The South Gym was chlllin', thanks to Homecoming's "Arctic Antics. " Pine trees, snow flakes, penguins, and a polar bear covered the walls and halls of the dance.
Students were greeted at the door by police and administration and had to have their lanyards and a prepurchased ticket to gain entrance into the ky wonderland
Homecoming, the first dance of the year, celebrates the sports and traditions of East , and most students attend This year the dance was held after the Homecoming football game against Northeast, which East won ln the final seconds.
The dance was ln the works for months. "Planning for Homecoming began this summer when Facebook groups created by Speech and Debate began throwing ideas around, " said
senior speech student Sean Dwyer. Each year Speech and Debate plans the Homecoming Dance so they have funding for their competitions.
Crowned at the dance were Homecoming King Andy Reckmeyer and Homecoming Queen Kelsey Harris.
"l don't really know why lam king," said Reckmeyer, "Later on l wm probably look back on it and laugh." Others knew why Reckmeyer was crowned, though.
"Andy ls a king because he ls the most righteous dude alive," said senior Alex Zappala.
Harris also was surprised to be crowned.
"lt was phenomenal to be up there. AU the girls are beautiful and talented. l was holding hands with Angle Albers waiting to be the first one to congratulate her. When they called my
name l had to think of what my nam was," said Harris.
Study hall monitor Dan McEn· tarffer remembers hls Homecoming , t East many years ago.
"lt was held ln the cafeterla when l went here. The commons ar E was outside then," he said.
Another contrast ln Homecorrlng then and now ls the musk.
" l'm not really into that hlphop rap stuff, but l'm old," said McErtarffer.
Overall, the dance went well.
The Speech and Debate team spent hours setting up the dance and ln return they could afford to compete thh year, while other students danced w lt 1 their peers, and everyone left with a memory to look back upon.
Homecoming Queen Kelsey Harris and King Andy Reckneyer shortly after being crowned.
!. Jack Christle puts up decorations for the dance.
t Cassie Shemek, Rachael Pickerel and Danielle Olson ~oove to the music.
l. East Varsity cheerleaders root the Spartans to victory.
5. Jena Palmer, Shaye Cates , and Camille Marr get their ~ndon.
:,.East students dance at Homecoming.
7.After checking in to the dance, students had numbers "7litten on their wrist to retrieve their belongings.
~.Varsity football members are congratulated by their fans ollowing the last-second win against Northeast.
1. A view of the dirt walk way down to the student parking lot.
2. Looking into the trees on the dirt walk way down to the student parking lot.
3. An areil view of the school and the pathways to the student parking lot.
Photos by: Casey Adams and GoogleEarth
Stats compiled by: Shawn Schmalken and Lauren Vuchetich
Layout by: Casey Adams and Shawn Schmalken
how many steps does it really take .. ?
Steps from main entrance to first car via paved sidewalk (highlighted red)= 518
Steps from main entrance to first car via shortcut dirt walk way (highlighted blue)= 515
Steps from main entrance to first car in gravel parking lot via dirt walk way (highlighted yellow)= 346
Bird's-eye view of East campus and Seacrest lot with various highlighted paths. Photo thanks to Google Earth.
Photos by: Cathy SH 31
Layout by: Natalie Taylor ai d
Casey Ada r ts
East students have unique ways to celebrate how proud they are of being a part of this school.
"l love the fact that l can go places with people from East, and know that lam among friends and decent people," said sophomore Peggy Merrill. "Last year at the State Speech Tournament, l was so proud standing up knowing that l was representing the best speech team ln the state," said Merrill. Others love everything Spartan.
"Having the opportunity to be involved ln the school and do things that lam interested ln ls great, " said senior Hard Core Spartan Danielle Olson. Olson helped create this new group that supports school splrlt.
"There are clubs for everything, everyone's supportive and hardworking. Students at East motivate each other to strive ln all actMtles," said Olson.
Not only do students boast about their school and how proud t h !Y are of lt, but also about how much school splrlt they have for students both on and off the court.
"l find myself bragging about East a lot to my friends from other schools, " said Merrill. "lam not ashamed of being a Spartan. There 's a lot of good that comes out of this school. " Others share those braggifi! rights.
'Tm always bragging when ar East team wins," said sophomore Br, d Hilligoss. "The first thing l say when l get to school ls 'Old you hear about t Le wln?" said Hilligoss.
That spirit ls one reason the Hard Core Spartans was formed.
"HCS ls a group that students are invited to be a part of. We go to all the games; boost the crowd up anl i.
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Story By: Deanne Schm i rt
Layout By: Liz Perry
show a lot of school spirit," said Olson.
Hard Core Spartans sold T-shirts, capes and foam fingers made to help cheer on the Spartans. The group also helped to create a bond throughout the school by bringing students together with the same goal; getting the crowd, students, and team pumped up.
"l think the HCS group was a smart move for motivating and building school spirit," said Hilllgoss.
East students have an attitude to be the top contenders in both the classroom and on the court. They put 100 percent into everything they do, whether it ls playing in the pep band on a Friday night, acing an Advanced Algebra quiz, getting a berth at state, or winning another forensic state title. Spartan school spirit ls what keeps the East community positive and strong.
1. The varsity football team gets ready to conquer their opponent.
2.Senior Sam Bach shows pleanty of team spirit at a varsity football game.
3.Senior Hugh Von Minden dan cing a ritual game day dance.
4. Front row of the student section stands in ovation for their team.
5.Junior Steve Montgomery warms up his stuff on the tuba before halftime.
6. The varsity football team do their traditional huddle to get pumped for the game.
7 .Juniors Bard Walkowiak the Pirate finally wins against Junior Joe Baren as the pink bunny
8.The colorgaurd sets up for a performance at the edge of the field during halftime.
While most high school students are content with the typical high-school classes , some East students are interested in classes geared towards their career interests. That's where LPS ' s focus schools come in. These include The Science Focus Program, Information Technology Focus School, Arts and Humanities Focus School, and the Entrepreneur Focus Program. Each offer specialty and general classes , offerlng a full course schedule for their students.
Sophomore Karls Overton, who attended the Science Focus Program (Zoo School) , said she really enjoyed the environment.
"lt ' s really informal; we even call the teachers by their first names, " she said.
Junior Rebecca Burson also attended the Zoo School. She doesn ' t think it's too different from East , but enjoyed it all the same.
" lt ' s more leaming for the sake of learning, rather than learning for the sake of taking a test, " said Burson
Senior Ben Oltman attended the Technology Focus School. There, classes mainly focused on film , media, and even 3D animation.
"We get a lot more independence and the classes are more relaxed. l like it better than East ," he said.
Senior Daniel Sveen attended the Technol-
ogy Focus School for two years.
"l felt like l had exhausted all the technology opportunities at East. l wanted a new experience, " he said.
Sveen liked the hands-on classes and relaxed teaching styles.
"We have more opportunities because the teachers don ' t follow specific curriculum," he said.
Freshman Ashley Anderson attended the Arts and Humanities Focus School.
" lt ' s hard to put into words how great it ls. High s chool is sheltered and by the rules, and art school isn ' t. l fit in there ," Anderson said.
Art School students wer given studio time to work on anything they chose. Anderson is interested in pursuing a fine arts career and took advantage of this opportunity.
Junior Sarah Weber also attended the Arts and Humanities Focus School, although she was less enthusiastic about it.
"l really like art , but now that the school lets all grades (9-12) in, they have lowered their standards. There isn ' t even that much art involved. lt ' s very disappointing, " she said.
Weber said that even though the focus school offered a great education, it wasn ' t what she was looking for.
"l like East's classes better," she said.
Junior Ross Schulenberg attended the Entrepreneur Focus Program, which focuses on business leadership. He ls interested in being a n architect and thought it would be a great experi E : e. "Each class is only two days a week, but that doesn ' t mean we don ' t work as hard. We get a done in an hour and a half," he said.
Entrepreneur students took part in a Ju ior Achievement project, in which they created a co r pany and sold items to make a profit. They ev er sold stock. Schulenberg and his partners made t i i shirts and sold them to the Booster Club.
Senior Sarah Ford also attended the En trepreneur Focus School and enjoyed the chang e pace.
"l was kind of bored of the curriculum at East a n c l wanted something different for my senior year ,' she said.
Ford noted that the focus students we r E highly motivated.
"Everyone wants to be there and want s o learn. They care about what they are doing," she said. That statement seems to hold true for mo s t focus school student.
1: Students leave the creative remains of a skeleton at the school of Arts and Humanity.
2: Junior Alex Prtbll goes to research during class time in Science School.
3: Juniors Winston Beans and Dylon Horrocks join Senior Sarah Ford with fellow Entrepreneur students learn about business management.
4: One of the many projects done by Arts and Humanity Students.
5: Senior Spencer Schacher works on a 3D animation on the computer during class at Technology School.
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cognard a spartan legend
Playwright Ben Johnson knew the power his artistic competitor held. "Shakespeare ls a man for all seasons," said Johnson. This ls one of the reasons Dr. Ann Cognard enjoys teaching Shakespear e so much. She said that Shakespeare wasn't noted as a person of the artistic community, and he was unskilled in terms of formal education. lnstead, he wrote from a practical human being ' s standpoint , which is one we can all relate to.
Cognard, who has taught eight classes and formed four new ones while at East the past 23 years, will be retiring this year.
"l have enjoyed the flux and flow of colleagues and working with an administration open to change ," Cognard said. She also has enjoyed teaching at a school where the students can choose the classes they want.
"lt is an atmosphere to be adventurous, " she said. Cognard also said she will miss the stimulation of East the most.
"l have liked learning different ways of looking at ideas, the constant interaction with students and the energy of youth," she said. As for her future plans?
"l plan to be, rather than do. "
geton~e"banned"wagon
"There isn' t anything like this , anywhere. " This is how Mr. Bil Dimon describes the new Banned Books English class. New. Different. Fun. Controversial.
"l enjoy talking about books and why they were banned or challenged, and going deeper into the meaning ," said junior Courtney Russell. Many students apparently agreed with her - 90 signed up for the class each semester.
The class focuses on discussing books, like " Wicked " and 'The Wizard of Oz", that had been banned on the basis of politics or violence. While the thrill of starting something new has been exciting, the class does have its challenging side.
"The hardest part is how to try to bring up the subject," said Dimon. "But what better way to discuss controversy than through art."
ABOVE: Dr. Cognard instruct A.P. Lang class.
FAR LEFT: Seniors Drew Ni
f you could go back in time, where would you go?
vt.ary Jo Gawrlck- "Probably the 80's so I can wear ;pandex!"
rtm. Dombos-"To the USA vs. USSR 'Miracle -on Ice' 10ckey game in 1980."
~drew Shaw-" I would go back to the Spartan era Jecause the movie 300 is awesome." '
ordan Hieltger- "I would probably say the 60's."
passionate pursuits
Throughout their years, most students go through the same old routine, taking the usual Math, Science, English, and Social Studies classes. But this year, some of the Social Studies teachers are offerlng to teach classes that they are passionate about. Some of the new classes introduced to East this year include Hi.story of Civil War, History of Holocaust, and the Hi.story of Sport. One teacher stepping up to the challenge ls Lance Kingery.
"l love teaching Social Studies because no two days are alike. Everyday and every class period is different," said Kingery. Kingery ls teaching the Hi.story of the Civil War and the History of Sport. Mr. Kingery has been teaching at East for almost 19 years, and enjoys teaching about the past. Another major change is that the department has become more gender balanced
and younger. Colleen Ogden, also an East grad, has been teaching at East for sixteen years
She enjoys teaching, and likes the addition of classes and the levels of different classes in the curriculum. Up until this year, Mrs. Ogden had been the only female in the Social Studies Department for a number of years.
,, l like how we as a department can fulfill the needs of all the • students. From AP students to challenged students," replies Ogden. "This year l have two more female colleagues," said Ogden. Michaela Schleicher and • Lynn Johnson round out the department's female influence. With the new additions and changes in the curriculum, the department is confident that the students wi.ll enjoy the dlfferent chokes in their classes and wi.ll make learning enjoyable for all students.
Photos, story and layout by
Aubrie Menghini
layout and story by Alex
mythbusters unite in science ·
"l saw Bigfoot," exclaimed science teacher Dan Shafer, the newest addition to the Spartan Science Squad.
This ls the same guy whose miss-
ing classroom python made national news. Despite his account of Bigfoot sightings, Shafer doesn ' t seem to be intimidated by the seniority in his department, even with Ed Lyons tearing into his 4 7 th year of education and zero sick days to show for it. Among this corps of science ls Tom Bare, going on hls seventh year of teaching at East.
One may ask why the scientific madness? The answer to this question ls not as obvious as one might think.
"They won't let me drtve the bus," said Bare . Shafer seconds that, while Lyons said he went into science because he couldn't spell. These forlorn
dreams aside, senior Asawar Saji, 1 has had a good experience with his s c enc e courses.
"They are good teachers, r e, Uy. l learned a lot, and plus they have f mny stories," he said.
While Bare denied reques t for good classroom stories, he did no t 1esi· tate ln sharing his latest techno k ~ cal triumph.
" l bought a universal re m lte, " he said, "l can watch the neigh- •or' s television when they aren ' t home . Shafer's story of Bigfoot ls a 1ard one to shake. Somewhere betwe e Lyon's snickers and Bare' s taunting , one has to wonder what Shafer saw h the .forests of Northern California. W B it Footus ·erectus? Go chat with him and find out for yourself if you dar e
RlGHT: Everyone enjoys some Retro Van De Graff amusemen t. FAR RIGHT: Freshmen Michael Cheffo and Dillon Wagne r do some scientific measurement
ABOVE: Zombies make their point in a science class
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Zappala. Bigfoot artwork by Grainger Brown.
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the mathematical mind
Some students sit and stare intensely their papers thinking "what the heck is PV(l +i) =R(l +SO "n1/.005, who comes up with this stuff, and where in the world are we ever going to do this outside of the classroom?" But there are those people who truly have found a passion for mathematics. These students continue to boggle minds with all of the formulas that solve anything from the distance they can fling their lanyard and still hit the kid in front of them, to the viscosity of the doughnut that you ate for breakfast.
One of those students ls junior Natasha Doty, who has grown up ln the elements program and has competed in numerous math competltlons. What drives Doty lnto the mathematical mindset?
"lt ls the challenge that l take pride ln and the whole process of solving each equation."
Math teacher Brett Koenig, a math teacher for ten years at East is a productt of the Elements program at East.
"l greatly enjoy being able to put equations with everyday problems and having the ablllty to solve them with a practical ans~er," he said
Doty and Koenig agreed that they were given a strong base ln math and see its uses in the everyday world, no matter how much others may doubt it. But why would they pick math as opposed to English?
'Tm terrible at English. l wlsh l could write better and punctuate myself in . a better fashion, but l feel that l can still , surprlslngly get my point across," he laughed
That said, people like Koenig and Doty would stlll take a numerical equation over a diagrammed sentence ahy day. While the rest of the students sit in total bafflement.
Bottom: Junior Jared ProehH.oh tries hard so he looks good on camera.
Bottom Right: Junior Teresa Yao laughs in a discussion with classmates
sculpting the future
lf you would happen to stop by the art rooms during the day, you would notice that there ls an awful lot of activity going on ln the D wing. This year, there are three teachers, Lynne Hershey, Donna Wilson, and Larry Buller, offering 22 classes ln the Art Department.
Students lnte~ested ln art can take classes that are centered on drawing, painting, jewelry, pottery, and photography. Students also can participate ln the Nebraska Visual Arts Competition and can choose to enter their artwork ln other competitions. Over the years, East students have done very well ln these competitions and won awards for their outstanding artwork. Naturally talented or not, art students are urged to be creative and expre~s themselves ln unique ways.
"Students should be encouraged to take an art class, even lf they aren't very confident with their
art, because the skllls they gain will help with whatever career or path they happen to choose," said Hershey, East's Art Department Chair.
"l love seeing students' confidences and appreciation for art grow when they are ln my classroom."
Senior Kristin Schumacher has enjoyed several art classes she has taken throughout her years at East.
'T aklng art classes at East have been really nke because they let me go at my own pace and l learn a lot. Over the years l've learned about value, line, spacing, and different color pallets," said Schumacher.
Obviously East and Us students have a lot to offer ln the art community• Whether you're the next Andy Warhol of Picasso, or the next Jerry Selnfeld on your own sitcom, taking an art class at East can only help you.
NK>VE: Senior Alexis Korn , ices her sculpting skills in Po t f AR LEFT: Sophomores pp and Mercedes Barry
Story, Photos and Layout : Deanne Schmidt
Lillie.Schrock
a musical experience
From singing and dancing to wind and string instruments, East's music Department offers a variety of classes. These classes range from Singers, Show choir, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra to Guitar l and ll.
One student who was very involved in the musk department was Senior Brent David. David played the trombone in the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Blue Note Jazz Band.
"l really enjoy band," said David. "Music is my passion. '
Marching Band includes more work than the average student probably assumes. They not only practice at school for an hour and a half every day, but also do physical conditioning.
"lt is a lot of fun, though," said David. "l encourage people to get involved in the Music Department at East."
Sophomore Cassie Nelson was involved in the music department by singing in the
Show Choir.
"l really like Show Choir," said Nelson. "We have a great group."
The Show Choir included singing as well as choreography and was abundant with guys and girls. Everyone performed at the Night at the Acropolis, an event that involved everyone in the Music Department at East combines for a night of music and fun.
Another major part of the music department is Orchestra. Sophomore Artemis Gogos played the violin in the Orchestra and was also involved in the Lincoln Youth Symphony.
"Playing the violin takes a lot of concentration, but l really enjoy it," said Gogos.
East students involved in music have a lot of passion for musk and incredible opportunities to share that passion with the rest of us, thanks to East's Music Department.
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recipe for fun
Laura Graulty is not afraid to smile. Her relaxed sense of humor and warm personality make a perfect addition to the FCS Department this year. Graulty enjoys the ability to teach kids about future FCS opportunities, loves the support she gets from her coworkers, and grabs at the chance to have fun at work.
lllt' s like a mini-vacation!" said Graulty. Howev er, she is not the only one enjoying laughs in the classroom. Senior Elizabeth Earhart has taken lnterior Design, Creative Clothing Design, Culinary Baking, and Cultural Foods. She is drawn back to the department for the llfun lessons and creative projects."
Part of the class appeal, Earhart says, is llbeing able to use our own creative visions and talents to make ·a great final product."
Sophomore Brad Hfiligoss took Foods and Wellness for the cooking experience. .
'TU be able to make food
appropriately and not burn everything," said Hfiligoss. Another FCS student, freshman Amsley Senkbell, was excited to be in a class where the atmosphere is easy going and there is freedom to experiment with personalized creative designs. As a freshman, she plans to take more FCS classes in the future, which is nothing but good news to department head Marge Keep. Her years of experience at East hold countless fun memories and help her love her job and students.
llEast High is the best school and has the greatest students and staff by far," said Keep. She is happy to help students be creative and try new things but is most pleased with the chance to interact with students.
ll AU my classes are so much fun," said Keep. With teachers and students all so passionate about this department, a "vacation" just may be the only word to describe it.
ruit in Culinary Baking class i FT: Seniors Came Feingold and Hao prepare their fruit pizza in C 1ary king class FAR LEFT: )l tiors
Sandra 'Eranz and Rebecca B i son
live and ·1earn
"Language es una vida." lf you have ever had Seftora Canterero, then you have heard it before - you have to live it to learn it.
"Living a language is much easier than being in a 1 hour setting five ti.mes a week," said Seftora.
Canterero has experienced this numerous ti.mes. As a child, she moved to the U.S. from a Spanish-speaking country and her first teacher was a four-year-old neighbor girl.
Senior Jake Bar~ett can vouch for Seftora Canterero because he's traveled to Spain twice in the last year.
"l like having the opportunity to not only observe a culture, but also be immersed in it," said Jake.
But whether you've had the chance to experience the culture first hand or not , students still love Spanish class.
"l love talking to teachers really fast. It makes me chuckle on the inside," said Junior Jared Froehlich.
taking flight .
How do German, aviation lnternet games, and Erk Hartwell relate? It ' s really quite simple. Erk ls a student ln Frau Wegner's 4 th year German class. He ls one of the 5 students taklngGerman 4.
"Because of my ancestry, l'm interested in German culture," said Senior Erk Hartwell. "l also took it because l wanted to be a little bit different."
Erk ls not only interested ln German but also ln becoming a pi.lot.
"Obviously we don't learn aviation technical terms ln class, but one of the lnternet flight games l play was made by a German developer so it helps that l've studied so much because l can understand and learn terms that are useful to me," said Hartwell.
German students enjoy class because it ls very laid back
and becaus rau Wegner is such an interesting teacher~ Howe__~-
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'Tm sure she learns just as much from us as we do from her," said Hartwell.
In French class FAR RIGHT:nior Jacques Tallichet chides Senior
from silverhawk to spartan
At Fort Scott and Wathena, Kansas, Noelle Baker was a high school Math and English teacher. After teaching in Kansas she moved to Western Nebraska, where she was a school counselor. Baker decided to come to Lincoln and counseled at Southwest. Following Southwest, she then came to East. Baker loves to work with the 11 th and 12th grade students.
"lt sometimes is challenging but l still find it enjoyable," Baker said. Baker is responsible for helping these students meet graduation requirements and consider possible plans after high school. She said East is the place to be and her Spartan students are some of her favorites. After moving so many times, she thinks that she has finally found the place to stay.
juggling the numbers
Almost 80 percent of East graduates enroll in some type of post-high-school program of advanced training after graduation. Seventyfive percent of graduating Spartans enroll in four-year colleges or universities
Spartans graduating by 2010 need 220 credits to graduate. Younger Spartans must have 230 credits to graduate after 2010. No matter how much they love school, students cannot exceed 280 credit hours.
Photos, Story and La yout by Shelby McGraw
real-world experience
A walk down senior hall and around a certain corner wlll bring you to a frequently-used wlng where some of the frlendllest students at East spend at least part of their day. The D Wlng, home to Special Education, houses classrooms for teachers llke Mrs. Laurie Witters-Churchill, who teaches Math and Reading.
"Our alm ls to improve real-world skills and accomplish lndlvldual goals," sald Witters-Churchill on the purpose of the Special Education department. She spoke highly of her students' achievements, academic, artistic, and otherwise, and praised the social lncluslon of programs Uke Lunch Bunch, often noted as a highlight ln the D Wlng. Lunch Bunch ls a once-weekly club that meets at, well, lunchtime, ln the D Wlng. lt' s a way for $tudents who might not usually get much lnteractlon with Speflal Education students to make a lot of new friends.
"Lunch Bunch ls my favorite. l get it twice a week!" sald sophomore Ross Kotschwar when asked what hls favorite part of school ls. lndeed, hls oplnlon ls shared by many others, lncludlng senior Myles Grefe. Grefe has been ln Lunch Bunch since lt started, and has attended Lunch Bunch Prom twice. Prom was slmllar to Lunch Bunch ln Us peer networking basis, but included dinner, the Prom Dance, and Post Prom. Old he .llke lt?
"Oh yeah." A fitting response to Special Education and all its programs.
Photos, Story and Layout by Cathy Sypal
the real world
Imagine sitting through a boring lecture in class , trying to overcome the impossibility of keeping your eyelids from drooping , and wondering , "When am l ever going to use this in the future?" This situation isn ' t hard to picture- -we ' ve all been through it.
Now visualize being in class , challenged by a passionate teacher, working with other students in a fun and interactive activity, and discovering that you ' re learning f asdnating skills applicable to everyday life! ln the business department , that's what it's all about
"Business pertains to real life, " said senior Taylor Stewart. " lt ' s actually stuff you ' ll use. Business is what l want to do in the future, and the classes here are relevant and prepare you for later life. "
Stewart is familiar with the business department- -he ' s taken six courses here at East, and sees them as "general preparation for the future. "
Business also proves to be important in our everyday experiences and is applicable to a large part of a high-schooler ' s life.
"lt ' s involved in interviews, networking, schol&rships,
applications, and so much more, " said business teacher Laurie Fraser. "l can teach students how to negotiate their curfews , get a new car, anything! "
Even as a freshman , Kyle Dotson recognizes the importance and impact of taking business classes.
"Being involved in the business department proves my confidence that l can get a job if l have an education in business classes, " said Dotson.
Although being a business student requires hard work, organization, and recognizing connections to the real world, students and teachers agree that the classes are fun.
"l get so much satisfaction, especially when my students are recognized publicly for their achievements. Seeing something you create being acknowledged by a real-life business is a satifaction you only get from a business class, " said Fraser.
So erase that painstakingly boring class memory from your mind, venture into the real world, and sign up for that business class you ' ve been itching to take. Your future will thank you in the long run
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AR LEFT: Laurie Fraser and seni- : Sa1 in·
technically inclined
Almost every time students walk by the Industrial Tech rooms, they can see somebody is working on something cool. That's why so many students want to look in and watch them as industrial tech students make a precise cut or measuring a perfect 90-degree angle. There is a wide variety of students in the Industrial Tech classes including senior Madison Graulty who was the only female in a CAD Engineering class first semester. Most people would feel ov 1rwhelmed but Graulty said she didn't mind it. "l always have been comfortable around guys so it never really bothered me," said Graulty.
Senior Vall Erickson took Applied Cabinet Making, one of the most advanced lTE classes in the curriculum.
Erickson said that the atmosphere in the class was "laid back to a point because Mr. McCabe, or 'The Wood Beast,' knows that you know how to do everything so he
just basically watches over us." lt must have been hard to live up to what graduates Jeremy Kendle, Scott Vasey, and Andy Steck had accomplished in getting their table exposed nationally, something Erickson thinks would be the ultimate accomplishment in the woodworking environment.
This year's Applied Cabinet Making class made a mailbox for the Special Ed Department here at East. The mailbox features 28 slots for the teachers' mail.
"lt's really cool to know that you're making something just for these teachers and they'll be using it every day," said Erickson.
lt is evident that everybody loves their lTE class when you see them at work. Graulty said that she even wants to go on to major in Environmental Engineering, and looks forward to CAD class every day. "l want to go into environmental engineering so l can design things to help the environment."
RIGHT: Seniors Brian Berry and Nolan Ediger cut some wood in Ad vanced Cabinate making.
FAR RIGHT: Senior Sam Bach sprays some wood with a stain.
Photos, Story, and layout by: Will Hertzler
e and athletic department I
The clock is ticking down when the quarterback throws a Hail Mary pass. His receiver desperately reaches for the ball and pulls it in for a touchdown. A half-court heave makes the basket with a "swoosh." These magical moments just scratch the surface of what really goes into East athletics. Behind the scenes are dozens of people running the show. These people are busy making sure the student section behaves, helping athletes recover from injuries, and of course, shifting through all the paper work in order for an athlete to play.
Almost 400 Spartan athletes competed in fall sports this year, all under the supervision of East's Athletic Department. "The biggest part of the year is organizing all the paperwork in order for athletes to participate and then make copies for the trainers and coaches," said Athletic Department Secretary Donna Strait. Another job of the Athletic Department is helping athletes heal from their injuries, That's where Mac Mcquiston, East's Trainer since 1991, comes into play. The most typical injuries he sees are to ankles, knees, and shoulders. With all these injuries Mac gets help from his student trainers By helping athletes, the trainers get a better understanding of sports medicine.
One Athletic Department employee who has also been in the shoes of a coach is John Farrand who has been the Assistant Athletic Director for three years. 'A coach for 35 years, he now gets to oversee and enjoy all the sports.
Without working hard to give us if the Athletic Depart•ment' s hard work and organization for us to students would not be able to enjoy cheering on East' teams and their on-field suecess.
Students' Favorite P. E. Classes
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New Tradition in PE Oasses
rv Swimming lessons in the East High pool
New Teacher
rv Janet ZUlig
PE Classes Offered at East
rv 18 different phys. ed classes at East Side bar by Aubrie Menghini
Layout and Photos by: Jesslyn Denton St9ry by: Tara Grieser
Below: Mac assists SenlMeginnis stretch ouL cra m p BOTTOM LEFT: Senior Usa Vane'"' works B out the weight training •1chines o BOTTOM RIGHT: Junior Brady p Budzinski flexes his muscl • in the f hallway during weight trainr ing tc
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Everyday day, you'll find the Media Center to be filled with students and staff alike. For some it provides a place to do homework, for others it's a social hangout, and for everyone it's a welcoming atmosphere.
Every year there is an ever revolving door of teacher assistants that lend a helping hand t<? the library staff. Senior Jaylyn Rossignol started TAing after a recommendation from her friend, East grad Erin Phillips.
"Erin had a lot of fun with it. l check out and sort books and when nothing is going on, l hangout with my friends and the librarians," said Rossignol
A new addition to East and library staff is computer tech Genny Mendoza who helps students and staff in the computer labs. She worked at lrving Middle School for 12 years before coming to East.
"The maturity of h~h school students as opposed to middle schoolers is different. The students are friendly and all have a good sense of humor," said Mendoza, who chose her position at East because it offered change and challenges.
Many of senior George Miller's lunches are spent in the library "depending on how much homework l have left over from the night before."
"On any given day there are 10 or 15 people there playing cards or doing homework with each other. lt' s a nice place away from loud noises, and Mrs. Holt is a cool teacher," said Miler.
Along with all this, the library is also a supportive learning environment.
"l learn something new e e~day,, no two days are the same," said Mendoza.
Story by: Joe Reuter
Photos & layout by:
Lauren Vuchetich
Opposite page: Senior Braden Hadfield delivers a crate of books to the media center for a class he teacher assists in
Layout, story, and photos by Sarah Preston
ak ng the Jump
We come to the llfe of upperclassmen. is is ho juniors at Lincoln East started their ear. Alth ugh being an upperclassman doesn't eem like uch, it is a blg jump in the highchool wo d.
Jun or Richard Claussen describes the mp from sophomore to junior as "pretty eet." He compared the junior class to any eat side ck.
"Be ng a junior is llke being the Godfat er's right-hand man. We're the 2nd top dogs," •aid Claussen
Jun or Toni Longoria agrees that there is an advantage to being upperclassmen.
"l li e being an upperclassman because ou know hat you're doing around the school, and you get to go out to lunch!" said Longoria.
Mo t juniors took the opportunity to go ut to lunch "legally".
"l go out to lunch every day," said Junior elly Schu z.
Th se who chose to stay on campus for \unch ofte sat in front of their coveted lockers ;y the cafi teria.
Jun or year is also known to be the hardst year o high school. With classes llke AP
Lang., Pre-Calculus D, and Physics, it's no wo n ~r students can get overwhelmed. Even during th( fi rst few weeks of school, teachers were dishing out :he homework.
'Tve got 2 + hours of homework every n iht, " said Claussen.
Junior Hannah Potter agreed that she h a a tough year ahead of her.
"The school year hasn't started off being intense, but l can tell towards the end of the ye < • the homework load will get crazy," said Potter.
Even through all the homework, juniors cill manage to have fun. On the weekends people c, 1 see these upperclassmen just hanging out and h ving fun. With everything going on, they had a lot to ok forward to during this crazy year.
'Tm excited about all the upcoming danc , Prom is going to be so much fun," said Junior W ow Wuowrut.
Junior year comes with a lot of new opp tuni· ties and privileges, and responsibility. These yem ; are some of the best years of your llfe, so through U e midst of homework and fun, take the time to enJ )Yit all. lt won't be long 'til the real world knocks on e door.
Top Left: Juniors Cally Stoki, amd Madi Mad e l listen in Mr. Farrand ' s U.S History classs.
Left: Juniors Llz Perry and Taylo r Curse po se r a picture on the first day of school. Photo by h Aldridge.
Above: Juniors Jorda11ne Nichols and Hartl ey "legally " return from lunch.
Bangi Ahmed-Manakdan
Melissa Ahrens
Trent Albers
Josh Aldridge
David Allendorfer
Austin Amen
Drew Anderson
Matthew Anderson
Taylo~ Anderson
Thomas Andryslk
Jessica Arney
Tara Asgarpoor
Brandl Atkinson
Neema Banramzad
Audree Bailey
Johannah Bashford
Kelsey Bassett
Winston Beans
Adam Beaver
Paige Beckler
Dan Bell
Robert Bellinger
Joe Beran
Taylor Biggs
Shon Blackstock
Scott Bogner
Mallory Bohl
Morgan Bohl
Heather Boone
Natalie Bopp
Andrea Bornman
Oliver Bornstein
Garett Bowmaster
John Brandt
Trevor Brass
Renee Bricker
Grainger Browne
Courtney Bulin
Aaron Bulow
Lindsey Bumann
Cole Bundy
Erin Buri
Dan Burnett
Rebecca Burson
Akaisha Butler
Brent Byington
Daniella Campos
D. J Carlson
Ty Carney
Montray Carter
Shannon Cary
Aubrey Cass
Jack Christie Taylor Clark
Tyson Clark
Richard Claussen
Michael Cloud
Zachary Cole
Susan Cook Rebeca Corrales Sancho
Skylar Crego
Taylor Cruse
Jake Danielson
Nicolette Dannelly Collin Davis
Cara Delp
Mark Dittman
Katie Domzalski
Natasha Doty
Nick Doty
John Drozda
Camille-Germain Duhamel
Jay Dupont
Natalie Ebke
Kendall Eirich
Jason Elliott
Samantha Elliott
Garrett Elting
Rachel Erickson
Kelly Ernst
Skylar Falter
Melanie Fichthorn
Holley Field
Isaiah Fischer
Katlyn Fortune
Mattea Fosbender
Sandra Franz
Brittany Freeman
Shelby Frerichs
Jared Froehlich
Adam Fuson
Alyssa Garcia
James Gardner
Jon Geier
Jared Gentry
Rachel Gibson
Nicole Gingery
Karisma Godel
Benji Gordon
Nicholas Graef
Kyle Gran
Nathan Gran
Sarah Gray
Abby Grieser
Alyce Grubbe
• Mike Gulchuk
Kevin Hagemann
Clair Hall
Sarah Halverson
Mitchell Ham
Chris Hamer
Scott Hamilton
Jonathon Hanus
Ben Harbison
Jordan Harris
Rachel Hartley
Benjamin Hartwell
Kiersten Haugen
Troy Haugh
Matthew Haydu
Ashley Heckman
Taylor Herbert
Jocelyn Herstein
Nai.fteh Hesso
Taylor Himmelberg
Logan Hinds
Parker Hoffman
Brenden Hogan
Lisa Hollister
Kaitlyn Hopkins
Melissa Hopkins
Phillp Horn
Nick Hornung
Dylan Horrocks
Kelly Howe
Morgan Huenink
Tamara Hunt
Austin lrons
Lawrence Jablonski
Hali.Jacobs
Erik Johnson
Rachel Johnson
Renni Johnson
Sydney Johnson
Austin Jones
EmUlJones
Johanna Kennedy
Sean Kenney
Nathan Key
Sammie Khan
Samar Khidir
Eric Kieli.an
Jay Kilpatrick
Kaley Kirkland
Ginny Koch
Kaila Koerner
Karlie Kohl
Ryan Kortus
Stuart Kujath
Ashley Lafferty
Olivia Lambdin
Sean Larner
Taylor Lander
Dylon Larsen
Kate Lavalleur
Kelsey Lee
Lindsey Lehrns
Luke Under
Natalie Lindner
Brennen Upson
Toni Longoria
William Lonn
Hector Lopez
Hector Lopez Robles
Erik Luebke
Alexander Lux
Madison Maclean
Matthew Macoubrie
Ashton Makovicka
Nicholas Mantzios
Kaleb Mar
Candace Marolf
Lauren Marr
• Katie Massey
Kylie Masters
Luke Matzke
Sean McClure
Katie McGarvie
Cory McKee
Kaitlin McKetghan
Allie McManus
Jesse McManus
John Menter
Cameron Meter
Sam Metzger
Megan Meyerson
Shane Montague
Steven Montgomery
Jeff Morrison
Arny Morton
Amanda Nabity
Elizabeth Needels
Rozalyn Nelsen
Whitney Newell
Kelsey Newman
Jordanne Nichols
Tim Oehrlng
Kelsey Ollverlus
John Olson
Dakota Orthengren
Taylor Ott
Calvin Pappas
Ethan Parks
Elizabeth Perry
Austin Peterson
Ben Peterson
Kylie Peterson
Matt Plies
Courtney Plucknett
Michael Poe
Kendra Pope
Josie Popejoy
Miriam Posselt
Hannah Potter
Alex PrlbU
Zach Quade
Tyler Randazzo
Marla Rebelo
Mark Reichenbach
Kelsey Relfert
Jacob Reimers
Karen Rempe
Abby Rice
Bryce Richie
Jonathan Rlfe
Karen Robb
Nate Rocke
Nikki Roehrs
Elizabeth Rose
Nicholas Rose
Cory Rosenbach
Joey Rosenbach
Alexa Ross
Jared Ross
Lauren Roth
Courtney Russell
Tmtey Samland
Drew Sankey
Moritz Sawade
Kara Scheel
Will Scheideler
Sara Schimenti
Jordan Schindlbeck
Christian Schmohr
Chris Schmura
Hannah Schroff
Ross Schulenberg
Devin Schultze
Kelly Schulz
• Whitney Schumacher
Jamison Schuster
Hannah Schwartz
Reece Schwartz
Tyler Scully
Caitlin Self
Dan Sellon
Andrew Shaw
Monica Shaw
Rachelle Sheets
Elizabeth Shipman
Samuel Shrader
Mary Kate Sievers
Mckenna Slack
Peter Slawinski
Cassie Smith
Chelsey Smith
Sam Sneed
Tausha Soucie
Max Sparks
Hilary Stauffer
Ashley Stevens
Sharissa Stewart
Elli Stoeckinger
Cally Stoki
Angie Streeter •
Donovan Stripling
Deanna Stromberg
Mong-Kuen Sun
Brian Sunderman
Scott Sunderman
Katelynn Synhorst
Ray Szelag
Hannah Tehee
Elizabeth Tenney
Jacob Thompson
Brandon Thomson
Jon Thuman
Aaron Titus
Christopher Tomlinson
Kristen Tonni.ges
Erk Trautman
Hannah Truitt
Adam Tucker
Alyssa Tupper
Paige Ulozas
Ashley Unzicker
Corbin Vachal
Heather Van Cleave
Michael VarUek
Megan Videti.ch
Dayton Wagner
Karry Wagner
Trevor Walkli.n
Barb Walkowiak
Emry Watson
Sarah Weber
Tyler Weihe
Michael Weitz
Sara Werner
Katie White
Jordan Wiebe
Abby Wilmes
Alison Wolff
Claire Wood
Kristin Wood
Gary Wright
Wuow Wuowrut
Alan Xu
Teresa Yao
Zachary Zmiewskl
Jennifer Zumwalt
driving: a newfound fr edom
What is the one thing all sophomor s look forward to? Driving! For soptiomores, it's a rite of passage.
Shawn and Sara Zajicekr sophomor twins, got their licenses on Sept. 4. ifhey share a red Bravada, which they take turns driving to and from school. Both sisters agreed that sharing could get frustrating, but overall it 'ta problem for them.
"lt saves a lot of money on gas," Sha n said. The twins said they were e scared the first time they drove alone, but they really enjoyed the freedom.
"l want to prove society wrong; we're good drivers," Sara said.
Another sophomore who got his lice e early in the school year was Mick Sterner. He left during his lunch period to g t his license on his birthday, Sept. 13.
"l was a little scared because l kno driving is a responsibility," Steiner said. He owns a 1997 white Dodge Intrepid.
"lt's a stud machine," he said. Ste er also said he enjoys the independence of being able to drive on his own.
These are just of few of the sop omores who achieved newfound freedom this year. They should enjoy it now because, by junior year, most of the lass will be able to drive and the excitement will have worn off. Then we'l have to find something new to be excited about.
Below: Shawn and Sara Zajicek stand next to the Bravada they share. Middle: A group of sophomores are enjoying their lunch period. Bottom: Mick Steiner poses next to his Dodge Intrepid.
Photos, story, and layout by
Lillie Schrock
Sophomore Stats: President: Drew Zobel
Vice President: Tony Saurez
Population: 373
Girls: 178
Boys: 195
Jacob Albert
Caroline Allen
Jaclyn Anderson
Kristin Anderson
Sorina Anderson
Josue Argueta Torres
Maggie Austin
Shayle Bade
Allyson Barnes
Sarah Barnes
Colby Barnett
Mercedes Barry
Emily Bartels
Lauren Bejot
Shane Berrit
Clayton Boden
Tom Bolin
Lexus Bolinger
Allyssa Bonebright
Matthew Borland
Preston Bradley
Josh Brende
• Natalie Brening
Jenna Brester
Kevin Brodersen
Cody Brown
Elly Brown
Kristine Brown
Noah Brummett
Dalton Bryan
Ryan Bubb
Gabby Buethe
Tanner Bussey
Cassie Carlson
Kyle Carlson
Rebecca Carr
Jackson Carter
Nick Caruso
Marley Christian
Jillian Christy
Maesen Churchill
Kier Chute
Jahan Claes
Shane Clark
Carissa Clifford
Cortney Collier
Kurtis Conkel
William Conner
Austin Cooley Catie Dahl
Sarah Daugherty
Nathaniel Dennis
Geralyn Dominguez
Tim Dornbos
David Downey
Heather Downs
Richard Durand
Kate Dwyer
Lauren Eastman
Mitchell Ediger
Samuel Eisenmann
Zachary Eisenmann
Brandon Ell Shea -ann Erickson
Zachary Erickson
William Ernst Balley FeUmeier
Chloe Finke
Mike Foley
Logan Foote
Jessica Francis
Ryan Fries
Melissa Frohberg
lan Gaines
Breeann GasseUng
Andrew Gaydusek
Sydney Gaylord
Graham Geist
Taylor Geist
Chris Genrich
Sam Gentry
Nathan Germer
T.J. Gibbons
Artemis Gogos
Sarah Goodman
Briana Gould
Nick Grabowski
Aaron Grantham
Jessica Graves
Kristy Griffin
Justin Grummert
Matthew Haake
Carli Halstead
Samantha Hankins
Saraq Hansen
Andrew Hanus
Brianna Harder
Jonathan Hart
Nicholas Hart
Joshua Hastreiter
Kaitlyn Hayes •
Cody Helzer
Tyler Hemsmeyer
Brad Hensley
Tami Herman
Tyler Hermsmeyer
Jordan Herstein
William Hertzler
Emily Heyl
Sam Hicks
Justin Hill
Brad Hilligoss
Kayla Hilzer
Ashley Hoffman
Yakima Hopper
Alexandria Hutcherson
Steffie Ingram
Michela Iwanski
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Hanna Jenkins
Hillary Jensen
Kecia Johnson
Nick Johnson
Raeanne Johnson
Valerie Johnson
Ross Jurgens
Brandon Kaiser
Rachel Kapeller
Adam Karavas
Chelsea Kasmiskie
Kaitlin Kelly
Jesse Kempkes
Caitlin Kennedy
Julia Kerrigan
Aaron Kilgore
Cole Kilgore
Aaron King
Taylor Kingsley
Tyler Kingsley
Lindsey Kliewer
Monka Knapp
Vicki Koch
Nick Kohler
Tim Kontor
Hannah Koop
Jordan Krause
Hayley Krofta
Emily Lamberty
Hannah Lane
Myranda Lasenieks
Jason Lau
Megan Leazer
Joshua Leffert
Jonathan Lehman
Brooke Lockenour
Sam Loeck
Rob Loof
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Marla Luedtke
Ashley Lugn
Dal Lyewski
Brianna Lyons
Dylan Maag
Nathan Maas
lan Maasch
Maria Markus
Nicholas Masada
T.J. McDonnell
Shelby McGraw
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Hillary McNeal
Andrew Medina
Peter Meginnis
Anne Merchant
T.J Merrihew
Peggy Merrill
John Miller
Laura Miller
Kitra Monnier
Josie Moore
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Cody Moreno
Alli Morton
Michael Moss
Evan Mountford
Ellen Muehling
Aubrey Mueller
Devon Nash
Emily Neal
Cassie Nelson
Audrey Nicholson
Brittany Nies
Nick Nigro
Samuel Nobbe
Maggie Novak
Rachel O' Hanlon
Kyosuke Oda
Elisa Odell
Michael Odell
Jacob Olsen
Amanda Olson
Dustin Olson
Greyson Ostrander
Mary-Catherine Overcash
Karls Overton
Marshall Ozaki
Hannah Pahre
Alex Paine
Megan Parchman
David Peaslee
Cam Penner
Devin Peregoy
Jacob Petersan
Erik Petersen
Jessica Peterson
Katelyn Peterson
Zachary Peterson
Tyler Petitt
DUlon Philipps
Bradley Pickerlll
Helen Pitts
Tiana Poe
Logan Pohlmann
Malynda Pospisil
Ryan Pramberg
Frank Pratt
Roman Price
Emily Ptacek
Katlyn Raatz
Laura Rasmussen
Karlie Rawlings
James Reece
Stephanie Remmenga Erk Rice
Chad Ring
Steven Robb
J.J. Rodriguez
Alex Rook
Allison Roper
Becca Ross
Remi Rotthaus
• Nate Rouse
Laura Rudeen
Alex Rudolph
Anna Runge
Kate Russell
Nick Ryan Mary Beth Rye
Demetri Sanders
Alex Scheideler
Cody Schell
Kristy Schmidt
Kate Schneckloth
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Claire Schoening
Dylan Schott
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Jessica Schuster
Madison Schwartz
lan Scott
Thomas Seewald
Hannah Sher
Luke Shinn
Madeline Shomos
Samantha Skov
Adam Smith
Crystal Smith
Harry Smith
Nathan Smith
Ellie Smith Eskridge
Traci Snook
Mitchell Snyder
Logan Soderling
Connor Southwick
Chelsie Speedli.n
Mi.kayla Spencer
Mi.ck Steiner
Ryan Stephens
Ryan Stewart
Monique Stokebrand
Tony Suarez
Ethan Suhr
Caitlin Summerlin
Nathan Svoboda
Joy Sweazy
Elle Taheri
Austin Tebo
Morgan Thompson
Kyle Tietz
Sam Tipton
Brittany Toth
Jordan Travis
Amy Tucker
Grant Turen
Di.llon Tyrrell
Lauren Valente
Kristin Vance
Troy Vasek
Abigail Vestecka
Melissa Vi.fqualn
Amanda Vlasni.k
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Britni. Waller
Jordane Warkentin
Grant Weber
Benjamin Welter
Elizabeth Westendorf
Chelsea Widhalm
Hannah Wiebe
Aaron Wiemer
Jacob Wilderman
Lashi.ca Williams
Spencer Wi.lliamson
Nelson Wright
Alyssa Wunderlich
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Allison Yardley
Kyle Yeramyshev
Michael Yoder
Trevor Young
Jordan Yurth
Sara Zajicek
Shawn Zajicek
Jamie Zllllg
Drew Zobel
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ro top to bottom
Th summer after eighth grade year isn't just a tlm for fun. lt ' s the start of something ew. This year's freshmen were used to being at he top of he totem pole, but once they walked nto East lgh, they knew things would be differnt.
Go ;ng from the top to the bottom is not lways a bad thing. After all, a person can start ver if mi dle school wasn ' t great , and meet new eople fro other schools. Then again, many juiors and eniors like having some fun and teachthe un erclassmen the ways of high school. ose on the receiving end aren ' t always happy bout that
"N w that l'm a freshman, no one really ikes us," aid Bobbi McCurdy. Others agreed that he transl on was hard.
" ing a freshman sucks, because l have o start all over," said Madey Maasch
An then there are the rumors that float freshman ear to freshman ear.
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Freshmen
"l heard that Fridays are called ' Freshrr Friday, ' and the upperclassmen stuff us into t r ;h cans," said Maasch
Mccurdy heard "freshmen can buy elev or passes if they want."
Mike Reckm.eyer has an older brother A dy, who is a senior. That connection proved help fl .
"l like having an older sibling at school l ~cause l can ask him questions and it gives me r ore confidence, he said. For him, an older sibling a o helped him become more interested in activltie t t school.
McCurdy was glad to have sports to con ect her to East.
"l have joined the swim team at East an the tennis team. l'm looking forward to both and l' 1 1 very excited," she said. Reckm.eyer was a me m 1er of the freshman football team, and enjoyed pla1 ng the drums in the East Hlgh Band.
From music to sport~, there really are s o e good ways to help East freshmen find their way from bottom to top again.
Bottom Left- Katie Black, Elise Darlington and StaceyHerbel share a joke at lunch
Left -Davld Cook and Elizabeth Ripa wo rk on a proj eq in the media center.
- Bob}?y Mcgerr and Nick Farleigh w o rk out their muscles in weight tra ining.
Ashton Bottom Right- David Anderson and Creight on Wilke McDonald study together on book work.
Taylor Abbott
Mason Adams
Scott Adkins
Madison Albrandt
Adam Alexander
Cara Alexander
Ashley Anderson
David Anderson
Tanya Antonova
Edwin Argueta Torres
Erin Armstrong
Taylor Arndt
Leah Arney
Tony Askar
Melissa Atkinson
Ashley Austin
Daniel Baquet
Hannah Barnes
James Barnett
Sarah Basham
Jason Bassett
Kelly Bath
Evan Bell
Megan Bell
Ryan Bell
Madde Biester
Katie Black
Kaelee Bliemeister
Christopher Boe
Grace Bogner
Zack Bomberger
Mariah Bopp
Bryce Bostwick
Ben Bouma
Karly Bown
Morgan Boyer
Brianna Brass
Brandon Brethouwer
Sara Brock
Benjamin Brown
Lucas Brown
Max Buettner
Jason Buri
Rhett Burling
Brian Burris
Ariel Bussey
Eliezer Calderon Robles
Megan Carmack
Trent Carney
Alexis Carpenter
Mollle Carpenter
Michael Carraher
Faye Cates
Kevin Cather
Dorothy Chen
Michael Chieffo
Ander Christensen
David Cook
Detrlc Cook
Michael Cook
Aarielle Cooley
Faithe Cox
Devon Crews
Ashley Crist
Erle Crouch
Connor Cruickshank
Connor Cullighan
Tara Curtiss
Jordan Czajkowski
Elise Darlington
Emily Daugherty
Robert Davies
Katle Dean
Ann Dearmont
Andrew Decamp
Jessica Delair
Matt Delair
Dylan Denton
Devin Dey
Emily Dickerson
Allison Dittman
Tim Dobermann
Renee Donner
Madeleine Dorr
Erin Dougherty
Sean Douglas
Cody Durham
Ethan Ebito
Jasmine Edison
Carmen Erway
Jason Falls
Nick Farleigh
Aaron Fast
Erk Fawl
Jonathan Feingold
Emma Feldman
Taylor Ficek
Amy Fischer
Benjamin Fischer
Aidan Fleischer
Alison Foley
Megan Forgey
Brittany Fortune
Rachel Freeman
Derek Frenzel
Alex Gardner
Kylie Garza
Mary Gawrkk
Joe Gettemy
Madison Gifford
Emma Goninan
Conor Good
Rachel Gould
Emma Gran
Lisa Gran
Rachael Gran
George Grange
Megan Graves
Kindall Gray
Emily Green
Mallory Grieser
Sidney Haas
Sarah Haes
Brooke Haley
Chad Hall
Elliott Hanneman
Bryan Hansen
Amber Harrison
Jason Hartwell ·
Cabe Harwood
Kelsey Haugen
Anna Hayden-Roy
Anna Hedlund
Bryce Heier
Stacey Herbel
Jonathan Hermanson
Nathan Hermsmeyer
Jennifer Heywood
Taylor Hiemer
Cameron Higley
Mitchell Hilzer
Sara Hinds
WU Hinze
Keely Hogan
Matthew Hohensee
Rachel Hohlen
Shelby Holloway
Ingrid Holmquist
Kasey Hoppes
Caroline Horn
Katie Horn
Jake Hornung
Ashley Humm
Kaitlyn Hundt
Tad Hunt
Sophia laquinta
Marissa lmig
Mackinsey Jackson
Sam Jacobs
Tauteyana James
Hanna Jameson
Austin Janssen
Lainie Jessen
Rebecca Johnson
Shea Johnson
Hayden Kaderly
Sam Karas
Dorsey Kaufmann
Hodge Kaufmann
Chad Keedy
Jay Keith
Lindsay Key
Parviz Kholmatov
Jayden KUcoin
Kelsey Kinberg
Dillon Kirby
Kellin Kozisek
Sam Kruse
Ryan Kubert
Shannen Lambdin
Spencer Lamer
Alex Lantz
Jackson ·Lauer
Ryan Lawrence
Cody Lennen
Darrin Um
Andrew Unafelter
KU Lindner
Jasmine Lionberger
Sara Upson
Shelby Logan
Nolan Lott
Molly Loudon
Marshall Lubeck
Kalin Lueth
Morgan Lunders
Madeyson Maasch
Karlye Machado
Madison Makovlcka
Michelle Malin
Stephanie Mannix
Fabian Mantilla Pinto
Sophia Mantzios
Ashley Mara
Daniel Marti
Kaisa Martz
Joel Marxhausen
Erk Mattson
Aaron Matzke
Bobbi Mc Curdy
Danny McManaman
Renee McRoberts
Alyse Menghini
Courtney Metcalf
Laura Meyer
Jamie Morand
Betsy McDonald
Bobby McGerr
D.J. McGerr
Alex McKee
Annie McKei.ghan
Krista Morgenson
Mallory Morton
Tyler Morton
Dylan Munger
Madison Nedved
Jonathan Needels
Adam Neely
Danielle Nelson
Bryson Nemecek
Morgan Netz
Anna -marie Newburn
Reid Newcomer
Abby Newhouse
Jordan Newman
Michaela Nickolite
Ryan Niemeyer
Zachary Northey
Kyle Nowka
Jacqueline O ' Doherty
Michelle O'Neill
Jason Obermeier
Kristen Obrist
Kevin Oestmann
Ashley Oltman
Taylor Orthengren
Will Osborne
Brandy Pappas
Mckenna Parris
Kathryn Pauley
Hannah Peters
Andrew Peterson
Garrett Peterson
Mandy Peterson
Caitlin Phelps
Timothy Pieper
Michelle Piepho
Rachel Pillard
Samantha Platt
Austin Plucknett
Amanda Pohlmann
Brendan Potter
Cody Potter
Elizabeth Potter
Tracey Prentice
Danielle Pringle
Trey Pringle
Erk Qiu
Spencer Quinn
Kate Rask
Advaith Rau
Alison Reckewey
Mike Reckmeyer
Kelli Reed
Hannah Rice
Austin Ridgeway
Katherine Rilett
Lancia Riley
Elizabeth Ripa
Madeline Ripa
Christina Rose
AU Roth
Josh Roth
Lexi Rouse
Robert Salzman
Devin Schell
Logan Schleich
Anna Schoettger
Zach Scholl
Jesse Schulz
Madison Schuster
Hannah Schwanebeck
Callie Self
Freshmen
Katie Sellon
Cheyenne Selvy
Amsley Senk.bell
Dari.an Sewell
Benjamin Slaby
Adam Slyter
Blake Smith
Catrina Smith
Corrin Smith
Sebastian Snodgrass
Philip Snow
Ashley Snyder
Erin Snyder
Madison Sparks
Carlee Spencer
Alexandra Springman 1
Brooke Stanley 1
Rhea Steffen
Samuel Steinberger
Amy Stoeckinger
Kelli Stokke
Griffin Stoll
Yelena Stoyan
Alex Strasheim
Sophie Stutzman
Connor Sullivan
Emily Sutherland
Madison Svendgard
Shelby Swartz
Nick Sykes
Taylor Synhorst
Rani Taborek-Potter
Skyeler Tenopir
Tanner Tewes
Trace Thompson
Hannah Thomsen
Nathan Thyparambil
Everett Toothaker
Jack Tucker
Tyler Unruh
Drake Vanderlei
Mischa Vasgird
Jeremy Wagner
Tyler Wahl
Nathaneal Wanek
Kaleb Warkentin
Cameron Warren
Emily Watermeier
Tara Watermeier
Kaija Watson
Jordan Watteyne
Branson Welchoff
William Welcomer
Anna Wencel
Austin Wheeler
Sarah White
Nate Wiesen
Creighton Wilke
Jared Williams
Colton Wolinski
Ben Wright
Bethani Wulf
Terra Young
Aaron Zart
Erin Zart
Samantha Zwiebel
Jaesa Vaughn Gina Vercelllno
Scott Alexander
Lori Anderson
Connie Arends
Noelle Baker
Thomas Bare
Kendra Barkdoll
Nancy Bartz
Timothy Bayne
Janette Beeson
Larry Buller
Jane Buntmeyer
Mary Butler
Marcela Cantarero
Anne Cognard
Melinda Cramer
Carol Cruickshank
Roxanne Dahlin
Matthew Davis
Jane Dougherty
Robin Douglas-Lundy
Karen Dress
Karen Eihusen
Larry Eisenmann
Jim Elsener
Scout Elsener
John Farrand
Travis Fentress
Greg Fleming
Ken Flowerday
Laurie Fraser
In Memory of Jim Crew, beloved Spartan, father, teacher, friend
Nita Bale generously dishes out lunch to the hungry East students
Sara Thomas
Gene Thompson
Mary Beth Troudt
Peggy Trumble
Janet Tucker
Karen Wegner
Del Whitman
Brenda Wiemer
Gary Williams
Donna Wilson
Laurie Witters-Churchill
Lorraine Woodward
Janet Zilllg
Brenda Zingler
1. Color Guard captans chillin' at a football game.
2. Senior Michael Schinstock keeps the ' Bone traditions alive, and wants you to join the fun!
3. The Beasts of the Band, the Bari-saxes roaring in the sun during band camp
4. The bass drummers showing how they keep going, and going, and going.
5. The band after a winning touchdown. Hold ' em high and show your spirit!
6. Drumline "sticking" it out during the Halloween show.
7. "Carnival", the theme for the ' 07- ' 08 marching season. Drummajors Taylor Stelk (senior), Dan Brown (senior), and Mike Foley Qunior) are laidback as they show off their award winning band.
marching up a storm
Tradition, dedication, and spirit. These words resonate through the minds and performances of East's musicians and it's Musk Department. These along with fun and high morale, one wouldn't see much reason to change things in this department.
Change is a daunting subject for many people, but to a band member, it's stress. Consistency is something that they have become accustom to, which is why some panicked when directors, Lance Nielson, Noland Schmit, and Del Whitman introduced "The Richmond Factor".
Jeff Richmond is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the College of Performing Arts at UNL. He studying for his Master of Musk degree and he has composed works for high schools, Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps, The Florida Orchestra, and many other bands and ensembles. ln his most recent project Richmond had the honor of arranging the musk for the 2007 marching show, Carnival, and has been brought on as a temporary director to perfect his work.
Most found this as a slam against them and took his methods as a suppressive force engineered for the soul purpose of cutting the life out of the musk, instead they all discovered that the habits he was forming would help them beyond the field. The level of performance was raised when kids would realize that with a little more focus and · an eye on the prize, they would excel quickly.
Along with changes in classes, faculty, key and tempo, there will always be change in times and faces. "Band is my family at school. the band room is home," said senior Taylor Stelk. Taylor, like many other musically inclined seniors, are leaving behind a legacy of four dedicated years to the East musk department. Au revoir class of '08!
'The Band ls my family at ·t 1 ool. Band room ls home."
--Senior Drum Major Taylor telk.
"l will miss Band Camp and ll the shenanigans."
--Senior trombone player Mi tael Schinstock , ,
Photos by: Andy Seachord, Kelse y l 1r ris
Brent David, Abby Meyer and Ban d oosters
Story by: Andy Seachord
Layout by: Andy Seachord, and Liz I r ry
1. The entire cast at the end of another great UFootloose " performance.
2. Junior Caitlin Kennedy getting serious as she plays the role of the mother.
3. The cast watches senior Dan Brown perform on stage.
4. Junior Jack Christie breaks up an on-stage fight between seniors Dan Brown and Jon Rye.
5. Junior Heather Boone working behind the scenes with the Tech Crew.
6 Senior Madison Graulty sings her heart out.
7. The two lead roles , senior Callie Feingold and junior Jack Christie , finally share a kiss.
8. A group of barbequin ' -boot-scoot -n-boogiers get down tonight.
ln October, East put on a production of the 1984 musical, "Footloose." Dozens of students talented in singing, dancing, and the technical aspects of theatrical production worked together to produce the musical. The cast and crew, working with first-time ·director Scott Gealy, first-time technical director Jesse Millspaugh, and Dottie Smith, had only five weeks to get their production together. Rehearsals included at least three hours a night of practicing, acting, setbuUding, and choreography. ln the end, their hard work and dedication paid off.
lt was the fourth East High musical for senior Callie Feingold, who played the lead female, Ariel.
'Tm really passionate about music and performing. l like becoming the character," Feingold said. "'Footloose' really pushed me to my limits as far as acting, singing, and endurance is concerned." Feingold' s performance of Ariel was outstanding: her experience showed.
For sophomore Jackson Carter, this was his first musical at East High. "l love to sing and move my feet to the beat," Carter said, when asked what prompted him to audition for "Footloose". Carter played three roles, including the cop, Cowboy Bob, and as a singer in the chorus. He had had no previous experience in theatre, but nevertheless had an impressive performance.
Another student -who participated in the musical was junior Sara Werner, who was the co-stage manager for "Footloose". This was her fifth production
at East. Her job consisted of organizing props, timing intermissions, presetting the stage, and cleaning up after the musical was over.
"lf we weren't here, l think they would have a hard time putting on the musical," she said. Werner has also participated in productions at the Community Playhouse.
"Footloose" was an incredible experience for the cast and crew, as well as those who attended the musical. From the great theatrical chemistry to the enter_ taining choreography, "Footloose" was a production must-see.
1. Senior Hayley Schmidt explains the counts to the girls during their practice of "Rockstar".
2. Senior Angle Albers shows off her center leap during a half time performance.
3. Senior Mallory Netz spruces up junior Megan Videtich' s hair before regional in the Mall of America.
4. Junior Uz Perry and Senior Sarah Preston hudle up with the mud they had been peeling off a van that had been brought to the car wash completely covered.
5. Senior Hayley Schmidt and Junior Megan Videtich advertise for the girl's car wash.
6. The squad dances to the infamous Soulja Boy during the Southwest game.
7. The girls throw up their hands for the official Apollonaire finish for their dance.
8. The squad groups up in a transition in their dance good luck.
9. The girls blow the crowd a kiss at the end of their dance "Kiss Kiss".
10. The fact that girls shop a lot is proven in the picture when the girls show off how much they bought at the Mall of America.
11. Juniors Kelsey Basset and Uz Perry sit patiently awaiting their chance to shine on the court.
12. The squad lines up to show off their cousages before the homecoming game vs Northest.
we love our squad
You can watch them light Senior captain Angela Albers also up the field with their awe-inspiring recognizes the importance of organizamoves at halftime of the football tion and hard work. games, or cheer them on as they
"As captain, l make sure to keep take on other squads in competi- everything organized and try to help us tions. You can even get your car perform at our best," said Albers. "lt's washed in the summer by these ten so important to have fun. Being an dynamic dancers. Who are they? Apollonaire is a really fun experience for They're the Apollonaires, Lincoln me and has played such a huge role in East's own award-winning dance my high school years!" team.
"We become so close through-
"l love performing as an out the year-almost like family. We'll Apollonaire," said junior Megan graduate and move on, but Apollonaires Vldetlch. "My favorite part is will always be there," said Preston. performing at the football games because the school spirit is so high."
Raising the hype and school spirit at East is a big part of Apollonaires. These dancers are very dedicated and put in a lot of time perfecting technique and taking constructive criticism from their sponsor, Galen Gaddie.
"Mrs. Gaddie is a great sponsor who's always there for us and answers all our questions," said senior Sarah Preston. "She's very organized and diplomatic-we vote on everything. She and her husband are so supportive of the squad."
There's no better place in Lincoln to find some supreme, homegrown school spirit than at East Hlgh football games, and
, one won't find a better sower of thls spirit than the members of East's Varsity Cheerleadlng squad.
"We have a lot of fun at the games,' sald senior cheerleader, Breanna Phillips, "We have fun and support the team."
"We definitely have grown to love each other through these experiences," sald junior cheerleader Katelyn Synhorst.
All those fans require the squads to be ln the zone , and loud. But how does all this C::::: spirit affect the team? When senior quarterback Matt Palm wasn't tled up pounding the
football in the end zone, he sald," l can hear some of my friends llke Jake Barrett, rooting us on, and l know it's becanse of the cheerleaders." Barrett, a senior dedicated football fan, can't deny the squad's influence.
Beyond the thunder and llghtnlng, these squads also bring tremendous talent with them. Phillips, who can be seen at games and pep rallles ls easy to find. Just look for the girl doing back flips down the field. Fans also enjoy watching the flawless synchronlclty of moves Synhorst and her comrades perform. All that work might scare some people away, but for those girls, it's all worthwhile, "lt's fun, pretty easy after freshman year, and l love the people l do it with," sald PhllUps. So let's show these girls some love.
BACK ROW: Lindsey Lehms, Hannah Schroff, Kelly Schulz MlDDLE ROW: Taylor Clark, Taylor Cruise, Rachel Erickson, Kendall Eirich, Sarah Sain FRONT ROW: Kelly Ernst, Courtney Plun~nett
1. Juniors Courtney Plucknett & Undsey Lehms excited about being kidnapped
2. The new JV Squad & Coach Renee (center) ready to get on the bus to Story: Alex Zappala cheer camp Photos: provided by Cheers
3. A circle of love! Layout: Cassie Shemek
90 JV Cheers
1. Cheering at a Beechner home football game
2. Seniors get ready for a game
3. Sparkin' Spartan spirit with the Homecoming game run through 4. Getting fired up senior style
BACK ROW: Breanna Phillips, Jaime Michelsen MIDDLE ROW: Tara Jarvis, Lauren Harrison, Lyndsay Stoupa, Shelby Froerlchs, Kalie Larson FRONT ROW: Stephanie Lee, Megan Allemang, McKenzie Mortenson, Cassie Shemek, Elizabeth Needels. NOT PIC-
TURED: Katelyn Synhorst
guaranteed school spirit
"We know definitely more than 20 different cheers," said freshmen Lainie Jessen. By the time the summer camps have concluded each squad could perform a variety of sport-specific cheers without flaw or nervousness. Absolute confidence is essential if cheerleaders are aiming at, in the words of Jessen " pumping up the crowd."
The Freshmen _squad had nothing but positive reinforcement coming from their elders on the Reserve Tearn. A result a tremendous amount of energy was created between these groups.
"l really like to hang out with the girls. We support each other and have fun," said sophomore cheerleader Caitlin Summerlin. With the addition of Laura Graulty to the Reserve coaching staff,, club sponsor Colleen Ogden and Freshmen Cheer coach, Teri Nelson helped • guarantee a steady stream of
school spirit from these girls.
"After awhile, it's easy. And it's awesome to get involved in school, meet new people and enjoy sports," said sophomore Hannah Sher. We should all take a page from her book, and get more excited about life.
"We provide a lot of support," said sophomore Hannah Sher. This is a humble statement coming from one of the girls who stick with the Boys in Blue through every swampy football game, every loss and win. Not to mention a set list of cheers that would rival, in number, the Rolling Stones. East's Freshman and Reserve cheerleading squads have to get used to the seeming cyclical nature of their sport, with their skills in performance are sought out at every Spartan event through basketball season.
Photos by: Kelsey Harris
Story by: Alex Zappala
Layout by: Shelby McGraw
Front Row: Terra Young, Ainsley Senkbell, Aarielle Cooley, Alexis Carpenter, Ashley Humm. Middle Row: Sydney Haas, Morgan Netz. Back Rovbllney Jensen.
Front Row, left to right: Hillary McNeal, Hannah Sher, Hanna Jenkins, Caitlin Summerlin. Back Row, left to right: Mary Beth Rye, Jessica Cole, Cassie Nelson, Emily Ptacek.
expressing their voices
Finding a group of people drawn together by a common interest ls not difficult. One event that takes place each year at East High has not only earned an extremely popular reputation, but has become the main appeal for many students at East - Expressions. Although highly regarded, the show requires an audition for solos or duets, any student in Singers gets to participate in much of the overall performance.
"After seeing Expressions and how much fun it looked like, it motivated me to become a part of it and made me want to join Singers," said senior Kylie Hubbell. Although this ls Hubbell' s 2nd year in Singers, she stlll enjoys getting to do Expressions above all.
"lt ' s always fun when we get to see what songs we ' ll be performing at Expressions and who will be singing them," said Hubbell. Expressions, like Singers, ls not just a highlight for seniors. As a junior, McKenna Slack also saw Expressions as a big benefit of getting to be in Singers.
"l like singing , and Expressions looked like it'd be really fun," said Slack.
Although second semester ls mainly filled with preparation for Expres- _ slons, students in the class never forget to appreciate their spot in Singers.
"lt' s a privilege to be in Singers because we ' ve all worked in the musk department for a long time hoping to be a part of this group," said senior Erin Reynoldson. She appreciates the fact that Singers ls "unique from every other class, because well you just can't sing during math class, can you?" Senior Ltndsey Mota also feels Singers has earned a respectable reputation.
"lt ' s a higher level group and we are capable of doing more challenging and fun songs," said Mota. Her favorite part about Singers, like many others, ls performing. Being onstage ls a draw for many of these students. Senior Grant Varney knew about the added bonus of Expressions when he signed up for Singers.
"l needed something to do and Expressions sounded like a fun ideas," said Varney. However, as Varney's first year in Singers, his favorite part of the class ls "getting to hear all the beautiful voices ringing in my ears like a thousand angels". Varney does, though, notice the variety of individuals inside the classroom.
'There may be some clashing personalities, but we all sound good together!" said Varney. Although it may be difficult to see how such different people find a similar passion, the Singers ' voices are able to connect in a way that can only be heard.
1. The Singers perform during th eir f all prefo rmance.
2. Daniel Brown, James Gardner, an d Brandon Thomson discuss ing their music during class
3. Seniors Danielle Patzel and Hayley Schmidt look sur p rised when they had to sing about the Battle of Jericho
4 Michaela Baker and Kelsey Uddy ar e prac ticing their upcoming piece
5. Seniors Kylie Hubble , Erin Reynolds on, Meger Stndelar, and Sarah Preston befor e a pr eformance
6. Juniors Nate Rocke and Aaron Bulo w singing along
7. Senior Sadie Lubeck mimics the s t r, ge rs wan
8. Seniors Taylor Neuhaus and Nate Armstrong relax during class
Story by: Stephanie Lee
Layout by: Ashton McDonald
Photos by: Jena Palmer
1. lmages of Blue Front row: Bethani Wolf, Katie Hundt, Cheyenne Selvy , Darian Sewell. Second row: Madde Biester, Emma Goninan, Brooke Haley, Bobbi McCurdy, Elise Darlington, Jasmine Edison. Back row: Hannah Schwanebeck, Ashley Humm, Faithe Cox, Madeleine Dorr, Landa Riley, Michaela Nkkolite, McKenna Parris, Sarah Haes, Meighan Mertlik. Not pictured: Mollie Carpenter, Bailey Feilmeier, Taylor Hiemer.
2. Meighan Mertlik, Lancia Riley, and Brooke Haley hit the high notes.
3. The tempo is apparent as Mrs. Smith directs 9th Mixed Choir.
4. Jasmine Edison and Katie Hundt work on a duet.
5. lmages of Blue singers warm up.
6. Members of 9th mixed choir practice harmonizing, with stunning results.
7. Everyone in 9th mixed choir sings a song of joy and gladness.
belting out the notes
East has always had a strong class, so it makes the class fun," said and successful music program. East's Wolf. musk students take great pride in The veteran musicians enjoyed their abilities, and enjoy sharing them their music classes as well, and were with the school and others in the glad to help lead East's music procommunity. The musk department gram. holds four concerts every year, and " l enjoyed musk in middle the students enjoy being apart of school, and in high school l like that them. East's freshmen singers loved you get to meet new people," said the opportunity to be able to sing in a sophomore Allison Yardley, a member group. of the mixed concert choir.
" l have never sang in a group The East high vocal programs before this year. l had always sang have always filled the halls with beauby myself, so it is a new experience tiful sounds, and with the look of the for me" said freshman Bethani Wolf, younger musk groups, the future is who performed in Images of Blue. going to be on key.
"AU of my friends are in the
Photos by: Cathy Sypal
Story by: Aubrey Mengh
Layout by: Liz Perry
9th Mixed Choir Front row: Tanya Antonov a, Hanna Jameson, Mary Jo Gawrick, Hannah Peters, Mariah Bopp. Second row: Melissa Atkinson, Leah • Arney, Callie Self, Aarielle Cooley, lngrid Holmquist , Anna Schoettger, Kathryn Pauley, Caitlin Phelps. Thtrd row: Adam Alexander, Erk Fawl, Aaron Zart, Joel Marxhausen, Tad Hunt. Fourth row: Michelle O'Neill, Kelli Reed, Jacqueline O'Doherty, Emily Sutherland , Jennifer Heywood, Skyeler Tenopir, Courtney Metcalf. Back row: Sara Brock, Laura Meyer, Kellin Kozisek, Kalin Lueth, Alyse Menghini. Not pictured: Scott Adkins, Ben Brown, AnnaMarie Newburn, Amy Stoeckinger, Ty Wahl.
Musk Groups
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express showing their stuff ...
l. From Left to Right, Back Row: Patrea Whittier, Brittany Bydalek, Cassie Smith, Elizabeth Tenney, Ashley Lugn, Caitlin Kennedy, Audree Bailey, Rachelle Sheets, Cassie Nelson.
Row: Ty Wahl, Cameron Meter, Nate Rocke, Whinston Beans, Mick Steiner, Nate Armstrong, Adam Tucker.
Row: Mitchell Snyder, Grant Varney, John Miller, Nick Graef, James Gardner, Mike Foley, Jackson Carter, Brandon Thompson.
2. Senior Nate Armstrong, Juniors Nate Rocke, Cassie Smith, and Adam Tucker take the time for a photo op.
3. Juniors Nick Graef showing off some moves and Camaron Meter a little surprised by the camera.
4. Group of girls smile for the camera.
Group of guys practicing for their Fall show.
Show Choir
Story By Deanne Schmidt
Layout By Kelli Dornbos
Photos By Tara Greiser, Jurgena Photo"graphy, Sadie Lubeck and Hayley Schmidt
1. Seniors Lauren Bavltz, Taylor Stealk, Adam Bassett, and Junior Camron Meter swing the jazzy -brass to the sounds of Duke Ellington.
2. Erle Harmon thumpin ' the beat on his fretless bass.
3. Mr. Neilson: a real cool cat with some serious rhythm.
4. Senior Austin Pohlmann basking in the limelight , never missing a beat.
Story By Deanne Schmiflt
Layout By Kelli Dornbos
Photos By Andy Seachord
carrying a tune
Where can you go to hear a little Blues Brothers as well as some of your favorite songs from "Grease"? The Lincoln East Musk Department during seventh period ls the place to be! Lincoln East offers students opportunities to expel their musical talents. Show Choir and Jazz Band members end each school day singing, dancing, and playing up their musical talents Their goal? To grow as musicians . .
"Jazz Band ls a group of students who are willing to participate ln new forms of music/' said senior guitar player Erle Harmon
Jazz Band students can explore the dlfferent forms of music including jazz, blues, swing and Latin~ . Each day they discover, explore and learn new jazz techniques and rhythms.
"lmprovlng ls one of my favorite things ln Jazz band because it's basically us jamming for a little bit ln school, " said Lauren Bavitz, a senior trumpet player ln Jazz Band.
Beyond the jams though, the group requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
"lt takes a lot of musical skill and theory to be ln Jazz Band," said Bavitz. "You should have pretty much mastered your instrument by the time you reach jazz band."
Show Choir also takes a lot of time and effort.
" Show Choir takes a lot of dedication and free time from people," said junior bass Brandon Thomson. "When we're getting close to shows we have a ridiculous schedule with rehearsals and practices." from "Greatime you reach jazz band."
5. Tuning and tweaking the finer elemnt of Jass- "The Chill. "
orchestra shows its pluck
A typical day in Orchestra includes warming up instruments and tuning them. Next, the musicians play through each piece of musk. The Orchestra students don't simply play musk though.
"We have a lot of fun relaxing and joking around," junior Nick Graef said. Graef has been playing the viola for eight years.
"lt was kind of a random choke," he sald "but l like it." •
Sophomore Lauren Witt ls also a part of East's Orchestra. She has been playing the viola for seven years.
"We have a good laugh once in a while," she said.
Mr. Whitman, East's . •Orchestra director, does a great job of organizing the group during practices. He
even joins into the fun.
"Mr. Whitman ls a really good conductor. We're one of the best orchestras in the city," Witt said.
Junior Hannah Bashford plays the cello in the Orchestra. She has been playing for six years.
"l like the sound of the cello: it's really pretty," she said. Bashford ls even interested in pursuing a career in musk.
Senior Sasan Choobineh has been playing the violin for 11 years.
"lt was kind of an impetuous decision. l started with the piano and was drawn to the violin," he said. Choobineh enjoys interacting with the other students in Orchestra. He especially enjoyed the Orchestra Finale this year, in which they played Beatles musk .
"lt was the highlight of Orchestra this year. lt' s
a chance for us to be really creative," Choobineh said.
Senior Susan Kachman has been playing the cello for eight years and enjoys being a part of East's orchestra.
"We form a real camraderie with the musk," she said. Kachman also thinks Whitman ls a great director. He not only teaches the Orchestra how to play musk, but also teaches them about musk.
"He'll bring in articles from the Internet or read poetry to us. He also enjoys telling us about stories from his past," Kachman said.
lt' s easy to tell that East's Orchestra ls made of a variety of talented students who appreciate musk and know how to have a good time. They not only play excellent musk, but also bring charisma to East.
l. Lauren Witt concentrates on playing the violin.
2. Mr Whitman conducts the violins at a concert.
3. Artemis Gogos focuses on reading her music.
4. Sasan Choobineh plays violin in the orchestra concert.
Photos by: Abby Meyer
Story by: Lillie Schrock
Layout by: Natalie Taylor
blow dem horns
Of musicians and their jokes, senior Dan Brown recites some of the best:
Q: What do you call two clarinets playing in unison?
A: a minor second.
Or for our more right brain kinsman, imagine the philosophical underpinnings to this parable: senior Elizabeth Bouma and junior Alex Prlbll gaze into the open end of their French horns. ln the dank, abysmal brass pits of the horn, a question sounds off: " l wonder what it's like down there?" Don't we all.
Lincoln East High' s own Wind Ensemble ls stocked with a corps of flutes, bassoons, trumpets, clarinets (in unison of course), bass clarinets, French horns, tubas, saxophones, oboes, drums, and xylophones? Affirm that, xylophones. Spell check: Xylophones.
"ln one of the songs, l get a solo," said senior percussion and xylophone member James Pace- Cornsflk.. The Ensemble produces a set list of contemporary pieces as well as more classical releases with such songs as "The Overture for Band", "Gumsucker' s March", and " Pilatuse; Mountains of Dragons".
Each year in April, the Ensemble takes
its songs to District where they are judged. They carried into the performance a Superior rating, based on previous evaluations. •And for the Xylophone they earned a: Most Righteous.
"We like playing all the songs, they are really cool," said senior Christine Miller.
"The composers were very adventurous in the creative process, it's fun to play," said senior Renni Johnson.
These instruments come together with their oaken counterparts, the orchestra, to host a variety of musical events about the year. However, the biggest event of them all isn't doesn't even require them to play instruments. The annual sand volleyball game takes place between Wind Ensemble and Orchestra at Holmes Lake. That ~s as elemental as it gets, wood .vs. iron. Let the volleyballsand the jokes- fly.
Photos by: Abby Meyer
Story by: Alex Zappala
Layout by: Sarah Preston
1. Sophomore Meredith Lee hones her french horn skills
2. Seniors Christine Miller and Lyndsey Muehling play their flutes.
3. Junior Ben Hartwell bellows on the bass clarinet.
true colors
Marching Band's flag-bearing counterparts, the ladies in Color Guard are masters in the art of persuasion.
"We have convinced the band that our coach ts pregnant," said junior Color Guard member Katlyn Fortune. "They think she is ·pregnant because l keep buying her baby clothes, even though she isn't."
The Guard's history is from the Civil War battlefields where flags were waved to rally troops. One hundred and forty years later these women who twirl the blue flags are preserving the same tradition accompanying the band at football half times.
The members of East's Guard memorize routines that would make Albert Einstein sweat and carry them out with a precision that would rival a brain surgeon's.
,, This one time during a competition l almost tripped someone with my staff," said veteran Guard member Rachael Brank.er. On the other hand, isn't it all about the camaraderie: the bond that exists between all Spartans.
" lt' s fun. l like being with the girls," said freshman twirler Mandy Peterson.
l. en or ac ael Branker having fun at
2. The band and color guard performing "
3. Senior Alexa Warren up in the gymjus
4. Junior Katlyn Fortune, Branker, Coach Ashley, and senior Jaci. Kehli.ng at a fall football game
5. The color guard leading the band down to the 2007 NSBA competi.ti.on
6. Junior Natalie Bopp breaks i.t down
tory
some enchanted evening
The Dollflns synchronized swim team continued to make a splash at East this year. The talented swimming squad continued their fun and entertaining shows wlth a Musical theme this year. Highlighted songs came from musicals such as "Cats", "Annie", and "South Pacific".
The group added five new members, making a total of 16 swimmers. Many were recommended by former Dollflns and went to camps in middle school.
"l was convinced by an upperclassman to try out because lt was a lot of fun", said senior four-year member Julia Simpson. Simpson this year's Decorations Chair coordinated props, which always add to the look of the show.
The squad's members agree that they have a lot of fun practicing and performing for their act.
"lt is llke a blg pool party everyday during seventh period," said senior member Kay Brown. "Dollflns has been a lot of fun. You get new swimsuits, and you get to be creative on show night."
Wlth show night, practices, holiday parties, and team dinners, the Dollflns enjoyed being friends, inside and outside of the · pool.
1.Senior Mikhala Lenzen making her way to the center of the pool during a practice.
2.Junlors Cara Delp and Tamara Hunt work on their slides
3.The finally pose takes great strengh from the group
4. Senior Kay Brown demonstrates her ballet legs
5. The group shows off their formations often
6.Beautiful handstand finishes off the number
Story by: Aubrey Menghini
Photos by: }esslyn Denton
Layout by: Ashton McDonald
I I i I :
1. Editors Sean Oywer and Tina Zheng unpack the Oracle.
2. Catsa Royer and Ashley Morgan work on the Oracle.
3. Front: Sarah Weber, Melanie Flchthom. Second Row: Aubrey Cummings, Danielle fatzel, Brittany Bydalek, Lauren Harrtso~ Shawn Donahue, Callie Feingold, Tina Zheng, Catsa Royer. Third Row: Sasan Choobtneh, Kiersten Hauge~ Megan Meyerso~ Adam Russnogle, Preston Bradley, Mark Carraher, Tom Bolin, Jane Holt, Alexa Warre~ Susan Kachma~ Navtna Delight, Kate Dwyer, Sean Dwyer. Not Pictured: Addison Higley, Kelli Blacketer, Ashley Morgan.
4. Adam Russnogle chuckles at a hilarious joke.
5. Juniors Megan Meyerson and Kiersten Haugen enjoy their Internet find.
6. Callie Feingold chats with fellow senior Lauren Harrison.
7. Callie Feingold and Kelli Blacketer plan out a story for the Oracle.
8. Sophomores Tom Bolin and Kate Dwyer peruse r.a yearbook.
the oracle said so ..
Students are a very opinionated bunch. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to express their opinions. That is why we have the Oracle staff. The Oracle has been providing insight and entertainment to East students for forty years. Staff members take the time to take photos, draw pictures, write well-researched articles, and help each other create a layout for the paper.
"Our class is really laid back and it is a variety of people in the class, whkh is a change", said junior writer Megan Meyerson.
Senior writer Sasan Choobineh agrees that he enjoys the new experience he has in journalism.
"l Uke that you are able to exercise your creativity and ingenuity," said Choobineh.
Meyerson joined the Oracle staff because she enjoys to write.
"Most English classes are focuse on reading, but l Uke how Oracle based on writing only," said Meyerson.
Whether the topic was the next Presidential election, the new l.D. badges, or the update in sports at East, the Oracle Staff took it upon themselves to share their ideas and new information with the student body.
Photos by: Cathy Sypal
Story by: Aubrie Menghini
Layout by: Shawn Schmalken
1.Senior Kelsey Harrts laughs while snapping pictures for the yearbook.
2.Seniors Lauren Vuchetlch and Casey Adams working hard to meet a yearbook deadline. ,
3.Junior Uz PeITy and Senior Natalie Taylor work on editing layouts.
4. Sophomores Uilie Schrock and wm Hertzler brainstorm ideas for yearbook.
5.Seni.or Stephanie Lee giggles while she ponders a new angle for a story.
6.Senior Shawn Schrnalken works with Senior Andy Seachord to create a layout in class.
7 .Senioi: Alex Zappala is excited to get his edits back.
8. Sophomore Shelby McGraw and Senior Cassie Shemek place pictures on their assigned layouts.
9 .Seniors Cassie Shemek and Erin Reynoldson try and attempt to famous soulja boy dance.
history in the making
Picture yourself opening a staff and layout staff. Although_Yearneatly wrapped gift whkh turns out book ls a group effort, lt ls also a very to be a box of Cookie Crisps cereal lndMdualized class. or a pair of reindeer antlers. East's "Yearbook ls definitely a unique Yearbook staff at East has a tradl- class," said sophomore layout designer tion of celebrating the holidays with Wm Hertzler "You do your own thing having a secret gift exchange. This and, ln the end, all of our work ls put year, the gifts and exchange turned together for a finished product." out to be pretty interesting.
This dedicated army of journal-
"For our white elephant gift lsts proved themselves to be soldiers of · exchange l ended up getting a box work and of play. of cereal from Shawn," said senior "My favorite moment ln Yearphotographer Tara Grieser. "It was book this year was when some of the funny this year because Shawn kept staff were at the front of the room dancstealing everyone else's gifts and lng to Souija Boy," said Hertzler. "lt some people were getting a little an- was so funny to watch everyone having noyed." a good time and trying to dance!"
Despite the gift thefts,
The yearbook staff ls a group of everything ended up working out hardworking good humored people who okay. love to have fun. With their fun and
"There were a lot random gifts that people received and everyone ended up Uklng them," said senior layout designer Kelli Dornbos.
Yearbook ls a class that can be fun and games, but it also takes a lot of hard work and dedkatlon. The staff has to meet deadlines to make sure their material ls ready to be published. The staff ls made up of photographers, writers, business
spirited attitudes, their goal to capture East's memories ls an epk ln itself.
Back row left to right: Shawn Schamalken, Andy Seachord, Jesslyn Denton, Casey Adams, Lauren Vuchetich, Will Hertzler and Lillie Schrock.
Third row right to left: Aubrie Menghini, Kelli Dornbos , Sarah Preston, Erin Reynoldson, Cathy Sypal and Alex Zappala.
Second Row left to right: Tara Grieser, Ashton Mcdonald, Stephanie Lee, Deanne Schmidt, Shelby McGraw, Jena Palmer and Chelsie Mattern.
First row left to right: Kelsey Harris, Natalie Taylor, Liz Perry and Cassie Shemek.
Not Pictured: Abby Meyer
l. Senior Nate Armstrong performs a song he wrote himself
2. Freshman Madelynne Shomos rocks out on the sax
3. Seniors Alice Root and Nikki Beecher shake their groove thang to the Numa Numa Song
4. Junior Johannah Bashford dressses up and gets down in a duet
5. The WUdkatz Quniors Tyler Wethler , Reece Schwartz , Richard Claussen & senior Trevor Howe) get pumped before their 'high school musical'
6. Freshnian Cassie Nelson sings with sophmore pianist Brittany Bydalek
7. Junior Nate Rocke plays the acoustic guitar solo
8. Junior Steven Montgomery leads on the electric guitar with the group "Chicago "
Photos by: )esslyn Denton & Cassie Shemek
Story by: Deanne Schmidt
Layout by: Cassie Shemek
everyones got their own talent
This year, the East High Talent Show, or Snatraps, showcased a variety of talents and performances. Snatraps ls a show where people can perform and show their talents. Students are able to do what they love and be applauded • forU.
"Snatraps ls a great way to share talents ff you aren't able to perform ln the groups at school," said sophomore Brittany Bydalek. There were fourteen acts ranging from interpretive dance and singing, to demonstration of some mad Dance Dance Revolution skUls. The talent show ls a tradltlon of Lincoln East and comes around once a year ln the spring. Some of the participants ln the talent show were veterans from previous years.
"Last year l did a solo where l sang and played the guitar," said Bydalek. This year, Bydalek chose to do a duet and play the piano instead of a solo.
"The song Cassie and l performed ls 'For Good,' from the musical Wicked,'' said Bydalek. "For Good" turned out to be a success and received a standing ovation from several people ln the crowd.
Soloist Nate Armstrong performed an original song that he wrote. When asked lf he was nervous about performing an original piece, he replied, "l was more excited then nervous. I've been on stage before sol was pretty calm."
Another act, "The WUdkatz," featured juniors Ty Weihe, Richard Oaussen, Reece Schwartz and senior Trevor Howe. The foursome did a performance to the song "Get cha Head ln the Game" from High School Musical.
"We tried to make a name for ourselves and leave a mark ln the Snatraps history," said Oaussen.
The WUdkatz performance may not have earned them a spot on Disney Channel, but their act wm be a highlight ln Snatraps history for years to come.
ACTS:
Adam Tucker - Drum Solo
Nate RQCke - "This ls A Call"
Al.ice & the Wonderland Gang
- Interpretive Dance
Cassie Nelson & Brittany Bydalek
- "For Good"
Nate Armstrong - "Save Me"
Brandon Thomson
- Dance Dance Revolution
Aubrteile Gingery - "On My Knees"
As Performed By Chicago - Band
Adam Alexander
- "~ettlng lnto You"
Ben Brown - "The Legend of Benja"
Joy Sweazy & Hannah Bashford
- "Here Without You"
Wfidkatz
- "Getcha Head lnthe Game"
Callie Feingold, Jack Christie, Joy
Sweazy, & Hnnah Potter
- "Falling Slowly"
Paavo - Band
l.Kaelee Bliemetster, Brittany Pasika, Joe Beran, and Kate Rask go through the play for the first time.
2. Ty Wahl, Cassie Nelson, and Adam Tucker listen as other cast' members read thejr Parts.
3. People: Austin lrons and Heather Boone practice reading their script toget'1er.
Story by: Stephanie Lee
Photos by: Chelsie Mattern and Cathy Sypal
- Layout by: Kelli Dornbos
you can 1 t take it with you
Standing in front of a room full of people he barely knew, Adam Tucker was intimidated, but ready to go for it. The tryouts for the school's musical, though, did not go as well as he hoped.
"l did horrible. l think my voice cracked a couple times. l was just really nervous having to try out in a new school, and having all these people watching me," Tucker said. Not only did the students have to audition in front of all the other students trying out, but for Tucker, the musical was his first audition ever. The pressures of the audition process, though, seem to have faded quite a bit as Tucker prepares for his second audition -a spot in East's Spring Play, "You Can ' t Take it With You".
Tucker, like many others who tried out, looked forward to the hard work, cast. bonding, and seeing the finished product. Because the Spring Play was year is a comedy, theatre teacher Scott Gealy supplied many students, including Tucker, with a variety of comedic monologues they could use for the audition.
"Mr. Gealy brought a bunch of monologs to class one day and l was able to find
one that l thought was pretty funny," said Tucker. Not everyone felt as confident or as prepared as Tucker. Some students who were not in musk or theatre classes felt a slight disadvantage.
"Some people get to see the script in advance, and it gets a little unfair," said junior Nate Rocke. Although he has auditioned before, Rocke was still anxious to get through the tryouts.
II Auditions are more nerve-racking than the play," said senior Danielle Patzel. But for Patzel, just being on stage is what makes it worth it. "l just love to act and perform," said Patzel. Senior Emily Carnes agreed.
"Theatre is my life!"
Although Carnes dreaded auditioning by herself in front of all her peers, she was excited about all the parts of the play and getting to know the whole cast.
For many students, auditions for the Spring Play are not an issue, but for others, it is the hardest part of the process. Regardless of the nerves and tension before the tryouts, everyone seemed to agree that it's a lot less stressful once they ar~ officially part of the cast.
one act hits a homer
The cast of Lincoln East's One Act play, "The ldlot and the Oddity", began to feel the power of the ancients, as thls parody on Greek writing incurred the wrath of Homer, Sophocles, and Euripides. The cast experienced a series of collapsing tables, renegade toga clasps, stab wounds, and even an lee storm, which ultimately prevented the cast from competing in the One Act districts.
"The ldlot and the Oddity" begins with Polaris,
(sophomore Maggie Austin), who goes to see Zeus( junior Austin lrons), to see what she can do to get "big " , as ln goddess st atus. Zeus tells her to take a mortal (freshmap. Tyler Wahl).
The duo goes on a journey through ancient Greece. Meanwhile the audience ls kept up to speed by the narrator persona played by junior Samar Khidir. As the sinuous plot comes to a close, Polaris eventually gets banished from Mt. Olympus for her
1.Protaganist Ty Wahlin is guided by Pola ris Maggie Austin.
2. Cassie Nelson distr acts Ty Wahl as he makes h is way t h r ough t he underworld.
3. The Gods gather a round the table at Mount Olympus • Gods in clude (le ft to right): lngrld Holmquist , Dillon Tyrrell, Adam Tucker , Ryan Bubb , Elli.e Smith-Eskridge , Jon Miller and Emily Carnes .
Photos by: )esslyn Denton and Chelsie Mattern
Story by: Alex Zappala
Layout by: Lauren Vuchetich
escapades and runs away with the mortal Austin has come quite a way since her acting debut ln the fifth grade , making thls performance her 20th production.
"l enjoy acting, said Austin. " This ls a funny play." Austin's Greek counterparts also enjoyed the play.
"l really liked demonstrating the suicide sequence," sald Khidir. For Wahl, he was" just happy to have kept my toga on."
One Act 111
lunch bunch
Every East High student has a lunchtime routine. On selected days, some endured the dreaded lunch line waiting for the delectable Creamed Turkey. Depending on the weather, others might head to Oso for HoneyStung Chicken. Regardless of the weather, though, dozens of regular and special-ed students gathered for lunch every Thursday, thanks to the Lunch Bunch group.
"l like Lunch Bunch because there's a lot of friends and l like to go there and talk to people," sai.d sophomore Ross Kotschwar. Kotschwar has attended Lunch Bunch for two years and enjoys how fun i.t has been.
Junior Hannah Potter has attended the group si.nce her freshman year.
"My sister Allison was involved i.n it and she explained the relationships she was able to form, so l decided to attend as well. l've been active i.n it ever si.nce," said Potter. She noted how everyone treats each other equally and how attending Lunch Bunch 112 Peer Network
first lunch, lunch bunch
Back row left to right: Ryan Stephens, Nick ?, Josh Hartwig, Shane Clark, Haley Waggoner, Jahan Claes, Nick Graef. Second row left to right: Angela Gill, Ellizabeth Potter, Brittany Bydalek, Karry Wang, Jay DuPont, Kendra Pope, Emily Ackerman, Hayley Schmidt, Alexis Lehman, Andrew Burson. First row left to right: Trevor Howe, Hannah Potter, Kelli Blacker, Massey Churchill, Alli Morton, Brianna Harder, Aubrie Me
second lunch, lunch bunch
Fourth row left to right: Nick D()ty, Remi Rotthaus, John Olson, Neema Bahramzad,Myles Grefe, Alex Churchill, Cooper Overcash. Third row left to right: Akaisha Butler, Rebecca Carr, Melissa Hopkins, Peggy Merrill, Rachel Pickerel, Sam Eisenmann, Kelli Dornbos, Jim Hao. Second row left to right: Mallory Netz, Elizabeth Baquet, Hannah Kinberg, Kristin Schrmacher, Elizabeth Tenney, Stephanie Lee, Shawn Pauley. Front row left to right: Sandra Franz, Danielle Olson, Natasha Doty, Allison Dittman.
has motivated her to do more.
"l love everyone and how hilarious they are. They inspired me to attend a summer camp in Missouri to help with Special Ed kids. l really want to involve my time with this in the future," said Potter.
Sorlna Anderson has been active in Lunch Bunch for two years as well, and has learned some bask life lessons from the experience.
"I've learned how to be ni.ce to everyone. l really like to si.t with the students," said Anderson.
Lunch Bunch just goes to show that even when you're eating and socializi.ng, you can learn valuable traits, not just what the new value menu item at McDonald's happens to be.
Photos by: Abby Meyer
Story by: Jena Palmer
Layout by: Liz Perry
1. Seniors Alex Churchill and Shawn Pauley interact at lunch bunch.
2. Senior Miles Grefe and Peggy Marrel listen in on some intense conversations during lunch bunch.
Photos by: Abby Meyer
Story by: Jenna Palmer
Layout by: Liz Perry
the scoop
•Club: card club
Purpose: Play card games: collectable trading cards such as Yu-GiOh, pokemon, magic, etc.
Highlights: tournaments and possibly some future parties
Whats the best part about being in this club?
J2laying Yu-Gi-Oh. "
part about being in this club?
the scoop
•Club:go club
Kayla Alexander "Seeing everyone with similar interests and getting together to have fun. "
Purpose: Play Go; an andent Chinese board game that originated 4,000 years ago. There are two stones (black and white) that each player gets. All players take turns setting each stone on the board. ;The game takes a day to learn and a lifetime to master" - President Ben Oltman
Highlights: teaching sessions, playing the game, and occasional holiday parties
Photos by: Abby Meyer
Story by: Jena Palmer
Layout by: Liz Perry
Will Welcomer "Getting Catrina Smith "Playing Yu- Cody Lennen "Playing Yutogether with friends and Gi-Oh and making funny Gi-Oh and hopefully more
Ben Oltman "Playing the game. l hope to continue playing Go throughout the rest of m Ufe. "
Adam Neely "Just playing the game and learning more each time l play."
endless opportunities
Every Wednesday this year the Ambassadors Club met to discuss new ways to serve East and its . community. Their activities included the UNlCEF Penny Drive, the Christmas Giving Tree, a Lunch Bunch holiday party, Mix lt Up at Lunch day, and hosting a party for the exchange students.
Their goal wa s to make East a better community and a more comfortable place for all students.
"We act as ambassadors for East and Lincoln by volunteering and doing community service," said senior President Katie Thomsen.
The Ambassadors Club also served as a place for all different types of students to get to know each
other. The members range from SPED kids to foreign exchange students, as well as the average student. All members did their best to make everyone at East feel welcome.
"The club provides endless opportunities to meet new people at East," said senior club member Jenna Nelson.
East's Ambassadors Club worked hard to make everyone at East feel accepted and did a lot for Lincoln, as well. That hard work paid off for everyone involved.
"lt's a really rewarding experience," Thomsen said.
l. The club makes cupcakes
2 Katie Thomsen and Molly Loudon frost their cupcakes.
Story by Lillie Schrock
Photos by Chelsie Mattern
Layout by Shelby McGraw
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The Scoop
Club: Ecology Club ,, serv es on the interest of the en vi ronment ," said sophomore Lauren BeJo t. u z like it because nobody is perfect ecologically and it's great to have people to share ideas with. "
Purpose: The club formed two committees to focus oiz separate issues throughout the year. TI1ese included an Eco-Week committee and an Awareness committee. Eco -Week included activities to help students
What's the best part about being in this club?
recognize simple things they could do "My favorite to help the environment. part was Eco-Week,
Highlights: Thes e club members did a Hike being week w here they did wonderful things involved and for the planet and community. Eco- making a week could well become a tradition. difference. "
Sophomore Lauren Bejot
"lt ' s an awesome group of people doing amazing things for the planet and community ." --Junior Barb Walkoviak
BACK ROW: Susan Kachman, Elektra
Bouma, Rachel Gibson, Renni Johnson, Meredith Lee , Reanne Johnson, Mr.
The Scoop
Club: "GSA is a place for people who support homosexuality or who are homosexual to be comfortable and accepted," said Junior member Ray Szelag. " I like having a place where people won ' t Judge me. "
Purpose: Meetings predominately in-
Wh at' S the best part about being in this club? eluded open discussions on homosexu-
"lt ' s great to have a place where people can discuss homosexuality and be open about it, " freshman member Sophia Mantzlos said.
Highlights: Being in this club gives students a way to feel comfortable about their sexuality. The club lets them be themselves.
Story by Lillie Schrock
Photos by Chelsie Mattern
Layout by Shelby McGraw
ality and society. Members also spent "My old school time organizing the 2008 Pride Prom, a ~~••-~-••• didn ' t offer prom for gay and bisexual couples and very much straight couples. support when it came to homosexuality; l like having a place where l can be myself and not have to hide in a shell," junior member Ray Szelag.
BACK ROW: Lauren Beiot, Alex Pri.bil, Sharissa Stewart, Jacques Tallkhet, Rachael Pickerel, Trevor Johnson MlDDLE ROW: Emili Jones, Sara Schimenti, Artemis Gogos, Danielle Olson, Cassie Shemek, Breanna Phillips FRONT ROW: Kelsey Lee , Nikki Beecher , Alice Root
working with the city
Their projects are constantly helping the community, their success is always well recognized, and their irresistible cookies are always tagged with their name. DECA, though, is much more than their 50-cent cookies and extraordinary community involvement. Although the club continually achieves their goals, they are always looking to better themselves and outdo their previous accomplishments.
DECA' s focus on improving students ' business skills and-helping them prepare for the real business world has made a large impact on all of its members. Senior Lauren Harri.son was not only excited for the opportunity to meet with company owners and entrepreneurs, but also to learn how to start and organize her own business projects.
"l enjoy getting more involved in the school and people from all grades," said Harri.son. DECA encourages individuals to take their own initiatives, and has ~herefore taught a variety of leadership skills to all who participate.
Deca
Harrison, along with many other members, was busy preparing for this year's business competitions, hoping to earn a spot at the National competition in Atlanta, Georgia.
"One of the best parts about DECA is getting to travel outside your school, and compete with students from all over the nation," said senior Breanna Phillips. "Not only do you get to meet a bunch of great new people, but you gain skills to put yourself in better positions for business opportunities in the future."
DECA has raised money and sponsored different organizations through several activities within East High. The books, toys, and game they collected for the Child Advocacy Center were a great beginning to an incredibly upbeat and productive year. Although being a part of DECA may be an exceptionally fun experience, the newly earned skills and community service the club provides present a challenge that every member willingly takes, and ultimately conquers.
Story By: Stephanie Lee
Photos By: Tara Grieser
Layout By: Will Hertzler
Top: DECA takes a trip to Kansas Citys ' Worlds of Fun.
Middle: Andrew Unafelter and Dltirc Cook carve pumpkins for Halloween-
Above: Jade Selvy and Rachel Pickerel pose at the Indianapolis conference.
the scoop
•Club: Tri-m
Purpose:Members get together and discuss how to promote music and bring people together from various music classes.
Highlights: Music advocacy Fair for elementary students, Music in the Making Fundraiser, and providing music mentors.
Story By: Stephanie Lee
Photos By: Tara Grieser
Layout By: Will Hertzler
Whats the best part about being in this club?
"We are going to se "Phantom of the Opera " in January in Omaha - Senior Sarah Anthony
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"Music
What's the best part about being in this club?
"Winning the State Leadership Conference. " - Senior Brian Oberm eier
"Going to Chicago last summer to compete in the National Leadership Conference , Jin Wen Sui and l placed 8th in Global business " - Senior Tina Zheng
the scoop
•Club: FBIA
Purpose: An organization that engages students in business-type competitions that cover various business issues and topics.
Highlights: Club members love traveling to compete against other FBIA groups.
Story By: Stephanie Lee
Photos By: Tara Grieser
Layout By: Will Hertzler
Back Row: Shawn Schmalken, Adam Pillard, Mikhala Lenzen Front Row: Karlene Tipton, lsha Jain
in the Making Fundraiser in the Spring. "
Senior Abby Meyer
asian experience
The Lincoln East Asian Club knows all about having fun. Food parties and badminton tournaments were nothing out of the ordinary for them.
"At our badminton tournament last year, everyone had a lot of fun. By the end of the tournament, all the boys had their shirts off because lt was getting so competitive, and one kld was even wearing spandex shorts!" said senior member Alice Root.
The club ls not only focused on having fun, but also on making people aware of dlfferent cultures. At their Wednesday meetings, members discuss different Asian cultures and traditions. Members then sought ways to make the entire school more aware
aged students of all ages and ethnkltles to come to Us meetings.
"We're open to anyone and everyone coming!" said Root.
Junior William Lonn came to the first-ever Asian Club meeting held hls sophomore year and has been a regular ever since.
"My favorite thing about Asian Club are the fun activities outside of club that we do, like the ping pong and badminton tournaments," said Lonn.
Asian Club ls just the place lf you are looking for a club that explores several cultures and ls open to everyone. Not only do students learn about customs of the Asian of Asian culture. culture, but are also guaranteed Asian Club also encour- to have a good time and good food while they're there!
Story by: Deanne Schmidt
Pictures by: Kelsey Harris
Layout by: Ashton McDonald
Back row: Brady GUg, Adrian Draney, George Miller , Tina Zheng, Jim Hao , Jin Win Sui
Middle Row: Teresa Yao, Kelley Christensen, Kerry Wang , Will Laun, Will Scheidler , Alan Xu
Front Row: Alice Root , Calvin Pappas
Top: Karry Wang takes a break from cooking, to sample a cultural dish.
Above: Tina Zheng and Alan Xu flaunt their asian pride.
Back row: Barb Walkowiak, Susan Kachman, Adam Neely, Madeleine Dorr, Dal Lyewski, Ben Oltman, Kayla
Alexander
Front row: Ben Harbison, Trent Albers, Molly Kriefels, Max Sparks
the scoop
• Club: Sci-Fl Club
President: Ben Oltman
Purpose: Sci-Fl club meets once a week to watch scHi movies, discuss theological and philosophical aspects of sci-fl, and get into new science fiction stuff.
Highlights: Great minds think alike, in Sci-Fl everyone has a chance to speak their minds and interact with one another.
Story by Deanne Schmidt
Pictures by Kelsey Harris
Layout by Ashton McDonald
What's the best part about being in this club?
,, My favorite thing about SciFi Club is that it gives a chance for minds to get together and interact." -Senior president Ben Oltman
What's the best part about being in this club? ·
,,We
the year and blending everyone ' s work and styles." -Junior Renni Johnson
the scoop
•Club: Penned Club
President: Renni Johnson
Purpose: Meetings are during the PLC's on Tuesdays in the Library. At Penned Club, members take time to share and critique work as peer writers. The Penned Club participates in two large activities; NaNowRiMo, a competition, and collaborate to publish a book through a company.
Highlights: ln Penned Club they enjoy working with others who share the same interests, and working together. They get to share their thoughts and ideas with people who's thoughts are the same.
Story by: Deanne Schmidt
Pictures by: Kelsey Harris
Layout by: Ashton McDonald
Back row: Max Sparks , Alexa Warren, Susan Katchman, Liz Bouma, Mike Foley, Helea Pitts , Kristine Brown, Jalyn Rossignol, Ashley Oltman
Middle row: Melanie Fichthorn, Sam Karas , Meredith Lee, Bottom row: Renni)ohnson, Rachel Gibson , Peggy Merrill, Alison Foley, Tracey Prentice , Madeleine Dorr, Leah Arney , Anna Hayden-Roy
like the movies and genre. Plus the fact that sci-fl is a methaphor for life!" - Seniors Alexa Warren and Susan Kachman
East High ls a plllar for tradltlon. Perhaps one of the longest-running Spartan tradltlons ls Forensics. The Speech and Debate teams have evolved into a wlnnlng dynasty and have no plans for ending their superior reputation anytime soon.
"Our goals are to wln State as usual and qualify as many competitors to Nationals as possible. Hopefully East wlll continue to be wellknown at the national level," sald senior Matt Munger, a Speech team member.-
"You understand how to make a point dear, as well as listen to others," sald junior Speech and Debater Kiersten Haugen. "lt helps to formulate effective arguments and develop a dlfferent way of thlnklng." Munger can relate.
"ln competltlons, lt' s really important to just loosen up. lt helps lf you just go out there and do lt 120 Forensics
and not focus on doing every little thing right. lf you just do your best, the rest wlll come naturally," sald Munger. Senior Speech partklpant Sadie Lubeck agrees.
"lt' s important to have fun and not get stressed out. When you look Uke you're having fun, [the audience] wlll have fun wlth you," sald Lubeck.
A key component to the Speech and Debate teams' success ls the coaches.
" (Coaches Dutch) Flchthom and (Matt) Davis work a lot wlth the way we say things. The Debate coaches help you come up wlth dlfferent ways to spin ideas and create a more original argument, and that's really help-
ful," sald Haugen.
2.
East hopes to continue yer
their long-running tradltlon of 3.
trophies excellence thls year and ln the 4.
rehearsing a spectacular speech years to come. As any Forensics participant wlll tell you, Story by: Erin Reynoldson "Tradltlon doesn't graduate. Pictures by: Kelsey Harris Layout by: Cassie Shemek
1. Coach Flchthom molding minds
Seniors Mark Carraher & Sean Dw-
lovin ' Debate practice
One of the many Forensics
Junior Sarah Halverson
Story: Erin Reynoldson
Photos: Kelsey Harris
Layout: Cassie Shemek
the scoop
•Club: Math Club
Purpose: Members meet on Monday nights to discuss math and work on various problems either individually or in groups.
Highlights: UNL Math Day, learning about math from other students, and getting to do lots of math problems.
Whats the best part about being in this club?
ult ,s fun , the people are friendly , and you get to do math problems! " - Senior Jtn Wen Sui
Whats
the best
part about being in this club?
"l love Mr. Schmidt. He ' s my favo rite ! Go Quiz Bowl!"
- Senior George Miller
UPracticing math of course ! And hanging ou t with friends. "
"The intense competition between the other team and the team members. "
- Senior Ryan Pickerell
·the scoop
•Club: Sdence Quiz Bowl
Purpose: Members compete in teams of five with other schools where they are quizzed about sdence questions and buzz in with the answers. They practice every week and compete with other schools in the state for a spot at Nationals.
Highlights: Placed second at State in 2007; hanging out with Schmidt (sponsor)
Story by: Erin Reynoldson
Photos by: Kelsey Harris
Layout by: Cassie Shemek
BACK ROW: Adrian Draney , Cathy Sypal, Alex Churc hill, Jin Wen Sui, MIDDLE ROW: richard Zhang , Elizabeth Ear hart , Stephanie Le e, Kelley Chrltensen, Preston Bradley , Will Scheidler, Callie Feingold, Sydney Johnson, Alan Xu FRONT ROW: Shannen Lambdin, William Lonn , Susan Coo k, Olivia Lambdin
german club
German Club is a place where students could feel welcomed every Monday after school, especially since they welcome anyone and everyone to their club.
"We're open to everyone, you don't have to be in a German class or know how to speak it. We'll teach you," said club President senior Andy Seachord.
This year, the ~lub had around 15 members in it. At their meetings, they did a variety of activities.
"We have a lot of parties with food and occasionally watch movies. ln the fall, we have BBQ' s and play sand volleyball at Holmes Lake. German Club is just a place where you can come and hang out and have a good time," said Seachord. The club also took occasional
trips to Omaha or around Lincoln. For their annual fundraiser, they sold German candy is always a big hit among East students. Many members started going to German Club because it sounded fun. Junior Ben Hartwell started going to the club this school year.
"People asked me to go to club, and l thought it would be fun so l gave it a try," said Hartwell. Another junior, Ty Camey, started going to German Club freshmen year because he thought it would be a cool way to get involved.
German Club promotes the German language as well as friendships. lt is the largest foreign-language club at East with hopes of growing larger.
Story ~y: Deanne Schmidt
Photos By: Abby Meyer
Layout By: Will Hertzler
Back Row: Susan Kachman, John Menter, Ben Hartwell
2nd Row: Rylie Wyman, Ty Carney , Scott Todd, Tim Menter
Front Row: Shawn Schmalken, Jason Bassett, Andrew Decamp, Petrea Whittier, Andy Seachord
Top: Senior Andy Seachord showing off some of the German Club's profit from candy sales.
Bottom: Mrs. Snoberger helps senior Eric Hartwell in the German Club
Credits: - Story By: Deanne Schmidt
Photos By: Abby Meyer
Layout By: Will Hertzler
the scoop
•Club: Spanish Club
Activities: Speak Spanish, eat food, go to Mexican restaurants, and talk about Spanish culture and art.
Purpose: Eat, and watch movies in Spanish , try different foods.
Highlttes: Students get to use Spanish in an open environment where they' re not graded and can be individuals.
What's
What's the best part about being in this club?
"My favorite thing about Spanish Club is being able t o eat Spanish food and watching spanish movies! "
-Freshman Kelsey Kinberg
the best part about being in this club?
"l really like the people and being in a friendly environment! " -Senior Uz Bouma
"My favorite thing about
' stories and eating the different kinds of foods. "
-Senior
"My favorite part of French club is going to Le Quarter and playing French Scrabble. " -Senior Sasan Choobineh
the scoop
•Club: French club
Activities: Watch movies in French, play French games.
Purpose: Gather with other French speaking kids and have fun learning using the language they love
Story By: Deanne Schmidt
Photos By: Abby Meyer
Layout By: Will Hertzler
Back Row: Nikki Beecher, Ray Zselag , Senora Cantarero Front Row: Kelsey Kinberg , Morgan Lunders, Kaitlyn Synhorst
Spanish club is Senor Pierces
Nikki Beecher
Back Row: Sasan Choobineh, Lauren Bejot, Liz Buma , Madamme Lefler, Parvis Kholmatov Front Row: Trent Carney , Ellie Smith-Eskridge, Artemis Gogos, Lillie Schrock, Brianna Brass Spanish, French 123
walk it out spartan s1yle
East's popular new hiphop dance team, the Royalz, strutted their stuff in their time to shine at sporting events. The crowds enjoyed their performances at the basketball games •and pep rallies because it was a different from the cheerleaders and the Apollanaires. The Royalz have begun a new era to East's traditions.
The hip-hop dance team was created last year, and this year Senior co-captain Sneha Patel planned to ·take the team to the next level and compete.
"The goals for the Hip Hop Royalz are to show people what our team can do, and the talent our team can bring to East. Another goal is to have fun while we improve our skills," said Patel.
This year, the Royalz held tryouts and picked up many new members. One member, senior Rachel - Branker, is one of the newest
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additions to the team, and is excited for the season to start.
"l didn't have enough time last year, and l really wanted to be on a dance team. The Royalz were a good fit for my schedule" said Branker . Veteran members of the team were just as excited about the season as the newest members.
"My favorite part of being on the Hip Hop Royalz is being able to create dances, and also being able to allow others to express themselves in their own unique way," said Patel.
Being apart of the revolution of dance teams has attracted many new members, and they plan to make their mark at East.
Photos by: Jesslyn Denton
Story by: Aubrie Menghini
Layout by: Liz Perry
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begin learning their hip
4. Senior Faezeh Pars struts her stuff to demonstarte the proper Royalz walk.
First row: Sneha Patel, Brittany Bukovac, Faezeh Pars, Trey Pringle. Second row: Dorsey Kaufmann,Cara Woldt, Rachel Branker. Third row: Emily Sutherland,Jennifer Heywood, Kaija Watson, Sarah Gray.
l.Sophomore Trey Pringle shoes off his famous toe-heel.
A roup of the Royalz practice some new walks across the floor.
The Royalz line up to
new strut.
Photos by: Jesslyn Denton
Story by: Aubrie Menghini, Liz Perry
Layout by: Liz Perry
the scoop
•Club: trap Team
Sponsor- John Strain
Club Partidpants - 15-18
Purpose: To improve trapshooting skills and to make it to the Eastern Cornhusker Conference Tournament.
Whats the best part about being in this club?
Erle Hartwell- "l record for targets (discs) hit 94/100. "
Highlights: Tournaments and the Eastern Cornhusker Conference Tournament
Whats the best part about being in this club?
Reld Christiansen- "The people that are in the club, and bowling is always fun. "
Garrett Elting- "The team work it takes to win medals and advance our team to the state finals."
Allison Smlth"Practice and progressing , along with hanging out with friends makes the club a lot of fun. "
the scoop
Oub: Bowling Tearn Sponsor: Marge Keep Purpose: To create a fun club that all can join to enjoy the skill of bowling.
Highlights: practices and tounraments
Photos by: Jesslyn Denton
Story by: Aubrie Menghini
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Club Members left to right: Eric Hartwell, Justin Grummert , Garrett Elting and Benjamin Hartwell.
Top row: Ben Fisher, Reid Christensen,James Gardner, Alex Top row: Coach Scott Munger , Courtney Trepton, Jessica Gardner, Branson Welchoff, and Coach Paula Denton Bot- Peterson, Allison Smith and Caoch Clark Nielson. Bottom tom row: Coach Scott Munger, Tad Ristow , Dillion Kirby, row: Jessica Louch, Sandra Franz, Monique Stokebrand and Dylan Munger, Mitch Hinkley, Dylan Denton, Caoch Clark Coach Paula Denton. Nielsom
a year of change
Six thousand dollars most money for the Schools can buy quite a few things. for Schools foundation. The The lnvisible Children Club at winning school earns a trip Lincoln East, though, were to Northern Uganda to help completely satisfied when they rebuild schools that they are donated that money to under- directly partnered with . • privileged children in Northern "lt' s nice just seeing how evUganda. eryone in the school and com-
"lt makes me feel like l munity reacts to what we are am part of a changing world," doing," said Schmalken. said club president Shawn The club already Schmalk.en, a senior and found- raised one thousand dollars by er of the lnvisible Children Club October through selling sweatat East. shirts, holding a bake sale, and
Although the six thou- screening of an lnvisible Chilsand dollar donation by last dren documentary. Other big year's group was incredibly projects planned are The Candy generous, this year's club was Cane Campaign Round 2 and a set on reaching an even more dollar war. outstanding goal of twelve
The overall response thousand dollars. Through from the school has been trevarious fundraisers and ac- mendous, and gives high hopes tivities, •the club hopes to raise for a club determined to serve awareness of the events going the needs of those less fortuon in Northern Uganda, along nate. The members of lnvisible with reaching their financial Children exhibit passion and goals. East's lnvisible Children generosity that hardly ever Club competes with 25 other goes unseen. schools nationwide to raise the
Story by: Stephanie Lee
Layout and Pictures by: Shawn Schmalken
First Row: Jesslyn Denton, Josie Moore, Shawn Schmalken, Laura Hanneman
Second Row: Barb Walkowiak, Molly Wright, Emily Carnes
Third Row: Lauren, Adam Slyter, Adam Alexander, Allison Smith, Elliott Hanneman
Top Right: An Invisible Children Screening.
Bottom Right: A donation bucket for Invisible Children.
Right: Karlie Rawling, Becca
Ross, Morgan Thompson, Monica Knapp
the scoop
•Club: Save Darfur
Purpose: Raising money and awareness about the genodde in Darfur, Sudan.
Highlights: Selling t-shirts, planning an art show, and organizing a benefit concert.
What's the best part about being in this club?
"Working on planning the "Looking forward to the art show in the spring. " benefit concert. " - Jaques - Becca Ross TaUchet
"Knowing that you ' re helping other people. "
- Karlie Rawling
Whaf s the best part about being in this club? the scoop
"The members are all great people and it's great working with all of them. "
- Bard Walkowiak
"Working wlth ev-
•Club: Student Interest eryone in the club is nice because everyone is so fun. " - Nick Mantzlos
Purpose: Student Interest is a new organization at East working to give students a voice in LPS policy and increase the communication between students and adminstration.
Highlights: Working on changing the electronics policy and also improve the ID policy.
Front: Madeline Dorr, Hall Jacobs , Teresa Yao
Second: Barb Walkowiak, lsha Jain
Back: Alexa Warren, Joe Beran, MongKuen Sun, Nick Mantzios
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making an impact
East's National Honor Society is known for its excellent part in service to the community. With about 150 members, the NHS looked forward to many new projects and helping out around the community, and getting all of the members as well as others involved. From after-school tutoring to community blood drives, East NHS members have always been willing to do their part for the community.
This year, the National Honor Society sponsored many programs. The annual blood drive is an always popular activity, along with the after school Tuesday PLC tutoring program started last year. NHS also held meetings one Wednesday a month to discuss committees and new ideas for services. Some new project ideas this year included food drives, the Safe Quarters Walk, and fundraising to help Pershing Elementary School.
As president of the National Honor Society, senior Stephanie Lee had a few new goals of her own to add to an already successful program. Lee wanted to get the
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school involved in Environmental Action Month in April. With this program, the school helped in recycling and students became more aware of additional environmental factors and problems.
"lt is a program that l know many people are passionate about, and l want to get the rest of the school involved, too," said Lee.
The staff and its members work hard to get everybody involved in its programs and activities. All officers do their part in trying to keep members and others involved in community service updated.
"Seeing students take on leadership and volunteer roles and working hard to succeed in those roles is the best part of being apart of NHS," said senior Secretary Elizabeth Baquet.
With all the effort and time spent by students participating in National Honor Society, it was guaranteed that East students would make the community a better place.
Story by: Aubrie Menghini
Photos by: Cathy Sypal and Adam Russnogle
Layout by: Sarah Preston •
Front Row left t o right: Emily Carnes, Kylie Peterson,John Miller, Laura Christy, Danielle Patzel.
Second Ro w left t o righ t: Tamara Hunt, Rachel Johnson, Jeff Lantz, Cassie Smith, Cory McKee
Back Row left t o right: Joe Beran, Mr. Gealy, Sara Werner, Alex Pribil, Kelsey Reifert, Heather Boone, JJ Rodrigue~ Bailetgh Rodgers
Not pictured: Maggie A usttn and Austin Frans.
•Qub: Internati onal Thespian Sodety
Sponsor: Scott Gealy
Participants: 12-15
Purpose: Furthering thei r acting abilities and learni ng more about theatre.
Activities: School productions, Drama Club initiation , participate in food drives, and the State Thespian Festival
200 7 - 200 8 NHS Members
Emily Akerman
Angela Albers
Lisa Amen
Sarah Antthony
Elizabeth Banquet
Jake Barrett
Adam Bassett
Lauren Bavitz
Rachael Brenning
HeUger
Kinberg
Sasan Choobineh Aiexis Korn
Kelley Cht:istensen Katelyn Kuehn
Lantz
Anna Christenson
Laura Christy Michael
Tina
Whars th e best part about being in this club?
"We get to help put on all the productions at East, and lt is really fun."
Kelsey Reifert
-- Cassie Smith
Top: Seniors Kristin Schumacher and Emily Akerman donate blood at the fall blood drive.
Above: Community Blood Bank received 73 units of Blood at the annual Blood Drive.
spirit of east
Remember that one time Well, of course you do. In Student Council, the only thing exchanged more than ideas on how to make East a better school is memories.
" We have really good connections," said junior member Emily Neal. Their activities were memorable, too.
"We always do' Nights of Fun," said junior member Nick Graeff.
Increasing school spirit was Stu- Co's primary focus this year. In addition to all the fun, Student Council also sought to increase school spirit by hosting a variety of events, including Snatraps. Snatraps is hosted annually by Stu-Co, and it is centered on the many talents of East High. Stu- Co also organizes various 130 Student Council
fundraisers and gatherings, including the Halloween party.
Student Council satisfies a key niche in the East High community. They not only organize entertainment and community- enhancement projects, but also serve as a student-based communication system for the entire school. lt is a place where ideas and opinions can be shared in the spirit of Spartan companionship. This was especially helpful to students and faculty members with the arrival of the East High lanyard exercise.
"We want to get students more involved in the community," said senior Stu-Co President Danielle Olson. " We want to make East High shine."
Photos by: Tara Grieser
Story by: Alex Zappala Layout by: Kelli Dornbos
·the scoop
•Club: Art Club
Purpose:
Getting together to learn about and view art.
Highlights: Learning new art techniques and creating masterpieces.
Photos by Tara Grieser
Sidebar by Alex Zappala
Layout by Kelli Dornbos
From Left to Right: Kitra Monier, Alexa Warren, Susan Kachman, and Kayla Alexander.
What is your favorite part of Art Club?
"l like people. lt ' s fun to be creative and learn new art techniques. " --Sophomore Kitra Monier
"People and working on activities. " --Sophomore Elisa Odell
What's the best part about being in this club? the scoop
•Club: Anime Club
ing anime, meeting new characters , and being with my friends. " --Sophomore Catrina Smith
"Enthusiasm of the group. " Purpose: Normally 12 to 15 senior Molly regular participants who Krelfels share a common interest in AnimeArt.
Highlights: Watching Anime series and attending an Anime convention.
Photos by: Tara Grieser
Sidebar by: Alex Zappala
Layout by: Kelli Dornbos
"l like to boss people
Front Row: Melissa Atkinson, Catrina Smith, Will Welcomer, Kelli Stokke , Emily Brackhan. Seond Row: Claire Schoening, Laura Mayer, Jalyn Rossignol, Cody Lennen. Anime and Art 131 Back Row: Ben Harbison, Erk Crouch, JJ Rodriguez , Molly Kreifels , Crystal Smith.
CAPTIONS
1. Senior quarterback Matt Palm and junior widereceiver Tyson Clark hug after scoring the winning touchdown against Northeast at the Homecoming game.
2. Junior receiver Zach Quade gets in po~ition to catch a pass
3. Senior Matt Palm eludes the rush in the game against Columbus.
4. The Spartans get pumped up before the Southeast game.
5. Junipr Jeff Monison runs after receiving the ball.
6. Junior Taylor Herbert kicks a field goal.
7. The Spartan Junior Varsity team lines up on the line.
8. Senior Graham Thur~r hugs coach Setzys after beating Southwest .
Story by: Erin
Layout by: Will Hertzler
building on success
After a successful 2006 season, the JV and Varsity football teams refocused and set higher goals for the future. A common mindset was formed: The end ls only the beglnnlng.
"Thls year, everyone has stepped up," sald senior Varsity player Sam Meginnis. "We want to make lt further lnto the playoffs than we dld last year. We're a more balanced team, and we know there has to be 11 _guys on the field playing together ln order to be successful. Teamwork ln football·ls huge.,,
The coaching staff has also had to readjust and get the players ln the condltlon to wln.
"They push us and make sure we're doing everything right so that we perform to our level. They also make sure we have fun, which ls really important," sald senior Varsity player Michael Yardley.
Junior JV IV arslty swinger Jeff Morrison also recognizes the dedkatlon of the coaches.
"The coaches spent a lot more tlme scouting thls year and getting us ready for the upcoming games. Also, our summer off-season tralnlng was great-we had a lot more guys show up and work,,, sald Morrison. Meginnis can relate.
"We have the best coaches ln the state," sald Meginnis. "They challenge us every week wlth dlfferent goals, but they always make lt known that they aren't the ones out there playing. They can only do so much, and we as players have to do the rest."
•And ln the 2007 season, both teams p oved that they could face the challenges and be triumphant.
"One of the biggest moments ln our season was against Northeast, when we drove over 60 yards ln less than a minute. The drive boosted us and gave us a ton of momentum going lnto the last three games of our season,,, sald senior Varsity player Justin Bums. That klnd of stress was hard on coach John Gingery.
"Glng talks about having heart attacks after our close games, because we always seem to pull out wlns ln the last minute," Yardley adds wlth a laugh.
Wlth so much dedlcatlon and passion for the game, the players and coaches alike strived to hold up a strong East tradition. And the worst part of football season?
l. Reserve players run through drills at practice.
2. Freshman players gather aroung for a talk • before practice.
3. Reserve players take a break and grab a drink of water.
4. Freshmen players make a tackle.
5. Freshmen work on tackles during practice.
6. Freshman players gathering around. to evaluate their last play.
7. Reserve get ready to play.
"8. Reserve football uniforms wait for the action.
Photos by: Abby Meyer
Story by: Erin Reynoldson
Layout by: Shelby McGraw
leadership on the field
We all know how the old saying goes: "There ls no T ln team." Well, thls year, the Freshman and Reserve football teams proved thls proverb to be true.
"Teamwork ls really important," sald sophomore Reserve player Nkk Masada. "lt means knowing that your teammate wlll be there when you need them."
Aside from teamwork, players on these teams agree that leadership ls also a pivotal factor ln their success.
"Leadership ls crucial. ln the Southeast game, we didn ' t know what was going on and we weren't helping each other and we lost. You just get crushed lf you don't have someone to step up and take control of the situation," sald sophomore Reserve quarterback Jake Wilderman.
Freshman player Garrett Peterson can relate.
"We need leaders to help bring our team together," sald Peterson.
Football ls often pictured as
being brutal hard work. The Freshman and Reserve teams got a taste of what lt' s Uke to play football at a Class A school.
"Two-a-days are the worst part of football," sald Masada. "Tots year lt was so hot out, and putting on your pads twke -tn one day when you're not used to lt ls really bad; Uke drowning ln your own sweat."
A great coaching staff kept the players motivated and on their toes.
"They work us hard so that we can be the best that we can be," sald Peterson.
Wilderman also appreciated the coaches' pushing attitudes.
"Tots summer we had to run ten gassers and a ton of hllls, and we all came together. We had great teamwork. Our coaches are always pushing us forward and making sure we get lt right," sald Wilderman.
The teamwork, leadership, and perseverance on these teams co-mingle to create a fun and popular sport. These motivated players proved that playing together ls what lt' s all about.
1. The Varsity Volleyball team prepares for a long battle against Southeast.
2. Freshman Sidney Haas saves a serve from the ground during a Junior Varsity game.
3. Freshman Kelly Bath shows perfect form while warming up before the game.
4. Sophomore Maggie Novak anticipat e s at the net for serve dur_ing practice.
5. Juniors Monica Shaw and Courtney Russell set up a block during Varsity practice.
6. Senior Ashton McDonald takes a leap of faith in order to drill down the ball.
7. Senior Karlene Tipton enjoys warming up before practice.
8.Freshman Gina Vercellino performs her killer spike during JV practice.
a winning tradition
East High Volleyball is known for many traditions. Not only did the teams have a winning season, but the program also has a winning coach.
Coach Myron Oehlerking has led the Spartans in volleyball since the school _ first opened in 196 7. He currently holds the Nebraska re-
cord for the coach with the most wins during his career.
"Coach brings a fami.li.ar face to the program," said Molly Darlington, a senior on the Varsity team. "
the game," said Darlington, who plays the libero position.
Nikki Roehrs, a junior on the JV volleyball squad, said their squad has some long-standing dinner plans among other traditions.
"We have a few pasta feeds before games and team
When people think nights every now and then. We also have
of East volleyball, they think of Coach
Oehlerking.
When people think of East volleyball, they think of him."
Coach 0. isn't the only tradition in the volleyball program. The teams each have traditions of their own.
cheers that we yell before each game," said Roehrs. Having fun and getting pumped up for important games are a big part of
"Before each game, we nuddle up and do cheers to get us fired up for volleyball.
Although many sports claim to have tradition, few compare to what Coach O and these teams have built in the East High Volleyball Program. Both on and off the court, the Spartans continue to prove their winning traditi.on.
Photos by Kelsey Harris and Jesslyn Denton Story by Deanne Schmidt Layout by Ashton McDonald
CAPTIONS
1. Freshman Sarah White sets the ball over the net · to score for the Freshman Volleyball team.
2. Freshman Kalin Lueth warms up passing before the Southeast game.
3. Sophomore Reserve player Kristy Griffin practices her serves before the Southeast game.
4. A block set up by freshman Ashley Crist and Jennirfer Heywood helps defeat the Southeast Knights.
5. Freshman Reserve player Tara Curtis blocks the ball during reserve .practice.
6. Sophomore Morgan Thompson takes a break during practice.
7. Freshman Jennifer Heywood makes a dive to pass a ball.
8. The Freshman Volleyball team works on hitting and blocking during practice.
Story by: Aubrie Menghini
Photos by: Kelsey Harris
Layout by: Shawn Schmalken
looking bright
The transformation from middle school to high school ls a huge part of growing into an individual. Everyone copes with this transformation ln different ways. One example that some people choose ls playing sports. East High ls proud to represent a strong volleyball team on all levels, even with the incoming Freshman team.
The Freshman team has had - a very successful season this year. They h~ve a winning record of 8-5, and they worked hard to perform their best every game. Many of the freshman girls liked the different atmosphere playing for a school rather than for a club team.
"One of the biggest dlfferences ls that ln high school, we don't need to referee other games", said freshman team member Amy Stoecklnger.
The Reserve volleyball team ls also had a successful season with a winning record. Many of the girls on the Reserve team have been playing volleyball for many years with loads of club volleyball experience. Freshman Ashley Snyder, who made the Reserve team, grew up around volleyball most of her Ufe, and it has made an impact on her decision
"l grew up playing volleyball, and U soon became my favorite sport", Snyder said.
One thing that both teams agreed on was their rival with Lincoln Southwest. To both teams, this ls their biggest game of the year.
East has always had a strong tradltlon of success with Us volleyball squad. With the success of the younger teams, the future of East high volleyball ls looking bright.
swing away
Although talent ls easy to find inside East's walls, its playing fields are also filled with driven, passionate, and positive athletes. Walking onto East's softball fields will put a person among a group of athletes who know just how great Spartans can be.
Senior Aubrie Menghini, a fourth-year Varsity player, brought both skill and leadership to her - tearn. As with any true Spartan, she applauded her teammates efforts.
"We have a lot of potential to be good as a team. Everyone is really talented and works together well, which ls really great and hard to do," said Menghini.
Another player willing to brag for her team was Junior Varsity player, Rosalie Mueller. While she said the team's greatest accomplishment was winning City, she said "Coach [Kenny] Cope' s encouragement" as an important factor to the team's success.
Coaches at all three levels of play, though, made an impact upon the softball season.
"Our coach made us run a lot. lf we didn't do it right, he'd make us
CAPTIONS
1. Junior Varsity softball players get a pep talk · from their coach:
2. Junior Rosalie Mueller watches ·the game, while waiting for the ball.
3. Mueller hits the ball as another teammate warms up.
4. A group of reserve players warms up before a game.
5. During the game against Southwest, East JV players are immersed in the play.
6. Varsity softball players sit on the benches, waiting for heir ·turn to play.
7. Sophomore Rachel Kapellar awaits patiently for the ball.
8. Freshman Kaisa Martz goes out for a catch.
9. Sophomore Emily ) ..oos looks determined while pitching.
run more," said freshman Reserve player Sophie Stutzman. That training paid off when the team accomplished what Stutzman claimed as the best success of all - beating Southwest by 11.
Never afraid to be confident, but always Gareful not to brag, the enthusiasm and skills of these softball players was unique and recognized. A triumphant season, after all, cannot solely be defined on the scores recorded. With the incredible number of goals reached alongside the great spirit of the Spartans, the East High softball teams showed achievement beyond the average league.
story by: Stephanie Lee photos by: Chelsie Mattern layout by: Uz Perry
1. Sophomore Stephane Remmenga keeps her eye on the ball.
2. Senior Anna Christenson prepares to tee off.
3. Sophomore Stephanie Remmenga and sophmore Natalie Brening show how to start and finish a drive.
4. Sophomore Natalie Brening finds the right tool for the job.
5. Senior Elizabeth Baquet is at the top of her swing and game as she gets ready to hit the ball.
6. Sophomore Natalie Brening gives golf praci.ce her best shot.
7. Sophomore Sara Louch gets ready to sink a putt.
8. Sophmore Stephanie Remmenga keeps swinging away at her bucket of golf balls.
9. Sophomore Natalie Brening gets in the right state of mind for putting.
Photos by: Cathy Sypal
Story by: Alex Zappala
Layout by: Liz Perry
just putting around
lt' s mandatory on the East High Girls golf team to walk the golf course. So for anyone who enjoys drlvlng golf carts and lusting after 250-yard drives, they are out of luck. The East Hlgh Girls Golf Tearn finished ln the top four ln almost every tournament wlth players medaling ln each as well. The team also was runner up at dlstrkts, securing a nke spot ln state ln other words these girls were scalding, and that success caught the eye of some. Sophomore, Stephanie Remmenga, and senior Elizabeth Baquet recalled several times when they drew stares from graying male putters.
11 lt' s funny when we walk out on the putting green. We can see their heads turn and some of them come up and talk to us," sald Baquet. Walking local courses puts golfers ln the bush without water or shade. The team used no carts. Think native jungle warfare. Think hunting animals for nourishment. Freshman Jacqueline 0' Doherty recalls one such time.
11 l kllled a squirrel," sald O' Doherty. Even after snlplng the · squirrel wlth a white globe, she dld
not eat lt. She felt too bad, plus she had 13 more holes to go.
Beyond the monotony of chasing golf balls, there ls a much deeper process taking place. The girls on thls team formed steadfast bonds and new frlendshlps from. across the dlstrkt.
11 The sport lndlvldual, but at the same time l love being wlth my friends and meeting new people," said Baquet. Amen.
Doubles- Alex Neuhaus & Ross Schulenberg (4th)
Doubles- David Meagher & Garth Hamilton (1st)
CAPTIONS
1. The Oass -A State Champions celebrate their win (Photo Courtesy of Nancy Videtich).
2. Junior Phil Hom p r actices hi$ forehand.
3. Senior Brandon Vldetich warms up before a game
4. Senior Matt Dunlap hit s the ball into his opponent's court
. 5 Senior Dave Meagher prepares to serve.
6. Freshman Jackson Lauer waits for his opponent to serve.
7. Junior Ross Schulenberg smashes an overhead at the State tournament. (Photo Courtesy of ChampShots ) .
Photos by Tara Grieser and Abby Meyer
Story by Stephanie Lee
Layout by Sarah Preston
performance speaks for itself
Again and again, smile after smile, the boys playing tennis for Lincoln East gave reason to love the sport beyond the game itself. Although it · was easy to grin with a season record as outstanding as theirs, all three teams seemed to cherish the sport for the friends they've made, their coaches, and the fun.
"We're like a family , " said senior Brandon Videtich, who was so pleased with the Spartans' efforts, he only briefly mentioned the team ' s undefeated record at every tournament and dual this season.
Another varsity player, sophomore ~am Tipton.. hoped to "keep up the tennis legacy" this year, but enjoyed getting to know his teammates above all.
The team unity shown wa s a surprising, but warm welcome to German exchange student, Oliver Bornstein. He was not only impressed with the team ' s work effort and abilities, but was happy to play in an environment that was "not so strict," and where everyone got along so well. The team aspect of tennis here at East is greatly different than the way individuals pursue the sport in Germany.
"Here it is a lot cooler," Bornstein said.
These types of comments mirror exactly how Varsity coach Jeff Hoham sees his players. When the boys varsity team took State this year for the first time since 1995, Hoham admired his players for "accepting the championship with such a humble attitude." Going into
State, Hoham had I:iis players practicing before school to get used to early-morning play. The extra running and practicing paid off when East took pt in # 2 doubles, 3r d in #1 and # 2 singles and 4 th in #1 doubles.
"lt felt like the season was complete," said senior Dave Meagher, who paired with senior Garth Hamilton to win State in # 2 doubles.
Freshman Tanner Tewes recalled a season with just as many good memories. Playing for the Reserve team, he felt fortunate to have been coached by Greg Fleming.
"He ' s a super cool guy," said Tewes. lt seemed boasting about the team ' s undefeated season should only come after giving praise to his coach.
The Junior Varsity team also had its share of fun times on the court. Beyond their 9-and-1 winning record, junior Jon Geier said his best memories were simply getting to play with his teammates.
"They've all really great guys, and Coach Schmidt is awesome," said Geier, referring to Coach Marcus Schmidt.
Though the phrase, "Winning isn't everything" may be an easy cover for a rough season, the boys from the Lincoln East tennis teams proved it can work in an already stellar situation. With a terrific set of coaches and a talented group of students, establishing a first class set of stats wasn't surprising. But with the character of these people, there was an even more admirable set of memories left to value.
CAPTIONS
1. The Varsity girls Cross Country team starts off • with a bang.
2. Freshman Jason Basset runs with sophomore Devin Peregoy close behind.
3. Senior Michelle Fluitt leading East at State.
4. The Junior Varsity Boys huddle as a team before the race.
5. Juniors Derek Schave and Michael Weitz follow Senior Michael Schinstock during a race.
6. Junior Ginny Koch leads the Junior Varsity girls cross country team to a win.
7.The Junior Vasity Girls start off strong.
8. Senior Grant Duffy sprints the last meters of the race.
Story by: Deanne Schmidt
Layout by: Kelli Dornbos
going the distance
The goals of the Cross Country team this year were simple. ;To run our best in October and make it to State," said senior Adam Bassett. With dedication and a drive to succeed, the Cross Country teams did achieve their goals. Throughout the season the teams ran well and continued to improve. At the end of the season, their hard wmk paid off with both the boys and girls teams making it to state.
;;My personal goal for this year was to do well throughout the season, but especially at districts so l could make it to state," said Bassett. This was the goal for many of the runners on the team.
Although Cross Country can be considereg an individual sport, it's as much a team sport as it is individual.
;;The other girls on the team help motivate me. Motivation is important because we want our team to do well,"
said Devin Schultze, a junior on the team~ The coaches are also encouraging the team to do better and try their hardest. Support and encouragement out on the trail keeps the team focused and having fun.
;;ifbe best thing about cross country at East is hanging out and running with the girls and everyone on the team," said Schultze.
Lincoln East Cross Country teams definitely know what it means to ;;go the distance." With practicing after school and on Saturday mornings, the miles add up to a large amount. But it's those miles that helped the Cross Country teams to have another successful season. This year, the girls team finished the season by being the LPS City Champions, Heartland Conference Champions, A-4 District Champions and finished ninth at State. The boys team were the runners up in LPS City and Districts, and finished in eighth place at State.
The Girls Varsity Basketball team looked for another promising season when it revved up in November. With six returning I?layers, the Spartans started the season off with a bang, playing many of the states' topranked teams, and were rated fifth for much of the season.
" Our main goal this year was to ·finish high in State, and to go fart her in the tournament," said sophomore Varsity player Catie Dahl.
The team experienced success both on and off the court, in part by strengthening long- time friendships. Between pasta feeds, kidnapping night, and team nights, the team's members learned to bond together, which helped them perform well on the court.
"Everyone on the team gets along really well, and everyone ls nice to each other," said Dahl. ·
The JV Tearn also experienced success throughout the season and bonded well as a team. The JV team experienced success with a winning season. The biggest highlight of the year, everyone agreed, was playing their city rivals Southeast.
'We hang out a lot and have fun outside of basketball," said sophomore JV player Amanda Olson.
Long after their seasons end, members of the JV and Varsity squads know their experiences will make a llfel~ng lmpressioD, on them.
Layout: Sarah Preston
1. Girls varsity gets pumped up before a game.
2. Senior Breanna Fosdick dribbles down the court to set up the offense.
3. Senior Anna Wagner shoots a free throw.
4. Junior Kara Scheel pauses down court before passing
5. Sophomore Madison Swartz and freshman Mary-Joe Garwkk fight for the ball.
6. Tearn cheers on the starting line- up
7. Junior Kelsey Newman gets ready to jump to score.
8. Junior Kelly Howe shoots from midair.
9. Senior Kelsey Fawl steadily aims for a shot during practice.
2. Freshman Betsy McDonald eyes her free throw ln practice.
3. Coach Ray Corona practices wlth Freshman Madi Nedved.
4. The girls basketball gets thrown around.
5. Sophomore Morgan Thompson and Freshman Kellin Kozisek practice drllls together.
6. -Freshman Shelby Logan focuses on her free throw.
7. Freshman Alyse Menghini prepares to swish a free thr ow.
8. Sophomore Becca Ross trys to get the ball to her other teammates
stepping it up
When entering high school, one thing becomes clear - lt ' s a whole new ball game; literally. As athletes make the transltlon from younger league teams or middle school teams, they are not only asked to step up their performance levels, but find themselves ln a completely dlfferent playing field. The glrls playing for East's Fresh- man and Reserve basketball teams encounter a new environment full of fans, noise, and larger amount of pressure than ever before.
"The competltlon ls better and a lot harder than YMCA basketball," sald freshman player Tara Waterm.eier. Watenneier, better known as 'T-Dubbs" to her teammates, has embraced the new challenges along wlth getting to know new people.
"They're all nice, funny, and easy to get along wlth, " sald Waterm.eier. Many other freshman players such as Madi Nedved ("Nedved"), Anna Hedlund ("Mojo"), or Shelby Logan ("Lo") were granted some new nicknames
by their coach to flt a new season full of change.
The Reserve basketball team, though, stlll deals wlth the changing, more challenging environment of hlgh school basketball. Freshman Kellin Kozisek ls one of two fresh' man players on the reserve team.
"Playing wlth more crowds ln high school makes the game much more fun and interesting," sald Kozisek. Kozisek ls proud to be on a team where "all the players come to practices and games wanting to be there." Kozisek ls a captain of the Reserve team along wlth a few other players lncludlng sophomore Katlyn Raatz. Raatz agreed that their teammates can "all have a lot of fun and be crazy, but take lt seriously whenever they need to".
As captains, lt ls their job to make sure everyone ls working hard at practice, lead the team, and keep all the players motivated. However, wlth two teams so eager to play and wllllng to improve, the Freshman and Reserve basketball teams hardly need a leader telllng them to do so.
1. The Spartan Varsity squad huddles · before a big game.
2. Junior Scott Sunderman holds the ball and gets ready to penetrate the lane.
3.Sophomore Jordan Yurth drives past a Norfolk defender.
4. The Varsity team looks on to the game.
5. Sophomore Jordan Yurth goes up strong for a layup.
6. Junior Scott Sunderman concentrates hard on the ensuing shot.
7. Junior Reece Swartz takes a foul shot.
8. Sophomore Brad~HUligoss gets big air on a pregame layup.
Perseverance was a key element to the Boys JV and Varsity basketball teams this year. After struggling through a 3-19 season in 2006-2007, both teams hoped to "bounce back" froJn adversity.
"The hardest thing to overcome this year was regaining respect throughout the state after last season," said senior Varsity player Garth Hamilton. "This year we have a lot of first-year Varsity players, so leadership from the older guys ls really important." That leadership made a dlfference.
"We work really well as a team," said junior Varsity player Tyson Clark. "We have a lot of guys step up and keep us on track when we goof off."
Both teams felt that having fun was an important aspect of basketball.
'We have a lot of fun,
but we know when to get serious and go to work," said sophomore JV /Varsity swinger Jordan Yurth.
'We're a stronger team than last year," said senior Varsity player Dan Dahl.. "We work more as a unit and get along better. l love being able to be with my friends and play basketball."
Although both of these teams, like all teams, faced challenges, they embraced the opportunity to improve.
"Basketball has always been fun for me," said Clark. 'Tve always enjoyed it. l used to shoot outside and play when l was a kid, and nothing' s really changed. l love it."
These guys are living proof that success comes from playing for the love of the game.
"l love ripping nylon!" said Yurth.
1. Reserve boys have a pregame talk with their coach
2. East scores against Southwest
3. Rob Loof and Kevin Brrodersen watch the game from the sidelines
4. Freshmen boys produce a game plan
5.Cole Moreland and Michael Moss practice together
6.Aaron Grantham prepares to pass to a'. teammate
7 .Jordan Newman concentrates on playing basketball
8.Spencer Quinn, Aaron Zart, and Jordan Watteyne work together
Story by: Deanne Schmidt
Photos by: Abby Meyer and Chelsie Mattern
Layout by: Ashton McDonald
hard work leads to success
East's Freshman and Reserve Boys Basketball teams sought for success both on and off the court.
"We try to do the best we can and have fun," said sophomore Reserve player Jordan Herstein. "l try to help the team win and do what l can to contribute to the team."
• The Reserve team found success this season.
"Last year, the Freshman team didn't have too great of a record so our goal as the Reserve team this year was to win at least half of our games, which we accomplished," said sophomore Kevin Brodersen.
The Reserve team found motivation with help from their coach, Joe Hovorka, and' with the leadership of players.
"Coach motivates us before the games, but some teammates step up to get the team motivated," said Brodersen. Herstein also appreciated the pre-game pep talks.
"Coach helps us strategi.ze and figure out the game plan
against the opponent," said Herstein.
The Freshman team learned that winning didn't come without some running.
'~Running is probably a theme f our team, Coach makes us do a lot of it," said Freshman player Colton Wolinski.
"We've run entire practices a couple of ti.mes," said freshman player Aaron Zart.
The running paid off though. One of their big wins came against East's longtime rival Southeast.
"We came back from being 15 points down and ended up winning the game. After the final buzzer we all jumped around and tackled each other," said Wolinski.
Freshman and Reserve team members enjoyed getting to know everyone on the teams through out the program and representing their school with their hard work.
"We really appreciate the support and good turnout at our games, cause we're playing for East," said Brodersen.
1. Senior Shelby Lewis attempts to get out of a move by a Southeast wrestler.
2 Junior Christian Schmohr puts a move on senior • Thomas Matczyszyn.
3. Senior Thomas Matczyszyn returns the favor and puts his moves on junior Christian Schmohr.
4. Junior Josh Aldridge pulls fellow junior Matt Anderson in for a head lock.
5. Junior Garrett Bowmaster shows he is the alpha male over sophomore Marshall Ozaki.
6. Wrestlers watch a demonstration of a wrestling move under the watch of Coach McCurdy.
7. Senior Josh Palmer lifts with experience senior Josh Hefieger into the air.
8. Coach McCurdy helps show a maneuver during practice.
Story by: Alex Zappala
Photos by: Kelsey Harris and Cathy Sypal
Layout by: Casey Adams
a tight squeeze
What makes a Spartan wrestler tremble in hls blue spandex?
11 There ls kld on the team who looks just like me. He's like a clone. That's pretty scary," said senior wrestler Drew Etherton.
There you have it, clones are scary. Not wrestling moves like the High Flyer, Bannana Split, or the fha-Cha Smackdown (two of which are actual moves), but clones.
Spoken from a man who had broken the school and state records for most wins. Etherton also secured another school record for most pins, and awaited word on the posslblllty of breaking the state record for most pins.
Spartan wrestlers don't get this tough just by thlnklng about wrestnng. During the summer, they go through various exercise regimes that help get the team ln shape. One of them was the Outdoor Challenge.
11 lt ls very harsh and blood throb-bing," said junior wrestler Shelby Lewis.
The outdoor challenge consists of
multiple long-distance runs, welgtlt training, and wrestling dldacticlsms that prepare the Spartans for a wlnnlng season. While junior wrestler Dylan Larson agreed about the lntenslty of these workouts, he also lookedt,at them from another perspective.
11 lt ls a great opportunity to bond with the team and coaches," said Larsen.
With this sort of pre- season condltlonlng, one would expect the Spartans to be foaming at the mouth when exhibitions came, but that's not their style. lnstead look for the team lounging around, napping, and casually conversing with each other on the mat. Those are our boys.
11 l don't warm up," said Etherton, 11 when you see guys moving around and getting psyched, l do the opposite, l don't like to move, l just chlll before my matches." lt seems to work.
11 l really just try to become as mentally focused as l can," said Larsen.
Well played.
1. Mr. Fleming talks with Kaleb Mar and Cassie Nelson of the swimmers.
2. Junior Elizabeth Shipman gets ready to launch into the water to do her strokes.
3. Junior Alyce Grubbe practices her strokes.
4. The team does laps ln the pool at practice.
5. Freshman Emily Daugherty gets ready to launch off into the water.
6. Junior Rosalie Muller waits for her turn at the practice.
7. The swimmers practice their strokes.
8. After a long practice the girls tak off their caps.
overcoming an injury
Imagine how an athlete curred on the dlvlng board as well would feel lf she put all her strength as ln the pool. and hard work lnto one season, As for dlvlng, the team dld qualified for State, but then could really well t s year, wlth everyone not swlm at State. Thls ls what quallfylng for State. Sophomore ·_ sophomore swimmer MaryBeth Rye Cassie Nelson has been dlvlng for _ went through thls year. slx years.
• Rye broke both of her ankles "l was a gymnast first and four weeks before the State swlm thought that dlvlng would be fun," meet. sald Nelson. She also enjoys the "l felt pretty melancholy that frlendshlps she has made. l couldn't help my team at the Con- "We have a really small ference and State meets," sald Rye. team, wlth only five people, so Rye knew that her team we're pretty close. We get along could dolt without her, but she stlll really well," sald Nelson. wanted to swlm wlth them. Both teams got a blg boost "l tried to talk the doctors heading lnto State, by wlnnlng the lnto letting me swlm, but they Heartland Conference Title. From wouldn't give ln," she sald. dry-land frlendshlps to long workRye really missed practk- outs and overcoming lnjurles, thls lng wlth her team for four weeks, team was ready to make some serlbut she was happy that they h_ad ous waves at State. a great season. That success oc-
Story by: Lillie Schrock
Photos by: Chelsie Mattern and Cathy Sypal
Layout by: Shelby McGraw
1. The team splashes around at practice
2. Junior Kaleb Marr executes a back flip
3. Junior Jared Froehlich helps junior Jackson Carter with his goggles
4. Coach Fleming sets up for practice
5. The boys do a kick-drUl back and forth
6. Austin Wheeler finishes a lap
7. Senior Jon Rye takes a relaxed swim
8. Seniors Undsey Mota and Logan Samuelson get serious about swimming
9. Freshman Aden Fleischer waits for the whistle
Story by: Lillie Schrock
Photos by: Kelsey Harris
Chelsie Mattern
Cathy Sypal
Layout by: Cassie Shemek
band of brothers
The Boys Swimming and Diving team is a close group.
11We're kind of like a brotherhood," said sophomore Ryan Bubb, who qualified for State this year.
Between morning practices starting at 5:45 a.m. and evening practices till 7 p.m., the team spent a lot of time together. They even ate breakfast together every morning and went on team outings on the weekends.
11 The team outings are a lot of fun," Bubb said.
Senior Sam Kiddoo also enjoyed being a part of the boys swimming team. He has been swimming for U years and received a scholarship to swim for the University of North Dakota.
11 The team is really fun to work out with. They make practices easier to get through. That's what a team is for, anyway," Kiddoo said. For some, this was their first season on the team. • Freshman diver Bryan Hansen was new to the sport.
11 l just started diving this year. l thought it would be a great experience," he said. His teammates were glad he joined the team, considering that he won the diving event at the Heartland Athletic Conference.
Hansen enjoyed more than just his success on the diving board.
11 The team is really nice. We have fun hanging out when we're not diving," he said.
Swimming and Diving Coach Greg Fleming was proud of his teams.
11 The Girls and Boys Swimming & Diving teams captured both City and Heartland Athletic Conference titles. Also, both :K':!l'">~, .._l't:I squads went undefeated during the dual meet season as well."
East's Boys Swimming and Diving teams have always dominated at meets, including their seond-place finish at State.
Boys Swimming/Diving
The bowling team poses for a photo after the girls varsity squad got second in the Season Kick-off Tournament
Front
1: The Girls Varsity squad puts their hands in before a game.
2: Natasha Doty looks on as her ball approaches the pins.
3: Alex Munger focuses in on his shot.
4: The Boys Varsity squad puts their hands in to get pumped up before a game.
more than just a gcime
lt's just a game ... no big deal. That's what it seemed like for senior Baileigh Rodgers when she first started bowling. That was 3 th grade, though, and this is her senior year.
"A few of my friends and l started a league in 3 th grade, sort of as a joke. But, the more l played, the morel loved it," Rodgers said.
Even though the Bowling team at East doesn't get as much recognition as football or soccer, they are still successful.
"l don ' t like the fact that people view bowling more as an activity, not a sport. Usually only parents and close friends come to support us while we play. l' d like •• 111 • to see people take us serious, " said senior teammate Alex Munger.
Layout by: Will Hertzler
The girls placed 2n d in a
Photos by: }esslyn Denton Hastings tournament and also
Story by: Jena Palmer ranked at State, facing bowlers from many different schools. The girls placed 3 rd and the boys placed
6 t h at State but their motivation placed them pt.
"We should ' ve won. There wasn't a reason for us not to," said senior bowler Jesslyn Denton.
The competition can get intense. Teammates get very serious when it comes to winning and can be pretty brutal against opposing teams.
"We compete with people from other schools that we've grown close to, and hold nothing back when we're up against our friends. Though, at the end of the game we can come back together and act like we were before the tournament. That's why l love bowling so much," said Rodgers.
lt seems that more people love bowling enough to come back after graduating.
'Tm planning on coming back to East next year and become one of the coaches for next year's Bowing team. l'm pretty excited," said Munger.
Back Row: Coach Scott Munger, Jesslyn Denton, Monica Keep, BaUeigh Rodgers, Natasha Doty, Amy Fisher
Row: Alex and Nick Munger, Nick Doty, and John Brandt
3. The Special Olympic team practices making baskets together
4. Cody Schell prepares to pass to a teammate
special olympics
The Special Olympics Basketball Tearn was a positive group. Each team member, whether they were new to the game of basketball or not, was eager to come to every practice and actively participate in every game.
"The practices were fun. They gave me an opportunity to learn how to play the sport," said senior Myles Grefe. This was Grefe's second year on the team.
Grefe really appreciated all the support his team received this year. "lt was really fun when the cheerleaders and all the basketball players come to our games, " he said.
Senior Angela Gill is also on the basketball team.
"lt' s fun because l get to spend time with my friends," she said.
Senior Trevor Howe played on the team for the first time this year.
"We played a lot of cool games," he said. Howe thought that the team worked really hard this year, which
was shown during their games.
Senior Alex Churchill helped coach the basketball team. Churchill has always · been involved with lunch bunch and last year, when the kids wanted a Special Olympics basketball team, he helped them start one.
"The kids are out there to have fun. Winning is not as important as playing well, " Churchill said.
Churchill really enjoyed coaching the team this year. The kids were always eager to practice and were sometimes hard to get off the courts after practice. Churchill liked the way the team worked together. "They did really well this year. They played like a team and really came together and performed as a unit, " he said.
The Special Olympics basketball team was not only a group that came together to play sports, they came together as friends. They enjoyed being around each other and working together to improve as one unit.
Story by: Lillie Schrock
Photos by: Chelsie Mattern
Layout by: Casey Adams
1. Josh Hartwig watches to see the outcome of a shot
2. Assistant coach Alex Churchill highfives Myles Grefe after a note-worthy play
Back Row: Alex Churchhill, Josh Hartwig, Nick Rose , Myles Grefe, Zach Marolf, Cody Schell Front Row: Andrew Burson, Sorina Anderson, Angela Gill, Haley Waggoner, Trevor Howe
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trainers vital part of teams
East athletics are highly competitive and intense, but sometimes that rough play comes at a cost. Those costs include injuries-ankle sprains, pulled muscles, bleeding noses Luckily, the school has a great training staff to get our athletes b~ck in the game.
"l love helping athletes," said senior student trainer Dain Pinke. "lt' s really rewarding to see the players back on the field because l helped them."
Sophomore athlete Amanda Olson is a familiar face in the training room, having suffered a knee injury this year.
"They're really
Trainers
helpful when you get hurt," Olson said. "lnstead of trying to get better on your own, which would take a long time, they get you back to playing more quickly."
The student trainers credit their knowledge of sports medicine to head trainer Mac McCuiston.
"lt' s great to see Mac work in his own environment and learn from him," said junior student trainer Courtney Russell. Finke agrees.
"l spend a lot of time in the training room, and Mac has not only taught me responsibility but how to live my life better and take care of my body," said Finke.
"Working in the
training room also makes me more outgoing," said Russell. "lt' s easier to talk to new people and get to know them. We all laugh and have a lot of fun."
East athletes can all attest to the importance and value of the training staff. lnstead of being sidelined for injuries, the staff helps athletes get back in the game.
"Without the training staff, l wouldn't be out there on the field as a contributing player and doing the sports l love," said Olson.
Story by: Erin Reynoldson
Photos by: Kelsey Harris & Tara Greiser
Layout by: Shelby McGraw
1. Maddie Novak watches as her foot gets wrapped.
2. A running trainer gets a great work out.
3.A trainer applies tape onto a knee.
Becky Klein puts tape on a knee.
Kara Scheel watches as her foot gets wrapped
having a good time
Contrary to popular belief, lntramural team and play games.
sports are not for slackers. They are simply
1. The hockey team gathers around and waits for instruction.
2. Two hockey players face off each other.
3. Graham Thurber passes the basketball to his other teammate.
4. Two hockey players try to find a way to get the puck.
5. A group of intramural basketball players hustle for points.
Story by: Lillie Schrock
Photos by: Kelsey Harris
Layout by: Shelby McGraw
"There ls a lot less competition and we for people who would rather play sports just have more freedom," said senior Ben Eden, who to have fun. also played for the first time this year. Eden was
"We're just out there to have a good on the Junior Varsity basketball team last year, time," said senior Justin Bums, who played but decided to do something different this year. lntramural basketball for the first time this lnstead, he and his friends formed an lntramural year. Bums had played on East's compet- basketball team. lng teams freshman through junior year, but Freshman Marshall Lubeck and his friends wanted a change. created an all-freshmen team.
"l like that lt' s really laid back. People
"The guys were so shocked at how little we don't get mad about things. We just laugh were," said Lubeck. Lubeck also enjoyed the laidthem off," said Burns. back style of lntramural basketball.
To be on an lntramural basketball
"We only won one game, but lt wasn't a team, all you have to do ls simply sign up. big deal. We just wanted to have fun," he said. You don't have to worry about trying out and Win or lose, fun really ls the name of the game fret about what team you will make. There when lt comes to lntramurals.
are no practices, you just show up with your
Youth Fellowship
St. Mark's United Methodist Church - 8550 Pioneers Blvd. - Lincoln, NE 68520 - 489-8885
Schedule Worship
Saturday- 5:00pm
Sunday- 8:00, 9:00, 10:15, 11 :15 am
Sunday Church School
Confirmation ......... 9:00am
7th-12 th grade 9:00, 10:15am
United Methodist Fellowship (UMYF)
Middle School (6 th -8 th ) Sun., evenings
Sr. High (9 th - 12th ) Sun., evenings
. House of God Worship Service (6th_ 12th) .......... .4 th Sun. 7:00pm
Christian Outreach Program .... 1st Wed. 7:00pm
Youth Servant Team ............... Mon., 6:30pm
Youth Cross Roads Choir & Band Wed. 7:00pm
Youth Bible Study ............... .... Wed., 8:00pm
Youth Leadership Team .. 4th Sunday of the month
Sr. High Bible Study ............... Tues., 7:00-7:30am
5th Quarter-Fridays, September-October (football) and January-March (basketball) 9:30pm-midnight
St. Mark's.... Athletics-Mon., Tues., Thurs.
Softball, Fall Volleyball, Summer and Winter Basketball, Sand Volleyball, Flag Football
(depending on the season)
St. Mark's Youth group's Goals:
* growing closer to God
* growing closer to others
* growing closer to our group
Work Camps 2008: Boston, MA.
Chicago, IL., St. Louis, MO., Lincoln, NE.
Phone numbers
Church office 489-8885; Youth hot line ... ..489-2532
Youth Minister Don Stewart 489-2738
In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people." Colossians 3:23
"God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son so that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but have Eternal life."-John 3:16
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Colossal change, gargantuan accomplishments, and astronomic potential define Lincoln East. Spartans excel with their unique talents and perserverance. We've been to battle and have risen mature, but that growth will never compromise our youthful passion.
East High and its students truly are of
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Front Row (L.-R.) Bryce Heier, Ryan Kubert, Austin Ridgeway , Jon Needlels , Bryce Bostwick, Robert Salzman, Coach Jeff Campbell 2nd Row (L.-R.) Nick Farleigh, Luke Wunderlick, Aaron Zart, Zac Bomberger, Tyler Unrah, Sam Kruse, Devin Dey, Michael Reckmeyer, Matt Delair
3rd Row (L.-R.) Coach Barry Newman, Wilson Hinze Alex Strsheim, Jordan Watteyne, Spencer Quinn, Garrett Peterson, Jordan Newman, Colton Wolinski, William Hall, Detric Cook Back Row (L.-R.) Matthew Hohensee , Alex Gardner, Chad Keedy, Austin Janssen, Andrew Unafelter, Connor Culligan, Eric Fawl, Kevin Oestermann, Zachary Scholl, Coach Kevin Rippe
Front Row (L.-R.) Nick Grabowski, Aaron Kilgore, Brandon Ell, Justin Hill, Demtri Sanders, Tyler Hermsmeyer, Brad Hilligos, Sam Hicks, Logan Foote 2nd Row (L.-R.) Trevor Young, Shane Bernt, David Peaslee, Jimmy Wang, Ethan Suhr, Frank Pratt, Nick Kohler , Nelson Wright, Tim Kirkendall 3rd Row (L.-R.) Lucas Hines , John Lehman, Jordan Travis, Nick Masada, Sam Nobbe, Cody Klein, Chris Genrl~h, Jake Wilderman, T.J Gibbons, Adam Smith Back Row (L.-R.) Coach Mike Chacon, Dylan Schott , Logan Pohlman, Troy Vasek, Eric Rice , Aaron Grantham, Grant Weber, Devon Nash, Josh, Hastreiter,Coach Jon Squier
Anderson, Ashley 12, 6 7
Anderson, David 6 7
Anderson, Drew 4 7
Anderson, Jaclyn 57
Anderson, Kristin 57
Anderson, Lori 7 6
Anderson, Matthew 4 7, 205
Anderson, Sorlna 57, 112, 165
Anderson, Taylor 4 7
Andryslk, Thomas 4 7
Anthony, Sarah 33, 117, 171
Antonova, Tanya 6 7, 97
Arends, Connie 76
Argueta Torres, Edwin 67
Argueta Torres, Josue 57
Armstrong, Erin 6 7, 209
Armstrong, Nate 33, 94, 98, 108, 109, 171
Baker, Michaela 33 , :, 129, 171
Baker, Noelle 24, 7 ( Baker,Shane 33, 2
Baquet, Daniel 33 , Baquet, Elizabeth 3,. 12 , 128, 171, 207
Front Row (L.-R.) Drew Zobel, Marshall Ozaki, Bangi Manakdan, Sammie Khan, Pete Meginnis, Sam Metzger, Jeff Morrison, Jason Elliott, Daniel Burnett
2nd Row (L._R.) Nate Key, Ty Wiehe, Nate Gran, Dylan Horrocks, Kaleb Mar, Jacob Thompson, Zack Quade, Christian Schmohr, Richard Claussen
3rd Row (L._R.) Sean McClure, Kevin Hageman, Matthew Anderson, Taylor Herbert, Troy Haugh, Kyle Gran, Austin Peterson, Eric Kielian
Back Row (L.-R.) Andrew Shaw, Lawrence Jablonski, Tim Gehring, Tony Suarez, Brady Budzonski, Nathan Dennis, Montrey Carter
Varsity Football:
Front Row (L.-R.) Bangi Manakdan, Marshall Ozaki, Kevin Hageman, Shelby Lewis, Shane Baker, Sammie Khan, Drew Zobel, Jeff Morrison, Jason Elliott, Nathan Dennis, Mon trey Carter, Daniel Burnett
2nd Row (L.-R.) Brice Tyrell, Josh Palmer, Joshua Aldridge, Vinny Lucchino, Andy Reckmeyer, Sam Witherby, Anthony Moss, Sam Metzger, Harry Meginnis, Christopher Connor, Matt Palm, Curtis Tebo, Justin Burns, Tyler Ohlman
3rd Row (L.-R.) Nate Key, Ty Weihe, Nate Gran, Dylan Horrocks, Zachary Smith, Brian Olson, Pete Meginnis, Kaleb Mar, Jacob Thompson, Zach Quade, Christian Schmohr, Eric Kielian, Troy Haugh, Richard Claussen
4th Row (L.-R.) Matthew Makovicka, Sean McClure, James Ristow, Kevin Meyer, Adam Zillig, Taylor Maahs, Scott Sunderman, Michael Lau, Matthew Anderson, Taylor Herbert, Kyle Gran, Austin Peterson, Tony Suarez
Back Row (L.-R) Lawrence Jablonski, Andrew Shaw, Stanley Stamps, Sam Meginnis , Michael Yardley, Michael Knott, Graham Thurber, Drew Sankey, Nathan Tucker, Tim Gehring, Tyson Clark, Brady Budzonski
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Carlson, Cassie 57, 209
Carlson, Kyle 57
Carlson, Ryan 34
Carmack, Megan 68, 206
Carnes, Emily 34, 98, 110, 111, 126, 129 , 173
Carney, Trent 68, 123
Carney, Ty 48, 122
Carpenter, Alexis 68, 92
Carpenter, Mollie 68, 96
Carr, Rebecca 57, 112
Carraher; Mark 34, 104, 120
Carraher, Michael 68
Bo ys Cr oss Country :
Front Row (L.- R. ) James B arnett, Jaso n B asse tt , T im D ob erman , Jo n a th an Fe i ngo l d, A id an F le i sc her, Eric Ma tt son, Tim Pi e p e r , Sh ea John son
2nd Row (L. -R .) Coac h A nd rea K a bo urek, T ay l or A bbo tt, Z ak E r ickson, G reyso n O s tra nd er, C am P e nn er, D evi n Pe r egoy, T yl er P e titt
3rd Ro w (L.- R. ) Ty le r Ki n gs l ey, Ja y Dup o nt , Jo n at h a n R ife, D erek
S e ll o n , Sam Sn ee d , Mi c h ae l W ei t z, Coac h Bri a n Ka bo urek
Back Row (L. -R. ) Coac h Kev in Hubb e ll , Chri s T
Du ffy, Jim H ao, Mic h ae l S c hin stock, M a rk V es ti cka, C oac h Kirk S k il es
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Front Row (L. -R.) Grace Bogner, Sara Bro ck , Megan Carmack,
Gran, Katie Horn, Becky Johnson, Lindsay Key , Molly Louden , Morgan Lunders , Madison Nedv e d , Kaija Watson
2nd Row (L. -R.) Coach Andrea Kabourek , Me lissa Frohberg , Emily Heyl , Steffie Ingram , Julia Kerrigan, Megan Leaze r, Becc a Ross , Lillie Schrock, Ellie Smith -Estridge , Mary Jo Garwick, Taylor Arndt
3rd Row (L. -R.) Katie Dwyer , Britni Waller , Shawn Zajicek, Sarah Gray, Ashley Heckman , Sydney Johnson, Ginny Koch , Ka r en Robb, Devin Schultze, McKenna Slack, Callie Stoki, Coach Brian Kabourek
Back Row (L. -R .) Coach Kevin Hubbell, Lauren Marr , Rachel Brenning, Kelli Dornbos , Elizab eth Earha r t , Michelle Fluitt , Cassie Frohberg , Maggie Hedlund, Jordan Heiliger , Kylie Hubbell, Hannah Kinberg, Alexis Lehman, Coach Kirk Skile s
Girls Golf: Front Row (L.-R.) Anna Christenson, Elizabeth Baquet, Megan Parchman, Natalie Brening, Madison Schuster Back Row (L.-R.) Coach Andrea Carlson, Sara Louch, Stephanie Remmenga, Carli Halstead, Jacqueline O ' Doherty, Elizabeth Westendorf
JV Softball: Front Row (L.-R.) Courtney Bulin, Megan Forgey, Jordan Sch iridlebeck, Kelley Howe Carissa Clifford, Jessica Arney
Front R ow (L.-R.) Jona than Hermanson, Tanner Tewes, Kyos u ke Oda , Na t han
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Back R ow ( L.-R.) Coach Greg Fleming, Michael Yode r, Tony Askar, lan Scott, Jackson Lauer
Freshman Volleyball: Front Row (L.-R.) Amber Harrison, Stephanie Mannix, Jennifer Heywood, Ren ee Donner, Erin Armstrong, Taylor Orthengren
Back Row (L.-R.) Coach Katie Wenz, Kasey Hoppes, Sarah White, Ashley Crist, Tara Watermeier, Kalin Lueth, Amy Stoeckinger, Student Manager Han na Jameson
Reserve Volleyball: Front Row (L.-R.) Cassie Carlson , Brooke H a ley, Jamie Mor and, Kay lie Schnittker, Kristy Schmidt, Kris ty Griffin, Mallo ry Mort on Back Row (L.-R.) Coach Britt a ni Potadle, Morgan Thompson, Ke llin Ko zisek, Tara Curtis, As h ley Sny de r, Mari a Luedt ke, Ka rly Bow n
N Volleyball:
Front Row (L.-R.) Kelly Bath, Sidney Haas, Alex Springman, Jordane Warkentin, Nikki Roehrs, Clair Hall, Valerie Johnson
Back Row (L.-R.) Coach Shari Pittenger, Gina Vercellino , Erin Snyder , Maggie Novak, Lindsay Von Seggern , Kristen Tonniges , Ellie Stoeckinger, Coach Ashley Fitzgerald
Hogan, Keely 70
Hoham, Jeffrey 78
Hohbach, Stephen 3 7
Hohensee, Matthew 70, 204
Hohlen, Rachel 70
Hollister, Usa 50 Holloway, Adam 37
Holloway, Shelby 70
Holmquist, lngrid 70, 97, 111
Holt, Jane 78, 104
Hopkins, Kaitlyn 50 Hopkins, Uz 78
Hopkins, Melissa 50, 112 Hopper, Yakima 59
Hoppes, Kasey 70, 209
Hoppes, Kelsey 37, 179
Horn, Caroline 70
Horn, Katie 7 0, 206 Horn, Phlllp 50
Hornung, Jake 70
Hornung, Nick 50
Horrocks, Dylan 50, 205
Hovorka, Joe 78, 157, 211
Hovorka , Pamela 78
Howe, Kelly 50, 151
Howe, Trevor 108, 112, 165
Hubbell, Kevin 17, 78,206
Hubbell, Kylie 38, 94, 129, 206
Huenink, Morgan 50
Varsity Volleyball:
Front Row (L.-R.) Karlene Tipton, Lauren Becwar, Ashton McDonald , Jordan Stacy, Shannon Winkler, Monica Shaw
Back Row (L.-R.) Coach Myron Oehlerking, Nicole Gingery , Natalie Ebke, Anna Wagner , Kelsay Newman , Molly Darlington, Madison Schwartz, Courtney Russell, Coach Mike Wiese
Front (L-R) Winston Beans, Scot t Sunderman, Brad HUligoss , Brian Sunderman, Ashton Makovicka , Brady Budzinski Back (L-R)Mitch Ham, Lawrence Jablonski, Jake Danielson, Josh Hastreiter, Jordan Yurth, Andrew Shaw , Tim Oehring , Coach Jeff Campbell
Uncoln EAST Boys Reserve Front (L-R)Trevor Young , Connor Cullighan, Michael Mo ss,Mick Steiner, Cole Moreland
Back (L-R)Jordan Herstein, Kevin Brodersen, Aaron Grantham, Dylan Schott, Rob Loof, Jordan Newman, Coach Joe Hovorka
Uncoln East Boys Ninth Basketball: Front (L-R) Manager Lindsey Key, Jesse Schulz, Connor Good, Jon Herma nson, Jordan Watteyne, Michael Chieffo, Aaron Zart, Hodge Kaufman, Manager Jamie Morand
Back (L-R) Coach Dathan Boden, Jon Needels, Alex Str a sheim, Colton Wolins ki, Austin Janssen, Spencer Quinn, Andrew Unafelter, Alex Lantz , Coach Derek Hack
Front (L- R)Cassle Carlson, Bec ca Ross , Kristy Schmidt , Jordane Warkenton, EmUy Heyl, Alllson Yardley , Aluel Angelo
Back (L-R)Coach Mark Siske, Trad Snook, Morgan Thompson, Katlyn Raatz , Kellin Kozisek, Britni Waller , Coach Dani Broady
Front (L-R)Luke Matzke , Anthony Moss, Sam Witherby, Zach Smith, Michael Yardley , Jordan Yurth
Back (L-R) Coach Jeff Campbell, Coach Joe Hovorka, Reece Schwartz, Dan Dahl, Garth Hamilton, Drew Sankey , Tyson Clark, Hector Pelayo, Coach Ed McPherren
Uncoln EAST Reserve Girls
Uncoln EAST Girls Ninth
Front (L-R)Karly Brown, Betsy McDonald, Shelby Logan, Madi Nedved, Anna Hedlund, Megan Carmack
Back (L-R)Coach Ray Corona, Kelll Reed, Ashley Crist, Tara Watermeier, Alyse
Nelson, Cassie 21, 61, 93, 98, 108, 109, no, m, 161
Nelson, Danielle 72
Nelson, Jenna 40, 114, 129, 185
Nemecek, Bryson 72
Netz, Mallory 40, 88, 112, 129, 130, 185
Netz, Morgan 72, 92
Neuhaus, Alex 40, 129, 185, 208
Neuhaus, Taylor 40, 94
Newburn, Anna-marte 72
Newcomer, Reid 25, 72
Newell, Whitney 52
Newhouse, Abby 72
Newman, Jordan 72, 157, 204,211
Newman, Kelsey 52, 151
Nichols, Anne 79
Nichols, Jordanne 52
Nicholson, Audrey 61
Nicholson, Diane 79
Lincoln EAST Girls Junior Varsity Front (L-R)Valerte Johnson, Amanda Olson, Jamie Zillig, Stacey Herbal, Kelly Howe , Mary Jo Garwick Back (L-R)Coach Brian Bullington, Monica Shaw, Kelly Bath, Maggie Novak, Madison Schwartz, Kara Scheel
Lincoln EAST Girls Varsity Front (L-R) Alexa Ross, Erin Reynoldson, Breanna Fosdick, Kelsey Newman, Kelsey Fawl, Megan Meyerson, Rachel Brenning Back (L-R)Coach Ray Corona, Coach Mark Siske, Natalie Ebke, Tasha Sanders, Anna Wagner,Nicole Gingery, Catie Dahl, Coach Dennis Prichard
Lincoln EAST Girls Swimming
Row 1 (L-R) Kate RUett, Sara Hinds, Rani Taborek-Potter, Allison Reckeway, Sophia laquita, Jacqueline O'Doherty, Madison Makovicka, Taylor Fi.eek, Brandy Pappas, Amsley SenkbeU, Hanna Jameson
Row 2 (L-R)EmUy Daugherty, Mary Beth Rye, Sarah Barnes, Cassie Nelson, Laura Rudeen, Shawn Zajicek, Mercedes Barry, Jessica Francis, Kristine Brown, , Caroline Horn, Ashley Mara
Row 2 (L-R)Jon Geier, Ty Carney, Zach Cole , Ryan Bubb, Erik Petersen, Alex Paine, Jackson Carter, Logan Hinds, Kaleb Mar, Jared Froelich
Row 3 (L-R) Coach Greg Fleming, Coach Dave Eppert, Nolan Ediger, Kelly Danahy, Grant Varney, Adam Bassett, Sam Bach, Jon Rye, Sam Kidoo, Garett, Daugherty, Logan Samuelson, Craig Murman, Weston Woldt, Coach Ryan Reiker
, Cody Helzer , Tyler Unruh, Nolan Lott , No r man Bus t amant e, Taylor Zi.llig
Row 2 (L-R) Manager Jessica Ireland, Ryan Lawrence, Josh Palmer , Josh Leffert, Kyle Yeramyshev , Jon Hanus , Daniel Marti. , Drew Etherton, Ben Peterson, l an Maasch, Nate Maas , T~d Hunt , Manager Ashley Ireland
Row 3 (L-R)Aaron Ti.tus , Ben Hartwell, Garett Bowmaster, Matt Anderson, Jacob Thompson, Christi.an Schmohr , Bryce Botwi.ch, Dan Burnett, Shelby Lewi.s, Tyler Randazzo , Mi.ke Weitz, Derec Schave
Row 4 (L-R) Coach Sean Morgan, Coach Kirk Skiles, Dylan Larsen , Scott Bogner , Jeremy Delzell, Taylor Maahs , Kevin Hagemann, Taylor Himmelberg, Marshall Ozaki, Erk Ri.ce, Logan Pohlmann, Josh Heiliger , Logan Schleich, Josh Aldridge, Coach Marty Mccurdy, Coach Travis Fentress , Coach Trey Ottley
Uncoln EAST N /Varsity Bowling
Row 1 (L-R) Tad Ristow, Dylan Denton, Susan Cook, Sara Louch, Monique Stokebrand, Amy Fi.sher, Dillon Ki.rby , Dylan Munger, Mitch Hinkle. Row 2 (L-R) Allison Smith , Jessi.ca Peterson, Natasha Doty, Branson Welchoff, Sandra Franz , Ben Fi.sher, Shane Clark. Row 3 (L-R) Jesslyn Denton, Reid Christensen, Ale x Gardner, Monka Keep, Baileigh Rodgers , Jeremy Vercellino Row 4 (L-R) Alex Munge r, John Brandt , Courtney Treptow , James Gardner, Coach Clark Nelson, Co a ch Scott Munger , Remi Rotthaus, Coach Paula Denton, Ni.ck Doty. (photo by Callam Photography).
Uncoln EAST Wrestling
Row 1 (L-R ) Thoma s Matczyszyn, Cody Mor eno, James Barnett , Zak Eisenmann, Nick Grabowski., Andrew Hanus
