Hanfon, L. Witt, S. Somerfutufer, D. De Coster, K. Witt, S. Wiffiams. Second" row: J. Decker, J. A.u9ustine, T. Stewart, S. Bfruf, D. Novacek, P. ScFwcFt.
With. the routine comi119 to a cfose, tFtc Apoffonaires 1fcrufc it 's time to sp[it.
Sclioo( spirit is fie{cf on Reserve
There were times, tfie Reserve Cfieerfeaders ru!mitte,t wlien it soutufuf Cikefun to just sit down mu:( watdi. a sports event witliout 6eiri9 touf to "show some spirit for your team am( cliur once in a wfu.fe " 6y Ftalf tfie crowc!, am! "sit down am! shut up " 6y tfie otfier Ftalf.
Mo[y H ~den tftoU9 lit tfie irnfi_ffen:e am! fuck of appreciation from tfie atlifetes tfiemsefves was wor:se tlian tfie ir19ratitude shown 6y tfie spectator:s. Tfie squac! 9ave support excfusivefy to sports activities (only tfie Varsity Cfiurfeader:s were involved" in promotiri9 spirit for 9roups [ike Drama Cfu.6 am( East H191i Sir19er:s) so a[ of tfieir time am! money was c!evotec! to supportir19 tfie atlifetes wlio rarefy reco9nize£C tfie efforts.
A car wasli am! 6ake safe were tfie furn! raiser:s use4 eacli ~U\9 in 65 to 70 cfu(fur:s. Plans even incfu.dec! sefL'in9 cam!y to tfie other stuaen.ts. Tfie
money tliat never seemea to stretcli far enoU9li was used" to 6uy cam!y to 9ive to memher:s of tfie athfetic teams 6efore a 9ame or meet (am! a&o to purchase markers to make s19ns wisfu.t19 tfie atlifetes 9ooc! fuck.) Tfie cfiw-feader:s , supported" 6y Miss Keep, .frequentfy liac! to use tlieir own money for tfie candy am! marker:s wlien funas · were fow.
Vaferie Barton's main compfuint was "Tfie East H191i Cfieerfeaders are required" to 9ive up a Cot of time am! money, 6ut tfie other stuaen.ts just don't seem to appreciate it. ,,
Sliane Tews sliarea tfie same opinion to a ~ree, 6ut was more concernec! witli tfie w~ "cfiw-feader:s are stereotyped" as 6fU19 reaffy stupic! andjust 6arefy a6(e to pass any cfusses. Peopfe a&o 9et annoyed" at us moreJo, (ittfe tliin95 tliat woufdn' t usuaay 6e a 619 deaL ,, Cliurfeac!in9 Fuuf to 6e one of tfie top priorities for tfie six reserves, for a Cot of time was spent atteru!ir19
aa of tfie reserve sports , not to mention tfie time it took. to make s19ns am! (new for tfie reserves) p[a.n am( or9aniu a pep raay skit.
Time was of tfie essence, 6ut tfie money invo(vea wasn't easify overfooked. Tfie complete winter uniform incfu.dec! tfie sweater, skirt, jack.et, ern6fems, am! tfie Greek. key on tfie calve 6ands , cuffs , am! neck. 6am!. Tfien, of cour:se, was tfie sprir19 skirt am! sfu.rt. Fina.nciai au! was avaifubfe for tliose wlio nwfuf fiefp raisin9 tfie 300 doluus for tfie uniforms.
Despite a[ of tfie time am! money invo(vea, clieerfeaai.r19 c!ic! futve its p~offs. Not onfy cfu! it 6uiu! confo{ence, teacli tfie importance of 6eir19 or9anize£C am! liandiir19 responsi6ifities in a mature fashion, 6ut it a&o providec! Cots of practice for 9ettir19 afor19 we[ witli peopfe am! c!evefopir19 creative ideas.
In a sesquipeda.ua.nistic manner, tfie elieerfea.der:s • a&o saic! "It was Cots of fun! "
Reserve Cfieerfeaaers. M. Ha.yaen, M. PU!9U, V. Barton,]. McKin~, 5 Tews, a.ru!]. Walters.
Midiefe Pf4ger, Mo~ H~"°'1 mu( Shane Tew s ji.ru! tliere' s more wo rk 6efu.ru! clieer~"9 tfum most peopfe reafue.
The Reserve Cfiurfead'ers dlsp ~ pride in the first spirit stick tfte_y won a.t the NCA clinic.
C Fieck tfie Jemaifs for fetters
fla9 corps is 13 sheets to the wind
Ffug Ccnps may futveseemedeasytosomepeopfe, since their year aufu! sim.u.ftaneous9' with the dose of the Joot6afl season.
Wfufe their season Casw(, however, Ffug Corys fuu{ to 6e consiaued one of the top priorities for afl 13 of themembm.
Before. a gm could 6ecome a mcn6er ofthe group, she fuu{ to attou! practice every day for three or fou.r wew in eafo/ spru19. The niX'tStep was a mock try-ou.t wftidi_finafly ft4 to the real try-ou.t with the UN L Ffug COTJ'S,
Ona cfiosen, tfie group practicea from 7 -8 :00 A.M. afone, using ofdsftuts in pCaaoffia95, then from 8-8 :5 0 A.M. with the 6and. Practices were organiw! since UNL graduate Andrea Keffett vofuntwed her feadmlup.
Cinai Vavra said she joined Ffug COYJlS 6ecause "I thougfit it would 6e .fu.n to 6e in a group that was actuafly doif19 somethin9. "
Tfie group cou.lan' t futve done much more sina t"'9' fiefped the 6ana get a "1" rating at Pershing Auditorium; As payment forw0mf19 so fiant mem6ers received fettm for thefirst wnesince the group ~an. ,
Jean Lu waits for the spfit second she lias to make lier next maneuver
Watching Ke!Ce Hunt, Patti Quinnu tries to calcufate wlien to make her tum.
f1a9 corps. Front row: J. Foreman, N. Carden, K. Diss~er, M. Swdaan!. Second row: C. Carcfen,J. Lu, C. Vavra, K. Hunt, P. Quinner. Back row: L. OCson, D. God"eker, A T(o/fur, C. PowelC.
We're STUC'k On STUCO
Studmt Cou.ncif (more rom.monfy referred to as StuCo) fuu! to start the year offwith very Cittfesupport from the the stuamt 6ody.
The controversy ~an the previous May wnen efection.swere fiefdso aff fii9fiscfiooCsuufmtscouufvote on new monbers. The aaminstm.tion) fiowever, annuLfu! the election after the votes fuu! 6un counted) sayin9 tfuit everythin9 was too hastify This fed to the~ of navin9 affoCa monbm automatica[[y remain on the councif wi.tnout navin9 to 6e rufu:tea. Startu19 off at an immdiate aisaavantage tumd out to 6ea.9oot! tmf19J ~fi)sinathegroupfe[titfuu! to wcnf twia as fum! to 6e appreciated half as much.. StuCo spCit itself into four comm.itttts i~ : 9ovem.mmt) pubCic relations ) sociaf, and communif:}".
The pwpose of the commities was to mut a.6out once a. w~ 9a.tfier and evafuate ideas on c!ifferent topics , and report fuck to the other tfuu comm.itttts for a. vote.
A[ of the members , as we[ as sponsor Rudy Stoehr, were pfeas«f to see tfutt the .first yea.rof~ StuCo as a. r£9ufar cfa.ss (hefd aurn19 Cast fu.ncfi) was a. SUCCf.S.S The a.ttovfuna was mucfi 6etter th.an in previous yetm , therefore more was a.ccompfislid.
An appro~ 300 dofum was made when Studmt Counci! soCa cafe~ in Octo6er The group
nd( members sit 6ack arnf enjoy the 6us ruic to their convention in Cofumtiu.s
Student Counci!. Front row: N Hudson, H. Barry, S. Nims, B. Lurufuck, P. Pittman. Secondrow: J.Johnson, L. Christensen, L. Olsen, P. Hart, J. Chou, L. Hemann , S. O ' H a nf.on, J. Tropp. Tfiinf row: S. Tews, M Semin, L. Christensen , L. Witt, P. Chou , J. Forker, E. Swett, S. Somerfuiufer, G. Heiserman. Fourth row: K. Waftemath, N Hammer B Bec~n&ach. Back row: D. 1ovacck, A. Ottcrs&er9 , J. Dekrman.
Shawna N ims and Dawn N ovaak. Just can ' t wait to 9et to their next Student Counci( mecti1t9.
In the earry s t49es of decoration, sponsor Rudy Stoehr, Michcffi, Srntin, arnf Jenny Chou prepare for the winter dance.
tnm ddiverd 6affoon.s in wfy December.forJifty cents apiece. They also fieid a. dance as anotfier means of income.
As to wfutt tftey duf with. aff of tfus money, they put up a. StuCo window wfiere thty pa.std present concerns and is.rues 6eif19 discus.sec! a.t their fTtlltm95 · The project encou.r09d non -membe:Js to express their views and opinions to the mem.f>ers themselves . The senior hi9 fi and junior hi9fistudmt councils got together to work on the East Crime Preventioon Or:ganimtion (EPCO). The prD9Tilffl was fuignd to redua pro6Cems such. as vandafism.
Dreams ofyetm pastJinafo/ 6ecame reafity wnm the otyaniultion compifuf the Cong awaited student directory Stuaen.ts wishin9 to 6e excuufu!from the 6ook fuu{ the option.
Servius for the community were roruufered important 6y the group. They vofuntttm! to rn19 6eff.s for the Salvation Army ®""9 the fwfufuy sea.son. Tftey pfanned a. "can dance" for spmt9 , in wfiicfi a can offood was theonfy admis.5wn cfimye, and the cans were in turn given to the Salvation Anny. As a seJVice for the suufmts, StuCo once 09ain otyaniwf the desperatcly nwfu£ Spri"9 Day, aUowif19 everyone to take the ciftemoon off of stucfies to just eajoy themselves -
Student Co u
Tfie SAB W19s grow up
In the. past, people dufn' t take Sttufmt Ac£visory Boan! (SAB) seriouso/ , It seonea uke just an excuse to 9et ou.t of second through sixth perio~ (a!ternatefy) in onfer to atwuf tfie fTlllW19,S.
However, SAB reaffy 9ot their act t09ether in its tfiinf year of existence with more mcnhm
One of the. events tliat SAB membm were reaffy proud of was having fonno superin.tenaen.t of tfie Lincofn Pubfic Schoofs John Prasch atwuf one oftheir fTlllW19,S . Tfie k19ic 6efwuf having tfie9uestspeaurwas to find out tfie rensons for Lincofn East's cfose.d 6ourufury (refenin9 to tfie way students not in tfie East H19h district coufan' t trans.fer into tfie scfioo( if they wislwL )
Tfie wfiofe isme 6oifro down to tfie fact tliat at one time Linco&t East and Linco&t Southeast' s enroffments were clear above those of Linco&t Northeast and Lincoln H19ft. As a means of impeding ju.tfier 9rowth1 East and Southeast receive.a cfosea 6ournfuries , w hi.Ce tfie other two pu6fic scfioofs remained open. Tfie resuCt w as tliat tfie enroffment of 201 7 students in 197 4 f or 6otfi j unior and senior
ni9fts (when East 6ecame a cfose.d district) Fuu{ decrease.a to 1627, whi.Ce Linco&t H19fi fuuf increase.a from 16 5 4 to 17 4 6 in tfie same period of time. Tfie reason nothing was done to CMn9 e tfie situation was , as Jofin Prascfi put it "We just can' t c1ta119e tfie 6ournfuries every year " T fie proj ection for tfie 198384 enroe&nent at East w as 6etween 9 7 8 aruf 1000. One of the reasons 6efwufaCfofthe.concernjortfie aecfining enroffment was tfiefact tliat many ofthe more aifficuCt cfasses (i.e. Greco- Roman, Cafcufus, and Advance.a Pfucemmt Et19Cish) were 6eu19 droppedfrom tfiesclieaufe due to tfie fuck ofstudents prfn9istui.f19for tftmt. •
Since SAB was so invofvet! in affairs concernifi9 tfie scfioo[, one could pro6abo/ 9Ui55 tliat the officers of tfie 9roup were extraordmariCy am6itious De66y Bfru£ (cfutirpmon), Sfutwna Nims (as.sistant cfutirpmon) , Gr~ Dynek (secretary) , Diane DeBrown Ounior H19/i as.sistant cfiairpmon), and Steve Wa&.m Ounior H19fi secretary) were elected at tfie 6~inning of tfie year 6y a[[ SAB mem6m
Dis9U5w! 6y the 9roup 's,aecision, Amfy Upri9h t aruf Dave Kohrea decide to pout.
Stuaent Advisory Board: Front row: S Wafter:s , K. Bo rman
B Shippfe_y, S ee ma n, D. Se t h, J. r(ynn. Second row: D. DcJonse , A. Red, C. Boff n, P Gilfea t fte r, C. U pri9 ht C. Hansen
L. Cfte ns , S. Lyon, T Dinke[man , M A it, C. Crispin , D. Bfaa
Back row: A. Be.s t , C. Moser, J. Joh ns on , L Swe tt , G Dyrn'k
Scott Gaston Cistens intently to t he dis cuss io n at ham!, whiff Heiai Bany writ es furious(y to keep compkte notes
Dis6e!ief ove r Todif Dinke[man s s us9 e.s tio n s fiows on K athy Bo rman's face.
Forensics frequently finisfi first
De6ate sets ·detrap to capture detropfdes
Besides~ corny jokis over tlie futu!speaker cfu.m19 tlie second periocf announcements, Mr. McCutclieon afso coacliecf one of tlie 6est speedi a.ncf cfebate tea.ms arourui
Tlie main speech. events indiu{ed cfra.matic interpretation, original oratory, extemporaneous speakU19, cfuet:aci:m9, prose, poetry, humorous interpretation, a.ncf cliiufren.' s fiteratu.re. Tlien tliere was afso traaitiona! cfebate, a.ncf LincoCn-Dousfas cfebate. Tlie cfebate topic th.is year was " Rf.sofvecf tliat tlie Uni.tea States sliou[c( si9nijkantfy curtail its a.rms sa.fes to otli.er countries." Tlie 7 5 mem6ro oftlie Forensics team joinecf tlie 9roup for myna.cf reasons. Some peopfe just took. tlie cfeba.te cfass to fulfill tlieir communica.tion sk.ilfs
Forensics Cfu6. Front row: A Garwood, T. Pickering, T. Stroh, S. Smith. Seconarow: H. Koch,£. Swett, B. Gon.mfe.s,A. Brown, K. Su.rkay, ]. Wilson, B. Sfupfe_y,]. Co!ema.n. Tfiirc{ row: M. Wilfuerd, L. Cheng , P. Gilfea.ther, A Garwood, D. Seth, K. Borman, D. Tao,]. Donohoe, K. Gaber, S. Carter, K. Snycfer, M. Semin, C. Hansen, V. Barton. Fourth row: G. Whitworth, S Lyon, T. Viessman, K. Camp6eCC, T Horcfer,J. Forke.r,J.Jolinston, K. Cameron, T. Jack.son, G. Mc CCeffun, R. Chen, R. fou6el, B. Hinricfu, M 096om, Coach McCutcheon. R.fth. row: M. Zirtfow, R. Bishop, S. FforefC, T Macy, S.He&n, B. Cfuijfin, S. Cafawe[{,J. Stauffer, S. Lewis, FM Seth, L. Caporaie. S~row: G. Coffey.
Trym9 to fo.u£ a. flaw in the ajfinnative, Kim Camp6e[{ crossexamines Ro6yn Bishop. •
Brian CfuJJJin. is s(½fily confused as tow~ Jofut Co!eman enjoys " dr09on" on down the lia[(
Hamm.ut9 it up, Cynthia CoCeman, Kathy Bonnan, Grf-9 Coffey, Amy Gruwood; and Tonya Hofcfer set up a dwate.
requirement 6u.t soon found a.n interest in it a.ncf continu.ecf on to compete as a. member of tlie team.
"I'm pCa.nni119 on 6ecomit19 a. unryer a.nd forensics liefped d"evefup my speaki119 skiffs/' sa.icf Dave Markfe.
Grf9 Coffo/, in Ii.is usual Coqu.acious ma.nner, eCa.6ora.ted on Mark.fe' s words witli. Ii.is statement, " Forensics 9reatly improves your communica.tion, recitation, resea.rclii119, a.nd writif19 skiffs. It ena.6fes a. proon to 9et up in front of a9roup ofpeop fe a.ndspeak efuqu.entfy without 9ettin9 nmous. 11
More students needd to reafiu. a.nd a.ppreciate wli.at a. 6½J commitment it took. to 6e on tliespeecli. a.nd cfeba.te team. Speecli competitot:S, as we.fl as tliose
participa.ti"9 in cfebate, were continuafly editi119 a.nd improvi119 tlieir speeches therefore maki119 it ~ay easy to 9et cfiscore19ed wlien jM9es cfufn't ra.te them as we.fl as expected".
Tliese cfisappointments wou[c( often 6e enous Ii to convince someone to 9ive up compfete[y onspeecli a.nd cfebate if it wasn't for coacli McCutclieon.
Tlie nice tlii119 a.bout Ratu!y (besides s~ tlie formafity of c.a.U"ifl9 liim Mr. McCutclieon) was tlie way lie cfufu' t put a.ny pressure on tli.e team to win. Everyone just cfu{ tli.e 6est tfie;,' cou[cf-a.ncf tlie resu&s spok.e for tliemselves.
As Ca.tliy Borma.n put it, "~' s a swe.fl 9uy a.ncf reaf 9roory ."
The wfwfe tfiln9 was staged
It was curtains for the Drama Cfu6
Drama.Cfu.6cuufintemationalTfits6ianSociety (I. T.S.) consirtd of more tfum just peopfe who viewed pfays at: the Lincofn Community Pfayfiouse, Wesleyan University, and Shefaon Art Gaffuy, as wefC as other ftigfi.schoo~ in Lincofn.
I. T.S. seJVed as an~ of Drama Cfu.6 and was described 6y mem6erJimJohnston as the cfu.6 "you nwf to join ifyou eajoy a[( or some aspects of cfmma."
Easily overfooked was the fact that money was needed in pfunning.for a proauction, so tfi.eDrama.Cfu.6 6usifd themselves seffi.ng concesrums after school every Wednesd'ay. Aftfto1J9fi. a Cot of money was eameafrom this afone, the Tuma6out dance, cnyaniwf 6y I.T.S., was ~ary to suppfemmt theirtotaf costs. I. T.S. cilio pfunned an a[[-city dmma muting, and fuu{ a state convention unau the direction of Ms. Caro( Scott (sponsor) and Vanu Van Vfeck (president).
Mason to aispCay his " a119er11 Cook.
TaRffi9 diar9e of lier own fife Anne Ga.rwooc! was sefectea 6y ARTS (Arts Rew9nition a.nc! Talent Sea.rch) as one of the top thirty c!ra.ma. stuaents in the country.
'Drama Cfu.6. Front row: G. Whitworth Second row: J Johnston , V. Va.n Vfeck, S. Potts , P Ta.tro, K Focht, T Piw.rir19 , M Mason , A. Ga.rwooc!, K. Bannan, T. Viessman Third row: C. Scott, P Ro99e, C. Powe.[[, D Gocfeker, B. Gonuifu, B. Jones , B. Hutson , S. Smith, M Zietfow, S. Annstroti9 , £. Swett , L. Olsen, S. Far6er. Fourth. row: B. Watson.
Prom! of fiis actifl9 abuity, Toiu! Piw.ri~ uses Mefa.nie
On Mardi 17 an.a 18, 26 9irfs in tfieir swimsuits marcfieli out to display tfie syncfironizea swirnmU19 skilI.s tliat tfiey Ftaa 6een 90U19 over since tfie 6f9innU19 of tfie semester
Besiaes tfie Do[fins, tFtae w ere eiglit 9uy s involved" in tfie snow " Wave Review " Tfiey were Tim Co(we((, John Dedennan, Joe Hovorka, CFu-is Hu66arcf, Aruiy Hunzeker, Jamie Kernan, Cliar(ie MacKenna, Steve Peters, an.a PfuC Tatro
Out of tfie 26 mem6ers, a(( 6ut 8 were retumin9 from Cast year, an.a of tFtose wFto were new onfy 3
were sopFiomores - a 619 surprise since sopnomores are usuaCCy tfie majority.
Tfie tfieme " Wave Review " was cFios an 6ecause, as stated" 6y Monica Hans , " Tfie music tliat comes from Brocufway is reaCCy neat, an.a it 's tfie music tna.t reaCCy makes tfie snow ."
Every Do[.fin Ftaa fier own reasons for joinin-9 tfie 9roup, 6ut most sirnpfy tFtoU91it tna.t, (ike Stepfia.nii Sna.piro sauf, " It 's a Cot more fun to just swim for enjoyment tna.n to sirnpfy cfo f.aps in a meet 11 Tfie tryouts for Do[fins weren't exactly easy,
Afreacfy "s uitd u{>'', Mary Hi[ aruf Keffy Hinkley are prepared' for their next ru:t.
DoUfins. Hrst row: Mrs Salyards Second row: R. Reffert , S. I h1u.s cr , L. Bruns , R. Smith, K Lutftan.s. Tfiin! row: K I linkf..y, .S Wruuff.c , J. Wareham , L. Bras e, M llan.s , .S Wiffiam.s. Fourth row: A. Banerjee, K Kor6er, L. Bartels , R.JoekcC W. Dickinson , M Iliff, K Bro m_fidtf, J. Joftn.ston , M aviaux , K fu.s.seff, L. \,'\'Lyand , S O ' llanG.m , M McCimt.
The cast 9ets into posuwn - cftoru.s - (in£ .styCe
eacli person fuuf to perform tfie Ballet Lake, swim on Ce~tli of tfie poo( underwater, arui clisplay tfie a6iCU: to cfo al[ of tfie synclironizecl swirnmU19 strokes, a we[ as learn~ a snort routine.
It was a Cot of liarc[ work, arui a 6it tedious a times. 6ut as M.C. Karen Foe/it announced" tfie open U19 act " A[ Tna.t Jazz," arui tfie performers w~ out cfonn~ their nervous smiles temporarily liufae.1 under lavisli amounts of makeup, none of tfu mem6ers re:,rettecl joinin9 tfie 9roup.
l-Vitli a su!!ai Coo~ Jocfi jl1hnston dispfa_vs the concrntratim1 it wkis W 6c invofvccf in synchroni:xcf swimmi119.
Docqins psydi£ themseC:ves uf> for tfieir upcomi119 show.
So~ mem.6ers l~f the group war a strp nheruf lf the rest.
Go Ccfjis fi 9estation to 9overnors and 9afu
GentCema.n' s Quarter0' was one of tfie 9roups tfuit rea[[y rema.inecf active thro119Fwut tfie year. It was a cfu6 des½Jnecf to promote cfass, respecta6ility, felfuwship, appreciation of ana for otnm, ana alto9etfier "9ood feelit19s " 6etween students.
Tfie meetit19s for tfie 9roup were lieu{ a6out once a week - occasiona[[y at scFwoL
• Socia[ events were numerous, one of tfie most importants 6eit19 tfie fas ft.ion show ana dance fieu:f April 22na. Tfie event was attended 6y sucfi mentiona6Ce peopCe as Lawrence Hart, Itvi"9 Friar, ana Mike Rozier, a.nd an invitation was even sent to Governor Bo6 Kerrey.
Tfie G.Q. C(u6 hacf four corporate aims ana unaertaki.t19s: (1) tfie awardance of scFwfa.rships 6asecf on exceCCence, (2) tfie presentation of a fashion extravaganza in tfie Sprit19 of 1983, (3) insurit19 t.fie occurence of a G.Q. Cfu6 Dance afso ir. tfie sprit19, ana (4) whenever deemed necessary, G.Q C(u6 Social Functions (parties).
The twefve-mem6er Goard was responsi6Ce for proposit19 wfuit tfie c(u6 did. Board mem6ers were Dave Kohreff (creator, president, ana " 6eneficial (.ea.ad'), Joe Hovorka. (vice-president), Mark, Walz, Todd Dinke(ma.n, Gordon Sprague, Brad Johnson,Ra.nay WiCCey, Anu Baneljee, De66y Bfa.cf, Jenny Decker, Teresa Stewart, ana Patricia Scfwcfi.
Under tfie sponsorship ·of Jim HoCecfiek, Rtufy Stoefir, ana Ed Kem6Ce, tfie fifty mem6ers gained wider exposure to different (ifestyfes as weff as Ceamirt9 how to act accorcfit19 o/.
A casua.C 9et-to9et.her at J en nifer Deckers fwuse proved" to 6e c1WLI9h rntcrtrunllU'nt for Ke([y Pasco
Teresa Stewart Cearns Fww £a.st H½Jh 9rrufuat£ Tami m A(Timi mi just couufn ' t 9ct G.Q out of his 6foocf
Gent!mtffls' ~y Cfub Front row: J. Gruu£is , M Stonacek, A Brown , P Chou , D. B(ru{, A Banetjee, K. \-Vitt, L Swett, T. fukeri.119. Back row: J. Decker, K. Clam, S Shapiro, B. MiUer, T Stewart, J. efson , T. Dinkefman , D Kohre[, B Jofmson , C. Hans en, P Schoch, P ¾brkman , L. OCs en, M \,\,htt
Dis p ~ tfu! 6rotfu!rfwoc! atti.tt«k that keeps G (~. a[iw arc Bmrt Jolir1Stlll, Daw 1':ohrcff, (;rc9 Dynck !'hi( Workman , and Confo11 Sprasu c
Sp artans faced with sruntjo6
In its first active year, tlie Siu Cfu.6 combined or9a.niza.tion muf low prius to ena.6Ce 4 7 of tlie mem6ers to travel to Winter Pa.rk.
As a resuCt of "senioritis/' a.bout t!i.rei-fourtfts of those who went were seniors, 6ut tlieir mu(tittuie cfufn' t seem to fiinder tlie unkrcCassmen.
As sophomore Heidi Barry said, "Tfie seniors milly 9ot to k.now every6ocfy else, tliey cficfn' t just sit 6a.ck a.Jul discriminate against tfie sophomores."
Tfie idea. ca.me a.bout wlien Dav\m N ovru:.ek a.ncf Darla. Tay for cfiscussecf pla.ns for a senior slu trip. Tfie inspiration eventua.((y evo(vecf into r e-or9a.ni.z.it19 tfie Siu C(u6 formecf tlie previous yea.r
Tfie du6's officers, Darla. TayCor ancf Da.wn Novacek (co-presidents), Jill Owen (vice-president) , Ancfy Hatton (secretary), a.ncf Brian Brummond (treasurer), as we[ as sponsors Donna Wilson a.ncf WiUie Sapp, sta.rtecf pla.nni119 tlieir slu trip in Ca.te Septem6er. Tlie preparations incfrufed finit19 up a 6us a.ncf five condominiums.
Tfie cost of transportation a.ncf condos ca.me to $128 per person, wfiiCe eacfi incfividua.C also paid $48 for (ift tickets a.ncf $21 for slu renta.L £very mem6er • was required to s19n an agreement containi119 aU of tlie insurance terms. Tfie cost of insurance was incfaufu:f in tfie transportation a.ncf condominium cost.
Tlie pla.nnit19 wasn't easy, 6ut after tfie Fe6rumy 18-21 trip to Winter Park, Dawn Nova.eek Ca.1.19 fiecf "Or9a.nizit19 it a.U was rea.Uy wortfi it, 6eca.use it was super .fun!"
J ust 9ettln9 off tfu, cliairfi_ft was erwt19Fi strain w cause Jeff \.Vilson and' Ranay Jensen w take a 6rw.k
Ski Cfub. •firs t row: J. Duncan , K Gustafson , L. Peterson , D. avacck , ]. Duncan , T. Affcn , A. McCasFi[aruf, A. C[arft , S. Vis9er Second row: J. vVFtitmt.'.r, B. Brian Brumrrwruf, J. Masters , M
Pfasun, M. Mor9an. Third row: R. Grrrn , R. Madsen T Mawltt.'. ). ScFibcFi M fisfirr , J. Myers M Cfiristit.'.nsen ]. Alford w. Sapp.
Speaking of coin111unication
Let's really get it 'write'
Being able to communicate is involved in all courses. Reading, writing and talking in a way that can be understood is part of every class-a part of life. The English language is the key to communication. Therfore, what English instructors teach is going to be evident in all other departments.
"We are visible," said Shirley Doan, English department head.
The English classes offered helped • students develop both reading and writing skills. English IO was a class all sophomores were required to take. The class covered the basics in language, composition and literature.
There were a number of literature courses offered as well. Doan said that in these classes she tried to help students understand the plot and to determine the theme. She said that she tried to get students
Lecturing his class, Jim Holechek explains the characters and theme of a story.
Working on Latin roots, Louise Wiebers ponders the definition of a word
to relate these themes _to their own lives. Liter~ture would then have a more personal meamng.
Communication was the final requirement in the department. Many of the classes that filled this requirement dealt with writing skills. This included character sketches, poetry, short stories, essays and term papers. These classes helped students improve spelling, sentence structure, and composition skills.
All in all, students learned how to communicate and how to interpret others' messages. This helped them understand such things as story problems in math, or hypotheses in science. From this point on, students should be able to get a message across when they need to, and be able to understand the ideas of others.
Back to Basics
Reading diligently, Gail
begins to grasp the importance of literature
Teaching her class, Janet
gets to the root of the problem
Shiba
Forde
As the world turns Dept. keeps changing
Social studies classes were changing constantly. New course requirements, fewer teachers, new class projects, and a changing society affected the department.
- Citizenship issues, a two-year-old class, was adjusting to school needs and requirements.
Dwain Myers, head of the department, said, ''This course is still undergoing changes - more so than the others."
Myers had added a unit on corrections which he hoped to continue in the following years. The unit included viewing films and visiting the Lincoln Correctional Center. Two offenders from the center came to spe~k to the class, also.
Richard McGowan's class tried something new as well. It put together a survey to find out what young people's views were on various issue s Their plans included circulating the survey in all four
Visiting a Citizenship Issues class, Senator Warner comments on Nebraska's legislature
Debbie Barber take s notes during Citizenship Issues
Lincoln high schools. However, since some of the questions dealt with controversial issues, William Moss, East High principal, had to review it first.
Myers hoped that in these classes the students acquired certain attitudes, knowledge , and skills. He hoped they learned the importance of participating in the governing process and the importance of government as it affected their lives. He also wanted them to gain participation skills from interaction as a class.
Only two of the social studies courses were electives. There used to be more elective courses in the departl!lent, but only Geopolitics and Greco-Roman History survived.
The department would continue to change as long as the students, teachers, and society were changing.
Back to Basics c::=:=:
In Global Perspectives, Ed Kemble uses the blackboard as a visual aid.
A Citizenship Issues class pays attention as Dwain Myers reads the announcements.
Taking a break from academics, Kathy Ruth , Monica Hans , and June Williams have an interesting conversation.
Students think ahead Dept. sums it all up
On their own initiative, several students took more than the required amount of math classes. These students realized that they would need these classes for · future jobs, to meet college requirements, or for general knowledge.
J erry Beckmann, mathematics department head, said that he did not think it would be necessary to take more than the required year of math unless the students' jobs included a great deal of math calculations, or if the colleges they planned to attend required more than a year of high school math.
Beckmann went on to say, however, that many colleges do require more than a year of math in high school, and that several jobs are going to include the use of mathematical skills, particularly with the advance of the computer.
"You're not going to avoid contact with computers in very many jobs," said
A Geometry class listens closely as John explains the homework assignment.
Grinning, Bill Lein successfully completes a Pre-Cal problem
Listening in Calculus, Jim Hoover lets it all sink in
Beckmann . This was one of the reasons that computer classes were offered . There were nine Apple computers for use in the math department. These computers could be used during class only by those enrolled in the computer courses; they were open for use to anybody during the rest of the day.
"We have to keep our enrollment limited," Beckman said about the computer classes.
The classes were limited to twenty students or less, although enrollment was increasing because of the introduction of microcomJ1'.lters and the public push. The microcomputer added a great deal of variety to the possibilities as compared to the minicomputer.
Beckmann noted that it was difficult to fit more than a year of math in a schedule, but the students were willing to squeeze more in.
Gary Heiserman puts all his ettort into a Calculus assignment.
Back to Basics
Staring at his homework, Kirk Stingley portrays the classic feelings of a Pre-Cal student.
In tune with the times, Jeanne Foreman lets the computer do the work
Science enrollment high Many courses offered
Students took advantage of the wide variety of classes offered by the science depatment. The number of students that took science courses at East was statistically higher than national figures.
Doug Wilson, head of the department , said, "We have a tremendous array of cours·es." These included Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Aeroscience, Evironmental Science, Physiology, Botany, and Zoology. Wilson said he would have liked to include more courses, such as Astronomy, Earth Science and Physics 3.
Only one year of science was required for graduation. Many students filled this requirement by taking biology. Some of the topics studied in this class were ecology, living cells, genetics, and animal and plant systems.
Although inflation was going up, the science department tried to continue to
Adjusting a microscope, Keith Watt prepares for a microbiology experiment.
During a lab experiment, Scott Gaston records some important data.
offer the same laboratory classroom experiences. Wilson said that the science instructors used materials that cost , _ less for the labs. This meaint students still had a chance to see the material, not just read about it.
Wilson said that the instructors tried to keep up on new developments in the science world, but that it is impossible to learn about everything. When they could, the science teachers tied current events in with what they were teaching. Wilson said that this "tends to offer credibility" to what they're teaching. •
Although there was only one science requirement for graduation, many students went on to take several more classes in the department. Even as inflation climbled higher, the variety of courses offered at East continued.
Back to Basics
Adding one chemical to another, Chris Ott hopes for interesting results
Future Physicians Club. Front row: J. Smith. Second row: L. Domina, P. Schoch, A. Banerjee, A. Massengale, G. Dynek, J. Chou, P. Chou, Doug Wilson.
Back row: B. Egbert, C. Quathammer, D Tao.
Peering info their microscopes, Ashlyn Sackett and Jeanine Tharp look for tiny organisms.
New horizons opened Languages spice up life
Being able to speak in a language other than English proved to be fun for several students. They could chat in some foreign tongue while their friends (who didn't take a language class) were left baffled.
There were more advantages to taking a language than impressing others. Stories by authors of different countries could be read. Students were able to learn some songs from Mexico, Spain, France, or Germany. Different cultures were often studied. Students also got a touch of history in the deal.
The three languages offered were French, German, and Spanish. Greek and
For experience in another language, Eric Buehlmann and Chris Vogt practice reading and writing in German.
French Club. Front row: Sue Lyon, Gretchen Whitworth. Second row: David Mitchell Kris Kucera Bridget Flynn, Shawna Nims. Thi;d row: Mar; Zietlow , Jenny Jurgens, Emily Marcus , Sue Smith. Top row: Angel Smith, Erin Terrell, Jana Arnold.
The third year French class celebrates Mardi Gras by creating their own masks.
Latin roots were also offered. Although these classes did require a lot of studying and memorization, the number of advantages was still high.
The students who took a foreign language were also eligible for summer trips to various countries. Those who went got the chance to put their knowledge to use and gain a better understanding of other cultures. Pen pals and other friendship were formed with the people in these countries.
" I think it's important to learn a foreign language," said Anna Belle Darnell , counselor. "We need to be able to communicate with other people."
That Special Touch
A Spanish class offers its undivided attention as Yolanda
talks about food
German Club. Front row: Mr. Hammelmann. Second row: C Moser, B Otharan, D. Ebeler , D Blad. Third row: M Bair, A Brown , M. Smith , S Polls , A Hoeltke , J Flynn, P. Herman , J. Burmeister. Back row : R Johnson , V. Van Vleck , J DeCourt.
Constructing a French castle, Doug Koenig adds some finishing touches.
lnguanzo
Exploring art careers Creativity put to use
Talent was not to be ignored at East High. The art classes that were offered allowed students to find those hidden talents or try new techniques
There were a number of classes offered iri the department including Art Survey , Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking, Commercial Art , Photography, Sculpture , Pottery , and Jewelry and Fibers. These classes had assignments such as painting with watercolo rs, putting together a color wheel , developing film or enameling pins.
"We are really trying to become careeroriented , " said Donna Wilson , art i nstructor.
Because careers were becoming very important to students, Wilson said she thought it was i mportant to offer information about art careers to the students.
Commercial Art 2 was offered for the
Before creating a new pot, J
Looking for qualit~ . D onna Wib,on comments on l kh Blad\ rl10tograrhy
first time. Portfolio Preparation was another career-oriented class. This class helped students prepare a professional portfolio for college entrance or job applications in the art fie ld.
Students could further put their artistic talent to use by join ing art club This group met once a week and worked on various projects Some of these projects were making dough-art pins , making buttons, bodypainting and painting Christmas and Vale ntine's Day cards. The proceeds from the sale of these art projects went toward a frip to Kansas City and various art museums , galleries and art schools
Art club and the various art classes all gave students a chance to do creative work and take a look at the possibilities for art careers.
Standing t o get the right angle. Mark D am throws
ot on the rotter\ wheel.
That Special Touch
Working on an album cover design, John Con, crsc mixes paints for the perfect hue
Art Club. Front row: D. ~eeman. H Walker. R Colton. Second row: J Augustine. D Griswold. J Flynn. K Kucera Third row:/\ Hocltkc. J. Jurgen~. E Terrell. G Whitworth
What's happening? Journalism staffs tell whole story
Keeping track of everything that went on at East wasn't easy, but three journalism staffs tried their best to do just that. The Oracle , the Epic, and Calliope were all made to keep East on top of school activities and students' talents.
The Oracle , a bi-weekly newspaper, was the place to look for upcoming activities and the latest news.
The Oracle staff consisted of nineteen senior high students and advisor Randy McCutcheon. For the most part, each staff member had an equal assignment load. Together , they had ten working days to fill the pages with stories and photos.
"It's a major challenge to get it to finished form," said Liz Cheng, staff editor.
Advertising paid for part of the cost to get the paper into print. Cheng said that the staff let companies know that they wanted to help communicate their product , not just pay for the paper. The costs that weren't met by advertising were subsidized by the school.
• Cheng said that she believed the paper continued to improve from issue to issue. There were a few changes in the production of the yearbook. One of the easiest
to see was the cover. l he statt decided to spruce it up a bit with the use of a laser graphics design.
Another change was the typesetting process. In the past , the copy was taken to a local printer or done by the publisher, which was quite expensive. This year the editor, Terry Rose, typed copy into an Apple II computer and saved it onto a floppy diskette. The disk was . then taken downtown and transmitted by cable to a typesetter at the Lincoln Public Schqols Administration Building. The type could then be played out directly, saving on labor costs.
Gerry Cox, staff advisor, said that the process saved the Epic staff a great deal of money.
Because of inflation, the length of the Epic was shortened a bit. One thing that · didn't change was the price - it remained at fifteen dollars a copy.
East's literary magazine also saw some changes. Formerly called East Winds, the publication bore its new nametag, Calliope.
The staff had decided to give it a new name to help change the image of the magazine. Alice Hoeltke , a member of the
staff, said that they tried to produce a literary magazine of higher quality than in the past.
"We needed a new image , " said Erin Terrell, staff member.
Randy McCutcheon, staff advisor, said that the staff wasn't bound to tradition so far as the name of the magazine was concerned. Apparently, this was the last year for East to publish its own literary magazine, so tradition was about to be broken an yway.
There was a possibility that in the future, one literary magazine would be published at PSAB containing a collection of work by students from all four Lincoln public high schools.
Calliope was a magazine consisting of short stories, poems, photographs, and artwork by East students. Both junior and senior high _ students could submit to Calliope.
These three publications, the Oracle, the Epic, and Calliope, gave an inside view of who had what talent, who won which trophy, what was happening when and where, and who was that blond with the blue eyes?!?
Ready to paste down some photos and finish a yearbook spread, Heidi Barr y digs into the rubber cement.
Calliope Staff: E Terrell , A Hoeltke , S. Lyon , K. Kucera , R McCutcheon , J. Foreman
That Special Touch c=:
Using his best business voice, Todd Yost line s up some ads for the newspaper
Oracle Staff. Front row: C. Hansen , E Cheng , T. Hamilton. Second row: A. Garwood, J. Johnston , J. Tews, M. Czajkowski. Third row: M Johnson , J Stick, C. Crispin, C. Quathamer. Back row: B. Schroer , J. Hovorka , P Hart , A. Harner , P Alward , R. Mccutcheon.
For Calliope, Erin Terrell and Alice Hoeltke decide on the proper lettering styles
Trying to get the yearbook finished on time , yearbook staff editor Terry Rose type s copy into the computer.
Meeting a deadline, Joe Hovorka hands in a story as Pam Alward , Leslie Brase , Peggy Hart , and Liz Cheng discuss newspaper business.
Business as usual Classes for everyone
Business education wasn't just tor secretaries. The classes in the department covered material that every student needed to know whether it be for a job or for home.
"Our classes are more than just a vocational training program," said Luella Van Vleck, head of the business education department. She went on to say that she felt these classes were often overlooked by students because they thought the department was for career training · only. Van Vleck said that everything they taught could be used by all of the students.
Personal Finance was the only class in the department that was required. The class covered everything from budgets to taxes, including investments, credit, insurance, and financial institutions.
Emily
In order to clear some questions from the mind, Mark Walz asks Lee Gray about a Personal Finance problem
Helping some customers at the DECA donut stand Amy Lancaster and Susan Gillette believe in servic; with a smile. •
DECA. Front row: J. Smith, R Peterson, C. Mozingo , R. Lade, A. Lancaster. Second row: D. King, K. Rockwell, M . Naviaux , C. McCashland, J. Owen, A Hatlen, L. Peterson, L. Worley. Third row: D Payne , L. Eddins, D. Georg e, G Franco, T Caciola, S. Robinson, T. Stortz, L. Olsen, L. Brase, C. Crispin, J. Beavers. Back row: S. Gillette, T Drbal, T Yost, D. Bellinger, D. Markel, S. Lenard.
The remaining courses offered by the dapartment were electives. Van Vleck said that this gave the classes a better environment. None of the students were forced to take these particular courses.
Some of the classes offered were Typing, Bookkepping, You and the Law, Accounting, Shorthand, Marketing, and Office Procedures.
"We have a huge variety of.classes for such a small department," said Lee Gray, business education teacher.
Business education classes could teach students how to manage their money and to survive in the business world.
"They're just what everyone needs to know," said Van Vleck.
Setting the margins on her typewriter,
Swett gets ready to type a letter.
On the Job
DECA's it
DECA was more than selling donuts. DECA was a group of students who got first-hand experience in the business world. It gave marketing students a chance to put their knowledge to use.
Of course , the donut stand was an impor 0 tant part of DECA's activities. It gave the group a chance to actually run a business. Donuts and hot chocolate were a warm welcome for students and teachers.
However , DECA also sold a number of other products , including Christmas paper and other Christmas items , picture frames and giant-sized color books
The funds that were raised from these projects were used by the g roup to attend regional , state and national conferences. The students then competed in the areas of general merchandise , finance and credit , apparel and accessories , food services , petroleum marketing , food marketing and advertising services.
DECA , whose motto was "We can't spell success without U ," got a passing grade. It was a success , donut stand and all.
Tools of the Trade c=:'.
Consulting his typing book , Brad Gil h-:: rtso n : ries to type the perfect paper.
Scott Wise works on this timing as Alan Danielson get s some helpful hints from Carotene Skorohod
Do- i t- y ourself skills
Students learn how it's done
Taking an industrial arts class is actually an investment in the future. At some time or another, the students that have taken these classes will put their acquired skills to use .
Dale Wismer, industrial arts chairman, said most of the industrial arts students take the classes for general information in the area or because of a hobby, not in preparation for future jobs. These students learned to use their hands, to form a plan, and to put their plan to use
Several girls, as well as guys, took Basic Car Care to learn about some things they may not have been exposed to
berfore. They learned ahout care and maintenance for the various parts of a car.
One clas , however, was more joboriented Cooperative Vocational Education , a year-long course, provided on-the-job training.
"They get a taste of what it is like to work in these areas of industrial arts ," said Wismer. -"Besides gaining experience with this training , these students can also earn a few extra bucks ."
Some of the other industrial arts courses offered at East High included Auto Mechanics, Small Engines, Furniture Making, Machine Woods, Architectural
Drafting and Crafts.
"We would like to have more tudents enrolled in industrial arts," said Wismer.
Graduation requirements and declining enrollment caused fewer students to get involved in this area.
Wismer said the industrial arts instructors kept current in their classes. They attended workshops throughout the year to learn more in their field. This helped them to keep on top of new advances in industrial arts, which they passed on to students.
Kevin Clark gets it all together in Architectural Drafting.
Dave Hergenrader applies glue to the tenon of his Hepplewhite table
Precision is the word describing Todd Petri
Tools of the Trade
Eric Gillette smoothes out the rough edges in furniture making class
Robert Armagost shares his architectural knowledge with Chris Ke11ey.
just for girls
Students learn lifetime skills
"Should I take a home economics class next year? ah, that's girl stuff!"
Did these thoughts ever cross your mind? Actually , home economics is for everyone. Marilyn Mecham, an instructor, said that everybody is involved with the community and family, and will be all their lives This is what home ec is all about.
Home economics classes included Relationships, Parenting, Foods, Clothing and Interior Design. Human Behavior and Home Planning and Design were two courses that fulfilled graduation requirements.
Another home economics course was Independent Living In this class, students learned to support themselves. They found out what one should look for in housing.
They also learned about clothing, food, nutrition, management, and decision making.
Volunteers in Action (VIA) was a semester course for ninth through twelfth graders. It combined class work and community action Students enrolled in this course met as a class three times a week to focus on people skills. The remaining two days were reserved for volunteer work in a community agency. Some students chose to do this on their own time. Some of the places where students volunteered included the Ager Zoo, day-care centers, Crisis-Line and Parks and Recreation. Mecham said that some students continued to volunteer at these agencies after the course was over or were promoted
to a paying position . Because it was difficult to find one text book to cover all the areas of home economics, the instructors used several books for each class.
Marjorie Keep said, "people change all the time. What may be important to teach them now could be out of date later."
The teachers found themselves going to summer school or workshops to catch up on the latest news in home economics.
Home economics courses weren't just for girls Everyone who participated learned about the fundamentals of life. Rose Marie Tondl said that she would like to see more young men in the classes. She said that they too needed to learn about parenthood and reiationships.
During a creath e moment, Deborah Brage expands her wardrobe.
Cleaning up is all part o f the job for Sarah Harle ss and D e bbi e Houser
Keeping things squeaky clean is Joanie Sander's job in utritional Food s.
Concentrating during Interior Design , Sue Graves create s a fabric frame
Combining skill and artistic talent, Tracy Caciola mea s ures to perfection.
Tools of the Trade
The rhythm goes on B and keeps th e beat
Remember seeing all those students practicing their marching on cold, cold mornings in the fall? Or watching them fall into formation at a half-time show during the football season?
The members of the Marching Band had to have a certain amount of dedication to become more than just another band ... and they did.
Beginning their practice befo.re school had even opened, the band worked for perection Finally, they got to show their stuff during halftime performances, creating a sound that sparked school pride.
In October, the band got a superior rating at the Seacrest Marching Festival. Maintaining their reputation, they put forth #f
As senior high band officers, John Makinson, John Coffey , Todd Smith , and Karen Walters are determined to have
a meritable effort at the Nebraska Marching Festival and came out with a superior rating.
Can you imagine a pep rally without the pep band? It was this group that kept spirits high at the rallies and at several games.
After the first quarter of school was over, the Marching Band divided into two concert bands. These bands ga've performances throughout the rest of the year.
• Starting the year with marching on the · field and ending it with concerts on the stage, these band members continued to provide spirit and entertainment for East High.
Drum majors Jenny Jurgens and Jeff Wilson show off marching band trophies from the Pershing and Seacrest competition.
A part of the group, Mr. Johnson plays out with the pep band.
Filling the downtown area with music, the band marches in the streets for OctoberFest.
some fun.
The Musical Score
Band. Front row: B. Huff, J. Irons, D. Ahlquist, K. Walters, S. Staats, L. Ramsey, M. Semin, K. Borman, A. Best, C Moser, J. Sievers, S. Andersen, T. White, S. Hale, A. Wright. Second row: J. Bruner, C. Vavra, M. Olsen, M. Miller, K. Hunt, T. Stevens, G. Zinnecker, D. Barber, S. Wahl, J. Coffey, S. Janike, B. Flynn, D. Crandall, J. Madsen, K. VonBehren. Third row: S. Froning, L. McMurtry, R. Peterson, K. Bothwell, Y. Moss, B. Walker, D. Shirk : J. Wilson, M. Bair, C. Antczak, B. Peterson, M. Ostdeik, T. Cooper, D. Flynn, P. Heerman, T. Ochsner, K. Ellingson, C. Upright, B. Frogge, T. Eastman, G. Taylor, M. Pudwill. Fourth row: J. Arnold, M. Smith, M. Booth, J. Kiner, D. Pachucki, B. Ingram, B. Lundak, L. Christensen, M. Viessman, V. Chivukula, R. Jensen, J. Alford, S. Gaston, M. Delong, K. Kucera, J. Jurgens, J. Buethe, P. Sturdy, P. Hart, R. Colton, D. Wunderlich, J. Backencamp, D. Loos. Back row: S. Waddle, C. Johnson, D. Hilligoss, T. Smith, J. Bodfield, C. Draus, D. Norris, K. Gustafson, D. Helm, A. Miller, P. Pittman, T. Babcook , C. Mozingo, J. Makinson, B Farr, T. Schulz, J. Katz, D. Mitchel, D. Foreman, D Witters, T. Ochsner, C. Solee, S Bartels, F. Tong, K. DenHartog, K. Irvine, R. Essma n, B. Sorenson, K. Gaber, M. Langmeier, C. Ott, C. Vanderbeek, J. Myers, R. Johnson, K. Wurst, J Pralle.
Hoping to generate spirit, Lori McMurtry and John Coffey play their hearts out.
Ready to play at an y moment, the pep band awaits its
All that jazz Musicians ·fiddle away
A number of concerts were presented by the East High Orchestra. Duane Johnson, Orchestra director , said that they tried to have a performance every three or four months
The orchestra tried several kinds of music , including pieces from various periods in music history Some of the students broke into smaller groups to get a taste of music for small ensembles. The groups included a woodwind quintet and a string quintet.
Senior soloists starred in several of the concerts presented by the orchestra . The soloists were Deb Griswold, Lisa Rooney,
Keeping an eye on his music, Ste v e Kirb y tr ie s a n e w fingering
East High Orchestra. Front row: M . Thorp , D. Griswold, J. Sturdy , J Lu, M Zietlow , G. Sutton , S. Kirby. Second row: S. Hayes , R Pfeiffer, B Egbert, L. Eddins, J Peterson , B. Huff, C. McElhose , C. Vavra , J Bruner,J Wilson,J Makinson. Third row: H Wehrbein, B Splinter , D. Barber , L. Dekalb , J Coleman, C. Coleman , D Foreman Back row: T. Babcock , C. John s on , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Owen , D Craycraft.
Lincoln Youth Symphony soloist Todd Smith keeps the rhythm for the s tage band
and Mindy"Thorp.
Another musical group that students could join was the stage band. They called themselves the 70th Street Jazz.
'This is one of our better stage bands," said band director Duane Johnson
The group performed swing jazz, not rock music. They provided entertainment at the Father-Daughter Da:µce and a dance for parents of band members. They also participated in a stage band festival and a contest in Waverly. •
The stage band and the orchestra performed both for experience and entertainment.
The Musical Score
Practicing in Orchestra , Eric Mullett reaches for the right note.
Putting some wind into it, French horn player s Robb Shahani, Debbie Barber, and John Coffey make sure their section is heard
East High Stage Band. Front row: M Bair , D. Tyrrell, G. Taylor, C. Antczak Second row: J. Pralle, J Coleman, D. Witters, K. Gaber , R. Essman.
Back row: T. Smith, Mr. Johnson, J. Makin son, J. Jurgens, M. Viessman, J. Alford
Singers in spotlight
East High Singers was a music group well known throughout the school for its quality performances. Whether it be a concert , the musical, or Expressions, this group of 82 juniors and seniors seemed to always pull together for fine presentations.
The time of auditions for Singers caused nervousness for 76 students. After each one had sung a solo from memory , survived the sightreading and successfully matched pitches , 46 new members were added to Singers.
Practice as a group and in sectionals was the next order of business. Jon Peterson, director of Singers, said that the group worked well together and seemed to have
Perfecting their pitches, Dianne Faubel and Paige Stolley expand the ir musical abilities
Preparing for an upcoming performance, Gretchen Zinnecker , Monica Hans , and Rhonda J oekel practice their notes
confidence in each other. "They are a very compatible group , " said Peterson.
Singers had a performance almost every month . They presented the musical "Hans Christian Andersen" in November. On February 14 , the group attended the All-City Choir Contest at Nebraska Wesleyan University Expressions was the big attraction for May. Singers had anumber of other concerts in between .
Peterson said that there was a certain pride that motivated the group to maintain their excellence Throughtout the year, each member of Singers had to work and practice to reach th at level.
Reading through somt music, Amy Otter s ber g re aches for that high note
Jon Peterson makes a few comments as the Singers take a breather.
The Musical Score
Singers. Front row: L. Rooney , B. Gonzales , D Royer , L. Chitwood, S. Waddle, L. McMurtry , L. Witt , S. Stansbury , K. Bromfield , K Schoettger , D No v acek , P. Schoch , K Witt , D. Witforth. Second row: T. Rein , B Bruening , A Svoboda , P. Stolley , M. Gaddis , S. Jeambey , E. Swett , M Brage , K. Fields , D Kohrell , B. Schroer , M McGowan , B Hutson, L. Peterson , 0. Nieberg , I. Helgeland , K Stingley Third row: G Heiserman , J . Binder , A Danielson , L. Berlowitz , D. Emerson , R Jone s, B Walker , K. Kucera , T. Vie ss man , C. Stunkel , C. Draney , M Hayden , B Jones , J Lewi s, J Anderson , M Cahoy Fourth row: G. Zinnecker , B. Erickson, L. Kathe , K Clark , D. Thorne , P. Workman , D. Nielson , K . Focht , P Tatro , R Smit h , M Costello , M. Hans , B Miller , K Hunt , J Potter , J Stevens Back row: C Hubbard , M Engel , L. Brihton , P. Cahoy , G. Whitworth , T Pickering, D. Faubel, G . Dynek, R Joekel , P Rogge , K. Ruth , J. Sommerhalder, T. Petri, G Sprague, B Wood
As Singers work on their ensemble, Owen Nieberg and Todd Pickering join in
Thats entertainment Swing choir gives winning performance
Entertainment was the name of the game for the Swing Choir. These fourteen juniors and seniors presented about 50 shows. They were the entertainment for several parties and presented other shows throughout the year.
All of their experience came through at the Swing Choir Contest at Northwest Missouri State. Their performance was a winning one and showed what efforts had been put into it.
To be a member of the Swing Choir, the students had to be in Singers as well. _Jon Peterson , choir director , said that it was good to know one kind of music in order to perform another.
Swing Choir Front row: B. Jones , K. Focht , J Erway, J. Anderson , P Rogge, B. Bruening Second row: B. Hutson , M. Brage. Back row: K. Ruth , P Tatro , P Stolley , D. Faubel, P. Cahoy, R. Jaekel.
In position, Brad Jones , Phil Cahoy and Paul Rogge are ready to swing
"Both types of music compliment each other," said Peterson.
The try-outs included singing a required song, then one chosen by the student. There was also a required dance step to do and another that was taught on the spot.
After the initial try-outs, there were call-backs. At this time, Peterson would try to find the voices that matched 'the best. He said that in order to fit in the choir, the voices must blend together.
Once the choir was put together, it was time for practice. Then they were ready for concerts and contests
Now that's entertainment!
It's not just another song and dance routine for Karen Focht, Jana Erway , and Mark Brage
Practicing for perfection, Phil Tatro and Kathy Ruth learn a new routine
:i Pract ice ma kes perfect --'- The Musical Score
Tu ne in to chorus
"It's a class for anybo dy who wants to come in and sing," said Jon Peterson about Choru s, Peter son we nt on to say that this class giv es students a break from all the academ ics and still gives them a chance to develo p their voice skills.
Seve ral of th e students who joined the choru s had never before sung an hour a day ever y day. It was different for them to listen to th emselves so often and realize so many thi ngs abo ut their voices.
"They're a talented bunch of kids," he said.
Chorus met third period every day. They worked on correct singing and breathing, control , sightreading , and broadening ranges . They also did drills to improve hearing arid self confidence. Peterson noticed that they were often pleased to ' find out jus t what they were able to do.
"It's a fun group," said Peterson.
Sightreading, Leanne Handy and Kristen Handeland try for the perfect pitch
In Chor us , Linda Stehly lets her voice be heard.
As Jon Peterson directs , the senior high chorus sings out.
The driver's education department had an uncertain future ahead of them. The superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools was doing a study of the program, considering possible cutbacks. Robert Eyth, driver's education instructor hoped that the program would not be cut entirely.
·The chance for students to drive on the range had already been eliminated. Only simulator, class time, and driving on the street remained. The students spent about thirty-eight hours in class, which included speakers, lectures, and films.
They also practiced driving procedures on the simulators. Eyth said the students were no longer graded on simulator. This allowed them to gain some experience without having to worry about grades.
Toward the end of the course, students went driving (with and instructor close at hand) on the streets of Lincoln. This gave them first-hand experience in driving on everything from country roads to
Taking a quick break between driver education classes, Rudy Stoehr pauses 1n front of the intramural bulletins.
Cramming in, these students get ready to cruise.
highways.
Eyth thought students benefitted more from driver's ed. than having parents teach them.
"We are trained in correct techniques," he said. Eyth explained that the instructors often went to clinics or workshops and read about the latest developments in the driver's world. This included new accessories on cars that parents might not have been aware of. The students also had a chance to try a stick-shift car at East, which might not have been possible at home. Another advantage of driver's ed. was that a number of insurance companies offered discounts on auto insurance for students who had taken the course.
Eyth hoped the public would support driver's education so it could continue to be offered. Even if the course was kept, smaller cutbacks would have been unfortunate.
"The ones who are going to suffer are the kids," Eyth said.
East stays • Ill
Physical fitness was becoming very popular. More and more people got interested in jogging or aerobicise or healthy diets. However, a person couldn't all of a sudden run a few miles to get into shape. Starting with the basics was necessary. East Highgavestudentsachance to learn about various aspects of physical fitness.
There were a wide variety of physical educa.tion courses offered. The four different categories these classes fell under were: team sports and fitness activities, individual and dual sports, recreational activities, and aquatics.
Lee Zentic, department head of physical education, would have liked to have seen stricter P.E. requirements. There were two changes he might have made: requiring students to take at least one P.E. course per year, and requiring students to pass a swimming proficiency test or take a swimming course. However, Zentic said he
Driving It Home shape
realized that the department could not expect students to take so much P.E. and still fill their other requirements.
Phys. ed. class activities were adjusted according to the students' abilities. If the students had little or no prior experience, the instructors would try to start with the basics and move up from there.
Zentic said he graded in terms of ·participation, enthusiasm, and sports:.. manship.
"We need to reward foreffort,"hesaid.
There's more to fitness than physical activity. Be ing able to take care of yourself was also part of the plan. Preventive health was the class to tell you how to do it:
"I try to point out why some things are bad for you as well as what is good for you," said Dave Eppert , health instructor.
Health was a required class for all students unless they passed the health waiver test. The course covered everything from nutrition to first-aid.
Smiling, Julie Rigg enjoys her good health during preventive health class.
In Syncronized Swimming, Kelly Hinkley shows her stuff.
Taking in a deep breath, Jim Beavers works out in the weight room
==1 East leads the wa y Students expand skills
''Students need to believe in their abilities instead of disabilities and to become productive members of the community." This is what Polly Losh, special education instructor, determined as her main goal for her students
East High seemed to be almost ideal for special education students. There were no stairs on the main level and an elevator was available when needed . There were plenty of high school students eager to learn and to be learned from. An understanding staff and special education teachers helped lead the way.
The students in special ed were on a schedule as were all students.
"What they achieved depended on each student's ability and need , " said Polly Losh
"Each one has individual goals," said Miner , teacher for the mentally
retarded.
These students were all a part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP ) Some of the goals that they worked to achieve were self-help , congnitive skills, social skills , motor skills, and communication.
These students found friends among themselves and other East students. They were able to improve their social skills by interacting with other students. At the same time, they also developed their individualit y. They got involved in school activities and saw their accomplishments
"The students are really becoming part of the school system , " said Losh.
It may have been hard for these students, but East High helped ease the way for them as they continued to develop their abilities
Scott Hoffman li s t e n s attenti v el y.
Chris Barnes and Cameron Pruess wait patiently for the next activit y of th e da y.
Kim Young, Cameron Pruess, Jim Rogers, Dina Schneider and Stacy Yawn sing along with Marcia Wiebers
Kim Young s h ares a smile with Pat Springer in mu s ic cla s s
IDevelopmental Learning
Holding hands, Kay Lamphear, Jerry Truax, and Larry Royal show they care.
Jim Rogers enjoys a musical environment.
Honors Convocation Scholars recognized
On the morning of March 23, William Moss welcomed students, parents and faculty to the 1983 Honors Convocation. More than 500 East High students were assembled there to be recognized for academic achievement.
After the East High Stage Band had provided some musical entertainment, John Dederman, Vice-President of the Senior High Student Council, introduced the guest speaker, William Kloefkorn. Kloefkorn, Associate Professor of English at Nebraska Wesleyan University, had recently been named State Poet. Through his poetry , he gave some valuable insights on the im-
portance on the importance of both action and words.
Ivan Goochey, Roxanne Snoberger, and Anna Belle Darnell then recognized the students that had made honor roll. These students had to have taken at least 20 credit hours with grades of I or 2 and no failing grades.
After these students were recognized, Dr. Moss and Francis Arthur came forward to present certificates to National Honor Society members.
The honors convocation was then brought to a close, following a wish for a successful future made by Roxanne Snoberger.
As Vice-President of Student Council,John
introduces the guest speaker for the honors convocation.
National Merit Scholarship Finalists.
Susan
Elizabeth Cheng, Lise Olsen, Pamela Alward.
Peggy Chou, Anu Banerjee, Brian Chaffin, Jeff Mills, Scott Helm.
Sophomores
Deb Ahlquist
Vara Arnold
Coleen Blad
Michele Booth
Kathy Borman
Venu Chivukula
John Conroy
Iota Dedrichsons
Janet Donohoe
Amy Fuerst
Elizabeth Gutz
Merry Hayes
Doug Helm
Tonja Holder
Veronica Ladegard
Jean Lu
Chris Muehling
Mary Olsen
Karen Schuchart
Robb Shahani
Mary Zietlow
Juniors
Mike Borgialli
Annette Brown
Jenny Chou
Craig Herzinger
Richard Johnson
Jenny Jurgens
Alan Massengale
Ronni Pfeiffer
Mark Pudwill
Michele Semin
Melodie Smith
Scott Helm
Chris Ott
John Sommerhalder
Dederman
Regent's Scholarship Winners. Front row: Pam Alward, Elizabeth Cheng Back row: Brian Chaffin, Peggy Chou. Not pictured: Lise Olsen
Front row:
Lyon,
Back row:
The following students received a grade of" I" in all their classes for every semester they had attended East High:
Seniors
Elizabeth Cheng
Peggy Chou
Pamela D Alward
Jill M. Augustine
Anuradha Banerjee
Laura A. Bartels
Debra J. Blad
Patricia Borman
Leslie S. Brase
Katherine Bromfield
Pat H. Cahoy
Brian L. Chaffin
Daniel L. Cheloha
Elizabeth Cheng
Peggy Chou
Mark Christensen
John P. Coleman
Cheryl L. Crispin
David Darlington
Susan K. Davis
Debbie De Coster
John A. Dederman
Mark DeLong
Harry F. Dingman
Todd D. Dinkelman
Lisa R Domina
Jill Duncan
Denise L. Eheler
Robert Erickson
Todd J. Eubanks
Lisa Ferguson
Na tt nual ijnun r ~ nrid y
Cori L. Fuerst
James J. Gaber
Barbara J. Gerber
Debra L. Griswold
Nancy Hammer
Monica S. Hans
Ann C. Harner
Margaret E. Hart
Heidi A. Hathcock
William 0. Hayes
Gary W. Heiserman
Scott B. Helm
Lori A. Hemann
Mary Hill
Kelly S. Hinkley
William Hoeppner
Joseph Hovorka
Christopher Hubbard
Brent Hutson
Andrea S. Hyde
Jodi M. Irons
Karen A. Irvine
Richard E. Jones
Cindy Kilgore
Kristin A. Kucera
Michael Kuester
Robyn R. Lade
Jennifer L. Lewis
Susan M. Lyon
Charles Mac Kenna
John D. Makinson
Lisa K. Makovicka
Jana L. Marquette
Jeffrey D Mills
Nichole Moser
Ruth Mosow
Cheryl L. Mozingo
Susan G. O'Hanlon
Lise M. Olsen
Michael Osborne
Christopher Ott
Amy J. Ottersberg
Randall S. Palmer
Steve L. Palmer
Stephen R. Peters
Lorna Peterson
Todd J. Petri
Sharron E. Potts
Sonya L. Potts
Rodney K. Reffert
Lisa Rooney
Terrence J. Rose
Denise M. Royer
Katherine G. Ruth
Ashlyn R. Sackett
T. Michael Schafer
Patricia Schoch
Kimberly Schoettger
Bradley Schroer
Stephen Schwalm
Debora L. Shirk
John Sommerhalder
Nancy L. Sorensen
Shelly L. Staats
Jeffrey Stevens
Jonathan Stick
Emily E. Swett
Erin L. Terrell
James D. Tews
Kent D. Trenkle
Ann Marie Truka
Va Nee Van Vleck
Michael Viessman
Richard L. Vogel
Stacie A. Vojtech
Karen Walters
John Whitmer
Gretchen Whitworth
Randall Willey
Jeffrey Wilson
Karen Witt
Alane L. Wright
David Zach
Lynnae Zlab
William Moss and Francis Arthur present a Na ti onal Honor Society certificate to Debra Griswold
State Poet William Kloefkorn share s hi s poetr y w ith East High.
'83 Seniors are a class act
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Seniority means different things to different people Seniority in a job means other people will be laid off sooner Seniority in Congress means more power and greater influence over others . Being a senior citizen entitles a person to retirement benefits
Being a senior at East High exemplified many things It involved .-.
being the head of six classes instead of
three or four as in most high schools It involved picking where to have your senior portrait taken, getting sized for a cap and gown, and choosing whether to get the '83 key chain or the pendant along with your graduation announcements Most of all, seniority meant figuring out what to do after graduation . The class of ' 83 had come a long y.,ay.
As sophomores we foretold our greatness by taking city in football and basketball. We showed our spirit with our theme " 8 to 3, " and proved our uniqueness by adding a special eighty tree . In our junior year, we were successful in many areas including debate, vocal music , drama, and atheletics Our major accomplishments included the production of the juniorsenior prom, and winning spirit week with the theme " Spartan General. "
Finally the class of ' 83 advanced to the twelfth grade , excelling and succees:iing in _pll areas
Peggy Hart summed it up best. "Being a senior is where it ' s at " she said
Shielding his eyes, Jim Johnston hopes to escape harm from over exposure to ultraviolet rays in the paneled hallway
Realistic sculpture (Maureen McGinn) adds beauty to the courtyard.
Mirror, m1Jtor on the wall, Lisa Berlowitz is the 1airest o1 them all
Football fans Charlie McKenna and, Jeff Altord ·didn't lose hope in spite o1 a discouraging sea$on
For a brief moment, Tim Colwell 's dreams o1 becoming a varsity chearleader are realized
Portrait plague peeves ,pupils
"Let me see that Hollywood smile Oh, that's perfect. Have you ever thought of becoming a model?"
Senior portraits-a trauma that nearly every twelfth grader had come to terms with.
Picking a photographer that would take a better picture than a driver's license mug shot was the first challenge. From Anderson to Zablougil the differences between studios seemed slight. So , many seniors ended up either where their brother, sister, or friend went, or at the closest studio. Or maybe just the one that Mom called.
But the adventure was just beginning Once an appointment was set up , shopping for a flattering outfit that made the senior look like a page from Vogue or G.Q. began Most photographers sent out information sheets on the subject with helpful hints like: don't wear white , stripes , or clothes on inside out. Many encouraged students to " be yourself " because , after all , this was "your senior portrait. "
Lisa Rooney had a unique idea for her glossy but the weather didn 't
Brian Ahl
Tom Albers
Jeff Alford
Tammy Allen
Carolyn Alles
Pam Alward
Kathy Anderson
Jenny Anderson
Jill Augustine
Craig Bailey
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Jeff Alford . H o nor Roll l 0 , 11. 12 ; Marching Ba nd 10 , 11 , 12-first chai r trum p et; Stage Band 10 , 11, 12 ; Gymnastics 10, 11, 12-letters,captain; Wrestling 10 ; Iron Man Club 11 ; 1000 Club 12 ; Ski Club 12
Tammy Allen. Honor Roll l 1, 12 ; Reserve Cheerle a d e r 11 ; V a rsity Ch ee rlead e r 12; Sophomore Ch oru s; Intramurals 11 12 ; East Guard 10 , 11 12 : Sp irit Cl u b 10
Pam Alward. H o nor Roll 10 11. 12 ; National Ho n or Soc ie ty 12 ; N a tion a l M e rit Finalist 12 ;
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cooperate. "I was going to wear my green slicker-but it didn't rain so I wore my green sweater ," she commented . Finally the clothes were chosen and the day of the photo session arrived Early arrivals spent the time looking at other ' s proofs and practicing smiling in the conveniently placed mirror . Before the •indoor session , one more spot check-hair parted , zits covered
In the studio , there was a big camera , a lot of lights , the photographer, and the lucky subject , not to mention props like fake brick walls, cane chairs, plastic flowers, and feathers.
Head tilted at a 90-d.egree angle , knees crossed, hands folded Lights , camera , action-but not a lot of it. Turning, twisting, contorting , and posing the model got quite a workout while the photographer clicked away and attempted- to amuse with his own brand of humor "Relax and be yourself " seemed to be the standard impossible request.
In the outdoor session weather came into play Winds whipping
hair into unusual styles , the sun making many sweat under neat , but not winter clothes , and bugs and dust flying everywhere Here the photographer ' s theme became more along the lines of getting friendly with the environment. The subject fended off branches and rolled around on the grass; sometimes at their clothes expense "The whole side of mypantsgot a big stain because the ground was wet, " said Phil Tatro, male model
Finally the senior's stint as a model was over Two weeks passed and the proofs returned Which ones would become wallets and what pose would look best in an 8Xl0 for Gram? A message from the •photographer, now a dear friend, reminded that the finished portraits would be touched up and unsightly blemishes would disappear.
Although the bill · was likely close to a hundred dollars, each senior was reminded time and time again that these photos , however painfully acquired, would become cherished memories of a time too soon gone-the final year of high school
12 ; East Wind s 10-business editor ; Cross Country 10, 11. 12-letters ; Track 10 , 11. 12-lett er , AllCity ; International Club 10; Junior A c hievement 10 , 11, 12
MojganAmirkhan.HonorRoll 10, 11:Gymnastics 12; Swimming 10, 11, 12; Track 11 : East Guard 10, 12 ; Fut ure Physicians 12 ; German Club 10
Kathy Andersen Honor Roll 10. 11. 12; Sophomore Chorus
Jennifer Anderson Honor Roll 11 , 12 ; " Roc k -nRoll"-c ho rus; "H a ns Ch r istian And e rsen"-min o r ; Sin ge r s 11. 12 ; Swing Choi r 12; So p hom o r e Chorus : Sp irit Clu b 10, 11 ; Expr ess ions 11, 12
Augustine Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; Nationa l Honor Society; Apollonaires 12; Golf 12-letter; Gymnastics 10 , 11-letter; Intramura ls 12 ; Art Club 10, 11. 12-secretary; G Q Clu b 12; Spirit Club 10, 11. 12.
Craig Bailey Ba seball I 0, 11 ; Intramurals 1O, 11
Angie Balke Bu siness Clu b 12 ; Sp irit Clu b 11
Anu Banerjee Honor Roll 10 11 , 12 ; Nation a l Hon or Society; Nationa l Meri t Finali st; Lincoln Jr. Miss Academic A c hieve m e nt Award ; Nebra sk a Jr Miss Acad
Jill
Club 12 ; Spirit Club 11, 12-secretary; Class Otticer 11-secretary treasurer
Melanie Barkley. DECA 11. 12
Laura Bartels. Honor Roll 10, 11. 12 ; National Honor Society; "Miracle Worker " -minor crew; "The Corn is Green " -major; Dollfins 12 ; French Club 11.12 ; German Club 11:International Club 10, 11; ,Spirit Club 10 11. 12-head squad leader.
Jim Beavers. Honor Roll 10; Stage Band 11 12: Concert Band 10.
Lisa Berlowitz. Honor Roll 10 ; "Rock-n-Roll"chorus; "Hans ChristianAndersen " -chorus ; Marching Band 11 12: Orchestra 10: Singers 11 12 ; Sophomore Chorus : Expressions 11 , 12
Jenny Berner. Honor Roll 12 ; Intramurals 10; Business Club 12 ; Ski Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10
Debby Blad. Honor Roll 10. 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Epic Staff 12-activities editor : Reserve Cheerleader ; Varsity Cheerleader ; Future Physicians 12; German Club 11, 12; International Club 10. 11 12-vice president 10 president 11 , 12 ; G Q Club 12; Red Cross 11. 12 ; Spirit Club 10 11. 12 ; Ski Club 11 ; Student Council 12 ; Student Advisory Board 11 12-chairperson
As a senior in the final year of prepaid education, one could at long last relax and reflect back to the days of instruction that were reallymeaningtul-the grade school years.
Those six years before junior high were a time to grow. They were carefree times filled with the pleasures of lip smackers and elephant pants. Here's a glance back at those humble beginnings when the '83 graduates were just elementary kids.
The Meadowlane Mustangs: The Mustangs were into eraser traps, Wacky packs, and eskimo films on bad weather days. They received coupons for good behavior which could be traded for a prize in a school auction. Skateboard licenses were required when they rode their boards to school. No one could remember who had the first pair of elephant pants, however everyone recalled Patty Berman's fashionable "Go Big Red" pants. ,
The Pyrtle Panters: At Pyrtle, in the good old days, lip.smackers and waffle stompers got so obnoxious that theywere declared illegal. International scuff marks were made on the floor with the boots and Bonnebell lip gloss was the transmitter of communicable disease. One memorable moment occurred when Rob Blair sat on a pair of scissors placed by Bobby Breton. Karla Schallau had the first elephant pants.
The Eastridge Eagles: The eagles liked to reminisce about the time they all played rock stars in the Merman's Mermite and Beach Boy Combos. Fridays were always art days and everyone had to have a book for All-School-Read. All felt neat carrying their school supplies in bright red tote boxes. Eastridge kids will never forget dissecting cow's eyes and lungs. Elephant pants weren't as much a rage but Louise Wiebers was the first to have her ears pierced
The May Morley Meadowlarks: Instead of friend.ship pens, warm fuzzies dominated the Morley scene. Blue slips were given to disobedient students. Unforgetable was the principal's (Miss Martinsen) "Spock Grip" ( on the deltoid muscle above the clavical) which could straighten out even the most rebellious student. Another prized memory was the time Bob Erickson accidentally needle
pointed a bicentennial design to his jeans. Lisa Domina was remembered for being a trend-setter with the first pair of high fashion elephant pants.
The Holmes Hustlers: The Hustlers still reminisced about the barn dance at then end of the year. From day one , shopping for that big date began. Sliding on the ice at the playground was a winter sport Karen Witt wasn 't too skilled at-a painful memory of 14 stitches still haunted her. Bicentennial activities at Holmes included making soap and candles. The May Madness carnival was a big event-everyone wanted to win big in the cake walks. Andi Hatten wasn't the first to wear elephant pants, but she did get the first Dorothy Hamill look.
Wherever the senior spent those first years there were a lot of things none will forget. Back then lunch was 40 cents and picking ou! a lunchbox was a time-consuming ordeal. Recess was called break and nearly every kid's favorite class was gym. Games like warball, chinese jumprope, four-square, red rover, tag, and kick soccer were very popular In 1976 the little seniors were in fifth grade and many had art projects to celbrate the bicentennial. It was also the first year that many were
introduced to the facts of life via the Walt Disney sex education films. Most of the kids who attended school in Lincoln also learned some evolution in a controversial social studies program called MACOS (Man a Course of Study). Out of date Dick and Jane readers were replaced by Images and Galaxies, the more spaceage reading books. Another common thrill was learning to write in cursive-the mysterious aduit Ian~ guage.
Social life in elementary school was also unique. Those were times when everyone thought kissing was yucky and each week meant a new best friend. Outside school, nearly every tyke was either a bluebird, brownie, or cubscout, and many participated in organized sports like Little Chiefs Baseball, Midget Football, Ponytail Softball, or YMCA GrayY League.
Years passed and memories of days of ~PL Math and toughskins faded. The class grew not only in height and weight, but also in maturity and experience. Yet, those formative years "live in infamy'' in the memories of the 1983 seniors.
Steve Peters and Louise Wiebers as grade school chums.
Katherine Brom1ield. Honor Roll 1O, 11, 12; National Honor Society; "Rock-n-Roll"-minor; "Hans Christian Andersen "-minor; Singers 11, 12; Sophomore Chorus; All-State Choir 12; Expressions 11, 12; Dollfins 10 , 11, 12-treasurer; East Guard 10 , 11, 12 ; G Q Club 11; Ski Club 11 , 12-treasurer; Spirit Club 10, 11-squad leader; Young Lite 11, 12
Bryan Brummond. Marching Band 10-first chair percussion ; Baseball 10, 11; Football 11, 12manager; 1000 Club 12; DECA 11; FCA 11; Ski Club 12-treasurer
Pat Cahoy. Honor Roll l 0, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; "R ock-n-Roll "-choru s; " Hans Christian Andersen" -chorus; Singers 11 , 12 ; Swing Choir 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; G Q Club 12 ; Expressions 11, 12 ; Intramurals 10, 11, 12 ; Tennis 10, 11, 12letter; Track 10
Mike Carpenter Basketball 10, 11 ; Football 10, 11; Intramurals 11, 12
Dan Cheloha. Honor Roll 10 , 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Ski Club 12; Baseball 10; Basketball 10, 11, 12-letters; Football 10 , 11, 12letters; Intramurals 11, 12
Elizabeth Cheng. Honor Roll l 0, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Ranked first in class ; Lincoln/Lancaster Youth Council r2-co-chair public relations committee , member executive committee ; Nebraska Model United Nations 1O; National Merit Finalist; NCTE Achievement Award in Writing-alternate ; Century III Leaders Scholarship Program ; Oracle Staff 11 , 12-section editor 11,editor-in-chief 12;SpeechandDebate 10 , 11, 12-President National Forensic League Chapter, First Place 1982 State Tournament in extemporaneous speaking ;· Student Advisory Board 10, 11, 12; 1981 StateMason-HamlinPianoCompetition winner
Seniors
Pierre Breton
Bobby Breton
Am.yBrhel
Kathy Bromfield
Bryan Brummond
Jef1 Buethe
David Burianek
Jon Burmeister
Pat Cahoy
Mike Carpenter
Brian Ch-affin
DanCheloha
Liz Cheng
Peggy Chou
Mark Christensen
Angie Clark
Tom Clyne
Bill Coder
John Cof1ey
John Coleman
Tim Colwell
David Connell
Mike Costello
Brian Covault
Cheryl Crispin
Peggy Chou. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; National Merit Finalist; "Rock-nRoll"-chorus ; "Hans Christian Andersen " -minor; Singers 11, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Expressions 11 , 12 ; Tennis 10 ; Future Physicians 11, 12; International Club 10, 11 , 12-vice president; G Q Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10 , 11-squad leader; Student Council 10, 11 , 12-secretary 11, president 12 ; Student Advisory Board 12 ; JapanUnited States Senate Exchange Scholarship 11 ; Lincoln Foundation Youth Representative Committee 11, 12
Mark Christensen. Honor Roll l 0 , 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Basketball 10; Golf 10, 11 , 12letter; Intramurals 10 , 11, 12
Angela Clark. Sophmore Chorus 10 ; Ski Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10; Intramurals 11, 12
Bill Coder. Honor Roll l 0 , 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11; Baseball 10
Midterrners finish final sentence
Friday, January 20 , 1983 , exactly 3:00 PM marked the end of two and a half years of l ong, laborious service to the great p l ace of learning known to most as the Lincoln East High Educational Complex. Two and a half years of painstaking and arduous duty; required and elective courses all taken and passed . Many shudder to think of •l ife without East High, but twelve seniors
Sherry Crist
Kevin Cypher
Mark Czajkowski
Alan Danielson
David Darling1on
Susan Davis
Debbie DeCoster
• Jenny Decker
John Dederman
Mark D e l ong
Mike DeLorme
Kevin DenHartog
Harry Dingman
Todd Dinkelman
Bruce D ivis
John Coffey Epic Statt 12-artist, photographer; "Hans Christian Andersen " -crew; Marching Band 10, 11, 12-first chair trench horn, rank leader, co-president; Orchestra 10, 11 , 12-first chair trench hor1'; All-City Solo and Ensemble 10, 11, 12 ; Intramurals 10, 11, 12 ; Swimming 10; Art Club 12
John Coleman Debate 10 , 11, 12; Stage Band11 , 12 ; Orchestra 10, 11 , 12; All-State Orchestra 12; Y o ung Life 12.
Tim Colwell Honor Roll 12; Homecoming King ; Backga mmon Club 12-president; Baseball 10, 11. 12-letters; Football 10, 11. 12-letters, captain, All-City, All-Conference , All-State Honorable Mention; Intramurals 12; Wrestling 10; Bill Holmes A ward 12 ; Iron Man Club 12 ; 1000 Club 10, 1300 Club 11.
David Connell. C a m p us Life 12
Brian Covault. Honor Roll 10, 11 ; Marching Band 11.
shunned all fears and bravely ended their secondary educa ti on at the semester. Some entered the working field immediately whil e o thers took a long vacation from scho o l work .
When Julie Nelson, mid-termer, was asked at 3:05 how it fe lt to be out of school , she rep lie d, "It' s great to be a graduate , I'll have n o homework for quite a while ." They were free from homework,
but no longer could they walk the halls of East High, eat a Type A lunch in the cafeteria , or plague the ladies in the library.
For former students , now alumni , Kathy Bierhaus , Amy Brhel , Belinda Hall , Mary Hepburn , Sherrie Kempf , Garry Kuehn , Kristi Lewis, Jolene Meile , Julie Nelson , Kent Pendarvis , Angie Varone , and Mary Watts, school was finally out.
Cheryl Crisp in. Honor Roll 1O, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Oracle Staft 12-photographer, reporter ; Epic Staff 12-photographer; Intramurals 10, l l;DECA 12 ; EastGuard 10 l l;Future Physicians 11 ; Gourmet Club 12 ; Ski Club 11 , 12 ; Spirit Club 1O; Student Advisory Board 12 ; Young Life 10, 11, 12
Sherry Crist. Honor Roll 10, 12 ; Cross Country 10 , l l, 12-letters, captain , All -City, Sertoma Award ; Intramurals 12 ; Track 10, 11, 12-letters, All-City; East Guard 12
Mark Czajkowski Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12; Oracle Staff 12-reporter, photographer; Baseball 10, l l~manager, letter; Intramurals 10, 11. 12
Suzie Davis. Honor Roll 1G, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Socie ty; Business Club 12-president; Spirit Club 11.
Je nny De cker. Honor Roll 10; Apollonaires 12 ; Intramurals 11, 12 ; East Guard 11, 12; G Q Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10 , 11, 12
Deborah D e c oste r. Honor Roll I 0 , 11, 12; National Honor Society; Apollonaires 11 , 12 ; Intramurals 10; Tennis 10; Art Club 10, 12; Reversals 10 ; Spirit Club 10, 11, 12.
John Dederman. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National HonorSociety;Baseball 10, 11, 12-letter;Football 10 , 11 , 12-captain, letter; Intramurals 11 , 12; Swimming 10; East Guard 10, 11, 12 ; FCA 10, 11 , 12 ; G Q Club 12; Student Council 11, 12-parliamentarian , vice-president; Student Advisory Board 10
Mark DeLong Honor Roll 10, 11, 12 ; Natio nal Honor Society; Congress i onal Page 11 ; " Rock-nRoll " -crew; Marching Band 10, 11, 12-trumpet rank leader; Stage Band 11; German Club 12 ; Baseball 10. 12 ; Intramurals 10, 11, 12
Lisa Domina
Chris Draney
Christopher Draney
TammyDrbal
Kari Dripps
Jill Duncan
Julie Duncan
Kay DuPont
Denise Ebeler
Kendall Eggers
It was that time again. You'd been waiting, then the pain and frustration set in, bv.t it didn't last long. It was over-the ACT /SAT tests.
You spent two hours filling out the application packet, indicating your interest levels in different areas such as: watching for forest fires, mixing chemicals, giving speeches, and graphing data. Filling the corresponding ovals for your social security number, address ( at least four times), schools you planned to attend, etc. was only part of the •application process. You finally added your check or money order for $9.50 up to $11.50-not including • the extra money needed to send "additional reports."
Two weeks passed, and you received your test ticket in the mail.
Kevin Den Hartog. Honor Roll 10 , 11 ; Boys State ' 82 ; Marching Band 10, 11 , 12 ; Concert Band 10 , 11 ; Baseball 1O; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; Student Advisory Board _ 11
ToddDinkelman.HonorRoll 10, 11 , 12 : National Honor Society; G Q. Club 11 , 12-vice-president; Student Council 11 ; Student Advisory Board 1O, 11, 12 : ClassOfficer 10-president;CrossCountry
Bruce Divis. Honor Roll 11; Swimming 10
Lisa Domina. Honor Roll 10, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Homecoming Queen; Reserve ~der-ta:Id~rla:Ider,VClISiyCh3erla:Iderhead cheerleqder; Sophomore Chorus; Future Physicians 12 ; Spirit Club 1O; Gymnastics 11, 12letters
Chris Draney. Honor Roll 10, 11 , '12 ; " Hans Christian Andersen"-minor ; Singers 11, 12 ; Chorus 11 ; Expressions 11 , 12 ; Swimming 10, 11 , 12-letters; East Guard 10, ) 1, 12
Detesting testing
Your name was spelled wrong and somehow you knew that the results would never make it to your house because you didn't live in Idaho. Quickly you mailed the correction sheet and awaited the testing date.
Saturday morning arrived and you planned to be at school promptly at 8: 15, only to find out that everyone elsewasalreadythere. You waited in a long line and when it became your turn you found out you had to flash your ticket and some form of identification.
After thirty minutes of instructions that you could have figured out for yourself, you began the test.
In the first five minutes both of your number two pencils broke, so you were forced to use a Select by Musgrave pencil. You either
Tammy Drbal. DECA 11, 12 ; French Club 11 ; Spirit Club 10, 11
Jill Duncan. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Tennis 10 , 11; Business Club 12 ; East Guard 10 ; Ski Club 12; Spirit Club 1 1
Julie Duncan. Tennis 12 ; DECA 11; Ski Club 12
Kay DuPont. Honor Roll 11 , 12 ; Oracle Staff 12photographer; Dolltins 10, 11 ; Spirit Club 10, 11
Denise Ebeler. Honor Roll 10 , 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Epic Staff-photographer; Varsity Cheerleader-head cheerleader ; Marching Band 10 , 11; Concert Band 10, 1 1; German Club 11, 12-secretary, president; International Club 10, 11, 12-treasurer; G Q Club 12 ; Ski Club 11; Spirit Club 10, 11 , 12 ; Student Council 11 , 12historian
Kent Eitzman. Baseball 10, 11
couldn't see the clock from where you were sitting or you didn't know how much time was left. Rushing through the remainder of the test, you realized that you skipped oval number four and the rest of your answers were in the wrong bubbles.
After the five minute break between tests, you resumed the ordeal-blurred vision and lower bac:k pain were onlyafewoftheside effects. Suddenly you reached that space on the page where it read, "STOP. If you finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only. Do not work on the other sections of the test."
Back at home, the remainder of the daywasspent recuperatingfrom the mental anguish, usually in front of the T.V. set.
Bob Erickson. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; " Hans Christian Andersen "minor; Singers 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Chorus 11 ; Expressions 12 ; Baseball 10 ; Football 10, 11 , 12-letter; Intramurals 10 , l L 12 ; Track 11.
Todd Eubanks. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; FCA 10, 11, 12-vice-president; G Q Club 12 ; Basketball 10, 11, 12-letters, captain ; Football 10 , 11, 12-letters; Track 10 , l l, 12-letters
Shelly Falos. Varsity Cheerleader 12 ; Dolllins 11 ; East Guard 10, 11 ; FCA 12 ; Spirit Club 10, 11 , 12; Young Life 11 ; Intramurals 10 , 11 , 12 ; Volleyball 11, 12-letter
Lisa Ferguson. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12; National Honor Society; National Merit Commended Student; National Forensics League ; Ski Club 11, 12; Spirit C l ub 10 ; Speech and Debate 10 , 11 ; Chess Club 10, 1 1; Tennis 10, 11, 12-letter
Mike Fisher. Intramurals 12 ; Iron Man 12 ; Ski Club 12
Karen Focht. Honor Roll 11; " Time of Your Life "crew; " Miracle Worker " -major ; " The Com is Green "-minor;" Rcx::k-n-Roll" -major;" HansChristian Andersen " -minor ; Singers 11, 12; Swing Choir 1 1, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Expressions 11 , 12-duet; Volleyball 10 ; Intramurals 10 ; Drama Club 10 , 11 , 12 ; Spirit Club 10; Thespians 1 1, 12vice president; YAARR 11 ; Young Life 10 , 11 , 12
Steve Forch. Basketball 10 ; Football 10, 11 , 12letters , All-State , Super-State ; Track 10 , 11 , 12letters; 1000 Club 11; 1300 Club 12
Michele Foster Sophomore Chorus ; French Club 10-secretary; Spirit Club 10
Cori Fuerst. Honor Roll 10 , 11, 12 ; NationalHonor Society; Sophomore Chorus ; East Guard 11 ; Spirit Club 11; Basketball 10 , 11 , 12-captain, letter; Intramurals 12
Jim Gaber. Honor Roll l 0 , 11 , 12; National Honor Society; Gymnastics 10 , 11, 12-letters, Sertoma Award ; Wrestling 10;' Trap Club 10, 11, 12
Leslie Gammel. Honor Roll 11; Cross Country 12-letter; Gymnastics 11; Intramurals 11, 12; Track 11, 12 ; Dollfins 10 , 11 ; Spirit Club 10 , 11
Scott Gaston. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12-first chair trumpet; Baseball 10: Intramurais 10 , 11 , 12; International Club 12; Student Advisory Board 12 ; Young Life 12
Barb Gerber. Honor Roll 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society; East Guard 10 , 11 , 12 ; German Club 11; Golf 12-letter; Intramurals 10 ; Swimming 10, l L 12-letter; Track 11, 12-letter
Scott Grammer. Baseball 10, 11, 12-letter
Debra Griswold. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Epic Staff 12-academics editor , faculty editor; "Times of Your Life"-crew; Orchestra 10 , 11, 12 ; All-State Orchestra 11 ; Wesleyan Honor Orchestra 11 ; Lincoln Youth Symphony 10, 11, 12; Art Club 12-co-chairman
Jill Gustafson. Marching Band 10, 11, 12 ; Business Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10.
Nancy Hammer . Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12; National Honor Society; Epic Staf1 11, 12-photographer 11 , managing editor 12 ; "The Corn is Green"crew; Gourmet Club 12 ; Ski Club 11; Spirit Club 10; Student Council 12; Tennis 10
Monica Hans Honor Roll 10, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Who's Who in High School Students; 'iime of Your Llfe"-crew; "Miracle Worker!'minor; " Hans Christian Andersen " -minor; Singers 11, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Expressions 11 , 12-solo; Drama Club 10, 11 , 12; Doll1ins 11 , 12 ; East Guard 10 , 11; G Q Club 11; Ski Club 10 , 11, 12 ; SpiritClub 10 , l l;Thespians 12 ; YoungLife 12.
Ann Harner Honor Roll 10 , 11; National Honor Society; Oracle Staff 11, 12-reporter 11, section editor 12; French Club 11 ; International Club 10
Scott Harris. Honor Roll 11; Football 10; Golf 10, 11, 12-letters; Intramurals 11, 12; FCA 11.
Along with academic skills, a knowledge o1 what to wear, what groups to listen to, and what not to do is helpful in any high school situation.
In a world o1 tads and cliques where everyone has an image to protect, observing the unwritten rules o1 etiquette , not to mention knowing what's "cool" ' is very important. Here is a list 01 1983's most popular items-and least popular duds!
Margaret Hart Honor Roll 10, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Oracle Staff 12-focus editor; Marching Band 10 , 11, 12-first chair baritone horn, vice-president; Basketball 10, 11 , 12letter, captain ; Volleyball 10, 11, 12-letters, AllCity , All-State , Super-State , State All-Tourney, Sertoma Award; Tennis 10 ; Future Physicians 11; Gourmet Club 12 ; Student Council 12; Young Life 11, 12.
Dan Hartig Honor Roll 10 , 11 ; Baseball 10 ; Football 10; Intramurals 10, 11, 12
Heidi Hathcock. Honor Roll 1O, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Nebraska Council of Youth 12 ; Girls ' State ' 82 ; Epic Staff-junior editor 11 , senior editor 12 ; Homecoming attendant; "The Com is Green" -crew; Class Officer 12-secretary treasurer; Basketball 10 , l l;Tennis 10, 11, 12-letters; Gourmet Club 12 ; G Q Club 12; Ski Club 11; Spirit Club 10, 11; Student Council 12.
In rag socks
biorhythm rings
hackysacks tie pins
Argyles / O.P
Vans
Nikes
Showbiz Pizza Place
The Police
1riendship pins
Walkmans
Golden Grahams
slamdancing pottery
Pente
Jazzercise
Music Television
Smur1s
Mademoiselle
Waterbeds
Big League Chew
Dynasty Laguna swimwear
Hi-C
Polo Cologne Ragstock ox1ords 'N orley"
punk pins
Men at Work
Kool and the Gang
E.T.
Volleyball team
Bronco Ranger XL T Intellivision
Aqua1resh
F.Y.I.
Alco
Datri!
Strawberry Shortcake
Dukes o1 Hazzard • Princess Diana
Racquetball All My Children
Listermint
Tom Selleck
Leave It to Beaver
Jello Pudding Pops
Tic-Tac-Dough
Jimmy Connors Combos
Eddie Murphy
Solid Gold
Epic '83
Bill Hayes. Honor Roll l 0 , 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Basketball I 0, 11 ; Intramurals 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12-letter
Gary Heiserman. Honor Roll l 0, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; "Rock-n-Roll"-chorus; "Hans Christian Andersen " -chorus; Singers 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Expressions 11 , 12 ; Football 10 , 11-letter; Track 10; 1000 Club 11; Future Physicians 10; Student Council 12
Ingrid Helgeland. " Hans Christian Andersen "chorus ; Singers 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Expressions 11 , 12 ; Spirit Club 10.
Scott Helm. Honor Roll l 0 , 11 , 12; National Honor Society; Ranked first in class; Nebraska Model United Nations 10; National Merit Finalist; FCA 12 ; G Q. Club 12 ; Math Club 12 ; Speech and Debate 12; Basketball 10, 11; Football 1O, 11, 12-letter, Sertoma Award ; Intramurals 12; Track 10, 11, 12
A sampling o1 the ins and outs.
Khrtsty Helms. Business Club 12
Lori Hemann. Honor Roll l 0 , 11, 12; National Honor Society; Ranked first in class ; Marching Band 10, 11; All-City Instrument Contest; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; DECA 11 , 12 ; Gourmet Club 12 ; Ski Club 11, 12 ; Spirit Club 10 , l l, 12-president; Student Council 12
Greg Hill. Honor Roll l 0, 11 ; Marching Band l 0, 11 12 ; Football 10, 11, 12-letter
Mary Hill. Honor Roll l 0 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Varsity Cheerleader; Marching Band l 0 , 11 ; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; Dollfins l 0 , 11 , 12 ; East Guard 10 , l l, 12;SpiritClub 10 , l l;YoungLite 10, 11.
DonHilligoss}lonorRoll 10, l l;MarchingBand l 0, 11 , 12 ; Football l 0, 11 ; Track l 0 ; Wrestling l 0 , 11, 12-letters, captain; Intramurals l l, 12
Kelly Hinkley. Honor Roll 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Homecoming Attendant; Reserve Cheerleader; Varsity Cheerleader ; Sophomore Chorus ; Volleyball 10; Dollfins 10 , 11, 12 ; East Guard 10 ; Gourmet Club 12; Spirit Club l 0, 11, 12
Andy Hunzeker Honor Roll l 0 , 11, 12 ; Basketball 10, 11, 12-letters, captain ; Baseball 10 , l l, 12letters; Intramurals 10, l l, 12.
Andrea Hyde. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12; National Honor Society; Golf 12 ; Intramurals; Dollfins 11
Jodi Irons. Honor Roll l 0 , 11 , 12; Natonal Honor Society; " Hans Christian Andersen" -crew; Marching Band 11 , 12-fluterankleader;FluteQuartet 10, 11, 12 ; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Tennis 10, 12
Karen Irvine Honor Roll l 0, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Epic Staff 12-girls' sports editor ; Marching Band l 0 , 11, 12 ; Basketball I 0 , 11 , 12letters ; Track 10 , 11, 12-captain; Volleyball 12manager; East Guard 12-vice president
JW Gustafson
Kathy Gustafson
Peggy Hallberg
Nancy Hamm.er
Monica Hans
Ann Harner
Damon Harriman
Darin Harriman
Scott Harris
Peggy Hart
Dan Hartig
Heidi Hathcock
Andi Hatton
Phil Heerman
Gary Heiserman
Ingrid Helgeland
Scott Helm
Khrtsty Helms
Lori Hemann
Kara Hester
GregHW
MaryHW
Don H1111goss
Kelly Hinkley
Tammy Hollibaugh
Lisa Jacobsen. Sophomore Chorus ; Spirit Club 10; Basketball 10 ; Intramurals l l, 12
RandyJensen.HonorRoll 10, 12 ; "Rock-n-Roll"crew;MarchingBand 10 , 11, 12-firstchairtrumpet, rank leader; Stage Band l 0, 11 ; Football l 0, 11.
Rhonda Joekel. Honor Roll l 0 , 11 , 12 ; Reserve Cheerleader-head cheerleader; Varsity Cheerleader; "Time of Your Life " -minor ; "Rock-nRoll " -chorus ; " Hans Christian Andersen"minor; Singers l 0 , 11 , 12 ; Swing Choir 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; All-State choir 11 , 12 ; Dollfins 12 ; G Q Club 11, 12 ; SpiritClub 10 , l l, 12 ; YoungLife 11, 12;WesleyanHonorChoir l l, 12 ; All-CitySolo Night 12 ; Expressions 1L 12-duet.
Brad Johnson. Honor Roll 10 , 12 ; Basketball 10 ; Football 10, l l;lntramurals 10 , 11, 12 ; FCA 10, 11, 12 ; G Q. Club 11, 12
Jon Johnson. Honor Roll 12
Mike Holmes
Jim.Hoover
Missy Houfek
Joe Hovorka
Chris. Hubbard
Andy Hunzeker
Brent Hutson
Andrea Hyde
Jodi Irons
Karen Irvine
Lisa Jacobsen
Donna Jelinek
Randy Jensen
Rhonda Joekel
Brad Johnson
Jon Johnson
Rod Johnson
Jim Johnston
Rick Jones
Alan Keller
Chris Kelley
Sherrie Kempf
Jamie Kernan
Cindy Kilgore
Susan Kiser
Rodney Johnson. Honor Roll 11. 12
Jim Johnston. Oracle staff 11. 12-business Manager ; East Winds 11-business editor ; " Time of your Life"-minor ; " See How They Run "minor; " Miracle Worker " -minor; "The Corn is Green"-major; " The Docto r in Spite of Himself 'major ; " Rock -n-Roll"-crew; Art Club 11. 12 ; Drama Club 10, 11 , 12 ; French Club 12 ; International Club 10 , 11, 12 ; G Q Club 12 ; Speech and Debate 11. 12 ; Thespians 11. 12
Rick Jones Honor Roll l 0 , 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; " Roc k -n-Roll " -chorus ; "Hans Christian Andersen " -chorus; Singers 11, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Expre ssions 1 1. 12-solo; Football 10 , 11-letter; Intramurals 10, 11. 12 ; Wrestling 10 , 11. 12-letter s, Captain
Jamie Kernan. Honor Roll 11 ; Homecoming Attendant; Baseball 11. 12-letter; Football 11, 12-letter s, Captain ; Intramurals 12 ; Wrestling 12
Susan Kiser. Honor Roll 10 ; East Guard 11 ; Ski Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10 , 11.
David l(,.,.,_ • - _.,011<011 10, 11, 12 ; Nebraska -~• united Nations 11. 12; " Rock-n-Roll"- • chorus ; " Hans Christian Andersen " -minor; Singers 1 1, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Expressions 11 , 12 ; Cross Country 10 , 11 ; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; Track 10 ; G Q Club 11, 12-president; Speech and Debate 11 , 12 ; Student Advisory Board 12 ; YAARR 11.
Kristin Kucera Honor Roll 10 , 11, 12 ; National Hono r Society; East Winds 12 ; " Rock-n-Roll "chon.is; " Hans Christian Andersen" -chorus; Marching Band 10 , 11. 12-firs t chair trumpet, rank leader; Singers 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Wes-
leyan Honor Band 12; Expressions 11, 12 ; Lincoln Youth Symphony; Art Club 11, 12 ; French Club 10 , 11, 12 ; International Club 11 , 12
Randy Kuenning Chorus 11
K""'en Kraai Honor Roll 10 , 12 ; FCA 11; Spirit Club 10
Michael Kuester Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Baseball l 0, 11, 12-letters; Football 10 , l L 12-letter; Intramurals 10, 11. 12
Robyn Lade Honor Roll l 0 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society ; Intramurals 10, Swimming 10 , 11-letter; DECA 12 ; East Guard 11. 12 ; Spi r it Club
Greg Lamb . Honor Roll I 0, 11. 12 ; Epic Staff 12photographer ; G Q Club 12 ; Ski Club 12
Linda Lawrence. Sophomore Chorus ; Chorus 11 ; East Guard 10 , 11 ; Ski Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10 , 11
Vance Klute
David Kohrell
KarenKraai
Kris Kucera • Randy Kuenning
Mike Kuester
Christy Kushner
Robyn Lade
Greg Lamb
John Lancaster
Midnight flicks draw cliques
Peop le were seated in a dark room, ye lling, throwing toast and • holding newspapaers over their heads They are watching a movie However, Rocky Horror Picture Show was not a typical flick.
The story of an alien transvestite who builds a monster may not sound like an academy award winner but it played in commercial theaters in Lincoln for five years. Although other offbeat movies like Polyester (in Odorrama) accompanied by a scratch and sniff card and Fritz the Cat ( an X-rated cartoon) were shown at m i dnight, none had been as successful in the old time slot as Rocky Horror
The reason for its success , many believed , lied in audience participation. Many of the movie-goers were regulars who frequented the theaters weekly and mostly had an extensive
Gregg Leber Baseball 10; Intramurals 11. 12
Jenni1er Lewis Honor Roll 10, 11. 12; National Honor Society; " Rock-n -Roll "-chorus ; " Hans Christian Andersen " -chorus ; Singers 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Expressions 1 1, 12 ; Speech and Debate 10.
Stan Liberty. Honor Roll 10, 1 l, 12 ; Baseball l l, 12-letters; Intramurals 11, 12 ; Swimming 11, 12-letters; 1000 Club 11, 12 ; 1300 Club 11. 12.
Gregg Loos. Honor Roll 10. 11, 12 ; Marching Band 10, 11; Stage Band 10 , 1 1, 12; Concert Band 11, 12 ; Baseball 10 , 11. 12-letters ; Football 10 , 11. 12-letters; Intramurals 10, 11. 12; 1000 Club 10
Sue Lyon Honor Roll 10, 11. 12 ; National Honor Society ; National Merit Finalist: Nebraska Model United Nations 10, 11 ; Girls ' State ' 82 ; East Winds 12-editorial bo ard ; French Club 1 1, 12 ; Speech
knowledge of lines , lyrics , dances , and even what to throw Rocky Horror cultists could also be seen decked out in the characters finery, accompaniedbybizanemake-upandpseudoblood . Seated in the theater viewers may have been hit by rice during a wedding scene , bread during a toast , and water when stormclouds b roke on screen
Alt hough audiences in 1982 were still wild , o ne theater official claimed that resp o nse had mellowed over the years.
" People used to be allowed to brtng i n sacks full of things to throw without being questioned," said the advertising manager of Commonwealth Theaters But when seats and expensive curtains began to sustain a lot of damage , some of the the at er activities started to be regulated.
Charlie MacKenna Honor Roll 10, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Marching Band 11; Orchestra 10-first chair trumpet; Stage Band 10 ; Concert Band 1 1; Basketball 10, 1 1, 12-letters; Intramurals 10, 11, 12
Kirk Madsen 1000 Club 1 1; Ski Club 12
Rick Madsen. Honor Roll 1 1
John Makinson Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; "Hans Christian Andersen " -crew; Marching Band 10 , 11, 12 - first chair tu ba , ran k leader, vice president 12 ; Orchestra 11, 12-first chair bass violin ; Stage Band 10 , 11, 12 ; All-State Band 11; All-State Orchestra 12; Wesleya n Honor Orchestra 12
Lisa Makovicka Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Volleyball 10, 11 , 12-Letters
However, running and dancing as well as yelling and throwing were still common in 1983 showings
Despite its endurance in commercial theaterandcontinuingpopularity, Rocky Horror had received little publicity However, soundtracks and even occasional guides for viewers could be found even in Lincoln.
An incredibly lasting fad , the continued success of the movie that the Moral Majority would undoubtably condemn , was a phenomena that society had just about ignoredexcept for those people who weren 't quite ready to go home at midnight.
Brent Hudson, a senior who had seen Rocky Horror 25 times described the movie as "a way to get away from the pressures of today's society a wild experience. "
Tom Malone Tennis 10 ; Ski Club 12
Patrick Mmik Honor Roll 10; Trapshooting Club 10, 11. 12-p resident.
Jana Marquette. Honor Roll 10 , 11 ; National Honor Society
Jane Matheson Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Business Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10 , 11
Ann McCashland Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Chorus 1 1; Swimming 10 , 11 ; East Guard 10 , 11, 12-president; Spirit Club 10 , 11; Ski Club 12
Cindi McCashland Honor Roll 10 , 1 1; Track 10 , 11 , 12-Letter; DECA 11 , 12 , Spirit Club 10 , Ski Club 12.
Mark McFarland Intramurals 10 , 1 1, 12 ; Trap Shooting Club
Linda Lawrence
Gregg Leber
BradLehl
Jim Leonard
Jenni1er Lewis
Kristi Lewis
Stan Liberty
Gregg Loos
Susan Lyon
Charlie MacKenna
Parties prove to be high times
Whether it was blowing out candles or mind blowing, a party was a popular part of the life of nearly every senior. Parties provided a different kind of recreation for students bored with movies, dates, and dances. They- provided a chance to see friends outside of the classroom, and maybe even get to know that special person a little better.
Whether it was a pizza party, birthday party, slumber party, or kegger, the recreation gave everyone a chance to let it all hang out.
Some of the best parties were held ·outdoors. One of the most unusual that became a tradition for the Class of '83 was the "Branched OakBash."TheB.O.B.'sbeganin 1981 with a camping trip some sophomore guys took on their last day of school What started with ten
Maureen McGinn. Dollfins l 1, 12 ; Gourmet Club 10, 11 , 12; Ski Club 11; Spirit Club 10; Young Life 10 , 11, 12, Lincoln Optimist Outstanding Youth Award 12; Basketball 1O; Intramurals 10, 11, 12 ; Tennis 10 ; Track 12.
Kim McKelvey. Honor Roll 1O, 11 , 12; Chorus 11, 12 ; Track 10; Spirit Club 10.
Brad Miller. Honor Roll 12 ; "Rock-n-Roll"chorus ; " Hans Christian Andersen " -minor; Singers 11, 12; Sophomore Chorus; Expressions 11 , 12; Cross Country 12-letter; Track 10 , 1 L 12letters; G.Q Club 11, 12.
Kirk Miller. Honor Roll 11, 12 ; Baseball ! 0, 11, 12; Football 10, 1 blntramurals 12
Ruth Mosow. Honor Roll 10 , 11, 12; National Honor Society; Spirit Club 10; Intramurals 11, 12
to twelve guys grew to over 100 people in the dozen orso parties that followed.
A bonfire , food, camping and lots of socializing seemed to be what Branched Oak Bashes were all about, and for most partiers, the 20 mile trip was well worth the gas money. Although many just came out for a few hours, five or six still spent the night as the parties grew. In warmer weather the tents lined the shore of the spot the founders called Party Penninsula. Although it never rained or snowed on the campers, the temperature once fell to 15 degrees, but many who spent the night claimed they never felt the cold. Those brave enough to stay the night got to enjoy famous late-night talks and food runs to Raymond. "Crash under the stars" as one camper put it.
Hotel parties were another twist
JerryMyers. Baseball 10 , 11, 12-letter;Football 10 , 11; Wrestling 10; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Ski Club 12.
Mary Naviaux. Honor Roll ! 0, 11 , 12 ; Homecoming Attendant; Reserve Cheerleader; Varsity Cheerleader; Sophomore Chorus ; DECA 12 ; Dollfins 10 , 11, 12; East Guard 10, 11, 12 ; Ski Club 11, 12; Spirit Club 10 , 11, 12; Young Life 10 , 11, 12 ; Volleyball-10; Intramurals 10. 11, 12
Tom Naviaux. Honor Roll 12 ; Student Council 10; Student Advisory Board 10; Gymnastics 1O, 11. 12-letters, captain 12
Dawn Novacek Apollonaires 11, 12-secretmy; "Rock-n-Roll"-minor; "HansChristianAndersen"minor; Singers 11 12; Sophomore Chorus; Art Club 10 ; Ski Club 12-president; Spirit Club 10, 11, 12 ; Student Council 10, 11 12 ; Expressions 11. 1 2; Intramurals 11, 12; Tennis 10
to the party scene. For a few bucks, friends could get together at classy establishments like Day's Inn to enjoy cable T.V., among other things. Another common party site was home-especially when parents were on vacation. The moment mom and dad pulled out of the driveway, preparations began for either a few friends or I 00 or more classmates. A common attraction at these gatherings was kegs. Many became "quarters" champions at such weekend wingdings. Whether the coins bounced or rolled off the nose into the waiting beerglass , skills and accuracy were awesome. illegal activities like drinking, although popular, were not the center of interest at every party. Many involved simplywatchingT.V., listening to a stereo, dancing, and of course, mega food. But whatever the party had to offer, the objective was always to have fun.
Susan O'Hanlon. Honor Roll 10, 11. 12 ; National HonorSociety; NebraskaCouncilofYouth 10 11 12; Girls' State alternate 12; Apollonaires 11. 12treasurer 11. co-head 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Intramurals 1 1. 12; Dollfins 1O 11. 12-secretary; East Guard 10, 11 ; Ski Club 11 ; Spirit Club 10, 11. 12 ; Student Council 10, 11. 12-secretary; President of District Student Council 11 ; Class Officer 11. 12-co-president
Lise Olsen. Honor Roll ! 0, 11 12 ; National Honor Society; National Merit Finalist; Oracle 11feature editor; Epic Staff 12-senior editor; "Miracle Worker"-minor ; "The Com is Green"minor; "A Doctor in Spite of Himself " -minor; "Rock-n- Roll"-chorus; "HansChristianAndersen"minor; Singers 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; DECA 12; Drama Club 12 ; French Club 12; Gourmet Club 12; G Q Club 11, 12 ; Spirit Club 10 ; Student Council 10, 11, 12-secretary 11, 12 , President 12 ; Young Life 11, 12 ; Expressions 11. 12 ; Intramurals 10; Tennis 10, 11, 12
Branched Oak Lake was the site of many a senior bash
Mike Osborne. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Nebraska Model United Nations 10 ; Basketball 10 , 11. 12-letters; Football 10, 11, 12-letters, captain ; FCA 10 , 11. 12 ; Young Lite 11.
Chris Ott. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Ranked first in senior class ; Marching Band 10 , 11. 12 ; Baseball 10, 11. 12-letter; Football 10 ; Wrestling 10, 11. 12-letters; Intramurals 10, 11 , 12 ; Chess Club 10 , 11
Amy Ottersberg. Honor Roll 11 , 12 ; National HonorSociety; NebraskaCouncilotYouth 10 , 11 , 12;"Rcx:k-n-Roll"--OXn.S "I-Jan5Qum::mAn:jer.ai"--clurus; Singers 11, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Expressions 11 , 12 ; Intramurals 11 12 ; Spirit Club 10, 11squad leader; Student Council 11 , 12 ; Superintendent's Student Advisory Board 12 ; Class Otiicer 10, 1 L 12-vicepresident 10, co-president 11, 12
Jan Owe n. Honor Roll 10; Ski Club 12 ; Class Otticer 10-secretary treasurer
Steve Palme r. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Baseball 10 , 11 , 12; Football 10 , 1 L 12-letter; Wrestling 10, 1 L 12-letters, captain
Steve Pete r s Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Football ! 0 , 11 , 12-letters; Basketball 10 , 11 ; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; FCA 10, 11
Brya n Peterson Honor Roll 1O, 11 , 12; Epic Statt 11 , 12-academics egitor 11 , business manager 12 ; Marching Band 10, 11 , 12-tenor sax rank leader; Tennis 1L 12-letter; Ski Club 11-vice president; Young Lite 11
LoriPete rso n.HonorRoll l L 12 ;" Rock- n-Roll"chorus; " Hans ChristianAndersen"-chorus; Singers 11, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Expre ssions 11 , 12 ; DECA 1L 12 ; Spirit Club 10
Lor n a Peterson Honor Roll 10, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; Ski Club 12 ; Spirit Club 1 1.
ToddPickming. HonorRoll 11 ;"ChamberMusi.c"-minor; " Times otYourLite " -minor ; "See How They Run''-rnapr; "Runaways"-rnapr; "Mirade Worker''major; "The Com is Green " -major; "The Doctor in Spite ot Himself'-minor; "Rock-n-Roll"major; " Hans Christian Andersen " -chorus ; Singers 11 , 12; Sophomore Chorus ; Art Club 11 ; Drama Club 10, 11 , 12 ; International Club 10 , 11 ; G Q. Club 12 ; Sp e ech and Debate 11 , 12 ; Thespians 12 ; All-City Solo Night 12 ; Expressions 11, 12
Sue Mathes
Daryl Mattox
Jett McCain
Ann McCashland
Cindy McCashland
Mark McFarland
Maureen McGinn
M i chelle McGowan
Kim McKelvey
Brad M iller
Kirk Miller
Lisa Mohlman
Brian Moore N i cki Moser RuthMosow
Cheryl Mozingo
Mary Naviaux
To mNaviaux
Dave Nielso n Dawn N ovacek
Tim Ochsner
Susan O'Hanlon
Lise Olsen
Lori Olson
Mike Osborne
Jennifer Potter Honor Roll 10 11; " Rock-nRoll " -chorus ; " Hans Christian Andersen "chorus; Singers 11 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Hastings Honor Choir 11 12; Expressions 11. 12-solo; Intramurals 10, 11; Business Club 12 ; Campus Life 10. 11. 12 ; Gourmet Club 12; International Club 10-secretary; G .Q. Club 11; Spirit Club 10 ; Speech and Debate 10.
Sharron Potts Honor Roll 10 11. 12; National Honor Society; German Club 11 12; International Club 10 ; Spirit Club 10 , 11. 12
Sonya Potts Honor Roll 10 11 12 ; National Honor Society; " The Dumbwaiter " -crew; " Chamber Music"-crew; " See How They Run " -crew ; "Runaways"-crew; " Miracle Worker " -minor
crew; " The Corn is Green" -crew; "The Wizard of Oz" -crew ; " Rock-n-Roll" -crew; "Hans Christian Andersen" -crew; Sophomore Chorus; Intramurals 10 11. 12 ; Drama Club 10 11. 12 ; Student Advisory Board 11 ; Thespians 10, 11 12; Chess Club 10 , 11 , 12-secretary; Junior Achievement 10 , 11. 12
GarryPowell .HonorRoll 10.11; l000Club 10 , 11. 12 ; Young Life 12
Cheryl Rahn Sophomore Chorus ; Chorus 11 , 12 ; Swimming 10 , 11-manager; Campus Life 10 11. 1~ ; East Guard 12 ; Spirit Club 10. 11; Young Life 10, 11.
Renee Reece . Epic Staff 12-photographer; East Winds 11-art editor; Art Club 10 , 11 ; Campus Life 10. 11 , 12 ; Future Physicians 12 ; Spirit Club 10, 11
Rod Reffert Honor Roll 10 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Baseball 10. 11. 12-letter
Kevin Riley Honor Roll l 0 , 11 ; East Guard 10 , 11. 12 ; Golf 10 , 11. 12-letter; Swimming 10. 11. 12-letter
Lisa Rooney Honor Roll 10. 11 , 12 ; N a tional Honor Society; "Rock-n-Roll"-chorus; " Hans Christian Andersen " -major; Orchestra 12-first chair flute ; Concert Band 10 ; Singers 11, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Hastings Honor Band 10 ; East Guard 10 ,
Officers classy
Political power , prestige , and money-these are things political leaders desire . Leaders like Sue O'Hanlon , Amy Ottersberg, Emily Swett and Heidi Hathcock-the senior class officers .
Amy and Susan , co-presidents , were the first to share a class officer position. Their two-year tradition was ended by the Student Council after an epidemic of co-class officers invaded the election ballots
Emily Swett , vice-president , also served a two year term She admitted that the junior year was harder . ''The seniors just don 't have as much to do-planning prom is a bi g pain ," she said
H eidi Hathcock was the newcomer as secretary-treasurer .
Probably their most important obligat io n was the purchase of a traditio nal senior class gift. The gift had to be something that could be used by the school as well as agreed upon by most of the over 300 seniors .
Danette Roth. Doll1ins 10, 11: Spirit Club 10
Denise Royer . Honor Roll 10 , 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Res erve Cheerleader; Varsity Che e rleade r ; "R ock-n-Roll " -minor ; " Hans Christia n Andersen" -min o r ; Concert Band 10; Singers 11, 12 ; All-State Ch o i r 12 ; Hastings Honor Choir 12; Ex pressions 11, 12; G Q Club 11 ; Spirit Club 10, 11, 12
hear no evil, speak n o evil, and smell no evil
With over $!'000 to work with, expensive plans ranging from a marquee t o stage curtains to a fan for the girls bathroom were laid. Beyond the purchase of an '83
gift , the planning ot the class · attempt to retake the Spirit Week crown was also a major goal for the class leaders, as well as the annual senior breakfast.
Chris Ott
Amy Ottersberg
Jan Owen
Jill Owen
Randy Palmer
Kathy Ruth. Honor Roll 10, 11. 12; National Honor Society; "Rock-n-Roll"-chorus; "Hans Christian Andersen" -chorus ; Singers 1 1, 12; Swing Choir 11, 12; Sophomore Chorus ; Expressions 11, 12:G.Q Club 11:SpiritClub lO ;Y oungLi1e 11, 12
Joanie Sander . Honor Roll l 0 , 11 , 12; Sophomore Chorus ; Campus Lite 10 ; Spirit Club 10 11 12 ; Gymnastics 10 , 11, 12-letters. ca p tain. All-City captain ; Tenni s 10
Karla SchaUau. Honor Roll 11; Sophom o re Chorus; Golt 12-letter; Tennis 10 11, 12-le tt e r; East Guard 10; FCA 12 ; Spi'rit Club 10, 11
Steve Palmer
Steve Peters
B'ryan Peterson
Lori Peterson
Lorna Peterson
Patricia Schoch . Honor Roll 10, 1 1, 12; National Honor Society; Apollonaires 11. 12-co-head; Intramu ra ls 11, 12; Future Physicians 12 ; International Club 10 ; G Q. Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10, 11, 12
Kim Schoettger Honor Roll 10, 11, 12; National HonorScciety;"Timeo1YourLl1e"-minor; "Rock-n-Roll" -c h o ru s; "Hans Christian An de rs en " -chorus; Singers 1 1, 12; Sophomore Choru s; Expres sions 11. 12 ; G Q Cl u b 11; Spirit Cl u b 10. 11
Brad Schroer Honor Roll 10, 11, 12 ; National Honor Society; Oracle Staff 12-reporter; Marching Ba n d 10 ; Cros s Count ry 10 11, 12-lette rs ; Track 10, 11, 12-letters; G.Q Club 12 ,.,l I
11; Sp i r it Club 1O; Exp re ssions 11 , 12-solo; Swimm ing 10, 11.
Terry Rose. Honor Roll I 0. 11. 12; National Honor Soc iety; National Merit Commended Student: Ep ic Staff 11, 12-sports editor 11 , editor-in-chief 12; Football 10 , 11; Intramurals 11
Senior Clas s Officer s. H eidi Hathcock, Amy Ot t ersberg, Susan O 'Hanlon , Emily Swett. See no evil ,
Seniors
Roni Peterson
Todd Petri
Todd Phillips
Todd Pickering
BW Pollock
Jenny Potter
Sharron Potts
Sonya Potts
Garry Powell
Patricia Quiner
Cheryl Rahn
Connie Redel
Renee Reece
Rod Rettert
Trad Rein
TomResz
Charles Rethmeier
Kevin Riley
Lisa Rooney
Terry Rose
Danette Roth
Denise Royer
Kathy Ruth Ashlyn Sackett
Joanie Sander
Steve Schwalm Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; National Merit Commended Student; Nebraska Model United Nations 1 1; " Ti me of Your Life " -~nor ; "Runaways " -major; "The Com is Green " -minor, crew; " The Doctor in Spite of Hirnself " -major; Drama Club 10, 11, 12 ; International Club 10 , 12
Debbie Shirk. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Marching Band 10, 1 1, 12-flute rank leader; German Club 11
AngelSmith.HonorRoll 10, l l; " MiracleWorker"inor, crew; " The Com is Green"-crew; French <;lub 11, 12 ; International Club 10 , 11 ; Spirit Club 10, 11.
JoAnn Smith. Sophomore Chorus ; Business Club 11, 12; DECA 12:East.Guard} 1, 12 : SpiritClub 10
Todd Smith. Honor Roll 10 , 1 L 12 ; " Rock -nRoll "- minor; Marching Band 10 , 11, 12 - firs t chairpeI'CL1$ion rank leader, co-president; Orchestra 10 , 11-first chair percuss i on ; Stage Band 10 , 11 , 12 ; Concert Band 12 ; All - Sta t e Orchestra 11, 12 ; Hastings Honor Band 12 ; Wesleyan Honor Band 11, 12 ; U N.O Honor Band 10 , 11, 12 ; Eastern Music Festival ' 82 ; Express i ons 11 , 12; Intramurals 10 , 1 1
John Sommerhalder Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Ranked first in senior class ; Nebraska Council of Youth 11 ; Homecoming .Attendant; " Rock-n -Roll " -minor; " Hans Christian Andersen " -minor; Singers 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Express ions 11 , 12-solo; Basketball 10 , 11, 12-letters; Track 10 , 1 1, 12-letters, captain ; Intramurals 10 , 11 , 12 ; FCA 10 , 11 , 12 ; G Q Club 1 1.
Gymnastics 10-l etter ; Dollfins 11; Spirit Club 10, 1 1, 12-officer
Debbie Spaedt. Honor Roll 11 ; Volleyball ! 0 , 11 , 12- letter; Basketball 10-manager; Business Club 12
Julie Spaedt. Honor Roll 11 ; Tennis 10 , 11, 12letter; Volleyball l l, 12 ,-letter; BusinessClub 12 ; DECAll
Craig Spahn. Honor Roll 10, 11 ; Football 10 ; Intramurals 11, 12 ; Art Club 10, 11.
Gordon Sprague. " Rock-n-Roll " -chorus ; " Hans ChristianAndersen" -chorus; Singers 1L 12: Sophomore Chorus ; Express i ons 11 , 12; Football ! 0 , 11 , 12-letter; Track 10 , 1 1, 12-letter; 1000 Club 10 ; • G Q Club11, 12
Shelly Staats. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Marching Band 10, 11, 12-flute rank leader; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; International Club
True Confessions: Profs tell all
All seniors, no matter when or where they graduate face certain decisions about their lives. The decisions you make may be the same as those of your teachers.
"I had the same worries about grades and getting out of school that kids today have," said Dick McGowan. Mr. McGowan, Class of '42, lived in Queens, New York City and attended New Town High School which had just over 1000 students. Because sports in school were not a big deal, Mr. McGowan played semipro baseball and football for teams sponsored by Greenwald Jewelers. Also during his senioryear, he earned $1000 running ·an illegal baseball pool. When everyone won and he was unable to pay, he was forced to run away to upper-state New York. He remembered when a "frail" meant a girl, and when he would say catch phrases like "See you later, Alligator."
While Mr. McGowan was busy in New York City, Mr. McConnell, Class of '44, was active in his own city, Central City, Nebraska. He scored very well in high school track and was selected to be fullback on the second string all-state football team right behind the legendary Tom Novak. Helping with the war effort, Mr. McConnell collected scrap metal and bought saving stamps on Mondays. He listened to such songs as "Mares Eat Oates" and "Three Little Fishes." Describing himself as a senior, Mr. McConne 11 said, "I was just a big, bashful, country boy."
Seeing Dr. Moss, Class of '52, every day in a suit and tie makes it difficult to picture him dressed in a pair of straight-legged jeans with big cuffs and a T-shirt his typical high school outfit. Dr. Moss attended Omaha Central high school.He was into Theresa Brewer, Pat Boone, Liz Taylor, and James Dean. He recalled the days when students paid 35 cents for a hot lunch.
The same year, Paul Forch graduated from high school in Stratton, Nebraska. When he remembered his class of 13 (three girls and ten boys), memories of Sneak Day, and the time they all took off to Denver, Colorado came to mind. Contrary to what his students might think, Mr. Forch described himself as "very shy, the bookworm type.'' He was a
good student despite getting kicked out of typing class.
Another teacher kicked out of a class, English of all things, was Mr. Holechek, Class of '56. He also had a class of 13 students at Farwell High School, and was the only one to have a ducktail haircut when groups like Bill Haley and the Comets were just getting started. He also danced polkas to country western music. Mr. Hol.echekwaslikemanytypicalseniorshe had no idea what to do after high school. His only thought was of maybe coaching basketball.
Doing almost anything to have a cashmere sweater and a poodle skirt was the scene for Ann Barry, Class of '58. She attended Lincoln High School in a class of about 4 75, and was her class valedictorian. She recalled fun memories of hanging out at th e Bethany Kings and _ Tastee Inn ·and Out. Fernando Llamas, Rock Hudson, and Elvis were some of Ann's teen idols.
_ Acheerleaderforfouryears, homecoming queen, and class valedictorian were only some of the highlights for Mrs. Butler (Class of
'65) during her high school years in Ainsworth, Nebraska. She wore sweatshirts with stretch pants and went to movies several times a week. She listened to Bobby Vinton and recalled when ratting hair was a big \ fad.
Graduating from Oakcrest High School in New Jersey, Mr. Sapp, Class of '70, was the most valuable defensive lineman, district champ in wrestling, and the team captain in track. Listening to groups like Sly and the Family Stone and hanging •out at the Boardwalk in Atlantic City were some of the activities he partook in when he wasn't busy with sports. Mr. Sapp considered going into business, but -after taking the business courses offered, he became "sick of ledgers."
What will you be doing twenty years from graduation? Most of you couldn't imagine yourselves back at this great institution. You might picture yourself as an astronaut, the President of the United States, or maybe even a well-known sex symbol, but how about a teacher at East High?
Present day teachers Mary Butler and Dick McGowan as senior students.
Eighteen The fun has just begun
"I wish I was 18 again," sang George Bums-and he wasn't the only one. It seems like everyone wants to be 18. Youngerkidslookup to those "seniors" and golden-agers seem to always be reminiscing about back when they were 18.
But what makes it so great? Of course there was the obvious. An 18year-old was finally old enougn to go to Bingorama. And eligible to win the $200,000 in the Publishers Clearing House give-away. Don't forget that those at that special age could get their ears pierced without permission ( at Zales jewelers), or drive to Kansas for that potent 3.2 • · beer.
There was something different
Mike Schafer
Karla Schallau
Kim Schenkel
John Schleich
Patricia Schoch
Kim Schoettger
Brad Schroer
Steve Schwalm
Kathy Sherrill
Debby Shirk
Angel Smith
JoAnn Smith
Tim Smith
Todd Smith
Tim Snyder
Bruce Stephen " Chamber Music " -minor ; " The Com is Green " -minor
Jett Stevens. Honor Roll 10 , 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Hans Christain Andersen-chorus ; Marching Band 10 , 11 ; Singers 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; Expressions 12
Jonathon Stick. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Nebraska Model United Nations 10 11 ; Boys ' State ' 82 ; Oracle Staff 11. 12managing editor; Wrestling 10 ; G Q Club 12 ; Speech and Debate 10, 11 ; Student Advisory Board 11. 12
about an 18-year-old(orthebigoneeight). Somehow they became more worldly and able to cope with their problems. They were able to decide complex issues-like which lunch entree to get or what T-shirt to wear.
Eighteen-year-olds were ready for the real world. No longer would they settle for R-rated movies-it was Cinema X, Embassy, and the adult book store all the way.
They were able to vote for who they wanted to run the show in the political arena and decide whether or not to join the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines. Heck, they didn't even need their parent's permission to get married (in Nebraska). They had been driving for two years and
only had two more teen years left. Of course there were a few drawbacks. An 18-year-old began to bear the constant plague of answering phone surveys, and of suddenly being legally responsible for his actions. Females suddenly find themselves too old for "17" magazine but males have it the worst. They must register for the draft and have already passed their sexual peak of seventeen years. However the esteem and status of being 18 more than made up for the small inconveniences.
Basically it's a glamorous time , but no one can be 18 for more than 365days.
; Express ions 11 12 ; Drama Club 12 ;
French Club 12-treasurer; Gourmet Club 12 ; G Q Club 11, 12 ; Spirit Club 10; Speech and Debate 10 , 11 , 12 ; Student Council 12 ; Student Advisory Board 12 ; Class Officer 11 12-vice president; National Forensic League 10 , 11 12 ; Superintendent's Student Advisory Board 12
Phil Tatro. Honor Roll 10 ; Homecoming Attendant; " Time of Your Life " -minor; " Rock-n-Roll "ma jor , chorus ; "Hans Christian Andersen"-minor , chorus , crew ; Singers 11 , 12 ; Swing Choir 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Chorus ; All-State Choir 11 , 12 ; Wesleyan H onor Choir 11 ; Expressions 11 , 12duet 11. band 12 ; Baseball 10 : Football 10, 11: Intramurals 10 , 11 , 12 ; Drama Club 10 , 11 , 12; G Q Club 1 1, 12 ; Thespians 11. 12 ; YAARR 11; Young Life 11
Scott Strohmyer. Honor Roll 10 , 11; Football 11. 12; 1000 Club 11; 1300 Club 12 ; Ski Club 12
Shannon Sutherland." Honor Roll 10 , 1 1: " Time of Your Life " -crew ; Football 10 ; Intramurals 11 , 12 ; Art Club 11.
Emily Swett. Honor Roll 10 , 1 1, 12 ; National Honor Society; Nebraska Council of Youth 11. 12 ; Homecoming Attendant; " The Com is Green "minor; "Rock-n-Roll " -minor ; " Hans Christian Andersen " -chorus ; Singers 11, 12 : Sophomore Chorus
Seniors
John Somerhalder
Nancy Sorenson
Tom Soukup
Debby Spaedt
Julie Spaedt
Craig Spahn
Todd Speidell
Gordon Sprague
Jamie Spurlock
Bruce Stephen
JW Stevens
Teresa Stewart
Jon Stick
Tim Stortz
Scott Strohmyer
Shannon Sutherland
Allen Sward
Emily Swett
Phil Tatro
Darla Taylor
Erin Terrell
Jim Tews
Tim Tharp
Donya Thorne
Mindy Thorp
Darla Taylor Honor Roll 10. 11 , 12 ; Intramurals 11 12 ; Campus Life 10. 11 ; Ski Club 12-president.
Erin T erre ll. Honor Roll 10, 11. 12; National Honor Society; AFS Student; East Winds 12 ; Orchest ra 10 11; Art Club 11. 12 ; French Club 10 11. 12-president; International Club 11 , 12; Student Advi sory Board 11
Jim Tews Honor Roll 10 11 12; National Honor Soc iety; Oracle St a ff 12-reporter business assista nt; Foot ba ll 10. 11; Swimming 10 11. 12-letters; Ea st Guard 10 11. 12; Rol e Playing Club 12
Mindy Thorp Honor Roll 10 11; Orche stra 10 11. 12-first chair violin ; All-State Orchestra 10 11. 12 ; Hasting Honor Orchestra 10 11. 12 ; Wesleyan Honor Orchestra 10 11. 12 ; Lincoln Youth Symphony; LPS Solo/ Ensembl e Competitio n ; Sch ol arship to Congress of Strings
Kent Tren}Qe. Honor Roll 10 11 12 ; N a tional Honor Roll ; Basket ba ll 10 11. 12-le tt ers ; Fo o t ba ll 10. 11. 12-letters; Track 10. 11. 12-le tt ers
Donya Thorne Ho n or Roll 12 ; " Rock-n-Roll"c h o rus ; "Hans Christi a n And erse n " -minor cr e w ; Sing e rs 11 12 ; Sophomore Ch o rus ; Expressions 11. •12 ; Basketball 10-manager; Track 10 11. 12-letter; FCA 12 ; Future Physicians 11 ; Gourmet Club 12 ; Interna tional Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10
Janet Tropp Honor Roll 10 11 12 ; Basketball ! 0 , 11. 12-lette r ca p ta in; Intramurals 11. 12 ; Business Club 11; FC A 12 ; Sp irit Club 10
Ann Truka Hono r Roll 1O 1 1. 12; N a tion a l Ho n o r Society; DECA 11. 12-tre asurer ; Ea st Guard 11
Seniors advise underclassm.en
Millions upon millions of Americans each day turned to the "Dear Abby'' and "Ann Landers" columns seeking advice. For many underclassmen looking to seniors for advice was a helpful way to make it through those hard and hying times of senior high.
Some seniors who were asked thought students should take as many classes as possible while they were free. Others said that taking it easy was the way to go since they would either be working hard in college or in the job market after graduation.
Along with advice on academic choices many shared their expertise in areas like Faculty Abuse. Some of these high jinks included:
-"Always park your car in the visitor's lot. cranking the wheel fully to the right and setting the emergency brake so your car can't be towed,"
-''Put a small piece of paper in the
Kent Trenkle
Janet Tropp Ann Truka
Patti Ueberrhein
Va Nee Van Vleck
Ralph Van Vliet Kraig Vanderbeek
Angie Varone
Mike Viessman Sean Visger
Va Nee Van Vleck. Honor Roll 10, l L 12; National Honor Society; National Merit Commend- ed Student; International Thespian Society; " See How They Run " -major, crew; " Runaways "major, crew; " Miracle Worker " -crew; "The Com is Green " -major, crew; " The Doctor in Spite of Himself'-crew; " Rock-n-Roll"-crew;"HansChris- tian Andersen " -crew; Drama Club 11 , 12- president; German Club 11, 12-vice president, president; International Club l 0, 11 ; Spirit Club 10; Thespians 12-president.
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Ralph Van Vliet. Honor Roll 12; Epic Staff 12- boys' sports editor; Football 10, 11 ; lntramurals 11 ; Trap Shooting Club 10, 12
Michael Viessman. Honor Roll 10, l L 12 ; Na- tional Honor Society; "Hans Christian Andersen"cJew; Marching Band 10, 1L 12-trumpet rank leader; Stage Band 12 ; Nebraska Quintet; Cross Country 11 ; German Club l 0 , 11
film projector so you can't see the picture,"
-"Start a combo chip collection and use them all on the last day of school," and
-"Always keep the number two pencils you are given (Select by Musgrave) after filling out any official computer sheet."
Many also ottered their advice on librcny favorites:
-"Make a point of telling Mr. Hammelman that you like his tie,"
-"Always sit in packs of six at tables meant for 1our,"
-''Place metallic tape near the library security system," and
-"Always make as much noise as possible."
A final word of advice was "never be afraid to ask a seniorwhat to do; don't forget that no twelfth grader is ever too busy to take the time to give advice or point the way to the student video palace."
Sean Visger. Honor Roll I 0, 11 , 12; Homecoming Attendant; Baseball 11 ; Diving 10; Football l 0, 11 , 12-letters; Intramurals 10, 11 , 12; Swimming 10; Track 10; Ski Club 12.
Richard Vogel. Honor Roll 10, l L 12; National Honor Society; Baseball 10, 11 ; Intramurals l 0, 1L 12 ; Tennis l L 12-letter; G Q Club 12
Stacie Vojtech. Honor Roll 10, 11 ; National Honor Society; Dollfins l 0, 11 , 12-vice president; Future Physicians 10; Spirit Club 10
Tomas Walker. Honor Roll 10; Orchestra 10, 11 , 12-first chair viola ; Math Club 11
Karen Walters. Honor Roll l 0, 11, 12; National Honor Society; Marching Band 10, l L 12-flute rank leader, secretary treasurer; International Club 10, 11.
TammyWhiteside. Business Club 12-trec
John Whitmer. Honor Roll 10, l L 12 ; Na Honor Society; Home Builders Association tectural Drafting Award; Ski Club 12 ; Ba 10; Intramurals 10, l L 12
Gretchen Whitworth. Honor Roll l 0 , l
National Honor Society; " Time of Your L crew; "See How They Run " -crew; " Mi Worker " -minor; " The Com is Green " -n "The Doctor in Spite of Himself'-major; " l n-Roll"-minor,chorus;"Han.sOllislianAndersen· nor, chorus; Singers 11 , 12 ; Sophomore Ct Art Club 10, 11 , 12; DramaClub 10, 11 , 12; FI Club l 0, 11 , 12 ; Spirit Club l 0; Speech Debate l 0, 11 , 12; Thespians 11 , 12 ; Exprei 11, 12
Senior Andy Hunzeker shares his in1initE dom with sophomore Tom Hamilton.
Randall Willey. Honor Roll 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society; Basketball 10, 11; Intramurals 12; G Q. Club 12
Jef1rey Wilson. Honor Roll 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society; Nebraska Model United Nations 10; Boys ' State '82 ; Marching Band 10, 1 L 12rank leader, drum major; Speech and Debate 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12
Karen Witt. Honor Roll ! 0 , 11, 12; National Honor Society; Apollonaires 11, 12-co-captain; "Rockn-Roll "-chorus; "Hans Christian Andersen "chorus; Singers 11, 12 ; Sophomore Chorus; Expressions 11, 12; Tennis 10 ; G Q Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10, 11, 12
Jim Wohlers. Honor Roll 10, 11 , 12; Marching Band 10, 11-first chair trumpet; Concert Band 11; Cross Country 10, 11, 12-letter; Intramurals
Dave Zach Lynnae Zlab 11; Track 10-manager; Trap Shooting Club 11, 12
Lance Worley. Honor Roll 10; DECA 11. 12; Baseball 10, 11; Football lC, 11, 12-letter; 1000 Club 1 l; 1300 Club 11.
Alane Wright. Honor Roll 11 , 12 ; National Honor Society; Marching Band 11, 12 ; Concert Band 11 ; Intramurals 10 , 1 L 12~ Tennis 10
Pamela Wright. Sophomore Chorus; DECA 11, 12; Spirit Club 10
Duane Wunderlich. Honor Roll l 0 , 12 ; Marching Band 10, 11, 12 ; Intramurals 10, 11 , 12 ; Wrestling 10, 11 ; Art Club 12; Campus Life 10; Dungeons & Dragons Club 12-co-president.
Rick Vogel
Stacie Vojtech
Tom Walter
David Walter
Karen Walters
Mark Walz
Ron Wenger
Tammy Whiteside
John Whitmer
Gretchen Whitworth
Louise Wiebers
Myron Wilder
Randy Willey
Jef1 Wilson
Karen Witt
Jim Wohlers
Lance Worley
Alane Wright
Pam Wright
Duane Wunderlich
David Zach. Honor Roll 11 , 12; National Honor Society; Cross Country 12-letter; Track 10 , 11, 12-letters
Lynnae Zlab. Honor Roll 10 , 11 ; National Honor Society; Varsity Cheerleader; Tennis 10, 11, 12 ; Gourmet Club 12 ; Spirit Club 10, 11 , 12
Juniors build their futures from the hallways of East High
Scott Whitney takes school lying down
One step Closer
Becoming a junior to many students meant new challenges, bigger goals and a closer look into the future
Some were excited about the advantage of taking more electives and classes that interested them, while for others it meant gaining the respect of being superior to the sophomores. Although many displayed enthusiasm , some felt their lives were not quite •fulfilled until they reached their big goal of becoming... seniors!
With the exception of a few, the junior year was the when students began to plan for their coming future. Many had taken part-time jobs after school and on week-ends to raise money for such things as gas for cars, clothes or other activities.
A near future goal for some was the opportunity of college. Considering this, some money was put 61Way for an education. With the prospect of college, being a junior also meant having the option of taking thpse unsurmountable PSAT/SAT tests.
Many after-school activities interested juniors such as intramural
All of these activities promoted school spirit and provided a learning experience for everyone. Being a junior meant being in the middle of everything, or as the word junior is defined: One in his or her junior year of high school.
The juniors took one step ahead in their own lives, left thier mark at East High, and made their debut as the Class of '84!
Between classes, Julie Walters and Liz Eddins chat about school lite
Explaining the concepts of art, Rick Monroe uses visual aids. •
Full of baloney, Kirk Stingley enjoys his sandwich
Mojgan Amirkhan Jett
John Arrigo
Luke
Tim.Babcock
Amanda Bair
Debbie
Jett
Janell Binder
Sheryl Blad
Mike Borgialli
John Borgmann
Mark Brage Kent Brase
Jett Brdensteiner
Don Breeden
Ron Brennan
John Brestel
Laura Brinton
Jana shines brightly
Many people have dreams of really excelling in some particular thing. They want to be the best they can and shine their brightest.
Through all the hard work and years of practice, Jana Erway was well on her way to accomplishing her dream in music.
Jana had a definite talent in music and dance. She had been involved in dance for ten years taught ballet, jazz, and aerobics at the Y.M.CA. She had taken piano and theory lessons for five years, and taking private singing lessons helped her as a member 9f East High's Singers and Swing Choir.
"I've been in district and state
auditions since ninth grade, and won the Nebraska State Mason and Hammolin singing competition last November ," Jana said of her accomplishments.
Aside from being in many school concerts and activities, she had done recitals through the Music Teachers Association and been in musicals at the Lincoln Community Playhouse.
Jana had always beenfacinated by professional singers, but she realized the great struggle there would be and what the odds of really "winning" were.
"I definitely have plans for music in the future, but as a hobby or a career, I don't know yet," she said.
With talent behind her, Jana Erway prepares to play
Ball adds to holiday season
The holiday stage was set with the help of the Lincoln Country Club Junior Class Ball held on December 21 from 9:00 P.M. to 12:30 l}..M. The ball was a traditional event that was held exclusively for all juniors from the four Lincoln High schools. The guest list from East was prepared by Steve Gottschalk and a total of 130 were invited.
Although the ball was a classy and special event for the holidays, many students felt the music was unsuitable for the type of event.
Overall, the ball provided an opportunity for students from different schools to interact with each other. The ball was most definitely a festive start to the holiday season.
Jackie Wareham, Robyn Bishop, Renee Smith, Chris Murphy, Mike Borgialli, and Steve Kirk look their best at the Junior Class Ball.
Juniors
Scott
Jim.Crew
Don
Bob
DougDeBoer
Laura
David
Matt Deterding
Wendy
Emily
GregDynek
LizzEddins
Carla Eggerling
Paige Eggleston Kristen Ellingston Debra
Lisa
Jana
Matt Etzelmiller KentEvancho
Rob Fangman
Brian Farr
Bill
Jodi
JimForal
Activity surrounds study hall
The past year, like eveiy other year before, a large amount of people took the same class-study hall.
For some it was a time to rush down to the lunchroom, stare at the walls while attendance was taken, and the announcements went on and on, and then quietly recede into the libraiy.
For those who hadn't had time for breakfast or lunch it meant a quick drive to Mister Doughnut or a short walk to the munchie stand.
Some needed a chance to get away from it all with a leisurelywalk up and down and up and down the halls stopping eveiytwo feet to gaze into a classroom and w'aveormouth obscenities to a friend.
Then there were some who could just not find time to attend.
Somehow in the middle of all this there were a few who took advantage of it and actually did . their homework.
Whatever the study halls were used for, all agreed that they did serve a certain purpose.
People
With a studious attitude, Sean Robinson makes use ot his study hall period
Viessman's talent is no act
Along with all the time consuming hard work, Tom Viessman found a fullfillment in the speech and drama department.
His first play was a one-act in eighth grade. He stated, however, that he "always had interests in drama, whether it was just watching, critiquing, behind the scenes work, or mainly performing.''
He took part in and helped with the shows and one-act plays at East.
"We've really had a variety as far as selections are concerned, and that's a fact I appreciate. Each show always has something new for everyone involved. There were a lot of script contrasts between comedy, drama , settings, and the playwrtter's styles."
Tom was also involved with the speech team through most of high school He had the opportunity to compete in a number of events such as humerous interpretation, after dinner speaking, and duet acting.
"I've found these events to be interesting and fun because they involve and present theater in a dif-
ferent form in comparison to stage acting," he stated.
He felt that drama had helped him in a number of ways including expressing himself in front of people.
"That's part of the reason why drama seems so natural," he explained. "When you assume a character, you're really expressing yourself in a way which you think that character would act, no matter what kind of character it really is."
Tom regretted the fact that because of scheduling, he hadn't taken as many drama classes as he would have liked. Outside of class and after school is when he made the time to get involved, both in speech and drama activities.
As much as Tom enjoyed acting and the theater, he was looking into other areas for a career.
Other interests such as science and math seemed to stand out in his future.
Most students at East appreciated and admired Tom's ability. As one student put it, "He's someone to admire on stage as well as off."
Thrilled with We, Tom Viessman throughly expresses excitement.
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Stereotypes prevail in the halls
As you wandered through the halls of East High, you would un doubtedly find a variety of different students.
On yourwayto World Lit, you met up with Joe Jock and you casually stepped out of his way for fear of being killed by the mob of pep clubers behind him. Too bad they were only wasting their time, because at Joe's side was Prom Queen and Miss Popular, Pamela Perfect.
Gary Gearhead, when missing from class, would most likely be found in his car in gearhead row. In class, he was probably planning his weekend of cruising "O" street or mentally re-doing his car. Further
down the hall, you noticed Bertha Brain, alone by her locker, with her nose in a calculus book.
Coming down the hall, you spotted Pat Punk. He could easily be identified by his brightly colored hair. Pam Preppie didn't hesitate to wear her alligators or flaunt her designer jeans, and Alan Active could be found most anywherestudent council, class president, football, etc.
Vicky Valley was like so totally ... you know together. Although she wasn't athletic, she loved anything that was soci, or awesome things like waiting at the bus stop with her lawn chair fer sure!
You must have missed Angela
Average as she brushed by you. Too bad her student numbe+ was her only means of identification.
Suddenly you noticed the halls were clearing arid you were late for class. Deciding you didn't care, you saw Frank Freak heading out _ of the building. No doubt he had decided \ school wasn't for him.
Whether stereotyping was good or not, you were sure that it was there. You concluded that although no one fit into any type exactly, predominant characteristics seemed to appear. Standing alone in the hallway, you laughed to yourself and wondered, "Am I stereotyped, too?"
Officers dOubleup
With six clqss officers, the junior class found a change of pace with Craig B. Upright and Shelly Somerhalder (Co-Presidents), Tom Viessman and Jenny Chou (Co-Vice Presidents), and Jennifer Forker and Linda Witt (Co-Secretary Treasurers) to support the students.
Jennifer Forker said that the concept of co-officers seemed to work well for them. She commented that the class was very productive with less stress directed towards individual persons.
The junior class was involved in many activities such as Blue and White Night, the Father-Daughter dance, Junior-Senior Prom and Spirit Week.
Jenny Chou said, ''The Class of '84 is a close-knit class . We have a lot of spirit and everyone is willing to help each other."
Junior Class Officers (front to back). Presidents: Craig B. Upright, Shelly Somerhalder Vice Presidents: Jenny Chou, Tom Viessman. Secretary Treasurers: Linda Witt, Jennifer Forker
Along with the changes going on at East, changes were also going on in the city outside.
Although East Park Plaza had been around awhile, new shops were springing up everywhere inside. There were a total of nine clothing stores. Two sporting shops and a number of gift shops had also opened up. During December Dirt Cheap records also began doing business. The main attraction at East Park was the East Park 3 theater. The theater provided a closer source of entertainment after hours. Also new to Lincoln were several restaurants. Chi-Chi's provided a fine source of Mexican food to compete with surrounding eating places. The Rose, taking over the Boar's Head, was also new to Lincoln. Opening December 26 was Showbiz Pizza Place Showbiz featured pizza (said to come close to Valentino's) and numerous video games.
As new businesses opened they caused Lincoln to become a better and better place to live
The main attractions
Steve
Gary
Tammy
Tim
Brenda
Reversals aren't backwards
Reversals? What's that? a) a play in the game of football, b) a beneficial club,c) a punk rock band, d) an Italian pastry, or e) none of the above. The logical answer, of course, is b. But Reversals were more than just a group, and they weren't backwards. They were a support organization for the wrestlers.
A "reversal" is a term used in wrestling when the wrestler on the bottom gets on the top, which is worth two points. The organization had been around for several years though it became an official club just this year.
Linda Witt, Jennifer Forker, and Lori McMurty were co-captains for the club and theywere pleased with the results of the group. The chlb hoped to enlarge by adding new members so they could do more things. Also, because the existing members would graduate in '84, the group needed to be expanded so it could continue.
"We had a lot of plans for this year that we weren't able to follow through on because of lack of funds
and pre-season organization," explained Linda. "Some of the things we'd like to do next year include road trips to out of town meets and a post season partywith the wrestlers."
Reversals mainly just tried to pro-
mote school spirit within the team itself and in the rest of the school. Other members included Jenny Chou, Melodee Smith, Sharon Waddle, Gretchen Zinnecker, Valerie Barton, and Stephanie Shapiro.
Reversals. L McMurtry, M Smith , J Chou, J Forker, L Witt.
Whether you were into Monopoly, Uncle Wiggly, Candyland, or Pay Day, Dungeons & Dragons Club may have offered some kind of challenge to your otherwise drab lifestyle.
D & D is a role playing game set in the middle ages. The game uses dice, but there is no board. Players make up a character, give it an occupation and then send it through an imaginary world created by the dungeon master They move their characters through the fantasy land gaining treasure and experience points. Whether the character lives or dies depends on how well the player competes.
The club was established by senior Duane Wunderlich and junior Ben Thomas.
There were almost twenty members in the club and meetings were held every Wednesday. Although there was a large quantity of games on the market, Dungeons & Dragons seemed to create an interest for many students. All it took was a little imagination
Dungeons &: Dragons Club B Thomas , G McClellan , E Buehl~ann , D Mitchell , K Herzinger, R McMullen , A Swope
Juniors Anxious juniors await end
Four juniors graduated at the end of the '82-'83 year. The graduates were Mojgan Amirkan, Perry Hutchinson, TeriKoch, andAnneGarwood.
In order to graduate a year early,
Asearlygraduates,PerryHutchinson,
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a total of 150 credits had to be earned during the school year, summer school, or possibly in work study. Work study was a program in which a student working 20 hours a week
at any part time job could receive five credit •points per quarter. Al-though an early graduation meant an earlier start on a college education, some felt they would miss out on activities, a chance to take more classes that really held an interest and many school related social events. Others felt they needed more time to grow and get ready to face the world.
"I feel my senior year would just be a goof-off year," said Teri Koch. "I want to get a start on my college education and become more independent now."
Teri planned to go to Southeast Community College in the Fall and persue a career in the medical field. Mojgan also wanted to start a career in medicine.
"I'll be in school many more years so it doesn't really matter if it's high school or college ," said Mojgan.
Whatever the reason for their early departures, their friends wished them luck and happiness in their careers and future plans.
TeriKoch , and Mojgan Arnirkhan prepare to leave East.
Potential through leadership
" Trapshooting is one of the few sports of any kind at Lincoln East which will help develop attitude and skills for life-long hobbies and enjoyment," commented Trap Club Coach Wesley Durst.
The Trap Club had competed in meets in Nebraska and Iowa for seven years. Each year , East had a team at the Cornhusker National Championship Trapshoot. The team had potential to continue the trend and be in the top ten percent of the teams competin g _ in Nebraska.
Many members had potential for leadership and top scores including president Pat Marilt, secretary treasurer Tim Ochsner , and se n iors Mark McFarland, Tim Snyder, and Jim Wohlers Promising juniors included Frank Johnson and Mitch Kelley Trap Club was financed completely b y the members themselves. The c lub earned money by selling pro gra ms at sporting events and c on cessions after school The money was spent on team caps and school letters.
Gretchen Zb:meClcer
Trap Shooting Club. Front row: D Leeding, S Long , P Martk , T Snyder, B Barry, B Farr , A Speich.
Back row: S Dodge , S Johnson , J Wohlers , R Jensen , F Johnson , J. Decker , S Walch , M Kelly , M
Stonacek, G Fitzke , T Ochs ner, Coach Durst.
Bryson
Sophom.ores clim.b the ladder
For the students that went to East in Junior High , moving up to high school may not have been such a big deal. But for the students coming in from Lefler and Culler it was a day to remember . The problems included getting your schedule , finding your classrooms , and worrying whether or not you 'd have lunch with your friends. When the disasterous day had finally come to an end, the last obstacle was finding your way out of the school.
Aside from adjusting to the changes many people found relief in the many clubs and organizations offered Some of the popular groups included Spirit Club, Student Council, Student Advisory Board, and International Club
Another concern the new sophomores felt was not knowing very many people . On Oct . 21, the sixth annual Blue and White night was held to help sophomores get acquainted with new faces and to gain school spirit . Blue and White night featured a carnival and dance , and booths were set up by the many different organizations
Rob Shull compares his massive muscles to ~hose of Mr. Sapp.
Pies aren't always good when you are on the receiVing end as Matt Jewett finds out during Blue and White night.
Some students find the best part about blue and white night is just being together
The technique of bobbing for apples is demonstrated by Sue Smith at Blue and White night.
Sheri Neeman, Kris Barry, and Laura Marron have tun getting their faces painted
Chris Abbott
Jan Abbott
Debbie Ahlquist
MicheleAit
Joe Albin
Toni Allen
Sue Anderson
Trent Anderson
Christi Antczak
Kenny Apel
Sydna ~trong
Tony Arndt
Jana Arnold
Jim.Arthur
Jon Backencamp Beth Baer
Steve Bartels
Kathy Bates
Doug Bauch
Anita Beck
Bob Bergman
Michelle Binder
Colleen Blad
Jim.Boarman
A night to remember
The sixth annual Blue and White Night, sponsoredbythe Student Council, took place on October 21st. The main purpose of the event was to promote sophomore spirit.
The school clubs tried to get the sophomores involved by setting up booths such as a haunted house, pie-in-the-face, and face painting. Each club earned money by requiring a fee.
Besides the booths, radio station KFRX provided the musical entertainment in the south gym for the wild dancers enjoyment.
There were two contests at Blue and White Night. An East jacket was awarded to Daryn Thorne when his
lucky number was drawn. Thesecond prizes were two 1983 Epics which were won by Blaine Burmeister and Rob Shull in another drawing.
The other contest was the Secret Sophomore, in which sophs meet other sophs, ask them a few questions about themselves and then ask if they were secret sophomores. If they were right, they recieved a gift certificate from Valentino's.
Blue and White night was a special night for sophomores onlyupper classmen were only allowed to work in the booths.
The night was intended to bring the class together, but many found it offered a great time as well.
Randy Michaels sees Blue and White Night as an opportunity to show otf his unique physique
Linda Stehly displays her bubble blowing technique.
Randy Hawkins gambles his way through Blue and White Night.
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A position with class
Holding the postion of class officer brought many responsibilities according to the five newly elected officers: Bruce Lundak (president), Michele Ait and Joy Johnson ( covice presidents), and Lisa and Leslie Christensen ( co-secretary treasurers).
Besides the responsibility, there was also a lot of organization and hard work.
The main task of the class officers was to get organize Spirit Week. Before making plans, the officers worked in concessions to make money. Next, they had to organize Spirit Week meetings, decide on a theme, and prepare decorations. This was the most important part of being a class officer, according to Bruce Lundak.
"Mostly we ·expressed · our own feelings and ideas but sometimes Student Council often had say over what we wanted to do," commented Michele Ait.
"The tension of being a class officer was eased by the help and involvement of the teachers," stated Lisa Christensen
The officers were mainly trying to build up their bank account for next year when the juniors sponsor the Prom and of course, Spirit Week again.
The group felt that more sophomore class involvement was needed, but they all agreed the enthusiasm of their sponsor Ivan Goochey, and their close friendships made it all worthwhile.
Scott Farber
CUrtis Fitzsimmons
Mavis Fletcher
Scott Floral
Bridget Flynn
Danny Foreman
Julia Forker
Mike Forsberg
Christine Fricke
Brett Frith
Bruce Frogge
Amy Fuerst
Allison Fuller
Kim Gaber
Amy Garwood
Brian Gates
Kent George
Rob Gibson
Michelle Gi11ord
Brad Gilbertson
Maurene Glaser
Scott Glock
Deanne Godeker
Mark Graft
Joel Grenemeir
David Groth
Larry Grunning
BethGutz
Michele Ait explains to Yolanda Moss her part in the sophomore skit
John Haldiman
Michelle Hale
Mark Hallberg
Todd Hallberg
Jon Hamilton
Tom Hamilton
Kristen Handeland
Leanne Handy
Kurt Hansen
Sarah Harless
Tim Harrington
Todd. Hatton
Terry Haun
Randy Hawkins
Marisa Hayden
Nancy Hayden
Merry Hayes
Chris Heer
Mark Hegedus
Doug Helm
Cathy Hemann
David Hermance
Brian Hester
Tonja Holder
Scott Hollestelle
Linda Holman
Sandy Houser
Debbie Howser
Weekends bring happiness
You looked forward to weekends during the school year. It seemed like you always heard "Thank God it's Friday." When a long week at school got you down, you always had something to look forward to WEEKENDS!
When the weekend finally rolled around, after a drab week, sometimes it seemed like you just couldn't think of one thing to do.
Some new places opened not just for teenagers, but for all ages.
Johnie's Lounge re-opened its doors just for teenagers. The place had a three dollar cover charge, a dance floor, "lounge" area, live band and disc jockey. Many people from schools in and around Lincoln at least tried it out.
Another place to go was Trailridge Ski Area. It consisted of a lodge, six runs, one T-bar, and the rest tow ropes. The area was also open for night skiing. Trailridge had light facilities on all of the slopes which was a unique feature.
"its nofhing like Colorado, but it's good for Nebraska," said Scott Gaston.
You always had the same old things to do if any of these places didn't excite you, like going to movies, parties, schoolrelated activities, or just cruisin' around.
Huddling up for a weekend o1 run, are ( counterclockwise from the left) Tim Harrington, Matt Jewett, Pete Speltz, Susan Rooney, Ching Johnson, Dave Groth.
Video games at showbiz pre lde hours of entertainment for Scott JohI on and Tim
Christensen
Bob Gibson takes the guilt life while working in the back at Russ ' s Dave Allen and Jamie Sneddon find that working with a friend makes work
at Russ 's IGA
Jo b hunting com.es with age
Along with the thrill of turning sixteen. getting your license, and dating, came the thrill of getting your 1irst job.
Before the thrill came many 1rustrations. First there was choosing where to apply for a job. When applying for a job there were many things you needed to consider. Was it more important to make money, or • have a job where you enjoyed what you were doing? I1 you were lucky, you may have found a job that ottered both.
Next there was filling out applications. Then the terrifying moment of being called back for an interview. This was the 1rantic part when you found out whether or not you were quali1ied for the job. I1 not, the long, tedious process started over again.
Although many students applied for jobs with the idea of making money, they found that
aiong with the money came new responsibilities, meeting new people, and gaini~g work experience. Whether the idea of getting a job came from parents or themselves, most students looked for one.
At first, getting a job made most people feel a lot older and some\ times even pretty "cool." But after holdingthejob, theyfound the "coolness" ran out and that they were missing out on a lot of activities.
This is the time when some tried to decide which was more important: having that job and extra money, or being with friends and just goofing around.
Most students found that i1 Jhey wanted to do some of those activities, they needed the extra money. They usually ended up sacri1icing time for their jobs and then spending their free time with their friends.
Jeff Miller
Scott Miller
Brett Millet
Jill Mitchell
Yolonda Moss
Chris Mueling
Eric Mullett
Barb Nass
Sheri Neeman
Tina Nelson !iJn Nickel
Debbie Nielson
Shawna Nims
Trevor Norland
Dave Norris
Trisha Ochsner
Ryan Oestmann
Ma:ryOlsen
Mike Ostdiek
Dena Pachucki
Kelli Patrick
John Pearce
Mike Perkins
Shelly Perkins
Tina Peters
Jackie Peterson
Steve Peterson
Beth Patterson
Kim Kardell demonstrates her technique for selling at Bath Fashions
Driving becomes a reality
You'd had it for about a year. were checked. Pearle Vision could After a quick spin around the The color was fading and the edges not have been more thorough. You block, the tester announced, "You were wearing thin, it was time to proceeded to the machine and an- did well, let's go in and get that cash in your learner's permit for swered the thought provoking ques- picture taken." your own ticket to that endless black tions such as:
Your distorted photo was pasted ribbon. down and lamenated making it of-
The months of agony with your If a pedeS t rian is in the crosswalk, ficial. You were finally a licensed mother or father strapped in beside should you driver in the great State of Nebraska. you, foot pressing the floor mat, fing-
a) honk th e horn a nd proceed. For the first several months you ers gripping the edge of the seat, b) honk the horn °nd wait for were a safe and consciencious driand suggestions on proper driving him to pass ver. Each time you hopped into the techniques echoing in your ears
c) st0 P a nd proceed when car you adjusted the seats, both were finally over. The weeks of "es- clear. mirrors, put on your seatbelt, and cape left , escape right" in the true to
The easy part was over after the locked all the doors. • life simulators, and the grueling test written test.
When you were driving, you took of parallel parking on the range "Which car is yours?" asked a every possible chance to signal 200 would finally pay off. strange man in a green jacket. feet in advance, and stop before the It was the day you approached "The purple Gremlin at the far sidewalk and slowly ease forward to the driver's testing bureau, took a end of the lot," you replied. the stop sign. numberandsatonthehardwooden "Well, o.K., let's see if you can But most importantly you were bench Cramming in the last few drive as well as Mario Andretti. Heh, finally able, when small children seconds before your name was heh." were playing in the street, to stop, called, you memorized the various As you circled the car, the tester roll down your window and say, as traffic sign shapes. asked, "What are you doing?" you had seen in many a driver's ed. "Number 44 , please."
"I'm checking for small children film, "Hey you kids, you shouldn't be When you entered the testing playing behind the back wheels." playing in the street. Next time you room, all facets of your eyesight "Oh." might not be so lucky!"
CUrtisPoteet
Cox:ey Powell
Scott Preston
Cameron Pryess
Carleen Pryess
Chert Quathamer
Resa Reffert
Matt Riley
Jim.Rogers
Susan Rooney
Larry Royal
John Running
Jay Salzman
Chert Saylor
Jeff Schlegel
Mike Schneider
Karen Schuchart
Tim.Shulz
Amy Sedelmeier
Dave Sell
Debbie Shade
Robb Shahani
Rex Sheets
Rob Shull
Annette Sims
Terry Skinner
Sue Smith
Jamie Sneddon
Sophomores
Paul Vensky prepares to take his driver ' s examination.
Scott Miller finds having his own car beats being chauffeured around by his parents
Sophomores face the spirit feud
Spirit Week, the week all the high school students look forward to, began on February 14 .
The main purpose of Spirit Week was to promote school spirit, therefore each class competed for the most spirit. Each class won points by putting on skits, decorating their designated hallways, and overall ~pirit.
Overall spirit was shown by the spirit of each class at the pep rally and by the clothes they wore each day of the week
The Diary of Sophomore Spirit Week
Day one: The first day of Spirit Week went slowly, but many sophomores tried to liven it up by dressing in Hawaiian outfits
Day two: This was one of the most exciting days of Spirit Week. Sophomores dressed in Blue and White, and some even chose to go farther by wearing blue wigs and painting their faces to show their class spirit. The skits also took place at the pep
rally. Sophomores started the rally off with their skit on the theme "Spartan Feud," based on the television game show Family Feud After each class's skit , students competed in yelling, the noise expressing which graduating class they thought was best.
Day three: Today, the war between the punkers and the preppies took place. The punkers wore anything from mini-skirts to trenchcoats, while the preppies mostly wore shorts and anything with alligators. The spirit continued into the night when the sophsdecorated theirhallswithstreamers , "85" posters, and lips to develop their theme.
Day four: All the halls were decorated in many different ways. As the day went on, all the hard work the students put in decorating was pulled down little by little throughout the day. The designated way to dress was to wear pajamas or turnabout (wearing clothes of the opposite sex). Overall , most high-spirited sophomores chose to wear pajamas
Day five: This was the final day of Spirit Week ; and it had every class anxious to find out the results of the competition. For the final day, sophomores felt the appropriate outfit was togas Finally, at the pep rally, the results were announced. The seniors won , juniors placed second, and sophomores finished third. Spirit Week had come to an end
Even though the sophs placed third, they had fun just participating in Spirit Week. They learned about Spirit Week and gained experience for planning in the future.
" It was a fun way to get together and get to know the new sophomores at East, " commented Ching Johnson
" Overall , of the different ways the sophomores dressed during Spirit Week , I looked forward to Punk vs Preppy day, because I got to see how each different person portrayed punk. It was a lot of fun ," stated Patty Carnes.
Even though each sophomore may have gotten something different out of the · event , most agreed it mainly provided a funfilled week.
Sophomores --
Mary Zietl6W
Jay Zollinger
Dressed punk for Spirit Week, Jim Rogers takes his school frustrations out on his dog
Showing which class they think is best, Colleen •Blad and Bruce Lundak dress in their distinguished P.J .' s
Robyn Elefrud and Jarrett Bodfield get into the Spirit Week mood by wearing togas
Sara Eno and Kate
show just how much fun drama class really is
Ninth graders anticipate the end of their English class
After a hard day, Joni Birdsall gets carted home
Is this a creature from outerspace? No ,Jt's just Ann Workman taking a break from algebra class
Sneddon
Ifs uniqueness that counts
Junior high at East was definitely d.ifferent. Schools with kids ages 1218 were not common in Nebraska.
In other junior highs, when a studen~ was in the ninth grade he was the oldest and looked down on the younger kids. At East we were never the oldest until we were high \ School seniors, but by that time we had outgrown the urge to terrorize little kids.
In seventh grade we looked forward to being in eighth or ninth grade or even older, but when we got there, we were still the same people
"I feel lucky going to East," said Kim Delorme, a freshman, "but I wish we had the same privileges as the senior high."
When superintendent Roger Clough was asked why we couldn't have some of the same priviledges like going out to lunch or seeing the pep rallies, he stated that "Junior high isn ' t supposed to be a miniature high school."
We got to share the same facilities and classes, so we put up with terrorism from juniors and name calling from sophomores, and developed our bravery for another year to come.
Sitting in Drama, Tasha Mangelson shows what she thinks about junior high
During Mechanical Drafting, Jeni Wissel enjoys a good joke
Kirby Adamson
Andy Agena
Linda Ako
Kate Albin
Kirsten Ameismaier
Jennifer Amend
Stephanie Antczak
Matt Artz
John Bahr
Mark Bakula
Tonya Bardsley
Kim Beavers
Robyn Beckenbach
Lori Beckmann
Jet1 Bender
Joni Birdsall
Steve Bloczynski
Christy Bolen
Cindee Borland
Tracy Bomholdt
Traci Bowman
Deb Brage
John Breeden
Ronda Briggs
Bill Bromfield
Don Brunk
Mike Bryant
Todd Bryant
Eric Buehlmann
Kris Buethe
Wendy Bumstead
Debbie Butcher
Courtney Butherus
Leslie Byrd
Mark Canney
StuCo working for students
The junior high student council played an important role for the seventh through ninth grades. The council worked in the pupils' best interests, striving to promote school and community relationships.
One of the things StuCo had accomplished was the development of a school watch program to protect the school from vandalism and improve security in the area. Planning dances for 500 students was a di1ficult part of a member's job. Besides these activities, a Halloween costume contest in the courtyard was organized for the junior high.
There were 18 student council members led by president Bob Henrichs. Their teacher sponsors were Mrs. Cheryl Smith and Mr. Loy Marotz. They were always there to get the meetings organized, help get things going, and keep the council members' wheels in motion.
Conducting a Student Council meeting, Bob Henrichs, Ann Workman, and Bu1fy Schnei discuss a future dance.
Lee Caporale
Brent Carlmark
Suzanne Carter
Bobby Chen
Padmaja Chivukula
Alan Clark
John Clark
Barb Clouston
Dave Cords
Eric Crimmins
Mickey Davis
Diane DeBrown
RasiuelDeCamp
KimDeLorme
Andrea Dennis
Angie Desmond
PaulDorcak
Kristin Doty
Dave Draper
Greg Dubinsky
Heather Duncombe
Chris Dyke
Jenny Eberly
TyEldien
Kathy Erickson
Arjay Etzelmiller
Ross Faubel
Julie Ferguson
Bob Fields
Mike Florer
David Frey
Lisa Gammel
Cheryl Geis
Lane Gibson
Pat Gil1eather
Junior High Student Council. Front rOVf. W. Henrichs, J. Gardner
Second row. A. Farber, T Krause , G Vitello, C Usher, C Hartman, L. Miller, C Barr
Back row. Mrs. Cheryl Smith, L. Mumby, M Walters, B.Henrichs, M Plaqer, D. De Brown, A. Workman, J. Reichmuth, B Schneider, Mr Loy Marotz
Winter plays record setting
A record setting audience attended two one-act plays performed by junior high students on December 9 and 10. The 84 member cast and crew members worked hard to give an excellent performance.
The directors of the two plays were Jim Johnston and Vanee Van Vleck, both seniors.
Melanie Mason, the assistant director for 'Willy Velvet, Homicide Detective" said, "Ireallylearnedalot about the work that goes into a performance. I enjoyed every minute of it and wished we could do it all over again."
The play was about a l 940's radio detective series. It captured a behind the scenes look at the personalities of the radio show cast. Characters ranged from a gargling trio, to a choking professor, to a bumbling sound-effects girl.
The second play, ''The Ghost of Black Jack," revolved around the antics of two escaped convicts, four girls planning a surprise party, and a family of ghosts all in the same house.
Money made from the one dollar admission fee went to the drama department for further school productions.
Bob Henrichs peers over the shoulder of Steve Lewis, the escaped convict.
Portraying a confused mama ghost, Kim Beavers prepares dinner in "The Ghost of Black Jack "
Announcer . . Chris Vogt
Sound Effects Girl Joni Birdsall
Assistant . . . . . Kristin Tickner
Prof. Timothy J. Hushboy Greg Dubinsy Girls' Trio
Willie Velvet
Tabitha Privett
Jennifer Eberly
Heather Duncombe
Bob Henrichs
John ..................... Rishi Seth
Margie
Mr. Jordan .
Mrs. Jordan
Ann Makinson
. John Stauffer
Jennifer Coguard
Director . . Jim Johnston
Assistant Director .. Melanie Mason
Bessie Lou Tracey Pickerin1
Mama Ghost Kim Beavei
Daddy Ghost ........... Brian Olso i Uncle Jack
Bob Henrich
Linda ................ Andrea Kase
Janet Jenny JohnsoJ
Marsha ........... Wendy Henrich
Dotty Gina Vitellc
Tiger Smith, Jr. Steve Lewi
Nicky . . Todd Smitl
Policeman ...........
Tim O'Hanloi
Director Vanee Van Vlecl
Assistant Director Cory Powel
Willie Velvet, Homicide Detective
The Ghost of Black Jack
Kim Goertzen
Dave Graves
Mike Graves Sharon Grether
Robin Gulliatt
Steve Hansen Mark Harder
Wayne Harless
Henrichs
Kurt Herzinger
Darrin Hilligoss
Bob Hinrichs
Karen Ho Chris Holechek Tim.Hopkins
Wendy Hutchinson
Jay Ingram
Cindy Johnson
KerryKaura
Wes Kelley
Curt Kiner
Jeff Kirke
JonKirke
Jim Kittell
Stacie Kleager
Holly Koch
Monica Koenig
Tom Kubert
Andy Lavin
Mark Lewis
Steve Lewis
Jennifer Liberty
Ann Makinson
Brian Makovicka
Tina Marshall
Tom Massey
David McIntosh
Dave McMahon
Cindy Merz
Jim.Meyer
Todd Michaud
Renee Miller
Staci Miller
Rene Millet
Mike Moody Anita Moreland
Jeff Muehling
Lisa Nixon
Laura Ogren
Marcia Olive
Kelley Olsen
Brian Olson
Jamie Peterson
Rick Pfost
Tracey Pickering
Monica Plager
Linda Poppe
Kristi Poyer
James Rapp
Alyssa Reed
Red Cross im.proves f ellowshiI
The junior high Red Cross Club, with its 17 members, participated in several events during the year
The Red Cross theme was based mainly on helping other people and providing them with fellowship.
Monthly, city-wide council meetings were held at the chapter house. Each club would send two to four members to join in the meetings.
A Halloween partyforthe Hartley Daycare Center was also sponsored. It took place on October 20 and had several games and booths for the children's entertainment.
The Valentines Day Dance, held on the 11th of February, was also sponsored by the Red Cross Club. Admission was gained by donating two canned goods
The club also took part in Teacher Appreciation Day. They decorated the teachel's lounge and provided all the teachers with cookies and handwritten cards.
Joe Reichmuth
Brian Roberts
Ryan Jake Ryan
Cheryl Sackett
Julie Saffer
Chris Sandin
Amy Sandy
Beth Schafer
Chris Schenkel
Candy Schildt
Toby Schmidt
Butty Schneider
Cindy Sell
Jet:1.Semin RishiSeth
Jet:1.Sharpee
Leigh Sheldon
Brooke Shipley
Amy Shriner
Ron Simmons
Stacey Skold
Lori Smith
Michelle Smith
Tracey Smith
Kathy Soukup
Mike Spealman
John Stauffer
Carol Stephenson
Nathan Stivers
Ann Strasheim
Laurie Strauss
Junior High Red Cross. Front row: S Brown, J Schultz, D Wood , W. Henrichs, G Klamett, C Bride, T Fairbanks Back Row: L. Spomer, S Walters, J Tricker , L. Whitten, C. Jarboe,~ Gillan, C. Bride, D Stuart, B Rundquist
Tittany Stroh
KimSurkan
Madeline Taber
Dave Tindall
Cheryl Tomlinson
John Tridle
Ann Trimble
Shawn Tyrrell
CassyUsher
Tony Varone
Chris Vogt
David Watson
Brian Westerburg
Diane Wie-Sel
Michelle Willnerd
Cindy Wilson
John Wilson
Diane Winter
Jeni Wissel
Ron Witte
LisaWoito
Amy-Woodward
Gordon Woodward
Ann Workman
Wendy Workman
Scott Wurst
Chris Youker
Lee Young
Julie Youngscap
Mike Hitt
An evening to remember
On December 17, from seven to ten o'clock, the junior high student council held a dance for the seventh through ninth graders with the theme of "Ice Castles. "
For many it was their first dance Getting ready hours early, spending the afternoon in front of the mirror making sure everything looked perfect, and biting their nails all the way there were some of the ways students spent their time before the dance.
For others it was just another dance they would experience in junior high or high school , or an excuse to get new clothes
Hours were spent after school putting up decorations and organizing tne dance. Blue -iced pillars, light blue and white c repe paper stretched across the ceiling , and spray snow on the windows made the decorations complete
The music provided by P M music seemed to please everyone. If not , the variety of cookies and punch served halfway through the dance did
Most had a good time and looked forward to their next chance to ask that favorite person to dance 18 2 Peopl e
Seventh and eighth grade guys live it up at the year ' s Hrst dance
Faditis: · The expensive disease
By the time you reached seventh grade you were o ri ented with different types of fads Whether they were in fashion , music , or hangouts , everyone became a vic ti m of faditis.
Gn the first day of school girls wandered to class sporting their new, hot pink legwarmers and the guys with their Walkmans g l ued to their ears Going home th at evening you planned on making at least fifty friendship pins fo r only your " closest " friends. Pricking yourself a minimum of twenty times wq:s a good excuse to your math teacher for not handing in your composition on " Why! Should Not Talk in Class ."
Football season came and with it East guys go t the urge t o j oin Freshman Football or Executive Cl ub
Football Candy sales promoted physical expansion while after school practices enhanced fitness
By the time Christmas rolled around you only asked for the gifts most necesary to sustain your social standing Girls asked for prairie skirts, white Keds , and coordinating bow ties while boys only wanted striped oxfords , O P T-shirts , and new checkered vans ..
Putting off your homework to watch Square Pegs and the last episode of M *A *S*H was a Monday night well spent.
The next weekend after getting your meager allowance from your father , you planned on going to t h e basketball game and then trudging down to Show Biz Pizza Place to
blow your savings on food and video games . With what money you h ad left you went to Dirt Cheap to find that new album by your f avorite new wave group
Going out with your " Valley " friends to see a new movie about an orphan and her dog or even one about an extra-terrestrial being was a totally awesome way to spend semester break
Closing out the year you worried about getting a tan and losing ten pounds , because if yo u didn 't you knew you would make a fool of yourself wearing your new mini-skirt or shorts
Planning your summer activities you left school looking forward to one of the best summers ahead of you
Stephanie Brown
Todd Bruns
PeggyBusky
Tammy Butcher
Chris Carpenter
Kirk Cerny
Jennifer Cognard
Michelle Collicott
Joe Conroy
Jody Dick
Sarah Digman
TimDinkelman
Larry Dirks
Justin Douglas
Spencer Ebeler
Ro11 Edwards
Jorgen Ellingson
Scott Embury
Sarah Emery
Sarah Eno
Laurie Eyth
Doug Falconer
Steve Fangman
GregFitke
Clark Fitzsimmons
Nancy Foreman
Lance Fraley
Julie Fricke
Scott Gaber
Mike Gaddis
Roxanne Gavre
Sharon Gillan
Jodene Glaeseman
Kirsten Gonzales
Tami Gosnell
HS: So close, yet so far aw~
Waiting one more school year seemed like forever for ninth graders. High school meant worrying about who was going to take you out Saturday night orwhat your parents would say when they found out their insura~ce rates would be going up again, not to mention the fact that the car needed to be fixed for the next three months.
"Ninth grade is just boring!" exclaimed Arjay Etzelmiller. "High School has got to be better." • High school wasn't that much diferent for the people who went to junior high at East.
Many junior high students al-
ready had friends in senior high before tenth grade.
Marcia Miller, a junior, said, "There are a lot more cliques already formed from junior high. Coming from a different junior high was tough . It took a lot longer to become accepted."
Going to the traditional pep rallies became a privilege for junior high students, but when they reached high school, pep rallies were merely routine. Spirit Week was also an expierience that ninth graders looked forward to. The skits and decorating the hallways seemed so far away, ninth graders thought they'd never
Anna Gottschalk
Kristin Gutz
Scott Haisch Jett Hall
Robin Hamer
Chris Hartman
Jett Hellmann
Sean Hennessey
Le~lie Hernandez
Chris Hilsabeck
Nate Hottman
Lisa Hollestelle
Chris Horwart
Michelle Hou1ek
Jerry Howser
Susan Hubbard
Doug Hunt
Scott Jackson
Genelle Johnson Jett Johnson
Jenny Johnson
Kristi Johnston
Brian Jones
Karen Kassebaum - Lisa~athe
Greg Kelley
Gayle Klameth
Ross Klameth
Tom Koehler
Tom Kolbe
Jim Krieger
Bart Kroeger
Jeannie Kruger
Amy Kuijvenhoven
Mike Larsen
get a chance to take part in then Dating and employment was als looked forward to and dreade<
"I'm looking forward to graduc ting and going out to lunch. I hop they're not in that order.," said Andre, Lavin jokingly.
More homework and respons bilitywas put on students when the entered high school.
"I'm not looking forward to homE work. That's for sure!" expressedAnit< Moreland.
"East is so much larger than th1 other school I went to." said Stac Kleager "Here, everyone is throWJ together no matter what their grade.
Drama is an act with class
The junior high advanced drama class taught students acting and self-confidence.
" You can learn how to get up in front of others without getting nervous, " commented Cindy Wilson.
There were three drama classes available for seventh through ninth graders: Junior High Drama 1 and 2 , and Advanced Drama. All classes encouraged the students to perform to the best of their ability
Beginning Drama was a basic introduction to acting The seventh graders made puppe t s and produced puppet shows. In Advanced Drama , the actors wrote , designed , and directed a play They then performed it for grade-school aged children
" The kids really seemed to enjoy putting on their own plays and skits ," said director Carol Scott.
Practicing their skit for drama , Vanessa Tremain serves lunch to Jake Ryan and Andy Lavin
Todd Leber
Chris Lewis
Kori Lewis
Eric Linhardt
Angel Lisee
Cindy Livers
Denise Lowery
Leslie Maciejewski
Jack Macy
Alysen Madsen
Sandy Makovica
Tasha Mangelson
Chris Marotz
Kim Marshall
Jennifer Massengale
Suzy Mausbach
Rob McMullen
Teri Metcal1
TomMiewald
Lindsey Mfiler
MikeMWer
Eric Mitchell
Ann Moen
BWMoser
Tiffany Mullison
Lynn Mumby
Trad Nash
David Nickel
Liz Ogborn
Tim O'Hanlon
Al Okray
Gregg Owen
Debbie Perantoni
Dave Peterson
Gregg Peterson
Mike Sprague
Julie Stems
Cbiis Strange
Amy Strasheim
Kevin Sweeney
Jim Switzer
Mike Thomas
Dina Townsend
Matt Travis
Vanessa Tremain
Stephanie Trimarchi
Holly Tropp
Sandy Viessman
Matt Walter
Jason Welter
AmyWeyand
Angela White
Christy White
Elizabeth Whitney
Lara Whitter
Suzette Wilhelmy
Shelley Williams
Brian Wood
Kenna Wood
StaceyYawn
Class opportunity w •
1 d e n s
Going to a senior-junior high school has many advantages for the junior high students. Classes available to junior high students were greatly expanded to fit the needs of the students
High school classessuchasJoum.alism, Biology, and Geometry were some which seventh through ninth graders could take if they had permission Taking these classes early was also a way to fill their high school requirements.
Fifty to sixty freshmen took Biology and Geometry, and even more participated in speech, debate, and foreign language classes.
A greater number of girls enrolled in shop classes such as Individualized Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drafting, Woods, and Small Engines.
Typing 'til ten minutes terminate, tenderfoots take part in a taxing timing that takes its toll
Furiously figuring fractions leaves Beth Schafer fuming with frustration
Give us that old song & dance
Singing their way through Mrs Kaltenberger's classes were Spartan Singers, Illusions, and her Junior High choruses. Pat Kaltenberger, the director of chorus and swing choir, said she enjoyed her job and the students. "The kids have a lot of fun and · really like singing together," she said.
Spartan Singers was a small swing choir consisting of six girls and six boys from the eighth and ninth grades. Tryouts were held at the end of every school year for students who wanted to join the group. During try-outs students would sing an excerpt from a song that they memorized. Also, performing a dance and sight reading several measures of music were required at the try-outs.
"In Singers you can loosen up and be yourself When we aren't practicing, there is always someone to talk with who you share something in common with," said Ross Faubel.
Spartan Singers performed at the Nebraska Club, Chelsea's Pub, Gateway Shopping Center, Cedars Home for Children, the Winter Concert, and the Spring Show.
Illusions. Front row: S. Brown , A Kuijvenhoven , J. Asbjornson , C Borland, L. Spomer Back row: C Hartman, J Johnson, D Brage, L. Gammel , A Banerjee , C Stephenson.
Patti Dappen
Julie Darlington ·
Andy Davis
Andrea Dittenber
Kristine Dolezal
Jennifer Dubinsky
Jennifer Dyke
TonyEbers
Jason Edwards
Erin Eggland
Cbiis Ellingson
Terra Fairbanks
Amy Farber
Andy Farber
Lori Farrar
John Fields
Marcy Fletcher
Jami Flynn
Susan Fussell
Josh Gardner
Missy Gillispie
Mark Graves
Kristin Grieves
Melanie Griffin
Kristin Guild
Rick Guillatt
Stephanie Hakel
Jill Hammer
"Spartan Singers draws attention to the students' voices and it helps to improve both their music skills and responsibility." commented Kaltenberger
Another swing choir was Illusions , an all-girl group Students looked forward to being in the select groups and being able to perform. They had to be able to sing, dance, and have coordination on stage.
"Being in Illusions is great!" exclaimedCindee Borland ''The performances are fun. Sometimes you get nervous, but it disappears once you're up there singing and dancing."
The accompianist for the two groups was Miss Lori Schmucker. Illusions and Spartan Singers got their song and dance routines from BroadwayMusicalslike "Oliver" and famous show tunes or celebrity songs such as "New York, New York" or "Hard to Say I'm Sony "
Participating in the singing groups was an unforgetable experience which helped build confidence and friendship.
Second row: C Barr J Cognard A. Lisee M Hit t. Back row: S Lewis , R Hayden, R Faube l.
Spartan Singers. Front row: J Sharpee T Massey V Trema i n C Harris B Schneider C. Butherus
Todd !Corte
Art participation increases
Many students found a way to express themselves through art The drawing and painting classes, taught by Mrs. Lynn Hershey, had a larger enrollment than in past years.
''Although the curriculum was the same, the students seemed to be more interested in projects this year," said Mrs. Hershey.
On May 21st, the art department sponsored the Spring Arts Festival where student art was displayed and sold. Pottery, paintings, drawings, andsketchesdorie by students throughout the course o the year were shown all day long in the courtyard. Mrs. Hershey said she hoped that the show would get a great response from the other departments such as English and drama
• Participating in an art class was a good way to learn new techniques, broaden your range of talent and have an overall good time
Lori Beckmann sketches a portrait while Kris Buethe poses
Planning a possible trip to Kan- Art Cl b k t h sasCitykeptthejuniorhighartclub
U 1S S e C y busy. Fund-raising projects were the primary topics of conversation at their Thursday night meetings . The making and selling objects was one way to raise money Making enamel pi ns , dough art, buttons , cards and pottery was always on the art club's list of things to do
" We hope we can raise enough money to go on a trip to several outof-town art galleries ," said Kris Buethe "It ' s a lot of hard work , but it's worth it! "
Art Club was only active during second semester due to the fact that their sponsor Mrs. Lynn Hershey, had a baby
The club sponsored parts of the Spring Arts Festival , held on May 21, by setting up a booth displaying the club members artwork
" We hope to sell a lot of our artwork and attract a large crowd ,'' said Lori Beckmann.
Whether making, selling, or just having f un at the meetings , Art Club was a great outlet for students with
artisti c t alents
ScottMahel
Becky Markle
Andy Massey
Pat McChesney
Kristin McIntosh
Kevin McMahon
Bridget McMullen
Rachel Miller
Stephanie Miller
Brandon Monnich
Mary Morrissey
Judy Nabb
Joey Neal
Matt Neumayer
Barb Nielsen
Lisa Nielsen
Colby Norton
Cortney Ohs
Greg Oliverius
Carolyn Olson
Kim Oswald
Jayme Pearce
Stephanie Perdew
Ryan Pfeil
Shannon Pike
Mary Pralle
Shanna Pritchard
Tabitha Privett
Heather Raikes
Jim Rigg
Sara Riley
Kelli Riner
Dave Robertson
Robin Rooney
Kelly Rosine
Junior High Art Club Front row: J Birdsall, M Davis, B Henrichs , M Cza jkowski Back row: G
• Heinzeman, K. D eLorme , K. Buethe , L. Beckmann, Mrs Lvnn Hershey
"Gummers" become initiatec
Entering seventh grade brought with it the responsibility of accepting your new name, "gummer." The rituals of becoming a gummer were many.
On the tirst day of school, some of those new to junior q_igh feared their locker combinations would be known and all of their possessions stolen. Jeni Wissel was one of the few who ate their combinations from their pink class schedules without memorizing it or even attempting to open her short, blue-green locker
Other locker fears were those of Monica Koenig and Joey Neal. Both were visciously shoved into their lockers by their "better friends."
Monica was left in her locker over lunch until a senior walked by and
heard her pounding and desperate cries for help._
When lunch rollep around, gummers brought out their Smurt lunchboxes shamefully. Those who didn't have mom pack their lunches made their way to the cafeteria in search of anything edible. Mass contusion resulted in the line for the cashier.
"Isn't this a Type A?" asked a typically contused gummer.
"No, you need one yegetable and a milk it you put back your fruit. Or, you can keep the fruit and get milk and the sandwich of the day. You can even get the main dish and fresh fruit for a dollar and then get ice cream,'' answered the cafeteria lady.
"Oh, thanks," said the gummer
Angie Royal
Brian Rundquist
Jenn11er
Ruth
Leigh Saffer
Joleen Salzman
Amy Schreurs
Laura Schroer
Brian Schrunk
Kim.Semple
Scott Sickels
Julie Siedband
Jason Skold
Brett Smith
David Smith
Eddie Smith
Andy Snyder
Sam.Snyder
Scott Somerhalder
Dave Starck
Kathy Stauffer
Jett Stewart
Pat Struve
Dirk Stuart
PamSurkan
Lisa Tabor
Donna Taylor
Brian Thompson
Dave Thomsen
as he proceeded to tind a tab away from the food fight that Salestrom was attempting to stoJ:
Getting used to the "thumpin, and the pain that came with it w 1 all part of the first year of juni high.
Dreams of becoming an eigr. grader filled the minds of seven graders. Shedding their "gummE image and awakening from t: land of make believe, they mov, onto the world of maturity.
By the end of the year, sever. graders all knew where the nearE bathroom was, and how many foe items it took to make a Comt Without looking - back on seven grade, gummers left school lookii forward to the years ahead.
iMemorable moments meaningful
Looking back on our junior high years , all of us remember our " gummer" days.
" I walked into the senior high guys' locker room That ' s something I'll never forget! " confessed Jeni Wissel , smiling
Other students reminiscetl about the cafeteria food so often dreaded
"I remember finding ants crawling out from under the parsley on the cottage cheese . The cafeteria lady wouldn 't give me my money back, but I could a l ways have more cottage cheese ," said Joni Birdsall grossing out.
Scott Gaber remembers '' beat ing Jeff Hall in ba ske t ball. But he gave me a ten po int l ead , so i t wasn 't tha t fair ."
M a n y looked back on the ups and downs of their non-exist ant love affairs
Mike Clare remembers, ''all the ninth gra de girls talking and sitting by m e at the football games. How embarassing!"
" I'll never forget dancing with the cutest guy ever," said Lisa Nielsen. She was reluctant , however , to reveal her true love's identity
"The
Kristin Ticknor
Dainis Tigeris
Sharon Tindall
Jenny Trickor
Andy Upright
Christina Usher
Cory Vanderwege
MikeVerhar
Jef1 Vi1quain
Gina Vitello
Steve Walters
Bob Wenger
Dana Wenzl
Brad Whiteley
Matt Wickless
Lori Wilder
Tammy Wink
Steve Witt
Darlene Wood
Kathy Wood
Jef1Young
Lisa
KimKleager
day I sent a balloon to Todd (Eubanks) and signed it 'Lone Lover' -that's something I'll remember forever ," expressed Kim Delorme.
Darren Wright
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Visiting the senior high guys' locker room, Jeni Wissel and Kim Delorme find some new friends
Teams overcome plagues
Plagued by injuries, the heavyweight football team finished the season remarkably well, despite its 1-5 record
"Seeing the way these kids work and improve is enough to make me want to coach football," said coach John Gingery.
" If there was anything I could do to improve this league, I'd change the school districts so more kids could play. There are some really talented kids that will be great athletes. Scott Oswald, Matt Artz, Tom Kubert, Dave Frey, and Andy Agena are just a few of the players who were outstanding."
"From day one to the final second of the ninth grade lightweights football season, they worked hard and
improved as they went along," said Coach Arlen Albert.
Without very many players to use on the field and less then a handful on the sidelines as substitutes, "people started to filter into the program and work hard and at the same time have some fun," he added.
Coach Albert stated that the ninth grade football program is for kids who want to play and have fun doing it. He also added that the program is designed to give the kids a taste of what football is like Albert feels if the kids can dedicate themseslves mentally and physically, in the future East will be a state champion contender in varsity football.
"We weren't big, but we were
fast and good and willing to worli hard. Working hard may not be fun but if you're willing to win it will p~ off."
The freshman wrestlers gained momentum and pulled through a1 the end of the season
The wrestling team had seven grapplers Practices and meets were held after school.
They ended the season going tc the city tournament and placing sixth among the other Lincoln junim high schools.
Coaches Mike Gilliland and Mike Evans said they enjoyed working with the students and hoped the~ would continue wrestling through high school.
Freshman Girls' Varsity Volleyball Front row: s Miller B Schneider, K Kaur a Second row: J Wissel, S Antczak, B Schaffer , J Amend Back row: L. Gammel, M Koenig, L Smith, W. Hutchinson , H Koch, M. Willnerd , Coach Wendy.
Freshman Girls' ReseIVe Volleyball. Front row: K. Erickson, A Makinson , C. Harris, L. Ako , S Leading the team to another victory, Tracey Kleager, T B,ardsley Back row: C. Merz , A Workman , D. Butcher, T. Bornholdt, C. Geis, K. Bornholdt seIVes the ball
Soukup : P. Chivukula, Coach Yost.
Hard work pays off for freshmen
Finishing the season with a 5-3 record, after suffering a disappointing loss to Lefler, the ninth grade varsity basketball team overcame obstacles with flying colors.
With East being a high school and a junior high school, "we are really pressed for use of facilities. We would be practicing at 7:30 and 8:00 o'clock at night," said Coach Lynn Young.
There was nothing that Coach Young could do about the practice schedule but if he could he would have lengthened the seasn because the players went through an awful lot of conditioning for just eight games.
Young also said, "the more a player gets to play in games, the better he becomes in skill and talent. Basketball is a highly skilled sport which requires concentration, mental and physical disipline and basically that is what makes the game what it is."
"These kids are great atheletes and that is one of the reasons I enjoy
being with them," he added.
Besides being with them, Coach Youngwants to establish a favorable influence on people with athletics.
"Basketball is a good way for me to get involved with the kids and I enjoy it," said Young
The 1982-83 ninth grade reserve • basketball team was led by Jeff Semin with a 22-point average and 12 rebounds, Bill Bromfield with a 10 point average andfourrebounds, and Andy Agena who had a four point average and 9 rebounds per game.
"Even though we lost the city championship, it was a thrill to try for it, and finishing second in the city made it even more exciting," said coach John Gingery. "The athletes that played on the team are really good and have a lot of potential to become even better. I enjoy a wide variety of sports, the challenge of moving from one sport to another, and being successful with athletes is even more rewarding.
"Although basketball is a good sport for kids, there aren't enough
teams to let all of them play,'' he said.
The team finished the season with a 7-2 record after losing the city championship by one point.
"That was my only disappointment," said Gingery.
The freshman girls' basketball teams, coached by Sherri Stortz and Tim Golden, had a very rewarding year. The varsity placed second in the city, beaten by Goodrich, to whom they suffered a disappointing three-point loss.
The leading offensive player was Monica Koenig, who made over half the points in the first game, but was guarded closely in the other games and was forced to share the scoreboard. The other four starters were Stephanie Antczak, Lori Beckmann, Linda Poppe, and Lori Smith.
"I had a lot of fun being on the team and I think we did really well. The other players really showed a lot of spirit and support," said Lori Beckmann.
Girls' Reserve Freshman Basketball. Front row: C Potter, J Ferguson. A.
Stephanie Antczak dribbles past the Goodrich defense in hopes of Dennis R Beckenbach. M Willnerd Back row: Coach Golden. H Duncombe scoring.
A. Shriner J Saffer B Schneider J Youngscap
Faculty takes on challenge
Faculty members often found theI_llSelves adjusting to difierent situations. Decreased enrollment, financial cutbacks, and changes of subject matter were just some of the things that a11ected the teachers positions.
Declining enrollment was a big problem. As fewer students came to East High, the number of classes offered had to be decreased. Therefore, many teachers saw some of their classes cut from the ciriculum.
Along with a changing student body, there was the change in faculty members to consider. Some former teachers had tound opportunities outside of East so new tacultymembershad to come in and learn the ropes. These new teaches couldn't cover all the empty spaces, so other faculty members filled in.
Financial cutbacks also a11ected many teachers as well. Supplies and class materials were not as easy to get hold of. Certain programs, such as driver's education, were curtailed. Teachers had to come up with new, less expensive ways to get their points across to students.
"It's a hard time to be a teacher," said Dwain Myers, social studies instructor. He went on to say, however, that this posed a challenge tor them to continue and improve their teaching skills with changing times
CCJught
While lecturing his Cituenship Issues class, Richard McGowan uses a desk tor moral support
With film and notes at hand, Dave Eppert prepares tor his preventive health class.
After explaining some homework: problems, MaIY Butler~ to answer questions
off guard, Susan Peters gives a look ot surprise.
A broad grin crosses JerryBeckmann' s tace at the thought ot another successtul quiz
With crown on her head, Karen
shows who's queen other class.
Jovially, Yolanda Inguanzo shares a Spanish story
Dress
We need teachers
Students liked to say, "Witho~t us, teachers would be without a job " But let's face it, where would students have been without teachers?
Even though it was the students that had to do the assignments, it was the teachers who had to correct every student's assignments
Students might have thought, "Wow, so they have to correct assignments Big deal. They have an answer book." This may or may not have been true In any case , they had to correct about 15 or more times the number of assignments that each student had to do Teachers also needed to know how to do each assignment themselves so they could
In Physics , Doug Wilson gets involved
June WUliams , history teacher, is caught by surprise in the middle of ancient Rome
The teachers at East High had a great deal more to do than just assign, correct, and explain homework They had to find text books , prepare lectures, line up speakers , set up extracurricular activities, counsel students , monitor halls , attend committee meetings, figure grades, and more. Several teachers also sponsored groups such as International Club, Art Club , Dollfins , and Ski Club
All of this was done for students
Teachers did need students or they wouldn ' t have gotten their paychecks On the other hand , students needed teachers just as much
Donna Wilson refuses to be left out of Halloween festivities
To keep his class in line, Willie Sapp resorts to rubber bands
Geraldine Cox, English
Jerome Cox, Business Education
Tom Crockett; Media Center
Bonnie Daley, Media Center
Anna Belle Darnell, Counselor
Elizabeth da Silva, English
Shirley Doan, English
Karen Dress, Foreign Language
Shirley Ebers, Office
Karen Elwood, Business Education
Dianne Epp, Science
David Eppert, Physical Educa ti on/ Health
Robert Eyth, Driver Education
Paul Forch, Science
Janet Forde, English
Hazel Fritschen, Special Education
Rolland Gast, Industrial Arts
Lee Gray, Business Education
Top brass reap rewards
The administrators and counselors were busy as usual. There were problems to solve , improvements to be made , meetings to attend , and papers to be signed There was a lot to be done and most of it was done for the students
• '' The greatest satisfaction is the students ," said Francis Arthur , Assistant Principal.
Students came to their counselors to talk about the decisions they had to make or problems they may have had The Student Council often came to the administration to carry out various ideas Of course , schedule building was a busy time as well
Because the counselors each were un i que in personality and how
For later use , Neal Zimmerman j ots down some notes to himself
At a board meeting, Francis Arthur , Ivan Goochey, Roxanne Snoberger , J ames Carlin , and Anna Belle Darnell discuss , plan and plot what needs to be done
William Hammelmann, For Lang / Library
Lois Hansen, English/Social Studies
Nancy Hartman, Counseling Offi ce
Rodney Heim , Mathe m atics / Lib rary
Linda Hemsath, English
Linda Hoff , Engli sh
Tim Janssen, Ma t hematic s Duane Johnson, Mu sic
Janis Johnson , Spec i al Educati on Pat Kaltenberger , English/ Musi c
Mary Keeley , -Special Educatio n
Marjorie Keep, Home Economic s
Marie Kelley , As si stant Princi pa l
Edward Kemble , Social Studi e s
Jerome Kohl , Industrial Arts
Barbara Lambert , Speci a l Education
Kay Lamphear , Spe c ial Education
Polly Losh , Spe c ial Education
they did things, the students were able to find one that was right for them. Although the students were assigned a counselor when they first came to East , they were able to change if they wanted
Anna Belle Darnell , Counselor , said that she got a feeling of selfsatisfaction when she was able to help students make decisions. However sometimes things didn 't work out.
" Sometimes you have 'to share the pain ," said Darnell.
The jobs of administrators and counselors encompassed many things.
"It's not a boring job ," said Darnell
Ivan Goochey, counselor , offers his shoulder for Jon Kraii to lean on as Roger Chopp overlooks the situation
Trying to keep up , Marie Kelley d i gs into t he ever-present paperwork
Going through a normal day 's p r ocedures , Loy Marotz signs his name to another form
Tim MacDonald, Special Education/ M a th
Luella Marker, Sp ecial Education
Joan Marotz , Soci a l Studies
Loy Marotz , Assistant Principal
Jett McCabe , Industrial Arts
James McConnell, Mathematics
Randy McCutcheon, English
Richard McGowan, Social Studies
Marilyn Mecham, Home Economics
Kathy Mechling, Special Education
Dee Mehrens , Library
Carla Meyer , Spe cial Education
Dan Morgan, Sc i e nce
Barbara Moss, Sp eci a l Educ a tion
William Moss , Principal
Dwain Myers , Social Studies
William North, Social Studies
Myron Oehlerking, Physical Educ a tion
Head honchos hold high hopes
What exactly did the principal and vice-principal do? One might have visions of watchful eyes over the teachers' parking lot or of call slips with William Moss' or Darwin Salestrom ' s name on it. However, there were many more things with which this duo was concerned.
William Moss, Principal, had the job of supervising the overall activities of the school. He dealt with the long-range plans, whereas Darwin Salestrom, Vice-Principal, handled the day to day operations . Moss also provided leadership for both teachers and students
During a busy day's schedule, William Moss, Principal, takes a moment to reflect.
Paperwork is part of the job for Darwin Salestrom. Vice-Principal.
Salestrom took care of a number of tasks that shouldn 't have been overlooked. For example, he was responsible for the teachers' weekly bulletin , for administering the school activities calendar, and for organizing Senior Baccalaureate and Commencement. He was also in charae of the summer school program, all senior high field trips, building security, and weather drills.
Both administrators ha~ hopes for the future Moss said he wanted to get more student input about the school's administration. Also , he and Salestrom wanted to make the cir-
riculum more adaptive to individual needs.
Moss said he was satisfied with his job because he got to watch students and teachers succeed. He went on to say, however , that he would have liked to go back to teaching because he prefered more direct daily contact with students. •
Salestrom said he enjoyed getting to know and to encourage all kinds of students He also said he liked going to school activities to find out the students' talents. "I like what I do," he said.
Deb Payne, Business Education Leona Penner, Mathematics
Susan Peters, Foreign Language
Jon Peterson, Music
Carol Phillips, Special Education
Don Rademacher, Mathematics
Gail Reeder, English
Darwin Salestrom, Vice-Principal
Debbie Salyards, Physical Education
Willie Sapp, Art
Norma Schehl, Foreign Language
Julie Scholl, Special Education
Carol Scott, English
Tony Scott, Physical Education
Deb Sesow, Special Education
Patricia Shuman, Special Education
Cathlin Shuster, English
Karen Skokan, Mathematics
An overhead projector asks , "What's up, Doc?"
Leroy Zentic, Physical Education
Neal Zimmerman, Counselor
Carolene Skorohod, Business Education
Philip Sprague, Athletic Director
Pat Springer , Special Education
Pat Stephen, Special Education
Luke Stevenson, Ottice
• Jan Streily, Office
Pat Sullivan, Special Education
Rose Marie Tondl, Home Economics
Jerry Trimble, Physical Education
Janet Tucker, Health/ Physical Education
Luella Van Vleck, Business Education
Keith Watt, Science
Marcia Wiebers, Music
Donna Wilson, Art
Douglas Wilson, Science
Dale Wismer, Industrial Arts
Lynn Young, Science
Janet Zenner, Nurse
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The 1200 copies of the 1983 Epic were published by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, Missouri. The company representative was Mike Diffenderfer. The 232-page book with a 16-page supplement sold for $15 a copy.
Type was set by the graphics and word processing departments of the Lincoln Public Schools Administration Building and by Tyler Type Service of Lincoln, Nebraska .
The 150 point board cover with electronic graphics was designed by staff artist John Coffey and editor Terry Rose The book's theme, ch9sen by the staff, was "An Epic Screenplay."
Throughout the book, type was set to the following sizes : body copy, 10 point; leading headlines, 24 point; headlines, 30 point ; captions, 8 point. The following type styles were used: Souvenir for theme,
student life, and index; Bauhaus for activities; Univers for sports; Zapf Chancery for groups; Times Roman for academics; Lubalin for people.
Formaline was used for the lined graphics Formatt lettering was used in the advertising section.
Opening section layouts were done in mosaic style Activities and academics were in clothesline, sports and groups were modular
Some of the group pictures were taken by Evan's Studio, Hamilton's Studio, and The Picture Man, all of Lincoln, Nebraska. Homecoming pictures were taken courtesy of Davidson's Ethan Allen.
Selected junior high copy was written by Carin Harris and John Breeden. Additional photographs were taken by Renee Reece, Jim Rogers, Dave Tyrrell, and Cheryl Mozingo.
Epic Staff
Editor
Terry Rose
Managing Editor Nancy Hammer
Business Manager
Business Assistant
Activities Editor
Boys' Sports Editor
Girls' Sports Editor
Groups Editor
Academics Editor
Senior Editors
Bryan Peterson
Shawna Nims
Debby Blad
Ralph Van Vliet
Karen Irvine
Jodi Flynn
Deb Griswold
Heidi Hatcock
Lise Olsen
Junior Editors Marcia Miller
Machelle Noe
Sophomore Editors . . . . Sherrie Neeman
Heidi Barry
Junior High Editors Joni Birdsall
Photographers
Artist
Advisors
Kim Delorme
Greg Lamb
Cheryl Crispin
Denise Ebeler
John Coffey
Gerry Cox
Donna Wilson
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Wilson , Donna 199,203 \ Wilson, Doug 92 , 198,203
Wi lson , Jeff 9 , 83 , 106 , 119 , 145
Wi lson, John 181
W ilson, Julie 107 , 108, 159
W il so n, Troy 173
W ink , Tammy 193
W ink, Todd 159
W inte r, David 36 , 173
W inter, Diane 181
Wise , Scott 101 , 159
Wismer , Dale 102 , 2 3
Wissel , Jeni 175 , 181, 192, 193, 194
W itfoth, Denise 111 , 159
Witt , Karen 25 , 82 , lll, ll9, 145
W itt , Kev in 43 , 159
Witt , Linda 25, 76, 111, 120, 154, 1~6, 159
Witt, Steve 193
Witte, Ron 181
Witters, Dan 43, 107, 109, 159
Wohlers, Jim 45, 145, 159, 207
Woito, Lisa 181
Wood, Bob 60 , 61, 111 , 159
Wood, Brian 187
Wood, Darlene 180, 193
Wood, Gretchen 44, 58, 173
Wood , Kathy 193
Wood, Kenna 187
Woodward, Amy 181
Woodward, Gordon 181
Woodward , Matthew Workman , Ann 174, 176, 177 , 181, 195
Work m an , Phil 8 , 111 , 159
Workman , Wendy 181 , 194
Worley , Lance 34 , 100 , 145
Worley, Steve 37 , 159
Wrestling 50, 51 Wright, Alane 107 , 119, 145
Wr ight, Darren 193
Wright, Pam 145
Wulf, Brad 159
Wunderlich, Duane 107, 145, 157
Wurst, Karen 107 , 108 , 159
Wurst , Scott 181
yY awn , Stacey 116, 187
Yost, Todd 99, 100, 159
Youker , Chris 181
Young , Jeff 193
Young, Kim 116, 173
Young , Lee 181
Young, Lynn 34,195,203
Youngscap, Anne 68, 173
Youngscap, Julie 181, 195
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Zenner, Janet 203
Zentic, Lee 34, 35 , ll9, 203
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Zimmerman, Neal 200 , 203
Zinnecker, Gretchen 25 , 110 , lll, 156, 159
Zlab, Lisa 193
Zlab, Lynnae 22, 71 , 119 , 129, 145
Zollinger, Jay
Zornes , Eric
As the school emptied out for the final time of the '82-'83 season, the year remained recorded in the fond memories of the cast. Autographs were collected and seniors prepared for cast parties and their big show at Pershing before they took their acts on the road. Janitors wandered down dark empty halls, sweeping away the remnants of the year: a #2 pencil, a five subject notebook, and a 12 inch plastic ruler.
The clippings and reviews of '82-'83 reflected a successful booking. The season brought numerous state championships in sports as well as other activities. Highlights of the year included a "snow day" when school was cancelled, record highs in February which encouraged shorts, a football game played in a thunderstorm, the Punk-Funk Dance, classes held during a blackout, Johnny's Lounge (a new hang-
Fearing asbestos poisoning, Greg Lamb takes all the possible precautions.
out), P.M. Music, Branched Oak Bashes, the seniors winning spirit week, Balloon-a-Grams, and a wet T-shirt contest pep rally.
The year also brought about many modifications in the set. The glass hallway was partially paneled, there were new lunchroom tables, the planters were bricked over, and new banners and paintings adorned the gym.
And then there were the classes. Award-winning performances in many academic areas were attributed to the Spartans. But for now the classroom seats were empty, the auditorium silent and the gym devoid of its usual scent of physical activity. The doors had closed after another fine appearance of the East High players. And closed they would remain until once again in August it would be time to put up the lights , dust off the stage, and let the show begin.
After the final pep rally, Wendy Collicott is the last person to leave the gymnasium.
An Epic Screenplay _
Sophomore guys Pete Speltz, Dave Groth, Ching Johnson, Matt Jewett and Tim Harrington dream of days when they will be senior studs.
Monkeying around at Blue and White Night, Jennifer Forker gets carried away.
THE SETTING: (Fade in) A windowless bri c k building facing southward from atop a gradually sloping plateau of brown fields . On the southwest corner of the building the words "Lincoln East High School" are posted in large • silver lettering. This is the home of the Spartans Inside , along seemingly endless corr idors , numerous trophy cases are bursting with awards. Everywhere there is a flurry of activity , from the classrooms and labs to the stage and gymnasium . Most of the people are in their middle to late teens Some walk purposefully down the hall, others look confused. A student trips , dropping an unused spiral notebook , class schedule , and locker combination Another, looking at a clock in the hallway , sees it's 8 :05 and hurries to his first period class Turning the corner he notices an upstairs clock reads 9 :30 , and another down the hall shows 1:45 , then he smiles knowing that some things will never change. Friends gather by lockers to talk about the horrors of Calculus , Basic Studies , and Greco -Roman classes as well as the Friday night party after the football game Suddenly a tone sounds, meaningless to the uninitiated, but a horrifyingly significant cue for all who pleasurably loiter in the dim hallways. (Fade out)
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