East High 2000 Yearbook

East High Library Media Center

Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska

1coln East at present (photo by: hley Cunningham).

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o ln East 1978 (photo from the archives)

Lincoln East 1967 (photo from the archives).

As we step into the year 2000 , another era passes us by.

Memories will be our best proof that it ever existed. December 31, 1999, marks the end of a century and the beginning of a new millennium .

Principal Mary Beth Lehmanowsky and 21 other staff members started their new jobs at East this

•move on from being the boss to being the little guy again.

While seniors may recall life before computers, most East students can't imagine such a scenario Before computers were brought into the school in the mid-1980's, minds and papers did all the work. Life without graphing calculators and high-density disks was year while others are finishing their the norm. Now we are at the beginning careers here this year. Since East of an era where parents will be able to opened, there have been 12,747 stu- watch their child's class over the dents passing through its door. Eleven Internet. Instead of paper and pencils, thousand of those students have sue- students soon will be carrying around ceeded in taking their last step through laptops to class. The world is full of East's doors and 383 will finish their new developments and new beginhigh-school careers this year. nings for everyone, from game- playing

The seniors look at this year and kids to e-mailing grandparents. wonder where the time has gone. So many things have changed since they started kindergarten in 1987. Kindergarten was full of learning the basics and taking recess. Now their lives are filled with writing ten-page papers and doing Pre-calculus In grade school, they were waiting for their ti me to become the oldest, for their chance to tell everybody else what to do. Now that 200 has arrived, it is time for them to Opening

Every day we are faced with new challenges We finish only to see the beginning of something else. Each class, each day, each year, no matter where we look, there is something we've started that has to be finished. Many of us are lucky enough to have a journey filled with joy that eventually takes us into the "real world."

By: Brondi, Bock

Senior

Our school track , which has taken a beating by many students , waits to be renovated (pho t by: Ashley Cunningham).

For many, the commons has provided a place tc • mingle and relax (photo by: Alex Felton).

Sophomore Gage Krieger shows his enthusiasm for Spanish class by exhibiting his Latin dance moves (pho by: Natalie Wick).

To many seniors, this has been a ha ll where they have spent many hours studying, dining, anc socializing (photo by: Beth Craw).

Seniors Shira Kaplan and Holli Gillette look in the microscope to see the unknown (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Students use Ms. Wilson 's beginnin g painting class as a creative outlet in their busy lives (photo by: Beth Craw)

Paul Blaha shows his money making skills while selling cookies an c bagels for DECA a the school store (photo by: Natalie Wick)

The student lot is a place where people at East spend a lot of their time (photo by:

Make love, not war." This was one of the most popular _sayings in the 60's.

QThe Vietnam War led to a draft protest and unrest on campus and .....µ scared young people senseless. But the war wasn't the only big thing. The 60's are what some people call the "flower-child" decade. People went running around with long hair, tight bell-bottoms or mini-skirts. Volkswagen Beetles were the hottest cars around. People such as Martin Luther King Jr . and Malcom X , who .....µ had made such a great difference in society, were assassinated. Everyone· listened to the Supremes and Neil Diamond Elvis , Marilyn Monroe , and Sean Connery lQ:) were the big heart throbs. Since the 60's a lot has changed.

The ?O's were filled with disco, platform shoes, big gold necklaces, and sideburns. People of the ?O's remember movies such as "Rocky," "The Godfather," "Patton," and "Star Wars." Most people lived by the phrase "Today is the first day of the rest of your Iife."

The 80's were a little bit different. As students, we can remember watching "Knight Rider," "Rainbow Bright," and "He-man, Master of the Universe." People sat around with long, big, frizzy hair and their jeans rolled up.

In the 90's, many things have come full circle: short hair and platform shoes are back in style. Girls are seen in flare jeans and Capri pants . Guys are most likely seen walking around in big baggy jeans. Volkswagen Beetles are back in style, even though they have changed some. These days, kids find themselves spending their time cruising "O," surfing the Internet , or shopping at the mall.

Over the years, while trends and attitudes have changed, one thing that won't change is the fact that students don't put their whole lives into school. There will always be a life outside of school, a fact which makes life more fun.

By: Brondi, Bock

Alex Felton).

This group of East students takes a break from eating at Castaway Camp for Young Life during the summer (photo courtesy: Moani Cook).

Junior Danny Tylka paints himself up to show his spirit at many of the East football games (photo by: Alex Felton).

The crowd waits with anticipation for the East football game to start at Seacrest field (photo by: Alex Felton).

• Senior Crystal Bybee gets all wound up at the DECA bowling station at Blue-White Night (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Seniors Natalie Wick , Ky Stutzman, and Steve Strauss have fun and show their affection for each other at Gateway Mall (photo courtesy: Natalie Wick)

Student Council watches as other students "dash for cash" at Blue-White Night (photo by:

• Ashley Cunningham).

The CSA Gold takes the field before a match against the U 18 Cuba National team (photo courtesy: Jeff Buckner)

Senior Jeff Buckner shares a warm handshake with an American Ambassador (photo courtesy: Jeff Buckner).

Seniors Steve Bena and Christian Mangrum saddle up • for a wild ride on a Cuban stallion(photo courtesy: Paul Blaha).

Summer Cuba Trip

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A Nebraska soccer team gets the chance to go up /\ against Cuba's best

~ his past summer, a soccer team from Nebraska, which included nine East players, was chosen to represent the United States in Cuba. The team spent seven days in Cuba, playing soccer, touring the country, meeting people, going to the beach and doing many other things that left them with a lot' of lifelong memories.

"My favorite time in Cuba was playing in the ocean with a soccer ball and some Cubans. They were very nice and would come up and talk to you from nowhere," said senior player Jeff Buckner.

The team was invited because of the players' skills, their reputation of fair play, and because of their great sportsmanship. The team played three games against one Cuban National team and two against the Cuban All-Star teams. They tied one game and lost two close ones, 3-1 and 2-1. The team felt honored and prowd to be representing the United States.

When the team wasn't playing soccer, they were very busy with many other fun things in Cuba. One day they spent at Veradero beach.

They also spent time touring the city of Havana. They learned about Cuban religion, architecture and people. The team learned that there are many forts in Cuba and that the buildings are very old, with new ones

just beginning to be built.

By : Mark Re ckmeyer

The team also met many new people in Cuba. One, in particular, was named Jesu s. He was a player on the Cuban Federation teani. He didn't speak English so the team taught him some common sayings and hung out with him for a couple days. T~he team also met three college students from the University of Havana. The students were interested in learning better English from the team.

"All the people were really friendly and they would come out of nowhere to talk to you. They were all really hospitable," said Buckner.

They talked about everything from Fidel Castro to American music. The Cuban students and ·the United States soccer team traded music tapes and different magazines as well.

The players had an unforgettable experience in Cuba with no regrets. The team was thanked for representing the United States well.

"We're a utensil to show the United States and Cuba, being a communist country, that we can get along," said senior player Steve ·Bena.

Team members hope this t11as opened up the doors to a friendlier relationship between the two countries.

Seniors Matt Judge and Matt Rauscher take a break for a jam session with a street band (photo courtesy: Jeff Buckner). Senior Paul Blaha is mesmerized as he watches a Cuban woman roll cigars(photo courtesy: Paul Blaha).

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"G reat ness is t he road leadin g· towa rds t he un known ." -Charles de Gaulle

By : Sarah Wright

God. Michael Jordan. Mother Theresa. Parents. Teachers. Friends. Music. Nature. •All of these things have something in common. They are all sources of inspiration.

Inspiration is a very personal thing. There are so many different ways that someone can be inspired. It could be something that you read in the bBible or the formation of a cloud in the sky. Whatever it is, it helps you through good and bad times. It helps you to make tough decisions, and it keeps you going from day to day.

"Inspiration has to come from within," said senior Joel Termaat.

Termaat, who excels both in academics and athletics, believes that if people are into doing things, such as sports, they will not succeed without internal inspiration.

Termaat has been given this internal inspiration through his teachers and coaches. They have given him motivation and shown him clarity for his future. Still, he believes that this is only a small portion of what makes him want to succeed.

"Others help you, but ultimately it comes from yourself," he said.

There are others who think differently. Senior Stacey Miller finds inspiration in her son, Trace.

"He inspires me to make the day go on," said Miller.

From the moment Miller knew she was pregnant, she knew she wanted to keep him.

"I would want to see him later in life, so

I had to keep him, " she said.

Miller now lives with her boyfriend, who is also Trace's father. Her son has taught her responsibility, and because of this, she has gained respect from her family.

"I sometimes ask God why he gave me a child, but then I look at Trace and I'm glad •He did," said Miller.

David Nelsen also believes that people are a major inspiration.

Nelsen is a senior on the football team. His parents and God are his major inspirations. They affect his everyday life and guide him through his decisions.

" My parents and God have shaped my beliefs, and that's why I act the way I do," said Nelsen.

Nelsen often thinks of his parents and God when he's taking a test, or playing a game, or even when he's hanging out with friends. They're a major part of the person that he is and a reason for how he acts.

So, whatever the inspiration, the overall result is the same. It makes you who you are and it helps you become who you want to be. It guides you through decisions and gives you strength to score that final touchdown. It is something that will stay with you throughout your entire life.

"As I get older and mature, I realize that inspiration needs to be internal because without it you can't succeed. It's sometimes hard to come by, but once it happens, you have no doubts," said Termaat.

Students

At "See You at the Pole ", junior Erik

provided worship

while many sang along (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Inspirations

involved in Campus Life gather at Holmes Lake for a fun activity (photo by: -Ashley Cunningham)

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"InJuSt!ces ,n the world motivate me to try and change them:

Sophomore Sarah Bergman gets much of her inspiration from the 60 's, as you can see from her van, which her mother and brother he lped paint (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Juniors Erik Hustad , Ben Har rrJ S, and friends express their talents and inspirations by playing for their church worship group (photo by: As hley Cunningham).

On a chilly morning, students gather at the flag pole to pray for their peers and loved ones (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Junior Aaron Rinehart gets creative with his duct tape suit.

While some people like to go t o extremes , Senior Chris Frey sports his every day look.

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Funky footware is always in style.

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Sophomores Kristen Mi l es and Abby Delabare remain fr i ends even though their style varies a I i t t I e .

Seniors Betsy McCallum and Kelly Oseka show off their

Since Abercrombie and Fitch has came to Lincoln it had definitely become a trend that everyone around East has seen.

Embroidery on everything!

Acrylic nails are popping up and popping off everywhere.

Piercings remain a major trend at East, popular places to pierce on your body include navels, eyebrows, tounges, and whatever e Is e

Cha ngi ng Times Mean Cha ngi ng Pl a ces

Some •East students experience what it's like to start over

Reme ber going away to summer camp and being iJ:-flOJ.!! your parents for a week? It started out as a blast, but soon enough you missed mom and dad and were ready to come back home. Now, imagine leaving home and your parents for an entire year. That is what 11 foreign exchange students at East High did this year. They left their homes, friends, and families to take in the culture and atmosphere of the United States. Although their reasons differ on why they came here, they all had to start over and adjust to the new location. All of them ·also brought a variety of dreams with them.

"I would love to go to college in the United States and play basketball," said Holland native Niek Wijnen, who is a junior this year. "When I first saw the school from the street, I thought this place was huge and I was going to have a great time ." For others, there was a time of adjustment.

"It took me awhile to get used to things here in America," said Poland native Artur Przegendza. "I ha v never really been away from my parents and that is on e of the hardest things I had to get used to."

Wijnen has been to the United States twice before, staying in Boston and California. Out of his three experiences iR America, he thinks that the trip to Nebraska is the best one ever.

"So far, all of the people here have been great and very friendly towards me," said Wijnen. "From the very start, people were helping me find classes and jus t being really helpful."

Adjusting to a new place can be hard, but startin ! all over and learning the new fashions, trends, rules, and culture takes a lot of courage and that is exactly what these students have plent"y of. •

Artur put it best when he said, "So far, so good."

By: Jeff Da v s

The Student Mediators help the exchange students feel welcome at East (photo by: Beth Craw). Exchange students Juna Buesching , Kathryn Breitsprecher students Susie Stirken, Dipa Hussain , and Niek Wijnen attend a meeting to become better acquainted with East (photo by: Beth Craw)

Foreign exchange students

John Oster, Susie Stirken

Nelle Brand , Niek Wijnen, Kathryn Breitsprecher, Dipa Hussain, Jana Buesch i ng , and Micki Brammer stick together (photo by: Nellie Smith).

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1. Family 2. Friends

3. Weekend Life 4. Freedom 5. Fashion

Junior John Oster expresses his artistic talent in his beginning painting class (photo by: Beth Craw).

Sophomore Emily Lefler helps junior N lck Wijnen feel welcome at East. (photo by: Beth Craw).

Foreign Exchange

Feel i ng The Pressure

Students deal with the stress of high school.

"I'm swamped!" "I'm on overload!" "My brain is fried!" These are common phrases heard throughout the halls of East between classes and after school. It's normal to see someone cram for a test a few minutes before class starts, or-run to their seats in order to beat the tardy bell. Students are feeling a lot of pressure to perform well academically. They also are becoming more and more involved in activities and sports, setting their standards higher than ever, and are feeling the stress. Whether it's finding time to study after work or trying to raise that GPA, the pressure is on students to do their best.

"Work gives you less time to do stuff. I don't have as much time as I'd like to study," said senior Kim Alspaugh. Alspaugh is busy balancing 20

government class eagerly await graded assignments to be handed back to them, wondering how they will affe"ct their overall grade (photo by: Debra Reisdorff).

Sophomore Adam Kovar hits the books before leaving school for the day (photo by: Debra Reisdorff)

by Brianna Bergho ·z

hours of work a week with her advanced placement classes and activities. "The work in AP classes is hard, but you get so much more out of it," said Alspaugh, "You're not just regurgitating memorized facts."

Pressure to do well comes from parents, teachers, and coaches as well as from the students themselves~ "I'm motivated by myself. My parents put some pressure on me to do my best, but I get good grades for myself," said senior Emily Decamp.

Another source of pressure is college. "I want to get into a good college and get some scholarships," said sophomore Megan Semke.

Although students are feeling the pressure to keep those grades up, they are still able to balance learning in classes with work and having fun.

A group of freshman boys find time in their busy schedule to relax in the commons after school (photo by: Debra Reisdorf().

Sophomore Sara Roseland takes time outside of school to reasearch material for an informative speech for Mr. Davis's Oral Communications class at Gere Library (photo by: Debra Reisdorf()

Sophomore Kristin Miles has a truly religious experience bobbing for apples at Blue-White Night (photo by: Alex Felton).

Senior Chris Frey. provides some competition for Darren Keen with his intriguing face contortion (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Student Council puts up a sign to let kids know where to go for fun and money (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Student Council sponsor, Mrs. Johnson and junior Coco Schrader plot out more fun activities at Blue-White Night (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Junior Darren Keen strikes his pose in DECA's competition for the funniest face (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Senior Kim Alspaugh shows her Spartan spirit as she gets her face painted by freshman Lauran Burt at Spirit Council 's booth (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Too few get to know the clubs East has to offer.

By: Kim Zalew ski

The sparse attendance at this year's Blue- White Night may be an indication of student apathy towards club involvement. While the evening ' s purpose is to help students get more familiar with what clubs East has to offer, the lack of attendance makes one wonder if this activity is fulfilling its job description.

"Advertising for Blue-White Night by fliers, or just having the teachers seem more enthusiastic about the night when they tell their students about it could get more people to attend," said senior Michelle Villarreal, who represented Dollfins at Blue-White Night.

Junior Darren Keen has another, slightly different view of how Blue-White Night could attract more people.

_ "I think that if a kissing booth was set up by the Apollonaires, or if a live band was there playing, it would definitely attract a lot more people," said Keen.

The main attraction of the night, organized by Student Council, was the chance to win $50. In order to obtain the chance to get in the drawing, students had to fill a pamphlet with stamps from each club that was there, and correctly answer questions that each club had about themselves. The completed cards were then placed in a box and one was randomly selected. The winner got a chance to pick up $50 in quarters in the gym within 45 seconds.

"I thought that the chance to get $50 would have been the highlight of the night as we had intended, but not as many people stayed till the end for the opportunity," said junior Student Council member Lindsay Erwin.

Despite the low turnout for an event whose intention was to attract new members, those who came learned more about the clubs and have the advantage of knowing their school a little bit better just from attending.

Blue-White Night

Mrs. Hershey 's Begining Painting class works intently at the assignments given to them (photo by: Beth Craw.).

hen we started off in first grade learning our letters and numbers, little did we realize that these basic concepts would be the building blocks of our future At East, that future has been bright indeed. The average ACT score at East is 23.5 , which exceeds both the state and national averages. This reflects the students ' work ethic, the quality of East teachers, and the strong academ ic programs which East has to offer.

Too often , a school is judged by how many state sports championships it might win or which athletes receive college scholarships. At East, students excel in the classroom as well. East often outperforms the other Lincoln high schools, having more National Merit Scholars in the past three years than any other.

Most students begin high school with expectations of wha t it will be like, what they will learn and what they will accomplish . Little did the incoming freshmen realize that they would soon be immersed in one of the most highly-recognized academic programs in the state .

East graduates have gone on to highly-recognized jobs, from costume designers to doctors. Next time you're watching your favorite sitcom, stick around for the credits at the end because 1980 grad Philip Hayman might have taken part in designing the costumes. On a Saturday night sometime rent the movie "Arachnaphobia" and you will see Harley Jane (Susie) Kozak , East graduate of 1975, in the lead role. If you ever have to go to court and your trial makes it to the State Supreme Court, you may face 1969 grad N1esje J. Steinkruger as the judge. If you break your leg, you might end up having Dr. en Reckewey , East graduate of 1971, as your doctor in the emergency room.

Clearly, those who have started at East often have ended with a big finish , landing highly recognizable jobs in society. So whether you are starting or ending your years at East, just remember that you will be given more than knowledge you need to obtain a job, you will be given the chance of a lifetime .

By: Kun Zalewski

Elizabeth Leach , Brian Brabec, and Bret Mccurdy sit and enjoy their time of relaxation in the Junior/Senior lounge (photo

by: Natalie Wick).

Seniors Ryan Fosnaught, Aaron Bals, Aaron Ogden, and Joelle Harral dance on top of their desks and show that class isn't just for taking notes (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Bridge School students sit and listen to what Bridge School is and learn • what they will be doing (photo by: Ashley Cunningham) Students sit out in the hall to work on their assignments (photo by: Natalie Wick).

ESL students concentrate and have fun at th e same time as the first ESL class to go through East (photo by: {\_Jatalie Wick).

Mr. Hoham decides to sit back and take a break from the hard work of teaching classes (photo by: Beth Craw).

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Betsy Bowhay

Aaron Bozarth

Paul Brandt

Jared Brass

Matthew Bremer

Laura Brodersen

Derek Broening

Lucas Brown

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By: Mark Reekmeyer

Jamie Bruce

Frannie Bruening

Lindsay Brundege

Serina Buchanan

Alena Balasanova is no ordinary freshman. Although she is involved in many school organizations, she stands apart from her peers, as well. For one thing, she wasn't born in the United States, and didn't come from Lux Middle School, unlike many of her classmates Balasanova is also one of a few students in Lincoln to have an article published in the Journal Star. The article was about cliques in~the society and why they are present and they should exist.

Balasanova was born in the USSR and lived there for seven years. Coming to the United States was a big change for her, but it was for the better.

Jacey Bulow

Mingus Burdic

Brooke Burns

Lauran Burt

Tara Busboom

Cortney Busch

Aaron Butler

Atlee Butzirus

"The schools in the USSR are a lot stricter and it isn't as hard and overwhelming here," said Balasanova. Balasanova is involved in many after-school activities. She is involved in Student Council, Spirit Council, DECA, FBLA, drama, STOP, and Ambassadors. She also takes several Differentiated classes, which keep her very busy after school as well.

Andrew Butzke

Sean Cain

Tee Calhoun

Jennifer Callahan

When most people start high school, they usually see a lot bf familiar faces in the hallway. Balasanova, though, is one of only four freshmen from Culler Middle School who attend East. Since many of the freshmen at East came from Lux Middle School, many knew each other and had their "social cliques established."

Recognizing the clique issue at East, Balasanova decided to write to the Journal-Star about it. Her article was published in September. Balasanova has had to overcome the clique factors at East and has made many new friends.

Kim Callender

Lauren Campbell

Corrie Carlson

Nick Carlson

"East is so much bigger than my other school that I am meeting someone new everyday," said Balasanova. "East is a lot better than my old school. It's friendlier and bigger. I like it a lot."

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How to bQ a FrQ~hman

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East's ninth graders seem to face some of the same problems as freshmen at other schools, including "shell shock," as freshman Marisa Kibbie put it.

In only one year, freshmen have gone from being the kings of their middle schools, to the bottom of the barrel in high school.

Some freshmen have found that change to be somewhat scary or upsetting.

"I wasn't too worried about the change until I got here," said freshman Heather McNenny. "It was like a whole new world, new people, new classes, everything had changed. Luckily I had some upperclassmen friends and a lot of fr1ends from Lux came with me also."

For some reason, most freshmen are very aware of the seniors and how to get around them.

"All you need to do is humble yourself and watch out," said freshman Bret Beermann. Another freshman had a different approach around seniors.

"All you need to do is follow this one rule: Don't talk, don't get hit," said freshmen Drew Smith.

Seniors need to start being nice to the freshmen. After all, one day the seniors will be old and poor and the little ol' freshmen just might be there to help out.

Paul Carlson

Alex Carper

Amy Chandler

Paul Chauche

Dmetriy Chornyy

Kathleen Christatos

Ann Christensen

Lauren Christensen

Nathan Clarke

Paige Clinkenbeard

Kyle Clouston

Michael Clowes

Mallorie Cole

Kimberly Collingham

Sean Connealy

Summer Coon

Matthew Cornell

Allisyn Cowles

Jardin Craft

Michelle Craig

Mandie Craw

Kayla Crisler

Tim Culwell

Megan Dabbert

Allison Daniel

Courtney Davidson

Nick Davis

Vincent Dawson

Jennifer Deaton

Michael Derienzo

Nicholas Derienzo

Derek Dickman

Adam Doehling

Natalie Donald

Elizabeth Donkin

Katy Dornbos

Olia Dzenis

Russell Easley

Nathan El ias

Lauren Ell ingson

Amy Engel

Quentin Ens

Jenna Epley

Daniel Eppert

Brittany Eurek

Caleb Exstrom

Heather Farleigh

Kristin Fassnacht

Ross Felton

Christopher Ferris

Kiley Ficken

Timothy Fields

Andy Fosdick

Jena Fosdick

Ashley Francke

Moriah Franson

Danielle Franz

Matthew Frazell

Sara Frede

Katherine Fries

Joanne Fruhwirth

Danielle Fulcher

Justin Fullerton

Teal Gardner

Eric Gerrard

Whitney Gillette

Nathaniel Gingery

Travis Gingery

Christopher Gleim

Steven Gogela

Suzy Gordon

Ashley Gregg

Chantal Griffin

Lane Grow

Susan Gu

Stephanie Gubser

Stephanie Guido

Freshmen

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Jamie Jumps

Arman Kaioupov

Dustin Kaufman

Jared Keedy

Christopher Keller

Kristin Kelly

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Katherine Krohn

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Kara Kvanli

Kristen Lamoreaux

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Carrie Lane

Cassie Lanning

Molly Larson

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Kenneth Leak

Megan Lebrato

Tiffany Lee

Brittany Lehms

Justin Lightner

Kenzie Lillie

Laura Livingston

Michael Longs

Stacie Longwell

Stephanie Longwell

Corey Lovorn

Rachel Loy

Michael Lucchino

Natalie Luebbe

Logan Lueking

Catie Mackey

Marc Maguire

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Braden Miller

Cristine Miller

Matthew Miller

Lindsey Million

Casey Mooberry

Charlie Morris

Ryan Morris

Chris Mrkvicka

Mitchell Murphy

Jeff Myers

Ben Nelson

Huan Nguyen

Lars Nielsen

Amy Nilson

Noushan Noureddini

Nicol Nyhoff

Melissa Gehring

Todd Ogden

Christy Olsen

Julie Oseka

Shelley Otto

Steven Maltarich

Rebekah Mangrum

Shelby Manzitto

Leah Marr

Spencer Mason

Michael Mason-0' Croz

Julianne Matczyszyn

Laura McCallister

Angie Mccawley

Heather McNenny

Jennifer Mecom

Timothy Messer

Jake Metzger

Mallory Meyers

Jenna Michelsen

Kelli Mihulka

Emily Packard

Jeffrey Pankake

Korby Patzner

Brandon Pedersen

Alyssa Penkava

Carrie Penn

Danielle Petersen

Laura Philipps

Josh Philson

Jason Pickerel

Joe Pieper

Cara Pirruccello

Eugene Polishchuk

Steven Porter

Leslie Portz

Amanda Potter

Brent Protiva

Cory Rabe

Missy Rafat

Joshua Randazzo

Amy Rasmussen

Felicia Reding

Lacey Remmenga

Joe Rempe

Heather Remter

Amy Reynoldson

Tom Rice

Alan Richoux

Alissa Ridenour

Justin Rife

Jenna Rihanek

Nate Rock

Kendra Roller

Jessica Romano

Scott Roseland

Jordan Ross

Nick Ruiz

Sophia Ruser

Jeffrey Rutledge

Seth Rye

Ashley Sabin

Michael Sanchez-Masi

Dustin Sanderson

Adam Schlegelmilch

Tyler Schmidt

Nick Schneider

Jared Schoettger

Andrew Schroeder

Jesse Schuessler

Freshmen

Travis Villanueva

Justin Vullerton

Catherine Wadhams

Jordan Walklin

Steven Wall

Ashley Walter

Zack Walter

Robby Walton

Candace Wang

Jesse Wanning

Jacob Warren

Joseph Warren

Rachel Ahlum

Arren Arnold

Bret Beermann

Derek Bredensteiner

Renae Choma

Matt Edwards

Anthony Estrada

Travis Griffin

Ledon Ratcliff

Josh Heiserman

Justin Jindra

Sean Kendle

Kristin Kozakiewicz

Lynelle Leibhart

Danh Mac

Kendra Manning

Janet McKinney

Eden Molden

Elliot Ness

Megan O ' Neill

Rebecca Ore

Shannon Parker

Lizzie Peterson

Heather Poysa

Jeffrey Rea

Priscilla Rivera

Zachary Rose

Nicole Scheppke

Kyle Schneider

Scott Schroeder

Autumn Selle

Kristen Sherman

Rafael Tatay

Bethany Thelander

Danielle Tindall

Amy Tyson

J.C. Walrath

Nick Watts

Adam Weiler

Erik Welch

Ashley Wessale

Jason Whittier

Jason Wassung

Dan Waters

Andrea Watt

Emily Weatherfield

Chris Weber

Ashley Wellman

C.J. Wells

Anna Wellsfry

Erin Wence!

Lisa Weyers

Jonathan Whitehead

Elizabeth Wild

Michael Will

James Williams

Rachel Williams

Cory Wilson

Desiree Wilson

Julie Winseman

Brittany Wolf

Evan Wolf

Anny Wong

Brandon Woodhead

Alex Wright

Vanessa Wurtz

Raqwin Young

Ross Young

Lindsey Zohner

Renee Zyburo

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jungle out there. Especially if you attend "Sometimes the Zoo School teachers get the I. Aside from the occasional "cat calls" . confused with our identities," she said. "But our friend3 that fill the air, Zoo School students also have to get at Zoo are starting to realize that Kara and I have used to each other, since they come from all four of different personalities." Lincoln's public high schools. For East twins Kara and Zoo School challenges its students and teache t s Kelli Ceralo, though, the trick was to not get tired of to go beyond mistaken identity. each other.

"The Zoo motto is 'You're in control of your own

Although they both chose to attend the Zoo education'," said Kelli. "Scheduling is difficult for me School, it doesn't mean they have the same interests. because it's hard to fit band in as the first class of the "Kara is really into taking care of the goats, day." The scheduling woes pay off, though. sheep and reindeer," said Kelli. "Even though those "I enjoy taking small classes at the Zoo. It help, animals are not my favorites, I still go down to the goat me understand the classes better than I do at East," s 1id pen and walk the animals with her." Kelli. •

Their Zoo School teachers gave the twins

Being able to have hands-on access to the zoo is different schedules, which meant lunch was often the one of the benefits of going to school there. only time the girls had a chance to talk with each other.

"We work with the animals, learning about their J "We don't have classes together," said Kara. health and dietary habits," said Kara. "Having access to ti "Still, the teachers could have prejudiced opinions since the computer lab at the zoo is helpful, too. I can trans fer J I have a sibling at the Zoo School." Kelli agrees that information onto and disk and work on it at home if l'n A sometimes the teachers expect the same things from not done. At East, you have to get special permission to the twins, not to mention that they sometimes get just be in the computer lab and it's hard to get work plain confused. finished."

Front row: (I - r) Sana Khan, Megan Hass, Sara Moore, Angie Sydzyik. Back row: Mackenzie Mueller, Connor Howard (photo by: Alex Felton).

The students of zoo school kick back and take a time out for a break(photo by: Alex Felton). Zoo School

Juniors Sana Khan and And , ea Gutsche work in math class 3t ! the zoo(photo by: Alex Fe/to 1) \ Students listen to the speak (i r very intentively(photo by: Ah x Felton).

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gine getting to study what you wanted to r r college during high school. Arts and ,umanities school is one way for students to do this. It s a school for high-school students who are especially nterested in English and art studies. Students still study wbjects that every high-school student has to study to Jraduate, but they have a much bigger focus on ·eading, writing, and art.

"It is new and different," said junior Arts and ,umanities student Hillary Miller.

Miller decided to go to Arts and Humanities khool to get a different high-school experience. She wanted to get more in depth in the arts and English. "This school is much more laid back," said Miller.

Everyone works hard and does their own thing while working toward the same goal (photo by: Alex Felton)

Junior Willie Johnson makes use •of the technological facilities available at the Arts and Humanities school (photo by: Alex Felton).

By: ~arah Wright

"We learn about anything from Pop Art to the Holocaust."

Speakers and videos are popular at this school. So is personal expression through art.

There are only 52 students who attend this school, so there is much more one-on-one experience. There is more time for individual help with teachers and there is more time to do homework. This school is not for everyone, though. For students with an open mind and curiosity, the Arts and Humanities School is a winner.

"There is no popular group, everyone pretty much gets along," said Miller. "Everyone is unique and I enjoy being around people from all four high schools."

Arts and Humanities

Students from around the world take a moment from their E.S.L class to smile for the camera (photo by: Natalie Wick).

E.S.L. students Wilson Malit, Williams Perez-Fernandez, Bernie Negron-Rodriquez, and Gelvin Argueta show off their carved pumpkins at a get-together with Difference Makers (photo by: Mrs. Spahni).

East's E.S.L. students come from places all around the world. A few of them gather for a picture. Front Row: Slava Sinchuk. Back Row: Dmitrey Chorney, Bernie Negron-Rodriguez, Wilson Malit, Rafaele Filizola, Alina Chornaya (photo by: Natalie Wick).

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magine sitting in a cla sroo blankly staring at everyone else, while they're giving the same look back. You're wondering if anyone speaks your language, including the teacher. Yet all of you are in there for one goal, to learn English. This is what the first day of English as a Second Language class felt like to 36 students new to East this year.

English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) is new to East this year, but is starting off with a bang. The 39 E.S.L. students, representing 13 languages and countries, are gathered in one classroom trying to learn English. Even with teachers Susan Bauer and Stephen Swinehart, it's still a difficult task. The group approaches the task with energy, though.

"The first day, the students have a lot of energy to learn," said Bauer. "Fluently I know English and French, and there's not one student

taking E.S.L. who knows French." Because of that barrier, she uses pictures and hand movements to get the point across.

"I have to make sure that I brush up on my own English as well. • I don't want to teach them something false," Bauer chuckled The E.S.L. students have to adjust to more than just a new language, though.

"The schools are bigger here than in the Philippines," said junior Wilson Malit. "It's difficult at lunch because nobody speaks my language."

Some E.S.L. students are homesick for their land, even though they enjoy East.

"I miss surfing at the beaches in Puerto Rico," said junior Bernie Negron-Rodriquez, "but I like it here."

With students still enrolling in East's E.S.L. program, it will stay popular for years to come.

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y brother is my role model."

a time of individuality, most people at East would never admit to actually looking up to their older brother, but Kally Duling's brother, Mike, is her idol.

Kally participates in many of the same activities that Mike enjoys. Both have a flair for performance. She is in Reflections singing group and often involves herself in plays at the Community Playhouse. "I do what Mike does because it's cool," said Kally.

Kally has learned a lot from her experiences at the Playhouse. "I have more self confidence and I'm not afraid to talk in front of groups of people," she said

The Community Playhouse also has taught her how to deal with everyday problems. "I can use what I've learned to get a job in the future; It's helped me with my job skills. "

Duling works at Schlotzsky's, with her brother, Mike. "We work pretty well together. Sometimes we fight, but not very often," said Duling. Whether she's working with Mike or not, she has fun doing her job.

The future is still a mystery for Duling. "I know I want to have kids someday, but other than that, I don't really know what I want to do." Duling is planning on going to college after high school and wants to find a career where she can work with kids. In a time of individuality, Duling has found her own unique self through her activities, her job, and her role model, Mike.

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Kristin Anderson

Lee Arkadiev

El izabeth Arunski

Maggie Ashby

Ted Ashley

Kyle Atherton

Sridhar Ayala

Chris Ayriss

Andy Bahm

Trav is Bahm

Manjeev Pal Bajwa

Kimberly Baker

Ryan Baker

Christian Barth

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Ashley Barton

Emily Beckwith

Adam Benash

Lisa Benes

Scott Bennett •

Laura Bentley

Jason Bequette

Randy Bergholz

Sarah Bergman ·

Jordan Berlin

Motoki Bessho

Marc Bettis

Jenny Black

Kristen Black

Katy Blaha

Karen Bloomquist

Neil Bobenhouse

Jamie Boesche

Mindi Boettcher

Jesse Bouwens

Jared Bowman

Leah Breitbarth

Andrew Brennfoerder

Matthew Brewer

Allison Brown

• Marc Brown

Mark Buckner

Veronica Sudler

Tu Bui

Marshall Bunde

Daniel Burgett

Jonathan Burnham

Benjamin Butler •

Maggie Buttermore

Mkah Caldwell

Gabriela Cantarero

Amy Carey

Jason Carlile

Mark Carlson

Katie Carnes

Kimberly Carnes

Anna Carroll

Brent Champion

Megan Charko

Alissa Chavez

Ashley Christensen

Jason Clark

Matthew Clark

Matt Clarke

Sophomores

Stephanie

Erin Firzgerald

Amanda Flanagan

Ryan Fleming

Patricia Fonfara

Elizabeth Fosnaugh

Brittany Franks

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v ry team has its Big Game, where they intercept t e game-winning· pass or hit the ninthinning homerun. Rivalries often are a part of Big Games, bringing with them a competitive spirit and unparalleled emotion. The school gets pumped up when their team faces its rival. Despite the excitement they bring, though, some coaches think rivalries aren't what they used to be.

"I think that rivalries have decreased from when I was in high school here at East," said wrestling coach Marty Mccurdy.

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Scott Gale

Joel Ganz

Jon Gapp

Ashley Garey

Kari Garthright

He said that East's biggest rivalry today is against Southeast. "Preparation for a big game against Southeast, though, is virtually the same as against any other school," said Mccurdy.

When Mccurdy attended East, he thought the biggest rival was Northeast.

"We loved to play Northeast and when we would win, it was all the better," he said.

"When we have a wrestling match against Southeast, we get pumped up more than if we were wrestling against Northeast or an Omaha school," said Sophomore Gage Krieger. Krieger also said that he thinks rivalries have grown over the years.

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Kate Germer

Amanda Gertonson

David Gillan

Nicole Gillespie

Brett Goodsman

"I think the biggest rival is Lincoln High. We do some different pre-game things when we play against Lincoln High," said sophomore Nick Sattler, soccer player and cross- country runner. Most athletes agree that competing against any Lincoln School makes it a Big Game.

"If East plays a Lincoln team, we usually get pumped up more and give full effort. We love to play against them and if we happen to win, it is even better," said Sattler.

Rivalries can spark the fans, motivate the players and turn just another competition into ... the Big Game.

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Sophomores

Kandyce Griffin

Jessica Gritton

Bradley Grosscup

Brian Grossenbacher

Kelle Gude

Ashley Gulbrandson

Ruslan Gulchuk

Jeni Haake

Tom Halama

Shannon Hall

Gretchen Hamilton

Ashlee Hannan

Andrew Hanrath

Jenny Hansen

Tim Hansen

Jennifer Harbison

Chris Harris

Melissa Harris

Ashley Hart

Lindsey Hayes

Christopher Heard

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Travis Hemsath

Stacy H_enderson

Natalie Hendrickson

Lisa Hendrix

Kristen Henke ·

Timothy Hermanson

Dan Herting •

Natasha Hight

Anne Higley

Megan Hilgenkamp

Matthew Hinkley

Justin Hoffman

Veronica Hoffman

Jeremy Hohenfeldt

Aleah Holden

Grant Horejsi

Shaun Houk

Benjamin Housel

Kim Howard

Sarah Hranac

Bradley Hudson

Christia•n Huebner

Tyler Hull

David Humm

Megan Huppert

Susan Ingram

Mandi lrions

Amy Jacobson

Stephanie Jedlicka

Keith Jensen

Benjamin Johnson

Christina Johnson

Eric Johnson

Nate Johnson

Vincent Johnson

Eve Johnson

Stephanie Jones

Sarah Julifs

Randi Jurgensen

Bryce Kahle

Kevin Kahler

Justin Kalemkiarian

Liz Kaspar

Brandi Kawamoto

Phil Keen

Erin Keller

Quinton Kelly

Ann Kemper

Daina Kilgore

Megan King

Zachariah King

Jesssica Kinser

Allen Kluck

Cara Knollenberg

Joslyn Knopp

Jessica Koelsch

Justin KohlrT!an

Nicki Kometscher

Kate Kongs

Ashley Koop

Candace Kornfeld

Adam Kovar

Joey Kozakiewicz

Matthew Kozisek

Angie Kreifels

Jason Kreifels

Gage Krieger

Kelly Kurtzer

Ali Lambert

Elizabeth Lamer

Brandon Lammers

Sean Larchicek

Benjamin Larson

Josh Lauer

James Lawrence

Crystal Leapley

David Leavitt

Emily Lefler

David Leigh

Nicholas Liechti

Tony Lintel

Matt Loos

Blake Loper

Stewart Losee

Ii Joshua Lovorn

Christopher Loyd

I Derek Lyman

Nicole Lyman

Welfredo Malit

Angel Mallula

Brian Malone

Nathan Mandelko

Rachel Manijak

Kim Martin

Corey Martinez

Juventino Martinez

BJ Maser

Bradley Mason

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Clayton Masters

Lindsay Matczyszyn

Alicia Mccown

Cameron McDaniel

Nicole McDonnell

Sam McKelvey

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any young athletes dream of that wonderful day when hey will finally get the chance to be a part of varsity-level athletics in high school. For some young high-school athletes, this is a reality. Several East

Janet McKenney sophomores got the opportunity to play on~a varsity

Pat McLaughlin team in a variety of sports this year.

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Hard work was the building block for almost all athletes during the off season, which helped some sophomores obtain a position on a varsity team.

"I thought that I did a lot of hard work this past summer in order to try and get a chance to be on varsity this year," said sophomore varsity basketball player

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Cira Meyer

Bryce Meyers

Judson Mickle

Liz Middleton

Kristin Miles

Katie Milius

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It 1s hard for any athlete to describe the atmosphere that is involved with the game situation. For younger varsity athletes, they must get used to the crowd and the other team, as well as the atmosphere itself.

"It's a lot more exciting on the court than in the stands," said sophomore varsity basketball player Jesse Bouwens.

Another "speed bump" about t)eing a sophomore on a varsity team is dealing with the other team members' acceptance onto the team.

"My teammates have treated me okay, occasionally making fun of me, but nothing too serious," said sophomore varsity basketball player Erin Fitzgerald.

When it comes to the many different levels of athletics, the only "grade" that really matters is the one each team earns in competition.

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Nicholas Molacek

Brad Morgan

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rrett Swiggart has been racing karts since he was years old. His dad, Brad Swiggart, who raced when he was in his 20's, thought it would be a good idea for his son to try it. How right he was.

Garrett Swiggart is one of the best drivers in karting today. Most people don't even win one national championship in their lifetime, but Garrett has won seven national championships in the International Karting Federation (IKF) and four National championships in the Karters Racing Triad of America. Along with his National championships, he has won mariy other major races in his still young eight-year career. He has won two Southern Challenge's, two Dash for Cash in Medesto, California, five Holiday Classic's in Phoenix, Arizona, and four Tulsa Shootout's in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just to name a few.

"The competition is so hard it feels better every time you win," said Swiggart.

Throughout Swiggart's career, he has gained many sponsors and learned a lot. His racing isn't just about driving a car around a track, though. He has to know ratios for gears so he can tell his mechanics what the motor needs.

Swiggart's racing takes up a lot of his time, as well as other people's time, too. He races every weekend in the summer and twice a month during school. In addition to Swiggart's commitment, his sponsors help him with his repairs and work on his body frame and engine.

Along with racing against the friends he has made over his career, he races against some well connected people, too. He races againstAI Uncer Ill (Little Al) and A.J. Foyt IV (Foyt Enterprises).

Swiggart has raced in about 500 races and has won many of them. He hopes to move to the professional level eventually.

"It would be a nice opportunity to race at that level(NASCAR or Indy Racing League)," said Swiggart.

Ashley Morrison

Andy Mortensen

Johnathan Murman

Andrew Myers

Kevin Nash

Tara Neddenriep

Brian Neemann

Aksel Nelsen

Kristin Nelson

Mark Nelson

Dustin Newell

Brandon Newland

Wade Nolte

Claire O'Brien

Kyle Olinger

David Olson

Liz Otis

Erin Palmer

Jim Palmer

Fallyn Pappas

Tausha Parpart

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Julie Pearson

Bill Pegans

Mark Peirce

Anna Pelton

Micah Persell

Mark Petro

Elizabeth Pflug .

Corey Piersol

Marie Pierson

Eric Pilus

Abby Placek

· Nikki Plies

Anatoliy Polishchuk

Marisa Pont

Derek Popp

Erica Poppe

Brandon Poppert

Ryan Pospisil

Tiffany Prai

Trevor Prai

Jeff Price

Andrew Prior

Rachel Purvis

Brandon Radke

Kishore Rao

Phillip Rapp

Jeffery Rea

Mark Reckmeyer

Ryan Regelean

Heather Reichel

Lindsey Reineke

Debra Reisdorff

Darci Richardson

Priscilla Rivera

Randall Robbins

Sara Roseland

Sean Ross

Meg Russell

Kim Rutledge

Chrissa Samuelson

Lindsey Sand

Nick Sattler

Bryan Scharfen

Joshua Scheele

Andrea Scheiblhofer

Ben Scheyer

Sonja Shindler

Gina Schneider

Ashlyn Schniederjans

Alexis Schreiber

Jenny Seefeld

Megan Semke

Christopher Sheldon

Jenna Shimonek

Katie Simpson

Katie Sipp

Jessica Slack

Jeanne Slieter

Bradley Smith

Matthew Smith

Tracie Snider

Adam Snoberger

Katie Southwick

Anna Spalding

Dayton Spomer

Eric Spry

Katherine Srb

Mark Stavas

Adam Stehlik

Bridget Stephenson

Natalie Stewart

Zackary Stickney

Ryan Stinson

Jamie Stock

Liz Stockstill

Tyler Stone

Meg an Strain

Justin Stroud

Sheena Stuefer

Laura Suhr

Tam Suhr

Shea Svoboda

Jon Swanson

John Swaroff

Cubby Swift

Garrett Swiggart

Jasmine Temple

Mari Thietje

David Thomas

Aaron Thornton

Sarah Thulin

Christopher Tiwald

Crystal Train

Jenise Trautman

Eric Trevino

Bridgett Trumble

Taylor Ullrich

Alicia Ulmer

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Tabitha Uribe

Nicole Vaccaro

David Valverde

Jesse Vance

Ibrahim Ali Eual Haile

Dustin Allen Kayla Harvey

Jennifer Ammerman Sean Hicks

Jessica Applegarth Brandon Hofpar

Jennifer Braefield Shannon Johnson

David Beaver

Adam Vancleave

Joselyn Vancleave

Amanda Vanrhyn • Maura Viehl

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Alan Voight

Philip Voigt

Megan Wacker

Daniel Kessler

Jonathan Becker Angela Kozakiewicz

Matthew Bozarth Vanessa Lafler

Staci Breiner Chris Lawrence

Mark Carlson Brennan Mar

Richard Castillo Tuyet Nguyen

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Melissa North

Kelli Ceraolo Nathan Olsen

Jessica Chambers Cliffton Packett

John Christens.en

Jessica Puente

Latisha Collins Ricky Rico

Mary Dinger Juddson Sandlian

Tinh Doan Riley S'?ars

Kimberly Elam Afsoeh Sobhanian

Tony Esquivel Jamie Tvrdy

Jessica Gibler Stacey Tyson

Morgan Gillette James Youngquist

Marilu Gonzales Shereen Zangeneh

Raechel Habighorst

Cara Wagner

Rudy Wagner

Gregory Walklin

Samira Waquil

Andrew Watchorn

Katherine Watson

Betsy Watton

Melissa Weihe

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Felicia Welch

Ashley Wells

Katie Wenz

Leland Wenzel

Brandi White

Joshua White

Shawn Wiegert

Jessica Wiles

Catheine Will

Katie Willman

Cody Winchell

Andrew Wolfe

Nakisha Wolfe

Jason Woody

Steven Wu

Sara Young

Zac Zalewski

Mason Znamenacek

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SPARTANS SHOW THEIR PASSION FOR LIFE: IN ENDLESS AND CREATIVE WAYS

for your school isn't limited to girts in blue skirts While the : East cheeleaders may inspire others to root for their school, Spartans • find lots of ways to show their passion for the blue and white. From : special friendships to body painting , these folks have what it takes to • make East a special place :

Mere Jacobs, Junior

" People need something to be proud of and , as teenagers, it's hard to be proud of yourself . So we might as well believe in our teams and go nuts at a couple of football games ."

Mr. Kingery, Teacher

"It is important for young people to understand what it's like to believe in something , stand for something, and to take pride in something ."

Sandra Gobetti, Junior

" School spirit encourages you to get better and better in your classes and it's also good when you are doing assignments ."

Danny Tylka, Junior

"What I love about East is the ability to express yourself within reasonable guidelines and rules. School spirit is important because it shows others that we are proud to be from East."

Chanda Clyne-Govier, Senior

"School spirit is important because if you have school spirit it makes school seem more enjoyable and makes it go by faster."

Carilyn Garrett, Senior "School spirit gives students motivation and encouragement to come to school and be excited about it. I like the size of East because it makes the school more personal and unified."

Candy Myer, Junior "I love to wear blue and white to the games. I also love the Network Peers with Carilyn Garrett. " •

Mr. Gingery, Teacher

"School spirit has an impact on all areas in our school. I feel it helps the school year run better. East High is the best school in our state!"

Tho Futuro Await!:

v ryo~e has different opinions on what awaits u in the illennium to come. The questions that many people ~sk as we step into the next century are whether computers will crash, and will the world cease to exist. While these questions remain unanswered, there are some speculations for what might happen. Some people believe that future schools will be embraced even more by technology. They believe there will be more opportunities for students. They envision smaller classes where each student will have his or her own computer.

Some people, however, believe nothing will really change on Jan. 1, 2000. "Teachers and students will come and go but the school will stay the same," said sophomore Taylor Ullrich.

Ullrich does hope for change in future leaders, though. He hopes that future leaders will finally learn that politics are not just about money and popularity

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but about the health and welfare of this country. 0t h r students share his vision.

" Future leaders will be more active with each state, having every person's voice in matters be he a rd / said senior Danielle Karr

Most students think that Y2K is real but that people are making a big deal over nothing. Becaus the larger corporations and computer companies ha e known about this problem for several years and hav € been preparing for a long time. Besides, most of th e computers are Y2K ready and pose no threat!

Instead of worrying about the future at least o 1e East student thinks it's a great thing to look forward 1::>

"I believe that we should celebrate the year 2 11 0( We should not be worried but rather tha nkful , thank f 11 for surviving this long ," said senior Chad Richardso n "We should not Wf?rry about how the world will end t Jt rather enjoy what is left of it!"

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There's no messing around allowed in Mrs. Peggy Trumble's class (photo by: Alex Felton).

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"I spend 4 or 5 hours online a night. That's how I keep in touch with JY. my dad."

--Ashley Morrison, Microtech member

"Technology keeps me alive."

--Aschot Kotcharian, Electronic Publishing

"We learn from it and use our knowledge to keep building on it. It provides entertainment for me."

--Elizabeth Arunski, Electronic Publishing

"It keeps me motivated and makes me feel alive. It helps with career choices."

--Judd Sandlian, Microtech member

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Kristin Ahrens

Brian Allen

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Jon Andersen

Lucas Anderson

Jeni Anthony

Leah Ashley

Jill Baker

Jared Ballard

Lindsey Bartels

Miranda Barth

Alan Baugh

Tiffany Baum

Jill Beckman

Jacqueline Bencken

Erin Benham

Matt Beran

Casey Berg

Jacob Berst

Meg Beucke

Erin Bingham

Jennifer Birdsall

Romius Blackmon

Ryan Brabec

Jelle B rand

Kathryn Breitspreche

Emily Brodersen

Sara Bros t rom

Katie Brown

Paul Bruns

Beth Bryant

Jana Buesching

Joshua Bulow

Stefanie Burt

Chad Busboom

Brian Butler

Chris Butler

Jonathan Camp

Jared Carlson

John Carlson

Kelly Casady

Kjerstin Cederdahl

Amit Chakraborty

Sarah Chandler

Samik Chattopadhyay

Lewis Chen

Nicholas Chesnut

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Ryan Cole

Carey Collingham

Joey Corbin

Jamie Crane

Brian Cratsenberg

Jason Criger

Allen Cruz

t comes to mind when you think of being first in the r most students, thoughts of athletic competitions and cheering on their favorite team at the state tournament race through their minds. Ask that same question to Ryan Haase and you would hear a completely different story.

Haase , a junior at East, has earned the right to call himself a state champion, yet in a different respect. Haase is a champion at math and has competed in many math competitions throughout junior and senior high school. He became a state champion in eighth grade with a first-place finish in Math Counts. He advanced to the national competition in Washington D.C. where he placed 30th in the nation This was no new experience to him, though, because in the previous year, he had placed second in Nebraska and also advanced to nationals where he placed 120th

"It was the greatest feeling knowing that I had placed first in the state and was going to D.C.," said Haase. His list of accomplishments, as great as it seems, Ashley Cunningham doesn't stop there. During Haase's freshman and

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E 1 0 1 other area high-school students. He placed 15th and 17th m, Y arne respectively out of approximately 1 ,200 participants each year. He is also in the American Regional Mathematics League. The selective team from Nebraska consists of 15 high-school students who are chosen based on math

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Competition is also held between team members. Haase tied for the top score on his team.

Despite his numerous accomplishments, Haase does not let it get to his head.

"Ryan is a very sharp, all around good kid with lots of talent, yet doesn't get hung up on himself," said his math teacher Leona Penner.

John Dodds performance and scores. The team then competes against other similar teams.

To become as successful as Haase at mathematics takes years of hard work and determination, as well as natural talent. Haase has just recently began testing his talent but has known for years he just had a knack with numbers.

"I remember all the way back to kindergarten when we had a ' matharon' , how much I loved it and understood it so much faster than other kids," said Haase.

Haase counts on his talent, especially since time isn't something he has a lot of. He is also involved in Math Club and Difference Makers, plays trumpet in marching band and plays East baseball.

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Adam Dotson

Elizabeth Dow

Kris Downs

Robin Doyle

Christine Driscoll

Tabi Dubas

Ryan Dudney

Thomas Dunbar

Erin Duncan

Scott Dykema

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Laurie Einspahr

Jamje Enderle

Lindsay Erwin

Courtney Eurek

Sara Fairbanks

Danielle Fanter

Alexander Felton

Travis Fentiman

Kara Ficke

Rafaele Filizola

Sarah Finke

Kevin Finn

Daniel Florez

Audrey Frantz

Carrie Frey · Alicia Fullerton

Joshua Fullerton

Kevin Fusselman

Chiraag Gangahar

Miriam Gangi

Ashley Graver

Chad Georgeson

Sheena Gerlach

Sandra Gobetti

Jared Goertzen

Adam Graham

Mitchell Graham

Joshua Gruhl

Curtis Gude

Oksana Gulchuk

Ryan Haase

Taylor Hahn

Erica Hanks

Luke Hansen

Jeffrey Hanson

Rebecca Harbison

Ben Harms

Stephanie Harral

Amanda Harring

Andrew Harris

Christopher Harris

Kaitie Hartman •

Brandon Hartsock

Megan Hass

Jenny Heiserman

Shawn Hellwege

Terra Herman

Emily Hiatt

Tyler Hille

Megan Hobbs

Nicholas Hoefs

Darin Hose

Jacob Hostetler

Aaron Hoy

Sarah Huff

Jennie Hughes

Michael Hundt

Dipa Hussain

Erik Hustad

Michael Hutchinson

Amy Hynek

Jessi Ihde

Tim Ingersoll

Erin Jablonski

Meredith Jacobs

Julie Jank

Eric Janssen

Jessica Jensen

Brian Joe

William Johnson

Blake Johnston

Sarah Jones

Tyrone Jones

Sarah Joseph

Coby Julifs

Brian Keedy

Darren Keen

Ashley Keith

Sana Khan

Robert Kime

David Kingery

Megan Kinsey

Jeffrey Kirchner

Brian Kirkland

Adam. Kittok

Hannah Klasek

Katie Knapp

Jessica Knight

Nick Koch

Brandon Koehler

Michael Kohel

Laura Koonce

Ashot Kotcharian

Cassie Kozakiewicz

Kerri Kreifels

Nathaniel Kreifels

Michael Krumland

Anne Kuehl

Kaycee Kuhn

Emily Kunkee

Rachel Kvanli

Kyle Lash

Elizabeth Leach

Shawn Lebrato

Melissa Lee

Ryan Lester

Kelly Lewis

Aaron Loy

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and Circumstance" may never make it on Top on e radio, but it's ·one of the top songs in a senior's life. The senior class cannot wait for the day when that song is played and roll is called for their diplomas. Senioritis sets in a little deeper each minute of the day, one second, one minute, one hour closer to graduation. To underclassmen, it may seem to be taking forever to get through high school, but for seniors; time just keeps speeding up.

For some graduates, high school really did zip by. That's because they skipped their junior year and went right into their senior year.

Senior Autumn Courtney transferred from Crete High School to East this year. Getting to know the new classmate you'll be walking with across the stage is one thing. Explaining the decision to skip a year is another.

"In my old school, I'd grown up with everybody Megan McCullough since kindergarten and some of my friends there don't

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Brad Meier

Natalie Metcalf

Jaime Meyer

Nicholas Meyer

Kari Mikelson

Hillary Miller

Stacey Miller

Mary Montgomery

Sara Moore

the chance to start over at East, since I transferred schools."

Senior Malena Doehling who also skipped a year, also gets questioned by her friends.

"My friends tease me about it. It's not a big deal socially. I still hang out with them," said Doehling.

Before skipping a year of school, these girls had to make some long-term goals. •

"I started in eighth grade with advanced math and taking a foreign language," said Senior Callie Williams, another early graduate."! didn't need to take those classes to graduate early, though. I took those classes because you need four years in high school for college credits."

Courtney had the same graduation plan as many others have, including four years of foreign languages, English, and math. She also had the added motivation of earning scholarships.

"I wrote letters for many colleges and I applied . . for a lot of scholarships as well," said Courtney. "I am

Jamie Morrison getting ready for college admissions."

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After graduation, these new-found seniors will

Jennifer Murdock be going off to college to start fresh again. That may mean getting picked on again by upperclassmen and setting new goals.

"There are many cliques at East and I hope there are not as many on campus," said Williams. "I hope to be more involved in college than I am right now."

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a father who builds pipe organs for oe ein arid Co. in San Francisco, and a mother who teaches music history and theory at Union College, it's no wonder Anne Patterson is a musical genius.

She has played the cello for 13 years, but that's not all she plays. She has played the flute for two years, has taught herself piano, and played the viola for five years. She is in her second year of playing the cello in the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra and earns about $55 per appearance, including rehearsals.

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This year she won the Young Artist chair in the symphony, for which she gets to play a solo, and will receive $500 for it. Jealous yet? Patterson also has been the principal of Hastings Honors Orchestra for two years and was the principal of the Nebraska Music Educator Association All State Orchestra. She also won the Nebraska division of Music Teacher National Association competition for high school strings, and was the alternate to the national competition. Does she ever get tired of all those performances?

"I did get sick of playing the cello in the sixth grade, but when I went to camp, I saw how far I had come and I just couldn 't quit," said Patterson.

She has a full schedule this year with challenging classes like Physics D and Pre-Cal D. She is also trying to teach herself Russian. With all of this, she still has time to teach a Calvert elementary student how to play the cello.

"She has to be the most modest person I know for what she has accomplished," said longtime friend Annie Woudenburg.

In her sophomore year, Patterson was tied for first in her class, and decided to skip a grade to be a senior.

"Some shun me, but some of my friends think it's cool that I'm a senior this year," said Patterson. "It's strange, I don't think of myself as a junior or a senior. I'm somewhere floating in between."

Patterson is planning to go to a college in San Francisco and someday hopes to be in the Paris symphony. Though some may not understand her, she motivates herself to do her very best and at the age of 16 she can look back on all she's done wit out any regrets.

Juniors

Dang Nguyen

Gregory Nissen

Haley Novak

Micki Odbert

Christopher Olson

Gera Olson

John Oster

Alesha Outz

Kevin Page

Amanda Parde

Pat Park

Lindy Patterson

Shay Payne

Chantel Peckham

Karey Pedersen

Matthew Peirce

Kelly Peo

Alan Peterson

Laura Peterson

Caitlin Phelps

Diana Pierson

Lindsay Polson

Abby Poppe

Andrew Potratz

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Justin Raikes

Beth Ramsey

Bradford Randazzo

Marie Rasmussen

Kim Remmenga

Ashley Renken

Layne Reyda

Jeffrey Richardson

Cassie Richoux

Aaron Rinehart

Ashley Robison

Chris Rock

Kari Root

Kendra Root

Franklin Rorebeck

Bryan Rosenberger

Jill Russell

Cassandra Ruthsatz

Nick Salestrom

Aaron Sanchez

Diana Sanchez

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

Benjamin Siegle

Nick Skiles

Scott Smith

Jenny Snoad

Hilary Sorensen

Jessica Soukup

Jason Speicher

Stacey Spivak

Katy Stenberg

Candace Stenger

Michael St. Germain

Sue Stirken

Zach Stivrins

Brittany Stohl

Paetra Stovall

Steven Strauss

Ky Stutzman

Adrienne Sullivan

Ben Sullivant

Micah Sutton

Micah Sweenie

Angie Sydzyik

Keith Tanner

Kelly Tatay

Dustin Taylor

Gerald Temple

Max Theis

Jon Thober

Cami Thoms

Jessica Tomasek

Justin Tomka

Susan Tryon

Travis Tunink

Sid Turley

Dan Tylka

Ashley Uffelman

Benji Vander Broek

Beth Varney

Byron Vierk

Matthew Wagner

Max Walter

Neil Walter

Jason Watson

Annika Webb

Matthew Webster

Zachary Whitson

Niek Wijnen

Brent Wilderman

Dwight Williams

Amanda Wilson

Clifford Wilson

Adam Winchell

Janae Wolf

Adam Wolfe

Maggie Wood

Annie Woudenberg

Sarah Wright

Zach Wright

Michael Yesilcimen

Brent Yonker

Christopher Young

Shamar Young

Zachary Young

Jessica Zangari

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daches. Everybody knows the ting pain that occurs because of the lack of sleep or from stress.

Junior Johna Chrisman has had headaches like these for years. Sometimes they immobilize her body, making her unable to walk straight. Now, though, she hopes the pain is coming to an end following several surgeries she's had in the past year.

Chrisman has a disease called hydrocephalus that prevents her brain from draining water (cerebral fluid) throughout her body. The trapped water put pressure on her brain and caused headaches. Doctors think she developed the disease when her mother, who was pregnant with Johna at that time, was in a car accident. The accident apparently triggered the disease.

"When my mother got in a car accident, she believed that something went wrong at that time," said

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Ever since she was born, Chrisman's been in and out of the surgery ward, replacing shunt systems (a system that controls the pressure of~ the water,) nine times in her life. Five of those surgeries took place in her first six months of life. The last four surgeries have taken place in the past year.

Keeping her spirits high is one of the hardest things, especially when she hears news of another surgery that has to be done, but the turno'ut gets better each time.

"The thought of being out of the hospital alive after each surgery helps keep me going," said, Chrisman. "I am trying to do this for my mother. She is going through a lot, and she needs me."

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Leah Bloebaum

Tara Bodfield

Joni Boettcher

Vavontee Hampton

Ryan Hansen

Elizabeth Harris

Danielle Breslow Cristen Hodgson

Jacqueline Penad

Amy Stewart

David Mohr Sheena Sullivan

Christopher Morgan

Jodi Parman

Brad Trausch

Andrei Tsarenko

William Perez-Fernan Marina Tsarenko

Kimberly Petri Jayne Ullstrom

Matthew Card Ben Hong Cody Pierce

Steve Viljoen

Ryan Casey Jacob Hoppe Mckenzie Pokorny Long Voong

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Rob Cummins Dav id Janovec

Zachariah Dennis Abbey Karr

Ford Earhart

Austin Klingenberg

Arthur Przfgendza

Brady Walker

Melissa Robbins Russell Watts

Timothy Runge Chrissi Wendelin

Erich Schafer

Missy Wendelin

Elizabeth Elliott Kr is Lager AdrienneSelle Josh Wiltshire

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Erin Foster

Megan Lutter

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Michael St. Germain

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ridge School is a unique program offered at dents who may not have otherwise graduated are finding the help they need to graduate. Bridge teachers take more of a hands-on approach to teaching, providing students with a learning environment that helps them succeed.

Senior Erin Hussey said she applied to the Bridge School so she could graduate. She also said that she would recommend this program to other students who are having difficulty learning in school and are not on the right track to graduate but still want to graduate.

Bridge teacher Bill Dimon said that the reason he got started with the program was to help students with problems to find a solution.

"At the end of the day, I feel very excited after I know how much I have helped these kids reach their goals," said Dimon.

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The Bridge School also does fun a id different projects to help the students gra ~p what is being taught. At the beginning of E school year, they held a burial service. T l e) buried all their rotten excuses for not hav i 19 their homework done and for being late. , \ bridge is also being built to remind them c f their goals.

These students are now overcomi 1g their difficulties and succeeding in school thanks, in part, to the Bridge Program. Grades are rising, attendance in class is increasing, and school is much more enjoyable to Bridge students.

"The teachers pay much more attf 1t to the students and help them more with E problems," said Hussey.

Jessica Soukep, Jessica Sheehan, Alicia Fullerton , Chantel Pecan, Mali Maynez, and Marie Rasmussen all take a break and smile during their math class in Bridge School (Photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Dallas Houston and other classmates work hard on their math (photo by: Ashley Cunningham)

Bridge school students take notes in the commons while listening to a speaker (photo by: Ashley Cunningham)

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do you find out what is happening at East High? The purpose nA.o-ntQ,\All.:paper is to keep the students informed on what is happening. The staff consists of 21 members who work their hardest each and every day to produce a paper once a month for a total of nine papers throughout the school year. •

The class meets daily to work on the "Oracle" with many student coming in after school or at other times during the day to complete their work.

"My job title is Sports Editor which means that I write two or three stories per issue and do the layout for the sports page, " said senior Sports Editor Kent Lorenzen.

The person behind the scene who keeps everyone in line and on task is editor in chief, junior, Melissa Lee.

"Melissa does a great job of producing an award-winning paper, which makes my work not nearly as hard, thanks to the efforts and dedication of Lee," said Newspaper Advisor Jane Holt.

Many people on the staff make a trek each year to the state journalism convention to learn how to improve their skills. This year, East's yearbook and newspaper staffs traveled with the staffs from Northeast, Southeast and Lincoln High to the state convention in Scottsbluff.

"The convention in Scottsbluff was a great learning experience," said Lorenzen.

Newspaper: Front row (1-r): Ted Wheeler, Brandi White, Alaina Bartunek, Melissa Lee, Megan Hobbs. Back row: Jerad Patzner, Jane Holt, Ahmed Makkawy, Meghan Rutigliano, Emily Hiatt, Nellie Smith, Kelly Casady, Alisha Sutter, Cristy Dittmer, Jackie Clifton, Kent Lorenzen, Dan Earnest.

computers to produce a top-notch newspaper every month for East High students (photo by: Natalie Wick).

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editor, junior Erin Jablonski, focuses on compiling

ing ideas during class (photo by: Beth Craw).

Yearbook: Front row (1-r): Abby Crawford, Nicole Rabe, Tiffany Richardson, Natalie Wick, Beth Craw, Brandi Bock. Middle row: Chris Clifford , Jodi Parman, Erin Jablonski, Mark Reckmeyer, Alaina Bartunek, Sarah Wright, Amy Johnson, Jeff Davis, Kim Zalewski , Megan McCullough Back row: Holly Davis, Debra Reisdorff, Ashley Cunningham, Jane Holt, Kim Rutledge, Katie Everett , Brianna Bergholz (photo by: Dr. Anne M. Cognard).

Yearbook writers work hard to meet deadlines. Seniors Brianna Bergholz and Nicole Rabe collaborate on just one of the many stories that go in the yearbook (photo by: Beth Craw).

Senior Jeff Davis reads and re-reads every story he writes many times until it is absolutely perfect, while sophomores Mark Reckmeyer and Chris Clifford work on stories of their own (photo by: Beth Craw).

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at class is one's homework so at other people actually buy it?

Yearbook, of course. In this class, students turn their homework into a collage of memories that is cherished and looked back on for years to come. This Y,ear's yearbook • may be one of the most special ones since East opened its doors in 1967, due to the end of one millennium and the beginning of another.

"We believe it has to be a classy yearbook to mark the significance of the year 2000, " said senior co-editor Brandi Bock. Advisor Jane Holt agreed. "Everyone is expecting a special book."

With such high expectations placed on the book, many long hours are spent, often in frustration, perfecting it. Talented writers, photographers, layout and business staff are needed, as well as plenty of cooperation.

"There are so many different personalities and everyone has to find a way to work together," said senior photographer Beth Craw. Despite their differences, everyone has a single goal for the yearbook.

"We want to make the yearbook the best it can possibly be," said senior co-editor Abby Crawford.

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Megan Burns

Crystal Bybee

Sean Carter

Kelsey Cohagan

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Sara Burns

Adam Cain

Adam Catlett

Kristin Cole

Cathryn Bruning

Jeffrey Buckner

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ny students, graduation is a happy t e only thing running through their heads is that they get to leave high school and parental restrictions behind. Little do they know that this gathering time may be the last time to see friends they grew up with and shared many childhood memories with. In reality, graduation is just a beginning to a long, hard road ahead.

Many students will stay around the place they know best but, for some, college is a time to explore the rest of the world. Deepali Gangahar's dream is to follow in her fa ther's footsteps and become a heart surgeon. While Gangahar is familiar with her father's work, the East Coast is new territory.

"College is a lot more than a degree. It's a time to gain new experiences and meet new people," said Gangahar.

Some seniors' futures are determined by which schools offer them scholarships. Aaron Froehlich has his college picks narrowed down to two, depending on athletic ~cholarships. Even though his immediate future is based on his athletic ability, "sports is just temporary. Sports isn't everything," said Froehlich.

Others will choose a different path following graduation. Some will decide to serve their country through military service. To Tim Stahlman , who signed up for the Navy, this is a reality. For some, this would seem a drastic decision that would require lots of careful thought, but to him it was a spur-of-the-moment act. He knows that this is his tutu re.

"Everybody that's a citizen of the United States should serve their country, for it's our duty to defend it," said Stahlman.

On June 4, 2000, when the seniors walk across that stage to receive their diplomas, remember it is not the end but merely the beginning.

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ny high-school students have to b emands of after-school jobs and getting an education. For some, a job helps them save for that special car or gives them cash on the weekends. For most, though they don't get to decide when they want to work or have the responsibly of making sure a company is running smoothly. Most would never imagine being their own boss at such a young age, but to Matt Wall, this is a reality.

Wall, a senior, and Darin Maxwell, a 1999 graduate of East, own their own clothing company called Feces. The idea has been around since a school project a few years ago but the actual company has only been in business less than a year. The clothing contains two hat designs, two sweatshirts and three different t-shirts. All the designs are made by Wall and Maxwell and are targeted to mainly skaters and bikers.

At first, Wall and Maxwell screen-printed the shirts themselves in Wall's basement but when the business grew their time diminished. This led them to decide on a company to take over the printing, therefore enabling mass production of the clothing.

Its popularity has grown mainly by word of mouth, extending to people as far away as South Dakota and Iowa. Wall and Maxwell also attend BMX biking competitions where people approach them asking about the clothing they have heard about. They had business cards made up to distribute at parties, as well. Wall estimates that they have given out over 300 business cards.

Local companies have also taken an interest in the Feces clothing line. Jake's Smoke Shop carries the apparel and Maxwell and Wall are currently working on a contract for a catalog to carry it.

With all their success one might wonder how they can handle such a big responsibility. They both still enjoy it for all the time they put into it.

"We thought it would be fun because there are not many clothing companies targeting skaters and bikers. We are not in it for the money but instead having fun," said Wall.

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Andrea Dwornik

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Andrew Engel Rachel England

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James Fairbanks Jamie Falt

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Eric Fassnacht Matthew Ferris

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Sara Fonfara

Ashley Franks

Christopher Frey Jessica Fritz

Jacob Frosheiser

Brian Fruhwirth

Matthew Gabel

Kyle Gabriel

John Garmiris

Carilyn Garrett

Paul Garvin

Bryan Gibb

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Bethany Goddard Scott Gogela

Mindy Golliglee

Brett Gondringer

Adam Grossenbacher

Jennifer Guido

Yvonne Habighorst

Betsy Hall

Sarah Hamilton

Nick Harper

Joelle Harral

Brandon Hemmerling

Ryan He r y

Thomas Hersch

Colin Hill

Laura Hoffart

Justin Hofpar

Bret Hollingsworth

Conor Howard

Lindsay Howell

Aaron Huffaker

Kate Hunzeker

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Curtiss Johnson Kara Johnson

Aaron Jones

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friends are so close that they seem I or three East seniors, they really are family. Maddie Burtch, Ryan White, and Mike Duling are all cousins, and they have attended East together since seventh grade. All three enjoy seeing each other everyday and saying "Hi!" in the halls.

"My favorite thing about going to school with Maddie and Mike is that I get to see them often. We don't have long talks but when we walk by each other in the hall we say 'Hi'," said White. They even have had a few classes together. In eighth grade, they all had science together.

"In our eighth grade science class, we didn't accomplish much but still had fun being together," said Duling. As seniors, Burtch and White have advanced math together.

White and Duling even attended elementary school together at Morley. Despite the close family ties, each has excelled in different areas. White is the sports guy and family man. Duling is the theatre man and singer. Burtch is the energetic dancer.

"We have all matured and are each doing different things," said White when asked about how their relationship has changed since seventh grade.

"One thing I like about going to school with them is that it makes for good conversation at family dinners and we have a lot of inside jokes," said Duling.

Danielle Karr Georgina Kayes

Michael Keiser Jonathan Keown

Blake Ke tt ffl

David King Corrine Kliment

Megan Kometscher Joseph Kontor

Ryan Kosola Heath Kramer

Stephanie Lambert

Eric Lange

Scott Larabee

Brian Leavitt

Jesse Lemons

Joseph Lienemann

Nicole Lightner Alicia Lillie

Gina Lintel

Whitney Livingston Emily Loos ~ent Lorenzen

Lan Mai

Kent Malone

Christian Mangrum Megan Manijak

Travis Mar Amy Mart

Daniel Mason-D'Croz

Natalie Matcztsyn

Kip Matoush

Casey Mattson Mali Maynez

Sara McArdle

Andrew McBride

Betsy McCallum Amber McClung

Jason McCoy Randy McCoy

Brendan McDaniel Cassie McFarland

Kristin McKeag

Brian McKee

Kyle Means

Jennifer Meierhenry Meredith Melecki

Matthew Melichar

Michael Metzger

Candice Meyer

Andrew Misle Mackenzie Mitchell

Molly Mols i n

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Charlie Myers

Lindsey Newton

Nicole Nyhoff

Dan Olig

Kelly Oseka Amanda Ott

Katie Neddenriep

Chau Nguyen

Andrew Obrist

Russell Oneth

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st students look forward to becoming a se or an not taking a full load. Some seniors, though, still take seven or eight classes a day. To most, this sounds like a lot of work for being a senior, but to some, it doesn't seem to matter at all. Although their reasons vary, most are taking this many classes to prepare for college and beyond.

"I want to get into a good college and succeed there," said senior Darin Doctor. "It doesn't really bother me that I am taking seven classes."

When planning their senior-year schedules, many classmates chose to only take four or five classes. Obviously, "Senioritis" didn't affect everyone, though.

"I really don't have time to slack off and not do work," said senior Megan Burns, whose schedule is very busy. She is taking eight classes, is currently a Drum Major in the marching band, is Co-President of the Ecology Club, Secretary of the Key Club, and has a parttime job. For Burns, maintaining that pace is part of the plan.

"There is a lot that I want to accomplish in life and I don't want to slow down right before I go to college," Burns said. "I am just glad that the school switched to an eight-period day or I wouldn't have enough time to get things done."

Eric Pankake Mike Park

Rob Parks Anne Patterson

Kaesi Penrod Adam Perry

Rachel Peters Se Pham

Kevin Pope Rachel Pottebaum Kevin Pre

Matthew Price Rebecca Price

David Purvis

Nicole Rabe

Jennifer Rafat

Paul Rallis Eric Rasmussen

Matthew Rauscher

Pat Reichenbach Rebekah Reighard

Jill Reynoldon Abbie Rice

Tiffany Richardson

Rachel Ricker

Andrea Ritterbush

Natasha Ruser

Meghan Rutigliano Joey Sampson Nicci Sandblom

Jesse Scheele Justin Schmidt Ryan Schmidt

Ann Schriner

Tera Schulz

Hayli Selix

Jack Shultz

Lindsay Sneller

Ryan Starr

Timothy Stahlman

Jeremy Severson

Jami Siegman

Maria Sonderegger

Chris Steffens

Erin Stromberg

Lacey Shafer Amberina Sharp

Vycheslav Sinchuk Nellie Smith

Emily Sorensen Travis Spomer

Joseph Steinbach

Lyndsie Stephens

John Sto c still

Alisha Sutter Tara Swiggart

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by: ~arah Wright

~hool days out of every year, se~~e to take the day off. They take a day to do whatever they want to do. There is usually an organized activity on these days and this year it was a barbecue

The barbecue was for any senior who wanted to come. It was going to be a fun, relaxing day with food and games .

For those who went, though, the scenario turned out a bit differently. While the whole point of this day was for seniors to get away from everyone and have fun, some juniors didn 't seem to understand this.

Some seniors were upset by the arrival of some of the junior class. Others didn't seem to mind and went on having fun

"We ' ve had to wait, why can 't everyone else?" said senior Mark Salak.

" It was a senior barbecue. If you're not a senior, don 't come ," said senior Jami Siegman.

Some juniors also disapprove of this. Some believe that this day is only for seniors and it is something to look forward to and should not be spoiled.

"It was a day for seniors, not juniors," said ju nior K im Remmenga.

"It's something that juniors should wait for. It's more special when you're a senior," said junior Jen Birdsall.

Despite the junior invasion, the seniors made the most of the day, even those who chose not to attend the barbecue.

Ryan Thomas Zachary Thomas

Ryan Tonkin Ryan Trausch

Elisa Tworek Mason Ullrich

Reynold Vandewege Katie Varvel

Audra Von Minden Kristin Wacker

Clay Wiese Daniel Wiley Callie Williams Travis Williams Ryan Williamson

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s this year's senior class gr uates, it will be the last class to go straight through East from middle school to high school. Throughout hese six years, many events have left the seniors with memories that will last them a lifetime. Whether it was a particular moment , an athletic event, or an entire year that they remember, the senior class has their share of memories.

"My favorite memory here at East High would have to be getting to know eyeryone and being able to go through school for six years with the same people," said senior Dan Olig. 0lig is one of the many seniors who has been here at East for six years. Others are also grateful for the good times here.

:'1 have mainly good memories of East," said senior Hayli Selix. "This is the prime time of your life and these memories will remain with you for the rest of your life ," added Selix.

Joseph Ashby

Nihad Ajdinovic

Benjamin Bleicher

Adrian Bossung

Jason Sudler

Tangela Danhauer

Johnny Gilmore

Danielle Gruhl

Alexander Hahn

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Selix was a cheerleader her freshman and sophomore years and also an Apollonaire her junior and senior years.

"Cheerleading and Apollonaires have provided me with a lot of great memories and good times with my friends ," said Selix.

For many seniors, their memories came from sports and specific classes. "Some of my best memories came when I was involved with sports like basketball, football, and Swing Choir," said Matt Melichar. "I also will never forget lntramurals with Coral Reefers."

As the seniors walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, graduation will represent the final step of their great journey through the halls of East High. Most will never forget these years as they get older and will remember the class of 2000 as the last class to walk the East High School halls for six years.

Ashley Holka

Erica Hsu

Yen Huynh

Adam Johnson

Kimberly Krome

David La Four

Jason Mallula

Juventino Martinez

David Nelsen

CJ Pascoe

Chad Richardson

Gerardo Robles

Karina Daavedra-Fuentes

Mark Salak

Krysten Tillis

Sergey Tsarenko

Brandon Wemhoff

James Amos Science

Susan K. Bauer ESL

Rebecca Brobst Media

Patty Cope Physical Education

Matt Davis English

Niki Andersen Mathematics

Timothy Bayne Social Studies

Linda Brokman SPED

Agnes Cox Office

Will.iam Dimon English

Connie Arends Science

Candy Beach Reading

Susan Brott SPED

Jim Crew Mathematics

Robin DouglasLundy SPED

Teresa Backman Secretary

Jan Beeson FCS

Larry Buller Art

Bruce A. Dabbert Media

Richelle Dowding English

Gary Baker Custodian

Dwight Bender Physical Education

Marcela Cantarero World Language

Roxy Dahlin Office

Karen Dress Counselor

Randy B ates ' Custo d i an

Sara Be r , ett Nurs £

Doris Ce t y Media

Bonnie D ley Medi c:

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By lancg Butler

v r imagine leaving school for the summer, then c ming ack to see it in ruins? This could have been a reality at East, if the chemicals that were spilled last summer weren't categorized by families in the Science-lab cabinets.

On July 6, Mrs. Epp walked into the chemistry lab to discover an unfamiliar smell. When she opene'd the door to the darkened chemical lab, the smell of strong chemicals swept through the air. She flipped on the light switch to discover the awful sight.

As she looked around, she saw that the cabinets where all the chemicals were stored had fallen over. The cabinets, which were about 10-15 feet in length and about five feet high, had pulled away from the wall they were attached to.

"The mess was unbelievable. Chemical bottles were broken, and wood chips were everywhere," said Epp.

School officials had to call in the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) which evacuated the building. EPA workers, dressed in protective suits, cleaned up the spill.

The accident had its roots in the carpentry work that Math was done only three years ago. The screws that the cabinets were fastened to had become loose and, over the • 4 th of July weekend, they finally gave way. Apparently, the installer of the cabinets had not placed the screws in a stud, so the thin wall could not support the weight of the chemicals in the cabinet.

Jeff McCabe, East's cabinetmaking teacher, said the poor workmanship could have been avoided.

"Every student that has taken my class would know Vicki Gustafson better than that," said McCabe. Office

After the accident, science teachers checked the

cabinets on the other wall only to discover that it was also ready to collapse. This mishap will cost the school plenty. The floor that was coated in chemicals will need to be replaced. All of the chemicals that were spilled also need to be replaced, along with the doors and supports for the cabinets.

"It was ~such a big disaster, I did not know what to do," said Mrs. Epp

Larry Eisenmann Dianne Epp Industrial Tech Science

Amy Escamilla Deborah Essex SPED Physical Education

Ken Flowerday Laurie Fraser English Business

ferri Geier-Brindel! Brenda Geisler SPED SPED

Bee Hall SPED

Gretchen Hall English

Greg Fleming Coordinator/ Attendance

Galen Gaddie

Karla Halpine World Language

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et It's a name that is well-known not only throughout the of Ea t, b ut all across the state.

Jon "Pete" Peterson has been a teacher at East High School for 32 years, since the school first opened. He is an East High legend.

"I remember the first day of school. All the schedules were handed out, but they forgot to put the A, B, C, or D in front of the room numbers, so everyone was in the wrong rooms," Pete said. "Even the teachers didn't know where the kids were supposed to go."

Pete has been here through everything. He has seen everything from the change in clothes (not only on the kids, but also on the teachers) to the change of six administrations and a whole new faculty.

"People have really made the difference in East High School," he said. "You can push us down, but no matter what, we'll rise back to the top."

Pete originally wanted to be a high-school history teacher and coach basketball until one day when he was singing at church and his church choir director turned his life around. Music inspired him so much that he immediat~ly decided to change his major and become a high-school music teacher.

Pete has had many accomplishments throughout his years here at East. Some of his biggest accomplishments include building a music department that is recognized around the nation and fostering the desire for excellence within this department.

"All of my accomplishments have come because I've had such great kids to work with," said Pete. "I've won many awards because of these great kids."

Pete is looked up to by a lot of kids at East. Being part of his music program is a goal set by many students at a very young age. He is not only a great musician, but he teaches the kids a love of music. He teaches them how important music is in their lives.

"Pete not only taught me about music, but he taught me things that some people take a lifetime to learn," said junior Singer Abbey Karr.

"Everybody in the world needs music, some need it more than others," said Pete. "You take what you need everyday."

Pete will forever be remembered throughout the halls of East as not only a great music teacher, but a great person who is full of advice, stories, and analogies which help people to better understand him. He offers his students little bits of advice all of the time, but what he most wants to say to everyone is "Sing."

"If I had one piece of advice for the future it would be to sing," said Pete. "Music helps." It will probably play a role in his life as Pete prepares to retire this year.

"I haven't thought about leaving yet, but when I do, I know that there could never be any greater high school than East," Pete said.

Coralyn Harder SPED

Ky T. Hascall Music

Sue Helzer Computer Tech.

Mary Herrington Science

Linda Hoff English

Julie Harder English

Darlene Hatcher Math

Lynne Hershey Art/Seip

Jeff Hoham English

Nancy Ha rt ma n Regist r r

John He 1ry Athletic Di. 9ctor

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Jane Holt Journalism

Vicky Johnsen Exp. Learning

Erin King Theatre/English

Linda Lannin SPED

Ed Lyons Science

Kevin Hubbell Social Studies

Janis Johnson SPED

Lance Kingery Social Studies

Judy Larson Office

Joan Marotz Social Studies

Cliff Jackson Michael Janesch Campus Supervisor Driver's Ed.

Jenifer Johnson English

Ted Koehn Science

Karl Lautenschlager Science

Linda Kahler Office

Bret Koenig Math

Jeffrey Lean Music

Jerome Martin Judy Martindale Business Education Science

Tim Janssen Mathematics

Pat Kaltenberger English

Kathleen Kohel Secretary

Stephanie Lefler World Languages

Michelle Massey SPED

Kris Jarnagin Science

Marjorie Keep FCS

Linda Kroon Vocal Music

Mary Beth Lehmanowsky Principal

Jeff McCabe Industrial Tech

Martin Mccurdy Social Studies

Ed McPherren Science Carla Meyer SPED

Charles Morgan Nancy Muehlhausen Marti Mueting Social Studies Counselor Social Studies

Coileen Ogden Social Studies

Leona Penner Mathematics

Linda Olson Joni Osborn Foriegn Languages Music

Jon Peterson Shauna Peterson Music Mathematics

Sherry Meyer

Kim Mi: ler Music World Languages Business E1:ucat i(

Dwain Myers Social Studies

Sue Palmer SPED

Steve Pierce World Languages

Neil Nannen Anne N ie 101s Assoc iate Principal World Lan ~ .1 age i

Richard Paxson

Michele f 3lla Mathematics Business E cati(

Carol Pohlmann Jimmie-Ann E Pra Nurae SPE D

Susan Ptacek Jodi ·Rethmeier Ron Robinson Sissy Ruley

Laura Runge SPED

Rachel San o , ors Scienc e Foriegn Languages Office Campus Security Associate Principal

Renee Amy

Mike Baker

Connie Ballard

Carolyn BeadnellTucker

Renee Beahm

Ann Behrens

Twila Berger

Ronald Bodfield

Kelly Bolz

Jane Butemeyer

Mary Butler

A nn e Cognard

Karla Cose

Loretta Dasher

Tandra Dowling

Mary Dudek

Diane Dunning

Jim Elsner

Doug Engelhart

Margaret Fintel

Donna Fredell

Pamela Fuller

John Gingery

Robert Haeffner

Beverly Herman

Judy Hodtwalker

Laura Jaeger

Leo Jelinek

Sally Jones

Robert Kasi

Duane Keck

Sabrina Knuth

Irene Kruse

Matt Larson

Vicki Lawrence

Dorothy Lytle

Michael McCuistion

Marilyn McEntarffer

Richard Messing

Warren Mithcell

Jane Munsterman

Gregory Neill

Dennis Nelson ·

Jeffrey Nelson

Theresa Ourada

Catherine Perkins

Roark Pyle

Anneliese Reinke

Melissa Roberts

Victor Rodriguez, Jr.

Lisa Ross

Mary Schwabauer

Jo Stork

Joh ~ Strain

Doug Thatcher

Lisa Thiessen

Sarah Thomas

Bev Vogel

Darlene Waline

Gary Wheeler

Kirk Wheeler

Jerry Williams

Karen Zins

Roxann Satler Media

Tim Spahn Mathematics

Fred Schelert World Languages

Maryann Spahni Counselor

Kirk Skiles Industrial Tech

Cathy Sphon Mathematics

Rozanne Snoberger Counselor

Grayson Spomer SPED

Nicki Strauch Stephen Swinehart Donna Swoboda Pam Thorfinnson lr World Languages ESL SPED SPED

Peggy Trumble Business

Brenda Wiemer Comp Lab

Janet Tucker PE/Health/SCIP

Gary Williams Associate Principal

Donna Wilson Art

Kimberly Werner SPED

Sue Wismer Nurse

James Tonniges Social Studies

Del Whitman Music

Laurie WittersChurchill SPED

Lorraine Woddward Office Faculty

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team at an away game (ph oto by: Alex Felton).

Right from the start, East has had fun and unique clubs and activities. Some have stood the test of time, while others can only be remembered by those who were in them ten , 20 and even 30 years ago. As the century draws to a close , East continues to provide many of the activities that fill our busy schedules

While none of us remembers the all-girl Pep Club , Space Angels or the Panathenaic Society , we can all recall the musical "Fame" put on - by Singers and Swing Choir, and th~ return of Blue-White Night. We were entertained at half-time by the marching band and at evening concerts by the jazz band and orchestra.

GSA changed its name to GLBTSA to include a wider range of students, and Spirit Council opened its doors to everyone. Religious groups like Campus Life and Young Life provided us with a way to meet others with similar views and interests Clubs and other groups continued to reach out to the community by helping with the Lincoln Action Program , Operation Santa Claus and the annual blood drive .

New clubs such as Difference Makers and Martial Arts Club sprang forth to further widen the spectrum of opportunities available for us. Another group, Peer Mediators , became a powerful force in solving students' problems at East.

For the final class to graduate from East this century, there have been many changes , and although their participation in high school activities is finished , for some it is just beginning By:

Abby Crawford

Microtech M , mb ers • serve their \/\ 1y into the game a r j he lp out the fam wh ile they ' re at it (p l ~to by: Alex Felton) .

Senior Kent Malone has a blast being a part of the Spartan Booster Blitz. Getting dunked was a nice cooling experience for that hot day (photo by: Abby_ Crawford).

Seniors Lance Butler, Tara Swiggart , and Jodi Vaccaro practice intensely for the fall play, "The Dining Room " (photo by: Alex Felton).

E-ast special-ed students contribute to the community by recycling for the school (photo by: Ashley Cunningham)

Dollfin officers Kim Zalewski , Crystal Bybee, and Michelle Villarreal set up for Blue White Night (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Ms. Herrington 's class in Bridge School always works hard to keep their grad -es up (photo by: Natalie Wick)

Russell Watts , Aaron Hoy, and Adam Graham look on as Josh Greul and Ky Stutzman work on a project for

DECA(photo by: Beth Craw).

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window is brightly decorated to advertise the luau (photo courtesy: DECA)

East club opens its arms to the community

EAS T CLUB WOULD DONATE $7 ,000 TO A BOOK DRIVE ANO ORGANIZE A SENIOR CITIZEN PROM? SOUND LIKE A ORCANIZA TION? TRY AGAIN IT'S THE OECA CLUB , THE BUSINESS ANO MARKETING CLUB CQ- SPONS OR ED BY MRS

FRASER ANO MR MARTIN THAT'S IN ITS 33RD YEAR AT EAST

"This year we are giving back more to the community, " said junior DECA member Nate Abel.

Giving back to the community was evident in DECA' s generous donation to this year ' s Harvest of Books. The Harvest of Books is a program that buys books for first and second graders throughout Lincoln. Twenty students in DECA and advanced marketing spent a morning at Lee Booksellers buying books with their $1 ,000 donation

" It was fun to give kids an opportunity to enjoy a book that I did as a kid " said DECA treasurer Ty Christenson.

One big project is not enough to satisfy DECA, though , and with the help of DECA officers Jodi Parman , Kim Welsh and Emily Lefler, DECA sponsored a senior prom for sen ior citizens. The theme of the dance was " Decade to DECAde " and was part of a civic - consciousness project for state competition .

"We are hoping to get the whole school involved in this project ," said Welsh.

DECA planned to provide transportation, a live band , and a

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chance for the senior citizens to make their own corsages D E ':, A members hoped these community-serv ice projects would hel p them win state and possibly go to National Competition , whe n members compete in different areas by role-playing a scenar i<

DECA may seem like a lot of hard work , yet member s managed to have fun also , w ith bowling , a Hawai ian luau , a haunted house , miniature golf , and a barbecue , to name a fe V\ of the fun activities.

With over 200 members , it offers many opportunities 1ch as scholarships , competitions , traveling , and , of course , the activities. Every member has a different reason for joining.

" I have met so many new people and DECA is an ex ci ng way to do so, " said DECA president Winnie Ting

Next time the waft of those chocolate chip cookies m e t s your nose, remember cookies aren 't the only thing that keeps these kids busy.

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By: Jeff Davis

INC INTO THIS YEAR , MANY EAST STUDENTS WERE INTERESTED IN BUSINESS ANO WANTED TO BECOME MORE

tNVOt ED !TH IT. THE FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA WAS JUST THE THING TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE N BUSINESS. IN THE CLUB 'S FIRST YEAR OF EXISTENCE IT BECAME A SUCCESS WITH MANY PEOPLE AT EAST .

"I wanted to join this club because I am interested in business and it looks good on your college application, " said senior FBLA Treasurer Ryan White.

FBLA was started by Kim Miller, who is also in her first year teaching at East. Mrs Miller moved here from Omaha , where she was previously involved with FBLA and thought East could benefit from the club Since the beginning , East's FBLA has been doing community service around the city of Lincoln.

"We are going to work at the City Mission to help give food to the homeless ," sa id FBLA member Ty Christenson

Altogether FBLA has around 45 members and is planning

to travel to a regional competition in Wichita, Kansas , as well as to Omaha for a conference.

Despite its early success , though, current members have their eyes on the club 's future.

"Next year, we are going to need more officers because most of the officers are seniors and are going to be gone next year ," said White.

FBLA looks to become one of the most popular clubs in the upcoming years at East. More and more students are becoming interested in business , and FBLA gives these students a sense of the business world.

Ali Darling and Kate Bale take a minute from their busy schedule to take a picture (photo by: Beth Craw).

Senior Kate Bale and Mrs. Miller smile for a picture (photo

by: Beth Craw).

Front row : Aaron Huffaker, Dan Olig , Kate Ba le

Back row: Kendra Dolittle , Suzanne Dworn i k , Chris Birkmann , Aaron Bals,Ali Darling , Meredith Melecki (photo by: Beth Craw)

Front row: Aaron Huffeker, Suzanne Dwornik, Dan Olig, Ali Darling , Aaron Bals. Back row: Kate Bale , Chris Birkmann , Kendra Dolittle , Meredith Melecki (photo by: Beth Craw)

Senior Chris Birkmann poses with some skittles on an FBLA trip (photo by: Beth Craw).

The unification of a bunch of gabbers

By: Tiffany Richardson

YOU THINK OF SPEECH , YOU MIGHT THINK " WELL , I MASTERED THAT IN 3RD GRADE! " SO HERE SO MANY EAST STUDENTS TALKING TO THEMSELVES AFTER SCHOOL? CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF , THESE PEOPLE AREN ' T CHA TT/NC WITH IMAGINARY FRIENDS , BUT ARE MEMBERS OF SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAMS. WHAT THEY ' RE DOING IS PRACTICING FOR THEIR NEXT BIG MEET. EAST HAS ALWAYS HAD GOOD SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAMS , BUT THIS YEAR IS DIFFERENT.

"This year is very unique in that the team is very young There 's a whole bunch of novices and it's a challenge to get them ready for competition ," said senior co-captain Rachel Ricker.

Hmmm, a bunch of underclassmen running around and talking as a sport Chaotic , right? Wrong.

"Our team goal is to achieve true unity and professionalism and if we reach those goals, success will follow. " said senior co-captain Jodi Vaccaro.

" In order to achieve our goals we have to invest a lot of time in our own performance, and practice with other members of the team ," said Ricker.

The captains agree that the success this year is

due , on part, to a dedicated coaching staff. Their coaches , head coach Matt Davis, Debate coach Matt Molsen, and assistant coaches Dyke Debrie and Aaron Duncan, put in long hours to prep the teams. It's not uncommon for Davis to be at school at 10 p.m. on weeknights. That hard work pays off.

"Success is improvement in our team and reaching our goals , like being team oriented. We judge ourselves by how we attain those goals ," said Davis.

Given their long history of state championships, East's Forensics program could be deemed _ a success by just about everyone.

Speech members Mandi lrions, Stacy Henderson, Nicole Vaccaro , and Ted Ashley concentrate on getting advice before going into the Millard North tournament (photo by: Kim Rutledge).

Speech members Jerry Temple, Sridhar Ayala, Tom Lindsay, Nicole Vaccaro, and Jodi Vaccaro show off their brand new trophies after a Southeast tournament (photo courtesy: Lincoln East Speech Team).

Far Right: Sophomores Marshall Bunde, Ted Ashley , and Sridhar Ayala, and junior Tom Dunbar receive helpful tips from debate coaches Aaron Duncan and Matt Molsen (photo by: Kim Rutledge).

Forensics/Speech/ Debate

Senior speech members Jen Parker, Jodi · Vaccaro , and Rachel Ricker take a look at a schedule for an upcoming tournament (photo by: Kim Rutledge).

Bottom: Speech members take a break from their busy schedule to enjoy a good chat (photo courtesy: Lincoln East Speech Team).

Hard work pays off. The speech and debate teams have won a large collection of trophies, and are hoping for more (photo by: Kim Rutledge). •

Speech coach Matt Davis discusses strategies with forensics team members before district competition (photo by: Kim Rutledge)

Speech Team

Ted Ashley , Emily Beckwith, Meg Beucke, Chris Birkmann, Marshall Bunde , Amit Chakraborty, John Christenson, Chanda Clyne-Govier, Holly Davis, Coach Matt Davis, Tom Dunbar, Amanda Flanagan, Chuck Gangahar, Stacy Henderson, Susie Ingram, Mandi lrions, Sam Korab, Matt Kozicek, Alissa Kuehn, Emily Kunkee, Tom Lindsay, Travis Mar, Jen Parker, Debra Reisdorff, Rachel Ricker, Meghan Rutigliano, Ann Schriner, Sridhar Ayala, Sarah Stefkovich, Tara Swiggart, Jerry Temple, Chris Tiwald, Jodi Vaccaro, Nicole Vaccaro , Amanda Van Rhyn, Candace Wang

Debate Team

Ted Ashley, Sridhar Ayala , Marshall Bunde, Assistant Coach Dyke Debrie, Tom Dunbar, Assistant Coach Aaron Duncan, Lauren Ellingson, Deepali Gangahar, Sean Hicks, Mandi lrions, Sam Korab, Coach Matt Molsen, Chris Tiwald

Forensics/Speech/ Debate

Sophomore Kim Baker, Senior Charles Stamps, Freshman Jason Whittier and Sophomore Justin Hoffman play Dungeons and Dragons at a Sci-Fi meeting (photo by: Jane Holt). ,

AScience Brings East students together

By: Kim Zalew I

L UGH MOST CLUBS GIVE THEIR LEADERSHIP ROLES TO OFFICERS, EACH PERSON IS THElR OWN LEADER I ' SCI tzJ OLYMPIAD, AND DESTINATION IMAGINATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ODYSSEY OF THE MIND.) SCIENCE FICTION CLUB, HOWEVER, HAS A PRESIDENT, WHO HEADS THE CLUB IN THE ACTIVITIES THAT THEY WILL DO EACH MEETING. EACH OF THESE SCIENCE-ORIENTED CLUBS HAS AROUND 15 MEMBERS, ALL WORKING TO BETTER THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN THE WORLD OF SCIENCE.

"I got involved with Odyssey of the Mind in elementary school, and then started the club at middle school and continued on with it in high school," said Destination Imagination member Mark Petro. "The club helps develop my ability to think quicker when we play the game that is similar to ' Whose Line Is It Anyway."

However, if you ' re more the type of person who likes to sit back and watch science fiction movies, play Dungeons and Dragons, and go on mall trips to buy Magic and Mytho ' s Cards, then the Science Fiction Club is for you. And they ' re anxious to have you jo in.

"We really need more members in the Sci-Fi club, " said SciFi member Sara McArdle "So if you ·like to watch movies and crit ique them and have an interest in science fiction, then you should join. "

You may want to take science-related activities to the next

step and enter your science project in an annual competition. Sc, Olympiad does just that , with its 15 members working in gro : develop their projects that are entered in science and engin e : events.

"To be in Science Olympiad, you have to be able to h . strong commitment to the club as well as the group you ar ew o • in, to develop your competition project, " said Science Olyrr ! member Rebecca Harbison.

So whether you enjoy working on mind-boggling pro,: imagining you are on a game show, or watching science fi : movies, then you should cons ider joining one of the science-fo e clubs East has to offer. Each promises to take its members to an< 1 galaxy of learning.

Sci-Fi Club member Kim Baker patiently answers world history questions for her alien table mate (photo by Jane Holt).

Great minds think for themselves , members of Destination Imagination , Dan Herting , Eric Jansen, Cara Pirruccello, Mark Petro, and Ben Scheyer gather to discuss the next challenge (photo by Jane Holt).

Science Olympiad member Winnie Ting works with the microscope on a project. Club members must be prepared to "do battle" in science-related competitions in the school year (photo by Na(alie Wick).

TAKE AIR

Don't let your ta~ dollars go up in flames

By: Nicole Rabe

/NE MARCHING DOWN TO THE CAPITAL , PARADING WITH ANTI5 VKING SIGNS , PROMOTING ANO JOINING OVER 450 HIGH SCHOOL ST DENTS CHANTING ALONG WITH YOU. 5. T.O.P CLUB MEMBERS WERE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE JUST THAT AT THE TOBACCO RALLY HELD IN LINCOLN.

Students from over 20 high schools ranging from Lincoln to Grand Island joined in the rally. These drug-free teens came to the capital to speak to their senators about passing anti-tobacco legislative bills.

Jan Tucker, a health teacher and sponsor of the drug-free club attended this rally with other S.T.O.P. club members.

"The purpose is to convince law makers to take another look at the legislative bills that were proposed," said Tucker "Over 450 teens came to show their concern about the sale and manufacture of tobacco products. The teens are leaders and are not afraid to talk to the senators about what they believe should go on with drug use."

One of those teens was junior Meredith Jacobs. She spoke to senator Ernie Chambers about her concerns with the tobacco industrry and its influence on teens.

"Instead they should focus more on programs on smoking ," said Jacobs. "Because they are overlooking that the demand of tobacco will not change if they reduce the use of the product. Congress is raising the tax prices on cigarettes and I don 't think that the tax money is going to the tobacco free programs like the senators said that they would ."

S.T.O.P. Club members who attended this tobacco rally not only learned more about the legislative process, but also developed leadership skills that they will be able to use with their peers concerning drug and tobacco use.

Senior Nicole Rabe ties ribbons on cars in t he parking lot to remind students to be safe du ring homecoming (photo by: Beth Craw)

East members of STOP club induding President Ann Janesch meet with Sponsor Jan Tucker in the lounge (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Members of STOP clubs from other schools and some East members including junior Meredith Jacobs, senior Nicole Rabe and teacher Jan Tucker pose with Senator Ernie Chambers (photo courtesy: Jan Tucker).

hildhood development class member, senior Sarah Klotz, plays ith the kids and the big orange ball in the commons area (photo y: Natalie Wick).

Senior . Maria Carper plays with the toddlers and helps one out of the blue tunnel during class(photo by: Natalie Wick).

Senior Jessi Shimonek holds the end of the blue tunnel open while junior Brady Walker looks on (photo by: Natalie Wick).

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Students learning oow to be future teachers By:

Mark Reckmeyer

YONE HAS HAD THAT ONE TEACHER WHO MOTIVATED THEM DO BETTER, AIM HIGHER OR CONSIDER BECOMING A TEACHER THEMSELVES. IN FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA (FEA) , AND THE PRE-SCHOOL SCHOOL-ACED CHILDREN CLASS, STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A CHANCE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BECOMING TEACHERS, AS WELL AS WHAT THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS LIKE FOR A TEACHER.

"It gives students a great chance for understanding the profession of teaching," said FEA sponsor Marge Keep. "It helps students find out if teaching is the right career for them."

FEA members are very involved with helping out teachers at elementary schools, often reading to kids at other schools.

"We shadow teachers and learn about a natural school environment," said senior member Kaesi Penrod. Members of Jan Beeson's Pre-School class create a natural environment for their 3rd-quarter preschool.

"I learned a lot about kids ' development," said class member Jessi Shimonek. "They had so much energy--it was a challenge to keep them entertained. " Shimonek hopes to become a teacher and views the class as an important experience.

FEA has around five members and has been around for only four years. The club hopes to gain members in the next few years.

"The club is a great experience and looks really good on a resume," said Penrod. "It holds many opportunities for future teachers."

Future Educators of America

Arlington NHS students spent the day at East getting an idea of what a larger school is like (photo by: Debra Reisdorf().

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National Honor Society students listen intently at th meeting(photo by: Debra Reisdorff).

President of National Honor Society Aaron Brendenkamp addresses the society (photo by: e Reisdorff).

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NHS seeks more than just well rounded students

By: Amy Joh 1

ARE CLUBS AT EAST THAT REFLECTJUST ABOUT ANY HOBBY OR INTEREST, INCLUDING BEING A GOOD STUDENT HONOR SOCIETY IS OPEN TO SELECTJUNIORS ANO SENIORS WITH A 3.5 CPA OR HIGHER. MEMBERS MUST APPLY IN • f SPRING O THEIR JUNIOR YEAR AND DON ' T BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS UNTIL SENIOR YEAR. POTENTIAL MEMBERS MUST BE ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, SCHOOL AND WORKPLACE, AS WELL AS HAVE GOOD GRADES.

"NHS promotes active community involvement and an oppor- tunity for students to participate in their school," said senior member Chris Falter.

This year, the club has promoted community service through collecting change for Operation Santa Claus and sponsoring the annual blood drive. Members have also gotten to know other NHS chapter members in Nebraska by inviting Arlington High Students to spend a day at East. East members, in return, went to Arlington for a day.

There are many reasons why one might want to join National

Honor Society.

"I wanted a chance to give back to the community," said senior member Mimi Sonderegger.

"As vice-president, I feel like I can serve the student bod , better," said senior member Ryan Kosola.

So whether you're looking to get involved in your school , r just want to be around teens with similar interests, consider applying for National Honor Society.

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ejStudent Council reaches out to the community and school

By: Amy Johnson

o get involved in the school and make it a better place? Wondering how? Jo in East 's Student Council. This

p ission statement is all about improving East.

"I wanted to join to meet new people and I would do anything to make my school a better place, " said freshman member Chris Vasek.

Student Council members are the people responsible for those big blue trash cans found in every room Those trash cans are for recycling and the members take turns every week to empty them They are also responsible for putting on various dances such as Pajama Jam, Bogus Ball and Snow Ball. Snatraps is also a result of careful Stu-co planning.

"This year with the new adm in is t ration we had to modify some past activities so we were busy expand ing and changing old ideas to keep them updated ," s ai d sen io r member Matt Judge Change is an important part of Stu-co

"We want to keep changing the activities so no one gets bored

with the o ld ones ," said junior member Coco Schrader.

Yet making school more enjoyable isn't all they do. These students are busy making their community better, as well. Stu-co members volunteer every Friday aea local nursing home and a soup kitchen.

"Our goal this year was to not only serve our school but also our community ," said Schrader.

So whether you ' re looking to make new friends or want to have a posit ive influ e nce on the school and Lincoln , Student Council is the group to be in.

Sophomore Meg Russell and freshmen Colleen Small and Jenna Epley cheer on another student during the Student Councils money grab ( photo by: Alex Felton).

Fresman Lauren Burt gets sophomore Sam McKelvey ready for the Money Grab while the rest of Student Council watches at BlueWhite Night (photo

_ by: Alex Felton).

Freshmen Kathleen Christatos and Lauren Burt along with other Student Council members ponder the trivia question (photo by: Alex Felton).

Student Council

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Football win sets the theme for homecoming week

By: Amy Johnson

W SWEET IT IS! THIS THOUGHT WAS GOING THROUGH Y VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAYER 'S MIND OCTOBER 14 AFTER DEFEATING PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN OMAHA BRYAN, 28-21 BEFORE A CROWD OF 2, 263. THEY WEREN'T THE ONLY ONES WITH THAT MINDSET. WHILE THE FOOTBALL TEAM WAS BUSY EARNING THE RIGHT TO SAY THAT, SPIRIT COUNCIL WAS USING THE SAME PHRASE IN A DIFFERENT WAY

This year 's Homecoming theme , "How Sweet It Is ," couldn't have been worded better, in part, because the win against Bryan was the fourth in a row, for the Spartan football game.

"It felt great to win the game as a team for the school ," said senior varsity player Darin Docter.

Maybe it was the· powerful win or maybe it was the anticipation of what was to come that attracted 1,200 students to the Homecoming dance.

"This year there were many more people than in the past , and it was my funnest Homecoming by far ," said senior Chris Frey. Being crowned Homecoming King could have helped make it Frey's greatest Homecoming.

"I didn't expect it at all. I didn 't even hear my name until people standing next to me started patting me on the back," said Frey.

This year's Homecoming Queen, Ann Janesch, had the same reaction.

"I think it's flattering to know that my fellow classmates nominated me to represent them," said Janesch.

Due to the large attendance numbers this year, the decorations took a beating.

"The decorations, especially the streamers , made a great effect but they fell down because people would run into them, " said freshman Katie Judds.

The decorations consisted of mainly candy cutouts and candy-colored streamers suspended from the ceiling. The concession stand served all kinds of sweet food, which helped the theme live up to its name.

"The sno cones were a definite plus this year, " said Frey, proving just how sweet it was.

East students enjoy the music and atmos p 1 ere t h e night away (photo by: E ri n Stromberg)

Chris F rey and Anne Janesch are congratulated for being crowned homecoming ki ng and queen (photo by · Ashley Cunn ingham)

Royalty nominees

Aaron Froelich, Matt Rauscher, Brandon Hemmerling , and Matt Melichar all smile and say cheese (photo by Ashley Cunningham)

East 's varsity football team played a suspense -filled Homecoming game against undefeated Omaha Bryan leading to a 28 to 21 Spartan victory (photo by: Nellie Smith)

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PREPARING FOR IDMll)MING

Guys: 1. wash car 2. take shower 3. put on new clothes 4. comb hair 5. pick up date

Girls:

1. look for the perfect dress for hours

2. get nails done

3. get hair done

4. take shower

5. put on dress

6. put on makeup 7. make date w it for hours

Senior Nicole Rabe , member of East's STOP club, ties a red ribbon on a jeep, during Homecoming week, in hopes of discouraging drunk driving (photo: by Beth Craw).

Spirit Council accomplishes many things in many ways.

By: Amy Johnson

COUNCIL WORKS IN SEVERAL DIFFERENTWA YS TO PROMOTE SPIRIT WITHIN THE CITY AS

o a little bit of everything," said senior president of Spirit Council, Chanda Clyne-Govier. "We build spirit through activities like Homecoming, the Mitten Tree, and Lincoln Action Program." Those varied activities make it an appealing club of choice for many students.

"Spirit Council is great for people who don 't know what they want to join because we're involved in a wide variety of activities with almost every other group or club," said junior club member Max Theis.

Spirit Council doesn't just organize school activities,

they also build spirit outside of the school through community service projects such as the Lincoln Action Program and ringing bells for the Salvation Army.

"The community service aspect of Spirit Council is very fulfilling, " said Clyne-Govier, "It's nice to know that the club is helping people. " Members realize there ' s power in numbers

"We're able to do a lot more for the community and the school as a group," said junior Laurie Einspahr, "much more than we could ever do individually."

Junior Stephanie Burt and senior Kim Alspaugh hang up the Spirit Council sign at Blue-White night while other members get ready to face paint (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Senior Chanda Clyne-Govier addresses Spirit Council on the upcoming hoemcoming dance (photo by: Alex Felton). Spirit Council

Front row (1-r): Chanda Clyne-Govier, Laurie Einspahr. Sec c 1d row: Steph Burt, Sarah Chandler, Julie Jenk, Kristen Dickey, Amanda Parde. Third row: Erica Hanks, Kim Alspaugh, Ve n nil Hoffman, Colleen Ogden. Back row: John Christiansen, Ma L a Viehl, Candace Wang (photo by: Jane Holt).

senior Crystal Bybee gets ready to pin the tail on the donkey (photo cowtesy: Alaina Bartunek).

Democrats try to figure out a puzzle (photo by: Alex Felton).

Student Democrats hang their sign for BlueWhite Night (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

Senior Rachel Ricker and Laura Koonce take a break from Young Democrats (photo by: Alex Felton).

Front Row(l-r): Holly Davis, Natasha Ruser, Gabriela Cantarero, Elizabeth Lamer. Back row: Kristin Miles, Laura Koonce, Callie Williams, Annie Woudenberg, Rachel Ricker, Laurie Einspahr, Alissa Keuhn.

Student Democrats helping the community

By: Chris Clifford

}bur,-1cs ANO TEENAGERS MAY SEEM LIKE AN ODO MIX , BUT AT EAST , THEY' VE PROVEN TO BE A GOOD FIT. STUDENT DEtvfOCR TS WAS FORMED LAST YEAR AND FOCUSES ON DOING GOOD THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC ISSUES. THE CLUB HAS DONE MANY THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING RAISING $3,000 TO BUY A COMPUTER FOR CEDAR 'S HOME.

"This year we are raising money for teens on the streets of Lincoln," said senior member Alissa Kuehn.

The club gets together with similar clubs from different schools to talk and get ideas. They don't have any competitions but just have a good time meeting people and gaining ideas. East's Student Democrats have stayed very involved with Lincoln High's club. While its name implies politics, the Student Democrats club is an evolving concept.

"We started out as a liberal club but now focus on things

that other East clubs don't, but we've remained a political club in the process," said senior Callie Williams.

The club has sold candy and hot cocoa in the mornings to raise money for kids on the streets.

The club meets every Thursday after school for about thirty minutes. There are about 20 members in the club. To join, all you have to do is show up.

Student Democrats are promoting a promising outlook on the future by getting involved with the community.

LINCOLN EAST'S MARTIAL ARTS CLUB IS NO JOKE

BY: TIFFANY RICHARDSON

MJ GHT HAVE SEEN THEM AROUND WITH THEIR CLUB SHIRTS ON , NOT REALLY KNOWING IF IT WAS AJOKE OR NO r _ IT'S NO j (y E THERE REALLY IS A MARTIAL ARTS-CLUB AT EAST , ANO IT'S NOT THE FIRST OF ITS KIND , EITHER. LINCOLN HIGH ALSO HAS ONE GOING. 50 WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION?

" I wanted to raise martial art awareness about how it can change people ," said junior Ryan Dudney, the president of the club. " It's good exercise and keeps you in shape. I wanted to teach people that you can ' t change others with fists Some see new things and are afraid, but if you show the beauty of it they aren ' t afraid anymore and it becomes a part of them. "

Eleven members are part of this growing club at East , which gains new members each week. They study all kinds of martial arts including: Japanese, Chinese and Brazilian Thai and eclectic martial arts

"We look at different martial arts from around the w 01 d and explain cultures and practice the physical aspect of the n " said Dudney. "We use what we all learn and teach each oth e to achieve peace rather than violence ," said Dudney.

" I hope to advocate the Martial Arts Club and make it worthy of legitimate study," said Martial Arts club member N i k Salestrom.

With such a bright start the Martial Art Club seems t o be poised for greatness

Jason Carlile, and Lee Arkadier show their defense tactics (photo by: Alex Felton).

Juniors Chad Busboom and Nick Salestrom practice their kicks and defense (photo by: Alex Felton).

Senior Cathryn Bruning watches the ball to see how far it goesat the Special Olympics (photo by: Ashley Cunningham)

THESE ATHLETES KAVE SPECIAL INTERESTS

BY: KIM ZALEWSKI

ROUP IS RELATIVELY NEW , WHILE THE OTHER IS AN OLD PRO , BUT POWERLIFTING AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS MEM ER! 6HARE A COMMON INTEREST , PUSHING THEMSELVES TO BE THE BEST. BOTH CLUBS ALSO ARE ALL ABOUT LENDING A HELPING HANO TO ONE ANOTHER TO GET TO THE TOP OF THE COMPETITION.

"The reward of being in powerlifting is a sense of individual accomplishment that is achieved by the support of your other teammates, " said Club Sponsor Ron Robison.

Both groups focus on goals , as their members chalk up their accomplishments

"Our main goal in Special Olympics is just to do our best job in the event we are competing in and have fun," said Special Olympic team member, junior Alan Baugh. Motivation, combined with an interest in having fun , is important in Special Olympics.

" I really like to help get all the handicapped kids motivated to be in Special Olympics because we need them for competition, " said

Special Olympic team member, senior Cathryn Bruning. Motivation helps, but there 's nothing like the energy that comes from competition itself.

"The adrenaline really gets going throughout competition through the pressure of it all and helps me stay motivated to do my best," said senior Powerlifting member Kent Malone. Malone took top honors in one of his competitions this year.

Members of both clubs understand the importance of motivation, unity, and goals. The added bonus of having fun with a bunch of their peers pushes these athletes to the top of their form.

Special Olympics & Power Lifting Club

Senior Ken Malone prepares for a big lift during power lifting (ph oto by: Natalie Wick).

Special Olympics swimmers forget about the cold water when they're having fun (photo by: Alex Felton).

Power lifting coach Ron Robinson spot sen ior Kent Malone while he bench presses (photo by: Natalie Wick)

Junior Alan Baugh walks away after completing a great race for the Lincoln Sharks at the district meet (pboto by: Jerry Baugh)

East's new club, Difference Makers, holds a meeting in the Commons to discuss upcoming events (photo by: Alex Felton).

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I Sullivant, Ryan Haase, David Janovec, Neil Wal1

Sponsor Nancy Muehlhausen (p hc by: Alex Felton )

East club combines leadership and volunteering to make a change in the world

By: Amy Johnson

T His. E ARE MANY CLUBS AT EAST BUT THERE /5 ONLY ONE THAT /5 UNIQUE TO 11 JUNIORS. THIS ALL-JUNIOR CLUB I ALLED DIFFERENCE MAKERS. DIFFERENCE MAKERS 15 A LEADERSHIP CLUB THAT WAS FOUNDED BY COUNSELORS MARYANN SPAHN/ AND NANCY MUEHLHAUSEN THIS YEAR. MEMBERS ARE PICKED BY THE TWO COUNSELORS AND MUST HAVE TWO TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS. THEY LOOK FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES ANO SHOW AN INTEREST IN HELPING OTHERS.

"Our club's purpose is to serve our community and our school through volunteering," said club member Jenny Sibbel.

And they do plenty of volunteering. To be recognized as a local chapter, members must volunteer 31 hours to make a difference. That 31 hours is a quota set nationwide for Difference Maker clubs.

"Thirty-one hours seems like a lot but when you know that the work your doing is making a difference, it doesn't seem that bad," said member Sara Brostrom.

All their hard work is evident in the list of accomplishments the club has. At the beginning of the year, members helped at the

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New Student Orientation and also at parent-teacher conferences. In October, they had a Halloween party for the ESL students. Other volunteer ventures included gift wrapping at the City Mission and helping with the Mission's Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners.

According to Spahni, members live up to the name of their club quite well.

"They are a bunch of great kids who want to make a difference in the lives of others," said Spahni.

Key Club makes a difference through community service.

IT'S HARD TO FINO PEOPLE TODAY WHO WANT TO RING IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM BY RIDDING THE WORLD OF IODINE DEFF/CIENCY DISORDER (loo) OR WHO WANT TO RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SENIOR CITIZENS BY THROWING A SENIOR BALL AT GRAMERCY HILL, BUT THE MEMBERS OF LINCOLN EAST'S KEY CLUB ARE DOING JUST THAT ANO MUCH MORE.

"Key Club is a service organization," said sophomore president Katie Milius. " It's for people who want to help the less fortunate and bring fun into the community." Members achieve those goals in a number of ways.

"We've been involved in a lot of activities such as selling suckers for IDD and ringing bells for the Salvation Army," said senior secretary Megan Burns The club has also participated in many other projects , including donating money to the Malone Center to feed less fortunate families for Thanksgiving and apping presents at Gateway.

Ambassadors/Key Club/Difference Makers

By: Brianna Bergholz

Key Club is a national club affiliated with Kiwanis. "A representative from Kiwanis sits in on our meetings and helps us fund a lot of our projects," said senior Deepali Gangahar.

Key Club exists simply because its members want to be involved in a service organization and make an impact in their community. "If we work together in a big group, we can accomplish much more than if I was to work on a project by myself," said Gangahar.

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Am bassadors are leaving their mark on the school

By: Mark Reckmeyer

YOU EVER WONDERED WHO IS BEHIND THE CANNED FOOD DRIVE OR IS GETTING EAST'S STUDENTS IN OL VED WITH SOME OF LINCOLN'S NEEDIEST PEOPLE? CHANCES ARE, IT'S THE AMBASSADORS.

"It's a good club that does good things," said sophomore Ambassador Abby Delabarre.

This year, the group gathered personal hygiene items for the Lighthouse, gathered toys for Lincoln's Indian Center, sponsored three Ceder's Home kids, and gave school tours to new East _ students.

The group was created as a place for service-minded students to gather, much like Student Council.

The president is junior Megan McCullough and the vicepresident is junior Cassie Kosakiewicz. Along with a treasurer,

and secretary, the group has about 20 active members and 40 registered members. The sponsor of Ambassadors is Ms. Keep. The group has been around for about six years.

The group is hoping to get a lot more active members in the next year and is looking for even rT\Ore ways they can help out the school and the community.

"We want to get better known," said Junior Cassie Kozakiewicz. "We are still a young group and we are looking for a lot more active members."

Ambassadors discuss what project to take on next with their sponsor, Ms. Marge Keep (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Key Club Front Row (1-r): Katherine Fries, Bridgett Trumble, Trang Vo, Jennifer Harbison , and Kim Rutledge. Back Row : Emily Dirks , Katie Millius , Megan Burns, and Russe! Cox

Not Pictured: Erin Dempsey, Deepali Gangahar, Aaron Huffaker, Ashlyn Schniederjans, and Megan Semke (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Ambassadors: Front Row (1-r): Kim Baker, Gretchen Hamilton. Middle Row: Alena Basalonova, Angie Kozakiewicz , Liz Stuer Back Row: Sponsor Ms. Keep, Cassie Kozakiewicz, Kristen Kozakiewicz (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Key Club member, sophomore Katie Milius , works at a bean bag toss booth during Spartan Blue/ White Night (photo by: Alex Felton).

Key Club members, sophomores Katie Millius and Jennifer Harbison, discuss the latest issues during a meeting (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

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Lincoln East's Dollfins strive for a peak performance

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OLLFINS HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR YEARS TO IMPROVE THE ART OF SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING ANO WITH ALL OF T PUT INTO THIS SEASON , THEY' VE COME CLOSER THAN EVER TO MASTERING UNDERWATER DANCE

"We work together to achieve a common goal ," said senior president Crystal Bybee. "We want to be able to perform our best at the end of the year."

The Dollfins •practice long and hard to become better swimmers , to learn how to work as a team , and eventually how to put on a good show

"We practice every day including our act practices , points, and weightlifting ," said sophomore Erin Dempsey.

"If you're in several different acts , you have many different

Officers show one of the many special formations that makes the show unique (photo by: Kim Rutledge).

"Porpoises " members practice their act for their upcoming performance (photo by: Kim Rutledge).

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Front Row: (l-r) Brandi Bock, Lacey Shafer, Kim Rutledge , Erin Dempsey, Megan Semke , Ashlyn Schniederjans, Jessica Shimonek, Mali Maynez. Middle Row: Marta Madsen , Kim Zalewski, Crystal Bybee , Kate Hunzeker, Alicia Lillie, Katie Varvel, Coach Patty Cope. Back Row: Bridgett Trumble , Joselyn VanCleave , Tiffany Richardson , Megan Burns, Sh([Jena Stuefer, Abby Delabarre Not pictured: Jessica Bailey (photo by Jane Holt)

By: Bri anna Bergh

times to practice and that 's not including weight training ," sa i senior Megan Burns. "We train a lot more than people think ."

Although some may say that synchronized swimming c uld never be a sport , others disagree.

"We work physically everyday for our goal ," said Bybee "All of the work pays off in the end ," said Dempsey, "We get to show what we 've learned and what we 've accomplished at

show."

SCUBA members learn the art of scuba diving from guest scuba instructors (photo by: Donna Wilson)

SCUBA members await instructions while an instructor helps students with gear (photo by: Donna Wilson)

Junio r president Max Theis and guest biology students take a break from their "Splash Party" (photo by: Donna Wilson).

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East's SCUBA Club dives into a New Year

By: Brianna Bergholz

Jv\,A~Y PEOPLE HAVE NEVER HAO THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE SCUBA DIVING , BUT AT EAST THE OPPORTUNITY IS MADE P SIBLE FOR EVERYONE THROUGH THEIR VERY OWN SCUBA CLUB.

"The urpose of SCUBA Club is to orient people with scuba gear, educate people about scuba diving, and eventually get people certified," said junior vice president Mike St. Germain.

"We share information about new technologies in SCUBA equipment and continue education after certification," said junior president Max Theis.

The SCUBA Club offers Splash Parties enabling new members and others who are interested in scuba diving to gain experience in the water.

"A Splash Party is an opportunity for people to experience something they've never done before," said Theis.

"It's a basic introduction to SCUBA diving," said St. Germain, "Experts show you how things work."

SCUBA diving is an inspiration to its members and it is their goal to spread the word of how wonderful it is to scuba dive.

"Under the water is a completely different world," said Theis. "There is nothing more amazing than to dive down and look up into an abyss of bubbles."

SCUBA Club

SPEAKING THEIR MINDS

BY: CHRIS CLIFFORD

STUDENTS WANT TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK THEIR MINDS WITHOUT GETTING HARASSED. THAT'S ONE 0 AST'S CLBTSA MEMBERSHIP CONTINUES TO CROW. CLBTSA (CAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSCENDER STR 7CH ALLIANCE) IS ALL ABOUT INCLUSION.

Club members get together two or three times a month and talk about whatever is on their minds. Topics range from current events to what it means to be gay. One purpose of the club is to raise awareness that everyone has different opinions. Getting together is key to the club's success.

"We try to get together every Tuesday after eighth period. There are also district meetings every month to get together to talk," said sponsor Mike Baker.

The club also does some fundraising. This year, they helped raise money for a Northeast student who has sickle-cell

anemia. In the past, they have raised money for hurricane victims in Nicaragua. Beyond fund-raising, the club provides a safe space for students to gather.

"This club is important for East to help make everyone feel included," said Baker.

"Our ~ain objective is to provide a safe environment and a forum for people with different opinions," said senior member Natasha Ruser.

Members of GLBTSA brainstorm future projects (photo

Junior Tim Simpson perfects junior Emily Kunkee's hairdo at the GLBTSA booth at Blue and White night (photo by: Beth Craw).

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GLBTSA: Front row (1-r): Rachel Ricker. Back row: Alex Felton, Natasha Ruser, Shalla Alnwick, Tiffany Richardson, Emily Kunkee, Janet McKinney, Becky Ore (photo by: Beth Craw).

by: Beth Craw).

Junior Nick Hoefs mans the apple bobbing booth at Blue and White Night (photo by: Alex Felton).

DO YOU RECYCLE? WHAT ITEMS DO YOU RECYCLE?

Compiled By: Nicole Rabe

"Newspaper, cans, aluminum, and plastic."

Freshman Nate Elias.

"Whatever is household convenient."

Senior Josh Bauer.

in toxic • "I don't recycle-but I should. Because one person : waste going : can't make a difference,but more than one person : for an apple • "

(photo by: : can.

Alex Felton). • Senior Mike Duling

Ecology Club: Front row (1-r): Kristen Miles, Kaela Dittmer, Elizabeth Fausnaugh, Ross Felton, Drew Smith, Gregg Beucke, Rachel Ricker, Alex Felton, Nick Hoefs. Second row: Ken Flowerday, Megan Burns, Aleah Holden, Sarah Benham, Lindsay Million, Nicole Rabe, Jason Speicher. Back row : Shannon Walsh, Meredith Melecki, Elizabeth Lamer, Holly Davis, Jon Swanson, Mackenzie Mueller (photo by: Alex Felton). •

MAKING

ECOLOGY CLUB RAISES ECO-AWARNESS AT EAST BY:

NICOLE RABE

ETHE WORLD. REDUCE , REUSE , RECYCLE. MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. GIVE A HOOT, DON'T POLLUTE.

M Y SAY THESE PHRASES ARE OVERRATED, YET MANY PEOPLE STILL DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE ENVIRON ENTAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE ONLY PLANET WITH HUMAN LIFE. THAT'S WHERE EAST'S ECOLOGY CLUB COMES IN.

Junior club member Alex Felton feels that there is a need inform East's student body as well as the world about environmental problems.

"Our club needs to raise awareness for environmental issues in the school mostly," said Felton. "Then we need to work on environmental problems statewide."

Spreading the news about environmental issues at school is hard, however Ecology Club was able to gather new member interest through Blue and White Night.

"During Blue and White Night, we held a booth for bobbing apples in Toxic Waste. Actually, it was just green kool-aid," said Felton.

The booth not only drew laughs but it also drew attention to the club.

Senior Co-President Shannon Walsh also got projects squared away to raise money for future events.

"We have cleaned the student lot," said Walsh, "And we are looking at doing some fundraisers by selling environmental tshirts, so we could raise money to adopt part of the rainforest, adopt a whale or something along those lines."

Ecology Club also did research on which organizations to get into and be a part of, not only for themselves, but so others could start get involved as well.

"We plan on raising money to give possibly to Sierra Club, World Wildlife, Adopt the Whales and so on," said junior member Nick Hoefs.

So Recycle with Michael-and Nick-, and make a better place for you and me.

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It's

not what you see, it's what you don't see on the set of the Fall Play "The Dining Room."

By: Brianna Bergholz

PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WHAT GOES ON BEHIND THE SCENES OF A PLAY ETHE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE , ANO KNOW NOTHING OF THE DIFi ERE T CREWS WHO SET THE LIGHTS ANO SOUND , FINO OR RENT THE PROPS , ANO DO THE MAKEUP ANO COSTUMES. THE CREW OF "THE DINING ROOM" DID ALL OF THESE THINGS AND MORE.

"I easily put in 15 hours a week," said senior Chanda ClyneGovier. On top of being an understudy, Clyne-Govier was the Stage Manager and worked with the properties crew. Her responsibilities as an understudy included watching the actors read their lines and observing what the actor does. She also helped with the props. "I tend to focus on the props the most. It's my favorite thing to do," said ClyneGovier.

Senior Travis Williams was the Assistant Stage Manager, the Lights Crew Chief, and a Sound Crew member. He created a lighting design for the play. "I did most of the scary work on the ladders," Williams said. "Everyone else in the light crew was afraid of heights."

Williams also worked on the sound crew with the crew chief, senior Brian McKee. "I just helped with the sound if Brian needed a hand," said Williams.

McKee was the crew chief of both scenery and sound. His re-

Actor I - Paut Chauche

Understudy - Tom Lindsay

Actor ll - Lance Butler

Understudy - Jerry Temple

Actor Ill - Andrew Danek

Understudy - Sean Connealy

sponsibilities included getting the set together and running the sound for the show "We used a stencil to paint the 'wall paper' on the dining room walls. It took a lot of time," said McKee.

Freshman Sean Connealy, another understudy, learned many new things from participating in "The Dining Room."

"I learned how to be punctual, have a good attitude, and how to work hard," said Connealy. He not only learned his lines and practiced performing, he also helped with the set. "We're all family. We help each other out."

Everyone who worked on the set of "The Dining Room" was satisfied with the play. "We put on a good show and worked well with each other," said Clyne-Govier. All of the participants agreed that they had found many new friends on the set of "The Dining Room."

"There's not one person I've been in a play with that I hate," said Connealy

Actress I - Jodi Vaccaro

Understudy by- Marisa Kibbie

Actress II - Ann Schriner

Understudy - Meredith Jacobs

Actress llt - Tara Swiggart

Understudy - Chanda Clyne-Govier

Sophomores Katherine Srb and Taylor Ullrich are having too much fun to be working hard behind the scenes for "Th E Dining Room" (photo by: Alex Felton)

Seniors Jodi Vacarro and Tara Swiggart , junior Andrew Danek, . and freshmen Paul Chauche attend a birthday party during "The Dining Room " (photo by: Alex Felton).

Sophomore Katherine Srb makes senior Tom Lindsay look his part backstage (photo by: Alex Felton)

Senior Rachel Ricker ignores freshman Sean Connealy during behind the scenes at a rehearsal for "The Dining Room" (photoby: Alex Felton).

Below: Seniors Brian McKee and Mason Ullrich work the technical side of "The Dining Room " (photo by: Alex Felton).

•

• • The Dining Room September 30 th to •

• October 2 nd at 7:30 p.m and • October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. . :

"The Dining Room" is a • play with many different story •

• lines, all revolving around one dining room, set over the : course of 50 years. It involves only six actors and : actresses, each playing several characters. In one ,.

• scene, an actor could be

: playing a 5-year-old at a • birthday party and in the

: next, he is an 80-year-old •

• man. The fall play addressed•

• mature issues such as • homosexuality, marital stress, •

• and dysfunctional families. •

• "It was a good way to get

: back into the groove of

• things," said Assistant Stage •

• Manager senior Travis .Williams.

No time for slacking

By: Kim Zalewski

ONE WITH A DRAMATIC FLAIR CAN BE IN DRAMA, BUT IT TAKES A LITTLE BIT MORE TO BE AL THESPIAN SOCIETY THOSE THAT ARE WILLING TO WORK TOWARDS BECOMING A MEM R F THE ITS HAVE TO GO BEYOND THE EXPECTATIONS OF DRAMA CLUB TO OBTAIN A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF REQUIRED POINTS THROUGH WORKING OR BEING IN PLAYS.

"ITS is more of an honor club," said senior ITS member Gina Lintel. "It's a club where the drama members have to work their way up in order to do more exciting things, such as attending conventions."

One would think that those involved in drama would want to become a member of ITS, yet membership is down this year compared to last year.

"Last year we had 35 members, and this year we went down to only 15 members," said senior ITS President Brian McKee. "There are some people with low dedication involved in the club right now so it seems like a smaller number of people are in the club as well."

Dedication is a key element for putting on all four of East's dramatic productions. Most members put in

200 hours of work for each play.

"Many people do differe~t things within the play such as scenery, acting and sound," said McKee. "If everyone stays dedicated to their task, we are all able to come together at the end to put out' a good play "

Besides staying dedicated, Drama Club members have another challenge. Attendance at their plays is down

" I think that if we put out more recognizable plays it would create a better turnout," said drama student Mike Duling.

There is no time for slacking when it comes to putting on a production. Members of both clubs have to work hard long hours and stay dedicated in order to put on a successful play.

ITS and drama members perform a scene from the one-act play put together every year late in the fall season (photo by:

Sophomore ITS member Taylor Ullrich helps paint the set of the fall play "The Dining Room." The ITS/drama club contributes many hardworking hours both on and off the stage to put on productions here at East, both on and off the stage (photo by: Alex Felton).

Alex Felton).

senior Chanda Clyne-Govier organizes IT$/Drama activities at one of their many meetings (photo by: Alex Felton).

Junior Jerry Temple sits patiently while sophomore Katie Srb makes him look " pretty " for the fall play, "The Dining Room " (photo by: Alex Felton).

Front row (1-r) : Scott Dykema, Rachel Ricker, Katie Srb, Sean Connealy, Chanda Clyne-Govier, Travis Williams , Gina Lintel. Back Row (1-r): Chantel Griffin, Alena Balasonova , Andrea Scheiblhofer, Kim Petri , Br ian McKee , Brandi Kawamo t o , ~nd Marisa Kibb ie (photo by: Alex Felton)

Freshman Marisa Kibbie and senior Travis Williams kick back in an ITS/ Drama club meeting , while senior Brian McKee listens to the sponsor Mrs. King (photo by: Alex Felton).

Miss Sherman (senior Tera Schulz) tries to convince Tyrone (senior Matt Melichar) that an education comes before performing (photo by: Alex Felton)

We're Going to live forever!

How FITTING THATJON PETERSON 'S LAST EAST HI H MUSICAL WAS "FAME." ON MORE THAN ONE LEVEL , THE MUSICAL REFLECTED MUCH OF PERSON 'S YEARS AT EAST. THE STARS OF THE MUSICAL ARE TALENTED , ARTISTIC H/G t-1SCHOOL STUDENTS MUCH LIKE THE THOUSANDS PETE 'S MENTORED. ANO THE MUS/CAL 'S TITLE ITSELF SUMS UP PETE 'S WELL-KNOWN ROLE AS £DUCA TOR.

"Fame" was the school musical put on by the East High Singers and Chamber Choir November 11 , 12 , and 13. The musical Is about the lives of students at a performing arts sch 1101 who excel in acting, dance , and music The musical is a story of their four-year high school careers at this Performance Scho o .

Many hours of work went into putting on the musical.

"Hard work , practice , and staying at school until 11 :30p.r 1. went into putting on this musical ," said Brian Butler, who play e j Nick Piazza. -

"I thought it took a lot of practice, but it was also fun, c 1d I got to know a lot of new people ," said Jen Birdsall, who was 1 part of the music school.

A lot of emotions as well as hours go into putting on a production like this. Since it portrays the lives of high school students, East Singers put a lot of personal feelings into the musical. Ann Schriner played the part of a dancer who saw herself as the world 's fattest dancer.

"I had to believe that I was. I had to bring in my own insecurities about my weight in orcfer to portray my character, " Schriner said.

Many of the people in the musical had things that the y had to balance in their lives while trying to keep up with the musical's demands

"I had school , football , musical, and dance practice ," s 1id Matt Melichar, a senior, who played Tyrone. "Any time I had a break I did my homework and then I' d be back out on stage. "

The Singers and Chamber Choir were happy with the way the musical went and were happy to be a part of Pete's fi r 31 musical.

"Pete, we ' ll always remember your name ," said junior Beth Bryant.

Hard work sets the ;ta for a good perfor an a (photo by: Alex FElto n1

The Cast of "Fame"

Serena Katz (senior Jenny Sneddon) asks Nick Piazza Uunior Brian Butler) to rehearse the perfect love scene(photo by: Alex Felton)

Carmen Diaz (senior Jodi Vacarro) tries to tell Schlomo Metzenbaum (senior Scott Gogela) that a move to California is for t he best (photo by: Alex Felton).

Sstudents from The High School of Performing Arts reach for the stars during a performance (photo by: Alex Felton).

MAKING CE

Members find strength in numbers

By: Tiffany Richardson

SOME OF ITS MEMBERS , THE CHANCE TO EARN EXTRA CREDIT ADOS UP TO A GREAT REASON TO LONG TO MATH CLUB. WITH 60 MEMBERS , THOUGH , MATH CLUB 'S COT THE NUMBERS TO PROVE THAT THERE 'S A PASSION FOR THE SUBJECT THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.

"We have professors from the Univer- • sity come in and talk about how math affects our everyday life and what kinds of jobs include a lot of math for those of us interested," said senior member Renny Vandewege.

The Math Club also invites speakers whose work includes a lot of math, like engineers. In addition, club members paricipate in competitions at the university that focus on problem-solving situations. Most of their meetings are dedicated to preparing for these types of competitions. The overall effect,

though, is much broader.

"Math club helps me everyday in life by showing me where and how to use math," said senior member Brian Winter.

Some members, like senior Amber McClung , think there should be more meetings, and many members believe there is a greater need for interest in this club.

"If you have an interest in math or want to pursue it as a career, you should become involved," McClung said.

Math teacher Leona Penner leads a class discussion in math club. (photo by: Meghan Rutigliano).

Seniors Alaina Bartunek and Ted Wheeler, and junior Melissa Lee , gather to work on a complex math problem (photo by: Jane Holt).

Peer Mediators:

Front row: (1-r) Carrie Caulkins , Winnie Ting. Second row: Nancy Muelhausen, Jay rose, Carrie Diffenderfer, Jason McCoy (photo by: Debra Reisdorff).

Peer Mediators Carrie Caulkins, Jay Rose and Courtney Brown gather together (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Peer Networkers: Front row (Ir): Jeremy Massing, Vicki Fuller, Jeff Rea. Second row: Kishore Rao, Margaret Fintel, Candy Meyer, Carilyn Garrett, Kristen Cole, Romius Blackman, Erin Jablonski, Nikki Gebbers, Lindsey Million, Jenny Hiserman, Jimmi Pratt, Adam Van Cleave. Third row: Ashley Hart, Matt Clark, Jenny Callahan, Gretchen Hamilton, Ty Hrbek, Justin Kohlman, Matt Smith, Andy Fosdick, Max Walter. Fourth row: Heather Remter, Josh Estep, Cathryn Bruning, Melissa Roberts, Alan Baugh, Layne Reyda, Rafeal Tatay, John Swanson, Matt Card. Back row: Shannon Hall, Shaun Houk (photo by: Debra Reisdorf() •

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P er Mediators and Peer Networkers help the community

By: Sarah Wright

MEDIA T/ON AND PEER NETWORKING OFFER EAST STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO HELP OTHER ENTS. PEER MEDIA T/ON IS A CROUP THAT IS MORE INVOLVED IN DEALING WITH STUDENTS ' PROBLEMS. PEER HELPERS ARE INVOLVED WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AT NORWOOD PARK , PYRTLE , AND MEADOWLAN E, AS WELL AS SPECIAL £DUCAT/ON CHILDREN HERE AT EAST, AND THE

ELDERLY AT BRENTWOOD ESTATES

"Through Peer Networking , I have learned not only a lot about others , but I have learned a lot about myself and life in general ," said junior Romius Blackmon. "I made a lot of friends that I otherwise

wouldn't have come in contact with."

Both programs are very successful here at East by lending a helping hand to those in need throughout Lincoln.

Peer Mediation/ Peer Networking

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Singers travel around the nation

By: Sarah Wright

f&tNCERS IS A WELL-KNOWN SINGING CROUP NOT ONLY AROUND THE HALLS OF KAS , BUT ALSO ACROSS THE STA TE ANO NATION . SINGERS NOT ONLY REPRESENTED EAST , BUT ALSO THE STA TE OF NEBRASKA AT THE MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON , D C. IN MARCH .

"This is going to be a very exciting experience that will be very honorable ," said senior Bryan Gibb "We are excited to represent Nebraska. " · Singers is also a good experience and a great way to learn more about music. Members think of it as a big family.

" It's nice to have a class where I know everyone ," said senior Aaron Jones. "It 's a home away from home." lives. It ' s also a class in which members find a voice that adds dimension to their

" Music is a universal language and without it East wouldn 't be as excit i ng ," said junior Abbey Karr.

Singers concentrate for their performance at First Plymouth Church during their rehearsal. They are accompanied by one of the composers of their music (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Practice makes perfect as many Singers members jam their practice room (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Singers members Jill Reynoldson , Elizabeth Eno and others practice hard upcoming shows (photo by Natalie Wic k

Jon " Pete " Peterson conducts and a lvises the Singers during their classroom rehearsal furing 6th period (photo b } Natalie Wick).

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Swing choir balances hectic schedule

Swing choir poses for a picture at the Lied Center (photo courtesy Elizabeth Eno). Front row: Tera Schultz , Kara

Ficke Second Row: Beth Varney , Mptt

Melichar, Mike Duling, Elizabeth Eno Back Row: Josh Bulow, Nate Dilworth , Corrine Kilment, Brandon Hemmerling , Kelly -Magnuson, Brian Gibb , Katherine Erickson.Jeff Kirchner

Lincoln East Swing ,. choir takes a minute to take a break after a long day of climbing at the Highlands Swing Choir Camp last summer (photo courtesy Elizabeth Eno).

By: Sarah Wright

ING CHOIR IS ANOTHER COMPONENT THAT MAKES UP THE WONDERFUL MUSIC PROGRAM AT EAST. IT IS A SELECT GROUP OF SiNGERS WHO EXCEL IN BOTH SINGING AND DANCING. IT IS A TRAVELING SINGING GROUP THAT PERFORMS AT PLACES ACROSS THE CITY , STATE, AND NAT/ON.

"We all rely on each ot her so much ," said senior Elizabeth Eno. "We all pull each other up when one of us isn't having a good performance ." It can be hard to fit everything into a sometimes hectic schedule, something Swing Choir members know about first-hand.

"We practice everyday before school , during lunch , after school , and from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturdays," said senior Tera Schultz. "We also have a performance almost every day. "

Despite all the time it takes, the members enjoy being a part of the group.

"It's a part of my life, " said Eno. "As Pete says,'Everyone needs music, some just need more than others' I need a lot. "

Members of the Chamber Choir sing out in rehersal.

(photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

EAST SINGERS PUTTING THEIR WOICES TO WORK

BY: AMY JOHNSON

TAN MEN , REFLECTIONS ANO CHAMBER CHOIR MAY SEEM VERY DIFFERENT FROM ONE ON THE SURFACE , BUT DEEP DOWN, THEY ARE VERY SIMILAR. THESE GROUPS ARE UNITED

THE COMMON BONO THAT THEIR MEMBERS ALL LOVE TO SING.

Spartan Men is the only all -male singing choir at East. Its members are made up of freshmen through seniors who perform around town and at East. Spartan Men not only gives it's members a chance to sing but to meet new people as well.

" I have met a lot of new fr iends through Spartan Men and have grown closer to the ones I already had ," said sophomore member Andy Mortenson.

Chamber Choir is an all-girls cho ir at East for eleventh and twelveth grade singers. Chamber Choir, along with Singers , helps put on the fall musical. For many , the musica l is something to look forward to and a chance to show off the ir acting ability as well as their singing abilities

" T~e musical is the highligh t of the year for many of the singers and this yea r was extra spec ial because it's Pete ' s last year,"

said junior Chamber Choir member T abi Dubas

Another girls choir is Reflections. Reflections , li k. all the other East choirs , also performs at various places around town and at East. It 's members , who are sophomo res through seniors , love the opportunities this choir offers.

" I love singing and Reflections is a great class to express that love ," sa id senior Reflections ·member Kaesi Penrod.

The say ing, " There 's someth ing for everyone " certainly holds true in East's music department, where hundreds of students each day get to sing to their heart 's content.

Members of the '99- ' 00 Chamber Ch oir: To p : Marta Madsen , Sara Moore, Mackenzie Mueler, Laura Ko onz; Mi ddle: Nichole Lucchino , Katy Stenberg , Mere Jacobs , Emily Loo s, Jenny Guido , Katie Knapp; Bottom: Sara Brostron, Carol ine Ebers , Jamie Myers , Tabi Dubos , Megan Kinsey , Amy Hynek ( Photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Sparten Men , and all male s inging group , • warms up the day of a concert (photo by: Debra Reisdorff) .

Far Left: Practice makes perfect as Reflextions perfect their singing skills . (Photo by: Natalie Wick) Left : Mr Peterson and Andy Mortensen , Sophmpore, practice and talk the show over (photo by: Debra Reisdorff).

Members of the ' 99- ' 00 Reflections: Kim Baker, Emily Beckwith, Jacqueline Bencken , Casey Berg , Jordan Berlin , Kim Callender, Jessica Clem, Mahlon Crow, Katie Dean, Mandy Dittmer, Jessica Donovan , Kally Duling , Brittany Franks , Carly Fusselman, Amanda Gertonson , Raechel Habighorst , Taylor Hahn, Kim Harper, Jennie Hughes , Candace Kornfeld , Anne Kuehl , Ali Lambert, Angel M~llula, Lindsay Matczyszyn , Natalie Matczyszyn , Kari Mikelson, Jennifer Myers , Kristin Nelson , Laura Peterson , Kim Remmendga, Darci Richardson , Jenny Seefeld , Jenny Sibbel , Sheena Stuefer, Cami Thoms , Jessica Tomasek , Shannon Walsh , Katie Wenz, Kati illman. 125 Reflections, Chamber Choir, Sparten men

IDIOIS MEMB~

Lindsay Bailey, Caitlin Bals, Jennifer Bede , Kelly Berst, Amy Chandler, Lauren Christensen , Mallorie Cole , Mandie Craw, Megan Dabbert, Allison Daniel, Lauren Ellingson , Heather Farleigh , Joanne Fruhwirth , Whitney Gillette, Chantal Griffin, Stephanie Guido, Laurel Hadley, Nikki Hines, Kaitlyn Hipple, Heather Hoke , Anna Huebner, Mika/a Irons, Marisa Kibbie , Katherine Krohn , Kara Kvan/i, Kenzie Lillie , Rachel Loy, Janet McKinney, Jenna Michelsen , Casey Mooberry, Shelley Otto, Carrie Penn , Danielle Petersen , Amy Rasmussen , Felicia Reding, Heather Remter, Amy Reynoldson , Jessica Romano , Erin Smith , Sarah Stefkovich , Stephanie Sveen , Katie Swiggart, Emily Thorson , Di/Ian Usher, Heidi Varney, Renee Zyburo (photo by: Beth Craw).

SHADES OF BLUE MEMB~

Jennifer Bath, Bethann Beery, Brittany Black, Amanda Boone , Betsy Bowhay, Frannie Bruening, Jacey Bulow, Lauran Burt, Corrie Carlson , Katy Dornbos, Kristin Fassnacht, Lacey Hanson , Joey Jacoby, Katie Judds, Rebekah Mangrum , Julianne Matczyszyn , Heather McNenny, Julie Oseka , Lacey Remmenga , Jenna Rihanek, Ashley Sabin , Katie Shanahan , Colleen Small, Emily Spalding, Sydney Stanard, Bethany Thelander, Ashley Wellman , Anna Wellsfry, Erin Wence/, Elizabeth Wild (photo by: Beth Craw).

Mrs. Osborn and FSO students take a look at one of their newest songs (photo by: Ashley Cunningham)

members test out their rming up (photo by: Beth

Singers bring songs to city

by: Mark Reckmeyer

Do ' TRY To Box tN EAST 'S s1Nc1Nc CROUPS. YOU 'RE JUST As LIKELY To HEAR HURCHES , SCHOOLS , RETIREMENT HOMES , AND BANKS AS YOU ARE AT SCHOOL.

Images, Echoes , For Sophomores Only (FSO) , and Shades of Blue (SOB) are four of the beginning singing groups at East.

" It helps me get more experience singing in front of audiences ," said freshman Shades of Blue singer Ashley Sabin.

These singing groups are not only the starting point for many future talented singers but also create a sense of unity among their members.

" It helps me feel accomplished, " said sophomore Images singer Lindsey Hayes. "It lets you put anything that was bothering you aside. "

They can also notice the changes they've made. "We ' ve improved a lot since the beginning of the year," said freshman Echoes singer Rachel Loy.

These singing groups are very active in fund-raisers, as well as in school activities. While they respect a first step for many members, these musical groups also install pride and help them consider their musical futures.

" It's a more select group this year," said sophomore singer Natalie He ndrickson. "It makes me feel more fit in."

Mrs. Osborn accompanies Shades of Blue members during their daily warm-up (photo by: Beth Craw).

IMAGE£

Front Row:(l-r) Brandi Kawamoto, Megan Charko, Nikki Plies, Katherine Watson, Ashley Wells, Kelle Gude, Stephanie Jedlicka. Second Row: Jessica Slack, Andrea Scheiblhofer, Aleah Holden, Marie Pierson, Jessica Alexander, Mindi Boettcher, Alicia Mccown, Laura Bentley, Jeanne Slieter, Leah Breitbarth. Back Row: Katie Blaha, Amy Carey, Stacy Henderson, Nicole Vaccaro, Lindsey Hayes, Natalie Hendrickson (photo by: Beth Craw). RD

Front Row: (l-r) Melissa Harris, Jessica Connelly, Nicole Gillespie, Stephanie Dilworth, Stephanie Jones, Emily Lefler. Middle Row: Kyle Olinger, Taylor Ullrich, Shawn Weigert, Matt Hinkley, Jason Carlile. Back Row: Allison Brown, Maura Viehl, Eric Johnson, Melanie Dvora Kandace Griffin (photo by: Ashley Cunningham)..

Images/ Echoes/ FSO/SOB

The East Marching Band's formations take shape during halftime at the C Bryan game (photo by: Abby

East Marching Band works for the "One"

ARE THERE FOR EVERY VARSITY HOME GAME, DECKED OUT IN "BLUE PENGUIN" SUITS, WHITE 'AT'5 wr H WHITE FEATHERS VERTICALLY SPROUTING FROM THE TOP, AND BLACK SHOES AND SOCKS. Some atch hem during half time, while others go up to the concession stand for a mid-game snack; either way, they'll still play.

Lincoln East's Marching Band practices for 50 minutes each morning during first semester. Because the class began at 7a.m. this year, band members came in after school for weekly 2-1/ 2 hour practices. Whether they were meeting before or after school, they always had plenty to practice.

The difficulty of early-morning practices was made better by having the ability to stay in formation without moving anything except the eyes. For some students, though, that could be a challenge.

"Freshmen need to grow necks so they can see where they ' re going," said sophomore alto saxophone player Matt Kozisek. "They move their heads around when they are not supposed to, and they need to work on that."

Sophomore trombone player Clay Masters thought there was more to it than long necks, though.

"It's walkin' with style ," said Masters.

By: Nicole R

Passersby may have overheard a repeated measure of music or Marching Band Director Jeff Lean giving out drill instru c tions over the mike when they get to school each day The band was most likely rehearsing for half-time shows or weekly Octob competitions.

Commitment was a big part of band; each of its 202 members had goals-- to be on time , to memorize music, and to b dedicated.

Each of these goals needed to be met before the state competitions arrived. The band's overall goal? To earn that cove- "One" rating at competition. It's a goal they met repeatedly beforE heading into State competition Oct. 23.

"We'll get a 'One ' this year," said junior drummer Greg Nissen. "We're marching the formations and playing the music in unison ."

Sure enough , when the Big Day came, East left with a "One" and a ton of pride.

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Members of the 1999 -2000 Marching Band

• he/le Albers, Scott Albers , Jessica Alexander, Kim Alspaugh , Chantel Amack, Erin Anderson , Beth Arunski, Ashley Bell, Sarah Bell, Erin Benham , ,a Benham, Scott Bennett, Brianna Bergholz , Jordan Berlin , Jake Berst, Karen Bloomquist, Joy Boardman , Neil Bobenhouse , Katie Bossung , ul Brandt, Jared Brass , Derek Bredensteiner, Matt Bremmer, Jeremy Brown , Lucus Brown , Paul Bruns , Megan Bums , Crystal Bybee , Gabriela r;antarer.o , John Carlson , Kelli Cerao/a , Megan Charko , Kathleen Christatos , Amy Christensen , Ashley Christensen , James Coleman , Sean Connealy, AJ/isyn Cowles , Russell Cox , Allison Daniels , Courtney Davidson , Holly Davis , Cole Davison , Vincen t Da wson , Jennifer Deaton , Rachael Deaton ,

Randi Deaton , Emily Decamp , Lyndsey Dee , Erin Dempsey, Mary Dinger, Thane Dinsdale , Katy Dornbos , Tyler Dutte r, Russell Easley, Nate Elias , Ben Evans, Katie Everett, Dylan Fink, Greg Gale , Ashley Garey, Flag Sponsor Vicki Geiser, Sheena Gerlach , Adam Graham , Chantel Griffin , Ryan Haase, Andrew Hanrath , Jeff Hans , Jennifer Harbison , Amanda Harring , Melissa Harris , Scott Harris , Director Ky Hascall, Lauren Head, Stacy Henderson, Aaron Hill, Kaitlyn Hipple , Brad Hoff, Sarah Hranac , David Humm , Kate Hunzeke r, Jonna Huseman , Sandie Ingram , Anne Janesch , ()avid Janovec , Nate Johnson , Ashleigh Jordan , Abbey Karr, Dan Kessler, Michael Kohel, Ashley Koop , Ryan Koso/a , Adam Kovar, Matt Kozisek, Keni Kreifels , Kelly Kurtzer, Cassie Lanning, Director Jeff Lean , Alicia Lillie , Stacie Longwell, B rian Malone , Kendra Manning , Felicia Martin , Daniel Mason-D'Croz , Michael Mason-D 'Croz , Clay Masters , Julianne Matczyszyn , Mali Maynez , Laura McCal/ister, Angie Mccawley, Brian McKee , Jeff Mericle, Jake Metzger, Cira Meyer, Liz Middleton , Kelli Mihulka , Katie Milius , Lindsey M illion , Ke/sey Mitche/1, Chris Mrkvicka , Kristin Nelson , Amy Nilson, Greg Nissen , Melissa Gehring, Megan O ' Neill, Emily Packard, Mike Park, Pa t Park, Rache l Peters , Kim Petri, Marisa Pont, Leslie Portz, Amanda Potter, Andrew Prior, Cory Rabe , Nicole Rabe , Eric Rasmussen , Pat Reich e nbach , Lindsey Reineke , Debra Reisdorf{, Jenna Rihanek, Aaron Rinehart, Ashley Robison , Kendra Roller, Sara Roseland, Scott Roseland , Sea n Ross , Kim Rutledge , Erich Schafer, Sonja Schindler, Ashlyn Schneiderjans , Jared Schoettger, Megan Semke , Jeff Sherrill, Jenna Shimonek, Jessica Shimonek, Kati e Simpson , Tracie Snider, Chris Sonderegger, Mimi Sonderegger, Derek Springman , Michael St. Germain , Adam Stehlik, Megan Strain , Aaron Stubbendieck, Sheena Stuefer, Max Theis , Bridgett Trumble, Nicole Vaccaro , Beth Varney, Heidi Varney, Katie Varvel , Travis Villanueva , Michelle Villarreal, Philip Voigt, Flag S~tter Megan Wacker, Ashley Walter, Felicia Welsch , Erin Wence/, Ashley Wessale , Director Del Whitman , Jason Whittier, Elizabeth Wild , Rachel Williams , Travis Williams , Julie Winseman , Annie Wong, Alex Wright, Lindsey Zahner

What's best about competitions?

"Bus rides. Everybody gets to be together and get excited for the competitions," -Sophomore tenor saxophone player atie Milius.

"The whole hype, when people are aiting for division ratings. Everyone is excited, the energy is high,"

-Junior trombone player Kim Petri.

"The very first moment you march on he field, after all the practice. It's what ou worked for. The sheer pleasure of erformance,"

-Senior flag Michelle Villarreal.

The Marching Band's performances show the hard work, long hours, and dedication necessary to put on a great show (photo by: Alex Felton).

Head drum major Abby Karr, a junior, directs teh band with her usual flair and energy (photo by: Alex Felton).

Nor AND GAMill

Differences make the Prep and Varsity Jazz Band experiences worthwhile

By: Brianna Bergholz

COLN EAST'S VARSITY ANO PREP JAZZ BANDS ARE NOT ONLY VERY DIFFERENT FROM TR R MUSIC CLASSES, THEY ARE ALSO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER.

"Prep Jazz Band provides the basic building blocks for learning how to play • jazz ," said Varsity guitar player Jeff Kirchner, a junior. "It teaches you what jazz is: It's the step before Varsity."

Competitions stretch the musicians in a number of ways. "Competitions are different from the normal practicing you do everyday," said Kirchner. "There's a lot more pressure and you have to play perfect. "

"We play several varieties of music and are very focused," said sophomore Varsity Jazz Band trombone player Clay Masters.

The musicians in Varsity Jazz Band are already familiar with the styles of jazz. They perform in many competitions and go on at least one trip a year.

Senior Varsity saxophone player Kim Alspaugh has been in Varsity Jazz Band for four years and believes the group has made big improvements over the years.

"We're more disciplrned and serious this year," she said. "People are practicing their music outside of class much more than they ever have before."

Prep Jazz musicians agree that the Varsity Jazz Band is on a completely different level, but they have many similar experiences and both groups are constantly learning about jazz.

"There is a lot of talent this year, " said sophomore Prep Jazz trombone player Scott Bennett. "We've been able to bring out our best players through solos. "

"We're playing much better as a group as the year progresses," said sophomore Prep Jazz trumpet player David Thomas, "We have good, motivated musicians and we ' re always improving."

Varsity and Prep Jazz Bands are two very different groups conducted in two very different ways. There is, however, one similarity between the two: they both contain very elite, motivated performers and musicians.

Front row: Christain Hue bner, Dylan Fink, Clay Masters , Eric Rassmussen , Thane Dinsdale. Second Row: Travis Williams, Max Theis , Emily Decamp, Benji Vanderbrook , Tyler Dutter, Kim Alspaugh, Katie Milius, Michael St. Germain. Back Row: Jeff Kirchner, Joe Lineman , Matt Kozisek (photo by Debra Reisdorff).

Jazz Band

sophomore Scott Bennett practices hard the day before a competition while David Thomas,

a day before a sophomare, counts measures carefully (photo

trombone players Clay Masters, Thane Dinsdale, and Eric Rassmussen focus on accurately reading their music (photo by Ashley Cunningham).

David Thomas , Chris Aryyiss , and Andrew Hanrath , all sophomores , go through warm-ups

by Debra Reisdorff).

competition (photo by Debra Reisdorff) .

Prap Jazz Band m~mbers pose for a group photo with their instruments before they play (photo by Debra Reisdorf).

Jazz'n up an Old Tune

By: Tiffany Richardson

N YOU THINK ABOUT AN ORCHESTRA, IMAGES OF UPTIGHT PEOPLE WHO ONLY DRESS IN BLAC , P Y LIFELESS MUSIC, AND HAVE NO SOCIAL LIFE MAY COME TO MIND. THAT DOES NOT DESCRIBE EAST HIGH 'S ORCHESTRA, THOUGH. AS SOON AS YOU STEP IN THE ORCHESTRA ROOM, YOU FEEL AN ENERGY COMING OFF OF EVERYONE, ANO RIGHT AWAY YOU REALIZE THAT THIS ISN'T WHAT YOU EXPECTED. YOU MIGHT SEE THEM GIVING EACH OTHER MASSAGES OR PLAYING A 01SCUSSION GAME. WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH MUSIC THOUGH?

"Playing fun and sometimes silly games helps build unity, and that is really important when you're in an orchestra," said senior violinist Alissa Kuehn

"Everyone in the orchestra loves one another as a family. We all try to do casual things outside of school like picnics and parties," said junior cellist Carey Collingham.

You might think, "O.K. they're close and a little out of the ordinary, but they still play boring music." Wrong. At their first concert this year, they played the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" complete with Mickey Mouse and some flying brooms. Last year, they played swing music, and the year before that they did disco. There's some talk going around about some Led Zeppelin, too. These musicians share their musical beauty with

students from Lux every year, and this year they were invited to go to Iowa to perform.

"I think we took our concert to another level. People just got ideas and worked together to get it done," Senior cellist Anne Patterson said. Their conductor encourages this creativity.

"I try to give them something other than Beethoven, not that it's bad, just some other kinds of music mixed in with it to jazz it up," conductor Del Whitman said.

By combining modern music with classics, the orchestra hopes to help others appreciate all kinds of music. So, next time you think about an orchestra, don't forget Mickey Mouse, picnics, discussion games, disco and East High.

The Orchestra entertains Omaha's Westroads Mall shoppers with festive holiday music on December 12, 1999. Christmas concerts are always a success (photo courtesy: Denise Stromberg).

Santa Claus tries his hand at directing when he takes over for Mr. Whitma director of the Orchestra, at a holiday concert this past Christmas season (photo courtesy: Denise Stromberg).

Mr. Del Whitman directs the group in a song durin g the holiday concert given for Lincoln East students on December 22 , 1999 (photo by: Alex Felton).

Senior violinist Erin Stromberg and junior violinist Tom Dunbar entertain the crowd with a holiday song at this year 's Orchestra and Singers holiday concert (p h oto by: Alex Felton).

Mr. Whitman really gets into the holiday songs as he directs his students in a concert during the holiday season (photo by: Alex Felton).

Del Whitman directs the Orchestra at a holiday concert at the Westroads Mall (photo courtesy: Denise Stromberg).

No Limits

By: Chris Clifford

THOUGH SONGS ARE MADE UP OF CERTAIN NOTES , THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR CREATIVITY FROM THE CONDUCTOR OR MUSICIANS AS A RESULT , EAST MUSICIANS ARE STRETCHING THEMSELVES ANO PRODUCING SOME AWARD-WINNING PIECES. THE CONCERT BAND ANO WINO ENSEMBLE , UNDER THE DIRECTION OFJEFF LEAN , PERFORMED PIECES THIS YEAR THAT GAINED ATTENTION THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF LINCOLN THESE PIECES INFLUENCED THE MUSICIANS , AS WELL.

" I really enjoy music because you gain knowledge of other cultures and can express what you feel whenever you pick up the instrument ," said junior trench horn player Abbey Karr.

"I am in wind ensemble because music is my life and it bmadens my

spectra of music, " said sophomore percussion player Tyler Dutter.

The 200 members of Concert Band and 40 members of Wind Ensemble work hard everyday to improve their music abilities.

"There are no limits in music! " said

Junior Michaela Odbert is observed by fellow band members as she practices for the solo ensemble contest (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Director, Mr. Jeff Lean helps the clarinets get their parts right (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Director Mr. Lean stands back and s iles the band(photo by: Nata li e Wic~

Sophomore Kelsey Mitchel practices h; rd working on her solo(photo by: Natalie Wick).

The saxophones in wind ensemble try hard to concentrate on the music while watching the condu~tor(photo by:

Greg

tries hard to get his part to sound just right (photo

Natalie Wick)

It's not everyday that you would see these two playing together (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Junior

Neissen

by: Natalie Wick).

The trombones studt their music carefully (photo by: Natalie Wick).

The saxophones work hard to learn their new piece (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Symphonic and Concert Bands

The East cheerleaders show off what they can do at the Spartan Booster Blitz on August 20 (photo by: Abby Crawford).

n our younger years, we learned the basic concepts of sports by playing them with our siblings, with our friends, and then on a team in competitions. Little did we •realize that some of us would possess the talent to play for teams at East, and become involved in one of the most successful athletic program~ that Class "A" has to offer.

From fall sports to winter sports, and finishing the year with spring sports, East has had many ath etic successes to be proud of since opening its doors in 1967.

The ever-improving football team has accomplished a lot in its years , including a 4-peat as State champions between 1971-1975 Boys' Golf also has had a 4-peat at State, as well. East's Girls' gymnasts have captured five state titles under the coaching of Dave Eppert , and the Boys' Tennis team won a nationally-recognized eight straight titles in a row from 988 to 1

East has been home to many skilled athletes and coaches throughout its years, which has led the school to many Class "A" titles. Math teacher Leona Penner was the first o e aske coach at East and led the team to a 20-0 record during its _initial 1976-1977 season , bringing home to East the gold medal in the first Class "A" State Girls Basketball v held in Nebraska .

Nikki Stricker Johnson was the first Spartan athlete to earn 12 varsity letters in her career. Johnson also was named Female Athlete of the Year in 1990.

More recently, Kirsten Bernth I, a 1993 East graduate, was selected as a Prince National High School All American for tennis, after winning two state championships in number-one singles tennis in 1991 and 1992 . Bernthal also was selected as an All-State setter in 1992 for volleyball.

East athletes hold several State records in sports. Two were broken in 1998 by East swimmers mb~r dvody, te an P. cIe, Heather c and Katherine Cnurchi (200 Freestyle Relay) and Odvody (100 breastroke). Other record-holders include 1994 grad cott e in the discus and and alum Jed Bargen who sunk a record-setting 34 consecutive free throws in1986.

East has always had many tented athletA , and continues to have skilled athletes bringing their exciting performances into the next century. When it comes to East athletics, the only things that are oun to fall in the future are old ecord

By: Kun Zalewski Sports Division

Kelly Tatay, J i Wassung, Co r Kliment , and J ? Murdock pos ! show a job well I at their meet (i f by: Natalie Wic A 1

Tennis Coach Jeff Hoham talks to his players Timothy Lowery and Chu-Lin Wong about their play i ng in a match (photo by: Beth Craw)

The East Apollonaires perform their dance on the· band practice field in front of the school at the Spartan Booster Blitz (photo by: Abby Crawford)

Senior Michelle Zorn decides to take a break from the hard work of golf and show off dur i ng a tournamen t (photo by: Betsy Hall)

The JV football coaches and team watch intently as the play is about to be called and made (photo by : Ashley Cunningham)

The Varsity volleyball team comes together to talk after a game (photo by: Beth Craw)

Sports Division

Sco·reboard

LE Score Opponent Score

Girls 140.65 Southeast 130.90

Girls 144 .2-1st NE/NP/Papio

Girls 136.4 Millard North 144.1

Girls 143.5-1 st Omaha S./Millad W

Girls 3rd Ralston Invitational

Girls 1st N Platte Invitational

Girls 3rd Millard S Invitational

Girls 1st Southeast Invitational

Girls 1st LPS

Boys 1st Southeast

Boys 1st LH/NE/Papio/NP

Boys 2nd Omaha N/Millard N

Boys 3rd Ralston Invitational

Boys 3rd Southeast Invitational

Boys 3rd LPS

1 O Wins 2 Losses

Above : Freshman Kelli Kirkland is in motion while preparing for her next move on the balance beam (photo by: Natalie Wick)

Right: Senior Johna Wassung works on her balance beam routine (photo by: Natalie Wick) .

Freshman Jason Wassung swings around the pommel horse as he pra cti ces one of his routines He won the All-Around at State (photo by:Natalie Wi ck)

East Gymnastics Team prepares for new challenges

oing strong as always, the East

Girl's and Boy's gymnastics kicked some tail this fall season, with the girls earning gold at Conference and silver at State. For the

By: Nicole Rabe

to the meets and so the sponsors don't earn enough money."-

Coach Dave Eppert said that UNL gymnastics coach, Francis Alan, wants to sponsor co-ed high school gymnastics tournaments. Alan, who graduated from Lincoln High, was an outstanding competitive boys, freshman Jason Wassung set a school gymnast who then went on to become the record on the pommel horse and won allaround at Conference and at State.

Despite all the successes, though, East's gymnastics program is about to change forever. No longer will there be sanctioned tournaments for girls gymnastics. The Nebraska School Activity Association (NSAA) will not continue to host girls' gymnastics or girls' state. The fear of many is that not enough teams will participate.

The Lincoln Public Schools has hosted the boy's conference for the last seven years, and will take over as host for the girls' conferences as well.

"As a result of this, some colleges are dropping gymnastics altogether, " said junior gymnast Kelly Tatay. "Not as many fans come

head coach of Nebraska's gymnastics t~ams.

"The last co-ed state championship conference was held here at East back in 1991," said Eppert. "We think that if Alan sponsors gymnastics, State will be held at UNL, where it originally started."

This season was an emotional one. Losing trust in NSAA was difficult for the team as well as Eppert. In addition, they also had to deal with the death of Mr. Eppert's father-in law.

"The kids were good about it. They didn't ask about it," said Eppert. "He was on my mind a lot, but things go on . The hardest part was finding how to continue, but life goes on."

It was a tough but proud season for the Spartan gymnasts whose sport's future is as uncertain as the next millennium.

Members of the Girls Gymnastics Team pose for a shot (photo by The Picture Man).

Freshman Jason Wassung flips himself over the bar during one of the gymnastics practices (photo by: Natalie Wick).

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Determination leads Spartan Girls' softball to success

Hard work will get you pretty far in life and take you many places, but sometimes things just don 't go the way you planned. This past season for girls ' softball was the last season of this century and it ended on a really good note. This season was full of ups and downs, but for the most part, the ups ruled over the downs.

"We played great games when we played with our hearts, but when we didn ' t play with heart and emotion, we played a sub-par game," said senior catcher Nicole Lightner.

This was a year of firsts for the Varsity team They beat Southeast for the first time ever and that was a golden moment for the entire team.

"One of the best moments of this season was when we beat Southeast," said Lightner

This season was also the first time that the

team was seeded number one in their District tournament. The Varsity team finished with a 13-14 record, which didn't show the true success that was accomplished this season.

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Both the Junior Varsity and Reserve teams ha·i successful seasons as well. Much of their success w ~s due to team unity and intensity.

"If we weren't pumped up, we didn't play well , >ut if we were loud and pumped up, we played great," s a d junior varsity player Erin Foster.

The Junior Varsity team finished with a 13-6 record, which was their best season record ever. Th f. y finished second in the city tournament behind Southeast.

The Reserve softball team also finished stron g in their city tournament, placing third. Some Reserve players were called upon to fill in different positions t h rn they had played before. Sophomore Kelly Espensch c :ie moved to the unfamiliar territory of being a pitcher for the team.

"Kelly did a great job this year for us and I thin ~ that we had a great year," said freshman reserve play ? r Kelly Berst. "I also learned a lot under Coach Mosely, added Berst.

East varsity players gather at the mound to motivate themselves during a game (photo courtes : Lindsey Erwin)

Sophomore Kelly Kurtzer steps up to the plate to knock another one out of the park (photo courtesy: i Lindsey Erwin).

Senior Nicole Lightn ~ r who played hard as catcher (photo courtesy: Lindsey Erwin).

Freshmen Ashley Wellwan cheers on her team as they take the field (photo courtesy: Lindsey Erwin).

Tis year's Boys Tennis Team had a great season.

Ttiey continued their string of top-ten finishes at State, with a tenth-place finish out of 28 teams. At the State meet, two doubles teams and two singles did well.

Jon Clifton, Aaron Ogden, Jake Hoppe, Amit Chakraborty, Alex Carper, and Jason Speicher all • competed at State.

"I was extremely pleased with the way our season went and I was especially proud of all the players," said 13-year tennis coach Jeff Hoham.

The team had a winning record of seven wins and two losses. They surprised a lot of top teams by defeating them this year. The most important thing that came out of the season was that the team continued to improve all year long.

By: Chris C lifford

"We owned the first round of the State m eet, " said Clifton. Chakraborty, his doubles partner s id , "We totally walked over Millard South. We lost a lot ct intensity in the second round. We lost to the ev ntu a l state champs in our bracket in the second roun c "

The team had a few disappointments alo ng th e way. The players would have liked to do a little t ette r at the State meet but were content with continu i 1g th e tradition of 16 consecutive top-ten finishes at st c te.

The coach was very proud and was ecstatic wi tt the effort and motivation put forward during the sea t on.

"We look forward to next year and contint ing the tradition of top-ten finishes," said Hoham.

Junior Jon Clifton prepares to serve for a point (photo by: Beth Craw)

Alex Carper awaits a serve from his oppoent in practice (photo by: Beth Craw).

Junior Jason Speicher serves to his partner in

practice (photo by: Beth Craw).

By: Holly Davis

Seniors Chu Lin Wong and Tim Lowery are ready to conquer their opponents (photo by: Beth Craw).

Boys' Tennis

Although young, the Cross Country tea excelled at meeting its goals

even though Lincoln East's Cross Country teams

had only two senior girls and nine senior boys, they were able to break Districts and go to State!

"I'm looking forward to next year when everyone comes back. They'll be more experienced and older," Head Coach Kirk Skiles said. " It wasn't easy, but we went all out considering the injuries this year and the lack of experience of most of the runners. I don't believe in superstitions, though. It's really up to the runners to do their best in the race-- not some special way they tie their shoes."

Cross Country is not just running. It's a state of mind and a strategical challenge.

-"It's different for each person," said East's Boys Runner of the year Eric Pankake. "I have to concentrate

Sophomore Brandon Hoffpar

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so I don't get distracted, it's like I'm zoned out."

"My strategy on the course is to use the do \ hills and to pace myself on the up hills and then er over," Lincoln East's girl's Runner of the Year Kati f Neddenriep said. "At the end you just give what ye have left."

As if concentrating isn't hard enough, runrn face dangers, too! When you try to get up to 20 P E to start off at the same time, sometimes people g e spiked. There's always the threat of running into p and falling, too. As much as opponents can get in way, the presence of teammates is a motivating f a

"I don't think I could have done as well as I without Diana Pierson who is also the Girl's Runm the Year with me," said Neddenriep "Without the team it wouldn't be as fun, anc couldn't run to my full potential."

leads the way to the finish line at Pioneers Park(photo by: Ashley

Sophomore Abby Placek sprints into the finish line placement(photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Cross Country

LE

Score oard

Score Opponent Score

Girl~ 122pts NWU 4 of 8

Girls no team Fremont score score

Girls no team PiusX score score

Girls 165 pts Harold Scott 6 of 11

Girls 81 pts Grand Island 3 of 8

Girls 71 pts LPS 3 of 4

Girls 92 pts HAG 4 of 6

Girls 60 pts Districts 2 of 6

Girls 291 pts State 11 of 32

Boys 56pts NWU 6 of 7

Boys no team Fremont score score

Boys no team PiusX score score

Boys 111 pts Harold Scott 2 of 1O

Boys 116pts Grand Island 6 of 8

Boys 59 pts LPS 2 of 4

Boys 84 pts HAG 3 of 6

Boys 53 pts Districs 2 of 6

Bo-ys 173 pts State 7 of 32

Wins Losses

Seniors Aaron Jones and Jeff Buckner run together at Pioneers park, motivating each other by setting the pace(photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Junior Arial Christensen jogs past the Southe~st Knights at Pioneers Park (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Above: Cross Country sprints for the finish line after a long trying jog(photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Junior Coby Julifs leads East through a crowd of cheering friends and family(photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Cross Country

East High's Girls' Golf Team makes a Hole in On

The Girls' Golf team has made some big improvements in the last couple of years.

"The coach compared the team scores from four years ago to our scores this year and some of them have improved by 100 strokes," said sophomore golfer Jordan Berlin. • .

The Girls' Golf team won districts with East's third-lowest score ever. The team also came in fourth in the state competition.

"Th e team never finished worse than fourth in a tournament," said senior golfer Michelle Zorn.

Zorn, one of the top five varsity golfers in the state, considered the biggest team achievement to be the team unity.

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Michelle Zorn

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Michelle Zorn

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By: Brianna Be rgha

"The fact that we were able to spend two a n a half hours together on a bus ride proves that we w e re pretty close," said Zorn.

Senior Betsy Hall, another one of the top va rsit, girls in the state, agreed that the team was very cl se · this year in comparison to previous years.

"We bonded. Teams in previous years were close, but never as close as we were this year," sa i j Hall.

Through good sportsmanship and positive attitudes, the Girls' Golf team worked hard to be th E best they could be.

"My motivation is the team. I didn't want to l1~

the team down," said Hall.

Th~ East Girls' Golf team work~d hard this season and their success can be seen as they show their medals ~t the Spartan Invite on Sept. 4. From Left: Coach Vicky Johnsen, Michelle Zorn, ME Denker, Jessica Tomasek, Betsy Hall, and Jessica Jensen (photo courtesy: Betsy Hall).

Scoreboard

LE Score Opponent

Junior Varsity Girls ' Golf team member

freshman

Craw holds her putter and the flag as she leaves the green (photo by: Beth Craw)

Above: The smiles coming from the Varsity Girls' Golf Team as they all join in for a group hug say everything about their win at Districts on Oct. 4 (photo courtesy: Betsy Hall).

Senior Michelle Zorn focuses as she attempts to sink a putt (photo courtesy: Betsy Hall).

Middle: Seniors Betsy Hall and Michelle Zorn take a moment to relax and smile for the camera in the heat of a competitive tournament (photo courtesy: Betsy Hall).

Girls' Golf

Varsity Football players Darin Doctor, Cody Pierce, Bill Sedlak , Scott Smith, Shawn Diltz, and Tyler Bakk take a moment to smile for the camera while suiting up before practice (photo by: Alex Felton).

Brothers Steve and quarterback Aaron Froehlich engage in a consoling hug after a tough loss to Millard South in the State Championships (photo by: Alex Felton).

pushes itself to the limit during practice (photo by: Alex Felton).

Millard South is no match for the Junior Varsity football team 's defense ( by: Ashley Cunnigham).

Above Left: The Junior Varsity football players get ready to roll as they I to Millard South (photo by: Ashley Cunningham)

Spartans Gain Respect After Defeating The Undefeated

Co ming into this year's football season,

many people didn't think that it could get any worse than last year's Varsity team finishing 0-9. After the Varsity team started off to an 0-3 record, people stillhad their doubts about the season and what was to come.

"Our whole team knew we could win. It just came down to a matter of when we would win," said senior Varsity quarterback Aaron Froehlich.

The winning finally started against an inner-city .1 rival when East beat Lincoln High 39-0. This win broke the school losing streak at 16 games and started a four-game winning streak that included some great ups for the team.

"I thought we really got some respect when we beat Omaha Bryan who was unbeaten," said senior Varsity wide receiver Justin Hofpar

'ph )to With those four wins, the Varsity team clinched k. the district title and a spot in the state playoffs for the ic • 0 first time since 1983.

By: Jeff Davis

"I didn't really get that nervous before our playoff game, I was just anxi,ous to get out on the field," said Froehlich.

East came out to a great start and was all over the field in their first playoff game, forcing numerous fumbles and playing tenacious defense which gave them the 42-16 win against Bellevue West. In the second playoff game, East battled throughout the game, but came up short, losing 0-10 against Millard South.

The Junior Varsity team also had a very respectable year finishing 4-4. Sophomore Christian Barth had an outstanding year on the JV team, leading the team in tackles at the defensive end position.

"I think that Christian Barth did an excellent job for us this year and we hope to keep the tradition going next year," said junior JV player Jesse Shaw.

Overall, the Varsity earned respect from their peers and fans for their hard work and dedication. Next year looks to be a great year for keeping the tradition going strong.

JV & Varsity Football

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The reserves offer a good model for the Fre-shmen future

By: Mark Reckmeyer

This year showed great potential for a successful future in East High football. Th e

Reserve team went 6-1 for the first time since 1980, and the Freshman team wa s the first East Freshman team ever to win their opening game.

"We have a very bright future ahead of us," said freshman running back Travis Gingery.

The Reserve team had six people move up to play on Varsity or Junior Varsity for the season while the Freshman had many injuries that hindered their season. Despite the obstacles, they were still able to put up very good seasons.

"The coaching this year was really good but they weren't as disciplined as last year," said sophomore quarterback Aaron Thornton.

The Reserve team's scoring average went down a little from last year but they still handled most of their opponents without too much difficulty.

"The change from beating everyone by 50 points to having close games until the fourth quarter was a big for us, but we handled it fine," said sophomore runningback Zach King.

The Freshmen "A" and "B" teams both had close calls as well as games where they completely destroyed their opponents . -

Members from both teams said they had some fixable weak points which they will work on in order to have more successful seasons in the future. The teams can't wait for their future at East.

The fans should be excited, as well.

Reserve football players watch in anticipation to see if they make a touchown (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

The reserve players show support on the sidelines as their fellow teammmates go the distance (photo by:

1 The players get set as the quarter back • does the snap count (photo by: Alaina

The reserve football team goes for a goal in the game agianst Southeast (photo by: Alaina Bartunek).

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Freshman Football players stand on the sideline helping cheer their teammates to a victory (photo by: Natalie Wick).

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Motivation and effort not shown in records

Numbers can be misleading. Just ask an East High volleyball player.

"Our record didn't show our hard work and was very deceiving of our team efforts," said sophomore varsity player Erin Palmer.

The Varsity went 11-24 while the Junior Varsity had a .500 season. Both teams agreed that they had frustrating seasons and needed to get along better on and off the court.

"Our record didn't show our hard work and effort " said Palmer. "We needed a better attitude through the ' year." 5

By: Mark Reckr

One of the struggles for the team was an off-c one--getting to know each other.

"There were a lot of new girls on the team, so didn't have that compatibility right away that most te; have from experience," said senior Varsity player He Gillette.

Some of the highlights for the Varsity team included winning the Spartan Invite and beating Southeast. The Junior Varsity highlights were distriG and having moral victories against Northeast and Pi

The Varsity team had a lot of disappointment: year along with a lot of frustration. Those that return year are looking forward to a better season.

Papillion Monarchs (photo by: Beth Craw)

Score 15, 15 15, 1 5,6 5,4 15, 15 15, 15 7,15,16 13,15,7 3,3 9, 11 10,3 15,6,6 15,7 14,3 13,7 15,6,15 15, 15

8,2 15, 15 15, 15 4,15,14 15,12 ,10 12,9 5, 15 15, 16 3,9 9,5 16,12,9 10,9 15,12 ,3 10,13 14,9 7,9 15, 15 5,7

Opponent Score

Millard West 7,2

Papio 17,15

Sioux City He elan 15, 15

LSE 15,15

Bellevue East 0,5

Omaha Burke 12,6

Millard South 15,14,4

Norfolk 15, 11, 15

Omaha Marion 15, 15

Grand Island 15, 15

Grand Island 15, 15

Papio 12,15,15

Pius X 17,15

Columbus 16,15

LSE 15,15

Omaha Skutt 10,15,13

Fremont 2,12

LSE 15,15

Kearney 5,6

Alliance 4,4

Omaha Skutt 15,13,16

Crete 15,12,10

Ralston 15,15

Crete 13,15,15

Omaha Central 6, 14

Norfolk 15, 15

Bellevue West 15, 15

Ogallala 14, 15, 15

Norfolk 15, 15

LNE 6,15,15

Grand Island 15, 15

LHS 16,15

LHS 15,15

Omaha North 2,6

Bellevue West 15, 15

11 Wins 24 Losses

Scoreboard

7,8 LSE 15, 15

9,4 PiusX 15, 15 15, 15

Lincoln Christian 2,7 6,9 Grand Island 15, 15 15,13,15 Fremont 7,15,11 12,15,4 LSE 15,13,15 15, 15 Kearney 13 ,8 15, 15 Norfolk 9,12 9,8 LNE 15, 15 11,16,15 Seward 15,14,12 8,15,15 LSE 15,13,10 15, 15 Elkhorn 3,10 4, 11 LNE 15,15' 16, 15 LHS 14,3 • 13, 11 LHS 15,15

8 Wins 7 Losses

It's time for the Varsity volleyball team to huddle up for some strategy talk (photo by: Beth Craw).

Senior Varsity Volleyball player Holli Gillette gets the game going as she serves the ball st the LPS Classic (photo by: Beth Craw).

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East 9-1 O volleyball teams focus on teamwork

By : Brianna Bergholz

this season, Lincoln East's Freshman different from playing for club teams," said sophomore Reserve player, Katie and Reserve Volleyball teams Wenz. "We practice everyday instead of once a week and that helps us to get focused on team unity and building to know each other better. " new friendships on and off the court, as well as competing at their best.

"We always go out to Amigos before the games,"said freshman player Ashley Gregg. " It makes us become better friends, which helps us on the court. "

The players on both teams agree that bonding as a group affects how they play on the court. In working together, the Freshman and Reserve Volleyball teams were able to achieve their goals to perform the best they could.

"Playing for the school is

Sophomores Sara Young and Lisa Benes make some practice sets before playing Millard North (photo by: Alex Felton)

Reserve player Amy Jacobson is cheered on as she serves the ball dur i ng the Millard North game (photo by : Alex Felton).

Freshman Jardin Craft prepares to bump the ball as teammates watch to see what will happen next (photo by: Alex Felton).

"The school team is more competitive ," agreed sophomore Gabriela Cantarero. "When you go to school with your teammates and see them everyday, you try harder to play well for them. "

Teamwork and team unity were the focus for this year's Freshman and Reserve Volleyball teams By bonding before and after the games and on weekends, the groups were able to grow as friends as well as teams.

"We didn't just play together, we spent time together and grew as a team," said Reserve captain Nicole Gillespie.

Scoreboard ,

LE Team Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve

Score

15-6, 15-3

15-5, 15-2

13-15, 12-15

17-15, 15-11

10-15, 9-15

15-4, 15-5

15-13, 15-7

13-15, 15-3 , 15-4

15-9, 15-6

15-9, 15-9

15-4, 15-7

15-13, 8-15, 16-14

15-4, 15-6

15-5, 15-13

1st Place

15-9, 9-15, 15-11

15-12, 17 -15

Freshman team members celebrate a point against Millard North (photo by: Alex Felton).

Freshman Christy Olson sends a winning spike over the net (photo by: Alex Felton).

Opponent

Southeast Papio

Northeast

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Sm.1th east Fremont Kearney Northeast LHS Norfolk Millard N Southeast Northeast LHS LPS LHS Northeast 14 Wins - 2 Losses

Scoreboard

LE Team Score Opponent

9A 16-14, 15-8 Northeast

9B 15-1 0, 14-16, 8-15 Northeast

9A 10-15, 9-15 LHS

9B 16-14, 12-15, 15-12 LHS

9A 9-15, 7-15 Southeast

9B 2-15, 0-15 Southeast

9A 15-13, 8-15, 15-6 -GI

9B 6-15, 4-15 81

9A 15-5, 15-11 Northeast

9B 15-13, 15-1 0 Northeast

9A 16-14, 5-15, 15-9 Fremont

9B 6-15, 7-15 Fremont

9A 16-14, 15-2 Northeast

9B 2-15, 0-15 LHS

9A 6-15, 15-8, 4-15 LHS

9B 15-9, 13-15, 12-15 Millard N

9A 15-3, 15-9 Millard N

9B 7-15, 5-15 Southeast

9A 15-1 0, 16-14 LCS

9A 7-15, 5-15 Southeast

9A 3rd/4th place LPS

9A 15-7, 15-12 LCS

9A 7-15, 1-15 Southeast

1O Wins 12 Losses

Freshman & Reserve Volleyball

The Varsity Cheerleaders show their spirit and hardwork at the football game, cheering the crowd on(photo by: Alex Felton).

The Varsity Cheerleaders get the crowd into the spirit of the game ''• (photo by: Alex Felton).

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Summer successes lead to squad unity

By: Sarah Wright

They pump up the crowd, and most people know them when they walk down the halls. Cheerleaders are an important part of the high-school atmosphere. Cheerleading at East is continuosly changing. In the past, it has been an afterschool activity, but this year it became an eighth-period class.

"I like it being a class because now it is a requirement to come and that way there is more involvement," said Junior Varsity cheerleader Kari Mikelson. "Everyone has to participate this way."

Their participation extends beyond the school year though. It is also a summer commitment. East's Juni•or Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders attended camp this past summer at Lake Okaboji. Both squads did very well.

The Junior Varsity cheerleaders were given the Top Team Award. They were also

JVNarsity Cheers

given the Spirit Stick, two Herkie Awards, two Motion Awards, and seven blue ribbons.

"It was really exciting to win," said Junior Varsity cheerleader Cami Thoms.

The Varsity cheerleaders also did well. They were a Top Team Finalist, had six AllAmerican nominees and two qualifiers. The two qualifiers were Natalie Wick and Corrine Kliment. The cheerleaders also received the Jump Award, Motion Award, Top Team Award, Herkie Team Award, and seven blue ribbons. This was exciting for all of the Varsity cheerleaders.

"It was a really good feeling when we won," said Varsity cheerleader Jessy Johannesen. "We were awarded for how we acted as a team and that means a lot more to me than anything else."

Lincoln East's Junior Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders are definitely something to be proud of. They do a great job representing East not only at athletic events, but also across the state of Nebraska.

J.V. Cheers practice an exciting cheer for their next performance (phot by: Ashley Cunningham).

J.V. Cheers work hard on their moves so they are perfect for the next performance (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

make sure everyone is in snyc for the next performance (pho to by: Ashley Cunningham).

Right: The J.V. Cheers show their spirit at a football game (photo by: Alex Felton).

sack row : Jamie Sigman, McKenzie Mitchell, Amber Mcclung, Emily Sorensen, Ashley Franks, Middle row: Jessy Johanessen , Elizabeth Judds, Corrine Kliment, Lindsay Sneller, Front row: Moani cook, Kendra Ines, Johna Wassung, Natalie Wick, Emily Loos.

Back row: Taylor Hahn, Heather Foreman , Megan Kinsey, Diane Pierson , Brittany Stohl. Middle row: Natalie Metcalf, Megan Denker, Jenny Myers, Kassandra Mays. Front row: Kara Ficke, Jamie Enderle, Kari Mikelson and Cami Thoms.

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Guiding the teams

By: Chris Clifford

f-I-R-E Up! That's the way we say, FIRE Up! FIRE Up! Hey, Hey, Fire Up!" This year's cheerleaders got the fans pumped up and helped the teams to many victories. The 9/10 Cheers had a busy year with many posters to make and lots of activities to attend.

"I joined the cheerleading squad because I thought it would be fun," said sophomore cheerleader Betsy Watton.

Most of the cheerleaders had similar reasons for joining. They thought it would be fun and a good way to meet new people. Along with the fun came a lot of work, too.

"Cheerleading doesn't just include attending events. It also includes practice everyday, extra hours of being at school, and a lot of competitions. But I still enjoy it!" said freshman cheerleader Betsy Bowhay.

"My favorite thing about being a cheerleader is that you are making a big impact on the event at which you are cheering," said Watton.

The squads attended a camp in Kearney over the summer. When the school year began, the sophomore cheerleaders liked that cheering was a class because it meant one less final and they had more personal time after school. Personal time can be hard to come by when sports competitions take place all week.

"We usually cheer at about three games a week during football and volleyball seasons," said Bowhay.

Cheerleaders do have an impact on the outcome of a game and enjoy getting the crowd pumped up.

Sophomore cheerleaders make a spirit

basketball players as they run onto the

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A group of freshman cheerleaders cheer on their team hoping for a victory including Carrie Carlson , Caitin Sais, and Elizabeth Wild (photo by: , Natalie wick)

Freshman cheerleaders Carrie Carlson, Emily Spalding , Caitlin Sais, Elizabeth Wild, and Lacey Hanson cheer on their basketball team as they perform the school fight song (photo by: Natalie Wick).

The sophomore cheerleaders cheer at a football game against Northeast (photo courtesy Natalie wick) .

Sophomore cheerleaders gather for a picture during lunch time at camp (photo courtesy Elizabeth Wild.)

The sophomore cheerleaders huddle up in anticipation of their evaluation results at summer camp (photo by Natalie Wick).

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Lincoln East Apollonaires show off their sport

By: Tiffany Richardson

atching them at halftime people see them dance effortlessly in unison.

WNot really knowing how much work is put into it, most people just assume it comes naturally to Lincoln East's Apollonaires. How wrong they are.

"We practiced Monday through Friday for two hours in the morning during the summer, and sometimes even at night," said junior Apollonaire Sara Fairbanks.

Apollonaires practiced so hard and well, in fact, they took first place in their camp competition and at the Cornhusker State Games, all in the same week. This was East's first time to participate in the Cornhusker State Games competition and they left a good mark. But all this comes at a price.

"I had to quit Cross Country and it's a lot of work , but it's worth it when you perform," said senior Apollonoaire Jenny Sneddon. The work is hard, but satisfying.

"It's such a rush seeing everyone's eyes watching what yqu've practiced so hard on," said senior Apollonaire Carrie Calkins.

Though their great accomplishments are often not recognized by the student body, these Apollonaires work just as hard as any athlete. _Committing days, weeks, months, and years to produce a spirit raising dance, this year's Apollonaires give East one more thing to be proud of.

Apollonaires perfrom their home routine kick line at summer camp (photo by: Jannette Bartunek) .

Preparing for the win, dancers get ready to walk on as they compete for first place (photo by: Jannette

Front row (L-R): Ashley Renken, Addie Croissant , Meredith Jacobs, Alaina Bartunek , Ashley Keith. Middle row (L-R): Elizabeth Eno, Miranda Barth, Maddie Burtch, Carrie Calkins, Jill Reynoldson, Sara Fairbanks, Erin Duncan. Back row (L-R): Shelby Zavidil, Hayli Selix, Jenny Sneddon, Katie Erickson (photo by: Jurgena Photography).

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Before every performance , Apollonaires take time out to remember how much they " love their squad " (photo by: Jannette Bartunek).

Dancers perform beginning motion at the Universal Dance Association summer camp competition where they placed first (photo by: JanneJ,te Bartunek)

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Spring top includes emblem

Spring skirt

Warm-up Pants

Both Jackets warm up and winter

bag and briefs

Shoes and socks and gloves

body suit and leotard

Sweatshirt

Blue and Black Glitz top

Black Glitz Pants

Both Emblems

Silver Porns

Girls team up to take on intramurals

W"Girls don't generally don't play football," said senior intramural football player Carrie Diffenderfer. That doesn't mean they are excluded from it though.

"Girls may not be appreciated, but there isn't a limitation that we can't play," said Diffenderfer.

Even though the rules are the same for intramural guys and girls football, the playing field isn't always even.

"Guys predominantly have been playing intramural football before and the girls this year play justforfun," said senior intramural football player Kate Bale. "Someone made a joke that girls can't play and we (girls) decided to do something about it."

Diffenderfer agrees that girls can play football and might even find a spot on the Varsity football team.

Ma tt Wa ll eyes the cement ledge outside of the gyms in p r eparation for a j ump. (pho t o by: Natalie Wick)

By: Nicole Rab(

en people think of Intramural sports, most think of guy getting together for a game of football or basketb al Bv u no there was an all-girls football team this year? Its members were also looking for some athletic action. These s kno,w their team is unusual.

"Girls could be a field goal kicker, because the r is ri much contact with other players," she Diffenderfer. "I te t gi 1 who play soccer can kick a field goal really well." She o Jght kn ow.

"I'm going to become a professional field goal k cker she said, perhaps dreaming a little.

Off the turf and on the court, East girls are also intramural basketball for the fun of it.

"It's weird playing with guys. They are taller an , jun higher," said Neddenreip. "During a game, one of my tea r ma1 blocked my shot, but we were ahead by 30 points anyway. did know what he was thinking. He felt bad and apologized la er."

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sports?

• By: Nicole Rabe

gome of East's athletes are tougher than they lo k. They may not play a team ~ott at ast, but that doesn't mean they sit at home and eat Cheetos when sch ol gets out. These hard-core daredevils love the rush of doing something dangerous, something different.

_jJJnior Joey Corbin has been skateboarding for three years, learning all about the ropes, ramps, and injuries of the sport. Corbin has had thirddegree burns on both his arms and legs, from losing his balance on his board trying to do something new. Why would somebody put himself in harms way?

"It relieves stress and helps me stay in shape ," said Corbin

Corbin also plays football and soccer, but his real passion is skateboarding. "Some of my coaches like to make fun of me, calling me a skater -rat, but it is all in fun," said Corbin. "I don 't mind what anyone else thinks because

I met some of the best people skateboarding and I'm going to keep on doing it as long as I can ."

Guys are not the only ones who can do some dangerous stuff. Meg Russel I is a sophomore with a deadly shot. She has been target shooting for 11 years.

Her father taught her how to shoot when she was only four years old.

"My father and I were the first father· daughter state champions in target shooting," she said.

It's not easy being a person that loves "odd" sports. Sometimes they get made fun of and called names.

"Stop making fun of girls that shoot, because we can and will out shoot you any day," she said.

You don't have to be an outsider to play "outsider sports". Like their mainstream counterparts, it's about people getting together to do something that everyone likes, whether it's, skateboarding, biking, or even target shooting. Just remember that the people are not "odd" for playing a different sport, it's just that they are brave enough to try something different and fl

Tyler Bakk takes a sho_t in ~n after-scool game (photo by: Natafle Wick).

Matt Wall gains speed to jump of the loading dock behind the school (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Matt Walker and Matt Price confer after a play (photo by: Natalie Wick)

Matt Walker and Matt Price attempt to get the rebound after the ball was shot (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Diver, junior Jenny Snoad , looks toward the water as she completes her dive during a dual meet against Grand Island (photo by: Alex Felton.)

Senior diver Brian Leavitt does a back flip in the air to complete his dive as the Grand Island team looks on (photo by: Alex Felton)

sr~~r,'\\~ Ur, Cinderella Season

By : Chris Clifford

this year's swimming and diving teams did unexpectedly well

considering all of the injuries they suffered, not to mention the number of swimmers they lost after last year 's graduation.

"I personally could have done a lot better but couldn't when I got injured. The injury really put an end to my season," said sophomore swimmer Jenny Seefeld.

At key points during the season, many members also got sick. The teams had the odds stacked against them but continued to pull through and step up in big meets. That includes Joe Ashby's two golds in the state swim meet and a second-place, last-race decision for the boys team at state. For the girl's team, which placed seventh, freshman Danielle Franz took the bronze in the 50-meter freestyle.

"This year's team has done more than we ever thought we could do. It was truly a Cinderella season," said co-captain Ashby, who took the gold in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle, and who anchored East's second place freestyle relay.

The 60 members on swim team and seven members on the diving team all worked together to produce the best season possible. The diving team sent four competitors to the state meet and the swimming team sent 23 competitors to the state competition.

"I feel that we did extremely well, considering we only have 3 seniors on the team and we constantly had kids getting sick," said senior co-captain Bryce Ballew.

"My main objective this season was to be a good role model for the younger classmen and to have as much fun as possible in the process,"

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Jessy Johannesen

Matt Rauscher

Brian Leavitt

Brandon Hemmerlin g

Joseph Ashby

Sertoma Award

Alicia Lillie

Matt Rauscher

New School Recor

50 Freestyle

Joseph Ashby

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New Popi Record

200 Freestyle Relay

• Ryan Brabec, Tyler Sheer, Butter, Joseph Ashby 1:26.93

All-American Consider Perfomances

Tyler Sheer, John Murman, • Butler, Ryan Brabec, and Jo Ashby

The girls ' 200-yard medley relay team is up against the Grand Island 200-yard medley relay team in a dual meet that ended up in a 13250 victory for East (photo

3rd/6th LSE Invite

2nd Ralston Relays

8th Millard North Invite

3rd Millard South Invite

4th LHS Diving Invite

1st/2nd Hearland Conference

2nd/7th State Swimming

A boys' swimteam membe r pulls ahead of the competition i n one of the meet's many events, which led to an East 12959 victory over Grand Island (photo by: Alex Felton).

boys' swimteam faces off against the Grand Island boys in the 200-yard medley. The rest of the relay team waits on deck (photo by: Alex

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The girls ' swimteam pulls ahead of Grand Island in a dual meet (photo by: Alex Felton)

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New Coaches Insert Hard Work Into Girl's Basketball

By : Jeff Davis

the Junior Varsity and Varsity girls' basketball teams had an extra challenge this season to go along with tough schedules.

Both teams had new coaches this year and had to learn their new coaching styles. Todd

Mittmesser was appointed to coach the Varsity team and John Strain was selected to coach the Junior Varsity.

"Coach Mittmesser was a great coach. He was willing to give his time and energy to better ourselves individually and as a team," said Varsity player, junior Katy Martin.

Coach Mittmesser came into the East High girls' basketball program with a clear plan of action. He had the players work very

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hard in practices and it showed on the court. Although the Varsity team's record didn't always reflect the team's hard work, many of the players feel that it was a great learning experience and a building block for next season.

"Next year I think we have a good chance at winning more games because we have lots of experience from this year," said Varsity player, junior Hannah Klasek.

The Junior Varsity team had a very successful year and learned a lot along the way.

"I loved our new coach. He made the practices hard, but they were fun," said Junior Varsity player, junior Mary Montgomery.

With only three seniors on this year's varsity team, next year's team looks to be full of experienced players who look to lead the way down the winning road.

Freshman Christy Olsen passes the ball back into play at the North Platte game (photo by: Alex Felton).

Senior Varsity player Megan Manijak goes up for a tip off against the Knights (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Far Right: Varsity players show good teamwork as

go for the ball (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Varsity players huddle up before a game against the Knights (photo by: Natalie Wick).

Bottom Left: Sophomore JV player, Tara Neddenriep attempts a jump shot during a game against North Platte (photo by: Alex Felton).

JV Player, freshman Frannie Bruening shoots a free throw against North Platte (photo by: Alex Felton).

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Girls' basketball looking aheCld to the future

By: MarkReckrr

Confidence was not in short supply on East's Freshman and Reserve girls' basketball teams this year.

"We are a dominating team," said sophomore Reserve player Brittany Franks. "That was one of the things that kept us in a lot of games."

Both Freshman teams and the Reserve team gained a lot of experience this year. Even though the teams didn 't win every game, they did improve on many of their goals they set at the beginning of the year.

"We set a goal this year of having a winning record and we met it, so we were really happy," said freshmen "A" player Jardin Craft.

Beyond winning, other goals were met, as well.

"All of the team wanted to be able to get along better on and off the court," said Ann Christensen a

Reserve girls hold hands for support as they listen to Coach Kingery for advice (photo

Reserve girls gather in a huddle to pump themselves up for their final tournament (photo by:

Freshman "B" player. "That was one of the first g al : we met."

All of the teams had pretty satisfying years u they really hope to improve in the future. The Fre h1 "B" team had about a .500 season while the Fres 11 "A" and Reserve teams thought they had an abov average season.

The Reserve team beat Grand Island for

time in 15 years and both Freshman teams were

with their city play. One thing that proved to be a setback, though, was _ the mid season vacation.

"Our week off really hurt us," said Craft. "WE most of our concentration and that was a bad turn r season."

When a vacation is viewed as a downside o season, it's no surprise that these teams had the s ; and determination to win.

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Sarah Haranac posts-up against a Southeast • player while Mindi Boettcher fills in the gap (photo by: Debra· Reisdorf().

Sophomores Sarah Haranac, Kelly Kurtzer, and Brittney Franks lineup below the basket for the Knights offense (photo by: Debra Reisdo

The reserve team warms up before a big game at East (photo by: Debra Reisdorf().

Freshman Heidi Varney gets ready to make a big play as the ball comes her way (photo by: Debra Reisdorf() 9/10 Girls' Basketball

The reserve girls basketball team takes a break and smiles for the camera (photo by: Debra Reisdorf().

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Players learn need for teamwork

, By: Sarah Wri gh t

Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity boys

basketball teams had successful seasons on and off the court. They not only improved their skills as players, but also their ability to compete and work as a team. They also gained many leadership qualities along the way.

"I think that the seniors showed great leadership skills this year," said varsity player Rick Dietze.

The varsity team had a 60 percent winning average this year. They were successful against many talented basketball teams, but struggled against some others.

"We won against some really good ball clubs, such as Northeast and Burke," said varsity coach Ed McPherren, "but we were unsuccessful against some others."

The main weakness that the Varsity team faced in the middle of this year was team work. There were a lot of players who hadn't played together before, so they had to learn to work as a team.

"If I could change one thing about this season I would make us play more as a team," said

varsity player Dwight Williams, "We needed to be more patient on offense."

The season shouldn't be judged on wins an d losses alone, though. It should also be judged o n how much the players grew.

"We are looking towards next season and going back to State," said Coach McPherren. "W e ' re going to play a lot of summer ball and at the end r ,f the summer go on the Switzerland trip. We're lo o ~ing forward to next year."

The Junior Varsity team also faced challen ~es and learned a lot, not only about basketball, but about themselves as individuals. They had to lea 11 how to play as a team because for a lot of them it was the first time that they had played together.

"We started out rusty," said junior Aaron Lo ~ "A lot of us hadn't played together, but as the sea s m went on, we got a lot better."

Next year should look more promising for bt t h teams because there is a talented sophomore cla s ; that will be moving up.

"The sophomore class will be really good ne <t year," said sopomore Jason Kreifels. "We'll hopefL ly be really good next year."

Both teams had some challenges that they had to face this year, but overall they were successful.

Far Left:: Junior Dwight Williams dunks the ball in practice (photo by: Natalie Wick)

Fremont attempts to block a shot taken by Aaron Froelich (photo by: Natalie Wick).

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JV Scoreboard

S ophomore Jason Woody goes in for a lay-up during p

Sen ior Aaron Froelich prepares for a free th row while his team-mates watch in eager anticipation (photo by: Natalie Wick).

ractice (photo by: Beth Craw).

Freshman and Reserve Boys' Basketball stay at top for city tournaments

ain support and respect from others

gas well as yourself and you , too , could b~come the number-one ranked team in the city.

That is how the reserve boys' basketball team steamed onto the court. Ranked number one and two throughout most of the season, nobody was able to stop this team from working the courts and winning the city basketball championships. Its future looks just as bright. Some current freshman players will help keep the team at the top for next year's season.

Freshman forward, Andy Birkel at first felt like any other new member of a team, nervous, until upperclassmen told him exactly what he needed to hear.

" I felt nervous at the beginning, even though I've played with these guys before on summer leagues, " said Birkel. "When older players come and watch the game, we receive positive feedback from them They tell us ' good luck' when we pass by them before a game."

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Brandon Woodhead, another freshman on the Reserve team, appreciated outside support, not only from the JV and Varsity players, but also from the students.

"We get a pretty good student ratio that show up at the games, supporting us with loud cheering and applause," said point guard Woodhead. •

Solid strategies and fc~ncy footwork were part of the reason the crowds cheered loud, but hard work on the nitty-gritty of basketball was what really mattered most. Hard work was nothing new to the boy 's Freshmen squad either, as it worked its way up to the top of the charts in its pursuit of being a great basketball team.

Freshman shooting guard Adam Schlegelmilch emphasized the need to stick to the game plan and work on fundamentals.

"The key is just practicing on some of the strategies from the beginning of the year, like rebounding, plays , defense, and mostly just working hard, " said Schlegelmilch.

Even though the teams have already had many achievements, there is always room for more, so they continue to practice hard, go for the gold and shoot for SL.Jccess

Reserve playe r, sophomore C ar ) Piersol , defen dr c Northeast play e power forward

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(photo by: Nata : Wick)

Spartans huddle up with Coach Bell three minutes into the game (photo by: Natalie Wick)

Spartan team starts a fastbreak opportunity after a tur vs. Northeast (photo by: Natalie Wick).

The freshman team gathers around Coach Elsener (photo by: Natalie Wick).

team plays in

against Northeast (photo by: Natalie Wick).

The freshman team practices for a

Natalie Wick).

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Senior leadership sets the tone

Com ing into this year's wrestling season, many of the athletes knew this was going to be a very successful season, but, like any team, none of them knew for sure what was in store for them. The members of both the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams knew that they had a good chance to contend for team titles, including the State team championship.

The District and State tournaments turned out to be two very impressive tournaments for the varsity teams. Eleven Spartan wrestlers qualified for the Sate tournament, including all seven seniors. Senior Jake Froscheiser won the individual state title in the 145pound weight class.

"When I was in eighth grade, I watched T.J. Goeglein win state and I wanted to follow in his footsteps," said Froscheiser.

Senior Ryan Tonkin finished 3rd , freshman Jeff Rutledge placed 4 th , and Junior Nick Skiles finished 5th The team finished fifth overall and hopes to keep the strength going into next year's season.

By : Jeff DaV(

"When our team is at it's best, I think th at we are unstoppable," said sophomore varsity wrestler Eric Trevino.

The varsity team placed first out of 16 t e-·, ms at the Millard West Invitation, placed first at the O •aha Roncalli Invitational, won the LPS duals , place c fir st in their conference, and also took home the city championship. These four tournament Wins we r 1 the result of many hard, long, and physically dema ing practices that got each and every one of the wr ; ti ers i great shape.

"Practices have been hard, but I'm glad I tuck i out through the four years, " said senior varsity estle Ryan Tonkin.

Along with the varsity team, the junior var 1 ity ha had a very impressive year, finishing out a stron r season, looking to continue the domination next ear

"Both the varsity and the JV teams have I 1ed L to our goals and it has shown in our meets, " sai c sophomore junior varsity wrestler Matt Loos. Overall, the wrestling teams have had a y t 3r to remember. Not only winning tournaments and he ting individual winners, but also enjoying a team unity :hat can never be replaced.

Varsity

Kearney Invite 3rd of 8

G.I. Northwest 3rd of 8

Millard West 1st of 17

Lincoln Duals Division Wi r E

Sioux City Duals 4th of 8

Omaha Roncalli 1st of 9

HAC 1st of 6

Districts 3rd of 8

State 5th of 32

Senior Dan Olig goes for the pin at the state meet against his opponent from Millard South (photo courtesy: Marty Mccurdy).

(photo by: Chris McCurdy).

Senior State Champion Jake Froscheiser prepares

(photo by: Chris Mccurdy).

state

pin (photo by: Chris Mccurdy).

Juniors Sara Moore and Megan Hass go shopping for candy in the Halloween isle at Hy-Vee (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

When East opened its doors in 1967, students were excited to be a part of the new, $5.3 million school, even if it was in the middle of nowhere Going out to lunch wasn't an issue then because there was nowhere to go. However, as the years progressed , the east side of Lincoln became engulfed by businesses, many of them restaurants.

Businesses shot up where cornfields used to be. Be fore long, students at East could visit Dairy Queen, a pancake shop, and the well - known Village Inn. While some of these businesses have since been replaced, teachers and former graduates can remember when Amigos was Dairy Queen, and Grandmothers was a horse farm . Of course, in Lincoln, you are never more than a mile from a Russ's , Valentinos or Runza. Originally founded here, these businesses set up camp at 70th and Van Dorn. . .

In the early eighties , former mayor Roland Leudtke became responsible for the rapid growth of strip malls. Soon, the Gateway area was a popular hangout, followed by Meridian Park and East Park.

The rapid growth of east Lincoln can be credited to East High School and all

the potential business the students and faculty offered.

Today , East High students are what keep businesses -like Taco Inn thriving. From a business point of vieyv, the 21st century will be filled with growth and profits in east Lincoln.

By: Jcxh Parman

Junior Casey I works the regi JC Penny in G

Mcall (~hohto b)y unnmg am.

Junior Stephanie Harrell checks a signature while waiting for the credit to go through at Hy-Vee, where she works (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

The Juice Stop is one of the most popular places for students to go to for lunch (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

Junior Kameron Malone demonstrates how much fun it is to get the carts and put them back in an organized manner (photo by: Ashley Cunningham).

DECA member Sam KcKelvey works hard works hard distributing cookies to hungry students(photo by: Laurie Frasier).

Spencer's, a popular store at Gateway, is often frequented by students (photo by: Ashley c;;unningham).

Kimberly Alspaugh

Congratulations, sweetie! What a wonderful blessing you have been to us. We are so proud of you. Always believe in yourself and keep your faith in God.

Love Mom & Dad

Jessica Rae Barnes

You have brought much joy and laughter into our lives. Reach for the stars - live your dreams - believe in yourself. You will always be our little girl with the little curl.

Love Mom, Dad & Rich

Sara & Megan Burns

Congratulations! I am so proud of the both of you and all your accomplishments. May all your hopes & dreams come true. Always remember how much you are loved.

Love Mom

Crystal Kay Bybee

Congratulationskeep your pretty smile - we love you. Prov 3:5 Psalm 96.

Dad, Mom & Amy

Madelyn Trudy Burtch

You are as beautiful on t he inside as you are on the outside and we are so ve ry proud of you and your ac c o mplishments! We wish you great success in your fut ure! We love you!

Mom &Jim

Bryce William Ballew

We're thankful for the wo n derful memories and pro w of the person you have bec o , 1 e. May your future be full of much happiness and success. Believe in yourself a i 1d dare to dream.

Mom, Dad & Kyle

Christopher Richan Birkman

You have been our j c I ti 18yeara.Mayyouh E~ happiness and succ e , s in all your new adve n tures.

Jessica Anne Baile 1

Always the synchro n ze swimmer. Your life is u beginning, so sprea c your wings and enjo tt ride. We are so prow c you.

Love Mom, Eric, Am ) Grandma and Papp y

Kristina Alicia Bratt

A miracle baby, who from birth had an amazing strength of sp i r it , which shows in your perso n al co ura ge. Beautiful inside and o ut, li v ing by the rules, with respect fo r others. Your solid va l ues , fai t h and belief in yourself are a beaco n to y o ur bright future. We love you ! Mom and Nicholas , Gran d ma and Big Papa.

Alesha Ann Bigler

From ribbons, curls , ca p es , crowns, wooden box es with strings to snorke ls and fins , we've enjoyed your dreams and desires. Love , trust and follow the on e who g ives you strength. Go d b less Love Mom , Da d, Grandma, Eric, Lori , Treyson, Kr isa , Dan, Eva n.

Aaron Jay Bredenkamp

Congratulations , Boomer - we or are so proud of yo u. Love, The Family

Brandon Jordon Black

Our #1 son ! We treasure our memories of you as a del i ghtful ch i ld. We cherish and respect you as a fine young man Keep sh in i ng A ll our love

Dad , Mom, Brittany, Brooke and Brianna.

Aaron Thomas Bals

Congratulations ! Your hard work has prepared you well for the challenges ahead. You control your own destiny. Keep your sense of humor and that smile on your face.

Love Mom , Dad and Caitlin

Jeremy Brown

Good l uck in everything you do! We love you.

Mom , Dad , Shelly and Robert

Nicholas Ball

~d You've been the light of my s! life. Thanks for all the mem ories. From the time you we re a ,e baby, you could melt you r ,t moms' heart with those cu te smiles.

Kristopher William Batty

Kritter, we are very proud of you. May all your hopes and dreams come true. Create your own happiness! But please, try to tame that free spirit just a little!

Love Mom & Dad

Brianna Kay Bergholz

People always notice your inner grace and gentleness. Your family sees all that plus your strength. " Nothing is so strong as gentleness; nothing so gentle as real strength." Be graceful and gentle and strong. We love you!

Your Family

Alaina Bartunek

Your dancing possesses the essence of beauty and grace. You have touched our hearts with your joy, beauty, and love. We are very proud of your many accomplishments. Roots Wings.

Love Mom & Dad

Kate Bale

We wish you all the best no matter where life takes you!

We love you.

Mom, Dad & Kristi

Jeffrey Lawrence Buckner

Your family is so proud of you! Where did the time go? It has been our joy to watch you grow from a little blue eyed cherub, into such a handsome, intelligent, honest young man. We love you.

Mom, Dad & Mark

Lance Matthew Butler

We are so proud of you, son. May all your hopes an c dreams come true in wha tever you do. We love you Mom & Dad

Brandi Lea Bock

Thank you for the joy you ·v brought to our lives. May you find happiness in wh &t· ever the future holds for y >

Love Mom & Dad

Angie Blake

We love you very much! Dream big and work hard . and there will be no limit t , what you can accomplish , because: You're the bom i ziggity!

Mom, Dad & Jenny

Paul Michael Blaha

We're proud of you and thankful for the blessing you've been to our family. We love your kindness and sense of humor. It has been joyful to watch you set and reach your goals. May God continue to bless you and your future.

Love Mom, Dad, Scott & Katy

U. Cathryn Bruning

we are so proud of all you ' ve accomplished at East. Follow your dreams and the world w i ll be yours.

John Clark Bruce Ill

I shall be telling this with a sig h, Somewhere ages and a ge s hence; Two roads diverge d in a wood, and I-

I took the one le ss traveled by, And that has made the difference.

Love Mom , Dad & Jamie (TCC99)

rv Christenson

Life is not a game of perfect , but a matter of knowing your strengths, then playing to them every day. Waste no t your time, or your t a le nt.

Love Mom, Dad & A nna

Addie Croissant

You are the greatest! We a re so happy that you have be en such a wonderful part of a ll our lives. Your light will a lways shine brightest. Love, All of your family

Carrie Calkins

You light up our lives. Stay as sweet as you are and you will go far Love , Mom, Dad and Christie

Russell V. Cox

From the first, we knew technology would be important in your life. We are blessed by your wit , compassion and love. Happiness and success be yours

Mom, Dad and Anna

Adam Benjamin Cain

In the "blink of an eye" you've grown into a fine young man, of whom we are very proud.

Love Mom & Dad

Kelsey Cohagan

Independent, caring, strong willed, funny, responsible, a - true friend. You are all of these and more. "So here's looking at you kid." Congratulations.

Love Mom & Dad

Abigail Elizabeth Crawford

You have blessed us with your love, life, and laughter for 18 years. As you go through life, remember we love you always.

Mom, Dad, Jennifer & Rosemary

Elizabeth Kathryn Craw

Sweet Beth, You are delightful, insightful, funny and so caring! You add so much exuberance and joy to our lives. God bless each step of your future!

Love Mom, Dad, Jeremy, Abbie & Mandie

Adam Daniel Catlett

Yogi Berra says: " Remember that whatever you do in life, 90% of it is half mental." Look out world! Here comes Adam!

Mom, Dad, Tim, Kristee, Tricia & Shawn

Kristin Leann Cole

Kristin, You are a ble~sing from God and we are so proud of you! We pray that your heart will remain tender and moldable in Jesus and that your life will be rich and full in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 We love you so much, Kristin. Dad, Mom, Melissa, Ryan, and Jason.

Lindsey Michelle Carpen ter

Never lose sight of your go als and believe in yourself w e believe in you and wish yo u much happiness. Love, al w ays and forever, Mom & Dad

Moani Lei i ka noe Cook

Your refreshing, giving spiri t

Like the sweet and fragrant Evening's Moani breeze

Attracts a loving circle, who Keep the memory of you

Forever Lei i ka noe Aloha Baby

Andrea LaVaughn Dwor ik

Congratulations, Andrea! Ne are so proud of you! You 1m been a joy to the family a r j < wonderful daughter and s i :te We love you very much!

Ail our love

Dad, Mom, Richard, Cher I, Michelle and Suzanne

Suzanne Elizabeth Dwor 1U

Congratulations, Suzanne \ are so proud of you! You c e wonderful daughter and s ii te and have brought so mud happiness to the family! V e love you very much. All our love, Dad, Mom, Richard Cheryl, Michelle and Andr f a

Jeffrey Spencer Davis

Congratulations , you have embarked upon a promising journey! You have brought us much joy! Continue to believe in yourself and you will reach your goals!

Love, Mom and Dad

Mike Duling

Dear Michael D.,

In my eyes , you'll always be one of the "swells."

Love , Gran dmother

Emily Jane Decamp

Emily, that smile and sparkle in your eyes say it all. You are our treasure. May you find as much joy in life as you have given us. We love you, Mom, Dad , Riki and Andrew

Jennifer Lynn Durst

Congratulations, Jenny! We are proud of the caring and determined young lady you have become. Remember to follow your dreams and strive for yo ur goals and the future will be yours We wish you every success and remember we will always be there for you.

Love, Dad, Mom and Ryan.

Jeffrey Robert Davis,

We love you , Jeff, and are way proud of your accomplishments. Good luck and lots of love in whatever path you choose.

Love, Mom, Dad, Aunt Pat and Radar

Carrie Diffenderfer,

Never was a child more beautiful or more full of humor, imagination, and spirit. We know you can make it to the top. We will always love you.

Mom and Dad

Nathan Dilworth

We are so proud of you-your life, character, accomplishments and commitment to God. Congratulations! We love you. • Mom, Dad, Steph and Shane

Brian J. Danley

We are so proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, and Heather

Rick Dietze

Congratulations, Rick! May your life be filled with much happiness and success. We love you!

Mom, Dad and Karla

Andrew Goeres Engel

You are not here by chance, but to fulfill a special purpose. So dream without limits, work passionately for your dreams and love generously.

Jay Robert Epley

Congratulations on your graduation! We are proud of you! The future is yours so make the most of it. Think positive and set your sights high.

Love, Dad, Mom and Jenna

Elizabeth Stanley Eno _ Elizabeth, Continue to spread joy among those you love as you share the many talents God gave you. Your zest for, life, your beautiful smile and personality have filled our lives with pure joy. We are proud of you, and love you so much.

Love, Mother, Nancy and Sarah

Adam James (A.J.) Elge rt, Congratulations, "B ig Swinger''! Keep the shad es , the attitude and your chin up! We all love you. Your fan club

Katherine Marie Erickso r:

You have achieved .x much ... in school, on sta g., and in the show arena. W• will always be very proud c • you.

Betsy

Love, Mom, Dad a n1

Katie Everett

To say you are special is to state the obvious You are an amazing comb i· nation of all things wonderful ,, and yqu fill our hearts with joy.

Dave

Love, Mom, Dad an c

Eric Paul Fassnacht

We know you'll go far-even to Texas on " Buckaroo"! Keep your head up and a smile on your face. We're proud of all you do!

Love, Mom & Dad

Jacob Ryan Froscheiser

Thanks for all the wrestling memories! You are a _very special son and have made us so proud. May your future be filled with love and happiness.

Love, Mom, Keith and Tyson

Matthew Ferris Congratula tions, Matt! We're very proud of you and know that wherve r you go, whatever you do, you will succeed!

Love, Mom, Dad, Ben, Chris and Steph anie

Christopher Lee Falter Congratula tions, Christopher! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments . May you have happiness and success in everything you do! ~ove, Dad , Mom and Allie

Jessica Lyn Fritz, Jessica, Congratulations on your accomplishments. Loved you then, now and always!

Mom and Dad

Christopher John Frey

Congratulations! May God bless you in ail that you do. You have brought great joy to our family. For your compassion, faith and love, we give you thanks.

Dad , Mom, Carrie and Catie

Ryan Scott Finke

Congratulations, Ryan! You have brought much happiness to our family. Believe in yourself and follow your dreams. May you always "Live well, Laugh often, Love much!"

Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah

James Martin Fairbanks James-O! Nice goin', Bud! We love you like crazy and we're so proud of you. You're a great young manyou will go far. Love always, Henry, Mom and the · kids.

Jamie Lynn Falt

Congratulations, Jamie! We are so proud of you. We wish you happiness and that all your hopes and dreams come true.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jared and Jessie

Ashley Rose Franks

Ashley, stay on your path of success. We are so proud of all your accomplishments. Congratulations! May your future be filled with much happiness.

Love, Mom, Dad, Brittany and Steve

Bryan Robert Gibb

You have handled life's challenges well. Your excellence in Soccer, Swing Choir , Football and Academics will contribute to your success. Live life to the fullest. We love you.

Your family

Matthew Michael Gabel Matthew, you have been a special gift from God. You have brought much joy to our lives. Keep your eyes on the Lord and you'll have a wonderful life.

Kyle Anthony Gabriel

Here I come, world!

Congratulations! We're proud of you! You were formed from the Potter's ha and He has great things planned for you! We love you, Dad, Mom and Rach

Brett Gondringer, You were, you are and will always be the b est looking guy!

Love, Mom and Dad

Adam L. Grossenbache r

Thanks for the ter ri ·1c memories. You are very special and we're proud o you. Believe in yourself a , d you will be successful in a your future endeavors.

Love, Mom, Dad a r i

Lisa

Bethany Marie Goddard

Congratulations, Bethany! We are so proud oyou and what you have accomplished. You have the whole world ahead of you an 1 you know that your family wi B always be there for you.

Love, Dad, Mom, Ro e Joe and Nick

Holli Marie Gillette, Way to go, Holli! Thanks for working so hard You have a wonderful futu n ahead of you. Always remember to have fun at whatever you do. We love you!

Scott W. Gogela

"One blue shoe, one brown." Creative, stubborn, passionate, kind. It's time to share your magic with the world. S'Laskou a mnoho krasnejch pamatek.

Love, Mom, Dad and Steve

Deepali Gangahar

Dearest Deepali, Looks like you are ready to fly! We are so proud of all your accomplishments. Good luck in college. Remember always to reach for the stars .

Jenny Guido,

We love you and are so proud of who you are. You have warmed our hearts and blessed our lives . May God bless you in all the opportunities your future hold s. Prov.: erbs 4:23.

Love, Mom, Dad, Stephanie and Potte r •

Joelle Kristine Harral

We have appreciate d your ready smile and the hard work, determination and values which have brought you this far. May God continue to guide you and be your strength. Jeremiah 29:11-13

Love, Mom, Dad and Kyle

Brandon Hemmerling

Brandon, you have always made life interesting and fun. We are so proud of _ all your accomplishments. You have many God-given talents. Use them wisely and all of your dreams will be realized.

Love, Mom, Dad and Brett Thomas Elliot Hersch

Ever since you were a baby boy

You've always been our pride and joy

Follow your heart and all of your dre ams

We hope your life will be supreme

Love, Mom, Dad, David, Daniel and Daisy Sarah Hamilton

Way to go, Sarah! Congratulations! We are proud of you! You bring much love and nght to everyone around you. Remember, everything you'll ever need is within you.

Always and Forever, Love, Your Family

Lindsay Elizabeth Howell

To our Christmas Angel-Keep smiling like you always do and your future will be as bright. Thank you for being my best friend. Love, Mom You will always be my baby. Love, Dad

Nicolas Harper

Reach out and grab the opportunities that come your way. You have the ability to achieve the very best in life. We love you and are very proud of you.

Mum and Dad

Brian Hoke

I am so proud of you! Only as the years go by will you understand how proud. You ' ve overcome a lot and it's great to see you smile again! Congratulations!

Love, Mom

Betsy Jo Hall

Success is a journey, not a destination. We wish you well on your journey! And in life, as in golf, it's the follow-through that makes the difference.

Love, Mom and Dad

Kate Elizabeth Hunzeker

Kate, Forever and always our little girl. Congratulations and good luck in everything you do!

Love, Mom, Dad, Scott and Jeff

Aaron J. Huffaker

Your continue d courage, faith, determ in tion, integrity and wit w il assure future succes s a happiness. May Go d Ii\ through you and bles s your life as you have blessed our lives!

Love & Admiration!

Dad & Mom

Christopher Alan Hunt Chris, Congratulati o on your many achieveme n and accomplishments. W are proud of you! Your fai t 1 in God and your hard wor k will carry you far. 1Tim 4: 1 ::

Love Always, Your Family

Kendra Ann lness

Congratulations, Kendra! This is just the beginning t c a wonderful life. We are proud of you.

Love Mom, Dad, Mikahla and Korina ' .

J.J. ldt

Congratulations J.J.! May your future be filled with happiness and success. Believe in yourself and always remember - we lov you!

Mom, Dad & Jason

Ann Janesch

We're proud of what you've accomplished and excited about what lies ahead for you: May your future be filled with as much happiness as you have given us.

With love, Mom and Dad

Jessica Rey Johannesen

Jessy - with your personality, charisma and determination, your quest in life will be fulfilled. Congratulations on you graduat ion and remember, we will always love and cherish you. God bless you, Jessy.

Dad - Mom - Jamie

Michaela Johanns

Congratulations , sweetie! As you begin your journey, remember what Winnie the Pooh says:" Always watch where you are going." We'll always be behind you! We fove you!

Mom & Fred, Dad & Steph , Justin, Ann & Burkett.

Elizabeth Judds

Liz, be true to yourself and you will be successful in whatever you do. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. We love you.

Mom, Dad, Katie, Ivey, Sandy, Ebby

Alison Johnston

It has been an incredible 18 years! We are so proud of you and the great choices you have made along the way. We know it hasn't always been easy. Our dream for you is total happiness in all you do!

We love you.

Mom & Dad

Benjamin Jeffrey Johnson

Benjamin ... yo~u wild man!

You have been a blessing to us, have stayed on the path, and turned into a delightful man. We wish you peace, happiness and success.

Much love.

Mom, Dad, Will & Mike

Amy Rebecca Johnson

Congratulations! We are so proud of you! We wish you happiness and success. Keep smiling and always believe in ·yourself and remember we love you. God Bless,

Mom, Dad, Matt and Erik

Curtiss Johnson

Congratulations Curt, believe in yourself. We wish you a life filled with happiness. We are very proud of you.

Love Mom, Dad, Heidi & Ben

Aaron Lee Jones

"Always been a Iii' charmer!"

Congrats to a wonderful young man with a very bright future. You make many people who love you extremely proud. Good luck and keep smiling that warm smile of yours!

Matthew Thomas Judge

Matthew, Your wonderful sense of humor was evident from the start. We are so proud of your accomplishments and the exceptional individual that you've become.

Love, Mom and Dad

Michael Keiser

Michael - We are proud of you.

Love Dad, Mom, Joe, Tracy & Tara

Gina and Margaret Kayes

Together or apart, you two are remarkable! No matter what comes, keep laughing! We love you and are proud of you both.

Mom, Dad & Amy

Blake Robert Ketterl

What a super kid. You h ave provided us with much e njo yment and we are very p rou d of you.

Love , Mom & Dad

Ryan Kosola

Congratulations! Believe i r yourself, work hard, ma i nt( in your integrity and individu c 1ity, and you will accompli s t all your goals. We cherish the memories you have given us.

Love Mom, Dad & Jason

Danielle Marie Karr

Ladybug - We are so prou of you One big milestone accomplished now on to t h , next. Remember we are always wlth you no matter where you choose to go.

Love Mom & Dad

Alissa Erin Kuehn

Alissa, we are all proud of you!! The next few years w i , be exciting, challenging, scary and fun. Be true to yourself! You can do it! We will always be there for you

Love Mom , Dad, Shannon E Katelyn

Shira Frieda Kaplan

Always be proud of who you are, and know that your tamiliy's love is with you always. Shira chadasha you are now and forever.

With Love Dad, Elicia, Todd, Wendi,& Bryan

Corrine RaShelle Kiliment

You're an awesome young lady! We are so proud of what you have accomplished and pray for the best for your future. Stay true to yourself and your goals and you will go far!

Love Mom , Dad & Jolene

Stephanie Lambert

We respect the person you have become , and we are so proud of your accomplishments and ambit ions. With all of our love, Mom, Dad, and Ali

Nicole Renee Lightner

For who you have become and what you have accomplished, we are very proud of you. Congratulations. We love you very much.

Love Mom, Dad, Justin & Amanda

Emily Christina Loos

We are so proud of you and your accomplishments . . Continue to stand up for what you believe in and follow your dreams. We love you, Mom, Dad & Matt

Kent Andrew Lorenzen

Meet your futu~e with your usual confidence. We'll be here to share your joys and sorrows. You're a special young man. Thanks for the memories. Love you always! Mom, Dad, Lisa & Lucky

Gina Maria Lintel

Well, Sweet Pea, what can we say? Tu eres oro en el mundo de pla b.

Jesse Lemons

Congratulations, Jesse!

Always walk with honor and thoughtfulness for your steps create history. We wish you happiness all your life. Remember the cross. 1 Timothy 4:12

Love, Dad, Mom & Jennifer

Joseph M. Lienemann

Congratulations, Joe. Our family has been blessed by your being in it. As you continue your life journey, know how much we love you.

Mom, Dad, Laura and Jim

Tom Lindsay

Look how far you've come! We know the joy you've given us is just the beginning. We're very proud of you.

Love Mom and Dad

Sara Marie McArdle

Sara, Eighteen years have f Iown by and you are ready to go to college. We are so proud of you . Thank you for enriching our lives. We love you.

Mom and Dad

Christian Walton Mangrum

Christian You are everything any parent could hope for.. "better than we deserve". richly blessed ... one of the heroes. Your contributions will make a difference in this world.

Love, The Mom and The Dad

Natalie Matczyszyn

God has given you som hard gifts. With your determination, they have made you a stro , caring, soft-hearted young Chr iE tian woman. God truly has blessed us with a wonderful daughter. We love you. Hebre 1J 13: 5-6

Mom, Dad, Autumn (John), Krystyn, Lindsay, Julia nr Alex and Thomas

Brendan Jon McDaniel

You make us so proud! Believe in yourself , make little decisions with your head, big ones with your heart and your dream will come true. We love you-always and forever.

Dad, Mom and Cameron · Amy Mart

You'll always be our favorite little cutie.

Love, Mom, Dad and Your Brothers

Brian Cather McKee

We love you! You are a wonderful young me and a blessing. Always strive to be the very best that you can be and you will go far. Congratulations!

Love, Mom, Dad, Adam and Cory

Randy Lee McCoy

Congratulations, Randy! We are very proud of you. Always believe in yourself and your hopes and dreams will come true.

Love, Your Family

Mackenzie Jobman Mitchell

You can do it all! You've grown into an amazing young woman. We love you and are very proud of you. You'll go far!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Jo, Jack and Grandma

Charlie Myers

You are a great son, faithful brother, terrific friend; but most of all you are a super person! We are so very proud of you. God bless you always.

Love, Mom Dad afld

Andrew

Molly Beth Molsen

Big brown eyes and a pretty smile

Years fly by in such a shor t while College, a career, and muc h to do

Look out world, Molly's comin' on through!

Love, Mom and Dad

Jennifer Michelle Meierhenry

As the years flew by, we watched you grow from our little "Penny-Pao" into an outstanding young woman. We are so proud of you! ·

Love, Mom, Dad, Tracy, Tony, Emma, Jamie, Jason, and Baby

Andrew Ryan McBride

As you take the East "off ramp" to life's freeway (This is Fun!), check the Map, ask for Directions, and you'll make the right turns.

God Bless!

Mom & Dad

Meredith Lynn Melecki

Meredith, Congratulations on your accomplishments thus far. With your willingness to work ha rd optimistic outlook, and numerous talents, we know you have a bright future. Remember - we love you and are always here for you!

Mom, Dad, & Sarah

Megan Elizabeth Manijak

You have shown your strength surviving the most difficult transition a high school student could face. Megan, you are smart, sweet, sensitive and beautiful. The best is yet to come!

Love, Mom & Dad

Kristin McKeag

We thank God for sending you to us and filling our lives with your growing personality and smile. Believe in yourself and never lose sight of your dreams.

Amber McClung

Congratulations Amber!

We are extremely proud of the beautiful young woman you have become. Continue to reach for the stars but don't forget to have fun along the way.

Love, Mom & Dad

Jason Robert McCoy

Jason - great outfit! Now you can pick out your own clothes.

Cassie Ann McFarland

Cassie, we're so proud of you. May the future bring only happiness and good things for you. We will be there for you always. • We love you now and always.

Love, Dad & Mom

ye eans

Kyle, your smile is an inspiration to all, as well as your caring nature. You are a special person who we know will make a difference in the lives of those you touch - in whatever walk of life you choose.

God's blessings and our love always, Mom, Dad, and Ryan

Casey C. Mattson

All the words in the world could never express how I feel about you and your accomplishments, except: THANK YOU FOR BEING MY SON.

Love, Mom •

Kip Matoush

We've been blessed with a happy kid who has a great sense of humor and is always making someone laugh! You give us much joy and happine~s. Believe in yourself, do your best and your dreams will come true.

We love you, Mom, Dad, & Klan

Andrew Benjamin Misle

Congratulations, Andy!

We're so proud of you, and your mother would be even prouder. We wish you joy and success in your continu · ing endeavors.

With all our love, Dad and Amy

Katie Neddenriep

Your happy heart makes us smile. We're proud of th e person you've become Viel Gluck

Dad, Mom, Kyle , Tara

Andy Nelson

A.R.S.C. - Keep sm ili ng , ke ep caring for other s, kee p being you! You are awesome and will be a grea t man. Always believe you are and wi ll be an "Ace".

Love ya lot s! Mom

Lindsey Newton

We wish we could construct a colossal web across the heavens to catch the morning dew to illuminate your life as you have ours. Alway s remember the mira c les life ·holds.

Love, Mom and Dad

Aaron Ogden

Congratulations "A". Than ks for all the joys and memori es you have given us. We ar e very proud of you and wish you the best always.

Love Mom, Dad, & Todd

Daniel Linden Olig

We are so proud of your spirit , your work ethic, and all you have accomplishedand the fine young man ·you are. Congratulations! The best is yet to come.

Love , Mom, Dad, Andy

Kelly Brooke Oseka

Congratulations, Kelly! You are a magnificent young lady that we are so proud of. God bless you on your new journey!

Love, Dad, Mom, Julie, & Laura

Amanda Lynn Ott

Mo, Thanks so much for being you - unique, responsible and "trustworthy"!

We ' re ve ~y proud! You ' ll always be our favorite daughter and s ister, Stri ve high!

Love you, Mom, Dad , Justin

Eric Douglas Pankoke

Where's the little red-head with the silver tooth and impish grin? All I see now is a wonderful young man. Congratulations & lots of love.

Mom, Dad, Denise, & Jeff

Jennifer Anne Parker

Jay, the world is a better place because of your existence. Your intelligence is only surpassed by your passion for life. The love and joy you bring to us is beyond words.

Love, Mom & Dad

Jerod M. Patzner

Jerad- Thanks for being you. We've expected a lot, you've given more. We're extremely proud of who and what you are. We know you'll be successful in life. You've got the full package!

Love, Mom, Dad, Korby & Paige

Kaesi Penrod

Kaesi - You've grown into a beautiful young lady. We are looking forward to your successful future. Remember God gave you a special gift to teach and you could never go wrong using what He has given you.

Love, Mom - Dad - TannerFisher & Pringles

Anne Marie Patterson

It's been a short journey from the world of pretend to the Real World! We wish our cellist happiness, success, and God's blessings always. Love, Mom, Dad, & Ashleigh.

Nicholas Charles Perry

Nick - You are the Greates t. Having you as a son has been a treat. We know yo u will be successful as you enter the next stage of you r life.

Love, Your Family

Rachel Emily Peters

Rachel, You came into our lives as a beautiful gift from God. Now His light shines brightly within you. May yo 1 always walk in His path. Peace, Love, & Joy Mom & Dad

Kevin Paul Pope

With God's help, you can achieve all that you want. We love yOL very much!

Dad, Mom, Brian & Megan

Nicole Marie Rabe

Congratulations, Nicole! Always think positive. This world is full of opportunities just waiting for you. Mom and dad are very proud of you. Don't ever lose that beautiful smile. We love you! Mom, Dad, 8 Cory

Eric Charles Rasmussen

Congratulations. We are very proud of you. We know you will accomplish great things. Be Happy Love, Mom & Pop

Matthew James Rauscher

Here's to a future filled with excitement , joy, family, good friends, and success. We are proud of you and your accomplis hments!

We Love You, Mom, Dad , J ohn, & Kristin

Jill Reynoldson

We're so proud of your many accomplis hments. May your life be filled with all the happiness you've given us. Keep setting high goals - we know you'll reach them!

• Love, Mom, Dad, Amy, Erin, and Matthew

Abbie Marie Rice

Congratulations on a job well done! During your school year s you have been an academic achiever, as well as a compe titor on the volleyball and bask etball court. We have enjoyed watching you grow and will cherish the memories. All our love, Dad, Mom, & Annie

Patrick E. Reichenbach ·

Pat- You've still got that great • smile! You grew up to be a truly wonderful young man. We are very proud of you. Seek to know God's will for your life. May you always be abundantly Blessed!

Much Love, Dad, Mom, Katie, Mark & Bridget

Tiffany Renee Richardson

Tiffany, I love you, I like you, I respect you, I'm very proud of you! "You're really the best."

Love, Mom

Rachel Lynn Ricker

Through the hands of such as these God speaks, and from behind their eyes He smiles u on the earth. (Gibran) He speaks and smiles because of youshare them with the world. Mom, Dad, and Ella

Andrea Ritterbush

Annie, we are so proud of the beautiful young person you have become. You are truly a special gift from God. We love you very much.

Mom, Dad, Ryan, & Nate

Jay B. Rose

Congratulations! Your future is extremely bright. We are so proud of the young man you have become. Your great personality and your character will take you far. God bless you always.

Love, Mom, Dad, & Nicole

Natasha Ruser

Natasha: you have filled our lives with music and art and poetry and love. We are proud of you. Strive, seek and find unyieldingly. Love, Dad, Mom & Sophia

Meghan Rutigliano

Congratulations! We are very proud of you and excited for the adventures in your future. Your joy of life and full embrace of the wonder around you will launch you far!

Godspeed, sweetheart!

Love Mom, Dad, and Eugene

Joseph R. Sampson

Everything had to be shaped like a Ball; would only eat meatballs or cocoa puffs because they were shaped like a Ball. First two words spoken - "da da" and "Ball". Always was meant to be a Ball player. Favorite Toy "Ball"

Jesse Allan Scheele

You've come through cha llenges that others have not had to. With courage an d integrity you've grown int o a handsome young man wi t h exciting goals for the futu re

We're very proud of you!

Love Mom, Corey & Josh

Justin Schmidt

Justin, Congratulations! Good luck in everything y o J do. The Army is getting a good one!

Love Mom, Daddio, Sarah , Andy, Jess & Myrtle

Tera Diane Schulz

I've admired your courage. I'm proud of your hard wor ~ 8 determination. I'm amazed by the confidence in your abilities. I'm awed with how you car e about others.

Now I know, you are truly a star!

Love, Dad & Mom

Ann Marie Schriner

"Watched you for 17 years using a mind of your ownNow, we'll always be watch ing in some way as you go out on your own."

Be the Best - Love, All your family

Hayli Brooke Selix

Having you as our daughter makes us proud . As you celebrate graduation remember to, Include life with, Love , laughter, family, friends , and Christ to nurture your Soul and guide you to be all you can be!

Jessica Shimonek

Jessi, Since the day you were born, you have always been our "Joy"! We are so proud of you. You can have whatever you want in your future just be happy!!

Love Mom , Dad, & Jenna

a.J. Shultz

Congratulations, J.J. In the game of life sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and every now and then you tie. We will always be proud of you win, lose, or draw.

•Love, Mom, Dad , and Susie

Jami Dianna Siegman

We thank God everyday for the gift of a beautiful daughter. May you continue to follow in His footsteps as life leads you in a new direction Love, Dad & Mom -

Lindsay Sneller

Paiger, You're born happy every morning and bring joy throughout the day. We're very proud of you and we know you'll" go far. Keep smiling!

Love Dad , Mom, & Andy

Maria (Mimi) Elizabeth Sonderesser

Mimicakes - you know where you want to go - you're ready for another big ride to greater things. Our prayers go with you.

Love Dad, Mom, & Chris

Emily Rose Sorensen

Emmy Rose, From "Twinkle, Twinkle" to "Go Big Blue"

You have made your dreams come true!

Live, love, laugh with joy. And dance like no one's watching!

We're so proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Jenny, Andy, &

Melissa Travis Spomer

Travis, from the time you played with your first computer, we knew you were going places. We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, & Dayton

Charles J. Stamps

Son! It was hard work and a big responsibility to get where you are today. We're proud of you and love you very much.

Many blessings now and always,

Love Mom & Dad

Chris Steffens

Congratulations on all your achievements to date but know that we are most proud of the fine young man you have become.

Love, Dad and Mom

Joseph Aaron Steinbach CONGRATULATIONS JOEY!

We are so proud of the young man you have become. May all your dreams come true. We love you!

Dad, Mom, & Andy

Erin Marie Stromberg

Erin, we always knew that God had something special in mind when He created you. You are an important part of His plan and our lives. We thank you for filling all these years with so many treasures and pride for our hearts. · We love & believe in you!

Dad, Mom, Ben, & Paul

Ryan Daniel Starr

Ryan, you've bulked up a bi1 since this picture was tak e n! Keep working hard towar d your goals. Remember y o u always be "super'' to us!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Adam

John Matthew Stockstill

You have been and will al .,, be a great source of joy a : happiness to us. Wisely w the talents that God has g i·· you and always remembe r that all things are possible those who believe.

With all of our love and su ~ port,

Mom, Dad, & Liz

Tara Lynn Swiggart

Your never-ending spirit am kind heart have always ma c us very proud. Keep your faith and passion may all your dreams come true. Love Dad, Mom, Kelli, & Garrett

Zachary James Thom , Congratulations - We love you!

Dad, Mom, family & friends

Ryan Michael Tonkin

Ryan,

We're proud of you! The Lord richly blessed us the day you were born, and those blessings continue every day. All our love, Dad, Mom , & Riley

Ryan Christopher Trausch

We are proud of how far you have come, and look forward to watching how far you will go!

Mom & Dad

Elisa Jean Tworek

Follow your rainbow, feel with your heart and make wise choices. Have faith, work hard, take time out to play, and most of all, know that we love you.

Love, Mom & Dad

Jodi Vaccaro

May you continue to bloss om and be the best that you can be, everyday know you c an make a difference and kn ow you are your brightest sta r. We are proud of you!

We love you, Mom, Dad, & Nicole

Katie Varvel

We love you and are proud of your hard work antj determination. You have become a fine, kind-hearted young lady. We hope we have given you both roots and wings, but you know we will always be there with our love and support.

Love, Mom, Dad, & Tricia •

Michelle Lavon Villarreal

At age three, Michelle loved water and performing. Being the only child of Mike and Debra, we have always encouraged her ambitions and dreams. We're very proud of her.

Audra Claire Von Minden

Congratulations. We're so proud of the beautiful and talented person you've become. May you follow your dreams, soar with your strengths and always be happy.

Love Dad, Mom, Ross & Hugh

Kristin Jennifer Wacker

Congratulations, Kristin! We ' re very proud of all your accomplishments. Believe in yourself, and your dreams will come true. We love you!

Mom and Megan

Matthew Walker

Congratulations, Matt. We are proud of you. Continue to aim for your goals and hope everything works out for you as you have planned. Love Mom, Dad, & Heather

Shannon Maureen Walsh

You have given us joy and so much laughter. Special things will come to you if you follow your dreams. We love you!

Mom & Dad, Ryan & Erin

Johna Danielle Wassung

Johna, We are so proud of the beautiful young woman you are. You have filled our lives with happiness, humor, love, and pride. You are the greatest gift.

All our love, Mom , Dad, and Adam

Ryan White

We're so proud of your character. Thank you for enriching our lives. We wish you happiness, health & success in all your future endeavors. Love , Dad, Mom & Scott

Natalie Wick

"Nat", you are our shinin g star. With all of your tal ent and personality, you wil l g o far. Look out world, her e she comes!

We love you very much! Dad, Mom, And Ashley

Clay Matthew Wiese

Clay,

The love you have bestowed upon our family is immeasurable. May God bless you with faith, compassion, fortitude and perseverance.

Love, Mother, Dad, Merna , Ian, Keenan, Cole, and Austin

Brian Paul Winter YEEEEEHA! You've Grad l • ated!

Love, Dad, Mom & Tom

Ryan Scott Williamson

Seems like just yesterday we were taking you to kindergarten. Now look at you! Ryan, we are so very proud of our once 9 lb. baby boy, now a grown man. Always love to you. Mom and Dad

Dana Witherby

Dearest Dana,

Time has flown and there are so many wonderful memories looking back on your childhood years! Your accomplishments have been many and welldeserved. You've worked hard! We are so proud of you! Congrat s and lots of love!

Mom, Da d, Kim, Scott, Andy, Spencer and Sam

Chanda Marie Clyne-Govier

Congratulations to my first born. A real joy from birth, and still a very precious daughter. You know I am always here for you, wherever you are. Keep smiling, believing, and a positive attitude and you'll go far.

Love Mom

Ryan Wolf

You've made us so proud and brought such joy to our family. Hold on to your values and good judgment. Congratulations the future is yours.

Love, Mom & Dad

Kimberly Ann Zalewski

Kim, We are very proud of all that you have accomplished. Looks like you were destined to be a "Dollfin" from the start. (Glad you've toned up those arms just a little.)

Love Mom, Dad, Zac & Nick

Shelby Zavadil

Dance into the future with dreams and goals to lead the way. May it be filled with happine ss and success. You have made us very proud. With all our love and support. Mom, Erin & Robert •

Ben Zemke

Our devil, our angle, our pride, and our joy, You are the best - our first baby boy.

These 17 years have flown quickly by, Now the future is yours - set your sights high. May your life be filled with happiness and success.

Love Always, Mom & Dad

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Schedule

Worship

Saturday - 5:00 pm

Sunday - 8:0 0, 9:00 , 10:15, 11:30 am

Sunday Church School

• Confirmation

7th-12th gra de

9:30 am

9:30 am

7th-9th & 9th -12th grade ..... 10:15, 11:30 am

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)

Middle School (6th/7th) ... ... Sun., 5:00 pm

Mid High (8th/9th )

Sr. High (9th-12th )

Rock & Roll Worship Service (6th-12th) ....................

Sun., 6:30 pm

Sun., 6:30 pm

.. 4th Sun. 7:00 pm

Christian Outreach Program 1st Wed. 7:00 pm

Youth Bells ................

Youth Servant Team

. Mon., 6:00 pm

Mon., 6:30 pm

Sr. High Bible Study ........ Tues., 7:00 am

Meal ......................

Youth Choir

Youth Bible Study

Wed., 5:30 pm

Wed., 7:30 pm

Wed., 8:00 pm

Officer's Meeting ..................... 4th Wed. 7:00 pm

5th Quarter - Fridays, September-October (football), and January-March (basketball) ........... •9:30 pm-midnight

Athletics - Mon., Tues., Thurs. Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football (depending on season)

St. Mark's Youth growing closer to God growing closer to others growing closer to our group

Phone Numbers Church Off ice

... 489-8885 Youth Hot Line

489-2532

Youth Minister Don Stewart .......... 489-2738

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Acho ~. John 50

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Adams, Tim 34

Adcox , James 20

Ahlum, Rachel 29

Ahrens, Kristin 50

Ahrens, Megan 20

Ajdinovic, Nihad 81

Al Rubaiai, lmad 65

Alan, Francis 139

Albers, Michelle 20 , 129

Albers, Scott 65, 129

Alexander, Jessica 34,127,129

Alexander, Savannah 34

Ali , Ibrahim 45

Allen , Brian 50

Allen, Dustin 45

Allen, Patrick 20

Alnwick , Shalla 50

Alspaugh, Kim 14 , 17,129, 130,65, 178

Amack, Chantel 34,129

Ammerman , Jennifer 45

Amos, James 84

Amy, Renee 89

Andersen, Chase 34

Andersen, Jon 50

Andersen, Mark 34

Andersen, Niki 84

Andersen, Wade 20

Anderson, Alicia 34

Anderson, Ashley 20

Anderson, Erin 20,129

Anderson, Kristin 34

Anderson , Lucas 50

Anthony, Abbi 20

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Anthony, Jeni 50

Aota, Chika 20

Apollonaires 137

Applegarth, Jessica 45

Arends, Connie 84

Argueta, Gelvin 32 ,59

Ariturk, Sinan 20

Arkadiev, Lee 34

Arnold, Arren 29

Arts and Humanities 31

Arunski, Beth 34,49, 129

Ashby, Joe 75 ,81

Ashby, Maggie 34

Ashley, Leah 50

Ashley, Ted 34

Astronomy Club 90

Atherton, Kyle 34

Ayala, Sridhar 34

Ayriss, Chris 34,131

Baker, Kimberly 34

Saker, Mike 89

Baker, Ryan 34

Bakk , Tyler 65 , 148,

Bakulski, Amanda 0

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ale te ,93 162,180

Ball, Nick 65 , 179

Ballard , Connie 89

Ballard, Jared 50

Ballew, Bryce 65, 178

Bals, Aaron 19,65,93, 179

Bals, Caitlin 20,126,158

Bargen , Jed 136

Barnes, Jessica 65, 178

Barry, Patrick 65

Barry, Tyler 20

Bartels, Jennifer 20

Bartels, Lindsey 50

Bartels , Zachary 20

Barth, Christian 34,149

Barth, Miranda 50,160

Barton, Ashley 35

Bartun~k. Alaina 62,63,65, 160 , 180,227

Bates, Randy 84

Bath, Jennifer 20,126

Batty, Kristopher 65,179

Bauer, Joshua 65

Bauer, Susan 33,84

Baugh, Alan 50

Baum, Tiffany 50

Baumgartner, Terran 59

Bayne , Timothy 84

Beach , Candy 84

Beadnell-Tucker, Carolyn 89

Beahm, Renee 89

Beamis, Dylan 20

Beaver, David 45

Becker, Jonathan 45

Beckman, Jill 50

Beckman, Steven 20

Beckner, Jennifer 20

Beckstrom , Chasi 20

Beckwith , Emily 35 ,125

Becwar, Jake 20

Bede , Jennifer 20,126

Beermann, Bret 24,29

Beermann Jesse 20

Beery, Bethann 20,126

Beeson.Jan 84

Behrens , Ann 89

Bell, Ashley 20,129

Bell, Sarah 20,129

Bena, Steve 6 ,7,65

Benash, Adam 35

Benash, Jeffrey 65

Bencken, Jacqueline 50,125

Bender, Dwight 84

Benes, Lisa 35,154

Benham, Erin 50 , 129

Benham, Sara 20,129

Bennett, Sara 84

Baalhorn, Brett 20

Backman, Teresa 84

Bahm, Andy 34

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Bahm, Jay 65

Bahm, Travis 34

Bahr, Jessica 20

Bailey, Jessica 65,178

Bailey, Lindsay 20,126

Bajwa, Manjeev Pal 34

Baker, Gary 84

Baker, Jill 50

Bennett.Scott 35,129,130,131

Bentley, Laura 35,127

Bequette.Jason 35

Beran, Casey 20

Beran, Matt 50

Berg, Casey 50,125,176

Berger, Twila 89

Bergholz, Brianna 63,65, 129,180,227

Bergholz, Randy 35

Bergman, Sarah 9 ,35

Bergt, Joel 20

Berlin , Jordan 35 ,1 25

Bernthal , Kirsten 136

Berst, Jacob 50 ,B rst, J l<e 9

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Bessho , ki 3 5

Bettis, Marc 35

Beucke , Gregg 2 0

Beucke, Meg 50

Bigler, Alesha 65 , 17 9

Bingham, Erin 50

Birdsall , Jen 50 ,7 9 ,11

Birdsall , Jennifer 50

Birkel , Andrew 20

Birkel, Matthew 20

Birkmann, Chris 65,93 , 178 Bishop, Marci 20 Bishop, Mindi 20

Black, Brandon 5 r.:; 17 Black , Brittany 20 , 2E Black, Jenny 35 Black, Kristen 35 Blackmon, Romiu s 5( Blaha, Katy 35, 12Blaha, Paul 2, 7 ,65 J2 Blake, Angie 65, 1E Bleicher, Benjami n ~1 Bloebaum, Leah 5

Bloomquist, Karen ,5 Blue-White Night 5, 16 , 17,90,9 1

B9ardman, Joy 20 2

Bobenhouse, Neil ), Bock, Brandi 63,65, 180,22 7

Bockman, Erich 2C

Bodfield, Ronald 8

Bodfield, Shea 20

Bodfield, Tara 59

Boehle, Chris 20

Boesche, Jamie 3 [ Boettcher, Joni 59 Boettcher, Mindi 3:

Bogan, Geoffrey 2 Bolz, Kelly 89 Boone, Amanda 2 t 1 Bossung, Adrian 8 Bossung, Katie 20 2 Bouwens, Jesse 3 4 Bowers, Emily 65 Bowhay, Betsy 21 , 126,158 Bowman, Jared 3t Bozarth, Aaron 2 1 Bozarth, Matthew Brabec, Ryan 18 , ) Braefield, Jennifer 5 Brammer, Mikki 1 5 t Brand, Jelle 13,5 0 Brandt, Paul 21, 1; Brass, Jared 21,1 , Bratt , Kristina 65 , 9 Bredenkamp, Aaro 65,179 Bredensteiner, De r < 29,129

Breiner, Staci 45

Breitbarth, Leah 3

Breitsprecher, Kat ~ , r 12, 13,50 Bremer, Matthew Brennan, Sean 5 ,; Brennfoerder, And r w Breslow, Danielle )

Brewer, Matthew 35

Brobst, Rebecca 84

Brodersen, Emily 50

Brodersen, Laura 21

Broening, Derek 21

Brokman, Linda 84

Brostrom, Sara 50,125

Brott, Susan 84

Brown, Allison 35,127

Brown, Courtney 65

Brown, Jeremy 66,129,179

Brown, Katie 50

Brown, Lucas 21 ,1 29

Brown, Marc 35

Bruce Ill, John 66,181

Bruce, Jamie 21

Bruening, Frannie 21,126

Brundege, Lindsay 21

Bruning, Cathryn 181

Bruns, Paul 50,129

Bryant, Beth 50, 118

Buchanan, Serina 21

Buckner, Jeff

6,7,66,145 ,1 80

Buckner, Mark 35

Sudler, Jason 81

Sudler, Veronica 35

Buesching, Jana 12, 13 ,50

Bui, Tu 35

Buller, Larry 84

Bulow, Jacey 21 , 126

Bulow, Josh 50,123

Bumgarner, Roger 66

Bunde, Marsh all 35

Burdic, Mingus 21

Burgett, Danie l 35

Burnham, Jonathan 35

Burns, Brooke 21

Burns, Megan

66,76, 129,178

Burns, Sara 66 , 178

Burt; Lauran 17,21, 126

Burt, Stefanie 50

Burtch, Maddie

66, 72 , 160 ,1 78

Busboom , Chad 50

Busboom, Tara 21

Busch, Cortney 21

Bush, Branden 66

Butemeyer, Jane 89

Butler, Aaron 21

Butler, Benjamin 35

Butler, Brian 50,118,119

Butler, Chris 50

Butler, Lance

66,91, 114,180 ,227

Butler, Mary 89

Buttermore, Maggie 35

Butzirus, Atlee 21

Butzke, Andrew 21

Bybee, Crystal

5,66,91, 105,129,178

33,35, 105,129,154

Cantarero , Marcela 84

Card , Matthew 59

Carey, Amy 35, 127

Carlile, Jason 35,127

Carlson, Carrie 158

Carlson, Corrie 21 , 126

Carlson , Jared 50

Carlson, John 50, 129

Carlson , Mark 35,45

Carlson, Nick 21

Carlson, Paul 22

Carnes, Katie 35

Carnes, Kimberly 35

Carpenter, Lindsey 66, 182

Carper, Alex 22,142

Carper, Maria 66,99

Carroll, Anna 35

Carter, Sean 66

Casady, Kelly 50,62

Casey, Ryan 59

Castillo, Richard 45

Catlett, Adam 66,182

Cederdahl, Kjerstin 50

Ceraola, Kara 30,45

Ceraolo , Kelli 30,45, 129

Cerny, Doris 84

Chakraborty, Amit 50,142

Chambers, Jessica 45

Champion , Brent 35

Chandler, Amy 22 , 126

Chandler, Sarah 50

Charko, Megan 35,127,129

Chattopadhyay, Samik 50

Chauche, Paul 22,114 , 115

Chavez, Alissa 35

Chen, Lewis 50

Chesnut, Nicholas 50

Choma, Renae 29

Chormaya, Alina 32,51

Chorney, Dmitrey 22,32

Chrisman, Johna 51,59

Christatos, Kathleen 22,129

Christensen, Amy 51,129

Christensen, Ann 22

Christensen, Ariel 51, 145

Christensen, Ashley 35,129

Christensen, Joanna 51

Christensen, John 45

Christensen, Lauren 22,126

Christenson, Ty 66,92,93,181

Churchill, Chris 66

Churchill, Elizabeth 51

Churchill, Katherine 136

Clark, Aaron 51

Clark, Jason 35

Clarke, Matt 35

Clarke, Nathan 22

Claus, Santa 132

Clem, Jessica 36, 125

Cole, Kristin 66,182

Cole, Mallorie 22,126

Cole, Ryan 51

Coleman, James 36,129

Collingham, Carey 51 , 132

Collingham , Kimberly 22,26

Collins, Latisha 45

Connealy, Sean 22,114,115,117,129

Connelly, Jessica 36,127

Conradt, Nolan 36

Conradt, Spencer 36

Cook, Drew 36

Cook, Moani 66,157,182

Coon, Summer 22

Cope, Patty 84

Corbin, Joey 51,163

Cornell, Matthew 22

Cose, Karla 89

Courtney, Autumn 55,66

Cowles, Allisyn 22,129

Cox, Agnes 84

Co~. Dustin 36

Cox, Russell 66 , 129,181

Cox, Tova 59

Craft , Jordin 22,154

Craig, Michelle 22

Crane, Jamie 51

Cratsenberg, Brian 51

Craw, Amanda 14 7

Craw, Beth 63,67, 182,227

Craw, Mandie 22, 126

Crawford , Abby 63,67, 182,227

Crew , Jim 84

Criger, Jason 51

Crisler, Kayla 22

Croissant, Addie 67,160,181

Cross, Helen 36

Crow, Mahion 36 , 125

Crum, Megan 36

Cruse, Rocky 36

Cruthers , Tyler 67

Cruz, Allen 51

Culwell , Tim 22

Cummins , Rob 59

Cunningham , Ashley 51 ,63 ,2 27

Cunningham, Carli 36

Cyr, Matt 51

Clifford, Chris 36,63,227

Clifton, Jackie 36,62

Cain.Adam 66,181

Cain, Sean 21

Caldwell, Micah 35

Calhoun, Tee 21

Calkins, Carrie

9,66,160,181

Callahan, Jennifer 21

Callender, Kim 21

Camp, Jonathan 50

Campbell, Lauren 21

Cantarero, Gabriela

Clifton, Jon 51,142

Clinkenbeard , Paige 22

Clouston , Kyle 22

Clowes, Christopher 36

Clowes , Michael 22

Clyne-Govier, Chanda 47,66 , 114,117,203

Cochrane, Jim 51

Cognard, Anne 89

Cohagan .Kelsey 66 ,1 81

Daavedra -Fuentes, Karina 81

Dabbert , Bruce 84

Dabbert , Megan 22, 126

Dahlin, Roxy 84

Daley, Bonnie 84

Danek, Andrew 51,52 ,114,115

Danhauer, Tangela 81

Daniel, Allison 22 ,1 26

Daniel, Emily 51

Daniels, Allison 129

Danley, Brian 67,183

Darling, Ali 51,93

Darling, Alison 51

Dart, Ashley 36

Dasher, Loretta 89

Davidson, Courtney 22 ,129

Davis, Christopher 36

Davis , Holly

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Front row: Brittany Black, Shelby Manzitto, Jardin Craft, Kristin Kelly, Brittany Eurek. Back row: Coach Kerris Peterson, Brittany Lehms, Ashley Gregg, Jennifer Bath, Julianne Matcyszyn, Amanda Ham, Caitlin Bois. Not pictured: Kristen Jensen.

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Front row: Whitney Gillette, Nicole Gillespie, Brooke Burns, Alexis Schreiber, Megan Johnston, Liz Stockstill, Kelle Gude. Back row: Co h Missy Wingard, Sara Young, Christy Olsen, Katie Wenz, Gabriela Cantatero, Amy Jacobson, Lisa Benes.

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Front row: Megan Hilgenkamp, Natalie Metcalf, Tobi Dubas, Amy Schmidt, Jamie Enderle, Megan Crum. Back row: Cooch Nancy Grant Colson, Kim Remmenga, Katie Carnes, Sara Newlon, Lindsay Erwin, Kim Carnes, Carly Schneider.

Index 21

36 ,63, 105 , 129 ,227

Davis , Jeffrey R. 63 ,67 ,183 ,227

Davis , Jeffrey S 67 , 183

Davis , Jennifer 36

Davis , Kevin 67

Dav i s , Matt 84

Davis , N i ck 22

Davison , Cole 36 ,129

Dawson , Vincent 22,129

Day, Aaron 36

Dean , Katie 36,125

Deaton , Jennifer 23 , 129

Deaton , Rachael 36 , 129

Deaton , Randi 67 , 129

Decamp , Emily 14 ,67 ,129 , 130 , 183

Dee , Lyndsey 51 ,129

Dunbar, Tom 52 , 133 Felton , Chris 36

Duncan , Erin 52 , 160 Felton , Ross 23

Dunning , Diane 89 Fentiman , Travis 5 2

Durst , Jennifer 68 , 183 Ferris , Christophe r 2 3

Dutter, Tyler Ferris , Matthew 6 9 ,1 85

36 , 129 , 130 , 134 Ficke , Kara 52 , 123 , 15 7

Duval , Gibbie 36 Ficken , Kiley 23

Dvorak , Melan ie 36 , 127 Fie lds , Angie 69

Dwornik , Andrea 68 , 182 Fields , Timothy 2 3

Dwornik , Suzanne Figuuera - Porras , Jo se 69 68 ,93 , 182 Fil izola , Rafaele 32 52

Dykema , Scott 52 , 117 Findley, Charlie 69

Dymacek , James 84 Fink , Dylan 36 , 12 9 , 30

Dzenis , Olia 23 Finke , Ryan 69 , 185

rc8 Finke , Sarah 52 Finn , Kevin 53 Fintel , Margaret 8 9 Fitzgerald , Erin 3 7 , .., 1

Front row: Alison Johnson , Erin Palmer, Annika Webb , Molly Molsen , Maggie Buttermore , Alison Dinger

Back row: Kristin Nelson, Brett Mccurdy, Abbie Rice, Haley Novak, Christie Johnson , Courtney Eurek, Holli Gillette, Coach Myron Oehlerking.

Front row : Matt Brewer, Ted Ashley , Eva l Haile, A rman

Kaioupov , Mitch Graham , Ke ith Jensen. Back row: Coach Jim Jensen, Sridhar Ayala, Blake Johnston, Matt Hinkley, Greg Walkin, Christian Huebner, Marshall Bunde , Jett Merchant, Adam Kovar, Coach Greg Fleming. V~,.sIT'j f>o'js 1c-l\l\(s

Front row: Aaron Sanchez, Jon Clifton, Amit Chakraborty, Jason Speicher, Chuu-Lin Wong, Alex Carper, Tim Lowery, David Kingery Back row: John ldt, Chris Birkman, Aaron Ogden, Brian Leavitt, Jake Hopr)e, Matt Rauscher, Coach Jett Hoham.

8 Index

Delabarre , Abby 10 ,30

Dempsey, Er in 36,129

Denker, Megan 51 , 146 , 157

Dennis , Zachariah 59

Derienzo , Michael 23

Derienzo , Nicholas 23

Diaz , Danny 36

Diaz , Orion 51

Dickey, Kristen 51

Dickey, Matthew 36

Dickman , Derek 23

Dietze , Rick 67,184

Diffenderfer, Carrie 67 , 162 , 183

Diltz, Shaun 36 , 148

Dilworth , Nate 67 , 123 , 183

Dilworth , Stephanie 36,127

Dimon , Bill 60 ,84

Dinger, Alison 51

Dinger, Mary 45 , 129

Dinsdale , Thane 67 , 129 ,130 , 131

Dirks , Emily 36

Dittmer, Cris t y 51 ,62

Ditt me r, Kaela 36

Dittmer, Mandi 125

Dittmer, Mandy 36

Doan , Tinh 45

Deeter, Darin 67 ,76 , 102 , 148

Dodds John 51

Doehling, Adam 23

Doehling , Malena 52,55 ,67

Dolezal , Lindsay 36

Dolittle , Kendra 93

Domgard, Chris 36

Dominguez , Katie 52

Donahoo , Korey 52

Donald , Natalie 23

Donkin, Elizabeth 23

Donovan , Jessica 36,125

Doolittle , Kendra 52

Dornbos, Katy 23 , 126, 129

Dotson , Adam 52

Dotson, Kris 36

Douglas-Lundy, Robin 84

Dow, Elizabeth 52

Dowding , Richelle 84

Dowling, Tandra 89

Downs , Kris 52

Doyle, Robin 52

Dress, Karen 84

Driscoll , Christine 52

Dubas , Tabi 52,124,125

Dudek, Mary 89

Dudney, Ryan 52

Duling, Kally 34,36 , 125

Duling , Mike 34 ,68 ,72 , 116,123,183

Earhart, Ford 52 ,59 Flanagan , Amanda ' 7

Earnest , Dan 36, 62 Fleming , Greg 85

Easley, Russell 23 , 129 Fleming , Ryan 37

Eberly, Jason 36 Florez , Daniel 53

Ebers , Caroline 52 , 125 Flowerday, Ken 85

Edwards , Matt 29 Fonfara , Patricia 3 7 Egr, Kelli 52 Fonfara, Sara 69

Einspahr, Laurie 52 , 105 Foreman , Heathe r r:: ,157

Eisenmann , Larry 85 Fosdick , Andy 23

Elam, Kimberly 45 Fosdick , Jena 23

Elgert , Adam 68, 184 Fosnaght Ryan 19

Elias , Nr1te 23 ,129 Fosnaugh , Elizabet h 37

Ellingson , Lauren 23 , 126 Foster, Erin 59 ,140

Elliott , Elizabeth 59 Francke , Ashley 23

Elsner, Jim 89 Franks , Ashley 69 , 1, ' ,18E

Enderle , Jamie 52 , 157 Franks , Brittany 37 , 25

Engel , Amy 23 Franson , Moriah 2 3

Engel , Andrew 68,184 Frantz , Audrey 53

Engelhart , Doug 89 Franz , Danielle 23

England , Rachel 68 Fraser, Laurie 85

Eno , Elizabeth Frazell , Matthew 2 3 68 , 122 ,123 , 160,184 Frede , Sara 23

Ens , Quentin 23 Fredell , Donna 89

Epley, Jay 68, 184 Frey, Carrie 53

Epley, Jenna 23 Frey, Chris 10 , 16,6 9 82 ,

Epp , Diane 85 185

Eppert , Daniel 23 Fries , Katherine 23

Eppert , Dave 85 , 136, 139 Fritz , Jessica 69 , 18 t

Erickson , Katherine Froehlich , Aaron 6 9 )3 , 68 , 123 , 160 , 184 148 ,149

Erwin , Lindsay 17 ,52 Froscheiser, Jacob ( 185 Escamilla , Amy 85 • .Frost , Phil 37

Espenschade , Kelly Fruw irth , Brian 69 36 , 140 Fruhwirth , Joanne 2 126

Esquivel , Tony 45 Fulcher, Danielle 2 3

Essex , Deborah 85 Fuller, Pamela 89

Estep , Joshua 36 Fullerton, Alicia 53 ,E

Estrada , Anthony 29 Fullerton , Joshua 5 :

Eurek, Brittany 23 Fullerton, Justin 2 3

Eurek , Courtney 52 Fullerton , Micha 3 7

Evans, Ben 36 , 129 Fusselman , Carly 3 -

Everett , Katie Fusselman , Kevin 5 63,68 , 129 , 184 ,227

Exstrom, Caleb 23

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Gabel , Matthew 69 , 6 Gabriel , Kyle 69, 18

Fairbanks , James 68,185 Gaddie , Galen 85

Fairbanks , Sara 52 , 160 Gale, Greg 37 , 129

Falt , Jamie 68 , 185 Gale, Scott 37

Falter, Christopher 68,185 Gangahar, Chiraag t Fanders, Jacob 36 Gangahar, Deepali

Fanter, Danielle 52 67,69, 187

Farleigh, Heather 23 , 126 Gangi , Miriam 53

Farrand , Dana 36 Ganz, Joel 37

Fassnacht, Eric 69,184 Gapp , Jon 37

Fassnacht, Kristin 23 , 126 Gardner, Teal 23

Felton , Alex 52,227 Garey, Ashley 37, 12

Garmiras, John 69

Garret, Carilyn 47,48,69

Garthright, Kari 37

Garvin , Paul 69

Gebers, Nikki 37

Geier-Brindel!, Terri 85

Geisler, Brenda 85

Georgeson , Chad 53

Gerla-ch , Sheena 53, 129

Germer, Kate 37

Gerrard , Eric 23

Gertonson , Amanda 37

Gibb, Bryan 69 ,122,123,186

Gibler, Jessica 45

Gillan, David 37

Gillespie , Nicole 37 ,127,154

Gillette, Holli 2 ,69 , 152,153,186

Gillette , Morgan 45

Gillette, Whitney 23,126

Gilmore , Johnny 81

Gingery, John 89

Gingery, Nathaniel 23

Gingery, Travis 23,150

Girard, Chris 69

Gleim, Christopher 23

Gobetti, Sandra 46,53

Goddard , Bethany 69,186

Goertzen , Jared 53

Gogela , Scott 69,119,187

Gogela , Steven 23

Golligee , Mindy 69

Gondringe r, Brett 70, 186

Gonzales, Marilu 45

Goodsman , Brett 37

Gordon, Suzy 23

Graham, Adam 53,92, 129

Graham, Mitchell 53

Graver, Ashley 53

Gregg, Ashley 23,154

Greul , Josh 92

Griffin , Chantal 23,117 ,126,129

Griffin, Kandyce 38,127

Griffin , Travis 29

Griffin , Tyler 59

Gritton, Jessica 38

Grosscup, Bradley 38

Grossenbacher, Adam - 70 ,186

Grossenbacher, Brian 38

Grow, Lane 23

Gruhl, Danielle 81

Gruhl , Joshua 53

Gu, Susan 23

Gubser, Stephanie 23

Gude , Curtis 53

Gude, Kelle 38,127

Guido, Jenny 70,125,187

Guido, Stephanie 23,126

Gulbrandson, Ashley 38 ,61

Gulchuk, Oksana 53

Gulchuk , Ruslan 38

Gustafson , Vicki 85

Gutsche, Andrea 30,59

Gutsche, Jessica 24

45,125

Habighorst , Yvonne 70

Hadley, Laurel 24,126

Haeffner, Robert 89

Haga, Nicky 24

Hahn, Aaron 24

Hahn, Alexander 81

Hahn,John 59

Hahn, Taylor 53,157

Haile, Eual 45

Haile, Hiruth 24

Halama, Tom 38

Hall, Bee 85

Hall, Betsy

70,146,147,188

Hall, Gretchen 85

Hall, Shannon 38

Halpine, Karla 85

Ham, Amanda 24

Hamilton , Gretchen 38

Hamilton , Lori 24

Hamilton, Sarah 70,187

Hammad, Mohammad 24

Hampton , Vavontee 59

Hanks , Erica 53

Hannan, Ashlee 38

Hanrath, Andrew 38,129,131

Hans, Jeff 24, 129

Hansen.Jenny 38

Hansen, Luke 53

Hansen, Ryan 59

Hansen, Tim 38

Hanson, Jeffrey 53

Hanson, Lacey 24,126,158

Harbison , Jennifer 38 ,12 9

Harbison, Rebecca 53

Harder, Coralyn 86

Harder, Julie 86

Harms, Ben 9,53

Harper, Kim 24

Harper, Nicolas 70, 188

Harral, Joelle 19,70,187

Harral; Kyle 24

Harral, Stephanie 53,177

Harring , Amanda 53,129

Harris, Andrew 53

Harris , Chris 38,53

Harris, Libby 31,59

Harris, Melissa 38,127,129

Harris, Scott 129

Hart , Ashley 38

Hart, Melissa 24

Hartman, Kaitie 53

Hartman, Nancy 86

Hartsock, Brandon 53

Harvey, Kayla 45,61

Hascal, Ky 86, 129

Hass, Megan 30,53, 176

Hatcher, Darl ene 86

Hatcliff, Ledo n 29

Hayes , Lindsey 38, 127

Head, Lauren 24, 129

Heard, Christopher 38

39,127 , 129 Hendrickson, Natalie 39,127

Hendrix, Lisa 39

Henke, Kristen 39

Henrichs, Wendy 86

Henry, John 86

Henry, Ryan 70

Herman, Beverly 89

Herman, Terra 53

Herman, Travis 24

Hermanson , Timothy 39

Herrington, Mary 86 ,91

Hersch , Thomas 70,187

Hershey, Lynne 18, 86

Herting, Dan 39

Herting, Emily 24

Hespen, Sheri 24

Hiatt, Emily 53,62

Hiatt , Ryan 24

Hicks, Sean 45

Hight, Natasha 39

Higley, Anne 39

Hilgenkamp, Megan 39

Hill, Aaron 24, 129

Hill, Collin 70

Hill, Jenna 24

Hille, Tyler 53

Himmelberg, Kebbie 86

Hines, Nikki 24,25, 126

Hinkley, Matt 127

Hinkley, Matthew 39

Hinkley, Tara 24

Hipple, Kaitlyn 24,126,129

Hobbs, Megan 53,62

Hobbs, Seth 24

Hodge.John 24

Hodgson, Cristen 59

Hodtwalker, Judy 89

Hoefs, Nicholas 53

Hoff, Brad 24, 129

Hoff, Linda 86

Hoffart, Brian 24

Hoffart, Laura 70

Hoffman, Justin 39

Hoffman , Veronica 39

Hofpar, Brandon 45, 144

Hofpar, Justin 70,149

Hoham, Jeff

19,86,137 , 142

Hohenfeldt, Jeremy 39

Hoke, Brian 70,188

Hoke, Heather 24,126

Holdet'l, Aleah 39,127

Holechek, James 86

Holka , Ashley 81

Hollingsworth, Bret 70

Holt, Jane 62,63,87 ,227

Hong , Ben 59

Hoppe.Jake 59,142

Horejsi , Grant 39

Horn, Molly 24

Hose, Darin 53

Hostetler, Jacob 53

Houk,Shaun 39

Housel, Benjamin 39

Houston, Dallas 60 ,70

Haake, Jeni 38

Haase, Ryan 51,53,129

Haberman, Jeffrey 24

Habighorst, Raechel

Heiser, Pat 24

Heiserman, Jenny 53

Heiserman , Josh 29

Heithold , Jon 86

Hellwege , Shawn 53

Helzer, Sue 86

Hemmerling , Brandon 70 , 103 ,123,1 87

Hemm ingsen, Jared 24

Hemsa th, Travis 39

Hende rson, Stacy

~SC',.VC' ~ofib~l.-1.:

Front row: Jeni Ammerman, Nicki McDonnell, Ashley Dart, Kelly Espenschade, Sydney Stanard, Serina Buchanan.

Second row: Laetitia Collins, Ashley Barton, Kristin

Fassnacht, Mari Thietje, Megan Ahrens, Katie Judds, Alicia Mccown, Abbi Anthony. Back row: Dana Farrand, Kelly Berst, Ashley Anderson, Laura Phillips , ~D ebra Reisdorff, Kaela Dittmer, Coach Barry Mosley.

Howard, Connor 30,70

Howard, Kim 39

Howell, Lindsay 187

Hoy, Aaron 53 ,92

Hranac, Sarah 39, 129

Hsu, Erica 81

Hubbell, Kevin 87

Hudson, Bradley 39

Huebner, Anna 24, 126

Huebner, Christian 39,130

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Front row: Jenny Seefeld, Erin Foster, Terra Herman.

Second row: Jennifer Bede, Erin Schultzm, Lindsay Bailey, Katie Hartman, Danielle Fanter, Lindsey Hayes, Kendra Roller, Molly Larson. Back rovt.'Coach Michelle Forsberg , Anne Hingley, Nikki Plies, Kelli Egr, Erin Jablonski, Laur.a Suhr, Ashley Bell, Sarah Bell, Abbi Anthony.

v~,.srr'j ~ofib~l.-1,.

Front row: Katie Dean, Lindsay Sneller, Becca Price, Jamie Stock, Liz Dow. Second row: Ashley Bell, Sarah Bell , Ashley Wellman, Bethany Goddard, Jenny Davis, Tam Suhr, Melissa Weihe, Abbi Anthony. Back row: Coach Lance Kingery, Coach Michelle Forsberg, Cassi Ruthsatz, Kelly Kurtzer, Tara Neddenriep, Nicole Lightner, Coach Barry Mosely.

• &tjM~~!iics

Front row: Johna Wassung, Jessica Barnes, Corrine Kliment. Second row: Jason Wassung, Amy Carey, Kim Howard, Kelly Tatay, Kelli Kirkland, Dan Eppert. Back row: Coach Melissa Schwaner, Lee Arkdiev, Tiffany Lee, Jessica Wiles , Cami Thoms, Jamie Boesche, Laurel Hadley, Jason Carlile, Coach Dave Eppert.

Huff, Sarah 53

Huffaker, Aaron 70,93, 188

Hughes, Jennie 53

Hull, Tyler 39

Humm, David 38,39, 129

Hundt, Craig 59

Hundt, Michael 53

Hunt, Christopher 70,188

Hunzeker, Kate 70,129 , 188

Huppert, Megan 39

Hurrel, Preston 70 Huseman, Jonna 24,26,129

Huss, Tyler 24

Hussain, Dipa 12, 13,53

Hussey, Amanda 24

Hussey, Erin 70,60

Hustad, Erik 8,9,53

Hutchinson, Michael 53

Huynh, Yen 81

Hynek, Amy 54,125

fYldt, J.J. 70,188

Ihde, Jessi 54

Images 127

Inness, Kendra 71,157,188

Ingersoll, Tim 54

Ingram, Krisandra 24

Ingram, Sandie 129

Ingram, Susan 39

lrions, Mandi 39

Irons, Mikala 24,126

Ismail, Mohamad 71

Johnson, Curtiss 71,189

Johnson, Eric 39,127

Johnson, Eve 39

Johnson, Janis 87

Johnson, Jenifer 87

Johnson , JJ 16

Johnson, Kara 71

Johnson, Nate 39,129

Johnson.Shannon 45

Johnson, Nikki 136

Johnson, Vincent 39

Johnson, Willie 31, 54

Johnston, Alison 71,189

Johnston , Blake 54

Johnston, Megan 24

Jones, Aaron 71,122,145,190

Jones, Sally 89

Jones, Sarah 54

Jones, Stephanie 39,127

Jones, Rob 71

Jones, T.J. 24

.Jones, Tyrone 54

Jordan, Ashleigh 24,129

Joseph, Greg 24

Joseph, Sarah 54

Judds, Elizabeth 71,157,189

Judds, Katie 24,102 , 126

Judge, Caitlin 24

Judge, Matt 7,71,190

Julifs, Coby 54,145

Julifs, Sarah 39

Jumps, Jamie 25

Jurgensen, Randi 39

Kilgore, Daina 39

Kime, Robert 54

Kindle, Diane 25

King , David 72

King, Erin 87 , 117 King, Megan 40

King, Zach 40, 15 0

Kingery, David 54

Kingery, Lance 46 ,8 7

Kinser , Jesssica 4 0

f,.~sl'\M~~ &,i,.\.s ~~sKlib~\.\.

Front Row: Jardin Craft, Julie Oseka, Lindsay Bailey, Jacey Bulow, Kristin Fassnacht. Back Row: Coach Renne Saunders, Amanda Ham, Amy Chandler, Laura Philipps, Amy Reynoldson, Stephanie Guido, Megan Dabbert.

Jablonski, Erin 52,54,63 ,227

Jackson, Cliff 87

Jacobs , Meredith 46,52, 54,98, 114,125, 160

Jacobson, Amy 39,154

Jacobus, Jay 24

Jacoby, Joey 24,126

Jaeger, Laura 89

Jambor, Eric 24

Janesch, Ann 71,98, 102,129,189

Janesch, Michael 87

Jank, Julie 54

Janovec, David 59, 129

Janssen, Eric 54

Janssen, Tim 87

Jarnagin, Kris 87

Jedlicka, Stephanie 39,127

Jelinek, Leo 89

Jenkins, Katie 24

Jensen, Jessica 54,146

Jensen, Keith 39

Jensen, Kristin 24

Jindra, Justin 29

Joe, Brian 54

Johannesen, Jessy 71,156, 157,189

Kahle, Bryce 39

Kahler, Kevin 39

Kahler, Linda 87

Kaioupov, Arman 25

Kalemkiarian, Justin 39

Kaltenberger, Pat 87

Kaplan.Shira 2,71,191

Karr, Abbey 59,86, 122 , 129,134

Karr, Danielle 48, 72 , 190

Kasi, Robert 89

Kaspar, Liz 39

Kaufman, Dustin 25

Kawamoto, Brandi 39,117,127

Kayes, Gina 72, 190

Kayes, Margaret 72, 190

Keck, Duane 89

Keedy, Brian 54

Keedy, Jared 25

Keen, Darren 16, 17,46,54

Keen, Phil 39

Keep, Marge 87, 99

Keiser, Michael 72,190

Keith, Ashley 54,160

Keller, Christopher 25

Keller, Erin 39

Kelly, Kristin 25

Kelly, Quinton 39

Kemper, Ann 39

f,-.~sl'\M~~ &,i,.\.s ~~sKl\b~\.\.

Front Row: Amy Rasmussen, Leah Marr, Amanda Bakulski, Erin Smith, Chasi Beckstrom. Back Row: Coach Lisa Brabec, Erin Schultz, Jennifer Mecom, Heide Varney, Megan Ahrens, Ann Christensen, Lauran Burt. Not Pictured: Whitney Gillette.

Index

Johanns, Michaela 71,92, 189

Johnsen, Vicky 87,146

Johnson, Adam 81

Johnson, Amy 63,71, 189,227

Johnson, Benjamin 39,71,189

Johnson, Christina 39

Kendle, Sean 29

Keown, Jonathan 72

Kessler, Dan 45, 129

Ketterl, Blake 72,190

Ketterl, Tyler 25

Khan, Sana 30,54

Khan, Yuseph 25

Kibbie, Marisa 22,25, 114,117,126

Kinsey, Megan 54 ,1 2 5 ,1

Kirchner, Jeff 54 , 123, 13

Kirkland, Brian 54

Kirkland, Kelli 25 ,1 38

Kittok , Adam 54

Klasek, Hannah 54

Kliment , Corrine 72,123,136,156 , 157 Klingenberg, Austi n 5 9

Klotz, Sarah 72,99

Kluck, Allen 40 Knapp, Katie 54, 12

Knight, Jessica 54

Knollenberg, Cara " )

Knopp, Joslyn 40

Knuth, Sabrina 89 Koch, Nick 54

Koehler, Brandon 5

Koehn, Ted 87

Koelsch, Jessica 4 C

Koenig, Bret 87

Kohel, Kathleen 87

Kohel, Michael 54 , 1 Kohlman, Justin 40

Kolbrek, Derrick 25

Kometscher, Mega n 2

Kometscher, Nicki 4 Kongs, Kate 40

Kantor, Joseph 72

Koonce, Laura 54 , 1 ,,1

Koop, Ashley 40, 12

Korab, Sam 72

Kornfeld, Candace , Kosola,Ryan 72,1 2 l f

Kotcharian, Ashot 4 54

Kovar, Adam 14,40 , 9

Kozakiewicz, Angel a 5

Kozakiewicz, Cassi e 4

Kozakiewicz, Joey 1..· Kozakiewicz, Kristin 9 ~ozisek, Matt 40,128,129,13 ( Kramer, Heath 72 Kreifels, Angie 40

Kreifels, Jason 40

Kreifels, Kerri 54, 12 Kreifels, Nathaniel E

Krieger, Gage 2,37 , Krohn, Katherine 2 f:: 2{

Krome, Kimberly 8 1

Kroon, Linda 87

Krumland, Michael ! Kruse , Irene 89

Kuehl, Anne 54,125

Kuehn, Alissa 72,105,132,19 ( Kuhn, Kaycee 54

Kunkee, Emily 54

Kurasawa, James 2 · Kurtzer, Kelly 40,12 ! 14

Kvanli, Kara 25,126

Kvanli, Rachel 54 La Four, David 81 Lacey, Sarah 73

,191

Lafler, Vanessa 45

Lager, Kris 59

Lambert, Ali 40 , 125

Lambert, Stephan ie 73 , 191

Lamer, Elizabeth 40,105

Lammers , Brandon 40

Lamoreaux , Kristen 25

Lander, Zach 25

Lane, Carrie 25

Lange, Eric 73

Lannin, Linda 87

Lanning, Cass ie 25 , 129

Larabee, Sco tt 73

Larchicek, Sean 40

Larson, Ben jamin 40

Larson, Judy 87

Larson, Matt 89

Larson , Mo lly 25

Lash, Kyle 54

Lauer, Josh 40

Lautenschlager, Karl 87

Lawrence, Chris 45 •

Lawrence, James 40

Lawrence, Vick i 89

Lea, Jordan 25

Leach, Elizabeth 18,54

Leak, Kenneth 25

Lean , Jeff 87, 128, 129 ,134

Leapley , Crystal 40

Leavitt, Brian 73

Leavitt, David 40

Lebrato, Megan 15,25

Lebrato, Shawn 54

Lee, Melissa 54,62

Lee, Tiffany 25

Leffert, Sara 73

Lefler, Emily 13 ,40 ,92,127

Lefler, Stephanie 87

Lehmanowsky , Mary Beth 2,87

Lehms , Brittany 25

Leibhart, Karrie 59

Leibhart , Lynelle 29

Leigh, David 40

Lemons, Jesse 73,191 ,227

Lester, Ryan 54

Lewis , Kelly 54

Liechti, Nicholas 40

Lienemann , Joseph · 73,130 ,192

Lightner, Justin 25

Lightner, Nicole

73 , 140 ,14 1,191

Lillie, Alicia 73 ,1 29

Lillie, Kenzie 25, 126

Lindsay, Tom

73 , 114 , 115 , 192

Lineman, Joe 130

Lintel, Gina

73 , 116 , 117,191

Lintel, Tony 40

Livingston, Laura 25

Livingston, Whitney 73,48

Longs , Michael 25

Longwell, Stacie 25 , 129

Longwell, Stephanie 25

Loos, Emily

73,125,157,191

Loos, Matt 40,48

Loper, Blake 40

Lorenzen , Kent 73,62, 191

Losee , Stewart 40

Lovorn, Corey 25

Lovorn, Joshua 40

Lowery , Tim 73,137 , 143

Loy, Aaron 54

Loy, Rachel 25 , 126 , 127

Loyd , Christopher 40

Lucchino, Michael 25

Lucchino , Nichole 54,125

Luebbe , Natalie 25

Luebbert , Ryan 55

Lueking , Logan 25

Lutter, Megan 59

Ly man , De rek 40

Lyman , Nicole 40

Lyons , Ed 87

Lytle, Dorothy 89

Mays , Kessondra 55, 157

McArdle , Sara 74 , 192

McBride , Andrew 74 ,193

McBurney, Jenny 74

McCabe , Jeff 85 ,87

Mccallister, Laura 26 , 129

McCallum , Betsy 10 ,74

Mccawley, Angie 26 , 129

McClung , Amber 74 , 157,194

Mccown , Alicia 41 , 127

McCoy, Chelsea 55

McCoy, Jason 74,194

McCoy, Randy 74,193

McCuistion , Michael 89

McCullough, Megan 55 ,63,227

McCune, Lisa 74

Mac , Danh 29

Mackey, Catie 25

Madsen , Marta 55, 125

Magnuson, Kelly 55, 123

Maguire, Marc 25

Mai, Lan 73

Makkawy, Ahmed 55 ,62

Makkawy, Karim 25

Malit , Welfredo 40

Malit, Wilson 32,33,59

Mallula, Angel 40

Mallula, Jason 81

Malone, Brian 40,129

Malone, Kameron 55,177

Malone, Kent 25,73,91

Maltarich, Steven 26

Mandelko , Nathan 40

Mangrum , Christian 6 ,73,192

Mangrum , Rebekah 26 ,1 26

Manijak , Megan 73 ,193

Manijak , Rachel 40

Manning, Kendra 29,129

Manzitto, Shelby 26

Mar, Brennan 45

Mar, Travis 73,75

Marching Band 90

Marotz, Joan 14,87

Marr, Leah 26

Mart , Amy 73,192

Martin, Bennett 55

Martin, Felicia 55,129,227

Martin, Jerome 87

Martin, Katy 55

Martin , Kim 40

Martin , Kyle 55

Martindale , Judy 87

Martinez , Corey 40

Martinez , Juventino 40,81

Maser, BJ 40

Mason, Bradley 40

Mason , Spencer 26

Mason-D ' Croz , Daniel 73,129

Mason-D ' Cro z, Mi chael 26,129

Massey, Mich elle 87

Massing , Jere my 55

Masters, Clay 128,129 ,1 30, 131

Masters, Clay ton 41

Matczyszyn , Juli anne 26,126,1 29

Matczys zyn , Li ndsay 41

Matczyszyn , Na talie 73,125 ,1 92

Matous h , Kip 73 , 194

Mattso n , Casey 74 , 194

Maxwe ll , Darin 68

Mayne z , Mali 60 ,74 , 129

Mccurdy, Brett 18, 55

Mccurdy, Martin 37 , 88

McDaniel, Brendan 74,192

McDaniel, Cameron 41

McDonnell, Nicole 41

McEntarffer, Marilyn 89

McFarland , Cassie 74 , 194

McKeag , Kristin 74 , 194

McKee , Brian

74,114,115,116,117,129,192

McKelvey, Sam 41

McKinney, Janet 29,41, 126

McLaugh lin, Pat 41

McLaughl i n , Tim 61 ,74

McNaught, Jeff 41

McNenny, Heather 22 ,26 , 126

McPherren, Ed 88

McPherren, Scott 136

Means, Kyle 74,194

Mecom, Jennifer 26

Meek , Kris 55

Meier, Brad 55

Meierhenry, Jennifer 74 , 193

Melecki , Meredith 74 ,93,1 93

Melichar, Matt 74 ,81 , 103,118,123

Mendlik , Brett 74

Merchant, Jeffrey 41

Mericle, Jeff 41, 129

Messer, Timothy 26

Messing , Richard 89

Metcalf; Natalie 55, 157

Metzger, Jake 26 , 129

Metzger, Mike 74

Meyer, Carla 88

Meyer, Candice 4 7, 74

Meyer, Cira 41 , 129

Meyer, Jaime 55

Meyer, Nicholas 55

Meyer, Sherry 88

Meyers, Bryce 41

Meyers, Jenny 125

Meyers, Mallory 26

Michelsen , Jenna 26 , 126

Mickle, Judson 41

Microtech 49 ,90

Middleton, Liz 41 , 129

Mihulka, Kelli 26 , 129

Mikelson, Kari

55,125 ,1 56 , 157

Mile s , Kris tin 10, 16,41, 10 5

Milius, Katie 4 1, 129 , 130

Miller, Brad en 26

Miller, Cristine 26

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Front Row: Anna Carroll, Nicole Gillespie, Brittany Franks, Kelsey Mitchell, Mindi Boettcher, Katie Dean. Back Row: Coach Lance- Kingery, Katie Milius, Ali Lambert, Katie Carnes, Kelly Kurtzer, Megan Strain, Jenna Epley, Sarah Hranac.

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Front Row: Mary Montgomery, Frannie Bruening, Rachel Manijak, Tara Neddenriep, Jessica Jensen, Joni Boettcher. Back Row: Amy Jacobson, Kim Remmenga, Kim Carnes, Je'h nifer Bath, Betsy Bowhay, Christy Olsen, Megan Johnston, Coach John Strain.

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Front Row: Jena Fosdick, Abbie Rice, Katy Martin, Vern Fitzgerald, Hannah Klaske, Ann Janesch, Rachel Manijak. Back Row: Coach John Strain, Kelli Egr, Amy Jacobs on , Megan Manijak, Lindsay Erwin, Liz Leach, Erin Jablonski, Coach Todd Mitmesser.

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Front Row : Travis Gingery, Adam Schlege lm il ch, Nate Rock, Tim Culwell, Pat Hieser, Er ic Gerrard

Back Row : Jeff Hans , Justin Lightner, Jason Pickerel, Corey Lovorn , Brett Ballhorn , Chris Weber, Tyle r Ketterl, Coach Jim Elsner.

Miller, Hillary 31 ,55

Miller, Julia 88

Miller, Kim 88 ,93

Miller, Matthew 26

Miller, Stacey 8 ,55

Miller, Stormie 41

Million , Lindsey 26 , 129

Misle , Andrew 74 , 194

Mitchell , Kelsey 41 , 129 , 134

Mitchell , Mackenzie 74 , 157 , 193

Mithcell , Warren 89

Mohr, David 59

Molacek , Nicholas 41

Molden, Eden 29

Molsen, Molly 74 , 193

Montgomery, Mary 55

Mooberry, Casey 26 ,126

Moore , Sara 30 ,55 , 125 , 176

Morgan , Brad 41

Morgan , Charles 15 ,88

Morgan , Christopher 59

Morris , Charlie 26

Morris , Ryan 26

Morrison, Ashley 42,49

Morrison , Jamie 55

Mortenson , Andy 42 , 124 , 125

Mosby, LiShara 75

Mrkvicka , Chris 26 , 129

Muehlhausen , Brandon 55

Muehlhausen , Nancy 88

Mueller, Mackenzie 30 ,55 , 125

Mueting , Marti 88

Munsterman , Jane 89

Murdock , Jenny 55 , 136

Murman, Johnathan 42

Murphy, Mitchell 26

Myers , Andrew 42

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Front Row : Tyler Barry, Matt Birkel, Derek Dickman , Kyle Clouston , Todd Ogden , Zack Walten . Bac k

Row : Preston Twiss , Alex Schwede , Steve Gogela , Jake Metzger , Braden M iller , Chris Vasek, Coach Joe Schlegelm ilch.

Nguyen , Huan 26 Payne.Shay 56

Nguyen , Tuyet 45 Pearson , Julie 4 3

Nichols , Anne 88

Nider, Jamie 75

Nielsen , Lars 26

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Front Row : Garret Swiggart, Jim Palmer, Andy Bahm, Eric Spry, Mark Reckmeyer, Brandon Woodhead, Allen Kluck. Back Row: Andy Birkel, Corey Piersol, Gibby Duval, Jesse Vance , Mason Znamanacek, Zach Bartels, Justin Stroud, Coach Dave Bell. 2 Index

Myers , Charl ie 75, 193

Myers , Dwain 88

Myers , Jamie 125

Myers , Jeff 26

Myers , Jenny 56 , 157

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Nannen , Neil 88

Nash , Kevin 42,49

Neddenriep , Katie 144,162, 195

Neddenriep , Tara 42

Neemann, Brian 42

Negron-Rodriquez , Bernie 32,33 , 56

Neill , Gregory 89

Neissen , Greg 135

Nelsen , Aksel 42

Nelsen , David 8 ,81

Nelson, Andy 75 , 195

Nelson, Annie 56

Nelson, Ben 26

Nelson , Dennis 89

Nelson, Jeffrey 89

Nelson, Kristin 42,125, 129

Nelson , Mark 42

Ness, Elliot 29

Newell , Dustin 42

Newland, Brandon 42

Newlon , Sara 56

Newton, Lindsey 75 , 195

Nguyen, Chau 75

Nguyen, Dang 56

Peckham , Chant el 56

Pecon , Chantel 60

Pedersen , Brand on 2 7

Nilson , Amy 26 ,129 Pedersen , Karey 56

Nissen , Gregory 56 , 128, Peer Mediators 9 0 129

Nolte , Wade 42

Pegans , Bill 43

Peirce , Mark 43

North , Melissa 45 Peirce , Matthew 56

Noureddini , Noushan 26 Pella , Michele 8 8

Novak , Haley 56 Pelton , Anna 43

Nyhoff , Nicole 26 ,75 Penad , Jacquel i n e 5 9

Penkava , Alyssa 2 7 fj

Penn , Carrie 27 ,1 26

Penner , Leona 5 1 ,8d , 136 Penrod , Kaesi

O ' Brien , Claire 42 76 ,99 , 124 , 12 5 196

Obrist , Andrew 75 Peo , Keily 9 ,56

Odbert , Micki 56 , 134 Perez-Fernandez , I/ lli ams

Odvody , Amber 136 32 , 59

Oehring , Melissa 26 , 129 Perkins, Catherin e 9

Ogden , Aaron Perry , Adam 76 19,75 , 142,195 Perry , Nicholas 7 6 , ) 6

Ogden, Colleen 88 Persell, Micah 43

Ogden , Todd 26 Peters, Rachel 76 , , 9, 196

Olig , Dan 75,81,93 , 195 Petersen , Danielle 7 , 126

Olinger, Kyle 42 , 127 Peterson, Alan 56

Olsen , Christy 26 Peterson , Jon Olsen , Nate 45 , 61 86 ,88 , 122,1 2 5

Olson, Christopher 56 Peterson, Laura 5 6

Olson , Christy 155 Peterson, Lizzie 2 9

Olson , David 42 Peterson , Shauna E Olson , Gera 56 Petri, Kim 59 , 117 , 1

Olson , Linda 88 Petro , Mark 43

O ' Ne ill , Megan 29 , 129 Pflug, Elizabeth 4 3

Oneth , Rusty 61 ,75 Pham , Se 76

Ore , Rebecca 29 Phelps , Caitlin 56

Osborn , Joni 88,127 Philipps , Laura 27

Oseka, Julie 26,126 Philson , Josh 27

Oseka, Kelly 10 ,75 , 195 Pickerel, Jason 27

Oster, John 13 ,56 Pieper, Joe 27

Otis, Liz 42 Pierce, Cody 59 , 141

Ott, Amanda 75 , 195 Pierce, Steve 48 ,88

Otto , Shelley 26 , 126 Piersol , Corey 43

Ourada , Theresa 89 Pierson , Diana 56 , 1 1 ' , Outz , Alesha 56 157

Pierson , Marie 43 , 1

Pilus , Eric 43

Pirruccello , Cara 2 , Placek , Abby 43 , 14

Plager, Tricia 76

Packard, Emily 27,129

Packett , Cliffton 45

Page, Kevin 56

Palmer, Erin 42 ,152

Plies , Nikki 43 , 12 7

Pohlmann , Carol 8 l

Pokorny, Mckenzi e Palmer, Jim 42 Polishchuk , Anatol iy 3

Palmer, Sue 88

Panasiuk , Mackenzie 75

Pankoke, Eric 76 , 144,195

Pankoke , Jeffrey 27

Polishchuk , Eugen e 7

Polson , Lindsay 5 6

Pont, Marisa 43, 12 '

Pope , Kevin 76, 19 6

Pappas, Fallyn 42 Popp, Derek 43

Parde , Amanda 56

Park , Mike 76 , 129

Park, Pat 56 , 129

Poppe , Abby 56

Poppe , Erica 43

Poppert , Brandon 4

Parker, Jennifer 76 , 196 Porter, Steven 27

Parker, Shannon 29

Parks , Rob 76

Parman , Jodi

Portz , Leslie 27, 12

Pospisil , Ryan 43

Potratz, Andrew 56 59 ,63,92 ,227

Pottebaum, Rachel 7

Parpart, Tausha 42 Potter, Amanda 27 , i

Pascoe, CJ 81

Poysa , Heather 29

Patterson , Anne Prai , Kevin 76 56 ,76 , 132,196

Prai , Tiffany 43

Patterson , Lindy 56 Prai, Trevor 43

Patzner, Jerod 62 , 196 Pratt , Jimmie-Anne t

Patzner, Korby 27

Prep Jazz Band 13 0

Paxson, Richard 88 Price, Becca 77,92

Price, Jeff 43

price, Matt 77,163

Prior, Andrew 43 , 129

protiva , Brent 27

przfgendza, Arthur 12, 59

Ptacek, Susan 88

Puente, Jessica 45

Purvis, David 77

Purvis,_ Rachel 43

Pyle, Roark 89

Rabe, Cory 27, 129

Rabe, Nicole

63,77 ,98,103,129,196,227

Radke, Brandon 43

Radke, Ian 57

Rafat, Missy 27

Rafat, Jenny 77

Raikes, Justin 57

Rallis, Paul 77

Ramsey, Beth 57

Randazzo , Bradford 57

Randazzo , Joshua 27

Rao, Kishore 4 3

Rapp, Phillip 4 3

Rasmussen , A m y 27 , 126

Rasmussen , E ric

77,129 ,130, 131,1 97

Rasmussen , Mar ie 5 7 ,60

Rauscher , Matt 7,77 ,10 3,197

Rea, Jeffrey 29, 4 3

Reckmeyer , Ma r k 43,63, 227

Reding, Felic ia 27 , 126

Regelean, Ryan 43

Reichel , Heather 43

Reichenbach , Pat "Z7, 129,197

Reighard, Rebekah 77

Reineke, Lindsey 43 , 129

Reinke, Anneliese 89

Reisdorff , Debra 43,63, 129,227

Remmenga, Kim 57,79 , 125

Remmenga, Lacey 27 , 126

Rempe, Joe 27

Remter, Heather 27 , 126

Renken, Ashley 57,160

Rethmeier , Jodi 88

Reyda, Layne 57

Reynoldson, Amy 27, 126

Reynoldson, Jill

77,122,160,197

Rice, Abbie 77,197

Rice, Tom 27

Richardson, Chad 48,81

Richardson, Darci 43,125

Richardson, Jeffrey 57

Richardson, Tiffany

63,77,197,227

Richoux, Alan 27

Richoux, Cassie 57

Ricker, Rachel

77,105 , 115,117,197

River a , Pris c ill a 29,4 3

Robb ins, Meliss a 59

Robb ins , Randall 43

Robe rts , Melissa 89

Robin son , Ron 88

Robis on , A shley 57 , 12 9

Rob l es , Ge r ardo 81

Rock , Chr is 57

Roc k, Na te 27

Rod r iguez Jr., Vi ctor 89

Ro ller, Kend ra 27, 129

Rom ano , J essica 27, 12 6

Root , Kari 5 7

Root, Ken dra 57

R o rebeck , Fran kl i n 57

Rose , Jay 9 , 15 ,77 ,198

Rose , Zachary 29

Roseland , Sara 15 ,43 , 129

Roseland , Scott 2 7 , 129

Rosenberger , Brya n 57

Ross , Jordan 27

Ross , Lisa 8 9

Ross, S ea n 43 ,129

Ruiz , N ic k 27

Ru ley, Sissy 88

Runge , Laura 88

Runge , Ti mothy 59

Ru ser, Natasha 77 ,105 , 198

Ruser, Sophia 27

R ussell , Jill 57

Russell , Meg 43 , 163

Ruthsatz , Cassandra 57

Rutigliano , Meghan 62 ,77,198

Rutledge , Jeffrey 27

Rutledge, Kim 43 ,63 , 129,227

Rye , Seth 27

Schneid er, Kyle 29

Schneider, Nick 27

Schniederjans , Ashlyn 43 , 129

Schoen , Jessica 57

Schoettger, Jared 27,129

Schrader, Coco 16,57

Schreibe r, Aaron 57

Schreibe r, Alexis 44

Schriner, Ann 77 , 114 , 118 , 198

Schrock, Ron 57

Schroeder, Andrew 27

Schroeder, Scott 29

Schuessler, Erin 57

Schuessler, Jesse 27

S c huldt, Kyle 57

Schultz, Erin 28

Schulz , Tera 77 , 118,123 , 198

Schumacher, Kyle 57

Schuster, Kaitlyn 28

Schwab , Heather 136

Schwabauer, Mary 89

Schwede, Alex 28

Schwisow, Anthony 57

Schwisow, Molly 28

Scully, Dan 28

Sears , Riley 45

Sedlak , Bill 57, 148

See , Nathan 57

"See you at the Pole" 8

Seefeld , Jenny 44, 125

Selix, Hayli 78 ,81 , 160,199

Selle, Adrienne 59

Selle, Autumn 29

Semke, Megan 14,44 ,129

Severson , Jeremy 78

Seyersdahl, Brian 26,28

Seymour, Molly 28

Shafer, Lacey 78

Shanahan, Katie 28,126

Sharp , Amberina 78

Sabin, Ashley 27, 126 , 127

Salak, Mark 79 ,81

Salestrom , Nick 57

Sampson , Joseph 77 , 198

Samuelson , Chrissa 43

Sanchez, Aaron 57

Sanchez , Diana 57

Sanchez-Masi , M i chael 27

Sand , Lindsey 43

Sanfblom , Nicci 77

Sanderson , Dustin 27

Sandhorst , Rachel 88

Sandlian , Juddson 45,49

Satler, Roxann 89

Sa ttl er , N i c k 37,43

S c hafer, Erich 59 , 129

Scharfen , Bryan 43

Scheele , Jes se 17,1 98

Scheele , Jo s h ua 43

Scheer, Ty ler 57

Scheiblho fer, Andrea 43 , 11 7 , 127

Schelert , Fred 89

Scheppke , N icole 29

Scheyer, Be n 43

Schindler, Sonja 129

Schlegelm i lch , Adam 27

Schmidt, A my 57

Rico, Ricky 45

Ridenour, Alissa 27

Rife, Justin 27

Rihanek, Jenna 27,126,129

Rinehart, Aaron 10,57,129

Ritterbush, Andrea 77,197

Schmidt, Er ic 57

Schmidt, Jus tin 77 , 19 8

Schmidt, Ryan 77

Schmidt, Tyler 27

Schneider, Carly 57

Schneider, Eric 57

Schneider, Gina 43

Sharp, Crystal 28

Shaw , Jesse 57 , 149

Sheehan, Jessica 57,60

Sheldon, Christopher 44

Sherman, Kristen 29

Sherrill, Jeff 28, 129

Shimonek, Jenna 44, 129

Shimonek, Jessi

78,99 , 129 , 199

Shindler, Sonja 43

Sb i rk , Zach 28

Shultz, J J. 78 , 199

Shutzer, Christine 57

Sibbel , Jenny 57 , 125

Siefkes , Justin 57

Siegle , Benjamin 57

Siegle , Jesse 28

Siegman, Jami 78,79 ,157 , 199

Simpson , Katie 44 , 129

Simpson , Tim 31 , 59

Sims , Jonathan 28

Sinchuk , Slava 32

S inchuk, Vyches la v 78

S ingers 118 ,122,1 24 , 133

S ipp , Katie 44

Skiles, Kirk 8 9 , 144

Skiles , Nick 57

S laby, Brent 28

Sl ack , Jessic a 4 4 , 126

Sl ack , Sad i e 28

Sli eter , Jean n e :+4, 12 7

Sm all , Colle e n 2e 126

S mith , Brad ley ,t4

Smit h, Dre w 2,: 28

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Front Row: Nick Wijnen, Zach Stivrins, Ky Stutzman, Zach King, Jason Kreifels, Aaron Loy. Back Row: Coach Chris Arent, John Swaroff, Darin Hose, Jason

Criger, Steve Strauss, Jason Waddy, Brad Hudson , Brent Champion .

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Front Row: Coach Joe Schlegelmilch, Bryce Meye_rs, Joe Steinbach, Jay Bahm, Drew Cook, Jeff R Davis, Kyle Means, Coach Jim Elsner. Back Row: Coach Chris Arent, Coach Ed McPherren, Jesse Bouwen~, Rick Dietze , Aaron Froelich, James Fairbanks, Dwight Williams, Jesse Shaw, Coach Dave Bell, Coach Jeff Campbell.

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Front Row: Tyler Tracy, Pat Heiser, Justin Rife, Travis Gingery; Bryan Adams, Joel Bergt, Atlee Butzirus, Andrew Butzke, Nick Carlson , Matt Miller, Tim Culwell.

Second Row: Aaron Hill, Jared Keedy Chris Vasek, Anthony Estrada , Jesse Schuessler, Todd Ogden , Braden Miller , Jon Sims, Zack Walter, Matt Birke, Eric Gerrad, Evan Wolf, Scott Roseland, Jesse Wanning.

Third Row: Coach Chris Arent, Coach Tom Baker, Chris Weber, Tom Rice, Mike Clowes, Jay Jacobus, Aaron Bozarth , Zach Shirk, Quentin Ens, Chris Gleim, Bret Beerman, Brandon Pedersen, Coach Terry Sims, Coach Dwight Bender Fourth Row: Jared Hemmingsen, Jason Pickerel, Charlie Morris, Alex Schwede, Justin Lightner, Joe Pieper, Zach Lander, Andy Birkel, Tyler Ketterl, Mike Sanchez-Masi, Seth Hobbs, Aaron Hahn, Nick Watts, Marc Maquire. Not Picture: Jordan Lea, Sean Kendle, Wade Andersen.

Smith , Erin 28 , 126

Smith , Jesse 28

Smith, Matthew 44

Smith , Nellie 62 ,78

Smith , Scott 57 ,1 48

Sneddon , Jenny 78 , 119,160

Sneller, Ashley 28

Sneller, Lindsay 78 ,1 57 , 199

Snider, Tracie 44 ,1 29

Snoad , Jenny 57

Snoberger, Adam 44

Snoberger, Rozanne 89

Sobhanian, Afsoeh 45

Sonderegger, Chris 28,129

Sonderegger, Mimi 78 , 129,199

Sorensen, Emily 78,157,199

Sorensen, Hilary 57

Sorensen , P J. 28

Sosodovnik , Valeriy 59

Soucie, Stephanie 136

Soukup, Jessica 57, 60

Southwick, Katie 44

Spahn, Tim 89

Spahni , Maryann 89

Spalding , Anna 44

Spalding, Emily 28 ,1 26 , 158

Speicher, Jason 57 , 142

Sphon , Cathy 89

Spivak , Stacey 58

Spomer, Dayton 44

Spomer, Grayson 89

Spomer, Travis 78, 199

Springman, Derek 28 , 129

Spry, Eric 44

Srb, Katie 44, 114, 115, 117

St. Germain, Michael 58, 59 , 129,130

Stamps , Charles 78,200

Stanard, Ashley 28

Stanard , Sydney 28 , 126

Starr, Ryan 200

Stavas, Mark 44

Steffens, Chris 200

Steffens , Matt 28

Stefkovich, Sarah 28 , 126

Stehlik , Adam 44 , 129

Steinbach, Joseph 78,200

Stenberg , Katy 58 , 125

Stenger, Candace 58

Stenger, Kristen 28

Stephens, Lyndsie 78

Stephenson , Bridget 44

Strauss , Steve 5 , 58

Streit , Ashley 28

Streur, Elizabeth 28

Stromberg, Erin

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Front Row : David Leigh, Ricky Rico, Aaron Thornton, Ryan Baker, Corey Martinez, James Coleman, David Valverde, Brian Neeman, Eric Trevino. Second Row : John Swaroff, Trevor Prai, Garrett Swiggart, Chris Davis, David Thomas, Travis Bahm, Ryan Stinson, BJ Maser, Brandon Hofpar, Jon Burnham, Coach Seth. Coach PJ Schneider, Zach King, Jason Kriefiels, Adam Benash , Steven Wu, Ben Johnson, Ryan Fleming, Mark Reckmeyer, Chase Anderson, Kyle Olinger, Coach Joe Schlegelmilch. Back Row: Micah Caldwell, Tyler Persell, Chris Loyd, Andrew Meyers, David Beaver, Jesse Vance, Nate Mandelko, Justin Stroud, Gibbie Duval.

Index

Trevino, Eric 44

Stevens , Stacy 28

Stewart, Amy 59

Stewart, Natalie 44

Stickney, Chad 28

Stickney, Zackary 44

Stinson , Ryan 44

Stirken, Susie 12, 13, 58

Stivrins, Zach 58

Stock, Jamie 44

Stockstill, John 78,200

Stockstill , Liz 44

Stohl , Brittany 58,157

Stohlman , Tim 67,78

Stone , Tyler 44

Stork, Jo 89

Stovall, Paetra 58

Strain, John 89

Strain , Megan 44,129

Strauch, Nicki 89

Stroud , Justin 44

Trumble , Bridgett 44 , 1

Trumble , Peggy 49 ,89

Tryon , Susan 58 78 , 133 ,200 Tsarenko , Andrei 59

Tsarenko, Marina 59

Stubbendieck, Aaron Tsarenko , Sergey 81 28,129 Tucker, Jan 89 , 98

Stuefer, Sheena 44 ,1 29 Tunink, Travis 58

Stuhr, Mitchell 28 Turley, Sid 58

Stutzman , Ky 5 ,58 ,92

Suhr, Laura 44

Tvrdy, Jamie 45

Tvrdy, Pat 79

Suhr, Tam 44 Twiss, Preston 28

Sullivan , Adrienne 58 Tworek, Elisa 79,20 1

Sullivan, Sheena 59 ,125 Tylka , Dan 5 ,47 ,58

Sullivant, Ben 58 Tyson , Amy 29

Sutter, Alisha 62 ,78 Tyson , Stacey 45

Sutton , Micah 58

Sutton, Raini 28

Sveen, Jared 28

Sveen , Stephanie 28,126

Svoboda.Shea 44

Swanson, Andrew 28

Swanson, Jon 44

Swaroff, John 44

Uffelman, Ashley 58

Uglow, Kelli 28

Ullrich , Mason 79 , 115

Ullrich , Taylor

Sweenie , Micah 58 44,48 , 114,116, 12

Swift, Cubby 38,44

Swiggart , Garrett 42,44

Swiggart, Katie 25 ,28, 126

Ullstrom, Jayne 59

Ulmer, Alicia 44

Ulmur, Matthew 28

Swiggart, Tara Uribe, Tabitha 45 78 ,91, 114, 115,200

Usher, Dillan 28 ,126

Swinehart , Stephen 33 ,89

Swing Choir 123

Swoboda , Donna 89

Sydzyik, Angie 30 ,58

Vaccaro , Jodi rs- 79,91 , 114 , 115 , 11 !

201

Vaccaro, Nicole

Tanner, Keith 58 45,127 , 129

Tardy Ill, Harold 78

Tatay, Kelly 58,136,139

Tatay, Rafael 29

Taylor, Dustin 58

Temple, Gerald 58

Temple , Jasmine 44

Valverde, David 45

Vance Jesse 45

Vancleave, Adam 45

Vancleave, Alexander

Vancleave, Joselyn 4 E

Temple, Jerry 114,117 130

Termaat, Joel 8, 79

Thatcher, Doug 89

Vander Broek, Benji 5

Vandewege, Reynold i

Vanrhyn , Amanda 45

Theis , Max 58 , 129 , 130 • Varney, Beth 58 ,1 23 , 1

Thelander, Bethany ' 29,126 Varney, Heidi 28,126 , , Thiessen , Lisa 89 Varvel, Katie 79, 129,2

Thietje, Mari 38,44

Thober, Jon 58

Vasek , Chris 28

Viehl, Maura 45,127

Thomas, David 44,131 Vierk, Byron 58

Thomas, Ryan 79 Viljoen , Steve 59

Thomas, Sarah 89 Villanueva, Travis 29 , Thomas, Zachary 79 ,200 Villarreal, Michelle

Thoms, Cami 58, 125 , 156 , 17,79 ,91, 129 ,20 ,f 157 Vo, Trang 45

Thorfinnson, Pam 89 Vogel, Bev 89

Thornton , Aaron 44,150 Voight, Alan 45

Thorson, Emily 28,126 Voigt, Philip 45, 129

Thulin , Sarah 44

Von Minden, Audra 7 f Tillis, Krysten 81 Voong, Long 59

Tindall, Danielle 29

Ting, Winnie 79,92

Tiwald, Christopher 44

Tomasek, Jessica 58,125,146

Tomka, Justin 58

Tonkin, Ryan 79,201

Vullerton, Justin 29

Wacker, Kristin 79,20 '

Tonniges, James 89 Wacker, Megan 45

Tracy, Tyler 28 Wadhams, Catherine

Train, Crystal 44 Wagner, Cara 45,61

Trausch, Brad 59

Wagner, Matthew 58

Trausch, Ryan 79,201 Wagner, Rudy 45

Trautman, Jenise 44 Waline, Darlene 89

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Walker, Brady 59,99

Walker, Matt 80 , 163, 202

Walklin, Gregory 45

Walklin, Jordan 29

Wall, Matt

9,68,80, 162,163

Wall, Steven 29

Walrath, J.C 29

Walsh , Shannon

80,125 ,1 46 ,202

Walter, Ashley 29,129

Walter, Max 58

Walter, Neil 58

Walter, Zack 29

Walton, Robby 29

Wang , Candace 29

Wanning , Jesse 29

Waquil, Samira 45

Warren, Jacob 29

Warren, Joe 26 , 29

Wassung , Jason

29,138 , 139

Wassung, Johna 75,80 , 136,157,202

Watchorn , Andrew 45

Waters , Dan 29

Watson, Jason 58

Watson , Katherine 45 , 127

Watt, Andrea 29

Watton , Betsy 45, 158

Watts, Lois 89

Watts, Nick 29

Watts, Russell 59,92

Weatherfield , Emily 29

Webb, Annika 58

Weber, Chris 29

Weber, Jon 80

Webster, Matthew 58

Weigert, Shawn 127

Weihe, Melissa 45

Weiler, Adam 29

Weins, Dan 45

Welch, Erik 29

Welch , Felicia 45,129

Welch, Kim 80,92

Wellman , Ashley 29,126

Wells , Ashley 45 , 127

Wells, C.J. 29

Wellsfry , Anna 29 ,126

Wellwan , Ashley 141

Welsh, Kim 92

Wemhoff , Brandon 81

Wencel , Erin 29,126,129

Wendelin , Chrissi 59

Wendelin , Missy 59

Wenz, Katie 45 , 125,154

Wenzel, Leland 45

Werner, Kimberly 89

Wessale, Ashley 29 , 129

Wessale, Lance 80

Wessel, Kara 80

Weyers, Lisa 26,29

Wheeler, Gary 89

Wheeler, Kirk 89

Wheeler, Justin 80

Wheeler, Ted 62,80

White, Brandi 45,62

White, Joshua 45

White, Ryan 72,80,93,202

Whitehead, Jonathan 29

Whitman, Del 89,129, 132,133

Whitson, Zachary 58

Whittier, Jason 29,129

Wick, Natalie 5,63,80, 156,157,202,227

Wiegert, Shawn 45

Wiemer, Brenda 89

Wiese , Clay 80,202

Wijnen, Niek 12 , 13 ,58

Wi ld, Elizabeth 29,126,129,158

Wilderman , Brent 58

Wiles , Jessica 45

Wiley , Daniel 80

Will , Catheine· 45

Will, Michael 29

Williams , Callie 55,80, 105

Williams, Dwight 58

Williams, Gary 89

Williams, James 29

Williams , Jerry 89

Williams, Rachel 29 , 129

Williams , Travis 80,114 ,115,117 ,1 29,130

Williamson , Ryan 80 ,202

Willman , Katie 45 , 125

Wilson , Amanda 58

Wilson, Clifford 58

Wilson, Cory 29

Wilson , Desiree 29

Wilson, Donna 2,89

Wiltshire, Josh 59

Winchell , Adam 58

Winchell , Cody 45

Wingate , Heather 80

Winseman , Julie 29,129

Winter, Brian 80 ,202

Wismer, Sue 89

Witherby, Dana 80 ,203

Witters-Churchill, Laurie 89

Wolf, Brittany 29

Wolf, Evan 29

Wolf, Janae 58

Wolf, Natalie 80

Wolf , Ryan 80 ,203

Wolfe , Adam 58

Wolfe , Andrew 45

Wolfe , Jeff 80

Wolfe, Nakisha 45

Wong, Annie 129

Wong, Anny 29

Wong , Chuu Lin 80,137,143

Wood, Maggie 58

Wood, Miranda 59

Woodhead, Brandon 29

Woodward, Lorraine 89

Woody, Jason 45

Woudenberg, Annie 58,105

Woudenburg, Annie 56

Wright, Alex 29,129

Wright, Sarah 58,63,227

Wright, Zach 58

Wu, Steven 45

Wurtz, Vanessa 29

Zalewski, Kim 63,80 ,91,203, 227

Zalewski, Zac 45

Zangari, Jessica 58

Zangeneh , Shereen 45

Zavadil, Shelby 80 , 160203

Zemke , Ben 80,203

Zink, Tyler 58

Zins, Karen 89

Znamenacek, Mason 45

Zahner, Lindsey 29 , 129

Zoo School 30

Zorn, Michelle 80 , 137,146,147

Zyburo , Renee 29, 126

Front Row : Craig Hundt, Allen Cruz, Jake Berst, Matt Cyr, Chris Harr is, Kevin Finn, Steve Viljoen Second Row : Drew Cook, Andy Bahm , Chris Rock, Matt Wagner, Zach Wright, Josh Fullerton , Austin Klingenberg, Justin Tomka. Third Row : Coach Bob Newton, Brian Keed'y', Neil Walter , Scott Smith , John Achord, Cody Pierce , Cory Piersol , Christian Barth, Coach David Seizys. Back Row : Justin Raikes, Adam Wolfe, Aaron Schreiber , Ryan Han sen , Jesse Shaw, Zach Stivrins, Zach Dennis , Jason Woody, Vavontee Hampton

Yesilcimen, Michael 58

Yonker, Brent 58

Young, Christopher 58

Young , Raq win 29

Young , Ross 29

Young , Sara 45, 154

Young, Shamar 58

Young , Zachary 58

Youngqu ist, Ja mes 45

Front row: Chris Rock, Chris Hansen, Curt Johnson, Jake Berst, Kent Malone, Charlie Myers, Justin Siefkes , Justin Hofpar, Tom Hersch, Ted Wheeler, Zach Wright, Dres Cook. Second row: Craig Hundt, Ryan Williamson, Brian Keedy, Andy Bahm, Brian Gibb, Jake Froscheiser, Zach Denn is, Scott Smith, Cory Piersol, Matt Melichar, Josh Fullert on, Allen Cruz , Aaron Bois Third row: Coach David Seizys, Travis Mar, Neil Walter, Matt Cyr, Jason Watson, Vavontee Hampton, Cody Pierce, John Achord, Joey Corbin , Kevin Finn, Steve Viljoen, Matt Wagner, Austin Klingenberg. Fourth row: Coach Jim Tonniges, Coach Bob Newton, Jesse Sheele, Br ian Danley, Ryan Hansen, Justin Raikes, Zach Stivrins, Bill Sedlack, Justin Tomka, Kevin Prai, Adam Wolfe, Ryan White, Jason McCoy, Coach John Gingery , Coach Mike Janesch, Coach Bill Kechely. Back row : Tyler Boak, Aaron Schreiber, Blake Ketterl, Jay Bahm, Brandon Hemmerling, David Nelsen, Darin Docter, Aaron Froehlich Matt Walker, Drew McBride, Steve Strauss, Christ ian Barth, Jesse Shaw, Jason Woody, Shaun Diltz.

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Front row : Jessica Connelly, Rachel Maijak, Liz Kaspar, Marie Pierson, Natalie Stewart, Diana Pieron, Audrey Frantz Secon d ;·o w Sandie Ingram, Courtney Davidson, Rachel Williams , Deepa li Gangahar, Katie Neddenriep, Kelly Peo, Erica Hanks, Brittany S o h

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Amy Engel, Kathleen Christatos. Fourth row: Jenny Deaton, As1 le~

Stanard, Sophie Ruser, Joy Boardman, Ashley Sabin, Jamie Morrison, Angie Kreifels, Anna Spaulding, Jessica Denavor, Bet Beery Back row: Coach Kirk Skiles, Coach Brian Kabourek, C o cl Kevin Hubbell.

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Front row: CJ Wells, Ben Nelson, Jeff Myers, Kyle Clouston, Je ff Buckner, Aaron Jones, Randy McCoy, Kevin Hohler, Jeff Rutle c 3. Second row: Adam Snoberger, Chris Ayriss, Nick Skiles, Paul Ra Tyler Barry, John Bruce, Tyler Hille, Ryan Knight , Jared Goertze n ' i< Pankake. Third row: Mark Buckner, Coby Julifs, Andres Schroe Phillip Voight, Joe Lienemann, Brandon Black, Chris Bomgard , i rr Dunbar, Tim Fields. Fourth row: Josh Philson, Brandon Poppe rt Mark Petro, Stefan Bena, Eric Johnson, Josh Lauer, Mark Stav o Nick Sttler, Jake Beewar. Back row: Sinon Ariturk, Brett Baalho rrCoach Brian Kabourek, Coach Kevin Hubbell , Coach Kirk Ski le Sean Cain, Nate Elias.

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Front Row: Ashley Sabin, Laurel Hadley, Lisa Hendrix, Kaesi Pen r j , Sarah Finke, Abby Poppe, Candace Stenger, Cubby Swift, Jill Russell, Deepali Gangahar. Second Row: Noushan Noureddi r Jessy Johannesen, Joy Boardman, Kenzie Lillie, Kerri Kreifels, Julianne Matczyszyn, Ashley Wellman, Cami Thoms, Jenny Se )IC Jenny Snood. Back Row: Coach Greg Fleming, Coach Niki Andersen, Katie Wenz, Alicia Lillie, Kendra Roller, Kathleen Christatos, Erin Bingham, Audrey Frantz, Danielle Franz, Natalie Donald, Fallyn Pappas, Coach Dave Eppert.

Advisor Jane Holt grades one of her daily papers in hopes for perfection (photo by: Abby Crawford).

ur goal for the 2000 Epic was to create a yearbook with class, a special yearbook to mark the end of he millennium but yet, not focus on it. The theme " From tart to Finish" was decided on by the editors during the ebraska Journalism Summer Workshop. It was fully developed by the end of the workshop and t he yearbook was officially started.

The book was a group effort put together by the 26-member staff. Every staffer, desig ner, writer , and editor, all spent long hard hours to create a memorable, high-quality book.

Fourteen hundred copies of the 2000 Epic were , printed by Walsworth Pu b l ishin g C ompany in Marceline, Missouri. The 33rd edit ion of th e E pic was created with Pagemaker 6.5 Body copy font s used in this yearbook were Arial , Ebony an d Beng uiat. Headline and , subheadline fo nt s in clu de : Foxy, Ebony, Fairchild, Kent, and Abigail.

The 20 0 0 year book staff would like to thank Jane Holt for her tim e and patience. We would also like to thank o ur Wals worth representative, Mike Diffende rfer, for h is help and kindness through everything he was pu t through. Brenda Search was always there wit h a n a nswer whenever a question was raised. We appreciate the East administration for their support in creatin g the 2000 Epic along with the many parents, students , an d a dvertisers who make this book what it is.

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Reckmeyer, Chris Clifford, Kim Zalewski, and Brandi Bock look up to see what exactly Mrs. Holt is trying to explain (photo by: Abby Crawford).

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From start to finish, we've seen and been a part of • Lincoln East. The clubs, sports and academic activities have helped guide us into our future, whether we're just starting our years at East, or finishing our high-school education. With each passing moment, different doors open to new possibilities. From the start of freshman year, we have had the world at our fingertips, and by the time we graduate, we like to believe that we have it in the palm of our hands. It is this confidence and determination that will guide us as we further our education, start new jobs and become involved in community activities.

As the millennium draws to a close, we conclude the 33 rd year of East history. We have walked the same halls as many great alumni and it is evident that we too will put forth our best foot as we proceed into the new millennium.

By: Abby Crawford

Jenny Guido , Moani Cook price, and Jami Siegman wai planters after finishing a lo da at school hoto by: Be

Jared Carlson works in beginning photography to finish his transparency (photo by: Alex Felton).

Ben Bleicher and Rusty Oneth finish helping out in the garden area (photo by: Beth Craw).

Matt Rauscher shows what he 's made of to prove that he can finish the other team off (photo by: Beth Craw)

The Varsity Football team sho w ~ their sportsman ship by finishi nr the game with a high five with ti Northeast team (photo by: Ale x 11 Felton)

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