Demonstratin~ the friendships that formed between students and teachers, Pat Lawlor, leader of the Young Life Chapter, and Dave Olsen take their own picture.
Practice Makes Perfect
Practicing for upcoming recitals, senior Courtney Butherus displays one of the many talents that helped her win the title of Llncoln's Junior Miss.
It's Break Time!
a well-earned water break.
Cooling off, sophomore football players John Carr, Kyle Cavaleri, Andy Massey, andJeffYoung take
Allright, Who's Next?
Working the Student Council booth at BlueWhite Night, Chris Hartman prepares whipped cream for the next customer.
g loyalty and brotherhocxi among d staff, gave Spartans the title of
Blue, the color of the sea and sky, has been associated with hope, faith, and fear throughout history.
In Biblical times, 'once upon a blue moon', blue was used to dye the robes of the high priests in Jerusalem. Julius Ceasar remarked in his journal that the ancient cults used to paint themselves blue to throw fear into their enemies.
Later, when blue dyes were more commonly used, the expression "true blue" was coined , referring to the fact that the color blue never ran or faded.
To this day, "true blue" signifies unwavering loyalty, fidelity, and faithfulness.
At East High, the color blue symbolized all those qualities and more to the 1807 "true blue" students and staff members.
After ten years of steady decline in student enrollment, a sudden and unexpected jump in the number of students came from 'out of the blue'. New students filled up the halls and were soon caught up in the "true blue" spirit.
In the corridors of East High 'blue bells' frequently reminded students of longer school hours, making a day run from 8:00 to 3:35.
They've Got the Spirit
Keeping their spirit, the varsity cheerleaders lead the crowd in a chant to boost the team's moral at the Fremont migration.
Photos by Wendy Bantam , Missy Yost, Stacey Skold, and Kathy Soukup
It would have been easy for Spartans to get the 'blues' and cut down on activities and therefore on accomplishments. But the 'true blue' Spartans succeeded in athletic, musical, journalistic, and artistic competition. Individuals, too, achieved in various areas.
East had its own group of 'blue stockings' (persons with considerable intellectual ability) as it boasted nine National Merit Semi-Finalists-the most in the state. Robert Chen, one of the semi-finalists, received the highest score on the test, missing only one question.
•On the pages of East's 'Blue Book' ( directory of socially prominent persons) were Courtney Butherus, who won the 1985 Junior Miss Pageant and C~ Usher, who was the first runner-up in the contest.
Earning a position in McDonald's AllAmerican band, Laura Kelly traveled throughout the country playing her clarinet.
Stops on her tour included the Macy's Thanksgiving parade and the Rose Parade in Pasadena
New requirements made graduating a little harder, but they also made everyone feel they desetved it more. Students were required to take six classes instead of the previous five, more credits were needed and study hall attendance was made man~ datory.
With new regulations, new hours, a new I.PS superintendent in Dr. Phillip Schoo, there was 'a new blue attitude' present among the True Blue Spartans.
Helping Mexico City
Taking contributions for a fund helping survivors in the disastrous earthquake in Mexico City, Rene Millet, Gerry Coyne, and Dave Draper encourage donations. The fund was sponsored by Mr. McGowan, and around two thousand dollars was raised.
It's a Long Walk
The walk from the student parking lot to the school seemed to get longer as the days got colder, but fresh air and friends made it worthwhile.
We Feel Good!
Performing a popular cheer at a reserve football game against Lincoln High, reserve cheerleaders Lindsey Miller and Lisa Boohar tell the crowd how they feel.
casual Conversation
Waiting for their next ~lass to start, seniors Kirsten Ameismaier and Amy Farley talk with some friends pas.5ing by in the hall.
Making a new friend
A 'Beary' Fun Night!
at Blue-White Night, senior . Danny Curtis and Andrea Dennis, the Business Club Bear, talk to Missy Yost.
Have A Donut Hole!
Tracey Pickering attempts to get fellow students to enter the donut hole eating contest at sophomore Blue-White Night.
From the moment students entered East High to the time they received their ,{ diplomas, many activities contributed to the life of the student. To accompany the hardwork, students were always searching for means of entertainment.
~!. Many joined school-related clubs or organizations; others lived for the weekends. By the time Friday rolled around, after dragging themselves through almost thirty-eight hours of school, many students f were "singing the blues". But by the time f the final bell rang spirits were up and
r i students were ready for the weekend.
Weekend entertainment included everything from cruising in Omaha to camping at Branched Oak Lake. Of course, if nothing special was planned there were the familiar stand-bys of catching a movie m.
one of Lincoln's ten theatres, showing a : •true blue" spirit at football and basketball games, going to a party ( heard of via grapevine), bowling, or catching one of the various music groups stopping on tour in the Lincoln area ( see related article page 32).
Full weekends always produced a hunger which students satisfied by grabbing a "blue plate special" at McDonald's, Burger King, East Park Food Village, or the newly constructed Gateway Food Court.
Weekends usually passed "like a blue streak" and soon another "blue Monday'' rolled around, providing students with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, and once again earn the title of "True Blue Spartans".
Photos by Missy Yost and Stacey Skold
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Watc h ing soaps, improving a tan, and cruising 'O ' all summer was easily beat by
pending Summer Abroad
Summertime in Nebraska meant sweltering heat, long days at the pool, and cruising "O" every night. But to a few lucky students, this past Summer meant meeting new people and experiencing life in far ~ away countries.
Many students traveled great lengths to visit a variety of different countries around the world. They were found experiencing different cultures in France, Germany, Spain, Greece, and Italy, just to name a few
"Seeing the Coliseum, old buildings, and B C. stuff was really fascinating," commented Greg Rugh who, with his family, visited Rome, Paris and Jerusalem.
Some other lucky students, belonging to the French class, visited France for three weeks. They stayed in hotels along the way, but also got a taste of French culture by
staying with families.
"Homestay was a great experience," explained senior Michele Gross. ''You can speak the language a lot better after you return."
Can this be Nebraska?
Enjoying the atmosphere around Cara Petri's cabin in Fremont, Jen Peters and Holly Tropp relax in the sun
Delightful Delights
Enjoying a little ice cream in Malaga, Spain; Sue Bergman gets caught with her mouthful.
JovialJoeys
Making a new friend is one of the things that helped Ed Kemble enjoy Australia -~
Almost TbPtt!
A teacher flew into space oh the space shuttle Challenger but it wasn't journalism teacher Jim Schaffer, who stayed in the running long enough
to become one of Nebraska's two finalists. Over the summer Schaffer toured the Johnson Space Center at Houston, Texas, and traveled to Washington for a special NASA workshop.
Spending Summer Abroad
Travel with the jet set did have its difficulties, however, and students had their share of adventures.
"I was in the Belgium airport and the security was very tight there," Michele said. "When I went through the system, it b~ed. A Belgian officer who was carrying a machine gun came up to me and told me I'd have to be frisked. I was really scared!"
One group that students traveled abroad with was the People to People tour, a trip that lasted a long six weeks and occurred during the hijacking of 1WA flight 827. A number of students went to ·
Road Trip!
A few East High students met people from other states and schools by attending a summer Young Life camp in Minnesota. Here they are pictured on their way.
A Young life Lecture
Listening to a camp leader talk was a break from the active schedule these Young Lifers followed in Minnesota. The camp consisted of many fun activities including water skiing, parasailing, and a nerd dance.
People to People
Angie Desmond, Lisa Gammel , an Omahan, Sue Simpson, Wendy Bumsted, and another girl from Omaha, pose for a last goodbye picture while preparing to leave for the people to people trip.
Spain with the Spanish class tour. They were accompanied by two other groupsone from Davenport, Iowa, and the other from St. Louis.
''We met so many people and we all became great friends," commented Alyssa Reed. "It was really sad to leave them."
These few students were an exception to the rule. Not many students got to travel to exciting far away countries. As for most students spending the Summer in Nebraska, they had to settle for staying in the sweltering heat, spending long days at the pool, and cruising "O" every night.
By Sarah Digman
Photos by Christy Bolen , Stacey Skold, and Jim Schaffer
Niobraran Knockout
Unloading his canoe for summer fun in the sun, senior Tom Kubert takes time out to smile at his companion.
A Signed Sign
On her trip to Colorado this summer, Mis.5yYost borrowed her favorite road sign and had her friends autograph it as a remembrance.
Everywhere a student went they were surrounded by nostalgia , everywhere they looked they could find
"It's so stupid that it's funny!'' Kim _ Beavers exclaimed, talking about the nostalgia fad that captured the imagination of her generation.
Most of the nostalgia hearkened back to the faddy S0's and the hopping 60's. Television programs like Gidget and The Jetsons, musical performers like the Beach Boys, the motion picture star James Dean, and even a soft drink, Cherry Coke, all enjoyed popular resurrections. In fact, the big movie hit, Back to the Future, featured a young man who travels back in time to see what his parents were like in high school. Odd characters like Pee Wee Herman, who survived on old jokes and ideas, were popular with students. The band even learned the theme song from the movie. Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure, and played it during breaks at football games.
The Jetson's, a popular 1V cartoon
series, was back with all new episodes.
"It was the only cartoon worth watching," commented senior Rene Millet. "I'm glad it's back"
.Another show that came out of retirement was Gidget, a show that, according to Beavers, "mocks teenagers of all generations."
The ghost of James Dean was still hanging around too. Dean had a short career, but the time he was on the screen· didn't matter; his image of teenage rebellion was still quite vivid.
"It's not a good thing that he died," explained senior John Wilson, "but he was so big, and had such a following that his popularity stuck and has lasted this long. In fact, he's my idol."
Life-size black and white photos of Dean and other old time favorites were a
novelty for teen's rooms.
The movie Back to the Future, which dealt with teens in the S0's and 60's, was a huge success. It showed parents of today as they were as teenagers. And who knows? Maybe in another thirty years, the things that our generation does to shock our parents, will be considered 'uncool' and 'old fashioned', and maybe Michael)ackson will be back
By Cindy Wilson
Old Designs, N~ Styles
Wearing a sweatshirt with a nostalgic design, Carrie McFarland thinks about her upcoming evening.
Meet George Jet.son
Back on track and ready to roll, the Jet.son's open a new season with all new shows.
But What Am I?
Dressed as Pee Wee Herman , senior Jeff Muehling is 'trying to use the phone.'
Congratulations!
A tradition originating in the 60's that continued was the surprise kidnapping of newly-elected members of groups. Here, new sophomore student council members are officially initiated.
A Different Kind of Stirrup
Modeling a pair of newly released stirrup pants, Jade Lossing studies during Mrs. Wilson's photography class.
Nostalgia
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Stirrup pants, paisley prints, and other styles gave the fashion scene the look of
omething Borrowed
Everywhere you went, there was some new fashion to see, whether it was a style borrowed from the past or one created for the present. lbis combination represented the look of individuality.
A look that was "all your own" was one many students took time to create for themselves. They all had their special reasons for choosing their particular clothing and hair styles.
"I dress to fit my personality, to be more individual, and to be myself," explained senior Kerry Kaura.
Some 'hot' fashion items were new pieces, like oversized shirts and unmatched prints, but many others were borrowed from the past, mainly from the sixties. These borrowed items included stirrup pants, paisley prints, and softer pastel shades. By mixing old and new, for example by throwing on a pair of Levi 501 button-fly . blues and maybe an outfit picked up at the local Goodwill store, students turned many closets into fashion-houses.
An outfit wasn't complete without the look that accessories provided. Popular accessories included bracelets made from anything you can imagine ( rubber, string, lace, and leather) and fancy broach pins worn high on the neckline. The biggest jewelry trend was the sudden popularity of Swatch watches and watch guards. These Swiss-made plastic watches came in a variety of solid colors, clear plastic, plaids, and paisley prints. The choice of style heightened their popularity by emphasizing the fact that there 'was one for you', making you more individual and adding just the right touch to the perfect outfit.
"I like to dress in comfortable but good-looking clothes to make a good impression, and not be confined," senior Scott Woodring commented while modeling the latest look in men's wear Guys' fashi6ns included oX{ords cut
Look At That Leather
Showing off the leather coats that were attractive to many, Eric WOO<lneaa,Tood Rein, and Dan King relax in the gym. •
big, buttoned to the top, and left untucked; penny loafers and jazz shoes without socks; and cotton pants. Trench coats became popular as the weather got colder.
Hair kept a big role in the fashion scene. Flat tops and buzzes came in as a take-off froni the sixties. Many styles, like bobs with flops ·to shorter cuts with more volume; required girls to take more time in styling their hair.
The main idea in fashion was the look of individuality, as junior Kenny Pittman explained.
"My clothes appeal to me regardless of what other people think," he said. "Comfort, that's the main thing. I utilize the utmost in leisurely attire."
By Ann Trimble
Stars and Stripes
Flashing everyone the uniquene~ of their style, Mike Davis and Todd Scott show off original clothing to others.
Swatch This!
Displaying the 'swatch' watches that stormed the country, Carrie McFarland works on her art project.
Student Model Styles
Displayin.g many different looks, students clown around in the gym before the homecoming pep rally. Styles varied in many different ways as individuality became important.
How Happy Can You Get?
Scott Woodring gives the impression of an updated SO's style. Flat tops were very popular styles among ~y guys.
Photo.s by Stacey Skold, Sandy Krueger, and Cindy Wilson
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The colors blue and white symbolize happines.5, hope, truth, honor, faith, peace, and most importantly, unity. But most important to students was the fact that they represented the school itself.
"I like them," said senior Courtney Butherus of the school colors. "Blue is a positive color."
Most of the uniforms stuck with tradition including the sports teams, the cheerleaders, the Apollonaires, and the marching band while two groups decided to try something new.
The flag corps picked out new uniforms that made them look more like the cheerleaders.
"I think a lot of people were impres.5ed by the uniforms," commented senior Michelle Bossert, a member of the flag corps. "They think more of us now."
The football team surprised a homecoming crowd on Oct. 11 by reporting for the game in all blue uniforms. It marked the first time in the school's history that a varsity football team had worn both blue jerseys and blue pants. It must have helped-the team broke a three-game losing streak that night by beating Northeast 21-6.
"They looked sweet! They looked good," yelled quarterback Tom Mas.5ey as he left the field.
Most people felt group uniforms brought them closer together.
"I think they unite the group," explained Butherus, a member of the Apollonaires.
Students showed their school spirit in many other ways 1 such as dres.5ing in blue and white for games. Some even went so far as to paint their faces and hair blue and white for special gaIDes.
And best of all, students could wear the single most popular clothing itemblue jeans-and feel theywere dressed in a school color.
By Nicky Vellek and Ann Trimble
Let's Show 'Em What We've Got The feeling for our school is summed up by this locker sign made for a member of the reserve football team.
16 Uniforms
Uni·fonns were required, but everywhere you looked students were wearing
omething Blue
Spartans Are Best
Numerous ace spikes, like this one of Monica Koenig's, helped the Spartan varsity volleyball team beat Southeast.
Let'sGoF.ast
Grinning with pride over the Spartan lead in the volleyball game against Southeast, Scott Embury eniovs the game.
Not Nowt
Attending the Cheerleader booth at Blue and White Night, sponsor Miss Keep handles the money.
Check It Out
Discussing their strategy, the sophomore football team obviously takes the game seriously.
Photos by Missy Yost, Stacey Skold, and Becky Thompson
Uniforms
School rivalries provided the attitude tha~ once a Spartan was wonderful, but
nee a Knight is Enough!
Rivalries among the Llncoln city schools had been going on for many years and were still going strong. Some felt that it made the students more competitive and active in the school. The students became involved with the activities and showed more school spirit.
"It gets the players pysched," said senior Cindy Wilson. 'They therefore play a better game; it gives them goals."
Most thought that competition was good but some disagreed, saying that bad feelings between schools resulted.
"I think that riyalry can be bad because schools get reputations that they don't deserve," commented senior Diane DeBrown. "We're considered snobby, and we're not like that."
Sometimes school rivalries went too far. On several occasions students from other schools threw garbage and ice at another school's band. There were also incidents where school and personal property was damaged by spray-painting.
One such incident took place at Southeast during the first few weeks of school. The Southeast Knight was spray-painted blue after a game. Many Southeast students thought East High students had done the spray-painting, but supposedly a student from another school had done it to cause trouble between East and Southeast. Most students understcxxl why East was blamed and didn't hold it against Southeast.
Some East High students had their tires slashed during school hours, and after games. Fighting between students from rival schools was also a problem.
If you asked students who they considered as East's biggest rival, most would say Southeast. Part of the reason for this was because both East and Southeast were considered the rich, cliquish schools in town.
When asked what she thought about East's rivalry with Southeast, Ann Makinson said, "I think it's gcxxl if it doesn't get out of hand because ·they are our biggest rival; but we're still friends with them too!"
Rivalry can be bad when carried too far, but it also created excitement and a competitive spirit between schools. Without it the declining interest in school activities might have been even more severe.
A Blue Knight
By NickyVellek
An unknown culprit was blamed for the damage done to the Southeast Knight. The Knight was spray painted blue and it's sword was removed and stolen.
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Fighting For A Victory
Fugitive squad? According to someone that is exactly what the East High football team was, and they displayed this idea by writing it where members of the football team were sure to see it.
Halloween Horrors
Watching the halftime show on Halloween, the varsity and reserve cheerleaders pay attention and enjoy themselves. The Halloween game was against Lincoln High, and both bands played 'Ghostbusters'.
Halloween Halftime
Performing during the halftime show, senior Janelle Wunderlich concentrates on catching her baton and keeping time with the music.
Hail Spartans
Performing to the school song, 'Hail To The Spartans', Cassy Usher and Paula Reed synchronize their movements.
Photos by Steve Petty, Becky Thompson, and Lori Beckmann
Even though they didn't know what to expect, sophomores enjoyed themselves at
lue- White Extravaganza
United: the theme for Blue White Night. Sophomores: the reason for the school activity. Together, the united sophomore class appeared to have a great time at Blue White Night (although most didn't know what to expect!)
"When I first got there, I thought it would be boring," commented Kim Semple, "but I ended up having a really great time. There was so much to do!"
Some of the activities included a Pie in the Face contest sponsored by Senior High Stuco, personalized buttons for just $.75 made by the Varsity Cheerleaders, and for a quarter, you could have an Apollonaire put someone in jail.
"I sent 10 people to jail while I was there, which was about 25 minutes," commented Matt Wickless, "so I ended up having a pretty good time!"
You could also send someone a big bear httg for just a quarter. This activity was sponsored by the Business Club and the e bear was played by Andrea Dennis. There was a dance in the south gym all evening with radio station QI 02 providing the music. The Drama Club set up a haunted hallway and DECA sponsored a doughnut hole eating contest.
"I ate 20 doughnut holes in 25 seconds!" choked Matt Hinkley. "I felt pretty sick, but the prize I got was worth it."
A special activity called the Secret Sophomore attracted plenty of attention. Five sophomores had been chosen beforehand, and on the evening of Blue White Night, kids were supposed to find those five sophomores. They did this by asking people at least two questions about themselves, and then asking if theywere a secret sophomore. Whoever found a secret sophomore got a prize. •
"I talked to kids all night," commented Christina Usher. "I never found a secret sophomore, but I got to know a lot of kids."
At the end of the evening, most people felt Blue White Night had been a success. Clubs were introduced, sophomores got to know one another, and everyone had a great time.
Finishing her last donut hole in the donut hole eating race sponsored by DECA, Deb Heinzman gets caught chewing.
Rudy Stoehr, the student council sponsor, summed up the evening up by saying, "With the success Blue White Night had, it is too bad this couldn't be done once a week!"
By Gina Vitello
Photos by Stacey Skold and Missy Yost
Blue-White Night
Caught with a mouthful!
Why Me?
Starting to wipe the cream pie filling from his face, Ryan Arndt discovers it's not bad tasting.
I Pity the Fool!
Modeling the latest in hairstyles, Mark Hawkins discovers that whipped cream works as well as mousse. The whipped cream was acquired in the pie-in-the-face contest.
True Blue Spirit
Showing school spirit and unity, Student Council members present Christina Waller with a free Epic at sophomore Blue-White Night.
Back Again
Demonstrating his tried-and-true eating techniques, senior Bill Bromfield hopes that his experience can help him win.
May I Have This Dance?
Andrea Dennis, the Business Club bear, gives Dr. Moss, senior high principal, a fuzzy hug. Blue-White night
Photo.s by Kathy Soukup
GQ: Tomorrow's Look Showing off their Miami Vice collection, Kevin Edigerand Rob Rempel wait to start the next dance after their dates finish in the bathroom.
Students took a break after a long hard week to enjoy
ustAnot erWee encl
Getting out of school for the weekend was like receiving a weekend pass out of boot camp. Students exchanged their passes for loads of fun and laughter, weekend after weekend after weekend.
With thirty-nine weekends in a complete school year, people found millions of new ways to occupy their time.
Many people were entertained, and in the process danced and romanced their Sunday nights away at the Lucky Lady. Although sold to new management early in January, things remained the same. The great music, great dancing, and great times kept everyone coming back.
"They have discos just like it at home in Sweden. If you don't go to Lucky Lady, you've got nothing to look forward to on Sundays," mentioned senior Mats Ahnelov.
Nightclubs for teens weren't the only places that people went on weekends. Movies were a great interest to many. With top-rated movies like 11/"-u ~11'. '84d. 7,. 7k ';td#lee, and who could stay away? was great! How can you stay away from movies like that?" asked senior Brian Makovicka.
Prices took another small jump up to $4 by .the end of the winter, but that didn't stop some of the truly dedicated moviegoers.
'T d still go just because I love movies," junior Stephanie Brown said.
(continued)
Hot Nights
Taking A Breather
After enjoying a fast dance at the former Lucky Lady (Celebration), foreign exchange student MatsAhnelov takes a rest with a new found friend The teen night gave students an interesting place to meet others
lbe Mac Attack
After defeating Grand Island in a dose match, students met at McDonald's at 66th & 'O' Winning works up an appetite in senior Stacey Diekman as he stuffs down two Big Macs.
Another Gutter Ball On lbe Way Attempting to break a record of 9 gutter balls in a row, junior Lynn Mumby tryies to break her high score of 32.
Just Another Weekend
All The Basic Features
Demonstrating the functions of the rewind button on the VCR, junior Brian Jones explains all the basic features to a customer.
School dances took up a good part of many weekends. The cheerleaders kicked off the the year with an 'after the football game' dance. A new band, Jag, was introduced. Obviously they did well because they played for more dances throughout the year. The band's lead singer was East graduate Jim Beavers. But be-boppin' dances weren't the only type. Homecoming slowed down the
Hot Nights
fast-paced music and rambunctious dancers temporarily. The theme for the year was 'Cherish', a popular song from the summer. East Spirit Club sponsored the dance in which Jag, again, provided the tunes.
_ "I thought Homecoming was a lot more creative this year than in years past. I had fun," claimed Brown Homecoming King was Mike Wible and Kim Beavers was crowned Queen. Attendants were Stacey Skold, Jen Peters, Monica Plager, Cheryl Geis, Arjay Etzelmiller, Scott Woodring, Matt Kirkland, and Robb Stephenson
And traditionally, without a problem, the junior class officers put on the FatherDaughter Dance. Music provided by the one and only East Stage Band included everything from older S0's music to popular up-beat tunes. Look-a-likes for the evening were Kathy Erickson and her father. This Valentine's Day fell perfectly on East High calendars. The Turnabout Dance was February 14-a perfect day for couples to dance and enjoy music.
Dances weren't the only things that (continued)
Bouncing Heads
Keeping their spirit and heads together, freshmen Ouis Eubanks and Dan Lundak concentrate on the girls varsity victory.
On The Air
In hopes of becoming a future DJ for a popular radio station, junior Perry Sink is given the chance to talk on the air.
What Are they Up To?
Another
afternoon,
Get Down, Get Funky Dancing to the beat of the music, Carrin Harris and Rob Rempel get down and boogie. The Turnabout Dance was held on February 14 and.was sponsored by Drama Qub and ITS.
Saturday
another lunch spent at Amigo's! Seniors Brent Reimers and <luis Dyke skip the after-dinner mints and leave to begin their Saturday evening early. '
Photos by Kathy Soukup
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Adding It Up
Awaiting their tum, sophomores Brent Bjorkman and Tod Crimmins add up scores to see what it will take to beat each other. ,
Ufe At 1be Golden Arches
Celebrating another victory at McDonald's, senior Sue Simpson finm that frienm and food go hand in hand
Paying aose Attention
In hopes of another victory, junior John Hayden watches an intense moment in the boys varsity basketball game.
Just Another Weekend
students enjoyed. Bowling became an extremely popular sport during weekends. Trading ·in weekend passes for hot nights on the bowling lanes seemed the ONLY way to go. The multi-colored shoes and the ping-pang of pins dropping kept emotions flurrying with excitement and laughter through many weekends during the year.
"It's so much fun to me, I even sacrificed the second half of the Super Bowl to go bowling," claimed senior Jerome Underman, dedicated bowler.
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And if you thought bowling was popular, you should've seen the business that Applause Video received. They were just a part of our growing technology. VCR's were the newest item to hit the video market, and they made a definite impact. According to Applause Video manager, sales increased by about 65%.
Brian Jones, an employee of Applause Video, said "I have fun working there. So many people I know come in to rent movies, it's ab~ place!"
With new movies each month, Applause and other various video stores had quite a time keeping students happy. In the end, we all had to agree, weekends were probably the best part of every week. So, thank goodness for weekends and most of all, thank goodness for those weekend passes!
Brian Makovicka quickly added something that every student feared, ''What if there were no weekends?"
By Lynn Mumby~·
Out On The Town
Buying tickets
Gbostbusting I
for the movie theater, seniorJay Ingram treats his date Amanda Turner to a fun evening.
ain't 'fraid of no ghost. Senior Chris Doty seeks out ghosts and goblins in a secret mystery ranch in southeast Iincoln.
Photos by Jeff Hall and Kathy Soukup
Doctor's Advice
Directing Span.an to the waterfall, Kyle
illustrates the true meaning of spirit. The
Luthans
sophomore skit was entitled "Span.an".
While the sophomores were lost in the jungle, and the juniors were 'kidding' around, the senior class 'got smart' and solved the mystery of missing spirit and • won the Spirit Week title for the third year in a row.
''We have a lot of talented people in our class," commented senior Rene Millet. "I thought it was really neat that we could pull together and win three years in a row. Our class worked together well; we really are unified."
The senior class created a take off from the late television show 'Get Smart' and called it 'Get Spart'. Brent Reimers starred in the skit as agent-86, and with the help of agent-99 (Lori Smith), he turned Kaos's 'spirit muncher' into a 'spirit maker', wondering the whole time why the bathroom doors were locked, and whether Doc Salestrom had truly been 'dubbed'.
The juniors turned the south gym into 'Spartan Street', complete with the Count ( Bill Diekman), who enjoyed counting the spirited Spartans. At the end of the skit, it was determined that 'Spartan Street' still had spirit.
"I was pleased with the way our class worked together," junior Chris Hartman said. ''We were much more organized and together this year."
Kicked Out
Keri Rockwell tells Tom Krause that he must come home with spirit from the East jungle, and that the entire sophomore was depending on him
ff7 Heaven
Hanging 87's on decorating night, juniors Monte Willis and Tiffany Mullison help each other. Toe junior class won the decorating competition.
Hi There!
Proud to be a part of the class of '86, Rich Hayden points to his name. Everyone present at the decorating evriting was allowed to sign the class banner.
UngaWunga! Members of the southeast jungle tribe, Marcy Fletcher, Tami Wink, Judy Nabb, and Mari Augustine leave the gym shortly after their skit was over
Floating Away
Preparing for the sophomore skit, Erin Brase brings in the signs and balloons.
Photos by Steve Petty
' Sparzan' was the sophomores' theme, a take off of Tarzan. Sparzan (Tom Krause) had to fight his way through the Southeast and Northeast jungles to discover the true meaning of spirit.
"We tried our best," stated Krause. "This was just experience; now we know what we did wrong."
The seniors won the skit competition by a landslide, but lost the decoration competition to the juniors by one point.
The senior hall was decorated as a trip down memory lane, paying tribute to past themes. Continuing down the hall, you ran into an automatic door ( found on the 1V show 'Get Smart') and a getaway car made out of paper mache. The tradition of having live statues, an idea originating from their
Clash of the Classes
sophomore year, continued.
The juniors sent students skipping down the sidewalk to ente:r a child fantasyland where Big Bird, Ernie, and all of the favorite Sesame Street characters were hiding out on 'Spartan Street'.
Meanwhile, the sophomores were adding the final touches to their hallway jungle: a banana-gun and a waterfall.
"It was a lot more fun to put the decorations up than to take them down," observed sophomore Andy Farber.
Adding to the seniors' overall spirit was a new theme song ( "The Senior Shuffle") composed by senior Bob Hinrichs. The song, or rap, stressed the fact that "if you have to win at any cost, it's not just the game, but the spirit you lost."
life In The Fast Lane
Beginning work on the paper mache car found in senior hall, Reed puts on the headlights. A seat, wheels, and license plates were added.
Kiddie Comer
Preparing for the pep rally, juniors Julie Arnold and Stephanie Brown choose a seat.
"The senior shuffle added a lot to our spirit," explained Tracey Smith. "It got the class excited. It also helped our score because the idea of a class theme song was totally original. Bob is a very talented person.
"But, one person can't claim a victory, the class had to pull together; unity was the key."
By Lori Beckmann
Animal Kingdom
Bert and Ernie's Pals
Making a poster for junior decorations, Cara Petri and Dana Wilhelm color.
Sophomores Jenny Dyke and Kim Kl.eager hang animals for their jungle decorations. The library showcase was used for the first time this year
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Putting
Up In Smoke
Enjoying a pretend smoke, sophomores Tish Gade, Michelle
and
Secretly Spying
Looking for other spies going to lunch, senior John
the 6 in place, seniors Ron Simmons and Joe Reichmuth add the final touches. Later, an 8 was added; both were made out of boxes and were over six feet tall.
Photo.s by Steve Petty
Stauffer bides himself on spy day. Many spies had concealed dart guns under their trench coats
Kid Day-Child Play
Junior Scott Gaber pretends to cut the grass in the journalism room for kid day.
McQuistan,
Chris Brauner liven up on hippy day.
The lights went out and the great auditorium became dark. The noise level of the large crowd, already high, rose to a shrill hum. Suddenly, a spotlight revealed a tall man with a guitar. Another concert had begun.
Going to concerts was a weekend highlight for many students. Lincoln's Pershing Auditorium attracted lesserknown groups like RAIT and Heart. The larger Devaney Sports Center featured the Beach Boys, Alabama, and Huey Lewis. Some students even made the 60-mile trip to Omaha's Civic Auditorium to hear Sting, Bryan Adams, plus Kool and the Gang.
"Sting was a very, very good concert, one of the best I've·attended. Sting and his band had a lot more jazz and different styles that they don't have on their album," explained Mike Ostermeier.
Other East High students, Greg Kelley and Kent Anthony attended the Beach Boys concert during the Nebraska State Fair. When asked what Greg thought of the concert, he replied, "I liked it a lot! The Beach Boys were quite a bit better in person. They were really energetic and you got to see them hop around on stage."
Not everyone felt so positively about their experiences. Pablo Rodriquez, who attended AC/DC had a different opinion.
"It was terribl~! It was the worst concert!" commented Rodriquez. "The music was too loud and people were throwing M-80's all around the crowd. It was terrible!"
Without a doubt, concerts gave everyone a weekend alternative to movies. And with music more popular than ever most students eagerly awaited that moment when the lights went do:wn.
By Sarah Digman
ys of Success
Concerts
Loud shrieks filled the air as many students spent nights listening to their favorite musical
Rockin' Ratt Lead singer for Ratt, Stephen Pearcy, rocks for concert goers in Lincoln.
May I Have Your Autograph?
If my friends could see me, muse Courtney Butherus and Tiffany Stroh after rpeeting the lead singer of the Romantics, Wally Palmer.
Ocean Waves
"Let's go surfin" was the message at a Beach Boys concert given at the State Fair.
Photos by Cindy Wilson and
Concerts
After Game Muncbles
Inhaling one of Fred and Ruby's masterpieces, senior John Wtlson relaxes after a tough game of bowling.
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After Rich Hayden and Jim Waldron completed their game successfully, they congratulate each other with a clash of bowling balls.
razy bowlers and favorite lanes made bowling
strike above the rest
The sport of bowling wasn't generally thought of as an action-packed sport exploding with excitment. Actually most people thought bowling was boring, or so they said.
But if bowling was supposed to be boring, then how come almost everyone alive had been bowling? The truth was, bowling was fun; it was just suffering from a
bad reputation.
Staff members handed out bowling surveys to about a hundred people in the building. After they all were compiled, we came up with some very interesting information on the bowling careers of some of the people of East High. The following are some of the more intriguing results.
Mr. Rudy Stoehr, driver's education teacher and intramural legend, had the best reported score at 299 ½.
"It was incredible", Stoehr said. "I had 11 strikes in a row and on my last frame I got them all but I split the I 0th pin in half and half of it stayed standing."
Stoehr's most interesting bowling
experience was when he went bowling with the vice-principal, Mr. Salestrom.
"He kept yelling at me about putting too much pressure on my ball release, Stoehr said. Another bowler was former counselor Ivan Goochey who once put honey in the finger holes of his ball.
Leigh Saffer, sophomore swimmer, had a witty experience at Madsen's.
"As I prepared to bowl, I dropped my ball and it rolled into the gutter next to us, which was a league lane, and it took a man's turn. Unfortunately the man was on a 300 pace."
Leigh preferred 18-pound bowling balls, she said, and liked Madsen's because "you know your parents' friends won't be
Photos by Kathy Soukup clernomtrates
In Deep Concentration
Getting A Good Laugh
there."
There were lots of other crazy bowling experiences-several people dropped balls on their's or other's feet. Lots of balls were thrown backwards and Scott Shipman once rolled a gutter ball.
Of all of the interesting bowling stories we received, however, none was quite as intriguing as one by senior swing choir member Bill Bromfield When Bill was ten, he joined a bowling league in hopes of someday pursuing a professional career. The first game he played, though, Bill had some problems with nerves and bowled a zero ( yes, that is twenty gutterballs in a row.)
"I actually was trying; it was very
embarras.5ing," said Bill. He didn't give up. Following that game he purchased a wrist brace glove to use and things got better. Now retired from league bowling, Bill still enjoyed the sport on occasion.
In our poll we also discovered that multicolored shoes were the favorite. Most people thought "they were cool". Parkway Lanes was the favorite alley and automatic scoring won over the traditional pencilpaper style. We should point out that everyone who preferred traditional stated that "it was easier to cheat".
From our surveys, we saw that bowling provided many students with a fun change of pace,
By John Wilson
Getting excited about her tum to roll the ball down the lane, senior Tracey Pickering concentrates on the , perfect fonn
Enjoying another Saturday evening of bowling, senior Jodi Trembly waits her tum. Bowling was slowly becoming popular among senior high students.
rm Listening Seniors Steve Lewis and Suzanne Carter listen atten tively to the sensitive situations portrayed
A Heart to Heart Talk
The problem of teenagers and alcohol is discussed between Bob Henrichs and Becky Palmer.
BStudents discover who they are as they portray characters in real life adventures
ehind the Blue Curtain
Each play is a different learning experience for drama students. Drama sponsor Carol Scott said she enjoys selecting unusual an d unknown plays for the students to produce.
"I like to do new plays nobody has heard of," explained Scott. ' They provide experience for the kids which emphasizes their acting abilities."
Voices From The High School, the fall play, more thari fit Ms. Scott's ideal. Another reason she choose this off-beat, modem play by Peter Dee was that the rehearsals were easy to fit into student schedules. The peak parts of the play did not involve more than three people at a time Thus, the rehearsals for those sections did not reauire the entire cast having to come .
The play dealt with the problems teenagers had growing up in the 1980's. Those, problems dealt with dating, individuality, and peer pressure; the play showed teens coming to grips with teenage pregnancy, child abuse and death. Each scene portrayed
an excellent examination of these problems and involved the audience with their ·undivided attention
The actors themselves enjoyed the play because of its relevance.
"It helped me portray my character better," explained Kim Surkan, "since the play dealt with veiy real experiences."
"It was so believable, like they experienced their own conflicts in front of the audience; I cried," said Melissa Foster, a junior playgoer.
This modem play also had unique staging. The audience sat "backstage " while the actors used an extended front stage.
'The lighting effects were a real challenge with the different staging," explained Ken Plautz, part of the lighting crew. "It was a difficult but enjoyable job."
What went on behind the Blue Curtain gave an innovative and imaginative start to the year, and helped students to better understand themselves and their problems. By "Stacey Skold
Photos by Stacey Skold
Rehearsal Time
Junior Cathy Jarboe rehearses her lines backstage for the perfect performance
lights, camera, Action Greg Dubinsky, Kim Beavers, Amy Schultz, Cindy Wilson, Paul Wendt, John Tridle, and uerek Holen prepare for the finale of the fall play.
BSingers mix business with pleasure in a musical dealing with
lue Notes about Bank Notes
Th•e fall musical was a new challenge for the Singers, but it kept the tradition of • long hours of work alive and well for this Tony Award-winning Broadway hit.
"How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" , a musical based on a novel by Shepard Mead, is a story about the detefmination of a young man, J. Pierrepont Finch, played by Bob Henrichs, to ascend from window washer to vice president of a large company This task is
achieved by following some simple basic · rules in the manual "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." Of course, he has the love and support of his girl along the way, Rosemary Pilkington played by Rebecca Palmer.
In order to pull off this difficult task, Finch must overcome the ambitions of his rival, the boss's nephew, and many sticky other situations.
•Other main characters were played by •
Dave Burrow, Heather Duncombe, Bob Hinrichs, Jenny Johnson, and Steve Lewis. The rest of this talented cast was made up of the members from Singers.
Backing these gifted singers and actors was a fine orchestra. Orchestra members included Makia Webers and Genelle Johnson on keyboards, Scott Kelly on bass, and Craig Schweitzer on drums. The many scenery, make-up, and light crews were made up of time-giving students too. The people who tied everything together for the performances were Jon Peterson, musical director; Traci Gableman-Hart, choreographer; and Deb Mass, assistant to the directors.
"Tqe acting, in a way, was much more difficult then in past years," explained e Peterson. "This particular play doesn't give the students a preconceived idea, for it hasn't been in the local media."
Another reason for the uniqueness of the play was that the majority of the roles were for young adults; most students found it easier to play a character their own age or someone tht;ir parents' age.
"At first I found it hard to relate to my character," commented Bob Henrichs, ''but • after I had Finch figured out as a confident and manipulative man, it made him a lot easier and more fun to portray. "
Students also enjoyed the comical side of the production. Senior Bill Bromfield who played the playboy boss, Gatch, said "The humor in this play was extremely sexist but that was pretty much what the play was based upon and that's what made the play so funny!"
"It was unforgettable, probably the most work and fun I will have in a long time," explained junior Juni Banerjee, speaking, no doubt, for many cast members . Although the notes were definitely sung by the proud Singers, the notes they sang about business were far from blue.
By Stacey Skold
Wedding Bells
Junior Becky Palmer sings of her plan to marry Finch
Photos By Stacey Sko lq
Hard Worker?
Busily typing, Bob Henrichs gets his work done while Dave Burrows, his finicky boss, inspects.
No Coffee!
Senior Heather Duncombe laments the Jack of coffee
CoffeeShortage;CoffeeRun
Escaping from the crowd, Bob Hinrichs runs to get more coffee for the coffee line
..Man Talk"
The washroom was a popular place for discussing problems when Chris Vogt, Steve Lewis, and Dennis Arrowsmith decide something must be done.
FPlaying to win, the junior and senior girls showed that they too could play
ootball: Powder-Puff Style
For two hours a week, junior and senior girls dedicated themselves to the life of tackle football. Amazingly, within just a few weeks, the Powder Puff football teams were created.
The formation of these teams led to the First Annual Powder Puff Football Game. The game matched the junior girls against the senior girls, in an individual quest for victory.
The scheduled time for the game on Oct. 13 was 3 p_m. but due to the senior girls' late arrival, the game did not start for almost an hour. This seemed to set a few juniors in a state of frustration.
The Three Stooges
Junior coaches Tom Fox, Kevin Hogue, and Scott Shipman pool their knowledge to succeed on an upcoming play.
"Ouch!"
A pain-stricken Michelle Bartels takes sympathy from teammate Kristin Gutz after being knocked down on a Powder Puff play.
Tricia Siefkes had to admit, "I was really kinp of upset because I thought they weren't going to play."
Despite chilling winds, both teams braved the cold and challenged each other to an extraordinary game. Michelle Bartels temporarily lost her breath but was soon back on her feet and willing to continue the 'knock down drag out' between the teams.
"Even though the practices were tougll, I had a. great time! explained junior Me~ Foster. "I love football!"
Though there weren't spectators, the teams combined their spirit to keep every member just as energetic as the next.
"The coach's loyalty to the team was great. They all did a great job!" said Foster. Many junior players said they were glad to have su~ good coaches.
Tim Artz, Scott Shipman, Tom Fox, Bill Diekman, and Kevin Hogue made up the junior coaching squad, while Kevin Hogue was the referee in the game.
Head coordinator for the event was Derron Gill. He, along with Derek Gill, Lance Green, John Wilson, Jeff Muehling, Matt Artz, and Ron Simmons combined their efforts to compose the senior coaching squad.
They obviously did an outstanding coaching job; the senior girls claimed a victory over the junior girls 36-0.
Senior member Chris.5}' Hawkins said, "I had a really good time. Playing tackle was kind of different. It was really fun though since last year we didn't get to play. The only thing that bothered me was the bittemes.5 between the teams."
By Lynn Mumby
Playing The Field
Junior and senior players wand~r in a daze until the next powder puff play is set to begin.
Block That Line, Toni!
In a struggling attempt to overpower the senior line, junior Toni Bush rips on a senior opponent.
Kick 'Em Higher!
Juniors Tricia Siefkes and Julie Sterns warm up for the First Annual Powder puff Ganie.
Photos by Kathy Soukup , and Lynn Mumby
Study Time
Concentrating on world views in their Global Perspectives class, students listen attentively The added five minutes was barel y noticeable , and everyone adjusted to it well.
,· With new regulations requiring studel'.)ts to take six classes, the wide assortment of classes offered was appreciated. A student didn't have to be a 'blue-stocking' (bookish person) to enjoy the curriculum available.
Students took the opportunity to build interesting schedules around the required courses.
A lot of students, with careers and goals in mind, took college preparatory classes to help prepare them for college life. These courses made them work until they were blue in the face, but the rewards were obvious. These courses included AP English, calculus, economics, and a new honors seminar.
Honors seminar was a class which involved role playing and discussion; it helped students to analyze world problems
Photos by Becky Thompso n and Lori Beckmann
and put things in different perspectives. The class asked students to use writing skills in numerous essays and helped them learn to cope with pressure that would be present in college.
Then, there were those classes that gave students a walk on the wild side and gave them a chance for some 'blue funk' (fun). These courses included drafting, scuba diving, and pilot ground school.
Taking a variety of classes gave students a chance to learn in a variety of ways. They learned to cope with pressure, increase their skills, and interact with others.
For many, academics made them feel blue ( especially around grade report time), but they realized that the education offered to them was blue-white ( of the highest quality) and they took advtange of it.
More students, more hours, more c~, and more plans fairly well described the situation when school opened in the fall.
Sixteen hundred seventy-five students were in attendence, 1,009 in senior high, and 666 in junior high. This marked the first enrollment increase in 14 years. The change in boundaries allowed more students to attend East, and these new students came to enjoy the "true Blue" spirit of the Spartans.
Not only had the enrollment grown, but new school hours made a difference. Fifty minute classes were stretched into fifty-five minute sessions.
Many students were opposed to the longer hours, and the required six classes.
"I think it's the wrong way to solve the problem," remarked junior Jennifer Massengale.
Even though school days were lengthened and a requirement of six classes was enforced, students seemed to beat the system. Senior Steve Petty had six classes, but only one teacher.
"i have three classes: yearbook,
Students, hours, classes, and plans changed-making
ore of Everything
newspaper, and journalism," boasted Steve. The rest of Steve's classes were teacher assistants for Mr. Schaffer. Petty used the extra time to complete pains-taking layouts for the Oracle newspaper.
"I took teacher's assistant because I wanted to make it one of my six classes," commented junior Tricia Siefkes.
More hours, more classes, what next?
Construction was scheduled to begin on a new girls locker room. School officials also developed a long range for expansions which included a new niedia center.
But despite the "more is better" :;utlook, many students found things very much the same. •
"I'm sick of people griping about the longer days," said Scott Stempson. "If there's a test that day, the longer class period is good."
By Becky Thompson
Where'd it Go?
Hunting madly for a missing algebra paper, Perry Sink looks through his book.
Well , What's the Answer?
During a seventh grade math clas.s, Mrs. Hermann asks Ryan Batt a question when he expresses confusion about proper factoring.
Interesting Advice
listening intently to a speech given by Mayor Leudtke, members of _the Young Republicans Club pick up facts and opinions stated
Using Time Wisely
Junior Lynn Mumby takes advantage of the longer class period to get a difficult assignment finished
Making Use of Spare Time
Junior Michelle Collicott amuses herself with some playdough while waiting for her next class to begin.
Photos by Steve Petty and Wendy Bantam
. On October 28, ninety-three seniors were officially named as members of the National Honor Society.
What makes being on NHS such a privilege? Membership is based upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
•
The students must meet a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for the four semesters of their sophomore and junior years with a minimum of I 00 credit hours. They must validate their leadership and service to the school by submitting a list of activities and participation. Character was based on honesty, responsibility, fairness, courtesy, tolerance, and cooperation. Members were required to maintain their grades and comply with the rules or they could be removed from membership.
What did the honor mean to those selected members? To some, it meant "something academic" that looked good on college applications, to others it meant making their parents proud of them, to still
while doing •homework, National
others it meant having something else to list in their senior summaries, and to all, it meant finally receiving recognition for those years of hard work
"National Honor Society is a way of recognizing students in activities other than sports,'' commented Ann Strasheim. "It's a great honor and I'm proud to be a member." •
"I think it's a good program, and it gives students something to reach for," added Cindy Sell.
On November 18, a reception was given to honor these students. The guest speaker was Dr.James Wickless, who gave a speech entitled "The Chicken and the Eagle."
The officers elected by the members were: President Bob Hinrichs, VicePresident Eric Crimmons and Secretary Krista Aberle.
In addition to being members of the National Honor Society, nine students were also named National Merit Semifinalists.
East earned the largest number of semifinalists in the state along with Southeast, and Omaha Central, who also claimed nine each. •
The nine semifinalists were Suzanne Carter, Eric Crimmons, Greg Dubinsky, Pat Gilfeather, Brooke Shipley, John Stauffer, Kim Surkan, Robert Chen, and Padma Chivulkula
"lkcoming a semifinalist is based on the PSAT score," explained Brooke Shipley. "In order to be a finalist, you had to take the SAT ·and verify your score; you also had to apply. Being a finalist qualified you for scholarships, but doesn't necessarily mean that you'll get them."
Whether a member of the National Honor Society, a-National Merit Finalist, or a regular student, all students shared hard work and the ambition of succeeding, proving themselves to be of Blue Ribbon Quality.
By Ann Trimble
Lost In Thought
Displaying her intellectual side, Julie Youngscap, member of National Honor Society, thinks quietly.
Study Habits
Trying to relax
Honor Society member Scott Stempson writes a paper after researching in Newsweek magazine
Photos by Cindy Wilson and Steve Petty
Aberle, Krista
The members of 1985-1986 National Honor Society included the following:
AThe DECA Club, meaning Distributive Education Clubs of America, consisted of over 70 members from beginning marketing, sales promotion, business management, and advanced marketing classes.
The officers were President Diane de Brown, Vice-President Tish Hermsmeyer, Secretary Mike Rieker, Treasurer Robyn Beckenbach, Public Relations/Historian Linda Ako Financial Enterpriser Barb Clouston, ~d sponsor Deb Payne. Junior representatives included Liz Ogborn, Angela White, and Kevin Erickson.
The officers worked hard to plan the year and get organized at the end of the summer. The first meeting was held at Valentino's. The second meeting featured the installation of officers and a presentation by a speaker at SRI.
DECA participated in Blue-White Nt~t with their traditional donut-hole eatmg contest. The DECA donut stand and Sunglo machine were run year-round by Ross Faubel and several other members. Other activities included the inter-city bowling tournament, concessions, scavenger hunt, Southeast Fashion Show, and the holiday progressive dinner.
"We worked hard to sell and earn the money for our civic project. I think we're all proud," commented Hermsmeyer.
DECA sold international foods and ornaments to businesses for their fundraiser which resulted in a $500 donation to the Mexican relief fund.
"We were real happy DECA could help out in such a big way," explained Dick McGowan, the faculty member who thought up the idea of helping Mexican earthquake victims.
Members received points for all the meetings with businesses and social activities they helped out with. Most members worked to gather 50 points which made them eligible for state competition held in February at the Cornhusker Hotel.
The competition consisted of roleplay situations and written tests in chosen marketing areas.
The DECA officers also attended a state workshop in Omaha and a central region conference in Milwaukee. They attended seminars and workshops on leadership, shopped, and went on the Miller brewery tour.
Set Up The Pins
held each wec;k.
DECA contributed time and effort to make the Mexican Relief Fund
Bloomin Success
"It was rnally neat to learn things from business people throughout the c~untry-, things we can use throughout our liv~s. m such areas as leadership and general positive attitudes," commented de Brown.
Business Club
Business Club worked with 20 people from three different business classes included office procedures, shorthand, and advanced typing.
The club was mainly a social club which brought together people with the same interest in the business world.
Carrie McFarland created a bear design for the club's sweatshirts, as thus the theme became anything to do with bears. The bear theme helped students develop many new and different ideas for the year's activities such as bear hugs, displays, and secret gifts.
The leaders of the pack inclpded President Carrie McFarland, Vice-President/ Secretary Sandy Kruger, and sponsors Mrs. Van Vleck and Mrs. Marshall.
"The group has really worked hard," Carrie explained. ''We were all very close
and had a lot of fun. Our sponsors are vef) active which helps."
The club was involved in niany activities throughout the year. These included bear hugs at Blue-White Night, selling Halloween cookies and candy canes for the holidays, concessions, a party at House of Hunan, and an employer-employee banquet for those in office procedures.
"I had a lot of fun, especially delivering the three hugs to Mr. Sapp," said Andrea Dennis, who played the bear.
Mike Ostemeier, being the only male member, was very involved and was a hard worker with the candy cane sales.
"I used a lot of pressure and an innocent smile in my selling," he said.
The club also had a year-round game in the classes called secret associates where their secret person left small presents, usually related to the bear theme.
The club was planning to contribute the money earned for a good cause and maybe a trip for themselves to Omaha ~r Kansas City.
By Diane de Brown
Monica Plager , Diane deBrown, Tiffany Stroh, and Sue Simpson bowl for ' East DECA' in a inter-city bowling tournament
Business Oub
Business Club members included front row: Marshall, Carrie McFarland, Tina Marshall, Jodi Engle, Andrea Dennis, Mrs. Van Vleck. Second row: Sharon Grether, Jody Tremblay, Michelle Bossert, Stephanie Antz.ack, Linda Ako. Third row: Leigh Sheldon, Sandy Krueger, Denise Unruh, Rene Miller, Mike Ostermeier, Janelle Wunderlich.
More Than The Average Bear
Andrea Dennis dresses to give bear hugs, sponsored by Business Club at the annual Blue/White Night
DECAOub
Members included front row: R Beckenbach, L Ako, M. Rieker, T. Hermsmeyer, D. deBrown. Second row: Sponsor Deb Payne, L Mumby, 8. Trauernicht, T Pickering, K. Johnston, C. Strange, M. Harder, C. Horwart Third row: K. Gomales, A Ant7.ak, K. Doty, A Dennis, K. Goertzen, T. Stroh, A Fuller, T. Allen, A Madsen, S. Skold. Last row: M Bakula, R Faubel, D. Curtis, M. Plager, T Bornholdt, M. Ros.s, 8. Langemeier, 8. Thompson, J. Ingram.
Raise Your Right Hand
The DECA chapter officers get installed at a business meeting held are Selection Research Inc. featuring a speaker. They were : President Diane deBrown, VicePresident Tish Hennsmeyer, Secretary Mike Rieker, Treasurer Robyn Beckenbach, Historian/Public relations Linda Ako, and Kevin Erickson, one of three junior representatives.
GetAOue
Stopping for a munchie break are Linda Ako, Kristin Doty, Tracy Bornholdt, and Ty Eldien during the scavenger hunt.
Photos by Stacey Skold and Diane deBrown
FHola, Guten Morgen, Bonjour, and Hello. These were the greetings of the four languages that were offered here at East Interested students could choose between the French or German Clubs, or the International Club for more language involvement.
"I liked being involved in the club and being an executive," explainedJennyTruka.
The clubs tried to help benefit students and were kept busy all year with their activities. These activities included Fondu parties, potluck dinners, the Sadie Hawkins dance, making holiday centerpieces for the children of Cedars Home, and selling Gummi Bears to raise money.
Special activities that the French Club sponsored were a money-raising project to buy recreation equipment for teens undergoing drug rehabilitation at the Full Circle Group, and a trip to Chicago.
International Club again sponsored a child in India, an on-going project oftherls for the past few years. They donated SSOO to the Mexican Relief Fund and 50 cents from each Sadie Hawkins admission was _given to the Lincoln Food Bank.
The clubs met at the beginning of the year to plan their activities and continued to meet regularly.
Pen pals and other friendships were formed with people from other many various countries. And if the students were lucky enough, they became eligible for summer trips abroad.
When asked the importance of taking a language, senior Michelle Willnerd commented, "I think it's beneficial to take a language to learn about another culture and then become involved."
Senior Krista Aberle summed up her involvement this way: "I enjoyed being in the club; it was a lot of fun and I was able to learn a lot as well as meeting new people It was a great learning experience for me."
By Missy Yost
Whether it was in German , French, or Spanish, students learned to express themselves in other
countries by using
Living it Up
Getting into the ~anish mood, Duke Daehling, Darrin Clark, Ron Van Valkenburg, and Jason Riddle display their favorite international accessories during Spanish Oub
Photos by Stacey Sko ld
International Oub
First row: G. Fitzke, J. Boardman, M. Gillispie , K Aberle. Second row: P. Rogers, M. Roesler , A Hunter, K Ho,J. Dubinsky, B. Aberle, B. Shipley. Third row: Mr Schelert, K Jones, J. Glaesemann, A Woodward, A Borowski, J. Hoppner, A Strasheim, T. Rogers, M Pardy, S. Roy
FrencbOub
First ro~: C. Johnson, M Bode , D Wilhelm , M. Gillispi , & M Willnerd Second row: K Lembrich , J. Truka, L Spomer, K Rogers , P Buskey, E Birky, and K McIntosh. •Third row: K Strnad, } Sudduth , T Rogers , L Nixson, K Aberle , A Woodward , J. Witt , T. Vensky, and Mi~ Dress
GermanOub
First row:} Fricke, M Saxena,}. Banerjee , K Lee , and sponsor Bill Hammelmann. Second row: G Johnson, S. Roy, A Hunter, P Surkan, and T Reisher r
In The Future
andJodene
Language Gap
Senior Krista Aberle goes over the future plans for International Club during an annual meeting. Jill Hoppner
Glasemann take a moment to talk during an International Club ~eeting.
IHitting the stage and campaign trails, Drama Club, ITS, and the Young Republicans were
n the Action
Young Republicans
"I've really never liked the labels of 'Republicans' and 'Democrats'. They're both working for what they think is best for the nation," stated senior Scott Stempson.
Although it seemed as if the comment came from a non-partison person, it's quite the contrary. Scott Stempson was the founder and president of the school's newest club: Young Republicans.
Young Republicans was formed in response to a city group known as the • Young Democrats. Hoping to gain enough members to make the club city-wide, the Young Republicans at least brought knowledge of politics to the schools, and raised interest. -
Although the numbers of students involved weren't staggering, interest was shown. There were over 30 members on the official club list; officers included Stempson, Arjay Etzelmiller-Vice President, John Wilson-Secretary, and Chris DykeTreasurer.
A debate with the Young Democrats was planned, along with a fund raiser. Mayor Roland Leudtke and the Director of the State Republican Party were two of the various speakers who entertained club members. A big party was planned for the end of the year, and much was learned.
"Since I joined the club, I've learned a lot more about Republicans and what they represent," explained Sara Deterding. "I think more people should get involved in what's happening in politics, because they may not notice it, but it affects their lives."
Of course politics affected everyone. Whether it was how much money they had, what things cost, or whether we were at war or peace, it affected us all.
"I would like to think we helped this school by providing a place where people could freely express their political views," Stempson added. "I know it's helped me.
"I felt that it was a need to organize anyone who was politically interested. After all, we are the future leaders of this nation, and we must do a better job in leadership than has been done in the past," he added.
"It's essential to have a two party system to keep the freedom our nation has enjoyed longer than any other. Besides, without the Democrats, how would we know we're right?"
Drama Club/ITS
Drama Club and the International Thespian Society, a theatrical honor group, consisted of more than just people who viewed plays at the Lincoln Community Playhouse, Wesleyan University, Sheldon Art Gallery, and other Lincoln high schools.
"I have found that my involvement in theatre and these clubs has given me many new friends, enhanced my brief acting · career, and generally been a lot of fun!" stated senior Dave Burrow.
ITS served as an extension of Drama Club; in order to become a member, a student had to complete I 50 hours of work or drama.
These hours could be earned by working on school plays, acting and crew, by attending other plays, or by helping with junior high plays.
Easily overlooked was the fact that money was needed, so the Drama Club busied themselves by selling concessions after school. The Turnabout Dance (held on Valentine's Day) was organized by ITS members and was needed to balance the club's total costs.
"The Turnabout Dance was a lot of fun," Jenny Eberly said. "But the greatest · thing about Drama Club and ITS is that you are made to feel that you belong to a family."
ITS was involved in the state convention, held on February 21-22 at Kearney State. Burrow and Cindy Gamble were elected to the State Students Board, an organization of students who help organize the conventions. The first day was spent competing with one-act plays and duet acting scenes. East entered its one-act "After Midnight, Before Dawn", and two duet acting scenes- "Good Evening" by Dave Burrow and Greg Dubinsky, and "The Taming of the Shrew'' by Jenn Cognard and Bob Hinrichs. The day ended with a costume dance and a celebrity auction.
The second day was spent in workshops. Teachers and professionals from throughout the country arrived to conduct them.
"The convention is a lot of fun, and it provides a fantastic opportunity to meet people from other schools!" commented Eberly.
By Lori Beckmann
After Dawn Senior Jenny Eberly tries to persuade four prisonersKathy Jarboe, Greg Dubinsky, Pat Walsh, and Cindy Bair-that she can save them from the devil in the: one-act play, "After Midnight, Before Dawn".
It's Dinner Time!
Practicing for a scene in a upcoming play, junior Erica Birky and senior John Tridle prepare the table for dinner.
Drama Club
Front row: John Sudduth, Cindy Bair, <llris Vogt, Bob Henrichs, Cindy Gamble, Dave Burrows, and Jenny Eberly. Second row: Krista Aberle, Patsy Rogers, Perry Sink, Derek Schickel, John Tridle, Erica Birky, Amy Schutz, and Jenny Johnson. Third row: Kathy Jones, Beth Lechtenberger, Amy Frederick, Me~ Roesler, Peggy Buskey, Michele Specht, Jen Cognard, and Heather Raikes. Fourth row: Carol Scott, Kenny Plautz , Jade Lossing, Sandy Viessman, and Greg Dubinsky.
D'S Front row: Jenny Johnson, Jen Cognard, Greg Dubinsky. Second row: <llris Vogt, Bob Henrichs, Cindy Gamble, Dave Burrows. Third row: Erica Birky, Cindy Bair, Patsy Rogers, Derek Schickel,John Tridle, Peggy Buskey, Amy Shutz, Jenny Eberly. Fourth row: Krista Aberle, Carol Scott, Kenny Plautz, and Me~ Roesler.
In the Run
~iffering views were examined by the Young Repub~cans Club. Steve Bums, Democratic representative m the run for a con~ional seat, explains his ideas to president Scott Stempsen as he shows him some campaign posters.
Photos by Kathy Soukup
Surviving the loss of two key people and adapting to a new teacher, the speech and debate team remained
n A Winning Streak
Again, the speech and debate team was on their way to the top. With a new coach and many new members, the team seemed a little wary, however, at the beginning of the season
Former Lincoln High coach Charles "Dutch" Fichthorn became the speech team's new coach following the loss of Randy Mccutcheon. Mccutcheon left last year to take a teaching job in Boston
Fichthorn had been the Lincoln High coach for 6 years and admitted that the transition to East was difficult because he "just didn't know anyone."
He said that in forensics, "It is important to really know kids. That way you can as.5ign them topics they will do well in. I'm really at a disadvantage this year."
But despite Fichthorn's problems, the team did extremely well.
Senior Robert Chen was favored to place first in state with his extemporaneous
speaking. He was one of the more experienced and best speakers in the state.
"With Robert," said Fichthorn, "we're not just looking at state, we've already begun preparation for nationals."
Chen wasn't the only talented speaker on the team. returning seniors Padma Chivukula and Saswata Roy did very well. They and freshmen Lynn Lu, Tricia Che ng, and Brad Bernthal made a successful year for extempers.
Although extemporaneous speaking was the team's strength, orators Suzanne Carter and Chris Vogt also won several tournaments.
"I've loved oratory always and decided to really pursue it this year," said Suzanne Carter. "I'm rather proud of how I've done, of course there is always room for improvement."
An incredible highlight for the team was sophomore Deb Heinzmann. She ded·
icated her time to entertainment speaking and did very well. She won first place in most of the tournaments she entertd.
The team suffered through some rough times during the year. The loss of freshman Terry Brown in the first semester was especially traumatic. Brown was an extremely talented speaker in dramatic interp. He was ranked first in the state after never losing a round. Fichthorn admitted he was quite amazed because in each tournament an interper usually goes through 4-5 rounds. Brown, who moved to Pennsylvania, won over 20 tournaments before he left.
"He will be missed," commented senior Pat Gilfeather.
Through thick and thin, the forensics team did the best it could to overcome the loss of Mccutcheon and Brown.
By Lynn Mumby
On The Road Again
Relaxing on the way home from a hard tournament, Bob Hinrichs tries to get some rest while Saswata Roy listens to some tunes.
thoughtful, But Ready Preparing to read his oratory at the tournament in Norfolk, freshman Ashok Gupta reads over his notes.
I.astLook Doing an excellent job as a performer, senior Saswata Roy sits back, relaxes, and enjoys a win
40Wioks
Exhausted after a tournament, sophomores Kristen Guild and Tosca Lee collapse together on the bus.
OUCH!
Di.splaying their "Taming of the Shrew'' performance, Bob Hinrichs and Jenn Cognard notice that things get painfully out of hand
Against all odds, the student council and the advisory board were
vercoming Obstacles
"The ratio of effort to accomplishment was 5 to 1 for student council this year," stated sophomore Leigh Saffer about her first year of senior high Student Council.
The council put forth great effort to get things done-but the odds seemed to be against them, which kept many projects uncompleted.
Junior Monte Willis took on the project of proposing a new six class schedule requirement to Mr. Moss. This schedule would take the place of the current seven required classes. He hoped to get it put together in time so there would be a chance to put the plan into action next fall.
"I worked hard on the proposal," Willis said. "I had to go to the other three
high schools and get a lot of information. I did a lot of research, until I knew I had a great proposal written out. Then Council decided to kill it because there was no possible mathematical way it would ever work, with the standards East has."
One of the most positive and fun things that council did was to take eleven foster children from the Cedars Home for children on a rollerskating party. It was a great success. They all had a great time ( including Council members) and got to know some new faces.
"It was a really exciting day," Andy Massey remembered, "even though I spent a lot of time on the floor!"
Student Advisory Board ( SAB) had
their share of problems getting projects into action, too. Safe Rides was a very possible project. It was a phone-line which any student could call if they were in no condition to drive home. It would have been open 24 hours a day, but there were too many obstacles to get around, so SAB dropped the idea.
New students were assigned to a member of SAB, who showed them around the school and introduced them to others.
"Although attendance hasn't been too good, we had more impact and made a lot of progress," said Eric Crimmins. "Basically, I think we all had a good year and accomplished a lot."
By Gina Vitello
Your Attendon Please
Conducting a meeting of the senior high student council, President Ann Strasheim reads the agenda
Stay Up Girls
Keeping their balance was difficult for Nadine Martin, Kaurie Kirkland, and Jenniffer Ruth. •
Senior mgh Student Coundl
Front row: L Ogborn, L Miller, D Townsend Second row: J Gardner, A. Farber, M. Kirkland, K. Beavers, T. Fox, C. Hartman, J. Johnson. Third row: G. Vitello, A. Kaser, A. White, M. Plager, H. Duncombe, D. deBrown, M. Oare, S. Emery, S. Digman, K.Johnston,A. Workman, A. Strasheim, and sponsor R Stoehr. Fourth row: S. Snyder, S. Osborn, A. Massey, N. Martin, J. Ruth, K. Kirkland, T. Scherer, M. Willis, J. Bender, S. Lewis, R Hayden, C. Petri, R Spethman.
Student Advisory Board
First row: A. Reed, T. Hermsmeyer, D. deBrown, C. Bolen, E Crimmins,}. Siedband, M. Pardy, K. Beavers, Dr. Moss Second row:J. Cognard, A. Lisee, S. Digman, M. Haessler, C. Usher, L Saffer, C. Clark, R Rooney. Third row: F. Foos, D. Gill, A Etzelmiller,J. Daubert, M. Butler, R Barry, S. Dittenber Fourth row: M. Wickless, J. Supalla, C. Rhoades
Photos by Leigh Saffer and Stacey Skold
Chamber Choir
Choir members sing their way to stardom in a 1V Christmas special Front row: T. Gade, J. Stems, G. Klameth, and E. Brase Second row: K Frahm, C. Harris, K Bothwell, D. Townsend, and C. Stephenson. Third row: N. Martin, S. Eno, T. Goeglein, K Marshall, L Kelly, and W. Gatliff.
Swing Choir
First row: Kim Goertzen and Buffy Schneider. Second row: Chris Vogt, Bob Hinrichs, Jenn Cognard, Marty Haessler, Bret Tonniges. Third row: Cindee Borland, Alys.sa Reed, Monte Willis, Sean Stewart, Stephanie Brown, Debbie Butcher, and Bill Bromfield
Photo.s by Kathy Soukup and LlncolnJoumal -Star
_ s
Oianging spare time to musical moments in history, the Singers were
inging Into Action
_ Put away the pre-cal. lbrow away your gum. Stop chasing each other around and please stop being obnoxious. It's 12:35 and time to work, Singers has begun.
Singers was a blend of very green, but very eager and enthusiastic kids, according to Mr. Peterson, who has been the choir director at East for 18 years.
Over seventy hours of hard work were put in to get the musical, HowTo Succeed In Business Without Really Trying off to a successful start on November 14 ,15, and 16. Over 1,500 people attended the show and made it a large success.
"We wanted the show to be professional," said senior Carin Harris, "so we had to practice as much as we did. But I'd do it again because it's a great experience."
The 84 young men and women showed their pride, loyalty, and dedication by giving their all at every concert, especially the Lincoln Public Schools All-City Choir Contest in February. After nine performances in seven months and all the practices that accompany such events, one couldn't help but be tried.
"I get physically and mentally tired but it's not the kids' fault," explained Peterson, "especially the last week of the musical and Expressions!"
The Singers took a mid-year break
when they made their way to Breckenridge during semester break. They all had a great time skiing and even witnessed the World Freestyle Ski Championships.
Although everything else may have seemed longer, along with the school day, Singers took advantage to turn every spare moment into MUSIC! For many, the only regret about joining Singers was that it was over all too soon. •
Senior Scott Stempson may have summed it up best when he said, "No one will ever be in an atmosphere like this again with the musical and Expressions we're like a family."
Take seven boys and seven girls of assorted shapes and sizes, work with them until their voices harmonize as well as possible, and you have the East High Swing Choir.
Swing Choir practiced every day during first period, and,the 200+ hours of practice were needed for them to pull off 65 performances
Swing Choir performed everywhere from the Legion Club to school auditoriums.
To senior Kim Goertzen it was fun because, "I love to sing, and it doesn't matter to me where I sing."
Being in Swing Choir took a lot of effort and dedication. Total concentration was needed to perform the polished dance
moves and rich assortment of melodies. "Every musician needs the killer instinct to be the best you can be," explained Jon Peterson, Choit' director, "nothing else!"
Being in the group also took a lot of cooperation. For instance, when one person's voice was bad, another had to be ready to step in right away.
Kim Goertzen summed it up by saying, ''You have to know what you're doing, and also what everyone else is doing. You have to be ready for anything."
By Scott Woodring
Singers
Front row: T. Poush, J. Howland, D. Whitforth, C. Usher, S. Emery, L. Kathe, M. Foster, D. Porage, J. Asbjornson, R Beckenbach, K. Goertzen, J. Ferguson, S. Mausbach, A Lisee, J. Youngscap, L. Spomer, S Larsen, K. Erickson, J. Engle, J. Banerjee. Second row: A Schutz, C. Wilson, C. Butherus, T. Vensky, J. Cognard, R. Rempel, B Colten, T. Schmidt, S. Woodring,). Zinnecker, D. Hunt, R Hayden, B. Bromfield, C. Smith, V. Ganshorn, M. Body, D. Burrows, C. Hartman, B Palmer, C. Borland. Third row: S. Brown, S Shrag, P. Busky, K. Aberle, H. Duncombe, B. Schneider, S. Stewart, K. Anderson, B. Tonniges, T. Massey, S. Lewis, M. Olsen, M. Kirkland, B Moser, T Horeis,J Tridle,J Witt, W. Bantom, C. Harris, T. Skinner, J. Johnson, K. Johnston. Last row: E. Bowman, K. Jones, C. Stephenson, W. Gatliff, M. Frey, J. Sharpee, S. Stempson , D. Arrowsmith, B. Henrichs, C. Voight, C. Dyke, K. Pittman, M. Sprague, E. Mitchell, L Kelly, M. Haessler, C. Petri. D Butcher. L Gammel. and A Reed.
Disovering that hard work was the way to success, the band started off
n A 'Spartan Blue Note
The marching band started their school year two weeks before other students hit the hallways.
Those two weeks were used to teach new members the fundamental marching skills to introduce them to rank leaders and ~fficers to work on new music, and to begin work ~n the football and competition shows. Some ranks, such as the flutes, gave a pizza and movie party just for their section.
The rank leaders, who often go without recognition, put in extra hours during ~e summer to make flip folders for therr sections Their responsibilities included making sure their rank me~bers had ~h_eir music and marching memonzed, and givmg pep talks before competitions,
"The way I see the whole situation, being a rank leader lets you have m~re responsibility and more fun," stated seruor Scott Kelly. "I learned that you have to have good control over to get thin~s don_e, but you sometimes ha~e to let things slip
This years rank leaders were:
Clarinets: Stacie Klcager, John Bahr & Laura Kelly
Alto Saxophones: Jason Land
Tenor Saxophones: Padma Chivukula Flutes: D~nise Draus & Ann Trimble
Drum Majors: Bob Henrichs, Brooke Shipley & Cindy Bair
Twirlers: Kristi Adema, Dawn Unruh & Janelle Wunderlich
The band performed in three competitions and two parades. The first competition was on October 12 at Seacrest Field. The second was the NSBA Contest on
October 19 in Omaha. They received a rating of '2' at both contests. The _third an? final competition was at Pershing Auditorium on November 2. A rating of' 1', the highest possible, was given to the marching 100.
The band marched in the Havelock Parade and the Star City Parade along with other Lincoln bands.
In addition to marching, the musicians played in the pep band for basketball season and in the concert band second semester.
•The pep band played at girl's and ~oy's basketball games. Although somet1_mes taken for granted, the music they provided added to the excitement of the games.
Summing up the band's feelings, senior Denise Draus said, "Since the band puts in a lot of effort, I hope they get more respect in the future."
By Ann Trimble
Left, Right, left . Senior Bob Henrichs leads the band to a marching pace in the Christmas Parade.
The percussion section starts off the marching band contest with a bang!
Keeping in Step
A precision program doesn't end until the band leaves the field. Nancy Foreman steps smartly to the sidelines following a performance for the city band contest where East earned a "2" rating.
Photos by Wendy Bantom
Who's Playing What?
October 31, these howling goblins are out playing a spooky note to all of the East High monsters
Marching 100 Band
First row: A. Trimble, D. Withfoth, D. Draus, D. Nickol, G Bomberger, A. Workman, M Dymacek, J. Lossing, H. Koch, K Hesseltine, M Specht, S. Viessman, A. Hunter Second row: L Kelly, ). Massengale, R Rooney, J. Wunderlich, L Morgan, K Semple, T. Molvar, L Daniels, K Cornell,). Hillman, L Carlow, M Foster, H. Sturdy, A Avery, B. Rundquist , T Smith, R Klameth Third row:). Fricke,). Bahr, D. Lowery, A. Upright, T. Kelly, B. Merrill, K Adema, J. Green, .C. Petri, E. Burkey, B Shipley, R Roisum , B. Moser, B Salmon, T. Kent , N Swearingin, R Goodwin, S. Lowery, S. Perdew, M. Loll, J. Land Fourth row: C. Waller, K Kleager, B Rundquist, K Plautz, S. Kleager, C. Wohlers, E Comer, S. Hakel, E. Linhardt, A. Linderman, M. Avery, M. Jamison , J. Bruce, B. Henrichs, C. Lefler, J. Goodwin, M. Pralle, C. Usher, D. Brooks,). Holland, B. Nealson,). Becker, J. Delong, D. Janike, J. Sowers, B Joseph , M. Wickless, K Pederson, M. Woodward Fifth row: B. Whitely, B. Neger,J. Riddle, T Rodgers , D Wenzel,). Zinnecker, C. Schweitezer, K Holen, A. Moreland, L Woito, S Kelley,J.Janovy,J Hunt,J Neal, K Lepard, R. Van Valkenberg, J Sudduth, Mr Johnson, S. Mabel, L Bolte, S Zatechka, C. Marotz, L Handke, S. Cook, S. Michaud, S. Beatty, E Whitney.
•Playing well and working as a good solid group, the stage band and orchestra were
eping Tradition Alive
Discipline, hard work, and fun were the basic ingredients for a good sounding orchestra. After asking many members of these ·musical groups, it was easily concluded that there were two main reasons for participating in these groups.
Getting involved in school activities to meet new people was the first reason.
"Stage Band isn't all work; there is time to make friends and joke around," said senior Darrin Hilligoss.
The second reason was the desire of students, who enjoyed music, to enhance their playing ability by harmonizing with people of the same interests.
"It's great to have the chance to play with such talented people. After hearing the music that we've worked on so long, you know that it was worth it," explained orchestra member Courtney Butherus.
The stage band stayed stable with its group of musicians.
''We have a good solid group; everyone is comfortable and works easily with each other," commented instrumental director Duane Johnson.
Keeping with tradition, the band played at the Father-Daughter Dance. They played fifties songs that made the evening a fun and unique time for all. The group also competed in a competition where they played and listened to other stage bands in the area This gave the band extra incentive to play well.
The orchestra had many changes which helped the morale of this group. The size had an approximate increase of thirty percent.
"I like it better with more people, because you are with friends that make playing a lot more fun," said Meera Saxena With the increase of these musicians, the orchestra played better and worked harder than in many years before.
"It's the best sounding orchestra that I've had in seven or eight years," commented Johnson.
The group also had senior soloists who performed with the orchestra on designated concerts. This gave the more serious musicians a chance to play in a more professional atmosphere.
Being a member of the stageb?fid or orchestra was more than a way to fill up a class period; it was a learning experience that will stay with these students long after high school has ended
By Stacey Skold
Orchestra/Stage Band
Jammin' Dem Tunes
Craig Smith, Brian Salmon, Greg Rugh, and Stephanie • Hackel display their musical talents while playing for the traditional Father-Daughter Dance.
Orcllestra
First row: C Butherus, S Roy, A. Frederick, N. Johnson, R Winter, M. Larson, K. Surkan Second row: A. Woodward, G Johnson, S Stavron, P. Surkan, J.
Fricke, J. Shapiro, B. Beerman, L Kelly, T. Gade, C. Stephenson,}. Skold Third row: S. Stalcup, S. Mausbach, C. Coleman, M. Collicott, A Gilley, P. Kingsbury, E. Bredinsteiner,J Banerjee, H. Bredinsteiner, M. Saxena,
M. Belford, C. Schweitzer,}. Ferguson. Fourth row: H Nielson, M. Woodward, E. Birky,}. Witt, B. Shipley, D. Hillogoss, C. Marotz, C. Bair, D. Johnson.
First row: C. Schweitzer,A. Hunter, S. Kelly,}. Sowers, lB. Joseph, J. Ri~enb~~ ICPedeison, 0. Johnson. Second row: b. Hillogoss, B. Stevens, &Beaty. Tftird row: C. Smith, B: Salmon, (i Rugh, L. Chapman, ~- Hackel
WhJstle While You Work
Music Man
Bringing in the violins is one of the many responsibilities of the orchestra conductor Duane Johnson. Photos by Stacey Skold
Stagehand
Playing the bassoon is one of Paul Kingbury's favorite activities.
Brains, power, money, and a sense of humor were required for the yearbook staff, where there were
emories int
Another year, another yearbook. Did you ever wonder where those annuals came from? The stork? Santa Claus? The Easter Bunny?
You're wrong if you guessed any of the • above. These beautiful and precious memeptos came from the sweat and blood of each yearbook staff member. Whether he or she was a photographer, writer, editor, typesetter, or anyone with yearbook knowledge, each put in plenty of effort to get the book out on time.
Deadlines were sometimes hard to make. If someone failed to complete a story or layout on time, he would be sent to the circle on the corner of the blackboard in the journalism room.
"I was always in that corner," commented Becky Thompson. "It really kills your nose sometimes! But towards the end of the year it was Kathy Soukup you tended to find in the comer."
Just kidding! Actually the person or persons were expected to stay after school or put in extra time until the project was
Tactfully Typing
T}'ping business letters on the computer to send out for advertising, Christy Bolen prepares a printout
Editor Approval
In a state of total confusion, Sarah Digman and Amy Weyand consult Lori Beckmann about a story.
HardAtWork
Writing the Singers story, Scott Woodring concentrates while other staff members work.
completed. When everyone completed deadline, the staff was rewarded with party.
The heart and soul of the staff w editor · Lori Beckmann who careful checked each student's work as well wrote and designed all the theme ar division pages
"It was a lot of work," she said, "bu1 enjoyed it because the staff members ma< it fun!"
A total of 19 people made up tl complete staff, including two sophomore The junior high journalism classes we1 responsible for the junior high pages in tl. book.
The yearbook skills everyone acquire throug.liout the year came in handy f< possible careers.
"Right now I'm between business an journalism as a career," commented Seo Woodring, "and yearbook tends to tie i with both. It's going to help me a lot eithe: way."
By Lynn·Mumby
and Kathy Souku;
Staff Member Stumped Puzzling over a conclusion for her story, Diane de Brown arrives at many ideas.
Photos by Lynn Mumby, Kathy Soukup, and Wendy Bantam
Yearbook Staff
Front row: L Saffer, C. Wilson , N Velleck, S Woodring, and M Yost Middle row: G Vitello , D. deBrown, A. Trimble , A. Weyand, S Skold , and S. Digman , L Mumby Back row: S Petty, J. Linderman, D. Gill, C. Bolen , S Kruger , L Beckmann, B Thompson , and K Soukup
Deadline Dilemma
Missing the deadline for their stories, staff members suffer consequences.
A Real Review
Reading album covers for an album review, Steve Petty concentrates on describing the groups selling tactics.
Frustration Begins
Trying to think of a new angle for a tough news story, Mike Davis begins to jot down an outline.
Restl~ly Researching
Scrambling to meet her deadline, Michelle Willnerd tries to org~e her story, and get finished on time.
last Look
Editing stories and copy for the last time, Pat Gilfeather checks for errors on the computer.
Flipping Through
a client.
Lori Swanson lets her fingers walk through the yeUow pages as she tries to sell an ad to
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A weekly school newspaper provided the information students, staff members, and parents needed to keep abreast of changing times. Oracle writers took pride in the fact that East had the only weekly in Nebraska.
Complications were expected early in the year, but after the staff learned their roles, things just fell into place.
"I was proud of the staff after we established a pattern," Editor-in-ChiefAtjay Etzelmiller said.
Every week the staff was responsible for coming up with new brainstorm ideas, having their story assignments done by the
Organization, talent, and discipline were needed assets to produce
due date, and writing headlines for their stories. Plus, for every section of the paper, there was a sect ion editor There were also two associate editors along with Etzelmiller: Pat Gilfeather and Steve Petty.
"I love working on the Oracle staff because the people are very friendly," Gilfeather said.
During the year, the staff appreciated feedback on controversial issues, whether good or bad. In several cases, the Oracle received letters concerning stories that were complimentary, and in some cases, just the opposite.
''We did a good job on writing delicate
stories in good taste," Etzelmiller said "I think we had something to be proud of, knowing that we had the only weekly paper in the state."
Highlights of the paper's coverage including a special focus on drop-outs and photo pages pn championship teams in gymnastics and volleyball. But the Oracle staff had something else going for it.
"Not every newspaper has Arjay Etzelmiller's knees," Gilfeather said.
Besides seeing Atjay's knees, the staff felt that they had a very rewarding and educational year.
By Derek Gill
Photos by Steve Petty and Cindy Wilson
Oracle Staff
Front row: M. Willnerd, M. Plager, R Rempel, M Davis, W. Bantam, P. Gilfeather, and K. Beavers . Back row: S. Petty, J. Wilson, A. Etzelmiller, S. Stempson, M. Miller, Derek Gill,}. Hall
If a coach was to describe how they felt about the pep club they would have most -likely called it a rebuilding year. And they hoped that next years recruits would be more willing to provide the time it takes to become a dedicated pep club member
"The year started out really well, but as it progressed, the spirit seemed to decline greatly," explained Sarah Eno.
Eno was the main squad leader. The other pep club officers included President Brooke Shipley, Vice-President Lisa Spomer, Secretary Stephanie Siedband, and Treasurer Angel Lisee. The sponsor was Mrs.
Part of the Club
lindsey Miller, Uz Ogborn, and Steph Brown watch the boys basketball district.finals hoping for their team to come out with a victory over Northeast. Cheer• leaders and Apollonaires were members of Spirit Oub, and junior members were required to keep points.
Barry.
"The officers didn't function as a team. They had very different interests and schedules. They did work really hard, particularly through the first semester," commented Barry.
•
Although there wasn't much help provided from the majority of pep club members, the officers were able to accomplish many of the personal goals which they had set at the beginning of the year.
''We had several car washes, a pep dub dinner, we changed the uniforms, and our biggest succe~ was Homecoming," said
Stephanie Siedband.
"Homecoming went really well. We had a lot of help with planning and decorations," added Lisa Spomer.
The Homecoming dance was held after the Northeast football game, and approximately 300 students attended.
After Homecoming, there seemed to be a massive decline in spirit. The reason for the decline was unknown. There was disc~ion of abolishing the pep club in the future, but the officers have decided to wait and see how much spirit could be revived next year. By Sarah Digman
Before the Game
The Spirit's Here Behind the 'Spartan' banner, Spirit Oub members cheer for the football team as they approach the goal line. •
The cheerleaders talk among themselves and other Spirit Oub members before the first football game of the season.
Time Out
A break in the action of a tense game against Northeast gtves sophomore Carol Bride, Jayme Pearce, and Dawn Groh a chance to relax.
Photos by Lynn Mumby, Becky Thompson , and Stacey Skold
SOvercoming injuries and empty stands, the Apollonaires were able to entertain with their originality and
'Prove Your Love To Me ' by the Violent Femmes, 'Wham Rapp' by Wham, and 'Private Joy' by Prince were only a few types of wild and fun music that you could find the members of pom pon squad performing to at pep rallies, football, and basketball games.
The squad included Michele Belford, Courtney Butherus, Angie Desmond, Amy Fuller, Anna Gottschalk, Michele Gross, Kerry Kaura, Tiffany Mullison, Llz Ogborn, Al~ Reed, Paula Reed, Lori Smith, and Cassy Usher. The Apollonaires were a unique addition to the cheerleaders and fans. They gave the school a well-puttogether routine to enjoy, and promote school spirit.
The Apollonaires made it through the year with flying colors, despite unwanted tragedies. Problems included the loss of member Tiffany Mullison, who was replaced by an equally talented performer, Lori Smith. And, as usual, many unwanted injuries.
The practices included putting together and practicing routines that didn't always go so smoothly. With twelve minds and many ideas, it seemed difficult to collaborate.
''We each have our own identity, plus we all work together as a whole," said senior member Michele Gross.
Typically, two girls made up a single routine, taking turns as performances were scheduled. The routines were then presented to the group and changes were made as needed
"It's a special group. You get to have twelve different relationships, you get to be together, laugh, and have so much fun," said junior member Tiffany Mullison.
The twelve girls worked closely together for the whole school, not only to provide good music to listen to, but to give the student body good entertainment, and to promote school spirit.
As Llz Ogborn added, "It is important to have school spirit, they don't appreciate what these special groups do. It's so hard to perform to empty stands."
By Amy Weyand
Lending A Back?
Preparing for the Apollonaires Blue/White Night jail, Ttffimy Mullison up streamers as Courtney Butherm lenm a helping back.
Up, Up, and Away!
Six of the twelve Apollonaires kick their hardest as they perform for a basketball half-time at Pershing Auditorium.
"Girls Like Us"
Performing to the tune "Girls like Me", Apollonaires Michele Belford, Amy Fuller, Alyssa Reed, Lori Smith, and Paula Reed stack their porns in perfection.
Pretty Poses
Uncoln High Pomalinks look on as Michele Belford, Lori Smith, Amy Fuller, Paula Reed, Alyssa Reed, and Uz Ogborn pause in a section of their routine.
Apollonaires
The original squad consisted of front row: Anna Gottschalk, Courtney Butherus, Uz Ogborn, Amy Fuller, and Michele G~. Back row: Tiffany Mullison, Kerry Kaura, Michele Belford, Angie Desmond, Alyssa Reed, Usher, and Paula Reed. As the year went on, Lori Smith replaced Tlffimy Mullison upon her move to Ohio.
Photos by Kathy Soukup and David Dale Photography
IIt's a tense moment in the game, the players are nervous but determined, and the score is tied. The crowd is chanting "DEFENSE" all together, but who is leading the~? The varsity cheerleaders. Although the task of being a cheerleader might have looked easy, it wasn't.
"Being a cheerleader is almost like - participating in a sport year round," commented Tracy Scherer. "The dedication and time spent on cheerleading and cheer- leading activities is almost unbelievable."
But the rewards were worth the effort. Besides the normal routine of cheering at games and planning pep rallies, the cheer- leaders completed many other activities. They made door and locker signs, sponsored junior and senior high dances, held a food drive, attended clinic, taught a cheerleading course at May Morley School, and probably the toughest job, promoted school spirit.
The goal of the cheerleaders was to get the crowd to participate.
"It's really neat to see the crowd when they get excited. It makes you feel good to know that you helped contribute to it," said Wendy Bumstead.
There were twelve girls on the squad. They were Kim Beavers, Lori Beckmann, Wendy Bumstead, Sara Deterding, Cheryl Geis, Ann Makinson, Staci Miller, Julie Saffer, Tracey Scherer, Buffy Schneider, Sue Simpson, and Kristin Waller.
"The excitment when I found out who was on the varsity squad was almost undescribable," related Beavers. "They're eleven special people, and the friendships I formed with them are priceless."
"At first I was worried that we wouldn't get along, but we do really well," added Scherer. "It's neat, all twelve girls have totally different personalities, but we can work together and have fun."
Fun was a big part of cheerleading, and many special times were shared.
"If it wasn't fun, no one would have had the motivation to work," said Deterding. ''You had to make it fun-like when Kim pretended to pass out in the hall. You had to have a serious attitude with a sense of
F.ast is Best!
Finishing a theme cheer with a pyramid, Wendy Bwnstead and Tracey Scherer pray that their balance holds •
Close friendships formed from being a
varsity cheerleader kept these 12 seniors
72 Varsity Cheerleaders
fun, and sometimes you just had to let yourself go."
Wendy Bumstead summed up the year by saying, "If I could do it all over again, I definitely would!"
By Sarah Digman
Going Bananas
Posing for
Photoo by Lynn Mumby and David Dale Photography
a picture while picking out bananas for the football players, Sue Simpson and Julie Saffer smile.
An Early Start
Practicing a little early for tryouts are future cheerleaders Buffy Schneider and Tracey Scherer.
Braving The Cold
The weather was also an opponent at this football game for Sue Simpson and Kim Beavers
Stickin' Together
Unity was part of the job as Buffy Schneider, Kristin Waller, Lori Beckmann, Staci Miller, Sara Deterding, Tracey Scherer, Wendy Bumstead, Cheryl Geis, and Anne Makinson find out.
Varsity Cheerleaders
Top: Staci Miller , Tracey Scherer, Wendy Bumstead, and Anne Makinson. Bottom: Lori Beckmann, Kristin Waller, Cheryl Geis, Sue Simpson, Julie Saffer, Buffy Schneider, Kim Beavers, Sara Deterding.
Who's That With The Red Nose? Halloween was a time for Staci Miller and Anne Makinson to play dress up.
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·Hard work and lots of time made the flag corps and the reserve cheerleaders
oud to Have the Spirit
"If nothing else, we found out where every street in Lincoln is," joked Kirsten Gonzales.
"Better yet, we found out where all of the good looking athletes lived," added Lisa Boohar.
Gonzales and Boohar were describing some of their experiences as reserve cheerleaders.
There were six members on the reserve squad including Julie Arnold, Lisa Boohar, Stephanie Brown, Kirstin Gonzales, Kristin Gutz, and Lindsey Miller. Their sponsor was Marge Keep.
"Miss Keep was a great sponsor, she made all of the hard work fun!" Gutz commented.
The cheerleaders had a very eventful year. They made doorsigns, locker signs,
participated in pep rallies, cheered at games, went to summer clinic, and most importantly, became close friends.
''We were always pressured to get something finished, " Gutz said
"It was definitely a lot of work, but I'd ~ever want to stop," added Boohar.
Flag Corps
Ten girls made up the flag corps squad. They were Julie Barber, Michelle Bossert, Kelli Bothwell, Jodi Carpenter, Jennifer Dubinsky, Nancy Foreman, Tina Marshall, Daina Meyers, Annie Pocras, and Amy Schrers.
The flag corps performed at all of the home football games. With no sponsor, the responsibility of making up routines and organizing the squad was on the shoulders
of the girls.
''We had to be at school at seven in the morning to work on routines. It was a lot of hard work, but it really paid off," Bossert said.
"The high point of the year was receiving a superior rating at Pershing Auditorium," she added. "It made all of the work we put into it pay off."
By Sarah Digman
Reserve Cheerleaders
Ready? Okay!
Performing at Pep
Top: Lindsey Miller Second row: Stephanie Brown, and Lisa Boohar. Bottom: Julie Arnold, Kristin Gutz, and Kirsten Goll7.ales.
Rallies was nerve racking but part of the job for Stephanie Brown, Lindsey Miller, and Lisa Boohar. •
Go Team
Shouting for joy, Kirsten Gonzales shows the spirit that cheerieaders were supposed to pass around.
Clowning Around
Enjoying some leisure time at cheerleading camp, Lisa Boohar and Lindsey Miller check out some new tunes. The reseve squad earned blue ribbons and a spirit stick while at camp
Benched?
Reserves Kirstin Gonzales, Stephanie Brown, Julie Arnold, Lisa Boohar and Lindsey Miller cheer from the sidelines during the pep rally for the Girls' District Tournament.
FlagC:Orps
Top: Amy Schrers, Julie Barber, Kelli Bothwell and Annie Pocras. Second row: Jennifer Dubinsky, Jody Carpenter, Daina
Meyers, Nancy Foreman. Bottom: Michelle Bossert, and Tma Marshall.
Flower Child?
Sponsor Deb Salyards hands out carnations to every member of the Dollfins after their finale routine.
•Many students and teachers took time out , of ~eir busy winter schedules to get a , preview of summer suits and catch
View To A Dollfln
What do you get when you combine one swimming pool, one underwater speaker, and nineteen girls in an array of swimsuits and colored hose? You get Doll.fins, of course! , Doll.fins gave their annual performances of synchronized swimming on March 18 and 19. The theme was "A View To A Doll.fin", a take off from a popular rock song. They used theme songs from James Bond movies and spy and detective shows.
The show consisted of 13 routines including the finale, an act with the officers, the ever-popular boy/ girl act, and a new act just for new members.
Try-outs were held in October. The girls who tried out were judged by the officers over strokes, figures, and a memorized routine. Officers and second or third year members were then designated
as act chairpeople.
An act chairperson was responsible for selecting a song and writing a routine for it. The sponsor, Mrs. Deb Salyards, chose who would perform in each act. Finally, the act chairperson picked out the swimsuits and hose and took care of ordering them She was also responsible for teaching her routine to the members in her act.
"It takes a lot or responsibility but it's worth it when they're performing the routine on show night," said act chairperson Tracey Smith
One of the highlights of the show was the boy/girl act. Only the three-year members were in this routine. The guys chosen to swim to the song "Murder By Numbers" were · Stacey Diekman, Tom Massey, Rich Hayden, Gordon W~d,
John Wilson, Brett Luthans, and Bill Bromfield.
The officers, duet, and soloist had been elected just after last year's show. Officers were president Ann Workman, vice-president Ann Strasheim, secretary Ann Trimble, treasurer Jen Peters, and decorations chairperson Michele Gross.
The trio members were Julie Youngscap, Julie Saffer, and Jen Peters. Duet members were Ann Strasheim and Ann Workman. The soloist was Angie Desmond
"Even though I had to schedule two classes seventh period to be in Doll.fins, I was really honored to be elected as the soloist because it was a great experience," stated Desmond
By Ann Trimble
Photos by Kathy Soukup
Starburst
Performing a ~ic ''burst" movement in their "Against All Odds" routine, Amy Weyand, Michele G~ Tracey Smith, Ann Workman, KristiJohnston,Ann Strasheim, and Ann Trimble stay afloat.
The Final Finale
Before the Finale, junior Elizabeth Whitney rethinks her moves and choreographicalroutine
Practice Practice
Getting a routine together and synchronized took a lot of practice. Waiting to perform during a practice ~ion are Jill Green, Dana Wilhelm, Suzi Trentini, and Ann Trimble.
Dollfins
Front row: Cindy Johnson, Tracey Smith, Julie Saffer, Amy Weyand, Paula Trauernicht, and Suzy Trentini.
Second row: Paula Spotorno, Ann Strasheim, Eli7.abeth Whitney, Heidi Sturdy, Gretchen Ansorge, and Lisa Edwards Third row: Ann Workman, Angie Desmond, Jen Peters, Michelle Gros.5, Ann Trimble, and Jill Green. Fourth row: Rich Hayden, Stacy Diekman,John Wtlson, sponsor Deb Salyards, and Dana Wtlhelm. Fifth row: Bill Bromfield, Brett Luthans, and Gordon Woodward.
Photos by Sue Simpson
S
A
• Bummin'
For 69 students, there was one more reason to look forward to the break from school on January 22. For most it was the end of first semester and two days off, but that was trivial to what others were thinking about. For them, it was a chance to explore the great outdoors, and have one hair raising experiece afteranother. What could have been so wonderful? Skiing with the ski club!
On January 22 at five o'clock, two busses carrying 69 excited skiiers left the flat lands of Nebraska behind for four days of skiing and socializing at Steamboat.
For some - people, -their first skiing experience was a nightmare, not so with others.
"I had the best time of my life," said junior Scott Embury, who was not a newcomer to the sport. It was a good time to relax and forget the mental fatigue that school brought. No math, no English, no computers. Only you, your skis, the mountains, and the best of your friends.
"Being with my friends really added to the excitment of skiing," said Tracy Scherer.
For a few of the unlucky, the zest of skiing turned into a painful memory. Senior Ann Makinson tore ligaments in her knee bad enough to require surgery, and a week long hospital stay. •
~'Even thpugh the injury will hinder me for a long time, I had fun skiing for the first two days," Makinson said.
Senior Sara Deterding strained ligaments in her thumb in a little crash and burn incident.
"It was my first day of skiing, ever. I attempted a blue slope, I bailed bad and my thumb bent backwards in the snow. I still wonder if Eric Woodhead has my glove," added Sara Deterding.
Not all injuries occurred on the slopes, however. Tiffany Stroh hyperextended her elbow by persuing her nightlife in a local entertainment establishment.
"We were just dancing and my partner did the move where he flips me over his back by the elbows. My elbow cracked, but it doesn't matter, because we won the contest anyway," Stroh said.
Putting the injuries behind, ski club experienced what cannot be forgotten; friends, fun, and mother nature. The skis are put away, and summer is here, but no one will be able to forget the fun that they experienced on the trip.
By Scott Woodring
Next Stop
Anxious to get to the top of the mountain, Marie Lewis and Julie Saffer concentrate on not dropping their poles.
No Dishpan Hands
Stacey Skold unsuccessfully tries to clean up a mes.sin her condo in Colorado. Everyone that went with the ski club was responsible for finding their own food
Ready
Pull 'Em Off
go
'I can't feel my toes!' thought Tracey Scherer and Julie Saffer after another day on the slopes.
Wipe Out!
If you're going to wipe out, wipe out hard was Christy Bolen's motto after this unsuccesgut run.
Sid Bum Smiles
and Willing to
relax after a hard day of skiing are Cindy Wilson, Julie Saffer, and Christy Bolen.
A peaceful revolution that led to the -fall of a hated dictator marked a new era of hope for the world.
After nearly 20 years of tyrannical rule, the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos peacefully stepped down, allowing Corazon Aquino to take over. This came sh<;>rtly after Marcos stole a February 7 election with fraudulent votes.
On the entertainment side, Bill Cosby remained king of the television screen with his number one hit The Cosby Show. The most popular movie went to Stephen Spielberg's Back to the Future, while Out of Africa won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
We were once again paid a visit by Halley's comet, but don't worry if you missed it-it'll be back again in the year 2061.
Throughout the past year we were scared by Mr. Khaddafy's threats in Libya, but we all seen,ed to live through the experience.
Martin Luther King Jr Day became a new holiday in January. The black leader led peaceful marches through the 60's, and was shot in 1968.
The entire nation was saddened at the loss of the space shuttle Challenger January 28th. The brave men and women of that mission "slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God" This was a terrible tragedy, but we all hope that it will not mean the end of the space or shuttle program.
The school year brought amazing - changes to the country and school. Many national news events affected the lives of high school students as well as teachers and adminstrators.
September brought a dark cloud to major league baseball as the cocaine trials began in Pittsburgh. Many baseball players admitted having drug related problems. September's cloud semmed to have a silver lining, though, with the name of Pete Rose. Cincinnati's "Charlie Hustle" became baseball's all-time hit leader at 4,192, passing up Ty Cobb in front of the hometown crowd at Riuerfront Stadium on September 11.
As the baseball season closed, however, the national spotlight swung -to a wider scene.
After an earthquake ripped through Mexico City on September 20, the students at East felt like they should do something to 'help the victims. Many people just thought
Looking back, many important things happened in the 85-86 school year. Reflecting on these events created a
ear In Review
about it, but the students at East High raised over $2,500 to help the people of Mexico City.
The fund was started by social studies teacher Dick McGowan.
-1985 could have verywell been called the year of the terrorist. In fact, Time magazine almost named the terrorist their Man of the Year, but decided that he had already had too much publicity.
Octoberbroughtyetanotherterrorist act against the United States. On October 7, PLO terrorists took over the Achille Lauro cruise ship. They murdered an American citizen, Leon Klinghoff, by shooting him as he sat helpless in his wheel chair. They then dumped his body overbo~d
The terrorists left the ship almost as fast as they took it over. They boarded a plane, and appeared to be heading for asylum. Meanwhile, President Reagan ordered four Navy F-14's to bring the terrorists to Italy where they would be prosecuted for murder.
Although this was a great time to be an American, we were all bitterly reminded later that month that not all people in this country felt the same way. The Walker family, father and son, pleaded guilty to espionage against the United States.
On a happier note, that same week the Kansas City Royals proved to the nation's fans the saying, "It ain't over 'til it's over!" Coming back from a three game to one deficit, the Royals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.
Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey shocked the state when he announced he would not seek re-election in 1986 because his "heart just wasn't in it". Nebraskan's spirits seem to drop.
• Four months preparation and weeks of conferences were finally put to use November 17 when President Reagan met with Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev in Geneva, Switzerland, to try to thaw the cold war between the two nations.
The men seemed to get along quite well and even went beyond the allotted time limit on several of their "Fireside Chats".
Although no concrete conclusions came from this meeting, one very important . thing was agreed upon. The two would meet again. They also brought some renewed faith to their own countries that the other wasn't really that bad
On the last Saturday in November Nebraska football fans witnessed the usual
Big 8 football championship between Nebraska and Oklahoma. Oklahoma had Nebraska shut out 27-0 late in the fourth quarter and eventually won 27- 7, the Huskers scoring in the last minute on a long fumble return. Nebraska went on to lose in the Fiesta Bowl to Michigan, while Oklahoma won the National Championship by defeating Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
Keeping with the spirit of the Geneva Summit, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev spoke to each other's nation on television on New Year's Day. They both stressed the need for a good relationship between the countries, even though the) seemed to disagree on basic ideas Said President Reagan, ''We should try to reduce the suspicions between us, and lookfotward ·to a future of Chistoye Nyebo (Russian fo r "Clear Skies") for all mankind."
By Scott StempsoD
Hoppin' without Hoppen
All-American Dave Hoppen required knee surgery midway through the season, ending his college basketball career early. The Huskers continued to win without him , however, making it to the first round in the NCAA tournament. After the loss in the NCAA, coach Moe Iba resigned.
Study-holies
Studying is still a requirement
Being a Spartan required one special characteristic. That characteristic wasuniqueness Individuality showed 'through the blue' in fashion, personality, and character, but the Spartans had many things in common.
In order to belong to the 'royal blue' senior high , students needed to be 'blue blooded' ( of royal lineage) by moving up from East Junior High or become 'blue blooded' by transferring to East from another high school or junior high.
Classes could be singled out by common attitudes.
Seniors were looking forward to graduation and noticed that the year was
passing
'like a blue streak'.
. Juniors had their share of 'blue funk ' (fun), but worked until they were 'blue in the face' with classes and activities.
Sophomores received a 'new blue attitude' with new driving privileges and felt 'blue-eyed' about being in high school.
Teachers, custodians, and other employees of the school belonged to the 'royal blue' lineage too. They worked hard to make education fun and rewarding.
With individuals together as a group, excelling and having fun, it was easy to remain 'true blue' to the 'royal blue' Spartans.
for seniors Kathy Erickson and Matt Artz.
Photos by Steve Petty and Becky Thompson
Krista Aberle
Kirby Adamson
Andy Agena
Mats Ahnelov
Linda Ako
Mark Allensworth
Collin Anderson
Rob Anthes
Dennis Arrowsmith
Matt Artz
Mark Augustine
Marianela Baez
Mark Bakula
Kathy Bard
Kim Beavers
Robyn Beckenbach
Lori Beckmann
Jeff Bender
Brian Bennett
Joni Birdsall
Russell Black
Seniors Said ...
Krista Aberle
"Dirt! You are gettin' outta mah life!"; Oiarlotte; Singers; Cinderella; "It's what time?"; Spaghetti • Works; smuggle that popcorn; thanks for all the good times.
Andy Agena
Elephant; Pilgrimmage chairman; the Slab; green rugby, cigars; Diggers; • 1 Shrub fun; Preeverything; Steamboat; "Don't succumb to peer pressure."
Mats Ahnelov
To succeed in life and mind games, be smart and stay cool.
UndaAko
"Marvidoo!" "Coffeepot!" RE.M., 83-84; Hobbitsville, Weekends: Dave, Cheryl, Ted, Derek, Kristin; White Mountain; "The Grow Light!"; "Oh my god!; "Thanks: E.W, R Mr., Becky; Boston.
Mark Allensworth
To Nancy Foreman, I Love You. July 4, 1987 sounds great!; Gear heads are great drivers; E.IA.G.S.P.H.W.M., and McDee's; ILNFF; Cherish and Faithfully.
Stephatiie Anta.ak
Japanese slingshot in Maurice's; squirtguns; apple and Jodi; pee wee A & B; Nell-I owe you a lot!
Rob Anthes
Hey Laura!; Raging Smegma will rule forever, so will the chickens we shared; When it's your turn to remember, "Do whatever you want, you're a SENIOR!"
Dennis Arrowsmith
Underclassmen, remember, don't eat yellow snow!
MattArtz
Christina; Matt-Catt; MakAttack; Ozzy; C.V.; Hola Antonio; Get'em Beav-Wally; It's my shoulder Varn; The Veer is Dead.
Mark Augustine
Tracy; slab bashes; ski trip to the Boat; sideline worship; Mak, is 24 enough?; Slammin' 7; where we going?; Weekends; end of season gifts!
Heidi Bredensteiner
Pretzels; Bagels; Cherry Coke; K.C.; Minnesota and celebrate; Chicago; 1-70 series; ROYALS; softball; FRIEND; You can do anything through Jesus Christ.
John Breeden
Hey Ernie; Slick; watch the bike; Curt "Remorse" Kiner; watch it Moss, Rudy is on his way up; nuke the dizz; ROCK AND ROll FOREVER!!
Michelle ~rt
Cory-prom 1985; yellow Nova; ''Hi sweetie"; "Hey baby''; Value true friendship-it's hard to find To have a friend is to be a friend
Blue Clouds Have Silver Linings
"I never realized how many people cared," said senior Cheryl Tomlinson.
Tomlinson was in a car accident on August 10 at Pawnee Lake after going swimming with friends that afternoon. She and a friend were arguing over which radio station to keep the radio tuned to when the car swerved off the road and hit a tree.
Tomlinson ended up in a coma for two days. She had no memory of the three weeks she spent at Lincoln General Hospital. By then, her friends had already started their senior year fa high school.
Soon, she was transferred to the Madonna home to begin rehabilitation. She was diagnosed as having a head trauma, which meant she had bruised the left side of her brain. Tomlinson had to relearn many of the everyday things the rest of us take for granted, such as walking and writing.
Tomlinson's stay at Madonna lasted for one month. Because she had no recollection of the accident and couldn't understand why she was forced to stay there, she tried several times to escape. During one of the escape attempts, they discovered that her foot must have been broken in the accident. When her friend slammed on the brakes, Tomlinson's foot had become wedged under the brake pedal.
Finally, one day, although she still had no memory of the accident, she accepted that it had actually happened. After the acceptance , she cried for three days . That's when she found the determination to work hard at getting better. She found that each success meant so much more to her than it ever had before.
"Simple things are harder," stated Tomlinson about her accomplishments.
When she was able to return to East, she started out first semester with two classes and added four to her second
semester schedule.
Tomlinson discovered that her personality had changed. She was more outgoing and willing to say what she felt. She found she was more understanding about the multiple-handicapped students because she herself had spent time in a wheelchair.
"I know exactly how it is," commented Tomlinson.
Every senior was required to volunteer time for Citizenship Issues and Tomlinson decided to spend her time at Madonna because she wanted to return the help they had given her.
Every two weeks, Tomlinson attended
a support group for out-patients, also at Madonna Although she was no longer required to go, she still did because she felt it helped her deal with some of the problems she faced in her recovery from the accident.
"It's gonna take time," she said.
By Ann Trimble and Nicky Velleck
Christy Bolen
Lee Bolte
Cindy Borland
Tracy Bornholdt
Andreas Borowski
Michelle Bossert
Traci Bowman
Deb Brage
Heidi Bredensteiner
John Breeden
Bert and Ernie Sesame Street character Bert was a constant inspiration to Cheryl Tomlinson who recovered from a serious car accident.
Photo by Kathy Soukup
Bill Bromtielct Don Brunk
Mike Bryant
W-tlliam ff. Brom.field
Cindy, can I say something?; Remember where the water is still; ski trips; weekends, and everything else?; Well shhhhhbh, listen; Do you smell something? Bye.
Mike Bryant
It's not a Nova!; Gus; visiting Rocketland with Toby (AD. at N.E.); hi Willy, Ernie; Raging what?; Steamboat; Led Zeppelin forever; friends make the difference!
Keith Buchholz
Todd Bryant
Keith Buchholz
Eric Buehlmann
Kris Buethe
Wendy Bumsted
David Burrow
Debbie Butcher
Courtney Butherus
Leslie Byrd
Mark Canney
Lee Caporale
Smmne Carter
Robert Chen
Padma Chivu.kul3
Alan Clark
John Clark
Barb Clouston
Brian Colton Seniors
Wendy, I love you! Dedication means everything.John 3:16; *50; Buck; Muh; Woof; Don't even; Lame; A new car?; Steamboat.
EricBuehlmann
''Duh, what test?" Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where the Arms talks are being held; ''.Jeff, be quiet up there, I'm watching T.V."; Euthanasia; Complex; Pelicans society
KrlsBuethe
"Ohhhh B-A·A-B-Y!"; Andy, Miss, Neesy, Sand, Wend• no regard for human life; Little debbies; "No more yanky my wanky!"; Phi Alpha Ryan; Good Luck Juniors!!!
Wendy Bumsted
And She Was ; Friday 13th; Eggs; Slumber Slab; Rockin' Doobie; Spring Break; Dog pile; New Years 85; Good friends and good times; The CIAN.
David Burrow
"Damn, damn, coal-burning, dithering, ding, ding, ding" ; Thank you to all who have helped me survive sane; Oennifer!)
E.J.A.S.B.'s, I'm happy to say I'm the first A-boy grad It's been interesting so far, and to all the other A-boys ( and girls) BYE GUYS!!!
Diane deBrown
Donna; giggle attack; organization; Steamboat; Monica-Best Friends; I love you Darin; Thanks everyone for good memories; best of luck to my friends- I'll miss you.
Bruce DeFord
Now I shoot... So I should know Hi Ernie; Loss! Pull! Change! Out!
KimDeLonne
Give me an L! Sunbird; B.Q.; Ace; T.J.E.;Johnson 208; Eagle; strawberries; jacuzzi; FIJI memories; WAIKORP; 17th Street friends; DeBoathas sunk; miss you, Linda!
Andrea Dennis
Ooohhh Baby; Wee dooggy; no more yanky my wanky; Miss, Kris, Nees, Wend, Sand- we have no regard for human life! Todd, I love you!
Leslie Byrd
Summer '85 France; ''.Jackie has cookies." Steamboat; syrup; Sting; super; Paree que; live is life;Apollo; palace; Gitantes; love yaAC.M.SJ.
The First Runner Up Is
Swimsuits, lipstick, hair spray, and high heels weren't the only things needed to compete in a pageant, at Jeast not the Junior Miss Pageant.
"It's a lot of hard work!" commented senior Lori Smith.
The girls who chose to compete practiced twice a week for almost two months. The pageant was more like a show, and every girl was expected to know her part and dance routine, and do her best.
''We worked on the opening, and closing, and all of the dance routines at each practice," Smith added.
It was interesting to note that all of the East High girls who chose to compete in the pageant were on the Apollonaire squad.
"I found out about the pageant from Mrs. Wilson ( the Apollonaire sponsor)," said Cassy Usher. "She sent letters to all of the squad members."
Alyssa Reed commented, "It's a lot of fun meeting · other people from different schools."
Courtney Butherus was named Junior Miss, receiving numerous gifts including a • $500 scholarship to the college of her choice. She also received a membership to Mademoiselle health spa, centerstage shoes, and many other prizes.
After the excitment of being Lincoln's Junior Miss, Butherus competed at the state level in Blair, Nebraska.
"It's a neat experience because you meet a lot of new and interesting people," Butherus said. "It also gives me a chance to play my violin in front of an audience."
By Christy Bolen
David Cords
Eric Crimmins
Dan Curtis
Steve Daigle
Mike Davis
Diane de Brown
Bruce Deford
Kim Delorme
Andrea Dennis
Angie Desmond
It Takes Talent
Displaying her graceful style, Courtney Butherus uses her musical talents to p~ in the Junior Mi""'P'JsreaDL
Sara Deterding
Stacy Dieckman
Doug Donelson
Todd Doerr
I would just like to thank the senior friends I've made, who have tried to make my stay here a little more easier.
Doug Donelson
Cry of the ac.J.demic masochist "Test me! Test me!"; Ectoplasmic residue!; Cop!; Acetylene balloons; stupidity is a state of mind; beef, beef, duck; topology; rope.
Kristin Doty
Todd Doerr
Chris Doty
Kristin Doty
Dave Draper
Denise Draus Gr~ Dubinsky
Heather Duncombe
Chris Dyke
Myla Dymachek
Jennifer Eberly
Kevin Ediger
Severn Edwards
Brian Einfalt TyEldien
Jodi Engel
Atjay Etzelmiller
Kathy Erickson
Amy Farley Seniors
BMW; rampark; no Coke; Pepsi please; beautiful kitty; Box Car Willie; Branched Oak; Polly Pular; my mom won't find out; David, Tracy; Okoboji; Hobbitsville.
Dave Draper
Ski trip 85-86; That nice officer following me after the drive-in; HERGY!!! Spaghetti Works; that confusing Italian girl; ifit feels good. do it.
Denise Draus
Bailannananne and my fellow B.B. twin: don't forget ski trips, hot tubs, and foofs; the big sig; B.B. twin powers activate! Best friends-love ya!
Heather Duncombe
Huh-oh! Seattle; plays; musical; (Hallejuah) • Expres.sions; Singers, B.H., Black Berry; Come on I more!; Rusty; Can't see my feet!; Thanks friends; Luv ya Marcia!
Chris Dyke
Charles Randy Fricke: "It's not the size of the dog in tl,ie fight but the size of the fight in the dog."· thanks coach!
Kevin F.cliger
I thank Jesus Christ for saving my life by dying for me.
R~Faubel
Sunglo-man; Captain Chaos is loose; Party all the time; Scrabble Day!!; Lost in Paris; "Chris, do you have your pocket knife?"
Bill Fenster
The Nova rules with paint; Death to Madonna; Rock and Roll will live forever; Waiting for the worms; ( Oh! That one chick); "Mount those Speakers."
Julie Ferguson
Miracle Whip jars; Hey Cindy, wanna jelly? Russ's food runs; Singer's ski trips; Chinese cow from Hy-Vee; We miss you Cindy.
Jeff Frahm
It's not a bell, it's a tone and it doesn't ring, it sounds; The three year high school sneakers; gravity; 216; 383 Dodge; Robyn.
Jodi Tremblay
Holmes Lake; picnics; July 4th; Sour Cream & Onion; Pink Elephants Cummoo Buckey-Go! H you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time! Thank you Hobidagee and Abadiah
Dave Frey
I'm going to come back 9 years from now and save last year's seniors from John Running.
Cynthia Gamble
Buh! New Year's Eve; Secrets; peanut butter and crackers; I never promised you a rose garden; W.U.S.S.
Spirits Up Through Success
It had been called the best class in the 19 year history ofEast High by students and teachers alike. Whether or not this was true; one thing was certain-there was a special bond between the 300 members of the graduationg class of 1986.
This chemistry was often hard to define, but as senior class Heather Duncombe put it, "There is so much talent in this cl~ that it's incredible. Nobody is conceited, we're all willing to listen to and work with each other for a common goal."
As usual, the elected officials of the class of '86 worked many projects. Among them were the senior breakfast, the giving of the senior gift, and prom, just to name a few.
The big project of the year came in February, when it was proven which clas.5 had the most spirit in the annual East Hi~li Spirit Week
"Spirit Week seemed a lot easier with a class like this," commented vice-president Anne Makinson "I'm not saying we didn't have to work hard, because we did, but it's a lot more fun to have a group of people that will do almost anything you ask them to do because of trust and because we're all striving for the same outcome."
"Many classes take the attitude, 'well who cares ifwe win or lose'," said co-vicepresident Bob Hinrichs, "Not these people. We decide that when we want to do something we do it, and do it together."
A perfect example of this would be the prom situation. It was discovered that prom was going to be held in the cafeteria. A small group of seniors got together, got a petition written describing their misgivings
about prom. After being signed by virtually every senior and many juniors, the administration agreed that prom could be changed Then, with the help of the junior officers, that small group reserved the ball room at the Cornhusker Hotel, a small step up from the East High cafeteria. The prom situation was resolved by a group ofpeople 'listening and working with each other for a_ common goal.'
"This has been_a very unique situation,
and I'll never forget these people," commented President Duncombe, "I don't think there has ever been a cl~ quite like thisand I don't think there ever will be."
By Scott Stempson
• Sticky Situation
Plotting and planning
Ross Faubel
Bill Fenster
Julie Ferguson
Jeff Frahm
David Frey
Cynthia Gamble
LlsaGammel
VmceGanshorn
Wendy Gatliff
Cheryl Geis
on a decision for their latest dilemma, senior officers Bob Hinrichs, Heather Duncombe, and Cindy Wilson discuss the class gift. l
Photo by Kathy Soukup
Troy Genereux
Lane Gibson Pat Gilfeather
Derek Gill
Deron Gill
Kim Goertzen
Jim Goodwin
Dave Graves
Mike Graves
Lance Green Sharon Grether MattGro~
Michelle Gro~ Steve Hanson Mark Harder
Wayne Harle~ Carin Harris Hawkins
Rich Hayden
Greg Heinzmann
Bob Henrichs
Troy Genereux
If you don't try, you'll never know if you can do it.
Derek Gill
The slab; 10:38; B'Bro's; Russell, Kansas; Thanksgiving 83'; Tyler's house; Mick; pregame; Graaavey; S.S.J; Bungsters; Uvala's; KimM., it was real!
DeronGill
Slab; bust; Mellotones; WOO Vice P.; "Take it Gill"; Vitamin T; chickens; dueling O's; Preanything; the deck; Big Shooter; the milk-off; Ernie loves Burt; B-team.
Kim Goertzen
My little Woody; Stretch; Balute, Riffany, Boof, Lou; Galute, Skip; Parrothead; Mr. Ed; frozen mangos; Singers-tours; Expressions; musicals; Highlands; skiing ballet; Vail; Scott Woodring!
JbnGoodwin
Heman and Shera A & F; Desert Moon; understatement; if I catch ya, I'm gonna _____ Cold winter nights and fireplaces; hot tubs.
The lunch club; MCDBS; Todd, yes, when do we leave?; Help! I can't see; B hue u want 2b; your the best friends T & DS.
Michele Gross
I'll miss you K,S,A,L and C too. High five; piece of drunk N.Y.; Funshooter; Steamboat; Goody bye Goob it's been real fun.
Mark Hardei.
Bubba needs a job, Mac needs a car, and everybody else needs a brain. Seriously East, don't forget the one with the Honda Scooter.
Darrin Hllllgoss
Thanks Mr. Rogers, Marcia, Pete, parents, and Mr. Johnson for everything; Rudy, don't forget RAGING; Never respect F.O.D.; sorry Stempson!
Bob Hinrichs
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times and maybe the worst of times weren't so bad; I love you Jennifer.j
Karen Ho
"Billy Budd, Billy Bud"; kness, elbows; Tuesday nights at 9:00; OCC; balloons; basketball ; AKBKD: Thanks for making the lengthened school day go by faster.
Chris Holechek
Radical; cabin trips; hipphucks; the day they dropped the bomb; Herb Aabdul; Slammin' with Jr.; breakfast bird; hang your horses; post wrestling tour; state meets.
TimHoreis
What, me skip?; All of you have made my senior year special and I will never forget the hospitality of East High School. Thank you.
Seniors
Tim Hergenrader
Tish Hennsmeyer
Kurt Her-zinger
Darrin Hilligo~
Bob Hinrichs
Karen Ho
Tim Hopkins
TimHoreis
Pat Humphery
David Hutchinson
Mac's Day Starts Early
You may have noticed this person taking a television set to a teacher's cl~, moving a driver's education car for Mr. Stoehr, or even setting up a microphone for a pep rally in the afternoon. Who was be, you ask?
Dave McIntosh, of course. Dave did all these things in addition to his seven c~s.
"Driver's ed is my favorite job," Dave explained, ''because I like driving so many different kinds of cars."
Dave started his day by meeting Mr. Stoehr at 6:30 am. to take the driver's ed cars out. After that, he proceeded to the A.V. room where he took equipment to the classes that needed them that day.
When asked why he enjoyed moving the AV. equipment from class to class so much, Dave replied, "It's fun to do; you can run over people." •
He also added that, "I've been an assistant for three years and I've grown to enjoy it."
In his spare time Dave enjoyed taking care of his Camaro and watching television. In addition to all his other tasks, Dave managed to put in a I 0-hourweek at Super Saver where he took in the carts from outside.
Dave enjoyed watching the intramural softball games, and occasionally playing in theni if a team didn't have enough players.
Dave summed it up by saying, "All this keeps me pretty busy, but I like it and that's what counts."
By Jerome Linderman
Carts Ahoy
A part-time job at Super Saver was only one of Dave McIntosh 's many responsibilities
Jay Ingram
Cindy Johnson
Brett Joseph
KerryKaura
Super great!; "Please"; dog biscuits; clinic; funshooter; "Todd"; my buddies; Gros.s!; Visiting the lows with Amy.
Curt Kiner
Chicken feed at Llppy's; Thanks Cass for doing my homework; Wible, how about that attitude · problem; Robb, what's the busines.s drink?; Steamboat; Vail; Arapahoe Basin.
Matt Kirkland
ToddJoyce
KerriKaura
Scott Kelley
Laura Kelly
Dan King
Matt Kirkland
Stacey Kleager
Tracy Knudson
Holly Koch
Monica Koenig
Sandy Kruger
Tom Kubert
Jason Land
Beth Langemeier
Lance Larson
Tim Lembrich
Mark Lewis
Steve Lewis
Lippy, Krack and Limbo; hey Robb, why don ' t we go talk to Rick?; Steamboat Springs; you're in double trouble; 11IE SLAB; Curt's freakin' out again??
Dan King
I'll have a cheeseburger and a root beer; the Blues Mobile; America's team! Rebel Yell; it's the challenge that makes this the sport of kings.
Stacie Kleager
Who cares?; Band; Coke in the morning; ski trip ( Cheetos ); I don't know!; PLC; friends; Nebraska Basketball; Mustangs never die; "Don't talk"; see ya!
Tracy Knudson.
Noway; Midnight parties at the lake; Dinner for four at my house; me, Sue, Pat, Marty crashing on my motorcycle; Violent Femmes.s concert; Coolers; Pooky.
Holly Koch
Koch-Cain; Corvettes; oo-la-la; on the way to Dave's party ; Rally Sport Camaro; I love those eyes; We - can't waste time; sassistics; aaaaaaabhhhhhbh!
Monica Koenig
Versions; campaigning; Hobbitsville; Thanksgiving 1983; barbed wire; skiing; KH.; brat; Dillon Inn; Baseball games; July 13-14 1985; Volleyball State Champs 1985-live on Ballama! •
Sandy Kruger
I'll pass it back eventually, Wendy; Why have respect for human lives? Mmm-frozen chicken patties; Move that barricade; Thanks,J.T., C.M., RM.!! VERSION??
BrettLuthans
Ordering meat at Bishops with no fat; the Behavionnen; pure insane; "The Breakfasat Club"; the sacred handshake; BJ.W.: Good luck in Arizona.
Ann Makinson
'Jackie has cookies!"; Omatreks; Our lady; Tomahawk; "That man is very naked"; Love you LC.S.M.S. - You're all very decent I must say; And She Was
Brian Makovicka
Slammin'; KC trip; "Let's order more, Gregory"; Basketball; Buf; road trip; Japmobile; Mak II; leftover BUD; Thanks for being a great friend Ollie!!!
Tina Marshall Terry; working in home economics; Flag Corps; Busines.s College; February 4, 1985; "I know."
Jim Masek
Woof me; Steamboat; Slammin' 7; football; the more you study, the more you learn, the more .,you learn the more you forget, so why study?
Seniors
New Students Adapt Quickly
Picture yourself in a foreign country, without your family and friends, dependent upon strangers, and having to speak something other than your native language.
Sound a little scary? Six students chose to live such a life for a year. These students were exchange students and came from ·North and South America, and from Europe. The Europeans were Paula Sportono from Italy, Mats Ahnelov from Sweden, and Andreas Borowski from West Germany. From the Americas were Maricarmen Valdes from Mexico, Marianela Baez from Costa Rica, and Lucia Noboa from Equador.
Although strangers themselves at first, the exchange students were drawn together by the common bond of dealing with such things as fitting in with other students and loneliness.
"I spend much time with other exchange students because we can work out common problems, that we all have," commented senior Maricarmen Valdes.
' We had a very hard time at the beginning," added Lucia Noboa "I was thinking, 'Why am I here?' I could tell Paula, Marianela, and Maricarmen my problems. They were my support."
Even though all thought the classes were easier, some had problems understanding everything that was being said. This was largely due to slang terms.
"I don't understand everything, but classes are easier. It was hard to ask people to repeat what they said two or more times, they would give up and walk away," stated Noboa
One thing that they found to be very different was the dating scene.
"In Mexico, you go out for a very long time and then decide if you want to stay together. Here, things move much faster,"
explained Valdes.
"The boys in Equador are very different. We dance in couples, one boy and one girl, here everyone dances together," laughed Noboa
"Boys here are much more difficult to understand," added Sportono.
They all spent their time in similar ways, spending time with their new Ameri. can friends, shopping, and watching movies at home as well as in theaters.
The main reason that these students came to America was to improve their
English. In addition, there were some special reasons for living abroad for a year. Lucia came here to "experience new thoughts and activities, and to meet new people."
"I've always wanted to come here," she added. "It's been my dream."
By Ann Trimble
Jerome Linderman
Sarah Luck.ens
Brett Luthans
Mark Lyne
Ann Makinson
Brian Makovicka
Tina Marshall
Kim Martin
Jim Masek
TomM~
Wrap Her Up! ( Italian exchange student Paula Sportono gets in the swing of the American spirit by wrapping herself jokingly in the great American .tlag during clas.s.
When the Going Gets Tough
How many people like to get up before sun rise, endure harsh physical tests, and have someone yelling at them and telling them what to do?
-Although everyone would answer "not me", this became a reality for eight seniors, in fact it was only a portion of what the armed forces was like.
Thanks to television, the armed forces was pictured as everything from paridise to a living hell . Somewhere in the middle of this false representation was where these eight seniors went.
Chris Doty, Ty Eldein, Paul Wendt, Jerome Linderman, Scott Stempson, Scott Wade, Steve Dagel, and Steve Hansen were all commited to serving their country. Stempson, Linderman, Doty, Eldein, and Hansen were going to the National Guard, while Wade, Dagel, and Wendt committed themselves to the Anny Reserve.
Various tasks with varying degrees of difficulty awaited these young men. Eldein was going to fly helicopters with the 24th medical division.
"I had to take 11 months of mechanical training before I could fly," he said. "But, it 's really fun."
"Basic training was 75% of the challenge," Doty commented
Paul Wendt was in the U.S. Army Air Assault Infantry, and last summer he attended drills at UNL.
Many different reasons for joining the armed forces made the final decision. Scott Wade, who was being transferred to Europe was excited about the travel.
"I just think that it will be fun to travel all over the world and meet a lot of different kinds of people."
For others, it was the extra benefits of
•David -McIntosh
Bryan McFarland
Carrie McFarland
Dave McMahon
Tracy Mcwilliams
college tuition, and spending money.
Still others were more concerned about the mental aspect.
Eldein explained , "It will prepare me for life , and make me a lot more mature than I am now "
By Scott Woodring
Tom Meola
Cindy Merz
Jim Meyer
Dana Meyers
Sean Michaud
It's A Raid! Putting 'b b an Army attack outfit while waiting to get an ad from Burns Surplus Center, Michelle Willnerd fools around
Photo by Leigh Saffer
Bryan McFarland
Eating Oreos all night long; Donkeyball 85-86; ski trips; Bubblicious is addictive; Don't do what I did, you'll never get awaywith it; Wigs.
Carrie McFarland
Mark-New Years Eve 85· No Drive· Wedgy don't look; P.J.'s FettucinitJackson; Bloodies'; Ted & Wally's or yogurt? Thanks you guysJ.T., RM., S.K.
Dave McMahon
Lunch table; deeply warped; Big Mac attack II; Awesome Pottasome; fat cow; Steph; VERY nice; after while crocodile; hee-hee-hee; go 87'.
Tom Meola
"Listen three eyes, don't try to outwierd me. I get stranger things in my cereal boxes. ; Thanks Cheryl 9/23/&5; "Blue Knights?"; "Conceited little Megapuppy!"
Cindy Merz
D.I.D.!;January27, 1?85; Who'sdriving?Where are we going for lunch? May 11, 1985; Eagle, NE; Kim-shotguns; Linda "noz on the table."
Jim Meyer
Hi to, er, I met zes flak; MK.'s closet; I think we're pointed the wrong direction; draw no mals; SCIMA.
Daina Meyers
Dare; "Where we going?"; "No way!"; "Is it really Friday?"; fuzzy duck; D.W.K.; Broken wings-Mister Mis~ nightclasses; handcuffed1985; Darren, I'll love you forever!!
Shawn Michaud
A loaded gun won't set you free, or so they say Nice guys always finish last, or so I say.
Renee Miller
Color Bubbles; Love you Kev; "Beautiful, magnifi· cent kitty"; S.E.; Marvi Doo; Guffels; ''Thanks friends"; parties at C.H. anad J.K.; don't leave me! Drive-in parties; bears.
Staci Miller
Pretty decent I must say!; Ski trip; Holidome; Sting concert; New York; M.K.J.A.S.Land C-you guys are the best! And she was
Rene Millet
To my best friends: We've grown so close, and know each other so well thanks for always being there. I'll always need you. K11.RCS.
Anita Moreland
Uh huh; yea really?; Winter park; Lis going today?; I heard, Za, don't show me; yes; Pershing; cymbals; maybe; has it been real?
Jeff Muehling
T.P. marathon; Pee-Wee; Bill from Hickman (Frog boy) Brownman, Scronny; State champ; Castaway.
Lisa Nixon
Laura, thanks for being there, I'll miss you. Take care, I love ya, good luck Shopko runs; Beatles; Chicago; why be normal? Stay sexy Bob!
Kitth Pederson
Jody.
Todd Michaud
Renee Miller
Staci Miller
Rene Millet
Mike Moody
Anita Morelancl
Steve Morris
Jeff Muehling
Tina Nelson
LlsaNixon
Lucia Noboa
Jackie Odgard
Laura Ogren
Jeff Olsen
Kelly Olsen
Brian Olsen
LlsaOrme
Mike Ostermeier
Scott Oswald
Matt Pardy
Kirth Peterson
Leaning
The Art of Singing
Photo by Wendy Bantam
Jen Peters
Jamie Peterson
Monique Peterson
Steve Petty
Tracy Pickering
Maybe you knew her as Smitty from East Singer's 1985 musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying or perhaps you recognized her as the selfproclaimed "maniac" driver of a '76 Honda Civic named 'Rusty.'
Kenny Plautz
Monica Plager
Annie Pocras
Linda Poppe
Cameron Pruess
In either case, she was Heather Du combe, a senior with a contagious lau~ and a voice that was increasingly beit heard in various vocal groups across N braska.
Duncombe said that she had bee singing for as long as she could remembt but her career probably began when sl was about three, growing up in We Memphis, Arkansas. There, she attended private school until she and her fami moved to Lincoln in 1982.
She said that starting her second set ester of eighth grade at East Junior Hij was difficult.
"I had a heavy Arkansas accent ar people sometimes had a hard time undt standing me," she reflects. "Moving Lincoln gave me a lot of opportunitic however, that I wouldn't have had in private school."
Duncombe was a member of Eel Singers and sang in the All-City Solo Nigl She was also a member of both Hastin and Wesleyan Honor Choirs aQ.d had involved with a Teen Talent Competiti< thr0'ugh her church. She went to regioru twice in that competition, and hoped to j to nationals with a duet she sang wi Northeast student Brian Fisher. Duncombe planned to major in mm either at UNL or Evangel College in Sprirl field, Mo. She hoped to continue as performer, but said she'd like to tea, music if performing doesn't work out. " • "I realize that there are so many e cellent singers out there and I know .i hard, but hopefully with the right trainiJ and people to guide me, someday maybe l make it!"
By Beth LechtenbeQl
Ebony and Ivory
on her favorite singing accompany instrument, Heather Duncombe thinks about her last singing performance
Jen Peters
The Slab; frozen mangos ; South Padre Island; volleyball 1985 State Champs ; Steamboat; road
trips; When I say you sa y.
Jay Rapp
Mary Reece
n- Jamie Peterson ~Reed
Pedo's; "Oh my God" ; 8 2 Cutlass; I owe it to the little guy (Andrew ) an d Kristin; Cheryl... 1g fire!!; Miss you David, Prom 84-85; Dave.
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Monique Peterson
~n Amy,areyoumadat me ?; July2 I , 1987-A&D
~r, congrats! Happin' dud e; r emember the red
1e camaro with J.G ? P.S I love you Rob!
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la Steve Petty
Rob Rempel
Joe Reichmuth
ily So warped the trays fall off; 2 58 Gremmy; nice; Brent Reimers
''You look mahvelo us"; h aircuts weekly; 0. E. was hellish; C.D .' s; so co nfusing; hee-hee-hee; n- Later.
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Tracey Pick g
1d Pick; Monica, I' m t rying to do my assignment!; ~r- P.1.T.A.; figur es; ba d news; socialable; "I smell to burnt, Tracey"; Are we having fun yet; Jen?
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Jeff Riekenburg OVERSLE Yf!
a Monica Plager
Diane, Stac ey- two great friends. "Tracey, "I'm lSt trying to do my assignment!"; Thanks everyone
1t. for so me neat memories- I will miss you all; gs Good lu ck!
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Mike Rieker
Brian Roberts
Kenney Plautz
lls Steam Traction Tractors; Thanks to the actors, crews, and especially Scotty for making my go time with light crews a special pleasure; Pull, I
Sue Rockwell th said pull.
Steven Rosburg
Saswata Roy
,ic Annie Pocras
tg- Bebop, Spud-love ya; Lee, don't!; Tony, Cala culus?; LOREN; U of Minnesota; Dan, gotta ch teetee; Oklahoma; swimming; they can't see out; no more cherries, Amy.
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Linda Poppe
t's "Kim ' s parents are out of town again!"; D.B.; ng jacuzzi; Walkorp; Fiji memories; party boat; -·
Larry Royal C'll Thanks for being a great friend, Kim. Minnesota,
Mike Ruth here I come.
Amy Ryan
~er AlymReed
That bug's pretty ugly; NCA way; OH MY GOD; Way cold; "Gotta Stop That Man; big, brown, lame piece of... ; O c tober 23; Wham; Almost 150.
Joe Reichmuth
Mount (St. Andy) on my B-day; The Diggers &
Cheryl Sackett Shrubs; 'Julie, thanks for the key"; Steamboat;
Julie Saffer Thick-guy Frey once told me, "Never eat
Amy Sandy prunes when you're hungry."
Mike Rieker
-Oklahoma Poken; Skreeenk; Payne's Junior Denver; Milwaukee; Norman; Fiesta; Steamboat; Janitors clean up; Llamas; Impala ( the boat); No yanky my wanky; National Steal-A-Car.
Robb Rempel
Socks are reversible, but time is not.
Jeff Riekenberg
It was meaningless.
Todd Scott "DOOM"
Chris Schenkel
Tracy Scherer
Candy Schildt
Toby Schmidt
Buffy Schneider
Todd Scott
Cindy Sell
JeffSemin
Jeff Sharpee
Leigh Sheldon
Derek Shickell
Brooke Shipley
Amy Shriner
Chen's Future Looks Promising
can you imagine taking the PSAT and miss just one question? This exact incident happened to senior Robert Chen. Robert had the highest score in Nebraska on the PSAT. The score enabled him to be a National semi-finalist Merit Scholarship winner. After proving his score by receiving a 34 composite on the SAT, he was made a finalist.
"I was quite thrilled actually because I knew it would eventually help me get into the school I want," proclaimed Chen
A challenging cl~ schedule kept Robert busy. His c~s included AP. English, AP. Pascal, German 9-10, Honors Seminar, Independent Study and Calculus ill at the University His grade point average was 4.0. Outside of his schedule Robert found time to work with Mr Janssen in creating an independent study course on the computer language LISP. •
Robert was one of 55 juniors chosen nationwide to participate in the Rickover Science Institute last summer. He worked with the head of the pathology unit at the Naval Medical Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, on a research project. The research topic was 9n determining the effect of Llpopolysaccharid E on •sugar expre~ion of T-cells. He was one of 20 students to get a distinguished award for a technical paper and presentation given on the project.
"I have a better idea of what my future plans are," commented Robert. "Working with state of the art computer and medical equipment and listening to several speakers have made me extremely interested in two fields: Computer Engineering and Medicine. In the future, I hope to explore th~se two fields in the definitive sense-learning what constitutes thought, and what constitutes 1:&. ,, 111e.
Even though Robert's schedule was very full, he still had time to fit in some fun activities like participating in intramurals and playing tennis. He was also VicePresident of the Che~ Club. •
Robert added that he enjoyed jogging and racquetball in his spare time, which
jokingly he said, "There isn't really much of anyway!" •
By Kathy
Soukup
Chen to Cheng
Discussing the finer points of how to p3$ an Pascal, Robert Chen kids ninth grader Tricia G
Photo by Kathy Soukup ,
Cindy Sell
Ice patches and seatbelts; purple bead; Chicago's - Security guard and sailors; Elevators with toga parties; Thanks M.W. for all the good times.
Leigh Sheldon
I am afraid that you will hate the friendship we have known because it did not last forever.from Gilgamesh.
Brooke Shipley
NSI with RE1JM and RJBJSCKT; KAKBKD; balloons; intersections; big purses; EDB; insanity; Twinkies; SPARK; funky frumpets; "Nose"; niminim; SHEEP NAMASfE; Life is wonderful
Steph Siedband
Pop apart pearl necklaces; being grounded after French Club parties; 6:00 workouts; swimming road trips; behind the scenes at the musical; quick, here he comes, hide me!
Ron Simmons
Steamboat; Stillwater; Cylon Worship; He-man; Burger Kings BOC; weekends; You Popeye; It's 12:10, beware! Hey Buck, where's She-rah; Goodbye Battlestar's on its way. Woof'!
Sue Simpson
Frozen mangos; the big Q; And She Was ; it costs alot of money; Holidome; ski trip; SPI; whitewash ; not; that sucks; the 17th; H.T.; friends
Stacey Skold
My family and true friends : Thank You! - I love you
Lori Smith
Chich; VB State Champs; Slumber slab; Eggs; New Years '85; Dog Pile; DC; Road Trips; Spring Break; Trash; camping '84; the Italian Foreigner; the Clan!
Michelle Smith
'Sure Doc, I'm going to class."; "I Love Kev."
Carol Stephenson
Plastic; medians; no mirror; "Let's have dinner!"; Mom ; Barrel; "And Chris Holder said "; SINGERS; CJ,JT, AS, KA,JE, and BT-I love you all!
Robb Stephenson
THE FATHER DONKEYS '84-86; laughing at life; Ski Trip; "A mammal "; It wasn't even worth the effort coach-abjure; What? Jabs; Make it real.
Sean Stewart
OH, I'm sorry; chicken man; limbo; later days; thanks Pete, mom, and dad; sorry Steph; I made it at last.
Nathan Stivers
The Greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another.
Tiffany Stroh
Slab; "Romantics"; frozen mangos; Steamboat; South Padre Island; Leather coats and cowboy boots; yellow le mans; France-Franck-xavier; "Jackie has cookies!"; Boxing match; jail?
Stephanie Seidband
Ron Simmons
Sue Simpson
Stacey Skold
Lori Smith
MicheUe Smith
Tracy Smith
Kathy Soukup
Mike Spealman
Paula Spotorno
Sandy Stahly
John Stauffer
Scott Stempson
Carol Stephenson
Robb Stephenson
Sean Stewart
Nathen Stivers
Ann Strasheim
Tiffany Stroh
KimSurkan
Lori Swanson
Getting On With It
For a lot of us, our senior year was the time for taking elective classes, preparing for college earning some extra money, and spending as much time with friends as p<)S&ble. This year there were eight students who had different plans for their last year of high school. These eight seniors graduated at mid-term.
The early graduates were Lee Caporale, Alan Clark, John Clark, Brian Colton, Paul Dorcak, Tracy Knudsen, Mike Rhoades; and Sue Rockwell.
There were many reasons why the 5tudents decided to graduate early. Some felt that it was in their best interest and it was time to move on. Some chose to work in order to pay for their college education. For others, it was a much needed break before continuing their education in the future.
Brian Colton graduated early so that he could travel to Columbia, Missouri, where his family moved at the beginning of the year. He had planned to go to school in Missouri.
Sue Rockwell had different reasons for graduating early. She admitted that she was "ready to get out" and-felt it was better for her. She attended second semester at the University of Nebraska, where she knew a lot of people. The classes she took were Art, Interior Design, and Sociology. She also stated that the support of her parents made her decision much easier.
Tracy Knudsen wanted to "relax and have some fun " before attending college next year. She spent three weeks in Hawaii right after first semester ended. When she _returned, she resumed her job at Ben Simons, where she works in the shoe department.
"Graduating early was tons of work," Tracy said "I've had so much to do, but ifs
Andy Swope
Madeline Taber
Cheryl Tomlinson
Bret Tonniges
Jodi Tremblay
worth it."
The mid-term graduates returned for the commencement ceremony in the spring to be with the rest of the graduating class. It gave them a chance to catch up on some of the things they missed out on second semester and to tell of how they spent their
John Tridle
Ann Trimble
Jenny Truka
Shawn Tyrell
Denise Unruh
time in their "life after high school."
By Ann Trimble and Monica Plager
The Shoe Fits
Early graduate Tracy Knudsen puts a pair of shoes away at the downtown Ben Simon's, where she held a job in the shoe departmant. Tracy graduated early to work and start college as a part-time student
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Andy Swope
Stop panting so hard, and tell me what happened; that isn't Francium; Lemming Productions; Lemming of the BOA and the J3LT;
~Usher Phnorgy; Opus penguin; ROPE
Cheryl Tomlinson
Horking animals; "get another pass."; Hang out at concessions; there's about 7; Bishops all the way; Pius, I actually got to graduate, Mrs. Snoberger "1.
Bret Tonoiges
Chipmunk Rah! How old are you? Swing choir; LA ; Let's swim; Singers; Upper lehman- lower
Mari Valdes
TonyVarone
Nicki Vellek lehman; V.I.; Thanks Pete! Bands; friends. You did? To bad!
Steve Vest
SueVicary
John Tridle
"We were supposed to take notes?"; "Sharpee!"; complex; Pelicans; Society; ''where's your dime?' '; "Quiet please"; life is like water flowing under a bridge.
Ann Trimble
"Yes, I'm Coach Trimble's daughter"; Riki,
Chris Vogt Denise,Anne , Cheryl, Nicky-you're the BEST! Winter Park; Germany; M & P; .''Anannanann'';
Christine Voight 1 Dollfi.ns; "Are you serious?"
Scott Wade
Jenny Truka
Remember the plastic , medians, Kermit and all! It's been fantastic! Chicago trip-types to remember the moments. Carol, Cindy, Carolyn, I love you all! Bye!
Shawn Tyrrell (Sterile); GUS Williams; "There it isn't"; abe;
Jim Waldron yen; "add coolant Mrs."; Yngwe Malmsteen;
"Hey, baby" ; six "happy campers" in one bathroom! ; Miss, Kris, Andy, Sand and Wendhave no respect for human life!; S.B.
Cassy Usher
Appollonaires; Clinic; Good Friends (Martha); "I've got B.B on the Brain"; You lame peice oi
Paul Wendt brown. Wham!; Singer's tour; This is a what?; Curt Kiner!
Brian Westerberg
Pat Wheaton
Anthony J. Varone
"Ground control to Major Tony''; "I don't know, I'm just the meat man!"; Gummi bears; "speak to the mousetrap"; Blue Manikin; red I ba.rez bass; birdelf.
Steve Vest
"Ernest"; "TIIE SI.AB"; "B"-team; 10:38; pregame ; "B" alla you can "B"; "Mick"; room 201
Mike Wible and 203; Alabama "B" Branch; Prank calls;
Michelle Willnerd •"There it isn't!"
Cindy Wilson
SueVicary
Daina-handcuffed in 85!; "Oh really?"; Table, what table?; "Are you serious!"; Your car or mine?; Where are we going for lunch?; I'll miss everyone.
Chris Vogt
Get that man for the SOCIE1Y!; Thanks to Billy,
John Wilson Carl, and the Blue and Grey; "Something about a party, no, I can't read it "; BOOM!
Diane Winter
Ron Witte
Christine Voight
Where have all the pink flamingo's gone?, It "-was raining when I left.
In The Director's Chair
Bob Henrichs, a senior at East, directed one of the three junior high plays entitled "Pardon My Second Scene."
What was unusual about this feat was that this was the first year all the junior high plays had been directed by students, all of whom happen to be male.
"Pardon My Second Scene" was a oneact, typical boy-girl love story, with interruptions by an over-protective father. The first scene was done predictably, ''with everything going as it should." In the second scene, however, everything went wrong.
Although this was the first year all of the junior high plays had been directed by students, this was not Henrich's first directing experience. For the past few years, he had served as an assistant to Ms. Scott in previous junior high plays.
Through his experience, Henrichs concluded that there was a major difference between directing and acting.
''When you're acting, you're being molded. When you are directing, you're able to mold," he says. ,
"It is often a challenge to see if your ideas of the scene coincide with the actors' ideas and expectations of the scene." For tl_lese reasons, Henrichs enjoyed directing, and especially the enthusiasm involved with the junior high plays.
Along with direction, Henrichs was also an experienced actor. Since his sophomore year, Henrichs had performed in all but one of the senior high ' productions.
Henrichs enjoyed theatre because it was "a form of escape."
As he puts it, "Every day at rehearsal, you can escape from yourself You can make yourself into a different person."
Lisa Woito
Eric Woodhead
Scott Woodring
Amy Woodward
Gordon Woodward
Ann Workman
Janelle Wanderlich
Scott Wurst
Keri Yates
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Looking ahead, Henrichs would like to pursue drama as far as he can. Thinking realistically, he is considering teaching high school drama or speech as a career ( which would involve his directing talents), and acting on the side in community shows.
By Heather Raikes
In the Right Direction
The phrase "It t.akes talent to know talent" was suitable 'in the life of senior Bob Henrichs. Henrichs directed the junior high plays as well as starred in many senior high plays. He is shown here in the fall play, "Voices From the High School"
Photo.s by Stacey Skold and Steve Petty
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Who are you anyway?; Wmter park; what's a I 0/20; thanks M.H.; I got over it; hey Brett, how's bear? Nita, I don't like cop cars.
Eric Woodhead
Father Donkeys 85-86; When I awoke, I was squirming about, everything was spinning, then I realized I was hit by the Chinese again.
Scott Woodring
"KIM."; I'm proud to say that one Sunday at Bishops, I ate a piece of beef with NO fat! - I'll grow up someday, (I hope!)
AmyWoodward
K.B.K.D.L: without you, I never would have made it; Spaghetti Works and balloons; grocery stores; Driving ( with ears); FAVORITE intersection; old movies; "That's really disgusting!!!"
Gordon Woodward
"Get outta here!"; Do we have an attendance problem here?; Hey Bud!; It's been real!
Ann Workman
Putti; by Bottecelli; Deutschland; Stu. Co. me; Dollins; it's been fun! Slumber slab; New Year's 85'; ski 86'; couldn't have done it without the ClAN!
Scott Wurst
Known as Bubba; Cottage cheese; Bubba's Uamas;Jades lets juke; Skceeee; Thats boat; Da da da book; Hush; let me sample, then do it Falcon.
Michelle Yost
Mushy; Chipmunk- (Thanks Trent); 9 "happy" people in one bathroom; I'm always hereI.L Y.M.; Heather moaning [2B] me laughing CHICKENS flying; No regard - Kris, Andy, Nees; Colorado!!
Lee Young
"My Baby''; Rhonda, I will never stop Loving you!; First Place in track meet in Long Jump; "23 feet at State."
Chris Youker
No matter where you go, there you are, I just won't be here.
Julie Youngscap
Road trips; I'm so embarrassed; it's already morning?; frozen mangos; Hastings; just 2; South Padre; S.C., can you tell?; have fun-it goes fast.
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Oms Youker
Lee Young
Julie Y<;>ungscap •
Joel Zinnecker John Bahr
Most Likely To ...
Be a successful business woman ................... ...... .Diane deBrown
Be a successful business man .............. .' ................. R~ Faubel
Take over intramurals .................................... Eric Woodhead
Ma.rry a Princess ............................................John Wilson
Marry a Prince ................................... •.......... Tiffany Stroh
Become a professional wrestler ............................. Scott Oswald
Take over Doc's job ................... ; ................... Brent Reimers
Stay in school another voluntary year ........................ Kerry Kaura
Get married right after high school ...................... Buffy Schneider
'Sunglo'- Have Some! 'Sunglo Sammy' poses with Ro~ Faubel the 'Sunglo Marketing man'. Faubel earned his title of 'Most likely to become a succ~ b~in~'.
Shane Abels
Kristi Adema
Julie Agena
Trisha Allen
Frank Alonso
Amy Amack
Ken Andersen
Lisa Antc7.ak
Kent Anthony
Julie Arnold
Melisa Arnold
Darin Artman
Timothy Artz
Jane Asbjomson
David Aschwege
Michael Avey
Mark Backencamp
Cynthia Bair
Beth Balke
Ryan Ballinger Devjani Banerjee
Wendy Bantam
Kristina Barclay
Jennifer Barnes
Kendra Barnes
Michelle Bartels
Mark Bartolome
Jennifer Bauman
Mark Becker
Michelle Beckman
Michele Belford
Jon Benjamin
Krisine Bierhaus
Chad Binder
Erica Birky
Keith Blackman
Mark Bode .
Lisa Boohar
Joseph Bowman
Carlen Boyd
Lee Breasseale
Steve Brezenski
Karin Brown
Stephanie Brown
Michael Bruce
Todd Brummond ToniBusll
Margaret Buske, Tammy Butche1
Anita Calvert
Kent Camey
Christine Carpenter
Jeff Chartier
Sandra Chrag
Jen Cognard
• Kathy Coleman
Michelle Collicott
Tom Crew
Rodney Dean
Bill Diekman , Michael Dierks
Sarah Digman
Tim Dinkleman
Tom Dolezal
Jim Dondlinger
Jennifer Donnelson
Justin Douglas
Cheryl Dwornik
Spencer Eheler
Rolf Edwards
Jorgen Ellingson
Beith Elsasser
Joel Elwell
ScottEmbwy
Sarah Emery
Sarah Eno
Kevin Erickson
Jodi Ernst
Beth Estenfeld
Laurie Eyth
Doug Falconer
Steve Fangman
Mike Fedde
Greg Fitzke
Siedband Packs Two Into One
Senior Stephanie Siedband found a way to capture an adventure in elegance.
A year in Switzerland was the goal Stephan i e had in mind. In order toaccomplish this, Siedband bypassed her junior year to become a senior.
She planned to go to school in Lausanne, Switzerland, to study French for a year, thm return to the United States and go to the University of Nebraska for two years.
"It was a compromise with my dad," remarked Siedband. "I plan to transfer after my sophmore year to a different college."
Siedband visited Switzerland the past summer to analyze the school and the boarding house.
"There are 27 different nationalities , and 100-110 students at my Swiss school," explained Siedband. "I'm excited to meet all of the different people."
Being in Switzerland wasn't the only luxury, however. Siedband also planned to visit the Swiss Alps for three weeks over Christmas, and take a two-week cruise through the Greek Islands during Easter. The thought of returning home during those vacations boggled her mind.
"If I would go home, I wouldn't want to come back," Siedband said.
The only problem Stephanie seemed to worry about was getting enough credits and getting all of the classes that were required to graduate On the other hand, she was a little weary of the prospect of a flight to Switzerland.
"I'm just not sure about flying by myself," pronounced Siedband. "I'll be alright when I get there."
By Becky Thompson
A Foreign Exchange
Visiting the school that she was going to start attending in Lausanne, Switzerland, Stephanie Siedband looks around campus Siedband would stay in Switzerland for one year , giving up her senior year at East
Photo provided by Stephanie Siedhand
Clark Fitzsimmons
Scott Fletcher
Nancy Foreman
Cathie Foos
Melis.5a Foster
Tom Fox
Kristi Frahm
lance Fraley
Leslie Franklin
Mark Frederick
Dan Fredrickson Marci Frey
Amy Fuller
Scott Gaber
Mike Gaddis
Roxanne Gavre
Melody Ges.5ell
Sharon Gillan
Jodene Glaesemann
Tonya Goeglin
Kirsten Gom.ales
Tammy Gosnell
Anna Gottschalk
Amy Grandgenett
Kevan Griffin
Steven Griffin
Kristin Gutz
Lisa Haberman
Marty Haessler
Scott Haisch
Jeff Hall
Jeff Hallgren
Jeff Harris
Chris Hartman
Katherine Haugland
John Hayden
Jeff Hellman
•I.awrence Heng
Chris Hilsabeck
Brad Hippard
Nate Hoffman
Kevin Houge
Lon Hollibaugh
Jody Holland
Lisa Hollstelle
Jill Hoppner
Chris Horwart
Michelle Houfek
Jerry Howser
Susan Hubbard
Brian Huber
Deirdre Hunt
Doug Hunt
Anne Hunter
Jeff Irons
Cathrine Jarboe
•Genelle Johnson
JeffJohnson
Jenny Jonhson
JohnJohnson , Kristi Jonhston
Chris Jolly
BrianJones
Kathy Jones
Steven Karre
Karen Kassebaum
lisa Kathe
Greg Kelly
Kitty King
John Kiser
Gayl Klameth
Ro~Klameth
Tom Koehler
Tom Kolbe
Nancy Konen
Bart Kroeger
Amy Kuijvenhoven
Jamie Laird
Mike Larson
Monte Larson
Sherry Lawrason
Todd Leber
Craig Lefler
Chris Lewis
Most Likely to
Become President
Become the Price is Right host
Become a rock star
Be the next Dan Rather -
Be the next Barbara Walters
Outsmart Einstein
Mike Larsen
Scott Gaber
Todd Rein
Scott Shipman
Sarah Digman
. . Chris Strange
Be a famous model ........................................... Kevin Erickson
These students were chosen in a survey given out to the junior class. They were tabulated so that everyone was only allowed to win one event-the one where they had the most votes.
Photo by Jim Schaffer
Behind the Curtain
Future Price is Right host Scott Gaber amazes contestant Toni Bush with the prize she's just won during a practice grum
Denise Lewis Kori Lewis
Mike lilja
Erik Linhardt
Angela Lisee
Cindy livers
Jade Los.5ing • ,
Denise Lowery
Shane Lowery
Leslie Maciejewski
Jack Macy
Alysen Madsen
Sandy Makovicka
Chris Marotz
Kim Marshall
Marcy Marti
Jennifer Mas.5engale
Suzi Mausbach
Gregg Mellen
Teri Metcalf
Lindsey Miller
Mike Miller
Mike Minear
Eric Mitchell
MikeMoerer
Bill Moser
Tiffany Mullison
Lynn Mumby
Traci Nash
Donald Nelson
Terry Nelson
Tina Nelson
Scott Nemeth
David Nickel
Liz Ogborn
Brian Oglevie
Tim O'Hanlon
David Oler
David Olson
Gary Osborne
DanOstdiek
Gregg Owen
Rebecca Palmer
Tom Patrick
Jim Peters
David Peterson
Gregg Peterson
Cara Petri
Trent Ffeil
Stacy Phillips
Pete Pike
Kenny Pittman
Kevin Plautz
Barb Randazzo
Sean Rath
Paula Reed
•Shawn Reeves
Todd Rein
Heidi Rethmeier
Marc Rexroad '
Rich Riegel
~atjie Rivers
Pablo Rodriquez
Mel.is.5a Roesler
I>-atricia Rogers
Ann Roseland
Mike Ros.5
Larry Royal
Leif Rudd
Greg Rugh
Brad Rundquist
Mel.is.5a Sanford
Meera Saxena
Brad Scliaffer
Darrin Schmidt
Karla Schmidt
Corey Schnieder
Mark Schnieder
Juan Schoch
Wayne Schomburg
Julie Schulz
Amy Schutz
Craig Schweitzer
Jackie Shapiro
Two Top Tennis Stars Tangle
"Game to Mr. McEnroe. McEnroe leads 5-4 in the second set," spoke the announcer.
John McEnroe had captured the first set by a score of 6-4. The intense concen- _ tration was seen on each of the players' faces.
"Come on Vitas! You can do it!" whispered Gerulaitis under his breath, trying ~o regain confidence to overtake McEnroe m the second set.
Two of America's top tennis stars tried to stare each other down. But the scene wasn't Wimbledon, and the match wasn't the U.S. Open. Instead , these two top athletes were in Lincoln for a benefit held at Pershing.
A large crowd filled the stands of Pershing Auditorium. Some came just for the sheer excitement of seeing those top celebrities go into one on one combat. Others were trying to pick up a few tips from the pros.
A number of high school students attended the match, and a few lucky students were allowed to help the pros
Mike Ros.5 was a ballboy, Ruth Spethman and Susan Hubbard were scorekeepers, and Sarah Digman as.5isted Vitas Gerulaitis.
"It was really fascinating how hard they could hit the balls and still keep them
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in play." commented Ruth Spethman. Susan Hubbard had a different opinion: "It was pretty good, but it wasn't as interesting as the other match I had seen between those two."
McEnroe and Gerulaitis had played in Wichita, Kansas, prior to the Lincoln match. Overall, everyone enjoyed the match. Vitas Gerulaitis and John McEnroe were able to entertain the crowd.
By Sarah Digman
Scott Shipman
Tricia Siefkes
Perry Sink
Tracy Skinner
Brice Sklenicka
Craig Smith
Kim Smith
Todd Smith
Kathy Sneddon
Sam Sommerhalder
Sheryl Sorenson
• Michele Specht
Ruth Spethman
Lisa Spomer
Mike Sprague
Julie Stems
Chris Strange
Amy Strasheim
TedStrnot
Kris Strohmeyer
John Sudduth .
Kevin Sweeney
Jim Switzer
Mike Thomas
Becky Thompson
Dina Townsend
Beth Trauernicht
Matt Travis
Suzette Trentini
Holly Tropp
Amanda Turner
Kim Ulmer
Dawn Unruh
John Urzedowski
Ron Van Valkenburg
AmyVavra
TeresaVensky
Sandy Vies.5man
Suzy Wahl
Matt Walter
AmyWeyand
Angela White
Christy White
Elizabeth Whitney
Suzette Wilhelmy
Dana Wilhem
Shelley Williams
Monte Willis
Kandi Wilson
Debra Witfoth
Joan Witt
Robert Withoff
Brian Wood
Lynn Yohe
Mike Zeece
Competition Boosts Friendship
To define the perfect friendship would be like defining the close relationship between Ann Roseland and Kristin Gutz.
Through many years of stiff gymnastics competition, the two have managed to build a friendship that could last forever.
"We're really best friends because we can tell each other a lot of things and we've known each other for a really long time," said Roseland.
Both girls began training in gymnastics around the age of 5. This was how they first met.
"Our friendship really grew through gymnastics," Gutz said, "because we experienced many of the same things since we started at the same time."
Together the two helped East to a state gymnastics title.
These-two gymnasts both agreed there is strong competition between them. But does the competitiveness really affect their relationship as best friends?
"No, because one is always going to
beat the other and if either ot us gets upset, we talk about it-it helps a lot," commented Gutz.
During competition, every member of the team trys to give each other a boost to • get their motivation going. Both Gutz and Roseland claimed that it gets difficult to cheer each other on sometimes because you must really concentrate on routines.
"But it really isn't all that hard because • you know no matter how good one does, you'll try to do jus\ as well," Gutz said.
"So you really have to cheer them on because in turn they'll cheer you on "
In the past, both girls have received plenty of attention due to their gymnastic abilities. But it didn't seem to bother either one that the other might get more attention some days. According to both, "it all ends up pretty equal."
Although the strain on their relationship was extreme, both agreed that gymnastics could never become so demanding that it could destroy their
friendship.
"If gymnastics ever would get that hard on us, I think one of us would quit," Roseland said.
"It does put a lot of strain on you but you try not to let it affect you. We try to work things out by talking if we really have • too."
As for the year, they both were proud of what they did for the team, not just themselves. "But," said Gutz, "there's always room for improvement."
And next year they could improve much more because according to Roseland, ''We 've gained so much this year already, it's usually like that every year."
College gymnastics for both was very much a possibility. But that wasn't their biggest goal.
"Doing the best I can for myself and the .team", remains the most important achievement, according to Roseland.
By Lynn Mumby
Umbering Up
Practice makes Perfect
On her way to a victory, junior Ann Roseland concentrates on her next tumbling Warming up for her routine, junior Kristin Gutz finishes a back walkover. move
AEarning the honor of becoming a member of the McDonald's Band, senior Laura Kelly became
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, the New England Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Hall, and the Tournament of Roses were just some of the exciting places the McDonald's All-American Band performed.
"I never expected this, it was a total surprise," exclaimed senior Laura Kelly when she found out that she was one of 104 musicians in the United States chosen to march with this prestigious band. And if that wasn't enough, all expenses for travel and accommodations were paid for by McDonald's.
Laura played the clarinet and had only been playing for two years, which shows what desire and dedication can do in the music field. She was involved with the school orchestra, band, Singers, chamber choir, music theory, symphony, and of course, practicing.
"It is hard to find someone with enough talent to be nominated, but Laura was more than qualified," commented Duane Johnson, the high school band and orchestra conductor.
The band directors nationwide nominated two of their exceptional high school musicians. Nominations were reviewed by a selection committee of top music educators. Selection was based on recommendation, music honors, and a taped audition.
The repertoire Laura played included classical, jazz, and even some contemporary music.
"I prefer classical, but playing contemporary and jazz is kind of fun," Kelly stated.
Traveling was not all that the McDonald's band had to offer. Scholarships totaling $140,000 were offered to prestigious institutions all over the globe.
By Stacey Skold
Pride and
After receiving the award and honor of making the McDonald's All-American Band, Laura Kelly receives a big hug from her proud mother.
Surprise!
McDonald's sent an employee out to the school to surprise Laura Kelly and give her the award anc' certificate.
America!
Laura Kelly teams up with her fellow I 02 McDonald's All-American High School Band members to send holiday wishes home.
Love
Photos by Wendy Bantam and the Llncoln Journal -Star
Laura Kelly
HonorsandR Laura Kell oyalty and J y, I 986 Rose Qu ames Sak een Aim with th er of Omaha ee Lynn Ri Par-ad CJr app=an . celebrated th chelieu, em Pasadena,~ the Toumam e new year ent of Roses
Laura Kelly
Barbara Aberle
Kim
Tavous Amirkhan
Gretchen Ansorge
Trevor
Amanda Ave11
Kristin
Suzanne Bergman
Janice Boardman
Mike Boardman Kris Bockman
Derek Bolin
Gena Bomberger
Kelli Bothwell
Steven Boveia
Bruce
David
Christine
Erin Bredensteiner
Daniel
Mark Bullerman
Carrie Burkey
Shannon Bushing
Heather Caldwell
Lisa Carlow
Jodi Carpenter
Chree Chapman
Toby
Driving: the Big Test
Waking up on your 16th birthday, it Nill hit you You could drive a car legally by rourself! But hitting you even harder was the fact that you must take the driver' s test tirst. 1his small but major task was the obstacle between you and freedom ."
About 60 days before the big day, you were given many tips on how to pas.5 the •difficult adolescent exam
Tips most often taken seriously were these: #I . ' 'You must take the test 60 days in advance; then, in case o f failure, you have a couple months to retake it," Kim Oswald said, reas.5uring herself that it wouldn't happen to her.
Tip #2. For those who didn ' t fail , they had a two-month countdown.
"I passed the test early and couldn't wait for my birthday," explained David Peters. "I had my own car waiting for me. No more calling mom for rides."
Tip #3. "Check out the times when they are open, or you might have your heart set on getting your license and then go when they are closed," Michelle Venter advised.
Tip #4. Remember all the traffic laws, especially those your parents don't follow
"I stopped a couple of inches after a stop sign ," said a saddened Tom Krause " The lady said to me , ' turn around son.' It really bummed me out!"
Whether o~ not kids passed the exam th e first time, the second time or even the
third, sophomores got their licenses and hit the road.
By Leigh Saffer
Mike Clare
Cathy Clark
Cric Comer
Stephen Cook
Juli Cooke
Jon Corbin
Cathy Cornell
Chris Costello
Maria Courtright
Tod Crimmins
Danny Crist
Alan Crooks
James Crutchfield
Marcia Daake
Tricia Daehling
Lisa Daniels
Patricia Dappen
Julie Darlington
Andrew Davis
Jeffrey Delong
Chad Deroin
Andrea Dittenber
Janet Divoky
Jeniefer Dubinsky
Scott Dyer
Jennifer Dyke
Lisa Edwards
Jason Edwards
On the Road Again
After passing the driving exam Andrea Kaser, Jenny Dyke , and Marcy fletcher show their ticket to freedom on Ute roads
Photo b y Le igh Saffer
Erin Eggland
Chris Ellingson
Terra Fairbanks
Amy Farber
Andy Farber
Jay Fastenau
Tony Featherstone
Aradhana Firoz
Marcy
Jason Fredenburg Amy Fredrick
SusanFUS-5ell Tish Gade
Jon Gerstamann Carl Gibson Alison Gilley
Michelle Gillispie
Sharleen Godeker
Russ Goodwin
Scott Gorynski
Tracy Graef
Mark
Kristin Greives
Danielle
Kristin
Rick Guilliatt
Stephanie Hakel
Jill
Michelle
Kristin Harder
Aaron Hardridge
Michelle
Tyler
John Hayden
Bill Heennann
Debbie Heinzmann
Don Hermanson
Karen H~ltine
Sherri Hevelone Julie
Julie
Kirby Hinton
Tricia
Karyn Holzhey
Parents: Helpful and Caring
''What time did you get in?" ''Who are you going with?" ''When are you coming home?'' These were just a few of the many questions students heard from parents.
Parents were without a doubt the major influence on the lives of teenagers. Either succes&ul or painful, the relationships between parent and child were never • boring.
"Sometimes they are understanding, but then again sometimes they're not, just like all parents," Aaron Hardeidge said Are parents really all the same? "My parents are the greatest. My mom and I are very close," explained Shanna Pritchard.
On the other hand, "They need to see my point of view more and have to understand that kids will be kids and parents will be parents," Matt Woodward said
"Don't spend all your money in one place!" "Drive carefully!" "I want you to come to church with us Sunday." "Come talk to me when you are troubled" Values, morals, and support were some of the various subjects parents helped their children with.
A Night At Home
Photo by Leigh Saffer
"My parents are good people," said Erin Brase. "It's nice to know you have someone supporting you through life's ups and downs."
Teenagers sometimes took advantage of their parents and never thought a thing
ofit.
"My parents don't realize what I get away with and they're pretty lame," Angie Lang said, ''but they can be real cool"
Sometimes teens, hard as it was or easy as it may have seemed, didn't live with both parents. Some liked it.
"It is easier because I don't have to put up with their fighting," Christina Usher mentioned "Now I only get one opinion, one set of advice."
Some didn't "I hate it!," exclaimed Karie Kirkland. ''You are used to seeing both of your parents regularly and having them be there for you. When there is only one, they have more things to deal with besides you."
Relationships with parents varied from family to family, Jtnt no one ever claimed they were boring.
P.S. "I was home before 12:00" "I am going out with the girls!" "I will be home early'' ( very practical answers for the previous asked questions!)
By Leigh Saffer
Doug Hopkins
Michelle Howser
Ty Hubbell
Chris Hunt
Jon Hunt
Mark Hunter OiffHuss
Kevin 11¢g
Jeff James
Matt Jamison
DaveJanike
JohnJanovy
Eric Jaskolka
Kamala Jewett
MaryJohansen
Nicole Johnson
DavidJones
Geary Jones
TunJung
Lance Kahle
An~eaKaser
John Kaser
UsaKaufman
StellaKa7.as
Robin Keane
Nikole Keith
Jim Keller
Tim Kelly
Relaxing in thte front of the television set, Christina Usher and her mother enjoy some time alone
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Kimberly
Kristin
Working New Responsibility
Holding down a job had many more benefits than just a few extra dollars, according to a few sophomores
Sophomores experienced a new feeling of responsibility through th~ir first job. The jobs.were as unique as the people who held them.
Job opportunities ranged from selling •popcorn , to fixing skateboards, from socializing, to doing office work in a large company
Kristin Tickner was lucky enough to find a job at the first place she appliedRed Lobster , where she bussed tables.
"I liked the people I worked with," Tickner said. "My parents treated me as a more responsible person; they even let me take the car out myself."
Many sophomores found jobs that involved food. Rachel Miller, for example, worked in concessions ~t the Douglas 3 movie theater.
"Working with Kenny, seeing a lot of people, eating all the popcorn and pop, and seeing all the movies were what I really liked about my job," she said.
Concessions at the Douglas 3
is a fun job for
Working ate into leisure time more than anything else, teens said. Manyworked less than IO hours a week, but time still had to come from somewhere.
'Working just leaves a little less time for the things everyone does," commented
Jason Vicary.
Hillary Ballou and Michelle Beamer worked in one division· of Selection Research Inc : The two were in charge of labeling and stuffing envelopes for a national newsletter sent monthly to dentists.
"There was some pressure and a lot of hard work involved in meeting the deadlines" expressed Beamer who was looking forward to working with telephone research by summer.
Jason Vicary turned a hobby into a job. Cycle Works, a bike and skateboard store, called him to work as a salesperson, in maintenance, and fixing skateboards.
"My dad really encouraged me," Vicary said. "It felt gcod to have the responsibility and trust," Vicary said.
He liked his job best when "the little kids came in and asked all kinds of questions." Like many sophomores, Vicary wasn't in it just for the money.
"I'd encourage others to not work just for the money, but for the fun and experience."
By Gina Vitello and Leigh Saffer
eolby Norton
Leann Oglevie
Cortney Ohs
Greg Oliverius
Carolyn Olson
Suzie Osborne
Kim Oswald
Jayme Pearce
Monica Peet
Stephanie Perdew
Mark Pester
Dave Peters
Cindy Peterson
Jerry Peterson
Kim Petty
Ryan pfeil
Shannon Pike
Kevin Powell
Mary Pralle
Stephanie Price
Shanna Pritchard
Katrina Proctor
Michelle Puls
Jesse Quam
Teresa Randazzo
Heather Raikes
Kent Reed
Cody Reid
Oockedln
theatres
Rachel Miller
Photo by Leigh Saffer
Steve
Corey
Dave
Garrett
Joleen Salzman Tim Sandberg
Amy Schreurs
Laura Schroer
Kim
Eric Sheets
Jeff
Kami Shriner
Julie Siedband
Natalie Sime
Robert
Jason
Craig
Sam
Jamie Sowers
Brett Speer
Steve Sprackling
Scott Stalcup
Erik
Sophia Stavron
Clint Steinhauser
Transfers Swell School's ·Ranks
Getting used to a new school was difficult for many sophomores. Students who came from different junior highs and different cities found East hard to get used to.
"It was hard, at first , to make friends with kids who went to junior high here," said Chris Costello. "Everyone had already formed strong friendships and it took longer to get to know them."
Shelayne Loder who came here when the Southeast boundaries were moved, felt the same way. •
"I had good friends, and they all went to Southeast," she said. "At first I didn't want to come to East, but I've made a lot of friends here and I like it a lot."
Many felt that the mixed junior/senior high facilities were a disadvantage, but Kristin Guild felt differently.
"I still met a lot of people," Guild said "I just avoided getting lost because I was familiar with the building."
"I think the idea of having junior and senior high together is a good idea," agreed Julie Siedband. "It shows that people in all grades are mature enough to handle it."
Although it might have taken a while to get used to this arrangement, students adapted well.
•
"I like East," Costello added. "I certainly wouldn't want to transfer anywhere else."
By Amy Weyand
Bringing out the Welcome Wagon
Greeting some of her new friends in the hallway, sophomore Julie Siedband welcomes everyone around Julie felt ~that going to junior high at East didn 't harm her ability to make new friend~
Heidi Sturdy ' PamSurkan
,Nevin Swearengin
Sheri Sykora
Donna Taylor
Brian Thompson
David Thomsen
Kristin Ticknor • Dainis Tigeris
Sharon Tindall
Paula Trauernicht
Jenny Tricker
Deborah Tupper
Andy Upright
Christina Usher
Cory Vandewege
Lane Van Ham
Travis Yelder
Troy Yelder
Michelle Venter
Jason Vercellino
MikeVerhar
Jason Vicary
Jeff Vifquain
Gina Vitello
Chris Waller
Jeff Waller
Pat Walsh
Photo by Leigh Saffer
Andrea
Carrie
Matt
Robert
Dana Wenzl
Brooks
Brad
Becky Whitson ·
Lori
Dawn
TammyWink
Ruth
Christine Wohlers Wilbur
Chris
StacyYawn
Chris
Kim
Tori Yowell
Doug Zatechka
Eric Zeece
ANew~ence
Saffer seemed plenty excited to try jet skiing at a Young life camp in Minnesota Morgan Tyner, a leader, shows the sophomore how to hook herself onto the powered surfboard
How High C.an You Get?
Leigh
Dave Peters experiences a bird's eye view ofMinnesota while para-sailing al>oYc the camp.
Karl Zinnecke Lisa Zia)
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Members of the Young Life group discovered that mixing religion and fun made fora
ung Life, Fun Life
Morgan Tyner, a UNL dental student and Young Life leader, says Young Life was ''well worth the time for everyone."
Young Life , by definition, was a nondenominational high school fellowship group which focused on bringing the aspect of ones faith into their life.
"It's something you can't find in school or anywhere else." ~er said
In Young Life, college students ( leaders) tried to make friends with high school students and developed a kind of 'mentor' relationship with them. The leaders' hopes were to first establish a friendship, and through this friendship, share some of their values and beliefs of God with the students. They hoped to teach some things about life and some pressures that go with it. Having already gone through many of the same experiences, the leaders were helpful in showing teenagers the ropes, and some good ways in how to let God into their . lives, with learning and understanding about themselves at the same time.
Sophomore Kyle Luthans saw Young Life in his own way, "It's good clean fun!
Young Life is something great to do and somewhere fun to go. I never have to about getting in trouble, when I'm doing something Young Life- related." He added, "I've really learned a lot about my relationship with God since I've been involved in Young Life."
Young life involved about 120 students from East and Southeast, and about 20 leaders. They all met once a week for club, where just had a fun, social time with games, singing, and a lesson.
Tricia Hoffman expressed it as, "A way to meet a lot of neat people and it's a lot of fun!"
There were also "Families" which were smaller groups that got together and discussed more serious topics. Families took place in February and helped to develop a "closeness or family atmosphere, where kids can be open to express their feelings", Tyner believes. ·
Each summer Young Life sent a number of kids to camps around the nation.
"I km;w it would be alot of fun," Jennifer Ruth laughed," I knew alot of
people that had gone the summer before. It turned out to be the neatest week of the entire summer!"
Young Life is basicaaly a high school organi7.ation, but every March they oriented freshmen with the group. "alot of my friends went to the first meeting and that made it alot of fut1 because I really didn't know what ~o expect. I like Young Life because it does not segregate different religions and everyone can get involved." replied Amy Kardell.
Young Life's success was due to the number of leaders. All their work was strictly voluntary.
"The rewards are not monetary, but you have many great experiences and grow alot," Tyner said.
Lincoln's Young Life was supported totally by businesses and donors, most of whom used to be associated with Young Life or had kids that were. It was not associated. with any particular church or denomination because of the filct that it would have cut some people out.
By David Peters and Leigh Saffer
WUcl and Cnzy Summer _ Morgan Tyner, Dave Peters, Kevin Erickson, Kyle Lutbans, Brett Luthans, Pat Lawior,JdfVlfquain, and
Scott Woodring down around at Young life summer camp with a group from the Minnesota chapter.
Photos by Gina Vitello
By 11 :00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, the halls were buzzing with talk-everyone was talking about the same thing: the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger.
"When I heard that the shuttle had blown up and the crew members were believed to be dead, a numbness came over me," stated senior Holly Koch. "I couidn't believe it."
The space shuttle Challenger exploded into a gigantic fireball 75 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the worst disaster ever for the nation's space program.
The explosion occurred when the Challenger was 10.35 miles high and 8.05 miles off of Cape Canaveral, FL. It was traveling at three times the speed of sound.
Aboard the shuttle were seven crew members including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, the first citizen to ever fly into space, commander Francis R Scobee, pilot Michael J. Smith, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, and Gregory B. Travis.
NASA made the statement that the launch appeared normal until one minute
and 12 seconds after take off.
"I felt horrible," explained senior Tracey Pickering. "But I couldn't help but be relieved that Mr. Schaffer wasn't on the flight; he was the first thing that I thought of."
Pickering was a newspaper reporter for the Oracle, and recalled that "All we did during newspaper that day was watch the television, waiting for the latest news on the accident. No one talked, I guess everyone was affected by it."
The whole school was affected by the explosion, but the Challenger had a special meaning to journalism teacher James Schaffer.
Schaffer was one of two nominees from Nebraska for the teacher-in-space program. As a finalist, he took a trip over the summer to Washington D.C. for an interview. There he briefly met Christa McAuliffe and the other finalists.
"Christa was the kind of person everyone could identify with," he said. "When she went up on the Challenger, she took all of us up with her."
When senior Don Brunk heard the news, he wanted to do something for everyone involved.
"I wanted to help, or show my sympathy, but I thought 'what can anybody do?' In this type of situation, what can anyone really do?" he explained.
But it was more than a thought for Brunk, and he finally decided that he could do something.
Brunk realized that students didn't have enough money to contribute much to memorials for the shuttle crew. So, instead of a fund, he talked to senior Dan Curtis about designing a 60-foot banner with a sympathetic message. The banner was later signed by 400 junior and senior high students.
·It was mailed to the students and staff at Concord High School, ChristaMcAuliffe's school, one week after the tragedy.
"It was East's way of expressing sympathy to the New Hampshire students," Brunk saicl.
By Lori Beckmann
All aboard
Adding Another Name
This miniature space shuttle never got off the ground but it gave lots of kids a good time. The shuttle was built by a neighbor of Jim Schaffer, finalist for the Teacher in Space project, who crouches behind the shuttle while daughters Sarah and Suz.anne get ready for launch
Signing her ~e to the banner that almost 400 students had already signed, senior Kathy Soukup picks a space and writes. The banner was designed by seniors Dan Curtis and Don brunk.
A Moring Memorial
The tragic destruction of the Otallenger -compelled Uncoln Journal-Star cartoonist Paul Fell to draw a memorial cartoon. The space shuttle and eagle symbolizes the closen~ the country felt at this time, and the ·tear drops are in the shape of a seven to show mourning for the seven crew m(mbers.
ALargeC.ard
Displaying the S)'Qlpathy card that they designed, seniors Dan Curtis and Don Brunk ask for assistance from Jeff Oleson. The poster was signed by 400 students.
Photo by Steve Petty, Mary Lynn Schaffer, and the Lincoln Journal-Star
Dagmar Ahlquist, Registrar
Dee Ann Ames, Special Education
Mike Anderson, Social Studies
Rob Armagost, Industrial Arts
Francis Arthur, ~istant Principal
Steve Barhardt, Special Education
Robert Barrett, Social Studies
Diane Bartels, English/Science
Nancy Becker, Junior High Principal
Jerry Beckmann, Mathematics
Jan Beeson, Home Economics
Jan Berryman, MHAide
Brian Bullington, Special Education
Linda Brockman, MH Aide
Mary Butler, Mathematics
Jim Carlin, Counselor
Kathy Cookston, English Aide
Geraldine Cox, English
Jerome Cox, Business Education
Rogene Christensen, Home Ee Aide
Sharon Churchill, Attendance
Eli7.abeth da Silva, English
Bonnie Daley, Library
Anna Belle Darnell, Counselor
Shirley Doan, English
Karen Dress, Foreign Language
Shirley Ebers, Main Office
Karen Elwood, Business Education
Diane Epp, Science
Dave Eppert, Physical Education
Bob Eyth, Driver Education/English
Dutch Fichthorn; English/Speech
Paul Forch, Science
Dennis Frederick, Mathematics
Rolland Gast, Industrial Arts
Lee Gray, Business Education
Becky Haynes, Speech Pathologist
Rodney Heim, Mathematics/Library
Craig Helwege, Mathematics
Susan Hertzler, Mathematics
Bill Hammelmann
Foreign Language/Library
Lois Hansen, Social Studies/English
Llnda Hemsath, English
John Henry, Mathematics
Lynn Hershey, Art
Diane Herrmann, Math/Social Studi~
Linda Hoff, Englist. Jim Holechek, Englist
Feelings Lead to Funds
The goal was $2,000 To meet this goal Mr. Dick McGowen asked each student to donate just a few cents a day to the Mexican relief fund.
The relief fund was started after the disasterous earthquake in Mexico •City in September The earthquake killed over I 0,000 people and caused countless · millions of dollars in damages
"I started the relief fund because of pictures of crying people I saw on 1V," commented McGowen: "I had a girl in my class from Mexico City, Maricarmen Valdes; I realized how she must of felt."
The original plan was to have opera singer Placido Domingo come to an East High assembly and receive the money. Governor Bob Kerrey and Mayor Leudtke each had sent a letter to Domingo encouraging him to come. They each said they would make his stay very comfortable, but after undergoing an operation, he wasn't able to come to Lincoln.
The goal was met. The total collection was $2,050 which collected interest at Lincoln Bank East. The money was sent to
By Kathy Soukup
Laurie Hovendick, Home Economics
Tim Janssen, Mathematics
Duane Johnson, Music
Janis Johnson, Special Education
Pat Kaltenberger, English/Music
Marge Keep, Home Economics
Ed Kemble, Social Studies
Flo Koenig, MH Aide
Jerry Kohl, Industrial Arts OSL
Kay Lamphear, MH Aide
Polly Losh, Special Education
Ed Lyor..s, Science
Joan Marotz, Social Studies
Loy Marotz, Assistant Principal
Karen Marshall, Business
Jeff McCabe, Industrial Arts
James McConnell, Mathematics
Jackie McGinnis, Specieµ Education
Richard McGowan, Social Studies
Ed McPherren, Science
Dee Mehrens, Clerical Staff
Karla Meyer, MH aide
Nancy Miller, Clerical Staff
Barbara Moss, Specail Education
the Director ofTourism, a bank that handled all the Mexico City relief funds.
Foreign Students Foreign exchange students Maricapnen Valdez, Paula Sportano, and Lucia Noboa took special interest in Mr. McGowen's fund drive for Mexican earthquake victims.
William Mos.5, Principal
Dwain Myers, Social Studies
Myron Oehlerking, Physical Education
Debra Payne, Busines.5 Ed/Dist. Ed Leona Penner, Mathematics
Susan Peters, Foreign Language
Jon Peterson, Music
Dick Petri, Social Studi~
Carol Phillips, Special Education
Steve Pierce, Foreign Language
Susan Ptacek, Foreign Language
Don Rademacher, Mathematic;
Gail Reeder, English
Darwin Salestrom, Vice Principal
Debbie Salyards, Physical Education
Willie Sapp, Art
Jim Schaffer, English/Journalism
Fred Schelert, German
Suzan Schulz, Music
CarolScott,English
Debra Sesaw, Special Education
Mary Sharp, MH aide Robert Shaw, Counselor,
Pat Shuman, Special Education
Cheryl Smith, English
Phil Sprague, Athletic Director
Cordelia Springer, Special Education
Pat Stephen, OH Aide
Jo Stork, Social Studies
Jan Streily, Main Office
Jerry Trimble, Physical Education
Janet Tucker, Physical Education
Luella Van Vleck, Busines.5 Education
Anne Walker-Barry, English/Gifted/Library
Keith Watt, Science
Marsha Wiebers, Music
Donna Wilson, Art Doug Wilson, Science
Merlanne Wood, Physical Education
Lorraine Woodward, Main Office
Lynn Young, Science
Pat Zbichorski, Special Education
Janet Zenner, Nurse
lee Zentic, Physical Education
Neal Zimmerman, Counselor
What's the Button Today?
You could learn something new every day just by seeing history teacher Ed Kemble-not by attending one of his classes, but by asking "What's the button today? "
That was a very familar phrase to Kemble, who was often asked abot,1twhichever button from his collection that he happened to be wearing.
"Almost every day I wear a button or a flower, with the exception of a couple of dozen days during the school year," said Kemble.
But why collect buttons?
"Of all things to collect, buttons are cheap, and I can use them. They're not like matchbooks; I can wear them," he explained.
Kemble estimated that he started his collection four to five years ago, saying "I had half a dozen buttons which I had somehow accumulated, and I wore one to school one day. When I got home I casually mentioned to my wife that it would be nice to have one every day." His wife started granting his wish by picking up buttons here and there, and that's how his coller.:tion of 1414 buttons got started.
The buttons weren't restricted to only American genre.
Accurate records were kept by Kemble on the buttons as the collection count rose
"When I got up to about 800, I found I couldn't remember where and from whom the buttons came. So every button I get now has the name of the giver, the date given, and its number in the collectiop.."
His collection was arranged by categories on the two walls they covered in his bedroom The sizes, shapes, and messages were wide and varied
As much as Kemble enjoyed his collection, it wasn't pricel~. Asked if he would part with it for $20,000, 'Kemble replied ':Just like that!" as he gestured with a snap.
By Steve Petty
Button, Button ...
Trying to decide which button to wear to school, Ed Kemble chooses one out of his collection of 1414 buttons
Photo by Steve Petty
Perfect Form
The success of Spartan teams came from a sturdy combination of dedicationand desire. The girls teams especially caused a 'blue alert' in Nebraska, with a marvelous harvest of individual and team medals.
The girl's gymnastics team ended in a 'blue streak' with a gold medal at state, and Kristin Gutz won the second place award in all-around.
A gold medal was also presented to the volleyball team which rose from _'out of the blue' to claim first at state. That accomplishment also gave many players the chance to earn all-city and alltournament honors.
Both Coach Paul Forch and Coach John Strain were blessed with winning
basketball teams as they produced more 'blue stars'.
Although some sports couldn't 'shake the blues', everyone, fans included, gained from sports activities.
Sporting events were places to excel, but also places to socialize and just enjoy some 'blue funk' (fun).
A rewarding intramural program, directed by driver's education instructor, Rudy Stoehr, kept students active even when they didn't have the talent or time for inter-school sports.
Although students worked and exercised until they were 'blue in the face', sports activities left students feeling everything but 'blue'.
Keeping in perfect form, senior Wendy Bumstead looks to see where she will hit the water
Photos by Michelle Willnerd and Leigh Saffer
Inexperience played a key role in the seasons of cross country participants
Cross country is a very demanding sport , both physically and mentally. Fortunately, East was ready and willing to meet those challenges.
•"We've been doing a lot of hard work, so it should pay off," said Jim McConnell, coach of the cross country teams, at the beginning of the season. •
That statement held true throughout the year as the teams showed well in most meets. In state , the boys placed 5th overall , and the girls took 4th place in districts.
"I think we did well for being such a young team," said senior Kathy Erickson. "Our district was really tough because Southeast and Lincoln High went on to
place first and second in state. "
The boys team placed second in almost every regular season meet. However, there was one major setback for the team as districts and state neared. Tim Jung, their leading runner, came down with the flu and bronchitis.
"Tim came down with the flu just before districts, and that's the kind of thing that just goes downhill from there," explained Coach McConnell. "He was feeling really bad at districts; then at state he just ran out of steam."
"If it weren't for Jeff Muehling's performance at districts (placing third) ," lung said, "we wouldn't have even qualified for state."
The lettermen for the teams were Jeff Muehling, Gordan Woodward, Gerry Coyne, Dan King, Mark Frederick, Brian Shellito, Tim Jung, Alan Linderman, Lisa Gammel, Kathy Erickson, Kate Sneddon, Kim Oswald, Chris Wohlers, Jenny Simons, and Krista Hiser.
Summing up the entire season, Jung said, "McConnell told us at the beginning of the year we would place in the top five at state, and we did." •
"I think the teams pretty much accomplished what they were capable of," said McConnell.
By Steve Petty
Boys Cross C.Ountry
Front row: B. Shellito, 0. King,]. Muehling, T.Jung,J. Hayden, and G Coyne. Back row: T. Meola, M. Willis, K Luthans, A. I.indennan, and G Woodward.
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Concentrating on the run up the hill, Lisa
and Chris
put all of their strength in the effort to keep from losing time.
Discipline and Pacing
Demonstrating the self discipline needed to run cross country, Gordan Woodward tries to increase his pace and pass a Southeast opponent.
Jogging On Pacing himself in the Lincoln Public Schools meet , Brian
starts to overtake an opponent.
The End's In Sight
Speeding up slightly, with the end in sight, Alan Linderman tries to pass his opponent.
Over The Hill
Gammel
Wohlers
Girls Cros.s Country Front row: J. Simons, LGammel, K Oswald, IC Sneddon. Back row: K Erickson, C. Wohlers, K Houser, Coad1 J. McConnell_
Shellito
PhOlos by Robert Simmons and Steve Petty
_ Speed and strength seemed to be two assets that would carry the varsity football team to a winning season, but the team struggled through hard times.
For the second consecutive season the Spartan football squad would earn only two victories. In all fairness, though, they probably deserved more credit than was received.
"Overall, I felt we should have played at least .500 or better, so it was a disappointment, but I was happy about the effort everybody gave," commented senior cocaptain Robb Stephenson.
Nothing ever quite came together. Too often the fans saw the defense shine when the offense didn't, and vice-versa.
Leatiing the defense in tackles was senior linebacker Scott Oswald, followed by
A fast start led to a slow finish, resulting in the Spartan team going from
esto Rags
junior defensive end Scott Shipman.
"I think we played okay most of the time, but when we would be playing our best we would give up the big play," Oswald said.
On the other side of the. ball, junior running back Mark Bartolome led the team in rushing with 444 yards on 87 carries. Senior quarterback Tom Massey was •the leading passer with 362 yards. Junior reciever Sam Somerhalder had 242 yards on 15 catches which was a major bright spot.
"The highlight of the season for the offense was against Northeast when Bartolome had two long runs and Rein had one," Stephenson said.
Despite a final record of 2-6, they still managed to come within one play-of a city
championship. With just a few seconds remaining in a tight game with Llncoln High, junior quarterback Jeff Hall just qiissed the outstretched hands of Somerhalder in the end zone. That touchdown plus a two-point conversion would have given East a share of the city title.
"That game really hurt because we knew we could have won," Oswald said. "I guess it kind of showed the way our season went."
"But on the other hand, it showed that we didn't give up either."
The annual the Bill Holmes award was given to senior center Keith Buchholtz for his fine play and leade1:,l1ip.
By Derek Gill
Varsity Football
Student manager D. Hunt, M. Lewis, A. Clark, L Green, T. Kubert, S. Woodring, T. Schmidt, R. Hayden, C. Costello, B. Smith, T. O'Hanlon, and S. Fangman. ow
Second row: R. Simmons, T. Artz, M. Clare, K Buckholtz, T. Rein,J. Hall, T. Fox, M. Augustine, M. Artz, D. Graves,}. Meyer, M. Bartolome,}. Masek, M. Wible, S.
Oswald, and R. Stephenson. Third row: as.tjstant coach J. Henry, A. Crooks, M. Kirkland, D. Frey, S. Shipman, B. McFarland, T. Massey, D. Ostdiek, S. Sornerhalder, M. Sprague, K. Anthony, J. Frahm, M. Graves, K. Plautz, C. Marotz, assistant coach L Young, head coach L. Zentic.
Season Record 2-6
the Northeast
Nice Catch, Todd
Junior Todd Rein catches this fourth quarter pass as a Northeast defender pursues the play. East won the game 21-6.
Stretch!
Senior Sean Stewart stretches out before the second half of the Lincoln High game
Hold That Une!
Spartan linemen shield off
defenders giving quarterback Tom Mas.5ey enough time to throw.
Photos by Doug Stark and Scott Woodring
The reserve and sophomore footbal teams tipped the scales at opposite ends. The reserves compiled an impressive 5-2 record while the sophomores struggled at 1-6 . The reserves used a balanced attack along with some big plays to finish second in the city behind Southeast.
One of those big plays occurred in a well -remembered game against Fremont With the score tied at 14 -14 , and only three minutes left , the Fremont quarterback went back to pass. He tried to hit his wide receiver along the sidelines but junior comerback Greg Kelley intercepted the pass and returned it for a touchdown.
"That was the best play of the season," said sophomore quarterback Brett Smith. "It made our season that much better."
The numerous sophomores brought up to the reserve level may have been part of the reason for the sophomores ' 1-6 record .,
"Most of our losses were close games to the end , which made all of the losses even tougher to take, " said Scott Gorynsky, who along with Danny Crist and Rich Katt were the leading tacklers on the sophomore defense .
One of those tough losses came against Southeast. That was a game that went into double overtime with the score tied at zero. The game eventually concluded in total · darkness with Southeast on top 6-0.
" Our opponents were sometimes reserve teams instead of sophomores, making them that much tougher," Gorynsky said, explaining the disappointing record.
By Jerome Llnderman
Reserve Football
Firstrow:J Sudduth,M.Wendt,AFarber,M. Hawkins, Becker, and L Fraley. Third row: aMistant coach H G. Kelley, K. Sweeney, and M. Zeece. Second row: Bullington, G Peterson, A. Crooks, K. Hogue, S. ~istant coach M. Armstrong, M. Larsen, B. Smith, T Reeves, D. Ostdiek, S. Snyder, B. Diekman, P. Pike, M. Artz, M Clare , T O'Hanlon, S. Fangman, C. Costello,}. Dierks, C. Marotz, and head coach B. Kechely
Sophomore Football
First row:J. Bauermeister, B. Bjorkman, R Koehler, k. Guilliatt,J. Kaser, B. Kinnaman, L. Kissinger,}. Stewart, J. Becker, C. Hunt, and P. Chen. Second row: G. Robinson, E. Zeece, T. Simonds, T. Hubbell, R Lund, N. Swearengin, R Phillips, s. Gorynski, J. Young, M.
Boardman, T. Harrington,}. Fredenburg,J. Maatsch, T. Anthony, T. Crimmins, and student manager B. Heermann. Third row: head coach D. Caulkins, assistant coach J. Hansen, D. Crist, R Arndt, A. M~ey, K Powell, M. Pester, K Cavaleri, A. Hardridge, J. James, K Imig, assistant coach·and T. Spahn.
Sophomore Football
Season: 1-6 i
OhNo!
There were not many sights like this during the reserve season. Here a Spartan running back is tackled by Link defenders after a small gain.
Assistance,Please
Junior Kevin Hogue is helped off the field by coach Bill Kechely and a Lincoln High trainer. Kevin later recovered to help the Spartans roll to a 5-2 record.
Where's The Heater?
Sophomore Eric Zeece tries to stay warm while sophomore Tim Simands, explains a play. The weather, all too often rainy and stormy, made the going tough for the sophomore offense.
Hold That Une
The Spartan sophomore defense digs in •to stop a potent Grand Island offense in the third game of the season.
Photos by Becky Thompson, Jerome Llndennan, and Missy Yost
"Bump, set, spike it-that's the way we like it!" chanted the cheerleaders. That's just the way the varsity volleyball team liked it, too.
A tremendous team effort led the squad to a fourth state championship and a 21 -10 record overall.
" I think with more experience, I feel a greater accomplishment," commented junior Traci Nash.
The Spartans entered the state tournament as a wild card team and were seeded eighth in the eight -team field. Despite their low ranking, however, East upset favored Northeast and never looked back.
On the final Saturday of the tournament they beat Millard North and then played a nearly flawless game to beat Omaha Westside in the championship match.
Within hours after their victory Cara Petri claimed, "It hasn't hit me yet, I'm still in shock!" '·
Coach Myron Oehlerking couldn't point to any key players responsible for the title.
" It wasn't an individual win," he said, "it was a complete team effort."
The practice may be tough and the coach may get down on you once in awhile but, according to junior Cara Petri, "It's worth it!"
Oehlerking remarked that he was pleased with the whole program and "the team's desire and effort to win was great."
Varsity Volleyball
and ~t C. Franklin.
Suffering a downfall in the district tournament, the Spartans prepared for their next match with Northeast and
ed it at State!
The only regrets players had were losses to tough teams like Grand Island and Beatrice.
''We know they're beatable," commented Petri. "It's just frustrating to come so close then lose it! You just have to turn around and win the next one."
The Spartans lost to Northeast and Llncoln High in the Cornhusker Classic but showed them their 'true blue' power and by beating both both teams in the Llncoln Public Schools Championship.
Many claim that all work and no play makes volleyball players dull. To remedy the hard work, road trips became a major enjoyment to all team members. It became almost a getaway, a time for the players to laugh a little and get to know each other better.
SeniorJen Peters said with much enthusiasm, "I love 'em!" Many had to admit they we~e a lot of fun, although sometimes quite embarrassing.
As Cara put it, "When the bad happens, everyone could use more spirit." That's just what the students gave the volleyball team: their True Blue pride and enthusiasm which lead them to a great season.
By Lynn Mumby
We're#l
At the moment of victory, juniors Ruth Spethman, Kim Smith, and Cara Petri celebrate East's Cinderella victory in the state tournament.
Bellevue Invitational:
Bellevue West. 15-10, 15-10
Omaha Gross 10-15, 16-14, 16-14
Millard South 4-15, 15-8, 8-15
Beatrice 13- 15, 15-6, 15-10
Columbus 6-15, 15-8, 15-10
River City Classic:
Millard North 7-15, 15-10, 10-15
Omaha Central 15-6, 15-11
Omaha Burke 15-7, 15-13
Bellevue East 15-12, 15-13
Grand Island ....... 4-15, 13-15
Grand Island 8-15, 11-15
Comhusker Classic:
Omaha Westside ... 15-3, 8-15, 13-15
Beatrice 15-8, 16- 14
Northeast 15-1, 14-16, 13-15
Fremont 15-12, 15-12
Southeast 15-6, 15-3
Setting Up A Block
Preparing to block a spike attempted by a Westside opponent, Holly Tropp, Cara Petri, and Lori Smith jump with their hands ready.
Norfolk 15-3, 5-15, 15-4
Lincoln High ...... 2-15, 15-6, 13-15 I.PS Tournament: Lincoln High 15-12, 15-12 Northeast ....... 14-16, 15-12, 15-11
Northeast ...... 14-16, 16-14, 10-15
Kearney 13-15, 15-10, 15-0
Greater Nebraska Conference: Fremont ........... 15-3, 15-8 Grand Island 7-15, 15-11, 15-12
Northeast .......... 15-8, 15-3
Beatrice ................ 7-15, 7-15 District:
Lincoln High 15-12, 15-8
Northeast 6-15, 8-15 State:
Northeast ...... 15- 13, 15-17, 15-11
Millard North 14-15, 15-9, 15-13
Omaha Westside ........ 15-6, 15-9 Season:21-10
Varsity Volleyball Team
Front row: K. Martin, T. Nash, H. Tropp, R. Spethman, K. Smith, and S. Makovicka. Back row: Coach M. Oehlerki.ng, M. Keonig, C. Petri, M. Sanford, J. Peters, L Smith, S. Hubbard,
Let's Go, Girls
In •a semifinal match against Millard North Coach 0ehlerking and teammates m entall; encourage the team to press forward
Get it Over, Please
Serving up a winning point to a Southeast opponent, junior Kim Smith concentrates on the game ahead
State Champs
Jumping for joy, coach Myron' Oehlerking and reserve coach Cindy Golden race out to the floor just after the winning point in the state finals
Go Big Blue
Mr. and Mrs Arnold Makovicka shout with the rest of the Booster Oub as they attempt to boost the lady Sp~ to a victory over Omaha Westside
Let's Get Them
This formation was a common one to these two teammates and friends. This psyched Ruth Spethman and Monica Keonig as they set up for ' the big play.
Let's Do It Together
Trying to gain encouragement, the team huddles for a pep talk and the next strategic move.
Photos by Amy Weyand, Michelle Willnerd , and the Journal / Star
SImprovement was the main goal of the reserve and sophomore volleyball teams. The players wanted to do as well as possible , and learn a lot.
Working her way toward the varsity team, reserve player Kristi Johnston saw the year as one of experience.
' This was basically a learning year for me," she explained. "It took a while to adjust to the different styles of players on the team. We learned to work around the difference in age , though, and have a good time. "
Getting along on the court and working together toward team support were a few of
Bump
Watching the ball and attempting to bump it to a setter, sophomore Kelli Riner prepares for contact.
Setting It Straight
Keeping her eye on the b,all,Julie Hill sets an ace set to a spiker in their winning match against Southeast.
Improvement was the name of the game for
the sophomore and reserve
Nancy Deffenbaugh 's goals for coaching the sophomore team
"Players felt they' d done the best they could after playing a game, but more positive attitu,?es were needed," Deffenqaugh said. Nancy gave us personal and team confidence, " said Kelli Riner, a sophomore spiker. "She was a great coach ." •
The reserve team compiled a record of 8 -7 and the sophomores enjoyed a record of 8 -5.
The girls on both teams gained valuable experience. Improvement was made by the end of the season-the result of hard work
and determination , not to mention hours of practice
Cindy Golden , the reserve coach , started the season wanting to help girls with personal goals.
'The kids always wanted to improve," Golden said. "With all the hard work and competitive attitudes , it paid off by the end of the season . ' The girls were a good group ," Golden explained, " and the teams ended up having a successful season "
By Gina Vitello and Leigh Saffer
Reserve Volleyball
Southeast 15-12, 15-12
Grand Island .................. 9-15, 2-15
Northeast .............. 16-14, 2-15, 5-15
Fremont ............. 12-15, 16-14, 15-12
Southeast 12-15, 12-15
Norfolk ............ 15-12, 15-13
Lincoln High ................. .4-15, 9-15
Northeast ....... . ...... 11-15, 154, 9-15
Kearney .............. 14-16, 15-5, 11-15
Spartan Invitational Reserve Tournament:
Elkhorn 7-15, 15-12, 10-15
Northeast 15-9, 15-7
Seward ............... 6-15, 15-12, 15-13
Beatrice . . . 4-15, 15-13, 15-10
LPS Reserve Tournament
Northeast . . ........... 8-15, 15-10, 13-15
Lincoln Hi 8-15, 15-8, 15-10
Reserve Volleyball Team
Front row: D. Bacon , S. Osborn, C. Hartman, C. Johnston, B. Aberle, and M. Forster. Back row: Coach C. Golden, M. Augustine, C. Peterson, C. Jolly, N. Sime, and E. Bredenstiener.
Giving Congratulations
Complementing her girls on a good season, and giving out goofy awards, sophomore coach Nancy Deffenbaugh thanks them for their hard work and effort.
Friendly Advice
Praising the correct moves and correcting the wrong ones, coach Nancy Deffenbaugh takes advantage of a time out.
Sophomore Volleyball
Southeast .............. 10-15,15-10,0-15
Grand Island ............ 15-13,9-15,15 -8
Northeast 15-6,15 -5
Fremont. 9 -15,16-14,11 -15
Southeast .............. 15-7,13-15,14-16
Norfolk 2-15,11-15
Llncoln High 16-14,15-13
Northeast ................... 15-1,15-10
Kearney 15-17,15-13,15-17
Llncoln High ........... 15 -9,13-15,15-13
Beatrice ; ....... 15-8,6-15,15-5
Northeast 15-12,15 -9
Southeast .................. 15-10,15-11
Season: 8-5
Sophomore Volleyball Team
Front row: S. Hevelone, S. Hansen, S Miller, A. Farber, K. Riner, and D. Heinzmann. Back row: Coach N. Deffenbaugh , M. Daake, J. Hill, M. McQuisten, M Johansen, L Kaufman, and T. Gade
Photos by Leigh Saffer and Cindy Wilson
Because of both mentai and physical improvement, golf and tennis teams were
n The Ball
• As the tennis season started, everything seemed improved. The players' games were bette r, both mentally and physically. Not • only had the players improved, but another year of experience helped coach Chris Hubbard as well.
"I could really see his improvement," commented Dave Olsen. "He spent a lot of time off of the court preparing. I could tell he wanted to help a lot more."
Throughout the season Hubbard gave each of the players individual packets which informed them of their strong and weak points; he also gave them articles to help them stay mentally stronger and physically tougher.
"By helping us prepare, we were all much stronger and physically tougher throughout the season," added Olsen.
The team was able to claim second place in the Greater Nebraska Tournament, and finished a respectable fifth at state.
A surprise asset to the team was freshman Brad Bernthal. He became the first ninth grader to play varsity tennis at East. Brad said that he was nervous at the beginning of the season.
"I didn't know what to expect," commented Bernthal. As the season progressed, Brad said he felt more comfortable.
With a good season over, and lots of talent left, team members were looking forward to next year.
Bernthal summed up the feeling by saying "We should have a good team next year!"
It was definitely a great year for the golfers. They won their first dual meet ever, finished second in districts, and made it to state for the first time.
The Spartan golfers were lead bya new coach, Jerry Trimble. •
"He was very supportive and he tried really hard," commented Chris Horwart. Horwart felt that having a coach like Mr. Trimble helped a lot.
Alysen Madsen agreed
"He never really pressured us to do well, but we always knew he wanted us to. And that helped a lot!"
State tournament players were Alysen Madsen, Chris Horwart, Steph Perdew, and Kim Kleager.
By Sarah Digman
Varsity Tennis
Varsity Tennis
Front row: S. Stempson, S. Roy, 8. Wenger, 8. Bromfield, J. Reichmuth, and B. Bemthal. Back row: M. Pardy, C. Dyke, B. Luthans, D. Olson, M. Ahnelov, M. Ross, C. Kiner, and coach C. Hubbard.
Your Fingers Wishing for birdie, Kim Kleager carefully draws back the putter to make her last shot.
Tennis Rivals Fooling around before a practice, Dave Olson and Mats Ahnelov display the close friendships that evolve from sports.
Reserve Tennis
Front row: T. Kelly, T. Sandberg, J. Barton, and J. Macy Back row:J. Ellingson, R Edwards, B.Jones, B. Salman, and coach Chris Hubbard. Not pictured: C. Fit2.Simmons, C. Lefler, E. ~omer, T. Smith.
Nice Shot
With her eyes carefully on the ball,
completes her follow through.
Where'd It Go?
Hoping to get on the green, Stephanie Perdew watches where her ball lands.
Off The Ground
Reserve team players Tim Kelly,
Macy, and Bryan S:tlmon jump for joy at the dos of the season.
GolfTeam
Front row:J. Connelson, P. Dappen, CoachJ. Trimble, H. Bredensteiner, and C. Howart. Back row: K Kleager,J. Trucka, P. Surkan,A. Madsen, S. Perdew, M. Plager, and A Calvert
Photos by Cindy Wilson and Steve Petty
Chris Horwart
Brian Jones, Jack
Everything came down to the final event. Kristin Gutz stood on the comer of a large blue mat, knowing that the whole season had come down to this: her floor exercise routine.
The East girls gymnastic team had trailed Omaha Northwest from the very beginning of the state meet. Now the team needed a 9 3 from Gutz to win the championship.
Kristin took a deep breath. She began •her dance routine and shifted gears for her tumbling. She forgot about the crowd and bore down. Within minutes the routine was over, and the suspense began. Now it was up to the judges.
Soon the verdict was in; Gutz had scored a 9.35 and East claimed the state championship.
''We had beeri behind for the first half of the meet," commented head coach Dave Eppert, "but we pulled together and took the state title by less than one point." "
"We're a team, not individuals," explained Christina Waller with a smile "All for one and one for all!"
The team worked out for at least three hours everyday after school during the week The hard work and long hours paid off tremendously for the girls and boys • ' 'We i;eallyworked hard," commented boys team captain Ty Eldien, "and as a result, we improved 200% and rewrote two school records, so it was well worth the sweat!"
The guys had a rewarding season considering all the inexperienced gymnasts on the team.
Working well together was a primary asset to both the boys and girls. The gymnasts coached and spotted one another, and learned from each other's mistakes as well as their own successes.
"If they keep on working as hard as they did this season," Ty continued, "in a few years they have a good chance of being one of the best in the state."
Sheri Soreson, a junior member, summed up the whole season stating, "Our experience and natural talent carried the team through to the very last minutes of the season." ·
By Gina Vitello and Leigh Saffer
Busting Loose
Jumping for joy, coach Dave Eppert and Kristin Gutz let go of their emotions after tense competition in the state championship ,
Boys Gymnastics Team
J. Rigg, C. Ellingson, D. Kubert, S. Sprackling. Back
row: T. Eldein, W. Harless, E. Schaffer, C. Schweitzer, and Coach D. Eppert
Girls Gymnastics
Season Record: 7-0
Poise is everything
Captain Ty Eldein concentrates on his parallel bar routine. Many hours of practice help to add grace to this strength-testing event.
A Balancing Act
Up on the beam, Kristin Gutz balances while performing a scale.
Boys Gymnastics
Art Harris INV 10th
90.45-99.35
91.05-144.50
90.4 5- 144.15
Season Record: 1-5
Girls Gymnastics Team
Front row: A. Roseland. Second row: Coach D. Eppert, J. Hammer, C. Waller, and L Domina Third row: K. Gutz and S. Sorenson.
BMental toughness , tremendous dedication, and endless hours of perfecting one's form were all factors that contributed to the succe~ of both boys and girls high school swimming teams. Besides the dedication that was evident throughout the season , both teams were loaded woth plenty of young talent to blend with important veteran experience.
"It was one of the most exciting seasons in a number of years," said head coach Greg Fleming, "and the quality of the team was better. We had more state qualifiers this year that we have ever had.,,
Plenty of younger talent made up a great percentage of the team. Sophomore Tom Krause broke the school record in the 100 yard butterfly and freshman Steph Seaman broke the 1()()backstroke record at the state meet.
"My taper hel~d to get my time down and · I swam better than I expected to," Seaman explained "I was really proud of my performance!"
Senior captain John Wilson rewrote school records in the 50, 100, and 200-yard freestyle and the 100 yard backstroke. At the state meet he also defended his titles in the 100 and 200 yard freestyle in bringing home the gold for a second year
"I was really happy with the season and my times at state," Wilson said. ''Winnning my junior year added a lot of pre~ure to my senior year but I am glad I was able to repeat my performances."
Continuous dedication was shown throughout the year by the Power Training
Individual records led to high finishes at state and many _
Iue Water Stars
Ready, Set, Got At the state competition, swimmers react to the bang of the gun announcing the beginning of the race.
Team and the Breakfast Club, a group of swimmers who worked out from 6: 15 to 7:30 a.m. each morning as well as -after school.
"I didn't know how I was going to get up every morning for four months and be at school by 6:00," commented sophomore Christina Usher, "but I am glad l did because all the hard work really paid off in the end!"
Both the girls and boys had a 9-1 dual meet record and the girls earned the title of city champions for the first time since 1978.
"Going into the Southeast (lleet, we knew we had to win to be city champs. Greg had figured out a way and when there is a will, which there was, there is a way," senior captain Cindy Johnson added. The girls finished ninth at the state meet.
As for the boys, they finished second in the city and fourth at state "Southeast was fast this year and we were proud to finish as well as we did," commented Wilson. "Both teams had great seasons and a whole lot of credit goes to Coach Fleming. He is a great motivator and gets more excited than any other coach at state."
By Leigh Saffer and David Peters
Take
Five
After a long week of hard practices, Christina Usher and Bret Tonniges take a break at a team breakfast.
Boys Varsity Swim Team
Boys swimming
First row: R. Sorenson, P. Larsen, C. Hammon, R. Gartner, E. Axion, head coach Greg Flemming. Second row: D. Peters, K. Luthans, D. Janikc, T. Krause, J. Goodwin, J. Wolcott, diving coach Tim Stortz. Third row: coach Tun Brown, M. Willis, B. Luthans, J. WiJson, B Tonniges, M. Graves, B. Huber.
Let's Hear It For #1
Accepting second
Look For The Water
Perfecting his form and poise, freshman Paul Larson dives against the Northeast Rockets.
Girls swimming
Photos by Leigh Saffer
Girls Vanity Swim Team
Front row: B. Balke, G. Weikers, A. Anderson, S. Seaman. Second row: Diving coach T. Stortz, c. Godeker, C. Burkey, C. Usher,). Siedband, L Saffer,M. Matti,~ coach T. Brown, C.Jobnson, A. Strasbeim, A. Desmond, J. Saffer, S. Siedband, Head coach G. Fleming.
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With domination in the St. Joseph tournament, and hard losses to a few
lincoln teams, the boys varsity basketball team had
Season of Ups and Downs
When you think of a roller coaster, you think of a ride at Disneyland But that term also described the varsity basketball season The team went through many high and low points that ended in a 13-9 overall record.
After an opening game loss to Omaha Central, the Spartans went down to St. Joseph, Missouri, and won the Blue and White Classic in impressive style.
The following week Norfolk came to town. Norfolk wasted no time in taking the lead. Matter of fact, they took a 20 point lead of 42-22 with just six minutes left in the third quarter. Behind the scoring of Sam Somerhalder and Scott Haisch, however, the Spartans came back to tie the game at 61 and eventuallywon in overtime 70-67.
"That had to be the high point of the season," commented senior guard Brian Makovicka. ''We really had things going then"
The Spartans then had their four game winning streak snapped in the semi-finals of a Holiday Tournament in Kansas City, a game in which they led by 10 points at the end of the third quarter and ended up losing by two.
They went on to have big victories against Northeast and Fremont, while having mild setbacks to Southeast and Lincoln High.
Makovicka agreed that the problem was, ''We hadn't played that much as a team. Summer ball was the first time we even started playing together as a team."
Sam Somerhalder led the team in scoring with a 17 point average. Scott Haisch and Jeff Semin led the team in rebounds. Brian Makovicka was the assist leader averaging five assists per game.
In districts the team had an impressive opening game by defeating Lincoln High 70-55 to knock the Lints out of the playoffs. Then came the game that meant a lot-the A-4 District Oiampionship against Northeast. The Rockets built' up leads as big as 12 points before the scrappy Spartan defense brought East back to just two points short of a victory. But two points was as close as East got, leaving the final match at 57-54 in favor of the Rockets.
Makovicka probably summed it up best by saying, "Talent-wise we could compare with the other Lincoln teams, but this year we just didn't have the right chemistry."
By Jerome Linderman
by Lynn Mumby and Teny Born
Photos
Sttttc:hlng or contro
Battling for control of th<; opening tip, Scott leaps in the center circle against a Uncoln High player. East lost the regular season game with the links.
Using His Head
Junior Sam Somerhalder appears to be using his head in an unusual way as four Unk defenders watch.
It's time we talk
Coach Paul Forch reviews a playwithJeff Semin while the other players wait for their instructions.
Boys Varsity Basketball
Season Record: 13-9
Varsity Basked,aJl
Front row: Ryan Ballinger, Kyl e Casmer, Mark Bartolome, Arjay Etzelmiller, Brian Makovicka, and Scott Shipman. Second row: Coach Paul Forch, Brian Einfalt, Scott Haisch, Jeff Semin, Sam Somerhalder, Sam Snyder, Bill Dieckman, assistant coach Ed McPhcrren, and as.gstmt coach Brian Bullington.
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Gaining skills and friendship through basketball, reseive and sophomore boys thought that it was
Good ·Experience
Working hard and keeping a good attitude toward basketball wasn't all that was on the minds of players and fans.
"It was a learning experience," commented sophomore Chris Costello. •
The sophomores and reserves compiled a 17-10 record. Many of those losses, however, came at the hands of the other city teams.
The reseives had an excellent 9-6 season Sophomore Scott Somerhalder led in scoring with 188 points, and on the other end, junior Bill Dieckman grabbed 104 rebounds.
"It was fun, but we should have won more games," remarked Costello. Coming in from another junior high, Costello was second in points with 167.
"I went to a lot of clinics, played a lot this summer on the Coke League and at camps," said Costello. "I knew there would be competition"
The sophomore record was 8-4. They started their season 6-1 but ran into tough times and lost the following three games.
"We just got too over confident," remarked sophomore Garrett Robinson ''We had a tough time beating the city teams."
When asked what he thought of basketball, Robinson commented, "It was pretty fun, we didn't just play city teams like last year!"
By Becky Thompson
A Uttle Bit Faster Now
Waiting His Turn
After finishing stretching exercises, sophomore Andy Massey watches the team warm up and waits for his turn to shoot a layup.
Sophomore Basketball
Season Record: 8-4
Making their tracks~ the court, Garrett Robinson, Andy Massey, and Brian Bates rush to the other end to set up for defense.
Sophomoft BeeketbaU
Front row: Jeff James, Ollis Hunt, Gerry Jones, Mark Hawkings, Danny O'ist, Jeff Bauermeister. Second row: Garrett Robinson, Brett Smith, Andy ~. ·Courtney Ohs, Brian Bates, Jeff Sbcldoo. Ryan Arndt, and head coach Brim 8ullingtoo.
Going through the motions • Sophomores prepare for a game against Northeast by , doing layups. The team split regular season games agaimt all the city teams.
Don't go in
That's what reserves Josh Gradner and Kent Lepard are saying about the shot just taken by a North Platte player.
Give me that Sophomore Gerry Jones reachs for the ball while teammate Brett Smith watches.
Junior Varsity Basketball
Reserve Basketball
Front row: Josh Gardner, Scott Somerhalder, Ollis Costello, Nate Ho~ Jeff Hall, and Jdf Hellman. Second row: Ryan Ballinger, Bill Dieckman, Marc Rexroad, Sam Snyder, Kent Lepard, Mike Miller, Ouis Hilsabeck, and head coach Ed McPberren.
Photos by Steve Petty
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Uttle Too Late
Defense!
Cindy Peterson's karate chop to the backhand wasn't enough to stop this shot against North Platte, but the East defense stopped the Build~ in the second hall of their state tournament game.
A Blocking View
In the first game of the district tournament, Holly Tropp blocks the shot of a Lincoln High player, while her teammate Susan Hubbard looks on. The girls went on to win the district tournament.
Junior Holly Tropp was a little too late to block a North Platte player's shot. The team went on to win the game and advance to the semifinals in the state tournament.
Team Spirit
The girls varsity team get themselves psyched up for a game in the state tournament against North Platte.
CFinding the key to success wasn't hard for the girls varsity basketball team. John Strain, the girls coach, stressed mental strength and unity as two of the factors that would lead to success.
''We listened to lectures and tapes prepared by Wes Sime,,, explained junior Kim Smith. "They really helped a lot with our mental game. Our unity seemed to increase some also."
The team's record was 18-4 with their
Winning the district championship, and making it to the se~ in the state
i~e;tt~=theballi~p
only losses to Southeast, Lincoln High, and Marion. The Spartans, however, were able to avenge all of their losses except to Marion, who they lost to in the semi-finals of the State Tournament.
One major accomplishment was defeat• ing Southeast, the eventual state champion, to capture the district championship.
"Districts was really fun. Everyone played as a team and everyone seemed confident," claimed junior Susan Hubbard.
The team was dominated by juniors which made it easy to assume that next year's team should be as good, ~ybe even better. ck
• ''We will have all of our starters ba and most of our nonstarters will be back also," commented Alysen Madsen. "Since most of us will be seniors, we'll want to dominate because it'll be our last year."
Melissa Sanford, who lead the team with an 82% free throw percentage was also the leading scorer. She was named to the all tournament team of the State Tournament. Susan Hubbard had a 75% free throw percentage.
Brent Reimers, a big girls basketball fan summed it up by saying, "The girls team absolutely outstanding this year with all of the juniors on it. Trying to of_a word to fit the caliber of next year steam is virtually impossible "
By Sarah Digman
Holly Troop, Susan Hubbard, Cindy Pete~n, Sanford, and Ruth Spethman what tt will take to beat Omaha Marian.
Photos by Lynn Mumby, Stacey Skold, and the Lincoln Journal Star
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Basketball -~ Traci
From row: Mary Augustine, Tracey Pi ~•
Nash Susan Hubbard, and Monica Koerug. SecoDd row:' Alysen Madsen, Ruth Spethman, H?lly Tropp, Me~ Sanford, Cindy Peterson, Cara Petti, and coach John Strain.
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Gaining experience and skill through reserve and sophomore basketball, girls learned that
ports strengthen Friendships
Despite finishing last in the city, the girls reserve basketball team finished with an impressive 10-6 record.
The reserves also became good friends as the season progressed.
"At the beginning of the season we were more or less all cliques, but by the end of the season we were all good friends," explained junior Jenny Bauman.
The reserves were led in scoring by junior Chris Jolly. They were also in position to win all of their games except two city matches.
"Lincoln High and Southeast were the only teams that really beat us. The rest of our losses were really close," added junior Sandy Makovicka.
Although the sophomore team finished with a misleading 3-9 record, something made the season special.
''We were kind of like a family," replied starting forward Erlµ Bredensteiner "I hadn't met anyone on the team before so I've made friends and learned, a lot this past year."
The sophomores went through some frustrating times after losing five games by only two points each.
"But," added sophomore Natalie Sime, ''we're better than our record shows."
By Jerome Linderman
Girls Reseive Basketball
Makovicka waits to get the rebound
Besaw- 'BNketball
Front row: M. Foster, s. Osbome,J. Hill, ff. Ratbmcier, and C. Foos. Second row: J. Bauman. T. Butcher, IC. RockwdJ, M. McQwstan, C. Jolly, and S. MakOYicka.
Sophomore Basketball
Front row: D. Bacon, L Schrott, S. Miller, K. Oswald, C. Wohlers, and T. Bailey. Second row: T. Amirkban, E. Bredensteiner; B. Nielsen, L Morgan, T. Gade, and N. Sime.
while
Hill
Photos by Steve Petty
BRebuilding a wrestling program was nothing new to East High's wrestling coach, Craig Hellwege.
Hellwege had coached at smaller schools like Mullen and Shelton for two years each. Right before coming here, he was head coach for Central Catholic. In 1982, his Central Catholic team were state champions and he had four wrestlers make it to the finals.
~isting with Hellwege was Dave Evans, a four-time state medalist;Jim Spanel, a state qualifier; and Jim Meyers, a physical therapist at Madonna.
Hellwege was in his second year coaching at East. His team wound up its season with a 2-9 record with wins coming over city rivals Northeast and Southeast. Winning against Northeast gave East their first dual meet win in three years.
''We're definitely at a rebuilding stage," said Hellwege. ''Wrestling is weaker in Lincoln than in the metro. We just don't get the numbers out like other schools."
To help wrestling gain popularity for future years, Hellwege started a wrestling program for boys in grades 3-8. They worked out twice a week and had weekly tournaments.
After many years without a win, coach
Craig Hellwege was bringing his team
Four of his top wrestlers this season were three seniors and a freshman.
Mike Ostermeier was district champion at the A-1 district wrestling meet in the 138 lb. category. He pinned Fremont's 1 Monte Comes in 1:37.
Ostermeier placed the highest for East at state, finishing sixth. He lost 10-8 to Corey Lanquis of Lincoln High in the semifinals.
"It felt good to place," said Ostermeier.
Ostermeierwas a surprise state participant because he had knee surgery early in the season and was not able to practice for a month and a half
Another wrestler who made state was Chris Holechek, whose major influence in wrestling had been his dad, Jim Holechek Jim is a former East wrestling coach. Holechek also became a district champion by pinning Fremont's Todd Miles in 2:46. At state, he pinned John Urbanski of Omaha Gross in the first round before being eliminated
"I was nervous when I started since it was my first state meet," stated Holechek "But ending with a 24-11 record," Holechek said, "means I've had a better season than all my other years."
Another senior to make it to state was Scott Oswald. Oswald placed third at districts, losing to Mike Thompson from Lincoln High, who later placed sixth at state. Oswald lost in the 155 lb. category at state in a 6-4 decision that favored Mark Viecelli of Omaha Westside.
B.J. Dowding became the first freshman from East to make it to a state wrestling tournament. But Dowding lost a tough match in the first round to undefeated Rod Marion of Omaha Burke in the 98 lb. category.
East used many underclassmen during the season including Brad Kinneman, Matt Jamison, Russ Goodwin, Darren Wright, Jim Bruce, Rick Katt, and Lance Fraley.
''We're a real young team with a lot of sophom~res," said Jamison. "The majority of us only have wrestled since junior high, while the better teams have wrestlers who have wrestled from third or fourth grade. The only reason we don't do better is just a general lack of experience."
"There is no other sport like it," remarked Hellwege. "It's one in which you always have great respect for your foe and teammates alike .''
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By Michelle Willnerd
Season Record: 1-5
Reserve WttStllng
Back row: T. Harrington, J. Our, D. Bopp, L Fraley, Coach Evans. Bottom row: J. Hayden, J. Bruce, C. Ronne, T. Rung, K. Griffin, J. Fredenburg.
Struggling
1browing his opponent to the mat in the state tournament, senior Mike Ostenneier struggles to keep him down.
Carefully Watching
Making sure that everything remained legal, a state tournament referee carefully watches as senior Mike Ostermeier resists his opponent's advances.
Stand Up
Trying to get a good grip and stand up under an opponent in his second state dual, senior Chris Holechek struggles.
In Reverse
Trying to outsmart his opponent and reverse a move, senior Chris Holechek struggles in the state tournament.
Varsity Wrestling
Season Record: 2-6
Varsity Wrestling
Back row: Coach Hellwege, R. Katt, C. Holechek, S. Oswald. M. Ostermeier, M. Zeece, Coach Evans. Bottom row: D. Clark, R. Goodwin, B. Kinnaman. L KiSffllger, B.J. Dowding, M.Jamison.
The addition of the new SlamJam ball added more spark to the great intramural fire that Rudy Stoehr had run for the past eight years.
The Slam Jam league consisted of ten teams and two showed their dominance early. When it came to the finals, the Big Mak Attack ( Brian Makovicka, Atjay Etzellmiller, and Jeff Semin) defeated Phi Slammma Jamma two games to one.
When asked if the Slam Jam league was a success, intramural legend Rudy Stoehr replied, "It was, because the kids came to play. It could have been a lot better if the school had given me what I wantedbetter facilities."
The three fall sports proved to be as
Gethlmoffl
Crashing the boards, Jerome Linderman ( 14) grabs a rebound away from TlDl Hergenrader as Jeff Omtier ( 1 ), Mike Rieker (23 ), ~d Robb Stephenson look on.
Due to the amazing participation and excellent organizational sponsorship, intramurals weren't just
in the Game
balanced as ever with three different teams claiming championships in the sports.
In the socc;er league, The Scope Patrol pulled out the big upset of the tournament by defeating regular season champion No Remorse, 5-0.
In the flag football competition, No Remorse was upset again by the Throbbing Uvulas. • Finally, it came down to illtimate ( frisbee football). This fast paced, high scoringgamehadRagingSmegmaemerge as champions over No Remorse, 110-40.
The Faculty Jets weren't left behind They took the Sand Volleyball championship. However, due to few students in_ terested in Sand Volleyball, its future was
uncertain.
In the cold dreary winter months , intramural action provided fun for all involved. There were 20 boys teams and tw girls teams in the basketball league, including such teams as Father Donkeys, Get Rad , Liquid Courage, and of course, the Faculty Jets ( who emerged as the best.)
When students heard the word intramurals, one thing came to mind: Rudy Stoehr.
"Rudy is probably the main thing that sparks interest in intramurals. He has just as much fun as the kids do," commented senior Rich Hayden.
By Jerome Linderman
Let The Games Begin
With each team hoping to receive the ball, the all-star game begins. Students were chosen for the all-star games by their performance in previous regular season games.
OrerHerel
Manypeople enjoyed the ultimate league Teams were very competitive and all bad a great time during the year. Raging Smegma became the champion of ultimate (frisbee football).
Over here
While Ttm Hergenrader throws a~ to a teammate, junior Kevin Erickson defends the other side of the field
Was It Out?
Referee Jim Crew tells players Kristin Doty, Hawkins, and Lori Swanson that the point was theirs during an ever-popular sand volleyball game.
AllStarsl
Fighting for the rebound, the reds and greens have it out in the all star game. Many of the intramural games were held at May Morley Elementary School
What's The Plan, c.oachl
Planning their strategy for the "ultimate" win are Eric Woodhead, Derek Gill. Deron Gill.John Wilson,Jeff Chartier, Ttm Hergenrader, Brian Einfalt, and Jeff SClnin.
Photos by Jerome Underman and Cindy Wilson
New School, New Culture?
The baby blue Spartans, better known as junior mrJiers~ much of the true · blue spirit as\h(royal blue senior high had.
Junior hilr students were present at all of the sport~g events; in fact, a group of freshman guys followed the varsity volleyball team at every home game, a feat that most senior high students couldn't claim.
School was one of the most important parts o f life for this age group, if not the most important. It was where they saw their;}endsJ met and discovered members of the pposite sex, and learned. School was excuse to buy those new '501 blues', , and a place to shake the blues by sharing good times with friends.
These friends included students from
I
grade sevens to twelve. Sharing a building with the senior high wasn't all roses, however; certain problems did arise . Due to lack of space in the lunchroom, junior high lunch was moved to 11 :00, giving many students a hunger attack by seventh period.
But after school students ran home to chow down and finish homework After the homework was done, they practiced talking on the phone until they were blue in the face, and watched 1V until their mood was in the blue.
The junior high students took advantage of the senior high facilities and used the extra freedom and responsibility to their advantage.
Stu_~ent Council members Amy Craiglow and Natalie KwJVenhoven spe n d a day visi ting Pound Junior High
Photos by Junior High Jo urnali sm
IEven the of '89 was in the middle, it • didn't disco~e them from bein2
n the Upper Class
Picture this: your mom drops you off at school at 7 a.m. You say to yourself, "Boy, I'm early. I wonder if anyone will be here?" ·
You walk down the long dark stretch of the 9th grade hall and arrive at your locker. No one's there. It's now about 7:05. You think to yourself, what do I do? Do I catch up on that hour of sleep I missed out on last night or do I finish a homework assignment?
Well, it takes you ten minutes to think of something to do and it's now 7: I 5. A few strangers have appeared and you exchange a word or two with them, but so far nothing exciting has happened. You just kind of stand around for the next fifteen minutes. Boring.
It's now 7:30. Finally, a friend of yours arrives, and soon, ' two more. By 7:40 almost everyone is here. You take a look around and you see people studying, sleeping, laughing, and eating. By this time the freshman hall is pulsing with life.
"The 9th grade hall is very interesting-anything and everything can happen in it," explained Lisa Covault. A few teachers
The Yearly Countdown
Top 10Songs
1. Say You, Say Me (Lionel Richie)
2. Separate Lives (Phil Collins 1)
3. Broken Wings (Mr. Mister)
4. Alive and Kicking (Simple Minds)
5. Sleeping Bag (ZZ Top)
6. Election Day (Arcadia)
7. Small Town (John Cougan Mellicamp)
8. Party All the Time (Eddie Murphy)
9. I Miss You (Klymax)
10. She Comes (The Cars)
By Shelley Giulliatt
commented on the hall by saying that it was the loudest most obscene haU in school.
It's now 7:55 and most students have cleared the hall, except for a few latecomers. There are still remains, thoughbooks left out of the locker, cups, candy wrappers and paper
And in just a few hours at 3:40 p.m., the hall came to life again.
~I.there is the fun
Whether it was hail, sleet, snow, or rain, students made the daily effort to get t9 school on time. No one, however could escape an embarrassing moment like falling on the ice right in front of someone of the opposite sex, coming to school dripping wet because of the rain, or having to wear moon boots because mom wouldn't let you out the door without them.
It was a lot tougher for junior high kids though because none had cars. That left the •choice of either carpooling with older friends, getting a ride with brother or
sister, leaving early with patents, or that last, dreaded choice-walking.
Some students didn't think twice about riding a bike, a skateboard, or a scooter to school.
Oiques
Cliques were almost everywhere. But cliques weren't always negative; often a clique was just a group of kids who felt comfortable with each other.
Clique sometimes required an initiation to belong, almost like a sorority or fraternity.
"They're nice," commented Nicole Caldwell. ''You have a good group of people you get along with."
"I think cliques are good in the sense that you have a lot of close friends, and you · always have someone to be with," said Anne Erickson. "They are bad because you are stereotyped with the things they do even if you don't agree with it."
By Ellen Canny and Kristen Stolly
1. Alive and Kicking (Simple Minds)
2. She Comes (The Cars)
3. Sleeping Bag (ZZ Top)
4. Small Town (John Cougar Mellincamp)
5. Broken Wings (Mr. Mister)
6. Separate Lives (Phil Collins)
7. Built This City (Starship)
8. Never (Heart)
9. Say You Say Me (Lionel Richie)
10. Face the Face (Pete Townsend)
11. Silent Running (Mike and the Mechanics)
12. Go (Asia)
13. Election Day (Arcadia)
14. Party All the Time (Eddie Murphy)
15. You Belong to t~e City {Glenn Fry)
16. Lay Your Hand (Thompson Twins)
17. This Time (lnxs)
18. Big Money (Rush)
19. Perfect Way (Scritti Pollitti)
20. To Live and Die in L.A. (Wang Chung)
Top 20 Videos
Falling Leaves
Celebrating autumn by playing iri the leaves are Anne Erickson, Nicole Elam, and Ollis Helzer.
MikeWbo?
"Silent Running" by Mike and the Mechanics was a big ' hit among junior high students.
Onwards and Upwards
Looking to the sky, Amy Pierce, Eli7.abeth Boatman, Tracey Erickson, and Ellen Canney think about the future.
Forming Relations
I.Memories of years past and dreams for the future await the class of '89, it didn't
discouragfrlhem from being
in the Upper
Memories of yesterday and what made each year special will always linger. Each year has something about it that sets it apart and everyone has a different idea of what that is.
A vital year in East is the freshman year, a transition stage almost, between being at the top of the junior high heap and being on the bottom on the senior high stack.
When asked what made his freshman year special, Chris Hansen said, "It's one year closer to graduation."
Many felt that they were finally advancing, like they were finally getting somewhere.
''We're preparing for high school and starting to move up in the world," said Scott Wobig, who apparently had high hopes for senior high.
Jenny Poyer also looked toward the future when she said, "Pretty soon we get to start driving and going more • places."
Not everyone, however, agreed. When asked what being a freshman meant to him, Jeff Chase answered, "Nothing, because they don't treat you as high school yet."
Even though not everyone found their 9th grade year the best, everyone had to admit it was a year that would not soon be forgotten.
As Lisa Covault said, ''We're the oldest, best .and prqud."
Hold Still
ACHoooo!
Kim Young grows closer to art out in the courtyard during a beautiful full day.
Trying to stop Dionysus from sneezing, Anne Erickson holds his nose.
Photos by Junior High Journalism
Members of the junior high journalism class rarely kept still for a moment. Front row: Kevin Pond, Lisa Colvalt, Natalie, Kuijvenhoven, and Criss Worster, back row: Jason Hellman, Mike Agena, and Hollie Svoboda
Happy Birthday?
'-'Wait till your birthday" says Rachelle Barry after being kidnapped and ~ crazy by Kerry
and other friends.
If The Shoe Fits, Wear It! A few friends try to decide what shoes a.re most fashionable and most comfortable.
Junior high
Kubert
Ready? Aim! Fire!
To Be or Not To Be
Performing for
And Now Back to Your Education
Photo.s by Junior High Journalism
Leaming how to work a camera, Amy Pierce of the junior high journalism practices while Andy Stock and instructor Jim Schaffer look on.
Jr. High Drama, Jill Velte shows her stuf[
Hoping to make the grade, Brian Boon studies witlJ Chris Dobson and Carrie Adams.
Junior high took a swing at the new classes and teachers as there were
ademics on the Rise
Academics for junior high students meant study, study, study For most, however, the hard work paid off with great numbers on report cards.
The 7th graders were required to take the new Exploratory Block class. The Exploratory Block required students to take nine weeks of a foreign languages class, nine weeks of individualized home economics, nine weeks of individualized industrial arts , and nine weeks of either art or vocal music.
In the foreign language class, students studied three languages-French, Spanish, and German They also learned some phrases and a little culture for each language.
Many of the students were enthusiastic about the program.
"It ' s fun and exciting," said Scott Bruhn, "really entertaining."
The class was part of a new school policy to get students interested in a language.
New English class
Have you ever wanted to combine two years of English into one year?
Well, this year you could. A new class called 9 / 10 English which combined both ninth and tenth grade English was offered for the first time. It was recommended for the highly English-oriented student and was only offered to 9th graders.
First period was the only time this class was offered, and it was taught by Mrs. Shirley Doan, the head of the English department.
On the first day of school, Doan told her class, "Since this is a new class, it's going to be a lot of hard work to develop, but it's really going to be fun! "
This year's 9/10 English class combined the curriculum of two years o1 English, and consequently, the material was presented at a quick pace. What would take about a month in ninth or tenth grade English, might take about two weeks in 9/ 1O English This was an advantage , Doan said, for students who like to get things "over and done with."
Catherine Fought said this about the class: "9/IO English has been challenging but interesting. The combination o f the students and the teacher made 9/ IO English a great learning experience.''
five new teachers
The fabulous five ?A new kind of candy bar? A c razy new rock group? No , just the new staff members who joined the junior high teaching force.
The new staff members included Mike Anderson (government), Dutch Fichthom ( speech and debate), Diane Herrmann (math),Jim Hunter (English and debate), and Syzan Schulz ( vocal music). A sixth staff member, art teacher Lynn Hershey, returned after a year' s leave.
Anderson had some definite thoughts on why he had been hired.
"I think I was probably chosen for the job, "he said, "because I'm relativelyyoung, but not fresh out of college and for my coaching experiences."
Two news classes
For the first time in the school's history there were two different junior high journalism classes.
Students took journalism second and seventh period first semester which meant that almost fifty students combined forces to put out the junior high paper
But there were problems too. The two classes argued about the stories they each were to write. Also, there were sometimes two stories about the same thin~.
Up front and first band lieutenant Governor Don McGinley spoke to Mrs. Marotz's government and answered questions.
Still~ the two junior high classes put out four issues of their paper, the Blue Light Special and also worked on the yearbook.
The two junior high journalism classes learned how to take and develop pictures. They also learned how to write good stories and how to write headlines.
The students had to work fast so they could get their stories in by the deadline.
Both eight and ninth graders could take the junior high journalism class.
"It's a lot of fun to do the papers and put stories in the yearbook," explained Jenny Shadley. •
"It's a really fun class," added T J. Hudson, ''but if it weren't for Mr Schaffer, it would be a lame class.''
By Kristine Schmidt, Amy Peirce , Andy • Buskey and Tracy Erickson
Angela Adamson
Trent Allen
Matt Amack
Jamie Ammon
Shannon Anderson
Elliott Axinn
David Bahr
Oiris Barry
Michele Beamer
John Becker
Brad Bemthal
Ryan Black
Eli7.abeth Boatman Matt Bolen
Robert Braswell
Kevin Bride
Garry Brix
Dawn Brown
Terry Brown
Stacy Bruce
Su7.anneBruce
Kristin Bruhn
Tom Burkey
Andrew Buskey
Larry Buskey
Ellen Canney
Tiffany Carlton KyleCasmer
Shannon JdlChase
Tricia Oleng
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Stephen Clark Todd Colwell
Jameison Cooper
Llsa Covault
Amy Craiglow
Dul{e Daehling
Sara Daubert
Susan Daigle
Jason Davis
Doug De Coster
Rad Dobson
Jennifer Doty
Dowding
Kimberly Drent
Channa Dworak MarkDynek
Kimberly Eisenbraun Nicole Elam
Richelle Elefsrud
Anne Erickson
Lynette Erickson
Tracy Erickson
Christian Eubanks
Teens Show Resistence to Fads
Do fads affect everyone? East 9th graders were asked to comment on how they felt about new fads and how the fads had affected them.
The students could answer the following questions: How do fads affect you? Do you like the newfads? and, How do musical groups affect the way you dre~.
"I love new ideas," explained Sara Daubert, ''but I don't like walking down the hall and seeing the new idea on 20 different people. It gets old too fast."
"The trends that come around usually don't tempt me," said Briana Watkins. "I like the c~ style. I wouldn' t be caught dead in a stitch of neon. "
"They don't," said Rad Dobson.
"Some styles are okay but others I • wouldn't be caught dead in," said Channa Dworak
"Trends affect everybody," said Tara Kinsey. "However I try to be a original and different as po~ible , People who all dre~ the same appear to me as not having confidence in themselves and their ideas."
"Trends really don't affect me at all," said Terry Brown. "I just be myself and not care if people don't like the way I dre~."
Amy Evans
Michael Fenster
Ouistopher Fleek
Catherine Fought
Melinda Fox
Jamie Frederick
Kera Fredrick
Jeanne Frey
Marcus Gale
Rochelle Ganshom
Erin Gardner
Ryan Garton
Kathryn Garwood
Ignoring The Crowd
Trend-resistors Amy Owen and Natalie Kuijvenhoven scrap for a loose Coke can in front of their .locker.
Photo by Junior High Journalism
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Neither Rain, Sleet, nor Snow
Whether it was hail, sleet, snow, or rain everyone, or almost everyone, got to school on time. Even though students all had embarras.5ing moments, like falling on the ice right in front of the opposite sex, coming to school dripping wet because of rain, or having to wear moon boots because your mom wouldn't let you go out the door without them, it seemed as if everyone had it rough.
It was a lot tougher for the junior high kids, though, because none of them could drive. They had to either carpool with friends or mooch a ride from a brother or sister.
Briana Watkins said "If you live close you should walk, but if you live farther away, you should get a ride."
Getting to school wasn't all that bad, if students took the right attitude about it. For instance, in the summer, if your parents were at work and your brother or sister was gone, and you wanted to go to the pool, you'd walk without complaint.
Amy Johnson agreed. "It's the attitude that you take. When I was little I would offer to run errands for my mom."
When asked if she complained to her parents when they wanted her to walk to school, Nicole Caldwell answered ''Yes, because your hair gets messed up before you get there."
By Anne Erickson·
Stepping Out
Ray I..awranson
Lori Leber
Kevin Lee
Stacey Lee
Teresa livers
Kevin Loos
Kerry Lovitt
Lynn Lu
Danl..undak
Trevor Lundstrom
Abby Maciejewski
Thomas Madden
With a purposeful stride, eighth grader Mike Jones proves that walking to school is good exercise.
Photo by Kathy Soukup
Jeff Lapin
Paul Larsen
Tanya
Becker Adds A New Attitude
East gained a new junior high principal when Nancy Becker joined the staff after working as a coordinator at Clinton. Becker gained the opportunity to be principal when Dr. Loy Marotz became ~istant principal, replacing Dr Marie Kelley who moved to Michigan. . _
Some of her responsibilities as principal were to provide a good learning environment, to make sure that teachers were doing their job properly, and to take care of discipline. •
Becker's ultimate goal in life is "to be the best I can be!"
By Mary Froehlich
fomStmot
Jon Stuart
Chad Sutko
Holley Svoboda
Richard Tavis
Aaron Taylor
Tamela Templin
Orris Thacker
Julie Townsend
Colleen Tyrrell
Steven Urbauer
Scott Vanier
Jill Velte
Franklin Vigil
Andrew Vogt
Jennifer Volland
Scott Walls
Erika Walter
Briana Watkins
Robert Watson
Steven White
Tisha White
Gretchen Wieker
Kathy Wildman
Steve Willey
Scott Wittstruck
Scott Wobig
John Wolcott
Brand New Everything
New junior high principal
Nancy Becker laughs about the problems of being the new kid in school with Eric lloke
Photo by Leigh Saffer
Todd Wright
Lynn Wurst
MickZentic
Marcus Zinsmaster
Jon Eisenbraun
Tricia Eldien
Brian Elsberry
Matt Fedde
Abhilasha Firoz
Blake Fiwimmons ' Mark Ford
Heather Fox
Jeff Fremmarek
Mary Froehlich
HollyFroun
TobiGabelman
Kyle Garton
Anthony Gavre
Babysitting, One Top NotchJob
You sit in the dark family room watching 1V, the kids you are babysitting for are asleep. All of a sudden you hear a noise; you jump. You start to think about all those horror movies in which the babysitter is all alone, or is she?
Many 8th graders babysat for extra money and many faced domestic horrors as bad or worse than those depicted in the movies.
One babysitter, Tara McElhose , told her story this way: "One time I was babysitting this little boy. While I was answering the phone, he managed to break a glow stick all over the stairs. When I got off the phone the staircase was glowing
"I cleaned off his hands, threw the paper towel in the garbage can , and it glowed. So did the sink. Everything gof cleaned up before the parents got home." •
Many scary thoughts come to mind when you are babysitting. A little kitten walking down the stairs can become a robber ready to get you. Movements outside become someone watching you. People's eyes in pictures seem to switch positions.
"I was babysitting two children who lived in a really big house," explained Tobi Gabelman. "The house had great big windows It looked like things were moving outside .
"Then I heard noises. When I went outside with one of the kids it was nothing but the wind blowing. Since I was still a little scared when I came inside, I closed the drapes on the windows. That was a scary night."
Babysitting was a way many teens made extra money. In fact , the average pay per hour was just under $2 , and after all, that wasn't so bad.
'I like blue' Sharpening her babysitting skills, Tara McElhose shows her nephew, two-year-old Jordan Lamp, the finer techniques of drawing with crayons.
Photo by Leigh Saffer
Alison
Caryn
Kelly McCartney
Tara McElhose
Catherine McMahon
Lorraine Mendoza
Michelle Michaelsen
Hollie Michaud
Annette Miller
Beth Mitchell
Cameron Moeller
Tyson Moeller
Heidi Monnich
Alan Mota
Michael Mullin
Elizabeth Namuth
Dreams Do Come True
Eighth grader Kerry Kubert always dreamed of having a horse, but suddenly, she had three!
"I've always loved and wanted a horse, ever since I knew what one was." Keny said
She received lzaflea Step (Sundance) , a palamino, as a twelfth birthday present. Soon after that she got My Buckskin Delight (Bucky), a buckskin.
Then, on July 4, 1984, Bucky, had Bucky's Sparkler (Sparky), a red dun.
Kerry visited her horses about five or six times a week.
"It depends on the weather," she explained
She kept her horses at J.B. Equestrian Academy in Pioneers Park.
Kerry rode Bucky and Sundance Western , and planned to break or train Sparky in the spring.
"The work is hard, but fun," she said. " It depends on your love for horses, and how much you're willing to put in.
"My goal was to show in the State Fair this spring and summer."
Besides horses, she also owned three dogs , three cats, and one turtle.
She enjoys dancing, singing, tennis, and being with friends. But mostly, she adde d, "I enjoy being with my horses."
By Nikki Barclay
Put on the feed bag
Two heads are better than one but perhaps not at feeding time as Kerry Kubert discovers with her favorite mode of transportation-her horses.
David Nickol
Holly Nitz
Jaime Norden
Mark Norstrom
AnneOgbom
Michael Olson
Michael
Carrie Peterson
Anne Poggemeyer
Kevin Pond . Daniel Poteet ,
Piyush Rajurkar James Ray
Kristin Ring
Aaron
OlerylRugh
Samir Saxena
Sara Schmer
Jami Schmersal
Tyler
Daryl Schweiger
Kara-Jean Scott
Kelli Semin
Jennifer Shamburg
Stephanie
Mark Shriner Bryan Sink
Jennifer Smitll
Regina Smid: Susan Stiba
Andrew Stoel
Mark Strashein
Sonya Strombeq
Michelle Tamblin,
Jennifer Tew!
KerriThoDlpsoll
Michael Tidball
Ivette Trentini
Julie Troestei
Randall Vana
Jason Van Deventew
Stephanie Vick
Jamie Vogel
Alicia White
Brent Wtlcox
Brock Willamson
Bryan Willnerd
RoseWmter
Jonathon Wismer
Curtis Wohlers
Bryce Wood
Angela Woodring Worster
Cynthia Worster
Christine Woudenberg
CobyYoung
Kimberly Young
Liberti Young
Oterry Zimmerman
Walter Zink
Pamela Zumpfe
Candice Zyburo
Home Sweet Home
For a person who lived in one place for most of her life, Nikki Barclay had some colorful stories to tell
You may think that each day she comes to school from a neighborhood in Lincoln, but for almost six months last year, she didn't. Because of some unusual circumstances, her family had to move to a small town near Louisville called Cedar Creek
While their new home was under construction here in Lincoln, they lived in a cabin by the Platte River. Each morning Nikki would have to wake up before dawn to get ready for school Then she, her parents, and her step-sisters would drive almost 50 miles to Lincoln.
"I had mixed feelings about living there," Barclay said. "It was a lot of fun to come home from school each day and go waterskiing or three-wheeling."
What she didn't like about it, however, was the long drive it took to commute from Lincoln to Cedar Creek She explained that the television reception wasn't very good but at least there were many other things around to entertain her.
Nikki said she wouldn't hesitate to live in Cedar Creek again if she got the chance. That chance came quite often, as it tumed out because her family visited there quite frequently after their new home was built. That was good news for Nikki because, to her, Cedar Creek was a second home and a ~place to be.
"I never knew a person who has been to Cedar Creek and hasn't fullen in love with it."
By Anne Ogborn
Rem.ng It Up
Nikki Barclay prepares to go on a three-wheeler tour around Cedar Creek with two sisters in tow.
Young Cartoonist in the Making
At only 12 years old, Jason Struve has aspirations of becoming a famous cartoonist.
At five years old, Jason realized his gift of drawing and his great sense of humor was an asset. By putting the two together, he was able to create his own style of cartooning.
With a schedule as active as Jason's, he gets a chance to experience many humorous aspects of life.
Cartooning isn't his only interest. He enjoys being with his friends and plays golf, soccer, basketball, and baseball.
An early influence on Jason was his great-grandmother, as well as parents and teachers. They were a great asset in helping hiJl.l develov his current artistic style. Everyone needs to feel a sense of accomplishment. Jason likes to know that · his work is appreciated by others and well worth the effort.
He says his greatest applause is when his friends say, "That's the best of your work that I've seen yet."
By Jen Chapin and Annette Miller
and the Animals
People
People and animals were both subjects for Jason Struve's cartooning,
Ryan Batt
lisa Bauch
Bryan Becker
Randy Beckman
Kimberly Bennett
Richard Benton
Jeffery Bemer
Andria Bjorkman
Jay Boatright
Jason Bokowski
Jeff Bomberger
Julia Bonnett
Nichole Bouwens
Jennifer Brooks
Jill Brown
Scott Bruhn
Melissa Buchanan
Kitrina Butler
Andrew Campbell
John Carlow
lisa Carlson
Erika Cederberg
Tammy Chaprnan
Jennifer Chopp
Melanie Christenson
Jill Collicott
Al Crom
Dustin Curry
Shawn Curry
Christopher Dana
Jill Daubert
Brian Dennis
Chris Dobson
Darin Dolberg
Jacob Drueke
Dawn Dvorak
Michelle Dwornik
Jill Ebers
Ryan Ecklund
Kristin Ediger
Julia Edwards
Jon Ed2:ards
Brian Elias
Sara Enersen
lisa Fankhauser
Merrilee Faubel
Samuel Foos
Michelle Forsberg
Kristin Frank
David Fricke
Michele Friesen
Michael Gaines
David Gammel
Sean Gifford
Scott Gillette
Alicia Gilley
Jeff Gutkin
Jennifer Guo
Hollie Haddan
Robyn Haisdl
Stacie Hakel
Jeff Hall
Mike Hall
Hudson Hamm
Gwen Hammer
Kevin Hansen
Nicole Harris
Fred Hartman
Hannah Hathcock
Adam Hayes
A Girl's Best Friend
One lucky 7th grade had a dog with extrordinary obedience and excellent showmanship? That meant she had a champion on her hands.
Jennifer Supalla was the twelve-yearold seventh grader with just such a champion.
Supalla showed her dog through the American Kennel Club, of which she was a member. Supalla had three dogs named Raider, Ivy, and Tasha, but of the three, she showed only Raider. •
Raider was a male Shetland sheepdog who brought his proud owner many tro·phies and awards.
Supalla's mother showed the other two dogs in a different class called confirmation, a class just for adults that had a lot more competition.
Supalla has been showing her dog for five years, and often traveled to Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma to show him.
"The funny thing about my dog is that he's a shetland sheepdog who hates wool, and that's how his breed originated, by getting wool from the dogs," said Supalla, laughing.
By Krissy Snowden
Fetch that dumbbell Ivy, a Shetland sheep dog, retrieved a special dumbbeU for competition in obedience trials for master Jennifer Suppalla
Photo provided by Jennifer Supalla
Ali Higgins Ben Hinkley
Clinton Hoffman
Gina Hoffman
Heather Hold~man
AmyHoppner Jimmy Hsu
Mark Hubenka
Hull
Kathryn Ingram Lori Irons
Jennifer Jaskolka Jason Jeffrey UaJensen
Eli7.abeth Johnson
Stacy Johnson
Mariana Kazas Matt Kechely Lisa Keller Todd~inger
Koch
Bret Koenig
Kohtz
Krygier
Kurtzer
Larsen
Angela Lens Dawn Linder
Brent Lindquist
Keri Lo~ing
Becky Lowrey Paige Luthans
Virginia Lyons
Anne Madden Tamer Mahrous Tarek Mahrous
Audrey Marquette
Amy Martin
Kara Martin Janet Mathews
Jennifer Maul Brian Mays
Kristina Mendoza Susan Meyer Chris Miller • Micheal Na-,t
l":lielsen
Matt Niven Rus.5ellNovak
Chad Obert
Kristi Olesen
Norman Oliphant
Chad Packard
Sean Pagel
New Study skills course offered
The •new study skills course was designed to teach students organizational skills, time management, listening skills, reading skills, note taking, and other skills like writing, test-taking, map and graph reading, and problem solving.
"It's open to all seventh graders," said Mrs. Diane Bartels, the only instructor of the course. Bartels said about one-third of the seventh graders took the class, which was offered for the first time last fall.
Study skills are methods of doing things that help make learning easier and more effective for students. They study ways of solving problems that can be used in more than one content area.
"I really enjoy teaching the course," Bartels commented. "I think that not only could the kids in the junior high, but also kids in the senior high could benefit from the class.
"Kids don't realize how important these skills really are until they are out of school and are responsible for their own education."
Not everybody took study skills, however.
"Kids aren't just chosen to be in the study skills class," explained junior high principal Nancy Becker. ''We usually go on recommendations from their elementary school teachers or on recommendatios from teachers here in the building when they notice that a student is having trouble getting assignments done for class."
By Yvette Johnson
Mastering skills Techniques mastered in Mrs. Diane Bartels' study skills course helped prepare seventh graders for
future acaclmeic work. Here she helps George Kaz.as in a literature c~ while Ryan Ban's mind wanders form his work.
Shawn Yowell
Nicole Zikmund
Lucinda Zmarzly
Andrew Schell
Brian Schwabauer
Emily Schwartz
Joshua Schwartz
Brian Sharp
Mark Siedband
• Darcy Silver
Stephen Skala
Peter Smith
Colin Smith
Cameron Sneddon
Lora Soukup
Richard Sowers
lisa Steube
Andrew Sratton
Scott Stevens
Jason Struve
Jason Summers
Jennifer Supalla
JodySutko
Oms Swearingen
Mike ~'weney
William Thomas
Michael Thorson
Heidi Tietgen
Jason Tomlinson
Patricia Traudt
lindsay Travis
Stacy Travis
Andrea Tropp
Anthony Trosper
Trevor Tyrrell
Kristi Ueberrhein
Rafael Vigil
Debra Volland
Shawn Volz
Scott Waller
Jennifer Warren
Ryan Wilcox
Jeff Williams
Bret Wittke
Carly Wobig
Andrea Woodburn
I.aura Woodward
Andrew Wright
Jason Wright
Elizabeth Wysong
Megan Wysong
KaselYalls.5i
Energetic students found Red Cnm and Student <:ouncil to be a good~ of
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Student Council
Red Cross
"Red Cross gives students an opportunity to get involved in their school and their community," explained Mrs. Shuster, one of the club's sponsors.
Junior ffigh Student
C.Ouncil
First row: M. Davis, A Wright, W. Zink, K. Hiser K Scott. Second row: M. Friesen, A Larson, L Hovenclick ~~11, B. Macy, C. Wohlers, D. Dvorak,). Vogel, B
J~y Hoffman was the club's president, Brandi ~robst was the vice-president, and secretaries were Jennifer Solee and Daryl Schweiger. Mrs. Herrmann was the club's other sponsor.
Red Cross was a club based mostly on helping people. Some of the activities included caroling at nursing homes, having a H~oween party for children, and craft proJects for hospitals and nursing homes.
"They're a good group of students," Herrmann said, "and they have really good ideas."
Red Cross sponsored a dance and with the money they earned gave scholarships to Red Cross Camp. Schweiger was one of the students who went to camp.
"I went to camp and I met new people " he said. "I learned a lot of things lik~ mouth-to-mouth resucitation and first aid. Red Cross was really a lot of fun and I enjoyed it." '
"Student Council was a good w.tr to meet people from other schools," explained 8th grade council member Jamie Vogel.
There were eighteen members in all, consisting of six from each of the grades. Seventh grade elections are held at the beginning of first semester, while the other council members had been elected the previous spring.
Meetings were held every · Monday after school and Friday mornings, with Laurie Hovendick serving as head sponsor.
Student exchanges were one of the many activities Stuco participated in. By doing this, students got to go to different junior highs, and Stuco members from other schools came to East.
Dances were also sponsored by Stuco. They got to decide the decorations and the music.
Serving as officers were Walt Zink, President; Brad Bemthal, Vice-President; Jamie Vogel, Treasurer; Kara-Jean Scott, • Secretary; Kera Martin, Historian; and Curt Wohlers, Parlementarian.
By Sarah Pate, and I Ellen Canney
ReclCros., ~ck
Blue RJbbons
Blue ribbons for the Blues Brothers as they took second place with the famed dance song "Shout" Blues Brothers were Marci Butler and April Ibsen.
Photos by Junior High Journalism
row: Mrs Herman, Sponsor C. Shuster, c. Zimmerman, B. Brobst, M. Zinsmaster. Middle row: N. Colicott, K. Gillian, D. Schweiser, J. Hoffman, c. Helzer. Front row: J. Solee and A Mota.
And The Winners Are ...
Winners of the junior high lip sync contest are Jenny Doty, Shelly Elesfrud, Amy Craiglow, Amy Kardell, Michelle Smith, Abby Maciejewski, and utura Gutkin who sang "Blue Moon."
While competing for the winners circle, Brent Wilcox, John Lefler, Eric Bigly, and Kevin Pond play their rendition of Mr. Mister's "Kvrie".
Are We Having Fun Yet?
Gretchen Wicker, Renee Pittman, and Jenny Clifton laugh and dance around as they have fun at the junior high lip sync dance.
"Kyrie"
Hitting 1beir Notes
Practicing their music for a performance are Amy
Playing the Blues
Dedicating an evening to the winter music concert, the junior high band takes on Beethoven.
Photos by Junior High Journalism
Strutting Across 1be Dance Floor
The boys and girls of Spartan singers take on a dance step while singing during a show.
Owen, Natalie Knijvenhoven, Jenny Voland, Paige Orme, Susie Gutz, Kristen Stolley, Nicki Kowalke, Susan Stible, and Michelle Smith.
SSpartan S~gers and illusions were dedi-
cated in onler to be
inging tot e Highest Heights
The junior high music program played a very important role in the school, both in instrumental and vocal music.
Mr. John Rogers, the band and . orchestra director, first came to East 12 years ago because Mr. Jim Huge, the principal at that time, asked him to come. Rogers said he plays aµnost every instrument.
Rogers taught five different music groups including Symphonic Band with 73 members, Stage Band with 26, Prep Band with 7, the Wind Ensemble with 82, and the Orchestra with 56.
Instrumental students prepared for contests, the all-school concerts, and the big school concert at the end of the year.
According to Rogers, the quality of the musical program was "superb."
Vocal Music
A new junior high music director brought new ideas and a new direction to the music program.
Mrs. Susan Schulz, who graduated from East in 1972, took over the job from Mrs. Pat Kaltenberger.
"I really enjoy the students and I feel that they have a tremendous amount of talent," Schulz said.
Spartan Singers, a group of six girls and six guys, and illusions, which has twelve girls, gave several performances throughout the year. They both participated in school choral festivals, traveled to elderly homes and social clubs, sang at the Governor's Mansion, and had other events.
Members of Spartan Singers included Angela Claus, Ellen Canney, Jenny Doty, Amy Kardell, Shelly Elefsrud, Erin Gardner, Robby Watson, Todd Cowdell, Walt Zink, Robert Singleton, Mark Dynak, and Danny Kubert.
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"I thought it would be a fun experience," explained Walt Zink.
Kendra Adema, one of two eighth graders in illusions, enjoyed her group, too.
"It's really fun and you get to meet new people," Kendra said. ''You also get to go to
parties and clubs.;,
Mrs. Schulz was also in charge of the junior high chorus, which was 52 voices strong.
''I enjoy teaching chorus, too," she said, "but the program was quite small because of the new exploratory block for the 7th grade rstudents. I would really like to see the junior high music program grow."
To help promote interest in the seventh grade chorus, Schulz took the chorus to several elementary schools so the 6th grade students could have a better idea about their opportunities to join chorus.
For a good quality sound and wellorchestrated performances, Schulz and her students had to work hard together and cooperate.
"It keeps me busy, but I love it," she said.
By Kristen Stolley
A-E-I~U
Showing students the proper way to sing, Susan Schulz demonstrates the importance of opening your mouth and breathing correctly.
A Uttle Bit Softer Now
Performing at the governor's mansion, the 12 members of filusions sing a mellow tune.
Second place finish in city for volleyball teams highlights
autumn for Athletes
Junior high athletic teams sparkled in the-fall with two city runnerup positions in volleyball, a solid third in cross country, and competitive football teams. Students also supported an outstanding intramural program.
Cross Country
Over the hills and through the woods to the gruesome finish line was the name of the game in the 9th grade cross country.
Ryan Garton and Jason Hinkle were the two fastest mountain climbers on the team. They never finished out of the top ten in five tough meets. In fact, in the city championships, they were each less than ten seconds out of first place.
As a team, East was always a steady third , but came within five points of a second place finish in the city championship.
, Practice was about ten miles a day for a month with the varsity -team. Then for the rest of the season, they ran with the 9th grade team for four to five miles a day.
The meets were always at Pioneers Park-two miles of winding and curving paths, up hills and down.
Garton's best time of the year was twelve minutes and twenty-one seconds. Ryan had moved to East this year from Waverly. He came in with a 2nd place finish in the city meet.
Jason's best time was twelve minutes and forty-six seconds. Jason started his running career here at East on the 7th and 8th grade track team. Jason came in 5th place in the city meet.
East's third runner was Raymond Lawrason who came in 17th in the city meet with a time of 13:38.
Eric Puten and Larry Mota's best times were I 5:52 and I 5:58. Their final results in the city meet were 26th and 31st
Football
The two 9th grade football teams didn't have a great deal of success, but they did keep long-range goals in mind.
The heavyweights claimed a 2-4 record on the _ season and the lightweights were 1-5.
"It was a good rebuilding year," said Dan Lundak, a player on the heavyweight team.
Heavyweight players from East Junior High included Steve Clark, Steve Gillette,
Mark Irvine, Jamie Kechely, Scott Wobig, Scott Ohler, Kenny Pachucki, Tyler Pearson, Robert Shipley, Kyle Sterkenberg, Chad Sutko, Rob Watson, Steve White,-.and Dan Lundak
The lightwe,ght players included Rad Dobson, T. J. Hudson, Tom Madden, Kevin Loos, Chris Eubanks, Matt Amack, Dan Mulder, Mick Zentic, Spencer Hilsebeck, Randy Sterns,Jeff Kahldahl, Chris Berry.Jeff Chase, Chip Geraghty, and Daren Clark.
Coaches for the heavyweights were Tom Focht, Chuck Squires, and Brad Irvine. Todd Zart and Mike Anderson coaches the lightweights.
Volleyball
East's 9th grade varsity and reserve volleyball teams had a successful year. ThC} both came in second place in city with records of 6-2.
The varsity players were Shannon Jochum, Elizabeth Boatman, Jeanne Frey: Shannon Jessen, Kathy Powell, Jami Kehl: and Lisa Covault.
The coach was Terri Killion.
"At the begining of the year, the team didn't know the fundamentals very well and some of the players ha~'t played
:>efore," said Killion. "I was really im)ressed on how fast they learned and ;>rogressed."
Varsity player Lisa Covault stated, ''We play volleyball for fun, but of course, winning is also nice."
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The reserve volleyball team players were Teresa Livers, Stephanie Kinnaman, Diane Johansen, Kerri Lovitt, Lisa Ostermier,Julie Townsend, Amy Hartman, Tanya Mahrous, and Jennifer Doty.
"At first, we didn't do too well because we didn't spike or call the ball," said Jenny Doty, "but as the year went on, we improved. There was also a lot of first year players on the team."
"One of our more memorable games," said Diane Johansen," is when we played Lefler and beat them 15-0."
The team's weakness was setting up for a spike, but they had a good offense and defense and they passed the ball a lot.
"I thought the team was good because we all worked well together," said Shannon Jochum.
Over The Hill
Leading the way up one of Pioneer Park's hills is freshman cross country star Krista Hiser.
Intra.murals
Intramurals are great fun, according to Erik Hoke and Jason Moeller.
Hoke, a member of the champion Harry Grunt Licks,, said his favorite activity was flag football. He liked the rules and thought the refs were funny.
The fall season was dominated by the Grunt Licks who won the playoffs in football and won league titles in ultimate and soccer.
Team members included Jason Hellman, Curt Wohlers, Pat Booth, Steve Kaldahl, Mike Agena, David Aksamit, Charlie Larson, Eric Hoke, Jason Haldiman, Andy Stock, Walt Zink, and Jeff Perdew
"The secret of our success was team spirit and giving it our all," said Agena Moeller of the Orange Crush commented that he liked ultimate best. The refs, he said, were okay.
tntimate was a new game for the junior high, combining fi;isbee and football. It was popular so it was given a full season in the spring.
Mr. Petri, one of the head men of the system said that intramurals has gained in popularity. He said there are more kids for · more activities. He estimates that there were 185 kids involved.
The sports involved this year were: flag football, ultimate, soccer, kickball, basketball, indoor volleyball, sand volleyball, softball, frisbee-golf, and ultimate .
The champions were: HGLfor football, Orange Crush for ultimate, and Wrecking Crew for soccer.
By Chris Helzer, Mike Agena, Jon Stuart, andJason Hellman
Set It Up!
Special Teams
Saturday mornings in the fall found East's ninth grade football team on the move, this time against Southeast.
Showing his style, Brad Bemthal dribbles down coun as Steve Clark runs to set up a play ag.Jinst Culler. East won the game 61 to 54, defeating an arch-rival.
Perfect Paul Larson performs a pike dive at Bob Devaney Spotts Center. Many swimmers competed in state, but
Photos by Jun ior High Journalism
few freshmen were talented enough to compete at the state level This was the second year that freshmen were allowed to compete as varsity.
Fleming's Dozen
Swim coach Greg Fleming appreciated the youth
FGiving it their all, 19 freshmen earned a
spot in varsity teams and found themselves _
Many freshman tried out for sports this year, and for the first time, a substantial number made a high school varsity team. Nineteen freshman made full and winter varsity squads in seven of the thirteen sports.
"I am very excit_ed that I made the team, and so far it's been a lot of work, but at the same time fun and rewarding," said Chip Hamann, who was on the swim team.
Of all the sports, girls' ~g had the most freshman,.. ·including Shannon Anderson, Tracy Erickson, Kera Frederick, Steph Schwebarger, Stef Seaman, and Gretchen Wieker. Theypracticed two hours a day, swimming 6,000 yards daily on the average. There was also an optional practice in the morning, alternating between weight-lifting and swimming.
Tracy said the people ·on the team were "really nice. They treat me the same as friends."
The boys' swimming team had the next highest number of varsity freshmen with five including Elliott Axion, Ryan Garton, Chip Hamann, Raymond Lawrason,
and John Wolcott. John said that being on the team was "Not bad. It's kind of tough work, though."
Paul Larsen was the only freshman member of the diving team.
"It's fun," he said. "It's the first time I've competed on the high-school level." His participation in the meets depended on their size. He said at the big meets he had 11 dives and at the smaller ones he had 6.
Two freshmen were on the cross country team-Krista Hiser and Jenny Simons.
"I loved it," Krista said. "It was a lot more competitive than 9th grade would've been." She also said that she would rather be on varsity.
"The competition's better, and it may not seem like you're doing as well, but to yourself you're accomplishing something more."
Kyle Casmer, who made the varsity basketball team, pointed out that many freshmen like the idea of a ninth grader making varsity: "Everybody calls me their hero!" l(yle said not knowing everyone he
movement because he added six freshman guys and six freshman girls to his team.
was trying out with made a difference because ''you can't play with a bunch of guys you don't know." He also said he got along with everyone on the team.
"The fellows I play with are really cool," he said.
B.J. Dowding and Darren Clark represented the freshmen on the wrestling team.
"I like it. It's fun, and you get to travel," said B.J. "I'd rather be on varsity. There is more competition, and a chance to letter."
Brad Bernthal made the varsity tennis team.
"I really enjoyed it," he stated. "It was a lot of fun." He also said that he enjoyed the team and that the other members were really nice to him.
Danny Kubert made the gymnastics team. He said that the best thing about making a varsity team was "the thrill that I was the only 9th grader." •
Krista Hiser, Brad Bernthal, and Danny Kubert all lettered in their tall sports.
By Elizabeth Boatman
Stretch, Stretch
No one had to twist Steph Seaman's arm into lettering for the varsity swim team Shown here, she is stretching for the backstroke.
Shaving Spirit
Putting his heart, soul, and head, into showing support for East, Elliott Axinn exposes his scalp art done by Tom Krause.
Pllotos by Junior High Journalism
Three-ring Spectacle
like a three-ring circus, the state wrestling tournament provided plenty of entertainment for spectators. Freshman B. J. Dowding ran into trouble, however, in the first round •
Students gave important support to local 'blue collars' and in tum, businesses supported students and student activities.
From Levi's '501 blues' to 'new blue shoes', businesses provided students with important products and services.
The new Gateway Food Park presented students with another place to pick up a 'blue plate special'.
Businesses relied on the teenage population for employees as well as cash flow, and students relied on the money and service.
Gas prices dropped and food prices rose. The crisp meat burrito at Amigo's went from S.99 to $1.09, for example, but gas prices remained under S1.20 per gallon
most ot the year.
Jobs were offered to teenagers in various places. The local fast food restaurants and grocery stores hired many students, but discount stores and even specialized offices offered job opportunties to some.
Students also gave support to Goodwill stores and thrift shops, helping the community and saving themselves a buck or two.
The interaction between students and local businesses was rewarding; whether students were after 'something old, something new, something borrowed, or something blue', they usually found it.
Mac Attack
McDonald's was a favorite hangout for Dave Nickel, Frank Alonzo, Chris Lewis, and Scott Fletcher, not to mention the 1600 other East Junior and Senior High · students.
Photos by Kathy Soukup
Ross
Angie
Cheryl
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Jenny Sue
Andy
Carrin
Julie
Tiffany
Myla
Cindee
Bob
- The Diggers .
COURAGE
COURAGE
Jen Peters, Cindy Wilson, Kim Goertzen, Courtney Butherus, Reed, Tiffany Stroh, Julie Youngscap, Julie Saffer, Stacey Skold, Kim Beavers, Ouisty Bolen Not pictured, Sue Simpson. -
Guys, if you're within 30 days of turning 18, you have to register. Just go to the post office and fill out a card. It only takes five minutes. And don't worry, there hasn't been a draft since 1973. The country just needs your name in case there's ever a national emergency. Register. It's quick. It's easy. And it's the law.
Christy Bolen
Mike Ruth
Mar~Canney
lane Gibson
Lori Smith
Mark Bode
Selection Research
Scherer
Kim Beavers
Amy Wendy
Ann Tracey Tracey
Francis Zabloudil
As the year came to a close, friendships arid good times became pricel~ as students collected
tograp s
As the year came to a close, friendships and good times became pricel~ as students collected
tographs
Leaving words of wisdom, and memories the class of 1986 wanted to be remembered b what the •
en1ors
Mariannella (Lela) Baez
I really enjoyed East High facilities and faculty. All the teachers I had were great ( especially Mr. McGowan) I had a great year! Los Recordare!
MarkBakula
Life goes on; it moved me; Long live the DOID; Pinto's and Honda's don't die, they just change colors!; Van Halen's not dead; "happy trails" Doc. '-
Kathy Bard
October 11; Thanksgiving 1983-potato eyes; Hobbitsville; Peewee; campaigning; Marvy-doo; oh how sad; ski trip; oh don't; 4th period; BFF-CfMR'S; Love ya Robb.
Robyn Beckenbach
Sting (Tom, Pat, and Cheryl); Summer of 84' ( Stephanie, Boof, and Sale); "Don't give me that!"; B.O.O.B.; "sophomorish" ; G.I migration; basically uh ; B.E.; 1-14-85 Jeff.
Happy Valentine's Day
Reading a card from a friend on Valentine's Day, senior Kris Buethe smiles a thank you.
Kim Beavers
Heeey Bobcat; Thanks Counc; frozen mangos; cost alotta money; raaag; NM; COURAGE; novice; Markables; ski!; Wgap; whitewash; Holidome; Mazers; And She Was ; my pleasure Rich.
Lori Beckmann
''Wolfl"; Amigo's accidents; "And she was "; KaL'1y's stickshift and Tracey; ''YEEEHAAW!!, Sell t'farm!! "; GOOB!; S.B K - Christmas Tree!; ''Wrong house Mumbles?"; ODAing; Old maid; Love y'most! •
Jeff Bender
UMA; "skata"; Hi ya peach; Sko; Boy Blunder; "MONTE!"; "And She Danced "; Window demolitions specialist, Fricke Ball, Is it pokin ' yet?
Brian Bennett
When the lights go out there are riots in the streets, the pursuit of perfect form, technical highlights, I'm half serious.
Christy Bolen
Spain-"Oh my God!"; Way into; hanging out with the Romantics-only because of you Stroh!; Driving downtown blasting Beach Boys; Ski Club; Frozen mangos
Tracy Bornholdt
Mark; September 24, 1983; KD-BFF; Okoboji '85; "passion pit"; Slab bashes; "Debbie- not the puppy chow!"; Goodrich runs; possums; Summer snowbank; Pinsol at Jamie's!!
Cindee Borland
There's someone on the ground; chunks; what's a Harley Davidson?; Hey guys; I LORB; C.P.criminal burger; Thanks Julie and Pete, you made it fun!
Deb Brage
"The fish are in the cowboy hat."; COFFEE!; Thanks Rob, Darryl, Bret, Sean and Cheryl; (Deb)2; "Monte, your feet!"; NOWAY; BURP; Ernie and Burt.
Courtney Butherus
Let's vote on it please do; Romantics; friends; boxing match vs vacuum cleaners; musical (the spin); carpools; dances (November 22); Steamboat; Kimball performances.
Mark Canney
The Cult; Downtown; Friday the 13th; T P. marathon; last day of school; castaway; dog biscuit; congratulations ; Killer waves Buehla; you don't understand.
Robert Chen
Here's to warm friendships under starry skies. Ancora Imparo.
Brian Colton
"To be or not to be and I wasn't."; I shall return!; I came, I saw, and I left.
John Clark Hey Gus, How much for the litle girl?; Rudy, never forget the Raging Smegma; Never respect F.O.D.; Wish You Were Here; Gone Forever: Gusterfield Jones.
Barb Oouston
75 year old glare ; "PQ! PQ!"; Giraffes in the laundry room; Colonial Inn; "Is it slop?"; 1301 guys; "twice twice"; Little Debbies; Northeast; Stewart.
Eric Crimmins
The only thing I hate more than a big, stupid carrot is a big, stuptd banana
Dan Curtis Vuamet; Digger's; Bubba's Llama's; peach snobb; chicken; brownie hound; skreeee; Omaha; yanky my wanky; Wrestling-Piper's Moon; B.K; Oink; Anarchy; Cornbusker; can I vote?
Angie Desmond
D.C.B.T ; Chich; Rat Pack; dog pile; V.E.A.; lost in Europe; Camping; "I can't believe it"; doorma~ LP.S.; eggs; Gorrilla; WCATM; slumberslab; spring break; the CIAN.
Sara Deterding Omatreks; Cheese Castle; W. Gap; Holidome; Eagle; SAC; Friday the 13th; Femmes; whitewash; Earl May; Beware ofJP; windmill; raaaag!; way; heeey Bobcat!; And She Was
" 'Stacy Di~ckman
It's been 3 years, we've lived a little and learned a lot. From what I've learned, it's all down hill from here.
Ben; summer 84; my blonde; meeting Pete; speech trips; I love you too B(SF)[SF)[SF][SF)! Tracey, sorry about the cat guts; the Watermelon Monster; Thanks everyone.
Brian Einfalt
The End of Benches; Hein, Heiney, Fank, Chank, Ol'Boom, Midnight Church Yard; Old country roads; Onions and Eggplants; Ski Atjay! Trip to Big Mac
TyEldien
B-Team; The Slab; Gilley, Gravey, Drapes, Ronald, a hellish senior year and good luck! Summmer of 84 and 85; I 0:38; where's the party?; Kenney P.Y.F E.
Jodi Engel
Noodle?;Janelle; Steph; ski trip; It's only a blue hill, really!; Hallelujah; "Strange"; dog named Apple; Squirtguns; SO yard line of Seacrest field.
Photos by Lori Beckmann
Kathy Erickson
Rat pack; dog pile; zoo-gravel; D.C.; spring break; slumb slab; camping '84; like bikes; TBar; eggs; I.LF.A.!; " If you can't party, pita"; theC.LA.N.
Atjay Etzelmiller
Ear drum crack at Big Mac; Russell was Semins fault; Einfalts an ugly skier; no bench for Boom 85-86.
Amy Farley
Duane, 3 wonderful years, I love you more than ever!; Hot summers; blonde hair blowing through TA T-tops; little yellow bikinis in KC; beautiful Z's.
Lisa Gammel
Spring Break; D C. ; light; Slumberslab; Camping '84; T-bartrouble; "Do you speak Swedish?"; Lost in Europe; T.B.S.; dog pile?; Singers; Great times ; The CIAN
Cheryl Geis
Summer 84!; Bob, Buf; "Oh, I'm sorry,"; "What she said,; "Whoo-op"; Steamboat; White Mountain; Sting; RE.M.; West Point; Wings; E.W, Bitty, TOM!! And She Was
Wayne Harless
He will come!; Spam in toast; I've been in a daze for days; You may be up or down or if your luckey in AAA.CK!
Carin Harris
Debbie; Always; psych; moo; ski trip; seal; Shera; stop it Debbie-you 're embarrasing me! ; Pete, Marcia-you're the best!; Lovey touchy people!; Jesus my Savior.
Hawkins
Matt; Remember friends- I'm always here and I love you; Meadow Ghetto; Culler memories; family; Artz family; see you in ten; thought I wouldn't cry.
Rich Hayden
Original Pilgrimage; Steamboat; "Thanks Beav"; Expressions; Slab; Thunder Lungs; Road Trippin ' in the GLC; Lincoln-Sacramento-Lincoln; Thanks everyone; "Where do my parents live?!"
Bob Henrichs
France 1985; parce que; really?; Whooooping cranes; movies at Kristy's; C-H-A-M-P-S;J. Pierrepont Finch; '4620 for one year of school; horns up, horns up one.
Tim Hergenrader
Donks; man, what can I say; the Monte; Chevy Power; roller derby and the Road Warriors; hanging out, cruisin'; grubbin' till you burst.
Tish Hennsmeyer
Fish; the Cheesecastle; first snow - Nov. 1985; Journeys up and down the river; Puerto Rico with Kirsten; Millersburg; Madam X; Future Flamenco Dancer
Greg Heinzmann
KC. with MAK; Duals; da, da da, book; 7 in the Escort; passing on the shoulder; G.I.P.; the _ Nova.
Kurt Heninger
Nano-beep; phethter; Maleck; Lemming Productions; tantalizing piece of meat ; Spain; party -animal; Hello my name is Melvin Tlot; I hate preppies; profound thougpts; Rope.
Jay Ingram
First snow, Nov. 1st; is it poken' yet?; come here, come here! Get the ___ out of here ; National Steal-A-Car; LL\MAS? Skreeeenk.
CindyJohnson
Julie S.-Rocky Theme; sleeping on locker room floor; Zooma Zooma Zoom; out to lunch ; rope's course ; "There's no mirror there! " Getting lost at the zoo!
Brett Joseph
The last twelve years have been almost realist ic; Mark was " moved", Paul is in the Army, and Jeff is just a bus boy; PNCF-1TEWI ; THE WAIL
Laura Kelly
Hastings and Wesleyan and UNL Honor Bands; Lisa, I've really appreciated your friendship, and I won't ever forget you; Why be normal?; We still love you Bob!
Scott Kelley
Skiing! ; Mickey never partied so hard! ; Smegma!; Hot Rock Cafe in London!; Europe!; Let's Go Bowling!; Rush!; Good-Bye East ; Hello College!
Tom Kubert
I don ' t know and I can't see the future; Nothin' fancy about Tom, sort of simple?; Thanks coach! ; Diggers forever! ; Can't leave out Sue.
Beth Langemeier
It's definitely a Friday!! France or bust; Nojh Noocs & Orb Cratey; S'mores; P.J.'s; greenstop, red-go, right? V.I.; yes, we were going out!
Jason Land
And now for something completely different pop-tarts ; room decorating; house decorating; don't call me that, Sandy! All praise the Monty Python fanatics; Porsches; Love, Chuck.
Lance I.arson
"1982 Grand Prix!"; Bill's Den; McDonald Parties; Skiing, Bowling; ( 43 in 25 zone 3 points); $372 for 6-months Insurance?
John Lay
Lippy; Limbo; Crack; Wimpy; Wambly Weeble; Limbo's plant; Green Machine and double trouble; Wimpys freakin'; Orange pop and Burger King; skiing; Summer of 85 SPONGE.
KimMartin
Bill, Lori, thanks for everything; Vais; Fremont; kneepad ; puddle; Pedos; why am I rolling?; mug; 1985 Volleyball takes State; Marcia and Freeda Shaggers forever; YIELD
Tom Massey
W.O.D. MINISTER; Pilgramage; Slab; Thick; Mellowtones; Crimbo; Gill; Bust; Dick; Mitski; Lew Tufnel-St Hubbins; 'i lgnorance?";"I don't know the meaning of the word"-Crimmins.
Mike Ostermeier
Friends; Sting; signs; Steamboat; Breakfast Bird; Champagne; Sleeping (?) in hatchbacks; post wrestling tour; To all the good times we've had and those yet to come
Scott Oswald
The "B" team; Herald fingers; gravey, etc.; Bernice Bombecker is still up there with Earnest Vest; Lori, I love ya!!
Matt Pardy Hum and be happy.
Tennis Anyone?
Ready to enjoy a game of tennis on a: beautiful spring day, Stacey Diekman causes a raquet.
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Tim Lembrich
Wimpy, lippy, Krack; Weeble's wobble but they don't fall down; Double chickens are the best!; Lipstevs pad; My beautiful plant; Wambley new wave strohbaker.
MarkLewis
The slab; Steamboat; Sue Simpson's station wagon; football; pre-game; intramural basketball; baseball; Homes and the fog off the lake; the slammin' seven plus one.
Steve Lewis
We've all changed a lot over the years that we've shared together, and now let's go change some more but let's not change into Monsters.
Wake me when it's over hold that thought; hurry Missy before she locks the door; what's a nine mile?! ; You could hang your hat!!
Laura Ogren
Rob. Don't laugh! Great friends. Ex-Sunbird; Cherry Coke. It was a wreath! Gary bud beeper. Don't Kick my pagoda! Downtown McDonalds. Double Buddy. What?
Jeff Oleson
Canarying in Fox Hollow; Ferreting at the gas station; Fairlane power; Mighty Opel; BK; What he said; we must have a sticker that says "we can do that."
Greg Olesen
No Remorse; the phone Trent; lunch at Trent's; Gordon; Red Freak; Smed; Mush; Rad; G.O. Steamboat; Metallica; Hey Dad; Karin; World of Fun.
Kelley Olsen
Most of you were really terrific and I'll remember you always. Some of you I've already forgotten.
Marcia Olive
Huh-oh; Marvydo; make it click; 3rd period lunch; 8.H.; Rusty; ·come on over; I'll hide my feet; -12 M.W.; where's my car? Chunks; Hawaii; super funny
Brian Olson
The moon shines EASf, the moon shines WEST, but the guy next door makes moonshine BEST; Mak the Royals suck; road trip!!
Sue Rockwell
First "snow" November 1, 1985; mid-night parties at the lake; ski rope burns; Chinese bull dogs and Russian race horses; peas and carrots; It was fun!!
SaswataRoy
SAA8s eat Chevy's; Get a Haircut Ronald Glenn!, TIIEW!
212 Quotations
Brent Reimers • "BUST"; W.O.D. President; Steamboat; Shooters; Vitamin T; party at Wilson's"; "GILLLL"; Slab; "Kissing a really hot chick is like eating a really good bowl of chili ."
Cheryl Sackett
8-8, shave those legs! Would I lie, Banannananne?; "Do you girls know you're going down to the laundry room?" Only hope can keep me together.
Julie Saffer
And She Was ; Kentucky Fried Chicken has gum?; the big Q; Frozen Mangos; trips; midnight boat trip; friends; the second; twelve roses; barbed wire!
Amy Sandy
AK.B.K.D. -Thanks for everything; squids; auras; basketball games; elbows and knees; Hoop de Pooh; broken showers; Sports Courts; potato chips; Timshel.
Tracey Scherer
Heey Bobcat; Rockin'; Holidome; no way; marveydoo; whitewash; Femmes; not a BMW; campaigning; Earl Mays; towed; Apt. 6; Hobbitsville; ski trip; Rag; And She Was
'roby Schmidt
Camaro power! 6 8; Commando ffilSStons : close friends J & R; trips to Northeast; Roberu park; tacos after midnight; it's never too loud we shall meet again
Buffy Schneider
Summer 84: Bob, Sale, Steph. "sophomorish" : SP; basically; "give me that!"; "Oh, I'm sorry!" : Holidome; thanks counc.; Friday the 13th: Hallelujah!; And She Was .. .;BJM.
Tracey Smith
I was not on the stick!; Improper passing: T.P.er's; accidents at Amigo ' s; time warp: Mumbles, it ' s the wrong house!; You GOOB! : Our Driver's are
JeffSemin
O.K.; look for "Russell" on the map oh ?-!• etc.; let's go bowling at Madsens; Somerhalder's ally-oop, pass to Semin and ohhhh, he missed the jam.
Kathy Soukup
Amigo's accidents; Tracey on the stick; Improper Passing; GOOBers!; Old maid; Lori's radio dial; shoulder passing; road trips; Timewarp; TPing; "Wrong House Mumbles?"; Bye SE!
Mike Spealman
Mario; Slick Mic; N.F.T LRZ .; Slammin' C.C's; not yet; look what we got; Summer 84'; Ty's shack; where are you red?; Egg's; Albo ' s; Slim ; 5:20; cashed.
Paula Spotorno
"Let's go cruising"; It's so cold; Vaffenculo Weird eyes; guys in the USA are so weird; I love: my friendship club; Why do I always open the: _wrong locker?
Ann Strasheim
"In 25 words or less"-Impossible!; The Cl.AN
SCOtt Stempson
Is this the right road, RJ.?; Russell, Kansas; Isn't this the washroom scene?; I'm really a Democrat; Expressions; The Vette;Jiber'sJapmobile; About what, Hilligoss?; Ron in '88!
KimSurkan
Thanks for Rampark; Rocky; HEAD glug CHEESE; Super Saver ( can I wave it over the machine?); Music; Yahtzee; everyone (no Madonna); Peace baby; Zip Zowie!
Lori Swanson
Pedo's forever!; YE YE; We're in the trees!; DQ cones; the bird; KC; parties!; "Stuck on you" Oz; Tiffy!; Ah what chyou looking at?
Brian Westerberg
I'm proud to say, I was with Scott Woodring when he went to Bishops and got a piece of roast beef with NO fat on it.
PatWheaton
Wooh-op; Sting; RE M.; Trapdoors; Fire escapes; Infinite improbability rooms; The Turbo Canary; The Mad Ferret; SE-D.R and T.A.; continued in Jeff Olesens quote.
Mike Wible
The Father Donkeys; Rifle-sight notch; Grandpappy; My Grandpa; Steamboat Springs; Hangin' out at Bob,' s; Lester, Lembrick, and lip; Hey Wimpy; the Blue Racer; Summer
Michelle Willnerd
We ' re finally out, Sinny; Watch out where you're going, trying to kill me? Iggie chick; red sweaters; interview burnout; late-night drivethru; Ark I.
Cindy Wilson
Bill; "Party at Cindy Wilson ' s"; B.R; Frozen mangos; The Slab ; "When I say "; road trips; "Eric, 27 words on "; South Padre ; Thanks Tiffany!
John Wilson
You look fine-J.C.S.Y , but go straight to bed; Sorry mom; no more conferences; "You guys, watch Bill"; Good bye East: no more Wilsons.
Diane Winter
"We are the E-E-E-E-Ewocks!" Monty Pythons; Dr. Who; "always look on the bright side of life!" S.H.K.AK.B.K.D .; Subarus; Duetschland; K.B.T.M.D G.; popcorn; Beetles; Goopa Peachy!
Ron Witte
We're seniors, we can do this. 8-team; the Slab; Chevys eat Fords; Gravey is a genius; ly's house; 57 Chevys rule; O2ZY; 10:38; 8-balls battery
Kristin Waller
And She Was ;"Oh my God!"; "Eagle!"-Sara; whitewash; campaigning; "Tum off the flashing light!"; baseball games; Dillon Inn; MissouriTrudy; weekends-LD.T C.D.T.
Paul Wendt
Pink Floyd; keep rubbin'; How's it goin', eh?; Kwik Shop time ; crash; society; Where's the beach?; G.I. Joe; Teresa; Diet Coke; It's been real.
Planning for the Future
Looking at p<>S&ble college choices, As&st.ant Principal Francis Arthur and senior Marcia Olive look through college handbooks for requirements and major ranking. The career and college planning program at East helped many seniors pinpoint a career and college.
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The 1300 copies of the 1986 Epic were published by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, Missouri. The company representative was Mike Diffenderfer. The 224 page book with a spring supplement sold for $20 a copy, including tax and a protective plastic cover.
Type was set by the graphics department of the Lincoln Public Schools Building under the direction of Jonie Piccolo.
Type was set to the following sizes:
body copy 10 point; lead-ins 9 point; headlines 36 point; captions 8 point; photocredits 7 point. The Garamond type style and magazine layout were consistent throughout the book.
Some of the group pictures were taken by David Dale Photography, Hamilton's Studio, Evans Studio, and the Picture Man.
Special thanks is extended to the photographe~ of the Lincoln Journal-Star, who provided various photos throughout
the book. Other people deserving thanks are Dan ~urtis,Journal-Star cartoonist Paul Fell ( for the use of his memorial cartoon for the seven people killed in the space shuttle Challenger), and Chris Norris (Walsworth representative).
The cover was designed by editor Lori Beckmann and drawn by Dan Curtis. The theme "True Blue Spartans" was suggested by junior high journalism classes, and selected by the staff.
It was easier to locate the pictures of fri~ and acquaintances by using the
Abbott, Lezlie 180
Abels, Justin 180
Abels, Shane 104
Aberle, Barb 51, 114, 140
Aberle, Krista 37, 46, 47, 50, 51, 59, 84
Adams, Carrie 166, 174
Adamson, Angela 168
Adamson, Kirby 84
Adema, Kendra 174, 189
Adema, Kristi 60, 61, 104
Aden, Kim 114
Agena, Andy 46, 84
Agena, Julie 104
Agena, Mike 164, 174, 191
Ahlquist, Dagmar 126
Ahnelov, Mats 23, 84
Aipperspach, Amy 174
Ait,John 180
Ako, Linda 48, 49, 84
Aksamit, David 174, 191
Allen, Tiffany 180
Allen, Trent 168
Allen, Trisha 49, 104
Allensworth, Mark 84
Alonzo, Frank 104
Amack, Amy 104
Amack Jeff 180
Amack, Matt 168, 190
Amae, Tamaki 180
Ameismaier, Kirsten 5
Ames, Dee Ann 126
Amirkhan, Kourosh 174
Amirkhan, Tavous 114, 155
Ammon, Jamie 168
Andersen, Ken 59, 104
Anderson, Blake 174
Anderson, Collin 84
Anderson, Laurie 174
Anderson, Mike 126, 167, 190
Anderson, Shannon 168, 192
Annin, Scott 180
Ansorge, Gretchen 114
Ansorge,John 174
Antaak, Lisa 104
Antaak, Stephanie 49
Anthes, Robert 84
Anthony.Kent 31,104,107,135
Anthony, Neal 180
Anthony, Shannon 174
Anthony, Trevor 114, 137
Apollonaires 70, 71
Armagost, Robert 126
Annstrong,M. 136
Arndt, Ry.m 21, 114, 137, 150
Arnold,Julie 30, 75, 104
Arnold, Melissa 104
Arrowsmith, Dennis 39, 48, 49, 59, 84
Arrowsmith, John 174
Arthur, Francis 126, 213
Artman, Darin 104
Artz, Matt 1, 83, 84, 135
Artz, Tim 104, 135, 136
Asbjomson,Jane 59, 104
Aschwege, Dave 104
Augustine, Mark 46, 84, 135
Augustine, Mary 29, 114, 140
Averill David 174
Avery, Amanda 61, 114
Avey,Michael61, 104
Axion, Elliott 146, 168, 192
BBabcock, Oiacl 180
Baber, Shannon 180
Backencamp, Mark 104
Bacon, Deb 114, 140, 154
Baez, Marianela 84
Bahr, David 168
Bahr,John 47, 61
Bailey, Tiffini 114, 155
Bair, Cindy 60, 63, 104
Bakula, Mark 49, 84
Balik, Brent 180
Balke, Beth 104, 147
Balke, Jennifer 174
Ballinger, Ry.m 104, 149, 151
Ballou, Hilary 114
Band6o, 61
Banerjee,Juni 38, 51, 59, 63, 104
Bantam, Wendy 59, 67, 104
Barber, Dawn 180 Barber, Julie 75, 114
Barclay, Kris 104
Barclay, Nikki 174
Bard, Kathy 47, 84
Bardsley, Kirk 174
Barnes, Jennifer 104
•Barnes, Kendra 104
Barnes, Teresa 180
Barnhardt, Steve 126
Barrett, Robert 126
Barry, Chris 168, 190
Barry, Rachelle 57, 165, 174
Barry, Tanya 174
Bartels, Diane 126, 184
Bartels, Michelle 40, 104, 107 Bartolome, Mark 104, 135, 149
Barton, Jason 114
Bastani, Ashesh 180
Bates, Brian 1 14, 150 Batt, Kristin 114
Batt, Ry.m 45, 181 Bauch, Lisa 181
Bauermeister,Jeff 114, 137, 150
Baumann,Jason 174
Bauman,Jennyl04, 154
Beamer, Michelle 168
Beatty, Spencer 61, 63, 114
Beavers, Kim 12, 24, 37, 57, 67, 72, 73,82,84 Becher, Laura 174
Becher, Mark 104
Beckenbach, Robyn 48, 49, 59, 84
Becker, Bryan 181
Becker.Jeff 114, 136, 137
Becker,John 61, 114, 168
Becker, Nancy 126, 184
Beckman, Michelle 104
Beckman, Randy 181
Beckmann, Jerry 126
Beckmann, Lori 47, 64, 65, 72, 73, 84
Beeson, Jan 126
Behrens, Mark 174
Behrens,Michael 174
Behrens, Tammy 114
Belford, Michele 63, 70, 71, 104
Bender, Jeff 57, 84 Bender, Mary 114
Benjamin, Jon 104
Bennett, Brian 84
Bennett, Kimberly 181
Benton, Richard 181
8ergmal), Sue 8, 114
Berner,Jeffrey 181
Bernthal, Brad 54, 142, 168, 186, 190
Berryman, Jan 126
Best, Paul 114
Bierhaus, Kristi 104
Bigler, Eric 174, 187
Binder, Otael 104
Birdsall, Joni 84
Birky, Erica 51, 61, 63, 104
Bjorkman, Andria 181
Bjorkman, Brent 26, 114, 137
Black, Russell 84
Black, Ry.m 168
Blackman, Keith 104
Blackstock, Keli 114
Blad, Kenneth 174
Boardman,Janice 51, 114
Boardman, Mike 114, 137
Boatman, Eli7.abeth 163, 168, 190
Boatright,Jay 181
Bockman, Kris 114
Bode, Mark 51, 59, 104
Bokowski,Jason 181
Bolen, Christy 57, 64, 65, 79, 85
Bolen, Matt 168
Bolin, Derek 37, 114
Bolles, Brenda 174
Bolte, Lee 61, 85
Bomberger, Gena 61,114
Bomberger,Jeff 181
Bonnett,Julia 181
Boohar, Ll.sa 5, 74, 75, 104
Boon, Brian 166, 174
Booth, Pat 174, 191
Bopp, David 114
Borland, Cindee 47, 58, 59, 85
Borland, Vicki 174
Bornholdt, Tracy 49, 85
Borowski, Andreas 51, 85
Bossert, Michelle 16, 49, 60, 74, 75, 84,85
Bothwell, Kelli 58, 75, 114
Bouwens, Nichole 181
Boveia, Steven 114
Bowman, Bruce 114
Bowman, Keith 114
Bowman,Joseph 104
Bowman, Traci 85
Boyd, Carlene 104
Boys Basketball 148, 149
Boys Gymnastics 144, 145
Boys Swimming 146, 147 Boys Tennis 142, 143
Braeman, Dave 114
Braden, Nicole 174
Brage, Angela 174
Brage, Deb 85
Brase, Erin 29, 58, 114
Braswell, Robert 168
Brauner, Chris 31, 114
Breasseale, Lee 104
Bredensteiner, Erin 63, 114, 140, 155
Bredensteiner, Heidi 47, 63, 84, 85
Breeden, John 84, 85
Breitbarth, Kara 174
Brezenski, Steve 104
Bride,Carol69, 114
Bride, Kevin 168
Brix, Garry 168
Brobst, Brandilea 174, 186
Brockman, Linda 126
Bromfield, Bill 21, 35, 38, 47, 58, 59.86
Brooks, Daniel 61, 1 14
Brooks, Eileen 174
Brooks, Jeff 114
Brooks,Jennifer 181
Brown, Dawn 168
Brown,Jill 181
Brown, Karin 104
Brown, Stephanie 24, 30, 58, 59, 74, 75,104
Brown, Terry 54, 168, 169
Brown, Tim 146, 147
Brown, William 174
Bruce,James 61, 114
Bruce, Mike 104
Bruce, Stacey 168
Bruce, Suzi 168
Bruhn, Kristin 168
Bruhn, Scott 167, 181
Brumbaugh, Kurt 114
Brummond, Daniel 174
Brummond, Todd 104
Brunk, Don 86, 124,125,222
Bry.m, Rene 174
Bry.mt, Mike 47, 86
Bry.mt, Shannon 174
Bry.mt, Todd 86
Buchanan, Me~ 181
Buchholz, Keith 86, 135
Buehlmann, Eric 47, 86
Buethe, Kris 86
Bullennan, Mark 114
Bullington, Brian 126, 136, 149, 150
Bumsted, Wendy 10, 47, 72, 73, 86
Burger King 7
Burkey, Carrie 114, 147
Burkey, Tom 168
Burrow, David 38, 47, 59, 86
Bush, Toni 41, 104
Bushing, Shannon 114
Busin~ Club 48,49
Buskey, Andrew 168
Buskey, Larry 168
Buskey, Peggy 51, 59, 104
Butler, Kitrina 181
Butler, Marci 57, 174, 186
Butler, Mary 126
Butcher, Debbie 58, 59, 86
Butcher, Tammy 104, 154
Butherus, Courtney 2, 4, 16, 19, 33, 47,59,62,63, 70,86,87
Byrd, Leslie 86
Caldwell, Heather 114
Caldwell, Nicole 162 , 171 , 174
Calvert, Anita 104
Campbell, Andrew 181
Canney, Ellen 163, 168, 189
Canney, Mark 86
Caporale, Lee 86, 100
Carbon, Ouistine 114
Carlin, Jim 126
Carlow.John 181
Carlow, Lisa 61, 114
Carlson, Lisa 181
Carlton, Tiffany 168
Carney, Kent 104
Carpenter, Chris 104
Carpenter, Jodi 75, 114
Carr, John 2, 25, 114
Carter, Smanne 36, 46, 54, 86
Carver, Craig 174
Casmer, Ky!e 149,168,192
~. Shannon 168
Caulkins, D. 137
Cavaleri, Kyle 2, 114, 137
Cederberg, Erika 181
Olapin,Jennifer 174
Olapman, Chree 63, 114
Olapman, Tammy 181
Oiapman, Toby 114
Owtier,Jeff 1.04, 159
Chase,Jeff 164, 168, 190
Olen, Paul 114, 137
Olen, Robert 4, 46, 54, 86, 98
Oleng, Tricia 54, 168
Olivukula, Padma 46, 54, 60, 86
Olopp, Jennifer 181
Ouistenson, Melanie 181
Ouistensen, Rogene 126
Omrchill, Sharon 126
Clare, Mike 115, 135, 136
Clark, Alan 86, 100, 135
Clark, Cathy 57, 115
Clark, Darrin 50, 168, 190, 192
Clark, Janis 168
Clark, John 86, 100
Clark, Stephen 168, 190
Claus, Angela 174, 189
Clifton, Jenny 187
Oouston, Barb 48, 86
Cognard, Jennifer 55, 57, 58, 59, 104
Coleman, Katherine 63, 104
Collicott,Jill 181
Collic.>tt, Michelle 45, 63, 105
Collicott, Nancy 174, 186
Colton, Brian 59, 86, 100
Colwell, Todd 168, 189
Comer, Eric 61, 115
Connett, Michele 174
Cook, Steve 61, 114
Cooke, Juli 115
Cookston, Kathy 126
Cooper, Carrie 174
Cooper,Jamie 168
Corbin, Jon 115
Cords, David 87
Cornell, Kathy 61,115
Comer, Brian 174
Costello, Chris 115, 121, 135, 136, 150,151
Courtright, Maria 115
Covault, Lisa 162, 164, 168, 190
Cox, Geraldine 126
Cox, Jerome 126
Coyne, Gerry 4, 132
Craiglow, Amy 161, 168, 187
Crew, Jim 159
Crew, Tom 105
Crimmins, Eric 46, 56, 57, 87
Crimmins, Tod 26, 115, 137
Crisler, Curtis 174, 222
Crist, Danny 115, 137, 150
Crom, Al 181
Crooks,Alan 115,135,136
Cross Country 132, 133
Crutchfield, Jim 115
Curry, Dustin 181
Curry, Shawn 181
Curtis, Danny 5, 49, 87, 124, 125, 213
da Silva, Eli7.abeth 126
Daake, Marcia 115, 141
Daehling, Duke 50, 168
Daehling, Tricia 115
Daigle, Steve 87, 94
Daigle, Susan 168
Dale, David 213
Daley, Bonnie 126
Dana, Ouistopher 181
Daniels, Lisa 61, 115
Dappen, Patti 115
Darlington, Julie 115
Darnell, Anna Belle 126
Daubert,Jill 57, 181
Daubert, Sara 168, 169
Davis, Andy 115
Davis, Jason 168
Davis, Kim 174
Davis, Mars 174
Davis, Me~ 174, 186
Davis, Mike 14, 66, 67, 87
Dean, Rodney 105
Debrestian, Scott 174
deBrown, Diane 18, 48, 49, 57, 64, 65 , 87, 103
deBrown, Elyce 174
DECA48,49
DeCoster, Doug 168
Deffenbaugh, Nancy 141,140
Deford, Bruce 87
Delair, Dianne 174
Delong, Jeffrey 61, 115
Delorme, Kim 87
Dennis, Andrea 5, 20, 21, 87, Dennis, Brian 181
Deroin, Chad 115
Desmond, Angie 10, 70, 87, 147
Deterding, Sara 72, 73, 78, 88
Dieckman, Bill 29, 105, 136, 149, 151 •
Dieckman, Stacy 23, 88
Dierks, Mike 105, 136
Diffenderfer, Mike 213
Digman, Sarah 57, 64, 65, 105, 107 Dinkleman, Tun 105 Dittenber, Andrea 115 Dittenber, Saundra 57, 174 Divoky, Janet 115
Doan, Shirley 126, 167 Dobson, Chris 166, 181 Dobson, Rad 168, 169, 190 Doerr, Todd 88 Dolberg, Darin 181 Dola.al, T m 105 DoWins 76, 77 Domina, Lisa 145
Dondlinger, Jim 105 Donelson, Doug 88 Donnelson, Jennifer 105 Dorcak, Paul 100 Doty, Chris 27, 88, 94 Doty.Jenny 168, 187, 189, 190 Doty, Kristin 49, 88, 159 Douglas, Justin 105 Dowding, Brad 168 Drama Club 52, 53 Draper, Dave 4, 88 Draus, Denise 60, 61, 88 Drent, Kim 168
Zollinger, Amy Trimble,Jerry 128, 142, 143 Walter, Matt 110
Woodward,Amy47, 51,102,132
Zumpfe, Pam 179
Troester, Julie 178
Wanderlich, Janelle 102
Woodward, Gordon 47, 102, 133
Woodward, Laura 185 Zmanly, Lucinda 185
Zyburo, Candice 179 Tropp, Andrea 185
Warren, Jennifer 185
The Basketball Heads
Showing support for the girls basketball team during the state tournament, Eric Hoch and Dan Lundak disguise themselves as basketballs and pom-pons.
lbe Final Touch
Adding the final touches to a 60-foot banner sent in sympathy to New Hampshire students of Christa McAuillfe, seniors Dan Curtis and Don Brunk add their names.
TUnwavering loyalty and brotherhood among
~;m;~eSPartans
The "true blue" Spartans kept their unwavering loyalty to one another while they continued their rise from "out of the blue". TI1ey received many honors for their work which was of"blue ribbon" quality.
Realizing that they were only a part of the "red, white, and blue" nation, students kept active in national and global affairs.
Mr. McGowan's Citizenship Issues classes sponsored a drive for the survivors of the disasterous earthquake in Mexico City. Generous students donated over $2000.
Senior D~m Brunk, realizing the"blue times" that the nation was going through, organized and helped design a 60-foot sympathy card for the students of Christa McAuliffe, who was killed in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in January.
Both events showed that the Spartans were happy to pull together and help the country through ''blue times".
However, they had plenty of ''blue ribbon" honors and pleasures closer to home, providing them with "a new blue attitude".
• The girls volleyball and gymnastics teams fought until they were ''black and blue", winning state championships.
Senior Robert Chen took a trip to Washington D.C. to compete in a speech and oratory competition, and talked with President Reagan for almost fifteen minutes.
Everyone was "shaking the wintertime blues" when record highs hit in December and January. Students enjoyed a rare month without snow in January, along with no precipitation of any kind.
Students could feel proud about their accomplishments, which included over coming the "Monday morning blues" and coping with the longest school year in history.
But, the year was over, and the seniors had graduated, leaving some underclassmen "feeling blue". That feeling was soon lost as they looked ahead to ''blue skies" and "blue lagoons", and especially leaving those ''blue bells" and good times in the hallways of East.~.until next year.
Beginning a New Tradition
A crowd of 50,000 enjoyed a warm day in December for the first annual Star City Holiday Parade Dawn Unruh joined the East High band as they marched through the city.
Team Spirit
Giving support to each other during the final game in the state volleyball tourruunent, senior Monica Keonig and junior Ruth Spethman demonstrate spirit and team unity.
Photos by Lynn Mumby, Michelle Willnerd, Steve Petty, and Wendy Bantom
Oteering the volleyball team to a victory at the state •finals, basic studies teacher Rich Petri borrows a megaphone. The team included his daughter Cara.
Photo by Lincoln Journal Star
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A sincere thank you is extended to senior Danny Curtis who helped visualize the theme of 'True Blue SpartanS' with his artwork featured on the cover and throughout the book.
