East High 1996 Yearbook

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.:.._ Vroom, vroom! A bulldozer begins "phase one" of the constuction. Many people, especially those who won't be at East when the construction is finished, found it to be a nuisance (photo by Jenny Blake).

People

·•- Hey there! Drum major Aylin Yesilcimen pauses during a game to grin at the camara. All three of the drum majors worked hard to help get the band a superior rating at state (photo by Eliza Smith).

Activities

·•- Wave that thangl The flag corps marches in the Homecoming Parade. The members worked hard to achieve synchronization (photo by Eliza Smith)

Sports

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Babes. The Varsity Volleyball Team takes a break during the National Volleyball Toumamant in Chicago to relax on the beach. They traveled a great deal (photo courtesy of Kacy Si emsen)

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I'm scared. All of us are scared. Because we're bricks in B-159. For those of you who might not know where the journalism room is, it's right next to the big hole that they've been digging. We're more than scared, us bricks , more than frightened, and yes, even more than terrified. Students have complained that their classrooms vibrate. They thought it was the machinery. And they were right, the machines did cause the vibrations, indirectly. But it was really us, the bricks, that were doing all of the trembling. We get apprehensive ... every time one of those machines get a smidgen closer than we feel is necessary. And then, to put mortar on it all, everyone, faculty and students alike, press themselves as close to the glass as possible without making a pig-nose in the window and begin to talk about knocking down walls.

• Pardon me, but did anyone ask us about this? Of course they didn't. We're "just bricks." Even in this age of sensitivity towards others, we were not asked about how we feel about the construction. Normally, not being asked about things doesn't bother us. We're very easy-going. If we weren't, we could r eally hurt someone.

There were some murmurs among us last year. Some of us were concerned about all of the change. Everything was happening so quickly. If teachers who had taught at East since its opening were retiring , was it also not possible that someone might decide that we needed to be retired too?

We decided to wait before we launched our brick-rights campaign. Now we're afraid that we were too easy-going. When we heard the yearbook staff discussing the theme for the yearbook, we began to feel nauseated. They talked about the construe-

tion, all the new programs, all the change at East and came up with "Breaking New Ground" as the theme . A few weeks later the construction started.

We decided that we needed to launch our campaign. Fast. We had the Muse , the Oracle , and the Epic to choose from. After a heated discussion we chose the Epic. They had, after all , been the source of our enlightenment and if . . something . were to happen to us at least there would be some more lasting proof of existance.

A friend of mine , sympathetic to our cause because he's a brick too, told us how to send subliminal messages to the yearbook editors (he's in a classroom where they used to teach psychology). Hopefully , it will work If it doesn ' t

We feel betrayed. We see and hear everything that happens at East. We are the history of East. We're a very important part of the building, and I'm not speaking just structurally. We thought of ourselves as comrades and cohorts , if you will , with everyone at East We thought we were more than just baked mud.

Perhaps though , it is better that we are replaced by newer bricks, with more current ideas. Everything else at East is changing; why not us? There are new faces, new ideas, and soon there will probably be new bricks. We agree that maybe it is time that we were replaced . But we want what's best for the school and if our replacement is what is best for the school , then we'll go. Just remember us. Please.

by: Eliza Smith

·•.• Rock on! Eatlt High band members show their spirit. They were a big supporter of East's athletic events (p hoto by Amanda Taylor)

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by: Eliza Smith

"I like lunch because it gives you a chance to get away from your teachers"--

Justin Townsend

"We're doing logarithms again."-Sara Springsteen on Algebra 5 /Trig.

·•.• Hello down t,Jlere! Anne Lienemann, Denise Pankoke, Tracy Weigand, Deidre Brinkmeyer and a friend from out of town grin at the camara. They represented an important part of East friendship (photo courtesy of Tracy Weigand).

·-.• Working Hard to make a scary scene. Spirit Council members Eliza Smith, Michelle Rembolt, and Jennifer Rajewich assemble the parts to the scary scene on the divider. The parts were designed by Eliza Srl}ith (photo by Amanda Taylor).

Congratulations! Here are the Members of Senior High Student Council congratulating the new class officers in the parade (photo by Amanda Taylor).

·•.• It takes patience. Freshman Spirit Council Member Carmen Harnac works hard to hang spider webs on the windows for the Homecoming dance (photo by Amanda Taylor)

The 1995 Homecoming

·•.. Hail to the Spartans! Here the Marching Band provides the festive school song for the pep rally (photo by Amanda Taylor).

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Royalty. Back row: Lee lllingsworth, Allison Breed, Mark Digman, Jonathan Fairbanks, Merri Lee Scott, Edward Ring, Ben Harry; Front row: Elizabeth King, Caroline Campbell, Jamie Mullin. King: Ben Harry. Queen: Allison Breed (photo courtesy of The Picture Man).

A Carnival of Blue and White

The night started off with a bang. Devolution played their music, and the crowd loved it. Each club had their own creative way of letting the student body know what their club was about. Some had pop or candy walks, others had doughnut eating contests, and still others had water balloon throws, among the many other activities that took place. The students seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, and took an active role in all the activities.

Blue and White Night took a lot of planning, but, according to senior Jamie Mullin, who was in charge of the event , it was well worth the effort. "I think everyone had a great time, especially the people who really got involved with the activities."

All clubs participated in Blue White Night in some way. DECA hqd the annual doughnut eating contest, along with the the money machine. The Ambassadors' Club had a pop/candy walk, as did the Freshman Cheerleaders. Student Council brought the Wheel of Fortune back for the third year in a row. Other clubs thought of their own fun ways to inform the student body of just what their club is about. All the activities cost only a quarter, with the exception of the Ambassadors' Club activity, which was free. This was another high point of the night, be-

cause students could afford to participate in more than just one or two events.

The one and only downfall of the night was the tragic injury of Mr. Crew. Crew suffered severe eye injuries due to an accident at the water- balloon-throw booth. This accident affected not only Jim Crew and his family, but the entire student body as well as the staff at East.

"I think that next year everyone will need to be more careful. An accident always kind of puts a damper on the night, even though no one ever means for it to happen," said junior Elaine Faubel.

Aside from the unfortunate injury of Crew, Blue and White Night was a great success. It was a way for students to express their enthusiasm towards East High , and a way for clubs to help let the student body know what they do.

"Blue and White Night was a really fun experience. I got to show my school spirit along with my willingness to join in all the clubs' activities," said freshman, Carmela Zink . When looked back upon, Blue and White Night was a wonderful experience for all who attended. It was a great way to start off the year by getting everyone involved.

by: Katie Quick

• Musical Cheers. Here is the Freshman Cheerleader's booth that night , musical chairs (photo by Jenny Blak e).

·•.• The Techincal Crew. Here are Sen iors Andrew Olig (cameraman) , Br ent Martin ( microphone) , Kyle Nedde nri ep , and Kris Klem (music sys tem ) ope r ating the techinal equitment that night (photo by Jenny Blake)

What Was ,the best part about Blue al)ci White Nigh\?

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·•·• Stuff your face! Seniors Allison Breed and Jacob Wilhelm stuffed their faces at the Deca Doughnut Hole Eating Contest (photo by Jenny Blake)

backup singing needed! East High Band Devolution played their music at BlueWhite Night with (from left to right) Elizabeth Helton, J Hocking, Tracie Goeglein, and Jamie Mullin cheering them on (photo by Jenny Blake).

·•·• Soaked to the bone! Mr. Crew and Mrs. Whitehall had fun getting bombarded by water balloons at the LESO booth (photo by Jenny Blake).

Blue and White

The Fall Play this grade," remarks Brad year, "Scenes and Revela- Bartholomai, one of the tions", was about four sis- few freshman involved ters whose parents died. It with the play. took place in the 1800's. And although they The sisters experience the were all very serious actors trials of life, basically grow- and actresses, everyone ing up and finding love. had a good time putting on "We all went out on the production. stage and we couldn't " ... it was so fun to think of what scene we work with those people on were on. We just sat up stage," said Rinehart. there and smiled until "It's just a neat someone cued us in," said group of kids having fun," junior Jill , Sor~nsen while said Kaspar. describing a slight miss- It may seem easy, hap on the opening night but it's really a lot of hard of Scenes and Revelations. work. All the work was Sophomore T.J. worthwhile on the opening Kaspar said, "One of the night though. "Scenes lights kinda blew up, they and Revelations" cast and never did find out what crew definitely did an ex.was wrong with it." • ceptional job on this year's Even though senior Fall Play. Although some Melissa Rinehart forgot an members of the cast opening line, the cast thought they majorly pulled through. The most messed up on opening obvious reason East's ac- night, no one who attors and actresses were so tended had anything bad good is probably because to say about it. "It was of their experience. excellent," said senior Sa"My older sister was rah Barnick. doing it and it looked like Another senior, Jafun so I did it too. I started son Wenzel, agreed with in the seventh grade with Barnick, " It was the best Junior High plays and the I've ever seen." playhouse," Sorensen For all of you who said. didn't see it, you definitely "I had this music missed out on a great proteacher who said I should duction because this audition for · the part of year's fall play was excepTiny Tim and I really liked tional. it. I got the part and I've been doing it ever since. by: Jayme Kalmbrum • That was in the second

·•.. What's the matter?

Sophomore Laura Gapp looks convincingly solemn as seniors Apu Chakarborty and Melissa Rinehart and junior Jill Sorensen look on (photo courtesy of Carol Scott)

·•.. Look! Senior

Marple tries to convince

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junior Jill Sorensen to move out West

Carol Scott ).

Smooch! Juniors Chris

Clementsen and Shannon

Cameron share their first kiss (photo courtesy of Carol Scott).

Whatcha gonna talk about? Freshman Brad

Barthalomai lightens up a serious converstation between Junior Jill Sorensen and Sophmore Laura Gapp (photo courtesy of Carol Scott).

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"It Was a growing, leai-ning experience." ~- Jill Sorensen "Oh yes; d~fin~tely!" --.Melissa Rinehart

Cast:

Brad Barthalomai, Shannon Cameron, Apu Chakraborty, Chris Clementson, Laura Gapp, T.J. Kaspar, Ryan Marple, Melissa Rinehart; Jill Sorensen

Production Staff:

To yin Alabi *, Bethany Ames*, Adrianne Ashley*, Susan Ashley*. Kristi Bale* , Neal Barta, Jessie Barth, Brad Barthalomai,Meghan

...B a u m e i s t e r * , J e n n i e Brennfoerder* , Jon Brolhorst, Chad Brown*, Nicole Brown*, Megan Coulter*, Ashley Cradduck, Kendra Downs, Katie Doyle, Justin Dykema, Tina Epp , Karen Fosnaugh*, Melanie Hall, Tyler Hall , Alicia Hancock, Chad Hansen*, Sheila Hansen, Gabrielle ,

Helminski *, Sarah Hosek, Carmen Hranac*, Andrew Johnson*, Sean Keller*, Annette Kluck*, Melissa Koehler*, Adam Korab, Jennifer Lippert-Mccarter*, John Massie*, Dave Mutthersbough, Jerris Nider*, Andrea Peterson*, Aubyn Peterson*, Sarah Petri, N adj a Plein *, Becky Rinehart, Melissa Rinehart, Jamie Roach, Amy Royal*, Andy Rutledge*, Austin Skiles*, Jill Sorensen, Jana Stangl, Andy Taylor*, Jon Tracy, Nate Trauernicht*, Anastasia Trout, Leslie Wiederspan,Amanda Wilhelm, Janelle Yaunk*, Mandy Yaunk*

Tht) Pajama Game

Why would anyone want a lousy seven and a half cent raise? It seemed pretty important to the 1950's factory workers in "The Pajama Game," this year's fall musical put on by the Lincoln East Singers.

Junior singer Mike Carnes played the part of Hesler , the mean boss who resists his workers plea for a raise.

"It was fun being able to boss people around and yell at everyone. It definitely brought out a different side in me," said Carnes.

Carnes thought this year's musical was more unique than past musicals because there were many different people who could work together to get things done.

Junior singer Nadja Plein, who played Charlene, was new to the Lincoln East Singers this year. She was a foreign exchange student from Switzerland.

"Music isn't as important in Switzerland as it is here. We didn't t:pke it as seriously," said Plein.

Plein was used to about one concert a year in Switzerland, but adjusting to the rehearsals wasn't difficult for her at all.

"I thought the rehearsals were really cool. I had a lot of fun," said Plein.

Rehearsals for the musical were usually three nights a week, three to four hours a night.

Another newcomer to Singers this year was junior •Thomas St. Germain, who moved here from Maryland . St. Germain played the part of Pop.

"It was kind of fun singing in front of everyone in my pajamas," said St. Germain.

In addition to all of the Singers, there were also many people who helped out with the set, lighting, costumes, props, and performing the music. Everyone contributed to another great musical! by:

Mikala Genrich

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·•.. (Top) Tippety tap tap tippity tap... Stacey Trout sits patiently at her typewriter typing another report for the boss (photo by Jenny Blake).

• (Bottom) Hinzeeeee ... Audrey Micek (Poopsie) attempts to sell tickets to Stacy Trout (Mabel) and John Wachter (Hines) (photo

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by Jenny Blake).

·•.. (Middle) I'm NOT in love!!! Melissa Rinehart (Babe ) sings her heart out to her co - work · ers (photo by Jenny Blak e)

·•.. (Left) Faster faster faster... Workers at the Pajama Factory sing as they work their fin• gers to the bone (photo by J en ny Blake ).

.• I'm to sexy... Merri Lee Scott struts her stuff as the sexy secretary (photo by Jenny Blake).

·•.. OWW My weak arm!!! Andy Strain (1st Helper) complains to the Grievance Committee about his weak arm ( photo by Jenny Blake).

The Cast: Oluwatoui Alabi, Max Antoine, Matt Baumeister, Chris Bouwens, Kelly Bowen, Tiffany Brechbill, Melissa Breslow, Jon Brolhorst, Jennifer Bruning, Amy Burns, Carrie Campbell, Kristin Clark, Robin Conley, Jeremy Craw, Sarah Cross, Sophie Cumming, Jenny Davis, Kristin Deaton, Tony Demma, Mark Digman, Chris Dougherty, Adam Eppert, Katie Fosnaugh, Alicia Fuss, Lynsey Gardner, T.J. Giltner, Dan Griesen, Chad Hansen, Gabrielle Helminski, Elizabeth Helton, Megan Henry, David Hersch, Karen Higley, J Hocking, Carrie Hoff, Tiffany Hovermale, Amy Hummel, Jason Jedlicka, Jennifer Jenson, Kurt Jonske, Melissa Koehler, Carrie Kramer, John Liesveld, Hans Maasdam, Lynde Magnuson, Monica Mahaney, Naten Maniktala, Judson Martin, Sarah Maul, Marty Melang, Lisa Niebuhr, Amit Patel, Kathleen Pierce, Kristin Rauscher, Trevor Robison, Donald Seacrest, John Sneddon, Matt Strickland, Brenda Thomas, Jamie Walls Tamara Whiting, Amanda Wilhelm, Amanda Zins.

The Crew: Makeup: Jana Stangle, Bethany Ames, Liz Dunning, Michelle Fredrickson, Annette Kluck, Kathie Leach, Carly Meredith, Andrea Peterson, Heather Schwab, Amy Stenberg, Amber Uffelman.

Scenery and Props: Nate Trauernicht, Jeff Adamson, Jessie Barth, Brad Bartholomai, Meghen Baumeister, Kendra Downs, Karen ,Fosnaugh, Kendra Hollman, Carmen Hranac, Drew Johnson, Stephanie Noble, Sydney Potadle, Megan Power, Amy Royal, Austin Skiles, Michael Stitcher.

Lights and Sound: Neal Barta, Ashley Cradduck, Jon Brohorst, Justin Dykema, Sheila Hansen, Sara Hinkle, T.J. Kasper, Sean Keller, Dave Muttersbough, Sarah Petri, Jaime ..Roach, Jon Tracy.

·•.. Let's dance honey!!!

John Wachter (Hines) and Stacy Trout (Mabel) take a breqk from the daily grind and dance to a tune (photo by Jenny Blake).

•.. Buzz off I wanna be with my honey! Melissa Rinehart (Babe) tells Shannon Cameron (Mae) to leave so that she can talk to the superintendent ALONE (photo by Jenny Blake).

The Marvelous Playbill

The Marvelous Playbill was this years contest one act play. The play is less than 30 minutes and is taken to districts whe re they compete in front of two judges against other schools to determine who will go on to state.

The Marvelous playbill will remind you of the story o t the Emperors New Clothes. A family comes to the town of Castile , Spain and say that they have a show to perform, but only people of true Castilian blood can see the play. Being the naive people that they are, instead of saying they cannot see the show, they go along with the family and pretend to see it until a Captain (Michael Stitcher) points out that the show is a scheme for their money.

Ms. Scott chose the play and rehearsals started on November 13.

At districts the judges gave the play a 4th and 5th place with excellent and superior ratings. For Jamie Roach who played Josefina, this was her first year competing. Roach said, "It was scary but fun at the same time. It didn't matter if we won or lost because we worked hard and had a lot of fun." Roach participated in the junior high plays and is planning on doing plays throughout her high school years.

Amanda Wilhelm has worked on the plays before and agrees that with Roach that it was lots of fun. "Everybody is always great friends by the end of a play," said Wilhelm. Wilhelm played a towns person for the play. Friendship was one the key factors during the rehearsals for the play. Congratulations to the cast on a job well done. The play was a great success. by: Kelly Neemann

·•·• Look at us!!! The cast ·•.. In Motion! Nadja Plein of and crew smile fo r a picture ( pho t o Switze r la n d was one of many forcou rtes y of Mrs S co tt). eign exc h ange students at East (p h o t o courtesy of Mrs. S cott).

The Cast: Carrie Hoff

Carmen

Andrew Westburg Chanfalla

Jaime Roach Josefina

T.J. Kaspar Mayor

Amy Fiedler Armanda

Bethany Ames Esperanza

Shannon Cameron Dona Marta

Nadja Plein Young Woman

Mollie Cox Alicia

Drew Johnson Ragbag

Aubyn Peterson Would-Be Lady

Michael Stitcher Captain

Dave Brandon, Louis Braatz, Ashley Cradduck, Justin Dykema, Stephen Geiser, Brian Hastert, Carly Meredith, Jill Sorensen, Amanda Wilhelm Townspeople

The Crew: Directed by Carol Scott

Nate Trauernicht, Sean Keller, Dave Mutthersbough, John Massie, Jon Tracy, Karen Fosnaugh, Meghan Baumeister, Jon Brolhorst, Emily Ashby, Kristi Bale, Amber Uffelmen, Sheila Hansen, Sarah Hosek, Jamie Hall, Laura Gapp, Robin Stearley, Rachel Bere~s, Amy Fiedler.

·•.. What did you say? Amy Fiedler and Bethany Ames argue on stage (photo courtesy of Mrs Scott).

·•.. Getting into it. The cast is swimming up a storm on stage (photo courtesy of Mrs. Scott).

·• Wow, What a crowd! The cast lines up to recieve their well earned applause (photo courtesy of Mrs Scott).

This was a Spirit Week to be remembered. Not only did the classes get school spirited, they also got very competitive.

• Each class was determined to win the class title for most school spirit. Hallways were decorated, skits were performed, and even a faculty friend was honored. When it was over though, the juniors walked away winners for the second year in a row.

All the classes' themes were from television. The freshman theme was "American Bandstand," sophomores had "Singled Out," juniors used "Don't Call Me Shirley (From the movie Airplane)," and the seniors had a "Late Night With David Letterman," theme. Each class hallway had to do with its theme; seniors had "Top Ten" lists and the sophomores made a "tunnel of love."

Spirit Week GONE WITH THE WIND

The seniors went beyond what was expected and honored retiring custodian Loupe Damian for his years of service at East.

"He's been in all of our skits," said senior Libby King. "A lot of people have a lot of respect for him." King believes that Spirit Week brought their class together. "It bonded us."

The seniors had really wanted to win and when the winner was announced, the seniors walked out of the peprally. "It was a spontaneous thing," said King, "We just expected to win."

The senior's school spirit didn't stop with just their own skit. During the sophomore skit a group of senior boys ran through the gym in only their underwear and capes. The sophomores, who got disqualified because of prob-

lems with their skit, didnot enjoy the interruption. "Other classes got away with a lot more," said sophomore Mitch Millard. "When the seniors ran through our skit, we had to get back at them." Millard and a friend skated through the gym with "98" on their backs when the class winner was being announced. "It was pretty good. Everyone there was full of school spirit," he said.

Although many people were disappointed in the outcome , most people agreed that Spirit Week turned out well. "You have a good time and it relaxes the week," said Millard. "I had fun and everyone was full of school spirit."

by: Kelly Neeman

·•.. SINGLED OUT! (middle right) Here a date is arranged in the Sophomore skit. The Sophomores were disqualified with thei r skit (ph o t o by Trent Southworth ).

·•.. AND THE WINNER ·• WOAH STEWARDESS! IS Allison Breed accepts an award on behalf of East for having a good seatbelt record (photo by Trent Southworth)

PARTY TIME! (lower right) Seniors Alexis Wood and Lisa Feerhusen help make decorations for their hall. Seniors won the award for best decorations (photo by Jaci Huck).

(above) Martin Spartan,Cheryl Whitehall,Anne Forch,Colleen Ogden, Tim Spahn,John Gingery, and Jenifer Dugdale pose for the teacher skit (photo by Donna Wilson).

Teresa Hauck makes sure her passengers are satisfied with their flite in the Junior skit (photo by Trent Southworth).

of iJllenmark, and The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter

Many middle dents. school students be- Students prac-

" HaUe JIOU came interested in ticed hard for about drama through explor- two months before been l ·n the atory classes at school, while many . I ·n others were already in- roJla WI e valved with other vari-

cella r aeain?" ous drama activities. The middle school plays gave students the opportunity, whatever their background

"Every possible day we could practice we did," said 7th grade actress Meggin Williams.

. f S h. , R was in drama, to be • ro!" omet ms 5 ot- part of a production. ten tn tbe ,State of Den- This year mark "Roomers," "Something's Rotten in the State of Denmark," and "The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter" were the three one act their performance night.

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One of the things that made the middle school plays unique was the fact that they were directed by senior high students involved in high school drama. Senior high students filled out an application and interviewed with Mrs. Scott to become

comedies put on by one of the six directors. middle school stu- "It's an honor to be

"Ws the last year of the Middle School Plays ...

chosen," said senior director Aubyn Peterson. Not only did the middle school plays give students experience with theater, it also gave students confidence in their abilities.

"It was fun and a good experience to make new friends," said Williams.

Although the middle school plays were very time consuming, they were rewarding to everyone involved. "It's the last year of the middle school plays and I'm really glad I got to be p art of it," said Peterson.

by: Rachel Jablonski

·•.. (right) Tea for two? The

(far right) Isn't he BRAVE! characters in "The Scheme of the Petunia explains to her father why Driftless Shifter" discuss what they Victor is worthy of her ( photo by will drink ( photo by Ra c hel Rachel Jablonski).

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be, or not to be is tbe question." - tbat

Members:

Cast: $Omdbing' l\otttn in tbt ~tate of lltnmark: Tiffany Richardson, Katy Stenburg, Erin Stromberg, Meg Beucke, Hillary Miller, Jenny Sneddon, Tiff Baum, Beth Varney, Travis Williams, Thomas Hersch, Tom Dunbar, Brian Leavitt. The Seheme of 'the Driftless

Shifter: Gina Lintel, Andrew Johnson, Tara Swiggart, Jenn Parker, Kristen Dickey, Grayson Magner, Mike Duling, Beth Bryant, Nancy Wu, Abbey Karr, Sarah Lacey, Rachel Ricker, Danielle Breslow, Rachel Peters, Alissa Kuehn.

ROOMERS: Meggin Williams, Deepali Ganghar, Kaitie Hartman, Mason Ullrich, Ben Dirkx, Natasha Ruser, Sara Beery, Chanda ~lyne-Grovier, Emily Loos, Brandon Hartsock, Diana Pierson, Amy Schmidt, Scott Albers, Melissa Beelek.

Directors and Assistants to Directors: Nicole Brown, Alicia Hancock, and Ashley.

Cradduck. Shannon Cameron, Aubyn Peterson, and Andrew Johnson. Bethany Ames, Ryan Marple, and Amber Uffe~man.

Crew: Jessi Soukup, Mindy Smith, Maggie Wood, Carilyn Garrett, Stephanie Burt, Brandi Bock, Kelly Pea, Ashley Franks, Hillary Sorensen, Alisha Sutter, Jessi Ihde, Diana Johnson, Jen Birdsall, Margaret Kayes, Gina Kayes, Mike St. Germain, Jamie Morrison, Emily Daniel, Kimberly Krome, Kimberly Petri, Christine Shutzer, Felicia Martin, Natalie Matczszyn, B.J. Barta, C.J. Stamps, Kyle Lash, Kim Alspaugh, Katie Everett, Dana Witherby, Tangela Danhauer, Dustyn Brown, Lyndsey Dee, Ashley Uffelman, Ashley Symkowski, Chantel Gale, Technical Theatre Class, Neal Barta, Sarah Petri, John Massie, Jon Tracy, Brad Barthalomai, Jana Stangl, Jaime Roach, Kristi Bale.

After a nine - month trial , a jury took only three hours to acquit O.J. Simpson of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. The decision divided the country largely along racial lines. Simpson, who still faced civil suits filed by the families of the victims, vowed to search for the real killer.

In s ix games , the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians for the 1995 World Series title. Braves pitcher Tom Glavine was named the Series MVP.

D e spite a lack of support from Congress , President Clinton deployed 20,000 U.S. troops to Bosnia as pare of a NATO peacekeeping mission, after Balkan leaders signed a treaty to end the civil war.

Toy Story, the first full-length film to be made completely with computer animation, garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences alike as one of the top movies of 1995.

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R.SONAL,ITIES OF THE YEAR

Citing the stress brought on by two and a half years of legal battles, Shannon Fau lkner left the Citadel after only five days. Faulkner, who had fought to be the first woman admitted to the all-male military school, spent most of her first week in the infirmary, sufferi n g from heat exhaustion.

Retired Gen. Colin Powell to u red to support his book, My American journey, while the country wondered if he would make the run for the presidency in 1996. Powell announced in November that he would not run at this time, but did not rule o u t any future po litical endeavors.

Nearly a million African-American men gathered in Washi n gton, D.C., for the Mi ll ion Man March, a call for "atonement and reconciliation. "

A record 13 years in the makingBaltimore Or ioles s h ortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. broke Lou Gehrig 's record of 2,130 consecutive games played. Many looked at Ripken's streak as an antidote for fans w h o were disgrun tl ed by the recent basebal l strike.

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Isra e li Prime MinisterYitzhak Rabin was assassinated in October by a Jewish extremist. In the squ are where the assassination took place, thousands paid homage to the slain leader.

The class of '96 will always be remembered for their spirit and dedication to East High and the pride they took in defending our schools honor.

One of the most energetic and school spirited students was Dave Hersch, the senior class Co-President. Joining Hersch in leading their classmates in school activities were Co-President Libby King, Vice President Ed Ring, and Treasurer Michael Roth. "We get students voices to be and heard by the administration," said Ring.

Besides being Co-President, Hersch was also National Honors Society President , DECA member, and ·a DARE representative. He was· also captain of his own intramural basketball team and involved in the varsity basketball program. One of the best things Hersch said he remembered about being a student at East was winning back to back state championships in golf.

The class of 96 was the first ninth grade class to ever participate in Spirit Week. "Winning best skit as the first ninth grade class was unbelievable," said Hersch. The ninth grade theme wa~ "Ticks of 96."

Being a senior was a time of change. "Its an important time in your life. You're deciding what to do," said Ring. Football, basketball, and baseball were some of the other activities Ring was involved in here at East High. Ring said he will always remember hanging out with friends and meeting new people.

On the weekends you could find most of the seniors at school related functions, movies , concerts, or jt,lst hanging out with friends. Hersch and Ring both agreed that their class had become very close over the years. "We were really close. Overall our class has good relations. If you don't know them personally, the you have heard of them," Hersch said.

"I fulfilled six years at East High successfully and accomplished everything I wanted," Hersch said. The class of 1996 will graduate with respect from their younger classmates for the spirit and the pride they had for their school.

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by: Kelly Neemann

•·• Varisty cheerleaders show their spirit.

• ·• Senior Mike Fields stands proud to be a Spartan.

• ·• SeniorJohn Wachter shows us his WWWF pride.

Unive rsity: an educational institution of the highest level, typically in the U.S. with one or more undergraduate colleges together with a program of graduate studies and a number of professional schools and authorized to confer various degrees, as the bachelor's, master's, and doctors. College: an institution of higher education that grants degrees. (Webster, 2nd College Edition)

Seniors Not Pictured

Charity E. Albro

Stacey L. Beeck

Dawn R. Brubaker

Heidi L. Buehler

Scott M. Buel

Janelle Buettner

Ryan M. Burge

Michael J. Crumb

Dana A. Deold

Travis L. Didrickson,

Douglas D. Downing

Shane A. Durham

Ryan P. Flodman

Justyn S. Fowler

Anthony T. French

JoAnne German

Shawn P. Hanley

Shane M. Harms

Aaron J. Hendry

Daniel L. Hinds

Jason D. Howe

Christina J. Hydo

Jennifer S. Irons

Eric C. Johnson

Christy B. Kahle

Shanan L. Keagle

Matthew A. Kendrick

Odell W. King

Zachairah E. King

Matthew L. Kinney

Robert D. Lowe

Richard L. McKee

Amity R. Miller

Leah Mortensen

Christopher J. Nealy

Cameron M. O'Keefe

Chtis L. Peters

Tony V. Phan

Mark A. Rhodes

Patrick J. Riordan

James S c herbak

Jessica M. Scholes

Charles S. Stacey

Travis L. Swiggart

Eric D. Swyers

Dave R. Thompson

Kevin R. Woodhead

Justin Zephier

Joseph J. Zimmerle

Then

Juniors and their Class Officers

Being a junior means being surer, Shannon Cameron, vice presipart of a very unique class dent Tamara Whiting, and president of individuals. Juniors sense Alicia Hancock. As the class officthe endless opportunities given to ers saw it, the major goals for the them as they work their way through class of 1997 were to work on more their final years of high school. class involvement and spirit , and to Members of the junior class appre- enforce spirit through spirit week. ciate the trust given to them by the Another goal of the class officers is majority of teachers, and the end- to make sure s tudents know they less options of classes reserved for can come to their class office r s if juniors and seniors. As a junior, stu- they have any problems or ideas, dents begin to ponder what they will without giving it a second thought. do with their future, but still have • Another unique thing about the comfort of knowing they have the junior class is that they will be one more year to make a decision. the first class to graduate from East The junior class is led by High School; not East Middle/Semany individuals, but the class of- nior High School. The members of ficers put forth the most effort to the junior class seemed to be very make improvements in a class were excited with this new prospect of no only minimal improvements are middle school. needed. For the 1995-96 school "I think it's too crowded with year, the class officers were trea- the middle school here. It just seems

Andrea Abel

Jeff Adamson

Nicole Alesia

Bethany Ames

Maya Asano

Jason Aspelund

Elizabeth Bailey

Kevin Bailey

Ben Baker

Neal Barta

Mark Beelek

Matthew Behrens

Michelle Beran

Shreenath Bishu

Kirsten Bleich

Keith Boehme

Kendra Bonsall

Alexa Bookstrom

Chris Bouwens

Amber Boyce

Lisa Brabec

Juniors

really different than what high school could be like," said junior Kara Hoefs.

Possible outcomes of the new school all seem very positive. Most members of the junior class seem to anticipate a year of growth within r the class , where new friendships and a special sense of closeness within the class will likely develop.

"I think that we will feel a lot • more unity as a high school with less people here. We won ' t feel so seperated," said dass treasurer Shannon Cameron.

No matter what the new year brings, it will no doubt bring a unique and different class of t al ented young people into the much honored senior hall.

by: Katie Quick

Juniors

Nicholas Bratt

Megan Bredenkamp

Melissa Breslow

Deidre Brinkmeyer

Aaron Brown

Nicole Brown

Scott Brown

Daniel Brt

Jennifer Bruning

Lindsey Buller

Lee Bumgarner

Amy Burns

Jamison Buttz

Shannon Cameron

Michael Carnes

Kyle Carpenter

Amber Carper

Michael Chada

Jamie Chapin

Steven Chlupacek

Kristin Clark

Justin Clarke

Chris Clementson

Mollie Cox

Ashley Cradduck

Jeremy Cramblet

Landon Crow

Sophie Cumming

Kelly Cummins

Andrew Davis

Christina Davis

Kristin Deaton

Tony Demma

Gregory Dermann

Lisa Dickey

Chandra Dillow

Kevin Dittmer

Cain Dixon

Jennifer Donlan

Laura Duncan

Elizabeth Dunning

Andrei Dzenis

Ashley Ecklund

Brian Egr

James Ehly

Brian Ems

Adam Eppert

Kelley Ernstmeyer

Elaine Faubel

Seth Felton

Michelle Fogelman

Kathryn Fosnaugh

Meleanie Fran son

Brett Frederick

Allison French

Melissa Ganz

Juniors-

Lynsey Gardner

Sarah Gaussoin

Cheryl Geiser

Mikala Genrich

Todd Gibb

Megan Gillaspie

Perry Gillaspie

Aaron Goodwin

Cory Griess

Lisa Guthery

Alison Hackbarth

Valerie Haith

Sarah Hall

Ty Hampton

Alicia Hancock

Chad Hansen

Natalie Harris

Justin Hflsh

Shaun Hatch

James Hauck

• Teresa Hauck

Jill Haug~

James Heard

Megan Henry

Heather Higgins

Tyler Hile Orren Hill

Kelly Hinton

Kara Hoefs

Derek Hose

Sarah Hosek

Laurie Hotovy

Tiff any Hovermale

Andrew Hustad

Jenny Imes

Tyler Jackson

Laura Janesch

Jason Jedlicka

Shane Jochum

Adam Jung

Chad Kamler

Amy Kayes

Jeffery Kehr

Tara Keiser

Matthew Keller

Katie Kennell

Kellie Kennell

Ryan Kiedrowski

Kanako Kitamura

• Elaine Klaege

John Klotz

Brian Kohel

Carrie Kramer

Matthew Kudlacek

Garrod Lamberty

Troy Landwehr

Juniors

.

Imagine walking around India in sweltering 85 degree weather and seeing the people around you wearing sweaters. This was a familiar sight to Suneela Rajurkar. Suneela visited Bombay and Navsari India for two weeks during Holiday break to see her relatives. It was winter to the people in India, but it felt like summer to Suneela. India's winter temperatures usually average around 85 degrees and in the summer it's regularly over 100 degrees.

"It was rea lly a funny sight to see everyone wearing sweaters and complaining that it was really cold," said Rajurkar.

The trip to India was long and

Juniors

Christopher Lawson

Colleen Leddy

Steven Lemke

Jill Levy

Anne Lienemann •

Tiff any Lillie

Cybil Linke

Khara Lintel

Lisa Lorenzen

Nathan Loudon

Andrew Luers

Lynde Magnuson

Clayton Main

Timothy Mart

Matthew Masters

Korey Matoush

Robert Matson

Nicole Mattson

Sarah Maul

Erin McGaughey

Lisa McKelvey

A World Traveler

boring because it took almost two For example, there were servants for days to fly there. But even though cooking, washing clothes, cleaning the trip seemed exhausting at times, the house, and gardening. everything was better when the air- "The houses in India were reline stewards gave the passengers ally different than here in the United hot towels. The real purpose of the States. Instead of carpet, there's towels was unknown, but Suneela marble floors," said Rajurkar. thought they were just to wash your Suneela' s been to India four face and hands. times. She's also visited France,

"The towels were so hot that England, Holland, Singapore, and the stewards gave them to us with Canada. Suneela likes to travel and tongs," said Rajurkar. she hopes to go to Italy this sum-

In addition to visiting rela- mer. tives, Suneela went to the beaches, shopped, did a little sightseeing, and relaxed. Suneela stayed in Navsari with her uncle for most of the time. In India, both the middle and upper ~lass have servants for everything.

"India's really fun and I can ' t wait to go back because it's good for a change from Lincoln," said Rajurkar.

by: Mika la Genrich

Daniel McMahan

Jennifer McProud

Ryan Means

Jennifer Meier

Christopher Mendlik

Scott Merchant

Carly Meredith

Matthew Miller

Mijken Miller

Vanessa Moeller

Nicole Montag

Gregory Morris

Brooke Munger

Melissa Muth

Michelle Muth

Lisa Niebuhr

Kyle Obert

Angela Oneth

Ryan Oshlo

Trevor Otto

Mark Owen

Denise Pankake

Cory Parke F

Amit Patel

Lisa Pepin

Ryan Pierce

Andrea Plager

Nadja Plein

Matthew Pokorny

Alex Popov

Brittani Potadle

Megan Power

Robin Prai

Sarah Prude

Kathleen Quick

Melissa Rajcevich

Jennifer Rajewich

Suneela Rajurkar

Kristin Rauscher

Lisa Ray

Chris Redhage

Sally Reid

Michelle Rembolt

Matthew Rennerfeldt

Cassi Richardson

Jason Rife

Lisa Ritter

Angela Roberts

Joshua Roberts

Trevor Robison

Rachel Rubottom

Ali Russell

Mark Schlegelmilch

Ashley Scott

Donald Seacrest

Sarah Sears

Juniors

Top Ten Things about being a Junior

10. Interesting surveys

9. Clock in the hallway

8. No college worries

7. Awesome bowling team

6. Spartan court

5. No middle school

4. Upper classmen

3. Can drive

2. Go out to lunch

1. Only one year left

Compiled by James Hauck

Jennifer Seaton

James Seiler

Bobbi Siebe

Kacy Siemsen

Bridget Small

John Sneddon

Kerri Snowden

Jennifer Sorensen

Jill Sorensen

Lindsey Sorensen

Uma Srikumaran

• Thomas St. Germain

Jared Stangl

Troy St atmore

Robin Stearley

Cari Stone

Matthew Stutzman

Tyler Thietje

Brenda Thomas

Amanda Thorton

Riley Tonkin • Juniors~

Juniors

Tricia Varvel

Ted Vasholz

Jamie Vierra

Kevin Vokoun

Jamie Walls

Tyler Watson

Tracy Weigand

Scott Wemhoff

Scott West

Andrew Westburg

Tamara Whiting

Amanda Wilhelm

Jessica Willingham

Emily Wolfe

Amanda Wyrick

Scott Yost

Stephanie Yost

John Young

. Emily Zangari

Erin Zavadil

Sabre Zikmund

Amanda Zins

Daniel Zumpfe

TA BUSY LIFE

he best word to describe jun develop leadership skills. ior Ashley Cradduck was "ac "It's a group where I could tive." Cradduck was in- make a lot of difference and have volved with many activities such as East's Key Club, drama, Spartan Spirit Council, International Thespian Society, and The Youth Advisory Council of Lincoln Lancaster County.

Cradduck was President of The Youth Advisory Council, which is affiliated with the Consortion for Children and Youth. The council is a more advanced student council for youth grades 7-12. YAC is for youth who want to have input in activities for the youth in Lancaster County. It also served kids who wanted to make a difference and

fun at the same time," said Cradduck.

YAC did a variety of things for the youth of Lincoln such as having coffeehouse after high school games and collecting cans for the needy. They also sponsored youth risk behavior forums on sex, violence, and drugs.

"The council gave me the opportunity to do something that was appreciated by others now and in the future," said Cradduck.

One of the most highly recognized things the council did was put on the New Year's Eve Movie

Blowout at the Starship 9 Theater. Around 1,400 youth, between 13 and 18 years old, showed up on New Year's Eve to watch movies and see local bands perform.

YAC held meetings at the Lincoln Public Schools district office building every Tuesday night. About 65 youth from aroun d Lancaster County made up the , council, which serves as a representative body that many peopl e look to for youths perspectives.

"The council gave the com- 1 munity our views on today's society," said Cradduck.

by: Mika la Genrich

Wayne Allsman

Doris Anderson

Max Antoine

Jennifer Bartling

Nicholas Calver

Rod Campos

Timothy Carney

Anthony Charleston

Jeffery Connelly

Luke Daugherty

Crystal Dickman

Graeme Dodworth

Christopher Dougherty

Ryan Drucker

Juniors

Juniors Not Pictured

Stephan Farag

Arthur Floyd

Matt Gray

Nicole Grimm

Tad Hannasch

Damon Hershey

Ryan Kizzier

Isaac Kucera

Melinda Latting

Shane Lebaron

Derek Lowe

Bori Manchin

Anastassia Mandrovskaia

Bahrom Mirpochoev

Sarah Molsen

Zachary Muhs

Matthew Palmer

Jared Peo

Sarah Price

Ashley Rinaker

Andrea Robertson

Jennifer Sanchez

Kevin Schmersal

Donald Schwarz

Ryan Steel

Jerod Stolle

Molly Williamson

Ryan Wilson

Zachary Adams

, Carrie Alm

Nathan Anton

Thomas Augustine

Sarah Barry

Cheri Barta

Paul Beckwith

Katie Belka

Raschelle Bird

Justin Birkett

Megan Bode

Megan Boone

Abbi Bornemeier

Scott Bowden

Seth Boynton

Jennifer Brabec

Kristen Brinkmeyer

Heather Bristol

Michael Brown

Nicholas Brown

Robbyn Burns

Matthew Butler

Benjamin Carey

Dustin Caudill

Eileen Chalupa

Amy Chapin

Holly Clarkson

Jamie Coffey

Sophomores and their Class Officers

Spirit Week was long antici pated by East Students be cause of the skits, hall decorations, and the other activities that it brought. Not everyone knew who was behind all the fun, but it was your class officers were largely responsible.

The sophomore class officers were in charge of organizing all of the activities surrounding Spirit Week. They were also in charge of getting their classmates involved in different events.

The sophomore class president was Darren Bounds, the vicepresident was Leah Wolf, and the treasurer was Brent Smith. The president and the vice-president led the class and the treasurer kept track of finances.

"Come Spirit Week it's a lot

of stress. It is also hard to get the rest of the class involved in what you're doing," said Smith.

Their sponsors were Lance Kingery and Jennifer Dougdale. Anne Porch was in charge of all the classes and helped in organizing everything.

From getting a license to being more respected, the sophomores shared many memories.

"By pulling together as a class we gained m ore respect, said Wolf.

"Over the years our grade has become more and more united," said sophomore Crystal Petersen.

"I feel that we show a lot of spirit and unity, ' \ said Bounds.

by: Debt Metzger

Sophomores

Virgina Colwell

Harmon Conner

Megan Coulter

Abigail Craw

Kelli Crouch

Amber Cunningham

William Dabbert

Cami Daigle

Julie Davis

Sasha Day

Philip Dayalu

Christopher Deaton

Sarah Delabarre

Kristi Dirksen

Jason Dirx

Tyson Docter

Daniel Dolan

Julie Dunbar

Ryan Duncan

Crystal Dvorak

Justin Dykema

Erica Eddins

Brian Ellis

Meghan Engel

Chiara Eppert

Kelly Erickson

Benjamin Ferris

Megan Fitzke

Eric Fowler

Laura Gapp

Nathan Gemmell

Wendi Gibb

Nicholas Goddard

Adrianne Graham

Spencer Graham

Nathan Greever

Nina Greever

Derek Gruber

Mark Grundman

Jason Guernsey

Carolyn Hahn

Joshua Haney

Grant Harse

Brian Hartshorn

Loni Harwager

Timothy Haynes

Kathleen Hill

Mark Hill

Brandy Hocking

Jennifer Horejsi

Eugena Hull

Jeffrey Hunzeker

Jason Idt

Joshua Ingersoll

Sara Ingersoll

Rachel Jablonski

Dustin Jakub

James Janssen

Rachel Janssen

Scott Jedlicka

Amy Jewell

Deidre Johnson

Heidi Johnson

Jeffery Johnson

Jessica Johnson

Nicole Johnston

Dara Jones

Jessica Jones

Henry Jou

Daniel Judge

Thea Kadavy

Jayme Kalmbrunn

Thomas Kaspar

Sean Keller

Matthew Kettler

Terry Khan

Emily Kinnan ,

Nichole Kinnersley

Frances Kinsey

John Klem

Annette Kluck

Ryan Knollenberg

Christina Kontras

Jason Kosola

Sarah Krecklow

John Kreifels · Adam Kuehl

Shannon Kuehn

Matthew Kunkee

Benjamin Lamson

Hope Langner

Marc Lindstrom

Amanda Lowery

Joshua Lupher

Garrett Magner

Candice Mahlberg

Nicholas Manzitto

John Massie

Krystyn Matczyszyn

Keri Matoush

Amy McCaleb

Jennifer McHale

Jamie McManigal

Jamie McProud

• Debra Metzger

Curtiss Meyer

Mitchell Millard

Charles Moler

Brian Myers

Benjamin Nathan

Kelly Neemann

Sean Nelson

Sophomores

This year many sophomores were looking forward to their big 16th birthday. It's that big year when you can drive without your parents, go places that you weren't able to before, and experience more freedom. Some sophomores buy their own car, and others' parents buy _ it for them. Even , though drivin~ can be very pleasurable, it can be very expensive and carry a lot of responsibility.

There are many exciting aspects of drivng, some which are scary and stressful.

"Along with the ways of having fun there's more ways of getting into trouble," said sophomore Tom Nemec. "You have to obey traffic signs, watch out for the po. lice, ~md watch speed limits when you drive," he said.

Sophomores

Sweet Sixteen

If you 're not fortunate to have parents who pay for gas, some students choose to charge their passengers for gas.

"I don't charge for gas because one day the others will be 16 and it will be pay back time," said sophomore Nicki Johnston.

Some new drivers experience very nerve wracking situations.

"When there i...s a lot of traffic, or a place that I'm unfamiliar with, it's nerve wracking. It's the same when you have a lot of people in your car and it's total chaos," said sophomore Crystal Peterson.

With driving you tend to have more freedom, and you don't have to sit and wait for a ride.

"You get to go wherever you want, whenever you want, and you don't have to depend on other

Thomas Nemec

Katrina Neuhaus

Brian Newland

Brian Nielsen

Joshua Nitz

Lisa Olson

Kimberly Osborn

Justin Ott

Crystal Petersen

Sandy Petersen

Andrea Peterson

Dustin Peterson

Dillen Phelps

Alyssa Pilus

Jennifer Polson

Jill Portsche

David Reichel

Dustin Reiman

Jeremy Renfro

Brett Rhodes

Jennifer Rich

Erin Riensche

Daniel Riskowski

Logan Roots

James Rosenthal

Jennifer Rowe

Joshua Rubottom

Meghan Rutz

people," said Johnston.

One of the most serious and scary situations is getting in a wreck.

"I was going over the speed limit in a residential area and hit a patch of ice," said Nemec. "I had • a choice of hitting a parked van, or taking my chances with the lawn. I took the lawn and came to rest . up against the corner of a house. The house came away unscathed , but the car needed a little help," he said.

When thinking of driving, many students have different reasons on why they want to _ be 16.

"The best thing about being 16 is more candles on - your ~irthday cake," said Johnston.

by: Krystyn Matczyszyn

Marcus Schlegel

Andrew Schmidt

Lisa Schommer

Ryan Schroeder

Lindsey Schulz

Lydia Sherman

Joshua Shotkoski

Brandon ·Smith

Brent Smith

Chari Smith

Andrew Sneller

Erika Snoberger

Stephanie Soucie

Trinity Southworth

Rachel Spiry

Margaret Stallings

Jana Stangl

Adam Starr

Jeffrey Statmore

Tyler Steenson ' Tracy Steinkruger

Lisa Stelmach

Amy Stenberg

Stephanie Stewart

Kimberly Stork

Andrea Stover

Stacy Stutzman

Timothy Suhr

Jaimee Summers·

Jennifer Sutton

Andrea Timmons

Terra Townley

Jonathan Tracy

Nathan Trauernicht

Joanna Tworek

Amber Uffelman

Bradley Vacin

Matthew Vance

Ginger Wachter

Heather Walker

Christopher Walla

Jason Warren

Melinda Way

Seth Weatherfield

Lisa Webster

Laura Weignad

Matthew Wheeler

Jon Wiedemeyer

Chris Wiederspan

Leia Wilcox

Daniel Wilson

Jennifer Wilson

David Winter

Andrew Witherby

Leah Wolf

Sophom·ores

Samual Achord

Jeffre Ahl

Heather AndersWenzel

Alecia Anderson

Andrew Ash

Emily Ashby

Eric Bahm

Kristina Bale

David Barnhart

Stacey Beaver

Tait Berg

Kimberly Bertwell

, Lindsay Bieck

Robert Blair

Kelli Boettcher

Darren Bounds

Louis Braatz

Jenn ifer Brennfoerder

Kathryn Brester

Brittney Bui

Jasen Buncy

Trang Chau

J.R. Childe

Lissa Chopp

Elisha Cook

Richard Croissant

Matthew Daharsh

Brain Daniels

Jeffrey Darling

Megan Dennis

Laura Diffenderfer

Cory Doolittle

Miranda Dozier

Sophomores

Casey Wright

Jeffrey Yeakley

Laura Youngman

Deborah Zorn

Sophomores Not Pictured

Sarah Ebers

Shaun Fleming

Michelle Fredrickson

Rachel Fuglemsmo

Jeremy Fuller

Melanie Grell

Melanie Hall

Jill Hawkins

Lisa Heier

Catherine Helton

Erin Hemmingsen

Andrew Henke

Bryce Jakub

Justin Johnson

Quincy King

Joe Kowalski

Joseph Kunza

Katherine Leach

Mindee Lieske

Lonny Liss

Jamie Maser

Matthew Olson

Zachery Olson

Jennifer Pearson

Jared Petranek

Ryan Pfuetze

Matthew Purvis

Krishna Rao

Christopher Roe

Daniel Ronnenberg

Zachary Russell

David Saldivar

Julia Sanchez Masi

Edie Sarringar

Melissa Schmidt

Heather Schwab

Jason Settell

Davida Sipp

Julie Sipp

Daivd Sneddon

Jacob Spidel

Michael Spurlock

Susan McCauley • Benjamin Stromberg

Nathan McDonald

Jonny Mendoza

Doug Miller

Randy Margart

Jason Morris

Katherine Morris

Benjamin Mueller

Kari Neemann

Jason Nider

Nathan Noble

Seanan O'Rourke

Kevin Tauer

Kyle Tomka

Jae Walker

Sara West

Aaron Wheeler

Elizabeth Whitney

James Williard

Timothy Woodard

Jenelle .Yaunk

Fire Dreams

Sophomores John Massie and Nate Trauernicht believed they found the career they'd like to pursue. Unlike most students, they had the chance of a lifetime, to realize their dreams early on in life. They have become Junior Firefighters.

Both Massie and Trauernicht were involved with Fire Explorers that was sponsored by the Lincoln Fire Department. They got to train with the fire department, had live fire trainings, and also worked with Fire Prevention Programs. Live fire training provided hands on expirements with extiguishing structure fires. They also had the chance to take part with the Ride Along Program, which gave thern the . chance twice a year to actually ride on the fire trucks.

Massie and Travernicht spent their Thursday nights at Firestation #8, from 7:30pm till around

11 :30pm some nights, taking part with what went on. They both had their own full uniform.

While the two might not have had as much free time as other students, they really didn't mind. They had the unique oppo rtunity to experiment with their dream job before they actually had to commit to anything.

by: Natalie Wimer

Top Ten Things about beiflg a Sophomore

10. Two years left

9. Not a freshman anymore

8. Getyourlicense

7. Later curfews

6. Having lockers on the main floor

5. Looking forward to going out to lunch

4. Having friends who drive

3. Being in high school

2. Get more respect

1. Western Civ. with Mrs. Stork! ('nuff said)

Compiled by James Hauck

MARTIN SPARTAN

Who is this guy?

We all know and love Mar tin Spartan. He's the one with the most school spirit anyone could possibly have. Our guy Martin is out at game time getting the crowd going. He's at pep rallies joining in the fun. You may even occasionally pass him in the hallways .. Nah.

But do we truly know who Martin _ Spartan is? Dave Hersch could tell you, along with Jason Rife, Andy Strain, Kelsey Soukop, Mitch Mallard and many others. They've all had the chance to walk around in his big blue boots. From what they say, you can sweat off about ten pounds under that costume.

"The head itself weighs as

Did you know:

much as Dr. Wilson's Van de Graaff generator," said Hersch. Martin pretty immense. Because of his size, he has to be wheeled around everywhere on carts. he's even had the chance to ride in Mrs. Forch's convertible, with the top down of course. Martin has been around since about 1991, so he ' s fairly new. "We needed him to give our spirit a little boost, " said Mrs. Forch. But besides school spirit, Martin has outside interests as well. According to Hersch, these include cheerleaders, cheerleaders, and oh- he always has been a Heismann hopeful, too. · Martin's only complaint? An occasional Skittle or ice cube, or the stray football or two .that sometimes

finds its way in his direction. Martin does have one great fear- stairs!!! The thought of someone pushing him is terrifying.

Overall, being Martin Spartan is great way to contribute to school spirit.

"It's all good," said Rife . There are many faces under Martin's mask and many roles that he plays So next time you see him out there on the field, wave. Because after game time ·it's back to Forch's secret bat cave until school spirit calls for him once again.

by: Bridget Small

* Martin Spartan requires year-round maintenance and that it costs $250 a year for his upkeep

* All of this is paid for by our own Spirit Council

* His face is always in need of a makeover

* He was styled after the Michigan State Spartan Mascot

* Bonnie Zinsmaster, mother of Heather & Marcus Zinsmaster, designed Martin

Freshmen

Freshman

The freshman class officers who play a major role in their class activities and responsibilities were Jill Dotson, president, Stephanie Jacobs, vice president, and Shawn Redhage, treasurer. These three respectable students contributed many remarkable things, time, and effort to help their fellow students.

Spirit week, which has become a Lincoln East tradition, helped other students get involved and show pride towards their school.

"I'm excited about this , it should be fun! I think it is great that our school has a spirit week, to help promote school enthusiasm," Jessica Fardella said.

Fardella was one of the stu-

Billy Adams

Jasor-i Alexander

Christa Allison

James Anderson

Heather Armstrong

Adrienne Ashley

Susan Ashley

Lori Ball

Richard Barnes

Jessica Barth

Bradley Barthlolmai

Allsion Batie

Nicholas Batliner

Andrew Batten

Jeffrey Baum

Meghen Baumeister

Matthew Beaudette

Ann Beckman

Michael Bettis

Justin Bloebaum

Nicole Blythe

Sunny Boardman

• Anne Bockman

Derek Bookstrom

West Boots

Elli Bornemeier

Tracy Bornemeie r

Adrian Bossung

66.:;Freshmen --

and their Class Officers

dents who planned on watching and enjoying their class skit and presentation on Tuesday, February, 6th.

Culwell was another one of the people who planed on attending the pep rally to promote spirit week.

"Spirit week helps get everyone involved in East," said Karley Culwell.

Student council was yet another way to get involved. However for some people , being on student council was just not possible .

" I couldn't be on student council, but I wanted to do something for my class," said Dotson. Student council wasn't the only thing that drove Dotson, Redhage, and Jacobs to run for office.

" My friends .pressured me to run," Redhage said.

Being a class officer takes time and dedication, but for these three students, being and officer wasn't the only thing that took time out of their day. For Stephanie, cheerleading took up a lot of determination and effort. For Jill, singing and volleyball toqk much of her time, and for Shawn, football, bas- 1 ketball , and soccer took up a lot of his time.

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Being a class officer may not be for everyone, but for those who do participate, itl can be a rewarding experience.

by: J.J. Horejsi

Freshmen

Marisa Boyce

Crystal Braatz

David Brandon

Chad Brown

Daniel Brown

Erica Brown

Scott Buchholz

Garet Buller

Sherri Burr

Cameron Burt

Noel Bushing

Ann Butler

Carrie Butler

Sarah Butler

Daniel Cabacungan

Jared Calver

Ann Caputo

Rachel Card

Elizabeth Carey

Melanie Carpenter

Lucas Carroll

Jason Chapin

Gene Cherng

Joyce Christensen

Katherine Churchill

Michael Cintani

Benjamin Clark

Joesph Connelly

Courtney Conner

Nicole Conradt

Kanilehua Cook

Justin Coon

Justin Cradduck

Karley Culwell

Emily Daharsh

David Danekas

Melissa Dean

Adam Dodworth

Jenny Doster

Jill Dotson

Kendra Downs

Katherine Doyle

Zachary Dunbar

Aaron Duncan

Justin Eddin~

Stacey Enderle

Tina Epp

Megan Erwin

Jessica Fardella

Austin Fentiman

Andrew Fleek

April Fogleman

Zachary Foos

Tonya Forbes

Graydon Foreman

Karen Fosnaugh

Freshmen~

Eric Freeman

Michael Garrett

Ian Gartzke

Stephen Geiser

Brianna Germer

Jennifer Giltner

Chris Goff

Shauna Goodsman

Cory Goosey

Jessica Gound

Derek Gregory

Kristin Grohs

Gretchen Grosscup

Benjamin Grossman

Alex Groves

Kamberly Gude

Tyson Haase

Jamie Hall

Mason Ham

Amy Hampton

Benjamin Hanika 1

Meredith Hanks

Sheila Hansen

Emily Harris

Brian Hastert

Brandy Hatley

Amanda Hatten

Marcus Hellwege

Chad Hendry

·sarah Heser

Kevin Hesser

Lindsey Heyen

John Higley

Andrew Hile

Jason Hill

Sara Hinkle

Shiloh Hobelman

Lindsey Hoemann

Gretchen Hoke

Kendra Hollman

Margaret Hoppe

Drew Hose

Carmen Hranac

Erica Hsu

Mark Hustad

Benjamin Hynek

Eric Ihde

Joshua Isley

Stephanie Jacobs

Emily Jahde

Adrienne James

Corey Janda

Matthew Jasa

Kelly Jeffrey

Amber Rea Johns o n

Kelli Johnson

Freshillen

Freshmen

Michael Johnson

Jessica Jones

Julia Jones

Karl Jonske

James Julich

Blaine Kahle

Kelly Kalmbrunn

Kyle Kamler

Dannielle Kawamoto

Matt Keller

Amber Kemper

Robert Kinder

Terri King

Christina Kirchner

Adam Klingenberg

Adam Korab

Stephanle Kreifels

Brietta Krome

Scott Kubes

Anne Kurtzer

Jared Kvapil

Ashley Lavender

Scott Lee

Stacey Lemon

Anna Lenz

Anne Liesveld

Seth Lindgren

Elizabeth Linke

Breaking Boundaries

There was at least one unique member in the Lincon East marching band. Shiloh Hobelman, a freshman, was one of the new trombone players. Hobelman was a special member of the marching band because of the fact that he did not actually march ~

Whert the band performed during half-time at the footbalJ games, Hobelman sat off to the side in his wheelchair. Hobelman played _ his trombone while the others were marching. He chose the trombone because he knew it was something he could do in his wheelchair.

" I' m impressed. It had to be difficult for him to be in a marching band with 170 other people who can walk. I respect his courage. We were proud to have Shiloh in our band," said Jeff Lean, the march-

ing band director.

I many ways, Hobelman was just another member of the band. Some things were done, though, to accomodate him. A bus came to pick him up at a special time to get him to the field by the 7 a.m. practice time each morning. •There was also a platform built so he could participate during the performances. Despite those pfoblems everyone was excited and welcoming to him.

"It shows that we don't close our doors to anybody," said junior Nikki Brown, Hobelman's section · leader.

"I wanted to be able to play with everyone else. I guess if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything," said Hobelman.

by: Deb Metzger

Jeffrey Lintel

Jennifer Lippert

Stephanie Long

Tonya Loos

Rebecca Loyd

Charles Ludwig

Andrew Maasdam

Anand Madhavan

Johanna Madsen

Jennifer Martin

Tami Matson

Abbey Maul

Tanner McCoy

Joshua McMillan

Jennie McNaught

Jennifer Melcher

Megan Merrick

Michael Meyer

Joshua Middleton

Jenna Miller

Rhema Mille r'

Megan Montag

Tessa Moran

Christopher Morris

Michelle Mortensen

Dave Mutthersbou9h

Erik Nelson

Stephanie Noble

Kristin Norton

Cami Novak

Amber Odvody

Adam Ohara

Christopher Oshlo

Christine Page

Krissa Palmer

CJ Pascoe

Tanner Penrod

Michelle Pepin

Alexander Perry

Autumn Petersen

Ryan Petersen

Bradley Peterson

David Peterson

Jonathan Petranek

Sarah Petri

Karen Petro

James Philson

· Jennie Pickerel

Jennifer Pierce

Jonathan Pokorny

Adam Pont

Brandon Potter

Nicholas Primavera

Adam Prior

Jason Prov1ta

Justin Rabel

Freshmen

Young Talent

Making a varsity team is an hard work and commitment. honor for any athlete. It's "It's nice to win but it's also an even greater accom- how you play," she said. plishment to make Varsity at a Attitude is also very important. young age. This past season, fresh- Boyce said she knew she had a good man Marisa Boyce made Varsity shot at a spot on the team and reGirls Basketball. It isn't often that ally felt good about it. During the someone that young makes it at the season she was given a good varsity level. Boyce definitely had amount of playing time at point the talent and skill required at that guard. leveL

"l've been playing basketball pretty much all my life

"It's my favorite thing in life, pretty much," Boyce said. Boyce said she felt good about making the team and really felt like a part of everyone.

' "We all got along really well," teammate Lisa Niebuhr said. Making it like Boyce took a lot of

As far as the future is con-

cerned? Boyce definitely wants to play in college but isn't sure where yet. She has plenty of time to think it over though, hopefully with a ·good three years ahead of her.

"I really like basketball," Boyce said.

• by: Bridget Small

Anna Ramsey

Adam Rasmussen

Shawn Redhage

Lindsay Richardson

Nicole Richardson

Becky Rinehart

Jamie Roach

Tyler Robison

Eli Rogers

Elizabeth Rogers

Jeffrey Roller

Nicole Rose

Megan Ross

Amy Royal

Katie Rudersdorf

Christopher Ruiz

Andrew Rutledge

Jason Sandblom

Kristie Sanford

Rachel Scherbak

John Schlumberger

Michael Schmidt

Daniel Schneider

Kelly Schneider

Nicole Schroeder

Michael Schwab

Jennifer Seacrest. John Sedl.,;..;;.ak;..;...__ ___,

Freshmen - 71

Matthew Semke

Marianne Shaw

Liana Shuman

Austin Skiles

Douglas Small

Kyle Smith

Annie Sorensen

Jarred Southwick

Jessica Spahn

Matthew Spalding

Brian Srb

Natalie Stavas

Amy Stearley

Gina Stipioni

Michael Stitcher

Jennifer Stivrins

Jennifer Stroud

Ryan Stubbendeck

Amy Stutzman

Inga Swenson

Kristina Tatay

Elisha Cook was a

s o p h - o m o r e at East during the 9596 school year and she watched every Husker football game with her father religiously. That doesn't seem so different, many students at East, and faculty too, were big Husker fans. But not many of them actually had the Big 8 football trophy brought into their homes as Cook did. She liked the pictures so much that she and her older sister had one blown up for their father's office.

Cook had many other loves outside of Husker football and, of course, her family. She enjoyed cooking and watching cooking and crafts shows with her mother. Her mother said that Cook was "her best critic" because no matter what her mother made, it was always

Freshmen

Husker of the Year

"beautiful." Cook obviously liked to keep busy, because outside of being a husker fan, school, and her cooking and crafts, she still found time to collect bears and things with a

ballet theme, keep her room neat (everything always had to be in its place), and have an ongoing rivalry with her older sister.

When Cook and her older sister were alone together, they got along just fine, but in the company of others they were rivals for attention. Cook even flirted with her sister's boyfriend. At home Cook was very outgoing. She surprised many people who visited her at home because at school she seemed very reserv~d -and quiet.

One can only imagine how surprised people would be if they visited her while Cook was watching a Nebraska football game. She was a true Husker fan.

by: Eliza Smith

Jamie Allen

Nina Anderson

Kathryn Ashby

Matthew Ball

Brent Besch

Amanda Bowles

David Brion

Marty Brunswick

Tim Bui

Roxanne Bullock

Andrea Caritarero

Crystal Chapman

Marshall Chase

Tinh Chau

Lesley Clowers

April Conrad

Ben Cunningham

Freshmen

Andy Taylor

Zachary Thelen

Chad Tonkinson

Joshua Topolski

Tommy Tran

Matt Van Den Berg

Ian Wagner

Amanda Walla

Quentin Waltke

Ryan Watson

Tobias Watson

Eric Weber

Katie Weins

Scott Wenz

Jeff White

Whitney White

Katherine Whiting

Leslie Wiederspan

Serenity Williams

Candace Willingham

Lindsay Wolf

Nathan Wolf

Carmela Zink

Kelly Zahner

Freshmen Not Pictured •

Brian Danhauer

Kacie Dixon

Carly Fuss

Jennifer Glazebrook

Justin Goes

Danielle Gruhl

Joshua Harrah

Latasha Hopper

Jonathan Jelinek

Andrew ·Johnson

Joesph Kohls

Misi Manchin

Darin Maxwell

Jillian McCullough

Greg Mil~er

Kyra Miller

Julian Osorio

Sarah Palmer

Matthew Peck

Sydney Potadle

Nathan Ross

Alisha Sharp

Stephen Shutzer

Cory Sievers

Barry Smith

Jesse Smith

Erick Southworth

Michelle St. Germain

Douglas Straub

Mark Valenti

Trenton Van Horn

Matthew Westling

Alice Woodard

Heng Zhang

Scott Albers

Kimberly Alspaugh

Mizuki Asano

Jay Bahm

Jessica Bailey

Kathryn Bale

Nicholas Ball

Aaron Bals

Jessica Barnes

Patrick Barry

Alaina Bartunek

Kristophe Batty

Sara Beery

Stefan Bena

Brianna Bergholz

Angelique Bevard

Alesha Bigler

Angela Blake

Brandi Bock

Emily Bowers

Kristina Bratt

Eighth Grade

Exceptionally Talented

Drew Lytle is a person who is very different from everyone else. He is different from many angles. From computer programming to building model rockets, he does what a lot of kids can't or wouldn't do. This 11 year old seventh grader clearly isn't worried about his reputation.

Two of the many things that Drew does for hobbies are building model rockets and computer game programming. Some things he does after school are swimming and computer programming. These things may sound a bit strang e but they are not uncommon.

Drew stands out at East, especially because of his age. He

skipped 5th grade, something he was glad to do.

"I was glad to be moved ·up a grade level," said Drew. He said he , got little respect from his fellow classmates. He also said he had almost no fear about moving up a grade.

Drew likes _ East a lot. He likes it because of the size of the library, the lunch selections, and the much better classes he can chose from.

The only thing he doesn't like about East is the fact that you get only 5 minutes to pass to your next class. In that sense, Drew Lytle is no different from most East students.

by: Brian Fruhwirth

Eighth Grade

Aaron Bredenkamp

Sean Brennan

Courtney Brown

Jeremy Brown

Erika Bruening

Jeffrey Buckner

Megan Burns

Sara Burns

Madelyn Burtch

Crystal Bybee

Carrie Calkins

Lindsey Carpenter

Maria Carper

Sean Carter

• Tyler Christenson

Chris Churchill

Logan Clausen

Chanda Clyne-Govier

Rachel Cox

Jesse Craiglow

Elizabeth Craw

Adrienne Croissant

Tangela Danhauer

Jeffrey Davis

Kevin Davis

Randi Deaton

Emily Decamp

Rick Dietze

Nathan Dilworth

Thane Dinsdale

David Dizney

Darin Doctor

Michael Duling

Jennifer Durst

Suzanne Dwornik

Andrew Engel

Elizabeth Eno

Katherine Erickson

Mary Everett

James Fairbanks

Jamie Falt

Eric Fassnacht

Matthew Ferris

Ryan Finke

Sara Fonfara

Ashley Franks

Christopher Frey

Jessic'a Fritz

Jacob Froscheiser

Brian Fruhwirth

Matthew Gabel

Chantel Gale

Deepali Gangahar

Carilyn Garrett

Paul Garvin

Bryan Gibb ___ __

Holli Gillette

Bethany Goddard

Jessica Goff

Scott Gogela

Brett Gondringer

Adam Grossenbacher

Alexander Hahn

Betsy Hall

Sarah Hamilton

Caroline Hartung

Brandon Hemmerling

Thomas Hersch

Colin Hill

Laura Hoffart

Bret Hollingsworth

Lindsay Howell

Christopher Hunt

·Kate Hunzeker

Preston Hurrell

Erin Hussey

John Idt

Ann Janesch

Jessy Johannesen

Michaela Johanns

Amy Johnson

Benjamin Johnson

Curtiss Johnson

Kara Johnson

Aaron Jones

Elizabeth Judds

Matthew Judge

Paul Julich

Shira Kaplan

Georgina Kayes

Margaret Kayes

Michael Keiser

Tora Kinder

David King

Joseph Kantor

Samuel Korab

Ryan Kosola

Kimberly Krome

Alissa Kuehn

Joanna Kuster

David La Four

Stephanie Lambert

• Brian Leavitt

Byron Lefler

David Lienemann

Joseph Lienemann

Alicia Lillie

Gina Lintel

Emily Loos

Kent Loren en

Timothy Lowery

Grayson Magner

Eighth Grade

Eighth Grade

Eighth Grade Computer Games

Computer games can take you all over the place. From being a bounty hunter blowing away aliens to being a knight fighting giant rats, computer games definitely have improved since the days of Pac-Man and Pong. The 1 games also have gotten better now that the games are on CDs.

Unfortunately for students with free time, though, games cannot be played in the computer labs. If you get caught playing games in the library lab, the game will be taken away. But just how many games get taken away?

Mrs. Wiemer in the library lab gets several games a month from students who aren't supposed to be playing. Teachers say that games distract kids from doing work and that their grades go down.

Eighth grader Ryan Schmidt

said he plays games every day but he has a different idea on why students should be able to play them. "It helps relieve stress," he said.

Eighth grader Darrick Matejka said there are worse things for students to be doing.

"Would you rather have kids play computer games during school or doing drugs," he asked.

You have to look at it at both sides they both have good arguments. Could grades go down due to too much game playing and not studying? Could kids find something better to do instead of sneaking down to the Catwalk to smoke. Well the day when we 1 ll be able to play Marathon 2 in the lab might never come but hey, we'll keep hoping.

by: Joe Kantor

Kent Malone

Christian Mangrum

Dan Mason-D ' Croz

Natalie Matczyszyn

Darrick Matejka

Kip Matoush

Andrew McBride

Jenny McBumey

Betsy McCallum

• Amber McClung

Jason McCoy

Cassie McFarland

Kristin McKeag

Kyle Means

Jennifer Meierhenry

Matthew Melichar

Brett Mendlik

Michael Metzger

Benjamin Miller

Andrew Misle

Molly Mols_e_n__ _,,

Eighth Grade

Eighth Grade

We _ will miss you Middle School, good luck at your new schools. You are lucky to have a brand new school built just for you.

When you start to use the new crayons, color us a picture and send it to us. Sorry Eighth graders, you miss out on the fresh new smell of a new school, but welcome to Senior High School! Peace to All!!

Matthew Morgan

Charles Myers

Katie Neddenriep

Anders Nelson

Jamie Nider

Alanna O'Byrne

Aaron Ogden

Daniel Olig

Kelly Oseka

Amanda Ott

Mackenzie Panasiuk

Eric Pankake

Jennifer Parker

Kristen Parker

Robert Parks

Kaesi Penrod

Nicholas Perry

Kevin Pope

Kevin Prai

Nicole Rabe

Thomas Raetz

Peace to All!!! Shira Kaplan and Shelby Zavadil send a peaceful sign to all other Lincoln East Middle School students and wish you luck (photo bu MS Journalism).

Eighth Grade

Jennifer Rafat

Paul Rallis

Eric Rasmussen

Matthew Rauscher •

Jill Reynoldson

Abbie Rice

Chad Richardson

Tiff any Richardson

Rachel Ricker

Jonathon Riskowski

Andrea Ritterbush

Jay Rose

Natasha Ruser

Justin Schmidt

Ryan Schmidt

Anna Schrad

Lindsay Schroeder

Tera Schulz

Teren Seidel

Hayli Selix

Jack Shultz

Durward Smith

Melinda Smith

Nellie Smith

Jenny Sneddon

Lindsay Sneller

Maria Sonderegger

Emily Sorensen

Charles Stamps

Ryan Starr

Chris Steffens

Joseph Steinbach

Peter Stitcher

John Stockstill

Timothy Stahlman

Erin Stromberg

Alisha Sutter

Tara Swiggart

Joel Termaat

Zachary Thomas

Winnie Ting

Ryan Tonkin

Justin Townson

Ryan Trausch

•Anna Trosper

Elisa Tworek

Mason Ullrich

Christopher Vance

Reynold Vanderwege

Katie Varvel

Kristin Wacker

Matthew Wall

Lance Wessale

Theodore Wheeler

Ryan White

Natalie Wick

Eighth Grade~

Nancy Wu

Melissa Yentes

Kim Zalewski

Shelby Zav:1dil

Benjamin Zemke

Michelle Zorn

Eighth Grade

Travis Williams

Brian Winter

Dana Witherby

Ryan Wolf

Chuu-Lin Wong

Sohail Afiat

Jared Anderson

Casey Becklund

Jeffrey Benash

Brandon Black

Jason Buckner

Roger Bumgarner

Branden Bush

Matthew Card

Adam Carlett

Natalie Cotton

Carrie Diffenderfer

Abigail Franson

Jennifer Guido

Justin Forpar

Misty Hopkins

Not Pictured

Jeremy Howe

Dallas Huston

Mohamad Ismail

Jennifer Jones

Sarah Klotz

Matthew Kurtzer

Joanna Kuster

Sarah Lacey

Aaron Liss

Amy Mart

Casey Mattson

Mali Maynez

Meredith Melecki

Kristina Mendoza

Russell Oneth

Jerad Patzner

Adam Perry

Melissa Perry

Rachel Peters

Tricia Plager

David Purvis

Kali Reynolds

Meghan Rutigliano

Joey Sampson

Amberina Sharp

Ashley Smykowski

Sarah Stanley

Justin Wheeler

Daniel Wiley

Jeremy Williard

Kimberly Zalewski

Eighth Grade

TOP 10 SLANG WORDS

USED BY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ...

lO)SPLEEZE 9) HOMIE 8) GROOVY

7)PEEPS

6)NASTY

5)PHAT

4) OUTIE

3) WHACK

2) BUDDY

l)COOL

compiled by: Lindsay Howell

Natalie Wimer

Seventh Grade

Hardwork and Discipline

Ms. Penner is the fabled math teacher who all of the seventh graders come to fear, especially after hearing the vicious rumors about students disappearing from her class and the famed meathook hanging on her wall.

But in reality, · Ms. Penner's students say she is the best teacher ever. Her strict sense of discipline and her extrordinary teaching methods make her class one of the most intelligent, well behaved classes ever in this school.

The curriculum she teach~s and the way she teaches it are far different from conventional teaching methods. She's also known success as a coach

"I teach a big area of math-

Nathan Abel

John Achord

Kristin Ahrens

Brian Allen

Troy Bailey

Jill Baker

Jared Ballard

B.J. Barta

Miranda Barth

Alan Baugh

Tiffany Baum

Jill Beckman

Melissa Beelek

Matt Beran

Casey Berg

Meg Beucke

Jennifer Birdsall

Kara Bleich

Leah Bloebaum

Joni Boett her

Ran Brabec

ematics, as opposed to teaching seventh grade math, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, and finally precalculus," she said. Ms. Penner teaches a lot more than the average curriculum. In her class, students cover logic, probability, functions, number theory, and set . theory.

Ms. Penner says that her students that come back to talk to her from college, say they have had a much easier time than the rest of the students in their courses.

Ms. Penner coached the girls basketball team at East and had a nationally recognized winning record. Her strict discipline and incredible work ethic make her succeed at most everything she does.

Ms. Penner also enters her students in math contests such as AtPac, Omaha South, Sigma (which Ms. Penner runs) and MathCo.unts, which is a nationwide contest. The students involved in MathCounts are Ryan Haase, a seventh grader, Thane Dinsdale, Darin Doctor, and Kelly Oseka. At the beginning of MathCounts, Ms. Penner had 55 people come to the first practice. After the first elimination test, she had 17 studen'ts left and after further testing, there were four students remaining. The alternates for the MathCounts team are Sohail Affiat and Winnie Ting. If the team does well, they will go to Nationals held in Washington D.C. by: Ryan Schmidt

Seventh Grade

Danielle Breslow

Emily Brodersen

Sara Brostrom

Dustyn Brown

Katie Brown

Paul Bruns

Elizabeth Bryant

Josiah Burdge

Stefanie Burt

Brian Butler

Jonathan Camp

Ryan Casey

Kjerstin Cederdahl

Al Chadwell

Amit Chakraborty

Nicholas Chesnut

Justin Christensen

Aaron Clark

Jon Clifton

Jim Cochrane

Ryan Cole

Carey Collingham

Joey Corbin

Brian Cratsenberg

Jason Criger

Rob Cummins

Ashley Cunningham

Matthew Cyr

Andrew Danek

Emily Daniel

Alison Darling

Lyndsey Dee

Joseph Demma

Megan Denker

Kristen Dickey

Benjamin Dirkx

Malena Doehling

Katherine Dominguez

Korey Donahoo

Kendra Doollittle

Elizabeth Dow

Robin Doyle

Tabi Dubas

Thomas Dunbar

Erin Duncan

Andrea Dwornik

Scott Dykema

Ford Earhart

Caroline Ebers

Kelli Egr

Laurie Einspahr

Jamie Enderle

Lindsay Erwin

Courtney Eurek

Sa'ra Fairbanks

Alexander Felton Seventh Grade~

Travis Fentiman

Kara Ficke

Sarah Finke

Jordan Flores

Erin Foster

Carrie Frey

Joshua Fullerton

Kevin Fusselman

Chiraag Gangahar

Ashley Gaver

Miles Gearhart

Chad Georgeson

Jared Goertzen

Adam Graham

Mitchell Graham

Joshua Gruhl

Curtis Gude

Ryan Haase

Taylor Hahn

Tyler Hahn

Cyrus Hall

Erica Hanks

Luke Hansen

Ryan Hansen

Amanda Harring

Andrew Harris

Elizabeth Harris

Kaitlyn Hartman

Brandon Hartsock

Megan Hass

Daniel Hellerich

Shawn Hellwege

Terra Herman

Emily Hiatt

Tyler Hille

Nicholas Hoefs

Jacob Hoppe

Darin Hose

Jacob Hostetler

Thad Huenemann

Craig Hundt

Michael Hundt

Erik Hustad

Amy Hynek

Jessi Ihde

Tim Ingersoll

Erin Jablonski

Meredith Jacobs

Eric Janssen

Jessica Jensen

Brian Joe

Diana Johnson

Jessica Johnson

William Johnson

Blake John s ton

Sarah Joseph

Seventh Grade

Seventh Grade

MS Musicians In Tune

You see musicians everywhere.

They are at all different lev els, some serious about music, some wanting a college scholarship, and some just playing because their parents are making them. Well, here's a look at the lives of some of the serious musicians.

Annie Woudenberg is a seventh grade violinist. She's been tak·ng private lessons for nine years. She's the top - seated seventh grade violinist in school orchestra and Junior Youth Orchestra (JYO). Annie plans to continue through college or even longer than that if possible.

"Remember that a violinist's brain is working harder when playing a concerto than a scientist working out the hardest formula," was • what Annie said when telling her

thoughts on music.

Katie Neddenriep plays flute in eighth grade band and in JYO. She's tied for first chair in school. Katie takes private lessons in the summer. She plans to continue playing for as long as possible.

Natasha Ruser, also an eighth grader plays violin in school orchestra. She also is in JYO and is seated at the top of both.

"Music rules!" said Natasha while expressing her feelings about playing an instrument.

Natasha has been taking lessons for 11 years, and she practices for up to two hours every day. She plans to continue for quite awhile and maybe even professionaliy.

by: Rachel Ricker

Abbey Karr

Brian Keedy

Darren Keen

Ashley Keith

Sana Khan

Joanne Kim

Megan Kinsey

Jeffrey Kirchner

Brian Kirkland

Hannah Klasek

Austin Klingenberg

Katie Knapp

Jessica Knight

Ryan Knight

Michael Kohel

Nathanial Kreifels

Anne Kuehl

Emily Kunkee

Kyle Lash

Elizabeth Leach • Melissa Lee ----

Misty Lippert

Nichole Lucchino

Christina Lukas

Drew Lytle

Marta Madsen

Kelly Magnuson

Ahmed Makkawy

Kameron Malone

Erica Margrave

Bennett Martin

Clint Martin

Felicia Martin

Katy Martin

Kessondra Mays .

Chelsea McCoy

Brett McCurdy

Brad Meier

Mike Melton

Sherrir Mercer

Kari Mikelson

Eric Miller

Seventh Grade

Higher Learning

Getting out of classes, feeling superior, and having teach ers automatically assume that you are talented are all examples that seventh and eighth graders gave about being gifted. "Being gifted is cool because you can give meaning to meaningless words," seventh grader Annie Woudenberg said.

Most gifted students think that being gifted is okay. A lot of them also like the fact that in middle school they have all of their basic classes with people who are at the same level as them. This differs from elementary school because in elementary school the classes were not divided and the faster paced students had to wait for the slower students.

Sometimes being gifted isn't all that it's cracked up to be, though. "Beware: you will have more

work," said eighth grader Chanda Clyne-Govier.

From a statistical point of view, 57 out of 265 seventh graders were ide·ntified as being gifted last year. This year there are 90 gifted students out of 302 seventh graders.

In the eighth grade last year, , there were 56 gifted students out of 315 all together. This year there are 61 gifted out of 273 that were identified as gifted.

All tog~ther there are 10 gifted seventh grade classes, including four Engl~sh and social studies classes and 6 math and science classes.

The total number of eighth grade gifted classes is 12 and in- 1 eludes 3 English and social studies classes, 5 science classes, and 4 math classes.

by: Alisha Sutter

Seventh Grade

Hillary Miller

Sara Moore

Jamie Morrison

Brandon Muehlhausen

Mackenzie Mueller ·

Jane Munksgaard

Jennifer Murdock

Jennifer Myers

Sara Newlon

Ashley Noble

Haley Novak

Christopher Olson

Geralee Olson

April Otto

Kevin Page

Amanda Parde

Anne Patterson

Chantel Peckham

S Mark Pederson

Matthew Peirce

Kelly Peo

Laura Peterson

Kimberly Petri

C Caitlin Phelps

Diana Pierson

Mckenzie Pokorny

Lindsay Polson

Abby Poppe

Andrew Potratz

Ian Radke

Justin Raikes

Rachel Ramsey

Bradford Randazzo

Kim Remmenga

Ashley Renken

Jeffrey Richardson

Cassandra Richoux

Ashley Robison

Bryan Rosenberger

Gator Russo •

Cassandra Ruthsatz

Nicholas Salestrom

Nicole Sandblom

Erich Schafer

Tyler Scheer

Amy Schmidt

Eric Schmidt

Carly Schneider

Jessica Schoen

Nicole Schrader

Aa'ron Schreiber

Ronald Schrock

Erin Schuessler

Kyle Schumacher

Anthony Schwisow

William Sedlak

Seventh Grade-~-=---~-?--

Nathan See

Jesse Shaw

Sean Shonerd

Adam Shunkwiler

Christine Shutzer

Jenny

Sibbel

Justin Siefkes

Kelsie Simonson

Nicholas Skiles

Hilary Sorensen

Jessica Soukup

Jason Speicher

Dwan Speth

Michael St. Germain

Katy Stenberg

Zach Stivrins

Brittany Stohl

Paetra Stovall

Ted Straub

Ky Stutzman

Micah Sweenie

Angela Sydzyik

Max Theis

Jon Thober

Jessica Tomasek

Justin Tomka

Cody Tucker

Daniel Tylka

Ashley Uffelman

Jayne Ullstrom

Benji Vanderbroek

Beth Varney

Byron Vierk

Brice Volker

Audra Von Minden

Matthew Wagner

Brady Walker

Jason Watson

Samantha Watson

Annika Webb

Matthew Webster

Andrew Westby

Brent Wilderman

Dwight Williams

Meggin Williams

Janae Wolf

Maggie Wood

Andrea Woudenberg

Sarah Wright

Zach Wright

Michael Yesilcimen

Christopher Young

Shamar Young

Jessica Zangari

Zink

Seventh Grade

Seventh Grade

Seventh Grade

Not Pictured

Jacob Berst

Adriel Brown

- David Busch

Amy Christensen

Danielle Fanter

Mark Gray

John Hahn

Ben Hong

Brandon Koehler

Julia Manchin

Matthew Neumann

Esther Park

Aaron Rinehart

Diana Sanchez

Andrew Schock

Jessica Sheehan

Jeffrey Smith

Cody Stanton

Dawn Swoboda

Edward Varejcka

Moving On

No longer will you hear the pitter patter of little seventh _ and eighth grade feet in East's halls. The nicknames "gummer" and "ankle biter" will be no more, and the letters on the school that say "East Middle School" will be history. It seems like everything is changing. The middle school is being moved out and the whole school is being remodeled. All that will be left of the old East we knew and loved are the memories in our hearts.

East will officially be closing its doors to students in the seventh and eighth grades next year, because of the two new middle schools built recently in Lincoln. Most of the seventh graders who went to East this year witl be moving to Lux after just changing schools the year before.

Most of the seventh gradersare optimistic and don't think that changing schools is really that big a deal.

"I kind of want to stay at East, but since all of my friends will be moving with me I'll be fine. The things I'll miss the most are the catered in food and the activities we got to do because of the high

school. It will be nice to be the oldest in the school again though," said Kristen Dickey.

This year's eighth grade class will be the last class to go to school six years at East. Many are glad the middle school is finally moving out.

"I think it's great that it's moving out. It will be a lot less crowded and those annoying little kids won't be running around like maniacs ~mymore," said eighth grader, Gina Kayes.

Although the population of the East student body is supposed to decrease initially in the next year, it will gradually increase.

"There is estimated to be 9,000 high school students in Lincoln by the year 2000 and each school is only equipped - to hold 2,000 students. ,They have to go somewhere," said Associate Principal Loy Marotz.

Many students think that this event is a big deal but nothing is yet scheduled to be done to commemorate the last year of the middle school. On June 6, 1996, school will be out for the summer but the middle school will be out forever.

by: Katie Varvel

Faculty

Gene Armstrong, Principal

Randy Bates, Athletic Director

Dianne Baumfalk, Home Ee Para

Jerry Beckmann, Mathematics

Jan Beeson, Home Economics

· Elaine Bogan, Special Ed

Jimmi Brandt, Spec Ed Para

Linda Brockman, Spec Ed Para

Mary Butler, Mathematics

Vicki Chada, Health Para

Nancy Childs, Art

Rogene Christensen, Home Ee

Jerome Cox, Business Education

Janet Davis, Foreign Language

Karen Dress, Foreign Language

Lynette Dunse, English

Jenifer Dugdale, English/Soc Stu

Jim Dymacek, Counselor

Shirley Ebers, Main Office . Steve Eppens, Campus Supervisor

Deb Essex, PE/Health

Loris Fleek, Spec. Ed Para

Greg Fleming, Attendance

Ken Flowerday, English

Anne Forch, Media

Terry Foster, Spec. Ed Para

Laurel Foulk, PE/Health

Laurie Fraser, Special Ed

Brenda Geisler, Special Ed

Becky Hall, Spec. Ed Para

Jana Halverson, English

Bill Hammelmann, Foreign Language

Jon Heithold, Industrial Arts

Craig Hellwege, Mathematics

Sue Helzer, Technicians

Some favorite quotes of f acuity:

•M.rs. Trumble - "Secure your station"

•Mrs. Wilson - "Keep your feet on my white tile", "I heard that", "Go big E", "Get back here squirrel", "Let's do it to it".

•Mr. McPherren - "That's right."

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i•Mr. McCurdy - "Groovy", "Let's get intense."

•Mr. Flowerday - "I'll give you a break", " Life isn't fair".

•Mr. Hoham -"Take a deep breath, you're gonna be alright."

John Henry, Mathematics

Kristi Hetland, Foreign Language

Linda Hoff, English

Jeff Hoham , English

Leo Jelinek , Mathematics

Janis Johnson , Special Ed

Pat Kaltenberger , English

Marge Keep , Home Economics

Susan Kelly, S cience

Ted Koehn , Science

Kathy Kohel , Main Office

Jerry Kohl, Industrial Arts

Linda Lannin , Special Ed

Robin Lundy, Spec Ed Para

Loy Marotz, Associate Principal

Faculty

Terri Marti, Special Ed

Jerome Martin, Business Education

Jeff McCabe, Industrial Arts

Carla Meyer, Spec. Ed Para

D wain Myers, Social Studies

Neil Nannen, Associate Principal

Colleen Ogden, Social Studies

Deb Payne, Business Education

Michele Pella, Business Education

Leona Penner, Mathematics

• Susan Ptacek, Foreign Language

Dan Rademacher, Mathematics

Gail Reeder, English

Ted Rethmeier, Counselor

Ron Robinson, Campus Supervisor

P.J. Schneider, Resource Officer

Carol Scott, English

Bonnie Smith, Main Office · Maryann Spahni, Counselor

Cathy Sphon, Mathematics

Jon Squier, Special Ed

Reness Stuart, Spec. Ed Para

David Stull, Counselor

Keith Watt, Science

Cheryl Whitehall, English

Del Whitman, Music

Marcia Wiebers, Accompanists

Tamara Wilcox, Mathematics

Donna Wilson, Art

Merrilee Wingard, Science

Sue Wismer, Nurse

Laurie Witters-Churchill, Spec. Ed

Larraine Woodward, Main Office

Lynn Young, Science

Carolea Adams

Dagmar Ahlquist

Diane Anderson

Jim Amos

Connie Arends

Gary Baker

Mike Baker

Alice Barry

Donna Bathke

Renee Beahm

Ed Blessing

Janice Boardman

Becky Brobst

Susan Brott

Rebecca Brunson

Paula Buckner

Jane Buntemeyer

Carol Cabacungan

Doris Cerny

Ross Dirks

Diane Dunning

Wes Durst

Glenda Eggers

Larry Eisenmann

Paul Ells

Jim Elsener

Dianne Epp

Dave Eppert

Bob Eyth

Sarah Fadness

Dutch Fichthom

Greg Fleming

Jodi Flynn

Mickie Frazier-Koontz

Donna Fredell

Dennis Frederick

Pam Fuller

Terri Geier-Brindell

Anne Cognard John Gingery

Janet Coleman

Nancy Grant Colson

Shelley Congrove

Agnes Cox

Gerry Cox

Jim Crew

Bonnie Daley

Brenda Glenn-Erickson

Lee Gray

Vicki Gustafson

Nancy Hartman

Ky Hascall

Rod Heim

Bob Heng

Faculty

Not Pictured

Mary Herrington

Lynne Hershey

LeAnn Hofmann

Betty Hofstad

Jim Holechek

Zoe Holland

Jane Holt

Kevin Hubbell

Brad Irvine

Laura Jacobson

Tim Janssen

Vicky Johnsen

Caryn Johnson

Gail Johs

Eldon Jones

Sally Jones

Brian Kabourek

Lance Kingery

Vicki Lawrence

Jeff Lean

Sherry Lighter

Bridget Littrell

Heather Looper

Linda Lopez

Ed Lyons

Ann Mangrum

Melissa Manske

Joan Marotz

Mike McCuistion

Marty McCurdy

Marilyn McEnttarffer

Ed McPherren

Sherry Meyer

Wendy Monson

Chuck Morgan

Marti Mueting

Jane Munsterman

Lillie Myles

Tina Naylor

Dennis Nelson

Lori Norris

Joni Osborn

Sue Palmer

Dick Paxson

Susan Peters

Jon Peterson

Mike Peterson

Steve Pierce

Carol Pohlman

Arlene Rea

Bob Reeder

Mark Ross

Mary Schwabauer

Bess Scott

Dan Senstock

Rosalie Shimerda

Kitty Shuster

Kirk Skiles

Rozanne Snoberger

Tim Spahn

Grayson Spomer

Rudy Stoehr

Jo Stork

Donna Swoboda

Gretchen Terpsma

Lisa Thiessen

Julie Thomson

Pam Thorfinnson

Jim Tonniges

Peggy Trumble

Jan Tucker

Lois Watts

Kimberly Werner

Brenda Wiemer

Doug Wilson

Merlanne Wood

Debbie York

Richard Russo Lee Zentic

Fred Schelert

Faculty We Love Lupe

When walking down the hallway you happen to pass a little guy with a big grin and a friendly hello. Chances are y o u've just had the privilege o f speaking with custodian Lu pe Damian. It can be said t ha t Lupe is loved by all "My best years have b e en here at East," said Lu pe "The students are lika bl e to me and likewise," he s ai d

After his sixth year at E a st, Lupe is finally looking a t r etirement. His first and la s t years working for LPS had been at East. He's lived in Lincoln all his Hfe, though his parent s came from Mexico.

"He treats students the way they should be treated," said senior Amanda Marotz. Lupe sees it as part of his job.

"There are a lot of working parents," said Lupe. "I take over for what they don't have time for. Lupe will be leaving along with the ' 96 seniors.

"Once they ('96 seniors) graduate, I'll be sorry they're leaving, but I' ll also be happy they ' re gone because they are the future, " he said.

To commemorate Lupe's service to the school, and all he's done for the students, the seniors incorporated him into their Spirit Week skit.

"I didn't know anything about it , I liked that and I thank and love them for all they did, " said Lupe.

"I've never been married," said Lupe, "so these kids are like my own, I love c. these kids! They respond well to me." The admiration is mutual.

"He's a down-to-earth kinda guy," said junior Heather Higgins.

What do you think of Lupe?

"I think Lupe is the bologna god, he's my hottie." Junior Michelle Beran

The . downside to his retirement is all the people • he'll miss.

"The custodian staff is wonderful too," said Lupe. His co -workers will miss him.

"Lupe's a good worker, he's my best buddy , " said co-worker Ed Blessing.

The ·students and staff have been an important part of Lupe's life. But now he'll h ave plenty of time to relax and enjoy himself.

. "I'm going to Las Vegas, I love that place," he said.

We thank you Lupe, and we'll miss you too.

"Now th at's distinguished alum," said Jason Rife.

by: Bridget Small

" I've never seen him off task. No one can sweep quite like Lupe." Senior Kyle Gregory

" He's 'da man, he's goin' out in style with the class of '96." Senior Carrie Campbell

" He's great with the kids." Junior Justin Hash

" He always gives me a high five." Senior Ryan Marple

"I remember he was cleaning chocolate pudding off the guy's locker room floor and Ryan Means asked ' Geez Lupe, why would people do that?' and Lupe said 'It's not people, it's kids'." Junie~ Steven Lemke

Uplifting! Lupe gets a boost from his fellow seniors (photo by Jan e H o lt)

Faculty Top Ten Teachers who had the most school spirit!

10. Jim Elsner - because we like him.

9. Marge Keep - long term cheerleader sponsor.

8. Paul Forch - coaches basketball before retirement

7. Jerry Beckmann - has the best interests of students in mind.

6. Jim Crew - wants his kids to succeed.

5. Jeff Hoham - cares about individual's spirit.

4. Jerry Cox - supportive and knowledgeable about nearly every team at every level.

3. Brian Kaborek - he is enthusiastic, involved, energetic, and positive about school.

2. Colleen Ogden - highly involved in providing activities that involve East High students in build ing pride in East.

1. Anne Forch - has consistently put time, energy, and heart into supporting East!

Faculty

Lasting Knowledge

Carol Cabacungan is an English teacher at East Middle School, and has been teaching here for 21 years. She is currently teaching English to gifted seventh and eighth grade students.

Cabacungan said she enjoys working with the gifted students because those students have an "unusual enthusiasm for learning." She also said she likes the quicker pace and the depth of the bogks they read.

Besides teaching English, Cabacungan has also taught ·first- and second-year Spanish as well as seventh- through ninth-grade basic studies. She said her favorite English units are mythology, science fiction, the classics ·and mysteries. •

As you know, East will not have a middle school next year. The change will affect all of the middle-school faculty, including Cabacungan. Even though she wasn't sure where she'd be teaching next year, she said that she would definitely be teaching middle-school students again.

That's good news for middle-school students, since virtually all of her students think that she is a wonderful teacher. Over the past year, she has been showered with gifts from students. Some of her more creative students have even written poems in her honor.

"She's a very nice person," said eighth-grader Rachel Ricker, one of Cabacungan's students.

In her spare time, Cabacungan likes to read ( of course!) and to travel. As a child she enjoyed her family trips, especially those trips to Washington D.C. and California.

Cabacungan said that teaching at East wasn't always easy, especially when she had to teach her own kids. Of course, she said there wer·e advantages to having her own kids at school with her. If one of her kids forgot lunch money, for example, they could just get it from their mother.

by: Alisha Sutter

Faculty

The Best of Beckman

(Courtesy of Dave Hersch )

"That's the wrinkle in the raisin!"

"That's the way the mop flops!"

"That's the way the Mercedes Bends!"

"That's the way the Q-tips !"

"That's the way the cinnalllon rolls!"

"That's the fly in the ointlllent!"

"Guns and butter."

"Well, it looks like you're -up Lolly-pop Creek without any suntan lotion!•~

"BPC" -- Beckman's Perfect Circle "wA6" = Which was what we weally wanted!"

"Finnigan's Finagle Factor."

"I'm writing a little too far away frolll the board again!"

"Why don't you saturate the roolll with your absence!"

' ~ I got my tang tongued around my eye teeth so I can't see what I'm saying!"

"I got the bull by the tail on a downhill drag!" •

"It's just like pickin' apples!"

•"No such critter!"

"You're just barkin' up the wrong tree!" . -

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Kristin McHale

·•·• Arrgh! Senior J.P. Fellin cavorts on his bike. He was ranked fourth in the nation in bike racing (photo courtesy of J.P. Fellin).

Activitie s Division

All the marching band members were sitting in the stands cold and waiting patiently. When they heard Lincoln East come over the loudspeaker they shut their eyes in suspense. Finally, they heard the announcement of their superior ranking and jumped up with excitement and screaming with joy.

They had just received a superior ranking at the state marching band competition. This has been the first time they had accomplished this in 10 years. They also received a superihr ranking at an Lincoln Public Schools competition.

"When they announced the superior ranking we knew all those hours of hardwork had finally paid off , " said freshmen Brandy Hatley.

The bahd members were led by Jenny Imes, Frannie Kinsey , and Aylin Yesilcimen at all the home football games and even made it to a few volleyball games.

The Band's theme for the

year was Phantom of the Opera. All of their songs they performed expressed this theme. The songs were written by Ky Hascall, the assistant director. The director was Mr. Lean with the help of Mr. Whitmen. Drumline was directed by Mr. Senstock.

The band consisted of about 160 members. The entire school saw how unified they were.

"The band is like one big happy family," said sophomore Brandy Hocking.

"What I love about band is definitely the people ," said juniors and head drum major , Jenny Imes.

Also , another part of the marching band that we seldom recognize was the flag corps. All 13 members perform with the band and are led by Vicki Hascall.

"We get a chance to make the music colorful," said Hatley.

by: Debra Metzger

·•.. We are number one!

Here Mr. Lean holds his first superior trophy from State. Excited band members Sarah Gaussoin and Katie Fosnaugh are in the background (photo by Amanda Taylor).

·•.. GO EAST! Here is the band at a football game. They came and boosted spirit at many of the school sports during the year (photo by Amanda Taylor).

·•.• The Phantom of the Opera. Here is the band playing and marching their show at State (photo courtesy of Susan Taylor).

Jeff Adamson, Toyin Alabi, Alecia Anderson, Nina Anderson, Kate Ansorge, Max Antoine, Adrienne Ashley, Kristi Bale, Cheri Barts, Neal Barta, Jeff Baum, Megan Baumeister, Katie Belka, Sunny Boardman, Abbie Dornemeier, Elli Bornemeier, Tracy Bornemeier, Lisa Brabec, Megan Bredenkamp, Jon Brolhorst, Nicole Brown, Cam Burt, Elizabeth Carey, Melanie Carpenter, Crystal Chapman, Joyce Christensen, Mollie Cox, Jeremy Cramblet, Kelli Crouch, Emily Daharsh, Jeff Darling, Travis Didrickson, Cory Doolittle, Kendra Downs, Jenny Doyle, Julie Dunbar, Zach Dunbar, Justin Dykema, James Ehly, Sarah DelaBarre, Tina Epp, Magan Fitzke, Graydon Foreman, Karen Fosnaugh, Katie Fosnaugh, Eric Fowlwr, Srarh Gaussoin, Cheryl Geiser, Stephen Geiser, Perry Gillaspie, Dan Griesen, Kristin Grohs, Alison Hackbarth, Melanie Hall, Sarah Hall, Tyler Hall, Alicia Hancock, Ben Hanika, Chad Hansen, Sheila Hansen, Grant Harse, Brandy Hatley, Gabrielle Helminski, Catherine Helton, Jason Hill, Mark Hill, Orron Hill, Sara Hinkle, Shiloh Hobelman, Brandy Hocking, Kendra Hollman, Jeff Hunzeker, Jennifer Imes*, Sarah Ingersol, Brandon Jackson, Emily Jahde, Kelly Jeffrey, Julia Jones, Amber Johnson, Kanako Kitamura, Henry Jou, Blaine Kahle, Chad Kamler, Matt Keller, Frannie Kinsey*, Brain Kohel, Jason Kosola, Stephanie Kreifels, Matt Kunkee, Anne Kurtzer, Ashley Lavender, Harris Lehi, Anna Lenz, Laura Lienemann, Mindee Lieske, Seth Lindgren, Jeff Lintel, Stephanie Long, Tonya Loos, Lisa Lorenzen, Amanda Lowery, Charlie Ludwig, Johanna Madsen, Ga rrett Magner, Mike Maness, Matt Masters, Abbey Maul, Jennifer McHale, Jenny Meier, Jenny Melcher, Josh Middleton, Teyona Miller, Jenny Mitchell, Chris Morris, Greg Morris, Michelle Mortensen, Stephanie noble, Christine Page, Denise Pankake, Brad Peterson, Dustin Peterson, Michael Peterson, Sarah Petri, Adam Pont, Brittani Potadle, Sydney Potadle, Brandon Poter, Robin Prai, Becky Rinehart, Jamie Roach, Megan Ross, Amy Royal, Chris Ruiz, Rachel Scherbak, Kelly Schneider, Nicole Schroeder, Matt Semke, Austin Skiles, Stephanie Soucie, Erick Southworth, Trent Southworth, Robin Stearley, Lisa Stelmach, Andy Strain, Tim Suhr, Amanda Taylor, Andy Taylor, Tyler Theitje, Josh Topolski, Terra Townley, Jon Trac y, Stacy Trout, Amber Uffleman, Matt Van den Berg, Tricia Varvel, Heather Walker, Melinda Way, Andrew Westburg, Leia Wilcox, Leah Wolf, Jeff Yeakley, Aylin Yesilcimen*, Laura Youngman, Kelly Zohner, Dan Zumpfe

'D~.· Mr. Jeff Lean, Mr. Ky Hascall, Mrs. Vicki Hascall, Mr. Del Whitman, and Mr. Dan Senstock *Drum Majors

·•.• Sometime in

Practice, practice, practice ...... this was a familiar phrase to members of the Lincoln East Orchestra. The orchestra, directed by Del Whitman, consisted of over 50 members. Practices for the orchestra included not only class time, but lunch time as well.

"Mr. Whitman made us work hard and practice a lot. But, in the end, everything turned out. really nice," said sophomore viola player Loni Harwager.

In addition to playing with the Lincoln East Orchestra, many members were involved with The Lincoln Youth Symphony. LYS was a symphony that included musicians from all four high schools. Practices for LYS ran from 4:00 to 6:30 every Tuesday night. All this practice paid off when the LYS orchestra traveled to Mexico. This gave the LYS members a chance to share music with other countries.

"It's a chance to meet many different kinds of people," said sophomore violinist Lydia Sherman.

Sherman, as well as many other members of the - orchestra, have been playing their instruments for over 13 years. Harwager has been playing viola for eight years and junior Kara Hoefs has been playing violin for 13

years.

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"We lost a lot of seniors last year so this yem our string sections were very young. But, we pulled together and had a really good sound," said first chair violinist Hoefs. The first chair players had a lot of responsibility: They were the prin · ciple players for their section. The sections included violins, violas, and all the other orchestra instruments. First chair res pb nsib iliti es included helping their sections with tlie music and answering a lot of questions.

A lot of practice , time, and effort were pul in for the orchestra's first concert Oct. 8. All th preparation in the worl couldn't prevent the building's electricity fro going down. The conce was cancelled and re scheduled for November . The reschedule concert was with the sing ers and the orchestr played the P..ieces, "Belle of the Ball" and "L Speziale." These wen some of the most wel liked pieces, according to members of the East Orchestra.

"I -love music ano orchestra was a fun class aside from regular schoo work," said Harwager.

by: Mika la Genrich

November.

Shannon Kuehn , Raschelle Bird, and Andrew Rutledge practice their violins for a concert (photo by AnnMarie Grohs)

·•.• And the orchestra plays on ... Sixth period Orchestra class practices for a concert (photo by AnnMarie Grohs).

Jennifer Brenn foe rd er (violin), Michael Carnes (viola), Kristin Deaton (violin), Laura Duncan (violin), Sarah Ebers (cello), Seth Felton (bass), Loni Harwager (violin), Kara Hoefs (violin), Dan McMahn (cello), Lydia Sherman (violin), Rachel Spiry (viola), and Stacy Trout (cello) were chosen to be a part of the All-State Orchestra.

~: Matthew Behrens, Brent Besch, Michael Bettis, Raschelle Bird, · Jennifer Brennfoerder, Michael Carnes, Kristin Deaton, Chris Deaton, Laura Duncan, Sarah Ebers, Seth •Felton, Sarah Gaussoin, Daniel Griesen, Sarah Hall, Loni Harwager, Kara Hoefs, Laura Janesch, Rachel Janssen, Emily Kinnan, Shannon Kuehn, Rachel Kuster, Harris Lehi, Laura Lienemann, Anne Liesveld, Amy McCaleb, Kristin McHale, Daniel McMahan, Michael Meyer, Lucas Miller, Mijken Miller, JenniferMitchell, Kari Neemann, James Philson, Andrew Rutledge, Jennifer Sanchez, Ashly Scott, Marianne Shaw, Lydia Sherman, Rachel Spiry, Anastasia Trout, Joanna Tworek.

·•·• SMILE!!! The violin section of the orchestra struggles to concentrate as the photographer 'snaps a picture (photo by AnnMarie Grohs)_

(photo by AnnMarie Grohs)

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Oluwatoyi Alabi, Max Antoin~fu,iley,sarnh Barber, Matthew Baumeister *J, Chris B:uwens, Tiffany Brechbill, Jonathan Brolhorst, Nicole Brown J, Jennifer Bruning, Shannon Cameron, Caroline Campbell, Michael Carnes, Kristin Clark, Chris Clementson *, Robin Conley, Jeremy Craw **, Sophie Cumming *, Kristin Deaton, Tony Demma, Mark Digman, Chandra Dillow, Chris Dougherty, Elizabeth Dunning , Adam Eppert, Kathryn Fosnaugh, Alicia Fuss, Lynsey Gardner*, Thomas Giltner, Tracie Goeglein *, Daniel Griesen, Tyler Hall, Alicia Hancock, Chad Hansen, Gabrielle Helminski, Elizabeth Helton, David Hersch, Karen Higley, J Hocking, Kara Hoefs **, Carrie Hoff, Tiffany Hovermale, Amy Hummel, Jason Jedlicka, Jennifer Jenson, Angela John, Kurt Jonske, Brian Kohel J, Carrie Kramer, John Liesveld, Nathan Loudon ' * J, Hans Maasdam, Monica Mahaney, Na ten Maniktala *, Judson Martin, Sarah Maul, Martin Melang *, Audrey Micek *, Amit Patel, Aubyn Peterson J, Kathleen Pierce, Nadja Plein, Jennifer Rajewich J, Michelle Rembolt J, Melissa Rinehart *J, Trevor Robison, Peter Schlegel, Marri Lee Scott*, Donald Seacrest, James Seiler, John Sneddon, Thomas St. Germain, Neishalyc Stovall, Andrew Strain, Matthew Strickland, Anastasia Trout, John Wachter *J, Tamara Whiting, Amanda Wilhelm. S • 'P~: Erika Snoberger * also in Swing Choir *not pictured J chosen for All-State Choir

When!?! With one cancelled concert the singers still managed to have a great year (photo by AnnMarie Grohs).

•• .-. Chloreeeeen ! Singers

Tracie Goeglien, Monica Mahaney, and Elizabeth Helton get together during the summer to cool off and have fun (photo courtesy of Carrie Campbell).

•• .• Hey isn't that what swimming suits are for?!? J Hocking, Marty Melang, Mark Digman, and Matt Baumeister were a little anxious to cool off in the pool this summer (photo courtesy. of Carrie Campbell).

Singers, Chamber Choir, and Swing Choir

Kelly Bowen, Melissa Breslow, Amy Burns, Sarah Cross, Jennifer Davis, Alison Hackbarth, Megan Henry, Melissa Koehler, Lynde Magnuson, Amanda Marotz, Lisa Niebuhr, Brittani Potadle, Kristin Rauscher, Brenda Thomas, Jamie Walls, Amanda Zins.

·• • Dancin' the night away!

The swing choir danced their way into the hearts of their audiences, sho-wing that the Lincoln East Swing Choir is definitely the best (photo by Amanda Taylor).

What co~{~!l!e~!n than a class full of 80 singers? The Singers, directed by Jon Peterson, met everyday during fifth period. According to some of the Singers, the group is just like one big happy family.

"We are good friends. Everyone gets along really well," said junior Singer Tamera Whiting.

From Nov 9 through . Nov 11, the Singers put on the musical "The Pajama Game." The Singers also put on their annual production of "Expressions" in May.

"We all worked really hard, but we had fun and with everyone's diverse personalities, we all achieved our goals," said junior Singer Michelle Rembolt.

One of the group's strengths included the ability for everyone to work together to make good sounds.

"All singing groups are equal because there's no strong or weak part," said junior singer Chris Clementson.

A second strength was the lessons learned outside of singing.

"I've learned how to be a gentleman. I've learned respect not only for myself, but for other people as well," said senior Singer Matt Strickland.

Swintl ch~itala Genrich

The Swing Choir, cfirected by Jon Peterson, is a select group of 14 junior and senior performers who sing and dance to choreographed music. The group achieved many things this year. They worked together to have the best possible sounds they could get.

"Our goals were to mature as a group, produce enjoyable entertainment, and build on vocal qualities," said junior Nate Loudon.

Along with singing, the group also had fun outside of class. Most of the singers were already friends outside of the class. They went on retreats, had parties, and just hung out as a group. The ability to have fun was one of the key elements of the swing choir.

"When you put a lot of people together with a bunch of different elements, their individualism comes out and that goes into the final show," said senior Melissa Rinehart.

• by: Mikala Genrich

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cliamber Clioir

The Chamber Choir, a girls-only group, is directed by Jon Peterson, and made up of 11th and 12th grade girls. They sang in the musical, "The Pajama Game," and ,. they also sang in many outside performances.

"I have a lot of fun and we all- get along great. We can talk about anything," said junior Megan Henry. Each individual contributed a different voice to the group.

"As a group, we sang really well and we learned how to blend with different voices,,· , said junior Lisa N,iebuhr. Working hard was something the Chamber Choir was familiar with. But the group often took time out for fun, too.

"The most important thing I learned was to have fun as a group and do what we love the most-singing," said junior Jamie Walls. by: Mikala Genrich

GIRLS ONLY!!! Chamber Choir gets together for a picture. Smile! (photo by Megan Henry)

There are several ways people can show how they are feeling. Some people show their anger and frustration by pushing people down on the basketball court. Some people show their happiness when they run a victory lap around the baseball diamond, and still some others show their anxiety and .nervousness when playing a classmate in : a friendly game of checkers. However, many -people share the same feelings and emotioqs when singing a simple song in their High School music classes.

Singing can let you express yourself in many different ways. It can let you portray yourself as someone else, someone totally different, but the fascination of being somebody different isn't the only reason why many teenagers show a particular interest in singing.

Amy Stearly, a freshman is among other fellow freshman classmates that sang in a school group called Echoes. "It helps relieve my stress, some of my anxiety, and it even helps me deal with my feelings," said Stearly.

Stearly did not stand alone in her feelings; many

people shared her same thoughts, such as Michelle Pepin, one of the other girls in Echoes. However, when asked if singing would be a possibility for a future career, most of the time the answer was the same.

"No , I feel that it is just an extra curricular activity and I wouldn't pursue it as anything more," said Pepin . "No, I have other interests to pursue as a future career," said Jessica Fardella who is in a singing group that consists of people from grades ninth, tenth, and eleventh, called Reflections.

But who says singing has to stop when you leave the school building? Many people that were interviewed commented on the many different places where they have preformed before. These places ranged from church choirs, Sing Around Nebraska, Lied Center, weddings, Kimball Hall to other classes and the Community Playhouse. Overall singing at Lincoln East was as strong as ever. Everyone had enthusiasm and school pride, all groups all went a long way

by: JJ Horejsi

Christa Allison, Jessica Barth, Meghen Baumeister, Erica Brown, Sherri Burr, Noel Bushing, Carrie But , ler, Rachel Card, Joyce Christensen, Kendra Downs, Gretchen Grosscup, Margaret Hoppe, Carmen Hranac, Emily Jade, Kelli Johnson, Stephanie Kreifels, Stacey Lemon, Johanna Madsen, Amber Odvody, Michelle Pepin, Jennifer Pickerel, Jennifer Pierce, Nicole Schroeder, Amy Stearly, Jennifer Stivrins, Lindsay Wolf.

·• .•Concentration is the key! The 9th grade Echoes singers concentrate on learning a new song (photo by AnnMarie Grohs)

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Maya Asano, Emily Ashby, Allison Batie, Elizabeth Carey, Amber Carper, Karley Culwell, Kelly Ernstmeyer, Jessica Fardella, Melanie Franson, Cheryl Geiser, Sheila Hansen, Lisa Heier, Gretchen Hoke , Latasha Hopper, Jennifer Imes, Christina Kirchner, Anne Liesveld, Lisa Lorenzen, Carly Meredith, Vanessa Moeller, Kristin Norton, Sarah Park Autumn Peterson, Nicole Richardson, Ginger Wachter, Katie Weins, Stephanie Woods, Emily Zangari.

·•.• Strike a pose! Sophmore Images singers Lisa Webster , Lindsay Bieck , Jennifer Sutton, Jennifer Polson , and Abigal Craw take a moment to smile for the camera (photo by Kelly Ne em a nn).

·• .• Practice makes perfect. Reflection singers go over music preparing for an upcoming concert (photo by

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Stacey Beaver, Lindsay Sieck, Jennifer Brennfoerder, Robbyn Burns, Eil~en Chalupa, Megan Coulter, Abigail Craw, Sarah Ebers, Melanie Grell, Melanie Hall, Thea Kadavy, Katrina Neuhaus, Lisa Olson, Jennifer ·Polson , Amy Stenberg, Jennifer Sutton, Lisa Webster.

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·•.• Unity in Numbers. FSO members practice for an upcoming concert with the other choral groups (photo by AnnMarie Grohs)

,, Chad Brown, Cameron Burt, Michael Cintani, Jill Dotson, Stephen Geiser, Je nnifer Giltner, Kristin Grohs, Tyson Haase, Amanda Hatten, Sarah Heser, Scott Lee, Sydney Potadle, Becky Rinehart, Stephen Shutzer, Jennifer Stroud, Inga Swenson, Scott Wenz, Whitney White.

Samuel Achord, Bradley ' Bartholomai, Seth Boynton, Louis Braatz, Daniel Brt, Daniel Cabacungan, Dustin Caudill, Jason Dirkx, Shaun Hatch, Mark Hill, Karl Jonske, Adam Prior, Jeffre Roller, Kevin Schmersal, Cory Sievers, Brandon .Smith, Brent Smith, Barry Smith, Michael Stitcher, Jason Warren, Scott Wemhoff, Jonathan Wiedemyer, Timothy Woodard.

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·•.• Friends for life. Spartan Men smile for the camera. The 23 mem ber group had a lot of fun this year and became great friends. (photo ~y AnneMarie Grohs).

Laura Diffenderfer, Joshua Haney, Brandy Hocking, Mitch Millard, Benjamin Mueller, Thomas Nemec, Andrea Peterson, Alyssa Pilus, Meghan Rutz, Marcus Schlegel, Lindsay Schulz, Lydia Sherman, David Sneddon, Margaret Stallings, Tracy Steinkruger, Johanna Tworek.

·•.• What a long day! Shades of Blue singers take a break in between songs. They were practicing on stage for a program that night (photo by Jenny Blake).

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Singing was a The mixed choir for chance for many students the freshmen was called at East to express their tal- Shades of Blue. They had ents. Spartan Men, FSO, a class of nineteen, 7 of and Shades of Blue were . which were guys and 12 only a few of the many were girls. choirs which students "There's a lot of could get involved in. great people which makes Spartan Men was it a lot of fun," said freshan all-boy choir that was man Chad Brown. made up 23 ninth, tenth, All of these students loved and eleventh graders. "I to sing. They loved to think it's a great group for perform and express younger kids to look for- themselves with their talward to be in. You learn a ented voices. lot," said sophomore "Singing is a way of Brent Smith. escaping everything and

There was quite a to be yourself. You can difference between Spar- put your own personal tan Men and FSO, another style into your singing," choir. FSO was · a mixed said Pilus. choir, meaning they had "I like performing both males and females. It and getting in front of an stands for, "For Sopho- audience," said sophomores Only", so they were more Mitch Millard, a all sophomores. It was member of FSO. made up of 5 men and 8 Many of these singwomen. ers have plans for singing "We get along really in high school. Almost all , <' well and we have a lot of of them would like to be . nice people that care how a member of Singers, a well everybody does," said high school choir. sophomore Alyssa Pilus. •

by: Debbie Metzger

Spartan Men, FSO, Shades Of Blue

The way most East students became involved in high school music is through Middle School Band and Orchestra. And fun was probably the reason many middle-schoolers joined music.

"It's a lot of fun because you can just goof around with your .friends while playing," said seventh grade trumpet player Hillary Sorensen.

Although : some enjoyed the socializing part of Middle School Band and Orchestra t others preferred performing. Eighth grader Alicia Bigler has ·been playing the violin for most of her life.

"When I was about three or four my sister took Suzuki flute. When I'd go to her lessons I'd see the violinists and I wanted to play the violin too," Bigler said.

This year she was in a three way tie for first chair violin in the Middle School Orchestra. Chairs place students according to their talent or ability, although in Middle School Band the system is slightly different.

"There's not very much competition. The chair placements are basically set up by posture," said seventh grade trumpet player Abbey Karr.

"I'm last chair and proud of it," eighth grade drum player Aaron Bredenkamp said.

Most Middle School students have been playing

in the band and orchestra since fifth grade. They became interested when someone told them about instruments.

"This guy came to our class and said , 'Do you want to play an instrument?'

I said, 'Okay.' So I went home and asked my parents what instrument I could play and they said , 'The drums.'," Bredenkamp said. Bredenkamp believes that band is a study hall with live music.

Sound like fun? Most members thought so beca~se of all the friends they made.

"l like it because it's more of a social thing," said eighth grade clarinet player Kim Zalewski.

The teachers try to make it fun for the students. "We get in there and we have music and sometimes we have games that help us improve," seventh grade violin player Dan Hellerich said in describing an average day in orchestra.

At first playing an instrument may have been just something to do.

"It sounded like a good idea so I tried it," said eighth grade Alto Sax player Jeff Buckner. But by the time the musicians get to Middle School Band and Orchestra many students are hooked on playing.

by: Jayme Kalmbrum

Scott Albers , Kimberly Alspa u gh , Mizuki Asand , Kathryn Bale , Aaron Bals , Alaina Bartunek , Brianna Bergholz , Emily Bowers , Aaron Bredenkamp , Sean Brennan , Jeremy Brown, Jefferey Buckner , Megan Burns , Sara Burns , Madelyn Burtch , Crystal Bybee , Lindsey Carpenter , Rachel Cox , Randi Deaton , Emily Decamp , Rick Dietze , Thane Dinddale , Darin Doctor , Mary • Everett , Ryan Finke , Ashley Franks , Christopher Frey , Jessica Fritz , Jacob Froscheiser, Chantel Gale , Scott Gogela , Brett Gondringer , Thomas He r sch , Kate Hunzeker , Ann Janesch , Amy Johnson , Elizabeth Judds , Shira Kaplan , Margaret Kayes , Ryan Kosola , Bri an Leavitt , Byron Lefler , Joesph Lienemann, David Lienemann, Alicia Lillie, Kent Lorenzen , Timothy Lowery, Daniel Mason-D ' Croz , Mali Maynez , Andrew McBride , Betsy McCallum, Amber McCiung , Kyle Means , Benjamin Miller , Molly Molson , Katie Neddentiep , Alanna O'Byrne , Eric Pankoke , Rachel Peters , Nicole Rabe, Jennifer Rafat , Eric Rasmussen, Matthew Rauscher , Justin Schmidt , Lindsay Schroeder , Tera Schul;z , Hayti Selix , Nelle Smith , Jenny Sneddon , Ma f ia Sonderegger , Emily Sorensen , Tara Swiggart, Elisa Two r ek , Kristin Wacker , Matthew Wall , Travis Williams , Ry an Wolf , Kimberly Zalewski

Alesha Bigler , Sarah Hamilton , Car<i>line Hartung , Laura Hoffart, Geogina Kayes , Alissa Kuehn, Kasei Penrod, Thomas Raetz, Tiffany Richardson, Rachel Ricker , Natasha Ruser, Teren Seidel, Melinda Smith , E r in Stomberg , Zachary Th o mas , Winnie Ting, Katie Varvel , Lance Wessale , Chuu-Lin Wong , Nancy Wu

·•.. Attention! Eighth grade band members give their attentio to the conductor ( photo by Jenn y Blake)

Jill Bake r, Miranda Barth , T i ffany Baum , Melissa Beelek , Matt Beran , Casey Berg , Elizabeth B r yant , Johnathan Camp , Ryan Casey , Kje r stin Cederdahl , Amit Chakraborty , Jim Cochrane , Ryan Cole , A shley Cunningham , Emily Daniel , Alison Darling , K r isten Dickey , Ben j amin D ir kx , Malena Doehling , Kendra Doolittle , Laurie E i nspahr , Courtney Eu r ek , Sarah Finke , Er i n Foster, Ch i raag Gangahar , Ashley Gaver , Adam Graham , Mark Gray , Amanda Harring , Andrew Harris , Terra Herman , Tyler Hille , Jacob Hostetler , Craig Hundt , Amy Hynek , Meredith Jacobs , Brian Joe , Brian Keedy , Megan Kinsey , Hannah Klasek , Melissa Lee , Nichole Lucching , Kelly Magnuson , Ahmed Makkawy, Felic i a Martin, Clint Martin , Kessondra Mays , Brett McCurdy , Sherri Mercer , Brandon Muehlhausen , MacKenz i e Mueller , Jane Munksgaard , Jennifer Murdock , Christopher Olson , Kevin Page , Esther Park , Mark Pederson , Kelly Ped , Lindsay Polson , Ian Radke , Rachel Ramsey , Kimberly Remmenga , Ashley Rob i nson , Bryan Rosenberger , Jessica Schoen , Aaron Schreiber , Erin Schuessler , Nathan See , Jenny Sibbel , Jessica Soukup , Paetra Stovall , Micah Sweenie , Max Theis , Audra Von Minder , Matthew Wagner , Annika Webb, Maggie Wood , Shamar Young , Tyler Zink, Troy Bailey , B.J Barta , Jacob Berst , Jennifer Birdsall , Kara Bleich , Paul Bruns , Brian Butler , Al Chadwell , Aaron Clark , Brian Cratsenberg , Scott Dykema , Lindsey Erwin , Danielle Fanter , Travis Fentiman , Ryan Haase , Emily Hiatt , Thad Huenemann , Eric Janssen , Abbey Kar r, Brian Kirkland , Ryan Knight , Brandon Koehler , Michael Kohel , Kyle Lash , Brad Meier , Kimberly Petri , Andrew Potratz , Justin Ra i kes , Aaron Rinehart , Erich Schafer , Eric Schmidt , Nicholas Skiles , Hilary Sorensen , Jason Speicher , Michael St. Germain , Katy Stenberg , Za c h Stivrins , Benji Vanderbroek , Beth Varney , Brice Volker , Brent Wilderman , Zach Wr i ght , Michael Yesilcimen , Christopher Young

·•.. Me and my violin! Orchestra members Alicia Bigler and Dan Hellerich get ready to play their violins (photo by Jenny Blake)

·-.. Playing my horn. Eighth grade band members tune their instruments for the day (photo by J enny Blkae)

Sara Brostrom , Carey Collingham , Andrew Danek , Elizabeth Dow , Rob i n Doyle , Thomas Dunbar , Caroline Ebers , Carrie Frey , Curtis Gude, Taylor Hahn , Dani e l Hellerich , Nicholas Hoefs , Tim Ingersoll , Diana Johnson , Jessica Johnson , Joanne Kim, Katie Knapp , Emil y Kunkee , Marta Madsen , Julia Manchin , Chelsea McCoy , Ashley Noble , Anne Patterson , Laura Peterson , Diana Pierson , Justin Siefkes , Daniel Tylka , Byron Vierk , Andrea Woudenberg

Middle School Band / Orchestra

To many people, singing in the shower is as close to giving a performance as they'll get. But some middle-school singers they have gotten some real experience showing off their vocal-chord ability.

Eighth grader Dana Witherby started young.

"When I was in about second grade I was • in Novi Puella Contores. About fifty people tried out and we performed at the Lied," said Witherby. Witherby was a member of Horizons, the girl's select group for eighth grade.

Another · group for eighth grade girls was the Girls' Chorus. LeAnn Hofmann taught the group and grades according to participation and attendance. Member Hayli Selix, who has been singing her entire life, had no problem participating.

"I love to sing. I got chosen in sixth grade to go

and sing in Sing-AroundNebraska," said Selix. Selix and Witherby were both sopranos.

But we can't forget about the boys. Eighth grader Matt Melichar was asked to be in boys' chorus and was persuaded to join.

"She had us sing a song and she picked who could be an alto or whatever," Melichar said, explaining how he was chosen to sing bass.

The groups traveled to the elementary schools in the area, wearing matching outfits to add to the show.

"I feel like Annie every time we get in that outfit," said Witherby, whose group members wore red dresses and black mary janes.

Clearly, for these talented singers, it's best to be seen and heard.

by: Jayme Kalmbrum

Angelique Bevard, Randi Deaton, Jennifer Guido, Misty Hopkins, Ann Janesch, Michaela Johanns, Sarah Klotz, Natalie Matczyszyn, Jenny McBurney, Jamie Nider, Andrea Ritterbush, Hayli Selix, Amberina Sharp

Aaron Bals*, Nathan Dilworth, Michael Duling, James Fairbanks, Alexander Hahn, Dallas Huston, Christian Mangrum, Kip Matoush , Casey Mattson*, Matthew Melichar, Andrew Misle, Aaron Ogden, Chad Richardson, Travis Williams, Chuu-Lin Wong

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Sara Berry, Alesha Bigler, Rachel Cox, Elizabeth Eno, Katherine Erickson, Deepali Gangahar, Emily Loos, Kr ist in McKeag, Kelly Oseka, Jill Reynoldson, Lindsay Schroeder*, Tera Schulz, Jenny Sneaddon*, Dana Witherby

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Middle School Singing

·• Ta-Da! The 1995 Middle School boys singing group (photo by Ann Marie Grohs).

·• .• Don't they look sharp! The 1995 Middle School girls singing group (photo by AnnMarie Grohs).

·• .• Looking over the horizon. The 1995 Horizon singing group (photo by Ann Marie Grohs)

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Getting recog- and rece1vmg good Allison Breed. that lasted year round. nized for hard work usu- grades. National Hon- In addition, this But even through the ally doesn't happen a lot ors Society did many year NHS did something most hectic times , anymore, but National great things for the new. They raised grades were put ahead Honors Society was a community such as money by working the of everything else. group that let students their annual blood drive. concession stands at "The NHS is an know how much they They also helped out at basketball and football organization for students were appreciated. the Honors Ceremony. games. who gave themselves to "National Honors The ceremony honored National Honors academics and higli Society was self-reward- students for making Society was a diverse goals," said Hersch. ing because it was a honor roll and receiving group of students who NHS met a couple chance for 1 me ·to get academic letters. New were motivated and well of times every few recognized for all of my members were also in- represented. Many months to discuss up.hard work," said NHS ducted during the cer- members often man- corning events and just President Dave Hersch. emony. aged tough schedules. have fun.

Senior students "It was a chance There were after school "NHS is the were recognized for for us to help out with activities such as part bomb," said Ben Harry. achie ving their goals the community," said time jobs and athletics by : Mikala Genrich

National Honor Society

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Working Hard AGAIN! nior NHS members Erin Walsh Senior NHS m e mber Amanda Meggan Carmichael and Jaci Huck Marotz chills out by her locker enjoyed hanging out together while doing homework (pho to by (photo courtesy of Meggan Mikala Genrich) Carmichael)

Katherine Ansorge, Jennifer Blake, Kelly Bowen, Nicholas Brandt, Tiffany Brechbill, Allison Breed, Jonathan Brolhorst, Chad Bruns, Caroline Campbell, Deborah Card , Meggan Carmichael, Apu Chakraborty , Jamie Christensen, Robin Conley, Sarah Cross , Jennifer Davis, Mark Digman, Matthew Duncan , Charlotte Gapp , Brett Gerch, Nichole Gessford, Tracie Goeglein, Kyle Gregory , Brett Grell, Tyler Hall , Ben Harry , Gabrielle Helminski , Matthew Hendricks, Aaron Hendry, David Hersch, Kyle Hesser , Carrie Hoff , Jeremy Hollman, Jaclynn Huck , Amy Hummel , Brandon Jackson, Jennifer Janda , Jennifer Jenson, Matthew Johnson, Kurt Jonske, Clint Keller, Elizabeth King, Harris Lehi, Hans Maasdam, Monica Mahaney, Jeremy Marlar, Amanda Marotz, Ryan Marple , Judson Martin, Benjamin McCown , Martin Melang, Audrey Micek, Teyona Miller, Jennifer Mitchell, Kelsey Moran, Cameron Morlok, Stacy Mortensen, Samuel Neal , Chris North , Lance Odvody, Andrew Olig , Chad Peters , Michael Peterson, Katherine Pettit, Kathleen Pierce, Michaela Riensche, Melissa Rinehart, Michael Roth, Jordan Sanderson , Peter Schlegel, Merri - Lee Scott, Eliza Smith, Sara Springsteen, Andrew Strain , Martha Strain, Matthew Strickland, Michael Stutheit , Amanda Taylor , Julia TerMaat, Mark Thober, Bryan Troester, Anastasia Trout, Erin Walsh, Carrie Weikum, Jacob Wilhelm, Andrew Wohlers, Alexis Wood. Junior induction pending.

·•.. School Spirit Senior Andy Olig found out that he was ALWAYS appreciated (photo by Mikala Genrich)

·• •• ( I e ft ) • T h e Th re e Amigos! NHS Officers Kate Ansorge, Dave Hersch and Julia TerMaat stop to pose for a photo (photo by Mikala Genrich)

·• "It's been a hard days night..." Senior NHS Ben Harry and his senior friend Kyle Neddenriep take a break after a ha r d days work (p h o t o by Mik a l a Genri c h )

Lincoln East High School has three different journalism branches. They are different in many ways. The MUSE is a satirical magazine, the Oracle is the school newspaper, and the Epic, well, you can probably guess what that is.

The Oracle is a bymonthly project. Many students work 6n various positions for the Oracle, such as staff reporters, photographers, and business people. The Oracle works hard to keep the E':1st High students informed on a wide variety of subjects from current events to student affairs. •

"My favorite thing about Oracle is that I get to find out all the current information about all the students," said Alecia Andersen.

"The worst thing about Oracle is, that we have tons of deadlines," said Andersen.

The Yearbook, is, well the, yearbook, which is what you are reading right now. The yearbook staff does a wide variety of things such as selling ads, writing stories, making layouts, taking and sizing photographs, and processing all the pictures of the student body The editors of the yearbook get a little grouchy towards deadlines, telling you that if you don't get to work and meet deadlines then the

yearbook won't come out on time.

"The best thing about yearbook is interacting with all the different students and getting to know everybody in the school," said Rachel Jablonski.

"The worst thing about yearbook is, that it's a lot of hard work," said Jablonski.

The MUSE is East High's own satirical magazine. Their very creative staff must think up new stories, people and things to make fun of (namely the cheerleaders), and then work with their ad visor, Mr. Ficthorn, on how the stories should be written.

"The best thing about Muse, is the reckless abandon with which we skewer authority, and the infestation problem," said Gavon Lassig

"The hardest thing about Muse is those nasty satire hangovers. It's quite a high being so savagely satirical. We're intoxicated by our own stiletto sharp knifes," said Lassig.

Overall, the three publications have to do a lot of things just to get their deadlines met and their publications out.

by: Brad Andersen

Bethany Ames , Mi c hael Carnes, Apu Chakraborty (edito r), Allison French, Charlotte Gapp, Alicia Hancock, Carrie Hoff, Sarah Hosek, Michael Johnson, Jonathan Judge, Gavon Laessig, Mindee Lieske, Nicholas Ludwig, Ryan Marple, Carl McCabe, Lucas Miller, Austin Skiles, Jerod Stolle, Erik Wrenholt

Andersen, Max Antoine Kelli Boettcher Ryan Dee, Jennifer Doyle, Natalie Harris (assis~ tant editor), Ben Harry, Jaclynn Huck (editor), Kris Klem, Melissa McCray, Kyle Neddenriep, Suneela Rajurkar, Anastasia Trout, Trent Southworth

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·•.. Brrrr! Yearbook editor, Nat Wimer bundles up in the parking lot during a break from the Southeast Nebraska Yearbook Conference. She thought the building was a bit too cool (photo by Eliza Smith).

·• .• Workin' away. ( on left page) Ryan Dee does a layout for Oracle. Journalism staffs often felt a great deal of stress before deadlines (photo by Brad Andersen).

·•.• What needs to be done? Oracle staffers Ryan Dee, Alecia Andersen, Jaci Huck, Ben Harry, Kyle Neddenriep, Suneela Rajurkar, and Melissa McCray gather around to see what needs to be done. Everyone felt tired around deadline time (photo by Brad Andersen).

·•.• Where'd they go? Muse supervisor, Dutch Fichthorn stands blindfolded by self portraits of all the Muse-staffers. The Muse staff took valuable time out to draw these self portraits for the Yearbook staff (photo by Ann Marie (!rohs).

. The East High School Student Council is committed to serving the students and promoting the image of East in the surrounding communities. Members work hard to achieve these goals thro'ugh ·various activities. This year's student council was no exception.

The 25 member council provided many activities for the student body and the community throughout the school year. Some of these activities included: Blue/ White Night, the Neon Drunk Driving Car, Trick or Can, New Year's Bash, Bogus Ball, the first ever School Skate, Student Forum on Gangs and Violence, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, and Adopt-AFamily.

Student council members enjoyed being on the council for many reasons.

"I like being in a

leadership position, meeting new people, and representing the student body," said sophomore Megan Bode.

Student council not only benefits the student body, but it also teaches members skills that will be useful later in life.

"It's taught me a lot of leadership, I'm a better listener now. It opens your eyes about what's going on," said junior Katie Quick.

Even though members felt at times there was some breakdown in communication, the council was able to overcome these difficulties to achieve their goals.

As East Middle School completed its final year at East, so did the Middle School Student Council. The council sponsored a variety of activities including dances, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, a canned

food drive, a g1vmg tr:ee, and sponsorship of someone from another country.

The council made up of about 50 members was very dedicated.

"The bad thing was we had to get up early to be here at seven thirty every Tuesday morning," remarked eighth grader Jay Rose.

While having fun, the members of

the council learned many skills.

"It's taught me organization and being prepared, listening to others and compromising," said eighth grader Beth Craw. Although the High School and Middle School Student Councils are two separate bodies, they both strive to serve the students of East.

by: Rachel Jablonsk i

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•• .• Show some spirit people! The 1995-96 High (top) Lincoln East's High School School Student Council. The Student Council members strut group smiles for a picture (photo their stuff at the Homecoming pep by Ann Marie Grohs). rally where they introduced the new Class Officers(photo courtesy of High School Stu -Co)

Officers: President: Beth Craw

Vice President: Katie Brown

Treasurer: Jay Rose

Secratary: Chris Frey

Dance Chairman: Tara Swiggart John Achord, Alaina Bartunek, Sara Brostrom, Jef Buckner, Maddie Burtch, Erin Duncan, Lindsay Erwin, James Fairbanks, Sara Fairbanks, Kara Ficke, Sarah Finke, Erin Foster, Carilyn Garret, Chad Georgeson, Elizabeth Harris, Kaitie Hartman, Brandon Hemmerling, Erin Jablonski, Jessica Jenson, Ben Johnson, Diana Johnson, Willie Johnson, Katie Knapp, Liz Leach, Nichole Lucchino, Ambe McClung, Sherri Mercer, Eric Miller, Jenny Myers, Dann Olig, Diana Pierson, Abby Poppe, Justin Raikes, Rachel Ramsey, Matt Rauscher, Amy Schmidt, Anthony Scheisow, Bill Sedlak, Jenny Sibbel, . Lindsay Sneller, Emily Sorensen, Pete Stitcher, Brittany Stohl, Jayne Ullstrom, Kristin Wacker, Natalie Wick, Dwight Williams, Maggin Williams, Janae Wolf, Jessica Zangari, Shelby Zavadil.

Officers: President: Carrie Campbell

Vice President: Matt Strickland

Treasurer: Teresa Hauk

Secratary: Megan Bode

Historians: Laura Weigand, Tracy

Weigand, and Allison Breed

Jonathon Fairbanks, Johr Liesveld, Jamie Mullin , Andy Olig, Tyler Hile, Katie Quick, Jason Rife, Jenny Sorensen, Jamie Walls, Grant Croissant, Jamie Maser, Sean Nelson, Megan Erwin, Jennie Martin, Jenna Miller, Tanner Penrod, Lindsay Richardson, Annie Sorensen

Spenser: Colleen Ogden

·•.. Trick or Treat! Some student council members and friends had fun during their Trick or Can activity (photo courtesy of Allison Breed).

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Chess is often thought of as a long and tedious game. Seventh graders Tom Dunbar and Eric Miller both disagree. Ofcourse they take part as active members of East's chess club.

Chess is the miniature war game that helps you expand your mind and think five steps ahead," said Dunbar. He's been Chess Club

playing since the second grade and wins most of the time. Dunbar played in a tournament at East with about ten members. A tournament takes around two months. This is because one game usually lasts two hours. The meetings were held every Wednesday afterschool.

Devoted member Eric Miller went to all of the

meetings.

"I like chess club a lot. It keeps me out ot trouble after school. It's a really challenging and fun game," Miller said. He has been playing since nine. He played in a tournament at East and one at another

ers like me," said Dunbar. It is obvious to see that chess is just the opposite of a long and tedious game. The members enjoy being on the team and getting to play chess.

"We play chess 'ti! school. the cows come "I have lots of home , "said Dunbar. friends in the chess team. by: Jayme Kalmbrunn It helps me to be with oth-

·•·• Playing Chess! J ames Philson and Gene Cherng pla•y a game of chess in the library afterschool (ph oto by Am a nda Taylo r)

Guten tag is one of the many phrases the German club members utilized regularly. German Club was a fun and interesting way to practice the language and learn the customs of german people. "We get together and do activities that promote the German culture. To put the language we've

learned into an everyday context," said senior Carrie Hoff. Hoff has been a member for four years. One of her favorite things to do was going to German restaurants and experiencing authentic German food. She said the difference is in the preperation, not the ingredients.

Other members en-

joyed watching movies auf deutsch (in German). "We watched Rainman in german, it was really funny. We mostly socialize in a German atmosphere. Like we've had parties and a root beer chugging contest," said senior Jenny Mitchell. Mitchell was the president this year after serving three

years as a member. If the german language interests you, sign up for the German club. It's a good way to use your opportunities at East.

by: Jayme Kalmbrum

·-.. We love German! German Club members Carrie Hoff, Sara Hinkle, JoHanna Madsen, Jenny Mitchell, Adrienne James,, Mark Thober, Dan Zumpfe, and Harris Lehi pose for a picture. Other members included Lance Odvody and Ashley Lavender (photo by Amanda Taylor).

German Club

What does it take to be a part of the Drama Club and the International Thesbian Society? A lot of hard work, time, and dedication. Members spent numerous hours after school preparing for their shows throughout the year. They also competed at districts and went to the state convention in Grand Island. The members may have had different motives for joining, but they all agreed that one of the highlights was all the friends they have made.

So what is the difference between the Drama Club and the ITS? The Drama Club is an organization of people who are interested in the theater. They try to get people interested in the theater and help support community theaters. They also work on the crew and participate in the pla y s. To become a

member of the International Thesbian Society, a member of the Drama Club must gain 15 points by doing stage work and acting. For every ten hours they work or if they saw up to five plays, they got a point. Being a Thesbian is an honor for the amount of time you have put into the club. Once you have become a Thesbian you may work towards becoming an Honorary Thesbian by earning 60 points. Members can start at any age and many began as seventh graders.

Junior Shannon Cameron, Honorary Thesbian, has been involved with the Drama Club for the last five years. Cameron started in junior high plays and has become one of East's most known actresses. Cameron was also in Singers, on the Speech team,

Troupe# 3185: Ryan Marple (President), Shannon Cameron (Vice President), Jill Sorensen (Sect/Tres), Toyin Alabi (Senior Rep . ) , Neal Ba rt a (Jr.. Rep . ) , Nate, Trauernicht (Soph. Rep), Jeff Adamson, Bethnay Ames, Jon Brolhorst, Nicole Browm, Ashley Cradduck, Alicia Hancock, Chad Hansen, Gabrielle Helminski, Carrie Hoff, Sarah Hosek, T.J. Kaspar, John Massie, Carly Meredith, Aubyn Peterson, Megan Power, Melissa Rinehart, Robin Stearley, Amanda Wilhelm, Carol Scott (Sponser).

and _ was the Junior class treasurer. Cameron directed the junior high plays and will miss directing them next year. Acting is an important part of Cameron's life.

"I would like to work as an actress for a couple of years and see how it works," said Cameron. Cameron then would like to continue in a career of teaching.

Another Thesbian, junior Neal Barta, was not as interested in the acting part of the theater, but with the crew work. Barta was involved with the stage lights since seventh grade. He worked with putting the lights onto a computer program and then sets the lights up. Barta was made a member of the Thesbians when he was in the ninth grade. Barta would like to go on and maybe have a ca-

reer with "integrating computers with special effects in drama."

"It's a lot of fun," said Barta. He enjoyed all the friends he met by being involved with the Drama Club.

This years group of members felt very close and enjoyed being a part of the club. Older members helped the new members and made them feel welcome and appreciated. Although many hours were spent preparing and rehearsing, the final outcome was all that matters. Either as a Drama member or a Thesbian, involved in the acting or just in the stage work, the members all strived for a certain goal; to put on great shows.

by: Kelly Neeman

·• .. We sing? Here are ITS/ Drama Club members doing a lip sync at the All State Convention (photo courtesy of !TS/Drama Club).

·•.. Just fooling around . The ITS/Drama Club members enjoyed hanging out at meal time together at the All State Convention (photo courtesy of ITS/Drama Club).

·•.. WE LOVE TO EAT! Here are the ITS/Drama Club members eating at the ALL State Convention (photo courtesy of ITS/Drama Club)

Drama Club and the International Thesbian Society

National Week, Adopt-a-family, DECA doughnut stand, Otis Spunkmeyer? Who was responsible for all of this?

DECA, the national organization of the Association of Marketing Students found here at Lincoln East.

"It offers a business experience for high school students," sa 'd teqm leader Jamie Sandstedt.

"The organization focuses on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship," said Treasurer Abbe Johansen. _

The members tested their knowledge and skills in competition. ·

"We use our knowledge from class, and roleplay a specific area of the actual business world," said Sandstedt.

"DECA is fun," said senior Jon Fairbanks.

When asked why he got involved in DECA Fairbanks said, "l was held at gun point, but I'm glad I did it- I like selling 'yummy' Otis cookies".

There were many new members joining this year.

"I heard a lot about

·•.• All hail DECA! DECA initiation night was a memorable night for Brooke Smith, Jami Luebbe, Lance Odvody, Stephanie Johnson, Jenny Doyle, Chad Bring and Kirsten Cords (photo by Deb Payne).

•• •• DECA line-up! Everyone scrunch together. DECA was a rather large organization this year (photo by Ann Marie Grohs)

it, and it was a good opportunity," said sophomore Stacy Stutzman.

Although the DECA doughnut stand was closeddue to rodent infestation- the juice machines and the Otis Spunkmeyer business was booming. Fun was had by all the "DECA Dorks". There was DECA bowling, a Worlds of Fun trip and even civic projects where the group adopted and sponsored four needy families. DECA Week was also a big hit. Its purpose was to promote business awareness among the students and faculty. The theme was Gettin' Down with DECA.

It was a successful year for DECA. Hey, what would we do without those delicious Otis Spunkmeyer cookies? by: Bridget Small

A. Abel, T. Brabec, M. Breslow. C. Bring, C. Campbell, T. Casper, M. Carmichael, K. Clark, K, Cords, J. Dillingham, K. Doyle, J. Doyle, K, Ernstmyer, J. Fairbanks, E. Faubel, Z. Cartzke, M. Gillaspie, N. Harris, A. Hartman, M. Herms, D. Hersch, K. Hinton, M. Horne, J. Huck, J. Janda, A. Johnson, S, Johnson, C. Leddy, S. Lemke, S. • Lebaron, N. Ludwig, J. Lu'ebbe, K. Lueck, N. Maniktala, B. McCown, L. ,McKelvey, V. Moeller, K. Neeman, K. Neeman, L. Odvody, L. Olson, T. Otto, L. Pepin, S. Price, M. Rajcevick, E. Ring, L. Ritter, M. Sellinger, J. Sanstedt, H, Schommer, S. Sears, B. Smith, K. Snowden, L. Sorenson, S Stoteman, M. Thober, J. Van Laningham, T. Whiting, E. Wrenholt, B. Martin, J. Wenzel, T. Hovermate, P. Beckwith, A. Royal

Max Antoine, 6en Maker, Neal Marta , 6rad 6armolomai , Paul Beckwith, Shreenath Bishu , West Boots, Jonathan Brolhorst, David Cintani, Kris Clark, Justin Dykema, Sarah Ebers, Michelle Fredrickson, Kyle Gregory , Melanie Grell , Ben Grossman, Grant Harse, Catherine Helton, Matt (Hobie) Hendricks, Chad Hendry, Kyle Hesser, Kelly Hinton, Shiloh Hobleman, Carrie Hoff, Jeremy Hollman, Rachel Janssen, Darren Johnson, Eric Johnson, Henry Jou, Adam Jung , Thea Kadavy, Blaine Kahle , T.J. Kasper, John Klotz, Annette Kluck, Adam Korab, Shannon Kuehn, Rachel Kuster, John Massie , Dave Muttersboug, Lance Odvody, Trevor Otto , Matt Peck , Dustin perterson, Adam Pont, Brandon Potter, Krishna Rao, Andrea (Mei) Robertson, Trevor Robison, Jeff Roller, Chris Ruiz, Heather Schwab, Matt Semke, Erika Snoberger, Troy Statmore, Jeff Statmore, Lisa Stelmach, Mark Thober, Kyle Tomka, Nathan Trauernicht, Peggy Trumble, Amber Uffelman, Ian Wagner, Eric Weber, Natalie Wimer, Andy \1/ohlers, John Young, Heng Zhang., Joe (Harley) Zimmerle

When you hear the word "Microtech" the word "computer" probably comes to mind. Microtech club is one which tries to get teens to learn more about computers.

"It's purpose is to expose kids to the advance of technology in today's world," said technical director Neal Barta.

Microtech is much more though. Anyone who wants to foin Microtech is welcome, making it an extremely diverse group. For fun the group went out with United Differences and took hay rack rides.

"It's very social," said vice president Kelly Hinton. "You get to associate with people you wouldn't otherwise".

Microtech met on Wednesdays each week. They raised money by working concessions, and used their earn-

·•.• WE are Microtech! Say "Ms. Trumble." The group, Eric Johnson, Jeff Stratmore, Henry Zhang , Kyle Hesser, Matt Hendricks, Peg Trumble, Mark Thober, John Pentranek , Adam Pont , Matt Semke , Matt Peck , Justin Dykema , Ian Wagner , Blaine Kahle , Adam Korab , Kyle Tomka, Jeff Roller , Lisa Stelmach, Ben Baker , Kelly hinton , Eric a Snoberger , John Massie , Krishna Kao , Neal Barta , Amber Uffleman , Sarah Ebers,Lucas Miller , Ben Grossman, West Boots , Natalie Wimer , and Michelle Fredrickson gathered on the stairs for a photo (photo by Ann Marie Grohs).

•• •• Feeding the mind . The Microtech gang gathers together. The whole group got together for their annual banquet (photo co urtesy of Peggy Trumble).

ings to buy needed equipment. Despite the many differences , they all seemed to get along. Respect was the key.

Their sponsor , Peggy Trumble was the one behind it all.

"She is an interesting woman," said junior Max Antoine. The members loved watching her overreact.

"The funniest moment was when she wrote a new password for the entire network , and forgot it. To this day she still doesn't know what it is," said•Barta.

Through system viruses, outdoor cookouts and meeting new people, Microtech learned more about today ' s computerized world while having a blast. • by: Bridget Small

Microtech 1.1.

There are many activities at East which did not get the acknowledgment tat they deserved. Among these groups are the Dollfins. This was a group of talented young W(?men who found enjoyment in synchronized swimming.

Each year the Dollfins work with a particular theme, and develop their show around that theme. This year the theme was Dollfin Forecast. By working with this theme, the 1995-96 Dollfins produced an entertaining show which included such songs as "It's a Sunshine Day." Although the Dollfins never compete, they did perform without the element of competition.

"The most rewarding thing is putting on a show. We work for three months to make it look good," said Vice President Jenny Sherrill.

Due to the fact that Southeast is the only other high school with a synchronized swimming team, there weren't enough other teams to enter into competition.

This was not cause for the Dollfins to dissolve, however. They still performed for the fun of it.

We tried to put on the best show possible. We worked really hard at it," Sherrill said.

Along with Sherrill , other officers include President Kate Ansorge , Secretary Tricia Va r vel, and Decorations Chair Megan Henry.

Dollfins spent seventh period practicing to perfect their show. Often times they stayed after into eighth period to further improve their show. All this time was not spent solely on practice though.

The thirteen members of Dollfins also made practice fun. And the fun never stopped with practice.

The Dollfins had a lot of parties and mixers which helped them get to know one another, and to develop friendships that grew as the year progressed. All in all, Dollfins seemed to be a wonderful experience for all who participated.

by: Katie Quick

Dollfins

·'.'9.. (top) Fund Raising! Here Jenni Sherrill , Alice Woodard , Kelly Jeffrey , Tricia Varvel , and Lisa Stelmach sell pies fo r Dollfins (pho to courtesy of Deb Essex )

•••• (bottom) 1995 - 1996 Dollfins . Row 1 : Deb Essex , Nicole Schroeder, Kelly Jeffr ey , Sarah DelaBarre ; Row 2: JoHa n na Madsen , Annette Kluck , Kate Ansorge , Melanie Hall ; Row 3: Megan Henry , Tricia Varvel , Alice Woodard, Lisa Stelma c h , Jenni Sherrill (pho to c ourtesy of D eb Essex)

Whether traveling to competition or just going to fourth period, this year's Varsity Jazz Band was always ready for a good time. The type of music they played only helped add to the fun and relaxation that the class offered.

"We all got along • really well. It was a real laid back environment," senior member Kelsey Moran said.

The jazz band spent the year preparing for contests which began in March.

Among other places, other benfits for its parthe jazz band partici- ticipants. It was a pated in a contest in great option ·for those Greeley, Colorado. In students who enjoyed order to prepare for music, but did not have such competitions, a the interest or the time great deal of practice required for Marching was required. Band. By offering such "Starting a new options as Jazz Band, tune was always a many more students challenge, but it al- were allowed to remain ways ended up com- involved in the activity ing together after a bit they enjoy-playing of practice," senior their instruments and remember Mike Roth !axing to the sounds of said. music created by them-

Aside from the selves and their peers. benefits of competing Another benefit of around the Midwest, Jazz Band was the type Jazz Band had many of music they played. It

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President.- Kate Ansorge

Vice Pres.- Jenni Sherrill

Sec/Treas- Tricia Varvel

Decorator- Megan Henry

Sarah DelaBarre, Melanie Hall, Kelly Jeffrey, Annette Kluck, JoHanna Madsen, Nicole Schroeder, Lisa Stelmach, Alice Woodard.

was a completely different type than that of most other instrumental groups here at East.

"The type of music was a lot more relaxed and fun. It just seems more my style," Roth said.

All in all, Jazz Band was a great opportunity for all students who loved to play an instrument, and who were searching for a style of music different from that of most other musical groups.

by: Katie Quick

Junior Varsity: Jeffrey Adamson, Mollie Cox, Megan Fitzke, Benjamin Hanika, Matt Keller, Daniel McMahan, Mitchell Millard, Adam Pont, , Megan Ross, Bradley Vacin, Aylin Yesildemen, Daniel Zempfe.

Varsity: Paul Beckwith, Christopher Clementson, Jeremy Cramblet, Grant Harse, Orren Hill, Sean Humphrey, Brandon Jackson, Chad Kamler, Amanda Marotz, Matthew Masters, Kelsey Moran, Benjamin Mueller, Matthew Palin er, Melissa Rinehart, Michael Roth, Martha Strain, Andrew Strain, Laura Youngman.

Few people really know about an athletic club which has been at East for a very long time. Special Olympics is an athletic club for students with special needs, which offers a wide variety of sports at different levels, and for a unique mixture of people. For instance, a track event could be one of many events East athletes on the track team regularly participated in, or it. could be walking 50 meters with the aid of a walker to a finish line. There were s~veral levels within each sport, but two basic sections: events geared towards developing skills (i.e. drib• bling, etc.), and the.more competitive levels. "Students really enjoy participating in athletic events," said Sue Palmer. Students at East participated in bowling, basketball, sw1mming, weightlifting, and track and field and had practices at least once a week during the school year. Some of the athletes participated in more than one sport, but it depended upon the

student. When Jill Porsche was a sophomore, she won first place at the national Special Olympics competition in bowling. Porsche was allowed to have a helper aid her in getting the ball placed on the ramp, but she was on her own from there.

If athletes were finalists in their sport(s) at competitions, they could continue on to the next level if they had the desire to do so. Competitions were held at city, state and national levels.

"We'd just like to be recognized as a sport," said East sponsor, Sue Palmer. Athletes were able to letter in their sport if they met certain requirements, just as other athletes at East were allowed to do.

Special Olympics offered a way for students with special needs to become more skilled athletes and to participate in extracurricular activities at East.

by: Eliza Smith

·•·• (above) It's a Ball! Jill Porsche smiles with her father. She was a member of the United Bowling Team (photo courtesy of Sue Palmer).

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·- ·- (middle) Swish! Drew Lauritzen concentrates hard as he shoots a basket. Practices were generally once a week (photo courtesy of Sue Palmer).

·• .• (above) Say cheese. Patrick Riorden has his photo snapped as he works. Students were pictured at their jobs in a newsletter which came out periodically during the school year (photo by Sue Brott).

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·• Typin' away. Shane Harms works hard at the computer. He was one of many students who benefited from East's 18 to 21 - year - old program ( Photo by Sue

·•·• (above) Finished! Dan Adams puts the final piece of laundry in the dryer. Students involved in the program were allowed to experiment with many jobs in the first phase so they could discover what they enjoyed doing the most(photo by Sue Brott)

·- •• (right) So much to do Charlie Stacey shows off his large "i n baske t " He , and many of his peers , held jobs at LPSDO(photo by Su e Brott).

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Scott Wemhoff pushes off. He was a member of the Track and Field Team (Photo courtesy of Sue Palmer).

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·•·• (upper right) Working hard. Ryan Burge pauses a moment before continuing Students were employed at a wide variety of places including Bryan Hospital , the Villager Motel , LPSDO , the Federal Building , the Post Office and in a computer lab (Photo by Sue Brott.)

·• •• (bottom) Helping out. Drew Lauritzen , an employee at Bryan Hospital , has his photo snapped as he pulls out a folder. Like many, he chose to work at a more office - oriented job (Photo by Su e Brott).

In this age of alternativism , alternative music and other alternative styles , it isn't hard to believe that there is also an alternative form of learning, known as experiential learning. This alternative to the more traditional classroom is just as its name suggests-an opportunity to learn through experience.

The Experiential Learning program at East offered a variety of options to students, ranging from taking a resource class to help out with a particularly difficult subject, to spending the whole school day involved with department and working in the community, depending on the needs of the student. One of the goals of the faculty in the department was to have students be recognized as an important part of East High.

"We need to recognize that even though we ' re different, we are all people , too," said Lois Watts, a member of the Experiential Learning faculty.

While the program was recognized somewhat within the school , it was recognized a great

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Tina Hyde smiles as she learns a bit more about kitchenwork. All of the students involved in the program seemed quite happy with their jobs (photo by Sue Brott.)

·•·• (far left) What to do next? Stacy Beeck works hard in a computer lab. Many students, like Beeck , held more than one job (photo by Sue Brott)

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Packin' boxes. Justin Zepher works hard packing boxes. he was one of many East students who held jobs at Bryan Hospital (photo by Sue Brott)

deal more within the community. People from many different places came to observe the 18-to - 21year-old program at East, which helped teach older students job skills while still in school.

When a student first enters the program, she is allowed to experiment with several jobs to discover what she enjoys doing the most. Sometimes, the students got paid for their jobs, while other times they didn ' t; it depended upon where they worked. Several students were able to be trained at East, while others worked for businesses in the community , often for the city or state.

"They like T.A.ing. The kids like to help out," said Glenda Eggers, also a member of the Ex periential Learning staff.

While many expect that the "alternative culture" movement will eventually die out , few have predicted the end of alternative ways of Ie ·arning. Perhaps that's because they seem to work, and things that work are worth keeping around. •

by: Eliza Smith

Experiential Learning

The Spartan Spirit Council was a very active club and they worked hard at everything they did. When there was job that needed to be done, the spirit council got it accomplished. The club felt great pleasure in doing things for the school that everyone could appreciate. One of the activities that the club did was Homecoming. The entire school enjoyed all the ,decor9tions, and effort put into making the '95 Homecoming a great success.

The spirit council did a lot of hands on work. The club was very creative, put a lot of work into everything they started, and they got it done with pride. They did spirit week, they put together the Homecoming parade, royalty, and they also made signs for all the sports. There is also a lot of great times that went along with being involved in Spirit Council.

"I liked being with everyone, getting to know a lot of people, and being involved with the school," said sophomore and a two year member Amanda Lowery.

"The best part of Spirit Council, besides the Homecoming week, would have to be the kidnappings. We went to different places around Lincoln, and we made the new members do crazy things. Then we would tee pee their houses at night and follow that with a morning pick up for early breakfast. Plus we have a theme every year," said sophomore Leah Wolf.

·• Go Blue and White! Here is the Spirit Council at the Homecoming parade (photo by Ann MariE Grohs).

They needed a lot of money to make the Homecoming a great success. One of the ways they went about doing this was an annual car wash they have every summer. The money that Spirit Council made from Homecoming went towards other various activities throughout the year.

"Some of the activities that we did were dinners, Christmas parties, charity work, and we helped out with spirit week , " said Senior, four year member , and President Ann Marie Grohs

The Spirit Council was a very hard working group and they worked together well as a group. They also spread school spirit throughout all of the classes.

by: Krystyn Matczyszyn

Gretchen Grosscup

Kendra Hollman

Carmen Hranac

Adrienne James

Becky Loyd

Jennie Martin

Doug Small

Andy Taylor

Sophomores:

Ginny Colwell

Carolyn Hahn

Emily Kinnan

Amanda Lowery

Nate Noble

Crystal Peterson

Alyssa Pilus

Ginger Wachter

Leah Wolf ..

President: AnnMaire Grohs

Vice President: Teresa Hauck

Tres.:

Tracie Goeglein

Juniors:

Ashley Cradduck

Elaine Faubel

Sarah Gaussoin

Mikala Genrich

Valerie Haith

Natalie Harris

Teresa Hauck

Brittani Potadle

Megan Power

Katie Quick

Jennifer Rajewich

Michelle Rembolt

Seniors:

Allison Breed

Amy Burrell

Robin Conley

Tracie Goeglein

AnnMarie Grohs

Carrie Hoff

Monica Mahaney

Melissa Rinhart

Eliza Smith

Martha Strain

Amanda Taylor

Sponsor: Mrs. Anne Forch

Senior High: Max Antonie, Lori Ball, Kaniehua Cook, Karen Fosnaugh, Carmen Hranac, Adrienne James, Stephanie Kreifels, Jamie Maser, Megan Merrick, Jamie Mullin, Sydney Potadle, Becky Rinehart, Jerod Stolle, Jenny Bartling*, Jill Sorenson*, Elaine Klaege* (President), Tiffiany Hoveomole, Carmela Zink, Katie Doyle, Stephanie Noble, Ian Gartzke, Kelly Jeffery, Mike Maness*, Anastassia Mandrovskaia, Kelly Buetcher, Kelly Zehner, Jenny Stivrins, Brain Santani *Officer Sponsor: Mr. Dave Stull

Middle School: Chantel Gale, Jessica Barnes, Mike Duling, Logan Clausen, Amanda Ott, Kristen Wacker, Cortney Brown, Molly Molsen, Eric Miller, Jeff Buckner, Brandon Hemmerling, Gina Lintel, Maria Carper, James Fairban1<s, Paul Garvin, Aaron Jones, Laura Hoffart, Chanda Clyne-Gavier, Jamie Morrison, Kimberly Krame, J .J. ldt, Thomas Hersch, Brianna Berkotz, Emily DeCamp, Ashley Franks, Meredith Meledci, Suzanne Dwarnick, Lance Wessale, Erin Jablcnski, Erin Stromberg, Mindy Smith, Katie Hartman, Megan Denker, Kim Remmergal, Lyndsey Dee, Emily Daniel, Kristen Dickey, Maggie Wood, Annie Woudenberg, Brian Fruhwirth, Travis William, Tiffany Richardson, Ashley Keith, Jessica Jensen, Emily Brodersen, Jessica Knight, Amy Schmidt, Lindsay Polson, Sarah Joseph, Sara Moore, Dwan Speth, Diana Johnson, Dustyn Brown, Caitlin Phelps

Sponsor: Mr. Dave Stull

Imagine coming to a new town and going to a new school without knowing anyone. This feeling was experienced by many newcomers, but here at Lincoln East we have the Ambassador's Club. The Ambassador Club, sponsored by Mr. Stull, is a group of friendly East students who help get new students involved. They also help the students meet new people and start longlasting friendships.

"Ambassador's Club is a good idea because new students need to feel wanted," said junior Ambassador officer Elaine Klaege.

Ambassador's Club gets people involved by

having activities like bonfires and the hootenanny, which was a night of movies, pizza, and fun.

In addition to the high school Ambassador's, there was a junior Ambassador's made up of seventh and eighth graders. Along with helping new students, the Junior Ambassadors cleaned-up around the community and worked at the school concession stands.

"I think it's really important for us as Ambassadors to make every new student feel welcome here at East," said junior Ambassador Gina Lintel.

by: · Mika la Genrich

·•·• Let's see here. Sponsor Mr. Dave Stull looks over some Ambassador stuff with member Max Antonie (photo courtesy of Kelli --lillllilii,..__ ..a...:J B<?ettcher)

·•.• Hey there. LESO members

Front row: Cheryl Whitehall, Rachel Janssen, Jennifer Rajewich, Trevor Robison, Gail Reeder, Uma Srikumaran, and Shreenath Bishu; Back row: Crystal Petersen, Carolyn Hahn, Gabrielle Helminski, Andrea Cantarero, Jessica Jones and Joan Marotz smile at the camera LESO participated in many community service projects this year (photo by Ann Marie Grohs).

Lincoin East Service Organization or LESO was a new club to East this year. Ms. Reeder volunteered to sponsor LESO after sponsoring Key Club last year. Like Key Club, LESO met every other week, helped out the community, and had an estimated 25 members. Unlike Key Club, LESO has no positions and just originated this year. The organization handed out Thanksgiving Day baskets to people at the Malone Center, for low income families, ran a winter clothing drive, painted over graffiti, helped with concession stands, had a teddy bear drive for kids who couldn't afford toys, and many other good deeds. •

One reason senior Eliza Smith enjoyed the organization was because the meetings are flexible to the member.

"I was involved in Key Club and I thought it would be interesting to see what __/

another club would be like. I enjoy being in LESO because it gives me a chance to do community service with out all the bureaucracy that is in other clubs," said Smith.

Others liked it for more social reasons.

"I really like it because it because there are a lot of choices and you get to help other people. I have fun with it also because all my friends are in it," said sophomore member Carolyn Hahn. Hahn got interested in LESO through having Ms. Reeder as an English teacher.

LESO got off to a great start this year. They accomplished many projects and got a lot of members to join. Hopefully the organiiation will go on to succeed at East for many years to come.

by: Jayme Kalmbrunn

Uma Srikumaran, Adam Jung, Emily Ashby, Jessie Barth, Shreenath Bishu, Kendra Downs, Gabby Helminski, Rachel Janssen, Jennifer Rajewich, Trevor Robison, Thea Kadavy, Erika Snoberger, Andrea Cantarero, Brietta Krome, Eliza Smith, Abbe Johansen, Jessica Jones, Katherine Whiting, Amber Uffelman, Zac Russell, Denise Pankake, Jenny Mitchell, Adrienne James, Lehua Cook, Emily Wrenholdt, Kris Clark, John Young, Crystal Petersen, Carolyn Hahn., Shannon Hansen, Cheri Barta, Kristi Bale, Debi Metzger, Adam Starr

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Andrea Robertson (Presi~ent), Carly Meredith (Vice President), Kyle Gregory (Treasurer), Jennifer Bruning (Secretary), Jennifer Rajewich, Eliza Smith, Zac Russell, Henry Jou, Sarah Hosek, Carrie Hoff, Ashley Cradduck, Jennifer Seaton, Lisa Dickey, Kelley Ernstmeyer, T J Kasper, Amanda Wilhelm, Maya Asano

One way East students helped our community this year was through Key Club. The Club had a coin drop to raise money for children, baked cookies for Brentwood Estates Residents, gave candy canes to Gramercy Hill residents, rang bells for the Salvation Army at Target ahd K-Mart, and many other acts of kindness.

"Since I have so much, I should give to those less fortunate. . This club allows me to," said third year member Amanda Wilhelm. Wilhelm 9ot involved her freshman year after hearing about it at Blue White Night.

Key Club met every other week, depending on the projects. The positions they hold are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and every class has _ a specific representative. , The club had 25 members this year.

According Wilhelm, there have been some changes in Key Club this year.

"There's a new sponsor. It's a little more organized and we work together better this year. This sponsor likes the ways of Key Club better," said Wilhelm. Junior member and secretary Jennie Bruning agreed with Wilhelm. "The projects have been a lot more fun this year," said Bruning. •

"In Key Club we do service projects to help our , community and to make it a better place," said sophomore representative T J Kasper.

Key Club is definitely a fun and unique way to help others in the · school and the community. by: Jayme Kalmbrunn

and Key Club

artists. Junior Jennifer Bruning paints a pumpkin with Quentin Waltke. One of Key Club's goals this year was to try to include more groups within the school in school activities (photo by Eliza Smith).

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Kate Ansorge, Max Antoine, Susan Ashley, Brad Bartholomai, Allison Breed, Chad Brown, Shannon Cameron, Apu Chakraborty, Mike Cintani, Chris Clementson, Ginny Colwell, Kristen Cords, Megan Coulter, Mollie Cox, Jenny Doyle, Julie Dunbar, Tina Epp, Laura Gapp, Adrianne Graham, Melanie Grell, Alicia Hancock, Gabrielle Helminski, Carmen Hranac, Jessica Jones, Thea Kadavy, Frannie Kinsey, Annette Kluck, Shannon Kuehn, Mike Maness, Ryan Marple, Andrea Peterson, Alyssa Peterson, Alyssa Pilus, Brittani Potadle, Krishna Rao, Melissa Rinehart, Kate Ruidersdorf, Andy Rutledge, Erika Snoberger, Jana Stangl, Natalie Stavas, Michael Stitcher, Andy Strain, Andy Taylor, Julia TerMatt, Stacey ·Trout, Ginger Wachter, Leah Wolfe.

Novices: Aaron Duncan, Dan Cabucangan, Brian Hastert, Adam O'Hara, Karl Jonske, M.J. Johnson, Rachel Spiry.

Varsity: Clint Keller, Julia TerMatt*, Kate Ansorge*. 1st Semester Captain: Sara Sawin-Thomas. 2nd Semester Captain: Brenda Glenn-Erickson.

·•·• (above) Just say it! Members of the Forensics team have fun on an out of town tournament (photo courtesy of Thea Kadavy). Speech and Debate

·•.. (top) Its a jungle out there! Senior Allison Breed hangs from the monkey bars (photo courtesy of Thea Kadavy).

•• (above) All dressed up! Here are Andy Rutledge , Shannon Keuhn , Gabrielle Helminski, Krishna Rao, Mike Cintani, and Andy Taylor between rounds -at a meet in Illinois (photo courtesy of Gabrielle Helminski)

Self discipline seemed to be one of the most important qualities to possess according to this year's Forensics members. Along with self discipline, Speech and Debate required the desire to get up in front of an audience and to ultimately sell yourself to them.

"A lot of desire was needed to perform in front of people," said senior Speech Captain Allison Breed.

Forensics was separated into speech and de- . bate, but everyone united like one big family. Sherry Lighter was the new speech coach this year, replacing Dan Senstock. The Varsity Forensics members helped out a lot by giving pointers to the Novices.

Helping out one an- Along with confiother played a big role in a dence, Forensic members lot of students Speeches and knew that to do good, they Debates. had to constantly remind "At tournaments, we themselves they could do it. all depended on each other "I definitely couldn't for support and during prac- just get up in front of an autice, were critiqued each dience and perform well other so we could get bet- without a lot of confidence," ter," said senior Kirsten said junior Max Antoine. Cords.

I just get a huge rush of adrenaline and I feel really good about myself," said Cords.

by: Mika la Genrich

Once in front of the

Many students knew audience, focusing and feelthat Forensics required the ing comfortable was somekind of individual that liked thing that was mandatory. to devote time and also had "I try to work more on a lot of confidence in them- my performance and not selves. pay attention to the audi"Speech was one of • ence," said Cords. the biggest passions I've Forensics was full of ever been involved with be- many fun and unique indicause I learned that I can viduals. They achieved a lot manipulate my voice and af- of goals and had success feet an audience like I never throughout the year. knew was possible," saiq "I love Speech beBreed. cause after my performance,

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Speech and Debate

Coach Lighter and Laura Gapp take a break during a practice (photo courtesy of Gabrielle Helminski).

Stacey Trout and Julia TerMaat take a break at the Bradley Speech Meet(photo courtesy of Gabrielle Helminski)

United Voices is a club which has evolved in the past few years to satisfy a need felt by a large number of students

"Our main objective is to help broaden others views of other people," said freshman member Chris Ruiz. It was his first year in the group and he's definitely planning on staying involved.

"We work to bring sensitivity and dignity among the students so that they may work together effectively in all aspects of life," said Senora Jacobsen, club sponsqr.

As a result of the large response ( 4Q.;5Q members) to the club, the group made many achievements. They participated in many school functions, including Blue/ White night. They also worked with other schools and presented skits on issues of concern. An example was their involvement in the program- "Reading is fun in any language". They were very proud of their "Look Deeper" project which addresses stereotypes and prejudice. They even worked on pub-

lishing their ideas. Some of the members participated in nationwide events such as the Martin Luther King march in January.

This year United Voices recognized their graduating seniors. Toyin Alabi, one of United Voices top participants, will receive a scholarship award because of her dedication to the club over the years.

· "What makes United Voices so wonderful is that you learn something through all the activities," said junior Jenny Rajewich. "We need to further people's understanding and promote multiculturalism," said Ruiz

by: Bridget Small

Executive Committee Members (Officers): Toyin Alabi, Eliza Smith , Jennifer Rajewich, Aubyn Peterson, Darla Harms, Jamie Roach, Leslie Wiederspan; Neisha Stovallo, Sara Springsteen

Club Members: Ann Butler, Katie Doyle, Rachel Janssen, Drew Johnson, Stephanie, Amber Uffellman, Kelly Zahner, Heather Armstrong, Ann Beckman, Kendra Downs, Shannon Kuehn, Michelle Fogelman, ·christi Page, Jenny Stivrins, Jenny McCarter, Brandy Hatley, Andrea Cantarero, Allison Breed, Brad Barthlomai, Max Antoine, Kyle Gregory, Brietta Krome, Jessica Jones, Anastassia Mandrov•skaia, Gabrielle Helminski, Kate Ansorge, Julia Termaat, Neal Barta, Trever Otto, Monica Mahaney, Jenny Pierce, Joyce Christensen, Adrienne James, Michele St. Germain, Chris Ruiz, Andrea Peterson, Rachel Spiry, Nate Trauernicht, Megan Coulter, Kathernie Whiting, Sara Hinkle

·•·• United Voices. Here the group poses for a picture (photo courtesy of t11;e United Voices).

What is the Ecology Club and what does it do?

"W~ -iAv~ tk ~," Brenda Thomas

"I

2uess we are just a bunch of tree hu22ers concerned about environmental issues/' --Ken Flowerday

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Recycle your aluminum _cans, newspapers, tin cans, plastic, cardboard, and glass. You can do this in Seacrest Parking Lot · and at other local sites.

.East Audio Linc was an organization that exists here at East, but it was on a temporarily leave of absence this year because construction was in process for a new meeting facility next fall. This new construction will include a remodeling job of the Middle School Technology room, C119. It will become the Electronics and Principles of Technology room, with sound and recording technology included. The East Audio Linc will start meeting their next year.

·• Working Hard! Here are some old East Students working in the Industrial Arts room. This room will be changed next year (photo courtesy of the Yearbook File).

East Audio Linc

A new sport arrived at East this year known as bowling. Many people consider bowling a weekend activity to pass the time, but to 10 male and 10 female students, bowling was a winter sport.

The bowling team had try-outs in December to select the members for , the 1995-96 season. One of the best bowlers to try • out for the girls' team was Meggan Carmichael. Whe n Carmichael was asked what kind of com-

petition there was she said, "there were five loc al schools including East, so the competition was tough."

" There are some good bowlers on our team that help us stay focused. Along with Kristen Francisco, there's Vella Huck who kept our earn alive and laughing," Carmichael said.

by: Clayton Main

Bowling

The Peer Helpers here at East were a huge help with all the problems that we as a students have come across. Peer Helpers give students advice and have open ears to listen and help the students in every way possible. The group ·gets to know -everyone within the group very well, and - even helps with the problems they come across.

"Since we have gone through the training we can go to the elementary schools and talk to the elementary kids about their problems," seniors Jamie Mullin and Tora Mandelko said.

Mandelko and Mullin have been Peer Helpers for 2-3 years. They listen to confidential information about students family and social lives.

"If you ever need

help, come to us because we know how to help you," Mullin and Mandelko said.

Each day during 6th Period, with the help of Ms. Keep, the students have discussions to get to know each other within in the group. They also give advise and helpful suggestions to help others. Each of the Peer Helpers has gone through training and they give AIDS presentations, as well. These East students need a round of applause for the outstanding and strenuous work they do. All of the Peer Helpers enjoy their work and hope that they can help you with any future problems.

by: Amanda Taylor and Krystyn Matczyszyn

1'ee1i

·•.. (top) CHEESE! Builders Club Members stop a project to pose for a picture (photo courtesy of Builders Club)

·•·• (bottom) Boo! Builders Club got together to make Halloween Treats (photo courtesy of Builders Club).

Andrea Abel, Cheri Barta, Stacey Beaver, Megan Bode, Melissa Breslow, Christina Fechner, Kyl Gregory, Darla Harms, Mary Herms, Emily Kinnan, Cybil Linke, Tora Mandelko, Jamie Mullin, Kacy Siemsen

'B~ e~

·•.. (bottom)Ghastly

The Kiwanis Club, better known to us as the Builders Club, met every Wednesday.

. Mrs. Rea was the sponsor for the club for the 95-96 school year.

The Builders Club contributed to many different areas of the community. They worked very hard and were successful in many of the issues that they tackled along the way. In addition to helping came the fun times, and getting to know many different kinds of people.

The club went throughout the community helping others, including writing to pen pals at the nursing home. In turn, they went and met their pen pals, and decorated their home for the holidays. To some of the members of Builders,

visiting the nursing home was one of the most memorable times.

"One thing I enjoyed doing was going shopping for the homeless. I felt as if we helped out a lot," said seventh grader Jenny Murdock.

Helping the community was a big motivator for the Builders Club. The club had fun, and enjoyed the fact that they could meet new people and do many new things within their environment.

"I feel Builders Club is a lot of fun and , I enjoy being able to help out the community, and do things for others," Murdock said.

by: Amanda Taylor and Krystyn

Matczyszyn

Kimberly Alspaugh, Misuki Asano, Chanda Clyne-Govier, Andrea Dwornik, Betsy Hall, Emily Hiatt, Erica Margrave, Jennifer Meierhenry, Sara Moore, Jenny Murdock, April Otto, Kaesi Penrod, Caitlin Phelps, Jennifer Rafat, Nellie Smith, Ashley Uffelman, Felicia Martin, Jessica Bailey, Tiff any Richardson:

·•.. (top) Peer Helpers. Here the Peer Helpers smile for a photo (photo by Krystyn Matczyszyn).

Ghosts! Builders Club teams up with some Kiwanis Members to make some ghost decorations for Halloween (photo courtesy of Builders Club).

MATH COUNTS

This year 55 students from the seventh and eight grade tried out for the math club called MATHCOUNTS. They started practicing in October and in December, 1 7 semifinalists were determined in a "mock" contest. In January practices began almost every night after school and many did not get over until 5:30 PM. The final team to go on to state was determined on • February 1st by taking a test. The four team members were _ 8th graders Thane Dinsdale, Darin Doctor, Kelly Oseka, and 7th grader Ryan Hasse. The two alternates were 8th graders Sohail Afait and Winnie Ting.

MATH COUNTS

was a competition sponsored mainly by The National Society of Professional Engineers for seventh and eighth graders. This year was the 13th year of the club's existence and East has done exceedingly well in the previous years. The competition had both a written and oral part, both an individual and team aspect, and a calculator and noncalculator part. Even if an individual's team did not do well, he/she could advance as an individual.

This year Ryan Hasse was the only seventh grader to make the final team. Hasse thinks East is "cool" and wished

MATHCOUNTS:

8th Grade: Thane Dinsdale, Darin Docter, Kelly Oseka.

7th Grade: Ryan Haase.

1st !\lternate: Sohail Afiat (8th)

2nd Alternate: Winnie Ting (8th)

he could stay here next year. Hasse was excited about competing. "I just like working with math," said Hasse. Hasse didn't spend much time studying except to prepare for competition. "You need to review what you've learned, just before big events."

Hasse liked the support he got from his older teammates and will probably join MATHCOUNTS next year.

For eighth grader Kelly Oseka this was her second year on the team. Last year Oseka made it to the semi-finals. "I'm really interested in math and I like it a lot," Oseka said. Oseka saw MATHCOUNTS as more of

an investment in learninh. "You learn a lot of stuff that helps you to get into college." To prepare for competition she did practice sheets and quiz bowls with her fellow teammates, but Oseka also said, "You need to eat well and get lots of sleep." •

Leona Penner is the head of MATHCOUNTS at East and has been for many years. With her help East has won all of the previous chapter competitions and all but one state cdmpetition. Congratulations to Mrs. Penner and all of the 55 students this year who continued a great tradition of excellence to the end at East Middle School. by: Kelly Neeman

The 1 9 9 5 - 1 9 9 6 Afiat, Kelly Oseka, and Ryan Hasse MATHCO(]NTS Team. (back (photo by Kelly Neeman). row) Winnie Ting, Darin Docter, Thane Dinsdale; (front row) Sohail

This year like many others , fifteen students were assembled from the Junior High and another fifteen from the Senior High school to compete in the Science Olympiad. Unlike many other years though, this was the last year that East participated in the junior high competition. The members of these teams had to have dedication and determination.

"The fun part is getting to meet new people, but there is a lot of hard work involved too," said Andy Taylor.

For ninth grader Andy Taylor this was his third year on the Science Olympiad team. "It's a

chance to show and apply my skills," Taylor said.

The groups met weekly during the spring to get ready for competition. The projects included a wide variety of events.

Many events were centered around the environment •and all the events touched at least one area of the many branches of science. The membersusually worked in pairs and there was a lot of outside school work needed to get ready. "You need to get books and study things concerning your events," Cheri Barta said.

Tenth grader Cheri Barta has done Science Olympiad since 8th grade.

This year Barta did her events in Cell Biology and Nature Quest. Every year that Barta has been in Science Olympiad she has placed in ·the top three of the event that she participated in.

"I like being in Science Olympiad because it sounds good on a college applications and you get to meet lots of people," Barta said.

The members of the Junior High and Senior High Science Olympiad teams did a wonderful job of representing our school this spring at Science Olympiad competition. The competition was held on the UNL campus It was a day of high excite-

ment and tension, but the outcome was worth it. The final group of East Middle School Science Olympiad students left a memory of • a success with dedication. The Senior High will now carry on the tradition of excellence in science.

by: Kelly Neeman

Junior High Members:

Jamie Roach , Andy Taylor, Adam Pont , Susan Ashley , Masone U,llrich, Daniel Masone - D'Croz, Thone Dinsdale, Winne Ting, Tom Dunbar, Travis Fantimen , Maggie Williams ; Byron Vierk , Brian Cratsenberg, Tyler Sheer , B.J. Barta Science Olympiad ~143

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by: Amanda Taylor

.

"East High 1 s motto for sports is 1striving for excellence through participation/1 ----------.

Randy Bates-Athletic Director

'1 went to all the East High athletic events that I could go to because I look forward to them. I like to support my friends that are involved in sports, and I have a lot of fun at the games. It is

also my last year at East and I want to experience all that East has to offer,"

Matt Strickland-senior spectator

"The way you know that your team has done their very best is when you know that you have played to your full potential, especially during the last game of a very long day. At the end of Districts we were all tired and sore, but we really played our best and I know the whole team is proud of our performance,"

Lisa Niebuhr-junior varsity softball player

11 I play middle schoo l sp orts so I have the experience I need for high school sports Thi s includes working with different coaches and playing against different teams, 11

Brandi Bo ck- eighth grade volleyball player

Division

·• We are number one in team pride. The Varsity Football Team runs on to the field during the Homecoming game and does their number one pride cheer. The team did this before all of their games and it helped them get in the mood for the game (photo by Amanda Taylor).

GO EAST!

Sports Division

Thousands upon holding their ranking, po- only ones who got in- one got to go see the big thousands of raging fans sition, and national title is volved in the game. We game in Arizona. Thoucheered on what has now at hand. this upcoming can't forget about the nu- sands of die hard husker the number one college year, the Nebraska football merous people who trav- fans tuned in to their telefootball team in the nation team will lose some of their eled all the way to Arizona vision to support their for two consecutive years. main players to gradua- to support their home team.

" The fans were tion. "We will be fine, we town, or even the people "I wish I would have great! They'd have to be were fine with Frazier, and who sat in front of their T.V. been able to go down to the best fans in America! we'll be fine without him. for over three hours watch- Arizo~a, but it was still outThey are unbelievable! Yeah, we'll miss Tommie. ing the game. standing to watch the They supported us He was a great player, but " The game was team on T. V. with my through each game." said we still have a lot of great unbelievable! I was glad I friends." said sophomore Mike Minter, the defensive players to lean on." said got to go, I was fortunate Jill Hawkins. rover on the Nebraska col- Minter. that I got to go see the real by: J.J. Horejsi lege football team. Minter and other thing." said freshman

However, now the team members weren't the Jered Kavapil. thought and concern of

However, not every-

·•·• Are we patriotic or what?!? Nebraska and Florida fans stand together for ONLY one thing The Pledge of Allegiance (photo

courtesy of Clayton Main).

·•.• GO PETER!!! Husker fans show their spirit for their favorite player, Christian Peter(photo courtesy of Clayton Main).

Scoreboard

Aue. 31 Nebraska 64 Oklahoma State 21

SePt. 9 Nebraska 50 Michiean State 1O

SePt. 16 Nebraska 11 Arizona State 28

SePt. 23 Nebraska 49 Pacific 7

SePt. 30 Nebraska 35 Washineton State 21

Oct. 14 Nebraska 57 Missouri O

Oct. 21 Nebraska 49 Kansas State 25 •

Oct. 28 Nebraska 44 Colorado 21

Nov. 4 Nebraska 73 Iowa State 14

Nov. 11 .Nebraska 41 • Kansas 3

Nov. Z4 Nebraska 37 Oklahoma O

Januar~ 2. 1996 fiesta Bowl Nebraska 62 f lorida 24

Junior Mike

Minter defends for the Nebraska Football Team (photo courtesy of Mike Minter)

Gelling down with the JlpoJJonaires

The Lincoln East 1995-'96 Apollonaires have provided not only the entertainment for various school activities, but have spread school spirit throughout the student body.

The Apollonaires are the dance squad at East who put many strenuous hours of practice into each of their dances. This hard work and dedication has won the Apollonaires many awards such as SpiriJ Sti~ks, team

to design their own dances and music to go along. When Melissa Ganz was asked what her favorite dance was she replied, "I like dancing to B-1-N-G-O!"

Before any dance the Apollonaires liked to sing songs and stretch as a squad to get pumped-up. Jill Haugh revealed one activity she did to get psyched before a dance. "I like going to Village Inn and relaxing," she said. Well, it must work beawards, and leadership cause all the Apollonaires did awards while attending camp. Alexis Wood took home the gold when she received an award for becoming an All-American at camp.

Many of the Apollonaires decided to try out because of their passion to dance. All the Apollonaires had the chance

a great job when it came to dance time!

When ever you see the Apollonaires just think of this quote from Nicole Gessford, "NO CHEER, JUST JAM!"

by: Clayton Main

·•.. The winner is the Lincoln East Apollonaires. The girls pose with their camp awards (photo courtesty Lydia Sherman).

·•.. A sweet smile. Laura Diffenderfer and Lydia Sherman smile after a great performance at half-time of the Homecoming game (photo courtesy of Lydia Sherman).

·•·• The pigtail gang. Here the Apollonaires pose with pigtails at camp (photo courtesy of Kha~ Lintel).

Season Honors

95

Alexis Wood

All-American

Spirit Sticks

·•.. 1995-96 Lincoln East Apollonaires. Back row: Jill Haugh, Nicole Gressford; Middle row: Julia Sanchez-Masi, Lydia Sherman, Khara Lintel, Megan Bode, Amanda Thorton, Lynsey Gardner, Amy Stenberg, Laura Diffenderfer; Front row: Merri-Lee Scott, Lissa Chopp, Lisa McKelvey, Jennifer Sutton, Margaret Henke, Alexis Wood, Jennifer Donlan (photo courtesy of Nicole Gressford).

96 Leadership Award Team Award

·•·• The Senior Smiles! Here are three senior Apollaires; Merrilee Scott, Nichole Gessford, and Alexis Wood before an Apollonaires performance (photo courtesy of Mary Herrington)

·•.. Ready to dance! Here are the girls at Camp this summer at UNL (photo courtesy of Mary Herrington)

Dedicatioll

Last summer the Varsity cheerleaders went to Lake Okaboji in Iowa. The girls worked very hard and achieved a lot. While at camp they learned a lot about each other, and became closer to one another. For many, camp was a highlight of being a cheerleader.

"We all worked so hard to do a good job, and we also worked together for a common goal," said Varsity cheerleader Heather Sand. For two cheerleaders, the hard work brought additional recognition.

While at camp, Var• sity Cheerleaders Sarah Barber and Tiff any Brechbill made All- A 1 merican Cheerleader. With such successes, the Varsity squad felt much more united and willing to work.

Th e Varsity squad put a lot of commitment and dedication into the sport of being a cheerleader.

"Not a lot of people realize how hard being a cheerleader really is. There are 12 girls on a squad that

have to cheer for about six sports a season, color and put up locker and door signs," said Sand. Working well together is also hard work.

One opinion Brechbill expresses has to do with the way cheerleading squads are organized. "The hard thing about cheerleading is remembering that everyone has an opinion, and trying to compromise with everyone," she said.

"If there was one thing I could change about cheerleading it would have to be the way it is set up, the freshman can only make freshman squad, reserve only reserve and so on," said Brechbill. "I believe people should be placed along with their ability level, the same as other sports are".

As with every sport, the key was compromise, attitude, teamwork, sportsmanship, ability, and working together.

by: Krystyn Matczyszyn

Season Honors

Tiff any Brechbill and Sarah Barber: All-American Cheerleaders

TopTeam Award

4 Spirit Sticks

Blue Ribbons

Team Award (everyday)

3 Team Awards

·•·• Just fooling around. Ja Mullin , Tasha Reigert, and Li s Feerhusan take a break a cheerleading camp at Okab o (photo courtesy of Jamie Mullin)

·•·• Defense! Varsity Cheerleaders Darla Harms, Jamie Mullin, and Sarah Barber cheer at a Varsity Football game (photo by Jenny Blake)

·•·• 1995-96 Varsity Cheerleaders. Back row: Tasha Reigert , Darla Harms , Heidi Sand, Lisa Feerhusen, Heather Sand, Mandy Schnasse; Front row: Jamie Mullin, Sarah Barber, Brooke Smith, Tiffany Brechbill, Alysia Kinnersley (photo courtesy of the Lincol n Public Schools)

Varsity Cheerleaders

·•·• 1995-96 JV Cheerleaders. Back row; Andrea Plager , Cybil Linke , Sarah Maul , Lisa Ritter; Middle row: Katie Kennell, Erin Zavadil , Cari Stone, Krietin Rauscher, Anne Lienemann ; Front row: Alexa Bookstrom , Jenny Imes , Emily Zangari, Kellie Kennell ( photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools)

Season Honors

3 Spirit Sticks Top Team Finalist

7 Supieror (blue) Ribbions

•·•

New c110 11ense-

The Junior Varsity cheerleaders attended camp this year at Iowa State University. The girls did very well. Along with hard work and dedication the girls learned a lot about each other, including their strengths and weaknesses. It seemed • as though cheerleading camp is a great place to m eet a lot of new people and learn a lot of new things.

The cheerleaders have come along way from last year when they were · just starting out. There were a lot of new things for the girls this year 0 including new members.

• "It's hard when you first start out with the new people on the squad, -" said Junior Varsity cheerleader Sarah Maul. Being a cheerleader can be very difficult, and extremeJy

frustrating when it comes to compromising, listening to everyone's side, and trying to get the things done that need to be done.

"The hardest thing about cheerleading is, being fair," said cheerleader Alexa Bookstrom. Even though cheerleading can be difficult it also can be rewarding.

If you think about it cheerleading can also be a very embarrassing sport. You have to get up in front of a lot of people and cheer.

"When I was at • camp I accidentally ran into a pole, and got a concussion," said Bookstrom; recalling her most embarrassing cheerleading moment.

by: Krystyn Matczyszyn

Go East! Here are the JV Cheers at the Homecoming Parade (photo by Eliza Smith).

11ore 111e 111errie ..

Spirit, you

"Definitely not wearing the

uniforms,

but I do feel as if everyone knows who I am," Giltner

said.

People who at- sold candy to make some tended East freshman money for their squad. athletic events may have When asked what thought they were seeing was the best thing about double when they looked cheerleading, freshman at the cheerleaders, but cheerleader Jennifer they weren't. They were Giltner pointed out the outjust seeing more. While fits. some squads consisted of 10 to 12 members, the freshman cheerleading squad had 15 enthusiastic members. Some of the squad members didn't like a larger squad due to the fact that thex didr(t feel as close to all the members, and because at times it seemed that there could be a lot of arguing.

Yet Freshman cheerleader Mari-Anne Shaw said that things usually work out.

"People have their own little cliques, but when it comes down to it they all work together and get things done," Shaw said

Some of the members thought that the label "Freshman cheerleader" made them sound littler, and they also felt that they didn't fit in with the other squads as well. They had two car washes, and they

Whether it's the size of the squad, the uniforms themselves, or simply the depth of the squad's spirit, these girls made their presence known. Even though they were unusually large squad they kept the spirit strong throughout their freshman class.

·-..

know we got it! The Freshman cheerleaders strut their stuff for the home coming parade. They showed everyone what spirt was(photo by Eliza Smith).

·•.• 1995-96 Freshman Cheerleaders. Front row: Rhema Miller, Anna Ramsey, Megan Merrick; Middle row: Stacey Enderle, Autumn Peterson, Tami Matson, Merianne Shaw, Jenny Giltner; Back row: Carrie Butler, Jennifer Pickerel, Sara Butler, Stephanie Jacobs, Lindsay Wolf , Emily Daharsh, Stephanie Long (photo coutesy of the Lincoln Public Schools)

·• , 1995-96 Reserve •cheerleading. Front row: Deidre Johnson, Nicole Johnston, u~:ay Shieltz. Back row: Jaamie Maser , Lisa ~ebster, Abbey Craw, Krystyn Matczszyn, Frances Kinsey (photo coutesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Season Honors 3 Spirit Sticks

Ch I to Yictoa-,,

eer1n9'

and every football S~turday, Cheering at a game is they blew up balloons at NBC a small part of what the Lin- bank for the Nebraska coin East cheerleaders do. games. With the money they They put a lot of hard work made from the various into the things they do and fundraising activities, they the tasks that need to be bought two tee-shirts for done. each one of the girls. They

Last summer, the Lin- also bought some extra coin East Reserve things for the squad and the cheerleading squad attended teams.

a NCA camp at Wesleyan Cheerleading can be University. The camp taught interpreted in many different the squad a lot. It taught ways. It can be a very stressthem everything from unity ful activity, yet it can be very and spirit to getting up very rewarding. Christina Kontras early to cheer and compete, said that the best thing about to staying up late and spill- cheerleading is "cheering for ing their guts. the teams, and meeting a lot

"I liked squad bond- of new people". ing in the cellar," sophomore Cheerleading may seem efcheerleader Jennifer Rich fortless but it's not. said. Her favorite memories "The hardest thing were the late night ones. concerning cheerleading is

The Reserve squad getting everyone to work toworked very hard this year gether, and not fighting," to make some extra money said Christina ·Kontras. for the things they need.

They had two car washes, by: · Krystyn Matczyszyn

Reserve Cheerleading

.• We got the blue! Sophmore cheers show their blue ribbons that they recieved at camp (photo courtesy of Jamie Maser).

M I D D L E s l C H 0 0 L s p -0 R -T s

As East Middle School entered its final year, many 7th and 8th grade students took advantage of the Extramural Sports Program. A record number of students participated in six different ports after school. These sports included wrestling, track, cross country, bas- ketball, volleyball, and flag football. "This being the last year of the East Extramurals, the large interest shown by this year's 7th graders should bode well for the new Lux facility," said Middle School Activities Director Brian Kabourek. Students joined the middle school sports program for many rea-

sons. "I have always been interested in sports and it was a good way to have fun with friends," said eighth grader Dana Witherby. Some middle

8th . grader Ric;k Dietze. Middle school students practiced hard and had fun while they prepared to compete against other Lincoln Middle schools on Saturschool students en- day mornings. joyed extamurals "Middle School for other reasons. Sports were fun," "The best replied 7th grader thing about sports Ky Stutzman. at East was that ev- Middle school erybody got to students made their play," remarked 7th final year at East an g_rader Erin exceptional one by Jablonski. getting involved in Middle School the Extramural sports not only al- Sports Program. lowed students to From their experih ave fun with ences, they will take friends, but it also the skills, memohelped students de- ries, and friends velop skills that will they've gained with help them in high them next year. school.

"Middle school by: Rachel sports helped me to Jablonski become better for -future years," said

.• Ready, Set, Go! The Middle • School Cross Country Team heads for the finish line (photo courtesy of The Middle School Sports Program)

.• Spike and Block! The Middle School Volleyball Team plays a tuff game (photo courtesy of The Middle School Sports Program).

Go Team! The Middle , School Football Team does a team cheer b_efore the game (photo courtesy of the Middle School Sports Program).

Exceeding the E:,cp

This year's Varsity ting interested. One maVolleyball team had some jor key is to stay positive very experienced players. so that if we mess up that One of them was senior we know we always have Katherine Pettit. She had a chance to do better," a lot to say about how said Pettit. She was one she got involved and the of the most experienced key to success in Volley- players on the varsity ball. team.

"My Dad has been Some players were coaching ever since I was also very talented but born. I started going to didn't start until later. the practices and Lisa Webster was one of games and started get- those players. "I started

about a year and a half ago playing club ball and summer teams," said Webster. She was a sophomore this year and said volleyball along with being a cheerleader keeps her in shape.

Junior Lindsay Buller started in the third grade through the YMCA. One high light of being on varsity for her was getting to go to Chicago. Al-

though they didn't place well in Chicago, they played excellent.

"I'm proud of the team for trying so hard in Chicago. The trip ovetall was really fun," said Buller.

All of the varsity returning players said they would like to pla y again next year.

by: }ayme Kalmbrunn

VOLLEYBALL

Publi c Schools). Scoreboard

Bellevue East 6-15, 8-15

Omaha Burke 15-2, 15-12

Lincoln High 9-15, 7-15

Hastings 15-0, 15-1

Blair 9-15, 14-16

Grand Island 16-14, 15-13

Fremont 15-13 , 15-0

Bellevue West 3- 15, 3-15

Fremont 15-3, 15-13

Kearney 15-12, 15-4

Wauwatosa, WI 6-15, 15-6, 8-15

LaGrange, IL 15-9, 16-18 , 9-15

Norfolk 15-9, 15-12

Bellevue West 1-12, 5-15

Northeast 1-15, 3-15

Lincoln Southeast 8-15, 13-15

Bellevue East 15-17, 16 -1 4 , 17-15

• Papillion-LaVista 11-15 , 1-15

Season Honors

Kearney

Bellevue West

Millard West

Grand Island

Grand Island

Lincoln Southeast

Lincoln Pius X

Papillion-LaVista

Uncoln Southeast

Chicago, IL

Boubonous, IL

Buffalo, NY

Norfolk

Omaha Marian

Grand I sland

Lincoln High

Lincoln High

Season Record

16-14, 15-13

9-15, 3-15

15-3, 15-5

13-15, 13-15

15-12, 15-6

12-15, 8-15

15-12, 15-11

8- 15 , 9-15

9-15 , 13-15

2-15, 4-15

15-11, 15-1

15-4, 15-5

16-14, 5-15, 16-14

13-15, 8-15

15-13, 8-15, 15-9

12-15, 15-10, 15-8

15-8, 15-12

18-17 (Matches) 36-36 (Games)

Letter Winners : Sarah Barry , Lindsey Buller, Robin Conley, Sarah Cro ss, Brandy Hocking , Amy Hummel, Cybil Linke, Monica Mahaney, Amanda Martoz , Debi Metzger, Katherine Pettit, Kacy Siemsen and, Lisa Webster.

·

1st Team All City (honorary captain) Katherine Pettit and 2nd Team All City Lindsey Buller. 1st Team All St a te (honorary captain) Katherine Pettit.

AH American Katherine Pettit

·•·• 1995 - 1996

Varsity Volleyball. Front row: Cybil Linke, Monica Mahaney , Debi Metzger, Sarah Cross , Brandy Ho ck ing , Amy Hummel; Back row: Coach Myron Oehlerking, Lindsey Buller, Lisa Web ster , Sarah Barry , Amanda Marotz , Robin Conley , Kacy Siemsen, Katherine Pettit , Student Manager Chris Bouwen s (photo ooutesy of th e Lincoln

Varsity Volleyball

Setting ·up

Another year for great East volleyball. This year's Junior Varsity team is especially unique because they have two sets of •sistersplaying together. The sisters are: Jenny and

player Jamie McProud. really like my team this McProud who has been The McProuds are also on year, especially since playing for eight years, the same basketball and Jenny's on it," said junior had some advice for suesoccer teams. A little Lisa Brabec. cess, "Keep your attitude healthy competition is Enough about sis- positive and give a hundefinitely good for these terly love, the entire team dred percent every practwo and the teams they did great this year. tice."

J a m i e McProud and Lisa and Jenny Brabec. Luckily for the team, this is positive. play on.

"She makes me work harder because I want to be better than her," said sophomore

The Brabecs on the butt because we beat other hand say they just can't get enough of each other. They also play on the same basketball team.

"We get along better than the McProuds. I

Southeast," said sophomore Jenny Brabec. Prior to the Southeast game, the team has two hour practices everyday after school. Junior Jenny by:

"We kicked some All of the players said that they were having a better year than last year, but they should have won the games they lost.

Jayme Kalmbrunn

·•.. GO EAST!!! (upper left on p. 156) The Lincoln East Varsity Volleyball team shows their school spirit while posing for a picture (photo courtesy of Linsey Buller)

·• .. The pressure is too much!!! (lower left on p. 156) The East varsity volleyball team looks on as a team mate positions herself to set the ball (p hoto by Anne Marie Grohs).

Lincoln Southeast

Grand Island

Lincoln Southeast

Norfolk

Lincoln Pius X

Lincoln Southeast

Lincoln Northeast

Lincoln Northeast Scoreboard

13-15, 15-5, 9-15

Lincoln Christian 15-12, 6-15, 15-6 Fremont

15-7, 15-7 Kearney

6-15, 15-12, 6-15

3-15, 15-11, 3-15

Omaha Northwest

Lincoln Northeast 9-15, 15-6, 15-8 Elkhorn 15-8, 5-15, 15- 7 • Lincoln High 9-15 , 8-15 Lincoln High Season Re~ord 10-6

6-15, 15-9, 15-10

15-4 , 14-16, 12-15

15-7, 15-8

15-2, 15-2

3-15, 13-15

15-8 , 15-3

15-11, 15-6

16-14 , 15-10

·•.. CONCENTRATE! (below) The team waits in expecation as Andrea Abel concentrates on her serve (photo by Anne Marie Grohs).

.• 1995-1996 Junior Varsity Volleyball. Front row: Jenny Brabec, Jamie McProud, Andrea Abel, Kam i Gude , Laurie Hotovy; Back row : Coach Nancy Grant Colson, Brittani Potadle, Jennie Bruning, Lisa Brabec , Jennifer McProud , Tracy Weigand , Cami Novak, Cheri Barta (photo coutesy of th Lincoln Public Schools)

atisfaction Guaranteed

As many people know, volleyball had a significant place in the hearts of people at Lincoln East. A team pulls together, striving to be the best, when all is attainable. Many people were not aware of how volleyball within itself can contribute to our school. It gives our school pride, dignity, satisfaction, and a variety of other attributes. Yet for a Lincoln East 1 sophomore team itself, it holds much, much more. Our sophomore team at Lincoln East was only one of the many talented teams that we had to offer this year. Whether you were in the stands or down on the court, it was always a great time.

"We have fun and play as best as we can," said sophomore Nicki Johnston.

Most people would agree that work is not ev-

erything. Having fun, getting along, cooperating, and respecting one another also comes into play.

"I love to play. It is a way to get everything out that you might have within,"said Keri Matoush, another member on the sophomore team. Indeed it might be fun on the court, but it is also fun and exciting in the stands. Whether you're cheering your friends on, cheering your kids on, or rooting for your school on in general, it is always fun to see the team work so hard and well together to help the school keep its good name and reputation.

by: JJ Horejsi

·•·• 1995-96 Reserve

Windgard, Jennifer McHale , Laura Youngman, Rachel Jablonski, Keri Matoush, Carolyn Hahn, Kelli Johnson, Candice Mahlberg (photo coutesy of the Lincoln Public Schools) Scores

Lincoln Southeast, 13-15, 12-15

Lincoln Northeast, 2-15, 7-15

Papillion-LaVista; 15-4, 15-11

Grand Island, 8-15, 12-15

Lincoln Southeast, 15-10, 15- 7 Fremont, 15-5, 15-5 Kearney, 15-7, 12-15, 13-15

Lincoln Northeast, 10-15, 15-4, 15-13

Lincoln High, 15-6, 5-15, 6 - 15

Norfolk, 15-4 13-15, 15-8

Lincoln Southeast, 8- 15, 16-14, 5-15

Lincoln High, 15-8, 11-15, 15-6

LPS Reserve Tournament (1st Place)

Lincoln Northeast, 15- 11, 15-11

Lincoln Southeast, 15-9, 15 - 6

Season Record: 8-6

NM The smiling girls. The sophomore team members ,Nicki Johnstor and Keri Motovsh, show their enthusiasm on picture day (photo courtesi Nicki Johston). •

s?~ '.\UiS <il \SPA RT.ABS

Volleyball. Front row: Heidi Johnson, Buffy Linke, Krissa Palmer, Nicki Johnston, Kelly Schneider; Back row: Coach Missy

1995-96 Freshman Volleyball. Front row: Stephanie Noble,

Ann Caputo, Noel Bushing, Jill Dotson, Jenny Doster; Back

Coach

Anne Kurtzer, Sydney Potadle, Becky Loyd, Kendra Hollman,

(photo coutesy of Lincoln Public Schools). Scores

Lincoln Northeast, 7-15, 11-15

Lincoln High, 9-15, 15-13, 15-10

Lincoln Southeast, 15-9, 2-15, 14-16

Millard North, 16-14, 7-15, 9-15

Lincoln Christian, 15-3, 9-15, 15-1

Lincoln Southeast, 5-15, 6-15

College View Acadamy, 15-11, 7-15, 13-15 LPS 9th Grade Classic (3rd/4th Place)

, Lincoln Northeast, 15-10, 13-15, 15-13 Fremont, 15-13, 15-10

Omaha Scutt Catholic, 15-4, 8-15, 15-11

Lincoln High, 11-15, 15-7, 15-10

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Lincoln East is known for its high quality volleyball players. They try to keep them playing at the highest standards, and the players reflect that standard. The young athletes were talented, • bright, outgoing, cooperative, and responsible. This years freshman team didn't have an easy road. Besides being on a team that had never played together before, they also began the season with a new coach. However, it wasn't as.. rough as it could have been. All the girls worked hard, listened to one another, and gave it their all.

"In the end it turned out pretty good, it was a winning season," said freshman Melissa Dean.

Jill Dotson, another asset to the freshmen team, agreed with Dean.

"We did pretty good, however, we didn't always trust each other," she said. Both Dean and Dotson

Lincoln Christian, 15-8, 15-11

Lincoln Southeast, 4-15, 9 - 15

·•.. It takes teamwork. The freshmen volleyball team takes their teamwork a step farther by building a pyramid (photo courtesy of /'loel Bushing).

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agreed that not everyone got along all of the time since they were all members of a team that had never played together before.

"We couldn't always get along with each other, we seemed to get a tad annoyed with team members," said Dotson. But arguments fell short when the Lincoln East Freshman Volleyball Team stepped onto the court.

"It's fun, it makes you work at something. We all tied our hardest, we all hustled to the ball." said Dean.

"We worked a lot to~ gether to accomplish what we did. We also did a lot of encouraging," said Dotson.

Overall, the Lincoln East Freshman Volleyball team did quite good. The freshman ended their season with 7 wins and 6 loses.

by: JJ Horejsi

Mandy Hatten,

row:

Suzanne Reimers,

Melissa Dean, Sarah Heser, Amy Stutzman

·•.. OOF ! ! ! The Lincoln East Varsity Football team teams up to keep the opposing team from scoring (photo by Jenny Blake).

r

·•.• Where's the ball?!? Number 35 waits patiently for the play to begin (photo by Jenny Blake).

·•·• 1995-1996 Lincoln East Varsity and Junior Varsity Football . Front row:

David Riskowski, Ryan Oshlo , Kyle Carpenter, Brent Martin, Casey Reid, Kyle

J;hnson Andy Olig _, Brian Martin, John Sneddon, Nate Loudon, Brett Gersch; Second

Jeff Connelly, Isaa~ Kucera , Nick Bratt , Tyler Jackson, Nate Gemmell, Amit Patel, Rob Matson, Brett Grell , Andy Luers, Nick Brandt , Ben Harry, Corey Gross , Aaron Brown, Brian Leach, Matt Daharsh, Matt Furnas, JV Coach Mike Peterson; !hird row: Y_arsity Coac~ Bill Kechely, Varsity Coach Jim Tonniges, Ryan Pierce, Andrew Hustad, Nate Marnktala, _Ed Rmg, John Liesveld, Adam Stover, Derek Hadden, Jason Wenzl, Kris Klem, Jeremy Hollman , Lee lllmgv:orth , Anthony Lautenshl~ger, Kevin Bailey , Bo Jones , JV Coach Brian Woolsey, Head Coach John Gingery; Back row: Matt Miller , Shawn Hatch, Gerrod Lamberty, Justin Gulbrandson, Aaron Nelson, Derek Hose, Adam Eppert, Adam Kuehl, Joe Bussing, Cameron Morlok, Tom Nemec, Dan Brt , Stephan Farag, Ted Vasholz, Sam Neal (pho t o courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Scoreboard

Omaha Bryan 21-13

Fremont 14-34

Grand Island 7-14

Lincoln High 7-25

Omaha Ben son 22 - 39 Northeast 7-31

Making tbe

The Lincoln East Vars it y football team went through a season full of changes. On~ of the biggest adjustments was a new head coach. The new head coach was John Gingery, commonly known as "Ging".

"I have been working with Coach Gingery since I was a sophomore and he

knows how to get us pumped up," said Adam Stover.

For many of the Senior players this was their last time to ever step onto a football field. To others, with high hopes, it was an opportunity to receive football scholarships to universities and colleges.

"I hope I get the

chance to play at the collegiate level," said Kris Klem.

All the East High Varsity members played hard in the '95 season. Kyle Neddenriep and Kris Klem received honorable mention for the All-City Team. Anthony Lautenschlage and Mark Johnson played their hardest this year and were

Columbus North Platte Southeast 7-41 6-49 6-41

elected onto the All-Cit Football Team.

All in all, the tear seemed to take the chang in stride Most predict that will go just as smooth ne i year.

by: Clayton Main

Don Seacrest

Neddenriep Mark

row:

Season Record: 1-6

Football players are often thought of as "dumb jocks". No one really considers the amount of intelligence it takes to do a play, or run a pattern. The amount of strength it takes to just be a football player is unbelievable.

The junior varsity football team was graced with talent this season. With a majority of the J. V. players swinging on vars it y, they all had plenty of game time experience.

The J.V. team started off rather bumpy, but managed to pull off a victory their last game. Many of the J .V. players will be returning next year to start on the Varsity team.

"We will be the big guys on campus," said Kyle Carpenter. While they will be the "big guys" on campus, they will also be some of the strongest and most talented.

by: Clayton Main

"I like playing for both J. v. · and varsity because I get more game time and practice," said Tyler Jackson.

·•.• Push 'em back push 'em back, WAY BACK!!! Lincoln East J.V. players race for the football in a desperate attempt to win a game (photo by Jenny Blake)

·•.. Hut Hut Hut HIKE!!! # 14 of the J.V.

an

football team tackles

opposing team member (photo by Jenny Blake).

·•.. Lincoln East Junior Varsity Football Front row: Troy Statemore, Matt Daharsh, Justin Hash, Nate Louden, Amit Patel, John Sneddon, Ryan Pierce; Second row: Isaac Kucera, Nick Bratt, Tyler Jackson, Rob Matson, Andy Luers, Kyle Carpenter, Kevin Bailey, Nate Gemmell, Donald Seacrest; Third row: Aaron Brown, Brian Kuehl, Tom Nemac, Andrew Hustad, Derek Hose, Matt Miller, Ted Vasholz, Gerrod Lamberty, Stephan Farrag (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools). Season scores not recieved.

ticking

The Lincoln East Freshman football team had a spectacular season this year, from sportsmanship to all around playing, because the team really stuck together when it came down to the end of the games. They really enjoyed winning, but they were also good sports when it came to losing.

"We always gave it our best when it came to winning, or losing," said freshman Andy Maasdam.

They might have had some hard times trying to defeat their opponents, but they always tried hard all the way to the end. Games

weren't the only rough times for the team, practices also got very intense. They all encouraged and helped each other through the practices, strong times, and the hard times that go along with every sport.

"We all talked to each other, told each other what we were doing wrong and we also encourage each other," said freshman Rob Kinder.

One of the biggest supporters for the team this year was Coach Chris Arent. Arent helped the team not only by teaching them new plays and techniques , but also by staying positive

throughout the season.

The freshman team was also encouraged to make some personal goals to achieve throughout the season. They had to push themselves to their best and try hard in everything they did.

"Well, my goal was to get faster, and to lose some weight," said Kinder.

The team did and outstanding job for their first year in high school football. They realized what was really important was not winning or losing, but how they went about accomplishing their goals.

"Some people think

• ·• Freshaman Football. Front row: Jason Alexander , Kyle Smith , Matt Ball, Cory Goosey, Andy Maasdam, Marshall Chase; Second row: Mason Ham, Stephen Geiser , Chad Tonkinson, Ian Gartzke, Drew Hose, Alex Perry, Darin Maxwell, Tommy Tran, Eli Rogers, Eric Weber; Third row: Coach Tom Baker, Billy Adams, Mark Valenti, Kyle Kamler, Jason Sandblom, Richie Barnes, Ben Grossman, Matt Keller, Michael Stitcher, Lucas Carroll, Joe Connelly, Derek Bookstrom, Coach Chris Arent; Back row: Ryan Stubbendeck, Justin Cradduck, Erick Nelson, Jared Kvapil, Shawn Redhage, Jared calver, Jesse Smith, Rob Kinder, Jason Protiva, Ryan Peterson, Matt Beaudette (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Season

Record 2-5

Scores were not recieved

that football is for stupid people, but I think you have to be smart to learn all the plays and basically learn the game," said Maasdam. « By keeping high standards of sportsmanship, the freshman football team helped negate that stereotype. In keeping those standards, in spite of the competitiveness of high school football, they have made great accomplishments regardless of winning or losing.

by: Krystyn Matczyszyn

·•·• Reserve Football. Front row: Jeff Yeakley, Ben Nathan, Mike Brown , John Sneddon, Marcus Schlegel, Andy Sneller, Adam Witherby; Second row: Ben Carey, Seth Weatherfield, Garrett Magener , Scott Bowden, Matt Kunkee, Spencer Graham , Sam Achord, Bryce Jakub , Dan Riskowski, Tim Suhr, Adam Starr, Jake Walker, Tim Haynes; Third row: Coach Sean Murphy, Ryan Mnollenberg, Jeff Johnson, Mark Hill , Paul Beckwith, Dustin Reiman, James Jannsen, Josh Nitz, Andy Schmidt, Josh Lupher, Brain Myers , Ben Ferris, coach Jon Squier; Back row: Derek Gruber, Ben Mueller, Brandon Smith, Nate Greever , Nick Brown, Will Dabbert, Tyson Doctor, John Klem, Seth Boynton, Darren Bounds, James Rosenthal, Matt Keller (photo coutesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Scores (3-3)

Sept. 7-Norfolk 24-17 East

Sept. 16 - East 24-0 Grand Island

Honors

Sept 21-East 48-0 Hastings Best Record since (3-3) 1987 for 10th grade

Sept 28-East 41 -1 4 Lincoln High

Oct. 2-Southeast 20- 7 East

Oct. 17-Northeast20-East 7

Oct. 23-Puis canceled

The Sophomore Football Team started their season with high hopes. Brian Myers commented on the teams goals for the season, "We as a team want to develop better unity and take city and state."

It looked like these goals would have been retainable but the Lincoln Southeast Knights Sophomore team came away with a victory during .the city championship against the East Sophomore team.

Many of the Sopha- ·

mores felt that they are the best team in the city and could beat Southeast in a rematch.

"The team and the coaches know that if we played Southeast again we would annihilate them," said Josh Lupher

With the sophomores having such great hopes and unity, they seem destined to succeed in the future.

by: Clayton .Main

••• Hut, Hut. The sophmore team gets ready for a play (photo by Anne Marie Grohs)

Dedicated to e,ccellence

Go Team!!

Overall, Varsity softball can be counted as a success. The team was just shy of making state, though they were satisfied with making The finals game.

"It was the best season ever, best team ever," said senior captain Carrie Campbell, when asked about her Varsity Softball season.

"Everyone did their job and played their best," said junior Lisa Niebuhr. The team had good attitudes and worked well together on the field. "We played as one, not as individuals- we believed in each other and it showed," she said.

This year's seniors were a big asset to the team.

"Next year they will be greatly missed," said junior Sarah Price. The seniors were Jenny

Janda, Sara Bernick, Angela Kaz as, Carrie Campbell, Kristin Francisco and Jenny Davis. Fellow team member Carrie Kramer even came up with "The Triangle", representing the three captains. Janda played center field, Campbell shortstop, Francisco second base- which form the baseball diamond, symbolizing the balance and leadership they kept for the team. As, you can well imagine, Senior Night was a very memorable one for everyone.

"As I took off my jersey I just cried," said Campbell.

• Whether it be pitching a shut out, stealing third, or playing "This is a What" on the bus trip home; the past varsity season will always be remembered.

by: Bridget Small

Scores

East-Omaha Bryan 5-1

East-Schuyler 7-2

East-Mill. North 0-4

East-Lincoln High 2-8

·•.• Hey batter , batter! Kristin Francisco, Jenny Janda, and Carrie Campbell wait in the batter ' s box. These varsity team members were known as "the triangle" (photo by Sara Bornich).

·•.. You're out! Jenny Davis reaches for the ball to complete an out. The varsity season was full · of astounding plays (photo courtesy of Varsity Softball).

East-Lincoln High 11-1

East-Fremont 7-1

East-Valley 9 -6

East-Mill. West 4-6

East-Omaha Burke 0-10

East-Omaha Skutt 10-4

East-Mill. South 0-10

East-Beatrice 13-8

Ea s t-Papillion 1-11

East-Plattsmouth 14-7

East-Lin. Southeast 2-4

East-Lin. Northeast 10-0

East-Lin. Northeast 6 - 13

East - Omaha South 5-4

LPS Invitational

East-Elkhorn 7-1

East-Lin High 2-7

Millard North Invitational

East-Papillion 2-6

East-Om.Westside 14-10

East-Mill. West 7-3

1995-96Varsity Softball. Front row: Kathie Leach, Kim

Marisa Boyce, Kristin Francisco; Secon row : Jamie Coffey, Angela

Sarah Hall , Sarah Price, Stephanie Yost, Anglea Roberts ; Back

Lisa

J.J. Dugdale, Lisa Niebuhr, Jenny Janda, Carrie Campbell, Sara Barnick, Jenny

, JV Coach Laura Allen, Head Coach Lance Kingery (p hoto courtesy of

Schools)

Di st irict Tournament

East-Southeast 0-8

East-Bellvue East 12-2

East-Seward 8-4

East-Om Burke 4-3

Di s trict Championship

East-Lin. Southeast 0-3

Lisa Niebuhr tied state RE record and earns 3rd place

Varsity Softball .1.1M

Stork,

Schommer,

Kazas, Carrie Kramer,

row: Volunteer Coach

Davis

Lincoln Publio

East-Omaha Bryan

East-Schu y !er

East-Millard North

East-Lincoln High

East-Lincoln High

East-Millard West

East-Omaha Burke

East-Omaha Skutt

East-Millard South

Scores

East-Beatrice

East-Papillion

East-Plattsmouth

East-Lin. Northeast

East-Lin. Northeast

Ea t-Lin. Southeast

East-Omaha South

East-Lincoln High

East-Lin. Southeast

·•.• 1995-96 JV Softball Front row : Kathie Leach, Sara West , Gena Hull , Nicki Kinnersley , Lindsey Schultz; Second row: Dara Jones, Kat Morris , Kerrie Snowden , Andrea Stover , Angela Roberts , Stacey Lemon ; Back row : Volunteer Coach J .J. Dugdale , Tonya Forbes, Nina Greever, Mindee Lieske , Heather Bristol , Coach Laura Allen, Varsity Coach Lance Kingery (photo courtesy of Lincoln Public Schools).

Arun11i

"Got it! Got it!" cries the center fielder as the left fielder is ready to back her up. Working together was one of the great qualities of this year's Junior Varsity Girls' Softball team. Team members agreed there was a true sense of team spirit and unity. There were many newcomers to the team which was somewhat new itself. This was only the second year for a J.V. team.

"We worked hard getting this team off the ground and encouraging a growing interest," said junior captain Kerrie Snowden. There were

·• .• Hugs! Friends always. Friendships made the junior varsity team strong (photo by Kerrie Snowden).

·•.• Run, Kathie! Run! Kathie Leach covers all the bases. The softball team practiced hard to be able to do this (photo courtesy of Kathie Leach).

many returning players as well.

"The captains did a good job", said sophomore Heather Bristol. The captains this year they were Angela Roberts, Kerrie Snowden and Andrea Stover. It can be said that great potential was evident in this young team, and improvement itself was considered a success. "After putting up with Kingery's 'Boot Camp', the season was well worth _it," sa'd Snowden.

by: Bridget Small

JV Softball

All that needs to be said of the Lincoln East Varsity Boys' Tennis Team is ... "Eight Straight." The incredible challenge of winning eight consecutive state titles was met this year by the Boys Varsity Tennis Team. The teams' success earned them a spot in the history books as the first tennis team in the United States to ever win eight consecutive state titles.

"I don't think that it has really sunk in yet. It is amazing to think of all the people who've gone through the program, and have helped us reach thi5; national record," said senior Clark Tefft.

The players may have started tennis for various reasons, but their feelings on the sport were remarkably similar. All o( the players seem to have positive feelings on the sport and its outcome, .both physically and mentally.

"Tennis is domination at its best," said senior Loren Buxton.

The team enjoyed a season of fulfilled high hopes and expectations, and didn't lose a single game. It is far from the truth, however, to say that the team didn't have its share of difficulties to overcome. While working through the injuries of several team members, the team continued to win. Loren Buxton was forced to sit out for several practice s and matches due to a back injury. Ryan Haith competed in state with a broken thumb.

The state meet was the climax of the team's season. After the first day, the team had scored so many points that it was impossible for them to be beat. Although

they could have lost all their matches without losing the title, the team didn't relax in the least. Mike Roth and Kurt Jonske played in the number two doubles, winning an unsuspected, but hard-earned state title. Loren Buxton won the title of the number two singles state champion. The rest of the team was also highly ranked among the top high school tennis players in the state.

The team got much earned publicity due to their incredible feat. They were interviewed for various newspapers and the local news. ESPN did a 15 minute documentary on the history mak-

ing team. Several of the team members were interviewed for this program, and all got the chance to see their team on national TV.

Although the team , had a number of various individual members, they were able to come together when they needed to. Team unity helped them achieve when all • odds were against them.

"I'm really proud of how our team came together when it mattered. It really helped us to accomplish our goals," said Tefft.

As the majority of this year's tennis team graduates and moves on in their own directions, we can expect to see many fresh faces on the Varsity Tennis Team for 1996. As some of the 1995 state champions continue their tennis careers at the college level, we can watch as a new generation of champions develop.

by: Katie Quick

Boys' Tennis !.!.

·•.• Raquets up! Ryan Haith and Kelsey Moran play their best at state. They were awarded 2nd place for their efforts (photo by Ann Marie Grohs).

·•.• Bring it on! Andy Ash, reserve tennis member, tried his best to help out his team. Teamwork: was emphasized this year (photo by Ann Marie Grohs).

Boys' Tennis

Varsity 9-0

JV 3-3

Reserve 3-3

Varsity Scores:

East @ Millard North Win 4-3

East vs Southeast Win 8-1

East @ Fremont

!st of 8 teams

East @ Fremont Invite

Win 9-0

East vs Northeast Win 9-0

East @ Papillion Lavista Invite 3rd of 16 teams

East @ Omaha Burke vs Southeast and Burke

East 10 , Southeast 8, Burke 1 East vs Pius X Win 9-0

East @ Heartland American Conference 1st of 6 teams

East vs Grand Island :w

Win 9 - 0

East vs Lincoln High

Win 9-0

East at LPS Invite 1st of 4 teams

East@ State 1st of 24 teams

.• 1995-1996 Varsity Tennis Team. Front row:

Tyler Watson , Lo re n

Buxton , Dave Cintani , Scott

Brown , Clarke Tefft , Apu

Chakraborty ;

Back row : Coach Jeff Hoham , Aaron Hend r y ,

Ryan Haith , Kurt Jonske , Kelsey Moran , Ben McCown , Chris North , Mike Roth , Jeff O'Hara (photo c ourt es y o f Lin coln Publi c Sc hools).

hat was your favorite part of the season?

11 V'€ rEB.lly aijcya:i playinJ for BJb Frank 11 - Sean Nelson (JV)

11 I h3d a gcx:x:l tirre playinJ for Ccach I-Byes He did a grffit jc:b with our team . 11 --Andy Ash (Reserve)

'' I felt a let of ptB::'S...Il'.e b:irg tlEyo..irg::Bt , bJt tlE d:sire to win rrade rre really try to inprove 11 Tyler Watson (Varsity) J~,,,

\/~ E~111 ' T~

Karl Jonske

Brian Hastert

Ryan Watson

Brent Smith

Andy Ash

Henry Jou

Ben Stromberg

Scott Merchant

Matt Stutzman

Uma Srikumaran

R~e E~111 ' T~

Chad Hendry

Graydon Foreman

Mike Garnett

Adam O'Hara

Jason Dirkx

Jason Warren

Tom Augustine

Sean Nelson

Krishna Rao

Grant Croissant

Annad Modhaven

·•.• Playing his best! Clark Tefft goes for the ball in one of his many matches. Tefft had a very sµccessful season (photo by Ann Marie Grohs).

·•.• Practice makes perfect. J.V · Tennis member Scott Merchant practices hard at tennis. It certainly was hard work (photo by Ann Ma rie Grohs).

G 1or Pa:.-

OID9

bonding, and playing golf

Practicing outside were just a couple of things with a bunch of bees the team did together. proved that the Lincoln "Coach Vic even East Girl's Golf Team could took us out for hot chocoswing through anything. late one time," said Wails. The girl's golf team had a The girl's golf team very fun and enthusiastic was coached by Vicki season. A lot of time and Johnson. This was her effort was spent practicing on the golf course.

"We had fun even when we were out on the greens practicing. The only problem was the bees because everyone was always running around trying to get away from them," said junior Bridget Small.

The team was led by senior captain Jaci Huck and junior captain Jamie Walls.

"We ?ill got along well and we had a lot of fun as a group," said Walls.

Team dinners,

second year as coach for the girl's golf team.

The team was young this year with only three seniors. A freshmen team was needed for the first time because so many freshmen tried out.

"We did really well this season considering we had a young team, but we improved a lot throughout the season," said Huck.

Girl's golf had one of their best team scores at Conference and they proved to be one of the strongest teams at state.

by: Mikala Genrich

EAST

·••• Ready to put. Team members Meggan Carmichael and Jamie Walls await their turn at the putting site (photo courtesy of Jamie Walls)

·•.. United we are one!

Here are the Girls' Golf Team members: Coach Vickey Johnson, Deb Zorn, Erin Walsh, Amber Uffelman, Stacey Stuzman, Bridget Small, Whitney White, Jamie Walls, Meggan Carmichael, Jaci Huck, and Lindsay · Bieck (photo courtesy of Meggan Carmichael).

• ·•.. 1995-96 Girls Golf Team. Front row: Jessica Fardella , Lindsay Wolf, Jenny Pickerel, Abbey Maul, Whitney White , Jenny Seacrest , Jamie Walls ~+, Debbie Zorn ~; Back row: Assistant Mike Baker, Lindsay Sieck- , Meredith Hanks, Amber Uffelman, Melissa Batie, Jaci Huck~+ , Meggan Carmichaer, Erin Walsh -, Stacy Stutzman~, Bridget Small, Head Coach Vicky Johnsen (photo coutesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Varsity Golf

Grand Island: 6th of 13, 373

Puis X Dual: Won, 212

Lincoln Southeast Invite: 7th of 16, 393

Fremont Invite: 4th of 10, 393

Deb Zorn: 7th, 93

Waverly /Southeast Dual: Won, 202

Spa rtan Invite: 5th of 12, 404

Norris/Southeast Dual: Won, 213

LPS Tournament: 3rd of 4, 413

Heartland Conference: 3rd of 6,388

Deb Zorn: 4th, 89

Jamie Walls: 7th, 94

District Golf-Holmes: 3rd of 8, 414

Deb Zorn: 4th, 95

Lindsay Bieck: 10th, 102

LPS Future Stars

Whitney White: 1st, 104

Jaci Huck: 4th, 106

Jenny Seacrest*: 6th, 1 i 0

Amber Uffleman: 9th, 118

Erin Walsh: 17th, 126

Maggie Hoppe*: 22nd, 129

Meredith Hanks*: 23rd, 130

State-Grand Island: 8th of 12, 799

Deb Zorn: 11th, 175

Lindsay Bieck: 34th, 202

Meggan Carmichael: 41 st, 207

Jamie Walls: 50th, 215

Stacy Stutzman: 59th, 231

"'Denotes Letter Winners + Denotes Captain Awards

Nebraska Coahes Association All-State: Deb Zorn

Academic All-Conference: Meggan Carmichael Jaci Huck

All-City: Deb Zorn

9th Grade Golf

Sept. 25-Dual Meet with Norris JV (Meredith Hanks, Lindsay Wolf, Abbey Maul) Won

Oct. 2-Dual Meet with Northeast (Maggie Hoppe , Jenny Seacrest). Lost

*Represents players who played Varsity as well as 9th or JV

·••• It's cold! Girls' Golf Team members Stacey Stuzman, Lindsay Sieck, Meggan Carmichael , and Jamie Walls huddle to get warm at a golf meet. While people often think of golf as a nice-weather sport, the Girls' Golf Team cold tell them otherwise (photo co urtesy of Jamie Walls).

·•.• Look at us! The gymnastics team takes time out to smile for the camera. The gymnastics team consisted of Lisa Lorenzen, Abby Bornemeier, Martha Strain, Sarah Barber, Katie Quick, Andrea Timmons Kris Raucher, Sarah Maul, Alexa Bookstrom, Krystyn Matczyszyn Head Coach Dave Eppert, Martha Jenkins, Mitch Millard, Andy Strain, Nick Batliner, Hans Maasdam, Brian Pope, Cain Dixon, Dutin Jakub, and Jeff Roller (photo courtesy of Katie Quick)

Boys' Gymnastics 7 -1

opponent/East

Southeast vs East162.0/137.70

Grand Island Inv. 146.50

NE/NP/Papio/East 131.0/149.10

Ralston Inv. 141. 70

Lincoln High/ G.1./ East 136.2/130.9/155.30

Millard South Inv. 139 70 Northeast 49 7 /156.10

Grand Island Inv.

Ralston Inv.

Millard Inv.

Papio Inv.

HAC record

HAC finish

City finish

State finish

Girls' Gymnastics

opponentLEast

Southeast vs East 144.0/137 .10

Grand Island Inv. 136.50

NP/NE/Papio/East 108.7/116.10/136.55 Ralston Inv. 127.25

G.1./Lincoln High/East 126.8/133.3/133.45

N.P. Inv. 129.60

Inv.

5-3

Grand Island Inv.

Ralston Inv.

North Platte Inv.

Millard South Inv.

Papio Inv.

HAC record

HAC finish

finish

finish

Gymnastics

·•.• Go for theGold! Freshman Nick Batliner performs for the judges at the Boys' State Meet Nick finished 2nd at state (photo courtesy of East Athletics).

·•.• Headstands! The gymnastics team has fun along with hard practices. This was one of the less stressful days of practice (photo courtesy of Andrea Timmons).

*1995 Nebraska Gymnastics

Coach of the Year/ 1995 National High School Gymnastics

Coach of the Year:

Coach Dave Eppert

Although niether the boys' or the girls' gymnastics teams came out on top in their state meets, both teams made valient efforts towards that goal. The boys team finished in second place, and the girls finished sixth. Both teams had excellent seasons, and victory wasn't the only thing on the minds of the gymnasts. While the teams desired trophies and medals, hard work and improver:nent were valued even more. The improvement of both teams was almost unbelievable. The members of both teams learned amazing numbers of new skills that they never dreamed of accomplishing at the beginning of season.

"In my three years on the team, I've never seen us work so hard. We deserved more of a reward for our efforts than the competition gave us, but I think we were still completely successful," said junior Kristin Rauscher.

*All-American Gymnasts:

Martha Strain

Sarah Barber

Kristin Rauscher

Andrea Timmons

Cain Dixon

Dustin Jakub

Nick Batliner

Jeff Roller

Aside from learning new skills, the gymnastics team also learned a great deal about one another.

"We worked together and got along really well. I feel like we really knew and cared about each other," said Rauscher.

Both teams conquered great obstacles in their strive for perf~ction. Nick Batliner, who got second at state, was absent from Conference, but the boys' team went on to place second without him. The girls' team lost an important competitor within a few weeks of the state competition. Kristin Rauscher broke her right foot and had surgery on her left heel, and was unable to finish the season. This loss only made the team work harder, and with the last weeks of practice came an abundant amount of new skills which greatly helped the team scores.

Along with the new

·•.• Leaping to a victory! Martha Strain practices her beam routine the day before state. She qualified for finals in all four events (photo courtesy of)

*All State

Andy Strain

Martha Strain

*All Conference Academic

Andy Strain

Martha Strain

skills learned come many life lessons. Among these are confidence, discipline, determination, goal setting , patience, and respect.

"It takes alot of time, but it's really worth it. It has taught me alot, and I think more people should participate in it," said sophomore Dustin Jacob.

Rauscher added to this , saying, "It teaches life values, and it's taught me to become a more successful person in everything that I do."

The gymnastics team is one ·with great unity which believes in having fun along with learning new skills. Not a single negative experience has been noted by any of East High's gymnasts, aside from the unfortunate accident of Kristin Rauscher.

by: Katie Quick

There are many people at East who had the talent to play a sport but not the time. That's .where Intramurals played ,an . active role. There was just about every sport possible in

the Intramural Brent Martin Along with Progam here at was asked how some intresting East. One of the his team came up team names, you more popular in- with their team could also find tramural sports, name, "Your some raw talent was basketball. Mother." in just about evMany friends "We were just ery Intramural signed up to- playing some Sport. Overall, gether on a team, hoops and we de- the intramural and from that the cided to call our- program was I n t r a m u r a l selves Your about having fun! League was Mother." by: Clayton formed. Main

lntramurals

Testing out the basketbalJ. Lee lllingsworth (left) and Brent Martin (right), of "Your Mother" , prepare for a ballgame (photo by Clayton Main).

·•.. Practicing makes you prepared. Here are many members of the Intramural program preparing for their upcoming games (photo by Clayton Main)

This year, team unity was an unforgettable experience to members of the Lincoln East Cross Country Team. The team's hard work and positive attitude played a big role on the team's success.

"This year there was so much more team unity than in previous years and that's definitely what kept us going," said junior Heather Higgins.

The coaches of this year's cross country team were Mr. Skiles, Mr.

Kabourek, Mr. Hubbell, and Mr. Black. "Coach Black motivated us a lot. He made us compete against people I didn't think we could compete against," said junior Elaine Faubel.

The coaches prepared the cross country team well so they had the ability to run good in their dual meets, districts, and state. Many team members felt this was one of their best seasons.

"A lot of individuals

made personal strides beca use they had some of their best races and times," said senior Allison Breed.

Everyone had the chance to run because seniors could be on junior varsity. This gave everyone a chance to run no matter what their level is.

"No one on the cross country team is segregated because both junior varsity and varsity support each other in everything we do," said Breed.

Cross

Country

Encouraging other people is a huge part of being on a team. Many cross country runners felt that this .year's big team made running a lot more fun and enjoyable.

."With a big team, everyone's friends and we all keep each other going. There's no competition between anyone," said Higgins.

by: Mika la Genrich

·•·• We smile because we feel good! Here are Girls' Cross Country Team members Jamie Mullin , Melinda Lattig, Natalie Stavas, Trace~ Goeglien, Elaine Faubel, Stephanie Stewart , Anne Liennemann, an Heather Higgins after a meet (photo courtesy of Kelli Boettcher).

1995-96 Cross Country. Front row: Abbie Craw*, Elaine Faubel*, Leah Wolf*, Amanda , Lowery*, Jamie Mullin*, Natalie Stavas*, Erin Stavas*, Erin Riensche, Jenny McNaught, Dannielle Kawamoto, Amy Hampton, Kristin Deaton*, Denise Pankoke; Second row: Sunny Boardman*, Megan Gillaspie*, Melinda Latting*, Sarah Ingersoll, Kari Neeman*, Kelly Neeman, Brenda Thomas, Heather Higgins*, Anne Lienemann*, Rachel Scherbak*, Karen Petro; Third row: Tracie Goeglien*, Meredith Hanks, Bethany Ames, Marcus Hellwege, Cameron Burt, John Higley, Stephen Stutzer, Ben Hynek, Allison Breed*, Kristi Dirksen*, Stephanie Stewart*; Fourth row: Peter Schlegel*, Tyler Hall, Curt Meyer*, Jeff Allen*, Jeremy Craw* , Tom St. Germain, Jason Rife, Kevin Dittmer, Eric Fowler*, Ryan Duncan, T.J. Kasper, Head Coach Kirk Skiles; Back row: Coach Brian Kabourek, Coach Kevin Hubbell, James Philson, Tyler Robinson, Lance Odvody*, Nick Calver*, Mark Digman *, Mike Fields*, Chris Deaton*, Matt Wheeler, Matt Duncan*, Volunteer Coach Tony Black; Not Pictured: James Julich, Matt Purvis (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Girls Cross Country

8-31 NWU Invite 144, 6th

9-6 Fremont Invite, N.S.

9-8 Northeast, 44-16

9-11 East Invite, N.S.

9-15 Harold Scott, 6th , 9-19 Southeast, 45-15

9-22 G.I. Invite, 2nd

9-29 LPS, 4th

10-6 HAC, 5th

10-12 District, 3rd 10-20 State, 10th

·•.• Run Forrest! Cross Country member Heather Higgins trys to run as fast as she can at a meet (photo courtesy of Kelli Boettcher).

Boys Cross Country

8-31NWU Invite 82, 2nd

9-6 Fremont Invite, N.S.

9-8 Northeast, 22-35

9-11 East Invite, N.S.

9-15 Harold Scott, 6th

9-19 Southeast, 35-22

9-22 G.I. Invite, 2nd

9-29 LPS, 2nd

10-6 HAC, 3rd

10-12 District, 1st 10-20 State, 5th

All-State & HAC Selections

Girls: Melinda Latting, 6th HAC Tracie Goeglein, · 13th State

Boys: Jeff Allen , 5th at HAC

*Denotes Letter Winners

·•·• I'm Almost there! Senior Lance Odvody finishes another cross country meet (photo by Ann Marie Grohs).

·••• (above) 1've gotcha now. Justin Gulbrandson, a state qualifier as both a sophomore and a junior, performs the "single leg" maneuver. Gulbrandson broke his own leg midseason when he was ranked 2nd in state (photo by Marty Mccurdy).

·• •• (right) "I'd rather throw you, than know you. 11 • Riley Tonkin performs the"bar arm" and "chicken wing" maneuvers. Tonkin finished 5th in State (photo by M arty McCurdy).

·•.. 1995-96 Wrestling.

Back row: Rich Otto, Marc Schlegel, Ryan Griess, Marcus Hellwege, Josh Roberts, Brinn Newland , Adam Klingenberg, Jason Sandblom; Middle row: Jim Anderson , Peter Schlegel, Sam Achord, Phil Dayloo, Tim Woodard, Andy Schmidt, Matt Wheeler , Brian Serb, Spencer Graham; Front row: Ryan Peterson, Andrew Hustad,Riley Tonkin, Tyson Doctor, Joe Busing, Jeremy Hollman, Justin Gulbrandson, Ryan Oshlo, Chris Oshlo (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

East 3 East 23 East 68 East 41 East 35

30

30

Dual Record

Millard North 62 Kearny 53 Lincoln Northeast 4 Lincoln Southeast 25

Pius X 25 Fremont 44 Columbus 33 South Sioux City 12 Council Bluff Lewis

39

14

21

East Wrestling Rocks.

Tournaments

South Sioux City East 22

Worthington Minn. 46 Kearny Inv.

LeMars Iowa 45

Grand Island Northwest Inv. Columbus 48

Lincoln High 41

Columbus 42

MillardWest Inv.

Lincoln Dual Classic

Omaha Roncalli Inv

Heartland Athletic Conf

•

•• (left) Get intense! Senior Peter Schlegel performs the "double leg" maneuver." Schlegel was a state qualifier ( photo by Marty McCurdy).

·••• ( below) Over and under! Senior Jeremy Hollman performs the "over and under" maneuver at a match. He was also a state qualifier (photo by Marty Mccurdy).

·••• (bottom) Go get 'em! Senio r Brian Leach per forms the double leg maneuver. He was also a state qualifier (photo by Marty McCurdy).

lhicallY

The Lincoln East Wrestling team had a great '95-'96 season. The team tied for the city championship, and they also sent a couple of their wrestlers to State, thanks in part to their coach.

Members said Mr. McCurdy appreciated their work ethics instead of their win-loss record, and that he encouraged them instead of yelling at them.

There were a couple of disappoints this year, though. At the start of the year, they lost an important assis -tant coach, Jim Sanchez. Secondly, senior Justin Gulbrandson's injury prevented him from qualifying to wrestle in State.

One of the best things the team members got out of wrestling, included a strong work ethic.

" I saw our hard work paid off, and if you , had a class with Mr. Mc Curdy he

really liked you, " said junior Riley Tonkin Others will remember the new friends they made.

"I liked the experiences, meeting all kinds of people I wouldn't have met otherwise, and making friends I would not have made otherwise , " said senior Jermey Hollman

Many of the wrestlers got different things out of the season.

"I learned discipline and perseverance, because in wrestling half the people win only half the time so it can't always be you , " said senior Peter Schlegel.

Members were proud that the team stepped up and filled the holes , left by others.

"I thought the team did really great this year!," said Tonkin.

by: Brad Andersen Wrestling

.A Splashi11s

A lot of dedication and talent helped to make this year's Varsity Swimming and Diving season a season to remember. Both Girls' and Boys' Swim Teams again captured the city and conference titles.

The Girls' Swim Team was young this year, but they still possessed the strength to place well at State.

"The team overall accomplished a lot this season and the younger swimmers helped our team build us up for State," said sophomore Stephanie Soucie.

The girls' team placed third at State while the boys' team placed sixth. East swim team had a lot of potential this year with man/ swimmers and divers placing high at the State meet.

Sophomore Heather Schwab was the Nebraska State Champion in the 100 yard breaststroke. Freshman Katheri.ne Churchill also placed well. She finished fourth in both the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle. Amanda Zins again

captured the State Champion-

Coach Fleming was one ship title for diving. Also, both of the best coaches East swim the guys' and girls' teams team has ever had. The swim placed well in the relay events.

"The girls' 200 yard freestyle relay did awesome. It was really exciting to have a lot of people cheering because it made me feel really good," said Soucie, whose relay team placed second.

Other swimmers in the 200 freestyle relay, which had an All - American Consideration time, included Schwab, Churchill, and Amber Odvody.

Practice certainly did pay off for this year ' s swim team. What many people didn't realize was that swimming is a sport that requires a lot of time and dedication.

Many swimmers regularly dragged their bodies out of bed at 5:30 in the morning to practice until 6:45. After the long exhausting school day, there was another two hours of practice.

Through this vigorous practice schedule, there was always someone there to count on.

team also had a new assistant coach this year. Assistant Coach Reimers replaced Dave Peters.

"People had a perception of Mr. Fleming as the attendance guy. But they didn't see the side of him we did," said senior captain Lance Odvody. Coach Fleming was re-

ally good at motivating his sue- ; cessful team.

The captains of the girl's team were Robin Conley and Tiff Brechbill The boys' team captains were Lance Odvody and 1 Hans Maasdam.

"We lived up to our potential as a team. There were lots of swimmers and divers who had good abilities and it definitely showed in the pool , " said Odvody.

by: Mika la Genrich

• . . (above) And they're off! Sophmore Darren Bounds dives in at the state meet (photo by Mikala Genrich)

• (top) BRAIDS! Girls from the state team sit around before practice (photo by Mikala Genrich).

·•·• (above) It's practice time! Chiara, Steph, and Jenny are suited up fo~ another practice(photo by Mikala Genrich)

·•·• (above) Come on guys! Coach Fleming takes times for his swimmers (photo byMikala Genrich).

Scoreboard

Season Summary: Girls

Dual Record 9-0

LSE Invite 5th

MN Invite 1st

1st

Not

es

Scoreboard

Season Summary: Boys

Dual Record 9-0

LSE Invite 4th

RAM Relays 3rd

City 1st

Westside Invite 2nd

Conference 1st

State 6th

Dual Meet Results:

East 120 Norfolk 56

East 112 Columbus 74

East 120 Hastings 59

East 116 Southeast 70

East 122 Omaha Burke 59

East 125 Fremont 46

East 131 Lincoln High 46

East 126 Grand Island 54

East 129 Northeast 56

·•.. (below) Splash! Sophmore Steph Soucie touches the pad at State prelims (photo by

1995-96 Boys Swimming Back row: Coach Greg Fleming , Hans Maasdam, Lance Odvody Brian Pope, Cain Dixon, Adam Eppert Tony Demma Ben Baker , Tim Mart Coach Dave Eppert; Middle row: Jared Peo Josh Shotkoski , Sandy Peterson , Andy Ash , T.J Casper Trevor Otto , Troy Statmore; Front row: Jeff Baum , Nick Batliner Ben Hyneck , Andy Maasdam, Tann er Penrod Adam Prior Jim Julich , Marshall Chase , Drew Fleek ; Not Pictured - Darren Bounds (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Mikala Genrich)

Swimming. Back row

Flemming , Coach Dave Eppert, Katherine Churchill, Christa Allison ,

Butler

Jennifer

Abbie Craw , Wendy Polson , Lisa Webster, Krystyn Matczyszen, Sarah Sears , Robin Conley, Cheri Barta, Nicole Blythe ; Middle row : Ashly Scott Alissa Pilus, Mikala Genrich , Steph Socie Chraia Eppert, Valerie Haith

Higgin s,

Doster ,

Butler , Catherine Morris , Jamie Walls Lindsey Heyen ; Front row : Sunny Boardman ,

, Tiffany Lille

McKelvy , Kellie Kennel , Tiffany Brechbill Katie Kennel , Amber Odvody , Heather Schwab , Brandy Hatley

included : Amanda Zins (photo co urt

y of the Lincoln Public Schools).

One of the most painfully memorable things about this year's Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team was all the injuries the team had. For the players, they all had to come together and concentrate on their goals.

"When there's a lot of people hurt we all try to win for them because they're counting on us," said Laura Janesch. Janesch got to play at districts for Varsity.

• One thing that helped the JY team so well this year was the support of Coach Kabourek.

"His love for the sport, dedication, and enthusiasm was really great. He coaches really well," said Sarah Prude. She was one of the players who had been injured. She tore cartilage in her knee.

Keeping a positive attitude was important for any team, but it especially pertains to this one considering what they had to go through.

"Make your own memories and strive for the best," was Prude's advice. She, as well as Janesch, gave credit to her parents for getting her involved in basketball when she was younger.

One special thing the team did was organize secret pals. Secret pals were paired up early in the season and they had to get that person a gift. Getting along with all the players is vital to the team's success on the court. Sleepovers, dinners, as well as the secret pals all contributed to team unity.

by: Jayme Kalmbrunm

Scoreboard

Sioux City North 4.6-30 Grand I sland O.T. 45-46

Northeast 38-46 Hastings 32-38

C.B Abe Lincoln 46-40 Norfolk 22-44

Columbus 27-37

Fremont 47-50

Omaha Central 38-25

Grand Island 20-27

Burke 31-26

Season Record: 6-10

North Platte 37-26

Southea s t 38-43

Piu s X 22-42

Southeas t 28-40

Lincoln High 36-35

·•.. 1995-96 JV Girls Basketball. Back row: Laura Janesch, Megan Erwin, Jenny McProud, Sarah Prude, Elaine Faubel, Lisa Brabec; Front row: Lisa Nieber, Jamie McProud, Sarah Price, Lisa Guthery, Marisa Boyce (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Basketball

\JttCOlnKigh Northeast

Southeast

rac ices made worthwhile

The 1995-1996 Varsity _Girls Basketball Team met everyday after school for two hours of practice. For some, the training started even earlier than when the season started.

"I started training in July. It's just knowing how much it's going to help you in the games. You have to give your best if you want to improve on

the court," said varsity player Natalie Harris. Harris was one of the few juniors selected to play for varsity.

Whenever everyone wants a team to win, there's bound to be a lot of pressure.

"The pressure doesn't really get to me because ·I love the game so much. But I've noticed

especially this year more than any other year that the stands are always full. You know everyone's got their eyes on you," said senior Libby King. King tore a ligament in her knee halfway through the season and had to have surgery Even she couldn't play, King went to all of the games and was consid-

ered their number-one cheerleader.

Some of the highlights of being on the team were going to dinners before the games and hanging out together. The bonding experiences, even the long practices, built memories that will last a life time.

by: Jayme Kalmbrunm

courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools.)

Sioux City North 62 - 38 _ Northeast 40 - 42

Southeas t 39 - 49

Omaha Northwest 63-30

Pius X 49 - 36

Fremont 47-36

Omaha Central 44 - 31.

Season Honors

Scoreboard

Grand Island 56-4 7

Ha stings 61 -49

St. Joe Benton 32 -40

C.B Abe Lincoln 44 - 50

Columbus 29 - 38

Omaha Burk e 46 -45

Omaha West s ide 48-36 Season Record: 11-10

Southea st 23 - 50 Norfolk 30-48

Grand I s land 40 - 44 Lincoln High 34 -43 Lin c oln

Heartland Athletic Conference: Carrie Cam bell and Jenn Janda

·••• (facingpagetop)Go#Sl!!! ·•·• (left, top) 1, 2, 3, Carrie Campbell prepares for the HUDDLE! Coach Kabourek gives shoot. Free throws took a lot of inspiration to the J.V. team (phol!o concentration(photo courtesy of Car- courtesy of Carrie Campbell) rie Campbell).

·•·• (facing page middle) CON- ·•·• • (left, bottom) CommuniCENTRATE ! Junior Laura cation is the KEY! Discussing Janesch gets ready to score some plays helped the team out in games points (photo courtesy of Carrie (photo courtesy of Carrie Campbell) Campbell).

·•·• (facing page bottom) Ready for another play? Senior Libby King encourages the team (photo courtesy of Carrie Campbell).

Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Basketball

.• 1995-96 Varsity Girls Basketball. Back row: Manger Sally Reid, Lisa Brabec, Natalie Harris, Amanda Marotz, Jenny Brabec, Lisa Niebuhr, Marisa Boyce; Front row: Amanda Thorton, Libby King, Carrie Campbell, Sara Bornick, Jenny Janda (photo

r11~m,n las~etboll ROCKS!!!

This year the Freshman Girls Basketball team worked hard to improve their skills and to become better basketball players. Through all the ups and downs of the season, the team finished with a 4-9 record.

The freshman team competed in many thrilling games, two of which went into overtime. One overtime game against Northeast ended with a win.

"The most exciting game of the year was our first game against Northeast. We all worked hard and wanted to win," said freshman guard Tonya Forbes.

Other members of the team considered the second overtime game to be the most enticing.

"The last game against Southeast was the most exciting because it

was close until the very end," said freshman guard Tami Matson.

Throughout the season the team had many remarkable achievements. They shot 65 percent from the free throw line one game and scored 60 points against Lincoln High.

"The freshman basketball team rocked," said Mattson.

For many of the freshman players the season was an experience that they will never forget . "I learned a lot, met a lot of people, and liked playing basketball," said freshman forward Candace Willingham.

The freshman girls basketball team worked hard this year and finished with a respectable season.

by: Rachel Jablonski

·•.• 1995-1996 FreshmanGirls Basketball. Back row: Tonya Forbes, Candace Willingham, Stephanie Long , Kristie Sanford , Kelli Johnson , Kelly Kalmbrunn, Anne Kurtzer; Front row: Jessica Spahn , Melissa Dean, Tami Matson , Lindsay Wolf , Emily Harris (photo court esy of th e Lincoln Public Schools) Scoreboard Northeast Lincoln High Pius X Millard South Lincoln High Southeast Southeast 56-55 Freemont 45-50 Lincoln Christian 30 - 34 Southeast 23 - 4 7 Northeast 60-36 Skutt 32-41 Millard North 22-29

Season Record: 4·9 City Finish: 4th

·••• (left) Break! The Reserve Girls Basketball T eam scrimmages each other at this years Winter Sports Fest (photo cou rt esy of Carri e Campbell).

·••• (above) 1-2-3 Team! The Reserve Girls Basketball Tea m listens as their coach tells them what to do (photo court esy of Carrie Campbell )

·•.. (facing page top) Play Ball! The Freshman Girls Basketba ll Team gets ready to play at the Winter Sports Fest (photo c ourtesy Carrie Campbell)

·•·• (facing page bottom) Rebound! The Freshman Girls Basketball Team waits as Kelly Kalmbrunn shoots a freethrow at the Winte r Sports Fest (photo courtesy of Carrie Campbell).

9th and 10th Girls Basketball

·we are tJle

TEAM, COMMITMENT, DEDICATION, TOGETHER. These four words, as well as hard work, and determination led the East Reserve Girls basketball team to a successful season this year. The team goals, to shoot over 50% in free throws each game, to be the# 1 seed going into the city tournament, and to win the city tournament, were all fulfilled along with a 10-4 record.

"This was definitely the hardest working group of

basketba!l kids I've ever seen. All the success that we had was a direct result of the work ethic and team play displayed by our twelve players," said Reserve Girls Basketball Coach Lance Kingery.

One thing that definitely contributed to the team's success was the effort presented during the season.

"We all gave at least 100 percent at practice each night," said sophomore Andrea Stover.

The Reserve team, made up of eleven sophomores and one freshman, had good chemistry on and off the court.

"I was the youngest person and they made me feel welcome," said freshman Nicole Rose.

Team parties and good attitudes also contributed to the accomplishments of the team.

"The friendships that were made off the court helped us on the court beca use we got along better," said sophomore Cami Daigle.

A loss to Southe~st early in the season made the Reserve team determined to work harder than before to prepare for when they would

again face their opponents.

"When we beat Southeast the second time we played them , it showed our improvement from the beginning of the season," said sophomore Jessica Jones

Throughout the season the team had an interesting phrase which they jokingly used at practices and games.

"We were 'THE BOMB'," said sophomore Amanda Lowery, which meant that they were cool.

The East Reserve Girls basketball team had a respectable season and will take the memories of this season with them.

by: Rachel Jablonski

Scoreboard

Lincoln High 40-31 Northeast

Southeast 20-33 Hastings

Papillion 34-19

Lincoln High Norris 32-48 Millard West

Southeast 43-38 Waverly

Grand Island 38-51 Northeast

Lincoln High 40-27 Northeast

Tournament: Lincoln High 40-27

NM 1995-96 Reserve Girls Basketball. Back row: Candice Mahlberg , Frannie Kinsey ,Rachel Jablonski , Katie Neuhaus, Jessica Jones, Leah Wolf, Kelli Crouch; Front row: Andrea Strover, Heather Bristol, NicoleRose, Cami Daigle, Amanda Lowery (photo coutesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

a en gI II

JJ • g Chaa.s~.

Bu t wi n nin g should s pe ct for one another , and

This year's varsity while trying to make ad- not be all that is important t h ey always remembered team was not the only justments for the new in a sport. Team unity is a that they were part of a boys' basketball team to team. vital part of a successful team. face a number of obstacles Also similar to the team. If teams were rated " It was a great team. throughout their season. varsity team, the JV team on unity, this team would We had lots of fun , even if The Junior Varsity team of had the goal of being com- likely win. They n ever for- we lost. We all fit together the 1996 season also had petitive. They wanted to got to ha v e fun , even dur- really- well , " said junipr to overcome several ob- have a good record, and ing the ha rdest of prac- Stephan Farag. stacles· as their season wished to win the city tour- tices. They never lost re - by: Katie Quick neared tournament time. nament. Although they Due to the loss of Varsity may not have met these players, several Junior Var- goals statistically, the team sity players were moved up tried their hardest , and is to Varsity, leaving the JV deserving of recognition for team with little time to ad- this. The team ' s reco r d just to the style of their was 3-15, and they lost team without some of its their first game of t h e to urmembers. This team, also, nament, against No r thseemed to p fay their best east .

-~

•• (top) Easy points!!! The Lincoln East Junior Va rsity Boys Basketball Team scrimmages in the gym (p h oto courtesy of J V B

ball Team )

·•·• (above) Defense! Junior member Scott Yost did his

best to help keep the Spartan's lead at the subdistrict game against Millard Wes~ (photo by Anne Ma r ie Groh s ).

Sophomore Adam Kuehl helped the

Spartans by getting this tip off at the Millard West subdistrict

game (photo by AnnMarie Grohs).

Millard North 56-42

Lincoln Christian 47 - 59

Lincoln High 72-69

38

Tournam;nts:

Lincoln High 70-68

Southeast 51-65

Although the team record of this year's varsity boys basketball team may not look that impressive, the team itself is very impressive. Having undergone many changes throughout the season, the 1996 basketball team has managed to stay competitive among the class A schools. They may not have ended the majority of their games with a winning score, but they always gave their best efforts, and always worked together as a team. When asked what the best thing about the season was, junior team member Ryan Means answered, without hesitation, "The team unity. Everyone respects each other, and that respect

helped us to play better."

Among the goals of this year's basketball team was the desire to compete with the top teams in the state. The general feeling of the team seemed to be that they met this goal. Although they may not have won many •games against the top teams, they always remained competitive, and never gave up until the clock ran out.

The team undoubtedly had its share of obstacles to overcome throughout their season. Aside from the normal challenges that every basketball team expects to run into, such as tough components, this year's team had to adjust to gaining new members, and

losing some old members. It undoubtedly took a great

deal of dedication and determination to work through these difficulties without losing focus of the team, the sport, and their goals. It seems that this team did a great job of keeping their minds on these things, and worked through all the difficluties that they met.

"It was interesting to see if we could overcome the difficulty of losing teammates. It was a tough obstacle on our way to greatness," said Means.

Scoreboard

College View 78-52

Southeast 55-53

Omaha Skutt 71-57

1st Round City Tourney 2nd Round (Championship)

Lincoln High 62-64

Northeast 56 - 59

Southeast 48-56

Season Record: 8-6

Pius X 67-60

Fremont 50-66 Northeast 59-

Again, although the team may not have had a winning season, the talent of the group was never a question The majority of the team was young, and this was a year for gaining experience on the court. Next year, all five starters will be returning, which means we can an' watch for a very experienced team. We can expect to watch a team with seniority both on and off the

court.

1 NM 1995-1996 Vars ity Boys Basketball. Back row: Coach Jon Heithold, Coach Lee Steinbrook, Joe Zimmerlee, Derek Hose, Kurt Jonske, Ryan Haith, Adam Kuehl , Coach Chris Arnt, Coach Ed McPherran; Front row : Ryan Haith , Jason Wenzl , Ed Ring , Kyle Neddenriep, Mark Schlegelmilch, Scott Yost Jud Martin (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools).

NM 1995-96 Freshman Boys Basketball. Back row : Anand Madhavan , Ryan Stuppendeck , Nick Primavera , Jared Calver , Scott Wenz , Jared Kvapil , Justin Cradduck , Coach John Heitholt ; Front row: Derek Bookstrom , Lucas Carrol, Jason Chapin, Drew Hose, Kyle Kamler, Scott Lee, Jason Alexander, Drew Batten (photo courtesy of the Lincoln Public Schools)

Scoreboard

Northeast 56-55 Lincoln High 45-50 Fremont 27-43 Southeast 35-39 Millard South 23-4 7 Northeast 32 -49

Lincoln High 60-36 Skutt 43-23 Southeast 32-41 Millard North 18-42 Southeast 22-29 Pius X 30-34 Lincoln Christian 37-31 ' City Finish: 4th

Season Record : 4-9

·•.. (top right) AIR BALL! The freshman boys basketball team scrimmages during the winter sports festival ( photo courtesy of Carrie Campbell).

·•·• (bottom right) Off the Statue of Liberty ... Guys on the freshman team get together to discuss their strategy (photo courtesy of: Carrie Campb e ll )

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The season is over, but the memories are still there. A great season for the freshman East boys basketball team will remain in their hearts forever. The freshman team possessed many strengths that carried them to victory and satisfaction.

"We were talented, very talented." said Jason Alexander Alexander was only

9th and 10th Boys Basketball

one of the players who helped contribute to being second best in Lincoln. " We did extremely well, we had one of the best records in Lincoln, we held a lot of potential." said Alexander

Becoming one of the top-ranked city teams wasn't the only challenge the team faced throughout the season. The tryouts

were also rough. Almost 35 people tried out, just in the freshman class alone.

All in all, the freshman boys bq,sketball season ended extremely well. They competed great and, in the end, satisfaction and pride were theirs. by: JJ Horejsi

Season Record: 8-S

·• 1995-96 Reserve Boys Basketball. Back row: Brent Smith , Brandon Smith , Will Dabbert , Shawn Redhage, Tom Nemec , James Rosenthol , Tim Haynes , Coach Lee Steinbrook ; Front row : Eric Fowler , B r ian Myers , Ben Ferris , Brett Rhodes , Sean Nelson , Grant Croissant (p hoto courtesy of t h e Lincoln Publi c Sc hools).

Scoreboard:

Northeast 37-74

Southeast 77- 71

Northeast 44-51

Lincoln High 57-39 Fremont 64-6

Norris 77-61 Waverly 74-6

Hastings 77-68

Southeast 59-5

Lincoln High 83-53 Northeast 60-61 Pius X 4 7-62

Papillion La Vista 78-49

The reserve season opened with a new coach and dosed with a great ending. Coach Lee Steinbrook had four exceptional years playing college basketball at the University of Nebraska, but this was his first coaching experience.

" They were looking for a sophomore coach, I had just got done with school, and I wanted to coach, so I took the opportunity," he s aid.

The team did a fantastic job, especially when they played Lincoln Southeast. It was thek"best win," said Steinbrook.

However, there were some disappointments for the team throughout the

·••• (left top) What Next? The Reserve team prepares fo r the ref ' s call (p h oto co urtes y of: Ca rri e Ca mpb ell ).

•••• (left bot ~ tom) Ready to play. The Reserve Boys Basketball Team gets ready to start the game during the Winter Sports Festival ( ph o t o co urtesy of Carrie Ol mpb ell ).

season, and including their three losses to Lincoln Northeast. But the players stayed optimistic.

"I think our team did really well. We cooperated and worked as a team," said Brandon Smith.

Smith was only one of the players who contributed to an all-around great season.

"They did great! They broke the singlegame scoring record with the total of 83 points!" said Steinbrook.

With such a successful reserve boys bas~ ketball team, the future of boys basketball looks great.

by: J .J. Horejsi

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by: Amanda Taylor

11 I work at the UNL Beatie Center because it giues me good eHperience for my future career, 11

Jenny Mitchell-senior who works at the UNL Beatie Center

11 Doing my paper route each morning really early can be tiring, but it's good because it is important for me to have cash for shopping , 11

Jamie Roach-freshman who has a paper route

"The best part of working at Bonanza is all the neat friends I have made and the needed money I have made,"

Teyona Miller-senior who works at Bonanza

"I plan to use the money I am earning right now for college and I always need it for gas,11

Deb Card-senior who works at Amigos and is in a program there that will help her pay for college

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·••• We eat! Friends in the East High Marching Band eat at Gateway after their competition. Teenagers like these were good business for local businesses in Gateway and other places in town (photo by Amanda Taylor). To Follow

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ing TV, swimming, and basically doing nothing are what summer is all about. For many East High students, though, a few hours of this relaxation was given up each week to earn some money. From mowing lawns to interviewing at Gallup to working at a fast food restaurant, many took on the responsibility of a summer job this past summer.

"I really missed the lost free time, but when I got my paychecks, it was all worth it," said ,junio_r Natalie Harris, who worked at Gallup.

Runza, Amigos, •Gallup, Food 4 Less, and Brentwood were among some of the more popular job sights East High students found. The jobs offered more than just money, though. They offered discipline, and the enjoyable experience of becoming part of the working world. These jobs taught many students to balance their time better and to be more patient with everyone.

"It got really frustating when people couldn't make up their minds. I'd start making one thing, and then they would decide they wanted something else," said junior Chris Clementson, who worked at I Can't Believe It's

Yogurt this summer.

A few of the negative aspects to having a summer job, besides the loss of free time, were the long hours, low pay, and having to work well into the weekend nights.

"My supervisor used to make me stay after until I met quota. Sometimes I ended up staying two or three extra hours," said Harris.

The positive aspects of a summer job seemed t o far outway the negatives It seemed to be the general feeling of most that their jobs added variety to the everyday life of the summer months. The extra money earned was another positive aspect to having a summer job. Most people seemed to also enjoy the new people they met through their jobs.

"I loved getting to know new people, and interacting with them on a daily basis. I met a lot of really neat people I wouldn ' t have met if it weren't for my job," said junior Chris Redhage, who worked at Runza this summer.

It seems that summer jobs are a great way to earn money, gain discipline and responsibility, while having fun at the same time.

by: Katie Quick

Where do people at East work?

Arby's Amigos

1/2 Price Store

Ben Simons

UNL Dairy Store

Food 4 Less

Hy-vee

Russ's IGA

Runza

Gallup Target

UNL Beatie Center

Bonanza

Lincoln Journal Star Newsaper

YMCA

Hinky Dinky

State Farm Insurance

Village Inn

Lincoln Area Swimming Pools

UNL

Camp Kitaki

McDonald's

Buger King

Valentino's

I Can't Believe It ' s Yo gurt

·•.. I am here! Senior Gabby I Helminski clocks in at Arby's (phot o by Amanda Taylo r).

·•.. Grocery Boy! Junior Jason Warren always has a friendly smile at Food 4 Less (photo by Ann Marie Gross).

·•.• Grease Monkies Seniors Darren Johnson and Justin Rousseau work hard at Rex's (photo courtesy of Jayme Kalmbrunn).

Jobs

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Eliza beth J. King

Libby, you have given us joy and so much laughter. We love you and are proud of you.

Love, Mom and Dad

Brian D. Pope

Brian-We are all so very proud of you and your accomplishments. God bless you.

Love, Dad, Mom, Kevin, and Megan

Amy L. Merritt

We are very proud of the wonderful person you have become. Your experiences have prepared you for a bright and happy future. Take the opportunities and challenges that life gives you. Always be as kind-hearted, caring, and considerate as you are today.

We love you, Jason, Mom, Grandma and Grandpa Huck

Ryan V. Burr

Congratulations Ryan! We are very·proud of you. We wish you success and happiness in all you do. Remember we will always love you and be there for you.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Sherri

Heather and Heidi Sand

Double fun, double joy, and double blessings! We're very proud of you both. As you go yotir separate ways, may God bless you abundantly with happiness and success. Thanks for the memories. Prov 3:5-6

We love you, Mom and Dad

Brooke D. Roberts

Congratulations on all your accomplishments. Believe in yourself and keep on being CURIOUS!

We love you, Mom, Dad, and Tiffany

Karen E. Higley

Karen, God has great plans for you! . The children you will work with will be blessed. Your whole life is ahead of you and we are always behind you.

Loving you, Mom, Dad, John, Anne, and Cocoa

Gabrielle K. Helminski

Gabby, Brie, Elle- Best wishes for your future. May you have as much success in Tempe as the Husker football team. We have enjoyed sharing the past 18 months with you; you will always be an honorary member of our family.

Love, Steve, Susan, Amanda, and Andy

Kristopher M. Klem

Kris, Congratulations on four great years in high school. We are proud of you and your accomplishments. The future is a "long shot," so keep aiming high.

We love you, Mom and Dad

Matthew J. Hurlbert

Matt John, Hope you know what a special son you are. You have so much to offer to your family and to the world around you. Reach for your . stars, trust yourself and remember how much you are loved. Graduation makes us "believe of you."

Love always, Your family

John K. Wachter

John, You're the greatest! Take your sense of humor wherever you go. "Break a leg!"

Lots of Love, Dad, Mom, and Ginger

Kyle E. Gregory

Stand tall, strid boldly ahead and the doors will open before you. Your dreams will aid your quest. We could not be prouder!

All our love, Dad, Mom, and Derek •

Alysia R. Kinnersley

Congrats! Hoping your future is filled with sunshine and happine s.

Love, Mom ·

Kurt Matthew Jonske

It has been a delight to watch you grow, and Grow, and GROW into a fantastic young adult. You have great charact r, honor, integrity, and a sense of humor. We are proud of YOU.

Love, Mom, Dad, Karl, and Dirk

Robin N. Conley

"Shall we dance? ... burn, bum, bum." You are a great joy in our lives. We have watched you grow as a creative, sensitive, and adventurous person. We hope your dreams come true.

Love, Mom, ·Dad, and Scott

Baby Pictures

Martin C. Melang

Marty, We are proud of our kindergartner. We' re even prouder of our graduate.

Love, Dad, Mom, and Anne

Michael and Angela Kazas

Mike(Patters) and Angela(Scrannie) : Your whole family is very proud of you both, and we wish you the best of luck in whatever lies ahead!!! Shoot for the stars, and always remember your Greek heritage, and where you came from. Once "The Tw in s " ha v e gone, East will never by the s ame without another "Kazas Kid."

Love, Mom, Dad, Stella, Johnny, Sophia, George, and Mariana

Ryan D. Darling

Congratulations! Each time you read this may it remind you that we love you, we believe in you, and are very proud of you. May all your dreams come true.

Love, Mom and D ad

Erin Michele Walsh

Congratulations Erin. We are very proud of you. Thanks for all the joy you have given us. We wish you much happiness and success

Love, Mom, Dad, Shannon, and Ryan

Jonathan A. Brolhorst

We are sb proud of you and your accomplishments. May life give you as much joy and happiness as you have given us.

We love you, Mom and Dad

Caroline E. Campbell

"That's the magic. It's knowing that all of life is a blessing .... "

-Dennis Byrd

Our Love, Mom, Dad, and Andy Jamie Ann Christensen

Congratulations Jamie! You've passed an important milestone. Your efforts have created lots of skills and memories. Best wishes in your new adventures!-And Always.

We love you, Mom and Dad

Nichole Leigh Gessford

Slick-Your inner beauty, spirit, and indi.vid.uality make you who you are. May you surpass all the goals you set for yourself, and always keep that wonderful smile. You are loved more than you'll ever know.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Ben

Richard J. Otto

Each time you look in this annual, may it remind you that we love you, we believe in you, and are very proud of you.

Love, Mom and Dad

Alexis Winsome Wood

Lex-You are in the driver's seat now!!! So grab hold of the wheel and take life for a joyful spin. Remember we love you.

Mom, Dad, Blythe, and Matt

Andrew Scott Wohlers

Andy, The past 17 years have been no trouble at all. Keep "listening" to your heart and life will take you. where you lead it. Our love goes with you on that journey.

Love, Mom, Dad, Curt

Kirsten Rei Cords

Your are a wonderful person and daughter. I know we have been through some tough times, but I couldn't be more proud of who you are. Go out into the world with you head held high. I love you.

Ross Deitrich Heusman

Ross, We' re so proud of you! Congratulations!

We love you, Your family

Melissa N. Ba tie

We' re very proud of you and know you will get the most out of life. Just stay focused and be happy. We love you and wish you all the best in the exciting years ahead.

Love, Mom and Dad

Benjamin L. McCown

Ben, You have grown to be a special person and we are proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. Be your own person and follow your dreams and you will go far in life.

We love you, Dad, Mom, and Jason

Kristin Marie McHale

Congratulations Kristin! We are very proud of you. May your life be filled with happiness and success. Wherever you future takes you, we wish you the best. -

Love, Mom, Dad, David and Jennifer

Mandy Caroline Schnasse

Mandy, Your energy and zest for life have lit up our lives. Good luck in the future- we' re proud of you!

Mom, Dad, and sisters

Shannon P. Hansen

Congratulations Shannon! We are very proud of you. You have a bright future ahead of you. You have filled our lives with happiness and love. You are our special gift from God. We love you very much. Thank you for all the joy you have given us.

God Bless You, Mom, Dad, Sean

Karla Kay Dietze

Karla, we are very proud of you. May your dreams come true and your life be filled with happiness and success.

Love always, Mom, Dad, and Rick Matthew John Baumeister

Wheels Big wheels, training wheels, dirt wheels, road wheels-always your source of excitement, relaxation, peace. Let the wheels of your mind take you wisely down life's road ... with a song in your heart and the wind at your back.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Meghen

L. Joe Stelmach

You're the very best, Joe! We love you!

Mom, Dad, and Lisa

Jacob Jay Wilhelm

As you continue in life, may you find the sun in your sky and a breeze at your back, but may you have the courage not to follow the prevailing wind simply because it is blowing.

Mom Dad and Amanda Ashleigh R. Hartman

You have made us so proud to be your parents. Congratulations on all your accomplishments. You are so very special to us. Follow those dreams.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Kaitie

Tracie D. Goeglein

Headie: You've given U:s great joy, challenges and surprises in you 17 years! Continue to follow your savior and spread his light to the world. Claim Devteronomy 10:12-13

Love, Moin and Dad

Jeffrey K. O'Hara

Congratulations! Follow yo1:1r dreams, feel with your heart and make wise choices with your wonderful mind. May your life be filled with all the love and happiness you have given us. We are proud of the adult you've become.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Adam

Abbe Lynn Johansen

Abbe, You're a very caring and sincere person and are as beautiful on the inside as outside. Believe in yourself, hold true to your values and your hopes and dreams can come true. We believe in you and send you into the future with all you love.

Love, Mom and Dad

Kristine Ann Jan eke

Congratulations Kristine, may all your dreams come true.

Love, Mom and Dad

Edward Thomas Ring

Ed-You are the BEST! Thanks for the joy you have given us-we are very proud of you. With you great outlook on life, attitude, persoi;1ality, and work habits you will be successful. Stay focused and make YOUR dreams come true.

Love, Mom and Dad

Kri s tin Kay Franci co

Kristin, It's been a tru joy watching you growup. We wish you continuous happin sin the future and pray you always stay close to home .

Love you always, Mom, Dad, and Chad

u son ames artm

Jud: Like the "Little Engine That Could," you've learned if you THINK you can, you CAN!! Remember, "you'll always miss 100 % of the shots you don't take."

(Mark 9:23) •

Love you, Dad, Mom, and Kara B

Matthew R. Johnson

We wish you "Happy Trails" for the rest of your life, Matt. Remember: have faith, work hard, take time out to play, and most of all, know that we love you!

Mom, Dad, and Jeff

Jon Ryan Pohlmann

Congratulations! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. May you find success and happiness , in all you do. Continue to meet life's challeng s with courage, determination, and the winning spirit.

Love, Mom, Dad, Staci, and Jeff

Baby Pictures

Meggan Marie Carmichael

Meg, We're happy with all your accomplishments and proud to have you as our daughter.

Love, Mom and Dad

Kelsey Allen Soukup

Kelsey, Congratulations! We wish you love, happiness and success always. Good Luck!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Jessi

Stephanie Lynn Johnson

Stephanie, as a child you were so kind and loving ... as a young woman you possess inner beauty beyond compare many lives are touched be your thoughtfulness and love, especially mine and Deidre's.

Jeremy Allen Marlar

Congratulations!! We wish for you every happiness, and much success in your future.

All our Love, Mom, Dad, and Michelle

Benjamiii. Ross Harry

You can_climb the highest mountain

You can achieve the GREATEST things. Your faith and love gives you strength Your dreams to give you wings! You have always made us ·smile!

Love Dad Mom and eff

Laura J. Lienemann

Laura, you are our precious gem and we are so proud of you. As you continue your life Journey, know how very much we love you.

Mom, Dad, Joe, and Jim

Amanda E. Marotz

Not every parent has the chance we've had to watch this child grow up this closely. May ALL the life lessons you've learned at East help you to continue to be the strong person you are.

Love, Mom and Dad

Lance A. Odvody

Congratulations, Lance. You have truly ble5sed our lives with love and laughter. May your roots and your wings be ever present sources of inspiration, and may God's love guide your way.

With much love, Mom, Dad, and Amber

Dar la Jean Harms

You have brought happiness and love. Keep your sweet smile.

Love, Mom and Dad

Jeremy K. Craw

Jeremy, You've always been a "super-man" to us. We're so proud of you. You've chosen well and accomplished so much! May god bless your future as you follow his leading.

Love, Dad, Mom, Abbie, Beth, and Mandie

Sara Ruth Springsteen

We are proud of you, Sara. As you pass this milestone, we wish you the very best in the adventures ahead.

Love, Mom and Dad

Jennifer B. Doyle

Congratulations Jen Jen! You are such a go-getter. May your enthusiasm and zest for life, bring you a " future of happiness, love, and success. Reach for the stars ...

Love you, Dad, Mom, Katie, and Robin

Cameron A. Morlok

You have been a constant source of pride and joy for us. No matter where life takes you-our love and support are with you always!

XOXOX, Grandma and Maraa

Staci A.Melichar

You've come a long way baby! Your ENERGY and personality coupled with focus will tak you anywhere your heart desires. Congratulations and we've always been very proud of you!

Mom, Dad, Ashley, Matt, Shelley, Brad, Tyler, and Angel Taylor

Lisa Jean Feerhusen

God has granted you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Congratulations #22! We love you.

Dad, Mom, Jamie, Matt, Joe, . Doogie, and Liberty

Michaela J. Riensche

A joy from the .beginning. With your determination and charming ways there are no obstacles too big to , conquer. We know you . will° do well wherever you go.

Love, Mom, Ken, Brent, Erin, Andrea, an~ Holly Baby Pictures

Heather M. Schommer

Hedy-we're very proud of you! We know you'll be successful in life. Remember, we'll always be there for you.

We love you, Mom, Dad, Lisa, and Brett

T.J. Giltner

Continue to reach for the stars. Dreams do come true.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Jenny

Samuel J. Neal

Congratulation Sam! We are very proud of you. May all you dreams come true.

We love you, Mom and Dad

Tiffany Ann Brechbill

You have not just been playing with your piggies the last 18 years TT! We are all proud of what you have done but especially who you are!

We love you, Dad, Mom, Nicole, Jen, and Charity

Chad J. Bring

My "stua.-bud" : You compose music that constantly amazes me. The best part of it all is that you use the talents God has given you for others. I',m VERY proud!

Love, Angie

Sean Edward Humphrey

Sean, You have always been a delight to us. You have the ability to achieve any goal that you set for yourself. •

Love, Mom and Dad

Aµbyn A. Peterson

Congratulations! I have always been proud of you. Reach for the stars! I'm behind you all the way!

Love,Mom

Ryan Patrick Marple

Congratulations Ryan! We are so proud of-all your hard work and accomplishments, but were especially proud of the kind of "person" you've become. Pursue your dreams, we're behind you all the way!

All our love, Mom and Dad

Jonathan P. Judge

On this Christmas morning when this picture was taken, you were full of joy wonderment and imagination. We still see those qualities in you, and you remain a source of happiness and pride for us.

Love, Mom and Dad

Jenny C. Blake

You are our special princess. We love you very , much, and we are so proud of you. It has been a joy to watch you grow and learn.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Angie

Adam Ray Stover

"No one can predict to what heights you can soar. Even you will not know until you spread your wings." Believe in yourself. Be all that you . can be!! You have made us proud. We love you.

Mom, Dad, Aaron, and Andrea

Brooke K. Smith

Brookie, We've watched you blossom into a . beautiful person with so many wonderful talents. We are so proud of you .. Let your free spirit continue to soar.

Love, Mom, Dad, and

Cody

Melissa Ann Rinehart

Congratulations . Thank you for the memories. We are so proud. Believe in yourself, keep the faith and we'll always be here for you. We love you. God Bless.

All our love, Mom, Dad, Becky, and Aaron

Jennifer L. Mitchell

Jenny, I am so very proud of you! Strive to be all you can and the world will be better for it. Keep your smile and always remember that god is in charge and will guide you.

Love,Mom

Brent M. and Brian M. Martin

After 18 years together, you're now ready to go your separate ways. Congratulations on your many past successes, thanks for happy memories, and good luck in your future endeavors.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Scott

Jennifer Lyn Sherrill

Jenni, You have always made us proud. We love you very much. We hop you will continue to make • good choices and find happiness in .your life.

Love, Dad and Mom

Joseph Andrew Hall

Joe, Your talents are unending. With your ambition, you can achieve what you want, and whatever it is, we'll always be proud of you. You'll always be our "PAC MAN."

Love, Dad, Mom, and Aaron

Charlotte Kay Gapp

So much creativity-you have brought joy into our lives with all your artistic achievement. Be happy!

Our love always, Mom and Dad

Brandon Paul Jackson

We are so proud of you! Your intense desire creates not only its own opportunities, but it also creates its own talents! Great things will come.

Love, Mo m and Dad

Peter Devon Schegel

We are so proud of the person you are, what you believe in and all you have accomplished. We believe that God has a terrific future ahead for you .

We love you, Dad, Mom, Becky, and Marc

Sarah Elizabeth Neuhaus

To acco11:plish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. Sarah, always believe in yourself and never stop dreaming. You're such an outstanding young woman and we love you.

Mom and Dad

Justin Charles Schroeder

Justin, you have been waiting for this day a long time. Congratulations. We ar.e very proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Tracy, and Ryan Chad J. Bring

We may be "telling you things you already know," but thanks for all the music, Missles, and being a "sharing guy." We're impressed with your "on time-ness," JOB commitment and inspirationdirected lifestyle. Keep on Truckin'.

Apu Chakraborty

Cute little baby girl? We ll , look again! Apu this to us symbolizes that you can be anybody you choose to be. Believe in yourself and you will succeed. We trust and love you.

Ma, Baba, and Amit

Jamie Lynn Mullin

Jamie, We love you and are very proud of you. We hope this new ad venture you are beginning will lead to a life as happy as the times of "Goodnight, little furry gir1 and Willoughby, too."

Love, Dad and Mom

Thomas Justin Backemeyer

Congratulations, Tom. You are a very special part of our family and we are so proud to have you as our son. Remember always that we love you and wish you much success and happiness.

Love, Mom and Dad

Dana J. Dvorak

Your a very special young man. We love you and wish you happiness and success. We'll always be • there for you. Keep that smile and you'll go far.

Love, Mom, Dad, Dawn, and Crystal

Julie M. Van Laningham

We are so proud of you. Always hang on to your faith, spirit, and positive attitude. You are sunshine in our lives We love you always!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Lisa

Jill Amber Miyoshi

Jill, We are very proud of you! We wish you happiness and success wherever your future takes you-Follow your dreams and keep smiling. Congratulations!

Love, Mom, Glen, Eric;:, and R an

Jeff J. Allen

Congratulations on all your accomplishments! You have been such a joy to us. You are a wonderful young man with a winning future ahead of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Todd, and Brian Merri Lee E. Scott

We continue to be so proud of our baby girl. You' re the best, "bunner," and we all love you so much. •

Mom, Dad, Erin-Ann, Kara-Jean, and Burk tt

Lee S. Illingworth

May all your hope and dreams come true. We treasure the moments we've had in the past andknow there will be many wonderful times ahead. •We love you a:µd wish you peace and happine s.

Baby Pictures

Katherine A. Pettit

Katherine: embark upon each step of life's journey with joy, for you have built a deep foundation with the help of so many fine people: parents, mentor, coaches, teachers, friends, and especially your God. With love from those who care dee 1 about ou.

Jaclynn Ann Huck

You're loved for the little girl you've been, for the caring young woman you are, for the wonderful daughter and sister you will always be. may you find as much happiness as you've given us.

Love Mom Dad and Ben

Jill Suzanne Lesiak

I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments! Continue to stand up for you what you believe in, work haul, and never give up!

I love you, Mom

Jeremy S. Hollman

Continue to believe in yourself and your values and all your dreams will come true. You've brought us so much pride and joy!

We love you, Mom, Dad, and Kendra

Clarke M. Tefft

Clarke, You never cease to amaze us. You're such a joy-giver. Your strong faith will bring success.

Love, Mom and Dad

JW. Hocking

Some things NEVER change! Hope you'll be calling home in the years to come. We're so proud of y01:1!

Love, Mom and Dad

Allison Courtney Breed

You continue to light up our lives with your smile. Keep being the wonderful person that you are. We'll miss you very much.

Love, Mom and Dad

Na ten C. Maniktala

Believe that you have the • destiny, the inpate ability to become all you expect of life. Take hold of each opportunity and make the most of it. We give you all our love, trust and blessings as the foundation.

Love Always, Mom and Dad

David M. Hersch

Ever since you were a baby boy you've always been our pride and joy. So as you go from Tee to Green we hope your life will be Supreme.

Love, Mom, Dad, Thomas, Daniel, and Daisy too

Brett Jason Gerch

Pursue your dreams with: Inspiration Reliability Insight Sense of humor Honesty You're simply A-mayesing!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Todd

John J. Liesveld

John, your winning smile is an outward sign of winning ways. You've been blessed with so much talent and now have the opportunity to give· back to the world in a meaningful way. We couldn't be more proud of you.

Love, Mom and Dad

AnnMarie Grohs

"May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face ...... may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

Our love, Mom, Dad, Kr istin, and Steven

Steve E. Berggr n

Stand tall, your future i here . We have confid en ce in you and know y ou will do great.

Love , Mom and Dad

David Michael Riskow s ki

Congratulations, son. You are very special to u . W were so proud of you when you were fir t b rn and we still are. You have overcome many difficulties without complaint: I Corinthians 15: 57-58

Love Mom and Dad

Martha and Andy Strain

Unique personalities, individual talents and skills .. but wow, what a TEAM! We look forward to the next chapter with pride and love.

Mom, Dad, and Ben

Kyle Christopher Neddenriep

We are proud of your determined spirit. You're ready to go on your own; we'll always support you.

Our love, Mom, Dad, Katie, and Tara

Baby .Pictures

Hans Felber Maasdam

Hans, We thank God for the unique person that you are. You have brought much joy and laughter into our lives. We will always love you.

Mom, Dad, Matt, and Andy Boyd D. Jones

Congratulations Bo! We are all so proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you much success and happiness in reaching your future goals.

Love, All your family

Kelli Elizabeth Carpenter

Believe in yourself, strive for your goals and you will be successful! We love you.

Mom and Kris

Loren A. Buxton

Speak softly and carry a big racket.

Ryan Thomas Haith

Continue to believe in yourself, strive for excellence in all that you do, and keep your fun loving sense of humor. We' re proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Tami

Andrew Michael Olig

Andy, We are so proud of the fine young man you have become. The best is still ahead of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Dann

Anastasia M. Trout

Stacey, our little love, remember LIB, and hold on to your dreams they just night come true.

Love always, Mom, Dad, and Liza

Amanda Rachel Taylor

You have worked hard. We are proud of your accomplishments. We wish you the best in your future. Always keep your convictions and your faith and that your family is always there for you.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Andy

Michael Todd Stutheit

What a kid! You have always known what you wanted and went after it! Great Job! We are very proud of you!

Love, Mom and Dad

Brett S. Grell

Congratulations Brett! May your life be filled with as much love and happiness as you have given us. The best is yours for the taking and you are ready.

Love, Mom, Brian, Chad, Melanie and K le

Eliza Evelyn Smith

You will always be secure with the knowledge that you are a sweet, intelligent, loving individual with a lot to offer the world. We are • very proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Sara, Durward, and Brennan

Nicholas Gaston Ludwig

"Hey, you, got a minute?" The world is your stage, guy!

Love, Dad, Mom, and Charlie

Stacey R. Mortensen

Congratulations Stacey! You are a special daughter and have made us very proud. May your future be filled with all the love and happiness you have given us.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Michelle Derek C. Haddan

Thanks for every smile and happy memory you've given us. We love you and wish you success and happiness in the future.

Dad, Mom, and Hollie

Aaron J. Nels on

Look how quickly the years have gone by. Aaron, we are very proud of you and know you will succeed in life.

Love, Mom, Dad, and April

Chad Allen Bruns

Congratulations Chad! You are very special to us. Always keep your sense of humor and confidence. We ~ish you all the success and happiness life has to offer.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Ryan

Amy N. Hummel

Congratulations Amy! You have made us especially proud. Keep believing in yourself, follow your dreams and know that whatever your future holds, we will be on the sidelines cheering you on.

Love, Mom and Dad

Justin Lee Gulbrandson

Justin, you have always shown great determination through good times and bad. We are proud of all your accomplishments through the years, and the joy you have given us. Always remember to live your dreams.

Love, Mom, Alisa, and Ashley

Kathryn A. Lueck

You have been a source of love, laughter and constant joy to our family.

With all our love, Dad, Mom, Abbie, Tyler

Jennifer Renae Janda

You have been such a delight to watch grow and mature. You are a dedicated young lady who we know will go far. We are very proud of you and we love you.

Love, Mom, Dad, and • Corey

Harris David Lehl

Wow! We can't believe that you're {inally graduation! We all hope that you have fun wasting your education in New Zealand herding sheep. Try not to get trampled!

Love, Dad, Mom, Hannan (the queen of the world) and Laura

Bryan W. Troester

Bry, You are a very special person. With your abilities and great smile, the future holds only the best for you. We love you and are very proud of you. · God Bless You!

Love, Mom, Dad, Julie, and Chad

Ja mie Sandstedt

Congratulations! We are proud of you. There is a whole world waiting for you. Remember to always believe in yourself and your dreams. Reach for the stars!

Allison Shepard Holt

Congratulations Allison you are in the Yearbook 18 years early. Xhanks for helping us meet our deadline.

Love, The 1996 Yearbook Staff

\?- YOUTH FELLOWSHIP *

St. Mark's United Methodist Church • 740 N. 70th Street• Lincoln, NE 68505 • 4~~-8885

Schedule Worship

Saturday: 6:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00, 9:00, 1O: 15 11: 15 am

Church School - Sunday Confirmation 9:00 am

7th & 8th, 9tt\-12th grade 9:00 am

8th & 9th grade/9th-12th grade 11 :15 am

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)

Middle School (6th & 7th) . . . Sunday 5:00 pm

Mid High (8th & 9th) ........ Sunday 6:30 pm

Sr. High (9th-12th) ......... Sunday 6:30 pm

Christian Outreach Program .... Monday 5:30 pm

Youth Bells ................. Monday 6:00 pm

Youth Servant Team ...... Monday 6:30-8:30 pm

Sr. High Bible Study Tuesday, 6:30 am

Youth Meal . . . .

. . . . Wednesday, 5:30 pm

Youth Choir .............. Wednesday 6:30 pm

Youth Bible Study Wednesday 7:15 pm

5th Quarter Fridays, September-October, (football) January-March (basketball) . 9:30 pm-12:00 midnight

Athletics: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Softball Tennis Volleyball (depending on season)

St. Mark's Youth

1 Growing closer to God 1 Growing closer to others 1 Growing closer to our group

Phone Numbers

Church office

Youth Hot Line 489-2532

Youth Minister - Don Stewart 489-2738

GOOD LUCK, SPARTANS!

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Abel , Andrea 50,124 ,1 40 ,1 57

Abel, Nathan 82

Achord, John 82 ,1 19

Achord, Sam 63 , 108 ,1 63,176

Activities Division 98 99

Ads 209-218

Adams , Billy 66 , 162

Adams , Carolea 93

Adams, Corey 184

Adams Dan 128

Adams , Zachary 58

Adamson, Jeff 23,50,101,122, 127

Afiat, Sohail 80,142

Ahl , Jeffre 63

Ahlquist, Dagmar 93

Ahrens, Kristin 82

Alabi , Oluwat~yi 21, 23, 33 , 98, 101 , 104 , 122, 136,222

Albers, Scott 29,74 110

Albro, Charity 44

Albro, Shareen 33

Alesio, Nicole 50

Alexander, Jason 66,162 ,1 86

All -S tate Choir 104

All -S tate Orchestra 103

Allen, Brian 82

Allen, Jamie 73

Allen, Jeff 16, 33,175,203,223

Allen Laura 164 , 165

Allison , Christa 66 ,1 06, 179

Allsman, Wayne 57

Alm , Carrie 58

Alspaugh, Kim 29 , 74,110,141

Ambassadors' Club 18, 131

Ames, Bethany 21,23 , 25 , 29,50,116,122, 175

Amos , Jim 93 1

Andersen , Brad 33 45 222, 236

Anderson , Alecia 63,101 , 116 , 117, 179

Anderson Diane 93

Anderson Doris 57

Anderson, James 66

Anderson, Jared 80

Anderson, Jim 176

Anderson , Nina 73 10 1

Anders Wenzel Heather 63 •

Ansorge , Kate 33 ,1 01 ,1 15 , 126 ,127, 134 , 136,220

Antoine , Max 23, 57 101 ,1 04 , 116 ,125, 131,134,135,136

Anton, Nathan 58

Apollonaires 148, 149

Arends , Connie 93

Armstrong Gene 8 , 90

Armstrong, Heather 66,136

Arnt , Chris 162 184 185

Art 14,15

Asano, Maya 50,107 , 133

Asano, Mizuki 74 , 110, 141

Ash, Andrew 63, 166, 167, 179

Ashby, Emi l y 25 , 63, 107, 132

Ashby, Kathryn 73

Ashley, Adrienne 21 , 66, 10 1

Ashley, Susan 21,66,134 143

Aspelund, Jason 50

Augustine , Thomas 58 , 167

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Baby Pictures 192-208

B ackemeyer, Thomas 33, 203

Bahm, Eric 63

Bahm, Jay 74

Bailey, Elizabe t h 50,104

Bailey, Jessica 74 , 141

Bailey , Kevin 50,160 , 161

Bailey , Troy 82 111

Baker Ben 50,125,179

Baker Gary 93

Baker, Ji ll 82 111

Baker, Mike 93

Baker, Tom 162

Ba le, K athryn 74,110

Ba l e, Kristi 21,25, 29 , 63 , 101,132

Ball , Lori 66, 131

Ba ll , Ma t thew 73 , 162

Ba ll , Nicholas 74

Ballard, Jared 82

Bals Aaron 74,110,112

Barber, Sarah 33,104,150,170,171,223

Barnes , Jessica 74 131

Barnes, Richard 66, 162

Barnhart, David 63

Barry, Alice 93

Barry, Patrick 74

Barry, Sara h 58,156

Barta, B.J 29,82, 111 143

Barta, Che r i 58,101, 32,140,143,157,179

Barta Nea l 21,23,2950,101,122,125,136

Barth, Jessica 21, 23, 66,106 , 132

Barth, Jessie 21,23, 132

Barth, Miranda 82,111

Bartha lomai, Brad 21,29

Barthlolmai, Bradley 20, 21 , 23, 29, 66 108 , 125, 134 136

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Bartling. , Jennifer 57, 131

Bartunek Alaina 74,110,119

Bassen, Gillian 33

Bates , Randy 90,145

Bathke, Donna 93

Batie , Allsion 66 , 107

Batie , Melissa 33 195,222

Batliner, Nicholas 66, 170 , 171 , 179

Batten , Andrew 66, 186

Batty , Kristopher 74

Baugh Alan 82

Baum Jeffrey 66,101 , 179

Baum, Tiff 29

Baum, Tiffany 29 82 ,111

Baumeister , Matthew 7, 19,23,33, 104 , 196 , 220

Baumeister Meghen 7 , 21,23 , 25,66 , 101 , 106

Baumfalk Dianne 90

Beahm, Renee 93

Beaudette Matthew 66 , 162

Beaver , Stacey 63 , 107 , 140

Becklund Casey 80

Beckman Ann 66,136

Beckman Jill 82

Beckmann , Jerry 90,95, 97

Beckwith , Paul 58,124,125,127,163

Beeck Stacy 44 , 129

Beelek, Mark 50

Beelek , Melissa 29,82 111

Beery, Sara 29,74

Beeson , Jan 90

Behrens , Matthew 50,103

Belka, Katie 58 , 101

Bell, Robert 33

Bena , Martin 33

Bena Stefan 74

Benash, Jeffrey 80

Beran Matt 82, 111

Beran , Michelle 50,94

Berans , Matt 184

Berens, Rachel 25

Berg , Casey 82 , 111

Berg, Tait 63

Berggren, Steve 205,221

Bergholz , Brianna 74, 11 0

Berkotz, Brianna 131

Berry , Sara 112

Berst Jacob 89 , 111

Bertwell , Kimberly 63

Besch,Brent 73,103

Bettis , Michael 66 , 103

Beucke, Meg 29 , 82

Bevard , Angelique 74 112

Bieck, Lindsay 63,107,168 , 169

Bigler, Alesha 74,110 ,1 11 , 112

Bird Raschelle 58,102 , 103

Birdsall , Jennifer 29 82 111

Birkett Justin 58

Bishu, Shreenath 50 ,12 5, 132

Black, Brandon 80

Black, Tony 175

Blair, Robert 63

Blake, Angela 74

Blake, Jennifer 33,115 , 225,236

Blake , Jenny 201

Bleich, Kara 82,111

Bleich Kirsten 50

Blessing , Ed 93,94

Bloebaum Justin 66

Bloebaum, Leah 82

Blue and White Night 18 , 19 , 133

Blythe, Nicole 66, 179

Boardman, Janice 93

Boardman, Sunny 66,101,175,179

Bock,Brandi 29 , 74,145

Bockman Anne 66

Bode, Megan 6,58,118 ,1 19,140,149

Boehme Keith 50

Boettcher Joni 82

Boettcher, Kelli 11 , 63, 116 131 ,1 74,175

Bogan, Elaine 90

Bonsall Kendra 50

Bookstrom , Alexa 50 151,170

Bookstrom Derek 66,162,186

Boone , Megan 7, 12, 13,58

Boots, Amber 33,222

Boots, West 66, 125

Bornemeier , Abbi 58 , 101 ,17 0

Bornemeier, E ll i 66 , 101

Bornemeier, Tracy 66,101

Bornick, Sara 20 ,33 , 164 , 181,221

Bossung, Adrian 66

Bounds Darren 58 , 63, 163 , 178 , 179

Bouwens, Chris 23,50 , 104 , 156

Bowden, Scott 58, 163

Bowen, Kelly 23,33, 105,115 , 221

Bowers, Emily 74,110

Bowles, Amanda 73

Bowling 139

Boyce, Amber 50

Boyce, Marisa 67,71 , 164,180 , 181

Boynton , Seth 58,108, 163, 184

Middle School Boys' Chorus 112

Boys Swimming 178, 179

Boys' Tennis 166, 167

Braatz, Crystal 67

Braatz , Louis 25,63, 108

Brabac, Tanya 124,222

Brabec, Jennifer 58

Brabec Jenny 157,181

Brabec , Lisa 50,101,157 180,181

Brabec , Ryan 82

Brandon David 25 , 67

Brandt , Jimmi 90

Brandt , Nicholas 115

Brandt Nick 33 , 115 , 160,221

Bratt , Kristina 74

Bratt , Nicholas 51

Bratt Nick 160 , 161

Brechbil , Tiffany 219

Brechbill , Tiff 178

Brechbill, Tiffany 23 ,33, 104 , 115,150 , 178 179 200 , 219

Bredenkamp , Aaron 75 ,1 10

Bredenkamp Megan 51 , IO 1

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Brennan , Sean 75, 11 0

Brennfoerder , Jennifer 21 , 63 , 103 107

Breslow, Danielle 29 83

Breslow Melissa 23 , 29 , 51 ,83 , 105 , 124 140

Brester , Kathryn 63

Bring , Chad 6 ,33 124 200 , 202 , 219

Brinkmeyer , De idre 5 , 51

Brinkmeyer Kr isten 6,58

Brion David 73

Br i stol , Heather 58 165 183

Brobst Becky 93

Brockman , Linda 90

Brodersen , Emily 83, 131

Brolhorst Jonathan 21,23,25 , 33, 101104 , 115,122 125 194

Brostrom , Sara 83 , 111 119

Brott Sue 93 , 128, 129

Brown , Aaron 51 ,160,161

Brown , Adriel 89

Brown Chad 21 , 67,108 , 109 , 134

Brown , Courtney 75 , 131

Brown , Daniel 67

Brown , Dustyn 29,83,131

Brown , Erica 67,106

Brown Jeremy 75 , 110

Brown , Katie 83,119

Brown , Michael 58

Brown Mike 163

Brown Nicholas 58

Brown , Nick 163

Brown , Nicole 21 29,51,101,104 , 122

Brown, Scott 51 , 167

Brt , Daniel 51,108 , 160

Brubaker, Dawn 44

Bruening, Erika 75

Bruning Jennifer 7 , 23,51 , 104,133,157

Bruns , Chad 33,115,207 ,22 0

Bruns Paul 83 , 111

Brunson , Rebecca 93

Brunswick, Marty 73

Bryant, Elizabeth 29,83 111

Buchholz Scott 67

Buckner, Jason 80

Buckner, Jeffrey 75,110,119,131

Buckner Paula 93

Buehler , Heidi 44

Bul!I , Scott 44

Buetcher Kelly 131

Bui Brittney 63

Bui , Tim 73

Builders Club 140, 141

Business Division 188, 189

Buller Garet 67

Buller , Lindsey 51 , 156

Bullock , Roxanne 73

Bumgarner , Lee 51

Bumgarner Roger 80

Buncy, Jasen 63

Buntemeyer , Jane 93

Burdge Josiah 83

Burge, Ryan 44 , 129

Burns , Amy 23 51 105 , 225

Burns Megan 75 , 11 0

Burns , Robbyn 58,107

Burns, Sara 75 110

Burr Ryan 33 ,1 92 , 220

Burr , Sherri 67, 106

Burrell Amy 33 ,1 30 , 223

Burt , Cam 101

Burt Cameron 67 ,101,1 08 , 175

Burt , Dan 184

Burt Stephanie 29 ,83

Burtch , Madelyn 75,110,119

Busch, David 89

Bush, Branden 80

Bushing , Noel 67 ,1 06 159

Busing Joe 33 160 , 176,177,223

Buss, Crystal 33 , 223

Butler , Ann 67 ,13 6 , 179

Butler , Brian 83 ,111

Butler Carrie 67 ,1 06 , 152

Butler, Mary 90

Butler, Matthew 58

Butler , Sarah 67 ,1 52 179

Buttz, Jamison 51

Buxton , Loren 33 , 166,167,206,224

Bybee, Crystal 75 , 11 0

Bye 234,235 C

Cabacungan Carol 93 , 96

Cabacungan Daniel 67,108 ,1 34

Calkins , Carrie 75

Calver , Jared 67 , 162, 186

Calver, Nicholas 57 175

Cameron Shannon

21,23,25,29,50,51, 104 122 , 134

Camp, Jonathan 83, 111

Campbell , Carrie

716,1~~10\115,l]Ql&t,16\181,~18:\187,191-,223

Campos Rod 57

Cantarero , Andrea 73, 132, 136

Caputo , Ann 67 , 159

Card , Deborah 6,34, 115 , 188,210,219

Card Matthew 80

Card , Rachel 67. , 106

Carey, Ben jamin 58,163

Carey Elizabeth 67,101,107

Carlett, Adam 80

Carmichael Meggan 34 , 124,114 , 115 , 139 , 168 , 169 198 222

Carnes , Michael 6, 7 ,22,51, 103 104 , 116 ' Carney , Timothy 57

Carpenter , Kelli 34 , 206,219

Carpenter, Kyle 14,15,51 160 , 161 , 184

Carpenter Lindsey 75 , 11 0

Carpenter , Melanie 67 , 101

Carper Amber 51 , 107

Carper , Maria 75,131

Carrol, Lucas 186

Carroll, Lucas 67 , 162 Carter Sean 75

Casey , Ryan 83 111

Casper, T.J 124 , 179

Caudill , Dustin 58 , 108

Cederdahl, Kjerstin 83 111

Cerny Doris 93

Certainly, Armstrong 8

Chada, M ich ael 51

Chada, Vicki 90

Chadwell , Al 83 , 111

Chakraborty Amit 83,111

Chakraborty, Apu 20 21 34 115 , 116,134 , 167 , 202 , 225

Chalupa Eileen 58 , 107 , 236

Chamber Choir 104,105

Chapin , Amy 58

Chapin Jamie 51

Chapin, Jason 67 , 186

Chapman , Crystal 73,101 Charleston Anthony 57

Chas~. Ma rs hall 73,162 , 179 Chau , Tinh 73 Chau Trong 63

Ch~rng , Gene 67 120

Chesnut , Nicholas 83 Chess Club 120

Childe, J R 63

Childs , Nancy 90

Ch!upacek , Steven 51

Chopp , Lissa 63 , 149

Ch riste nsen Amy 89

Ch ris tensen , Jamie 34 , 115 , 194

Christensen , Joyce 67 101 , 106 , 136

Christensen, Justin 83

Christensen , Rogene 90

Christenson , Tyler 75

Churchill, Chris 75

Churchill , Katherine 67,178,179

Cintani , David 34,125,167,224 C intani, Michael 67,108 , 134 Citizenship Iss ues Volunteering 38 Clark, Aaron 83 , 111 Clark, Benjamin 67 Clark K 124

Clark, Kr is 125 , 132 Clark Kristin 23 , 51 , 104 Clarke , Justin 51

Clarkson Holly 58

Class Officers 32,50,58,66

Class Picture of 1996 4 7 Clausen , Logan 75 131

Clementson, Chris 21 , 51 , 104 , 105 , 127 ,1 34 ,19 0 Clifton , Jon 83

Clowers Lesley 73

Clyne-Govier , Chanda 29 , 75 ,86 131,141

Coach Reimers 178

Cochrane Jim 83 , 111 Coffey , Amie 164

Coffey Jamie 58

Cognard , Anne 93

Cole Ryan 83 ,11 1

Coleman, Janet 93

College Hunting 37

Collingham Carey 83 , 111

Color Me Blue 16

Colwell , Ginny 15,130,134

Colwell , Virg i na 59

Congrove Shelley 93

Conley , Robin 7 16,23,34 , 104, 115, 130, 156,178, 179,193,219

Connelly , Jeffery 57, 160

Connelly Joesph 67 , 162

Conner , Courtney 67

Conner, Harmon 59

Conner , Jennifer 34 224

Conrad April 73

Conradt , Nicole 67

Cook , Elisha 63,72

Cook , Kanilehua 67 131

Cook Lehua 132

Coon, Justin 67

Corbin , Joey 83

Cords 124

1

Cords, Kirsten 34,124,134,135,195,210,221

Cords, Kirten 195

Cords , Kristen 134

Cotton, Natalie 80

Coulter , Megan 21,59 , 107,134 , 136

Cox Agnes 93

Cox , Gerry 93,235

Cox , Jerome, 90

Cox , Jerry 95

Cox, Mollie 25,51,101,127,134

Cox , Rachel 75 , 110 , 112

Cradduck, -Ashley

21,23 , 25 , 29 , 51,56 , 122,130 , 133

Cradduck , Justin 67 , 162 , 186

Craiglow , Cayenne 34

Craiglow, Jesse 75

Cramblet , Jeremy 51,101, 127

Cratsenberg , Brian 83 , 111,143

Craw Abigail 6 59 107 153 175,179

Craw , Elizabeth 75,118,119

Craw, Jeremy 23 ,34,104,175,199,223

Crew, Jim 18, 19,93 , 95

Criger, Jason 83

Crist, Trevor 34,223

Croissant, Adrienne 75

Croissant Grant 63 , 119,167 , 187

Cross Country Team 174,175

Cross, Sarah 23,34 , 37, 105 , 115 , 156 , 221

Crouch , Kelli 59,101,183

Crow, Landon 51

Crumb, Michael 44

Culwell , Karley 66 , 67 , 107

Cumming, Sophie 23,51, 104

Cummins, Kelly 51

Cucnmins , Rob 83

Cunningham, Amber 59

Cunningham, Ashley 83, 111

Cunningham, Ben 73

Cunnin!'.lham, Nie 34 224

Current' Events 30,31

Cyr, Matthew 83

D

Dabbert , Will 163 , 187

Dabbert , William 59

Daharsh , Emily 67, IO 1, 152

Daharsh, Matt 160,161

Daharsh , Matthew 63

Daigle , Cami 59,183

Daley Bonnie 93

Damian, Loupe 26

Damson Kelley 34

Danek, Andrew 83,111

Danekas David 67

Danhauer , Brian 73

Danhauer, Tangela 29,75

Daniel Emily 29,83, 111 131

Daniels , Brain 63

Darling, Alison 83 , 111

Darling , Jeffrey 63,101

Darling, Ryan 194

Daugherty , Luke 57

Davis , Andrew 51, 184

Davis , Christina 51

Davis, Janet 90

Davis , Jeffrey 75

Davis , Jenny 6,23,35 , 105 , 115, 164 ,22 0

Davis Julie 59

Davis , Kevin 75

Day Sasha 59

Dayalu, Philip 59

Dayharsh , Matt 184

Dayloo, Phil 176

Dean Melissa 67 159 182

Deaton , Christopher 59,103 , 175

Deaton , Kristin 23,51,103 , 104 , 175

Deaton,Randi 75,110,112

DECA 18 , 19 , 124

Deca 19

Decamp , Emily 75,110 , 131

Dee , Lyndsey 29,83, 131

Dee , Ryan 1~5,116,117,222

Delabarre , Sarah 59 , 101 , 126 , 127

Delange , David 35

Delange Ryan 35

Demma , Joseph 83

Demma Tony 23,51, 104,179

Denker, Megan 83,131

Dennis, Megan 63

Dermann, Gregory 51

Delod , Dana 44

Devolution 18 , 19

Dickey, Kristen 29,83,89,111,131

Dickey, Lisa 51 , 133

Dickman Crystal 57

Didrickson Travis 44 101

Dietze , Karla 12, 13 ,35 , 196 , 221

Dietze , Rick 75,110,154

Diffenderfer , Carrie 80

Diffenderfer , Laura 63 , 109 ,1 48,149

Diffenderfer , Mike 236

Diffenderfer , Terri 236

Digman, Mark 17 , 23,35, 104,115 , 175,222

Dillingham J 124

Dillow , Chandra 51 , 104

Dilworth, Nathan 75,112

Dinsdale, Thane 75,110 , 142,143

Dirks , Ross 93

Dirksen, Kristi 59 , 175

Dirkx Benjamin 29,83, 111

Dirx JasO<I 59 108,167

Dittmer, Kevin 51 175

Dixon, Cain 51,170 , 171,179

Dixon , Kacie 73

Dizney , David 75

Do You Agree? 45

Docter Tyson 59 163,176

Doctor, Darin 75,110 , 142

Dodworth, Adam 67

Dodworth, Graeme 57

Doehling, Malena 83 , 111

Dolan , Daniel 59

Dollfins 126, 127

Dominguez, Katherine 83

Donahoo , Kor ey 83

Donlan Jennifer 51,149

Doolittle , Cory 63 , 101

Doollittle , Kendra 83, 111

Dornemeier, Abbie 101

Doster , Jenny 67 159 179

Dotson, Jill 66,67 , 108 , 159

Dougdale Jennifer 58

Dougherty , Chris 23,104

Dougherty, Christopher 57

Dow, Elizabeth 83,111

Downs , Kendra 21,23,67,101,106 , 132 , 136

Downing Douglas 44

Doyle , Jennifer 101 , 116 , 124,134199

Doyle, Katherine 21,67 124,131,136

Doyle , Robin 83, 111

Dozier Miranda 63

Drama Club 122 123

Dress, Karen 90

Drucker , Ryan 57

Dubas Tabi 83

Duffy , Ryan 35

Dugdale Jenifer 27,90, 164 165

Duling , Michael 29,75, 112,131

Dunbar Julie 59,101,134

Dunbar, Thomas 29 83 111,120

Dunbar , Zachary 67,101

Duncan Aaron 67, 134

Duncan Erin 83, 119

Duncan Laura 51,103

Duncan.Matthew 115,175,224

Duncan , Ryan 59,175

Dunning , Diane 93

Dunning, Elizabeth 23 ,51 , 104

Durham Shane 44

Dunse, Lynette 90

Durst , Jennifer 75

Durst, Wes 93

Dvorak , Crystal 59

Dvorak Dana 34 203

Dwornik , Andrea 83 , 141

Dwornik Suzanne 75 131

Dykema , Justin 21,23 , 25,59,101 , 125

Dykema, Scott 83,111

Dymacek, Jim 90

Dzenis, Andrei 51

Earhart, Ford 83

East Audio Linc 138

Eastridge Presbyterian Church 12

Ebers, Caroline 83, 111

Ebers, Sarah 63,103 , 107,125

Ebers, Shirley 90

Echoes 106 , 107

Ecklund, Ashley 51

Ecology Club 137

Eddins , Erica 59

Eddins , Justin 67

Eggers, Glenda 93 , 129

Egr Brian 51

Eg~ Kelli 83

Ehly, James 7,12,14 , 15 , 51,101 , 236

Eighth Grade 74 75,76,77, 78, 79,80 81

Eightl;l Grade Band 110,111

Einspahr, Laurie 83,111

Eisenmann, Larry 93

Ellis , Brian 59

Ells, Paul 93

Elsener , Jim 93

Elsner, Jim 95

Ems Brian 51

Enderle , Jamie 83

Enderle Stacey 67 152

Engel; Andrew 75

Engel, Meghan 59

Eno Elizabeth 75 112

Epic 2, 116, 117

Epp, Dianne 93

Epp, Tina 21,67,101,134

Eppens , Steve 90

Eppert , Adam 23,51 , 104, 160, 179

Eppert, Chraia 59,179

Eppert, Dave 93,170,171,179

Erickson, Katherine 75,112

Erickson, Kelly 59

Ernstmeyer, Kelley 51,107,124,133

Erwin , Lindsay 83 , 119

Erwin , Megan 67,111,119 , 180

Essex, Deb 90 , 126

Eurek, Courtney 83,111

Everett , Katie , 29

Everett, Mary 75,110

Experiential Learning 129

Exon Jim 235

Eyth , Bob 93

Faculty 90,91 ,92 , 93 ,94 , 95,96 , 97

Fadness Sarah 93

Fairbanks, James 75 , 112,119,131

Fairbanks Jonathan 17 35, 119,124,219

Fairbanks , Sara 83 , 1 19

Fall Musical 22,23 , 235

Fall Play 20 21

Falt, Jamie 75

Fanter, Danielle 89,111

Farag Stephan 57 160 161 ,184

Fardella, Jessica 66,67 106 I 07

Fassnacht Eric 75

Faubel Elaine 6,19,51 124 130,174,175 , 180

Faubel., Elaine 18

Fechner , Christina 140

Feerhusen, Lisa 27,35,45, 150,199 , 221

Fellin, J P 11,34,35 45 99,220,222

Felton , Alexander 83

Felton Seth 51,103

Fentiman , Austin 67

Fentiman, Travis 84,111 , 143

Ferris, Benjamin 59,] 63 187

Ferris, Matthew 75

Fichthorn Dutch 8,93, 117

Ficke, Kara 84, 119

Fiedler, Amy 25,35

Fields, Mike 32,35, 175

Finke , Ryan 75,110

Finke Sarah 84 111 119

Fitzgerald , Justin 35,219

Fitzke, Megan 59,101,127

Fleek, Andrew 67,179

Fleek, Loris 90

Fleming, Greg 90 ,93,178,179

Fleming, Shaun 63

Flodman , Ryan 44

Flores, Jordan 84

Flowerday , Ken 90,91, 137

Floyd , Arthur 57

Flynn, Jodi 93

Fogelman, Michelle 51 , 136

Fogleman , April 67

Fonfara, Sara 75

Foos, Zachary 67

Forbes, Tonya 67,165,182

f.:>rch, Anne 27,90 95,130

Forch , Paul 95

Foreman , Graydon 67 , 101,167

Forensics 134, 135

Forpar, Justin 80

Fosburg, Luke 6

Fosnaugh , Kar en 21 , 23,25 , 67,101,131

Fosnaugh Kathryn 23 ,51,100 , 101 , 104

Foster , Erin 84, 111 119

Foster, Terry 90

Foulk Laurel 90

Fowler Catherine 35

Fowler , Eric 59 , 101,175 , 187

Fowler, Justyn 44

Francisco, Kristin 35,45, 139,164 , 197 ,220

Franks, Ashley 29,75, 110,131

Franson, Abigail 80

Franson , Meleani e- 51 , 107

Fraser, Laurie 90

Frazier - Koontz, Mickie 93

Freaky Friday 16

Fredell Donna 93

Frederick Aaron 35

Frederick Brett 51

Frederick, Dennis 93

Fredrickson, Michelle 23 , 63 , 125

Freeman Eric 68

French, Allison 51, 116

French , Anthony 44

Freshmen Boys Basketball 186 , 187

Freshmen Cheerleaders 18 152

Freshmen Spirit Week 26

Freshmen Football 162

Fre shmen Girls Basketball 182 , 183

Freshmen 66,67,68,69, 70, 71 , 72 ,73

Freshmen Volleyball 159

Frey Carrie 84, 111

Frey , Christopher 75,110,119

Fritz Jessica 75 , 110

Froscheiser , Jacob 75,110

Froschheiser Jason 35

Fruhwirth, Brian 74,75, 131 FSO 108 ,109

Fuglemsmo, Rachel 63

Fuller, Jeremy 63

Fuller , Pam 93

Fullerton , Joshua 84

Furnas, Matt 35,160

Fuss, Alicia • 23,35, 104 , 222

Fuss Carly 73

Fusselman, Kevin 84

G

Gabel Matthew 75

Gale Chantel 29,75, 110, 131

Gangahar, Chiraag 84,111

Gangahar Deepali 29,75,112

Ganz Melissa 51 148

Gapp , Charlotte 14,35, 115,116,202

Gapp , Laura · 20 , 21,25,59 , 134,135

Gardner, Lynsey 23,52, 104 , 149

Garnett, Mike 167

Garrett , Carilyn 29, 75, 119

Garrett Michael 68

Gartzke, Ian 68, I 31 162

Gartzke , Zach 35, 124,219

Garvin,Paul 75,131

Gaussoin , Sarah 52 , 100 , 101,103 , 130

Gaver Ashley 84 111

Gearhart , Miles 84

Geier - Brindel! , Terri 93

Geiser Cheryl 52, I 01 107

Geiser , Stephen 25,68, 101 , 108 , 162

Geisler , Brenda 90

Gemmell, Nate 59 160 161

Genrich , Mikala 7 ,52 130 ,23 6

Georgeson , Chad 84 , 119

Gerch , Brett 35,115,205,219

Germain , Thomas St 104

German Club 121

German, JoAnne 44

Germer , Brianna 68

Gersch , Brett 160

Gessford , Nichole 35,45, 115, 148 149 194 ,22 0

Gibb , Bryan 75

Gibb, Todd 52

Gibb, Wendi 59

Gillaspie, Megan 6 ,52, 124 , 175

Gillaspie Perry 52 101

Gillette , Holli 76

Giltner , Jennifer 68 , 108,152

Giltner , Thomas 23 ,35 , 104 ,2 00,220

Gingery , John 27,93, 160

Middle School Girls Chorus I 12

Girls ' Golf Team 168

Girls Swimming 178 , 179

Glazebrook Jennifer 73

Glenn-Erickson , Brenda 93 , 134 Goddard, Bethany 76

Goddard , Nicholas 59

Goeglein , Tracie 19 ,3 5 104 115 130 174 ,1 75 I 96 ,222

Goertzen , Jared 84 Goes, Justin 73 Goff, Chris 68 Goff , Jessica 76

Gogela, Scott 76,110

Gondringer Brett 76 110

Goodsman , Shauna 68

Goodwin, Aaron 52

Goosey , Cory 9 , 68, 162

Gound , Jessica 68 Graham Adam 84, 111 Graham Adrianne 59 J34

Graham , Mitchell 84 Graham Spencer 59 , 163 , 176

Grant , Nancy Colson 93 157 Gray , Lee 93 Gray, Mark 89 , 111 Gray, Matt 57

Greever Nathan 59,163

Greever Nina 59 , 165 Gregory , Derek 68

Gregory Kyle 35,04, 115 , 125 , 133 , 136 , 140, 193 ,22 4

Kyle 13

Nicole 57 Grohs, AnnMarie 1 I , 36130 ,2 05 , 224,236 Grohs Kristin 7,68,101,108

Gross , Corey 36,160,221

Grosscup, Gretchen 68 , 106, 130

Grossenbacher Adam 76

Grossman, Benjamin 68 , 125 , 162

Groves , Alex 68

Groves , Mike 36 ,2 24

Gruber.Derek 59,163

Gruhl , Danielle 73

Gruhl Joshua 84

Gruhlk e, Bradley 36

Grundman , Mark 59

Gude Curtis 84 111

Gude , Kamberly 68

Gude , Kami 157

Guernsey Jason 59

Guido , Jennifer 80 , 112

Gulbrandson , Justin 36 , 160 ; 176, I 77,208,22b

Gustafson , Vicki 93

Guthery , Lisa 52 , 180

Gymnastics 170, 171

H

Haase , Ryan 84 , 111 , 142

Haase , Ty son 68,108

Haberlan Laird 236

Hackbarth , Alison 52,101,105

Haddan Derek 36 160 ,2 07 ,223

Hahn, Alexander 76 , 112

Hahn , Carolyn 59 , 130 , 132,158

Hahn John 89

Hahn , Taylor 84 , 1 I I

Hahn, Tyler 84

Haith En:iily 13

Haith , Ryan 166,167,185 , 206,224

Haith, Valerie 7, 12, 13,52 , 130 , 179 • Hal Becky 90

Index

Lacey, Sarah , 29

Laessig, Gavon 39,116,223

Lambert, Stephanie 76

Lamberty, Garrod 52 , 160,161

Lamson , Benjamin 60

Landwehr , Troy 52

Langner, Hope 60

Lannin Linda 91

Lash , Kyle 29,85, 111

Lattig , Melinda 6,174

Latting Melinda 6,57,174 175

Lauritzen, Drew 39 , 128 , 129

Lautenshlager , Anthony 39 , 160

Lavender Ashley 69 , 101,121

Lawrence Vicki 93

Lawson, Christopher 53

Leach Brian 39 , 160,177,223

Leach Elizabeth 85

Leach, Katherine 63

Leach Kathie 23 , 164 , 165

Leach , Liz 119

Lean, Jeff 93

Leavitt Brian 76,110

Leavitt Brian 29

Lebaron , Shane 57 , 124

Leddy , Colleen 53 , 124

Lee, Melissa 85 , 111

Lee, Scott 69,108 , 186

Lefler Byron 76 110

Lehi , Harris 39,101,103,115,121,208,220

Lemke , Steven 53,94, 124

Lemon , Stacey 69,106,165

Lenz , Anna 69 101

Lesiak , Jill 39,204,220

LESO 19,132,133

Levy , Jill 53

Lienemann , Anne 5 ,53 , 151 , 175

Lienemann, David 76 , 110

Lienemann, Joseph 76,110

Lienemann , Laura 7, 12 , 13 ,39, 101 103,198 ,22 1

Liennemann, Anne 174

Lieske, Mindee 63 101,116,165

Liesveld, Anne 69,103,107

Liesveld, John 23,39, 104 , 119,160,205,222

Lighter Sherry 93 , 135

Lillie , Alicia 76,110

Lillie , Tiffany 53 , 179 : 1 Lilleholm Eric 39

Lincoln Youth Symphony 102

Lindgren , Seth 69 , 101

Lindstrom, Marc 60

Linke, Cybil 53 140 151 156

Linke, Elizabeth 69 , 158

Lintel, Gina 29,76,131

Lintel , Jeffrey 70 , 101

Lintel , Khara 53 , 148 , 149

Lippert Jennifer 70

Lippert, Misty 86

Lippert-Mccarter, Jennifer 21

Liss Aaron 6 ,80

Liss , Lonny 14 15,63

Littrell , Bridget 93

Long Stephanie 70,101 , 152,182

Looper Heather 93

Loos Emily 29,76,112

Loos Tonya 70 , 101

Lopez Linda 93

Lorenzen, Kent 76,110

Lorenzen , Lisa 53 , 101,107 , 170

Loudon Nathan 53 104 105,160,161

Lowe Derek 57

Lowe, Robert 44

Lowery Amanda 6,60, 101 , 130 , 175 , 183

Lowery Timothy 76,110

Loyd , Becky 70 , 130,159

Lucchino, Nichole 86 , 111 , 119

Ludwig, Charles 70,101

Ludwig Nicholas 39,45, 116,124 ,2 07 ,22 1 Luebbe , Jamie 39, 124

Lueck , Kathryn 39,124,208,222

Luers Andrew 53 160,161

Lukas, Christi~ 86

Lundy , Robin 91

Lupe 94

Lupher Josh 163

Lupher, Joshua 60

Lux 89

Lyons, Ed 93

Lytle , Drew 74,86

M

Maasdam , Andrew 70,162 , 179

Maasdam , Hans 23 39 104, 115 170 178 , 179,206,219

Madhavan, Anand 70,186

Madsen, Johanna 70 , 101 , 106 , 121 , 125,127

Madsen, Marta 86, 111

Magner , Garrett 29 ,60 76 101 163

Magnuson , Kelly 86,111

Magnuson Lynde 23 53 , 105

Mahaney, Monica 11 ,23, 39 , 104 , 115 , 130,136,156

Mahlberg , Candice 60,158,183

Main Clayton 53,236

Makkawy Ahmed 86 111

Mallard, Mitch 65

Malone, Kameron 86

Malone , Kent 77

Malone, Kyle 39 222

Manchin , Bori 57

Manchin , Julia 89 ,1 11

Manchfn Misi 73

Mandelko, Tora 39 ,14 0

Mandrovskaia , Anastassia 57 , 131,136

Maness , Mike 39,101 131 134 223

Mangrum , Ann 93

Mangrum , Christian 77 , 112

Maniktala, Nate 16,23 104 ,124,1 60 ,20 4 ,2 19

Manske , Melissa 93

Manzitto Nicholas 60

Marching Band 3,17,69,100,101,189

Margrave , Erica 86,141

Mark S Pederson 87

Marlar , Jeremy 39,115 198 222

Marotz , Amanda

6,39,45 , 105 , 114, 115 , 127,156 ,1 81 , 198,223 ,234

Marotz , Joan 8 93, 132,235

Marotz , Loy 6,91 , 219 , 235

Marple , Ryan

20 21,29 39 94 115,116 122 , 134 , 200

Marple , Ryan , 29

Mart Amy 80

Mart, Timothy 53, 179

Marti , Terri 92

Martin Bennett 86 , 124

Martin Brent 18 39160 ,172, 173 ,20 1, 224

Martin , Brian 39 , 160 , 201

Martin Clint 86 , 111

Martin Felicia 29,86,111,141

Martin , Jennie 70 , 119, 130

Martin , Jerome 92

Martin Judson 23 104 ,1 15 , 185,197 ,22 0

Martin, Katy 86

Martin Spartan 27 , 65

Maser Jamie 6,63,119,131,153

Mason - D'Croz, Dan 77,110

Massie , John 7,21,25,29,60,64, 122 , 125

Maste rs, Matthew 53,101, 127

Matczyszyn, Krystyn 60,153,170 , 179.236

Matczyszyn, Natalie 29,77,112

Matejka, Darrick 77

Matejka , Tricia 39,220

MATHCOUNTS 142

Matoush Keri 60 158

Matoush, Kip 77 112

Matoush , Korey 53

Matson , Robert 53 , 160 , 161

Matson Tami 70, 152 , 182

Mattson , Casey 80,112

Mattson , Nicole 53

Maul , Abbey 70,101

Maul Sarah 23,53, 104, 151 , 170

Maxwell , Darin 73,162

Maynez Mali 80,110

Mays, Kessondra 86 ,'11 1

McBride , Andrew 77,110

McBurney , Jenny 77, 112

McCabe Carl 116

McCabe , Jeff 92

McCaleb , Amy 60 , 103

McCallum Betsy 77,110

McCarter , Jenny 136

McCauley , Susan 63

McClung Amber 77 , 110,119

McCown , Ben 115 ,124,1 67 , 195 , 221

McCoy, Chelsea 86, 111

McCoy , Jason 77

McCoy , Tanner 6,70

McCray, Melissa 39,116 , 117 , 223

McCuistion, Mike 93

McCullough , Jillian 73

McCurdy, Brett 86 , 111

McCurdy Marty 91,93,176 , 177

McDonald, Nathan 63

McEnttarffer, Marilyn 93

McFarland , Cassie 77

McGaughey Erin 53

McHale , Jennifer 60 101,143 158

McHale, Kristin 39 ,98 , 103 , 195 ,2 19

McKeag Kristin 77, 112

McKee, Rick 14,44

McKelvey , Lisa 53,124 ,1 49 , 179

McMahan, Daniel 54 , 103 , 127

McManigal, Jamie 60

McMillan , Joshua 70

McNaught , Jennie 70,175

McPherren Ed 91 ,93 , 185,235

McProud Jamie 60 157,180

McProud, Jennifer 54 , 157

McProud, Jenny 157 , 180

Means , Kyle 77 ,1 10

Means , Ryan 54,94 , 185

Meier , Brad 86 , 111

Meier, Jennifer 54,101

Meierhenry Jennifer 77 141

Melang , Martin 16,104,115 , 194

Melang Marty 23 , 104 , 224

Melcher Jennifer 70

Melcher , Jenny 101

Melecki, Meredith 80

Meledci, Meredith 131

Melichar , Matt 112

Melichar , Matthew 77, 112

Melichar Stacy 40 , 199 , 222

Melton, Mike 86

Mendlik , Brett 77

Mendlik, Christopher 54

Mendoza , Jonny 63

Mendoza, Kristina 80

Mercer , Sherri 1 11, 119

Mercer Sherrir 86

Merchant , Scott 54,167

Meredith , Carly 23,25,54 , 107,122,133

Merrick, Megan 70, 131, 152

Merritt , Amy 40 , 192 ,22 0

Metzger Debra 60 132,156,236

Metzger Michael 77

Meyer , Carla 92

Meyer , Curt 175

Meyer Michael 70,103

Meyer , Sherry 93

Micek Audrey 22,104 , 115

Microtech 98, 125

Middle School Band 110,111

Middle School Boys Singing Group 113

Middle School Cross Country 155

Middle School Football Team 155

Middle School Girls Singing Group 113

Middle School Orchestra 110 , 111

Middle School One Act Plays 28,29

Middle School Singers 112 , 113

Middle School Sports 154 155

Middle School Student Council 118, 119

Middle School Volleyball Team 155

Middleton Joshua 70,101

Mikelson , Kari 86

Millard , Mitchell 26 , 109,127 , 170

Miller Amity 44

Miller , Benjamin 77,110

Miller Doug 63

Miller Eli 40,45 ,22 0

Miller , Eric 86 , 119 , 120 , 131

MIiier , Greg 73

Miller Hillary 29,87

Miller , Jenna 70 ,119

Miller Kyra 73

Miller Lu cas 40 103 116, 125 ,2 19

Miller , Mark 7

Miller, Matthew 54 , 160 , 161

Miller Mijken 54, I 03

Miller , Rh ema 70 , 152

Miller, Teyona 40 , 101 , 115,188 ,223

Minter , Mike 146,147

Miratz Loy 89

Mirpochoev , Bahrom 57

Misle , Andrew 77, 112

Mitchell Jennifer 40 101 103 115 121 , 132 ,1 88 ,20 1, 220

Miyoshi, Jill 203

Mnoll enbe rg , Ryan 163

Modhaven Annad 167

Moeller , Vanessa 54 , 107 124

Molsen , Molly 77,110,131

Molsen Sarah 57

Monson , Wendy 93

Montag , Megan 70

Montag, Nicole 54

Moore, Sara 87 ,131, 141

Moorhouse , Matthew 40

Moran , Kelsey 40 , 42,45,115 , 127 ,16 6 , 167 , 225

Moran , Tessa 70

Morand , Ryan 40,224

Morgan Chuck 93

Morgan , Matthew 78

Morgart, Randy 6.3

Morlok , Cameron 40 , 115 , 160 , 199 ,222

Morris Catherine 179

Morris, Christopher 70,101

Morris , Gregory 54,101

Morris Jason 63

Morris, Kat 165

Morris , Katherine 63

Morrison , Jamie 29 ,87,131

Mortensen , Michelle 70,101

Mortensen, Leah 44

Mortensen, Stacey 40,115,207,219

Motovsh Keri 158

Mr. Black 174

Mr. Ficthorn 116

Mr Hubbell, 174

Mr: Kabourek 174

Mr Lean 100

Mr Skiles 174

Mrs. Forch 65

Mrs Penner 142

Mrs. Rea 141

Mrs Stork 64

Mrs Wiemer 77

MS Journalism 78,81

Ms Keep 140

Ms Penner 82

Muehlhausen , Brandon 87 111

Mueller , Ben 163

Mueller , Benjamin 63 , 109 , 127

Mueller , MacKenzie 111

Mueller , Mackenzie 87

Mueting, Marti 93

Muhs Zachary 57

Mullin , Jamie 6, 17,18, 19,40,45,119,131 ,140, 1::0,174,175,a).3,224,225

Munger, Brooke 54

Munksgaard Jane 87 111

Munsterman , Jane 93

Murdock , Jennifer 87 , 111

Murdock , Jenny 141

MUSE 2, 116, 117

Muth , Melissa 54

Muth , Michell~ 54

Mutthersbough , Dave 21,25,23 ,70,125

Myers , Brian 163 187

Myers , Charles 78

Myers , Dwain 92

Myers , Jennifer 87

My ers, Jenny I 19

Myles , Lillie 93

Myoshi , Jill 221

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Nannen Neil 92

Nathan , Ben 163

National Honor Society 114 , 115

Naylor Tina 93

Neal , Sam 40,115,160 200 221

Nealy , Christopher 44

Neddenriep, Katie 78,85, 110

Neddenriep, Kyle 18 ,40,45, 115 , 116 , 117 , 160 , 185 ,2 05 ,22 2

Neeman, Kar i 63,103,143 , 124 , 175

Neeman Kelly 124 175 236

Nelson , Aaron 40 , 160 , 207

Nelson Anders 78

Nelson, Dennis 93

Nelson , Erick 162

Nelson, Erik 70

Nelson , Sean 119 167 187

Nemec , Tom 61,109,160,161,187 Neon Drunk Driving Simulator 16 l'leuhaus , Katrina 61 107, 183

Neuhau s, Sarah 40,202 , 220,223 Neumann Matthew 89

Newland, Brian 61 176

Newlon , Sara 87

Nider Jamie 78 , 112 Nider , Jason 63

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Kyle 54 O Byrne , Alanna 78,110 Odvody

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, Adam 70,134,167

O'Hara, Jeff 40,167 197,221

O'Keefe , Cameron 44

Olig, Andrew 18 ,40 , 115 , 119,160 , 206,222 Olig Andy 115,119 160 , 222 Olig , Daniel 78,119

Olson , Christopher 87 , 111 Olson, Geralee 87 Ol so n , Lisa 61 , 107 124 Ol son, Matthew 63 Olson Zachery 63 One Act Play 24 25 Oreth, Angela 54 Oneth , Rus se ll 80 Opener 2,3 Oracle 2 , 116 , 117 Orchestra 102 , 103 O'Rourke , Seanan 63 Osborn Joni 93

Osborn , Kimberly 61 O seka, Kelly 7 8 , 112 , 142 Oshlo, Christopher 70 , 176 Oshlo Ryan 54 160 176 Osorio, .Julian 73 Ott , Amanda 78, 131 Ott Justin 61 Otto , April 87 , 141 Otto , Richard 40, 176, 195 Otto Trevor 54 124 125 , 136 , 179 Owen Mark 10 54 p Page , Christine 70,101 136 Page , Kev in 87 ,1 11 • Palmer Kr issa 70, 158 Palmer Matthew 57,127 Palmer , Sarah 73 Palmer , Sue 93 , 128

Panasiuk Mackenzie 78

Pankoke , Denise 5,54 , 101 , 132, 175

Pankoke, Eric 78,110

Parde, Amanda 87 Parde ,Jeffery 40 Park , Esther 89 , 111 Park Sarah 107

Parker Cory 54

Parker, Jennifer 29 78

Parker, Kristen 78

Parks, Robert 78

Pascoe, CJ 70

Patel, Amit 23 54,104,160,161

Patterson, Anne 87,111

Patzner, Jerod 80

Paxson, Dick 93

Payne , Deb 92, 124

Pearson, Jennifer 63

Peck Matt 125

Peck, Matthew 73

Peckham , Chantel 87

Ped Kelly 111

Pederson Mark 111

Peer Helpers 140, 141

Peirce, Matthew 87

Pella Michele 92

Penner Leona 92 142

Penrod, Kaesi 78,141

Penrod, Kasei 110

Penrod, Tanner 70,119,179

Pentranek , John 125

Peo , Jared 57, 179

Peo , Kelly 29,87

People Division 4,5

Pepin,Lisa 54,124

Pepin, Michelle 70,106

Perry, Adam 80

Perry , Alex 162

Perry Alexander 70

Perry , Melissa 80

Perry , Nicholas 78

Peters, Chad 14 15,40, 115,220

Peters Chris 44

Peters, Dave 178

Peters Rachel 29,80, 110

Peters Susan 93

Petersen, Autumn 70

Petersen, Crystal 58,61 132

Petersen, Ryan 70

Petersen, Sandy 61

Peterson, Alyssa 134

Peterson, Andrea 21,23,61,109,134,136

Peterson , Aubyn 21 , 25,28,29,40 , 104,122,136,200,210,221

Peterson Autumn 107, 152

Peterson , Bradley 70 , 101

Peterson, Crystal 16,61,130

Peterson, David 70

Peterson Dustin 6 1, 101 125

Peterson, Jon 93 , 105

Peterson, Laura 87 111

Peterson, Matt 40,224

Peterson, Michael 41,93,101,115,160,221

Peterson, R,yan 162, 176

Peterson, Sandy 179

Petit, Kathy 225

Petranek, Jared 63

Petranek Jonathan 70

Petri, Kimberly 29,87 , 111

Petri, Sarah 21 23,29 70 101

Petro, Karen 70,175

Pettit, Katherine 41 , 115 , 156,204,225

Pfuetze, Ryan 63

Phan, Tony 44

Phelps, Caitlin 67,131,141

Phelps , Dillen 61

Phillips, Dennis Jr. 41

Philson, James 70,103,120,175

Pickerel Jennie 70 , 106,152

Pierce , Jennifer 70,106,136

Pierce , Kathleen 23,41 , 104, 115

Pierce , Ryan 54,160,161

Pierce Steve 93

Pierson , Diana 29 ,87, 111,119

Pilus, Alyssa 61,109, 130 , 134 , 179

Plager, Andrea 54, 151

Plager, Tricia 80

Plein , Nadja 21 , 22,24 , 25,54, 104

Pohlman, Carol 93

Pohlmann, Jon 41,197,221

Pokorny , Jonathan 70

Pokorny , Matthew 54

Pokorny Mckenzie 87

Polson, Jennifer 61,107

Polson Lindsay 87 111 131

Polson, Wendy 179

Pont, Adam 70,101,125 , 127 , 143

Pope, Brian 41,170,179,192

Pope, Kevin 78

• Popov, Alex 54

Poppe, Abby 87 , 119

Porch, Anne 58

Portsche, Jill 61 128

Potadle, Brittani 54,101,105, 130, 134, 157

Potadle, Sydney 23,73,101,108 , 131 , 159

Poter, Brandon 101

Potratz, Andrew 87, 111

Potter, Brandon 70,125

Power, Megan 23,54, 122,130

Prai, Kevin 78

Prai, Robin 54 101

Price, Sarah 57, 124 , 164, 180

Primavera, Nicholas 70, 186

Prior, Adam 70,108,179

Provita, Jason 9, 70,162

Prude, Sarah 54,180

Ptacek, Susan 92

Purvis , David 80

Purvis , Matthew 63,175

Quick, Katie 54,118,119,130 , 170 , 236 R

Rabe, Nicole 78,110

Rabel , Justin 70

Rademacher, Dan 92

Radke Ian 87, 111

Raetz Thomas 78 110

Rafat, Jennifer 79 110,141

Raikes , Justin 87, 111 , 119

Rajcevich Melissa 54,124

Rajewich, Jennifer 17,54,98, 104,130,136,132 , 133,136

Rajurkar , Suneela 7,53,54, 116,117

Rallis Paul 79

Ramsey , Anna 71 , 152

Ramsey, Rachel 87,111,119

Randazzo Bradford 87

Rao , Krishna 63,125 , 134,167

Rasmussen Adam 71

Rasmussen, Eric 79,110

Raucher, Kris 170

Rauscher , Kristin 23 ,54 , 105 , 151,171

Rauscher, Matthew 79,110,119

Ray, Lisa 54

Rea, Amber Johnson 68

Rea, Arlene 93

Redhage, Chris 54 190

Redhage , Shawn 66 , 71 , 162 , 187

Reeder, Bob 93

Reeder Gail 19, 92,132

Reflections 106,107

Reichel, David 61

Reid, Casey 41,160

Reid, Sally 54 , 181

Reigert , Tasha 41 , 150

Reiman, Dustin 61, 163

Reimers, Suzanne 159

Rembolt , Michelle 17 ,54, 104,105, 130

Remmenga Kim 87 111,137

Renfro Jeremy 61 •

Renken , Ashley 87

Rennerfeldt Matthew 54

Reserve Boys Basketball 186,187

Reserve Girls Basketball 182 , 183

Reserve Football 163

Reserve Cheerleaders 152

Reserve Volleyball Team 158

Rethmeier , Ted 92

Reynolds, Kali 80

Reynoldson, Jill 79 , 112

Rhodes , Brett 61, 187

Rhodes, Mark 44

Rice, Abbie 79

Rich , Jennifer 61, 153 , 179

Richardson, Cassi 54

Richardson Chad 79,112

• Richardson , Jeffrey 87

Richardson, Lindsay 71 , 119

Richardson, Nicole 71,107

Richardson, Tiffany 29,79 , 110 , 131,141

Richoux Cassandra 4,87

Ricker, Rachel 29,79,85,96, 110

Riensche , Erin 175

Riensche Kayla 41,115,199,223

Rife, Jason 54,65,94, 119,175

Rinaker, Ashley 57

Rinehart, Aaron 89 , 111

Rinehart, Becky 21,71,101 108 131

Rinehart, Melissa 16,Al,21,22,23,41,45, 104,105,115, 12"2, 127, 1~, 134,All

Ring, Ed 17,32,41 124,160,185,197 224

Riorden, Patrick 128

Riskowski, Dan 163

Riskowski, David 41, 160,205

Riskowski, Jonathon 79

Ritter , Lisa 54,124,151

Ritterbush, Andrea 79 112

Roach, Jamie 21,23,24,25,29,71, 101,136 , 143188

Roberts, Angela 54 , 164, 165

Roberts Brooke 41, 192

Roberts, Joshua 54, 176

Robertson Andrea 57,125,133

Robinson,Clint 41

Robinson, Ron 92

Robison , Ashley 87, 111

Robison Trevor 23,54 104,125 132 143

Robison Tyler 71,175

Roe, Christopher 63

Rogers Eli 71, 162

Rogers, Elizabeth 71

Roller, Jeffrey 71,108,125,170,171

Ronnenberg Daniel 63

Rose, Jay 79 , 118,119

Rose, Nicole 71,183

Rosenberger, Bryan 87,111

Rosenthal, James 163

Rosenthol, James 187

Ross, Mark 93

Ross, Megan 71,101,127

Ross, Nathan 73

Roth, Michael 32,41 , 115,127 , 166, 167223

Rousseau Justin 42 191

Royal, Amy 21 23 71 101 124

Rubottom , Rachel 54

Rudersdorf , Katie 71, 134

Ruiz , Chris 71 , 101 , 125 , 136

Ruser, Natasha 29,79,85 110

Russell , Ali 7, 10 , 54

Russell, Zac 63 , 132 , 133

Russo, Gator 87

Russo, Richard 93

Ruthsatz, Cassandra 87

Rutigliano, Meghan 80

Rutledge , Andrew 21,71,102 , 103,134

Rutz, Meghan 109

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Saldivar, David 63

Salestrom, Nicholas 87

Sampson, Joey 80

Sanchez, Diana 89

Sanchez, Jennifer 57 , 103

Sanchez Jim 177

Sanchez -Masi, Julia 63 , 149

Sand, Heather 38,42 , 150 , 192,224

Sand , Heidi 42 , 150 , 192 , 221

Sandblom , Jason 9,71 , 162 , 176

Sandblom Nicole 87

Sanderson, Jordan 42 , 115,223

Sandstedt , Jamie 42 , 124

Sanford , Kristie 71 , 182

Santani Brain 131

Sarringar, Edie 63

Sawin-Thomas , Sara 134

"Scenes and Revelations " 20,21

Schafer , Erich 87 , 111

Scheer , Tyler 87,143

Schegel Peter 202

Scheisow Anthony 119

Schelert , Fred 93

Scherback James 44

Scherbak , Rachel 71 , 101 , 175

Schlegel , Marcus 62 , 109 , 163 , 176 , 177

Schlegel, Peter 42 104 115 175 176, 177 221

Schlegelmilch , Mark 54 , 185

Schlumberger , John 71

Schmersal, Kevin 57,108

Schmidt Andrew 29 62,87 119,131

Schmidt, Andy 163 176

Schmidt , Eric 87, 111

Schmidt Justin 79 , 110

Schmidt, Melissa 63

Schmidt , Michael 71

Schmidt Ryan 77,79,82

Schnasse , Mandy 42, 150, 196 , 219

Schneider, Carly 87

Schneider , Daniel 71

Schneider, Kelly 71 , 101 , 158

Schneider, P.J 92

Schock, Andrew 89

Schoen Jessica 87 111

Scholes Jessica 44

Schommer, Heather 42,124 , 200

Schommer Lisa 62 164

Schrad, Anna 79

Schrader , Nicole 87

Schreiber, Aaron 87 , 111

Schrock, Ronald 87

Schroeder , Justin 42 , 202

Schroeder , Lindsay 79 , 110,112

Schroeder Nicole 71 101 106 126,1 2 7

Schroeder, Ryan 62

Schuessler, Erin 87 111

Schulz, Lindsey 62 , 109 , 165

Schulz, Tera 79 , 110 , 112

Schumacher , Kyle 87

Schwab Heathe r 23 63, 125 178, 179

Schwab , Michael 71

Schwabauer, Mary 93

Schwarz, Donald 57

Schwisow, Anthony 87

Science Olympiad 143

Scott, Adam 224

Scott, Ashley 54 , 103, 179

Scott, Bess 93

Scott Carol 20 21 25 92 122

Scott, Merri-Lee 17 , 23,42,45 , 104 , 115 , 149,203 , 224

Seacrest, Donald 23,54 104 160,161

Seacrest, Jennifer 71

Sean , Coach Murphy 163

Search, Breanda 236

Sears, Sarah 54, 124179

Seaton Jennifer 55,133

Sedlak Bill 119

Sedlak, John 71

Sedlak William 87

See , Nathan 88 , 111

Seidel, Teren 79 , 110

Seiler James 55 104

Selix, Hayli 79 , 110 , 112

Sellinger M 124

Semke, Matt 72 , 101,120,125

Senator Jim Exon 235

Senior High Student Council 17, 118 119

Senior Picture Page 226,227

Seniors 32-45

Senior Quotes 219-225

Senstock, Dan 93 , 135

Serb, Brian 176

Settell , Jason 63

Shades of Blue 108 , 109

Sharp , Alisha 73

Sharp , Amberina 80 , 112

Shaw , Jesse 88

Shaw , Marianne 72 , 103 , 152

Sheehan , Jessica 89

Sherman , Lydia 62 , 102,103,109 , 148,149

Sherrill, Jenni 42, 126 , 127 , 201,223

Shieltz, Linsay 153

Shimerda Rosalie 93

Shonerd, Sean 88

Shotkoski , Joshua 62 , 179

Shultz Jack 79

Shuman Liana 72

Shunkwiler , Adam 88

Shuster , Kitty 93

Shutzer Christine 29,88

Shutzer Steph e n 73,108

Sibbel, Jenny 88 , 111 , 119

Siebe , Bobbi 55

Siefkes Justin 88 111

Siemsen, Kacy 55,140 , 156

Sievers , Cory 73,108 Si monson , Kelsie 88

Singers 22,104 , 105235

Sipp Davida 63

Sipp , Julie 63

Skiles.Austin 21 , 23 ,72 , 101,116 Skiles, Kirk 93 , J 75 Skiles Nicholas 88 111 Small Bridget 15, 16 55, 168 236 Small , Doug 72 , 130 Smith Barry 73,108 Smith , Bonnie 92 Smith , Brandon 62 , 108,163 , 187 Smith Brent 58,62 , 108 , 109,167,187 Smith Brooke 42,124,150 201 219,223 Smith , Chari 62 Smith Durward 79 Smith, Eliza 17,42 , 115 , 130 , 132 , 133 , 136 , 207,225,23E Smith, Jeffrey 89 Smith, Jesse 73,162 Smith, Kyle 72,162

Smith, Melinda 29,79, 110 , 131 Smith, Nellie 4 79 110 141

Smykowski , Ashley 80

Sneddon , Daivd 63 , 109 Sneddon Jenny 29,79, 110,112

Sneddon John 23,55,104 160,161,163

Sneller , Andrew 62 , 163

Sn~ller Lindsay 79 119

Snoberger , Erika 62 , 104 , 125 , 132,134

Snoberger , Rozanne 93

Snowden, Kerri 55,124,165

Socie, Steph 179

Sonderegger, Maria 79,110

Sookram, Vijay 42

Sophmore Spirit Week 26

Sophomores 58 , 60,61,62 , 63

Sorensen , Annie 72 , 119

Sorensen, Emily 79 , 110,119

Sorensen Hilary 29,88 110 111

Sorensen , Jennifer 55 , 119

Sorensen , Jill 20 , 21 , 25,55,122 , 131

Sorensen, Lindsey 55,124

Soucie , Stephanie 62 , 101 , 178 , 179

Soukup Jason 43,224

Soukup Jessica 29 88 111

Soukup , Kelsey 43,65 , 198,222

Southwick, Jarred 72

Southworth , Erick 73,101

Southworth, Trent 26,27,62, 101,116

Spahn , Jess i ca 72 , 182 Spahn , Tim 27 , 93

Spahni, Maryann 92

Spalding , Matthew 72

Spartan Men 108,109

Spartan Spirit Council 16 , 17,65, 130

Special Olympics 128

Speicher, Jason 88 111

Speth , Dwan 88,131

Sphon , Cathy 92

Spidel, Jacob 63 Spirit Council 16 , 65 , 130 Spirit Week 26 , 27 ,32 , 58

Spiry, Rachel 62 103, 134, 136

Spomer , Grayson 93

Springsteen , Sara 4 , 12,43 , 115,136 , 199,219

Spurlock , Michael 63

Squier , Jon 92,163

Srb, Brian 72

Srikumaran Uma 55,132 , 167

St. Germain, Michele 136

St. , Michael Germain 29 ,88 , 111

St., Michelle Germa.in 73

St. , Thomas Germain 22,55, 175

Stacey Charlie 128

Stallings , Margaret 62 , 109

Stamps, Charles 29,79

Stangl , Jana 21 , 23 , 29 ,62 , 134

Stangl , Jared 55

Stanley, Sarah 80

Stanton ; Cody 89

Starr , Adam 62,132,163

Starr, Ryan 79

Stateniore, Troy 161

Statmore, Jeffrey 62 , 125

Statmore, Troy 55,125,179

•stavas , Erin 175

Stavas, Natalie 72,134 , 174 175

Stearley , Amy 72 106

Stearley, Robin 25,55, 101,122

Steel, Ryan 57

Steenson, Tyler 62

Steffens, Chris 79

Steinbach , Joseph 79

Steinbrook , Lee 185,187

Ste i nkruger , Tracy 62 , 109

Stelmach , Joe 43 , 196 , 219 235

Stelmach Lisa 62 , 101 , 125 , 126,127

Stenberg Amy 23 , 62, 107 149

Stenberg , Katy 29 , 88, 111

Stewart , Stephanie 62 , 174,175

Stipioni , Gina 72

Stitcher , Michael 23 25 72 , 108 , 134,162

Stitcher , Peter 79,119

Stivrins Jennifer 72 , 106, 131 , 13ti

Stivrins Zach 88, 111

Stockstill, John 79

Stoehr , Rudy 93

Stohl , Brittany 88, 119

St ohlman , Timothy 79

Stolle Jerod 57,116 , 131

Stomberg , Erin 110

Stone Cari 55 , 151

Stork , Jo 64,93

Stork , Kimberly 62,164

Stoteman, S 124

Stovall , Neishaalyce 43 , 104 , 136 219

Stovall Paetra 88 , 111

Stover Adam 160 , 201,219

Stover , Andrea 62 165 , 183

Strain Andrew 104 , 115 127

Strain Andy

23,43,45,65 101 104, 115,127, 134 170 171 ,205 ,220

Strain , Martha 43,115,127 , 130,170 171,205,224

Stratmore , Jeff 125

Straub , Douglas 73

Straub Ted 88

Strickland Matt 23 ,43,45, 104 105 , 115 , 119,145

Stromberg, Benjamin 63 167

Stromberg, Erin 29,79 , 131

Stroud, Jennifer 72 , 108

Strover Andrea 183

Stu - Co 6

Stuart, Reness 92

Stubbendeck , Ryan 72 , 162

Student Council 18,66

Stull David 92 , 131

Stuppendeck , Ryan 186

Stutheit , Michael 115,206 , 222

Stutzer , Stephen 175

Stutzman , Amy 72,159

Stutzman, Ky 8 8 154

Stutzman Matthew 55 , 167

Stutzman, Stacy 62 124 , 168 , 169

Suhr , Tim 62 , 101 163

Summers Jaimee 62

Sutter , Alisha 29,79 96

Sutton , Jennifer 62 , 107 , 149

Sweenie Micah 88 , 111

Sweet Sixteen 61

Swenson , Inga 72 , 108

Swiggart , Kelli 43 , 224

Swiggart, Tara 29 79,110,119

Swiggart , Travis 44

Swing Choir 104 , 105

Swoboda , Dawn 89

Swoboda, Donna 93

Swyers , Eric 44,222

Sydzyik , Angela 88

Symkowski Ashley , 29

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Tatay, Kristina 72

Tauer, Kevin 63

Taylor Amanda 12,43,101 115 , 130 , 206 , 219 236

Taylor Andy 21,73 , 101 130 , 134 , 143

Technical Theatre Class 29

Tefft , Clarke 43 , 166 ,-167 , 204

Termaat Joel

Termaat , Julia 43,115 , 134,135,136 224

Terpsma , Gretchen 93

The Pajama Game 22,23, 105

Theis , Max 88,111

Theitje , Tyler 101

Thelen Zachary 73

Thiessen , Lisa 93

Thietje , Tyler 55

Thobe r, Jon 88

Thobe r, Mark 7, 12, 13,43, 115 124, 125,225

Thomas , Brenda 23 , 55 105 , 137 , 175

Thomas , Zachary 79,110

Thompson , Dave 44

Thomson Julie 93

Thorfinnson, Pam 93

Thorton , Amanda 55 , 149 , 181

Timmons Andrea 62 , 170 171

Ting , Winnie 79 , 110 142 , 143

Tomasek , Jessica 88

Tomka Justin 88

Tomka , Kyle 63 125

Tonkin , Riley 55 , 176 , 177

Tonkin , Ryan 79

-Tonkinson , Chad 73,162

Tonniges , Jim 93, 160

Topolski , Joshua 73,101

Townley , Terra 62,101

Townson , Justin 4 , 79

Tracy Jon 21,23 , 25 , 29 62 , I 01

Tran , Tommy 73 162

Trauernicht Nate 21 , 23 25 62,64 , 122 , 125 136

Trau sch , Ryan 79

Troester , Bryan 43 115 , 208 ,2 22

Tro sper , Anna 79

Trout Anastasia 21,22,23,43,101 ,103,104 115 116,134,135,a:xi,22)

Trumble Peggy 91,93, 125

Tucker , Cody 88

Tucker , Jan 93

Tworek Elisa 79 , 110

Tworek , Joanna 62 103,109

Tylka, Daniel 88 , 111

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Uffelman, Amber 23 ,25 ,29 ,62 , 88 101 , 125 , 132 , 136,141 168

Ullri c h , Ma son 29,79 , 143

Ullstrom , Jayne 88, 119

United Voices 136

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Vacin , Bradley 62 , 127

Valenti , Mark 73 , 162

Van Den Berg , Matt 73

Van Horn , Trenton 73

Van Laningham , Julie 43 124 , 203 ,2 21

Van Matt den Berg 101

Vance , Christopher 79

Van c e Matthew 62

Vanderbroek , Benji 88 , 111

Vanderwege , Reynold 79

Varejcka Edward 89

Varney , Beth 29 88 , 111

Varsisy Volleyball 156,235

Varsity Boys Basketball 184,185

Varsity Cheerleaders 150

Varsity Football 145, 160

Varsity Girls Basketball 71 , 180 , 181

Varsity Jazz Band 127

Varsity Girls ' Softball 164

Varvel , Katie 79 , 89 110

Varvel , Tricia 56 101 , 126 , 127

Vasholz Ted 56 , 160 , 161

Vercellino Benjamin 43

Vierk , Byron 88 111 , 120 , 143

Vierra , Jamie 56

Vokoun, Kevin 56

Volker , Bric e 88 111

Volunteering 12 , 13

Von , Audra Minden 88

Von , Audra Minder 111

Wa c hter , Ginger 62,107 , 130 , 134

Wa c hter John 22 , 23 , 32,43,45 , 104 , 193 , 2?0

Wacker Kristen 131

Wacker , Kr ist i n 79 110 , 119

Wagner , Ian 73, 120 , 125

Wagner Matthew 88 , 111

Walker, Brady 88

Walker , Heather 62 , 101

Walker, Jae 63

Wa l ker, J ak e 163

Wall , Matthew 79 , 110

Walla, Amanda 73

Walla , Christopher 62

Walls Jamie 23 , 56 , 105 119 , 168 , 169,179

Wa lsh, Erin 43,114 115,168 , 194,223 225

Waltke , Quentin 73

Warren Jason 62,108,167,191

Wa tson , Jason 88

Watson , Ryan 73,167

Watson , Samantha 88

Watson, Tyler 56 , 167 Watt Keith 92

Watts , Lois 93, 129

Way Melinda 101

Weatherfield, Seth 163

Webb , Annika 88 , 111

Webb, Geoff 43 , 223

Weber , Eric 125 162

Webster Lisa 107 , 153 , 156 179

Webster Matthew 88

Weigand.Laura 6 119

Weigand , Tracy 5 ,56,119 , 157

Weikum Carrie 43 , 115 221

Weins , Katie 107

Wemhoff Scott 56,108 , 128

Wenz Scott 108 , 186

Wenzel, Jason 20,43 , 124, 160 185,222

Werner , Kimberly 93

Wessale Lance 79 , 110 131

West , Sara 63 , 165

West, Scott 56

Westburg , Andrew 25 56 , 101

Westby , Andrew 88

West ling Matthew 73

Wheeler , Aaron 63

Wheeler , Justin 80

Wheeler , Matt 175 , 176

Wheeler Theodore 79

White Russel 43

White, Ryan 79

White Whitney 108 168

Whiteha ll , Cheryl 27 , 92, 132

Whitehall , Mrs 19

Whiting , Kath erine 132

Whit i ng , Katherni e 136

Whiting , T 124

Whiting Tamara 23 , 56 , I 04

Whiting , Tamara , 50

Whit i ng , Tamera 105

Whitman , Del 92 , 102

Whitney , Elizabeth 63

Wick Natalie 79 , 119

Wiebers , Marcia 92

Wi edemyer Jonathan 108

W ie derspan , Leslie 21 136

Wiemer , Brenda 93

Wilcox , Leia 62 , 101

Wilcox Tamara 92

Wild erman Brent 88 , 111

Wiley, Daniel 80

Wilhelm , Amanda 21 ,2 3 , 24 , 25 56 104, 122 , 133

Wilhelm , Jacob 14 15 19 , 115 , 196 , 221

Will iam , Travis 131

Williams Dwight 88 , 119

W i lliams , Meggin 28,29 , 88 , 119

Will iams Sc ott 43

Williams , Travis 29 80, 110 , 112 , 120 143

Will iamson , Molly 57

Willard , Daniel 43

Williard James 63

Williard , Jeremy 80

Willingham , Candace 182

Willingham , J essica 56

Wilson , Daniel 62

Wilson , Donna 27 , 91 92

Wilson , Doug 65 9 3

Wilson , J ennifer 62

Wilson , Ryan 57

Wimer Natali e 6,117 , 125,220, 2 22,236

Wingard M errilee 92 , 158

W i nter , Brian 80

Wint er, Dav id 62

Wi smer , Mitch 43 , 219

Wi smer , Nate 44 2 2 2

Wi smer , S1,1e 92

Witherby Adam 163

W ith erby , Andrew 44 , 62

With erby Dan a 29 , 80 , 112 , 154

Witters- Churchill , Laurie 92

Wohlers , Andrew 115 195

Wohl ers, Andy 12 5, 222

Wolf , Janae 88 , 119

Wolf , Leah 6 58,6 2, 101 , 130 , 175 183

Wolf Lind say 106 , 134 , 152 18 2,2 35

Wolf Ryan 80 , 110

Wolfe , Emily 12 13 , 56

Wong Chuu - Un 80 , 110 112

Wood , Al exis 2 7,44 , 115 , 148 , 149 195 ,22 0

Wo od .C hris 44

Wood Maggie 29 , 88 ,11 1 131

Wood , Merlanne 93

Woodh ead , K evin 44

Woodard , Ali c e 73,126, 127

Woodard , Timothy 63 , 108 , 176

Woods , Stephanie 107

Woodward , Larraine 92

Wools ey , Brian 160

Woudenberg , Andrea 88 , 111

Woudenbe rg , Ann ie 85 , 86 , 131

Wr enholt , Emily 62 , 124 , 132

Wrenho lt Erik 116 , 221

Wrestling 176 , 177

Wright , Casey 63

Wright , Sarah 88

Wright , Zach 88, 111

Wu , Nancy 29 80,110

Wyrick , Amanda 56

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Yaunk Jenelle 21 , 63

Yau 'nk , Mandy 21 , 44 222

Yeakley Jeffrey 63 , 101 , 163

Yentes Melissa 80

Yesilcimen , Aylin 44 , 127 , 100 , 101

Yes i lcim en Mi c hael 88 , 111 York Debbie 93

Yost , Scott 56 184, 185

Yost , Stephani e 56 , 164

Young, Ch ristopher 88 111

Young, John 56 125,132

Young , Lynn 92

Young , Shamar 88 111

Youngman Laura 6 3, 101 , 127 158 z

Zalewski Kimberly 80 , 110

Zangar i, Emily 56 , 107 151

Zangari, Jessica 88 , 119

Zavadil , Er i n 56 151

Zavadil , Shelby 78 80 119

Zemke , Benjamin 80

Zentic Lee 93

Zepher , Justin 44 129

Zhang , Heng 73 , 125

Zhang , Henry 125

Zikmund , Sabre 56

Zi mmerle , Joe 44 , 125 , 185 , 222

Zink , Carmela 18,19 , 131

Zink Tyler 88 , 111

Zins , Amanda 23 , 56 , 105 , 178 179

Zinsmaster Bonnie 65

Hello, we're back again the bricks in room B-159. We managed to survive this year, but some of our friends weren't so lucky. The day after students leave for the '96 summer break, the shop classes will be bulldozed in. This was the last year they were in existence . . .

The '95- '96 school year had quite a few lasts, but it had several firsts as well. Everyone spoke of "steps" and of how East was taking a particularly big one. Most assuredly, East is a'changin'. Several teachers who were at East since its beginning retired, and there will no longer be a middle school at East, but there were new programs, new teachers, and other new faces as well.

We really wanted to stay away from cliches, but we find ourselves lapsing back into them. We'd like to k eep it short.

East is about people and as long as the people at East continue to care about well, really about anything that matters to them, East will continue to be a quality school. Pretty soon , we bricks won't be the stuff that East is made of any more; there will be other, newer bricks to take our place. But it won't really matter, because we're good enough, we're smart enou ...

No, seriously, we've enjoyed being here. We would like to make a request before we close. We want to be recycled, and placed in homes as good as the one we had for the past 29 years, if not replaced in East. It'll be interesting to see what the future.

by: Eliza Smith

·•.• Just rip our heart out. Constuction workers begin to break up the concrete in the courtyard. The courtyard will be turned into an indoor multi-purpose commons area ( photo by Amanda Marotz).

·• .. The fountain of youth . This fountain , which has been in the courty a r d almost since the school was built will disappea r for eov e r into the history books of East. One thing • which could never be taken from East is its inherent youth due to its lively atmosphere ( photo by Amanda Marotz).

·•.• Grease monkey. A student pauses a moment to have his picture taken. His was one of last classes to be held in the shop classroom (photo by Loy Marotz)

·•.• So, What are we gonna do? The Boy's Varsity Basketball team gets in a huddle to discuss their game plan. This was Ed McPherren's first year as the varsity coach (p fi oto by Loy Marotz)

·•·• Yes! The Varsisy Volleyball team shows off their District trophy. They were an important part of East ( photo by Loy Marotz )

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I'm outta here! Gerry Cox grins at the camara for a moment before continuing helping Joe Stelmach. This was Cox's last year teaching at East ( photo by Loy Maro tz).

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., We can walk, talk, and chew bubble gum. East singers tip their hats in the fall musical. They too , were an important part of East ( ph o t o by Loy Maro tz )

·•·• Howdy. Bob Heng poses while his picture is snapp e d. The '95 -' 96 schoolyear was hi s last year at East (ph oto by L oy M arotz),

·••• Say government! Senator Jim Exon , his grandaughter Lindsay Wolf, and social studies teacher Joan Marotz smile for the camara. Wolf and Exon, who plans to retire from the Senate soon , represented some of the many different faces at East (photo by Loy Marotz).

·.. 1995-96 Yearbook Staff (photo by

Photographers Jenny Blake

Ann Marie Grohs

Jeremy Marlar (2 semester)

Advisors

Co-Editors-in-Chief

People Editor

Layout Asst . Editor

Business · Section

Jane Holt and Laird Haberlan

Amanda Taylor and Eliza Smith

Natalie Wimer

_ Eileen Chalupa

Debra Metzger

Abbie Johansen (1 semester)

"Breaking New Ground" was the theme for the 1995-1996 Lincoln East Epic. It was chosen to represent the changing atmosphere at East. The 28th edition of the Epic was published by Walsworth Publishing Company in Marceline, Missouri. Copies of t he 236 page Yearbook were printed along with the spring supplement , for $25 in the fall and $30 in the spring. Headline styles were chosen for each section and stored on templates. The fonts for stories and captions were in Krone, but the "kickers" were bold and in 10 point, while the artwork before it was "NM" in Cairo. The actual caption copy was in 9 point Krone and the "photo by" was in italic, 9 point Krone, as well.

The theme, "Breaking New Ground", was chosen by a Yearbook Staff vote. The cover was planned out by the Yearbook, but James Ehly drew the Spartan head for us (Thank You James!). The division pages, closing, and table of contents were designed and creat e d by Amanda Taylor and Eliza Smith. The People S ction picture layouts and the picture page were designed and created by Natalie Wimer and the majority of the other layouts were designed by Amanda Colophon

Staff: Rachel Jablonsk'i, Kelly Neeman, Katie Quick, Bridget Small, Brad Anderson, Mikala Genrich, James Hauck, JJ Horesi, Jayme Kalmbrunn, Clayton Main (1 semester), Krystyn Matczyszyn ( 1 semester)

Taylor, Eliza Smith, and Eileen Chalupa. The Baby Ad layouts were compiled by Debra Metzger and Amanda Taylor with help fro m Abbie Johansen Ad pages were done by Amanda Taylor and Debra Metzger with contacts done by Abb ie Johansen. Senior Quotes layouts were complied by Eliza Smith. The photographers, An n Ma rie Grohs, Jenny Blake, and Jeremy Marlar took all of the sports pictures and a few others. The rest of the staff wrote the stories, helped with a few layouts at the beginning of the year, and did everyt hing else that needed doing.

Special thanks this year goes out to Mike and Terri Diffenderfer, our Walsworth representative and his wife, Brenda Search, our Walsworth Company Contact, Jane Holt, our advisor, and Laird Haberlan, our substi- , tute advisor for most of the year while Mrs. Holt was on pregnancy leave. All these people, along with the coaches, the teachers, the students, and the parents of East High, have made this Yearbook what it is. We ' worked very hard this year and spent many long hours to give the Yearbook a new image to go along with East's new image. Hopefully you will be able to see all the hard work that was put into every page.

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