Everyone wants to be on top of the most up-and-coming styles and involved in new ways of doing things. Naturally, then , in 1967 when it was announced that a new high school was opening that had been labeled "magnificent" for its modern design and "innovative" for its educational concepts, the town was instantly intrigued.
Students within the newly- drawn East district came from many schools, bringing with them their own identity and their own opinions about how this new school was going to be.
Feeling slightly isolated at first, the students stuck mostly to their own "kind" ( the people from their own schools), but as the first couple of years went on, the students no longer thought of themselves as individuals thrown together with a bunch of strangers from different schools, but as one group united together as Spartans, all for one and one for all.
The ?O's brought with them a struggle for individualism. This new love for individualism left many students feeling there was less unity among the classes when it came to spirit. Many seniors said that after being in the same school for six years, it was difficult to keep the spirit up. But for others, high school was all about spirit and being involved. Many attended weekly Young Life meetings and took part in school spirit events such as the annual Spirit Week Powder Puff Football Game. And, of course, no one wanted to be left out of the weekend teepee massacres.
Freshly painted royal blue lockers led the way into the 80's. This decade took a look into personalizing education. Counselors spent a lot of extra time working to make things more personal for each and every student at East. A new drug- free program known as S.C.I.P. (SchoolCommunity Intervention Program) was instituted in response to teenage drug and alcohol addiction.
Many students also sought to take responsibility by getting after-school jobs working for a minimum wage of $3.35 or sometimes less depending on the age
The last decade of the century rolled around and the Spartans were out to make it the best ever. School spirit was high. In fact, everyone was so eager to show that their class had the most spirit that it sometimes became vicious. This forced the administration to put limits on the spirit competitions. But there was no argument among classes when it came to rivalries with other schools. These rivalries united the Spartans.
Even in the past, Lincoln citizens stand downtown and protest for peace. It is a change they want for life. Maybe it will come sometime. (photo from archives)
The issues have changed from peace with other nations to campaigning for elect~ons but still it remains the same. Students down at the Capital campaign for governor and against amendments for the 1998 election (photo by: Evan Littrell).
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People are different. Let's face it. We Christians, the Wendlins believe it is wrong to all have one or two things about us that make cut their hair. As a result, their wavy locks us · unique. However, there are some folks who almost reach their knees and they're often seem to really stand out, and _____________ confused for twins. are recognizable in a crowd. In a school filled Take, for instance, I d.. on'+ ..pe,,e,,t ve,,r Y mostly filled with pale faces, Hilary Sorensen. You've we,,lcoroe,, he,,re,,. '{ ou. Cq,n others feel like they don't fit probably seen her hot pink , in even when they would hair lighting up the hallways. fe,,11 you. re,, not Wq,nte,,d.. like to. Life at East has been She gets both positive and by the,, Wq_y pe,,ople,, loo/( a challenge for Ayesha negative reactions from Harding, an African Ameriothers here at East. Luckily, q,f you.. can student who moved to Hilary doesn't care if people Lincoln from St. Louis. Her approve of her stylish hair.
school in St. Louis as well as Lincoln's Park "I just like my hair this way that's all." Middle School were much more visibly diverse She started experimenting with colors than East. She says "I don't feel very welcome in eighth grade. Since then her chameleon- here. You can tell you're not wanted by the like hair has been lime green, purple, and hot way people look at you. I get looks like that pink. It makes people wonder what Hilary has here because people tend to not like me." in store for the next mil,lennium. It then seems that standing out in a
They don't try to stand out, Missy and crowd isn't always a desirable thing. For Chrissi Wendlin also stand out because of some, it can be a_way of celebrating uniquetheir hair. Their long locks aren't defined by ness. For others, it's simply another reminder trends but rather by religion. As Pentecostal of how hard it can be to fit in. 6 Diversitv
Can you see me? Freshman Ayesha Harding has been struggling to feel • welcome at East but still doesn't feel very welcome (photo by: Amanda Abbink).
Sophomore Hilary Sorensen wears here individuality on the outside , her hair color changes to all different colors (photo by: Amanda Abbink).
The Wenlin sisters, Missy and Chrissi, haven't cut their hair because it's against their religion (photo by: Amanda Abbink).
Seniors Adrienne Ashley and Jessie Barth wear just a few of the wide variety of clothing seen here at East (photo by: Lori Ball).
Senior Matt Beaudette is just one of the people here at East with a tatoo (photo by: Amanda Abbink).
Hemp jewelry continues to be a trend recogn ized by many this year (photo by:
Lori Ball).
GQ man , Michael Stitcher, knows how to show this stylin suit (photo by Lori Ball).
Brad Bartholomai can be caught wearing this for the " Rocky Horror Picture Show" (photo by Lori Ball)
Aaron Rinehart "sports " the str i ped looked (photo by: Lori Ball)
Lindsay Heyen definately knows how to mix and match he r threads to come up with the most fashionable looks (photo by: Lori Ball).
This group of fine people know how to dress comfortably and still look·sharp (photo
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Sarah Hamliton, Kami Gude, Erin Montgomery, and Whitney Livingston brighten the hallway with their popular yellow clothing (photo by: Lori Ball).
Does of all shapes and sizes are still the style but their not alone (photo by: Lori Ball).
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Body Piercing is very popular ranging from belly buttons to eyebrows to tongues to noses (photo by: Lori Ball).
Chad Brown and Brian "Fred" Hastart show the light and dark sides style (photo by: Lori Ball).
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HARD IIMES DON'I SIOP IAESE IEENS
By Whitn~y Whit~
All teenagers face challenges, whether they are an unexpected change in health, or because of bad choices For many there is hope. They overcome these challenges with grace and strength.
Last year, 745 local highschool students were referred to the district for problems dealing with drugs and alcohol. Out of the 7 45 students, only 9 percent went through treatment. One East senior recalls her road to getting treatment.
She was sent to Lincoln General's Independence Center by her parents. "My parents sent me into rehab because I overdosed," she said. "They put a tube down my throat and I was there overnight. The next couple days, my throat hurt and I felt strung out." Her experience with drugs is a familiar one.
"I had been experimenting with drugs and alcohol and it turned into a problem. It became what I did and soon I wasn't experimenting anymore," she said.
Her recovery story, as well, sounds familiar, especially to drugand-alcohol councelors.
"Unfortunately, after 3 months of sobriety, I had a relapse. The clinic talked about relapses, and told me they are very common," she said . East SCIP coordinator Jan Tucker confirmed that fact, saying abusers often have to attempt rehabilitation several times before it works. It's tough, but a worthwhile experience.
"I think my life is a lot better now, because I learned more about
myself," she said.
Juniors Alisha Sutter and Nicole Rabe have suffered too, but their suffering has to do with unexpected health issues. Both have Crohn's Disease, an inflammation in the intestine or colon. There's no cure, and it's not hereditary, so neither was prepared when it developed.
At the beginning, it causes a
During the first 18 months following diagnosis, Rabe had to take 20 pills a day, and had 20 different prescriptions. Now she's doing better, but still has to take 13 pills a day.
The hardest time for Rabe was being put on steroids, because she became very self-conscience and depressed. It made her hair fall out , and she gained weight.
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"I would eat a sandwich before a softball game, but I'd still become very hungry and tired, and it became hard for me to run to second base," said Rabe.
Sutter said that she was also tired and would get worn out just walking up and down her stairs. She'd lose a lot of blood too, and experience lots of pain. "Sometimes I'd have to stop and catch my breath," she said.
Diagnosing Crohn's took time. Rabe had it for years before it was properly diagnosed.
Before she knew what was wrong with her, Rabe was "freaking out" because she'd lost 30 pounds in 5 months. She'd also stopped growing - her body, hair, nails, everything.
"At first I thought I had cancer, and was dying. I'd ask myself, what was wrong with me? And I would cry a lot," she said. -
duces water fluid in your face and your stomach. It made me very depressed and self-conscience because I had to start my sophomore year as a big balloon," she sai4 "It was really hard to lose all the weight I'd gained back."
Sutter's hardest adjustment was getting used to the steroids and remembering not to miss a dose, or , she could get very ill. But the most depressing thing for her was missing a trip to Mexico that she'd spent a year saving for.
"That was very depressing and probably the hardest adjustment I've had to face so far," she said.
Both girls feel a lot better, and neither has much pain or blood loss anymore. Still, they can't eat greasy food, and try to stay away from sharp-edged foods, like chips, which can cut or upset their stomachs. What helps them get through their hard times, though, is the same thing that helped the East senior who had to beat drugs knowing they're not alone.
~Overlooking her medicine , Nicole Rabe compares her daily dosage from the other quantities she has taken in the past. (photo courtsey: Phyllis Rabe)
Lynn Herhsy and Jan Tucker read up on information to tell thier S.T.O.P. club about. (photo by: Jane Holt)
Nicole Rabe and Alisha Sutter sit down in the commons and talk about chrones disease. (photo by: Jane Holt)
RAVELS EXPAND EASi'S SiUDENiS' AORIZONS.
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Sure you might hear a lot about other countries in history class, but nothing beats being there. Many of you East students may not realize you are siting next to a bilingual student that probably knows more about other countries than you know about America.
This summer, senior Anand Madhavan went to Southern India for a month. Madhavan has most of his family there and finally decided to meet them. He said the trip taught him some things.
"I learned not to complain and worry as much because most of the things we complain about are so minor compared to India, that they are not worth it.", he said.
Chuck Gangahar, a sophomore, spent two great months in India this summer. Gangahar has family in New Dehli that he hadn't seen for years. "What if they don't like me? What if I look too different? What if I dress differently?" These were some of the thoughts running through Gangahar's head. It turned out his family loved him and he had the time of his life, except for the monkey.
12 Culture Shock
"I was running around one night ~laying in the jungle and I tripped over something. I look up and a monkey was screaming and running away," said Gangahar.
Traveling to faraway places always exposes people to new experiences.
"When I got on the plane it all hit me at once. I was leaving friends and family to go to a place I had never been to before, "said senior Toby Watson.
Watson visited Brazil for six months last year. He finally got to meet his mother's side of the family, which was exciting. While in Brazil, he learned Portuguese as well as many things about the country by going to museums and attending school. He was actually sad to come home because he had such a great time.
"I almost felt bad when I left Brazil because I did not want to go home. I had such a great time I wanted to stay there."
Sure, a great teacher can make the lesson come alive. But, as these three East students have discovered, there's nothing like seeing it firsthand.
Deepali Gangahar wearing her traditional Indian sari (photo courtesy: Chuck Gangahar).
Senior Anand Madhavan relaxing with his cousins Sunil and Danny who live in India (photo courtesy: Anand Madhaven).
Senior Toby Watson displays the crabs he caught with his friend
A local playing the harmonium for money in Shimla, India (photo courtesy: Chuck Gangahar).
Senior Matt Beaudette cuts a piece of wood in his cabinet making class (photo by: Lori Ball)
Junior Brandi Bock practices the art of sewing outside of school during her spare time (photo by: Lori Ball).
Senior Michelle Mortenson works with clay in its early stages of becoming a pot (photo by: Lori Ball).
Senior Tessa Moran transforms a hand into a g iraffe in her advanced drawing class (photo by: Lori Ball)
Senior Anna Ramsey in an advanced draw i ng class , one of her three art classes during first semester (photo by: Lori Ball)
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East is full of talent and creativity that stretches farther than the football field or basketball court. Many East students choose different ways of expressing themselves. Some students use painting as a creative outlet. Tessa Moran, a 12th. grader and Anna Ramsey, a 12th grader, use painting as a form of expression.
"I'm glad there is a class where I can express myself and not just listen and not be able to think," said Moran. The Art Department helps these students and others focus their thoughts onto a variety of mediums in such classes as Drawing Styles, Pottery, Jewelry and 3-D Design
Others find a creative outlet in different classes. Matt Beaudette constructs furniture out of wood. Beaudette's nickname is the Wood Beast because he loves working with wood and making things. He takes Cabinet-making with Jeff McCabe who helps him in his art.
"It feels good when I build something that I can actually use in real life," said Beaudette. His chairs and tables are in his house and his family uses them as furniture.
Another form of expression comes through taking pictures.
"I take pictures a certain way to express myself," said Tanner Penrod, a senior. Penrod is in Photography class and enjoys capturing the world in a still picture. "I've been taking pictures as long as I can remember, I love it," he said. He gets to take and develop many photographs in his photography classes.
One complaint from East artists is that they do not get enough recognition for their work.
"I feel good about my work and want people to see it, but it's not always seen by everyone," said Beaudette.
Alternative Anists 15
As time slips through the years the staff of Lincoln East has been on a mission, a mission of excellence, to boldly go where no staff has gone before, a mission to fulfill all the academic needs of the crew at Lincoln East.
Blasting off in 1967, East's pursuit of academic excellence took the universe by storm. (Well, the city of Lincoln anyway). Students from throughout Lincoln wanted to attend the infamous$ 5.3 million school, with it's handpicked staff and the already amazing record of academic greatness; and this was only the beginning ...
Entering the first full decade, East, determined not to be just another typical high school, began a quarter class plan. Semester long classes such as British Literature were split up into quarter classes, earning such names as Heaven and Hell, Review of Nitty Gritty, and Witches, Vampires and Other Friends The talented teachers of East not only taught these classes but they designed the mind boggling curriculum as well.
The 80's brought with them a renewed student interest in academic success. Students made it their goal to become members of National Honor Society. It became known as a groug worthy of respect; looked up to by others.
The 90's proved that there would be no slipping in East's hunger to achieve. Staff as well as students made their presence known. Choral director Jon Peterson was presented with the Choral Director of the Year award in 1992. English teacher Anne Cognard won the coveted McAuliffe award in 1998. And East scholars continued to out number scholars from other Lincoln schools despite the East's smaller population. Clearly, East slipped out of the 20th century leaving behind a trail of success.
Exploring the anatomy of a cat brings smiles to the faces of future doctors (photo from archives).
Toby Watson and Garrett Buller practice identifying the insides of a rat for an upcoming quiz (photo courtesy: Toby Watson)
1he last thing people think of when talking about a senior is a saint. Johanna Mad en is a 17-year-old sen· rat East and nothin ess than a saint (although she'd rather be thought of ira humbler term ) Madsen has been volunteering in Lincoln for the last 9 years.
Madsen voluntee s uring much of her f e time at local parks an churches, as well thr u hout Lincoln ar und Christmas time. When she is in choo, she has clas es like Germ n, psyc logy, an recalculus. She also finds time for clu s. Madsen is the president of D llfi s, an • active in Singe s, rching ban , and the German Club.
She also is active in 4-H, an or anization t at helps people who are less for u ate. The cl b also helps teens de elop responsibility s • . Last summer Mad en and h r 4-H Club went to the city mission every week and performed uppet sho s for the kids.
"We go into he Mission and t e kids have no idea who we are but by the time we are finished the ki will be sitting on our laps and talking to us like we are their best friends," said Madsen.
Her mother is the 4-H Club lea er.
"She is the pe ect example. Whenever she sets a rule she, als follows it," said Madsen. adsen loves to help others.
"I do ' all it 'v lunte r work' ecause i ou ds Ii e you don't get anything from i call it 'community service' because when I help other people I get something back, t e knowledg and sati f ction t I have hel e ," she said.
Madsen also beli ves that "community service is the mo t rewarding thing a person can do." er giving spi i extends to friends, as well
" hanna is he nicest person you ill ever meet ,' said se ior Susan Ashley. "She is kind and giving and her m urit -has help me i life lso." Ashley is a g od fr"end of adsen's who work with the blind. "Volunteering is in Johanna's blood it is in her a d I just can' see her not he ing others."
Ma s is quick t • e credit where s due.
"I owe my family everything. y mom talks to m one-on-one, not like m her t daughter but like frien t friend. My dad is loving and my to younger brother and sister have also helped support me. So I can't take all the ere i. If it were not for my fami Im st likel would not be doing c mmunity service," said Madsen.
If Johanna sen • not a sain , she certainly has learned one f the classic traits of the saintsnamely, givi g freely.
}; ey, can you feel it? The smartness, that's what! And whose, you say? Brianna Germer's. She is the gorgeous and newly crowned Miss 1600! Last spring as a junior, Germer beat the odds and scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT, Germer as one of 40 students out of the 1.7 million test takers to score perfection. Sound surprising? Not for mos of the people who know her. Brianna i ra ked first in the senior class with a 4.2 cumulative GPA.
"It's Brianna's unique and kind of sarcastic sense of humor that ets her apart," said friend Sarah Ebers. Others say it's just those reen eyes!
La spring, during a tornado warning that stopped classes at East, Germer cal e home from inside of the girl locker room to have her parents check her score. (Coincidentally it was the last day to register for the next test date) Little did she know that her parents had already called in three times! Later when Germer called back, both parents answered. Elated, her dad Mike said, " Happy day, Bri," while her mom Pat imitated the electronic voice machine that listed her score.
"I was really surprised," said Germer. "I figured that I'd missed a few."
Her achievements filled her parents with joy.
"We are just so proud of Brianna, of her succe s r the test and also the person th t she is," said her m m Pat, beaming with pride.
Germer isn't your typical straight "A" student. She's often finishing homework at 2 a. . the day it is due. In fact, studying is not an extremely high priority on Germer's list. "I try to avoid it at all costs," she said, acknow edging that she's spent many wonderful nights up until 2 or 3 a.m. finishing papers (Thanks, Dr. Cognard!) But why works ard on what comes so naturally to so few?
Germer also took classes a UNL like Seme Calculus, German Literature. AT East, she chooses classes based on her int est level. "I'm not going to worry about how it loo s on paper."
Besides having academic succe s, Germer has played varsity tennis for 4 years. The last 2 years, she also has played the oboe in All-State Orchestra, and now plays with the Lincoln Civic Orchestra and volunteers at Clinton Elementary. Last summer she worked through a grant program at UNL with mostly graduate students and built gold- plated vacuums. You may ask how Germer keeps a balance between her courses an activities. It seems to be just her "Good Will Hunting,, attitude that keeps h going.
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?'ts seniors , Becky Rinehart and Steph Kreifels (far right) are still good friends. They started off as neighbors and they ended up, nine years later, as good friends (photo by: Lori Ball).
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Even Santa Clause and his helpers get confused over the relationship with Scott Gogela and Katie Everett. When sixth-grader Gogela hopped off Santa's lap, Everett was next in line , waiting for a candy cane. "Here you go, little girl. Give this one to your brother," said an elf. Everett just rolled her eyes and explained that Gogela was her best friend , not her brother.
Five years later, Gogela and Everett still act like siblings. Maybe that's why they sometimes are mistaken for being brother and sister.
"We don't fight a lot but we have many disputes," said Everett.
"I guess that is why people think that we are related or even going out, " said Gogela.
They first met in the fourth grade.
"I was new to the school, and I was not well known ," said Gogela. "Finally when recess rolled around, we met each other on the jungle gym."
"The whole friendship started from there," said Everett.
Starting a friendship is easy for little kids. They learn each other's names and favorite recess games as well as their strengths and weaknesses. As the friendship grows, they move on to improving each other and helping solve problems.
"I can tell him everything and anything," sa id Everett. "I can tell him stuff that he won't hold against me or judge me for. We can be ourselves around each other. And when he tells me something, none of the information gets out," she said
"At times, we influence each £' other to the point that we know what 0 tthe other is thinking and how we can ~make that person feel better," said ~Gogela . "We can't always tell the whole ..,, truth to the other person, though, be1cause we know how it will affect them."
Seniors Mark Hustad and Tommy Tran have been friends since second grade. With graduation around the corner, things might change.
"We both will probably stay in Lincoln ," said Hustad. "But if not, we will probably visit each other."
"If we do go to different parts of the country, we will probably e-mail each other or phone," said Tran.
Having similar values is key to keeping this friendship together. "We trust each other about everything, which is the main thing," said Hustad.
Tran says honesty is another mainstay in their friendship.
"It has gotten better as we get older and wiser. We understand each other better," said Tran.
Juniors Crystal Bybee and Kate Hunzeker also have been great friends since grade school. When they both graduate in a • couple years they won't have any problems keeping in touch.
"I will call, write letters and • visit her often, " said Hunzeker. Then again, maybe they won't be apart.
"Maybe we'll go to the same college together," said Bybee. The important thing, though, is that they have each other, even if they've separated by miles.
"Everyone needs friends, whether it is one or some," said Hunzeker.
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*hole year in Russia? This is one of the many thoughts that race through junior Natasha Ruser's mind when trying to decide what country she would go to as a foreign exchange student. A variety of thoughts went through her friends' minds as well. ·
"I was rea11y happy for her when I heard that she was going to go to Russia for a 1O month period, but a part of me didn't want to let her go," said junior Jen Parker, a close friend of Ruser.
Despite some negative comments from friends and family, Ruser decided to board the plane to Russia in mid-August. Not knowing exactly what part of Russia she would be staying in, or how to speak Russian, Ruser was in for a real treat.
Ruser ended up staying in Rybinsk, a crowded city of 350,000 near Siberia. It was a city filled with poverty. There were no houses, only apartments which were about half the size of a classroom. With no running hot water in the apartment from May to November, it ma,de taking a shower no pleasant treat. The government regulated how much heat was put into the apartment, leaving people freezing some days.
The typical meal that Ruser ate in Russia consisted of potatoes, sauerkraut, bread, and beets. Her host mother made sure that she ate 2 apples a day, though, for nutrition, and whenever money allowed, they nourished themselves by drinking milk.
Walking to and from school in minus 40 degree weather some days was definitely not a high point of her stay at Russia. School was held 6 days a week from 8:30 to 1 :30, consisting of classes that lasted half an
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hour. Some things that were hard for Ruser to get use d to include converting to the metric system, and learnin g how to do math without a calculator since calculators weren't affordable in Russia.
One of Rusers' high points in Russia was when she got to play her violin in an International Musical Festival on her ·16th birthday.
In January and February, with only 4 hours of sunlight a day, Ruser took a trip to Western Europe visiting Germany, France, and Poland on a tour bus to get over her depressive state.
"The trip really helped get my spirits back up," said Ruser. After awhile though, Ruser decided that she wanted to return to her home· in Russia.
"Russia became such a part of me that I though : of it as my home," she said.
Towards the end of her stay, though, she became malnourished, chunks of hair fell out, and she was unable to do much of anything because of lack of energy.
Despite how miserable this trip to Russia might have sounded, Ruser said that it was one of the best experiences in her life.
" It was a year in which I grew up, and it will be c part of me forever. It was a different life-style that took some time getting used to," she said.
Ruser plans to go back to Russia for a year of college. She says everyone should have an experienc 3 outside of their culture to broaden their horizons.
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Thane Dinsdale
Darin Docter
Michael Duling
Jennifer Durst
Suzanne Dwornik
Adam Elgert
Andrew Engel
Elizabeth Eno
Katherine Erickson
Katie Everett
J::tmes Fairbanks
Jamie Falt
Christopher Falter
Eric Fassnacht
Matthew Ferris
Ryan Finke
Natasha Fitzwater
Nicholas Flores
Sara Fonfara
Ashley Franks
Abigail Franson
Christopher Frey
Jessica Fritz
Aaron Froehlich
Jacob Froscheiser
Matthew Gabel
Deepali Gangahar
John Garmiris
Carilyn Garrett
Paul Garvin
Bryan Gibb
Holli Gillette
Johnathon Gilmore
Bethany Goddard
Scott Gogela
Brett Gondringer
Adam Grossenbacher
Jennifer Guido
Alexander Hahn
Betsy Hall
Nick Harper
Joelle Harral
Brandon Hemmerling
Ryan Henry
Thomas Hersch
Colin Hill
Laura Hoffart
Justin Hofpar
Brian Hoke
Bret Hollingsworth
Lindsey Howell
Aaron Huffaker
Kate Hunzeker
Preston Hurrell
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Erin Hussey
Dallas Huston
John ldt
Kendra Inness
Mohamad Ismail
Ann Janesch
Jessy Johannesen
Michaela Johanns
Amy Johnson
Benjamin Johnson
Curtiss Johnson
Kara Johnson
Alison Johnston
Aaron Jones
Rob Jones
Elizabeth Judds
Matthew Judge
Shira Kaplan
Georgina Kayes
Margaret Kayes
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Tora Kinder
Corrine Kliment
Sarah Klotz
Joseph Kantor
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East Students Rank High In National Testing
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lt's 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Are you going to get up just to take a test? This is a question that many ask. The PSAT is a test that almost no one looks forward to. Some people ask, "What's the point of taking it, when it isn't even required?" The point is that the PSAT does count. Your scores that you receive on your PSAT are sent out to just about every college in the nation. The PSAT allows you to get recognized by colleges that might want to recruit you for the future. Taking the PSAT is the only way to achieve National Merit Scholarships as well.
Besides getting recognition from various colleges, the PSAT allows you to get a grasp on how you might score on your regular SAT. This helps you know what colleges to consider based on their minimum test-score requirements for admission.
Many students take the PSAT during their junior year. Most get stressed about it, and some create a routine to counter that stress
• "It's important to not get too stressed over it, or you'll end up in a wreck and do worse," said junior Rachel Cox. "The most important thing is to get a good night of rest, and a good breakfast in the morning."
Acknowledging this stress, the PSAT testing facility has created a practice test that students are given when they sign up for the PSAT.
"It really helped me to take the practice test so that I would know what would be on the test," said junior
Alissa Kuehn
David La Four
Sarah Lacey
Stephanie Lambert
Brian Leavitt
Jesse Lemons
David Lienemann
Joseph Lienemann
Nicdle Lightner
Alicia Lillie
Gina Lintel
Emily Loos
Kent Lorenzen
Danica Loreth
Jeff
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Besides taking the practice test, there are many j other options for preparing for the real thing. Internet sites, PSAT computer software, and books can help students better prepare for the PSAT. Counselors ha e recommended that just paying attention to your core high-school courses will help you the most.
"It's important to really stay focused in high school, if you want to do well on your PSAT or any ma j )r test you might take," said counselor Diane Dunning. "I is best to pay close attention to your math and English 1 courses and get a basic understanding of science and social studies."
Some students, however, complain that the English clas?es don't teach students enough vocabula 1y to prepare for the PSAT.
"Some of the vocabulary on the test was extremely advanced," said Davis.
The section that seemed to be easiest for most was the math section.
" I felt that I had a good knowledge of the math material," said Cox.
Another thing that students agreed upon was th , tt the testing should start later in the day when students are more alert and better able to stay focused.
Sure, no one likes to give up a Saturday mornini J, but most high-school juniors continue to do so, knowin ! J they could reap the benefits down the road.
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Timothy Lowery
Kent Malone
Christian Mangrum
Travis Mar
Amy Mart
Daniel Mason -D' Croz
Natalie Matczyszyn
Kip Matoush
Mali Maynez
Sara Mcardle
Andrew McBride
Betsy McCallum
Amber Mcclung
Jason McCoy
Randy McCoy \
Lisa McCune
Brendan McDaniel
Cassie McFarland
Kristin McKeag
Brian McKee
Kyle Means
Jennifer Meierhenry
Me redith Melecki
Matthew Melichar
Brett Mendlik
Michael Metzger
Stacey Miller
Andrew Misle
Molly Molsen
Sylia Moser
Charlie Myers
Katie Neddenriep
Anders Nelson
Ryan Newman
Lindsey Newton
Jamie Nider
Aaron Ogden
Daniel Olig
Russell Oneth
Kelly Oseka
Amanda Ott
Mackenzie Panasiuk
Eric Pankake
Mike Park
Jennifer Parker
Rob Parks
Jerod Patzner
Kaesi Penrod
Adam Perry
Nicholas Perry
Rachel Peters
Tricia Plager
Kevin Prai
Matthew Price
Rebecca Price
David Purvis
Nicole Rabe
Jenn ifer Rafat
Paul Rallis
Eric Rasmussen
Matthew Rauscher
Pat Re ichenbach
Jill Reynoldson
Abbie Rice
Tiffany Richardson
Rachel Ricker
Andrea Ritte rbush
Jay Rose
Natasha Ruser
Meghan Rutigliano
Joey Sampson
Jesse Scheele
Justin Schmidt
Ryan Schmidt
Ann Schriner
Hayli Selix
Jeremy Severson
Lacey Shafer
Amberina Sharp
Jessica Shimonik
Jack Shultz
Jami Siegman
Nellie Smith
Jenny Sneddon
Lindsay Sneller
Maria Sonderegger
Emi!y Sorensen
Sieglinde Sparre
Travis Spomer
Charles Stamps
Ryan Starr
Chris Steffens
Joseph Steinbach
Lyndsie Stephens
John Stockstill
Timothy Stahlman
Erin Stromberg
Alisha Sutter
Brittney Svoboda
Tara Swiggart
Polina Tabutschikowa
Harold Tardy
• Joel Termaat
Caleb Thomas
Ryan Thomas
Zachary Thomas Krysten Tillis
Winnie Ting
Ryan Tonkin
Ryan Trausch
Elisa Tworek
Mason Ullrich
Juniors
Nicholas Ball
Nick Beckenbach
Jason Sudler
Matthew Card
Joseph Coenen
Jay Epley
Charley Findley
Brian Fruhwirth
Chantel Gale
Jessica Goff
Sarah Hamilton
Sandra Heironymus
Christopher Hunt
Tyrel Jones
Danielle Karr
David King
Megan Kometscher
Kimberly Krome
Sarah Leffert
Tom Lindsay
Andrew Lyman
Grayson Magner
Casey Mattson
Jenny McBurney
Ben McEntarfer
Kristina Mendoza
Jason Myer
David Nelson
Chad Richardson
Tera Shultz -
Dennis Scoggens
Kimberly Welch
Jodi Vaccaro
Reynold Vandewege
Katie Varvel . •
Michelle Villarreal
Krist in Wacker
Matthew Walker
Matthew Wall
Shannon Walsh
Johna Wassung
Lance Wessale
Justin Wheeler
Theodore Wheeler
Ryan White
Natalie Wick
Clay Wiese
Daniel Wiley
Steven Williams
Travis Williams
Heather Wingate
Brian Winter
Dana Witherby
Natalie Wolf
Ryan Wolf
Jeff Wolfe
Celestria Wollen
Chuu-Lin Wong
Kimberly Zalewski
Shelby Zavadil
Benjamin Zemke
Michelle Zorn
Nathan Abel
John Achord
Kristin Ahrens
Brian Allen
Shalla Alnwick
Jon Anderson
Jeni Anthony
Jill Baker
Jared Ballard
B.J. Barta
Lindsey Bartels
Miranda Barth
Alan Baugh
Tiffany Baum
Jill Beckman
Melissa Beelek
Jacqueline Bencken
Erin Benham
Matt Beran
Casey Berg
Jacob Berst
Meg Beucke
Erin Bingham
Jennifer Birdsall
Romius Blackmon
Tara Bodfield
Joni Boettcher
Ryan Brabec
Danielle Breslow
Emily Broderson
Sara Brostrom
Katie Brown
Paul Bruns
Beth Bryant
Joshua Bulow
Stefanie Burt
Chad Busboom
Brian Butler
Jonathan Camp
Tami Caples
Jared Carlson
John Carlson
Kelly Casady
Kjerstin Cederdahl
Al Chadwell
Amit Chakraborty
Samik Chattopadhya
Nicholas Chesnut
Johna Chrisman
Amy Christensen
Ariel Christensen
Joanna Christiansen
Elizabeth Churchill
Aaron Clark
Jon Clifton
Jim Cohrane
Ryan Cole
Carey Colingham
Joey Corbin
Brian Cratsenberg
Jason Criger
Rob Cummins
Ashley Cunningham
Matt Cyr
Andrew Danek
Emily Daniel
Alison Darling
Lyndsey Dee
Megan Denker
Zachariah Dennis·
Orion Diaz
Kristen Dickey
Cristy Dittmer
John Dodds
Malena Doehling
Korey Donahoo
Kendra Doolittle
Adam Dotson
Elizab~th Dow
Kristen Downs
Robin Doyle
Christine Driscoll
Tabi Dubas
Ryan Dudney
Thomas Dunbar
Erin Duncan
Andrea Dwornik
Scott Dykema
Ford Earhart
Caroline Ebers
Kelli Egr
Laurie Einspahr
Jamie Enderle
Joel Erickson
Lindsay Erwin
Courtney Eurek
Sara Fairbanks
Danielle Fanter
Sophomore Ben Harms plays music
religiously .
..len "Habeeb" Harms is a unique sophomore who has God and music on his mind. He creates his own music that is based on what he's thinking at the time. And God is often in that music.
"I write lyrics on what's going through my mind," said Harms. "Like if I'm having trouble in my mind, the music _ that I write reflects how I feel."
He also uses music to spread his faith.
"I use my music to sing praise songs to worship and glorify God," he said. "Someday this music should reach out to other people, such as non-believers."
Harms doesn't have a band yet, outside of his worship group
Missy Fazel
Alexander Felton
Travis Fentiman
Kara Ficke
Angela Fields
Sarah Finke
Kevin Finn
Tara Flores
Daniel Florez
Heather Foreman
Erin Foster
Audrey Frantz
Carrie Frey
Joshua Fullerton
that he plays in. However, in the near future, this guitar player hopes to achieve his lifelong goal of putting together a band. c •
"It's difficult to find people and get together to be a band. I guess one way is to advertise at a music store, asking for certain people t~at you are looking for," he said.
Despite the difficulty of starting a band, Harms has long-term goals for his music.
"I would love to be in a real band, produce records, concerts, merchandise. That would be awesome!" he said. "It would be great to do what I love to do--play my guitar and sing hymns." His music already is awesome to those who have heard it.
"Ben Harms' music is very spiritual and creative," said sophomore Alesha Outz. "He can expres ~ his ideas and thoughts very well ·with his music, which he sings for his leader, God."
He firmly believes that his original music will take him places and make him memorable.
"People will look at the music that I writeand recognize me," said Harms. "They will recognize how our music is different from other groups."
Harms combines his love of music with his faith in God to create a hand-clapping, tune-humming, spiritually rich life for himself and others.
Kevin Fusselman
Chiraag Gangahar
Ashley Gaver
Chad Georgeson
Sheena Gerlach
Jared Goertzen
Adam Graham
_Mitchell Graham
Brian G roves
Joshua G ruhl
Curtis Gude
Tierney Gurtsak
Andrea Gutsche
Ryan Haase
Tyler Hahn
Taylor Hahn
Erica Hanks
Luke Hansen
Ryan Hansen
'Jeffrey Hanson ·
Rebecca Harbison
Ben Harms
Stephanie Harral
Amanda Harring
Andrew Harris
Christopher Harris
Elizabeth Harris
Katie Hartman
Bran•don Hartsock
Megan Hass
Jenny Heiserman
Shawn Hellwege
Terra Herman
Emily Hiatt
Tyler Hille
Megan Hobbs
Nicholas Hoefs
Ben Hong
Jacob Hoppe
Darin Hose
Jacob Hostetler
Aaron Hoy
Thad Huenemann
Sa rah Huff
Craig Hundt
Michael Hundt
Erik Hustad
Aarica Hutcheson
Mike Hutchinson
Amy Hynek
Jessi Ihde
Tim Ingersoll
Erin Jablonski
Meredith Jacobs
Julie Jank
David Janovec
Eric Janssen
Jessica Jensen
Brian Joe
William Johnson
Blake Johnston
Sarah Jones
Sarah Joseph
Hanna Jou
Jacob Julifs
Brian Keedy
Darren Keen
Ashley Keith
Sana Khan
Megan Kinsey
Jeffrey Kirchner
Brian Kirkland
Adam Kittok
Hannah Klasek
Austin Klingenberg
Katie Knapp
Jessica Knight
Ryan Knight
Ashot Kocharov
Brandon Koehler
Michael Kohel
Laura Koonce
Nathanial Kreifels
Anne Kuehl
Kaycee Kuhn
Emily Kunkee
Rachel Kvanli
Kris Lager
Kyle Lash
Elizabeth Leach
Melissa Lee
Amanda Levin
Whitney Livingston
Nichole Lucchino
Ryan Luebbert
Cristina Lukas
Drew Lytle
Marta Madsen
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Girls of Penner Math say that gu y s are no better in math than they are
uys do better in math than girls. The statistics prove it. But don't try to tell that to any of the girls in Leona Penner's accelerated math program.
"I think that is ridiculous, really," said Penner math sophmore Mackenzie Mueller. " It just depends on each individual person and has nothing to do with their sex." Still, there are more males in Penner's program.
"I've never really noticed it but now that I think about it, there are a fE:VV more guys, but it is not significant," said
Penner math sophomore Hannah Klasek.
With a math class this hard and demanding, you have to wonder what keeps these girls motivated.
"The main thing that keeps me motivated is knowing that, for me, getting an 'A' is the most important thing," said Penner math sophomore Jill Baker. "In order to receive a good grade in the class, you have to keep up with all the work and do what Penner expects of you, which is a lot."
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Penner math sophomore Melissa Lee agrees that expectations are high, but that it's well worth all the trouble.
"The work is really hard and you can't let yourself slack off," she said. "It's a really • good math program, though, and it's taught me a lot."
In Ms. Penner's class, it seems gender is irrelevant and motivation is just as important as brains.
Kelly Magnuson
Ahmed Makkawy
Kamron Malone
Bennett Martin
Felicia Martin
Katy Martin
Jeremy Massing
Kessondra Mays
Chelsea McCoy
Megan McCullough
Brett Mccurdy
Kristopher Meek
Brad Meier
Natalie Metcalf
Jaime Meyer
Kari Mikelson
Hillary Miller
Mary Montgomery
Sara Moore
Jamie Morrison
Mackenzie Mueller
Jennifer Murdock
Jennifer Myers
Annie Nelson
Sara Newlon
Haley Novak
Michaela Odbert
Christopher Olson
Gera Olson
April Otto
Kevin Page
Amanda Parde
Pat Park
Jodi Parman
Anne Patterson
Lindy Patterson
Chantel Peckham
Karey Pedersen
Matthew Peirce
Kelly Peo
Laura Peterson
Caitlin Phelps
Diana Pierson
McKenzie Pokorny
Lindsay Polson
Abby Poppe
Andrew Potratz
Ian Radke
Justin Raikes
Rachel Ramsey
Bradford Randazzo
Marie Rasumssen
Kimberly Remmenga
Ashley Renken
Layne Reyda
Jeffrey Richardson
Cassie• Richoux
Aaron Rinehart
Melissa Robbins
Ashley Robison
Chris Rock
Kari Root
Kendra Root
Bryan Rosenberger
Timothy Runge
Jill Rus s ell
Cassandra Ruthsatz
Nick Salestrom
Diana Sanchez
Nicci Sandblom
Erich Schafer
Tyler Scheer
Amy Schmidt
Eric Schmidt
Carly Schneider
Eric Schneider
Jessica Schoen
Coco Schrader
Aaron Schreiber
Ron Schrock
Erin Schuessler
Kyle Schuldt
Kyle Schumacher
Anthony Schwisow
William Sedlak
Nathan See
Jesse Shaw
Jessica Sheehan
Christine Shutzer
Jenny Sibbel
Justin Siefkes
Ben Siegle
Timothy Simpson
Nick Skiles
Scott Smith
Jenny Snead
Hillary Sorensen
Jessica Soukup
Jason Speicher
Anastasia Spivak
Michael St. Germain
Shena Staiert
Katy Stenberg
Candace Stenger
Amy Stewart
Zach Stivrins
Brittany Stohl
Paetra Stovall
Steven Strauss
Ky Stutzman
Adrienne Sullivan
Micah Sutton
Micah Sweenie
Angie Sydzyik
Keith Tanner
Kelly Tatay
Gerald Temple
Max Theis
B.J. Thelander
Jon Thober
Cami Thoms
Jessica Tomasak
Justin Tomka
Bradley Trausch
Susan Tryon
Travis Tunink
Leah Ashley
Leah Bloebaum
Emily Brodersen
Adriel Brown
Jonathan Carr
Joe Demma
Karen Dodds
Stacey Earley
Elizabeth Elliot
Miles Gearhart
Romanjean Graves
Kandice Grove
Kellie Henderson
Matt Hutchinson
Abbey Karr
Mel McGill
Brandon Muehlhausen
Esther Park
Alan Peterson
Terra Reynolds
Richard Rhodes
Shaun Robinson
Nicole Schroeder
Dustin Taylor
Jay Thomas
Jayne Ullstrom
Stephanus Viljoen
• Brady Walker
Josh Wiltshire
Danny Tylka
Ashley Uffelman
Benji Vanderbroek
Beth Varney
Byron Vierk
Christopher Vincent
Brice Volker
Audra Von Minden
Matthew Wagner
Maxfield Walter
Neil Walter
Carly Watson
Jason Watson
Russell Watts
Annika Webb
Matthew Webster •
Chrissi Wendelin
Missy Wendelin
Andrew Westby
Brent Wilderman
Callie Williams
Dwight Williams
Amanda Wilson
Clifford Wilson
Adam Winchell
Janae Wolf
Adam Wolfe
Maggie Wood
Miranda Wood
Andrea Woudenberg
Sarah Wright
Zach Wright
Michael Yesilicmen
Brent Yonker
Christopher Young
Shamar Young
Zachary Young
Jessica Zangari
Tyler Zink
( arias Barbosa Helps in the background of the musical doing sounds (photo by: Amy
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(Right) E xchange students Sylia Moser, Polina Tabuntschikowa, Bettina Birkmaier, Sieglinde Sparre, and Carlos Barbosa pose for a group photo (photo by: Kelly Jeffery).
(Center) $ ieglinde Sparre is proud of herwork in art class and smiles at the finished drawing (photo by: Kelly Jeffery).
~Lincoln Nebraska 68510" is not quite "Beverly Hills 9021 O". We all know what kinds of stupid questions people can ask when they hear that we're from Nebraska. "Do you live in a cornfield?" "Have you ever been cow tipping?" "Is Nebraska a state?" You'd think that we'd know better than to stereotype people by where we live, but look at the funnv questions we ask our exchange students. One question Brazil native Carlos Barbosa has been asked is if he lives in a jungle (no). He also surprises people when he says he n~ver ate Mexican food before he came to America or that he doesn't speak Spanish (he speaks Portuguese).
Despite the ignorance of some East students, though, Barbosa really likes Lincoln, as does Bettina Birkmeier from Germany.
Sylvia Moser, a student from Hannover, Germany, is on her third visit to American and her second to Lincoln.
In an effort to overcome the "foreign student" stereotype and to learn more about our culture, this group has become very involved in East activities ranging from GSA and SCUBA to United Voices and Cross Country. Several exchange students even worked on the fall play, "Soda
Pop."
Still, the move to a new country and new culture wasn't a cinch.'
"The first week is the hardest for me," said Polina Tabuntschukowa from lngolsradt, Germany. "It's hard to know who your friends are going to be, or where you're going to fit in."
Barbosa said he was surprised to find out that he often had to initiate conversation. That hardly fits the stereotype of Americans as outgoing people. Apparently, even the exchange students brought some stereotypes with them.
"Many people from Germany picture Americans as the actors from Hollywood movies," said Moser.
Besides living in and learning about our culture, East's exchange students share their culture with us. When asked about the Clinton scandal, most thought it was pretty funny. Europeans generally love America and don't care what Clinton is doing. Tabuntschukowa thought that the scandal was mostly politically driven.
"Clinton is still a good president," she said.
All in all, these students enjoyed "Lincoln, Nebraska 6851 O" and think the world of America. Even though we're not exactly Hollywood, we'll do just fine.
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Jessica Alexander
Savannah Alexander
Chantel Amack
Chase Andersen
Mark Andersen
Rachael Arnold
Maggie Ashby
Ted Ashley
Sridhar Ayala
Chris Ayriss
Andy Bahm
Travis Bahm
Elainea Bahr
Manjeev Bajwa
Kimberly Baker
Christian Barth
Ashley Barton
Joslyn Bauer-Knopp
Ashley Bauersachs
David Beaver
Emily Beckwith
Adam Benash
Lisa Benes
Scott Bennett
Jason Bequette
Randall Bergholtz
Sarah Bergman
Jordan Berlin
Marc Bettis
Jenny Black
Kristin Black
Katy Blaha
Karen Bloomquist
Neil Bobenhouse
Jamie Boesche
Mindi Boettcher
Jesse Bouwens
Jared Bowman
Leah Breitbarth
Andrew Brennfoeder
Allison Brown
Marc Brown
Kristin Buckley
Mark Buckner
Veronica Sudler
Marschall sunde
Daniel Burgett
Ashley Burgoon
Jonathon Burnman
Benjamin Butler
Micah Caldwell
Gabriela Cantarero
Amy Carey
Katie Carey
Jason Carlile
Mark Carlson
Katie Carnes
Kimberly Carnes
Anna Carroll •
Ashley Carter
Kara Ceraola
Kelli Ceraola
Brent Champian •
Megan Charko
Ashley Christiansen
John Christiansen
Brandon Clark
Jason Clark
Matt Clark
Jessica Clem
Chris Clifford
Jackie Clifton
James Coleman
Latisha Collins
Jessica Connelly
Nolan Conradt
Spencer Conradt .
Drew Cook
Helen Cross
Mahlon Crow
Megan Crum
Rocky Cruse
Carli Cunningham
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Freshmen play the role of guinea pig
Now that East's building has been refurbished, it looks like it's time to change class requirement. The class of 2002 now has more to do than the upperclassmen in order to graduate.
Some of these new requirements are easier than what the upperclassmen have. While upperclassmen have to take specific classes in English and science, the freshman need the same number of credits but there are fewer specific classes they must take. Another change is that they only need 7 .5 credits in Physical Education rather than 1O credits. The downside to this is that sports no longer count for PE. credits. The one change that raised the most complaints from upperclassmen, though, is that the fresh-
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Matthew Dickey
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Stephanie Dilworth
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man are not required to take any world language, which often was one of the hardest requirements.
The class of 2002 has a bigger load, though. The freshman must take Oral Communications, which was nc t required for upperclassmen. The freshmen must also t a!
a technology class in order to graduate. The one chang f that had the freshman whining most, though, is that the y are required to take graduation proficiencies tests in rea cing, mathematics and writing. They must pass each tes t ,n order to graduate.
Being a freshman might be tough for some and easy as pie for others but one thing remains true for all c • them--the class of 2002 are Lincoln East's lab rats.
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Lindsay Dolezal
Chris Domgard
Jessica Donovan
Kris Dotson
Kally Duling
Tyler Duttler
Gibbie Duval
Melanie Dvorak
Daniel Earnest
Jason Eberly
Kelly Espenschade
Tony Esquivel
Benjamin Evans
Jacob Fanciers
Dana Farrand
Christopher Felton
Dylan Fink
Erin Fitzgerald
Amanda Flanagan
Ryan Flemming
Patricia Fonfara
Elizabeth Fosnaugh
Brittany Franks
Micha Fullerton
Carly Fusselman
Greg Gale
Scott Gale
Joel Ganz
Jon Gapp
Ashley Garey
Kari Garthrigt
Kate Germer
Jessica Gibbler
David Gillan
Nicole Gillespie
Brett Goodsman
Bradley Grosscup
Kelle Gude
Ashley Gulbrandson
Jeni Haake
Raechel Habighorst
Tom Halama
Ashlee Hannan
Andrew Hanrath
Jenny Hansen
Tim Hansen
Jennifer Harbison
Ayesha Harding
Melissa Harris
·Ashley- Hart
Kayla Harvey
Lindsey Hayes
Christopher Heard
Stacy Henderson
Natalie Hedrickson
Lisa Hendrix
Kristin Henke
Daniel Herting
Megan Hiegenkamp
Natasha Hight
Anne Higley
Matther Hinkley
Veronica Hoffman
Brandon Hofpar
Jeremy Hohenfeldt
Aleah Holden
Grant Horejsi
Benjamin Housel
Kim Howard
Sarah Hranac
Bradley Hudson
Christian Huebner
Loni Hughes
Tyler Hull
David Humm
Megan Huppert
Susan Ingram
Mandi lrions
Amy Jacobson
Stephanie Jedlicka
Keith Jensen
Benjamin Johnson
Christina Johnson
Eric Johnson
Vincert Johnson
Stephanie Jones
Sara Julifs
Miranda Jurgensen
Bryce Kahle
Kevin Kahler
Justin Kalemkiarian
Liz Kasper
Brandi Kawamoto
Erin Keller
Quinton Kelly
Ann Kemper
Daniel Kessler
Daina Kilgore
Allen Kim
Megan King
Zachariah King
Allen Kluck
AJ Knight
Cara Knollenberg
Jessica Koelsch
Nicki Kometscher
Kate Kongs
Ashley Koop
Candace Kornfield
Adam Kovar
Matthew Kozisek
Angie Kreifels
Gage Krieger
Jessica Krieger
Kelly Kurtzer
Ali Lambert
Elizabeth Lamer
Brandon Lammers
Benjamin Larson
Josh Lauer
James Lawrence
David Leavitt
Emily Lefler
David Leigh
Nicholas Liechti
Megan Lintel
Tony Linte l Matt Loos
Blake Loper
Stewart Losee
Joshua Lovorn
Christopher Loyd
Derek Lyman
Brian Malone
Nathan Mandelko
Rachel Manijak Kim Mart in
Corey Martinez
Dillon Maschka BJ Maser
Bradley Mason
Clayton Masters
Lindsay Matczyszyn
Nick Matulka
Alicia McClown
Cameron McDaniel
Sam McKelvey
Pat McLaughlin
Jeff McNaught
Jeffery Merchant
Jeff Mericle
C ira Meyer
Bryce Meyers
Judson Mickle
Liz Middleton
Kristin Miles
Katie Milius
Stormie Miller
Nicholas Molacek
Paul Montanez
Brad Morgan
Ashley Morrison
Andy Mortensen
Jonathon Murman
Andrew Myers
John Myers
Tara Neddenriep
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Freshmen Renew Family Traditions
Sibling rivalry is alive and well at East. Many freshman have seniors for brothers or sisters. Some of these siblings even play sports on the same team. Freshman Katie Dean and her senior sister, Melissa, play softball together on the varsity team.
"My sister is really mouthy for her age," said Melissa of her younger sister. Katie said that the difference also shows in the classroom.
"Teachers tell me that I am a lot louder than my sister," she confirmed.
There are, however, siblings who have more in common than not, including friendship. Freshman Kim Martin and her older sister, Jennie, happily run cross country together.
"Jennie really keeps me going. She pushes me to run harder," said Kim. "It really helps me out that I have
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a sister on the team because I get to know more people that way and running is a lot more fun," Kim adds.
Jessica Connelly and her older brother Joe also share a sport, but not a team. They both play soccer. Jessica says she learns a lot from Joe.
"I go and watch the boys varsity games and I pick up things from Joe that help me out," said Jessica. Jessica says that she has been happy for Joe and all the success of the boys soccer team.
The freshmen feel confident that they can carry on the traditions that their older brothers and sisters have set. Sure, there will be arguments and sibling rivalry •along the way, but those are just some of the long-standing traditions of being the big sib on the block.
Brian Neeman
Aksel Nelsen
Dustin Nelson
Kristin Nelson
Brandon Newland
Jason Noelle
Claire O'Brien
Kyle Olinger
Nathan Olsen
David Olson
Erin Palmer
Jim Palmer
Fallyn Pappas
Tausha Parpart
Julie Pearson
Bill Pegans
Mark Peirce
Tyler Persell
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Mark Petro
Elizabeth Pflug
Brand i Phillips
Corey Piersol
Marie Pierson
Er ic Pilus
Abby Placek
Nikki Plies
Marisa Pont
Derek Popp
Erica Poppe
Brandon Poppert
Ryan Posp isil , Tiffany Prai
Trevor P rai
Jeff Price
Andrew Prior
Rachel Purvis
Brandon Radke
Ryan Radke
Kishore Rao
Phillip Rapp
Jeffery Rea
Mark Reckmeyer
Ryan Regelean
Heather Reichel
Lindsay Reineke
Debra Reisdorff
Darci Richardson
Randall Robbins
Sara Roseland
Sean Ross
Scott Rowley
Meg Russell
Kim Rutledge
Chrissa Samuelson
Lindsey Sand
Juddson Sandlian
Nick Sattler
Bryan Scharfen
Joshua Scheele
Andrea Scheiblhofer
Ben Scheyer
Sonja Schindler
Ashlyn Schniederjans
Alexis Schreiber
Jenny Seefeld
Megan Semke
Christopher Sheldon
Jenna Shimonek
Katie ~impson
Katie Sipp
Jessica Slack
Jeanne Slieter
Bradley Smith
Tracie Snider
Adam Snoberger
Katie Southwick
Anna Spalding
Dayton Spomer
Eric Spry
Katherine Srb
Mark Stavas
Tiffany Steele
Anda Stehlik
Bridget Stephenson
Natalie Stewart
Zackary Stickney
Ryan Stinson
Jamie Stock
Elizabeth Stockstill
Tyler Stone
Megan Strain
Justin Stroud
Sheena Stuefer
Laura Suhr
Tam Suhr
Shea Svovoda
Jon Swanson
John Swaroff
Cubby Swift
Garrett Swiggart
Jasmine Temple
Mari Thietje
David Thomas
Aaron Thornton
Wayne Ting
Christopher Tiwald
Jenise Trautman
Eric Trevino
Bridgett Trumble
Taylor Ullrich
Nicole Vaccaro
Dav~d Valverde
Jesse Vance
Adam Vancleave
Joselyn Vancleave
Amanda Vanrhyn
Jason Vculek
Maura Viehl
Alan Voight
Philip Voigt
Kate Vuong
Megan Wacker
Rudy Wagner
John Walker
Gregory Walklin
Andrew Watchorn
Katherine Watson
Betsy Watton
Melissa Weihe
Ashley Wells
Katie Wenz
Leland Wenzel
Brandi White
Joshua White
Shawn Weigert
Jessica Wiles
Catherine Will
Michael Acidano
Manjeev Pal Bajwa , Romius Blackmon
Ashley Carter
Jessica Chambers
Matthew Clarke
Jammie Clowers
Kimberly Elam
Brian Grossenbache
Morgan Gillette
Tom-Halama
Sean H icks
Sara Lovrien
Brandon Pate
Joshua Sims
Trang Vo
Dan Weins
Felicia Welch
Travis Wills
Katie Willman
Andrew Wolfe
Jason Woody
Steven Wu
Mlling Yan
Anthony Yeates
Brandon Yonker ' Sara Young
James Youngquist
Zac Zalewski
Mason Znamenacek
Jim Amos- Science
Diane Anderson - Mathematics
Niki Anderson - SPED
Vick i Anderson - Office
Connie Arends - Science
Gary Baker - Custod ian
Mike Baker- Social Studies
Randy Bates- Custodian
Tim Bayne- Social Studies
Jan Beeson- FCS
•Janette Bereuter- Behavioral Teacher
Rebecca Brobst- Media
Linda Brockman - SPED
Susan Brott- SPED
Jane Buntemeyer- SPED
Mary Butler - Mathematics
Marcela Canta rero- World Languages
Doris Cerny - Media
Ki n Chee - English
Patty Cope - PE/Health/Dr Ed
Agnes Cox - Media
Jim Crew - Mat hematics
Bonnie Daly - Media
Matt Davis - English
William Dimon- English
Robin Douglas-Lundy - SPED
Richelle Dowding- English
Karen Dress- World Languages
Jim Dymacek- Counse lor
Shirly Ebers- Office
Larry Eisenmann- Ind. Arts
Dianne Epp- Science
Dave Eppert - PE/Health/Dr Ed
Deb Essex - PE/Health/Dr Ed
Greg Fleming- Coordinator, Stu Serv
Ken Flowerday- English
Laurie Fraser- Business Educ
Pamela Fuller - SPED
Terri Geier-Brindel!- SPED
Brenda Geisler- SPED
John Gingery- PE/Health/Dr Ed
Linda Grimes - SPED
Scotty battles cancer with dignity
in four Americans is affected by
Carol Scott , her friends and family, and a large part of East's popu lation are just some of those affected people.
In December 1997 , Scott was diagnosed with leukemia. She endured months of chemotherapy and operations, and at times she felt like nothing was looking up.
"You want an immediate fix. You want immediate results, " Scott said : "When I got impatient, that was when I got down. "
Scott 's recovery has been a long one. While she's had plenty of time to lay in a hospital bed feeling sorry for herself , she has instead used the time to grow closer to her friends and family.
"[My cancer] drew my family incredibly close ," said Scott.
Indeed , Scott's family stuck by her through everything Her parents live in Auburn, but they come to visit her often And when Scott had to travel to Rochester , Minnesota , for additional treatment , her parents were there
Scott's sister works at Bryan, and she stopped by Scott 's room as often as she could. Much of the hospital 's staff showed support for Scott as well.
"They were all very wonderful to me ," said Scott.
Scott had many other people's faith behind her. Her friends sent cards, flowers , and balloons , and many people that she ' d worked with at East made a point of showing Scott that they were thinking of her.
" I felt tremendous support from this buildir1'g ," Scott said.
All in all , Scott was amazed by the support she received during her recovery.
"I kept saying , ' How can I lose? There's so many people praying for me ,' " she said
Although Scott missed mo re than half of last school year , she was back at East on August 24 with the rest of the staff. Initially, she was worried about her return As the semester continued , the leukemia came back and Scott decided to take the rest of the year to work on getting better
" It doesn't pay to worry," said Scott.
While she was in the hospital , Scott met many other people who had a variety of illnesses. It helped to know that she wasn 't alone , even though some of the people she met were much worse off than her.
" I \hink it 's important to be able to talk about it and support other people, " Scott said Scott 's experience with cancer has been one that some people wouldn 't have the strength to handle. But it has made her an emotionally stronger person
" I' ve certainly gotten stronger, but there have been hills and valleys on the way," Scott said.
Scott's view of life has changed, too.
As she was going through treatments that made her lose her hair and fingernails, Scott realized what was really important.
"When you ' re looking at living or dying, it makes the little stuff seem unimportant. Don ' t sweat the small stuff ," said Scott. " I look at life as a more precious thing. "
Vicki Gustafson - Office
Rebecca Hall - SPED
Karla Halpine- World Languages
Coralyn Harder- SPED
Julie Harder - English
Ky Hascall- Music
·}{t,;,e, le~cnin_, Dr. Cognard Advances a Form of Higher Learning
By: Jocti pq_rrnq,n
~r winning the Mcolloph award, Dr. Cognard, an AP (advanced placement) teacher at East High, has been doing some learning of her own.
"I'm going through exactly what the students are going through," Cognard said.
"It makes me accountable for my teaching."
So what exactly is the Mcolloph award? Well, it's a national award giver:i to one teacher through nominations. It consists of $28,245.00 of spending money for the benefit of education. Many teachers and students wrote nomination letters to help Cognard win this award. "The letters touched my soul ," she recalls.
Cognard is doing a wonderful job of wisely spending the cash $12 ,000 dollars has already gone to books and materials for her students. A larger percent is being spent on a book Cognard is composing herself This book will benefit the teachers and students of Nebraska Hopefully it will become a national text book and assist teachers around the
nation in coaching AP students in the education process to create a form of higher learning "My AP students are the collaborators ," said Cognard.
The benefits these extra funds will provide are fantastic. The AP Qlass is basically based on composition and " taking risks; thinking scarcely!" Cognard stated. "I think the most important thing I must maintain is the emphasis on teaching and learning. The biggest opportunity for me is the specific way I am able to work with AP students."
"You can 't get something for nothing," a strong quote that Cognard keeps in mind. There is a nightmare within every dream. Cognard faces extreme time conflictions "The nightmare for me , is a dream. You need a willingness to get in there and get dirty." Cognard said with strong emphasis.
The best part about the triumphs and tribulations in Cognards situation is " my students have a willingness to test themselves. " •
Jon Heithold- Industrial Tech
Susan Helzer - Comp. Tech
Wendy Henrichs- English/Asst Ath Dir
John Henry - Athletic Director
Mary Herrington- Science
Lynne Hershey~ Art/SCIP
Linda Hoff- English
Jeff Hoham- English
Jim Holechek- English
Jane Holt- English/Journalism
Kevin Hubbell- Social Studies
Cliff Jackson - Campus Sup.
Mike Janesch- PE/Health/Dr Ed
Tim Janssen- Mathematics
Kris Jarnagin - Science
Leo Jelinek- Mathematics
Vicky Johnsen- Exp Learning Coard
Janis Johnson- SPED
Jenifer Johnson- English
Gail Johs- Speech Lang Path
Sally Jones- Case Manager
- Brian Kabourek- Business Educ
Pat Kaltenberger- English
Bobby Kasi- Custodian
Duane Keck- Custodian
Marge Keep- FCS
Kathy Kohel-Office
Linda Kroon-Accompanist
Helen Krutak-Gottsleben-Para
Lance Kingery- Social Studies
Ted Koehn - Science
Bret Koenig- Mathematics
Linda Lannin- SPED
Daniel Larson- Associate Principal
Judy Larson- Office
Karl Lautenschlager- Science •
Jeff Lean- Music
Ed Lyons- Science
Joan Marotz- Social Studies
Jerome Martin- Business Education
Judy Martindale- Science
Michele Massey- SPED , EL
Jeff McCabe- Industrial Tech
Marty Mccurdy- Social Studies
Ed McPherren- Science
Carla Meyer-SPED
Sherry Meyer-Jon Miller- Science
Julia Miller- World Languages
Jon Miller-Science
Chuck Morgan- Social Studies
Nancy Muehlhausen- Counselor
Marti Mueting- Social Studies
Jane Munsterman- SPED
Dwain Myers- Social Studies
Neil Nannen- Associate Principal
Dennis Nelson-Custodian
Anne Nichols- World Languages
Colleen Ogden- Social Studies
Joni Osborn- Music
Sue Palmer- SPED
Dick Paxson- Mathematics
Michele Pella- Business Education
Leona Penner- Mathematics
Jon Peterson- Music
Shauna Peterson- Mathematics
Steve Pierce- World Languages
Jimmi-Anne Pratt-SPED Para
Susan Ptacek- World Languages
Roxann Sattler- Media
Fred Schelert- World Languages
P.J. Schneider-Resource Officer
Carol Scott- English
Aldo Sicoli- Principal
Kirk Skiles- Industrial Tech
Bonnie Smith-Office
Rozanne Snoberger- Counselor
Tim Spahn- Mathematics
Maryann Spahni- Counselor
Cathy Sphon- Mathematics Grayson Spomer-SPED
Nicki Strauch- World Languages
Donna Swoboda-SPED Para
Julie Thomson- Art
Pam Thorfinnson-Sped Para
Jim Tonniges- Social Studies
Peggy Trumble- Business Educ
Jan Tucker- PE/Health/SCIP
Lois Watts- SPED
Kim Werner-SPED Para
Brenda Wiemer-Co!11p Lab
Del Whitman - Music
Gary Williams- Associate Principal
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<.\ Cantarero lives what she teaches .
I've each day as if it were the last day of your life." This strong philosophy may have helped Senora Marcela Cantarero get through the Nicaragua.
tough times.
When she was three her family was forced out of Nicaragua because of her father's political beliefs. He was the Minister of Public Works. He built roads and highways for the government. At this time, Nicaragua had a dictatorship. The dictator proposed that Cantarero's father do mediocre work and split the savings between them. But her father would not be bought. In response, the government was clear about their alternatives- they could either stay there and face imprisonment or leave Nicara-
By: Joc(i pq,rrnq,n
As an adult, Marcela Cantarero faced regular dangers in Nicaragua, ranging from mobs of violent protesters outside of her church to the bombing of an airplane her sister had just exited. Cantarero chose to respond to this violence in a positive way.
She became part of the Ministry of Education.
"I wanted to help assess the needs of students affected by Nicaragua's Civil War, which lasted from 1978 to 1980," she said. Cantarero has returned to Nicaragua several times, each time doing her best to help the people. gua.
Cantarero's father got a job at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., but eventually headed to South America, this time establishing a home in Bogata, Columbia Twelve years later, they would return to
Connie Ballard - Food Service
Renee Beahm - Special Education Para
Twila Berger - Food Service
Edwin Blessing - Building Maintance
Ronald Bodfield - Custodian
Bob •Buckner-Psychologist
Jacquelyn Castillo - Food ~ervice
Anne Cognard - English
Craig Corder - Custodian
Karla Cose - Food Service Manager
Loretta Dasher - Custodian
Mary Dudek - Custodian
Delores Dunning - Guidance Counselor
Glenda Eggers - Special Education Para
James Elsener - Learning Disablities
Douglas Engelhart -Custodian
Margaret Fintel - Special Education Para
Donna Fredell - Special Education Para
Robert Haeffner - Custodian
Nancy Hartman - Registrar
Beverly Herman - Food Service
Nicaragua has been run by a democratic government for about five years now. Senora Cantarero, one of East High's Spanish teachers, hopes to have the privilege to safely return to her homeland.
Judy Hodtwalker - Food Service
Laura Jaeger - Food Service
Victoria Lawrence - Para
Michael McCuistion - Athletic Director
Marilyn McEntarffer -Athletic Office Secretary
Richard Messing - Custodian
Warren Mitchell - Custodian
Roark Pyle - Custodian
Anneliese Reinke - Food Service
Jodi Rethmeier Counciling Office
Larae Richardson - Cook
Ronny Robinson - Campus Security
Lisa Ross - Food Service
Jo Stork - Social Studies
Mary Tiangco - Food Service
Beverly Vogel - Food Service
Gary Wheeler - Custodian
Kirk Wheeler - Custodian
Jerald Williams - Custodian
Donna Wilson- Art
Sue Wismer- Nurse
Laurie Witters-Churchill - SPED
Lorraine Woodward-Office
Karen Zins - Health Para
stice for all." Sound familiar? Like elementary school , right? So g the daily routine of 1969? Well , a new decade had risen with new rformances to musicals and plays , the sixties at East seemed "Oliver'' had never been performed in Lincoln before East's en there as the Dollfins ' "A Night in the City,"
h acted as their ticket into Prom Everybody all game's halftime was done by the g i rl 's
ot much. Spir it Week activities were limited to pirit , (a take off of Batman and Robin) , Last of Dolly Spartan , (Dolly Parton) starred in the er performed that year , "You Can 't Take it With Jama Game" made its East debut under the
ory and other clubs took its place. Spirit Club Club and the Community Advisory Committee rincipals and another thirty new faculty staff A ossible reviva l of Greek Week . Pep club had ncourage East teams. The play was "Soda
Upon a Mattress " would be another hit musical.
ince 1994 , earning a One , the best rating State. What a year to remember!
I pped beyond our reach. The decades have iced. Every year something is different and in ontier as to what will happen in the next decade. 1969 style? Who knows? Maybe the next
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their outfits. They still put on a smile and perform. (photo by: Lori Ball).
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Early Jom.ecom.tllg date creates scramble for date»
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by: Kirn zCll~\IJ S~i
1Every year the Homecoming crowned that night was Homecom- couldn't come up with enough king and queen reign, but this year it ing King, Al Perry. The big event decorations for last year's theme," really poured. Just before the stroke helped take the sting out of a 7-28 said Blake. of midnight fancy hairstyles and football loss to Columbus.
Some of the decorations elegant outfits got a surprise soaking "Even though we lost the were borrowed from The Lied Cen ~ from a sudden downpour. game the night before, I still man- ter, while others were purchased
The rain wasn't the only aged to have an exciting and memo- from Hobby Lobby. The same change for Homecoming. With only rable experience," said junior Amy . decorations were passed along to four weeks to find a date, students Johnson. Others agreed. Southeast for their Homecoming tvJO had little time to get ready. Still, over "The decorations fit the weeks later. Costs for the decora1,200 people attended, making it theme very well this year, and were tions were shared between the one of East's largest Homecomings very elaborate and well done," said schools. ever.
senior Michael Schmidt.
Beyond the decorations,
While some people worried The decorations didn't just which everyone seemed to like, about finding a date, others decided magically appear, though. Spirit there were some wishes for to be unique and go in single-sex Council dedicated weeks of plan- changes. groups. ning for this big event.
"The songs were not as " I had the most fun in all four " It took us four hours on - great compared to previous dance :, , years that I have gone to Homecom- Friday and four hours oh Saturday to but the video screen of the groups ing", said senior Tami Matson, who set up for the dance," said Spirit singing each song was really cool, · attended with 20 other girls. It was a Council member Angie Blake. De- said Johnson. memorable night for Homecoming spite the hours of preparation, it
Even though a cool soakinf Queen, Karen Fosnaugh as well. wasn't a difficult dance to decorate tried to ruin a good time for people "I was very shocked and for. Homecoming truly ended up as a surprised when I heard my name "This year's dance was a lot "Night to Remember". announced as Homecoming easier to set up, compared to last Queen," said Fosnaugh. Also year, because of the theme. We
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1 ~ single , but in large groups, was a popular way to be this year (photo
by: Jennie Martin).
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iors Scott Lee , Kelly Sneller, Andy Maasdam , Christa Allison , Karen Fosnaugh , Sunny Boardman , Scott Wenz , Al Perry, Kami Gude , Anand Madhavan and Darin
Ma xwell pose for a picture befo re the royalty is announced (photo by: Jennie Martin)
.AY2 erry and Karen Fosnaugh were crowned king and queen for a night on the town (photo by: Jennie Martin)
true selves at the Switch Rally (photo by: Tami Matson)
:fillspite Lucas Carrol 's ankle injury in t he second quarter, he went on to kick an extra point
score
touchdown (photo by: Jennie Martin).
Mrs. Ogden, teacher and cheerleading sponsor
"I enjoy teaching during the day and getting involved with the students' activities at night."
As far as what she's brought to East? "I hope I have contributed to East by supporting the things that are important to the kids, even if it's just saying 'good luck.' I know school's important, but I think what we do outside of class contributes to who we are. I want to give back to East what they gave to me."
Greg Fleming, administrationcoach
"I like having four years of contact with lots of kids in the building. The kids seem motivated to get an education and this is a safe and pleasant environment to work in. (Since the middle school students left) East now has its own identity as a high school."
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Natalie Stavas and Krissa Palmer, Seniors and Fan s
"It's a tradition for Krissa and I to face paint and bo d , paint ourselves for state basketball. It makes the ga more fun because each year we try to be more creati 1 and add a little more pain t! __ "
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Jay Rose, Junior
"I'm most proud of how we are the envy of every high school in Lincoln."
Throughout the y many East students and exemplified what it meant t True Blue. These spir i individuals showed t enthusiasm in a variety of w ' · From Bonnie Smith's frie smile and bottomless cand j
Tami Matson, Senior
"I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone." As for Matson's spirit and liveliness, "Some people are born like this. It doesn't come in a bottle , and it may be because I've been to one too many cheerleading camps!"
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.P q_nct Whitne,y White, to Robby Kinder's unforgettable Truffle Shuff le , the folks on these pages know that Spartan Sp i rit is anything but invisibl e. Here, these in d ividuals tell what they like best about East and what it is they think
•r they've given this school.
Robby Kinder, Senior
"My biggest contribution to East has been the 'Truffle Shuffle'! · That's what most people know me for."
Bonnie Smith, Office
"I enjoy the interaction with all the people. I've developed great friendships that otherwise wouldn't have been possible," she said. "The day is never predi ctab Ie, there are always changes."There is one thing, however, that's predictable-Smith's generous spirit.
"My goal is to create a helpfu I and friendly atmosphere to whomever , whether it be parents, students or staff. There's always a lot going on and I hope that I can make people feel that they're getting all of the attention they need."
Doug Straub, Senior
"I most enjoy my interaction with my fellow students and the staff." Straub has spent a lot of time with East athletes."! have known several of the players since grade school and I enjoy sports. I also like showing my school spirit as I am a Spartan through and true."
ECA members Tony Sattler, Danica Loreth, Maggie Buchannan and Anand Madhavan take a moment to say cheese on their way to nationals in Kentucky (photo courtesy: Mrs. Fraser).
W eekend warriors, Tony Sattler and Anand Madhavan clean the DECA refrigerator (photo courtesy: Mrs. Fraser).
~ gan Montag, Anand Madhavan, Mr. Martin and Maggie Buchanan flash their pearly whites during one of their DECA gatherings (photo courtesy: Mrs. Fraser).
ECA members take a break during nationals in Kentucky (photo courtesy of: Mrs. Fraser).
DECA
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Irising interest in business has led East to pave the way in DECA membership in Lincoln. With numbers increasing from year to year, East now has over 100 members in the club. This upward climb in membership clearly doesn't reflect the downsizing in the business world.
"I think that the increase in members is due to the variety of business careers that are now opening up in society," said senior officer Maggi Buchanan.
Mrs. Fraser, who now co-chairs the club with Mr. Martin, thinks that the increase in numbers is due to the club being more visible this year.
"The officer team this year is good at getting the word out and encouraging students to join," said Mrs. Fraser. " We started out with a goal of 75 people and accomplished that in October. Now that we have 102 members, we continue to get a new member at least once a week."
Most people who be-
come involved with DECA were first asked by one of the business teachers, heading the club. Still others became involve d by just attending one meeting and then deciding that they would like to be a part of one of East's fastest-growing clubs.
Some ·of the activities that the DECA club members participated in were a Halloween hay ride, a Worlds of Fun trip, a Christmas party, Laser Quest , DECA bowling, a Fall Leadership Conference (Kearney), the Central Region Conference (Kentucky), and Nationals (Orlando).
"I really enjoyed the Central Region Conference in Kentucky," said junior officer Danica Loreth. "It was a great time to hang out with friends and rr,eet new people."
Meeting a variety of different people is only one of the benefits DECA has to offer.
Scholarships and learning business skills are some of the other benefits that students can get out of being a DECA
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"I believe that DECA will make me successful in the business world if I plan to pursue a career in business," said Buchanan.
Mrs. Fraser, on the other hand, thinks that DECA will make everyone successful in learning to market themselves and their abilities.
"Marketing yourself is an important aspect of life," said Fraser.
One of the biggest projects that DECA undertook was the remodeling of the school store. DECA was teamed up with CAD students, and a Shop class to complete this project.
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The remode, ing of the school store is one example of a real-life business project within the school. DECA continues to give students a promising look into what their future might look like in the world of business. With the increasing numbers in the club, the business world could be booming in the near future.
I•First row(l-r): Tony Sattler, Anand Madhavan, .,,,A•• Sarah Huff, Chuck Gangahar. Second row:
Brian Joe, Adam Rasmussen, Rick Rhodes, I Eric Freeman, Eric Weber, Maggie Buchanan, - Danica Loreth, Molli Buchanan, Ryan Watson , Jason Alexander, Craig Franz, Kelly Zohner, Doug Small. Third row: Paul Bruns, Tim Runge, Natalie Hendrickson, Kristen Wacker, Amy Royal , Amy Gray, Kim Welch, Chris Frey, Sunny Boardman, Carlos Barbosa, Kim Martin, BJ Maser, Emily Lefler, Back row: Mrs. Fraser, Mr. Martin, Ryan Radke (photo by: Jennie Martin).
Student Democrats looking strong
A new club has sprung up at East High. The Lincoln East Student Democrats Club is a political organization for students who hold certain political beliefs. It provides an environment in which their voices can be heard.
The club held its first meeting on Jan. 6. The first meeting was to lay out plans for making Student Democrats a official club and how to achieve this goal.
Many of these early found members came together because they felt that East High lacked a setting where students could voice their opinions on politics.
"Students our age don't really pursue political issues , but if we see other students involved, we feel that we have more say, that our voice matters more," said Rachel Ricker, a junior member.
Many members joined because they felt that students nowadays don't really have any
say in politics. That's why one of the goals of Student Democrats is to make student opinions more vocal.
"I hope this club will provoke a lot of thought, and not only shape the views of the students, but the city as a whole, and help contribute to causes which we believe in." said Wayne Ting, the clubs founder and president.
To reach this goal, the club has already set a busy agenda, even though they have had only a few formal meetings. First on their list is to help the Don Wesley campaign. Wesley is the Democratic candidate for the Mayor of Lincoln.
Currently they are planning to send delegates to Wesley's nomination banquet. Other plans include passing out fliers, helping at rallies, and voicing their support among the student population.
"By helping Wesley, our ideas and opinions will be heard by him," said Ting. "If he is
elected, he can help the goals of students."
Other plans include having a fund-raiser for Cedar's Home for Children and protesting the circus. The club is currently researching the abuse of circus animals. Soon they will vote on protesting the Shrine Circus.
The Student Democrats have already accomplished a lot. Recently, they sent three members to the unicameral. The members spoke at the education board hearing on a student publications bill. The bill states that no story can be denied publication just-because it's controversial.
Ricker, who attended the board meeting, thinks that a priority of Student Democrats should be getting legislatures attention.
"When I first started this club, I didn't really want it to be a one party organization. The Student Democrats might Ver¥ well support a Republican
candidate if we deem their views in line with ours," said Ting
Ricker agrees. "Just because we're democrats doesn't mean that we can't listen to what other people ha v to say. Their words will help us in the long run," she said.
Club attendance is growing rapidly. The club was started with ten members , an c now there are well over 20 wh c come to meetings. Student Democrats meets every Thurs day in Mrs. Marotz's room. Ting wants his club to have a positive image among students here at East. "We want the student body to think of us as a club with a clear view and a clear agenda. There are a lot of goo , I ideas. We just need the time and efforts to achieve them, bt t I do believe we will," Ting says Clearly Student Demo crats is a club with a purpose.
J aising student aware ness in political and social issues is one of the main goals of the Student Democrats, a club founded by freshman Wayne Ting (middle) (photo by Jane Holt)
~ tudent Democrats 1999: Front Row: Elizabeth Lamer. Second Row: Kelly Oseka, Alissa Kuehn, Holly Davis, Gabriela Cantarero, Emily Dirks, Dustin Nelson. Third Rm, :
Amanda Levin, Winnie Ting, Rachel Ricker, Wayne Ting, ( n Schnieder, Erin Fitzgerald, Megan Lintel, Mandy lrions, An i a Spaulding, Betsy McCallum. Back Row: Annie Woodenb £ Emily Kunkee, Natalie Wolf, Ted Ashley (photo by Jane He t)
(C oncentration is key to a good meeting. Juniors Kim Alspaugh and Abby Crawford focus on the topic at hand
pirit Council ' 98-'99: Front Row : Katie Stenberg , Jenny Hansen, Leah Breitbarth
Middle Row: Katie Everett , Melissa Lee, Amanda Parde , Kristen Dickey, Emily Daniels , Jennifer Birdsall. Back Row: Kim Alspaugh, Abby Crawford , Kristie Page , Kelly Schneider, Becky Loyd , Kendra Hollman , Steph Kreifels, Jenny Anthony, Adrienne James , Sponsor Julia Mille r.
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Who promotes spirit throughout East, makes sport signs, puts on the Homecoming dance, and gets involved in community activities? If you guessed about half the clubs at East, you'll have to narrow it down to one - Spirit Council.
One unique thing about Spirit Council is that its 1 members are all girls.
" People think of Spirit Council to be a girl thing, like they think cheerleading is," said sophomore member Jen Bi rdsal I.
The spirit at East has often been questioned by students and staff , year after year. It's something the club wants to change.
" I think for the most part, that spirit is good for 1 , 1 most guy sports, but the school definitely doesn't support the girls as much as they do the guys," said Birdsall.
Spirit Council is trying to increase the spirit for girls sports by attending gam es as a club, and making signs for both girls' and guys ' games.
Spirit Council isn't alone in its support of East activities, though.
"A lot of the staff trys to be supportive to the sports at East, but more involvement from the school in general is still needed," said junior member Angie Blake.
While Spirit Council works with spirit year after year, they are working with something very new this year, a new sponsor, Julie Miller.
"We are learning how to come up with our own ideas, instead of having almost everything planned and done for us," said senior member Steph Kreifels.
Beyond the many new things that have happened in Spirit Council this year, the club will continue to make school spirit their main focus in the future.
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SJ1owtn' ways to llave fun wttllout drugs
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tudents Teaching Others Prevention, a.k.a. STOP Club, is a ·group of drug-free students who focuses on important issues while having fun. It's a self-supporting group that lets other drug-free students know they're not alone.
"It's a club that shows ways to have fun without drugs, and teaches others drug prevention," said senior member Stephanie Noble.
They organized a Halloween dance where kids "boo-gied" all night and had fun without using drugs.
"It really went a lot better than last year. We made lots of money and we were very happy with the attendence," said senior Adrienne James. Noble agreed.
"We had a big turnout, and every one had fun."
The STOP club not only does activities for our school, but also for the community as well.
"We talk to elementary and middle school students about not using drugs, and just about high school in general," said James. "We also bring in speakers.
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For example, the American Lung Association. We helped them with their tobacco campaigns by going around to different stores and finding out where the tobacco companies did their advertising. "
Community service and giving donations were acts of kindness the STOP Club holds dear to them
"It's good that the school and community know that Lincoln East has a drug-free club and people of th E community are aware that students do care about not using drugs," said James
They helped make themselves known in Lincol n by putting ribbons on students ' ca ~s They hoped the ribbons would make students think twice before giving into peer-pressure and experimenting with drugs
"Personally, I think peer-pressure is overrated ," said James. Noble agreed .
"If you stick to your word and people know whe n : you stand , then usually they won't even ask you ," she said.
Front Row: Brittany Franks, Jessica Alexander, Megan Merrick , Sunny Boardman , Erin Montgomery, Stephanie Noble Second Row : Rachel Arnold, Nicole Rabe , Katie Neddenriep, Winnie Ting , Chris Frey, Joel Termaat, Becky Loyd , Kendra Hollman , Kim Zalewski , Chr is Berkman, Kristin Wacker. Third Row: Megan Burns, Rachel Peters , Mark Buckner, Carrie Frey, Dana Witherby, Kelly Schneider, Gina Linter, Amy Johnson, Michael Schmidt, Zack Zalewski. Back Row: Sarah Lacey, Ann Janesch , Anne Kuehl, Shawn Redhage , Tabi Dub a , Meredith Jacobs, Sarah Huff, Ben Johnson, Emily Jadhe, Jodi Vaccaro, Jennifer Stivrins, Karla Corona, Tiffany Christatos , Deepali Gangahar, Renny Vandewege, Mrs. Tucker.
Earning Some Respe ct
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By: Kq,te., Rl.\c(e.,r sc(or-4)
wigh scho?I students always face the task of earning respect. It's all a call game- • when you lay down your cards, the winner gets the respect. There are many reasons to respect this year's United Voices. New sponsor Dwain, established a different outlook, giving the power back to the student members, and strengthening this culturallyaware and self-motivated club.
"As far as getting activities accomplished, the students have had more say in the organization," said senior Kelly Sneller.
East's United Voices Club not only informs the student body about multiculturalism, but they demonstrate cultural
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influences to the community as well. Each year United Voices plans a day in which skits and activities inform others about cultures and traditions. This year, with the help of the administration, they sponsered a day in which each academic subject promoted a different culture's contribution to that subject.
United Voices doesn't have to look deep to find their leadership. The ~senior members have taken the initiative to be the student leaders in East's advancement in cultural awareness. After sponsoring several fund-raisers for international disasters and underdeveloped countries, the club earned respect from
many.
"Now we have people coming to us," said senior Adrienne Ashley. It's a switch for a student-run organization to have the administration coming to them when seeking to organize a school-wide multicultural day.
"People are becoming much more involved with Mr. Meyers as a new sponsor," said Ashley. With cultural awareness becoming more than a whimsical trend, United Voices and it's message ar e earning the respect both deserve.
(Below) 7f. he members of United Voices listen carefully during a group meeting (photo by: Sylia Moser).
Ia1ltng to Wa11S
Anew form of entertainment
'Whatever you do, just don't stare. Walk casually past them and look straight ahead."
"Yea h, but what are they doing?" "Why are they talking to the wall?"
"Shh! They might hear you."
After school hours when students are meandering out of the building, some stick around and talk to the walls, literally.
What passerbyers don't know is that a forensics competitor is rehearsing his lines to himself and not just speaking to a brick wall.
This year, with the exit of Dutch Fichthorn to Southeast and Coach Sarah Pieper to marriage and Minnesota, the new coach is Matt Davis from Elmwood Murdock. His -past teaching reflects upon his experience in this field. Before coaching at Elmwood Murdock for four years, he was at Pawnee City for two years, and assistant coach at UNL.
The season got off to a good start, despite the transition of coaches. Junior Captain Jen Parker said there were lots of changes facing the East team.
"We lost a lot of members since last year due to graduation," said Parker. "This year we have a very young team with a lot of new talent."
Freshman Novice member Mandi I rions said the team finally got the hang of things.
"We have a very strong team this year. We're all sticking together," said I rions.
Davis keeps the team disciplined and confident, helping them strive for high goals and accomplish them.
"The big thing to do is to make them into a team
M_lyssa Keuhn and Andrea Cantarero practice the best way for Forensics.
They talk to a wall (photo by: Jenny Doster).
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and to make goals," said Davis. "And each person on the team has to practice weekly, improving each time they practice."
Davis' style is appreciated by the team.
"He encourages our best effort. If something is not right, he will come out and tell you. · He won't hide it," said Varsity team member Chris Birkman. "He is committed to each person individually, as well to the team."
Senior varsity member Andy Rutledge adds that the team has gotten more competitive this season, winning a lot of titles.
"He is a lot niore competitive than our past coaches," said Rutledge. "We have a long history of success, as a team. And Mr. Davis hopes to make it even better."
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That success exists in the debate team as well.
"This season has gone very well. We're in the top five at all tournaments. and Debaters currently have the #1, #2 and #5 in state," said Davis . "So far we've won around 50 awards with team and individual effort."
Davis put a lot of work into this team by helping with subject ideas and providing different scripts. The assistant coaches have also be~n helpful.
"We never had strong assistant coaches until this year," said Parker. "They help listen to other people's pieces so Davis isn't bombarded with 50 people a day. They are wonderful to practice for."
Much more helpful than a brick wall.
om Dunbar sits and writes to do the best he can in debate (photo by: Paul Garvin).
Debate
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• Front Row: Ted Ashley, Katy Stenberg, Beth Varney; Back Row: Marshall Bunde, Tom Dunbar, Christopher Tiwald, Jon Camp, Dan Cabacungun, Matt Molsen; Not Pictured: Aaron Duncan, Sam Korab (Photo by: Paul Garvin).
ty Stenberg and Beth Varney practice their debate skills (Photo By: Paul Garvin).
Front Row: Matt Molsen, Gene Cherng, Andrea Cantarero; 2nd Row: Tara Swiggart, Chad Brown, Ann Schriner, Rachel Ricker, Jodi Vaccaro, Meg Beucke, Miling yan; 3rd Row: Megan Rutigliano, Natalie Wolf, Jen Parker, Aaron Duncan, Chanda Clyne-Govier, Alyssa Kuehn, Dustin Nelson, Mandi lrions; 4th Row: Tom Ashley, Sam Korab, Jerry Temple, Christopher Tiwald, Sridhar Ayala, Amanda Van Rhyn; Back Row: Tom Dunbar (Photo by: Jenny Doster).
Exploration of t1le Unknown
Sctence ftctton dub ts making a naJile for t\emselves
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Have you ever daydreamed about adventuring into the _deep dark of space? About exploring the unknown, or encountering beings not of human nature? If _you have, join the club. The science fiction club, that is.
"We look for creative ways to view science fiction writing, but the main basis behind our club is to find a definition of science fiction, which is a term virtually impossible to actually define," said sophomore President Micah Sutton
The 1O to 15 regular members would like to clear up the misperception that the club is strange and a waste of time. While they do admit there are several strange elements to the club, they feel that's what makes it fun and keeps it interesting. During the winter,
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Last Row: Russell Cox 5th Row: Stacy Henderson , Kristy Page, Abby Maul, Karen Petro. 4th Row: Max Theis, 'Kristen Miles, Nicole Vaccaro, 3rd Row: Kim Baker, Katie Simpson , Shawn Hellwege 2nd Row: Rebecca Harbison, Dan Herting Front Row: Adam Korab, Mark Petro, Matt Pierce.
they began playing a science fiction adventure game. They also took outings as a group to movies such as "Star Wars."
Looking deep into the future where no student has dared to look before, the club also has set some goals.
"We would really like to increase the awareness of our club and gain new members," said junior, club Vice President, Sara McArdle.
"We know that there are other potential sci-fi fanatics out there and we hope that they will come join us," said Sutton.
While many of these students may never get the chance to venture into deep space, they are having a great time exploring the unknown with other East students.
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Back Row: Shawn Hellwege, Cassie Richoux, Micah Sutton, Russel Cox, Joseph Kantor Front Row: Kim Baker, Sara McArdle, Rebecca Harbison, Amanda VanRhyn, Drew Lytle
Tami Matson, Brian Butler, Graydon Foreman , Matt Judge and other members work during Math Club (photo by Toby Watson).
Front Row: Rebecca Harbison , Darin Doctor, Aaron Bredenkamp , Andrew McBride, Matt Keller, Amber Odvody, Kendra Hollman , Tami Madsen , Matt Judge , Chris Frey. Second Row: Ryan Haase , Amit Chakraborty, Winnie Ting , Brian Butler,Jill Baker, Kendra Doolittle , Melissa Lee , Becky Lyod, Brad Smith, Amber McClung, Ann i Ritterbush. Third Row: Jon Camp, Gene Cherng, Zach Dunbar, Milin ~ Yan , Catherine Will , Maggie Hoppe , Cami Novak. Last Row: Tom Dunbar, Chuu-Lin Wong , Graydon Foreman , Betsy McCallum , Thane Dinsdale , Katie Milius , Gabby Contarero, Tiffiny Christatos ,Elizabeth Leach
Odyssey of t\e ~i!l<I
EVer Wave Those Days Wllen You Can't Thin:k Of !ny'tlling?
"Everyone from actors to builders, to singers and writers is in the Odyssey of the Mind Club!" said club president Karen Petro. So jump on the bandwagon! Although it has only existed at East high since last year, there is already over 25 students involved. They meet every Tuesday and then seperately in their competing groups of 5 to 7 members go to a another members house and then practice ... practice... practice!
The main focus is creativity so that you can act out skits that help solve problems.
"You have to stay dedicated, come to the meetings and be available for competitions." says Petro. The competitions rank from regional, state, and finally world. Last year three teams went to state ranking at third, fourth, and seventh!
But it's not all just a piece of cake. This club is specifically designed for the outgoing person. You can specailize in a number of areas. You don't have to act.
You can be a builder, or a writer.
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"I hope it stays around," Petro says.
"It's a lot of fun!"
Petro, who has been doing this since her freshman year, plans to persue this activity throughout her college education and hopes for a scholarship.
On the other hand, people like sophomore Christy Page have been involved in Odyssey of the Mind Club since the fifth grade. Her purpose is, "To advance the independent thinking skills of young adults."
Page's favo.rite part is,
"When we go to competition; yeah, that's the best!" Unfortunately, everything has a downside.
"We have those days when we haven't any ideas. We can't think of anything!" That's probably the biggest challenge. That and learning how to work well with people who aren't necessarily your friends, working on a time schedule and thinking abstractly.
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These scientist are not crazy but they are mad, mad about science. This elite group of stude nts spend countless hours dedicating themselves to science. These Science Olympians slave over a hot Bunsen burner, trying not to have their experiments backfire on them. All this work build and builds until one day all the schools flock to UNL for the judging. This year, the competition was on April 19. This group is more than just worrying about competition.
"You get to know more people better than if you just saw them in a class," said sophomore John Dodds.
Some schools, such as Southeast, have a yearround class dedicated to Science Olympiad. Some students believe that East would do a lot better in competition if they had a class.
"We are trying to get a class for Science Olympiad because we think it will improve our rankings at UNL," said junior Daniel Mason-d'Croz.
This small group of people start to meet in February and soon split into groups of three. The team sponsor Mary Herrington has the privilege of doing this task. She must find out each student's talents and what they like to do. Then she separates them so that each student will get to know other students who have the same interests as them. ·
"There is a lot of talent and ability in this building," said Herrington.
Students find out all they can about different subjects. Some of these projects include bungee egg drop, Fossils, surfing the net, and many more.
"Last year I worked mostly on fossils and rocks, because luckily rocks can't explode or walk away," said Mason-d'Croz
If any of these sound educational or just fun, give it a shot...you might learn something, and maybe, one day, you can be mad about science, too.
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C\rtstiantfy at tts most creative
By: LU-.CQ.S Ct\rrol
Although East has many great activities and clubs, lots of students are involved in clubs outside of school. Several of these clubs promote religious acceptance and practice.
Junior Aaron Jones attends Young Life, a religious club that meets on Wednesdays.
"Young Life is exciting because you sing songs with your friends and you get to express your feelings," said Jones. Last year, Jones was deemed Young Life's Mr. Christmas Tree. Mr. Christmas Tree provides a chance for guys to showcase their talents in singing and acting: This year, freshman Mark Stavas won Mr. Christmas Tree, "partly because he dressed up like an angel with a tutu. It was hilarious!" said Jones.
Campus Life, another religious club, meets on Thursdays at various members' houses. Senior Micheal
ltr he boys at Young Life camp have and "itch" to play (photo courtesy of Lindsey Richardson).
Stither attends Campus Life and enjoys expressing his interest in God.
"I'm happy that there is a club I can go to where we can share our interest in God," he said.
Both groups offer summer camps and activities for students. "Camp is a time to get away from everything and just have tons of fun," said senior Karley Culwell, who attended Young Life camp last summer. Culwell said camp gave her a chance to hang out with her girl friends and to meet some new guys. It also gav 3 her a chance to look at life.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Campus Lif1 also offer students a chance to have fun, take a break, and explore their faith. These four clubs, though not part of the school day, most certainly have become a part of school life for many East-students.
Y oung Life brings out the best in people and shows their better side (photo courtesy of Lindsey Richardson).
~ egan Merrick, Lindsey Richardson and other girls try to ride the raft at Young Life Camp (photo courtesy of Lindsey Richardson).
Daily Doings Stu-co keeps sites 011
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!his year's Student Council helped keep everyone who went. this school running. They coordinated many
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"Although it was raining very hard, there events and planned for many more future events. was an awesome catch in the game," recalled They also collected over $200 for the hurricane senior member Becky Rinehart. victims in Central America.
The latest project for Student Council was "To help the people in Central America is to help create a program that would allow stuone of our proudest accomplishments on Student dents from across the state to take classes from Council," said Stu-co Pr.esident Jennie Martin LPS over the internet.
Ever wonder who makes your signs on
"It's a cool idea to be able to take a class your birthday or who makes those cool flyers you and not even leave your house," said senior read in the bathroom? Student Council also picks member Karen Fosnaugh. Also, people who live up the trash that people leave in the parking lot far away from big cities may not have the opporand recycles all the cans and plastic they can. tunity of advanced classes and this gives them
Martin and other members realize the the opportunity to work to their potential. effort it takes to keep a school like East running.
And what did Student Council do in its
"I really enjoy helping out the community in "spare time"? They ran the Class Officer and any way I can, and we find many ways to help out Student votes, held a pancake feed, put together the community," said Martin Snatraps and helped with the decorations at
This fall, Student Council organized a bus Bogus Ball. Oh, they also organized all the pep trip to Omaha Benson to watch East play football. rallies and booked many speakers who came to Student Council had lunch sacks and drinks for the school. Basically, they helped run the school.
If ric Trevino and Ryan Brabec do thier weekly community service.( photo by: Jennie Martin)
Front Row: Carrie Diffenderfer, Meg Russel , Jennie Martin, Megan Lintel, Cameron McDaniel, Second Row: J.J Johnson, Diana Pierson, Lindsay Erwin, Lindsay Richardson, Winnie Ting, Natalie Stavas, Karen Fosnaugh, Third Row: Eric Trevina, Libby Harris, Tara Swiggart, B. J. Maser, Last Row: Brian Butler, Ann Schriner, Ryan Brabec, Jay Rose, Ben Harms.(photo by: Jennie Martin)
Nove over Protractors
i ot just computers an<I pocket protectors
By: Je,nni StiVrins
1N~tional Honor Society is for the dorky kids, right? Wrong. This is a preconceived notion that the members of National Honor Society are trying to eliminate. Lincoln East's National Honor Society has about 90 members from all walks of life.
% embers of the National Honor Society make and hand out flyers for Operation Santa Clause. (photo by: Jenny Doster')
"NHS is probably a fair sampling of everyone: athletes, actors, members of the band, singers, students interested in computers, and just everyday kids who care about their schoolwork and community," said senior member Sarah Petri.
"NHS includes a group of widely diverse students chosen on not only scholastic merit, but also on community service," said NHS secretary Carmen Hranac.
Their involvement with the community is a common thread among NHS members. NHS is important to its members because it gives them recognition for their academic achievement.
"NHS is important to me because I am finally getting recognition for all of my hard work accomplished during high school, " said Petri.
All NHS members share a dedication to school and community.
"All of the students in NHS are very different, but we can relate to each other because of our common scholastic and community bond," said senior member Dannielle Kawamoto.
Front Row: Jill Dotson, Kendra Hoemann, Sarah Hinkle; 2nd Row: Buffy Linke, Cami Novak, Amber Odvody, Lindsay Heyan, Lehua Cook, Matt Semke, Garret Buller, Emily Daharsh, Becky Loyd, Kelly Schnieder, Meredith Hanks; 3rd Row: Lizzy Garthright, Jennie Martin , Keriey Culwell , Annie
Sorenson, Jenna Miller, Noel Bushing, Chrissy Kirchner, Jenny Pickeral, Lindsey Wolf, Adrienne James, Tyson Haase, Christy Page , Nicole Schoder, Kristen Grohs, Jen Coleman; 4th Row: Toby Watson , Adam Prior, Krissa Palmer, Autum Peterson, Sarah Butler, Kate Rudersdorf, Karen Fosnaugh, Natilie Stavas, Steph Jacobs, Kelly Sneller, Steph Long , Amy Stutzman, Austin Skiles, Tessa Moran, Anna Ramsey, Abbey Maul, Kelly Zohner, Doug Small, Danielle Kawomto, Emily Jadhe,Holly Flanagan ; 5th Row: Carmen Hranec, Lindsey Richardson, Ben Hanika, Adam Pont, Jeff Lintel, Andy Rutledge, Dan Cabacungan, Brian Hasert, Carrie Butler, Maggie Hoppe, Johanna Madsen , Susan Ashley, Sarah Petri, Aaron Duncan (Photo by: Jenny Doster).
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he Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is changing the way East students think. And not just about the club either, but about morals, free speech, and social justice, as well.
Many East students were closed-minded when the club was first organized. Some still think club members just sit around and talk about sex. Of course, that is not the case. This year GSA members helped raised money for AIDS awareness and, with the help of United Voice and Stu-Co, raised $1,672.56 for Central American hurricane relief. The fund-raisers were one way members hoped to make a difference.
"The government just cut the Al OS budget, and, with no money, there is no hope for the victims", said senior member Andrea Cantarero.
Given the joint fund-raising project, it seems Student Counc1I has started to change the way they think about GSA. Last year, some members said "sexual beliefs and orientation are not appropriate for a school chartered extracurricular club." This year, they are working side by side with GSA to help raise money and awareness.
GSA members worked hard to spread knowledge and awareness throughout East. They don't solicit people, though. People come in on their own free will and leave on their own free will. Still, the group's membership is on the rise.
"Believe it or not, we don't recruit people. They come to us," said senior co-founder Brad Bartholomai.
Members acknowledge that it is not always easy to say they belong to GSA because of the stereotypes that surround the club. Even the club's sponsor, Mike Baker, has received vulgar and threatening messages because of his role with the group. Clearly, GSA is about more than just sexuality. But don't expect GSA members to take it lightly when they hear someone describe something as "gay". That is because this club is about changing attitudes and the way we think.
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freely participate in the group discussion (photo by: Jennie Martin).
Below: (G.sA's sponsor, Mr. Baker, sits at t h= hurricane relief collection table during second period (photo b 1 Jennie Martin).
~ eniors Anna Ramsey and Tessa Moran take time out of their day as Ecology Club members to throw away and recycle trash (photo by: Lori Ball)
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"lV ho's again~t environmentalists?" asks East High Ecology Club Advisor Ken Flowerday. That's probably one of. his reasons for working so hard for the preservation of the planet. And, truthfully, he has a point. Why would anyone be against the attempt to make our world a cleaner, safer place to live?
Flowerday wishes he could get more students and teachers involved, though.
"It takes so litt le effort to just do it!" he said.
Lots of time and effort has been put into providing recycling bins around the school area. The message Flowerday and his club members are trying to get across is that people should do the right thing RECYCLE!
The club met about once a week and members discussed everything from putting up posters and getting more recycling containers, to planting trees, making t-shirts and getting other school groups involved. They collaberated with Student Council to promote recycling amoung the students. Making a difference takes a commitment, though.
"You have to truthfully care and have respect for our earth." said Senior Megan Merrik, an Ecology Club member. "We only have one earth and it's going downhill fast. If we want to keep it nice or make it as good as it could be, we need to help preserve it." She's glad the club's sponsor shares her commitment.
"Mr. Flowerday is really cool, He does it because he really cares. He emphasizes ecology in his classes as well," Merrik said.
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Practice J\'lates Perfect
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Lots of people get the wrong idea when they hear the words "Special Olympics:" They think of people with disabilities, rather than possibilities. These olympics are called "special for a reason, because that's just what they are.
"Special Olympics is basically just giving the students with disabilities a chance to participate in sports," said sponsor Sue Palmer. " We've got every single sport that they could possibly ever want." The main sports are bowling, swimming, track, equestrian, and basketball skills.
Seeing athletes smiling from ear to ear, participating in the sports that they love, and having so much fun, it makes you wonder if there's a downside to
all of this.
"I Would have to say that the hardest part of all this would have to be getting the kids to the practices," said coach Gina Pigsley. "It's not a lack of motivation or anything, it's just hard for their parents to get them to and from there, because of work and things like that."
Palmer sees other challenges.
"Another hard part would be getting enough volunteers to help µs out with encouraging and coaching the kids," said Palmer.
Take that as a hint! Why not reach out and work with these athletes? Find out for yourself what makes them so special.
1:. he Special Olympics soccer team members stop for a group photo. Front Row: Amy Odom.(photo courtesy of: Cecilia Rinehart)
! my Odom kicks the ball onto the field during practice agianst another team. (photo courtesy of: Cecilia Rinehart)
R op: Daniel Florez poses after taking first place in weight lifting with the husker ladies. (photo courtesy of: Cecilia Rinehart)
J bove: Jill Portsche takes time out after the Special Olympics state bowling tournament to get a picture with Miss America. (photo courtesy of: Cecilia Rinehart)
e Special Olympics basketball team takes a picture with thier trainers and lady husker friends. (photo courtesy of: Cecilia Rinehart)
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Who says peer pressure can't be a positive thing? According to senior Christy Page, it's what got her involved in the Ambassadors Club.
"My friend was joining, so I did too."
The Ambassadors is a group of students who have been recommended by their previous teachers. They have one meeting a week and focus on helping new students get off on the right foot.
It's tough coming to a new school and not knowing anything about the place. But thanks to the Ambassadors, students can easily become involved in sports, clubs,
activities, and feel a bit more reassured about themselves.
"Ambassadors is a beneficial organization because when a new students joins, they can automatically be in the club." said senior Stephanie Kreifels.
Helping new students isn't the only thing Ambassadors do, though. They have held a toy drive for five straight years now. Unfortunately, the outcome of this years wasn't as profitable as the previous.
"The best part of being an Ambassador is that you get to meet new people, and be involved in school," said P"age. •
W innie Ting wo 1( on weekly projects at th l Ambassador E meeting.
'f ront Row: Lori Ball, Stet Burnt. Second row: Steph Kriefels,Kristen Dickey, Emily Daniels, Christina Lucas, Megan Hobbs,Ashley Gaver, Kelly Casady, Winnie Ting, Christy Page, Karen Petro, Becky Rinehart Kate Packard, Adrienne James. Back Row , Abbey Crawford, Achout Kocharov, sponsor Marge Keep and Anne Shriner.
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WIrs. Beeson's Helping Skills class is taking peer helping to many new levels.
"The class is very self goal .. oriented. We pick our own projects and make sure we follow though with them," said senior Natalie Stavas. This year, the Peer Helpers have been busy with many community projects, they created a video and speech to inform 8th-grade Lux Middle School students about high school pressures. They donated and delivered Thanksgiving dinner to a Lincoln family with the help of Catholic Social Services and twice a week the Peer Helpers participated in the Special Ed gym class.
"Going to gym helped me to meet people that I otherwise wouldn't have known," said Peer
Helper Tami Matson.
Peer Helpers also invited new students to come join their class for a day where they introduced themselves and answered questions about East. Everyone in the class agreed with senior Annie Sorenson when she talked about the best part of being a Peer Helper, "It gives me an opportunity to reach out in the school. I love getting the chance to help out anyone that I can," she said.
As for themselves, this class of Peer Helpers has a voice to be heard, literally.
"Our class is very outgoing, active and friendly," said Mrs. Beeson. "Everyone has so many ideas." While this class made a difference to many students at East, ·one of their biggest
accomplishments was the new friendships formed within the class.
"If you come with a problem or are upset, the class is so open they all listen and you leave feeling better," said junior Tara Florez.
"Peer helping is actually a communications ·class, to help in • developing leadership skills," said Mrs. Beeson.
"We are all leaders and friends,that sometimes makes it hard to listen to the advice that we share, the class just gets chaotic," said Junior Staci Miller.
• The class member's energy level is a testament to the impact the class has had on their lives and proves how well Mrs. Beeson has taught them to master communications.
J?e er Helpers take time out to pose for a group shot. Front row: Stacey Miller,Roxie Bullock, Annie Sorenson, Betsy McCallum, Nick Liechti. Second row: Sarah Heser, Natalie Stavis, Tami Matson, Mrs. Beeson, Sue Palmer, Third row: Kate Rudersdorf, Lindsey Wolf, Amy Stutzman , Steph Long , Johna Chrisman, Keshor Rao, Jimmi Ann Pratt. Top row: Jon Swanson,Tara Flores( Photo Taken By: Toby Watson).
J ami Madson and Natalie Stavis help Roxi make a picture frame during peer helpers.( Photo Taken By: Toby Watson)
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~magine exploring new underwater horizons, along with the latest diving techniques. It may not be the Caribbean, but East's pool will do . For SCUBA Club members, it takes practice and concentration to receive a membership to swim with the fishes. SCUBA Club gathered each Tuesday to discuss everything from techniques to arranging a SCUBA diving trip.
Art teacher Donna Wilson sponsors this underwater group but gets help from many others.
President Judd Sandlian explains how this group can be helpful to students, especially to those who don't like to swim.
"I ' m trying to help a friend who has a fear of the water," said Sandlian. "Having him join th e club may help him overcome his fear."
One goal this year was a possible summ er . diving trip to the southern parts of the hemisphere. Fund-raisers were a part of their planning.
"Not only do we sell suckers a lot, but we also hold splash parties where people come experience SCUBA diving," said junior memb er Natalie Matczynszyn.
The fund-raisers are just the beginning , though.
"We don't rely on the school for any sort funding so the students basically come up wit r ; the money themselves," said Secretary-Treasurer Katherine Whiting.
Before anyone in the club can go out diving, they must first receive a diving certificate. It can be earned through taking courses and doing outside research. SCUBA Club also do os practice dives in the East pool to work on thei r skills. Once they receiv~ their registered divin.~ certificate, they can swim just about anywhere they want, from Hawaii to their own bathtubthal is, if they have the equipment.
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Front row (1-r): Chuck Gangahar, Carlos Barbosa. Back row: Scott Gogela, Sara Burns, Mason Ullrich, Katherine Whiting, Judd Sandlian, Staci Carsten (photo by: Jennifer Meierhenry).
~ cuba Club member Judd Sandrian and his friends study the fish during a SCUBA club meeting (photo by: Jennifer Meierhenry).
'future Dollfins practice to make the cut (photo by: Maddie Burtch).
Front row(l-r) : Erin Dempsey, Kim Zalewski, Michelle Villarreal, Alicia Lillie , Mali Maynez Second row : Bridgett Trumble, Kate Hunzeker, Lacey Shafer, Jessica Bailey, Brandi Bock , Crystal Bybee. Back row: Deb Essex, Abigail DelaBarre , Joselyn Vancleave , Susan Ashley, JoHanna Madsen, Nicole Schroeder, Marta Madsen , Patty Cope (photo courtesy: Deb Essex)
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j}he practices may be grueling ~nd the workouts intense, but the Dollfins keep on dancing. Dancing? Yes, that is one of the many talents of Lincoln East's synchronized swim team.
"Synchronized swimming is more than just swimming. It is gym, dance , and swimming all in one," said coach Deb Essex.
Those three skills may not sound like much but many Dollfins believe that t h is is one of the hardest sports of all.
"Synchronized swimm i ng is harder than any sport, even football ," said junior Dollfin Lacey Shafer
Not only does the team stay in top physical fitness, they must never lose their coordination and their breath control. When somebody must hold their breath for around three minutes , it helps to know how to keep on going.
Some girls shy away from Dollfins because of
chlorine's effect on their skin, hair, and eyes. The pool's chemicals are strong enough to turn hair green, dry skin out, and hurt eyes. The swimmers have many different "rituals" fo r skin and ha i r car.e.
" Many of us use a shampoo called ULTRA SWIM, which helps keep our hair from drying out," said senior Dollfin Nicole Schroeder. "We use a lot of lotion so our skin doesn't dry out and hurt," said freshman Dollfin Erin Dempsey
These swimming beauties care about many more things than just their looks, though. Just as in other sports, they are required to maintain a C average. They also care a lot about each other. They have to work well with each other and so they care about the other members , in and out of the water.
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~ ome view it as a club for geeks, others view it as a meeting place for hackers. But what Microtech is really about is serving the community.
"Microtech is a computer club that does service projects within our community," said senior member Brandon Potter. "For example, we set up computer systems at the senior center, and taught them how to work with the computers," he said.
With all these computer nerd stereotypes and being called names like hacker and geek, the truth is almost hidden. Working with computers is a talent. You have to know the system, and know how to work with it.
"Everyone's view of us seems to be some-
where along the line of being a bunch of computer geeks," acknowledged member Matt Peck. "Maybe we are a bunch of computer nerds, but it it's a positive if you can do something with it," said Peck. . As if already the stereotypesaren't enough, you have to wonder how it feels to be the girl in the group.
"Being the only girl in the club doesn't feel any different to me. We all get along, most of the time, and they treat me like everyone else, so I don ' t feel singled out or anything," said junior member Rachel Ricker. Ricker is the only girl member in the club.
Given that the richest man in the world is a "computer nerd," or.ie would think people would be climbing the "Gates" to get into Microtech!
(C hris Hunt works hard along with other students in Microtech. (photo by: Jenny Dostery
Back Row : Robert McAllen, Second Row : Zach Dunbar, Brad Peterson, Tyle Robinson , Third Row: Andrew Westby, James Philson , Andy Rutledge , Matt Peck , Andy Misle, Forth Row: Charles Stamp, Kevin Fosselman, Jeff Lintel, Blaine Kahle, Ben Grossman, Scott Bennett, Fifth Row: Andrea Cantero, Ni e< Chestnut, Brandon Potter, Sean Hicks, Front Row: Rachel Reicher, Kim Rutledge, Jim Youngquist, Bryce Kahle. (photo by: Jenny Doster)
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(Q\ paper, it's called, "Electronic Publishing", but in class, it's known as "Web Page." It's only three years old, but East's website has proven to be popular. Journalism teacher Jane Holt suggested the idea because other schools around the city already had websites.
"I convinced the administration to have a ' website, and they approved," said Holt. "I trained myself how to create a website during the following summer."
The class is for anyone who is interested in making websites. Students get more out of it than they hope for.
"Students who know about computers get more understanding of writing, and students with writing skills get more understanding of computers. It's a good match of the two different skills," said Holt.
The Electronic Publishing class countinually works on improving East's website. To decide what changes need to be made, first they compare their
website with other school sites. Along the way, they find their strengths.
"I design headers, backgrounds and the buttons," said sophomore graphics designer Stewart Losee. "Two of the biggest jobs I've done were: the Sports Tour and the '98 Review."
Changing the site requires long-term planning. Sophomore Tami Caples talks about what plans she has for the website in the future.
"We're trying to get a virtual tour together," said Caples, "so that other students and parents could see inside the school from our point of view."
The course has changed the way some class members view the internet.
"It made me realize that on the internet, not all the information is true," said junior Betsy Hall. "Some pages are facts but most are opinions."
Most of the students come out of the class with new knowledge, and the possibility of creating their own web site one day for themselves.
M manda Levin and Alex Groves work on thier biographies for webpage. (photo by: Lori Bam
Back Row: Alex Groves, Megan McCullough, Forth Row: Brian Fruhwirth, Tami Caples, Ryan Newman, Adam Kittok, Third Row: Betsy Hall, Bettina Birkmeier, Ahmed Makkawy, Second Row: Charles Stamp, Alex Hahn, Kevin Fusselman, Front Row: Jane Holt, Amanda Levin. ( photo by: Lori Ball)
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vp/hen most people think of the word "oracle," they think of some • one Greek who is all-knowing, and gives advice. At East, though, the Oracle is a paper published by students who want to give their peers a r , opportunity to hear about what is going on around them.
"I think that Oracle is starting to come around this year," said senior Editor Molli Buchanan. "The staff is doing very well this year, an j everything has just fallen into place."
With the talent present on the Oracle it's easy to see why the Oracle has attracted a variety of students. The staff covers diverse articles in the 9 issues it produces every year.
"There seems to be a larger number of Oracle readers this year than last," said sophomore writer Megan Hobbs. "It's fun to see everyone's writing styles come together to make an issue."
One of the everyday things that members have to be ready for i~ criticism from their peers concerning controversial articles.
"When you have to deal with a student that has opposition to the article you wrote, you must tell your thoughts to the student and suppe r your opinion on the issue," said Buchanan. "We have only had thi's problem twice this year, but the staff handled it very well."
As well as having diverse writing styles, a variety of personalitie ~ exist in Oracle, making it a fun and unique atmosphere for the staff.
"We all have gotten along well this year, and have had a great ti r 1e together socially, along with efficiently working together to meet deadli 3s in order to put out a quality paper," said senior sports editor David Bran don, who has been on Oracle for 3 years.
Oracle members predict that there will be more members joinin g in the years to come. Members foresee that with the growing numbers of students the Oracle has reached through its writings, more students wi l want to become a part of the team.
"My advice to future Oracle's would be to not be intimidated by U e people you interview," said Brandon. "I've seen that so many times, especially with newcomers. You should always be ready to interview a variety of different people."
Although Oracle members are able to predict that there will be a growing number of members on the staff, one thing is for sure, they wo i 't be able to predict the next assignment that will be thrown at them.
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Right: ~ ewspaper staff writers focus on their work (photo by: Lori Ball).
Front row(l-r): Anand Madhaven, Toby Watson. Seocnd row: Lizzy Garth right, "Melissa Lee , Jill Baker, Alisha Sutter, Dave Brandon, Tony Sattler. Third row: Chuck Gangahar, Kent Lorenzen, Annie Sorenson, Maggi Buchanan, Marianne Shaw, Molli Buchanan. Back row: Amily Hiatt, Nellie Smith, Roxy Bullock , Megan Hobbs (photo by: Jane Holt).
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~arbook is work and play at the same time," said sophomore Erin Jablonski, who works on the business staff. And it's true. Although yearbook is a tough
class that makes you buckle down and meet deadlines, it's also a group of people who grow together and work hard to complete one difficult task, the creation of the East High School Yearbook.
"Yearbook is a big deal. The product will be around forever! " said editor, Steph Kreifels. Photo editor Lori Ball agreed.
" It's fun to have a say in making memories Lori ball said.
Ball thought of this year's theme, "Time keeps on Slipping into the future." It's got a lot of meaning. Next year will be the new millennium, so this is the last yearbook of the century! For seniors this is a heck of a
way to go.
" I wanted to have a different style for the '98-'99 yearbook. Something a little more fun! said Kreifels.
For others on the yearbook like sophomore Megan McCullough, a member of the layout staff, this is only the beginning.
" My senior year I'd like to be an editor. said McCullough."
Two of yearbook's main goals are to help students see their accompl!shments and remember their friends. The class wants to find those who go unnoticed and give them some recognition,
'l Yearbook is about making peoples memories," said Kreifels.
earbook members discuss photos that are to be put in the yearbook (photo by: Lori Ball).
unior Lance Butler interviews Daniel MasonD'Croz during sixth period (photo by: Jenny Doster).
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Front row(l-r): Brandi Bock, Lance Butler, Erin Jablonski, Whitney White, Felicia Martin, Abby Crawford. Back row: Nicole Rabe, Kate Rudersdorf, Kim Zalewski, Steph Kreifels, Lori Ball, Jenny Doster, Megan McCullough (photo by: Jane Holt).
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lhieir respective cultures may be worlds apart, but the Asian-American and German clubs also have a lot in common. Besides a committed core of members, both clubs deal with stereotypes along with learning things about the unique cultures they are involved with.
Both of the clubs are relative newcomers to East, but in different ways. The Asian American Club was created this year by English teacher Kin Chee while the German Club found new life last year, thanks to students Sarah Hinkle and Thea Kavady.
These two clubs are trying to get the word out that everyone is welcome to join, and you don't have to be what the club specifies, Asian American, or a German Student. " A lot of people think that the Asian American Club is strictly for Asians, but it is a club that everyone can get involved with to learn about the unique culture," said junior member WinnieTing. Ting is also in German Club.
The Asian American Club has been busy with the business of drafting its constitution, listening to lectures from UNL students on such things • as origami and calligraphy, and lending a helping hand to children in the Asian Center and Clinton Elementary School.
One of the larger projects that the Asian American club has worked on this year was a multicultural fair project that took place at UNL in
February.
The German Club, on the other hand, got involved with the community through activities such as singing Christmas carols at Madonna, and collecting toys for kids at the Indian Center. The club also practiced its German by watching movies such as "The Little Mermaid", in German.
The German Club also likes to attend German concerts to broaden their horizons about the German culture.
"In order to go to these concerts, we did a fund-raiser by selling suckers. It is worth it in the end because the club pays for our enjoyment of the concerts," said senior member Jennifer Coleman.
When the year draws to an end, the German club ends it by going to an annual camp in Omaha, where they compete for prizes in a number of activities.
"Last year we didn't do to well at the competition because it was our fi rst time, but it was a good learning experience that we can build upon for this years' competition," said Ting.
Community involvement through education continues to be a key goal of both clubs, broadening the horizons of their club members, as well as enlightening the entire school community.
Back Row: Veronica Butler, Ashley Burgern,Tomomi Kojima,Front Row: Hanna Zhony, Sana Khan, Betsy Mccallum, Winnie Ting, Chu Lin Wong, Miling Yan, Mr Chee. ( photo by: Lori
Back Row: Mr Schelert, Scott Buchnolz , Carlos Barbosa , James Philson, Nicole Schroeder, Marta Matson , Cassie Richoux, Emil y Hiatt, Third Row: Winnie Ting, Bettina Berkmeier, Kelly O'seaka, Mike Duling, Secong Row: Ester Park, Katie Nedenreip, Johann e Matson, Jenny Coleman , Betsy McCallum,Kallie Duling,Carlos Barbosa, xxxxx. (photo by:Lori Ball)
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~ometimes it takes just one person to make a difference. For sophomore Jenny Murdock, East's Future Educators of America was the difference. Starting a new club is always difficult, even if it is nationally recognized, but Murdock's determination and perseverance helped to establish a club that's growing in numbers and has a true interest in education. FEA may be new to East but it has a national reputation for supporting education and educating future teachers.
"Jenny's dedication is unwavering. She made up her mind to learn more about teaching and set her mind to helping others, her sincere enthusiasm gets people involved," said Marge Keep who's a sponsor along with Jan Beeson. By spending most of her Christmas break on the phone and writing letters to many Lincoln businesses, Murdock raised $675 to fund her trip to the national FEA convention in Chicago.
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said Murdock. FEA planned~ used-book drive for the Indian Center and sold donuts and hot chocolate in passing periods during semester finals. Throughout National Education Week in March they went to local elementary schools to read to classes, and many members spent a day shadowing teachers.
"If you think you want to be a teacher, then this is a good club to be involved in," said Beeson. "Kids need to be involved in school. If you belong to FEA, you have a better chance to be accepted into teachers college and you get to see if this is the right choice for you." It is a future oriented club.
"Our goal is to learn more about teaching and to get more people interested in education and create positive role models for younger students," said Murdock.
W,_evin Hesser, Annie Sorenson, Jenny Giltner, and Jenny Murdock work together on a project for FEA.
J enny Murdock works on a poster for FEA.
J.:JBrian Hastert gets the guts, under a leather jacket and shades, to ask fellow cast member Sarah Petri to the prom (photo by: Lori Ball).
.:! he cast of the fall play "Soda Pop" poses after a wonderful performance (photo by: Lori Ball)
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1~ actors, the phrase "Lights, camera, action," may make their knees shake, or leave them short of breath. These are just some of the challenges of performing in a play. Add to that list of challenges lip-synching and dancing, and you've got "Soda Pop" on tap. But the ever-so-talented actors and actresses of "Soda Pop" know ho~ to handle and take on the many extraordinary dance moves.
"This year, we had something like 13 different . dances. It's really frustrating to try to learn all those moves in that short of a time," said junior actress Ann Schriner. Despite
the challenge of learning so many dances , many of the performers felt that the dances and learning the steps to them was one of the best parts of the play
" It was really neat to work with people who hadn't ever had any type of dance training. They had this way of putting their own personality into each and every dance step," said senior choreographer and actress Meghen Baumeister.
Not only did the performers put their own personalities into the dances and moves, but they also put their personality into the roles of the characters
that they were playing.
"It really almost added a sense of reality to the play the way that the actors took on the character's personality, as well as the characters taking on the actor's personality. I •could tell that everyone was extremely motivated to make this play all it could be," said student Director Drew Johnson.
The lighthearted play, set to the music and styles of the 50's, was well received by the audience,_who watched it in 3/4 round on the stage. Like it's name, it was a bubbly, refreshing production.
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Front row (1-r): Jessie Barth, Tina Epp, Chanda ClyrnGovier, Rachel Ricker, Andrea Cantarero, Kendra Do vns Second row: Amy Royal, Karen Fosnaugh, Drew Johnson, Sarah Petri, Katherine Whiting. Back row: Scott Buchholz, Travis Williams, Jenni Stivrins, Austi r Skiles, Danielle Kawamoto (photo by: Amy Royal).
ihe more you learn to apprecicite life's different forms, the richer your life will be," said senior Andrea Cantarero.
Drama's a great form of communication. It teaches you how to express your feelings and overcome the obstacle of "society", or the "status quo". •1t's an art form used as a tool for expression and adjustment.
"Acting is a basic form of human psychology. It's something we all do everyday, whether we realize it or not," said Cantarero. "This is a talent that, if we all become aware of, we can all harness to better express ourselves. I would like to argue, however, that drama is just as important as any other genre of education, but unfortunately, it's often not perceived so," she said.
This fall, East put on two productions : "Soda Pop" and "Once Upon a Mattress." ITS members and the Drama Club were essential to both productions.
ITS (International Thespian Society) is different than drama classes because members have to earn points to become initiated into the group. Members have to earn 15 points doing such th.ings as crew work, acting, attending plays, and selling tickets.
"I was on the make-up crew for the musical and received about 3 or 4 points. It's pretty time-consuming and a lot of hard work," said junior Ann Schriner.
Talk about hard work lTS had a convention in January which included several competitions, such as: duets, improvisations, limericks, and skits. They had lots of fun, but at the same time, it was a true challenge. East's duet team took home top honors.
Dannielle Kawamoto, and Schriner sang a duet from "Smoky Joe's Cafe" at the convention, called, "I'm a woman". They received a superior rating. That qualifies them to go to internationals.
"ITS helps me because I want to go into theater and it requires me to do a lot of acting and gives me lots of experience for references," said Schriner.
East's improvisation team placed 2nd at the convention. Their team includes; Chad Brown, Mason Ullrich, Tina Epp, Brian McKee, Andrew Johnson, and Schriner.
Improvisation requires the actors to make some-
thing up on the spot.
"There were four of us in a row and we were given a situation, like 'Backstage at a Miss America Beauty Pageant'. With this one, we had to do the ABC's which means the 1st person starts the 1st sentence with a word that begins with an "A", then the 2nd person starts the next sentence with a word that begins with "B", and so on," explained Schrine,r.
They also had 'to do limericks, where you stand in a line and are given one word that you have to form a story with, without stopping. They had to keep a certain rhythm and rhyme sequence going or po ints were docked from their score.
Another competition was the skit. Their topic was "Saturday Night Dead". They had 1 minute to think up a 3-minute skit. They decided to play actors that had been on "Saturday Night Live", but had passed away. They were six feet under, acting out one more "Saturday Night Live" together.
You might think all of this might sound hard and wonder, "don't they get nervous?" But, Cantarero ex.: plains that getting nervous isn't necessarily something bad, because it helps keep you motivated.
"The nervousness often comes in over questioning yourself, but is most constructive when you push out 'Will I fail?' and replace it with 'Will I reach my absolute potential,"' she said.
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This year's musical "Once Upon a Mattress" was anything but a sleeper. The lighthearted musical left cast, crew and audience members feeling great.
"I think it was a big success," said senior Scott Wenz, who played the role of Sir Studly.
Musicals require a major time commitment, and a lot of hard work. The work is worth it, though, if everyone gives it their all. Then they are rewarded with a wonderful performance.
"It taught me that musicals take a lot of hard work, but what you get out of it is a lot better," said senior Assistant Director Jenni Stivrins.
Andrew Johnson and Sara Petri helped Stivrins as Assistant Directors, which meant they were in charge of a lot of people.
"The responsibility was quite big, but I was grateful that I was given it because that meant somebody believed in me," said junior Tera Shultz, who played the lead role of Winifred.
The student directors also helped build the set, helped actors with their lines and told them when it was time to take their places on stage. And they had to do it all without their drama teacher Carol Scott, who was in the hospital.
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huge without back-up was very stressful and we worked really hard, bl!t it felt good when it was all done," said Stivirins.
Practice and preparation kept cast and crew anywhere from 6 PM to midnight and ranged from 2 to even 5 nights a week. The Assistant Directors, and other theater tech. students came around 4 PM, to build and work on the set.
With all the time spent practicing, setting up, and performing, the students got to know each other very well.
"I made new friends, and became closer to the ones I already had," said senior Sherri Burr, who was part of the chorus.
Everyone had fun pretending to be someone completely different for a change.
"It brought out the little girl in me," said Shultz. It also stretched her as a performer.
"I learned there's a whole new world in music that I could grow in. I had never actyally had the acting and singing experience," Shultz said. Others agreed.
"It made me step into a different aspect of myself," said Wenz. "I never thought I'd have a part in a musical. And I wanted to see if we could bring the little kid back into every one and I think we did."
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Carey) beautiful voice could put the princess (Tera Shultz)to sleep (photo by: Amy Royal).
he Lady (Lehua Cook) watches in sorrow as Queen Aggravain kicks Princess Winnifred out of her kingdom (photo by: Amy Royal)
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he mischievous trio, the minstrel, wizard and jester (Brad Bartholomai, Brandon Hemmerling and Chad Brown) regretfully concoct a potion to help the princess catch some zzzzzz's (photo by: Amy Royal).
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ingers is not just a class. It's a family of students take anything for granted, and enjoys a musical break in who make melodious music and ever-lasting friend- the middle of her academic classes. ships.
"I've made many friends that I never would have
"I think being in Singers has affected my life even met. Some are quiet, some aren't, but we all get forever. The lessons I have learned and the friendships along really well. No one fights," said Giltner. Wenz I have made will always be with me," said senior Scott agreed. Wenz.
"You meet all different kinds of people that other-
Singers have learned several lessons and man- wise you probably wouldn't talk to, but we all have one nerisms, including good posture, how to work with thing in common, and that's our love for music," he said. others, unity, and symmetry. That love for music is central in many Singers' lives.
"I have gotten the attitude that nothing is perfect
"It's an experience. Music is a major important and that there is always room for improvement," said part of my life, and that's why I enjoy it so much," said Wenz. senior Becky Rinehart. "I've made many friends, and we
He also learned that he should do everything to work together well as a team, to sound how we'd like to. the best of his ability, and give 11 O percent. It's shown me how being a part of something can mean
Senior singer Jenny Giltner has learned not to so much to you." •
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Christa Allison, Joseph Ashby, Jessica Barth , Bradley Bartholomai, Meghen Baumeister, Alesha Bigler, Chris Birkmann , Amanda Bogan , Chad Brown, Alicia Bulow, Cameron Burt, Carrie Butler, Elizabeth Carey, Stac i Carsten, Kani'Lehua Cook, Nathan Dilworth, Jill Dotson , Kendra Downs, Michael Duling , Stacey Enderle, Elizabeth Eno, Katherine Erickson, James Fairbanks, Karen Fosnaugh , Stephen Geiser, Bryan Gibb, Jennifer Giltner, Kristin Grohs, Gretchen Grosscup, Tyson Haase, Sheila Hansen , Brian Hastert , Amanda Hatten, Brandon Hemmerling , Thomas Hersch, Lindsey Heyen, Carmen Hranac, Christopher Hunt , Dallas Huston, Eric ldhe , Stephanie Jacobs, Emily Jahde, Aaron Jones, Dannielle Kawamoto, Christina Kirchner, Corrine Kliment, Scott Lee, Gina Lintel, Tonya Loos, Johanna Madsen, Christian Mangrum, Abbey Maul, Jenny McBurney, Brendan McDaniel, Brian McKee, Kyle Means , Matthew Melichar, Amber Odvody, Kelly Oseka ,J erod Patzner, Autmn Petersen , Jennifer Pickerel, Sydney Potadle, Matthew Price , Adam Prior, Jill Reynoldson, Becky Rinehart, Jetter Roller , Laura -safarik , Ann Schriner, Nicole Schroeder, Tera Schulz, Hayli Selix , Jenny Sneddon, Lyndsie Stephens , Michael Stitcher, Inga Swenson, Andy Taylor, Jodi Vaccaro, Scott Wenz, Travis Williams, Dana Witherby, Lindsay Wolf (Photo by: Toby Watson).
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Cameron Burt, Kani' Lehua Cook, Mike Duling, Stacie Enderle, Elizabeth Eno, Katie Erickson, Bryan Gibb, Brian Hastert, Brandon Hemmerling, Chrissy Kirchner, Matt Melichar, Jenny Pickerel, Tera Schulz, Michael Stitcher. (Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Pererson).
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1l his year's singing groups carried enjoys singing because it makes on East's great tradition of excellent people happy. vocal music. Although they worked "I like the look on the people's hard, fun seemed to be the theme for faces after you give a good perforthis year's performers. Members of the mance," said Jones. Jones admitted, Chamber Choir, Spartan Men and though, that he gets nervou~ before Reflections all accel in singing and performances. have a great time doing it.
"Before we go on, I'm nervous "Chamber Choir is my favorite and don't want to sing in front of people class of the day," said junior Kaesi but after we sing I'm glad we did it," Penrod. Outside of class, Chamber added Jones. Choir helped with the school musical
This year's Reflections group "Once Upon a Mattress " The 16 girls also concentrated on fun. also performed throughout the city for "I enjoy Reflections because all many audiences. of my friends are in there and you don't •
"We went across the street and have to worry about being a bad singer, sung for the people there. They loved you can just sing," said junior Holli it," said Penrod. Gillette. Gillette said that the class is Spartan Men had their fair share made up of people who just sing for the of fun, also. Aaron Jones, a junior, fun of singing.
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Front Row: Tabi Dubas , Megan K insey, Taylor Hahn , Abby Poppe , Ka r i Mikelson , Jamie Enderle , Ashley Ke ith , Jess ica Tomasek , Heather Foreman Second Row : Chrissy Wendelin , Jessica Clem , Sheena Sullivan , Candace , Johna Wassong , Cami Thoms , Sarah Joseph , Kim Krome Third Row: Stacey Henderson , Roxanne Clark , Jessi Soukup , Amy Mart , Moan i Cook , Katie Brown , , Jessi ldhe , Terra Bodfield , Chante l Peckham Back Row : Sarah Newlon , Kim Remmenga , Casey Burg , Alisha Outz , Missy Wendel i n , Sana Khan , Meredith Jacobs , Kendra Root , Steph Burt , Katie Hartman , Coco Schrader, Kelli Egr, Kristen Downs , Jacque Becken , Bettina Bi rkmeyer, Christy Page
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Front row (1-r): Jessica Shimonek , Randi Deaton, Sarah Rogge, Shannon Walsh, Noel Bushing, Jennifer Guido. Back row: Crystal Bybee, Jamie Falt, Natalie Matczyszyn , Kaesi Penrod , Whitney White, Allison Haley, Natalie Stavas, Carrie Diffenderfer (photo by: Jennifer Meierhenry).
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Front row (1-r): Aaron Jones , Kyle Means, Benjamin Hausel, Kyle Olinger, Jason Carlile, Alex Hahn, Corey Martinez , Aaron Snowberger, Matt Hinkley, Tony Lintel , Jeff McNaught, Linda Kroon. Second row : Mark Pierce, Zach Young , Darren Keen, Brian Rosenburger , Mike Kohel , Chris Birkman , John Carlson, Adam Winchell, Pat Reichenbach, Eric Johnson, Chris Young. Back row: Chris Dotson, Jim Palmer, Garret Swiggert, Brandon Herstsock, Matt Price , Shawn Wieg , Ryan Flemming , Tanner Ullrich , Matt Pierce , Brad Randazzo , Eric Shafer (photo by: Jennie Martin)
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"£ven though everyone likes music, sometimes those who participate in musical groups get teased, especially if they're guys. Yet they are still motivated to keep singing.
"I do get made fun of every once and a while because I sing," said FSO member Chris Olson. "Guys who don't sing try to be macho and say stuff like 'Singing is for girls. ' But I've heard enough of that junk and know to just ignore it."
For some of the singers, what motivates them to keep on singing is the fact that they want to make it their career. Others, though, are content being one voice in a group. All of these singers are serious about what they do, though.
"Singing is just something that I have always liked to do and I feel like it's something that I would like
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to make a career out of," said Images sophomore La -a Peterson.
For those who don't want to make singing thei r career, what is it that keeps them motivated to sing?
"What keeps me singing is not only the fact th a it's something that I like to do and is a lot of fun for mE, • but I like Oz too. She makes it a lot of fun for everyo ri 3, " said Images sophomore Liz Leach , referring to her teacher, Mrs. Osborn.
"Personally, I like the fact that it's a class that doesn't require me to think. I like that," said Olson.
Singing is more ' than an easy class , though, a n j more than something that is supposed to be for girls • only. It's a passion. It takes motivation and dedicatio · • , not to mention the ability to carry a tune.
Front Row: Jaime Meyer, Sara Fairbanks , Sara Brostrom , Caroline Ebers ; Second Row: Mackenzie Muelle r, Amy Hynek , Jenny Myers , Jenny Sibbe l, Nichole Lucchino. Third Row : Tiffany Baum, Beth Varney, Amanda Pardy, Sara Moore, Lindsey Bartels. Back Row: Rachel Kuanli , Marta Matson , Katie Knapp , Abbey Kar r, Anne Kuehl , Kelly Henderson. (photo by: Emily Sorensen).
Front Row: Kristen Dickey, Emily Daniel, Katy Stenberg, Kelly Magnuson Middle Row: Chris Olsen , Nate See , Bryce Volker , Josh Bulow , Brian Butler, Jeff Kirchner. Back Row: Diana Pierson, Andrea Dwornik ,Maggie Wood , Laura Koonce , Kara Ficke. (photo by: Paetra Stovall).
(Far left) 7I he all girl , sophomore group Images works together on perfecting the ir voices , with good instruct ion form Mrs Osborn (photo by: Emily Sorensen and Maddie Burtch)
(Middle) 'f. s.o. studies their music in hopes to have it perfect for their upcoming concert (photo by: Paetra Stovall). (Left} rs. Osborn instructs her students, in Shades of Blue, on their moves (photo by: Bill Sedlak).
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i= or Lincoln East's Some veteran players are "Each person is a Marching Band, the beat quite the opposite. little breath of life to the goes on and on and on. "We all look like blue band. That is why'we keep The band practices at 7 penguins, so if I mess up getting better," said senior a.m. every weekday. The no one will know it's me," trumpet player Adam Pont. long hours pay off, though. said Shafer. This year the "The_upper-
"I know it's early but East marching band has classmen are really nice we do need the practice," more freshmen than they and their arms are always said 7-year piccolo player have had in many years. open to us lowerLacey Shafer.
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• Some people won- a great job with these piccolo player Megan der why students even try freshman," said senior Semke. out for the band if they percussion player Seth By their senior year, know they have to work Lindgren. Even the fresh- many Marching Band so hard. Some members men realize this. members have investea say it is worth waking up
"The freshmen are four years is the group. early just to play on the big holding their own this year," That dedication leaves a day. Others have different said freshman piccolo lasting impression on reasons . player Melissa Harris. them.
"I heard that playing What grade a perthe trumpet makes you a son has or how smart better kisser," said trum- someone is doesn't matter pet player Scott Albers, much in Marching Band. who's been puckering up What the 21 O members with the mouthpiece for 7 really care about is helping years. each other play and trying
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"These four years have been the greatest years of my life. So I'm sad to leave all my friends here, but yet very excited to go on to something bigger and better with a college marching band," said senior trumpet player Ben Hanika.
(Above) J he band gets ready to perform at Columbus where they received a superior rating (photo courtesy: Jeff Lean).
(Left) 'enior Chris Ruiz has an epiphany on the way to a marching band concert (photo by: Amy Royal).
(Far left) lb e color guard practices in anticipation of their victory at state (photo by: Toby Watson)
Drum •majors Kendra , Hollman, Kristen Grohs and Abbey Karr lead the march i ng band into a successful season (photo by: Toby Watson).
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A one, a two, a one-two-th ree-four. "loot suit riot. Riot!" "Not coming home till you comb my hair."
Presenting the Varsity Blue Note Jazz band and Prep Jazz band, who carry their music and talents to a major key
One of the many jazzy tunes that Blue Note plays is "Feel So Good ." It 's the kind of song that makes you want to dance in the aisles. For th e December Jazz concert, director Mr. Jeff Lean had a crazy idea , to put both of the bands together for one song, "The Rose."
A popular song that came out in the 1980's , "The Rose" celebrated friendship and brought people together. This song also brought the two jazz bands together, both musically and socially.
"Last year, I was in Prep Jazz instead of Blue Note," said senior trap set player Jason Hill. "It's more fun this year because you get to play in the Commons area first lunch and at other schools."
Junior exchange student Bettina Birkmeier has gotten used to being in a new country and being the only female in the jazz band class.
"It's not a big group so we communicate well," said Birkmeier. "But, I am the only girl, so it was a little difficult to get in with the group."
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The group's small size is one reason Lea n decided to teach jazz.
"I don't have to talk as loud , "said Lean. It' my fault if I have people in the group that I cann o work with," he said. "This year is very fun. Everyone in both groups wants to have fun without ca u "'ing disciplinary problems. "
Lean's groups usually perform at schools near East, or during lunch so all the students get 3. taste of jazz.
"When we perform at lunch a lot of people come to see what it is like ," said freshman trap s tplayer Josh Lauer. "I get nervous about it beforehand and feel good about the performance afterwards." Other group members agree.
Senior trumpet player Andy Taylor has a n•¾W experience thanks to Blue Note this year. Before he was rhythmicaMy linked to both Singers and ja :z band. Skipping his lunch hour to play jazz then g) next door to Singers afterwards
"It's fun. You get to do something you like J do and have other people enjoy it also," said Tay ! x
Back: Blane Kahle, Matt Keller, Thane Disdail , Josh Middleton ,Brandon Potter
Middle: Kim Alspaugh, Megan Burns, Jeff Lintel, Graydon Foreman , Josh Topolski , Matt VandenBerg, Benji Vanderbrock, Jeff Kirchner
Front: Emily Decamp, Dillion Fink, Jason Hill, Adam Pont, Austin Skiles, Ben Hanika, Robert Mccown, Andy Taylor (photo by: Jennie Martin).
Right: Jon Camp concentrates intently on his music as he fills the room with "The Sound of Music" (photo by: Jennie Martin)
Bottom: Jason Hill and Blane
entertain students during a lunch-time performance (photo by:
Middle Left: Austin Skiles and Jeff Kirchner concentrate on playing the guitar during a jazz band Commons concert (photo by: Toby Watson).
Below: Matt Keller blasts his saxophone during a jazz band concert in the commons (photo by: Toby Watson).
Far Left: Max Theis stands and amazes everyone with his outstanding solo (photo by: Jennie Martin)
Left: Adam Pont toots his trumpet during a solo (photo by: Toby Watson).
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Walk into 0-152, and you may find a few surprises like orchestra members giving massages to their fellow musicians, or maybe even Mr. Whitman · cheerleading. One thing is for sure, there's more to orchestra than meets the eye ... or should we say, the ear?
Whitman does an exceptional job of motivating his students by helping them to understand music. Students get a better appreciation of classical music, recognizing it in their everyday lives.
"Music is all over the place. I just want to show you where," said Whitman, the Orchestra director. Classical music is found everywhere from "Ren & Stimpy" to Folgers coffee commercials, according to Whitman.
Orchestra members agree on something else, too: classical music is under appreciated by today's youth.
"People don't understand it," said James Philson, a senior bass player.
Annie Woudenberg agrees. "It's not 'cool' any-
more, so no one gives it a chance." East's orchestra is busy making classical music accessible.
Some favorite events of orchestra members include playing at Oakview Mall and giving their final concert in April. They also performed in a concert with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra in February. They'd like their appreciation of classical music to be infectious.
"I'd like to see more people come to our concerts," said Marta Madsen, a sophomore violinist.
This year, the Orchestra was composed of about 60 members. According to Whitman, enrollment in music has increased by about 30 percent in the last few years. Whitma~'s interest in music started 26 years ago, when he first started playing cello. He wants to share that interest with his student musicians.
"I want my students to study classical music and play it, more than just hear it," said Whitman.
Rutledge, Mike Bettis, Wayne Ting, Mandie lrions, Liz Stockstill, Tracy Schneider, Jessica Krieger, Abby Palcek, Amy Carey, Mark Petro, Shalla Alnwick, Fourth Row: Ashley Morrison, Georgina Kayes, Cubby Smith, Rachel Ricker, Anne Patterson, Carrie Collingham, Nick Hoefs, Anna Spalding, Daqna Farrand, Micah Sutton, Aleah Holden , James Philson, Zac Thomas, Fifth Row: Emily Jahde, Eric Janssen, Andy Taylor, Adam Pont, Ben Hanika, Josh Middleton, Andy Prior, Margaret Kayes, Ian Radke, Beth Bryant, Deepali Gangahar, Brianna Germer, Last Row: Mr. Whitman, Jason Hill, Bryce Volker, Travis Williams.
First Row: Carrie Butler, Erin Stromberg, Alesha Bigler, Caroline Ebers, Alissa Kuehn, Natasha Ruser, Annie Woudenberg, Rachel Kvahli, Second Row: Kristin Miles, Jessica Donovan , Danny Tylka, Tom Dunbar, Bryan Vierk, Samik Chattopadhyay, Marta Madsen, Anne Liesveld, Third Row:
l asoon players Margaret Kayes and Ian Rad key take a breather. (photo by: Jane Holt)
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e town was the new high school, "The pected to be the best, bigger and better pectations were in place. Not only was ted to have the tlest teachers, but also the highest s and the strongest academic programs. The Spartans se expectations head on. The Spartans became "th the Southeast Knights but those first years found
ven in the ace of disappointment, though the ght of g ving up, and that perseverance paid off. in the r le of "top dog," taking state championas foot all and wrestling. Nearly every East brought some controversy and change ce as well as new laws, girls sports ball were added. The Spartans were
ught many ups and downs for Spartan y strong Spartan teams were knocked from f the underdogs rose to the top. Even rit was not dampened. Confidence thletes boasted that it was their wonderanding coaches who kept them strong involved in at least one sport and, for also returned to East. Multiple state ·ng teams made their mark in Spartan g, and gymnastics. What were once laying a major roll at the school. partan sports have proved to be about ing. They were about confidence, unity, ny will carry the fond memories of thei r • • h them forever, as time keeps on slippin.
Even in the seventies, the Spart a 1s were a dominating force in the volleyball world (photo from arch 1es)
The drills haven ' t changed for volleyball warm ups , as Brett Mccurdy concentrates on a warm up drill to perfect her game (photo : by Jenny Doster).
Lehua Cook, Jill Dotson, Shelby Zavadil and Addie Croissant concentrate before going out onto the field (photo by: Toby Watson). ·
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What exactly are the Lincoln East Apollonaires? For starters, they're not cheerleaders. They promote school spirit, entertain at half-time during football and basketball games and pep rally's.
In order to become an Apollonaire you have to practice everyday. During the summer, two hours, and on school days one and a half hours. You have to have dancing skills, a good memory, and get really into entertaining. But don't get too excited. According to an anonymous apollonaire, "tryouts are hell!"
But that hasn't stopped girls like Addie Croissant, Elizabeth Eno and Hayli Selix. For them, "it was a dream." In fact most of them have always wanted to be an apollonaire. Lucky for them, their parents have 132 Apollonaires
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This summer they took second at UDA Dance Camp, received a superior trophy and Top Team Awa r j_ And this is just why they put so much of their high school life into dance. "The squad gets along really well. We're all really close." Croissant says. And because of that they can work together to become som E • thing terrific. "You have the most awesome feeling w h ~r your dance gets over and you know you did good," s ,. I ~ Eno.
The apollonaires are sure keep up the school spirit for the new century.
The Apollonaires make a big finish to their roufine at the Winter Sports Festival (photo by: Emily Sorenson).
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Front row (1-r): Jill Dotson, Jill Reynoldson , Maddie Burtch , Hay l i Selix , Katie Erickson. Second row: Addie Croissant , Stacey Enderle, Jenny Pickerel, Alaina Bartunek, Annie Sorensen , Shelby Zavadil, Jenna Miller. Back row: Sarah Butler, Elizabeth Eno , Carrie Calkins. (photo courtesy: Lehua Cook)
The Apollonaires cheer on the varsity football team at Seacrest (photo by: Toby Watson)
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While some cheerleaders don't give a hoot about what people think of them, others are offended by stereotypes. With the opening of Hooters, one wonders if cheerleaders have something in common with Hooter waitresses.
"Most people think of cheerleaders as loud, ditzy, and overly happy," said junior varsity cheer Liz Judds.
While most cheers are familiar with the stereotypes, they also aren't overly concerned by them.
"The stereotypes of cheerleaders don't bother me at all because most people know you by now and know that you are not all of what the stereotype implies," said senior varsity cheer Noel Bushing. One stereotype these cheerleaders don't care for, though, is the "dumb cheerleader" image.
"The varsity squad as well as the junior varsity squad are breaking this stereotype with intelligence," said senior varsity cheer Stephanie Jacobs. "Both squads possess a high number of smart people, and are able to maintain a high GPA as a squad."
Conflicting opinions erupt, though, when squad members discuss the role of exploitation in cheerleading.
"I think that sometimes cheerleaders are exploited in a way that some people look at your body more than your personality at first," said Judds.
At least one varsity squad member didn't see it that way.
"Cheerleading itself isn't a symbol of exploitation because girls in school wear just as short of skirts as we do," said Jacobs.
No doubt people will continue to stereotype cheerleaders, just as they do Hooter waitresses. Don't expect East's cheers to take those jeers at face value, though. These cheers will work just as hard fighting these stereotypes, as they do cheering on the team.
Front rwo (1-r): Liz Judds, Dana Witherby, Amber McClung , Jessy Johannesen. Back row: Emily Loos, Natalie Wick, Corrine Kliment, Johna Wassung , Emily Sorensen, Moani Co.ok.
Front row (1-r): Jenny Giltner; Emily Daharsh. Second row: Kami Gude, Marianne Shaw, Lindsay Wolf, Step I Jacobs , Karley Culwell. Third row: Noel Bushing, Ca n e Butler. Back row: Autumn Peterson, Buffy Linke , Ann , Ramsey, Tami Matson.
Steph Jacobs and Tami Matson help create team spirit while performing at Seacrest (photo by: Toby
Watson).
Above: JV Cheerleaders excite the crowd at the Winter Sports Festival (photo by: Maddie Burtch).
Left: Seniors Noel Bushing and Jenny Giltner stir the enthusiasm of the fansat a football game at Seacrest (photo by: Toby Watson).
Bottom left: Freshman cheerleaders light up the day with their e
morning spirt (photo courtesy: Rachel Arnold).
Below: The Freshman cheers plan to out-spirit the competition (photo courtesy: Rachel Arnold)
Top left: Megan Denker, Kari Mickelson, Jenny Myers and Britta ny Stohl cheer for the Reserve football"team at a game against Lin co ln High (photo by: Paetra Stovall).
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For years, they have cheered their way through sports, dazzled with their smiles at peprallies, and focused their minds during school hours.
Reserve and Freshman cheers have made a long and determined journey to be who they are today-proud and smart individuals who have climbed their way up to the top.
So what pushed these girls anyway?
Several indicate it was inspiration from peers. Others say it's a dream that they followed.
"I've always wanted to be a cheerleader," said (Fall season) freshman captain Jenna Shimonek, "since my mother used to be one."
"My friend was a cheerleader," said freshman Jamie Stock. "And I've always dreamed of being a cheerleader since I was a little girl."
Working to become a cheerleader can be challenging. It's a slow process that took time and effort. Many took dance lessons before their try-outs. And all faced the pressure of learning a new routine to make the cut. Those with aance experience had and edge.
"I've danced since I was four," said sophomore Kari Mikelson. "You don't have to dance
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Front row (1-r): Kim Howard, Jenna Shimonek, Rachel Arnold, Jamie Boesche. Back row: Betsy Watton, Jessica Wiles , Jessica Alexander, Jessica Connelly, Jamie Stock.
The Reserve cheerleaders bring sunshine to a rainy day (photo by: Paetra Stovall).
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before trying-out. But, you have to dance to try-out."
And what was the tough thing about being a cheerleader?
"The hardest part of being a cheerleader is when other people put down cheerleading in general," said sophomore Brittany Stohl.
Fortunately, the good times tend to outweigh the bad.
"I love making people smile," said Mikelson. "If we are losing a game and we are still cheering, it's the smile that comes off the team's faces. The appreciation for staying there and being optimistic about the game."
"I enjoy getting to know other girls," said Stock. "I also love cheering and knowing you're pumping up the team, get ing them fired up."
Unlike the athletes they're cheering for, these girls worked hard to get to the sidelines and that's just where they want to be. Chances are, they're also inspiring some little girl in the stands to do some big dreaming.
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Front row (1-r): Kari Mickelson, Jenny Myers, Megan Denker, Natalie Metcalf, Kessondra Mays, Jamie Enderle. Back row: Kara Ficke, Brittany Stohl, Megan Kinsey, Libby Harris, Meredith Jacobs, Diana Pierson, Taylor Hahn.
Scoreboard Opponent/East; JV Southeast 15-5, 15-9; Pius 15-17, 14-16; Lincoln Christian 14-16, 15-9, 9-15; Grand Island 16-14, 8-15, 15-1; Elkhorn;MillardSouth; Millard North; Fremont 15-3, 1315, 15-11; Southeast 15-10, 3-15, 15-12, Kearney 15-3, 15-13; Norfolk 15-7 , Northeast;15-3; Southeast 15-11 , 14 - 16,12-15; Lincoln High 13-15, 6-15; LPS; Lincoln High Varstiy Notheast 9- -15,415; Omaha Burke 15-3, · 15-5; Bellevue East 15-8, 15-10; Columbus 6-15,6 - 15; SSC Heelen 1-15, 15-12, 8-15; Omaha Marian 16-14, 2-15, 5-15; Millard West 15-5, 15-1; Norfolk 13-15, 15-11, 7-15; Grand Island 15--9, 15-12; Grand Island 15-4, 15-11; Papillion 6-15, 15-12, 1-15; Bellevue West 7-15, 3-15; Omaha Skutt 15-9, 15-11; Southeast 8-15, 15-13, 8-15; Kearney 15-8, 15-10; Hastings 15-8, 15-8; Omaha Northwest 15-3, 15-6; Alliance 9-15, 15-7, 15-9; Crete 15-4, 15-7; Omaha Skutt 15-8, 15-9; Norfolk 15-11, 2-15, 15-9; Norfolk 9-15, 8-15; Omaha Marian 5-15, 8-15; Ogallala 10-15, 6-15; Norfolk 10-15, 15-9, 15-7; Northeast 7-15, 10-15; Confrence Lincoln High 15-7, 11-15, 14-16; Fremont 15-5, 15-10; Lincoln High
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"This is a team sport" said senior outside hitter Cami Novak, who thought the players at times forgot how to work as a team.
Frustrating losses made some players wonder if the younger team even had the desire to reach it's potential.
Coach Myron Oehlerking pointed to lack of experience rather than lack of desire.
"It is not that they don't care. it's that they don't understand ," said Oehlerking. "This is one of the most close-nit teams I have ever coached but that's from my eyes," he said. "There might be some arguing
but that is just because they care about each other."
Despite frustrating more losses than they'd hoped for, the team pulled off some big wins. The win the team is most proud of is beating Norfolk, because Norfolk was one of the highest-ranked teams in Class "A". Even this win was not enough to turn the team around , though players believe that no matter how well they played, if the whole team wasn't into it, they wouldn't come out on top They also thought the quality of the game has made it tough to win
"I believe we played a very good and emotional year," said Oehlerking. "We might be 16, but Class "A" is getting better teams every year and
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we played them to their full potential," said Oehlerking.
This has been a hard season for the Varsity, but things may turn around next year.
. "We have some good talent in the underclassmen," said Oehlerking. JV players already have set their sites on next season.
"We have to look to the future," said sophomore Brett Mccurdy. This season, though offered the players perspective.
"If we tried our best and still lost, that is a win in itself," said sophomore Meredith Jacob.
The team was very close, which made it easier to grow.
"We just have to learn from our mistakes" said junior Molly Molson.
On-court leadership was important for both teams. It was also something that many players could provide.
"I try to be a leader on and off the court," said senior team captain Kamberly Gude.
" I play with a lot of emotion and, if the team is not doing so hot, I try to give them a little pep talk," said sophomore Courtney Eurek.
Sometimes though, the teams draw strength from others.
"We need fans bad," said Novak.
'f he JV volleyball tries to defend a close game against G r and Island, East went on to win the match two games to one (photo by: Toby Watson)
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This year's freshman and reserve volleyball squads set themselves up for some valiant victories as well as some lowdown losses.
Through the highs and lows, friendship kept them together.
"We're a pretty good team. We're all really good friends both on and off the court so it's a lot of fun," said freshman "A" team captain Kelle Gude. On game days, they dressed up and made locker signs. On a rare occasion they'd have pasta parties. It's all part of that team unity. For Gude, volleyball is her serious sport. _ She's given up basketball and her summer to pursue it. If she's not on the court, she's in the sand.
"I attend camps at the university, East High, and several other places during the summer," she said. So why are
these freshman girls so motivated? It's safe for Gude to speak on the team's behalfwhen she says they are "mega-rivals" with Northeast. After losing to them not once, but twice, one can only imagine the fire they'll come back with next year.
"My sister, who plays on the varsity team, is gonna help me get better for next year," said Gude. The spirited younguns' will return as the Spiking Sophomores next year.
And speaking of sophomores, Kim Remenga, the Reserves team captain, had a pretty exciting season herself.
"I love the intensity and the aggressiveness in the close matches," she said. And, boy, did they ever have some close ones!
"The biggest highlight of the season was probably when we played Kearney. We were behind and pulled together some good team effort." The results? East came out on top.
The reserves, like the freshmen, have struggled with their rivals this season, "Southeast is always a rival. We lost to them this year,
but I think we can beat them if we play to our potential," said Remmenga.
Players from both teams, it seems, will take the sting of rivalry losses and turn it into fire when they return next season.
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freshmen Volleyball players wait for thier turn to warm up. (photo by: Toby Watson)
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n game six, senior Varsity tight end Jared coaching techniques. Coach John Gingery has Kvapil caught a pass from Junior quarterback always worked to keep the team together on Aaron Froehlich. Following his instincts, Kvapil and off the field made his way toward the goal line. Thirty,
"Gingery's coaching is the same as in twenty, ten-yard line. That's where North previous years," said Perry. "No matter what Platte's safety grabbed his ankles, and pulled team he coaches, he works his hardest." Kvapil down. The football fumbled out of his
After each game, the team looks for the fingers, with the goal line within reach. positive and tries to improve the teams' outlook.
That play was representative of a SUH, the losses hurt. frustrating season for East's Varsity and JV
"Losing is one thing but when you know football teams. you could have played better, it's another," said
Junior JV player Matt Melichar blamed junior player Darin Doctor. their struggles on a breakdown in communica-
Others agree. tion.
"I know we are so much better than that,"
"I think it's the lack of team unity and said Melichar. discipline," he said. "When it's game time,
In the North Platte game, senior Varsity people are focused mentally. We practice hard safety Lucas Carroll inferceptM two passes, and well but we leave it on the practice field. We and carried the ball 30 yards, but it wasn't don't bring it out on the game field." enough for the win.
Going winless against tough teams
Unfortunately, this season, the final means the players haven't gotten much recogni- scores often overshadowed the many personal tion for on-field success this year. victories the East players' experienced.
"It's disappointing when you try so hard," "Everybody knows how hard we worked," said senior Varsity guard and linebacker Al said Perry. " When game time comes, we do Perry. what we can do. We play our hardest and see
The glaring contrast between last season what happens." and this season isn't the result of different
he guys recover after a group tackle (photo by Toby Watson).
The team huddles for a new game plan from Coach Gingery (phot c Jy: Toby Watson).
Kyle Kamler shows his despair after Benson scores another disappointing touchdown (p h oto by Toby Watson)
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5. harder to be good. It seems like all of : [ the sudden, football is about more than -~ just having fun. It's about being the ; best and winning,"
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Whatever made the freshmen take it seriously, no one can dispute that they were successful. The Freshman "A" team's season included several routs, five shutouts and a secondplace finish in city! Now that's a seriously successful season.
Some players take football so seriously, they want to make it part of their future and make it their career.
"I want to go as far in football as it will take me. I would like for it to be the career of my future. But that's more of a dream than reality," said sophomore Jesse Shaw.
While making football a career may seem like a long shot, the success of East's younger teams makes the dream of Spartan domination a not-sofaraway dream.
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Afreshman football player is hit hard by a Waverly defend, but luckily he hangs on to the ball (photo by: Paetra Stoval
(Upper Left) Coa c h Baker gives freshman Zach King a pep talk before the Waverly game , which East won 51-0 (photo by: Paetra Stovall).
(Top) freshman football players cheer on their teammates, in hope of touchdown (photo by: Paetra Stovall).
(Above) Brandon Muehlhausen (55), Jesse Shaw (5), Brian Keedy (22) anxiously await the play as the Spartans threaten to score against the opponent (photo courtesy: Rita Shaw).
(Left) The reserve football team lines up for the big play against the Grand Island team. (photo courtesy: Rita Shaw)
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It was Sept. 11, 1998 , at Mahoney Golf Course and an amazing thing had happened. Three teams were tied for first place at the Southeast Invite. East, Norfolk, and Beatrice found themselves facing a sudden death on the first hole.
"It was a big adrenaline rush. It was another part of competition when we thought we were done," said junior golfer Michelle Zorn.
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"I was excited because it was a :J i great opportunity with Norfolk, last year's defending champions. I also was nervous because all I could do 5.. was stand back and watch," said 8- Coach Vicky Johnsen. "It was great for g the team, and it proved that we can compete with the top teams in the state 3" and beat them. It builds character."
< East took home the gold that day when Hall birdied and Zorn and senior Jenny Seacrest parred the hole.
; A 8-foot putt and double bogey from _g' senior Whitney White sealed the Spartan's fate.
East wasn't considered to be a contender this year, but they surprised ;::::;: ro everyone and became a legitimate
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By: VJhitne,y White, tournaments, and just lots of playing time in the summer - that's what you have to do to be a competitive team," said Coach Johnsen.
"I feel like we're a lot more connected this year," said Hall.
"We're mentally together. We have a lot of team spirit," said Zorn. That team spirit helped push the Spartans to success.
"I knew that we'd be a good team," said Johnsen. "In the first half of the season, we surpassed ou'r expectations. We've done better than our goals."
Setting high standards has helped transform the girls golf team. Not only has it gotten bigger , but it's also gotten better.
"Over the last couple years, the attitude has changed. The team has been more focused, and more confident," said Johnsen. "The work ethic is great this year. Everyone's supportive of one another. They practice hard and they work well as a team "
East's varsity squad fell short at state, but its future as a tough competitor is secure thanks, in part, to the growing interest in East girls golf
The numbers for girls golf have increased some since the first year Johnsen coached at East, but on an average about 18 girls try out every year, and usually girls aren't cut from the program. The freshman and sophomores who don't make the Top 12 get an opportunity to work with the Junior Varsity coach, Melissa O'Deal.
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Betsy Hall tees off at the LPS tournament. Betsy took first place. (photo by:
(. indsay Wolf and Meredith Hanks work on their putting the day before a tournament (photo by: Jennifer Meierhenry).
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This years tennis team fought its way back to the top. They were rewarded with a 3rd place finish in Conference. Coach Jeff Hoham knew the team would take that success and their work ethic straight to State, where they
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"We were projected to get 18th in the state at the beginning of the year and we surprised a lot of people," said Ogden.
"The underclassmen have helped us a lot, both in singles and in doubles," said Jason Alexander. Their success was a team effort, though.
"People don't realize that tennis is a hard and you see that in the matches," team game. You can sacrifice a few individual finished sixth. said Hoham. Much of that hard work losses for a win as a team," said senior Craig Frantz. Frantz, who has played number one singles and doubles, adds that the win is based on points as a team.
came from the younger players. Juniors Jason Speicher and Aaron Ogden, East's number-2 doubles team took the silver at State.
"I improved a lot from last year and was pleased with my play," said Speicher. T he team was just as pleased with its 6th place finish at State.
The tennis team expects to continue building towards greatness in the 1999 season. With 3 of its top 6 players retu 'rning next year and the addition of this year's JV players. The future looks bright for East.
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Varsity players Jason Speicher and Aaron Ogden work together to win the doubles match against Grand Island (photo by Bill Sedlak).
8 rian Leavitt practices his stroke at practice (photo by Bill Sedlak).
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J V player Tyler Sheer returns a tough serve (photo by Bill Sedlak).
Opponent/East, Varsity: Pa pill ion/ La Vista 10-0, Beatrice 5-4, Norfolk 5-4, Auburn 1-1 5, Omaha Bryan 0-12, Lincoln High 5-8, Double-header 0- 7, Kearney 5-4, North Platte 6-5, Grand Islarid 3-4, David City o:10, Double-header 0-6, Ra ls ton 11 -1 , Elkhorn 2-1 , Mercy 4- 7, Northeast 9-11 , 1-11 , Holdrege 2-8, Holdrege 2-8, Fremont 4-1 , 3- 2, Beatrice 3-6, Southeast Invite cancelled, Southeast 5- 2, 2-1 , Pi us X 1- 2, 4- 2, Districts: Norfolk 16-4, Omaha North 3-4, Norfolk 0-9, Millard North 8-0. Jv: Pa pill ion/ LaVista 0- 7, Omaha Bryan 1-11 , Lincoln High 9- 7, Grand Island 2-8, Northeast 7-6, 5= 8-4, Holdrege 2- 8, Southeast 8- 3, Fremont 4-9, 12- 2, Norfolk 16-13, Beatrice 5- 3, Northeast 7-6, 8-4, Southeast 3-4, LPS Tau rney: Northeast 4- 3. Reserve: Lincoln High 3-11 , Pi us X 11 -0, Fremont 10-17, Southeast 22-8, Lincoln High 11-12, Pius X 6-3, Waverly 13-5, Fremont 9-7, Northeast 4-7, 9-20, Southeast 11-8, Tournament: Lincoln High 4-13, Southeast 5-8, Pius X 10-0.
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Thanks to Chuck Morgan, 50 East High softball players got a taste of military life last summer. Morgan's boot-camp style workouts put some grit and grime on these athletes and those who survived put their boot-camp basics to work this season by winning the city championships.
Varsity softball had one of the best seasons ever, as their winning record proves. What the record doesn't say is that the season began with several close losses to some of the top 1O teams in the state.
"It was frustrating because we knew we could have won; but reassuring because we showed we were a top team," said senior third baseman Tonya Forbes.
Coach Lance Kingery could testify-that these close games only made the team work harder.
"Regardless of record, this was a very special group of players. They knew how to have a great time yet work to achieve our goals," he said.
This season was especially memorable to the eight seniors on varsity.
"Our motivation to work was because seniors knew that it was our last year to play together in high sc~ool," said senior a·nd second baseman Amy Stutzman. This year six of the starting varsity players graduate. These seniors gave this team the experience and leadership it needed , "What set this team apart was their character, senior leadership and desire to succeed ," said Coach Kingery. This team had quite some chemistry and a strong rivalry against Southeast, which made a loss at districts to Millard North even n1ore devastating as Southeast advanced to state.
With a strong arsenal of hitting and som e good pitching from Senior Melissa Dean, East had one of the best seasons ever. Varsity showed what a success they were and held the high expectations of a state-champion caliber team. "This group never quit, they always understood it was a game they had to work hard at to succeed," said Kingery.
Varsity Softball does one last cheer to end the season (photo by: Toby Watson).
Liz Garthright batting against Omaha Mercy in the Omaha Gross tournament. (photo by: Liz Dow)
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"The girls have an incredible amount of all-around gymnast Jessica Wiles. depth with ta1ent compared to the previous
The boys on the other hand, weren't as years. They have an intense desire to win," said confident about their chances for gold.
Coach Eppert, who has coached 8 state cham- " We don't have quite as good of a team pion teams since coming to East in 1981. this year compared to last because we lost one
"Everyone is very talented this year, and of our best gymnasts, Dustin Jakub," said good motivators of one another," said junior all- Batliner. "With the new members on the team, around Jessica Barnes. we hope to improve over the years."
Motivation is one of the key focuses in
Winning meets isn't the only focus of the gymnastics. teams. Group outings, pre-meet dinners, and
"You have to stay motivated to do well at just having fun are some of the other activities the meets," said Barnes. that go with being on the team.
For the boys team much of that motiva- "The one thing that I like most about the tion came from its senior leadership. That team is that we have good team unity," said leadership made them fearless. junior all-around gymnast Johna Wassung.
"The boys possess courage to stand up
Team unity will continue to play a big part to any opponent," said Eppert. in East gymnastics throughout the years. After
"We .are doing really well for who we all, East gymnasts have paved the way in gold have this year," said all-around gymnast event with a long tradition of winning.
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J essica Wiles does a handstand while performing on the bala r beam (photo by: Sylia Moser).
enior Nick Batliner competes on the Parallel Bars at NSG (photo courtesy: Judy Batliner).
ce Kelsey Cohag-an and Melanie Carpenter take a break during a dual against LNE (photo by: Sylia Moser).
'The team meets for a dinner before a big meet (photo (X)Urtesy: Judy BaUiner).
Girls: NWU Invite 3rd of 7; Fremont Invite no team score; Pius X Invite no team score; East McConnell Invite no team score; Harold Scott Invite 4th of 1O; Southeast+Pius(JV) 2nd § of 3; GI Invite 1st of 8; LPS (East host) 2nd of 4 ; HAC (LH host) 3rd of 6; LPS Quad (SE host) JV 2nd of 4; District A-3 (East host) 3rd of 6; Future Stars (NE host) 2nd of 3; State 8 7th of 12. Boys: NWU Invite 3rd of 8; Fremont Invite no team score ; Pius X Invite no team score; East McConnell Invite no team score; Harold Scott Invite 3rd of 10; = Southeast+Pius (JV) 2nd of 3; GI Invite 2nd of 8; LPS (East host) 2nd of 4; HAC (LH host) 2nd of 6; LPS Quad (SE host) JV 2nd of 4; District A-3 (East host) 1st of 6; Future Stars (NE host) 3rd of 4; State 7th of 12.
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E) ne thread that ran through the '98 cross country ·team was dedication and love of running. Anyone willing to have early morning workouts on Saturday, to run through the rain and sleet and to give up a social life for an entire semester filled with intense workouts must really love and live to run!
Senior Natalie Stavas attributes this love of running to the family-like attitude of the team.
"We are very supportive of each other. We have pasta feeds and parties that the whole team comes to, we make each other good-luck signs and just cheer the team on," she said.
Even the injured runners found a way to contribute.
Sophomore Diana Pierson didn't let a stress fracture affect her dedication . She along with seven other injured runners did pool workouts to keep in shape
so they could run in meets, even through the pain.
- '~Cross country is such a mental sport, when you're in so much pain and your head is throbbing you just have to keep pushing with your mind and block out everything else because your team is depending on you," said Stavas. That focus on the team is evident among the boys, as well.
"We think of each other as comrades and want every person to be as good as they can be for the team," said senior Jeff Baum. Team scores are tallied from top-five finishes.
"We strive for team goals along with individual," said Baum.
This dedication has really paid off for the boys and girls varsity teams. The boys won districts and the girls had two top five finishes.
"We have a couple run-
ners ranked in the top 15 of state," said Stavas. "The boy's team has had someone medal at every meet," said Baum. Stavas and Pierson were 2 of the 5 high school runners from Lincoln invited to a regional event in Wisconsin at the end of November.
One factor to the girls success is senior Megan Irwin who in her first year running is, on varsity, "I decided to run because I love the sport and the people," said Irwin.
Coach Skiles attributes their success to the team's hard work and dedication, "We improve each week, times keep going down. We know we must be doing something right because everyone gets better each week.," he said. "Our season consists of peaks and valleys. This year we had mostly peaks. We're like butterwe're on a roll!"
start of the race. The Spartans lead the pack (photo by Toby Watson).
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l"It's a great opportunity to play against friends competitively and for kids to participate in high school sports that may have not made JV or Varsity," said intramural sports sponsor, Tim Spahn.
lntermurals is designed for students who have jobs and not enough time for practice.
The faculty players consist of Tim Spahn, Aldo Sicoli, Gary Willams , Dan Larson, Jeff Heithold, Jeff McCabe, Jeff Hoham, John Gingery, and Cliff Jackson.
"I think it's a great chance to get to know students," said Sicoli.
For intramural football (flag football), Ryan Henry was all over the field. He even played some intramural basketball along with Anand Madhaven, Clay Wiese, Jason Chapin, Jason Alexander , and Tony Sattler.
"You don't have to worry about letting the team down or commitment," Sattler sa id
This winter, intramural basketball was melting the ice! Several students and faculty played together for many weeks. However, they never have practice n) lntermurals main goal is to show up & have fun!
So was it challenging to play against the students?
Sicoli said, "It's like playing against anyone else. It's just fun."
Sattler's team didn't play the faculty this year. According to the senior, "they got scared because we were so good, so they never showed up."
However, record has it that the faculty team had only one loss, which was to Jason Alexanders team
"lntermurals are a lot more fun. It's still competitive, but the pressure is all off," said Sattler.
Sicoli has a good outlook on sports as well.
"We play the game for fun. If you win great! If you loose, oh well. We're just out to have fun!"
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Picture this Monday morning. Breakfast varsity player Aaron Ogden. "We feel that we is on the table. Basketball season is approach- have 'taken it to the limit' all year long." ing. While reading the morning paper, you
The Junior Varsity team had an impresstumble across the sports section, and, just as sive season, even when it lost some of its you had suspected, East High Varsity Boys players due to academics. Members still stuck Basketball is already rated #1. together to have a successful season with only
"It's a great feeling to know before the 3 losses. season has even started, that you are already
" We stuck togeth ~r through the whole ranked #1," said Arizona State recruit Shawn season, through thick and thin, and played to Redhage. the best of our ability to get things accom- •
The critics seemed to have foreseen the plished," said junior varsity player Kyle Means. future right. The Spartans s-t:ayecj on the top of
The Varsity team as well this year had to the charts throughout the season, falling only pull it together from the very start, when star once to #2 after losing to Norfolk on the road. player Redhage was out for a couple of games
" We went down in the rankings after our due to an illness. The players proved there second loss on an away game where we went in was team unity present from the beginning. thinking we could win it easily," said senior var- " We have worked hard throughout the sity player Scott Wenz. "We learned that we whole year, having 3 or 4 hours of practice a have to take each team seriously." night, all in hopes of capturing the state title,"
Taking every team seriously was one of said varsity player Jeff Davis. the things that the Spartans focused on through- The Varsity team stuck to this belief out the season. They also worked on the small throughout the season, going into state trying details of each game, and improving their perfor~ to pull together to succeed. mance.
" One of our main focuses for state was "I've learned throughout the season that if to take one game at a time, and then the rest you pay attention to the little details, then you would fall in place," said Redhage.
can get the big picture accomplished," said
Although the Spartans had big goals for varsity player Aaron Froelich, a junior. State, Grand Island won the first round against Paying attention to detail was just one of East 64-62, going on from there to take the the things Coach McPherren taught the team this title. Despite the disappointing loss, Varsity year. He also improved the team's knowledge basketball had one of its strongest seasons and concepts of the game as well. ever.
"The junior varsity team had great coaching by Chris Arnt this year as well," said junior
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This year at East, there were so many young freshmen out for basketball that the school decided to divide the freshmen basketball team into two classes.
Team "A" had an impressive season this year, going undefeated. Many player believe the pressure is greatest when trying to keep their undefeated season.
"The pressure really does start to get to us closer to the end of the season," said freshmen "A" player Brent Champion.
The "B" team gave their all, also. Evan though the "A" team has "more talent" than the "B" team, the "B" team showed them they are no rag dolls. They have talent and they know how to win, too.
One of the reasons the "B" team did so well this season was they played basketball
without worrying about their personal life or problem s.
"If someone has a problem, they just need to leave it of the court and play the gam E said freshman "B" player Mark Reckmeyer.
As the sophomore team closed out the i season, they still had high hopes for next yea r
The sophomore team had a few more loses then the freshmen but they still managed to come of looking good.
"The sophomores did not have a almos perfect season like some teams, but we were playing better competition," said reserve playe Andy Bahm.
By the' end of the season the teams ha a sense of each other, a great appreciation f6 the game, and a great time.
Reserve player Joey Corbin looks scared as he goes against three Southeast players (Photo by: Kelsey Coehegan)
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Above: Freshmen player Jesse Bouwens puts up a shot against Papillion (Photo by: Bill Sedlak).
Left: Freshmen players work hard during practice (Photo by: Kelsey Coehegan)
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Girls Varsity Basketball kicked off a promising season with a great showing against some tough top ten teams.
"Our team's positive attitude helped give us such positive results during the first part of our season," said Varsity player Megan Manijack, a junior.
"We had a strong team unity; we went to dinners, bowling, had basketball parties and went to other games as a team. It really showed on the court," said sophomore Varsity member Lindsay Erwin.
The Varsity team also welcomed a few new members, including freshman Erin "Vern" Fitzgerald and Pius transfer Megan Manijack.
"The coaches were very positive and encouraged everyone," said Manijack. "It made me feel much better and I played better."
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The Varsity team also made it easy for Fitzgerald to adjust to high-school athletics.
"The team accepted me," said Fitzgera d. "They're all really cool about it and didn't trea t me as a freshman,.
What really made the season for most players, though, was the game itself.
"I loved beating Southeast in the semifinals of the city tournament," said sophomo n : JV_player Erin Jablonski. Off-court favorite memories include the pasta-less pasta feeds i t JV sophomore Jessica Jenson's house, wher } they had subs instead of pasta.
The Junior Varsity ended their season with a loss to Northeast in the finals but finish }d second overall.
Both teams proved that attitude can b e as important as altitude in a successful bask e
ball season. •
Top: JV girls listen to their coach for his great play advice (Photo courtesy of: Hannah Klasek).
Middle Left: Fellow team members watch their team closely (Photo courtesy of: Hannah Klasek).
Right: Varsity player Hannah Klasek ices up after a game against Lincoln High (Photo courtesy of: Hannah Klasek).
Above Middle: The JV and Varsity girls listen to the National Anthem before the game (Photo Courtesy of Hannah Klasek)
Above Left: Varsity girls listen to strategy at Districts (Photo courtesy of Hannah Klasek).
Above Right: Varsity player Kelly Kalmbrunn shots her free throw against Millard South (Photo courtesy of: Hannah Klasek).
Lower Left: Varsity girls warm up before the game against Millard South (Photo courtesy of Hannah Klasek).
Reserve: Lincoln High vs. East 19- 38, Northeast vs. East 37 -40, Southeast vs. East 51- 20, Papillion- La Vista vs. East 34-41, Hasting vs. East 33-41, Fremont vs East 4 3-48, Lincoln High vs. East 4 2- I 52, Millard West vs. East 29-35, Southeast vs. East 39-25, Grand Island vs. East 59-55, Waverly vs. East 52-51, Southeast vs East 77-25, 9A: Lincoln High vs. East 12-33, Northeast vs. East 36-35, ,! Southeast vs. East 57-35, Fremont vs. East 43-49, Pius X vs. East 47-21, Lincoln Christian vs. East 33-39, Grand Island vs. East 51-21, Millard South vs. East 30-39, Lincoln High vs. East 21-39, ci Southeast vs. East 40-18, Millard North, Lps, Lps, Lps. 9B: Lincoln High vs. East 28-45, Northeast vs. East 17-37, Southeast vs. East 18-31, Fremont vs. East 26-29, Grand Island vs. East 25-34, .. CD .... Millard South vs. East 24-42, Lincoln High vs. East 24 -42, Southeast vs. East 25-45. •
Kristen Arehns and Jill Baker use their defense skills in the Northeast game.
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Despite the small turnouts at the Girls 9/1 O basketball games, team members kept their spirits up throughout the season.
" I think that if we would have had more students at our games, it would have helped our game out, because we wou Id have known that we had a lot of people backing us up, besides just the parents," said sophomore reserve player Jodi Parman.
Although the reserve and freshman teams were not backed up by as many fans as they would have liked, they both still managed to have a winning season.
"Our team had a really great season this year," said freshman reserve player Tara Neddenriep. "I learned that it takes a lot of hard work to accomplish things, but if you have a good coach like Kingery, you can get things done."
The reserve team seemed to be very impressed with Coach Kingery this year. He taught the players that it didn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you gave it your best shot.
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"Coach Kingery taught me respect , how to have fun, and be serious all at the same time," said Parman. "One of his philosophies that I live by is , ' In order to have fun , you have to be successful in what you do'."
Kingery seemed to have a big impact on players outside of the reserve team as well. Players on the Freshman team are already look i ng forward to being coached by him next year.
" Coach Cope, and Coach Brabec were g reat coaches this year, who helped us imp rove our skills, and better our game, but I have heard so much about Kingery ' s coaching, and hope to be coached by him next year," said freshman player Brittany Franks.
"One of the main things that I liked about Kingery was that he always told us what we did right before he even thought about what we did wrong," said Parman.
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Jill Baker goes for a basket in the game agianst Northeast. (photo by: Petra Stovall)
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This year's team had some tough facts to wrestle with. Only three of 40 people on the wrestling team were seniors, making it one of East's youngest teams in years. Coach Marty Mccurdy said that the seniors did a great job teaching and helping out the freshmen, though.
"The team unity was great," said Mccurdy. Even the senior wrestlers got something out of it.
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"This year's freshmen wrestlers are cool," said senior Marcus Hellwege who got second in the 130-pound competition at State. Hellwege went undefeated throughout the season, but came up short in his final round.
"I was kind of disappointed because I was so close and could have made it," he said. Still, his effort was considerable and inspired the rest of the team.
"Overall, everybody showed tremendous improvement and became very competitive during the season," said Mccurdy. "The team did their best at all the competitions and tournaments," he . said.
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Team members found a lot of friends among the w~estlers throughout the years. They trained hard and it was tiring and stressful but most guys still enjoyed practice and competitions. All of them were glad when the season was over but they will miss it a lot.
"I'm going to continue wrestling next year," said junior Jake Froscheiser. Although he had some injuries during the season, he said that he had still had a lot of fun.
"It was tough a lot of times and Mccurdy made us work when we were exhausted and didn't want to, but overall, the season was just great," Froscheiser said. The chance to compete motivated the wrestlers.
"Just being able to wrestle at tournaments meant everything to me," said freshman Eric Trevino, who was proud to have made it to State as a fresh man.
A lot of people grapple with understanding the sport.
"Wrestling is a sport that you have to try for yourself to experience what it really feels like," Trevino said.
Swim team takes a break during the diving portion of the meet (photo by: Toby Watson)
Senior Catherine Churchill and Amber Odvody take a little break during practice (photo by: Toby Watson)
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Swimming and Diving has always been a strong team sport at East and this year was no exception. The teams had a great season : the boys finished second and the girls placed third at state competition. This was due to their hard work and dedication.
"As a younger team , we knew that placing well could be tough but we ended up placing third at state," said senior co-captain Katherine Churchill.
. Churchill, who earned three gold medals at the state competition, was especially excited about the 200 freestyle relay.
"We surprised a lot of people with the 200. We wanted to defend that title and we knew that we were capable," said Churchill.
The boys team was also happy with what they were able to accomplish this year.
"It's kind of difficult to be three-
time state runners up and then get third, but all in all , we are continuing the legacy," said junior swimmer Bryce Ballew.
"We had a lot of team pride and we are happy with what we did," said Churchill.
Hopes for next season run high for both teams.
"We're looking forward to next year," said Ballew. "We have a lot of good freshmen and sophomores coming up and the team will hopefully be a major contender at state competition."
A great season could only be topped off with something amazing, and some would argue that it wasn't the medals.
- "The best thing about our team is that we try to have fun. The funniest thing that happened this year was when coach Fleming dressed up as cupid and did the truffle shuffle on Valentine's Day," said Ballew
Far left: Junior Joe Ashby does a little groovin ' while he passes the time during a home meet (photo by: Toby Watson)
Top left: The boys relay team accepts a gold at state (photo by: Niki Anderson).
Bottom left: The girls relay team takes the stand to receive their golds at state (photo by: Niki Anderson)
Senior Lindsey Heyen cruises across the water during one of many successful meets this season (photo by: Sarah Butler).
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Love Mom , Dad , Matthew and David
Adrienne Annette James
Congratulations Adrienne! We are so very proud of you. We know you will succeed at whatever you endeavor as you move on through life. What a joy you are!
Love Mom & Sabrina
Matt D. Jasa
Congratulations, Matt! We have always been very proud of you. May your life be filled with much happiness and success. We love ya!
Love Dad , Mom & Amy
Kelly Anastasia Jeffery
You've made it at last! Don't lose sight of your goals for the future and you ' ll do great!
Congratulations! Mom & Dad
Kelly Noelle Kalmbrunn
You have brought us many proud moments. You are a hard worker, determined and independent with a good heart. We know you will go far. God Bless you always.
Love: Mom, Jayme, & Louie
Kyle Kamler 1
That look, that smile, that determination .. you have always been a winner. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Never lose your funloving ways and believe in yourself-the best is yet to come. We Love You, Mom, Chad, Dad, Diane, Brett & Melanie
Dannielle Marie Kawamoto
Your joy in life delights us. Take this joy into all your future journeys. We love you.
Jared Andrew Kvapil
Congratulations , Jared! You are our one and only and we couldn't be more proud! Maintain your values and sense of direction and you will succeed.
Steph Kreifels
As always, you are hard at work! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. We are so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, B.J., Nate, Joey, Bob , Scott and Mark
Robert Kinder
Congratulations , Rob! We are very proud of you! Always believe in yourself and your hopes and dreams will come true. Good. luck i n the future!
Love, Mom, Dad, J.C., and Tora
Anne Kurtzer
Anne, we are so proud of you. We know you will go far and reach those goals you have set for your future. Love you, Mom, Dad and Kelly
Christina Kirchner
You are a treasure to us, and a blessing to many who know you. We love you so much and are very proud of you. As your life unfolds, remember always Proverbs 3:5 & 6.
Love, Dad, Mom, and Jeff
Anne Elizabeth Liesveld
You were a beautiful little girl and you have grown into an even more beautiful young woman. We love you more than you ' ll ever know.
Mom & Dad
Stacey Lemon
Stacey, Congratulations on a great year. We are very proud of you. We know whatever direction you choose your future will be bright. You will always be our special angel!
We Love You, Your Family
Seth Alan Lingren
You've made it through the first hurdle- now the rest of your life will unfold. Good Luck!
Love, Mom, Dad, Angela, and Scott
Buffy Linke
You are a very special person!! We love you congratulations! Mom, Dad, & Cybil
Jeffery Thomas Lintel
Watching you grow up has been a joy. We look at your past with fond expectations. We're proud of you and wish you success and happiness in all you do.
Love, Mom, Dad, & Megan
Stephanie Jo Long
Stephie Jo: Your sense of humor, determination, compassionate nature, and adventurous spirit (with a twinge of orneriness), will pave your way for unlimited opportunities. Welcome these opportunities and always pursue your dreams and beliefs. We're proud of you!!!
All of our Love, Mom, Tim, and Kristin
Rebecca Ann Lloyd
Congratulations Becky! Your hard work and discipline have taken you far. Having you as our daughter has brought us more joy than you'll ever know.
Our Love, Mom, Dad, & Christophe r
Andrew Joseph Maasdam Andy,
Our love and prayers for your happiness and success in the future. We will always be here for you.
Love, Mom, Dad, Hans, Matt, Sparkles and Anne
Anand Madahaven CONGRATULATIONS ANAND! You can do anything you set your mind to!
We are proud of you! Mom, Dad, Deepu
Tami Kay Matson TamiCONGRATULATIONS!!!
Love, Mom and Dad
Jenny Ann Martin
Character
Leadership
Attitude
Sensitivity
Sincerity are just a few of the 99 traits you have developed.
Set you goals high- and have a little fun along the way!
Love, Dad, Mom, and Kim
Abbey Lea Maul
Abbey,
We're so proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. The path you've started down will take you far.
All our love, Mom and Dad
Jennifer McNaught · Thank you Jenny for all the joy you have brought our family. We are so proud of the person you have become. Remember to believe in yourself and set your goals high. Love, Mom, Dad, Jeff, and Julie.
Megan Merrick
Your indomitable spirit and generous heart always have been a source of inspiration to us. You have a true sense of who you are, and will accomplish your goals with a vitality few can match. The world is your garden Sunshine Girl!
Love, Mom and Melissa
Joshua Middleton
Congratulations- Go after your dreams and always b.e who you are. You have always had a mind of your own- just continue on that road. We love you!
Dad, Mom, and Liz
Jenna Oliva Miller
Keep on smiling and everything else wiil fix itself.
Megan Kristine Montag Megan- Congratulations! You have turned into a delightful young woman whose future is bright. Keep a focus on your goals and stay true to who you are. We love you!
Mom and Dad
Whitney White
You are special!!
There are so many possibilities for your future - every day will be a new adventure.
Love, Mom
Michelle Lynn Mortensen
Congratulations Michelle!
We are so proud that you're our daughter. Hope your future is filled with all the love and happiness you have given us.
Love, M om, Dad, and Stacy
JoHanna Madsen
Just as the man who threw the starfish back into the ocean-you too, have made a difference in our lives. You will always make a positive difference in the lives of those you serve.
Love, Dad, Mom, Marta, -and Hans Colossians 1 :3-4, Matthew 5: 16
Stephanie Ann Noble
Stephanie, you have met every challenge , faced them head-on, and conquered them. Your ability to rise up to the task will lead to unlimited success in your life. We are proud of your accomplishments and we love you.
Cami Leigh Novak
You are one of the GREATEST blessings in our lives. Thank you for being such a wonderful person. Always set your goals high and believe in yourself.
All our Love, Dad, Mom, Haley, Tiffy and Jilly
Amy Odom
Hopes and Dreams have become yours today. You have worked hard and done well to make them real. As real as your place in our hearts , our family and our lives.
Amber Odvody
Congratulation, Amber. Your tenacity and focus are an inspiration to others. Take your roots an d your wings; and may God 's presence in your life continue to guide your way.
With much love , Mom, Dad, and Lance
Cristy Page
You have brought much joy to our lives May your future be filled with happiness and success. We love you.
Dad, Mom, and Kevin
Krissa Nichole Palmer
The perfect tan has finally been achieved. May all your dreams come true. We are so proud! We Love You! Congrats!!! Dad, Mom, and Jim
Tanner Neil Penrod
T- We're proud of your goals and accomplishments. Our wishes are for your happiness and success in whatever God has planned for you.
Love, Mom , Dad , and Kaesi
Michelle Lynn Pepin
Your candle-your light-keep it shining. We are sure you will continue to brighten the lives of all who love you.
Love, Mom and Dad
Heidi and Lisa
Alexander (Al) Perry
To a wonderful son who makes us proud each and every day. Good luck in everything you do. Love - your family
Autumn Eve Petersen
Autumn, you will always be special to us for the caring and giving person that you are. Hol d onto your values-they will continue to strengthen you as you achieve your dreams.
Our Love Always, Mom, Dad , Crystal and Danielle
Ryan Petersen
You took your fi rst step on a dead run. We are so p roud of you as a brother, son , and friend and the steps you have take since. May the next step be always forward for #1 Son.
Love ya, Mom , Dad , Lindsey, and Courtney
Bradley Wayne Peterson
We are so proud of your many - accomplishments and equally proud of the fine young man you have become. Reach for the stars ! We love you so much!
Mom, Dad , and Mandy
Sarah Michelle Petri
Congratulations, glamo ur girl. You have given me more jo y i n the last 18 years than I can desc r ibe . Keep your chin up as you ma rch into your brave new world!
Love , Dad
Karen Ann Petro
Continue to reach for the sky!
Love, Mom , Dad , Mark and Nate
Jennifer Lynn Pickerel
Congratulations Jenny! We don't tell you often enough how proud we are of you and all your accomplishments. Set your goals high! They are well within your reach!
Love, Mom, Dad, Jason, and Steph
Adam R. Pont
Your love of music is only one of the joys you've given us. Thank you too for your desire, your sense of humor and your command of trivial facts!!!
We love you, Mom, Dad, and Marisa
Kathrine Ann Portz
Our lives are filled with loving memories of years past, of a life full of laughter, joys, sorrows and tears. We hold you close to our hearts! God bless, Love Mom, Dad , and Les
Sydney Renee Potadle
Sydney, you are a beautiful girl with thoughtful intelligence and determination. You've got a lot of "spunk" and we're proud of you! We're always there for you!
Love, Dad, Mom, Britt and Matt
Brandon Scott Potter
We love you and are proud of you. Good luck in all you do in life Remember, success is getting paid for doing what you love to do!
Love, Mom , dad, and Amanda
Jason Bradley Protiva
Congratulations Jason! You did it! We are very proud of you. May your future be filled with love, happiness and success. Believe in yourself and enjoy what is yet to come.
Love always, Mom, Dad, and Brent
Anna Rebekah Ramsey
Anna, wherever your journey takes you, take along a love of your work, and your wonderful sense of humor. You will need them all. Remember, failure is no t falling down, but staying down. We love you and support you.
Adam James Rasmussen
Congratulations Adam. You have filled our lives with energy and joy, and we're very proud of you. We wish you happiness and success in everything that you do.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Amy
Lindsay Layne Richardson
You have a wonderful philosophy of life and have always been a very special person to us. We are very proud of you.
Love , Mom , Dad, Jeff and Carrie
Becky Rinehart
Becky- We are so proud of you and you know we will always be here for you in whatever road you choose for life. We love you!
Mom, Dad , Melissa and Aaron
N icole K. Rose
Our bundle of joy is now a beautiful young lady. You have a great outlook on life and that will take you far. We love you!
Love, Dad, Mom, and Jay
A my Royal
Congratulations Amy ! We love you and are so very proud of you. You are now ready to follow your dreams for the rest of your life. Good Luck!
All our love, Mom, and Grandma
Kate Rudersdorf
Kate: Energy bound. Soaring through life. Embracing goals.
Light of our life.
We love you, Mom, and Dad
Christopher J. Ruiz
Chris, You've been our pride and joy. We wish you a bright future. May all your dreams come true.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Nick
Andrew Robert Rutledge
We're so proud of you and your many accomplishments , but most proud of the person you have become Your humor, good work habits, and caring personality will take you far.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Kim
Anthony Thomas Sattler
Dear Tony, We are very proud of the person you have become! May God bless you as he has blessed us with your presence.
Love, Mom, Dad, Nick, Stasi, and Ben
Kristie Marie Sanford
Kristie, to accomplish great things, you must not only act, but also dream-not only plan, but also believe! Believe in your dreams! We love you!
Mom, Melissa, and Scott
Nicole Schroeder
Congrats! The easy part's over. Enjoy what's left. Keep working. Keep smiling. The puzzle pieces will all fit. You might have to force them a bit.
Love, Dad, Mom, and Andrew
Michael H. Schwab
Mike, Congratulations. You have made us so very proud. May your dreams come true and your life be filled with much happiness and great success.
Love you, Dad and Mom
Jennifer Lynn Seacrest
As a little girl, you were a great joy to us. As a beautiful young lady, you have made us very proud. Find your dreams and live them. We love you, Mom and Dad
John Russell Sedlak
Congratulations, John! You are a remarkable individual. We are so proud of you. May you love of learning be with you always.
We love you, Mom , Dad, Bill, Sarah, and Rob
Marianne Elizabeth Shaw
Marianne- You have truly been a blessing in our lives, and we're proud of the young woman you have become. Keep your faith and passion for life. We know God has great things in store for you.
-Phil 4:13
We love you very much, Mom and Dad
Austin Milhoan Skiles
Thanks for all the joy and laughter you have brought into our lives. Good luck in all you do and remember your spirit.
Love Mom, Dad, Nick, Caleb, and Elizabeth.
Douglas J. Small
"Every man is the architect of his own fortune."
Sallust, speech to Caesar on the state (1st C. B.C.)
Jesse Jay Smith
"J.J. wins-Bear loses!"
Jesse- you ARE gifted with many great abilities. Your determination and talent and hard work are what have made you do so well in baseball and football-Do the best you can with any obstacle that comes to you .. Tackle life like you tackle your bear!
Love, Mom and Dad
Annie Sorensen
Annie- you have always been the ray of sunshine on our family: cheerful, thoughtful, creative and kind. We are so proud of the beautiful, intelligent young woman you've become Congratulations and love - Mom, Lindsey and P.J.
Erick Dean Southworth
Hey Erick! You know we do love you. And we wish you luck. Sorry about the electric fences. From Trent, Stacey, and Angela.
Jessica Jolene Spahn
Jessica- you are loved for what you are , for what you strive to be, and what you always will be you are loved because you're you! Congratulations.
Love Mom, Kirk, and Erin
Matthew John Spalding
We are so very proud of the courage and faith you've shown, and the success you have attained. You have always been, and always will be, a blessing in our lives. We love you, Matt!
CONGRATULATIONS!
- Mom, Dad, Anna and Emily
Brian Douglas Srb
Keep that smile and you'll go far.
We are so proud of your many accomplishments and know the best is yet to come.
We're always here for you.
Love, Mom, Dad and Katie
Michelle Ann St. Germain
There are not words to describe your spirit, creativity, intelligence, wit, charm, and grace. We're so proud of the young woman you've become.
Katie Staiert
Katie-
You are a beautiful person-both inside and out. May all of your dreams come true.
Love you, Mom, Dad, Josh, Sarah, Tara, and Shena
Natalie Christine Stavas
Thanks for sharing yourself with us, your family. Continue to follow your heart to new sunrises, with the Lord as a beacon.
Mom, Dad, Mark, Andy, Julie, and John
Inga Marie Swenson
Congratulations, Inga! We are proud of you. You've come a long way! Make the world a better place than you found it. God bless you always!
Love, Mom and Cliff
Jennifer Rachel Stivrins
Gentle as a little lamb now confident in your opinions and willing to take a stand!
With our admiration and love, Dad, Mom, Zach, and Joe
Andrew Stephen Taylor
We are so proud of your accomplishments and conviction. The future is wide open for more accomplishments. Always keep your convictions and your faith and know that your family is always there for you.
Joshua Michael Topolski
I know you will be a success at whatever you pursue. Keep sharing your wonderful sense of humor and making us laugh. Do the right thing. Walk closely with God.
Love, Mom, Joe, Thad, and Troy
Ryan Elliott Watson
Ryan, We _ wish you love, joy, and wonderful adventures. We are so proud of you.
We love you, Dad, Mom, Tyler, Katherine, and Shelby
Tobias Kiplius Watson
We always knew that we would love our children but how wonderful and fun you were and are really impressed us. We have not just been very proud, we are exceptionally grateful to have had such a wonderful son. You are your parents' joy.
Thank You, Mom, and Dad
Eric C. Werber
Your first set of wheels and your sweetest smile, Brought more joy than you could know.
It seems like all too brief a while, These years we've watched you grow.
As for your future, we hope it takes you where you want to go, And we wjsh for you a lifetime of smiles.
Love, Dad and Mom
Brad Bartholomai
We are very proud of you and your accomplishments and love you very much.
Love , Your family
Katie Renee Weins
It's hard to believe you ' re re ady to graduate high school. We are so proud of you and love yo u so much! We know you will have a wo nde rf ul future.
All of our love , Dad, Mom , and Dan
Scott Michael Wenz
We are proud of you and all you have accomplished. May all your hopes and dreams come true. We love you. Mom, Dad, and Katie
Candace Rachel Willingham
Congratulations , Candace! You are a special young woman with big dreams and great determination! The future is yours! We love you and are very proud of you!
Love, Mom , Dad, Jessica , and Kelsey
Karen Lynn Fosnaugh
We love yo u a nd respect you for the person you have become.
Lindsay Rae Wolf
You have b lessed us with your love , grace , charm, energy, talent, and sense of humor May you be blessed with a bright and promising future. We love you!
Mom , Dad , Evan, and Anna
Nathan Ryan Wolf
We are so proud of you ! You are so special to us. God must have spent extra t ime when making you because yo u are really going to go far in life!
Love , Mom , Dad , Janae a nd Brittany
Kelly Ann Zohner
Ke ll y AnnCongratulations! We are very proud of you! Always remember what matters most in life and to follow your dreams!
Love , Mom , Dad, Stacy, and Lindsey
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Saturday- 6:00 pm
Sunday- 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am
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Confirmation ....................................... 9:30 am
7th-12th grade ......................... ......... 9:30 am
7th-9th &9th-12th grade ............... 11:00 am
United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)
Middle School (6th/7th) ................. Sun., 5:00 pm
Mid High (8th/9t1') Sun., 6:30 pm
Sr. High (9th-12th) ........................... Sun., 6:30 pm
Rock & Roll Worship Service (6th-12th) ..................................... 4th Sun. 7:00 pm
Athletics - Mon., Tues., Thurs. Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football (depending on season)
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Youth Hot Line ................................... 489-2532
Youth Minister Don Stewart .......... 489-2738
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Seniors Josh Middleton, Jeff Lintel , and Matt Vandenberg conce n·· trate on setting a groovin tone in a jazz band performance.
Ab el, Nathan 224
Ac hord, Jon 221
Ball, Lori 102, 109
Ballard, Connie 77
Ballew, Bryce 224
Bals, Aaron 220
Barbosa, Carlos 85 , 2, 110, 224
Barnes, Jessica
A dams, Billy 220 152, 219
I A hrens, Kristin 223
Barnes, Richard
A lbers, Scott 124 220
A lexander, Jason
Barta,BJ 224 85, 216
Bartels, Lindsey
A llison, Christa 123 81, 119
Barth, Christiam
A mack, Chantel 217 221
An dersen, Chase Barth, Jessica 119 221
An dersen, Niki 224
Barth, Jessie 114
Bartholomai, Brad
An thony, A .J. 220 8
An thony, Jeni 223
Bartholomai, Brad-
Ar ent, Chris 222 ley 119
Ar ent, Christopher Barton, Ashley 221 218, 223
As hby,Joseph Batliner, Nicholas 119, 224 219
As hley, Susan 3
Batliner, Nick
As hley, Ted 91 152, 153
As hley, Tom 91
Baum, Jeffrey
Ayala, Sridhar 219, 224 91, 217
Ay riss, Chris 219
IBaum, Tiffany 123
Baumeister,
Meghen 119
Beahm, Renee 77
Beaudette, Matthe w 220
Beaver, David 221
Ba hm, Andrew Becken,Jacque 221, 222 121
Ba hm, Jay Bee on, Jan 220, 222 103, 111
Bah m, Travis 221 Bell , Dave 222
Ba il ey, Jessica 3 Benash, Adam 222
Ba ker, Jill 108, 223 Benes, Lisa
Ba ker, Ryan 221 216, 223
Ba ker, Tom 221 Bennett,Scott 106
Ba k k , Tyler Beran, Matt 224 220, 222 Berger, Twila 77
Bergholz, Brianna 218
Bergholz, Randy 219
Berkmeier, Bettina 110
Berlin, Jordan 217
Berst, Jacob 221
Beucke, Meg 91
Bigler, Alesha 119
Bingham, Erin 224
Birkman, Chris 90
Birkman, Christopher 121
Birkmann, Chris 119
Birkmann, Christopher 216
Birkmeier, Bettina 107
Birkmeyer, Bettina 121
Black, Brandon 219
Blaha, Katy 216
Blake, Angie 80
Blessing, Edwin 77
Blythe, Nicole 224
Boardman, Sunny 81, 85, 218
Bocholc, Scott 11 0
Bock, Brandi 3, 109
Bodfield , Ronald 77
Bodfield , Terra 121
Boesche , Jamie 219
Boettch er, Joni 223
Boettcher, Mindi 223
Bogan , Aman da 119 , 217
Bouwe ns, Je sse 221, 222
Boyce , Marisa 217
Brabec, Lisa 223
Brabec, Ry an 96, 221 , 224
Brandon, Dave 108
Brandon, David 108
Brennfoerder, Andrew 221
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Front Row: Abbie Rice, Kelly Schneider, Kami Gude, Krissa Palmer, Buffy Linke , Mandy Hatten. Back Row: Coach Myron Oehlerking, Kelli Johnson , Alison Johnston, Annika Webb, Cami Novak, Sidney Potadle, Haley Novak. Not Pictured: Holli Gillette
Front Row: Meredith Jacobs, Tabi Dubas , Courtney Eurek , Amy Schmidt, Brett Mccurdy, Liz Judds. Back Row: Coach Nancy Grant Colson, Kristin Wacker, Joelle Harral, Molly Molsen , Sara Newlon , Erin Palmer, Christie Johnson.
Front Row: Amanda Wilson, Jenny Sibbel, Natalie Metcalf, Kessondra Mays, Gera Olson, Jamie Enderle, Mackenzie Mueller. Back Row: Annie Nelson, Emily Brodersen, Kim Remmenga, Lindsay Erwin, Carly Schneider, Nicole Lucchino, Coach Missy Wingard.
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Front Row: Megan Hilgenkamp, Megan Crum, Alexis Schreiber, Kelle Gude, Liz Stockstill, Abby Placek. Second Row: Fallyn Pappas, Amy Jacobson, Katie Carnes, Lisa Benes, Katie Wenz, Nichole Gillispie, Kim Carnes, Loni Hughes. back Row: Coach Keri Cnyder, Megan Wacker, Gabbey Cantarero, Lindsey Reineke, Kristin Nelson, Natalie Hendrickson, Dana Farrand, Veronica Sudler, Natasha Hight, Coach Patty Cope. Not Pictured: Katie Blaha.
Brodersen, Emily 215
Brostrom, Sara 123, 218
Brown, Adriel 219
Brown, Chad 9, 91, 114, 115, 119
Brown, Katie 121
Brown, Marc 221
Bruce, John 219
Bruns, Paul 85
Buchanan, Maggi 84, 85, 108
Buchanan, Molli 85, 108
Buchholz, Scott 114
Buckner, Bob 77
Buckner, Jeffrey 219
Buckner, Mark 221
Sudler, Veronica 216
Buller, Garrett 17
Bullock, Roxie 103
Bullock, Roxy 108
Bulow, Alicia 119
Bulow, Josh 123
Bulow, Joshua 219
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Front Row: Jason Speicher, Gene Cherng, Amit Chakraborty, Chuu-Lin Wong, Brian Hastert, Aaron Ogden. Back Row: Anand Madhaven, Jake Hoppe, Craig Frantz, Trent VanHorn, John Clifton, Jason Alexander, Coach Jeff Hoham.
Bunde, Marshall 91
Burg, Casey 121
Burgern, Ashley 110
Burnham, Jonathan 221, 224
Burns, Sara 2
Burnt, Stet 102
Burt, Cameron 118, 119, 224
Burt, Stephanie 121
Busboom, Chad 224
Bushing, Noel 121
Butler, Ann 224
Butler, Ben 222
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Front Row: Dustin Nelson, Chuck Gangahar, Tyler Scheer, Adam Kovar, Mitch Graham. Back Row: Coach Jim Jensen, Tim Lowery, Brian Leavitt, Chris Birkmann, Eric Rasmussen, Matt Rauscher.
Butler, Brian 96, 123, 224
Butler, Carrie 118, 119
Butler, Lance 109
Butler, Sarah 224
Butler, Veronica 110
Bybee, Crystal 3, 121
Cabacungun, Dan 91
Caldwell, Joy 218
Caldwell, Micah 221
Calver, Jared 220, 222
Camp, Jon 91
Cantarero, Andrea 90, 91 , 114, 115
Cantarero, Gabbey 216
Cantarero, Marcela 77
Caples, Tami 107
Carey, Amy 219
Carey, Elizabeth 119
Carlile, Jason 121, 219
Carlson, John 121
Carlson, Mark 224
Carnes, Katie 216_
Carnes, Kim 223
Carnes, Kimberly 216
Carpenter, Melanie 153, 219
Carrol, Lucas 81
Carroll, Anna 223
Carroll, Lucas 142, 220
Carsten, Staci 2, 119
Casady, Kelly 102
Castillo, Jacquelyn 77
Catlett, Adam 220
Chakraborty, Amit 216
Champoin, Brent 221
Chattopadhyay, Samek 217
Chaw, Jesse 222
Chee, Kin 110
Cherng, Gene 91, 216
Chrisman, Johna
103
Christastos, Tiffany 224
Churchill, Katherine 224
Clark, Brandon 221
Clark, Roxanne 12 1
Clem, Jessica 121
Clifton, Jon 216
Clowes, Christophe , 224
Clyne-Govier, Chanda 91, 114
Cnyder, Keri 216
Cognard, Anne 16, 77
Cohagan, Kelsey 152, 153
Co hagen, Kelsey 219
Coleman, James 221
Coleman, Jennifer 110
Colson, Nancy 21 i:
Conradt, Spencer 224
Cook, Drew 221
Cook, Kani'Lehua 119
Cook, Moani 121, 224
Cope, Patty 3, 216, 223
Corbin, Joey 220, 222
Corona, Karla 22 3
Craw, Elizabeth 218
Crawford, Abbey 102
Crawford, Abby 1C
Criger, Jason 222
Crum, Megan 216
Cummins, Rob 22
Cunningham, Carl i 218
Cyr, Matt 221
Danek, Andrew
221, 224
Da niel, Emily 123
Da niels, Emily 102
Da nley, Matt 220
Da vis, Christopher 221
Davis, Jeffrey R. 222
Da vis, Jenny 218, 223
Da vis, Matt 90
Dav is, Rebecca 218
Dea n, Katie 217, 223
De an, Melissa 151, 217
De an, Mellisa 150
De aton, Randi 121
De laBarre, Abigail 3
De mpsey, Erin 3
De nker, Megan 217
De nnis, Zachariah 221
Dickey, Kristen 102, 123
Di etze, Rick 222
Diff enderfe r, Carrie 96, 121, 218
Diltz, Shaun 221, 224
Dilworth, Nathan • 119
Dittmer, Kaela 218
De eter, Darin 220, 224
Do ctor, Darin 142
Dodds,John 224
Domgard, Chris 221
Doster, Jenny 109
Dotson, Chris 121
Dotson, Jill 119
Do w, Elizabeth 217
Do w, Liz 150
Do wns, Kendra 114, 119
Do wns, Kristen 121
Du bas, Tabi 121, 215
Du ling, Michael 119
Du lin g , Mike 11 8 , 119
Du n bar, Thomas 91, 219
Dunbar, Tom 90, 91
Dun bar, Zach 106
Duncan, Aaron 91
Duncan, Erin 218
Duval, Gibbie 221
Dwornik, Andrea 123
Dykema, Scott 224
EEberly, Jason 221 , 224
Ebers, Caroline 123 , 218
Egr, Kelli 121, 218, 223
Elsner, Jim 222
Enderle, Jamie 121, 215
Enderle , Stacey 119
Enderle, Stacie 119
Eno, Elizabeth 118, 119
Epley, Jay 220
Epp, Tina 114, 115
Eppert, Dave 152, 219, 224
Erickson, Joel 221
Erickson, Katherine 119
Erickson, Katie 119
Erockson, Joel 224
Erwin, Lindsay 96, 215, 223
Erwin, Megan 218
Espenschade, Kelly 218
Essex, Deb 3
Eurek, Courtney 139, 215, 223
FFairbanks, Jame s 119, 222
Fairbanks, Sara 123, 150, 218
Falt, Jamie 121
Fanter, Damielle 218
Farrand, Dana 216
Fentima, Austin 220
Fentiman, Travis 221, 224
Ferris, Matthew 222
Ficke, Kara 123
Finke, Sarah 224
Finn, Kevin 221
Fitzgerald, Vern 223
Fleek , Andrew 224
Fleming, Greg 82, 217, 224
Fleming, Ryan 221, 224
Flemming, Ryan 121
Flores, Tara 103
Fonfara, Patty 218
Forbes, Tonya 151, 217
Foreman, Heather 121
Forsberg, Michelle 217, 218
Fosnaugh, Karen 00, 81, 00, 114, 119
Fosselman, Kevin 106
Foster, Erin 218
Franks, Brittany 223
Frantz, Audrey 218, 224
Frantz, Craig 148, 216, 224
Franz, Craig 85
Fraser, Laurie 85
Freeman, Eric 85, 220
Frey, Carrie 218
Frey, Chris 85
Froehlich, Aaron 142, 220, 222
Froscheiser, Jacob 220, 224
Fullerton,Joshua 221
Fusselman, Kevin 107
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Front Row: Christian Huebner, Jeff Merchant, Sridhar Ayala, Greg Walkin. Back Row: Coach Greg Fleming, Samek Chattopadhyay, Blake Johnston, Matt Hinkley. Not Pictured: Willie Johnson.
Front Row: Becca Price, Amy Stutzman, Katie Dean, Amanda Bogan. Second Row: Manager Gregg Miller, Liz Garthright, Liz Dow, Tam Suhr, Melissa Dean. Back Row: Coach Chuck Morgan, Anne Kurtzer, Tonya Forbes, Cassie Ruthsatz, Chantel Gale, Marisa Boyce, Coach Michelle Forseberg, Coach Lance Kingery.
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Front Row: Jenny Davis, Kari Garthright, Lindsay Sneller, Becca Price, Erin Foster, Kaitie Hartman. Second Row: Terra Herman, Sara Fairbanks, Bethany Goddard, Jamie Stock, Melissa Weihe, Nicole Rabe. Back Row: Coach Michelle Forsberg, Kelly Kurtzer, Erin Jablonski , Adrienne Sullivan , Tara Neddenriep, Nicole Lightner, Kelli Egr. ~£s£r-V£
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Lindsey Hayes, Bridget Stephenson, Rebecca Davis, Carli Cunningham, Ashley Barton. Second Row: Jenny Seefeld, Kikki Plies, Damielle Fanter, Kelly Espenschade, Kaela Dittmer. Back Row: Anne Higley, Kate Germer, Lindsay Matczyszyn, Tausha Parpart, Patty Fonfara , Ashley Gulbrandson, Jessica Gibler, Coach Chuck Morgan. Not Picture: Laura Suhr, Jennifer Haake.
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Front Row: Megan Erwin, Beth Craw, Natalie Stavas, Amy Hampton, Steph Long, Lindsey, Sunny Boardman, Jenny McNaught, Jennie Martin, Joy Caldwell, Sarah Hesser. Second Row: Jeamie Morrison, Tami Matson, Adrienne James, Diana Pierson, Ashley Renken, Sara Brostrom, Erin Duncan, Deepali Gangahar, Katie Neddenriep, Carrie Frey, Erica Poppe. Third Row: Kelly Peo, Caroline Ebers, Karen Petro, Abby Poppe, Audrey Frantz, Megan Lintel , Anna Spalding, Liz Kaspar, Carrie Diffenderfer, Natalie Stewart. Back Row: Coach Brian Kabourek, Brianna Bergholz, Erica Hanks, Jenny Sneddon, Brittany Stohl, Marie Pierson, Kim Martin, Coach Kevin Hubbel, Coach Kirk Skiles. 218 Index
85, 2, 108
Gangahar, Deepali 218, 224
Garthright, Kari 150, 218
Garthright, Liz 151
Garthright, Lizzy 108
Garthright, Melissa 217
Gaver, Ashley 102
Geiser, Stephen 119, 220
Germer, Kate 218
Gibb, Bryan 119
Gibler, Jessica 218
Gillan, David 222
Gillespie, Nicole 216, 223
Gillette, Holli 120, 215
Giltner, Jennifer 119
Giltner, Jenny 119
Gingery, John 142, 220
Goddard, Bethany 218
Goeglein, T J 224
Goertzen, Jared 219
Gogela, Scott 2
Gondringer, Brett 220
Goodsman, Brett 221, 222
Goosey, Cory 220
Graham, Mitch 216
Gray, Amy 85
Grohs, Kristen 125
Grohs, Kristin 119
Grosscup, Gretchen 119
Grossenbacher, Adam 220
Grossman, Ben 106
Groves, Alex 107
Gude, Kamberly 81, 139, 215
Gude, Kami 9
Gude, Kelle 216
Guido, Jennifer 121
Guiltner, Jenny 111
Gulbrandson, Ashley 218
MHaake, Jennifer 218
Haase, Tyson 119
Hahn, Alex 107, 121
Hahn, Taylor 121
Haley, Allison 121
Hall, Betsy 107, 217
Hamliton, Sarah 9
Hampton, Amy 218
Hanika, Ben 124
Hanks, Erica 218
Hanks, Meredith - 217
Hansen,Jenny 217
Hansen, Luke 221
Hansen, Ryan 221
Hansen, Sheila 119
Harms, Ben 96
Harral, Joelle 215
Harris, Chris 224
Harris, Christopher 221
Harris, Libby 96
Harris, Melissa 124
Hartman, Kaitie 218
Hartman, Katie 121
Hartsock, Brandon 224
Hastert, Brian 9, 119, 216
Hatten, Amanda 119
Hatten, Mandy 215
Hausel, Benjamin 121
Hayes, Lindsey 218
Heitbold, Jon 222
Heithold, Jon 222
Hellwege, Marcus 224
Hemmerling, Brandon 119, 220, 224
Henderson, Kelly 123
Henderson, Stacey 121
Hendrickson, Natalie
85, 216
Hendrix, Lisa 224
Henry, Ryan 220
Herman, Terra 218
Hersch, Thomas 119
Hersch, Tomas 220
Herstsock, Brandon 121
Heser, Sarah 103, 218
Hesser, Kevin 220
Heyen, Lindsay 8
Heyen, Lindsey 119, 224
Hiatt, Emily 108, 110
Hight, Natasha 21 E
Higley, Anne 218
Higley, John 219
Hilgenkamp, Mega , 216
Hill, Colin 224
Hille, Tyler 219
Hinkley, Matthew 121, 217
Hobbs, Megan 102, 108
Hofpar, Brandon 222
Hofpar, Justin 220, 222
Hoham, Jeff 148, 216
Hollman, Kendra 125, 224
Holt, Jane 107
Hopfar, Brandon 221
Hoppe,Jacob 21 €
Hose, Darin 222
Hose, Drew 220, 222
Howard, Kim 219
Hoy, Aaron 224
H ranac, Carmen 97, 119
Hranac, Sarah 22 :·
Hubbel, Kevin 218, 219
Huebner, Christia n 217
Huenemann, Tha c 222
Huff, Sarah 85, 2 ,i
Hughes, Loni 216
Hughes, Mike 220
Hunt, Chris 106
Hunt, Christopher 119, 219
Hunzeker, Kate 3
Hustad, Mark 220
Huston, Dallas 119
Hynek, Amy 123, 224
Hynek, Benjamin 224
Ildhe, Eric 119
ldhe, Jessi 121
lrions, Mandi 90, 91
Jablonsk i, Erin 100, 150, 218, 2'23
Jacob , Meredith 139
Jacobs, Meredith 121, 215
Jacobs, Stephanie 119
Jacobson, Amy 216, 223
Jahde, Emily 119
Jakub, Dustin 152
James, Adrienne 102, 218
Jane ,Josh ua 224
Janesch , Ann 223
Janesch, Mike 220
Jensen, Jessica 217, 223
Jensen , Jim 216
Joe, Brian 85
Johannesen,Jesse 224
Johnsen , Vicky 217
Johnson, Amy 80
Johnson, Andrew 114, 115
Johnson, Benjamin 221, 224
Johnson, Christie
215
Johnson, Curtiss 220
Johnson , Eric 121, 219
Johnson, J.J 96
Johnson, Kelli 215, 223
Johnson, Vincent 221
Johnson, William 217
Johnson, Willie 149
Johnston, Alison 215
Johnston, Blake 148, 217, 222
Jones, Aaron 119, 120, 121, 219
Jones, Anthony 222
Jones, Rob 220
Joseph, Sarah 121
Judds, Elizabeth 215
Julifs, Jacob 219
Kelly, Quiton 224
Ketterl , Blake 220
Keuhn, Alyssa 90
Khan,Sana 110, 121
Kinder, Robby 83
Kinder, Robert 220
King, Zachariah 221
Kingery, Lance 151, 217
Kinsey, Megan 121
Kirchner, Chrissy 118, 119
Kirchner, Christina 119
Kirchner, Jeff 221
Kirchner, Jeffrey 123
Kittok, Adam 107
Klasek, Hannah 223
Kliment, Corrine 119
Klingenberg, Adam 224
Kluck, Allen 222
Knapp, Katie 123
Knight, Ryan 219
Kabourek, Brian 218, 219
Kahle , Blaine 106
Kahle, Bryce 106
Kahler, Kevin 219 , 224
Kalmbrunn, Kelly 223
Kamler, Kyle 143, 220, 222
Karr, Abbey 123, 125
Kaspar, Liz 218
Kawamoto, Danielle 114, 115
Kawamoto, Dannielle 97, 119, 224
Kechely, Bill 220
Keedy, Brian 221
Keen, Darren 121
Keep, Marge 102, 111
Keith, Ashley 121 Keller , Matt 222
Kocharov, Achout 102
Kohel, Michael 121, 221
Kojima, Tomomi 110
Koonce, Laura 123
Korab, Sam 91, 219
Kosola, Ryan 224
Kovar, Adam 216, 224
Kreifels , Steph 109
Kriefels , Stephanie 102
Krieger, Gage 224
Kriege r, Jessica 219
Krome, Kim 121
Kroon , Linda 121
Kuanli , Rachel 123
Kuehl, Anne 123
Kuehn , Alyss a 91
Kurtzer, Anne 150, 217
Kurtzer, Kelly
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Front Row: Mark Petro, Chris Ayriss, Kevin Kahler, Brandon Poppert, randy bergholz, Mark Stavas, Adam Snoberger, Philip Voigh, Steve Williams, Jacob Julifs. Second Row: Tom Dunbar, Nick Skiles, Joe Lienemann, Dan Tylka, Jared Goertzen, Josh Bulow, Ryan Knight, Bryan Rosenberger, Aaron Jones, Tyler Hille, Brandon Black. Third Row: Ian Radke, Dave Lienemann, Toby Watson, Chris Loyd, John Bruce, Jeff Baum, John Higley, Eri~ Johnson, Travis Williams, Randy McCoy. Back Row: Coach Brian Kabourek, Coach Kevin Hubbell, Matt Spalding, Steve Vitjoen, Chris Hunt, Paul Rallis, Sam Korab, James Philson, Jeff Buckner, Eric Pankoke, Coach Kirk Skiles.
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Front Row: Melanie Carpenter, Jenny Snead, Johna Wassung, Kim Howard. Second Row: Adriel Brown, Amy Carey, Jessica Wiles, Kelly Tatay, Jamie Boesche, Jason Carlile. Back Row: Jeff Roller, Jennie Murdock, Jessice Krie g er, Corrine Likment, Kelsey Cohagen, Jessica Barnes, Cami Thoms, Nick Batliner, Coach Dave Eppert.
Front Row: John Swaroff, Jim Palmer, AJ Knight, Drew Cook, Eric Spry, Garrett Swiggart. Back Row: Josh Lauer, Gibby D uval, Brad Hudson, Brent Champion, Mason Znamenacek, Jesse Vance, Coach Dave Bell. Not Pictured: Zach King
218, 223
Kvapil, Jared 142, 220
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Front Row: Jay Bahm, Kyle Smith, Tommy Tran, Joey Corbin, Kyle Kamler, A.J. Anthony. Second Row: Coach Dave Pogensee, Coach Jon Squier, Barry Smith, Justin Siefkes, Cory Goosey, Andy Maasdam, Scott Lee, Al Perry, Darin Maxwell, Mike Hughes, Coach David Seizys, Coach Mike Janesch. ' Third Row: Kevin Hesser, Justin Hofpar, Mark Hustad, Stephen Geiser, Blake Ketterl, Jason Watson, Steve Strauss, Matt Melichar. Fourth Row: Coach Jamie Stinson, Coach Jim Tonniges, David Nelsen, Darin Docter, Eric Freeman, Eric Weber, Brandon Hemmerling, Jesse Smith, Lucas Carroll, Richie Barnes, Billy Adams, Coach John Gingery, Coach Bill Kechely. Back Row: Aaron Froehlich, Ryan Petersen, Andrew Schneider, Nate Wolf, Matt Beaudette, Jason Protiva, Rob Kinder, Jared Calver, Erik Nelson, Austin Fentima, Jared Kvapil, Drew Hose.
Lambert, Ali 223
Leach, Elizabeth 122, 223
Leavitt, Brian 149, 216
Lee, Melissa 108
Lee,Scott a1, 11a 11Q zn
Lefler, Emily 85
Lehua, Kani' Cook 119
Leigh, David 221
Lemons, Jesse 220, 224
Levin, Amanda 107
Liechti, Nick 103
Lienemann, David 219
Lienemann, Joseph 219
Lightner, Nicole 218, 223
Likment, Corrine 219
Lillie, Alicia 3, 224 Lindgren, Seth 124
Linke, Elizabeth 215
Lintel, Gina 119
Lintel, Jeff 106
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Front Row: Ryan Williamson, Ted Wheeler, Jason Watson, Matt Walker, Tim Stohlman, Justin Seifkes, Ryan Schmitt. Second Row: Jesse Scheele, Kevin Prai, Dan Olig, David Nelson, Charlie Meyers, Matt Melichar, Jason McCoy, Drew McBride, Coach David Seizys. Third Row: Coach Dave Pogensee, Casey Mattsen, Travis Mar, Kent Malone, Kent Lorenzen, Jesse Lemons, Blake Ketterl, Curtiss Johnson, Justin Hofpar, Tom Hersch, Ryan Henry, Coach Jon Squier. Back Row: Adam Grossenbacher, Brett Gondringer, Jake Froscheiser, Aaron Froelich, Jay Epley, Darin Deeter, Matt Danley, Joey Corbin, Adam Catlett, Aaron Sais, Tyler Bakk. Not Pictured: Rob Jones.
219
Lucas, Christina 102
Lucchino, Nichole 123, 215, 223
MMaasdam, Andrew 220
Maasdam, Andy 81
Madhavan, Anand 84, 85
Mad haven, Anand 81,. 108, 216
Madsen, JoHanna 3
Madsen, Johanna 119
Madsen, Marta 3
Magnuson, Kelly 123
Makkawy, Ahmed 107
Malone, Kent 220
Mandelko, Nathan 221
Mangrum, Christian 119
Manijak, Megan 223
Manijak, Rachel 223
Mar, Travis 220
Mart, Amy 121
Martin, Felicia 109
Matson, Marta 110, 123
Lintel, Megan 96, 218
Lintel, Tony 121
Livingston, Whitney 9
Long, Stephanie 103, 218
Loos, Matt 224
Loos, Tonya 119 Lorenzen, Kent 108, 220
Loreth, Danica 85
Loreth, Danika 84 • Losee, Stewart 107
Lowery, Timothy 216
Loyd, Christopher
Martin, Jeff 84, 85 Martin, Jennie 96
Martin, Jennifer 218
Martin, Katy 223
Martin, Kim 85, 218
Martinez, Corey 121, 221
Maser, BJ 85, 96, 221, 222
Mason-D'Croz, Daniel 109
Matczyszyn, Lindsay 218
Matczyszyn, Natalie _ 2, 121
Matson, Johanna 110
Matson, Tami 80, 83, 103, 21 f
Mattsen, Casey 220
Maul, Abbey 119, 217
Maxwell, Darin 81, 220
Maynez, Mali 3
Mays, Kessondra 215
McAllen, Robert 1Of McBride, Drew 220
McBurney, Jenny 119
Mccallum, Betsy 103
• McCoy, Jason 220 McCoy, Randy 219
McCullough, Mega r. 107, 109
Mccurdy, Brett 131, 139, 215, 2
Mccurdy, Marty 22 McDaniel, Brendan 119
McDaniel, Camero r 96
McKee, Brian 115, 119
McNaught, Jeff 12McNaught, Jennife r 218
McPherren, Ed 22 ~ Means, Kyle 11 9, 121 , 222 Meierh~nry, Jennif E 223
Melichar, Matt 119, 142
Melichar, Matthew 119, 220, 224 Merchant, Jeffrey 217
Metcalf, Natalie 2 1
Meyer, Jamie 123
Meyers, Charlie 2 ~ Mikelson, Kari 12 1
Milius, Katie 217, 223
Miller, Gregg 217
Miller, Hillary 217
Miller, Stacey 103 M isle, Andy 106
Molacek, Nick 224
Molsen, Matt 91
Molsen, Molly 215
Molson, Molly 139
Montag, Megan 84
Montanez, Anthony 221
Montgomery, Erin 9
Montgomery, Mary 223
Moore, Sara 123
Morgan, Chuck 151, 217, 218
Morrison, Jeamie 218
Muehlhausen, Brandon 221
Mueller, Mackenzie 123, 215
Murdock, Jennie 219
Murdock, Jenny 111
Murman, John 224
Myers, Andy 221
Myers , Bruce 222
Myers, Jennifer 123
Myers, John 221
Neddenriep, Katie 218, 223
Neddenriep, Tara 218, 223
Nedenreip, Katie 110
Neeman, Brian 221
Nelsen, Aksel 224
Nelsen , David 220, 224
Nelson, Annie 215
Nelson, Dustin 91, 216
Nelson, Erik 220
Nelson, Kristin 216
Newland, Brandon 224
Newlon, Sara 215
Newlon, Sarah 121
Newman, Ryan 107
Noelle, Jason 222
Novak, Cami 138, 139, 215
Novak, Haley 215
eOdvody, Amber 119, 224
Oehlerking, Myron 139, 215
Ogden, Aaron 148, 149, 216, 2'2'2
Ogden , Colleen 82
Olig, Daniel 220, 224
Olinger, Kyle 121, 221
Olson, Christopher 122
Olson, David 221, 222
Olson, Gera 215
Osborn, Joani 122, 123
O'seaka, Kelly 110
Oseka, Kelly 119
Outz, Alisha 121
pPackard, Kate 102
Page, Christine 121
Page, Christy 102
Palmer, Erin 215
Palmer, Jim 121, 221
Palmer, Krissa 82, 215 Palmer, Sue 103
Pankoke, Eric 219
Pappas, Fallyn 216, 224
Pardy, Amanda 123
Park, Ester 11 O
Parker, Jen 90, 91
Parman, Jodi 223
Parpart, Tausha 218
Patzner, Jerod 119
Peck, Matt 106
Peckham, Chantel 121
Peirce , Matthew
121
Penrod, Kaesi 120, 121, 224
Penrod, Tanner 224
Peo, Kelly 218
Perry, Al 80, 81
Perry, Alex 142
Perry, Alexander 220
Persell, Tyler 221, 224
Petersen, Autmn 119
Petersen, Ryan 220
Peterson, Brad 106
• Peterson, Jon 16
Peterson, Laura 122
Petri, Sarah 97, 114
Petro, Karen 102, 218
Petro, Mark 219
Philson, James 106, 110, 219
Pickerel, Jennifer 119, 217
Pickerel, Jenny 118, 119
Pierce, Mark 121
Piersol, Corey 221, 222
Pierson, Diana 96, 123, 218
Pierson, Marie 218, 223
Placek , Abby 216
Plies, Kikki 218
Pogensee, Dave 220
Pont, Adam 124
Pont, Marisa 217
Popp, Derek 221, 222
Poppe,Abb y 121 , 218, 224
Poppe , Erica 218, 224
Poppert, Brandon 219, 224
Potadle, Sidney 215
Potadle, Sydney 119, 138
Potter, Brandon 106
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Prai, Kevin 220, 224
Prai , Trevor 221
Pratt, Jimmi 103
Price, Becca 150, 217, 218
Price, Matthew 119 , 121
Price, Rebecca 121
Prior, Adam 119, 224
Prior, Andrew 224
Protiva , Jason 220
Richardson, Lindsay 96
Richoux , Cassie 110
Ricker, Rachel 91, 106, 114
Rinehart, Aaron 8
Rinehart, Becky 102, 119
Robinson, Tyler 106
Rock, Chris 221
Rogge, Sarah 121
Roller, Jetter 119
Roller, Jeff re 219
Root, Kendra 121
Rose,Jay 82, . 96 , 222
Rose, Nicole 223
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Front Row : Thad Huenemann, Joey Corb i n , Andy Bahm , Ky Stutzman , Justin Siefkes , Blake Johnsto n, Zach Stivrins. Back Row: Coach Joe Schlegelmilch , Jaso n Criger, Jesse Bouwens , Jason Woody, Aaron Sch reiber, Bruce Myers , Jon Thober, Coach Jon Heitbold.
222
Schlegelmilch, Joseph 221
Schmidt, Amy 215
Schmidt, Justin 224
Schmidt, Michael 80
Schmitt, Ryan 220
Schneider, Andrew 220
Schneider, Carly 215
Schneider, Kelly 215
Schneider, P.J. 22 1
Schrader, Coco 12 1
Schreiber, Aaron 222
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Front Row : Allen Kluck, BJ Maser, Derek Popp , David Olson, Brett Goodsman , Brandon Hofpar Back Row: Adam Benash , Mark Reckmeyer, Corey Piersol , Ben Butler, Jason Noelle,
Rabe, Nicole
109, 150, 218
Radke , Ian 219
Radke, Ryan 85
Raikes, Justin 221
Rallis, Paul 219
Randazzo , Bradford 121, 224
Rao, Keshor 103
Rasmussen, Adam 85
Rasmussen, Eric 216
Rauscher, Matthew 216, 224
Reckmeyer, Mark 222
Redhage,Shawn 222
Regelean, Ryan 221
Reichenbach , Patrick 121
Reicher, Rachel 106
Reineke, Lindsey 216
Reinhart, Becky 96
Reisdorff, Debra 223
Remmenga, Kim 121, 215, 223
Renken, Ashley 218, 224
Reynolds, Tara 223 •
Reynoldson, Jill 119
Rhodes, Rick 85
Rice, Abbie 215, 223
Rosenberger, Bryan 219
Rosenburger, Brian 121
Royal, Amy 85, 114
Rudersdorf , Kate 103, 109
Ruiz, Chris 125
Runge, Tim 85
Russel, Meg 96
Russell , Jill 224
Ruthsatz, Cassie 217
Rutigliano, Megan 91
Rutledge, Andy 90, 106
Rutledge, Kim 106
sSafarik, Laura 119
Sampson , Joseph 222
Sand, Lindsey 223
Sandrian, Judd 2
Sattler, Tony 84, 85, 108
Scheele, Jesse 220
Scheer, Tyler 216, 224
Schelert, Mr 110
Schisow, Anthony 224
Schlegelmilch, Joe
Schreiber, Alexis 216, 223
Schrieber, Aaron 221
Schriner, Ann 91, 93, 114, 115, 11'
Schroeder, Nicole 3 , 110, 119
Schulz, Tera 119
Seacrest, Jennife r 217
Sedlak, Bill 224
Sedlek, Bill 221
See, Nathan 123
Seefeld, Jenny 2 1 E
Seifkes, Justin 22 C
Seizys, David 22 0
Selix, Hayli 119
Semke , Megan 12·
Shafer, Eric 121
Shafer, Lacey 3, 124
Shaw, Jesse 221
Shaw, Marianne 108
Sheer, Tyler 149
Shimonek, Jessic a 121
Shriner, Anne 102
Sibbel, Jenny 123, 215
Siefkes, Justin 220, 222
Siegle, Benjamin 221
Justin Stroud , David Gillan , Coach Jim Elsener. 222 Index
Siegman, Jamie 121
Sims, Terry 221
Skiles, Austin 114
Skiles, Kirk 218, 219, 224
Skiles, Nick 219, 224
Small, Doug 85
Smith, Barry 220
Smith, Bonnie 82, 83
Smith, Jesse 220
Smith, Kyle 220
Smith, Nellie 108
Smith, Scott 221
Sneddon,Jenny 119, 218
Sneller, Kelly 81
Sneller, Lindsay 218
Snoad,Jenny 219, 224
Snoberger, Adam 219, 224
Snowberger, Aaron 121
Sorenson, Annie 103, 108, 111
Soukup, Jessi 121
Spalding, Anna 218
Spalding, Matthew 219
Speicher, Jason 148, 149, 216
Spry, Eric 221
Squier, Jon 220
Stamp, Charles 106
Starr, Ryan 224
Stavas, Mark 219
Stavas, Natalie &?, 93, 1Cl3, 121, 218
Steinbach, Joseph 222
Stenberg, Katy 91, 123
Stenger, Candace 224
Stephens, Lyndsie 119
Stephenson, Bridget 218
Stewart, Natalie 218
Stickney, Zac 221
Stinson, Jamie 220
Stinson, Ryan 221
Stitc he r, Michael 8 , 119
Stivrins, Jenni 114
Stivrins, Zach 222
Stock , Jamie 218
Stockstill, Liz 216
Stohl, Brittany 218
Stohlman , Tim 220
Stone, Tyler 221
Strain, Megan 223
Straub , Doug 83
Straus s , Steve 220 , 222
St rou d , Justin 221 , 222
Stu t zman, Amy 103, 151 , 21 7
Stut zman, Ky 222
Su hr, Laura 218
Suhr, Tam 217
Sullivan, Adrienne 218
Sullivan, Sheena 121
Sutter, Alisha 108
Swanson, Jon 103
Swaroff, John 221
Swenson, Inga 119
Swift, Cubby 224
Swiggart, Garrett 221
Swiggart, Tara91, 96
Swiggert, Garret 121
,.Tanner, Keith 224
Tatay, Kelly 219
Tatey, Kelly 224
Taylor, Andy 119
Temple, Jerry 91
Thober, Jon 221, 222
Thomas, David 221
Thoms, Cami 121, 219, 224
Thornton, Aaron 221, 224
Tietje, Mari 224
Ting, Wayne 224
Ting, Wi n nie 96, 102, 110
Tiwald , Christopher 91
Tomasek, Jessica 121, 217
Tonka, Justin 221
Tonkin, Ryan · 224
Tonniges, Jim 220
Tran, Tommy 220
Trevino, Eric 96, 221, 224
Trumble, Bridgett 3
Tylka, Danny 219, 224
uUllrich, Mason 2, 115
Ullrich, Tanner 121
Ullrich, Taylor 224
Vaccaro, Jodi 91, 119
Valverde, avid 221
Van, Amanda Rhyn 91
Vance,Jessee 221
Vancleave, Joselyn 3
VanHorn, Trent 216
Varney, Beth 91, 123
Villarreal, Michelle 3
Vitjoen, Steve 219
Voigh, Philip 219
Volker, Bryce 123
wWacker, Kristen 85
Wacker, Kristin 215
Wacker, Megan 216
Wagner, Matt 221
Wagner, Rudy · 221, 224
Walker, Matt 220
Walkin, Greg 217
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Second Row: Nicolle Gillespie , Ali Lambert Mari Pierson
Debra Reisdorff , Anna Carroll, Megan Strai~, Sarah Hran~c.
Back Row: Coach Lisa Brabec, Lisa Benes, Kim Carnes
Katie Milius, Kelly Kurtzer, Coach Patty Cope. ' Index 223
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Front Row: Colin Hil , Chuck Gangahar, Brandon Hartsock , Ryan Fleming, Andrew Prior, John Murman , Adam Kovar, Spencer Conradt, Nick Molacek. Second Row : Anthony Schisow, Matt Webster, Bryce Ballew, Tyler Scheer, Joe Ashby, John Dodds , Bill Sedlak , Brian Butler, Ryan Brabec , Carlos Barbosa , Matt Melichar, Ryan Starr Back Row: Coach Greg Fleming, Ben Hynek, Drew Fleek, Tanner Penrod, Craig Frantz , Adam Prior, Toby Watson , Brandon Hemmerling , Matt Rauscher, Jeff Baum, Coach Niki Andersen, Coach Dave Eppert Not Pictured : BJ Barta , Cameron Burt , Russell Watts. WI!?'
Walsh, Shannon 121, 217
Walter, Neil 221 Wassong,Johna 121
Wassung,Johna 152, 219
Watson, Jason 220 Watson, Ryan 85 Watson, Toby 17, 108, 219, 224
Watts, Russell 224 Webb, Annika 215, 223
Weber, Eric 85, 220
Webster, Matt 224
Weihe, Melissa 218 Welch, Kim 85
Wendelin, Chrissy 121
Wendelin, Missy 121
n Wenz, Katie 216, 224
Wenz, Scott
81, 119, 222
Wenz., Scott 119
Westby, Andrew 106
Wheeler, Ted 220
White, Whitney 109, 121 , 21 7
Whiting, Katherine 2, 114
Wieg, Shawn 121
Wiegert, Shawn 221
Wildeman, Brent 221
Wiles, Jessica 152, 219
Williams, Dwight 221, 222
Williams, Steve 219
Williams, Travis 114, 119, 219
Williamson, Ryan 220
Wolf, Lindsey 103
Wolf, Natalie 91
Wolf , Nate 220
Wolf, Ryan 222
Wolfe, Adam 221
Wong, Chu Lin 11 0
Wong, Chuu-Lin 216
Wood, Maggie 123
Woody,Jason 221, 222
Wright, Sarah 223
Wright, Zach 221 Wu, Steven 221
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Front Row: Cubby Swift, Katie Wenz, Fallyn Pappas , Lisa Hendrix, Erica Poppe, Mari Tietje, Amy Hynek. Second Row: Cami Thoms, Audrey Franz , Abby Poppe, Sarah Finke, Ashley Renken, Erin Bingham , Kelly Tatey, Jenny Snoad. Thrid Row: Deepali Gangahar, Moani Cook, Jesse Johannesen, Alicia Lillie, Sarah Huff, Jill Russell , Candace Stenger. Back Row: Coach Greg Fleming , Sarah Butler, Amber Odvody, Nicole Blythe , Lindsey Heyen, Katherine Churchill, Ann Butler, Coach Dave Eppert, Coach Niki Andersen. Not Pictured: Kaesi Penrod, Tiffany Christastos. 224 Index
Lance Butler, Lucas Carroll*, Sara Fonfara*, Jodi Parman, Nicole Rabe, Kate Rudersdorf, Whitney White, Kim Zalewski, usi ess $t«ff
Erica Brown*
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Jenny D ster, Photo Journalism Class
* = one semester only
Kate Rudersdorf makes signs to announce the selling \ of yearbooks (photo by Toby Watson).
Erin Jablonski, Jodi Parman, and Kim Zalewski work hard on the computers in the yearbook room (photo by Toby Watson).
Our goal for the 1999 yearbook was that it was like none other. The theme "Time keeps on slippin " was thought up by Lori Ball and agreed on by everybody. We were looking fo r a theme that would correspond with the upcoming turn of the century.
Everything in the book, from the stor ies and layouts, to the photographs and advertising, is a result of a concerted group effort.
The 17 member class, with the help of the Photo Journalism class and guest writers put in long hours to produce a high-quality product that appropriatly represented our school.
Twelve hundred copies of the Epic were printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company in Marceline, Missouri. Pagemaker 6.5 was used to complete the 32nd edition of the Epic. Fonts used were AlleyCat Bop, lnfestia, Lambada, Helvetica, Caveman, Childsplay, and MiroRegular.
The yearbook staff would like to thank adviser Jane Holt for her utmost patience and organization. We would also like to thank yearbook representative, Mike Diffenderfer for flexibility and help in time of crisis. We also thank Brenda Search, our Walsworth plant representative, for her quick responses and endless patience. We would also like to acknowledge the East administrative team for their support in the creation of the yearbook, as well as our many advertisers, parents and students who helped to make this year's book unique.
Photo editor, Lori Ball, sits and looks at prints for the yearbook (photo by Toby Watson)
iRt@ the future
Time Keeps on Slippin '...
We are each on a journey through time. Everyday we are creating memories for ourselves and each other. On this journey, we are not separated as "students" and "staff," but we are a union, the members who make up Lincoln East. •
Into the Future ...
All that we gain each day, we carry into the future. What tomorrow will bring cannot be known for sure, but it is sure to be different for each of us. Some look forward to future years at Lincoln East, either as students looking forward to leading the school as upperclassmen or teachers looking forward to molding the generations of the next millenium. For others it is time to leave behind the hallways of Lincoln East. These will take what they have learned and use it to influence the world, each in their own way.
But no matter where tomorrow takes us, right now our journey places us together. Who we are and who we are to become is being determined now as TIME KEEPS ON SLIPPIN'!
