Still! Jon Edzards paints Chad Duncan 's face at the annual Blue/White Night. Blue/White Night was held to introduce sophomores to the various clubs East offered. (p. Charlie Hanna)
What do ya think? Senior quarterback Chris Eubanks consults Coach Zentic during a crucial moment of-th~ -East. vs. Fremont homecoming game. East lost the game by one point, 13 - 14.(p. Charlie Hanna)
Hold
It's happened before ... hasn't it?
Students transfer to East all the time, but how many transfer students have broken every gymnastic record ever set?
Magazines were part of our everyday life, but how often is a new magazine born, let alone born to editors wearing togas and carrying a baby doll mascot?
State volleyball champions have become a naturaloccurranceatEast, buthowmany of those championship teams had ever won the River City Classic, the Bellevue Invitational, and the LPS Invitational in the same season?
Stranger things have happened. All of the above surprised and pleased us. Scott Barnes transferred here from Pennsylvania and broke every school gymnastics record, editors Brad Bernthal and Krista Hiser brought The Muse, a news magazine into being, and the volleyball team roared through the season with just a couple losses.
"After the 20 year drought, let the reign begin." This was the motto of the boys' state
OOF! Senior Brad Bernthal whac~ the ball back to his opponent. Brad lost this match avenged his title with a defeat against the same opponent at state. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Careful! In mid-October the once orange main doors were painted spartan blue. Student council made a great effort for the color change and after 22 years it finally happened.(p. Stephanie Sch , neberger)
champion tennis team. In just his second year of year of coaching, Coach Hoham produced a boys championship team to match the championship the girls team won the previous spring. Change doesn't come any stranger than when it all happens at once. Minor changes overthe years usually went unnoticed and were just considered strange happenings like UFO's. Out of the strange brew called coincidence came normality.
Strolling down the glass hallway was a guy clad in faded Levi's, a rugby, smelling of Polo and wearing scuffed loafers, and a girl in low cut boots, Girbaud pants and an oversized cardigan. Speeding by was a boy with a large binder, several pens with papers trailing behind almost colliding with a young woman decked out in the latest leather outfit complemented with a concert T-shirt. The usual array of sports heroes arid their avid supporters in the blue and white skirts. Stranger than you think? No, these were everyday scenes in the hallways of East.
How much for the Bronco? A common site to everyone was the student parking lot. It i~ 300 yards from the door of the school to the third row of cars. (p. Jon Le.fl.er)
May I help you? Senior Chuck Hanna displays donuts at the DECA Donut Stand. Chuck was the executive manager of the stand. (p. Ling Faith)
Thenotsostrangeroutineofschedulechang-
a push to have the doors painted blue. ing caught many unsuspecting students off-guard "Painting the doors blue makes a difference as they took their place in that eternal line for in the morale of the student body," explained counselor appointments. After all the changes studentcouncil~esidentBradBemthal. Mainte- were made, students settled down to hit the nance workers painted the doors a royal .. blue books. Often their efforts were rewarded, while different clubs adopted particular doors and especially when ft~re seniors were named Na- placed their club sticker on that door. tional Merit Scholarship semi-finalists: Lynn Lu, The administration cracked down on tru- Kevin Lee, Tricia Cheng, Jason Hinkle, and ancy in school. An automatic dialing system Dave Bahr. called homes of truffilt students to inform parents Academics were not all that students did. that their children were not in school. The ever There were happening places to go and strangers to popular detention center, started last year, was meet. Being involved in different school clubs and changed to the "behavioral clinic" to foster a more other extracurricular activities occupied their lei- positive image. sure time. Students found many ways to socialize Change was not only seen, but felt. A new with their peers. The annual Blue/White Night, atmosphere surrounded East. A "Back to the held October 6, introduced sophomores to the Blue" style. More school spirit, a sense of pride, variety of clubs offered at school. and an overall better feeling about East High. In sports, some Spartan teams made things After ayearwhen the senior class attempted happen by qualfying for state events. Overall goals the "Triple Crown" oflosing all three Spirit Weeks, were achieved and accomplished through long the new feeling was seen by many in the way of hours of practice and dedication. Even if the student participation in activities. athletes dried off with brown paper towels after Through the course of the year, new ideas, showers because towels were no longer provided by happening people, and a uniquely stimulating at- the school. mosphere added a new image to how people pic-
Many other changes also took place through- tured East and its students. But stranger things out the year. After 21 years of neon orange doors, have happened, haven't they? the student council took some initiative and made
By Kerri Lovitt and Deb Cramblet_\
Spartan team is really hot. Varsity cheerleaders Kerri Lovitt, Theresa Bolton, and Amy Peirce cheer the football team at the final game of the season. The Spartans were defeated by Lincoln High 1513. (p. Missy Davis)
Steady! Junior Scott Barnes holds his pose on the rings. Scott went on to win the silver medal in the all-around competition and heled lead the gymnastics team to a state title. (p. Chuck Hanna)
Northeast side.
Smash! Linda Bobrowski spikes the ball to the
The Spartan volleyball team defeated the Rockets in two sets. (p. Matt Amack)
Hot and dry. Hotter and drier. Hottest and driest. The predictable weather reports droned on through one of Nebraska's most sizzling summers. But, despite the heat, East students still found time to travel, work, and relax.
Hannah Hathcock, along with many East students, attended Wayne State Music Camp in Wayne, Nebraska. "I went for the music experience and it was a fun place to learn,., commented the sophomore. Young Life Camp, Student Counicl Camp, Cheerleading Camp, Church Camp and a variety of sports camps are examples of places where other East students were found. "The soccer camp I attended helped me improve my skills and my total game,., said junior Jenny Lee who spent a week at Premier Soccer Camp in Illinois.
New York. Chicago, Texas, and Colorado were popular places to travel in the United Stat es. Junior Charlie Larsen spent time learning to scuba dive in Key Largo, Florida. More adventerous students found their way to Europe and visited countries like France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, England, and, Austria. Tyler Pearson spent three weeks in France ,vith the Lincoln Public Schools study tour. "The trip was enlightening and educational. It opened the door to a different culture and it gave me a new insight to the way other people live,., said Tyler.
Other students spent many hours laboring through the summer heat. "It wasn't much fun getting up early almost every day, but it was worth the money," said senior Kerri Barnes who worked at Taco Inn.
Overall, East students kept busy with various projects and activities throughout the summer. But, as this summer came quickly to an end, and the weather turned cooler and the days grew shorter, we found ourselves once again heaqing back to school.
By Dawn Dymacek and Kindra Smith
Re a drop of golden sun. An annual summer event was the Singers party held at the end of August. Singers, a select choir of juniors and seniors, was directed by Jon Peterson. (p. Amy Kardell)
Wet-n-Wild! Finding themselves in hot water, seniors Cathy Nelson and Deb Hunter take time-out to waterski at Branched Oak. Many · students found themselves heading for the water because of extreme heat this summer.(p. Kerri Barnes)
Kick! Instead of kicking back, juniors Jenny Lee and Heidi Monnich spent the summer kicking f01ward. They both spent time at soccer camps and competed in the Comhusker State Games.(p. Dawn Dymacek)
Say Cheese! Trying to visit as many countries as possible in 10 days were seniors Kerri Barnes and Tisha White. One of their stops was Paris, France. (p. Todd Adams)
Ue is strange, and the student body definitely added color and ariety to any day.
This may be so, but students found many other activities to fill the long days and nights away from school.
Sports, p~es, dates, work, family, vacations and various other school events filled average days and nights. Some people had stranger ways of passing the time, however.
"I like to lie face-down on my bed and wonder why it's so dark," said junior Matt Dantzler.
Maybe this sounds familiar to you, but whether students decided to cruise "O", hang out at McDonalds, walk to Valentino's after a game or find a party or two, weekends were a major part of students' lives.
Melanie Christenson, a sophomore, said, "My boyfriend and I usually go to a movie, and my friends and I like to go to McDonald's, or just cruise arqund."
These were not strange things to do, unless there was a special occasion, such as Homecoming or Prom to attend.
Also, work was a common way of passing the weekend hours. Some places students worked were Amigo's, Cooper Theatre, Half Price Store and numerous other locations around town.
Junior John Lefler said that "having a job gives you a sense of responsibility and gets a lot of your priori'ties straight."
Often, student life was heavily dependent on trends. Friends with strange hairstyles, ripping and patching your jeans, football sweatshirts ~and the lending and borrowing of various items of clothing and such frbm • friends, were making stranger things become more of trendy things.
From school to sleep, from partying to purchasing, and from working to wishing for more time, student life was busy. After all, when it came to these students' lives, stranger things have happened!
A 'peace' of the action. Ben Ruff, senior, discovers self-portrait photography in a mirror. Hobbies such as this were just part of busy student life. (p. Ben Ruff)
A dream come true. Natalie Kuijvenhoven and Rad Dobson are thrilled with being crowned Homecoming King and Queen, as former King Sam Snyder stands by. Homecoming was a ideal time for seeing friends and supportive East alumni. (p. Nelda Hunt)
May I have this dance? The music slows for a breather as Randy Stems and Stacy Kurtzer sway beside Mollie Perdew and Troy Kunz. Bobby Curious was the band performing at the Homecoming Dance. (p. Dawn Brown)
Everything is under control! Angela Brage and a few other loyal members spent their Friday decorating for the Homecoming dance. Homecoming was held on October 1, 1988. (p. Missy Davis)
Starry Skies
"Hold on to the nights; Ho!d on to the memories," was the theme of the 1988 Homecoming Dance. Great anticipation was ignited with the pep rally on Friday during school. The gym was packed with excited students awaiting the anouncement of the homecoming candidates, which included: Brad Bernthal, Stefanie Seamen, Dan Lundak, Chtystal Heusman, Chad Sutko, LindaBobrowski, Rad Dobson, Natalie Kuijvenhoven, Tom Madden, and Amy Kardell.
The following night was the Homecoming game against Fremont. Due to the suprisingly evenly matched teams, the stands were packed with students, parents, teachers and other East High supporters sitting on the edge of their seats . With every touchdown, the sky was encompassed with swirls of blue and white balloons, which could be purchased by the East High Booster club. The score was 14 to 10 with only a few moments left in the game, when the ball sailed into the arms of a Fremont player in ourendzone, which lead to a touchdown, thus ending the hope of a Homecoming victory and leaving the score at a close, 14 to 1 7. An emotionally tired crowd sighed at the thought of the winning touchdown that almost was, and began to prepare themselves mentally for the dance to occur after the game.
Once through the cafeteria
Close game fails to dampen this party
doors, the students had no trouble shaking their gloom once they spotted the billows of crepe paper, balloons and tinsel; compliments of the Spirit Club headed and organized by chairperson, Angela Brage. " We got our theme from Ms. Walker who thought of the song , "Hold on to the Nights ; Hold on to the Memories." For decorations, we were at an officer's meeting and the five officers and Angela were brainstorming and came up with the idea of using stars and Just elaborated on the idea." explained Senior Mollie Perdew, president of Spirit Club.
As 11:30 came, it was time for the big moment. A tear was seen in the eyes of Natalie Kuijvenhoven as she accepted the honor of being crowned the 1988 Homecoming queen; and Rad Dobson was elated to be voted king. "The whole weekend was so big for me that I felt it was all a dream and someone was going to have to pinch me and wake me up Sunday night." exclaimed an overjoyed Natalie Kuijvenhoven.
The night was finalized with a slow song, played by the band, "Bobby Curious" which was lead by the new King and Queen. Students left with a lot of memories as well as uplifted spirits.
By Kristen Stolley and Dawn Brown
NO WAY! Varsity Cheerleaders show their disappointment as Fremont players intercept a pass at the Homecoming game. Even though the game was not a victory, the students displayed sportsmanship throughout the game.(p. Charlie Hanna)
Here's mud in your eye. Sophomore Norm Oliphant attempts to cope with the whipped cream on his face he acquired while serving as the target at the •Student Council's pie throwing booth. (p. Tricia Cheng)
Rock and roll. The band Persuasion played for a Blue and White Night dance. Jim Coder and Kevin Pond play guitar for the band while John Lefler handles the drums. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Old friends find Ini tia ti On new beginnings
Imagine yourself in the shoes of the average sophomore You've just finished junior high and been shifted from the top of the heap to the bottom of the barrel.
Although you know the majority of your classmates from grade school and junior high, there is always that handosme young man who sits next to you in Algebra who came from Eastridge, that cute girl in Spirit Club from Lefler, and a whole bunch of kids from Culler who would be nice to get to know.
"What can I do?" you may have asked yourself. This year's sophomores found a solution to that problem at Blue/White Night which took place on October 6 from 7:30 to 9 p .m.
"It was original how it was set up," explained sophomore Shawn Volz . "It was fun because of _ all the games they had organized. There were a lot of kids there I didn't know toowell, butgottoknowbetter."
Blue/White Night offered a lot of varied activities for the students, and was sponsored and organized by the different high school cubs. This gave sophomores a chance to see what organizations were available to them depending on t heir interests. The student council , for example, sponsored its traditional pie-throwiI!g contest, DECA (Distributive
Educational Clubs ofAmerica) sponsored a donut hole eating contest, the jail was sponsored by the Apollonaires, and the Business Club had a huge bear which walked around in search of students to hug.
The intramurals group had a basketball shooting contest and the varsity cheerleaders had a button-making booth while the reserve cheerleaders sponsored a Kool-Aid drinking contest Informatlon booths included those of the East Wing political forum and the Dollfins synchronized swim team.
Every station required a small amount of money ranging from 25 cents to one dollar, which went to support the groups represented.
"The biggest reward were the smiles on the winners' faces," remarked Rudy Stoehr, sponsor of Student Council. "Everyone seemed to have a good time."
On the whole : the night was a big success, and while the sophomores enjoyed being introduced to other students and organizations, the supporters of Blue/White Night were excited to meet them. As Dr. Krause said, "The sophomores are a good class. They seem like normal students adjusting to high school."
By Kristen Stolley
Buy a balloon. Senior Andrew Vogt and sophomore Andy Campbell sell balloons to support ITS. (p.
Mouthful. Sophomore John Ait wonders how many donut holes he will be able to shove into his mouth at once during the donut-eating contest sponsored by DECA. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Tricia Cheng)
Hula Anyone? Rad Dobson finds a weekend paradise at a school dance sponsored by the Apollonaires. School-sponsored events were a great alternative for seeing lots of friends. (p. Dawn Brown)
Did it come with directions?
Pictured are Audra Gibson, Wendy Bredensteiner, Emily Jahde, and Julie Jahde spending a weekend at Branched Oak. Enjoying nature proved to be a relaxing weekend activity for some. (p. Missy Davis)
Hungry eyes. Kathy Gillan and Beth Mitchell stop for a few minutes to get a bite to eat. McDonald's was a popular weekend hangout. (p. Dawn Brown)
It's Friday! Trent Strickland shows his enthusiasm for the upcoming weekend. Fridays were always a day of anticipation for students.(p. Dawn Brown)
Down, set, HIKE! The varsity football teams sets up in their game against inter-city rival, Southeast. Attending East High sports events was one way of showing school spirit. (p. Charles Hanna) •
Take the picture and die! Dawn Brown.Mindy Fox, and Kristin Bruhn wait anxiously for the end of the school d~y. After a long week of school many students enjoyed the freedom fo Friday night. (p. Dan Hale)
PlStudents make ay me their own fun .
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It's seventh period, Friday afternoon and five minutes until the fmal bell terminates another busy school week. Unfortunately, you still don't have plans for the weekend. This was a common picture among East High students. Many a student found himself hurridlythrowingtogethera weekend in the few moments after school, often resorting to a lot of routine places and favorite hangouts intead oft:Iyingnew places or ideas. Despite the obvious fact that this type of normality and conformity to old, ov~rused ideas hindered the branching out of a student into different atmospheres and among different people , this also proved to be a problem within the community.
However, this didn't damper everyone's spirits. Some absolutely ingenious and creatively wonderful weekends were the result. Senior, Spencer Hilsabeck, gives advice for a fun weekend, "Go out to the airport and sit at the end of the runway and have planes go overyour head. It's kindof stupid, but it's fun."
"How about going out to a lake and Just renting a boat or something?" asked Senior, Ashok Gupta. Many other students were found camping at Branched Oak and enjoying the natural wildlife.
Some popular hangouts duringthe summer and into the school year were McDonald's, Mingles, and of course, parties around town. Students were found sit-
ting on the hoods of their cars and
conversing in the parking lot across McDonald's and, though they may or not have been disturbing anything, they were loitering. A policeman became an expected addition to Friday and Saturday nightlife. His Job was to issue tickets to students who used the McDonald's for anything other than eating. Students were not pennitted to hang around the area unless they were purchasing something.
Mingles was a bar converted to accomodate minors on Tuesday and Sunday nights. However, because it was a bar during the rest of the week, this establishment was required to take on a conciderable amount of responsibility as far as not allowin g any consumption of alcohol by the minors. Mingles and other clubs · like it often ran into trouble when their facilities were misused and the law had to shut them down as a threat to the legal drinking age. Obviously, parties were no better in the abuse of illegal suqstances, and once again students were left with no place to go.
Last, but certainly not least, Alan Mota described an awesome weekend as this, "Brian Sink and I get together sometimes and sing some songs from the Nilan's." As a result of the enforcement of weekend rituals, students spent more time enjoying the outdoors and expanding on their appreciation for the arts.
By Kristen Stolley
Aw, come on! Skeeter Robbins (Dan Higgins) persuades a reluctant Elizabeth Willow (Kristen Stolley) to be a little crazy for once. Skeeter was Elizabeth's first true friend. (p. Carol Scott)
She won't hurt you. Several townschildren (David Nickols, Megan Salyards and Kristi Movick) sneak through the graveyard telling ghost stories and debating whether Elizabeth is dangerous or not. Much of the hostility toward the girl was the result of ignorance. (p Carol Scott)
Taken to heart
'Tm a little teapot, short and stout..." were the opening words of the fall play, September 28, 29 and 30th . "And they danced real slow in Jackson" was the story of Elizabeth Willow, played by senior Kristen Stolley. The story was of a young girl growing up in the small town of Jackson, Indiana. Being confined to a wheelchair as a result of cerebral palsy, she experienced many hostile reactions from the townspeople, ranging from fear of the unknown handicap to prejudice hatred. The end result of •these bitterfeelings was a very broken down, rejected person. Elizabeth shut herself off from society and by the time she reached the age of 24, she was perfectly isolated up in her own bedroom, speaking to no one.
"I'm always looking for good characters and something that's a challange to the
students. The subject matter was meaningful to the school and the cast worked well together. The sad ending had
much to say about letting go," stated Carol Scott, director of the play and East High drama teacher.
Brian Sink played~Ben Willow and his lovely wife, Beth Willow, was played by Shannon Marple. They were portrayed as loving parents who only wanted the best for their child, but tended to be a bit overprotective ,sheltering her from the harsh world surrounding her.
Though the play was rather thought provoking, there was a bit of comedy included. Skeeter Robins, who was played by senior Dan Higgins, was a "good friend" to Elizabeth Willow. He was a sterotype of an allAmerican boy-next-door, and very amusing. "It's always hard work to prepare for a production. The cast worked great together and made the ~ show turn out we11," reflected Dan Higgins.
"My favorite thing about the whole play," explained Kristen Stolley," was when the last performance was
Play stirs the conscience
over. A classmate came up to me and told me his younger sister, who has cerebral palsy, had attended the play and enjoyed it's content. That was the greatest reward to me because I wanted to bring the point across that handicapped people have feelings too; and great minds They're all individuals, just like anyone else, and should be treated as such."
Mrs. Kaltenberger commented, "Beautiful play. I loved the content. It was probably one of the most outstanding productions since I've been here. The audience reacted superbly. People had tears running down their cheeks because of the super acting ... mainly Kristen."
Other cast members included: Zandra Brown, Kristie Coda, Nancy Collicott, Ling Faith, Gi~a Graef, Kristi Movick, David Nickol, Megan Salyards, Andy Schell, Darcy Silver, Shawna Thorp, and Andrew Vogt.
By Kevin Kubicek
Don't just sit there! Nancy Matthews (Ling Faith) encourages Elizabeth to have goals other that can be acheived outside ofJackson, Indiana. Elizabeths' problems increased because of the confines of the small town.(p. Carol Scott)
Drowning his sorrows Ben Willow(Brian Sink) is frustrated in his attempts to support his crippled daughter. Being a loving father, Ben only wanted the best for his family. (p. Carol Scott)
Caught with his pants down. Dave Hinrichs takes a moment to reflect, while Brian Sink and Erin Gardner ponder over some distressing news. In this scene, Brian is supposed to find Dave and Erin in a difficult situation, but his plan went wrong (p. Amy KardeUJ
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Somethings a little strange here ... A body-less.upside down Kindra Smith chats with down-in-thedumps Rad Dobson while Brian Sink tries to figure out Kindra's missing body. This scene involved Rad and Brian planning an escape from the brig. (p. Matt Amack)
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Reaching for the stars. Singers perform the song "Blow Gabrial" in the musical. Many of the songs from the musical were quite well known. (p. Matt Amack)
Happily ever after. After mess-ups, mix-ups and misunderstandings, Anything Goes closes with a happy ending This came as a nice change, after the plot consisting of massconfusion was fmally resolved. (p. Kindra Smith)
Old and New L Gangsters add twist OVeS to shipboard romance
A night club singer that was a born again evangelist? A preacher and his two Chinese Christians? An English gentleman who wouldn't put his arm around hisfiance. and a public enemy dressed as a preacher? Then Anthing Goes was really appropriate! "It was really neat watching something so succesful come together in such a short time... commented Rachel Sibraa. After six weeks of preparation, the musical was presented by East Singers. plus a small orchestra made up of Marcia Weibers(pianoJ. Jon Ranard (synthesizer). Del Witman (cello). and Chris Ladegard (percussion).
"This musical was hard in the aspect that the characters were a lot older and more difficult to get into... stated Heather Gray. But when the curtain opened and the lights brightened the stage. the setting of a large cruise liner. hosted bustling people preparing for adventure on the high seas. But all commotion stoped when the annoucement ofReno Sweeny(Erin Gardner). a famous night club singer. and her four angels(Lene Liahagen. Amy Owen. Michelle Beamer. and Natalie Kufjvenhoven) have arrived. Rushing in after Reno comes Billy Crocker(Rad Dobson). a broker on wall Street. who·s interupted by his boss Mr. Whitney(DanHiggins). The
next thing you know Billy runs into Hope Harcourt(Lauren Van Ham). a lost love from a while back. when they spent twelve hours in a taxi cab. Billy then decides to stay for the cruise.
Sneaking in. hoping to arrive unnoticed. comes public enemy # 13. Moonface Martin(Bryan Sink) and his sidekickBonnie(KindraSmith). Eventually Moonface and Billy were thrown into the brig. because of achange of identities. All the while Reno attempts to lure Sir Evelyn(Dave Hinrichs) into her "love trap".
Unfortunately Hope·s mother Mrs. Harcourt(Heather Gray) requests that Hope and Sir Evelyn get married on the ship instead of in England. An interruption by Billy and Moonface. both dressed as chjna men. brings the wedding to a halt. Becuase of extenuating circumstances the marriage cannot continue.
All ends well with Billy proposing to Hope. Sir Evelyri propsing to Reno. and a new budding romance between Mr. Whitney and Mrs. Harcourt. as well as some other great relationships.
"It was really neat getting to know lots of people and sharing the experience with them said Kristi Movick. As the saying goes. "Anything Goes !
We are what we wear. Students model some favorite outfits depicting their own style, taste, personality and desire for comfort. Pictured from left to right are: Robert Singleton, Kurt Glaesemann, Ashok Gupta, Boaz Salik, Jeanne Frey, Lynn Lu, Fred Skretta, Kathy Wildman, Jason Hinkle, Elizabeth Boatman, Dan Higgins and Cathy Nelson. (p. Kristen Stolley)
Luciano Pavaracci: Rob Watson (Alternates: Michelle Beamer, ~an Sedlacek)
Miss America: Natalie ""•
Matt
Sarringer
(Alternates: Amy Kardell, Jamie Kechley)
Globetrotter Girl: Jenny Stern
Larry Bird: Chris Eu banks (Alternates: Shannon Jochum, Randy Sterns)
Connie Chuni: Kim Olson >;;;
Liz Claibourne: Nicole Elam >;;; .. .
Ralph Lauren: Kipp Scott '1"" (Alternates: Tara Kinsey, Ryan Garton)
Mariaret Thatcher: Cathy ·'{ Nelson 1
Ronald Reaian: Mike Schafer • (Alternates: Kera Frederick, Robert Singleton , Dan Lundak)
Eddie Murphy: Dan King
Carol Burnett: Tarilyn Ochsner
Walter Cronkite: Brad ,.. (Alternates: Rod Gibson, Michele Bemthai 1 • Smith) 411 (Alternates: Ami Craiglow, • ,,•
Florence Griffith-Joyner: Erika Walters ,• ,,
Carl Lewis: Ryan Garton • • .... (Alternates: Amy Benson, ,~ Jason Hinkle) .
Phil Donahue: T.J . Hudson
Oprah Winfrey: Kris t en Stolley (Alternates: Charlie Hanna , Kindra Smith)
Katherine Hepburn: Erin ,ii .;;., Gardner 1
Henry Fonda: Rad Dobson (Alternates: Heather Gray, Dan Higgins)
Albert Einstein: Chris Hedanan
Madame Marie Curie: • Sandy B urnham ,.,#·~ (Alternates: Kevin Lee, Tricia Cheng)
Emily Dickenson·: Krista Hiser
William Shakespeare: Rich Tavis i ... (Alternates: Susan D ewey , fr Kevin Loos)
Ward & June Cleaver: Linda Bobrowski, Chad Sutko (Alternates as Mike & Carol Brady: Steve Clark, Renee Pittman)
Dr.Ruth: Suzi Bruce • Sigmund Freud: Duke ·~ ,•••. Daehling (Alternates: J e nny Shadley, Steve Marra)
Could, would and have happened
What we appre .ciated most
Say that again! Seniors Holly Svobda and Jeff Chase ask for a question to be repeated during class After many months of studying, seniors were glad to put their books behind them as graduation neared. (p. Jim &ha.fferj
Bush in '88! Elections were the big thing in '88 with presidential contest between Bush and Dukakis. Many students were involved in the various political campaigns.(p Cathy Nelson)
Our greatest fears in society
We know it's a rotten day when ...
Out to lunch? Many students found it necessai:y to go out to lunchto get a break from the long school day. There were many fast-food places for students to choose from.(p. Jeff Lapin)
Tell me more Rad Dobson and Brian Sink perform their leading parts in the musical "Anything Goes". Singers present a musical evei:y fall. (p.
Bad day?!? Senior Matt Meuhling looks out of his locker to be surprised by our camera man. Lockers were like home to many East students. (p. Jeff Lapin)
Amy Peirce)
Most admired in our society
Did you say OUT? Tom Madden
• questions a call during an intramural game. Intramurals was an important part of an afternoon for many people. (p. Marci Butler)
Kick It! John Wismer shows h is stuff during an intramural soccer game. Soccer was only one of the many sports offered in intramurals . (p. Marci Butler)
Afterschool Activities
The school day was almost over. you were tired and tense. you needed to unwind. but how? Why Fall Intramurals of course!
Many students enjoyed playing intramurals after school because it gave them a chance to see their friends while earning gym credits for graduation.
The games included were Ultimate( a football game played with a frtsbee). flag football. soccer. field hockey. sand volleyball. slam-jam basketball. minature golf. croquet.
O.K. Here's the plan .... Aaron Mcquistan gives Jon Martin and Aaron Hunter the lowdown. Many excellent athletes chose intramurals as a sport to avoid the pressures and competative of varsity sports. (p. Marci Butler)
This heat makes me itch! Aaron McQuistan takes time out for a quick scratch whileAaron Hunter gets ready for action behind him. Intramurals was a fun way to spend time with friends and do a sport at the same time. (p. Marci Butler)
School doesn't stop wh en the classes do.
darts. horseshoes. and frisbee golf.
.. Flag football was the sport I enjoyed the most. It was fun and it had and upbeat tempo. and none of the games were canceled ... said Spencer Hillsbeck.
Intramurals was also a learning experience. People learned to work as a team and help each other out. Everyone was needed .to compete in the games otheiwise they were forfeited. Intramurals taught me great sportsmanship. a
good attitude towards life. and also self respect ... commented Craig Carver ... Ifs also something fun to do after school. and if you work hard. you can win. like when we( Jet's Virus) won the soccer tournament ... Highlights of the fall season included a championship tournament and several all-star games.
· .. I enjoyed playing in the all star game the most ... commented David Hunting.
By Kevin Kubicek
Hip Hop
What? Do the Polka?
Many daughters at East High foun d this question on the tips of their tounges as the old records rolled out at the father /daughterdance. Though Natalie Kuijvenhoven and her father John did not find that question at all in their mind as they danced their way to a victory, winning the dance contest.
"I don't usually have the opportunity to spend that much time with my dad. It was a fun evening!" Even though Natalie and her father won the dance contest Danille Oliver and her father were not too far behind in the race as they whirled their way across the dance floor. The fathers had a chance to teach their daughters how to dance to the famous tunes that were remembered as they were teenagers, but the fathers did not get away with just teaching their daughters how to dance. The daughters had something
Slow dancing, swaying to the music
else in mind! It was time that the fathers learned a few stepps that are done in the 80's. Most of the fathers were willing to attempt the dances that their daughters were anxiously willing to teach.
"I had a great time learning how to dance the songs of the '80's," said one father.
The smiles and laughter were overwhehning that , night. It was obvious that there was lots of happy people wanting to spend this special time with theirfatherordaughter.
The night came to a great ending as people danced to the last slow song, keeping in mind of this special evening they had. As the last song ended the representative from KLDZ added "We had more fun watching the fathers aod daughters laugh and smile then we did playing the records."
By Dawn Brown
Kicking up their heels! These couples bop around the clock to the music supplieq by KLDZ. The music seemed to make the dance a great success. (p. Dawn Brown)
Time Out! Taking time out from the excitement, daughters often found their swinging heels dancing to the refreshment stand. Peggy MazzeoandJennySmith and theirfatherstakeabreather for punch and cookies.(p. Dawn Brown)
Shall we dance? Debbie Sharpee and her father get down at the Father/ Daughter dance. The dance was highlighted by many activities. (p. Dawn Brown)
Tah Dah! Wendy Bredensteiner, Cathy Nelson, and Megan Shultz ham it up with their Dads. The dance was a meeting place for already acquainted fathers. (p. Dawn Brown)
Anticipation . Members of the senior class skit anxiously await fortheirtum in the spotlight. The seniors performed Docahue as their final skit. (p. Kindra Smith) WA
Just beginning? Senior hall did not look like much when they first began, but it sure came around. Their hall ended up being backstage at a television station. (p. Kindra Smith)
Graffiti!?! As part of the senior hallway these doors got the snow spray and displayed the seniors spirit. The senior theme of "It really does matter!" seemed to sum up the ideas of all three classes. (p. Kindra Smith)
91, 91 The class of'91' cheer on their class members during the sophomore skit. their skit was a take-off of the movie 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit".(p. Kindra Smith)
Spirit! The senior section came alive as Doc announced that they had won hallway decorations. Although the week ended in a tie there was no loss of spirit for any of the classes. (p.Kindra Smith)
Spirit ties · seniors and sophmores Spirit?
The crowd was cheer- ;..... ing the hands were clapping, and the feet were tapping. Excitement was everywhere in the gym as Doc announced there was a tie. The excitement came to a halt when eveiyone realized that no one had won. It was a tie between the sophomores and the seniors at the score of 399.
The week of spirit rtvalty started with challenges between the sophomores and the seniors. The spirit week skits all had their own twist.
Who Framed Martin Spartan (take off from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit") entailed elaborate CO$tumes and scenety which displayed the sophomore's dedication to "decrown" the seniors. Andrew Louden was kept busy acting as Martin Spartan trying to discover who stole the spirit from East.
As the clock ticked on, the juniors put their skit into action. Spartwins, based on the movie "Twins", was portrayed by Alan Mota and Rob Zatechka . Finally, it was time for the undefeated seniors. Their skit "Docahue" (take off from"Donahue") had quite a varity of guests such as Mr. Stoehr(Travts Schnekloth), Anne Forch(Heather Gray), Amy Peirce, Josh Gardner(Erin Gardner). Dave Smith(Michelle Smith), a psychic(KristaHiser). and Dan Higgins as Docahue.
The night of hallway decorations had the halls humming with bustling bodies. Hanging, posting, drawing, and painting were just a few of the many jobs fulfilled by spirit loving students and yes, even the faculty!
Brought on by a challenge by the senior class. the continued on p. 32
faculty decided to decorate a hall called "The Blue Zoo" and they were, of course, the zookeepers.
The glass hallway sportedslavegirlsfanningtheir
Egyptianmasters, natives from Africa, and futuristic bugs that gazed at the stars. The juniors made a maze through the cafe• teria with blue and white steamers and a picture collage at the entrance.
Yet the seniors outdid them all by portraying the backstage at a T.V. station.
"Out of the four years I've been in this school that is the best hallway decorations I've ever seen," said Mr. Anderson after judging the halls for himself. The senior hall had a live band, Docahue running around inteIViewing everyone who passed by, and a huge television titled "Spartanvision". They included a hallway of stars, a green room lounge, make-up and wardrobe rooms.
As the week drew to a close class spirit was soaring as the seventh period pep rally drew near, students were becoming filled with fear and anticipation. After announcing that all the work had ended in a tie many reactions were mixed.
"I think there should have been a final vote to decide who won, there shouldn't be a tie," said senior Jason Goers.
Whether the seniors won or the sophmores, the seniors summed it up best by saying "Spirit, it really does matter!"
By Kindra Smith
Use those lungs! Junior Tami Youngquist blows up balloons for the Junior hall. The junior hall ended up being a maze theough the cafeteria. (p. Kindra Smith)
A little warm in Arabia? Sophomore Andrew Loudon portrays Martin Spartan in their class skit. The sophomores won this part of the competition. (p. Kindra Smith)
What did I do? Senior Spencer Hilsabeck is taken off the gym floor by Jason Goers and Mick Zen tic. Thsi was part of the senior skit. (p. Kindra Smith)
Check it out! Mr. Forch, Mrs. Forch, and Mrs. Wilson admire the teachers handy work in their hallyway. Because of a challenge made by the seniors the faculty competed in Spirit Week.(p. Kindra Smith)
Wanna Be? Juniors Amy Ritter, Jamie Nordon, Shannon Dermann, Karen Vest, and Alicia White portray members of the Porn-Pon squad in their skit. The junior theme "Spartwins" was a last minute by for their class. (p. Kindra Smith)
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In the senior skit "Docahue" a panel of guest speake rs were needed. One of the most notlcable guest was Rudy Stoehr (played by Travis Schneckloth).(p. Kindra Smith)
Like WOW - WIPEOUT!! Brandon Tonniges checks powder depth in Breckenridge. Conditions for skiing were perfect for Singers. (p'. Julie Jahde)
Ski Studs ... Jamie Kechely and Dan Lundack mellow out and listen to their headphones en route to Colorado. The 8-12 hour bus trip was one of the least enjoyable parts of skiing. (p. Julle Jahde)
Snow up the nose? Falling while skiing is not just a cold fact of life, as Michelle Beamer discovers. Fortunatelythere were no major injuries from skiing this season. (p. Lisa Covault)
Wipin' Out Spills, thrills, and chills in Colorado
It's 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 18th and you've just finished your last final and the thoughts of shoosing down the slopes was all you could think about. In a few short minutes you would be on your way too Colorado. The excitement has built up all day, beginning when the hoards of food was bought along with all the equipment and extra possesions to make Colorado more comfortable for the Nebraskans who were going to invade it.
Competition for seats was the first obstacle to conquer , but once the bus started humming down the roads it really didn't matter anymore because the ride would soon be over. The fight over sleeping arrangements will be the next battle as everyone tries to sleep before the first day on the slopes.
"What had kept me up the night before was hearing all the infamous tree stories and how I was going to avoid being a victim of a friendly pine tree," commented senior Tarilyn Oschner.
Trees were not the only
obstacle to conquer, some beginning skiers had to first get off the ski lift before they could even begin to worry about the trees.
"Getting off the ski lift was the worst because after falling off the first time I was afraid that the controllers were going to stop it eve:rytime I was close to getting off just so they wouldn't have to hurry when I did fall," said Jenny Svoboda. Ski Club and Band made their annual trip to Winter Park while Singers decided on Breckenridge for semester break.
Jon Peterson, Singers sponsor for ski trip, stated," The weather was great, you couldn't have asked for anything better.
Skiing wasn/t the only pastime for the ski buhnles, some decided to go ice skating and snow tubing while others were content to go shopping or . relax in the hot tub.
After three days of strenuous skiing all three ski groups were glad to be back to the wide open plains.
By Dawn Brown
Ready to take the plunge ... Singers, Rachel Sibraa, Julie Jahde, Jenny Svoboda, Kerri Lovitt, Tina Salac, and Amy Peirce enjoy their last sunny afternoon at Breckenridge. although snow was not plentiful no one complained about the temperatures.Ip. Cathy McMahon)
ky high Kevin Fellows folows his shot as Brad Bemthal, tev~ Clark, and Fred Skretta atch in amazement. ( p. erri Lovitt)
Dig It! Shannon Jessen akes a save and bumps it to ark Irvine in an intramuals game. Intramurals was n improtant part of a day for undreds of students. (p. ichelle Dickey)
Slam Dunk
Whether it was to keep busy, stay in shape, or have something to accomplish, students found winter intramurals both fun and educational. For some , intramurals were a good option if thery missed the final cut for the varsity team.
Students had mixed feelings about intramurals.
" I got to meet more people and have more fun doing it," commented Suzi Bruce.
On the other hand, Marcus Hansen said, " I get.along better with people off the court," and John Squire added," You
Intramurals provides outlet for talents
make enemies against other teams, but it 'sallingoodfun."
''I'd hate to see what East High would be like without intramurals," commented Rudy Stoehr. "It's a good outlet for talents and I'm glad we've got it."
Stoehr hoped that intramurals teaches discipline, teamwork, punctuality, organization, and effort. Participants find out that "clicks" of kids aren't always the way you think they are.
The teams that worked their way to the top were the
Morley Jets, Rough Cuts, Ice, Beaver Patrol, and 9th Varsity. They were also known to others as teams of the week.
The Holiday Tournament went to Beaver Patrol who beat Rough Cuts 65 - 63 in double overtime.
So as a source of identity, recognition, team concept, because it only took an hour, or because Mr. Stoehr was in charge of it, winter intramurals was fun for everyone.
By Kevin Kubicek
Jamm'n Chris Barry and Dave Stamper attempt to dunk a shot over the heads of Trevor Lundstrom, Fred Skretta, and Robert Singleton The Rough Cuts went on to participate in the finals against Beaver Patrol. (p Kerri Lou itt)
Up and Over! Mark Irvine nails the ball directly at Chris Barry. Both guys were active competitors in East High intramurals. (p. Michelle Dickey)
amily is a special thing. It is special because each individual adds very important part to it; themselves. Each person's insight and deas make up a unique recipe for the family.
AFamilies share their thoughts and each individual can be themselves. They Cc;ll"e about and learn from each~other, go places, see things, and generally enjoy being the unit that they are.
In some way, many organizations at East were large families, and they showed students many new and exciting things. They allowed students to participate in an open friendly manner, and learn things about themselves and each other. They, like students, came in all shapes and sizes.
Clubs, like Spirit Club, were very q.evoted to the promotion of school spirit, and they often led to greater things such as Cheerleading and Apollonaires.
Also, foreign language clubs were very popular with students. Trips, parties, and charitable events were only a _ few of the many things French, German, and Spanish Clubs did.
Some of these activities were also developed by another vital organization that some say East could not do without; Student Council. "Student Council is one of the most worthwhile things I'm involved in," stated junior Missy Davis.
One of the most important ideas of these organizations was to promote school spirit and unity. "I think -East's really improving in enthusiasm and spirit when it comes to games and other athletic events and especially Spirit Week, but in everyday behavior, like in the halls, we · really rieed some work," said reserve cheerleader Julie Jahde. Cheerleading was one of the most spirit-oriented organizations at East.
But whether students were new to East or they had been here since seventh grade, it was a guarantee that every individual would be made to feel like "one of the gang" in which ever organization they joined. "I really like drama club because the people made me feel welcome," said Cathy Steinegger. There were no strangers, only one big family.
You QUACK me up!I Lincoln High's DECA Duck, Jeff Neeley, takes time out from the Lincoln High/East DECA golf game, with friends Tracy Colin, Ryan Greeves, Lisa Ellis, and Juli Durst. East came first overall in the olf tournament.
Rah Rah Rah Sis boom bah. Here Spirit Club members are supporting the Varsity football team. Spirit Club members went to many athletic events throughout the year. (p. Missy Davis)
Stuff, girls stuff. The Spirit club members stuff the big LE that was used at Homecoming. Homecoming was sponsored by Spirit Club. (p. Dawn Brown)
Club's spirit sparks school
Often found chanting •erlcouragingwordsforathletes, m embers of the Spirit Club did their best to show their spirit for East. In addition to supporting East's athletes, Spirit Club members also encouraged singers, actors, and speech and debate members.
"Spirit Club is there to support not only the athletes, but also students involved in drama, singing, and speaking. We think they are doing a great Job and wish to show our supportforthem," commented president Mollie Perdew.
Cheering at games and attending various school events were not the only activities in which Spirit Club members participated. Members attended meetings held every \Vednesday at which up and coming events were discussed. One event in which Spirit Club played a major role was Homecoming. The girls
were responsible for deciding upon a theme, decorating the cafeteria for the dance, and the tabulation of the votes for the royalty. In addition, the club held four summer car washes and a fall candy sales drive to earn money for their funds.
Spirit Club members supported the cheerleaders by helping them make athletes' locker signs, buttons, and banners. The cheerleaders found the Spirit Club to be ve:ry helpful in promoting school spirit.
'This year's club was • good about being involved in things. Their spirit level was pretty high, and some even wore their uniform on the days of minor sports," stated Varsity Cheerleader Kerri Lovitt.
Those members who wished to t:ryoutforthe cheerleading or porn pon squ ads could accumulate credits by means of a new credit system.
Members collected credit hours by attending a set number of school or sporting events and completing a set number of service hours. The new credit system was adopted beca ttse of complaints that the previous point system was too difficult by which to eampointsfor try-outs.
Most sophomore memr hers of Spirit Club found the best part of being a membe:r; was meeting new people and makingnewfriendships. Laura Woodward, sophomore, liked being a member because she "felt like a part of a group. It's fun going to the games as a group."
"It's a good experience because you get to meet new people that you otherwise wouldn't have met," remarked sophomore Sandra Paeglis.
By Carrie Bachmann
We're #1! The spirit club is showing their support at an East High Varsity football game. The football team was 3-6 on the season. (p. Deb Cramblet)
Spirit Club (a few of the 80 members): · First Row: Deb Volland , Michelle Friesien. Second row: Carrie Cooper, Ann Reeder, Angie Farifield, Erin Willis. Third Row: Trista Grimm, Keny Childe. Fourth row: Tanna West, Sat1dra Paeglis, Lisa Fankhansen, and Sara Emerson. (p. Missy Davis)
Attention! Spirit Club members were being attentive at a Spirit Club m e eting. Meetings were held almost ev ery Wednesday throughout each season.(p. Missy Davis)
Amy Benson, Theresa Bolton, Amy Peirce, Kerri Lovitt, Deb Cramblet, Jamie Haney, Suzi Gutz, Abby Maciejewski, Sara Daubert, Juli Durst, Ling Faith, Natalie Kuijvenhoven • Membership
Dawn Barber, Jill Brown , Kristin Ediger, Hannah Hathcock, Paige Luthans, Gail Mason, Sandra Paeglis,HeatherBabcock,Karen Ellis, Ann Larsen, Jenny Gutz, Kara Martin, Heather Taylor, Erin Willls, ErikaCedirburg,Jill Ebers, Ali Higgins, Gina Hoffman, Kristi Oleson, Jennifer Supalla, Kris Ueberrhein, Lisa Burnham, Melanie Christinson, Nicole Clifton, Melissa Hull, Darcy Silver, Melanie Sims, Jennifer Warren, Maghan Wysong, · Ann Bauermeister, Angela Brage, Angie Fairfield, Michealla King, Ginger Lyons, Jennifer Maul, Kristina Mendoza, Nikki Ringenburg, Pamela Lynn Zumpfe, Jill Daubert, Kari Gange, Trista Grimm, Kristi Konty, Susan Meyer, Danielle Oliver, Lora Soukup, Trisha Churchill, Tobi Gabelman, Angela Letts, Becky Lowery, Annette Miller, Gennie Ptacek, Patty Traudt, Carly Wobig, Julie Bonnett, Deb Brockman, Kery Childe, Kris Krygier, Deb Volland, Laura Ray, Sarah Teten, Sara Emerson, Michelle Friesen, Janet Hunting, Stacie Kurtzer, Staci Pesek, Melanie Robinson, Jodi Sutko, Steph Weyers, Jill Collicot, Susan Flanagan, Je nny Hinkle, ~ic9le Page, Nicole Peabody, Ann Reeder, Nicki Reigirt, Tamara West, Lezlie Abbott, Emily Bantam, Jenny Brooks, Allison Daily, Alison Geier, DebraJanssen, GinaKanable,AllisonProvince, Sar Brown, Jenny Chopp, Carrie Cooper, Merrilee Faubel, Lisa Fankhauser, Lisa Gibson, Jenny Petty, Sher Stolle, Laura Woodward, Jenny Allamby, Crystal De Moss, Krista Hiser, Anne Ericson, Stef Seaman, Cathy McMahanon, Tricia Elden, Shannan Marple, Carrie Gosnell, Kara-Jean Scott, Laura Gutkin, Kim Olson, Melissa McLaughlin, Christie Walter, Lorraine Mendoza, Julie Jahde, Jenny Svoboda, Shannan Gilley
Hmm ... Varsity Cheerleader Suzi Gutz decides what colors to use in making locker signs. Locker signs were one of the many things the cheerleaders did for the teams to show their support. (p. Thereso Bolton)
Ready? OK! Varsity Cheerleaders prepare to perform a cheer at clinic. Learning various cheers was an important part of camp. (p. Diane Bolton)
Cheer-o-bics? On the morning of the second day at camp, these • smiling campers gather before heading out for aerobic exercise.
Front row: Theresa Bolton. Kerri Lovitt, Amy Peirce, Juli Durst.
Back row: Ling Faith, Natalie Kuijvenhoven, Abby Maciejewski, Sara Daubert, Jamie Haney, Amy Benson, Suzi Gutz, Deb Cramblet. (p. Diane Bolton)
Siamese twins? Amy Benson and Natalie Kuijvenhoven were joined at the hip, but only with fabric. The Varsity squad dressed in costumes for the East-Lincoln High game during Halloween. (p Missy Davis)
The Spartans are Jammln! The varsity cheerleaders are sparking the team on to a victory. The cheerleaders attend all varsity games to put spark into the teams. (p. Missy Davis)
Signs, presents, and spirit is just the tip of the iceberg.
Most of the time when a want to give it up," said Amy person thinks of a cheerleader Benson. they stero-type them as the · ''The teams really apprecidumb, ditzy girls who cheer at ate tlie support we give them," boys' football and basketball commented Ling Faith. games. In addition to all things the
The Varsity Cheerleaders cheerleadersdofortheschool, are anything but dumb. To they also held a cheerleading even be a cheerleader they clinic for girls between the ages must maintain at least a 2.5 of six and thirteen. The idea grade point average. They had behind it was to raise money, to attend all boys' varsity foot- but most important to teach ball and basketball games in cheerleading skills and to enadditiontodividingintogroups courage young girls to try-out at three of four to support the when they are older. other sports. For that sport 'We got a lot of positive they were responsible for at- comments from the ·parents tending all the games, making and also the cheerleaders redoor and locker signs, and ceived the Good Neighbor giving the team members gifts award for their service," comto boost their spirit. mented cheerleading sponsor
"I knew it would be a lot, Marge Keep. but it's more than I expected. The past summer the It is a lot of fun and I wouldn't cheerleaders attended a three
day cheerleading clinic at Kansas State University in Manhatten. They learned different chant, cheers, and porn routines. They had to constantly show their spirit by cheering all the time to win the Spirit Stick award. The squad also won all blue ribbons for their routines, which is the highest ribbon awarded. The Varsity Cheerleaders were nominated to go to the National Cheerleading competition, but had to decline because the Lincoln Public School system will not allow cheerleaders to do tumbling or pyramidal stunts. Even though they were disappointed they could not go they felt very honored to be nominated.
By Mollie Perdew
Reserve squad has a "family" atmosphere
Although the adjective -'re~ know that a resetve event is setve' might suggest additional happening." or unnecessary, the Reseive
The girls also presented Cheerleaders of East were far team members with gifts and from unnecessary. The squad decorated their locker rooms of six had just as many re- before big tournaments. As sponsibilities as their sister there were only sLx cheerleadVarsity squad. ers, it was necessary that all of
A most time-consum- the girls go to every reseive ingjobwas sign-making. Signs • event. They sometimes got the were made for team members floor at pep rallies, too. lockers and doors. The main A major event attended idea behind the signs was to bythereservesduringthesumpromote school spirit. As Ju- mer was clinic at UNL. There, lie Jahde pointed out, the signs the girls learned the basics in also "... help the team. Some cheers, chants, and jumps. A members may feel they don't more significant learning exget recognized. Signs may give perience seemed to be getting them this recognition. The to know each other better. signs also Jet other students Jenny Svoboda commented.
Reserve Cheerleaders : Front row: Lorraine Mendoza, Christle Walter, Melissa McLaughlin. Back row: JuileJahde, Shannon Gilley, Jenny Svoboda (p. Mr. McLaughlin)
I can't believe - you are doing that! Reserve Cheerleaders •Melissa McLaughlin and Shanon : Gilley tty to color a locker sign. Seventh period was a time set aside for the cheerleaders to get their necessary- work done. (p. Missy Davis)
"We each have totally different personalities. Clinic made us unified and we realized we had to be one group. It feels like a family now."
As cheerleading was a time-consuming venture, the girls learned to set their prioritles 1 Inevitably. some things, such as school work, slid. The cheerleaders usually talked together as a squad when their frustrations had built to a breaking point. Nevertheless, the girls don't regret making the decision to be a cheerleader.
Being a chee:r:Ieader, sparkipg spirit in the ·student body was a major task.
"We have to have spirit and a positive attitude to set a good example. Then the students have to want to be spirited. We can't force them to support the school," stated Svoboda. As Jahde said, "Parents are a big help, too. If parents get involved, the students do, which helps the team. It's like a row of dominoes falling."
Through all the money. time, andworkspentoncheerleading. The girls can only look forward to the Varsity squad next year: "I love being a cheerleader," exclaimed Jahde.
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Lets go East! The reserve cheer~ leaders lead the pep club in a victory cheer. Both groups were a great support to the teams. (p. Missy Davis)
Across the nation... Lorainne Mendoza, Melissa McLaughlin, • Julie Jahde, and Jenny Svoboda pep it up at a reserve basketball game. The reserve cheerleaders were at all reserve games to support the teams. (p. Missy Davis)
Aloha! Apollonaires showed some leg at the Hona Lu Lu dance, which they sponsored. This was , the first dance of the new school year. (p. George Allamby)
Apollonaires. Front row: Jenny Allamby, Carrie Gosnell, Shannon Marple, Kara-Jean Scott, Krista Hiser, Kim Olson, and Crystal DeMoss. Back row: Stefanie Seaman, Laura Gutkin, Cathy McMahon, Tricia Eldien, and Anne Erickson.
Pom-pon celebrates 75 years of existence
The Apollonaires fifteenth reunion was an important event held during Homecoming. "We had to research the names from old school rosters, then write letters to all the old Apollonaires telling them about the reunion. It was a lot of work, but we had between thirty and forty women come", commented Stefani Seaman. "We were amazed how well they remembered theHailVarsityroutine", said Carrie Gosnell.
During the year, the
IApollonaires competed with the band and performed at UNL basketball games. They also took part in a kick-athon for March of Dimes in which they kicked for three minutes straight for pledges. Although they performed with ease, the squad did work hard on their routines. They practiced during seventh period everyday and before school once a week. "We take turns making up the dances and it's a lot of fun", said Tricia Eldien. During the summer,
theApollonaires were at school perfecting their different routines and forming bonds within the squad. In addition to their daily summer practices, the Apollonaires went to a four day pom-pon clinic in Boulder, Colorado. They practiced ten hours a day, learning new routines and different dances. The squad agreed -it was a "living hell". "It was the hardest thing we did but we learned a lot and became closer", said Stefani Seaman.
By Mollie Perdew
Mommy! Crystal Demoss is nursing Jenny Allamby's swelling ankle. Jenny fell off a bed at clinic and injured herself.(p. Stef Seaman)
Look to the sky! The Apollonaires were performing with the East High Band at Bandmasters, which was held at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. The Apollonaires scored a superior rating. (p. Stan Olson)
Go Blue and White! The Apollonaires are performing to the school song during a Pep Rally. (p. Jeff Lapin)
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Down the hatch! Sophmore Ben Hinkley chugs Kool-aid .-_ at the Resetve Cheerleaders Blue /White night booth. Held for new sophmores, Blue/White night was sponsored by Student Council to introduce them to East's clubs. (p. Dawn Brown)
Listen up! President Brad Bemthal speaks to fellow council members about the meetings agenda. Student Coucil meetings were held during lunch two or thr_ee days a week. (p. Missy Davis)
Ambitious Council strives for meaningful goals
If the Student Council had been summed up in one word, "motivated" could veiy well have been that word. As enthusiastic president Brad Bernthal put it, "I'm excited about our prospects. We have the kind of people that will make the difference and accomplish something ."
And "accomplish something" they did. Early in the school year, the Student Council initiated an Adopt-a-Door program · whereby various clubs would "adopt" a door and see to it that it got painted East High blue. However, it was decided that the maintenance would paint the doors while clubs still "adopted" the doors. Blue-White Night for sophomores was another big • event sponsored by Student Council. "It's a meaningful event because the sophomores are the stars of the show. It is an opportunity for the sopho-
mores to get to know each other better", commented Bemthal.
In addition, the Student Council sold updated Student Directories
Council members also had an opportunity to attend a summer workshop at which they could enrich leadership skills. "You learned a sense of unity and to appreciate others as well as yourself. Once you 're able to do this, you will have a more successful council", stated Bernthal.
Some members also attended a state convention in North Platte and a Student Council state camp held at Wayne State. Both seived to improve leadership qualities and present new ideas for council improvement.
A main concern for Student Council was to put more emphasis on the student body "We need more focus on students to gain their trust.
We want people to be able to come to us and not be afraid to ask questions", said junior member Matt Dantzler
Another concern was to increase the communication between the administration and the Council. "We would li1'e to work better with the administration and have more influence on them. Dr. Krause seems willing and shows a lot of interest in the Council", stated sophomore member Kara Martin.
One way in which Krause expressed his interest in the Student ·council was giving the Council money for their funds. This was especially nice since the Council no longer had to spend time holding fund-raisers to raise money; they could spend their time (and money) on student-oriented events and goals.
By Carrie Bachmann
Student Council. First row : Fred Skretta , Brad Bernthal, Kevin Loos, Dan Lundak, Tom Madden. Second row: Amy Owen, Jenny Shadley, Rad Dobson, Ellen Canney, Amy Kardell, Gina Hoffman, ~am Sneddon, Becky Lowery, Jill Daubert, Jeff Gutkin, Hannah Hathcock, Kara Martin, Darcy Silver. Third row: Dawn Dworak, Stell Salac. Fourth row: Michelle Smith, Amy Ritter, Elyce deBrown, Matt Dantzler, Jenny Smith. Fifth row: Crystal Heusman, Mike Gruber, Charlie Larson, Doug Mitchell, Nikki Stricker , Karen Vest, Natalie Kuijvenhoven, Brett Rosenberger, Rudy Stoehr. (p. Missy Davis)
Raise your hand if you're sure! Student Council is voting on one of their many proposals during lunch The Council voted to change the constitution to reduce the number of members. (p. Missy Davis)
A touch of color. The ugly orange doors are finally getting a touch of blue. The StuCo sponsored adopt a door, where a school club could sponser a new blue door. (p. Stephanie Schneberger)
Say Cheese! Members of DECA take a break at the Grand Island Fall Leadership conference. Front row: Jamie Haney, Amy Kardell, Amie Jenkins, Greg Martin, Tish White. Second row: Craig Hansen, .,._..,,.,..., ..._ Marta Pfannner, Lori Belschner, Regina Smith. Third row: Susann Dewey, Tracy Colin , Lisa Ellis, DebCramblett, LauraPaeglis, Deb Payne. (p. Jeff Neeley)
We are the champions! Firstplace winners of the miniature golf tournament celebrate their victory. DECA members also participated in a bowling tournament with Lincoln ,High and Lincoln Southeast in which they placed second. Members pictured are Lisa Ellis, Shana Wendt, Marta Pranner, Ann Schlert, Susann Dewy, Tracy Colin, Juli Durst, Ryan Grieve, Brandon Tonniges, Rad Dobson, Chris Wiggins, and Eric Reece. (p Deb Payne)
More than just a doughnut stand
When most people thought of DECA, they associated it with doughnuts. It was true that the doughnut stand was DECA'smajorfundraiser, but there was more to DECA than that.
The goal of DECA (Distributing Education Clubs of America) was for students to learn how to market a product.
"In DECA you meet different people from the business community and all over the midwest at Central Region. You also learn how to deal with business situations," commented DECA president Amie Jenkins.
There were thirty to forty active members who attended monthly meetings. Business people from the community
attended the meetings to talk ~bout future career possibilities in marketing and advertising. Junior member Chris Wiggins commented "Marketing is one of the most rapidly growing job markets today."
The business speakers also talked about how they got started in their career and the motivation it takes to keep going.
"'The only way to get ahead is to keep trying and don't give up," remarked Lori Belschner.
DECA also participated in competitions with other DECA chapters within the state. Held in February at East, Districts consisted of written and judged events in advertising and business. State competition was held during March at the
Pass the bucket-quick! Sophomores try to hold in all of their donut holes at the DECA donut hole eating booth. Aside from Blue-White Night. DECA sponsored many other actlvities.(p Marta Pfanner)
Ready, aim, fire! Brandon Tonniges and Marta Pfanner practice their putting while winter golfmg with DECA. East competed in the tournament with Lincoln High and Lincoln Southeast. (p Lori Belschner)
Cornhusker and also involved written and judged contests. Road trips were also taken to Grand Island for Fall Leadership and Indianapolis for the Central Region conference.
For fun, DECAheld a miniature golf and bowling tournament against the Lincoln Southeast and Lincoln High DECAclubs.
DECA officers include Amie Jenkins, president; Amy Kardell, vice-president; Laura Paeglis, secretary; Tish White, treasurer; Greg Martin and Susann Dewy, public relations; Lori Belschner, financial entrepreneur; Regina Smith and Craig Hansen, junior representatives.
By Mollie Perdew
Students given opportunity to express opinions
As 1988 was an election and issues, anyone was welyear, politics and controver- come to attend the forums. sial topics played an impor- Commented Kevin Lee, East tant part of many students' Wing provides an opportunity lives. Three groups that gave for people of all political affilistudents an opportunity to ations to express their views." participateinpoliticswereEast The idea behind Teen-Age Wing, Teen-Age Republicans, Republicans was to help furand Young Democrats. ther causes of the Republican
A non-partisan organiza- party. Originally Youth for tion, East Wing discussed • Karnes, Teen-Age Republicans controversial issues of concern had chapters in only two other to interested students. Con- Nebraska high schools: Linsisting of thirty members, the coln High and Lincoln Southclub organized forums at which east. One goal of president speakers presented their ideas. Andrew Loudon was to have a Although the Executive Board state federation of chapters (officers) chose the speakers across the whole state. With
Next week we're going to ... Young Democrats president Dan Lundak reads the agenda for the ensuing meeting. Dan was responsible for laying the club's foundation and organizing meetings. (p. Missy Davis)
Check it out! Young Republicans president Andrew Loudon presents the club's new T-shirts. Loudon , who carries a picture of Ronald Reagan in his wallet, feels strongly that politics should be an important part of students' lives. (p. Missy Davis)
You do this, and you do that Young Democrats members discuss upcoming events and meetings. Among other things, the club had the opportunity to hear speakers from the democratic party. (p. Missy Davis)
approximatelythirtymembers, Teen-Age Republicans helped with meetings, campaigning, and rallies at state conventions, as well as attending weekly meetings. A strong advocate of the Republican party, Loudon remarked, Politics is so important for the future and for the country. Republicans have the right ideas for finance, peace, defense, and patriotism."
Also new to East were the Young Democrats. Although it consisted of approximately 25 members, Young Democrats was still in its first stages
of organization. "Our main goal is to get the group started so it will be stronger in the future. Once we get a solid group, we will get more going," commented vice-president Jill Daubert. The club did hold organizational meetings and listen to democratic speakers at state conventions. Remarked Daubert, "The main purpose is to help people decide what views they want. We let them see what the Democratic party is about, then theymaydecide for themselves."
By Carrie Bachmann
Hmmm ... Very interestillg Members of East Wing listen closely to a speaker at one of the forums. Topics of the forums included Palestine and deforestation. (p. Missy Davis)
Teenage Republicans: front row, 1 to r, Brian Gerbeling, Ashesh Bastani, Andrew Loudon, Liz Ring, John Parrack. Second row, Cathy Nelson, Mike Schaffer, Jenny Chopp, Debbie Volland, Michelle Friesen, Kristi Kohtz, Peggy Mazzio, Holly Nitz, Megan Schultz. Third row, Kurt Glaesemann, Mike MacCarty, Allen Divoky, Alex Mazzio, Andy Campbell. (p. Missy Davis)
Young Democrats: Samir Saxena, Joe Krummel, Jill Daubert, Sara Daubert, Dan Lundak, Marilee Faubel, Kara Martin, Piyush Rajurkar, Doron Weiss. (p. Missy Davis)
ITS: clockwise, Brian Sink, Andrew Vogt, Jenny Svoboda, Julie Jahde, Angie Claus, Jenny Clifton, Kristie Coda, Angela Brage, Zandra Brown, Sara Pate, Gina Graff, Carrie Kline, Andy Campbell , Shannon Marple, Christie Walter. (p. Missy Davis)
Careful .... ITS member Jenny Svoboda applies eyeliner in preparation for the one-act play. The play, "Back County Crimes", won a superior rating at the state competition. (p. Missy Davis)
Mm.mm, this is good! Drama Club and ITS members enjoy their lunch on stage. Plans were made at this meeting for the upcoming spring play, "Meet Me in St. Louis". (p. Missy Davis)
Drama Club: front row, Gina Gratt, Zandra Brown, Jenny Clifton, Gina Wyatt. Second row, Carol Scott, Carrie Kline, Andy Campbell, Sara Pate, Angie Claus, Julie Jahde, Jenny Svoboda, Angela Brage. Third row, Schann Kucera, Brian Sink, Christie Walter, Andrew Vogt, Shannon Marple, Kristie Coda. (p. Missy Davis)
Well, I don't think so •..AndrewVogt and Brian Sink mock the girls at a Drama Club /ITS meeting. Meetings were held every Monday during lunch on stage. (p. Missy Davis)
Drama Club and ITS members express themselves
Where was the one e-rs to pay for part of the stuplace that you could be Drac- dents ~ expenses to the state ula or a handicapped girl in a convention in Grand Island. wheelchair? The Drama Club ITS and Drama Club and International Thespian So- members performed the fall ciety (ITS), of course. play "And they Danced Real
Although the clubs Slow in Jackson", the story of went by two different names, how Elizabeth Willow and her Drama Club and ITS worked family dealt with her cerebral as a combined group. In order palsy. They also presented the to be in ITS, members ofDrama spring play "Meet Me in St. Club had to earn 15 points, Louis" andhelpedSingerswith one point consisting of 15 the musical "Anything Goes". hours of crew work, acting, "It (performing in plays) and attending plays. Meetings lets me be everybody else I were held for organizational want to be. I try to make other purposes. Drama Club and people believe I am that perITS also organized a Valen- son," commented ITS presitine'sDaydanceforjuniorhigh dent Dan Higgins. students, sponsored a mes- For competition, ITS sage balloon booth at Blue/ and Drama Club staged their White Night, went Christmas one act play "Back County caroling, and held fund rais- Crimes", earning a superior
rating. This was also performed at the state convention.
In addition to presenting "Back County Crimes" at the state convention, Drama Club and ITS members also attended workshops to learn how to enhance their performances. Workshop topics included make-up, hair design, duet acting, and miming.
"The state convention provides an opportunity to meet a lot of people. It is a great experience and gives us a chance to be in front of people and make them happy." said ITS member Zandra Brown.
by Mollie Perdew and Carrie Bachmann
German Club: front
Chris
Jene sais pas French Club members Deb Volland, Jenny Chopp, and Michelle Friesen dream of travelling to Paris. A famous site that many like to see is the Eiffel Tower. (p. Missy Davis)
row,
Heckmann, Tom Reisher, Nancy Nemuth, Kevin Lee. second row, Mr. Hammelmann, Lisa Fankhauser, Gina Wyatt, Melissa Chen, Merci,Dayalu, Julie Kingsbwy. (p. Missy Dav is)
lei! French club member Thien Nguyen shows his hometown in France. Thien is one of East's foreign exchange students. (p. Missy Davis)
Although many people have dreamed of travelling to a European country, a lack of money has held them back. However, students had the opportunity to experience a foreign culture through the foreign language clubs.
German Club held weekly meetings at which upcoming events were discussed. Mempers sponsored a Sadie Hawkins dance, went 1to Worlds of Fun with German students, and rang bells for the Salvation Army. The club also went to the German Heritage Museum in Lincoln and played soccer with other German clubs. PresidentTomReisher remarked, "We like to do things with other students interested in the German cul-
ture. Ifs also a great way to speak more of the language ...
A great way for students in Spanish classes to learn more about Spain was to join the Spanish Club." The club had the opportunity to hear a speaker living in Lincoln talk of his experiences while living in Central America. Another speaker that came to a meeting talked about Spanish artists, including the late Salvador Dali. Spanish Club also participated in the Language Fair at the Student Union. "The whole purpose of Spanish club is to learn more about the culture while having fun. However, the club does need some more work and organization,.. commented president Kristi Movick.
Last but not least, students could also join French Club. According to Mlle. Dress, anyone in her French classes was also a member of French Club. During the year, the club challenged the other foreign language clubs to a canned food drive. Meetings were usually held at a member's house, where they shared photos and memories ofIQ th er people 's trips to France. Secretary Sara Pate said "The club is worthwhile as it helps you understand and speak the language fluently... French Club also attended the musical "Les Miserables by Victor Hugo in Kansas City.
By Mollie Perdew and Carrie Bachmann
Planning a trip to Colombia? Senor Pierce, Erica Cederburg, and Ken Blad page through a book on Colombia. Through the club, _ members could learn more about the Spanish culture. (p. Missy Davis)
French Club: front row, Ryan Bothwell, Deb Volland, Sara Pate, Th-ien Nguyen, Michelle Friesen. Second row, Christy Ostidiek, ~aiTie Kli~e, Lynette Erickson, Linda Bobrowski, Jenny Chopp. (p. Missy Dams)
Let's go Spartans! Eager Booster Club parents cheer at a Boys Varsity Basketball game. The Booster Club is supportive of all athletic teams. (p. Missy Davis)
Hi Momt Parents of the Apollonaire$, Cheerleaders, and Officers are recognized for their support at a Boys Varsity Basketball game. This was the first year that parents of spirit club have been recognized. (p.Missy Davis)
Do you think they'll win? Dr. Richard and Tom Balke discuss the strategies of the Spartan basketball team. Faculty and parent support is vital to the success of East HiJ!}i athletics. (p. Missy Davis)
East is # 11 The walls of the south gym proudly display the state championship banners. The banners were bought by the Booster Club. (p. Missy Davis)
Important key to success
Often forgotten but always an important part of the school were students' parents. Two organizations which recognized the vital role played by parents were the Booster Club and Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
Formed about ten years ago, Booster Club consisted of parents who had kids involved in sports at East. Parent representatives were arranged for each sport, boys and girls. These representatives planned get-togethers, end-of-the-season banquets, and gifts for team members during their sports season. "In a large school, it is difficult to get to know each other. Booster Club is a nucleus for parents to get together. The more
P,arents are involved, the more the rest of the school is involved," remarked Booster Club co-president Carol Kechely.
Members of Booster Club also supplied the money to buy various pieces of sports equipment, such as the swimming team scoreboard, that otherwise would have been impossible to acquire within the limits of the sports budget. Although Booster Club was developed with East athletics in mind, athletic director Phil Sprague hoped that "parents get something out of it (Booster Club membership) in return. However, the most important thing is to support the kids. You perform better when others watch you."
CAC was formed during the 1972-73 school year. The reason behind its formation was to provide a forum at which parents could offer suggestions to the school board. "One ofthe most positive things is that parents have a direct link to the school. It's a community organization as well as a supportive organization as well as an avenue for grievances," commented school liaison Linda Hoff. CAC was responsible for the coffee mugs given to teachers during teacher appreciation . week, Honors Convocation, and the stoplight at the entrance of the school.
By Mollie Perdew and Carrie Bachmann
Booster Club Officers:
Co- Presidents Dean & Carol Kechely
Co-Vice-Presidents Larry & Donna Rigby
Co-Secretaries Ken & Mary Madden
Co-Treasurers Tom & Karen Balke.
Athletic Director Phil Sprague, Vice-Principal Darwin Salestrom.
Parent Representatives: FootbaU Charlie & Barb Lambert, VolleybaU Veryl & Barb Jessen, Cross Country (boys) Richard & Cynthia Garton, Cross Country •{girls) Cheryl Weyers, Tennis (boys) Dave & Tani Stempson, Tennis (girls) Dennis & Geny Gutz, Golf (boys) Gary & Donna Aksamit, Golf (girls) Mary Butler, Gymnastics (boys) Dennis & Kathy Bartak, Gymnastics (girlsJLinda Zumpfe, Basketball (boys) Gene & Colleen Eubanks, BasketbaU (girls) Bob & Kathy Stem, Swimming{boys/girls)Max&Lilly Larsen, Wrestling Bill & Linda Shearman, Soccer (boys) Myles & Rose Dymacek, Soccer (girls) Dick & Elizabeth Nelson, BasebaU Tom & Elaine Booth, Track (boys) Richard & Mamie Mason, Track (girls) Lennis & Patricia • Benson, Apollonaires Dennis & Joyce Seaman, Cheerleaders , John & Debbi Haney, Blue/White Clothing Larry & Donna Rigby
Button Machine John & Marilyn Bemthal.
Community Advisory Committee: Chairpersons Jay & Verla Ringenberg, Vice Chairperson Marilyn Bernthal, Secretary Richard & Marnie Mason, Treasurer Keith Brown.
Ex-Officio Members: Richard Krause, Linda Wyatt, Linda Hoff. Members: John Comer, Jerry & Mary Conradt, Judy Hoselfeldt, Shirley Johnson, Barb Lambert, Kay Luthans, Vicki Oliphant, Carna Pfeil, Betty Powell, Sharon Shuldt, Nancy Wood, Doug Zatechka.
Throughout the year the Athletic Department showed newcomrs , boosters, and skeptics alike, that excellence was not strange r new to East with three state titles in fall sports alone.
With the year kicking off to a good start, Varsity Football was a little different from past years, with no definite reserve team. The teams were combined for varsity games, and then some Junior Varsity and Sophomore players were divided for Reserve Football games. This season was a "Learning experience," according to Rob Zatechka. "It was also disappointing because we had such high hopes," said Kent Lambert. This stranger than usual ·season ended with a 3-6 record.
Volleyball's excellent season finished with the ultimate icing-onthe-cake; a state championship. After a disturbingly close loss to Northeast at Districts, the Spartans rallied to beat Northeast in straight sets at State, and then they went on to ensure the championship by downing Grand Island in the finals.
After a twenty year 'drought' the 'reign' really began for the Boys Varsity Tennis Team. After only one dual· loss to Southeast, the boys broke with tradition and won the State Championship, duplicating the girls first win last year. "Coach knows what he ' s doing 85 per cent of the time, but the other 15 per cent, he's lost," said senior Spencer Hilsabeck of Coach Jeff Hoham.
Girl's Golf was not even slightly under par. They had an excellent season, resulting in an individual state finalist, Kim Lefler.
State champs were obVIously not strange to East, with the Boy's Gymnastics team also bringing home the gold. "Everyone thinks that it's really easy, but gymnastics takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be good. The boys worked hard, and they deserved everything they got ," said
Girls Gymnastic team member, Anya Carlisle.
. Even though some sports did not make it to state, or got there and = were defeated, the power of the mighty Spartans conquered all. The teams' unity, support, and feeling of being needed was important to every team member. Individuals all, and some were strange, but after the Spartan teams united, not so strange things happened.
Taking STATEIU Boys ' Tennis, Boys' Gymnastics, and Girls' Volleyball teams all take time to share the moment of receMng the coveted trophy. Not only did East take three state titles in the 1988 fall sports season, but the city of Lincoln had five of the six state titles for the fall season. (p. Erin Brase and Charlie Hanna)
Rush! Mark Irvine and Gregg Essink chase a Link. Irvine was one of the Spartans returning lettermen in the 1988 season.(p. Charlie Hanna)
Perfect catch! Senior Kent Lambert makes the catch during the Omaha North game. The Spartans defeated North in their first game of the season. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Defense! Junior Teny Simms picks up a fumble against Omaha North. Teny was named to the all-city team. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Get "em! Senior Chad Sutko chases the ball carrier against t h : Links. The Spartans lost this game 13-15. (p. Charlie Hanna)
;i-Iigh potential
son. Senior quaterback Chris Eubanks reasoned, "We stopped ourselves, we didn't get any breaks." After
Before the season started the East High football team realized they had a lot of potential. In the first couple of weeks o( the seasonitlookedlikethe Spartans were going to fulfill their potential, "Ifeelgoodaboutthis team which hasn't happened lately, ru1d we ljust ended up on the short side of the scoreboard once in a while." until one September night it all seemed to come to an end. The
important times have hurt us the most."
This years Bill Holmes award winner was Teriy "Hit Man" Sims. Ther notable team
awards went to Jamie Kechely, who won the Sertoma award for the best student athlete, Kent Lambert, who high powered Spartan offense was just a few feet away from the winning touchdown in the closing minutes of the game and they failed to score. Ending the dream shared by all of East to defeat the Knights of Southeast.
The failure to beat the Knights proved fatal. The defeat seemed to destroy the balance between confidence and intensity the Spartans displayed early in the sea-
the opening weeks the Spartans only won one more game which was against Northeast. This was the Spartans first inner-city victoiy in two years. Junior linebacker Terry Sims explained, "We want to win more than anyone else, we've been the better team in eveiy game except for Southeast and Grand Island games. Just little breakdowns at
won the most improved player, and Eddie Widmeyer, who won the hustler award for bringing the best to practice.
Coach Lee Zentic summed up the season by saying, "I feel good about this team, wh ich hasn't happened lately, andwejust ended up on the short side of the scoreboard. once µi a while."
By Charlie Hanna
Vanity Football Front Row: Jason Orton. Ryan Eggers, 1.ylcrPcarson, T.J. Hudson, Shawn Rediger. ChrtsKocntg. Gregg Essink. Jim Graff, Kent Lambert, Jason Haldiman. Rick Shipman, Andy Campbell, Charlie Hanna. Jim Varner. Second Row: Coach Zcntlc, Doug Mitchell, Mick Zcntic. Scott Wobig, Matt San1ngar, Darren Hansen, Terry Sims. Jon Squier, Matt Amack. Keith Froschciser, Erle Hoke. Kent Reiman, Matt Spcthman, Jamie Kcchely. Steve Baker. Third Row: Chad Sutko, Mark Irvine, Jim Edwards, Jeff Perdew, Cody Harlan. Jeff Bauman, Mike Gruber, Dave Hall, Chris Barry, Matt Fedde, Rob Zatchck.a. Chris Eubanks. Neal Anthony, Pat Booth, Coach Young, Coach Henry, Back Row: Dutch Ode, Dave Askamlt, Chris Phillips, Scott Steinke, Jim Hall, Erle Ucbcndorfcr, Andy Lapin, Jason Van.Dcvcntcr, Mark Bch{cns, Mike Behrens. Jay Hull, Brett Peters, Eddie Widmcycr, Kurk Bardsley. Coach Bullington. Coach Kcchcly.
No Way! Matt John leads the tough Spartan defense by denying a short yardage play
Whap! The defense is in high gear as Matt John and Chad Duncan punish their Lincoln High opponents
Togetherness leads to succcess--that was the lesson the sophomore football team learned as they ended the season with a 2 - 5 record and their
Togetherness
John Gingery played musical quarterback. One of those who played quarterback was Mike Hall, who
mentedAit . "Coach Gingery just tries to get the guy in there that will do the best for the team at that point."
Team members said they appreciated Ginheads held h igh
"Last year we were 1-5 • as heavyweights," explained J ohnAit, "this year, now that we are together as
"Gingery is probably the best coach that I have had."
a team , we have come a long way. I feel that we are said , "Our quarterback is the best team in the city not a captain and you think whether the scoreboard of the quarterback as a shows it or not. " leader."
The team faced some "They all made their turmoilinthefactthatCoach share of mistakes," com-
gery for the good job he had done of uniting them as a team and getting them ready for the games.
"Gingery is probably the best coach that I have had," said Ait. "When he sees something wrong, he shows us how to fix it and stays there until it's fixed."
By Charlie Hanna
Who's
Who's Open? Dave Tieso looks for a receiver while Chad Duncan blocks and Jay Kettler looks for defenders.
What Happened? Bret Koenig and Eric Andry rush toward the action in a game against Lincoln High.
Sophomore/Reserve Football Front Row: J.Hall, J.Bomberger, J.Williams, E.Jochens, S.Bruhn, C. Swearingen, B.Koenig, A.Hayes, J.Tracy, D.Tieso, J.Katt, REcklund. Second Row: $.Stevens, M.Augustlne, J. Kettler, T.Prtce, K.Monesmith, M.Borman, RBatt, T. Curtwright, J.Schlegelmilch, B.Mays, J.Story, J.Kuntz, G.Hunt. Third Row: Coach Gingery, B.. Philippi, C. Sneddon, AStratton, P.Ferguson, J.Ait, M.John, RBatt, C. Duncan, J.Wood, RRosenthal, E.Andry.
Got It? Eric Andry and Chad Duncan go aft.er a fumble during a game against Lincoln High.
Varsity Volleyball FrontRow:Jen Balke, Elizabeth Boatman, Jeanne Frey, Tanya Mahrous, Kerri Thomsen, Shannon Jessen, Linda Bobrowski. Back Fow: Student Coach Missy Mercer, Tina Aipperspach, Deb Hunter, Jennie Stem, Nikki Stricker, Heidi Koch, Coach Oehlerking.
"Beat em! Bust em! That's our custom, Go Spartans Go!"
That they did as the Lady Spartans had the ingredients and the perfert potion that allowed them to dominate the court. The team compiled a re-
markable 30 and 3 record, and claimed the sixth state championship in the school's history.
Unbelievable ·
brought our team together more intensely," explained Stricker, "driving us to be more determined in the semi finals against Papillion and later Northeast."
With the help of Stricker,
had beaten the Spartans early in the season. But the Spartans landed the Islanders and left them in the cold to freeze as East went on to defeat Grand Island and snatch the state title.
"It was the greateS t feeling ever,"
"It was the greatest feeling ever. Unbelievable."
"We have a great team, and the season was just incredible!" stated Nikki Stricker.
The state title, however, was no easy accomplishment. East lost to Northeast in the district finals, a match which left one of the Spartan players, (Nikki Stricker) with separated shoulder.
"The loss to Northeast
who returned to action in the state tournament, but mostly with Spartan unity, the Spartans took apart Papillion in round one, then focused their vengeful eyes upon the Rockets.
Tanya Mahrous said. "Unbelievable."
The day shall go down in history as Lincoln East High became the first team
'The girls played well," commented Coach Myron Oehlerking, "but then, we needed to play well to win."
By Matt Amack
Once safely past the Rockets, all that stood between East and the title was Grand Island, a team which ever in the state of Nebraska to accomplish 30 victories in one season! In addition the Spartans were the ninth in the nation to win six state volleyball championships.
(p. Charlie Hanna)
We Did It! Senior Jennie Stern gives junior Kerri Thomsen a victmy shake after becoming state champions. East beat Grand Island in the fmals to pull off a 30-3 season. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Play Ball! Senior Linda Bobrowski waits for the action to begin during a game at State( (p.Charlie Hanna)
Take That!Senior Tanya Mahrous bumps the ball back as junior Nikki Stricker gets ready to help. (p. Charlie Ha~,:-ia)
Flying High! Junior Nikki Stricker goes up for a block in a game against Northeast while junior Jen Balke looks on.
Concentration! Sophomore Anne Madden concentrates oil bumping the ball in a game against Fremont while Hollie Hadden andStell Salac get ready to help. (p. Tanya Mahrous)
Reserve Volleyball
Going Over! Sophomore Susan Meyer spikes the ball over her Fremont opponents while Anne Madden looks on (p. Tanya Mahrous)
Double Block! Juniors Brandi Brobst and Karen Vest send the ball back over the net in a game against Northeast. (p.Cha r l ie Hanna)
Their show was just begining as the Spartans sophmore volleyball team closed their season with a staggering 5- 7 record. It's now when the young striving Spartans learn about the "Land of Hope and Travail.". They were learning their first steps in what it takes to run with the ball . It was a time which they learned to flex their muscle, placing them second in city, behind Southeast. With strength and determination, the young Lady Spartans met their team goal head to head to defeat the Links in two · consectutive meets!
"Tilis year wasn't.too disappointing," statedJenny Rigby, "We had fun, and we beat Lincoln High both times."
The young team had visions of varsity as they watched and learned what it takes to be the Super Spar-
Jen Aupperle, Susan Meyer, Amy Hoppner, Tracy Welshans, Ann Reeder, Anne Madden, Coach Grant Colson.
Super Sonics
tans of Lincoln East. Like others on the team, Rigby will pursue the dream to be a varsity senior.
This team has grown
Rockets, sending the Spartans to second in the city.
"Thatwasthetoughest part, losing to Northeast evecytime," saidBarb Macy.
Karen Vest led the Spartans with total
"When I wasn't on the court, I was still part of the game," points; other-top scorers were Mindy Augustine and Andrea Tropp. But it was more than points that carried the Sonic Spartans to their
to see both sides of the net, they're now setting the stage to sing in STATE!
"Then came the Super Sonics" and they came to play, as the junior varsity volleyball team rallied to a season record of 114. This team had everything it takes for a promising year. The Super Spartans strurig tough on the nets and gave support on the side! But the lady Spartans' "Sonic" fell silent as they were turned away all three times by the
success. The sidelined Spartans such as Barb Macy and Brandi Brobst encouraged the Spartans to a victory!
"When I wasn't on the court, I was still part of the game," explains Macy.
During the pregame preperation, the girls were aided to victory with visions from the Rap "Super Sonic." So Super as the are . and Sonic as they may sound, these Spartans are just starting to come around!
By Matt Amack
Reserve Volleyball Front Row: Lynn Schreifels, Mariana Kazas, Dawn Dvorak , Brandi Brobst, Barb Macy, Andrea Tropp. Back Row: Jenny Cheloha, Kelli Semin, Karen Vest, Carrie Lossing, Mindy Augustine, Becky Behn, Coach Deffenbaugh.
Sophomore Volleyball Front Row: Jenny Rigby, Stell Salac, Staci Peseck. Shelly Eicher, Traci Stutheit, Hollie Haddan Back Row:
Fore-thought is the key when it comes to girls golf at Lincoln East. The Lincoln East girls golf team showed a lot of potential with most of its talent being juniors or younger. "A lot of practice and people wanting to win are the keys to future success," explained Anne Squier, a fresh-
Fore~thought
up somewhere in the middle in most of the tournaments they entered this year. The high point for the team was at the District tournament when they finished fourth and shot a season low of 412 strokes. "There are many good athletes in Ne-
!"easoned Kirn Lefler. The girls golf team has not received verymuch schooJ school ·support. Kirn Lefler said, "If we had a good team we would get more school support." Senior Kerri Barnes added "It would be nice il people knew how we were doing."
• The Spartans man member of the team.
The top ranked golfers were:
1. Kim Lefler, jr.
2. Anne $quier, fr.
3. Marci Butler,jr.
4. Heidi Monnich. jr.
5. Jenny Lee,jr.
"Mr. Trimble made itfunfor the team, you didn't need to be the best golfer, just willing to try." -
6. Dawn Dymacek, sr. The Spartans ended
braska now and they are improving immensely, and in a few years it will be as competitive as guys golf,"
finished fourth at the district meet as a team, and Kim Lefler and Anne Squier qualified for State
tournament. .- Kim Lefler who, after her first year of golf, finishec ninth at State added, "Number one next year!"
By Charlie Hanna
Oops! Anne Squire hits the ball just a little too hard at the Southeast Invitational. Anne was the only freshman golfer.(p. Charlie Hann.a)
See Ya! East 's top golfer , Kim Letler prepares to send the ball tor a long ride. Kim was one of the two qualifiers for State from East.(p. Charlie Hanna)
Chip Shot Marci Butler prepares to hit the ball onto the green at the Southeast Invitational. This was Marci's third season playihg golf for East. (p. Charlie Hanna)
What? Marci Butler wonders if the hole is moving as she attempts to putt. Butler helped the team place I 0th at the Southeast Invitational. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Easy Jenny Lee putts with confidence to fmish the second hole of the Mahoney golf course. Lee was East's number four golfer.fiJ Cahrlfe Hanna)
The boys tennis team has done what has never been done before they brought home the state championship trophy! Though no individual won first place, it was the conbined effort of all team members. Senior Brad Bernthal, East's num-
State Champs
"We're all good friends. It was tense at first when everyone wanted to play number one singles, but now we support one another," said Bernthal.
The team experienced another first by win-
o.ur number one singles. It shows how deep our team is," replied Stempson. Bernthal did not play because he was attending the U.S. Open.
Though the players deserve most of the credit, coach Boham was responsible for setting the players attitudes for ber one singles player, beat the top-seeded player in the semifinals to boost East. Bernthal and Spencer . Hillsa-
"It came down to effortwho wanted it most,"
ning the Fremont Invitational. This win was especially rewarding because it avenged a loss to Souteast in a dual meet earlier that week, and because it was the first time in eight years the tournament was not won by Southeast.
The win topped of a season in which confidence and team unity were key words.
"It came down to effort-who wanted it most," said coach Jeff Hoh am.
The win was a great team motivator because "it shows we can win without
pects and wanted the boys not to focus on goals such as winning state but personal goals and ideas that would cany them through life.
"I really want the boys to learn what a winner is . A winner feels good about themselves off the court and with winning."
both tennis and life. Hoham focused only on the positive asbeck, playu:ig number two singles, _placed second and third, respectively. At number one doubles, Rick Stempson and Mark Dynek placed second while number two doubles, freshman duo Greg Lundstrom and Mark Jones placed third. Dynek played for Andy Stock who was out with a shoulder injury.
But tenni wasn't •all work and no play since Hoham, and I'm sure most of the players, lived by the motto "have fun!"
By Tanya Mahrous
Tennis
Take that! Spencer Hillsabeck shows his determination as he dives for the ball in a tennis match. Hillsabeck finished third at state in number two singles.(p. Charlie Hanna)
Don'tblink! BradBemthalconcentrates on beating his opponent. Bernthal upset the topseeded player in the semi-finals at state to lead his team' to victory. (p Charlie Hannal
Whack! Travis Schneckloth sends the ball over during a match. Schneckloth played number three doubles on an intermittant basis. (p. Charlie
The crowd jumped to its competed in the Equitable feet as Steffi Graf won the Challenge while other tourwomen's singles at the U.S. namentsliketheJuniorU.S. Open. For most students, Open were taking place. this was a scene they saw on Though most brothers television, but for two lucky and sisters fight like cats East High students it hap- and dogs, the two "got along penedrightbeforetheireyes. on court," commented
Senior Brad Bernthal and Kirsten. • his eighth grade sister
The Bemthal brother/ Kirsten won an all-expense sister duo lost in the first >aidtriptoNewYorktowatch round but that didn't ruin he Open by winning the the trip for Brad ..;ectional division of the "We saw celebrities and Family Equitable Tennis fabulous tennis," said Brad. Challenge.
"It was a good opportu-
"The atmosphere was nity togrow outside of tenexhilarating," Brad said. nis."
Brad and Kirsten themselves
Reach!Andy Stock smashes a crosscourt shot to his unsuspecting opponent. Later in the season Stock was out due to a shoulder injury. (p. Charlie Hanna)
By Tanya Mahrous
C.C. let's U.B.U
The hills were alive, but not with the sound of music. Instead the Spartan's Cross Country team came alive as they swept through districts under the leadership of J ason Hinkle. Seven Spartans ran 3. 1 pull it out."
That's how it went for Skretta too, but his intensions and goals were directed elsewhere.
"This was my first time ever running cross country, and I mile race accros.s a fron-
teir 0 f rugged land, with the dream of state in their hearts. But disaster thought different as it struck two of the top contenders, Ryan Garton and Fred Skeretta with illness erasing their dreams of state! Although Jason Hinkle did manage to avoid misfortune carrying the Spartans for another show in state.
"It was really hard, but we had afun time because C. C. let's U. B. U. !" think a 1 1 my hard work will benifit
the team in track season this spring."
Through many of the long hard workouts the boys get tierd and it is easy to get off focus, but coach Mcconnel instructed them by saying, "Oh quit your lolly-gaggin'."
Ryan explains, "I thought I really had a good chance for state, but got sick during districts and just couldn't
Looking back through the season the boys admit, "It was really hard, but we had a fun time because C. C. let's U. B. U. !"
By Matt Amack
amklin, Ryan Garton, Rod Apel, cClurkin , Aaron Taylor, Blaine Kinn oeller, Kyle Garton, David Hum • ont Row: Deb Brockman, Stephani aw, Samir Saxena, Jason Hink.I .
I know I can, I know I can thinks sophomore Stephanie Weyers. Weyers was the only girl from East to qualify for state.(p. Charlie Hanna)
Go for it all! Juniors Mindy Hoepker and Michelle Friesen were two of the few girls that competed for girls cross country. Although lacking in numbers the girls team was not short in ability. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Run!Runl Ryan Garton is doing just that in second place and closing in on a Link. Garton went on to win thi~ competition. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Girls Gymnastics Front Row: Hollie Michaud, Carrie Adams, and Shannon Bryant. Back Row Asst. Coach : Joanie Sander Marsha Pace, Kristin Frank, Carrie Gosnell, Anya Carlisle, Annette Miller, and Coach Eppert Not Pictured: Pam Zumpfe
Excellence
All six indivdual records broken by one person, a new school scoring record and and state championship-all in one season! Believe it or not, the boys gymnastics team accomplished all these feats.
The team was led by a junior trio of Scott Barnes, Curtis Marti and Brad Bartuk, who together contributed 100% of the scoring at meets. Barnes, a transfer from Allentown, Pennsylvania, broke all the school records "three of four times," said Coach Eppert, and came in second in all-around at state.
A slow (and unusual) start at state threatened their chances of winning, but the
boys overcame a brief deficit. The team acheived their goal of 160 points, and in the process set a new school record of 162.05.
Though the scoring was done by just three people, this didn't discourage the
"We always compete as a team."
effort," said Marti.
Though the girls gymnastics team might have been overshadowed by the boys' accomplishments, their season was not as disappointing as their record might show.
Led by Shannon
Bryant, Anya Carlisle and Carrie Gosnell, the team experienced a season high of 121. 5 at the Millard South Inv. and acheived many perother members.
"We always compete as a team. The younger kids looked up to the older onesskillwise," said coach Eppert.
"We get along really good. It's necessary that it's not an indivdual effort, but a team
sonal goals. The team concept was stressed and carried through the season.
"We're all good friends," said Bryant.
By Tanya Mahrous
Imagine competing t an event, while right next t you an athlete from Austr lia or Brazil or another ofte J countries is competing Junior Curtis Marti had th i: chance when he particip i tated in the North America r Macabbi Games in Chicag c during the week of Augus 18-25. Marti qualified b : obtaining a score in an in trasquad meet that qualifie l
him for the games.
The competition "was really stiff," said Marti, but"it was great to go there and see that teams from all different countries had an interest in common."
The teams from the other countries had more advanced skills, yet Marti still manged to finish third in all-around.
By Tanya Mahrous
This is a hold up! Curtis Marti sees the world from a new perspective as he performs his routine on the parallel bars. Marti's strong performance helped East place first at State. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Hanging around! Brad Bartak concentrates on his ring routine. Bartak placed in five of the six events he competed in at State.(p. Charlie Hanna)
Twist and shout! Anya Carlisle performs her floor exercise while teammates Carrie Gosnell andAnnetteMillerlookon. Anya was a top scorer for the team. (p. Charlie Hanna)
No stars in a ·team. of pl ayers helps create _
Winners balance
This basketball sea• son was different from most at East High. For a change. East wasn·t one of the top ranked pre-season teams. the season. Forch felt that as long as nobody individually stole the limelight or played for themselves. they would be successful as a This might have been what team. caused this particular team "A couple of people
meantime. Yost. Eubanks and White won all-city honors.
"We knew we could get to the state tournament; we knew we could win. We were never selfish and we to strive above their ex- ~---------------, never went for individpectations and have a ual stats... said junior very successful season. "we were the best team in Matt Spethman.
East finished the
It only seems fitting seasonwith a20-3mark. the state, that was the sue- that the closing comThis was the third East cess." ments come from team to ever accomplish Eubanks as his influa 20 win season. ence in the locker room
"We were the best and on the court led the team in the state. that was can take charge. We have Spartans tovictorywhen the the success explained sen- balance; we don·t have a team needed leadership or ior captain Chris Eubanks. superstar... proclaimed support.
All-City-forward Matt Eubanks.
"We had a really Yost explained. "Thewaythe This attitude helped great year. We are only the team played together. the way East rise to a very success- third team in history to win the team competed together. ful season for the team and twenty games. I am a little we tried as hard as we could for the indivduals. East fin- disappointed we didn't win all the time and that was ished the season 3rd in the state. but it was fun congreat for me... state while winning dis- eluded Eubanks.
Coach Forch pushed tricts. city and conference for team unity throughout championships. In the
Varsity Basketball. Front Row: Eric Stokes, Tom Madden, I • MattYost, Brian Workman, Matt Spethman, Randy Stems, '
• Steve Baker Back Row: Greg Miller. Chris Eubanks, Kyle · Casmer, Dave Hinrichs, Steve White. Matt Fedde, Jim Edwards, Coach Paul Forch. :.
Going airborne. Captain Chris Eubanks joins teammates in a search for the ball. Solid rebounding helped East win 20 games. Bombs away. Matt Yost shoots for three during the state semifinal game against Millard South.(p. Jaoson Haldiman)
No D. A hand check won't stop Jim Edwards from this shot during the Northwest game.
Concentration. Matt Yost, Kyle Casmer and Steve White set the defense. Yost and White received All-City Honors.
Stuff! SeniorGregMillerblocks the ball into the face of a Hastings opponent.
- Coaches play m ·u s ::i -c a :l •-: chairs~ y et '. : --:: teams : ": Still ·.:?
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You can always tell a team by its coach. Or can you? The basketball coaches played musical chairs due to illness and personal loss.
Early in the year. reserve coach Ed Mchpherren coached a few varsity games for Paul Forch due to a family matter. A few
months later, however. McPherren was lost to the reserve team due to an appendicitis so sophomore coach Brian Bullington led in his absence.
Killer Instinct
Oswald who pulled down 87 rebounds. The reserves used their overall shooting strength and their ability to run to finish with a 12-4 season.
"We had talent and capability but we didn't always use it," said Baker.
last two games by a total of five points. Even so, the sophomores ended with a 93 record. They captured the city championship, a goal they hac;l made at the beginning.
It was team effort which led the team to their success.
"We had talent and capability but we didn't always
"We play well together," said Chris Dana. who led the team in scoring with use it,"
175 points.
Yet amid the confusion. both teams sported winning seasons. The reserve team was led by Steve Baker with 231 points and Jeremy
The sophomore team flew through the season. losing only one game early and looked as if they were on a roll. But fate took a twist, and they lost their
"We work up a lather in pre-game. and -we have a lot of hard practices." said Jason Struve.
By Tanya Mahrous
Reserve Basketball
Dive! Sophomore Chad Lechtenberger reaches for a loose ball in a game against Lincoln High, as teammate Jason Struve looks on. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Flying Hight JuniorJeffBauman shoots over his opponents while teammates Jeremy Oswald and Cody Harlan look to rebound. (p. Charlie Hanna)
No Passing Zone! Sophomores Matt Kechely and Chris Dana concentrate on defense. Dana led the team in scoring with 175 points. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Lookout! JuniorTimHahnpasses the ball toan unidentified teammate as Jeff Perdew watches the action. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Tipped! Blocking the view, Niki Stricker gets a hand on the ball. While Shannon Jochum positions for the rebound . (p.Charles Hanna)
Basket ball
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aganist the Bearcats. East lost to Kearney 28 to 40.(p.Je.ff Hallgren)
Varsity Basketball Front Row: Kelley Price, Kerrt Barnes, Kerri Thomsen, Michelle Forsberg, Jill Hoffart, Tanya Mahrous, Elizabeth Boatman Back Row: Coach Strain, Nikki Stricker, Jenny Benson, Steph Schroetlin, Jennie Stem, Shannon Jochum, Heidi Koch and Asst. Ray Co-
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inevitable
Tripped to State
The long rough road the worst." said Elizabeth to state lead the Lady Spar- Boatman. "after we lost we tans to a lonely dead end. were told we were done. All This first big loss to Kearney we could do was cry." But as towards the beginnings of they say. 'the game's not the season was the first of a over 'til the fat lady sings.· mere road sign for what
took the floor and within the first nine minutes, stuck it to the Kearney Bearcats with a 9 to 1 lead. However that is all there was as the Bearcats devoured their lead to
was to come. The 166 I couldn't believe we were in Spartans had their highs as well as their lows, de- sol called Boatman then the make it 10 to 11 at the end of the first quarter. "We thought we could come back. It wasn't over but we needed the momentum
feating the Southeast newspaper. Kinghts twice in th e regular season in overtime. With because little did they know a last second shot. the Lady of their wild card to state. back." said Boatman. Somehow. somewhere the momentum went with the score. The Lady Spartans never saw the lead again. Instead they found nothing but 'Cat points to follow. The buzzer came with Kearney 40. East 28.
Spartans were left standing after a well matched battle. However. it would be the Knights with the revenge later that year. that would steal districts from East 4458. The blow from Southeast left the Spartans in a daze thinking they were tprough for the season.
• "The seniors took it
"I went home and my mom said we're in," said Jill Hoffart. "I couldn't believe it so I called Boatman and the newspaper."
Things already were beginning to heal for the Spartans. "With a couple hard practices we were ready to play." said Hoffart.
The Lady Spartans
"I didn't know what to feel. I was just numb." said Boatman. by Matt Amack
Ugh! Tripped up on the play, Jill Hoffart gets another view of the news. East beat Fremont in the first round of districts. (p. Jeff Hallgren)
Move! Bringin it down court, Nikki Stricker sets the pace early in the game. But Kearney changed the pace to stop them.(p.Je.ff Hallgren)
I got it! Walkin on air, Keri Thomsen flies to the ball on a fast break to break the Links 51 to 44.(p.Charles Hanna)
You're going nowhere! Sophomore Robyn Haisch let her Lincoln High opponent know that she' s stuck. (p.
Reserve Basketball
Who's is it? Sophomore Carrie Lossing and a Link opponent battle for the ball while Juniors Karen Vest and Kim Lefler watch. (p. Glenn Lefler)
Reserve Basketball Front Row: Sonya
Kim I . Lefler, Jenny Rigby, Brandi Brobst, Marianna
The reseive girls' basketball team went beyond the expectations of their captains Karen Vest and Lynn Schreifels.
"I didn't have very high expectations at the beginning when Lynn and I were elected captains. After we lost IIVine everyone looked at us for leadership and it wasn't there, we couldn't
at all because we had "I didn't have very high expecsuch a good team la st tationsatallbecausewehadsuch year; we shattered my expectatlons,"explained a good team last y~ar; we shat-
that faced the sophomore girls.
"The problem with our team is that we all came from differnt social circles.
We all got along together but we wern't together away from games or practices, reasoned Andrea Tropp. Karen Vest. tered my expectations."
Lynn Schreifels reasoned, "My expectations weren't very high because things weren't the way they were; as the season progressed my expectations increased."
Even though the girls went beyond their expectations for the season, it proved to be a disappointing year, because they lost their coach Karen Irvine. Irvine resigned in the middle of the season.
Kare~ Vest explains, "It's wasn't disappointing until Irvine left. It was really great
handle it ourselves." Barb Macy explained, "we were shocked; it was like somebody had died."
After the loss of Irvine the team continued to excel on the · court. Vest and Schrtefels contributed a lot of the credit for winning to Barb Macy arid Kim Lefler for keeping the team together.
The season for the sophomore girls team was a little smoother than the reseives. Team chemistry seemed to be the only problem
"The sophomores raillied around the support of coach Anderson and his ability to get them up for the games "He's a great coach, he knows how tto motivate us girls," explained Andrea Tropp.
The sophomores came through with a respectable 7-4-1 record. The season was summed up by Beth Mount, "We did better _ and had more fun than I ever thought we would."
By Chuck Hanna
What a switch! Sophomore Traci Stutheit is onthe defensive side for a change. Stutheit was the leading scorer for the sophomore team. (p. Charlie Hanna)
Almost There! Sophomore Kara Martin dives head first on way to a 2nd place finish in the one - meter diving event. This was Martin's first appearance at State. (p Charlie Hanna)
Swimming
Take om Heading into the dark depths of the East Pool is Lia Jensen (p Charlie Hanna)
A Little Farther! Senior Ben Mason .comes up for a breath. Mason was the only senior on the team {p. Charlie Hanna)
during
of
Victory! Junior Jason Baumann takes a twist
one
his championship dives Baumann finished 1st in the one-mete r diVing event at State. (p Journal -Star, Robert Becker)
Young teams finish high at statea.nd show .:lheir potential
No Deposit, No Return."
F.O.B. "Just Do It." Early morning practices. Talent . Determination. Unity. Friends. Goals. State The • list is endless. Yet each word and phrase had meaning to the girls' and boy's swimming teamswhich placed 3rd and 5th, respectively.
The key finishes of several swimmers allowed for the high finish at State. Junior Jen Balke finished 3rd in the 200 freestyle and 5th in the 100 freestyle while sophomore Kara Martin finished 2nd in diving. Senior Stef Seaman was the other championship finisher, placing 4th in the 100 backstroke, as was Jenny Radke who finished 5th in the 500 freestyle.
The potential of this team
· Swimming Front Row: Carrie Jahde, Sara Desmond, Amber Lisee, Sarah Campbell, Jenny Radke, Mary Peterson and Jodie
••Ash Second Row: Marsha Pace, Kristin Frank, Janet Mathews, Erin Willis, Paige Luthans, Gina Hoffman, Darcy Silver and Lia
•.. Jensen Third Row: Hollie Michaud, Caryn Johnson, Jen Balke, Dianne Delair, Pam Madsen, Gina Graef and Kara Martin Back Row: Shannon Andersen, Steph Schneberger, Kera Frederick, : Tracy Erickson, Stef Seaman and Gretchen Weiker
High
Diving
will be apparent in the upcoming years as the girls team posted 10-0 dual season record--animpressive feat considering the team is mostly underclassmen.
"We haven't had a team this goodfor so long."
'We haven't had a team thisgoodforsolong, sowe're all striving for our best," said senior Shannon Andersen.
Sporting only one senior, the boys team relied on young talent. The team relied heavily on diving points at the State Tournament, as diversJ ason Baumann, Paul Larsen and Curtis Marti
pulled off a 1-2-3 sweep. Mike Gruber finished 4th in the 50 freestyle and Charlie Larsen placed 5th in the 100 backstroke, the only other championship finishers.
The boys team had more personal goals than a team goal, such as winning state.
"Last year we were so used to winning , so it's been really different. This year was more of a personal one. We swim more for ourselves--we swim to help the team," said junior Mike Gruber. He's one of the best coaches in the state--any sport. He knows how to motivate us," said senior Ben Mason, who could've spoken for both teams.
By Tanya Mahrous
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•swimming Front Row: Josh Stem, Dave Krygier, Ryan ·
•Swiggart, Curtis Marti and Bryan Robinson Second Row: Shane Tucker, Matt Will, Andy Schell, Chad Packard and Erez
Salik Third Row: Jason Ehlers, Travis Curtwright, Kyle Garton,
• · Charlie Larsen and Paul Larsen Back Row: Adam Scrivner, Ian
• Bishop, Ben Mas{) n,}~evin Hansen and Mike qruber
All Wrapped Up! B.J. Dowding goes through the rounds to put the opponent on his last leg. B.J. won his first match to place 2nd in State.{p. Charlie Hanna)
and finished his season 16 and 8.(p.
Going Down! Eddie Widmeyer goes for the leg of his opponent, while getting a taste of the Chin Ups. This was Eddie's last dual in State
Chaerlie Hanna)
Front Row: Chris Osentowski, B:ryan Hill, David Egers, Co:ry Fredenberg. Middle Row: Kipp Krauters, Scott Roberts, Scott Fredenberg,
,naJ,vu Hall, B.J. Dowding, Eddie Widmeyer. Back Row: Boardman, Greg Essink, Matt John, Chad Sutko, Neil Matt Sarringer, Andy Stratton, Coach Sutton,
What was meant to be a year of hope instead ended up being an educational lesson. New wrestling coach Bob Fehrs had a big battle and a small army of Spartans going into the season.
The scarring 1-11 record made things a little blue for .the Spartans, but they brightened things up by placing sixth in the Greater Nebraska dual with 77 t~tal points. In addition the Spartans fought back and settled in seventh place with 74.5 points in districts.
B.J. Dowding, Greg Essink . Eddie Widmeyer, Kipp Shearman, Scott Fredenbe rg, and Aaron Hall were the six Spartans sent
Tight Situations
to state. But it was the fourtime letterman and threetime conference champ, B.J. Dowding who took second placefortheSpartans. B.J.'s
"The height of wrestling is winning."
height of wrestling is winning."
Before a match wrestler Chad Sutko said he thinks about "Ripping his opponent's head off', while B.J. thought, "My opponent won't last six minutes with me."
"Mental toughness is wrestling," says Sutko, "and with t hat I challenge myself to do the best I can do."
B.J. season record is 2 7 and 1 describes wrestling as being with a career record of 109 an "individual sport, you're and 36. The other Spartans all alone took it to the line but fell "Everybody's eyes are on short. Scott Fredenberg you," adds Eddie Widmeyer, placed seventh in state, fin- "So I think what everybody ishing with an 18-3, while wouldsayaboutmeifllose." Greg Essink barely lost both his duals, as did the others. by Matt Amack Fredenberg said, "The
Don't Move! I got you covered. B.J. Dowding makes it
on his opponent during State semi-finals. B.J. fmished the season 27 and 1. (p. Charlie Hanna) Get Off My Back! Eddie Widmeyer picks the right move after a tight situation Eddie made it to State but lost both duals.(p. Charlie Hanna) ___ __,;;.._____......,.._,_...,
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J.ust as the last mountain of Algebra disappeared and the novel was finally read, you realized that there was still Chemistry to be done. Sound familiar? Students were no strangers to hard • work, and somehow a rigorous cerebral workout fitted in as an important part of each day.
Helping this along was an excellent academic program set forth by East's talented faculty. Swearing by the new Lincoln Public School theme "School's the Place to Be", teachers never failed to enthrall, involve, or keep students busy with something new to learn, just when they thought they knew it all. "Never trust someone with a gradebook in their hand," stated junior Eric Reece.
Nevertheless, there was the constant pressure of grades, parents, and careeres to think about. "No grades, no college" was a well used and well headed expression, convincing students to. take Advanced Placement and accelerated or specialty courses. To help students decide on careers or to point them in the right direction, academic clubs, like DECA and Business Club, were formed. "Business Club does a lot of community activities. Mrs. Trumble makes it really fun," said Kindra Smith.
Membership in National Honor Society also was an extra bonus for good grades , as well as appearance on the Honor Roll.
Academics meant not only having your nose in a book for seven periods a day, but it also meant Singers, Chamber Choir, Swing Choir, • Barid, Orchestra, Speech and Debate, Yearbook, Oracle, and Muse.
No matter which classes a student took, required or elective, there was a perfect class for everyone to show their individual talents. Students had the will to succeed, and th ey knew that hard work was the key to this. The Spartans were advancing more and more, and they were preparing themselves for that big, strange world outside the halls of East.
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All aboard East singers welcome their audience aboard the U .S S. American in the fall musical, "Anything Goes". The musical ran Novenber 10th, 11th, and 12th. (p. Rob Watson)
Harmonies mix
Singers .and swing choir sway to their own music
When you think of East High many things come to mind, students, academics,intramurals, sports, and of course Singers. With 7 4 extremely talented, diverse people it does seem a bit unforgetable. East Singers met every daydurtng a fifth period and practiced for contest and performances. That's not including all the after-school hours spent practicing for such eagerly anticipated events like the fall musical and the Expressions concert held in spring.
But Singers was not just a group that worked all the time. They were a group of friends that looked foiward to such things as the infamous ski trip.
When asked what was the highlight of Singers, senior Ryan Sedlacek's only reply was, "ski trip
But junior A]an Mota replied, "Expressions is the highlight for me.
Though most of the Singers interviewed disagreed on the year's highlights, all agreed that they gave and received such things as
happiness, individuality and maturity.
But you can't think of Singers without recalling Swing Choir. It's a select group of juniors and seniors that try out each spring of the previous school year. They met first period every day and practiced for the four competitions that they had.
"I became more confident and outgoing," commented two-year member Missy Caldwell. Obviously the group became tight throughout the year and gave each other the support each needed.
"Everyone works as one unit. You'renolongeranindividual. Everyone's equal and important to one another, replied Matt Amack. The unique talents and dedication of the individuals in each of these groups helped to keep each group's magnificent long standing reputations. These individuals gave that little extra that set the 88-89 year apart from any other.
By Theresa Bolton and Ling Faith
Tah! Dah! Senior Erin Gardner gives "Do, re, mi; got that?" Mr. Peterson a big smile after "Blow Gabrial Blow". or "Pete" to Singers, directs the class. The title of the musical was "Anything Singers met each day during fifth 9"oes".(p. Matt Amack) period.(p. Shannon Robinson)
"Five, six, seven, eight! " Sin g ers wa it p a tiently for their performance to start. Life as a singer was busy, as musical, expressions and ski trip were examples of other committments made to Sin~ers.(p. Shannon
Cheesy smile please! Junior Kathy Steinegger gives the camera a big smile. Kathy was the only junior in Swing Choir. (p. Theresa Bolton)
There it goes. Chqo-chooing their way to success, Swing Choir members sing the Chatta Nooga Choo-Choo. Hours of hard work went into their . performances. p. Theresa Bolton)
Lal?! From the look on her face it seems as if senior Heather Gray hit the wrong note. Singers spent many long hours preparing for the fall musical. (p. Shannon Robinson)
New Voices
Sophomores Stand On Their Own
For Sophomores Only. It's not often that you just happen to hear words like that. FSO was a select group made up of eight boys and eight girls that met, practiced, sang and learned every day during sev• enth period. This was the first year that FSO was in existence and its uniqueness was most noticed because of its choice of only· sophomore voices.
"We sang mostly madrigals and jazz," was a comment made by Hannah Hathcock referring to the types of music they sang.
"It's good to be different and do different things, "was a comment that Andy Schell had. This group was entirely different from Cham-
ber Choir because they not only sang madrigals, they also sang jazz. And they weren't like Swing Choir because they didn 't move.
"We learned a lot from our two teachers, Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Peterson, "was the response Cam Sneddon had about the class. " Mrs. Schultz basically taught the class but Mr. Peterson would come in and teach us too."
FSO not only sang in class, they also preformed at places such as Gramercy Hill, Kay's Restaurant, and a few churches around Lincoln. One word really seemed to describe FSO to its members and that word was FUN.
By Ling Faith
Breathe in ... These FSO members prepare to rehearse seventh pericxl. Performances and responsive audiences ,made tough rehearsals worthwhile. (p. Dawn Brown)
Ladybirds .... Andrea Woodburn, Hannah Hathc~k. Becky Lowry and Anya Carlisle practise their songs There are also twelve other FSO members. (p. Dawn Brown)
The Three Musketeers ... Kara Martin, Tina Salac and Jill Daubert belt it out for Singers. This was only one of many performances for Chamber Choir. (p. Theresa Bolton)
Chamber Chicks ... .In a performance for Singers, Chamber Choir gives a star performance. (p. Theresa Bolton)
For Sophomores Only ... ? Director John Peterson smgs along with his _ section, a sophomore at heart. (p. Theresa Bolton)
Girl Talk
Sixteen Girls Singing For Fun ·
"We can do together what none of us can do alone."
This was the motto that sixteen girls proudly displayed on the backs of their navy sweatshirts as they walked through the halls of East High.
Unity seemed to be the key word for Chamber Choir.
"Basically we're all friends," was the comment made by senior member Amy Peirce.
"You learn that you're not the only person, fifteen others rely on you," said senior member Kerri Lovitt.
The group met every day during second period and practiced for performances. Tryouts for
Chamber Choir were held last spring where sophomores through seniors had the chance to try out.
In order to try out students had to prepare two songs, sing some scales, and sight read.
"All of our performances are important," was the statement sophomore Jill Daubert had about Chamber Choirs' performances.
" The question one may ask is, How was Chamber Choir so unified?" This question can be answered quite simply-they did things together, like pizza parties, caroling, and having Secret Santas. One could see that this was no group of strangers.
By Ling Faith and Theresa Bolton
Let's go crazy! Drum majors Erica Walter, Jenny Leppard and Anne Schelert relax after a halftime performance. These girls led the band for marching and sitting games. (p. Kim Olson)
How funky is your chicken? Chris Helzer and Andrew Loudon display the band's traditional rubber chicken. This "fowl" creature made appearances at many games. (p. Kim Olson)
Showing Spartan Pride. The Band along with Apollonaires competed at Bandmasters competition. They received a 2 ratlng.(p. Kim Olson)
Waiting
their
for
cue. Members of the Band ecthusiasticallywatch a rally. Pep Rallies were a common sight to see the band perform.(p. Shannon Robinson)
Armed ''band"its. Taking a break and cheering on the football team, these trombone-laden band members ham it up, under the band boosterssign. Band boosters were active in organizing many activities during the year. (p. Kim Olson) Tooting their horns. The horn s~ction of band learns that saying "I blew it" is not always bad. Homs were only one of the many sections in band. (p. Kim Olson)
New
membership
Young band has high expectations
'Vle've got a lot of work to do but we'll get there!" stated senior band member Brian Gerbeling before the LPS Band Competition. This competition held on October 8, 1988 was the first of three for the Spartan Marching Band. They received a two rating and gained much experience and knowledge to help them through the Bandmasters and Beatrice Bowl competition held on October 22nd and 29th respectively.
Although seniors Kevin Bride
and Keith Froscheiser, felt that the sophmores haven't been as good as previous years, the McDonalds All-American High School Marching Band Award went to senior Andrew Vogt, helped to lift the sophmores spirit and outlook towards band. This award is given to two students in each state and was presented to Andrew in front of the student body at the Homecoming Pep Rally.
In past years, the Apollonaires were never apart of the band, but
since the 87 -88 year they have been added. Although Laura Gutkin, co-captain, feels they are apart of the band she replied, "Our formations are not the same, we are looking for more togetherness." The Apollonaires seemed to agree on the fact that both they and the band were working to. aim for the same goals as a united group instead of two separate groups.
By Theresa Bolton
Hummmm. Orchestra members tune their instruments at the beginning of the practice. Orchestra met everyday third period. (p. ling Faith)
Rat-a-tat-tat! Senior Chris Ladegard plays his drum during the sixth period Jazz Band class. Jazz Band was directed by Del Whitman. (p. Theresa Bolton)
Talent takes the cake
Jazz band and orchestra come together with style
A toot emerges from a French horn, a note dances out of a flute, a sax wails away and the piano player's fingers dance over the ivory keys
The first two descriptions don't seem to fit to well with the last two descriptions, yet ifyou had walked .down senior hall •by the music rooms during third period you would have heard strands of Mozart and Bachin the air. And if you listened closely you could pick out the sounds of the French horn and flute. Yet if you happened to walk by the exact same place during sixth period you heard that piano and saxophone knocking out ajazzy tune.
During third period, orchestra prac~iced for concert tours and All City Orchestra Night. Jazz band met sixth period and practiced for concerts, contests, and elementruy school performances. Both groups had a few things in common, though. One was their love for music and, two, Del Whitman instructed both classes.
Senior jazz band member Andrew Vogt said, Mr. Whitman understands our viewpoint and our level. He's open to comments. It's a learning experience for everyone."
Junior orchestra member Jay Hoffman said, ..Mr. Whitman is the finest the state has."
Because of their instruction both bands seemed to have done exceedingly well. Senior orchestra • member Dan Higgins said, "The caliber of our orchestra here at East is really high. It gives us an option to play pieces you wouldn't play at other high schools."
\ Senior jazz band member Tyler Pearson said, It's been a big improvement over the past couple of years, concerning talent and music we've played."
It may seem that stranger things have happened than finding commonalities between two such opposite music groups such as jazz band and orchestra.
By Theresa Bolton and Ling Faith
Toot! Jazz Band members practice for an upcoming performance. Long hours and hard work was all part of being in Jazz Band. (p. 'Theresa Bolton)
Jazz Band Members: Front row: Tom Helminski, Chad Hall~n. Kristin Stolley, Andrew Vogt, Travis Schneckloth, Jim Graff, Tyler Pearson, Chris Draus, and Dave Bahr. Back row: Del Whitman, Chris Helzer, Aaron, McQuistan, Scott Stevens, Dutch Ode, Jim Coder, Chris Ladegard, Ryan Quick, and Kevin Pond.(p. Theresa Bolton)
This is a Mac. Editor Kerri Lovitt shows Dawn Dymacek how to use the mouse on the new MacIntosh. East received thirty-four new Macs second semester. (p. Theresa Bolton)
On the phone ... again? Natalie Kuivenjoven makes a call to a local business to convince them to advertise in the Epic. Outside support was vital to the production of the yearbook. (p. Kristen Stolley)
Picture Book
Deadlines didn't stop staff's enthu~iasm
Deadlines, deadlines, and more deadlines. This was the word that seemed to sum up yearbook. Yearbook advisor Jim Schaffer said, "This has been a good staff. I've had a good feeling about them. They've been the first staff to have met all of their deadlines."
Deadlines didn't seem quite so hard to meet with the installation of six new Macintosh computers. With the help of the new "Mac's", the staff could type, edit , and layout their stories. The Mac also aided Epic staff members in producing graphic pictorials forcertain spreads.
Junior member on the Epic, Michelle Dickey said, "It's great to see such a diverse group of people
get together and work for a common goal that's for the whole school."
Diverse??!? If you would of walked in to the room B-159 during 6th hour, you may not have thought so at your first glance. It may have looked more like Cheerleading and Apollonaire practice! With six Varsity Cheerleaders and two Apollonaires on the staff it may have looked like yearbook was a requirement for the spirit squads!! However, if one were to take a closer look they would soon realize the true diversity this group possessed. But the depth of individuality and expressing opinons were helpful in putting the book together the best way they could.
The yearbook was top priority and taken very seriously by those on the staff. It represents the whole school and to be able to be a part of something that students will look at for many years to come can make you feel important. All of the hard work pays off once you see your peers reaction to the Epic that you have been working all year to make it the best ever!!!
Assistant Editor Deb Cramblet seemed to tie up loose ends by stating, "Yearbook has been a lot of hard work, but it has also been a lot of fun. Everyone on this staff is great!!"
By Ling Faith and Theresa Bolton
To print or not to print? Jenny Allamby works diligently at developing negatives. Photography was an important part of the yearbook. (p. Theresa Bolton)
A woman's work is never done. Carrie Bacpman wonders if the yearbook will ever be finished while Mollie Perdew takes a break. Yearbook was quite stressful, with demanding deadlines. (p. Tammy Talero)
The two step? Matt Amack tries to convince Any Peirce to meet her next deadline. High saff morale helped make a successful year. (p. Kristen Stolley)
tRUBBER CEMENT
Is911 in the book? Muse Staff member Kipp Shearman looks up a number for a business ad. It wasn' t so strange to see Kipp on the phone during fifth period. (p. Thersa Bolton)
Muse Staff: Front row: Duke Daheling, Brad Bernthal, Jenny Solee, Lynette Erickson. Middle row: John Parrack, Kipp Shyearman, Tish White, Krista Hiser, Steph Schneberger, Erika Walter, Taralyn Ochsner, Julie Jahde, Abbie Raikes, Kim Olson, Chrystal Heusman. Kevin Loos. Back row:Ben Ruff, Neal King, Ted Genoways. (p. Theresa Bolton)
Oracle ::,taff: Front row: Heather Anderson, Ashok Gupta, Heather Gray, Lynn Lu, Tricia Cheng. Mi.dd~ row: Ling Faith, Tracy Colin, Brian Mays, Cyndi Strand, Andrew Loudon, Scott Vanier. Back row: Brent Wilcox, Jason Haldiman, Rod Zimmerman, Dave Hinrichs, Gaiy Brix. Not pie · tured: Marci Butler, Chris Fleek, Catherine Fought, Kera Frederick, Dan Lundak, Trevor Lundstrom, Ginge1 Lyons, Anne Ogborn, Robert Singleton, Gregg Svingen, Steve Willey, Ingrid Youngquist. (p.Theresa Bolton)
Oh no!. .. I forgot the number! Oracle "business assistant Tracy Colin calls a local business for an ad. Ads helped ·greatly in publishing the paper since students recieved them for free. (p. Th-
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New Competiton
Two sources of news at East
"It's the baby MUSE!" The state championship magazine is here. It was the beginning of the first high school literacy magazine in the state. These proclimations could be found all around East High on posters whenever a new issue of the Muse was going to come out.
The staff met everyday during fifth period and planned its next issue. Senior staff member Tarilyn Oschner said, "It's really good. Everyone worked well together and we produced a good magazine."
The goal of the magazine was to publish more in depth articles than those in the yearbook, and to be more human interest
oriented than the Oracle. Supervisor Jim Schaffer responded, 'Tm really pleased with the class, they're independent." Well it must have worked- b e cause the Muse was no stranger at East!!!
But the least of the strangest was the Oracle. The staff managed to make it a bi-weekly publication with the help of added computers. In one issue of the paper, the flag even carried the statement "Published with Pride."
But even with Pride, there was a few side effects. Assistant Editor Heather Anderson said, "Somethimes when we came close to a deadline we would stay till five o'clock to finish laying the paper out. It could cause a lot of stress
but when I left I felt as if I had accomplished something. It was a good kind of stress."
The staff met everyday during 3rd hour to brainstorm new ideas, lay-out stories, and print up pictures. Staff reporter · Heather Gray said, "I feel we've had a real talented group of people on the staff and the paper is the best that it's ever been."
Whether it be magazine or newspaper both groups made sure that the students at East high were no strangers to what was happening around them.
By Ling Faith and Theresa Bolton
A left and
right? Devoted Teen Republican Andrew Louden and Die - hard Democrat Heather Gray calmly discuss a controversial issue. Differing opinions on the Oracle staff made all agree that variety is the spice of life. (p. , Theresa Bolton)
Be Loud!
If you can't be eloquent
Road trips and a lot of stress. Doesn't •sound very good does it? In fact it sounds a lot like road adventures with the family. What it s really describing is the speech and debate teams. Speech and debate seem to be the same, but both are really very different. , Speech can be divided into two catagortes. They are speaking and dramatic interpretation. Speaking can then be divided down into three specific categories: informational. extemperous. and oratory. "Speaking seems to rely more on your speaking and writing abilities." said senior speech team member. Lynn Lu. Dramatic interpretation is taking a specific topic and editing it to coincide with you ·re
interpretation of the subject. There are also two forms of debate. They are policy debate and L.D. debate. In policy debate. two people work together to research a specific topic to present an arguement. In L.D. debate the competition is one to one.
Debate has competed all over the state. twice in Iowa and once in South Dakota. Millard North and Omaha Westside seemed to be their biggest rivals. "But all of our competitions were hard." respondedjunior debater. Heather Fox. Yet speech thought their greatest win was against Creighton Prep.
Debate has also seen a new change in coaches. Mrs. Harrlander took over the respon-
I)Ulgent speakers . .. This speech class works on their numerous speeches. Speech offered a wide variety of material to discuss.(p. Theresa Bolton)
sibilities of coaching the team. organizing material for the meets andjust giving moral support.
Both speech and debate members feel that their public speaking abilities had benefitted from their ·team participation. Senior speech team member Tricia Cheng replied. "When dealing with others so closely. you'll really learn how to interract with your peers."
Lynn Lu seemed to sum up the feeling of stress for both teams by saying. "It has been one of the most stressful expereinces of my life. but also one of the most rewarding!"
by Ling Faith and Theresa Bolton
To Sneeze or not to Sneeze .. Speech coach DutchFichthorn wonders where his kleenexes went. Fichthom was an .· interesting and amusing inspiration to all of his students.(p. Tricia Cheng)
Counseling ... Mrs. Harlander discusses debate strategies with Merrtlee Faubel. Constructive criticism was always well received and appreciated in departments such as debate. (p. 1heresa Bolton)
What's eloquent mean? These debaters listen to their opponents and try to debate their topics. The ability to disagree effectively was a useful attribute for debate. (p. Theresa Bolton)
Ann Bauermeister
Brad Bernthal
Nancy .Boudreau
Eileen Brooks
Shannon Bryant
Lisa car-Ison
Bradley cannichael
Jenny Chapin
Melissa Chen
Patricia Cheng
Michele Connett
Sara Desmond
Matthew Friesen
Ted Genoways
Heather Gray
Laurel Gray
Trista Grimm
Jude Hays
Gina Hoffinan
Allison Johansen
LisaKargo
Allen Kassenbaum
Dou las Latimer
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KevinLee
Angela Letts
Andrew Loudon
Lynn Lu
Virginia Lyons
Tamer Mahrous
Tarek Mahrous
Kara Martin
David Nickol
Heather Patterson
Rebecca Petersen
.LataaRay
Kimberly Stock
Jennifer SUpalla
Patricia Traudt
Lauren Van Ham
RachelVelder
Debra Volland
William Whitney
Rose Winter Ashesh Bastani
Eileen Brooks
Brian Comer
Chris Creel
Jill Daubert
Heather Fox
Man:usGale
Kurt Glaesemann
Hannah Hathcoclc
Judellags
Angela Letts
M"ichael McCarthur
Mary Ann Novak
Michael Nouak
BoazSalek
Samir Saxena
MarkSiedband
Susan Stibal
Debra Vollan.4
Tami Weidenbomer
Doron Weiss
Gina Wyatt
Thanks and Come Again! Senior Deb Cramblet helps a customer with a purchase at Barb's Hallmark. Deb usually worked every Saturday and Sunday and recieved co-op credit for her hours. (p. Terri Hansen)
After hours
While working students earned credits and money
Most people believed money was all they could earn from working during high school. Now they can receive school credit hours along with the money. Not many people are aware of the CO-OP program available at East Both the business and marketing classes offered students the chance to have a job while gaining experience. Students earned money and credit hours, for a minimun of ten
Charlie want a cracker? Senior Charlie Hannnah feeds a parrot ? Charlie worked at Fish World to recieve his coop credit. (p.Jeif Lapin)
hours a week.
"It helps me learn more ·about my job and communicate better with my employer," commented senior Sara Daubert about the COOP program here at East.
On the job experience is what Deb Cramblet values most.
"The graded check-ups made me strive to do my best."
By Theresa Bolton
Cabbage Patch Kid's Clothes!?! Senior Lisa Ellis hangs clothes back on the racks for customers at That's My Kid. The Co-op class met during seventh period about once a week. (p. Deb Cramblet)
Yum! They'd never miss one ctognnut would they? Senior Jamie Haney packages tip some dounuts for a customer. Jamie worked in the bakery section of Food-4-Less and recieved school credit for it. (p. Deb Cramblet)
Classified Information?Senior Theresa Bolton looks for an important file at the United States Dressage Federation. She put in twenty hours for Cit. Issues credit doing secretarial work at U.S.F.D. (p. Alicia Chapelle)
Helping Hands
All work and no pay
1\venty hours, no pay. Yes, every senior has to work twenty hours in order to graduate. The hours they work are figured into their citizenship issues grade. Many students already had ideas of what type of volunteer work . they wanted to do. Senior Vizma Circenis knew that she wanted to be a part of the Big Brother, Big Sister Program ever since she was little.
"When I was little my best friend had a Y-Pal and she used to take us to the movies and out to eat, I thought it was the coolest thing. I'm excited about being a Big Sister."
Senior Amy Benson wanted to do the Program aiso, but they had enough people when she contacted them.
"I really want to do something that ip.volves people," said Amy. Then there were those of us who had no idea what we were going to do. But never fear. The class provided lists of community services you could get in touch with. The United Way gives a test to find out what you like to do so
that you can find volunteer work that you like.
"I love teaching the Arts and Crafts class. I've learned a lot about people," replied senior Kerri Lovitt who took the test and volunteered at the Salvation Army. But many chose to take it this summer. The main reason seemed to be they just wanted to get it out • of the way so that they could take more meaningful classes during the school year. Some took it in the summer so they could get their volunteer work done before school got started and they got too busy.
Senior Lany Mota was one student who chose to take the summer class option and did his volunteer work at the Encounter Center at Morril Hall.
All in all it sums up to the point that whether you took Citizenship Issues this summer or during the school year you had to do volunteer work and write a paper about it telling what you recieved out of the experience. All of that just to graduate Oh well, I guess stranger things have ·happened.
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Recognition • l.S Given
NHS Gives from the Heart
It's late and the books are piled high around you: Calculus, Physics and AP. Literature. You glance at the clock on your desk. It's 12: 15 and you still have an eight page paper to write Does it all seem worth it?
To some students it certainly did, and especially by the time they 1 were seniors. Natlonal Honor Society member Amy Peirce said, "As a junior it became a goal to make Natlonal Honor Society. The underclassmen seem to have respect for your three years of academic achievement."
And this year a new incentive was added: the academic .letter. To be eligible for an academic letter, you had to earn 25 credit hours of ones for two consecutive semesters
A new feature that helped welcome members to National Honor Society wa~ the blue and gold banner that adorned the NHS meetings.
But NHS wasn't just recognition of grades and a new banner.
''The most important thing we . do for the community ts the annual blood drive in the spring," explained
Kerri Lovitt. '1t gets the whole school involved."
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NHS officers organized the blood drive on February 16 and NHS members got their friends, family members, and teachers to sign up to give blood.
Kindra Smith seemed to sum up -the feelings of many NHS members when she said, "It's a great opportunity to be recognized for our academic achievements."
By Theresa Bolton and Ling Faith
I pledge allegiance. National Honor Society proudly displays its new banner at the frrst meeting. The blue and yellow banner was a welcome ad~ition to East. (p. Theresa Bolton)
Two heads are better than one. National Honor Society officers Jason Hinkle and Cathy Nelson discuss plans for the blood drive, an annual event sponsored by NHS members. (p. Theresa Bolton)
If people are strange, as the song says, then East students were as unique and off-the-wall as they come. .
This was shown throughout the year in many ways. From the Soviet Union to Clocktower, s tudents were different and individual, and usually quite happy to "do' their own thing", but the school unity could not be ignored. "East's people are a lot more down to earth and individual than the people at my old schoot" said transfer student Steph Pennington.
A casual strqll down any hall at any giveh time would, to the unsuspecting visitor, be quite a strange yet educational experience. Noticing the diverse people who made up the student body, calling out to friends, running to class, or blocking the hallway to pick up a flurry of loose papers were all ways to observe East.
The Junior /Senior High situation also added variety, with grades 7 -12 all residing in the same building. On the first day of school seventh graders were scared to death that some "evil" upperclassman would beat them up. New sophomores from various junior highs felt somewhat the same in a strange new school. But most of alt the seniors had the throne and the red carpet. After all their years of high schoot they had finally attained "seniority" and they were content to "rule the school". Most were planning their entries into the big, strange world outside of school while everyone else was planning what to wear tomorrow. "East is generally a poor example of the outside world, so rm looking forward to graduating. But rm sad because I like my mom and my dad and my dog a lot," noted an undecided Krista Hiser.
Even though priorities were different, and some needs were gr~~ter than others, the sense of unity that remained bonded the student · body with a common goal; to be the best that they could be.
Stranger things were happening, but people added that little extra effort each day to make the student body as unique as each person in it.
Kerri Lovitt summed it up best when she said, "Inside jokes, going out to lunch, and just having that constant flow of knowing with my friends really made me feel needed and special."
Intense: Tom Burkey, Brad Bemthal, Jeff Nilan, and Dan Lundak concentrate on the girl's state volleyball tournament while Kevin Loos shows spectators how tall he can be. School support helped the girls in winning the state title.
In 3 D: Dave, Dan, and Duke Senior Class Officers help class
"Rock the House"
It's not every year that the names of the class officers begin with the same letter. Even stranger is that this year's letter "d" can be used to describe the daring, dynamic, and deliriously deluxe senior class officers: Dave Henrichs, Dan Lundak, and Duke Daehling (Double-D}.
They accepted the task of delivering the seniors to a decisive sweep of delight in the defeat of the underclasses. But they faced defiance in each hallway. But before the senior class departed, deep-rooted unification decorated senior faces when the 3-D's were deemed "Decent ...
A lot of people didn't know what the typical class officer did. The senior class officers were assigned the task of (hopefully} establishing class unityby3:05p.m.,June4, 1989. One way of promoting class unity was to purchase a class gift. The class officers were in charge of arranging the Senior Class gift to the school. Ideas included a possible continuation of last years freeze plaster sculptures. As Duke put it, "Adding to the Acropolis of East."
All three of the class officers shared the one common goal of wanting to see their class unified. Creating a good feeling within the senior class was not a difficult assignment. "Hellish," was all class president Dave Henrichs could say about this year's senior class. The class came into the spirit week competition with two wins under their belt and were looking to capture the triple crown.
"We rock the house," said class vice-president Dan Lundak. There is no question about it. When it comes to enthusiasm, the · senior class had plenty of it. Each year several people volunteered time and talents to create a memorable Spirit Week for the entire school.
"High school is the greatest," said treasurer Duke Daehling.
By Michelle Dickey
Definitely destined to lead the senior class until graduation. Durable and dependable until the graduation of the senior class of 1989, are class officers Dan, Duke, and Dave. (p. Tammy Talero)
Distinctive dignity. The class officers proudly led their class into a spirit competition while faced with tough competition. The first letter of each name creates the 3D effect: Dave Henrichs, Dan Lundak, and Duke Daehling. (p. Tammy Talero)
Different display of Spartan spirit can be seen in the sculpture that the senior class may purchase as a gift to the school. The idea is the brainshild of Dr. Marotz, who found the idea in a 1963 edition of LIFE magazine.(p. LIFE magazine)
One of two in state
M cDonald' s v otes Andre w
Vo
gt in to ma rching band
"I'm no spectacular person," states a modest Andrew Vogt who wasn't expecting to receive an honor. He says that he simply enjoys playing the saxophone. When the announcement of the McDonald's Band award came at the Homecoming Pep Rally. he said, "Hey, I think they're talking about me." The band members have made Vogt an instant celebrity Jokingly he said about the band, 'They bang the base drum to get free food." Vogt will treat the band members to a free McDonald's dinner.
The McDonald's All American Band selects two students from each state to participate in the in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day and New Years Day Parades: they travel to Phoenix and California, all for free. These select students are first nominated by their school director and an audition tape is made.
Vogt applauds senior Kevin Lee for the accompaniment on the audition tape by saying, "He really helped me out with that." Especially since short notice was given.
Senior drum major Erika Walter says, "I think it's great. because he is a senior and a talented saxophonist. It makes him a good role model for other students."
Though selection for the band will "look good on college applications." and will be an experience "to tell his grandkids," Vogt says, " I get to fly in a plane and skip a lot of school.
Fellow East Marching Band member Kevin Bride expressed concern for the future by saying that the award "makes the other students in junior and senior high realize what you can get out of band besides fun and a '1.'"
By Kim Olson
Bl ow f After hours of hard work with the marching band Andrew Vogt earned a solo in the show. He will be marching after the season, in preparation for the McDonald's band.(p. Amy Peirce)
Beauty + More = Junior Miss Kuijvenhoven named Lincoln's Junior Miss
When theJuniorMissprogram is mentioned, most people scoff and say, "That's just another beauty pageant." Jenny Allamby, one of East's four participants said, "Peopl e say that. That's what I thought, until I was in it, but the program isn't a beauty contest."
Junior Miss is a nationwide scholarship competition for high school senior girls. There is no fee to enter the program, and each participant received several free samples, passes for parents, and coupons to ·give to friends. Some contests require participants to pay $300 or more, to be in the pageant. The Junior Miss program is "not just people going around to make money," says Natalie Kuijvenhoven. Contestants are judged on scholastic achieve-
Colorful legs! Junior Miss contestants Ling Faith, Jenny Allamby, Ellen Canney, and Natalie Kuijvenhoven pose before the Physical Fitness routine. Allambywon the event while Natalie took top honors.
ment, physical fitness, poise and appearance, creative and performing arts, and a judge's interview. "It's scary!" says Natalie Kuijvenhoven, Lincoln's 1988 Junior Miss, "They reallytestyou to figure outhowmuch you know."
Four East students participated, while three took honors in the program. Allamby won the physical fitness award, Ling Faith was second runner-up, and Kutjvenhoven won the poise and appearance category en route to the Junior Miss title. Ellen Canney was also a contestant. Natalie succeeds 1988 graduate Tish Gade.
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Ling expressed suprise at her accomplishment as she didn't win any divisions. "I felt stupid during the beauty part, even awkward and clutzy. I also felt strange being the only person doing a monologue." Most people sing or dance. For the state • contest in February, Natalie will face stiff competition from Omaha, which has had the Nebraska winner for three years running. Natalie said, "If I would have known I had a chance at winning, I probably would have been so nervous that I would not have performed the way I did."
By Kim Olson
Students from five countries come to East Fo rei g n excha nge
p rogram cha nges liv es
"Now it's for real. I've been waiting a year for this, thought Peter Henriks from Sweden, when the airplane landed in the United States."
Peter feels that the people here are more open and that this explains why none of the foreign exchange students felt homesick during the first few months. This openness was also expressed by Christian Mueller of Germany. He said, "it's harder to meet new people in Germany."
One of the first problems faced by the students was the obvious language barrier. They were not used to hearing all classes in English and found math and science classes extra difficult. But the students have adjusted and picked up various slang
Relax! The foreign exchange students discuss their native customs. Seen here are Christian Mueller, Lene Liahagen, Jesper Madsen, Lola Merone, and Peter Henriks. They were later joined by Sonja Bonceo from Germany (p. Kim Olson)
expressions like: you know, like, and really.
Sports in the schools have also attracted the students. This is the best way to fight the "foreign ten," which is similar to the college freshman weight gain. "The junk food here is fattening,,. says Lene Liahagen of Norway. But Lola Marone of Spain says that they have the same fast food restaurants in her native city, Madrid. "We have the same McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. They have the same food, and even have the same furniture in the restaurants."
Students first impressions stressed the size of the U.S. "Everything is bigger here which almost makes people dependent on cars," says Jesper Madsen of Denmark. Lola was impressed by the large cars and said that the U.S. reminded her of England. Lene encourages students to " · live abroad as it has been a positive experience. She says that the United States is "not that much different from Norway. It's just like home."
Due to an unexpected technicality, Lola Marone left East in October to return home. Lola was given a quick glimpse of the United States, our customs, language and educational system.
By Kim Olson
Ingrid Youngquist
Mick Zentic
Marcus Zinsmaster
Patrick Wilk.en
Steve Willey
Rose Winter
Scott Wobig
Lynn Wurst
Cram! Senior hall provided the perfect place to study before classes and lockers were socializing centers. Seniors Peter Henricks. Peggy Burkey, and Kristine Schmidt illustrate the study and socialize mix. (p. Jeff Lapin)
Republican? Mike Shafer proudly displays his political support with a Bush sticker. Like several seniors, Mike participated in the Presidential campaign of 1988, which selected the Bush/Quayle ticket. (p. Kim Olson)
Rat-a-tat-tat Drum line members Joel Mcclurkin. Chris Ladegard and John Lefler showtheirtalentsdurlng a football halftime show. The band competed in several contests as well as performing at games. (p. Amy Peirce)
Go Spartans! East fans show their enthusiasm at the East vs. Northeast football game. East won the game 13 to 12.(p.
Bryce Wood)
New Blood in Junior Leadership
Focus on winning Spirit Week and planning Prom
"Oh my, yes the class spirit still exists," said junior class treasurer Piyush Rajurkar. After a promising showing at last year's spirit contest, the junior class still maintains that they possess the ability to upset the senior class.
As new and virtually inexperienced leadership, the class officers Kyle Garton, Charlie Larsen, and Piyush Rajurkar, began tossing around a few ideas early in the spirit season but kept open minds as they also had to plan the Father /Daughter Dance and Junior /Senior Prom.
"If we plan it (spirit week) right and use everyone's ideas instead of a select few people's ideas, we can pull off a win," said class president Kyle Garton.
They have a year to plan their senior class gift so the officers focused their combined attention on Spirit Week '89 and on completing the aca-
demic year. The job of selecting the new senior class gift may not be given •to this year's officers as they face and election early next year. The class officers were assisted in their duties by Mr. Salestrom .
Vice-president Larsen expressed that if the · officers do not create a memorable Prom, they wil 1 not be in office much longer Said Charlie, "I don't knowwhat they think." The lack of communication with elected representatives makes pleasing constituents difficult.
Though being a class officer looks good on college applications, none of the boys sawthemsleves continuing in a political carer. They did lookfoiward to uniting the junior class in spirit week competition, which makes the time and effor.t rewarding." said Rajurkar . .
By Kim Olson
Working hard on spirit week and other class duties are Kyle Carton,Piyush Rajurkar, and Charlie Larsen (and his phone). Piyush and Charlie contemplate Kyle's lastest idea concerning their spirit week skit. Their enthusiasm as class officers helped the junior class create a memorable year for the entire school. (p. Jeff Lapin)
Carrie Adams
Brandon Aden
Mike Agena
Jennifer Ahl
Arny Anderson
Blake Anderson
Laurie Anderson
John Ansorge
Mindy Augustine
David Averill
Steve Baker
Jennifer Bailee
Jackie Barber
Nicole Barclay
Kurk Bardsley
Scott Barnes
Rachelle Barry
Tanya Barry
Brad Bartak
Jeff Bauman
Jason Baumann
Laura Becher
Becky Behn
Mark Behrens
Mike Behrens
Bryan Bell
Mark Bennet
Angela Berg
Debi Beyer
Eric Bigler
Ken Blad
Brenda Bolles
Brian Boon
Pat Booth
Vicki Borland
Angela Brage
Wendy Bredensteiner
Kara Breitbarth
Brandi Brobst
Eileen Brooks
Bill Brown
Shannon Bryant
Marci Butler
Nicole Caldwell
Ian Campbell
Shalene Campbell
Craig Carver
Jennifer Chapin
Jennifer Cheloha
Angela Claus
Kristie Coda
Michele Connett
James Conradt
Carrie Cooper
Todd Cooper
Brian Comer
Scott Crawford
Curt Crisler
Marty Crom
Charles Cumming
Robert Curtis
Gregory Daehling
Matt Dantzler
Politics,
violin, and ballet
Schuldt far from schizophrenic in endeavors
When students are interested ingovemment, theycanleammore by attending the Bereuter Institute, as seniors. But, one unique junior attended. In addition to an interest in politics, Megan Schuldt plays the violin in its classical form, and ballet.
The Institute deals with governmental affairs, and is sponsored by Congressman Douglas Bereuter. Mrs. Schuldt said that Megan' s interest was sparked by "an interest in her country and when a relative hosted two exchange students." But there is more to Megan's life than politics.
Megan began playing violin ten years ago. Her first lessons began after hearing a neighbor give a recital. Megan decided, as a six year-old, that violin was for her. Now the Nebraska Music Educators Association has placed her in the top ten of tenth and eleventh grade violinists .
"[Playing the violin] gives you a self-satifying feeling even though it is hard work and practice."
Megan's dance interests suffered when conflicts arose with violin lessons, and the eight years of training stopped. After dancing in the Nutcracker at the Lincoln Community Playhouse for three years, Megan chose the violin. Mrs. Schuldt speculates that Megan stuck with the violin because "her teacher [Dr. Robert Emile] was patient."
Orchestra director Del Whitman says that Megan, "is very professional in her approach to the instrument yet keeps an enthusiam that makes it fun to perform."
What makes violin so enjoyable in additon to being self-satisfying? "When you are mad, you can just play your violin. It helps you relax."
by Michelle Dickey
Beethoven's Fifth in Stairwell? Many hours of practice have lead Megan Schuldt down a road of orchestral success. After ten years of lessons the strings have become second nature (p. Jeff Lapin)
Kim Davis
Missy Davis
Mercy Dayalu
Scott Debrestian
Elyce de Brown
Dianne Delair
Crystal DeMoss
Shannon Derman."l
Michelle Dickey
Sauni Dittenber
Allen Divoky
Claudia Domant
Julie Doty
Karen Draus
Dana Dymacek
Brett Edwards
James Edwards
Ryan Eggers
Jon Eisenbraun
Tricia Eldien
Lori Elliot
Mike Erdkamp
Heather Erikson
Matt Fedde
Mark Ford
Heather Fox
Becky Foy
Shannon Francis
Trevor Franklin
Scott Fredenburg
Holly Frohn
Brody Fuller
Scott Gabel
Tobi Gabelman
Kyle Garton
Alison Geier
Ted Genoways
Katy Gerstmann
Audra Gibson
Lisa Gibson
Kathy Gillan
Melissa Gilley
Shannon Gilley
Cherry Gochnour
Anita Gotcher
Gina Graef
Marc Graham
Brian Gros,s
Mike Gruber
Sheryl Gunther
Timothy Hahn
Jason Haldiman
Dan Hale
Aaron Hall
Eric Hall
Jim Hall
Chad Hallgren
Darrell Halsey
Daren Hansen
Tonya Hanshaw
Craig Hanson
Cody Harlan
Scott Harley
Not big enough for football Dym acek be t ter suit ed for indoor soccer
"Kind of like ice hockey but on artificial turf... indoor soccer is a fastpaced game that can only be played in Omaha as Lincoln does not have a indoor soccer facility. Players like Dana Dymacek must travel to the Indoor Soccer and Tennis Club.
Dana started playing in the frrst grade and excelled enough to catch the eye of Coach Linda Wilson. representative of the Capitol Soccer Associtation. He joined her team and continued to play earning a spot on the new City Select Team. along with East students Jon Edzards (sophomore). Todd Molvar (senior). and Jon Eisenbraun Ounior).
Dymacek choose indoor soccer to help him "keep in shape for outdoor soccer." Indoor is quick moving and more difficult as the walls restrain play. It has taught him the strong fundamentals needed to play at the high school level.
East soccer coach Ray Baeta said. "Dana is an outstanding soccer player. In our two years of play. he has contributed a lot to the team. He·s a team player. he·s not a selfish individual."
"East says 'win.· there is nothing else. Ifs just like basketball or football ... said Dymacek. This competitive spirit may help him earn a scholarship at a Division I school like UCIA. Duke. Clemson. orSMU. These are consistent soccer schools just "like Nebraska is in football."
Soccer in general may be considered a violent sport. just like football. In a heated game. Dana kicked as hard as he could toward the ball. missed and hit another player's leg. "I broke his leg and 3 of my toes. Coach Harlan Milder thinks Tm evil
Select Team member Molvar.
During the winter indoor season. Dana broke his fifth proximal metatarsal (the bone above his little toe in his foot) and wore a wooden shoe. He was able to continue playing later in the winter season. and is scheduled to play outdoor soccer for East in the spring.
by Kim Olson
Break away from the sport? In more ""tte·s really vicious. He tries ways than thought possible. Dana Dyto inflict pain . Dana makes up for his macek has not only broken several bones size by being very aggressive." says in his feet. he has begun a reign of terror in the indoor soccer league. (p. Kim Ols_on)
•Leonard Hanns
Kami Haverkamp
Chris Helzer
Dana Hobelrnan
Denise Hockemeier
Mindy H~epker
Jill Hoffart
Dennis Hoffman
Eric Hoke
Richard Home
Aaron Howland
Peter Hsu
Mike Hubenka
Jason Hull
Jay Humann
Aaron Hunter
Kerry Hrmter
Tom Hutsell
Amin Ismail
Julie Jahde
Heath Janeke
Allison Johansen
Amy Johnson
Caryn Johnson
David Johnson
Michael Jones
Steve Kaldahl
Lisa Kargo
George Kazas
Jennifer Kelley
John Kennett •
Michaella King
Blaine Kinnan
Kim Kirk
Michelle Knauber
Michelle Knisley
Heidi Koch
Karl Krauter
Joseph Kruml
Kerry Kubert
Kim Kubert
Kevin Kubicek
Trish Lansing
Andy Lapin
Char lie Larsen
Peter Lauritzen
Jenny Lee
John Lefler
Kim Lefler
Ruthy Lehman
Jenny Lepard
Eric Liebendorfer
Sherri Lilja
Tyler Loomis
Melissa Maass
Barb Macy
Pam Madsen
Charmian Mangrum
Shannon Marple
Rick Marshall
Ty Marshall
Curtis Marti
Jon Martin
From Battle emerges recording contract Never underestimate the power of Persuasion
Born to be wild? Feeling like Jumpin' JackFlash?Thenyou, too (or U2), could be on the same wavelength as Kevin Pond, guitarist or John Lefler, drummer of the band the Persuasion.
This dynamic duo formed their band in ninth grade, along with an original lineup of T.J. Hudson and Tyler Pearson. "This was very shortlived," explained Pond.
The band's first performance was at a friend's party in ninth grade. "We knew about ten songs and just played them over and over; it was so stupid!" reminisces Pond. This was back when the band was no persuasion at all. They called themselves the Shades.
But after an intense brainstorming session the Shades became Persuasion. Not only did the name change, membership did too.
These days the lineup of Persuasion consists of John, Kevin, Jim Coder, Dave Hinrichs, and occasional guest vocals from Alan Mota.
Future plans include recording some original material over the summer. The band realizes the inl-
portance of promotion, and intend to step up advertising in the months preceeding their recording. Said Lefler, "I want my friends to tum on M1V and say 'wow' there's John."
Dedication is also an important factor of success, said Lefler. "I'm definitely dedicated to the band. Without the band, I'd be pretty lost. The guys in the band are the most fun people to be with. And some very strange things have happened when we've played together."
Such as?
"When we were setting up during last years Promotion ceremony we were doing a sound check. When Kevin plugged in his amp, every·high pitched noise imaginable came screaming out."
At times it can be hazardous to your hearing, but the guys do it because they find all theirworkand time pay off. "I was tired of playing alone," remarked Pond. So he and John started getting together for "jam sessions," and pretty soon a band was born.
by Rachel Sibraa
Shades of Persuasion, band members John Lefler, Jim Coder, Kevin Pond, and Dave Hinrichs have big plans for the future. With a recording contract and a little publicity they have the power to persuade. (p. John Lefler Sr.)
Poncho Martin
Kelley Matoush
Michael Mc Arthur
John McCarter
Kelly McCartney
Tara McElhose
Melissa McLaughlin
Cathy McMahon
Aaron McQuistan
Lorraine Mendoza
Hollie Michaud
Travis Michel
Anette Miller
Erin Miller
Zoey Miller
Beth Mitchell
Doug Mitchell
Cameron Moeller
Heidi Monnich
Mark Moser
Alan Mota
Kristi Movick
Shawn Mowery
Guy Mumford
Elizabeth Na.mu th
Nancy Nemuth
Mark Neukirch
David Nickol
Holly Nitz
Jaime Norden
Mary Novak
Jenny Ochsner
Dutch Ode
Anne Ogborn
Lauri Olmstead
Jeremy Oswald
Brett Overhalser
Mike Owen
Martin Paeglis
Robin Palmer
Sejal Patel
Stacy Pearson
Patricia Penas
Stephanie Pennington
Jeff Perdew
Malia Perkins
Matt Perry
Craig Pester
Brett Peters
Carrie Peterson
Todd Philippi
Chris Phillips
Mike Pittman
Staci Pohlmann
Kevin Pond
Dan Poteet
Kelley Price
Michelle Puls
Matt Putens
Sarah Quam
Abby Raikes
Piyush Rajurkar
Stephanie Range
Eric
Kent
Ryan
Kathy
Nicole
Kris
Jami
Boaz
Lynn
Debra
Kara-Jean
Stephanie
Theo
Mark
Melanie
James
Matt
Cyndi
Nikki Stricker
Sonya Stromberg
Gregg Svingen
Jenny Svoboda
Tammy T.µero
Michelle Tambling
Mike Terkidsen
Robert Thaldorf
Kerri Thomsen
Kristi Thome
Shawna Thorp
Mike Tidball
Ivette Trentini
Julie Troester
Jason Van Deventer
Lauren Van Ham
Mark Van Hook
Randall Vance
Karen Vest
Michael Vidoloff
Jamie Vogel
Jeff Wahlgren
Christine Walter
Donna Watts
Doron Weiss
Alicia White
Eddie Widmeyer
Christopher Wiggins
Brent Wilcox
Brock Williamson
Bryan Willnerd
Jada Wilson
Melanie Winfrey
Jon Wismer
Curt Wohlers
Scott Wolf
Bryce Wood
Wilbur Wood
Jodi Woodhead
Matt Yost
Tamara Youngquist
Rob Zatechka
Bret Zimmerman
Cherry Zimmerman
Pam Zumpfe
Candice Zyburo
Dave Aksamit
Move 'em out. · Rawhide?
Ali Higgins has true grit as English rider
Do you thinkthatridingahorse is as easy as jumping up into the saddle and riding off into the sunset just like John Wayne?
Leaming to ride a horse is easier said than done according to sophomore Ali Higgins. Ali has been riding horses since eighth grade but her interest in riding began when she was involved in Girl Scouts.
'Tve been riding English for about three years," says Ali. Now she and her horse Leo are involved in Ponyclub where she and Leo train for competition.
English riding is different than "regular" horse riding, explains senior horse enthusiast Kindra Smith. "The purpose between the two forms is different. English is a more classical form of riding whereas Western is a more utilitarian, ranch-hand, type of riding. English is more natural for the horse."
"I've ridden in the county fair and three schooling shows," proudly states Ali. During her training seasons, she and Leo practice jumping and dressage. What is dressage, you ask? Dressage is when the horse and rider work together in order to make the horse look like it's dancing. These together create a well-timed and perfected show.
"It's alot of work," says Higgins. One important factor in training, besides the horse and rider. is the trainer. Says trainer Diann Shoen, "On the training level of shows, the horse and rider demonstrate trotting walking, and cantering." Ali feels that having a good instructor makes riding "easier and more enjoyable because (the trainer) can tell that you did something wrong without having to guess." by Michelle Dickey
Up, up, and away! Ali Higgins and her horse Leo execute a meticulously practiced jump over a stack of logs. In competition, the logs and fences are usually higher and this makes the jump more difficult. (p. Diann Shoen)
Lezlie Abbott
Justin Abels
John Ait
Todd Allensworth
Rob Allington
Jeff Amack
Erlk Andry
Scott Annin
Neal Anthony
Matt Augustine
Jennifer Aupperle
Chad Babcock
Brent Bruik
Emily Bantam
Dawn Barber
Teresa Barnes
Jeffrey Barton
Ashesh Bastani
Ryan Batt
Lisa Bauch
Ann Bauermeister
Randy Beckman
Troy Behrens
Jeff Bemer
Ian Bishop
Andria Bjorkman
Jason Bokowski
Jeff Bomberger
Julie Bonnett
Micheal Borman
Nichole Bouwens
Joey Brill
Debra Brockman
Jenny Brooks
Jill Brown
Sara Brown
Gary Bruce
Scott Bruhn
Melissa Buchanan
Lisa Burnham
Andy Campbell
Lucy Caputo
Anya Carlisle
Lisa Carlson
Erika Cederberg
Tammy Chapman
Conny Chen
Kerry Childe
Jenny Chopp
Melanie Christenson
Trisha Churchill
Nichole Clifton
Jill Collicott
Brian Comer
Mark Cook
Richard Cox
Martin Crom
Dustin Curry
Travis Curtright
ArrP_f Dahlgren
Allison Daley
Chris Dana
Jill Daubert
Ever want to
be on the other
side of the gun? Police duties learned when Explorers meet
Do you have an even passing interest in law and law enforcement? Do you like to work with people? Did you ever wonder what it feels like to be a test dummy while little kids learn about safety? Ever want to be McGruff the Crime Dog?
If you are interested in any of the fun activities listed _above, you could join Explorer Post #80, •along with East members Jay Humann, Scott Wolf, Brandi Brobst, Todd Philippi, and Brian Schwabauer.
Explorers is a group for teens or for anybodywho is interested in law enforcement. Created by the Sheriffs department, their activities stress correct law procedure, which is tested in a state competition.
One of the aspects of Explorers is "you get to learn to shoot a police
gun," according to sophomore Brian Schwabauer. Incidently, Schwabauer was the lucky test dummy for the mob of little kids.
There is a lot of training involved in becoming a prepared Explorer. You must learn how to arrest someone, how to handle different types of crime situations, and traffic crimes. Aside from the training sessions, there is a fun side to Explorers, which as member Todd Philippi suggests includes "working concerts at the state fair."
Brandi Brobst summed the experience up be saying, "It's a really good idea because no matter who you are there is an Explorer group for you."
by Michelle Dickey
Learning new police techniques is the name of the game at Explorer Post #80. The Sheriffs department is the host department of this preparatory organization. Located at 223 So. 10th, they can provide any information regarding the program. (p. Kim Olson)
Brian Dennis
Geoffrey Deold
Chris Dobson
Darin Dolber g
Jason Doty
Daniel Draus
Chad Duncan
Dawn Dvorak
Michelle Dwornik
Jill Ebers
Ryan Ecklund
Kristin Ediger
Jon Edzards
Jason Ehlers
Michelle Eicher
Brian Elias
Karen Ellis
Sara Enersen
Angela Fairfield
Lisa Fankhauser
Merrilee Faubel
Peter Feruguson
Gregory Fisher
Todd Fisher
Susan Flanagan
Michelle Forsberg
Kristin Frank
David Fricke
Dan Friedrichsen
Michelle Friesen
David Gammel
Kari Gange
Sean Gifford
Trista Grimm
Jeff Gutkin
Jenny Gutz
Hollie Haddan
Robyn Haisch
Stacie Hakel
Charles Hall
Christina Hall
Jeff Hall
Mike Hall
Kevin Hansen
Fred Hartman
Hannah Hathcock
Craig Hatting
Adam Hayes
Thomas Helminski
Ali Higgins
Ben Hinkley
Clint Hoffman
Gina Hoffman
Heather Holdeman
Jason Holsten
P.my Hoppner
Jamie Hottovy
Ed Howard
Jimmy Hsu
Mark Hubenka
Melissa Hull
Greg Hunt
Janet Hunting
From
four wheels to two
Schwa rtz b ikes in BRAN
an d RAGBRAI
'"Right now. a car is my first priority," says Josh Schwartz. a sophomore at East. but after talking to him, that might take a little convincing.
Schwartz plays soccer and in the past three years has '"really gotten into" biking.
'"Blake Anderson first introduced me to biking," comments Schwartz. who now owns two race bikes. and three dirt bikes.
'"We were already friends and when he heard me talking about bik-
ing. he bought a TREK 1500 and we started training together. To train we just ride out of town and go to all of the little towns that surround Lincoln." commented Anderson. a junior.
Schwartz participated in the BRAN (Bike Ride Across Nebraska). the RAGBRAI (Regular Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa), and several other tours. He has gone to tournaments in Oklahoma. Kansas City and various other places.
Schwartz said in biking '"You mainly have to train for long distances. "which he e..xplained is one of the hardest parts.
But as Anderson explains, biking can be more hazardous when, "people drive by and open the car doors or throw bottles out the windows trying to force you off the road
Along with his five bikes. he also owns about ten soccer balls. Schwartz made the varsity soccer team his freshman year. and hopes to play at that level again this year. He's also participated in the Lincoln Select Under 16 Soccer Team. As a forward and half-back he said "for soccer you have to run alot, and always stay in shape. It takes practice."
Matt Dantzler, a junior at East said, "I think Josh is a really aggressive player."
LOOK! Josh Schwartz and other BRAN participants begin the bike ride across Nebraska. Featuring the latest in biking wear, Josh is wearing blue and black pants with a grey and black shirt. (p. Blake Anderson)
Schwartz has been playing for about eleven years. he started when he was four. "I wanted to play, so I got signed up when I was in Kindergarten, and have been playing ever since... He hopes to one day play soccer for the University of Tulsa, in Tulsa Oklahoma.
As for now, Schwartz is spending alot of his time working for is two favorite hobbies, biking, and soccer. Maybe a car will come in the future.
By Nicole Barclay
Kathryn Ingram
Lori Irons
Debra Janssen
Jenny J askollm
Jason Jeffory
Donna Jelken
Lia Jensen
Eric Jochens
Matthew John
Brian Johnson
Emily Johnson
Travis Johnson
Regina Kanable
Marianna Kazas
Matt Kechely
Lisa Keller
Mark Keska
Jay Kettler
Travis King
Eric Kingery
Julia Kingsbury
Mitchell Knapp
Stacey Koch
Bret Koenig
Robert Koenig
Kristina Kohtz
Andrew Kokes
Tanya Kroeger
Matthew Krneger
Kristine Krygier
Schann Kucera
Justin Kuntz
Staci Kurtzer
Jason Laessig
Ann Larsen
Brian Larsen
Chad Lechtenberger
Christie Lee
Renee Leonard
Angela Letts
Mark Linderman
Jason Linderman
Keri Lossing, Andrew Loudon
Becky Lowery
Paige Luthans
Joshua Lux
Matthew Lyberis
Virginia Lyons
Ann Madden
Tamer Mahrous
Tarek Mahrous
Stacy Marsh
Kara Martin
Gail Mason
Janet Mathews
Jenny Maul
Brian Mays
Mary McArther
Kristina Mendoza
Susan Meyer
Christopher Miller
Teresa Miller
Daughter of
seen as world traveller Wyatt sees sights and shares insight
Gina Wyatt maybe the daughter ofjunior high principal Mrs. Wyatt. but she is definitely her own person.
Gina has travelled quite extensively for her young age. She has been to Europe. Australia. and Hawaii. In Europe she travelled to many countries such as Germany. Italy. France and took the train "all over the place She found out that the pizza in Italy is terrible but they have some great Vietnamese food there. She saw a skateboard show in Paris and the ever famous "Mona Lisa."
In Australia she visited friends in Canberra. saw the sights in Sydney and New Zealand.
Junior Rachel Sibraa fondly remembers her native Australia by adding, "Sidney has a beautiful harbor surrounded by beaches and the Opera House with its white wings is
considered the best in the world."
In Hawaii Wyatt did what ev.eiy person in their right mind would do in Hawaii. she just bummed around on the beach
Besides travelling Gina is involved in many other things. She was on East's first girl's Varsity soccer team and plans to continue it this year. She plays the the flute in the marching band and is on the Varsity debate team.
As far as being the principal's daughter is concerned she says it dosen't make much difference in her life. She just says "hi mom" in the halls and always has a ride home
Commented Principal Linda Wyatt. "since taking a lot of picture is her hobby. we spend a lot of time waiting for her to take pictures." by Darcy Silver
Save some for mel Gina Wyatt shares her ice cream cone with a friendly Australian kangaroo. Last summer while in Australia, Wyatt saw Canberra, Sydney. and hopped over to New Zealand. (p. Unda Wyatt)
Jay Mitchell
Keith Monismith
Brenda Mosco
Elizabeth Mount
Mike Nast ,
Jeremy Nelson
Jon Nielsen
Matt Niven
Rusty Novak
Chad Obert
Kristi Olsen
Norm Oliphant
Danielle Oliver
Christopher Orton
Marsha Pace
Chad Packard
Sandra Paeglis
Nicole Page
Sean Pagel
Dana Parde
Bryan Paxton
Bryan Peabody
Sharrod Perry
Staci Pesek
Jennifer Petty
Brad Philippi
Timothy Polson
Jay Poppe
Trevor Price
Allison Province
Genevieve Ptacek
Ryan Quick
Krista Rabbe
Paul Ragatz
Christopher Range
Kathryn Ratliff
Laura Ray
Ann Reeder
Todd Reining
Jeff Ridenour
Jenny Rigby
Nikki Ringenberg
Bryan Robinson
Melanie Robinsor{
Christine Ronne
Brett Rosenberger
Robert Rosenthal
Stell Salac
Erez Salik
Megan Salyards
Troy Schacher
Jeremy Schafer
Anderw Schell
Joe Schlegelmilch
Sara Schobert
Brian Schwabauer
Joshua Schwartz
Kristi Scott
Adam Scrivner
Brian Sharp
Edward Shearer
Vicki Shepardson
Mark Siedband
Darcy
Hiedi
Megan Wysong
Kasel Yaussi
Marc Yost
Shawn Yowell
Misty Zimmerle
Lucinda Zmarzly
Twenty
five and counting
Musical talent displayed through original songs
"Anything goes," is sophomore Thom Helminski's philosophy when it comes to writing songs. He has written about 25 to 30 pieces so far, with styles ranging from swing to pop.
Helminski says songwriting is, "a lot of late nights, coffee, and Vivarin. ""If you get too serious you could screw up your social life." Thom adds, "you have to like it to stick with it."
In his music, Thom likes to reflect a combination ofjazz and rock by combining characteristic chords and rhythms. Spanish teacher Susan ptacek says, "It's really im-
pressive what he can do. It amazes you."
What makes a good song? According to Thom, "Humability. Any easy melody that you can hum." He also says the songs with the best humability are "oldies all the way."
According to theory teacher Marcia Wiebers, "A good song has a good melody. Some pieces have a lot of clashing chords that you can't remember unless you hear the song over and over again."
In the future, Thom would like to be a music teacher but until then he hopes to have a band of his own.
by Michelle Dickey
Just me and my sax. Thom keeps his songw1iting techniques current by playing with the Stage Band. This specialty group plays the jazz and rock rhythms which serve as his inspiration. (p. Theresa Bolton)
Ryan Wilcox
Matthew Will
Jeff Williams
Erin Willis
Regina Winfrey
Carly Wobig
Heather Wood
Jason Wood
Andrea Woodburn
Laura Woodward
Brian Workman
Jason Wright
Gina Wyatt
Elizabeth Wysong
Jack Adams, MR paraprofessional
Dagmar Ahlquist. Registrar
Dee Ann Ames, MR paraprofessional
Mike Anderson, Social Studies
Robert Armagost, Industrial Arts
Veda Armstrong, MR paraprofessional
Francis Arthur, Ass't -Principal
Ray Baeta, Foreign Language
Mike Baker, Social Studies
Robert Barrett. Social Studies
Jeny Beckman, Mathematics
Jan Beeson, Home Economics
Marcia Benner, English
Tammy Bolles, MR paraprofessional
Stephanie Bowers, Special Education
Linda Brockman, MH Aide
Paula Buckner, Home Economics
Brian Bullington, Special Education
Mary Butler, Mathematics
Carol Cabacugan, English,
Jim Carlin, Counselor
Doris Cerny, Library
Vicky Charla, Nurse
Rogene Christensen, Home Economics
Sharon Churchill, Attendance
Anne Cognard, English
Kathy Cookston, English aide
Geraldine Cox, English
Jerome Cox , Business Education
Stacey Craig, MR paraprofessional
Tom Crockett, Media/Library
Bonnie Daley, Library
Elizabeth DaSilva, English
Ann Decker, Adm. Coordinator
Tamara Dragoo, Special Education
Karen Dress, Foreign Language
Diane Dunning, Counselor '
Wesley Durst, Science
Shirley Ebers, Main Office
Ravera Edwards, Special Education
Paul Ells, Social Studies
Karen Elwood, Business Education
Diane Epp, Science
Dave Eppert, P .E.!Health
Donna Erickson, MR paraprofessional
Deb Essex, P.EJHealth
Bob Eyth, P.E.!Health !Dr Ed
Bob Fehrs, Science
Dutch Fichthorn, English
John Ficke, Science
Ken Flowerday, English
Anne Forch, Library
Paul Forch, Science
Dennis Frederick, Mathematics
Rolland Gast, Industrial Arts
Teri Geier-Brindel, Special Education
Brenda Geisler, Special Education
John Gingery, P .El Health/English
Ivan Goochey, Counselor
Lee Gray, Business
Joan Haefle, Special Education
Bill Hamrnelrnann, German
Lois Hansen, English, Social Studies
Maureen Harlander, English
Becky Haynes, Speech Pathologist
Rod Heim, Mathematics
Craig Hellwege, Mathematics
Sue Helzer, Computer technician
Elzina Henderson, MR paraprofessional
Jim Hennessy, Industrial Arts
John Henry, Matehmatics
Diane Herrmann, Mathematics
Roseanna Hicks, MR paraprofessional
Agnes Hoepker, Computer Aide
Linda Hoff, English
Jeff Hoharn, English
Denise Jacoby, Special Education
Tim Janssen, MathemaJics
Barb Johnson, Voice
Janice Johnson, Special Education
Pat Kaltenberger, English
Karen Kay, Business
Marge Keep, Home Economics
Ed Kemble, Social Studies
Jerry Kohl, Industrial Arts
Richard Krause, Principal
Karis Loos, MR paraprofessional
Ed Lyons, Science
Joan Marotz, Social Studies
Loy Marotz, Assistant Principal
Jeff McCabe, Industrial Arts
James McConnell, Mathematics
Ed McPherren, Science
Carla Meyer, MR paraprofessional
Nancy Miller, Library
Kathy Mischnick, Social Studies
Barbara Moss, Special Education
Dwain Myers, Social Studies
Lillie Myles, Social Studies
Myron Oehlerking, Physical Education
Dick Paxson, Mathematics
Debra Payne, Business
Leona Penner, Mathematics
Susan Peters, Spanish
Jon Peterson, Music
Dick Petri, Social Studies
Mike Pickett, MR paraprofessional
Steve Pierce, Spanish
Pat Pike, MR paraprofessional
Susan Ptacek, Spanish
Don Rademacher, Mathematics
Gail Reeder, English
Lynn Young, Science
Janet Zenner, Nurse
Lee Zentic, PE/Health
Neal Zimmerman , Counselor
Sandra Roach. Special Education
Darwin Salestrom, Vice P~incipal
Wille Sapp, Art •
Roxann Sattler, Counselor
Jim Schaffe;r, Journalism
Fred Schelert, German
Suzan Schultz, Music
Mary Schwabauer, MR paraprofessional
Carol Scott, Drama
Deb Sesow, Special Education
Mary Jo Sharp, MR paraprofessional
Rosalie Shimerda, English
Pat Shuman, Special Education
Cathlin Shuster, English
Cheryl Smith, English
Rozanne Snoberger, Counselor
Tim Spahn, Mathematics
Phil Sprague, Athletic Director
Pat Stephen, Special Education
Cindy Story, Art
Jan Streily, Main Office
Jerry Trimble, PE/Health
Peggy Trumble, Business
Janet Tucker, PE/Health
Sharon Tucker, MR paraprofessional
Luella Van Vleck, Business
Georgia Walter, MR paraprofessional
Keith Watt, Science
Rod Whitehall, MR paraprofessional
Del Whitman, Music
Marcia Wiebers, Music
Donna Wilson, Art
Doug Wilson, Science
Merlanne Wood, PE/Health
Lorraine Woodward, Main Office
Linda Wyatt, Junior High Principal
Success happens in many ways. Various clubs and organizations set new goals, new clubs were created, sports scored high, attendance was up, and the academic achievers were at it again. Under the academic category, several goals were reached. The 7th grade math team took second place at a tournament in Omaha. The 8th grade team finished first and the 9th grade team took second place. Spartan Singers performed at many places including the Knoll's, Gramercy Hill, the Cel)trum, Atrium, Cotner Center, ~and the Country Club of Lincoln. According to Shannon Dobson, "It's better to sing for old people. They enjoy it more."
Sports was a happening area for students. The 9th grade cross country team placed second in the city tournament. The varsity volleyball team wrapped up the season with a 5-5 record. The reserve volleyball team did even better finishing with a 7-3 record. Football did have some strange things happen to them: but they did accomplish a lot. For example, they defeated two unbeaten teams, Southeast and Lincoln High. Basketb~l was another plus for the 9th grade this year. Three freshmen made senior high teams, Eric Stokes, Jenny Benson, and . Stephanie Schroetlin. Ann Squire was another rising star. She made the senior high varsity golf team, and fmished 7th at the Spartan Invitational. "This year was a lot of fun." said Ann, "Next year we'll really start playing to win because we'll have a real competitive team."
Junior Achievement (JA) also received good reviews. Scott Peterson, who got his first taste of the business world, said, " The best thing about JA was payday."
New clubs were also formed, such as the Young Democrats and the , Young Republicans. These clubs discussed current political issues and raised funds.
New teachers also happened upon the scene. Maureen Harlander, who teaches speech, drama, and debate, and Mike Baker, who teaches two 9th grade government classes, were two strange faces that became familiar to us by May.
'88-'89 has been successful in many ways. Some ways stranger than others. Nevertheless, student success has come to East Junior High.
Don't Smile Spartan Singers, a junior high select choir, performs for their winter concert Spartan Singers performed for many times during the school year.(p. Missy Davis)
Math students take awards; journalists seek coverage
On October 13, 24 math students left after 6th period to go to the Omaha South Jr. High Math Contest.
The contest matched kids from all over Omaha and our teams. The test was one-hour long with 100 questions plus a tie-breaker, which did have to be used in a couple of cases. ·
The 7th grade team of Heng-Yue Chu, Eric Hu, Matt Krohn, and Liane Meerkatz placed 2nd. The team of Jarvis Chen, Jeff Kahle, Paul Masi, and Derek Reiman placed 5th.
The 8th grade team of Angie Bring, Brian Frederick, Eric Gale, and Krista Vance placed 1st in their grade. The team of Megan Deitchler, Paige Hoffart, Ami Lee, and Brent Robinson placed 3rd but since the contest has a
Mr. Ficke's rocket launchers. Front row:
Tony Kinnaman, and Matt Tavlin. Second row: Greg Vanier, Jess Redman, Mike Brown, Jeff Vonsall, Josh Letts, Jeff Krussell, Andrea Zins, Tammy Reichel, Aaron Lautenschlage. Third row: Staci Griess, Esther Douglas, Brian Hill, Matt Maasdam, Steve Graham, Holli Longe, Travis Hofeldt, Scott Hanrath. Fourth row: Steve Drabant, Michelle Cameron, Jeremy Sand, Mike Both, Jenny Sigears, Micah Holle, Jenny Klinkenberg. Fifth row: Leah Caldwell, Shari Sc.h 1Pd'P1
rule that only one team from a school can win a trophy, they had to take 4th place.
The 9th grade team of Karl Smeltzer, Heather Kirkvold, Melissa Chen, and Brad Carmichael took 2nd place, losing only by one point. The team of Rachel Velder, Shari Belschner, Kara Alexander, and Ellene Hu took 5th place.
Heather Kirkvold was asked what she liked about the contest: "Driving up and back was the best!" Brad Carmichael said, "It was fun!"
By Rachel V elder
The journalism class finished many different things such as The
Grapevine newspaper, the yearbook, and a cable television show. The students also went out of their way to write stories and take pictures of all kinds of students doing special things or just doing their own thing.
"Journalism is a good way for students to express their opinion, and it's just a lot of fun," explained Tyler Crook.
In journalism students learn how to take good pictures in the correct way , and learn how to develop them. They also learn how a real newspaper is printed and how to draw the layouts. This is good practice if students wish to work on a publication in high school. ·
By
Gretchen Oliphant and Lori Daniels
Snow days. Superintendent Phil Schoo visits a seventh grade class to discuss his policies regarding snow days. Here he answers a question by reporter Jodi Ash.
Going airborne. Demonstrating one special mode of transportation is Kasey Matoush.
Tangy taffy. Stephanie Z~erle , Becci Cohen, and Kelly Boynton support the Muse magazine by buying taffy. '
Music groups pick up the beat
Many different music groups combined to make East an exciting place to sing and play. A few of the performing groups were the Spartan Singers, Select Choir, and the instrumental groups.
Spartan Singers was a group of 16 eighth and ninth grade students, with equal numbers of boys and girls. They got together fifth period each day to practice and choreograph the performances.
Amber Lisee, a ninth grade member, said that Spartan Singers was fun because they can be "independent in choreographing without a director." Other members included: JeffKadavy, Andy Wickless, Bill Whitney, Nathan Bieck, Dave Krueger, David Wildman, Mike Merit, James Wilcott, Angie Bower, Addie Reed, Carrie Jahde, Shannon Dobson, Erin-Ann Scott, Brittany Anderson, and Elizabeth Cognard.
Select Choir was another singing group which didn't do as much performing. Select Choir was first period every day with 52 members.
There were many instrumental groups also Stage Band met during ilrst period . Member Mark Niven said itwas "alotoffunifyouworkatit, but you have to prepare a lot faster than the other bands."
Junior High Wind Ensemble met fourth period. This junior high band
Waiting for their cue: Orchestra waits patiently for their cue from Mr. Rogers. This was one of their manyu successful concerts given during the year.
played senior high music. One East High teacher said he felt this band is ranked fourth or fifth in all the bands of Lincoln, including senior high.
Trumpet player Mary Peterson said "Despite the fact we do get off task a little, the band did really well at the first concert and hopefully we will keep improving throughout the year."
Orchestra was a group of 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students that met during seventh period everyday for rehearsal. Some days sections of the orchestra were able to sign out and go home or to the cafeteria for study hall. These sectionals were used to have individual work done within the sections, or to focus on main points in music pieces.
The orchestra performed many times during the year. Megan Hessee, a member of Orchestra, when asked how the orchestra was this year said , "Not as good as usual, but we are improving rapidly."
Symphonic Band met during sixth period, although, like orchestra, they too were able to have sectionals to work on parts of a particular piece of music. Shawn Rife, a member of Symphonic Band, said the band is an "enjoyous experience enjoyed by many!" Shawn would like to be in Stage Band, or Marching Band, although he would like to also play football which would conflict with his being in Marching Band.
As you can see, East Junior High had many different musical groups • that showed the different interests of all the people.
By Shari Belschner and Rachel Veld.er
Blowing their own trumpets: Kase y Holland and Deb Heltzer show their stuff during a stage band performance. Performances made hard work and dedication worthwhile.
Zippity do dah!A portion of the select choir sings along with Mrs. Applebee's accompiament;
Take a bow. Conductor John Rogers leads the junior hign orchestra in acknowledging well-earned praise.
Concert casting!Stage Band performs at one of their many concerts throughout the past year
Encore, Encore. Spartan Singers Angie Bauer, Mike
entertain an appreciative crowd!
Merrit, Shannon Dobson, David Wildman, and Britni Anderson
Hard work makes great play
"She worked us hard and the rehearsals went for so long, but it really paid off. It was the best!" said Shawn Peirce of his director, Sarah Pate and the junior high plays.
"Tile Long Christmas Dinner". "Bernice Bobs Her Hair". "P is for Perfect", and "FourLittleWords"were the four short plays performed by the junior high on February 2 and 3. All four plays had student directors: Dan Higgins, Zandra Brown, Heather Gray, Carrie Kline, and Sarah Pate. all seniors.
"Scotty (Mrs. Scott) just asked if anyone wanted to direct a junior high play. It sounded great. and I've wanted to direct since junior high, so I went for it!" said Sarah Pate, a senior, who co-directed the play "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" with another senior, Carrie Kline.
"It was very frustrating at times," said Pate, "and there were times when I just wanted to throw in the towel, but by the end they (the cast) really wanted to work, and it all came together. The best part was getting to know everyone."
Playing character Jim Strain, a country club dancer, was a challenge for Shawn Peirce. a ninth grader.
"You really have to learn to work with people. It's hard to become another person and you have to do your best and get along with everyone, regardless of what things are like off stage."
This was often difficult, with problems such as disappearing props and a lot of "uncontrolled behavior" on the set. Props went missing. and a lot of personal things were stolen from the dressing rooms. •
Steph Lauerman, also a ninth grader. agreed with Peirce.
"The hardest part was getting along with everyone and learning to respect each other." she said, "but I tried out for the experience, and that's what I
got. Everyone tried their hardest and it really was successful."
It seemed that students liked the experiences and the idea of having a student director.
"She was closer to my age, so it was easier to relate to her. but tougher because we were all inexperienced," said Lauerman of Sarah Pate.
"She was so tough on us," said Peirce, "but she did a great job. I think the audience and actors both had a great time and it showed through our perfonnance."
By Rachel Sibraa
Anticipation. These junior high cast members check props and run through lines while awaiting their cues. 1be excellent performances of the 4 plays made hard work and long hours worthwhlle.
Glass of wine anyone? Jonathon Hischke offers Amy Madden sonewine, while Maxy Peterson relaxes in the background. Despite the disappearances of a few props, all the plays went smoothly.
Say OOOOH-! Shannon Dobson warms up her voice and stretches her face in preparation for her performance. Wanning up and being prepared for performances was vital to the credibility of the characters.
A play's the thing. Whether on stage or not. ninth grader Andy Michel entertained
Darling, shall we dance? Matt Friesen and Shannon Dobson take time out for a quick waltz across the stage. Cast cameraderte was an interesting and often difficult way to get to know other cast members.
Higher, farther, faster
Let's go. Volleyball players include Amber Lisee, Liz Ring, Heidi Heusman, Julie Havick, Heidi Longe, Hollie Longe, Amy Miller, Brenda Miller, Jenny Benson, and Becky Peterson.
Pop 'Em Up! Spike It Down!
That was the battle cry for the freshman varsity and resetve volleyball teams.
Most of the girls thought that volleyball was a good sport because it created a lot of team unity and was great practice for girls who want to try out for volleyball in high school.
Mrs. Herrmann was the new varsity freshman volleyball coach this year.
!he year was not as good as I thought it could have been, " she said, "but we did make some strides
The varsity team had a record of 55. The resetves had a slightly better year. finishing the season with a 7 -3 record. They were coached by Chris Cords.
In practice the girls }VOrked on various skills, such as serving, setting and spiking.
Cross country team places 2nd
The ninth grade cross country team competed against eight other junior highs in the city meet this year.
Some of the boys on the team were Andy Wickless, Matt Skretta, Aarol} Stover, Chris Holland, Andy Krause, Matt Frederick and Matt Adams.
The team earned an impressive second place in the city tournament on October 8. The coach of the team was Mr. Scott Buckner, an American Civics teacher at Irving Junior High and the husband of East's Mrs. Buckner.
Matt Adams was the team's pace runner, averaging a fourth place finish in the meets at Interstate Park each week.
"I feel I tried my best, Adams said. "We worked well as a team."
The next fastest team member was Matt Skretta who had an average of seventh place with Wickless, Stover and Krause close behind, finishing out the top ten. Chris Holland and Matt Frederick insured the team's placings with scores in the twenties.
Most of the runners plan to run track in the spring.
Standouts. Eighth grade runners Kurt Hoepker {left) and Dave Wildman (above) had outstanding seasons in intermural cross country. (p. Matt Frederick)
Dig in. The offensive line lead by Jason Mcclurkin, Brian Sims, Brandon Anderson, Chad Cavaleri, Trevor Pearson, and Rob Steider intend to protect quarterback Dave Swanson in the Southeast game.
Lightweights battle injury bug
The lightweight football team had a rough and injury-plagued season. They finished the season at a dismal 0-6, "OUCH".
The team was mainly lead by running backs Scott Martin and Brian Miller. both from East. Late in the season Miller had to take over the duties of quarterback because the starting quarterbackJohn Grenemier, from Culler was out with an injury. With Miller at quarterback the team excelled. Although they did not win a game, they started having more fun and the scores of the games became closer.
The team's coaches were head Coach Smith, and assistant Coach Dave Clare.
Heavyweights win two
The ninth grade heavyweight football team had a very up . and do\lm season with a record of 2-4. The seasonb egan the second week of school and ended early in November.
The three heavyweight coaches incldued head coach Tim Lambert. offensive and defensive coo rdinator Coach Baker. and receivers and defensive backs coach Dieterding.
The captains on the team included quarterback and defensive back David Swason from culler, offensive and defensive lineman Trevor Pearson from East. fullback and linebacker Chris Creel from East. and halfback and safety Eric Stokes, also from East.
The team got off to a disappointed start at the hands of Lincoln high. but rebounded the next week against a tough Southeast team and came away with a dramatic 8-6 win. Then they took on a tough but winless Northeast team and feel 6-0.
In the second half of the season, they played the same three teams over again. First. they beat the top team in the league, previously unbeaten Lincoln High, but then suffered a let down and lost their last two games away from haem to Southeast and Northeast.
By John Haney
Missed it by that ~uch
Dan Eichorn. Greg Kassebaum, Matt Siemsen and Mike Wiggins were the members of the 9th grade golf team.
The team practiced from 3:155:00 on weekdays four times a week at the Ager Junior golf course and once a week at Mahoney. The coach of the team was Mr. Wolfe from Pound Jr. High School. The team was considered non-competitive and anyone could join.
The team competed in two individual tournaments over a four-day period. In the tournament Kassebaum finished second.just one stroke off the leader. and Eichorn finished third, just two strokes off the leader.
When asked why he went out for the team. Eichorn said. "It's a lot of free golf."
By Mark Jones
Council shows its 'can do' spirit
"Student council was best this year, but that's probably because I was in ninth grade."said Liz Ring, a threeyear council member. She said she thought it was more organized this year, and everyone was workihg together as a team.
When asked if she would run again next year.she said, "I think it would be fun."
Student Council was involved in many activities throughout the year. There were dances and the canned food drive. Planning the dances took a lot of time, but it was worth it. When thinking of ideas for the dance, they took a whole meeting as a "brain storming period." They all got together to think of ideas and then took a vote.
Liz said that everyone helps out with the dances but some more than others. "Mostly we try to work together."
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The other members of student council were Heather Babcock, Phillipa Cummings, Bill Whitney, Heather Zinzmaster, Kirsten Bernthal, Nate Bieck, Monica Breed, Ann King, Allison Krause, Jonas Ash, Becky Fricke, Susan Hoffman, Leigh Owen, and Elan Weiss.
Nate Bieck said " Student Council is great.it's awsome!". Jonas Ash said " Student Council is neat!."
By Jenni Klinkenberg
Food Fight? Kirsten Bemthal, Liz Ring and Nathan Bleck wade through a sea of cans. Student council collected over 2,000lbs of food in their Holiday food drive.
Student Council. Front Row: Elan Weiss, Liz Ring and Kirsten Bemthal. Back Row: Susan Hoffman, Becky Fricke, Heather Babcock, Ann King, Heather Zinzmaster, Monica Breed, Nathan Bleck af!d Bill Whitney. :
Junior High Forensics: Front Row: Kim Stock, Laurel Grey. Back Row: Doug Latimer, Rachel Velder, Heather Patterson, Melissa Chen, Becky Peterson. (p. Chuck Hanna)
Surprise! Kirsten Bemthal shares an amusing stocy with avid listeners Alison Krause and Becky Fricke. Student Council was hard work but paid off with many fun activities.
Forensics students CO"l)ete in ten tourneys
Forensics was an extension of Mr. Fichthorn's speech class for 7th and 8th grade students.
Matt Friesen said the work is mainly in class and that "We wrote and memorized 3-to-5 minute speeches, sometimes in three days."
"Forensics is more tournaments than classwork," said Friesen. He said most people compete in about ten tournaments per year and they've had tournaments in places from Southeast and Lincoln High all the way to · Augustana, South Dakota.
The tournament season ran from about November to March. After the regular season, students could also compete in State, Districts and National tournaments.
Some of the events included Oratory, Oral Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Duo.
The junior high students in Forensics/Speech and Debate this year were: Heather Kirkvold, Ellene Hu, Nancy Boudreau, Heather Patterson, Brad Carmicheal, Melissa Chen, Sara Desmond, Matt Friesen, Laurel Gray, Doug Latimer, Becky Peterson, Kim Stock, Rachel Velder, •and Bill Whitney.
By Shawn Peirce
The Way I See It... Becky Peterson, an eighth grader, gives her speech before other forensics team members. Constructive criticism and support from other team members was vital to the success of forensics. (p. Tammy Talero)
Churchill determined to succeed
After severe injuries in his elbows, doctors said freshman Chris Churchill shouldn't consider swimming again, but he didn't listen and he was determined to overcome the pain.
Two years ago, Churchill tore several tendons in his elbows while practicing at Nebraska Aqautics (NA) at Bob Devany's Sports Complex.
Chris unfortunetly had to quit swimming for a year. "It really bothered me to have to quit," commented Churchill, "I couldn't think of anything else to do."
Later on Chris joined Praire Life Center's USS (United States Swimming) League to continue his training, but again he tore the tendons for a second time. That didn't prevent him from giving up his determination to swim well.
Churchill started later in the fall swimming seasom to gain back his strength and swim again. He now prac- tices a strenuous two hours on weekdays and then on the weekends he has special lessons from PLC's head coach, Jon Linder, to help perfect his stroke and tum.
"The practices are dead tir-
ing," stated Chris, "but it'~ all worth it."
Adds team member Aaron Ost, "We swim our four strokes in patterns of four, butterfly, back, breast, and freestyle."
Churchill's goals this year in competitive swimming are to get back into condition, for the second time, despite his injuries, and to achieve his best personal times.
"Some of the most common injuries in swimmers are to the shoulder and knee." said teammate Andy Krause who has so far avoided injury. \ One of the funniest things Chris remembers out his nine years in swimming is whenEastfreshmanAndy Krause pulled down Coach Jon Linder's shorts at a swim meet.
"Everyone saw, it was pretty funny!" laughed Chris.
Churchill says swimming is one of the best sports because it gets your body into great physical condition, it helps your mental discipline, it exposes you to competition, and it's a lot of FUN!
by Mary Peterson
I'm gonna die! Pausing after a warm up during swim team practice, Chris Churchill looks up with a goggled face. Despite several injuries, Churchill continues to swim competitively. (p. Kim Olson)
America seen as same but different
Maha Ishmal, a freshman, once lived in the far away land of Jordan which is located near Jerusalem. Maha moved here in August of 1987 because her father's business transferred their family here.
Living in Jordan is fun, great, and a different experience." Though traditions are different, the people of Jordan celebrate the same holidays, wear the same kinds of clothes~ anc:i do the same past time activities. The main difference is that English is a second language there, instead of the first, and that the foods are different but they do have Mc Donald's.
Adjusting to the U.S. was easy except ofrthe having to leave old friends and try to make new ones.
One of her American friends, Lorraine Sullivan jokingly adds that, She's got a great sense of humor but sometimes I wish she would go back to Jordan." (Hopefully this sense of humor is in full force when she reads this.)
The schools in the United States are different in that the classes are easier but teachers inJ ordan come
to the class instead of class going to the teachers. • That, she said, is the biggest difference.
"Living here is OK, though I kind of miss Jordan," she said. She continued to say that she hopes to possibly move back to Jordan or at least visit.
In a Valentine's Day letter from one of Ishmal's classes in Jordan, Fadi Msharbash said, "U. R. 2. sweet 2. B 4. go. 10."
The problems of the United States are especially obvious as "The crime rate is really high here compared to Jordan mostly because Jordan has such strict laws."
"Another problem here is that there is such a high teenage suicide and drug use percentage." Ishmal said that teenagers in Jordan had more mature views about drugs.
All in all Maha said that althought she misses the friends in J ordan, she is happy to have an opportunity to meet new people here in Lincoln.
byJodiAsh
Family closeness helps Maha Ishamal adjust to her new life in the United States. Before she came to Lincoln from Jordan, she visited her cousin Selina Issa in Chicago. (p. Maha Ishmal)
Strain ·marches to own drummer
Born in Walnut Creek. California. freshman Ben Strain spent part of his childhood trying to imitate Spiderman. He put tape on his hands and feet and sometimes attempted to climb walls.
But once Strain came to East he developed another interest. He plays a sleek black Yamaha Tour 86 drum set and formed a rock band. Members of the band also included keyboardistJonJamison. bassistJ onathan Bischke. pianist Bill Whitney. guitarist Matt Skrett. and vocalist Jason Lefler.
The sextet won a $20 second
prize in the junior high talent show played the Led Zeppelin tun Rock & Roll.
The group was also offered two "gigs': ~ one at a church country fair and another at a church dance.
When not playing with the band. Strain also enjoys listening to music. Some of his favorite groups include Rush. the Red Hot Chili Peppers. and Led Zeppelin.
After college. Strain said he plans to become an elementary school band teacher.
By Jon Jamison
Schmuck on Board are future rock band members Jon Jamison (keyboard), Jonathan Hischke {guitar). and Ben Strain (drums). Along with Matt Skretta, the group bears unusal trademarks. The objects reflect the distinct personalities of the owners. (p. Kim Olson)
J.A. offers monetary experience
For those of you who would like a taste of the business world , Junior Achievment is perfect for you.
Junior Achievment (J.A.) is an organization for youth in grades 9-12 who are interested in running their own corperation, sell their own products, and last but not least, make MONEY! , Junior Jason Baumann elaborated that °)rou can gain practical experience about business functions and earn money at no risk."
"Being a Junior Achiever is great because you have the ability to meet a lot of different people and make a profit," explained ninth grader Rachel Velder.
J .A offers several benefits as the students learn networking and
professional and responsible business skills. Meetings consist of "learning business practices from manufacturing to retail as students make the products that they will be selling in order to earn money. All profits are used for production and labor where workers (J .A members) are paid 40 cents an hour," said Ryan Neimann, president of Zap Company (sponsored by Goodyear) .
There are sixteen J.A. companies in Lincoln with sponsors including : Goodyear, KFRX, NBC Bank, and LIBA.
"Junior Achievment is a lot of work, and it's quite challenging. I feel like I'm part of a real company," commented freshman Jay Hawkins.
By Mary Peterson
But when do we get paid? Zap Company busily plans the marketing strategy at one of their weekly meetings held on Tuesdays. The meetings are held at the
Zapped by talented people, Zap Com p ; 1y reads over the progress report at the mee t g. Their meetings were not only informatic al but productive as the students made ne product at the meetings (p Michelle Dick < J)
Goodyear Building on 5610 Seward. (p. Michelle Dickey)
Who -says there's band nerds?
Some people may think that being L.1 junior high instrumental music makes you just another band geek, but freshman Kacy Holland had a different opinion.
Kacy has played trumpet for five years and has been in four bands. Her musical interest started in elementary school when she was in the May Morley Elementary band. In junior high she was in Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, then Stage Band.
Stage Band played rock, swing and jazz. Kacy liked Stage Band best because it's smaller than the other bands and the music is more fun to play.
Sometimes, being in band isn't all fun and games. A lot of hard work, is necessary, and it can be very frustrating. Hollandjust wants to throw her trumpet against a wall and never pick it up again, on occasions, but after a successful concert, "It all pays offl"
"My goal for trumpet in the future is to play a solo without screwing it up. They can be real nerve rackL.1g," commented Kacy.
H0liand's parents want Kacy to piay in Marching Band in high
school, but she is undecided.
"The outfits the Marching Band wears are a little goofy. but it still seems like a lot offun," jokes Holland.
Friends were important in stage band, too. Some of Kasey's buddies are freshmen Jonathon Bischke and Ben Strain, and eighth graders Dave Klaege and Kasey Kinnan.
Says eighth grader Casey Kinnan, "I got to be closer friends with Dave Klaege because we play our instruments together. Friends are important in band because you need to try to get along, no matter what."
"The music's the easy part,"said Jonathon Bischke, a ninth grader. "It was getting along with everyone -that was the hardest part, but things usually worked themselves out."
Stage band allowed many people to recognize their musical abilities, meet new people and learn important social skills, like Kasey Holland.
Thi°ough her achievements, her friends and her music, Kasey has proved that Stage Band is not just for «Band Nerds!"
By Man.1 Peterson
I'll huff and I'll puff... The trombone secton of stage band works on their breathing. Technique was important to the overall success of any band. ,
Beat it! Ben Strain feels the beat. Drums, electric guitars of the more up-beat intruments students played.
We be jammin': Junior high stage band tunes up and gets down to their Jazzy new tunes. The wide variety of music available to music students made stage band enjoyable all year.
Ferguson aces academic pursuits
"I hate talking about myself," said Felicia Ferguson when told she was to be inteIViewed. This eighth-grader is one of East Junior High's academic stars.
Ferguson was identified as gifted at a young age when she was living in Arizona. A test placed her in a school for gifted students.
"It was sort of fun, but we (the other students at her school) · didn't get along with the kids in my neighborhood." Her intelligence separated from the other kids.
Ferguson gets l's and 2's in her classes. She said she does well in "basically everything except spelling." She is taking 9E math. There is only one other eighth-grader in her class.
Ferguson could have probably skipped a grade, but she said she's "more comfortable around people my own age."
Being a "brain" doesn't cause Ferguson a lot of stress. She said that she doesn't insist on every point "I let it slide. It doesn't bug me."
She said that she isn't both-
ered by people in her grade but her brother and his friends give hc;r grief. She thinks that most of the eighth grade is "brainy."
"I think •we're the smartest grade, but it's a proven fact we're the worst behaved."
Ferguson's favorite classes are math and science. She is a member of the Mathcounts team. According to Mathcouts team leader Ms. Leona Penner, "Mathcounts is a contest for seventh and eighth graders and is sponsered by the Society of Professional Engineers."
Teammate Eric Hu added that the team "is better than what I have heard about previous teams, but isn't as good as it could be."
When she's not involved in academic pursuits, Ferguson likes to go to Prairie Life Center. She is active in volleyball and softball. She also throws discus and does the long ump. Her favorite activity is shopping and offers this advice: "If it's free, take it."
by Kristie Coda
Negative b plus or minus ... Felicia Ferguson is caught trying to explain the quadratic equation to eighth grader Lana Olson. Besides being a year ahead in math she enjoys success on the Mathcounts team. (p. Jim Schaffer)
Tapping her way to the top
Michelle Cameron. an eighth grade student here at East. really enjoys dancing.
Michelle was three and a half when she started dancing. She takes tap and jazz lessons once a week; toe and ballet lessons twice a week. Her teacher is Cheryl Priess Dickey and she practices in the trade center.
Dickey praises Michelle's efforts, "Her dedication and hard work are good signs. The classes she takes are improvinghertechnique and flexibility."
"It's a way to meet new people and it helps you build strength in your muscles while you have fun learning to dance to different types of music."
Even though she enjoys dancing. Michelle's mother comments that she "also enjoys playing volleyball. She was in extramurals and is now in Lincoln Juniors Volleyball. They practice every weekend except when they have a game."
Michelle was in the Nutcracker playing the role of a maid. In Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory where she was a squirrel and a part of the chorus. Also she was in Babes in Toyland where she was a street character. a gypsy, and a clown so you can see that she keeps herself busy.
She hasn't traveled much but went to Schuyler for the Nutcracker and she also danced at the Bird Cage Theatre at the zoo here in Lincoln for six years.
"When I was younger I thought about going into professional dancing." she said, "but now I don't really want to. I couldn't see doing the same thing everyday and I like to stay in one city. I don't like to move around."
"I am very neivous when I start to do shows. Especially when the curtain opens and you know everyone is looking at you and you're afraid you're going to mess up."
By Joey Brill
in a recent recital for the Cheyl Priess Dickey Dance School. Besides Jazz, she dances ballet, tap and pointe. (p. Dawn Brown)
Hit one, hold two, and flash that smile. Michelle Cameron demonstrates her form
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Baseball bonanza tantalizes Tavlin
When eighth grader MattTavlin started collecting baseball cards about eight months ago, his collection was mighty small, zero. It has since multiplied to a whopping ten thousand cards.
One would think that ten thousand baseball cards would take up alot of room. Matt informed us that his collection takes up that size of a desk. Matt says,"I owe most of it to Mac Wood and Scott Tricker."
In spite of his interest in baseball cards, Matt would like to become a professionsal golfer. He also would like to, someday, open a baseball card shop.
According to eighth grader Mac
Wood card collecting is "fun and you can make a lot of money."
Matt likes to take an occasional break from collecting cards and enjoy some of his other interests. He likes to watch T.V. as well as tend to some of his other hobbies. He collects Sinclair stuff (the gas station memorabilia with the dinosaur on it) as well as baseball cards.
One might wonder about why he decided to collect baseball cards. To aBswer this eighth grader, Scott Tricker said, "It's a really neat thing. You can go back and remember. It's like a little history book."
by Michelle Dickey
Let me make you a deal! Eighth grader Matt Tavlin began his baseball card collection less than a year a ago and has accumulated double-digit thousands.He also collects Sinclair momorbilia when not watcking out for baseball cards. (p. Kim Olson)
Timothy Schmidt
Erin-Ann Scott
Kevin Scott
Shelley Scott
Sean Sedlacek
Neal Shera
Jennifer Sigear~
Nathan Sneddon
Carolmari Steinegger
John Stibal
Lynn Stuart
Nicole Sunderland
Matthew Sweney
Matthew Tavlin
Todd Tettenbom
Scott Tricker
Aaron Vacin
Taite Van Deventer
Lisa Van Laningham
Krista Vance
Dylan Vandewalker
Gregg Vanier
Scott Venter
Jeff Voelker
Jada Walls
Shelly Wampler
Catherine Watts
Ryan Wegener
Jon Weirman
Matt Weirman
Rachel Westburg
Aaron White
Amy Widmeyer
David Wildman
Ben Wtsmer
James Wolcott
Mac Wood
Freedom Woods
Jef, Worster
Amy Woudenberg
Lori Yaussi
Justin Zephier
Andrea Zins
Mark Zmarzly
Stibal takes flight through replicas
"I normally build them from scratch. You can get balsa wood from hobby stores, tissue paper to cover the wings, a prop, tail, and send it off."
John Stibal an eighth grader, is interested in all facets of model airplanes. • He builds them from scratch, displays the · final product, and enters his replicas in contests.
"Model building provides · a great challenge to test his expertise, tells Mrs. Stibal. Susan, his sister, adds that, "Building airplanes is a difficult hobby that takes an understanding of aeronautics. My brother is pretty good at it. It helps him keep busy."
His largest scale replica has a 3-foot wingspan whereas the smallest with a whopping ten inches. In between these sizes are a P-30, a J-3 Cub, an Easy Bee, and various hand launched gliders.
The gifted program at UNL began Stibal's interest in , model airplanes when he "took a class from Tom Winters " "It sounded interesting," and now this passing interest has earned Stibal awards for timed length of flight.
Thomas Stibal, John's father, adds that "John's models are more than models to him; they are like good friends. When they're together he talks to them. When they break he repairs the inj my as well as he c~n."
Stibal other interstes include golf, amatuer radio, and computers, yet he keeps working on his planes. His father also builds model planes and his family is ~ery supportive."
"It's really fun. After you've worked on planes it's fun to see them fly off."
by Jeff Lapin and Kim Olson
Up, up, and away. John Stibal proudly displays his model airplanes in the basement of his house. The eighth grader has several different models that are various sizes. (p. Jeff Lapin)
Life headed uphill and over a wave
Some people are skittish about skiing but not seventh grader David Lautenschlage.
David has been skiing for almost five years. • He participates in both down hill and water skiing.
"(Skiing is) fun and just kind of neat," saysLautenschlage. Along with swishing down hills, David likes to go for some wet wonderment by water skiing.
Senior Lynette Erickson does not share David's enthusiasm about water skiing though. "I tried but I couldn't do it. It was too hard to learn and I got hurt trying. I expected it to be like snow skiing, and it wasn't."
After only one lesson in skiing, Lautenschlage was hooked. "Tile first time I went snow skiing, I liked it and kept going."
He has mastered the required coordination, balance, and strength by constantly practicing. According to the season, Lautenschlage can be found either on the slopes or at thelake. He also enjoys being creative with art. Lautenschlage feels besides "falling down and hurting yourself," skiing is worth the risks.
Fellow snow afficionado Krista Hiser adds that the best parts of snow skiing are "falling down, going fast, and wiping out."
by Michelle Dickey_
Down a slightly different hill, goes skiing enthusiast David Lautenschlage. Due to a lack of snow during this Nebraska winter, David was forced to ski(?) down a hill of frozen mud without skis or poles. (p. Michelle Dickey)
Van HOrn trains at tennis nationals
Chad Van Horn is an all around jock. He's been playing tennis for eight years now, and he's quite good. He made nationals in Indianapolis three times, and San Diego twice. To get there, Van Hom had to qualify by participating in a lengthy circuit that begins with an endorsement, earned by playing in a local tournament. There the player must place in the top three of the participants. Next is the regional tournament, followed by Nationals which are held in Corpus Christi, Texas. The next level is held in Indianapolis, Indiana, followed by another tournament in San Diego, where the top three are sent to Wimbledon for the Junior Cup.
Chad went to Texas for a clinic and plans on joining the varisty ten·n1s team in ninth grade.
"Chad works really hard at his sport, "said his father. His parents used to have a tennis shop, and were tennis instructors.
"Tiley began playing ten years ago and go to summer tennis clinic in Texas," comments Chad. Boasts Van Hom, "My parents are the top mixed doubles team in the state. My dad was in the top five of the state three years ago, and my mom is currenty in the top ten."
Tennis is a family affliction as Chad's little brother has also taken a liking to tennis.
Chad is coached by both his father and a pro, Barry King. Said King of Van Horn, "Chad's got a lot of potential-- he's a good kid."
But his talents range further than tennis. He made the All Stars soccer team in North Platte. He also went to Indianapolis for a free-throw competition. Tennis remains Chad's sport . It might have to do with his parents' former career.
by Jeff Ovender
•elle Dickey)
World Cup here I come! If seventh grader Chad Van Horn has his way, he will be headed for the national and world titles. He has already participated in several tournaments around the nation. (p. Mich·
Thomas follows family footsteps
Most seniors don·t even know what they want to do in their future when they graduate. but Tim Thomas knows in seventh grade and his idea runs in the family.
His grandmother, mother. and oldest brother are professional artists and he wants to be one also. Tom loves art. his grades are good and its his favorite class. He plans on taking every art class possible.
Art teacher Cindy Story says that if someone is interested in an art career he/she should "explore different areas of art before they spend money in another area. Take general
art classes and get familiar with art processes and then dive into one facet."
Why art? "It's fun to iook at and it makes the world less boring," he said. "Cars and buses would be neater if they had grafitti on them."
Besides art, Thomas is interested in animals. Said apparent zookeeper Mrs. Thomas, "He has a hamster, three gerbils, four water turtles, and and aquarium full of fish. He is talking about getting a dove and we already have a dog. parakeets. a cat, and finches."
by Michelle Dickey
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Where could I get a Coke? Offering both of the possible options in his improptu cartoon. Tim Thomas illustrates the concession stand and the 25 cent Coke machine. His art career has an early start in the seventh grade. (p. Tim Thomas)
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East's own expert is a Karate Kid
If any one is thinking about picking on Leon Micek, you're in for a big surprise! Micek is East's own martial arts expert. He has taken Tae kwon do (a form of karate) for two aJJ.d a half years. Leon and his sister both have a first degree black belt. This is considered quite an accomplishment considering their ages.
"Leon is one of the better students in our karate class. He deseived the award, Student of the MonthAugust 1988, that we shared," says sister Audrey Micek.
The level of experience that a martial arts student has attained is measured in belts. The first belt a beginner gets is white.
Instructor Dayle Peterson tells this stocy of Leon, "He's one of our most hardworking students who continuously works to further his tec}:1nique . .He already had the discipline and respect necessacy for Tae-kwondo."
• Once a student reaches the black belt level, status changes in degrees. Now that Micek has reached 1st degree black belt he must wait one year before testing to the second degree.
Leon decided to take tae kwon do
tournaments, Leon said, "once my sister was sparring with this gµy and he hit her in the chest. She really nailed him then!"
Along with interesting competition situations, every new belt brings a different challenge, "when you get up to the red and black belts, you learn to break boards sometimes you get a really hard board and it is hard to break it, but some boards are really easy to break."
by Kim Olson
after quitting gymnastics, "because I .Take that Ralph Macch·o. Leon Micek was bored." He and Audrey both has begun his reign in the world of Tae compete in tournaments. Leon has. kwondo byacheivingthe black belt status. been in three so far, and placed third He trains with his sister and plans to in each. continue his studies by advancing degrees.
Some exciting things happen in (p. Michelle Dickey)
Strangely enough, much of what went on inside the walls of East was not supported by the students or faculty, but by the Lincoln community.
Many of East's supporters were alumni who have now moved into the community to start families and businesses of their own. Returning for athletic events was a tradition for many past East students. "I love it when my old students come back so I can hear about their careers, and I can see if they're continuing in music," said Mrs. Marcia Wiebers.
Students also reciprocated by shopping and working at various local businesses. With plenty of choices in places to shop students were often at a loss for money. "Well, ifl run out of money, I'll usually just steal it from my sisters," confided a sneaky little brother, Mike Owen.
Gateway, East Park, Meridian Park, Centrum, The Atrium, and a honeycomb of little shops downtown were all popular choices for students when it came to shopping. After an exhausting, .draining day of , spending hard earned money, one's tummy started to growl. What's a kid to do? "I think there is nothing worse than a growling tummy!" said Amy Johnson. When it came to variety in food, there was bound to be something to suit every taste, style, and budget at East. Whether it was fast Mexican food, or a fancy Italian restaurant, or even a drive-thru burger and fries, Lincoln was a culinary delight for everyone. Both long-term residents and tourists found many interesting things about Lincoln to keep stranger and even more conservative tastes happy.
Even though these were places were readily available money, or the lack of it, was almost always a problem for students. Whether it was stealing from siblings, borrowing from the bank, or trying to hold down a part-time job, students often had expensive tastes and shopping habits to uphold. But, strangely enough, some things never change.
"Weigh" out! Doesen't a salad sound good? Students found many exciting ways to spend their money, like in this grocery store.
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Channa Dworak "Does this lo ok real or what?", Ferris Bueller. Sirens! July 18 & 28 "Trees are h umans", Love & whate v er, "G " eyed lady, Love ya , DAVEi Dawn Dymacek 1966 Mustang, DH CNKB - -you're so dar n good it hurts. No j o int s , Fievel, golf, soc cer, 10, 34, 85, Diamdl o, TOO, Garp, Kin g, NU football , JCM. Mark Dynek S TATE in '88, Expres s ion s , Purple Oakleys ! Sure, kick me when I'm down. Snowskiin g AGAIN? Fwaaapl Which one? CATHY, o r Kathy? It's lonely at the top!
Kristin Ediger A future with it's many dreams is some t h ing that needs to be left in God's hands
Kim Eisenbraun What can I say? It's been so fun I don't know where to begin. Greetings MARK and DEVO. 1269 FLUBYU FAEQ UE.
Shelly Elefsrud Bobbie Dee's, Across the Great Divide, Co lo ra do Whispers, T-town, green jeans, Hi t m e, Val's Day 1987, Bahar, Slash, I donno, Nanno s h, Marks place. Lisa Ellis Take a Ride o n the Wild SideIndy. T.B.O.T.B., RAP, Suze, Friend s , Weight Training, '89 Spirit, S tand fo r Something o r you'll Fall for Anythi n g , SUCCESS.
Anne Erickson Rai ny "Fill" Daze, H oy ! Pillow Night, That s mall?, Apollos, 2:45?
Buffalo Bill Coodyy, "D" Street, Y'ate sand ? Skyway, I need some thing forward to lo o k to.
g Duke Daehling MEOW, Tull, hypno ti sed never lie, G.O.1 I am a supressed sad is t. Methidrin, it 's an Iguana ; The song remains the Same, JUST CALL ME IBUMPER I Cynthia.
Lynette Erickson Expression s -Bealzabub, Johnny lives ; Winte r Park '8 7 , MUSE-Marley, "Linnit" a nd layout fairie s , " bull by the tail on a do wnhill drag", I' m toasted.
Tracy Erickson The wag on , C a r Accidents, Swimming, Mo rni n g workout s -my mirror! Hip Bash-Car Dent. '88 #204 , "OPPSI" I tripped again . Did you see him!?
Amy Ernst Ox, Vern, you're SPECIAL skeetersl Cold days and Dairy Queen. Hey, batter, batter! K.L. Shoe-Be-Do-Bop. No N E. Rockets, sanksl! V.B.F. 's. Sexy Man. Chris Eubanks 29 1 /2 hours, Night Putting, Anti stratfordians, SQ, North Platte, GI, FFL-District Champs-then on to my house, Spethman 's basement, Poker in Liberty, 2520 yards.
Amy Evans Jen, where's the car? ... the mailbox? Whitesnake, Def Leppard, " CRASH " , Alcorobicsll TOMATOES!! Hollywood, pool parties, Don't Tip!! Mark's house is this way, Trust me! Pbbtl Ling Faith Monday Nights, Yellow Crayons. Juli, you're my sister! Hey l~dyl You guys ... Totol Bebbie, Jessefe:r, Bruno, Schlinger Rules! Huh! B.E.C. 3 words Wei ei nee!
John Fech Where you supposed to be mister? Rock and Roll! 5/50. Later days, if it's nice, do it twice. Life's a vacation. I luv u Louise!
Mike Fenster Magic Bus, Spray Beast, Spazz, Sammy, Midnight Oil, Led Zeppelin. But there are two choices, you can stumble within the darkness or walk within the Light.
Chris Fleek Pssktl Beaver Patrol, Fire Extinguishers, Digger , B., Redjudiced? Tokyo General! Shake 'm up! That ypu? Headsla p s, Vittles, Berfl VH #1, SCI Big Bowl, Thanks Rudy! Firethorn, MKP. Catherine Fought T.B.S., "infatuated" , week of Mr. Lust! KU, Patrick, Tulsa-love ya alwaysr L.I.E.H.G.L.D.LI "So close , yet so far away! "
Jamie Frederick Channa, The Big Eby the pool side, Todd, Sirens, Allan , California summer, Part ies, Kristin and the W m e n. Def Leppard-Backstage '89.
Kera Frederick Car pushing , B.A. B ubbles , The Fall at Sears, Lionel with lit tle black l u ngs. Sem I be a Smithie too. Tyron e, I play ball too. • Je anne Frey No joints. Hurtz Donut_. French F ries with salt. Oops-that doesn't rhym e Diamdlo. Let's go swing. Volleyball State Champs! Take a victory lap See ya! Keit h Froscheiser K.K.C.H. Ski Trip '88 -'8 9. Oh god , there's Nicole! Whiplash! Ami gos! d & al Val's Xmas Party! We're go i n g back to Fremont! T P. mission! To o th paste!?!
Marc Gale Ky! Yes , there's a hole in my fl oor , Talking mu s hrooms never die, const rue, Spinal Tap, Who! Jazz Bassoon, No one gets out of here alive.
Ryan Garton " Well .. " ''Ya puke, ya puke!!"
B o a t , Frey, Dink Thanksll '88 STATE C HAMPIONS!! Yellow Bug!! JUNIOR!! B re k enridgell U . B.U . 4 EVER!! Music is e verything!! Schlort? Lamb chop!! Kate Garwood Live Hard. Soar Free, Die You n g Brutality-it's a way of life.
Brian Gerbeling Kurt (Stinky), How's Rodney? Photon in New Mexico!? B.B.B. Denver '88. '66 Mustang. Lftrn 4, Bones! Kevin, where's Paben? Hey Hemi, Chuck and Ironmanl Aurora's weak!
Out to lunch? Kerri Barnes , Tracy Errickson, Kea Frederick, and Kindra Smith began their long journey to the lot. Walking to the lot usually took a huge chunk out of lunchtime, especially in the winter.(p Dawn Dymacek)
Randy Glock '89 dead batterys, parties, W.C. 's feel the music, fights, holes in the walls, WILD, OH DflTIJMSIIIII
Jason Goers AJ.-May 4, 1988, Meat, The Singing Lopez Brothers, Spaco, The Colorado Wilderness, Overnight in the LeMans, Branched Oak, The Bridge, Room 118, Chicababy, Topless.
Carrie Gosnell Nette, Addie, Vette, have fun next year! I will. What? Me skip French? Never! Lost loves, gymnastic (North Platte trip) leo only! Chantal, Gozzie, Au Revoir! Jim Graff Kenneth, Are you on my frequency? Crystalizel 90 Urd, CALI, J 2 , Dew it, J.S.I Only on Thursdays! Getting the LED out! Get it? I do
Heather Gray What is Art? Merry Christmas Muffins ELVIS LIVES, Honeydew! Goodbye Senioritis. What do you mean you 're coming with me? Take Care -Thanks.
Ryan Greve MEOW, What a long strange trip it's been. Nice plant, An iguana named Methidrin, that one Saturday night, look at that plane duke, JETiiRO, later. .
Laura Gutkin Pillownight, Anne, 6/25/87, Ratio system, Madison, Pickles, have vision, free to be you and me. Let's find something forward to look to Mark.
Suzi Gutz Humschlum night, milkers, OOOOH NOOOI, Eureka, I'm so hyper!, P.Y.T., nnyeaahbaby, I LOOOVE fraggle rock! Charob races, IM SUPPOSED TO BE HOME!! Turn, COLBY, Breckenridge.
Bret Hackbarth Hey FREDI Beker the V.K., The Z, BlackoutWindowz, G.I. Boyz, Naturescapesl 442 memories, Homecoming '87, The Nova! 'IHE BIRD IS KING.
David Hall Kathy 8-6-88, KP's BRD, Football #76, ''TSD" Joke Windsurfing, Mistral (Diamondhead) Florida, New Years Eve III, Pupmin' Iron (PLC), July of '92 UNL.
Jamie Haney Foolsday '88, COLBY, SCRO, Speaking of logs, I'm supposed to be home, charob races, cops always honk, humschlum night, Toto , Winner Takes It All, Ryan!
Chuck Hanna Are you going fi$hin'? I was sleeping honest. Across "O" Street?! :41 face Varn. PSU #1. All the babes are gone now. Beaver Magic.
Marcus Hansen Northern Lights across the sky. I shall eternally seek the ultimate high. Jeffs the Spaz.
Amy Hartman Moose call, fluke of bahffalo, Luster and Bob, Love you T.J., blue skid marks, Sniff Taboo, Taboo, Stuffed duck, bash your brains in, Boneless.
John Helm It was long, it was fun but boring, it was hard yet easy. I hated it but I'll miss it
Peter Henriks BLOODY SOCIALIST!! HENRIKS AND THE TOASTOLES RULES! ALGENI!
Chrystal Heusman Just a "get together" , Fire? Score! Heavenlybody. July 27. In my sink?! ''What's going on?" I can see 20 /20. Newyearsll&III. LTA'S. Keys? Lemons. Double-fistln.
Dan Higgins Well, isn't that special?!? Superior! Hey Richie, whats up man?! Thanks Del, Pete, and Scotty. Singers. Anything Goes! Love you Swobadsobdol Diamdlo?! Optimism will prevail!!!
Spencer Hilsabeck Tennis State Champions, Beaver Patrol. Thanks Rudy, Poker, Parties, Where's Chuck?, Republicans, Scoutin, Variety-Quality over Quantity, Pookie Power, Y.A.G.A.L., Stoegies, Quit Whining, You Weasel.
Jason Hinkle "B", Frey, and Tone-stay in touch, J.A.F.O. and Buggy-stay out of Jail, backseat vinyl and tight turns, summer night rampages, ski-bummin, Accello Yellow, Track and CC road trips.
Jenny Hinkle SNIFF, LN-EBSTBRSS, Chuckie's back and ready to play! IBTC rules, Do What?, LUNCH, Test?!, Visiting the frog, morning punch, BDFTSSCHP, FClOl, TinkerUdo, BBISJCGE, Jessifer, BRUNO-CIC
David Hinrichs "Expressions" band -Beelzybub, I'm tallest, "Oh Give Me One Last Kiss", "I'm Goin' Back to Cal. Speed Goat
Krista Hiser TeKillya w / lime, Muse: State Champs! Wake up little Susan, Apollo -wha? Hoy! The Boat,Tweedling along • Golfln' w/ Kelly, Thanks Bern, Lef, Cognard, Wick.it
Julie Hoyt Whoosh, Bookie, You wanna bet? Is that true? Oh Man! Cognard paper, lunch talks, Eagles soaring. Sandy, Sandy, Sandy. Thanks to all who helped me. T.J. Hudson PEARSON: Hunting,FB -10,11,12, the STOPSIGN, Koenig: 201 Powderhounds! Clark: Solitude 9.95, Tavis, Clark, Kaldahl, Sterk, Gillette 12:30 Demmas, Love Ya' Girls, SAMMY'S Debbie Hunter King, Garp, TGO you never know, DD, KB, CN THANKS for everything! Diamdlo, JCM, 21. Volleyball, track. We're finally through!!
David Hunting Do it when you get it cuz its just as easy to do it then, than after its DUE, To the memories Track, Wrestling, C.C. SMILE!
Diann Jelinek They're gone! GT! Shades, Jamie Kechely Beaver Patrol, Krissy and Pop-Hit close, Dingy, Bells, Ball of Me, Just leave him out there, Thanks String?!? J., K, and I want our dollar back! Smooth, Quickdraw Hilsabeck, Bol Sharks Aime Jenkins Hey little mama and little attack with their eyes open, Boaty's lawn , boys! V.A.D.S., 80ft. arms, Physics?? Chair, Char. baseball, roadtrips, karate-kick, what two Sam Kelley 79 Firechicken #1, P.L., F'YL, limit? Mom, Dad How's your trip? A.C. Kick. Turkey nights, bad trips to Nicole Jensen "Candis stay away from Denver, soda cola, Mis. H you're high. McDonalds so early in the morning and Christle Kelly "We're outta here!! " especially their TP. I'm gonna miss you! Remember the bump? Rap rules. "Don't Love, Nicky" believe the hype!" Backstage with Repeller . Shannon Jessen State VB Champs! See ya!! Lasagna, Gills, Fire!! Frat trap. Jazz Cap, Dan King "Hey Baby, What are you doing Winter Park, Expressions. New Years II & this period." One on one, Bye-bye G.O. , III! 4 v's. Bubba, Jo, Cuteboy, CV. Paper Pleasure, Bon Hiz, Steamboat '89 , Shannon Jochum Basketball '88-'89, Righteous Bush, Take it easy. Yodi, Big Pizza, 27-30, babeta, getting Matt King You hamhock. Your Mom ! chased, you're all wet, fl.shies, olive-oil, over Morrison lives! What a drag it is getting old. the sign, riverboat, Bheuewant 2B, T.P., Neal King National Guard #1, '78 T-bird , parties, Aw smak. '80 Mustang, Benny's Boat, Buy American , Diane Johansen N-D-C's Rock the House- Look out upperclass, here I comell Dem . original. Ski-trip. But Dad the tire just fell rule, Benny and me. Bye! off. Steamboat. Down South? Thanks L. L.L., Jeff Kingston Shotgun back, the scamp , AS., T.S., C.L. Stamper's robbing the cradle, Who's drivin g Jay Johnson What a long, strange trip its for lunch? You're huge, Look who slopped ! been. Safety! Dinner? BK for lunch? You looked ! Julie Johnson Drumline '87-'89. Yes, Eric, Jodi!
I am wearing onelll Flocks of Buffalo. Ski Carrie Kline How do you know? FRANCE , Tripi Noseprintsl?! Thanx AJ. Bus Trips II Les Miserables, The Phantom Theatre, art , No windshield wipers, Moose call, Rollin, drawing-love them. Shakespeare, "We Rollin...... process, not think"-Humanities, I'll mis s Jeff Kaldahl Shack 1 and 2, 12:30 you all, Bye!
Demmas, Shark, Ramone, gravelroad, New Jenny Koch Denise (friends forever) ~ Ryan Years To all the "girls" I've loved Just (I love you), Mike, Foxes & Fraggle Rock , kidd~', 2 period study hall, Fastcar;, good Wh~t time is it? Not ticklish! No he doesn' t ! friends Mustang parties You re short? IWfPWII
Jon K~nable Is 'u really over? Or are they Chris Koenig I'll trade this for your ca r lying Don't worry about it just over do it keys, Whatcha doin' this period, Thanks (trust me). Just what do y~u mean, under Starch, Run, Rabbit, Run, Goin' back to arrest? Kali; - Powderhound, I'M OUITA HERE MANI!!
Studying? Tina Aipperspach diligently reads the first copy of the Muse. The Muse was a new magazine published by East. (p. Stephanie Schneberger)
~ason Konecky Jeff & Dan,. The Mustan g J&D oops, girlies, The ZAM more gtrlies , parties, missing kickoffs, Angie 1990: Nicol Kowalke Buckwheat!! Down wit h beards! Raisins, Bean, Seep, James 1 :2-4 ; my favorite, I love my buds! I thank Jesu s Christ for dying for me.
. Mark Irvine SHAZAM! wood after hours, Amy Kardell "ITS PURPLE", Just call me Beatrice trip, Thumbs up! Lopez Brothers, Ski Bunny #1!!1 Terminal evening. Grocery Christmas trees and pumpkins, The store hysteria. Chocolate covered bananas. Bridge, Rudolph, CY is FD, Plan A. CAN'T" "Do you go to Columbine?" "So ... where ya MELT THE ICE from?"
Natalie Kuijvenhoven I loooove S.C. ; BLEND? Expressions! Anything Goes ! Kajiven?I NASC, Together at last(E) SSki i Trripl 4A2J.KL.2S.T.; RAHi D.D.G.I Thanx 4 everything LEI! M.RP. -n- MEI I will swvtve l! Chris Ladegard Rock&Roll, 100,000 watt s , Goin' back to Fremont...! don't think so l! But the drums were good. Music Bowl - Some miracles are BEST left unrehearsed!
Kent Lambert Who's on my doorstep ? Leave him outside, #20, Smooth and Magic , The Monster, Goin' Fishin', Wasted time , Thanks Bro. Us and M.C. Beaver Magic. • Kevin Lee We'll probably wake u p someday and discover it was all a dream. A bad, horrible dream. Well, not so bad There were some good-looking chicks.
Lene Llahagen Irene, Nikki, Regina, "Fred" Nachos, Green Pepper, Backwards driving , Car dancing, Crazy shopping, Lots of Fun ! FRIENDSHIP! I had a great year! Love yo all!
Kevin Loos Beaver Patrol, Down to Texas, VH & Eddie, Brothers, J.B. , T2, Tangfest, Gnome Forest, Rude 's Lounge, SLW, MLLE, Out of my lunch.,~EFLER!!, C.Quest '89.
Kerri Lovitt VARSITY!, c.c.2, G.O.B., EDITOR!!, "Book", killer dog! LOU'S, DORK!! Just Kidding!! "Mickey-n-Minnie", Wet-n -Wild, Fishgerms, KSU, J O.-n-J.W. ISU, TCU, Toto ... , Dirty Diana, Whitewashing, FRUSfRA1ED?I?, AAAD.J.J.L.N.S S.T.I Dan Lundak Take it for what it 's worth -WORD.
Trevor Lundstrom TENNIS State Champs! The reign has begunJ Cross Country Ball Snatchers? Anything Goesr Expressions , snow skiing, Rough Cuts (hoops), Scott you are the main brain!
Abby Maciejewski Foolsday ' 88, humschlum night, May 23; 20, Jills spinnin', new ~ensation T.H., "the bridge", silver bullet , Toto ... , Smooth Sara, Cisco, Shimmee to VH, Seven.
Tom Madden SLWD, T 2 , Go Peter Doggie, Wildwood excursion Donner! B-ball, Oreo'sn-Milk, #23, Iron Maiden, This is a container, Loose or Tight, Rebel Row, The Melon. •
Tanya Mahrous STATE CHAMPS! Whatever you say F.F. Lunch- Tish? STOP SINGING! I want pop! No more rap! SLEEP? "B" another tendency, Runza-Frey? How's the water Barnes?
Michelle Maler Field trips, our table , Burger King, HOME PLANNING AND DESIGNII Best of Luck & Love: AE.,L.O.,C.P.,L.W.,J.P.
Steve Marra NOSE, Stiff, MAIRA Thanks for the nicknames guys! · Sou t hbo u nd trains, that light don 't feel good , S ki Party '89, Hug a composer , Bogey Golfer, Amy Forever!
Greg Martin 12th & Wash in g ton, DE CA , Beaver Weekend, Shack/CY Ran c h, Clams . How's married lite Erik? How old Rich ?! 2, If she smiles at me , Take it easy!
B en Mason Spartan Swimming; State Champs 1988; State Party ; Good Luck Charlie & Gruber; Sarah; High Jum p s ; Theanks Flem!
Jeff Maul Spiders, Tokyo General, 99red balloons, Coyotes brew crew, Bow-n-Critz, VH#l, WoO - Eagle , Sammy who? Bunt, Thumbs up Chris , FNGERS , Berf, Thanks Rudy!
P eggy Mazzeo First there was the move, and all the losses. Now there is only gain. Joel Mcclurkin Back in Black, Pals of Lucifer, the Doors at l unch , Roast Beef hell came and went, Hellraisn ' tour '88 -' 89 with Ian, Kevin, Rod , Aaro n, John, Mark, Shawn, and Jeff.
Jodi Mero Big C herri o s ! Money, work, work, work; your v ery spe c ial Mr. Green jeans! Lonely Lunches ; Sum mer Vacations; Lakes skiing Obrien ; The Tu rd! Going to Colorado!
R ussell Meyers Pawnee Lake '88 , P.L.G., Band Camping, Beatrice runs, 9 /30/88, Hey Hemi! Detentions, Hobb itsville , I'm hurt again, Country Sliced He ste rs, E urope '86, My Angel!
Chad Miller Shotgun! LED ZEP; Fla '88; R.R. BRIDGE; Indy; Itramurals ; Imp(ain't got your money)Gimblet ; Ski Trip '89; Penna-Grin; Whatever, Ship!
Let the music play!? At the Homecoming pep rally Jenny Allamby , Krista Hiser, and Kerri Lovitt wait for the music to begin. The Apollonaires and Cheerleaders did a joint routine. (p. Dawn Brown)
Kim Olson Start another publication! Ora88cle, Mu89se. (State Champs! Are we still broke?), Year89book. Apollo's reign! Wasn't clinic fun? Dollfin trio, K.L., A.P., (nK.O. gone 2 Lou 's.
Lisa Ostermeier ONS, Honda. I can ' t wait 'til the day... DQ, Amy Grant. Amigoslemons. Double-tlstin', Dark grey underwear. Dent, Torkie T.I.T., Aim, Julie, "Seasons in the Sun."
Amy Owen Humschlum night, HYPER, how many licks? Speaking of logs, nnyeaahbaby, charobraces, COLBY, luscious, PLAY?, Milkers, I looove Fraggle Rock, Fer-Fer, Eurekea, LOVER, Breckenridge! O.K. bye-bye.
Ken Pachucki "Not McDonalds again, I'm getting dizzy!", 'You sure I was going that fast officer? ", "Chevy's rule? Another Camaro??", ''Travis, You Just wait...!!"
Laura Pa e glis We're so dumb!! SVEIKS to Greg Miller Wf, # 40, Pre-game, Your Ma, alll UZREDZESANOS! GOOD-BYE AND Jump back Jack, KC, October 27, Omaha, GOOD LUCK FOREVERl
Wild Wood, Go fetch doggy, Word, Booda, John Parrack Hello, Hello!, 16 ' OphicleideWeapons, 6-10, Probe, Kristin. en - chamade; Bubbles and Escudos; Susan Mohr Mary's Home, "But Tookie, 1 Intelectual Mast.; Layout Fairy O' Death; don ' t need a pad." Steamboat '88_,89 , Dave leave no tum unstoned, AM.M.C. and SAP. - Suspension '87, Krista, "HIGH" , I don't et all, Thanks! need that in my life?l 1\veedle . Sarah Pate AAGGHHII Waiter-phobia, Todd Molvar That light don't feel good, attacking salads. No , it's THESPIAN! Fuzzy moving bar southbound train Duey's Blue Q-tips, New Yor k, New York, GO away! driving, Ski party '89, P ary Buds~ JJ, SM, Merci etje vous adore mes amiesl Ciao! KW, KR. KS, JE. Tyler Pearson Feel them legs? Lips are Larry Mota "Parting is such sweet Isealed Jim, Little young? Beaver weekend!! sorrow... ," -Shakespeare. Thank God! Steering wheel Hudson! LOVE?! Rad Doglll Matt Muehling ''Whatch doin' this period?" There's fish here? There's one! Thanks '891 Bowhees, Thanks Starch!, cygnus x-1, bye Amy Peirce Dirty Diana, G.O.B. ISU 2 , J.O.bye geo, Clayton House, vifs, country n-J.W., KSU, Jim, c.c.3, Singers2, DAVE§, action, RUSH, Mazdas suck, K.L.M.S.B.K. , ' 1/2-Velcro, Fishgerms, DORK!!!, Lou's, Thoth-Amog howls. SDIC, "Book", whitewashing, Elvis, "Mickey Dan Muld e r 12:30 Demmas, Cleavage -n-Minnie", Toto , AK.D L.J.NAS.S.J.T. forever , LTA 's, Shark and Sponge, Lost in Mollie Perdew Life is what you make it so th e wi ldernes s, Woods after hours, Room be the best that you can be! 118 , 6:53 am, Gravel Road, Essink's Bus Jerry Peterson Hey Tammy I WVE YOU Sucks Will you "many" me? Cyrus the pitbull will Cathy Nelson LEGS #22, Diamdlo, live forever! Led Zeppelin rocks, Hey Mom, I S ing ers , foreigners, Bush '88 , Spain, made it(fmally)! COMPETITION, Garp, TGO, KING, #45, #10, Marta P!anner Pre-Cal buds, Psskt??? Jus #21, JCM, DMD, DAH, Mustangs & Kiddin', Big Stud , Indy, LH Guys! Amigos memories. And I Just went. Lori? DECA Firethorn PEACH my glasses Jeff Nilan Skating parties, B - files and Pam! Than~ Sandy! T.B.O.T.B. 'c.F.- finally! harnnan, U2 (Denver), r a tio system, 3ftr Rene'e Pittman Buckwheat!! The toad Jove and Mcfly's b & g, "Pongin?" , thyra and the 01' Mill! That's reeeally HIP! Gobble ' easy Job, ceremony, end of preamble, -Gobble, K.S.I I know, Let's cruise "O"! sanctuary guest begins, C-ya. Shang- This birds going to fly away!! Tarllyn Ochsner Ernie, Vern, Ox, bite it! Kathy Powell David! R.U.O.K.? SCORE! 1Mailboxes, yards, grassbags, NIPPERS! Heusman's "get togethers", July 27, I could REFRESHMENTS, bicycle, skiing, S.W. UB see 20/20, Now I'm blind! I oughta Smith! SPECIAL! 13TBI Woody, PA, only live once! Florida, '92, Pittsburg-lost? #76, 8-6-88. NE, zhing, Sprinklers, Jeremy. Jen Poyer What's the deal!?! Spam Scott Ohler Barking Spiders #1, FFL, Hey Jezuz(and the raging deciples) Black, Stallion! TPPB, Steve, Bryan, leave that Spam, "Lovely!" The Screaming Tribesmen, charmin alone! IBA Sports Lounge Spam, Liquid Candy Canes, 4:00 a.m. Bouncer, Nice beard! Listen!! VH concert, 'Yikees!" and Spam. spray beast, I.AIBR.. Devonna Price Adios KKK, Thanks Pugs! Kevin Olsen Girls, L.G.B.NAFI Kodiak, the Keep in touch Wizzy, Friends always GARR, only bear you'll pinch? Lexington women. Guns N' Roses Reign! The monkey shall Everything's a steal. Hit the weights Marty! dominate, K.E. & M.J. it was fun. Dollflns. See you at 19th and L Boyeez! Word. Carrie Priess My PEACH impedament, Erik Putens Inject Antimatter Skiing, Moorkey, 5-minutes, that's all! Bingo!! Chris forever! Great times ahead of us Lynnardl B/F/Fl Sweat-n-Sourl Thi s is it! Good-hvel
Shawn Rediger CAPTAIN THETA, BETA, Ryan Sedlacek Love Green Scampi Jen Stern Volleyball-88-STATE. Kim, BETA. BETA, SIR COX Beans, Kev, Ryan, Shotgun there . . . .back, Shut up Stump! BK, thanks. DOLLFINS , Basketball-89, "What Dave: Mew is with you, Babycakes: I.L.U.A. BC rule , IBA. Schlong, Jr. High meat. Year time is practice?" Paul, Alisa , the Beach Oreo Binge, Apes: you looked!! Bob, Bronco of scams, K.I.T., S.C., W.B. tonight? UNL House, New Years. "OPPSI that's life!. Essex. theft! bound. Davide.
Kent Reiman Dawn 11-18-88 ,- Party Crew; Jenny Shadley "Amy you're so cute", "Sick Randy Sterns Wabbit. Where's Chuck? Jonesy, Miolvar, Kippsta, Maira . Brass Pig", Jules red colors and coloring books K.C. who? 4.51 Hoops. Jam ball champs. Monkey, The Beast, Moving Bar , Skiing & always! Chocolate covered bananas, Dew it Thanks for all the parties on Y Street. Camping, Chandeliers. Thanks Friends, J.G.I Okay bye-bye Mi-mil Toodles WORD. Staci. Bye Bye Baby. Sugarpie. Kristen Stolley Deut 33:36-27, Fall play, Tom Reisher It's not just a boat, it's and Mike Shafer Nixon, Reagan, Bush '88, Singers, deadline?, stress, kisses, Aiiii?, aircraft carrier. The power of fourteen will Always strive to continue the conservative seeps, Oreos & diet coke, Luscious, . overcome you! There's a thrill! quest for a higher standard of living while Babycakes, NK-KD-AR, Shawn, Miss you Candy Rhoades It was fun, but it's time to perserving one's initiative to succeed on all! Isaiah 40:31. go. Friends make life fun, exciting, and full one's own.
Trent Strickland Relationships are like of surprises. Don't let anyone ruin your life. Debby Sharpee Planet Nebula, Shimmee 11th-A one way street! Homegrown-JVB Bye Everybody V.H. , What did I do Jill?! C.M.M.C., -Wendy S. Stoneing-Chris. We will miss you Jeana Riekenberg Orchestra; Singers; Ski Mo'onlight and Streetlight, Partylude, The Robyn. Pink Floyd-Kansas City. Baby? Trip, Always remember to trust in God. He Bridge, M.S.R.-thanksl Skip Queen, Seven, Tom Strnot John Zink VK lives, Todd, will see you through everything! • Free at last!
Angi, Harb , Vizma, Lori, Nikki, Mr. Watt, Jill Ristine Pretzel! Abby I'm spinnin', Kipp Shearman Vanilla shakes and others KEEP IN TOUCH! The Green Truck, Planet Nebula, Krista your house isn't on secret sauce. I DON'T! Do you? Harlan Hot Tubs, Porsches and Planes. fire! Moonlight-Streetlight, Expressions, County Blues. Live to ski. Fourposts. Do Chad sutko LINDA, Bobs dead, the dorr, The BRIDGE! Shimee to VH. C . H. 9/12, this in remembrance of me: THPTHPFFI Woods pool.. .. Busted, Rush, Bridge, Hotdog Beverages, TUHUEI Seven. Viva Weedman. Chunks ten miles , Hunting trips, Chums Mike Roberts 'You stud Scott " Let's get Robert Shipley 'What are you doing this got it, Just go to Dodge, Bubba, Snags. out of there and stick 'em!" What a stud period?" Country action, milk it, Were Steven Sutton Smell like zest, have breath little Fredi Karl you're an "AFI'', Hang "lo", seniors, we can do that, Jenga , Nikita: like crest, don ' t mess with the best, stay RAD!
Cherry forever, The Bridge . WHATEVER! otheIWise die like the rest. Travis ~oberts '6~ Camero over any Fo~d; Stacy Shirk 66th & o - where the Happy Kris Svendsen Halloween '87, Voe. isn t school, its Voe.; Just Wait! Parties Toad died on my birthday. Band, Ski trip CHOCOLATE, Holdrege Val's, New Years with bathrooms; Conoco Power! '89, Band bowling, Pius X; A.H., Weight Eve '88, Good luck in the Air Force Opey, Shannan Robinson An not On! Wait for ·Training, W.O.F. Wesleyan Frat Boys, Santa Chad, and Mikel P.A.M., When's the the worms Mikey! Its better to bum alt than Claus, antl-bel. wedding, Scott? Valentine's Day '88. fade away, Laser lights and looney birds! Andrea sigears Yabba Dabba Doi Holley Svoboda I'm melting! Criekee, Mark! Thanx Guys, See ya. Angle Simonds Diane, Cindy, Tonia, Lori, Jezus and the raging desciples. What's the Ben Ruff Hello, 'I'm Mr. Edi Driving through Jill-thanks! Grass missions! Prom and S.C. deql? You know what I can do. What'd ya the snow, in my rusty Chevrolet. The N-D - C's Rock the Housel Down south with say about Venzuala? Urban Turbans " Eagles, I got me a Whopper! I love you, J.J., Mom, I'm spending the night at Di's. Rich Tavis 12:30 Demma's, Shack, Julie ... forever! . Robert Singleton The Cuts, Oracle Donut Renaldo, Beaver weekend, cross , Imp Tonia Sandell N- D-C rocks! Going down runs, PJ 's, Flippin at lunch, Twuck, cases, Gimlet, Bum your nose? Aimlessly, shut up south with K.G., ski trip, Grass "missions", Blue eyes forever. Billy Joel under the Greg, What a waste of time Spending the night at Di's, C.L. and his stars. Get over it! KDL-ILY. Aaron Taylor Cari 4/11/88, Don Baker woman, car problems at lunch, Thanks Fred Skretta " 'Una donna senza seno e' lies! Li'l Al = Marty, Thin Ice '89, CC rules, guys! come un letto senza guanciale.' (Anatole Rotnei, B&J forever, Goose massacre '88 Matt Sarrlnger CHILL OUT Butch/ France). . . Now that's Italianl!I. Psalm -'89. Word Up! Thanks friends and family. Thumbs Up/ Den's a hog/ Doggie/ Did I XXIII I'll be forever loving JAHI " ., , Tori ,:ettenborn "Lemons'\ Love triangle , pass!? Just go to Dodge! Kindra Smith Bonnnie! Little BM's all the Honda could do it, Lis, Julie, Aim, Dent , Kristine Schmidt Petunia, Toliet paper, over? Yippee Skippee! Singers Skskskii Jim, Jen. One & one. Oh My Goshi V.A.D.S Pecky, Doug Rug, Minneapolis, and Bon Trtrtrip. can you hear it, or shall I turn it Dancing on tables. Jovi!I! You two better come back!! I don't up? Bang your poles. Youuu Hooooo! know, but it sounds neat! Keepin touchlll IMichele Smith Heusman ' s Get togethers, Stephanie Schneberger C.M.H.L.DUDE! C.H.- "Where are my keys?!", Covault Dollfins SOLO! Swimmin~BJS. MUSE State -Kansas City?, 'Watch it Powsy?", New Champs! So.Sioux ~~sl Goatropes: Years, "I'll call you back in 5 minutes, Soukey /REL/HDNCNopel B.K.onDI Wildman." Niobrara, 'What?". Lukeskywalker WORD! CORVEITEIII Jennifer Solee 3D, Clakes, Halloween '88, 1 /13/89, Tina's parties! Ski Tripi 'Track, VI mission, Roadtrips, Ski trips, NE Announcements! to happy, SFKK lunch table? Wedding Travis Schneckloth Bartles and Jaymes When? tree hunting, YL, Orville-n Death Squad, Tennis State Champs '88, -Shearman. "Excellent Rudy", 99 Red Balloons, Hoham, Nicholle Soukup Top of Gateway, kill the Frick, Pantry, Don't shy away, Thumbs up Rah Rah'sl Christie, Krissy, Keely, & Amy. Banyl, Silver Bullet. Party Always! Repeller, "Life's been good", Brian Scott Wake and Bake, To: Salestrom Escaping from Doc, Food Binge!!! Aw At: once, $4500, Hey, where are you Supersweet. supposed to be? Buds, AC/DC, We forgot Dave Stamper Dear Beckman: I came, I water. saw, I withdrew, Guys H.C., The afro-man Kipp Scott What are you baked? himself, Lucious, The Clams, You always Ponytail it, Rickenbacher musak, Hey ya get shotgun, Stump! hoo ha, To you LVH COOL & Neat, Jannese Steider Ski '87-'88, Flash award, Yearbook editor's baked. Kaffair, cowboys, KC, How many days? KS Stefanie Seaman Scott, City Swim No poles, PDQ, VI mission, Drop 'em, LEFT, Champs 4 years, Flem , Hey hey hey, Di, FC 101, Why?! I'm outta herellll Club Naked, Apollos, Hey baby! Hi Shannon, Hi Gretch, 1992, I li' that! Scotty.
Hold on. Amy Kardell and exchang e student Lene Liahagen display their actin g abilities while trying out for the musical. Singers presented the musical "Anything Goes" November 10, 11, 12.(p. Dawn~own)
Brandon Tonniges BBM, donuts, Swing Pat · •Wilken Skip? When? This has a Choir, DECA, Drum Major, steps, wimping tendency to bum a dude. Class started out, Quadrupleta~e. Bone Bowling, Big when? take we down to the Paradise City. I Dogs, Expressions, Expos (anger and happen. That's all folks. frustration) , late nights, working, AHTO, Rose Winter The Black sheep are dead. It PERXOS. was beautiful, but now it 's done. Guess I'll Julie Townsend Jen: Red colors and be moving on. coloring books always! Lemons. "Hey little Scott Wobig B.A.S.D., Poker , Omaha, boy", Us, Aim, Torkie, Dent, Jim, Jen ... Luv U. Macks, J.P.S., Busters, expect the One & one, Ski trip '88-'89. unexpected Teacher bewilder me. Just Colleen Tyrrell Allrighty! 000 Lovely! lighten up and let it all ride. Can ' t Melt the Jezuz and the raging deciples (wink wink), "ICE" KJ. Pink Floyd. 'There's a lunatic on the grass!" Lynn Wurst This is it! More Great times The Church. This? It's me. · are ahead care B.F.F. keeshka, Ski trip '88 Scott Vanier The Cuts forever, YAGAL,' 89, Oh my god! Creamers! Bingo! 5 Headslap, Beau, Dat you? Are you Crazy? minutes, Love Darren, See ya. Mus you up! high School is Ingrid Youngquist The D.C. BLOCK, St. Floccinaucinihilipipification S.C.K.T. are Mark 's Workcamp. Post Paper Scum Daze, Honorificabilitudinitatibus, Dance of the Bandcamp, Adapt! What?? WINTER PARK Aborigines. '89, Migration, was it worth it? *SWEEP, Jill Velte The · perplexities of life are far Ziggy & Iggy. misunderstood by those that perpetuate Mick Zentic Wasup Holmes, Peultz, Bob's them. Stressed? not deat, Bubba's door is, Hunting trips, G.I. Frank Vigil A man who knows others is in Egor's Truck, Mailboxes, Rush Bridge, wise. A man who knows himself is Sutko, You're nuts, Lulu who? enlightened. , . Rod Zimmerman Life's o er, My house, Andrew Vogt Graduate? Hey, Im still Party Northeast.' Thomas, Nate, Cyndi, Big sleeping with stuffed animals! Picture, Motley Classic Punk, I did what? Scott · Walls Fast walk, hablaudo en No problem espanol, His Dad took my Jacket, almost Marcus Zinsmaster ' 71 SS Chevelle, rolled it, K-mart sucks, Serious photos, B.T. Chevy Power, no exceptions. Party with the lost all my pens. Finally got it. pie high home boy's. Red, Red wine. Think Erika Walter Big dogs, snipe, caution flag, Floyd. Good luck everyone in the years to MUSE, V.I. missions, SSLMAJJ, Biko, come. Think Finland . deflnately 246 toothpicks, loogie, T.P. ski trip '89, tree, Laverne & Shirky, traaaccckkl Ear-ick-a, Thanks band, miss everyone -well
_ Chad Watkins JM, RL-USA for UAS, Potter's, Garry-Thresh to the death-scream 'til you bleed, Trap Team, Dhill the sun rises red? Marg.
Rob Watson "Wake up it's almost midnight." Can't melt the "ICE", All city solo tryouts, Les Miserables (K.C.). OLD MAN RIVER.
Shana Wendt My mustanf U-No-It . .l'm catching my senses, the slaver, Hey hubba -son. Wyoming bound, No excuses on Fridays Niki. Well, this is it.Kevin Weyers And the wind blew through her hair , VARSI1Y SOCCER, CC, Wallow Boys, SC, Edzards, SKI PAR1Y '89, B & J Death, Southbound trains, vicious, Melanie
Steve White SWASSI Varsity Basketbal1(3), Naturescapes, the house, Let's play, Mizzo Tigers, Dunkfest! Windex, Nova, FILA, Hey Jacki The Boyz Hack and Beck, Kelly, Yeah
Tisha White Whatever you say F.F., Who 's #3?, Clean that flask! , Lawn chair, Hot tub, Brakes!!!, G.G., Splin t e rs, Look "B" no key, SCIP???, Where's Tim?
Gretchen Wieker Hola D ola! Swimming, TEAM CAPTAIN, Morn in g Workouts, Duckies will live on 4 year city c h amps, Hi Shannon, Stef, and Kristi n. So la Dolas Kathy Wildman S mith- call in 5 -emergency! Frozen ban an as , A,A,J ,M,
Show those legs! Kristen Stolley and Charlie Hanna stop between classes to pose for a quick picture. Time between classes was used for socializing, exchanging notes , and just goofing around. (p. Theresa Bolton)
The Four Amigos! Kerri Lovitt, Natalie Kujivenhoven, Kindra Smith, and Michele Smith try on some hats a Casa Bonita Casa Bonita ~as the favorite stopping place for Singers after their annual ski trip. (p. Shannan Andersen)
Jeff Lapin Practice makes? Rocinate remember? By-Tor and the Snow Dog, Bruiser, Pokey, Nikita, Cabooseman. I did but now l don't."
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Stranger t hings have happened, too, in the world at large but not many more than happened in 1988. When the presidenticl.l race began in Febrnary with the Iowa caucuses, , many were shocked by the outcome. When Robert Dole won in Iowa, many feltGeorgeBush'scareerinpoliticswasover, butonJanuary20, · •1989 Bush became the 41 st president of the United States.
Recently, a new law became effective in Nebraska. The law allowed 17 year olds, who would be 18 by the day of the election, to vote in the state primary.
"It's good that adults have realized the need for young voter to be informed on their candidates. This law will help students become more informed of their elected officials," commented senior Jim Coder.
Politics was not the ~only strange thing shaping public opinion. Few would have expected the Soviet Union to take the lead in bringing honesty to government, but Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet Premier, promoted a new openness in the U.S.S.R. by initiating "glasnost". "Glasnost" allowed Russians to be more honest with their government. Some doubted the honesty of the project, but most were surprised by the change.
"It's interesting to see a nation change gears and become more democratic after all these years of being a 'closed country',"
stated senior Dffi?- Lundak, who visited Russia L?J. the summer of
1988
The most popular movies involved a cartoon rabbit and an autistic mathematics genius. "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", a m ovie whose main character was a cartoon, competed with "Rain Man" , a story of a guy and his autistic brother as the best movie of the year.
Besides the movies, entertairlinent fans enjo e d the televi- . sion t alk show wars and there was no clear winner. Some of the most notable were Oprah Winfrey, and her incredible loss of 60 lbs . , and Geraldo Rivera, and his talk show that instilled violence in some of his viewing audience.
"Television and movies are probaly our best means of expression. The variety offered to the public shows that the creators know there is a wide range of like and dislike in the general public," said junior Bryan Sink.
Strange as it may seem, television also became an arena for sports with the Olympics being held in Seoul, Korea. What happened off the field, however, was more notable than what took place on the field. Canadian Ben Johnson and the Bulgarian weightlifters were disqualified for steroid use, causing an uproar. J ohnson's use of steroids had severe after-effects on him. Because of his use of the drng, his gold medal was revoked and given to United States runner Carl Lewis.
Sports happened to be the scapegoat for many faults. Three Big "8" schools were put on probation for recrniting violations. Kansas was penalized for basketball recrnitment and was banned from playing in the NCAA tournament, which they had won the year before. Oklahoma State and Oklahoma were both hit with violations in football recruitment.
\ Through the strange and while the odd happened all around !our world, the state, and the country altered to meet the changing needs of the present society. Whether it was good or bad the need to to be different and recognized as an individual was a goal felt by many. Nothing could quite capture the uniqueness and specialness of the year, but it should be remebered for its successes and the instances that brought our society together. by Kerri Lovitt
Campbell, Andrew 53, 54, 63, 139 Campbell, Elliot 172
Campbell, Ian 129
Campbell, Sarah 87, 164 Campbell, Shalene 128
Canney, Ellen 108, 114, 120, 194, 206
Caputo, Lucy 139
Carlin, Jim 148
Carlisle, Anya 76, 77, 94, 139 Carlson, Lisa 105,139 Carlson, Teri 172
Carmichael, Bradley 105, 154, 163, 164
Carpenter, Kristopher 180
Carver, Brandy 164
Carver, Craig 27, 128
Casmer, Kyle 22, 78, 79, 114, 202
Cavaleri, Chad 161, 164
Cederberg, Erika 41, 57, 139
Cerny, Doris 148
Chada, Vicky 148
Chada, Wendie 165
Chamber Choir 94, 95 Chambers, Christopher 180
Chapin, Jay 180
Chapin, Jennifer 105, 129
Chapman, Tammy 138
Chartier , Darcie 165
Chase, Jeffrey 24, 114, 206
Cheloha, Jennifer 69, 129
Chen , Conny 138
Chen, Jarvis 154, 181
Get your finger out of the light socket! Ty Marshall sports a Mohawk hairdo that required glue as a form ofhairspray. Junior Becky Foy looks in amazement towards this do. (p. Jim &ha.ffe r)
Chen, Melissa 56, 105, 154, 162, 163, 164
Cheng, Patricia 4, 23, 102, 105, 108, 114, 206
Childe, Kerry 139
Chopp, Jennifer 41, 53, 57, 139
Christensen, Brian 181
Christensen, Rogene 148
Christenson, Chad 172
Christenson, Melanie 9, 41 , 139
Chu, Heng-Yue 154
Churchill, Christopher 164, 165
Chu r chill, Sharon 148
Churchill, Trisha 41, 139
Cintani, Brian 181
Circenis, Vizma 107, 108, 114, 206 Clare, Dave 161
Clark, Darren 114
Clark , Mary 164
Clark, Stephen 23, 36, 114, 193, 206
Claus, Angela 129
Claus, Kristin 172
Clementson, Laura 181
Clifton, Jennifer 54, 114, 206
Clifton, Nicole 41, 139
Closing 222, 223
Cockrum, Christine 172
Coda, Daniel 172
Coda, Kristie 54, 129, 173
Coder, James 99, 108, 114, 134, 206, 211 Cognard, Anne 148
Pie-ing to have fun at Blue -White Nite, Sophomore Norm Oliphant finds that East offers quite a large array of interesting and sweet activities. (p. Chuck Hann~
Lambert, Kent 62, 63, 121, 200, 208 Lambert, Tun 161
Landen, Heidi 174
Landwehr, Trina 174
Lansing, Trisha 133
Lanz, Christi 182
Lapin, Andrew 63, 133
Lapin, Jeffery 121, 178, 191, 224
Lapointe, Heather 121
Larsen, Aaron 174
Larsen, Ann 41, 143
Larsen, Brian 142
Larsen, Charles 6, 87, 128, 133
Larsen, Lilly 59
Larsen, Max 59
Larsen, Paul 108,120
Latimer, Douglas 105, 163, 166
George, George, hear our call During the election several students participated in campaigns. Pictured at the Republican National Convention are former Governor Charles Thone, Govenor Kay Orr, and Congressman Doug Bereuter. (p. Cathy Nelson)
Whitney, William 105, 156, 162, 163, 170 Wick.less, Andrew 156, 160, 170
Widmeyer, Amy 178
Widmeyer, H. Eddie 63, 88, 89, 137
Wiebers, Marcia 19, 147, 151, 189
Wieker, Gretchen 87, 126, 211 Wiggins, Christopher 50, 51, 137 Wiggins, Michael 161, 170
Wilcox, Brent 102, 137
Wilcox, Ryan 147
Wildman, David 156, 157, 161 , 178
Wildman, Kathy 21, 126, 197, 211
Wilhite, Suzanne 186, Wilken, Patrick 127, 211 Will, Matthew 87, 147
Willey, Steve 102, 127
Williams , Crystal 186
Williams, Jeff 65 , 147 Williams , Laura 186
Williams , Sha\\tn 186
Williamso n, Brock 137
Willis, E rin 41, 87, 147
Willnerd , B ryan 137
Wilson, Ashley 170
Wilson, Donna 33, 151 Wilson , Doug 151
Wilson, J ada 137
Winfrey, Melanie 137
Winfrey, Regina 14 7
Winter, Rose 105, 127, 211 Winter Intramurals 36, 37 Wise, Chad 170
Wismer, Benjamin 179
Wismer, Jonathan 26, 137
Wobig, Carly 41, 147
Wobig, Scott 63, 127, 211
Wohlers, Curtis 137
Wolcott, James 156, 179
Wolf, Scott 137, 140 Wolfe, Jason 186
Wood, Bryce 137
Wood, Heather 147
Wood, Jason 65, 147
Wood , Matthew 170
Wood, Merlanne 151
Wood, R Mac 178
Wood, Tim 186, Wood, Wilbur 137
Woodburn, Andrea 147
Woodhead.Jodi 137
Woods, Freedom 178
Woodward, Laura 41, 147
Woodward, Lorraine 151
Workman, Brian 78, 81, 147
Worster, Jeffrey 178
Woudenberg, Amy 178
Wrestling 88, 89
Wright, Jason 147
Wurst, Lynn 127, 192, 211
Wyatt, Gina 56, 105, 144, 147
Wyatt, Jennifer 187
Wyatt, Linda 59, 144, 151
Wysong, Elizabeth 14 7
Wysong, Megan 41, 147
Yaussi, Kasel 147
Yaussi, Lori 178
Year In Review 210 - 211
Yost, Matt 78, 79, 137
Young, Lynn 63, 151
Young Democrats 153
Young Republicans 153
Youngquist, Ingrid 102, 108, 127, 211
Youngquist, Tamara 32, 137
Yowell, Shawn 147
Zatechka, •Doug 59
Zatechka, Robert 31, 63, 137
2.eece, Megan 187 •
2.enner, Janet 151
2.entic, Lee 2, 63, 151
2.entic, Mick 33, 63, 127, 211
2.ephier, Justin 178
Zimmerle, Misty 14 7
Zimmerle, Stephanie 155 , 186 Zimmerman, Bret 137
Zimmerman, Cherry 137
Zimmerman, Melanie 187
Zimmerman, Neal 151
Zimmerman, Rodney 211
Zins, Andrea 154, 179
Zinsmaster, Heather 162, 170
Zinsmaster, Marcus 127, 200, 211
Zmarzly, Lucinda 147
Zmarzly, Mark 1 79
Zumpfe, Holly 187
Zumpfe, Linda 59
Zumpfe, Pamela 41, 76, 137
Zyburo, Candice 137
LENE LIAHAGAN
It's been a great year having you with us. You have been our Norwegian "Anything Goes" AngeL May you attain your every dream. Best wishes, Pat, Rudy, Ted, & Tom
Don't Fall Senior Tyler Pearson decorates senior hall for spirit week. The senior c_:lass won the hallway decorations and tied with sophomores for the title. {p. Kindra Smith)
Pike!! Junior, diver Jason Baumann does a pike at a home diving meet. Jason finished first at state competition.(p. Charlie Hanna) Anew type oftrophy?Junior, gymnast Curtis Marti poses wit h t championship trophy. The team finished first in the state. (p M Marti)
Being classified as strange can only happen when someone or something breaks the mold of normality. Around seventeen hundred someones did everything possible to break that mold. Whether it was having a unique style or being a super athlete, maybe it was having a little more spirit, or just possibly it was not the people, but the place.
Maybe LPS was right when they selected the theme "School's the place to be!" for the 1988-1989 school year.
The strange occurrences began in the summer with record temperatures and little rainfall. It continued through the fall with East winning three state titles in volleyball, boys' tennis, and boys' gymnastics.
In the winter both boys' and girls' basketball qualified for state competition and girls' swimming and diving finished third at state, the highest they have finished since 1978. Not only were the athletics unpredictable, but the weather was too. On January 31 the thermometer read 75 the following day it was - 70h windchill factors. From khaki shorts and t ank tops to long undeiwear and turtlenecks. The sudden shock left some students wondering what to wear on consecutive days.
Senior Michele Smith said, "I am the first one to wear shorts on a warm day, but I'd wake up and I try to dress as warm as possible and I'd sweat the rest of the day."
Athletics and the weatherwere not the only strange areas in the 1988-1989 year. East claimed the state title in chess. The seven member chess club, consisting of Bo Salle, Kurt Glaesemann, Joe Kruml, Chris Heckman, Larcy Mota, Mark Gale, and Doran Weiss, brought home the title for the first time.
"I was excited for the team, but it was more of an accomplishment for our school," commented Larcy Mota. Strange as it may seem, ties were becoming common. The coveted spirit w~ek title that annually was a fight to the death for the classes left the sophomores and the seniors in a tie. The seniors earned their triple crown title and became one of the two classes to achieve this status. The only other class to reach this was the class of '86, who by a strange coincidence were seniors when the class of '89 were freshman.
The All-City Choir contest, held at Wesleyan, also ended in a tie for the first time in the history of the competition. The Spartans and Lincoln High both received a score of 98. Singers also performed Expressions on May 12 and 13. This annual "rock show" continued to be the highlight of second semester.
"Expressions is what I enjoy having the kids do the most, it allows them to choose the kind of music they like and know the student body will enjoy," replied Jon Peterson, Singer's director.
During the course of the school year, some of us just happened to be here, while others were making things happen and still others were trying to find those sought after happening places. Whether it was to excel academically or athletically, East students found that breaking the norm happened to be easy.
With normality broken, and strange occurrences happening the '88-'89 school year ended with a bang, leaving behind the memories of an unforgettable year.
By Kerri Lovitt
Right On, Right On!! The crowd roots for the girls' basketball team in the first round of the state tourney. East lost to Kearney 40-28. (p. Jason Haldiman) •
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It's happened before, hasn't it? The tradition which has kept the East High Epic in publication for 22 years has remained the same. Walsworth Printing Company, located in Marceline, Missouri, printed 1400 books for East High. The 1988-89 Epic included 224 pages and a spring supplement. The yearbook, including a protective plastic cover, sold for $20.
The type style for copy was Bookman set at ten point, captions were at nine point. and coi: for the opening and closing was set at 12 point. Headline type style differed for every section of th yearbook. Opening, closing, and Organization's headlines were Avant Garde, Student Life used Ne· Century Schoolbook, Sports used Palintino, People used Helvetica, while Academics used Couriei Copy for opening and closing was set in a four column spread, Student Life ._used six columrn Academics had a seven column spread, while Sports and Organizations had reight columns.
The theme of Stranger Things have Happened was created by Deb Cramblet (Assistant Editor The cover and end sheets were designed by Amy Peirce (Design Editor) and Rachel Sibraa (Theme Page Editor). Copy on the division pages were written by Rachel Sibraa (Theme Pages Editor), Deb Cramble (Assistant Editor), and Kerri Lovitt (Editor).
The Epic is member of the Nebraska High School Press Association and Quill and Scroll. All 24 members of the 1988-1989 yearbook spent long hours putting the book together. Scho c vacations and Saturday mornings were a part of the staff dedication. The 1989 Epic shows to th , students and faculty what happened in 1988-1989 and gives them a taste of the stranger things th happened.
