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Summer Days
Where were you on June 30, 2009?
"I was in Ca n ada, in O nt ari o , right across t he b order, " said freshman Nels Holmquist. Holmqu ist' s fami ly own s a little island on a lake i n Canada, where t hey s t ay for a few s every summer.
"We fish, water ski, tube, and light off fireworks. Just hanging around the island is relaxing," said H ol m quis t . •
"I was at cheer camp at Lake Okoboji," said sophomore cheerleader H op e Wa gg one r.
While at cheer camp, the girls on each squad learn cheers, chants, dances, and techniques . Since Wa gg oner had been to cheer camp the yea r before, she knew what it wo uld be like, but she till was surprised b y one thing
"I wasn't expecting it to be so fun," said W aggo ner.
"I was in a plane, the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, and then I was in France," said junior C alli e Self .
Later that day, Self, and about 26 other singers, performed in a gothic cathedral in Reims, France. The group also went to Austria, German y, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, performing in each country
"It was a really good experience, and I met a lot of cool people," said Se lf.
"I was in Dubuque, Iowa," aid senior H annah Pahre . That night was the home show for The Colts, a drum-and - bugle corps composed of about 150 people. During the summer, the band works on a show of three to six songs, and even though it's only a 10 - 12 minute show, it's fast-paced compared to high school.
"I was at East," said Associate Principal De n nis M ann . Mann was working on the master schedule, which involves setting up everyone's classes and where those classes are going to be held . This was an especially difficult task once you factored in the construction. Along with working on the master schedule, Mann and other staff were trying to deal with all of the problems created by the construction .
"There were several days without power and air conditioning in the office . Everything was taped off also, we couldn't even go into the hallwa y ," said M ann .
"I was at East," said job site Supervisor Jo e Nerud from Sampson Construction. Consfruction kicked into high gear once ummer arrived. "The main objective of everyday was getting classrooms done," said Nerud .
On that da y, there were 120 workers putting in 12 - hour days - -no vacation to them !
The Heartbeat of EAST
"I believe! I believe that we " The now famou battle cry heard at every game and pep rally was brought to u by the Pul e . Lincoln East' new schoo l spirit group has made it their mission to add Spartan pride to East students' lives.
"Schoo l spirit i what every school needs," aid enior Pul e member Grady McGuire. "It gives everyone a common goal and uni fi us."
The Pul se was created to put schoo l spirit at an all-time high, according to enior Pulse member Ryan Bubb. Bubb and McGuire started the Pul e alon g with senior Lucas Hines. Together, they've in spired crowd cheer and brought the student section together.
"I thought it would be harder to get people involved," said Bubb. "But then at the Homecoming pep rally, everyone was involved." Bubb al so went on to mention that they hoped the Pulse wou ld become a tradition.
In addition to adding the Pul e, spirit week participation skyrocke t ed this year. It was difficult to find someone who wa n't participating. The themes for Spirit Week ranged from Nerd D ay to Farmer D ay, w ith outstanding results.
"I've been more spirited thi s year than in my past three high-school year combined !" sa id enior Mikayla Spencer , who showed her spir it by dre ing up and attending football games. Spencer said that this increase in spirit i not only due to the Pulse, but also to th e publicity by clubs and activitie
The Pul e ha indeed achieved it goal. ow, at every game, the cro d comes together to cheer the team on: "I believe that we will win ! I believe that we will win !"
3.The new Martin t Spartan faces off wtih t Old Martin the Spar t 1 at the Homecoming P > Rally (Photo by \l Hertzk
4. Mr. Bell and Har 1 Jenkins strik e a p( for nerd day (Phot o f Kay li e Schn ittk e
5. Austin Tebo shows s Spartan Spirit (Photo I Megan Parchm a1
6.The Pulse cheer s 1 the Spartans (Phot o t Megan Parchm a .
7. Pulse members , ch e • leaders, and Apol lona i s help pump up • e football players (Ph c ) by Kay li e Schn ittk(
1. EHS students line l for the Homecom i, ; Tunnel Walk (Photo ' Lyn Jenkin ·
2. Student section p forms the infam c rollercoaster ch e. (Photo by Me g Parchma r
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Speech a:11d D e~ate st~ - wi t h th e 1-ielp of student leader each week," aid enior dru m den t s p lay a big part m making Lucas Hines and Ryan Bubb of major Mike Foley. "We all Homecoming amaz i ng With the new group The Pulse . By have to be super flexible, bu t the early dance date, the pres - the end of the rall y , students everything worked out well. " ure was on . flooded from the stands onto Everything also worke d . "The t~am h ad t_o sta rt the floor cheering and jumping out well on the aance floor, right awa y with p lanmn~ si1:1ce up and down in a big huddle . though that took ome plan1t v..:a so early this y ea r. aid In all the y ears of Pep Rall y ' ning tor many of the attendsemor speech s t udent and this is one to go do w n in the ees. In pursuit of the perfect Homecoming Qu een Madeline book as one ot t he bes t. dress, senior Kristin Vance Shomos. Th~y c h ose a 50s Friday's game against sp ent $ 75 and aved mone y b theme for this year's. dance Lincoln High was one of epic already having her shoes. F o 1 ''We got to de~id~ on domination The Spartans got a freshman, Homecom ing is the title D 111ers, D nve -111s and loud for their team and beat excit ing even t. Dancing that was pretty fun the Links 41 - 0 " It was an amaz ing first for us" said Shomos. Aher "I thought that the team H omecoming and I don't choosing the theme, the plan - came out with some fire after know whY. people th ink it i s1 ners have to get busy last week's loss to orth Star" lame," said rreshman Jordan "L~ts or pre - planning and said football play er Tony ' Barnes . a g~eat diver _ e group of pe<?ple Suarez. ''We reall yd·ust started The Homecoming wee k go 111~0 ~aki:11g Homecom111g clicking on both si es of the this y ear proved to be an upamazmg said-speech coach ball, we ju st let out our frustra - beat experience for all.
1. Students rush the court at the Homecoming pep rally (photo by Will Hertzler).
2. Seniors Grant Weber and Michael Schneider look on as the Spartans rout Lincoln High (photo by Michela Iwanski).
3. Junior Connor Cullighan crashes the line to reach the quarterback (photo by Michela Iwanski)
4. The Homecoming royalty , with King Drew Zobel and Queen Madeline Shomos in center (photo by Sara Zajicek)
5. Seniors Drew Zobel, Tony Suarez, Aaron Kilgore, and Brandon Ell pass time before the Homecoming pep rally (photo by Will Hertzler)
lution of East Uniforms
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1967, East's sporting events have filled the stands and fields with a sea of blue and white. Team uniforms bring together individuals all playing for the Spartan name and tradition.
Over the years, those uniforms have evolved, following trends and fashions Teams such as the Apollonaires, basketball and swimming teams have all seen uniform styles come and go.
Apollonaires' skirts first were sleeveless and pleated, evolving to today's clean, crisp and professional uniforms
"They wore long-sleeve white sweaters and pleated skirts above the knee," said Art teacher and former sponsor Donna Wilson. "They looked a little homemade but that's what the girls wanted," Today the uniforms are simpler
with a cleaner look.
"I love our uniforms. They are a little girl's dream. It represent something y ou're proud of, it's an honor," said senior Apollonaire Emily Neal.
The Apollonaires have worked hard to develop a tradition of excellence, evolving from humble homemade beginnings into an elite dance squad.
Likewise, basketball uniforms have seen many changes over the yea rs. Long gone are the days of short shorts, replaced b y today's long, loose shorts
"The style now is to have fitting tops and loose shorts That's just the style now," said senior basketball player Jordan Yurth.
Technology has also influenced ports uniforms. Much controversy has surrounded
the new smart suits that make swimmers more buoyant. These suits are said to cut seconds off even the fastest swimmers' time In many venues, these smart sui t have been banned.
"I agree that the suits should be illegal, however I think the y will make them OK before a fi112 decision is reached," said junior swimmer Brandy Pappas. East's current look consists of simple blue swimsuits and warm ups in Spartan blue.
"It's nice we all looks so uniform. It's cool to see us on aL the deck together looking like a team," said Pappas.
From sometimes humble beginnings to the modern technology, uniforms have evolved to meet the times. However, the East tradition of excellence remains.
How many hours do you spend on homework each night?
If it 's about 2 1/ 2 hours every school night, by the end of the schoo l year, you'll have spent 2,000 hours pouring over the books. You receive the satisfaction of knowledge gained, but what if your teacher didn't give you credit for all that work?
This is one conversation East teachers h ad this year when reconside_ring the way they evaluate stud ents
"There isn't a new policy, but teachers are asked to examine their grading practices," said Principal Susan Cassata. "We want teachers to form their own practices on how to effectively have students learn."
Some teachers believe if they
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5: Julia Kerrigan studies while multitasking 6: The commons before renovations in 1996
stop grading homework and assess students only on tests, the students will be better equipped for college.
"I have mixed feelings about the idea," said junior Rachel Hohlen. "I would like having the freedom to not have to do homework, but our entire grade would be dependent upon tests."
However, the conversation is only that, a conversation The idea is to move towards an evol ution of education, in which teachers discover what works for their students and for their classroom.
"Teachers should teach the whole student," said English teacher Ken Flowerday. "Learning and living are more complica t ed than tests "
There are teachers, such as
Science teacher Ted Koehn , who have been teaching at East for twenty years and who believe that, after being a teacher for so long, they know what works for st ud ents to learn.
"Not grading homework is like saying tomorrow we're going to have a discussion over Shakespeare's Macbeth, but you don't have to read it," said Koehn.
While teachers at East are evo lvin g their practices of teaching, st ud en t s won' t h ave to worry abo ut an all - school policy concern in g homework grading . For now, all those hours spent doing homework will come with more than just the satisfaction of having learned something.
Homework
Up Close and Persona
Almost everybody dreams of being an actor, complete with millions of dollars, a fancy house, and, of course, celebrity status. Whatever happens to those dream , at least every actor hopes to get the chance to perform in a great pace. Or not.
Thanks to construction, the auditorium was off limits for first emester, creating new challenges for East's theatre community. For one, the fall performance, which is usually the Musical, was the play "The ight That Thoreau Spent in J ai l." It was performed in the Commons, which put a little more stress on the actors .
'~It's a different thing we have do this year,, and we' ll just have to -adapt," sai d stage ~oor din ator senior J.J. Rodriguez
Having the play in the Commons this year completely changed the feel of the performance. It also gave the actors a chance to try something new.
"It's a different feeling, but it's experiences like these that help you grow as an actor," said senior Cassie Nelson , who has been in five previous plays at East
"It i a lot of work, and puts y ou under pressure but its exciting to get to perform so very soon," said juni or Dillon Kirby, who had a lead role in th t play. "As an actor, I'm more excited than nervous or worried about the pla y overall."
The Commons' more intimate setting provided added pressure on East's newest actors
" It' s a little bit more nerve-rackin ~ to have to perform in an informal way wi th people so close to yo u ," said firsttime actor freshman Lyndi Pearson. "But it's an experience I wou ld lik e to have."
It may have taken place in the Commons, but there was nothing common at all about this year's fa ll play.
Round HOUse Theatre
The one-act play has been a tradition for East drama students for years. This year however, the one act went through several changes. This was the first year in a while that the drama students performed a Shakespeare production, 'The Twelfth Night or What You Will'.
"I loved performing a Shakespeare play," said senior Caitlin Kennedy, who played Countess Olivia. "It was so different than anything we have ever done before!"
An important aspect in planning the play is staying within the time limits. Each one act play is limited to 30 minutes; this is especially important when performing at districts.
"'The Twelfth Night' is a four-hour play," said junior A lison F ol ey, who played Feste the Fool, aka The Clown. "We had to go 10 minutes over the time limit!"
In addition, the East auditorium was under construction so the cast had to perform in the commons.
"This was especially difficult," said F oley. "We had viewers on all four sides of us, so we had to constantly change positions so we weren't always facing the same group." That wasn't the case, though, when they took the play to Districts.
"Because our original blocking was based on the fact that we had to perform to all angles, we had to completely change them before we went to districts," said Kennedy . "It was difficult because everyone was used to the positions we had always practiced in."
This year's one-act play was definitely one of a kind. The drama students, though, loved the changes that kept their play new and upbeat
BIG SUNGLASSES HEADBANDS SCARVES
BELTS
Fashion
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"Your choice of fashion is like your choice of food. You're picky, yet tasteful."
-Freshman Kathryn Dahl (right) with friend freshman
Katie Haugen
"Well, my mom buys all my clothes, so I guess she has a great sense of style "
.:.Junior Jeremey Thomas
PUNK
Lexus Bolinger (Senior)
Shirt - River Ri ot $35
J ea n s -J cPen n ey $45
Conver e- Hot Top ic $30
Shoelac - Hot Topic 18
Spencer Williamson (Senior)h i rt - Online 20
Pant - H ot Topic 30
hoe - Finishline 12
" P-~n k i n 't abo u t sty le Pu nk i about the music and yo u r tate of mind." - Senior Spencer William on
SPO RTY
Colton Wolinski Gunior)
Shirt- Scheels $12
Short - Kohl' $15
Shoes- Scheels $30
Tara Curtiss Gunior)
Shirt- Junior Olympics $20
Pants- iketo\Vl1 40
Shock - iketo\ n $80
Jacket- V-ball Tournament 45
"Sports fashion is the most comfortable." -Junior Tara Curtiss
"M y look is t aboo. But it chang e ev ry d ay , ju t lik m y mood. Plu I wa nn a look exy for th e ladi e " -S enior Brandon Sapp
PREPPY
Taylor Kingsley (Senior)
Sh i rt - Hollister $40
J eans- Koh l ' $30 hoes -J ourney's 55
Rachel O'Hanlon (Senior) White Tank - Holli ter 15
Grey Tank - American Eagle 10
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Skirt - Amer ican Eagle 20
G lad i ator San d a ls - G i ft
"You houldn't have to worry about what other people want to see yo u wear You hould wear what y ou want " - enior Rachel O'Hanlon
BOHO
Ian Maasch (Senior)
Shirt- Gift
Jeans- Buckle 120
Vans- Journey's 40
Sophia Mantzios Gunior)
Dress- Pac Sun $20
Birks- Rockport $100
eckbce- Zar,1 (Greece) 5
Jacket- Hollister 15
"I just wear what I w.int and what I think is comfortable. I never buy things that aren't on sale." -Junior Sophic.1 Mantzios
"W ear w hat you w ant and don't b afraid to creat e y our o w n st y le."
-Junior Kelsey Haugen
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Tech Time .
With the wide array of Blackberries, iPhone , Zune , and every other techno-gadget available, technology has become especially popular this year.Junior Liz Potter believes that thi popularity has boomed because it is more convenient and le s expensive to own the e accessories than ever before.
Additional evidence of it popularity i een in classrooms, as technology is adopted into the school system by both students and teacher Students such a fre hman Connor Lott think that technology has become a nece ary teaching and learning tool.
"By u ing technology, teachers relate better to tudents," said Lott.
Sophomore Martha Merrill agrees, saying her teachers are using Powerpoints and LCD projectors on a regular basis.
"These are positive, becau e students can get more out of the visuals," said Merrill.
According to senior Nate Germer, technology isn't only good for its visual benefits.
"The Internet can be a great learning resource," said Germer.
On the other hand, not everyone thinks that the abundance of technology is necessary.
"If used appropriately, technology has value and potential, [but] the way technology i implemented now is more entertaining than educational," said English teacher Matt Davis. tudents themselve know that technology can be distracting at times.
"It's very difficult to focus when you know you could click a button and be on Youtube 111 a econd, as opposed to writing a paper," said Germer.
Texting is an especially popular trend this year, and while most tudents view it as a convenient tool, some think it isn't all lol's and smiley faces.
"[Texting] is used more with students thi year almost to an extreme, and we've almost forgotten how to communicate normally," said Potter.
From a Powerpoint over American history to a text about lunch plan , one thing i certain: technology isn't disappearing any time oon
It was 1970 and East senior Pat Gibbons spent his school days like many of his classmates, throwing the football on Seacrest Field, pitching the baseball on the East diamond and sitting next to his best friend in Spanish. After class, he also attended meetings for the Letterman's Club , Young Life, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He walked the ha l , of East and now, forty years later, so does his son.
TJ Gibbons may not be walking in his father's footsteps, but he is his dad's son. TJ plays football, he's on the golf team, and he's a member of Campus Life. The similarities to his dad's high-school experience don ' escape him.
"He was an average dude, but it is pretty cool to go to the same hig l school he did," TJ said about his dad.
While Pat acknowledges the differences between his time in high school and his son's, with technology being the greatest change, he says h • still showed TJ some of the ropes of the high-school experience.
"We've talked about traditions for athletic events, most of which I can't tell you about," Pat said with a laugh. "But I've also talked to him about preparing for college in high school."
Pat attended UNL, TJ' s first choice for school next year.
While each man has left their legacy at East, Pat and TJ demonstrat e ; quality case of "like father, like son".
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1. Seniors cheer for Spartans football. (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker)
2. Senior Laura Miller paints herself blue for the homecoming football game. (Photo by Lillie Schrock)
3. Senior Grant Weber studies on Nerd Day during Spirit Week. (Photo by Sarah Daugherty)
Seniors Ian Gaines and Tom Seewald com -
pose a puzzle in the library. (Photo by Jane Holt)
5. Seniors Tim Dornbos and Emily Ptacek during the Psych Fair. (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker)
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College • IS at the ·Door
After six years of elementary school, three years of middle school, and four years of high school, suddenly it all comes to an end, at least temporarily. Ana then comes "real life," a.k.a., college. College, for many, is the start of their adult lives. Living on their own, studying, and balancing work and fun are all part of • the lessons of this time.
"College seems to be a completely different experience for different people," said senior Jimmy Wang. "Some people want to focus on just academics, while others want to just go to follow the crowd. But now everybody seems to be putting in more effort on picking colleges and becoming· more aware about life in general."
Wang, a senior who moved from Detroit his sophomore year, recalls his early school experiences. back in Michigan.
"You have no idea what to expect when you start elementary school, but at that age you are just excited to be learning
new things," said Wang. "But middle school seems to be a big change and you start to learn what school really is, and about learning."
Wang also contrasts the differences between Lincoln and his old home of Detroit.
"As far as high school is concerned, there isn't much change," said Wang. "Both here 1n Lincoln and in Detroit, there are people who put all of their time and energy into getting as involved as possible, and there are people who just sit back and let things work out by themselves."
Sitting back isn't really an option when college comes knocking, thanks to all of the lessons .it holds.
"I'm really not sure if I will be able to handle all of the freedom, at first at least," said Wang. "But learning how to manage freedom and work is a part of college we all have to go through."
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Senior Lucas Hines leads The Pulse on the roller coaster during a football game. (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker )
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One Question
It's just one, simple question--a question from our childhood that we're still asked to this day--but it can make your head spin. "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
When we were young, the possibilities for that question were endless. Now, we've narrowed down our list and are ready to actually pursue a career, which we may hold for the rest of our lives. So, how realistic were our first answers when asked that question long ago?
"I wanted to be a street sweeper," said senior Logan Pohlmann. "The truck looked really sweet and I always thought 'hey, that looks super cool.' "Ironically, now Pohlmann could be designing and building those trucks rather than driving one. "I'm probably going into some type of engineering," said Pohlmann.
Other seniors spent their younger days dreaming of more interesting possibilities.
"Dog farmer," said senior Aaron Grantham. "Actually, I wanted to take in stray, homeless dogs and give them a place to stay. So I guess a nice dog pound." That dream died long ago, but blossomed into a
new dream; one that is just as unique. "I want to be a director of some sort, work in the film industry," said Grantham.
Lots of guys first dreamed of being professional athletes. Seniors Taylor Geist, Jordan Berstein, and Cole Kilgore can attest to that. These three shared the dream of playing either basketball or soccer for their everyday jobs. And who wouldn't want to spend all day playing? But now, their focus has shifted to more common careers, or at least two have shifted their focus.
"Secondary Education sounds good right about now," said Berstein. "Maybe journalism, I'm not quite sure yet," said Geist.
But Kilgore still has hopes for his original goal of playing professional soccer.
What do you want to be when yo u grow up? Whether or not the answer has changed, seniors still stop and think • before we answer this question. Maybe it's because of how close we are to it, or maybe it's because we're unsure. But if we know one thing, we're ready.
Story: Brad Hilligoss
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Frank Pratt Roman Price
Mary Beth Rye Demetri Sanders Brandon Sapp Camille Sass Uriah Sawyer
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Madeline Shomos
Justin Simpson
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Senior Devon Nash on Seacrest Field after he injured his hip. (Photo by Lillie Schrock)
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Jacob ii erm n Spencer Williamson
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Senior Ellen Muelingplaying the guitar. (Photo by Megan Parchman)
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Drew Zobel
Seniors Aubrey Mueller, Kristin Vance, and Melissa Frohberg dissect during anatomy. (Photo by Hanna Jenkins)
rJunior year is about planning ahead, making sure that you have all of your graduation requirements, thinking about ACT scores, and pondering college choices. For junior athletes, there's a special kind of planning they have to consider if they want to continue their athletic careers in college: recruiting. Colleges want good athletes, that's that. So recruiters set out early to try to convince high school athletes to pick their school.
Junior volleyball player Tara Curtiss has been hearing from college scouts since she was in the 8th grade. Such pressure can be hard on a student athlete.
However, she credits her family for helping her balance both the stresses of school and of playing sports.
"Sometimes I have to be a student, rather than an athlete all the time ," said Curtiss, whose junior-year schedule included the basic graduation requirements along with fourth-year French and some extra English courses.
Among the many schools that have tried to recruit her are Iowa State, the University of Wyoming, and the University of Missouri.
"It was a shock and I'm grateful for it every day," said Curtiss, recalling that first contact from a college. Dealing with all this pressure may seem like a dau~ting task. But, wherever she decides to go, she pla n ' ori playing volleyball and majoring in international studies, a worthy goa
1. Juniors Michael Cook, Ethan Ebito, and Ryan Bell stop for a picture while dissecting a brain.
2. Junior Sophia Mantzios studies hard .
3. Junior Tara Curtiss dominates in volleyball.
4. Juniors Jared Williams, Shelby Logan, and Connor Cullighan study hard in U.S. History.
5. Juniors Alexis Carpenter, Terra Young, and Morgan Netz smile before their performance.
Taylor Abbott
Mason Adams
Madison Albrandt
Adam Alexander
Ashley Anderson
David Anderson
Edwin Argueta Torres
Taylor Arndt
Leah Amey
Tony Askar
Melissa Atkinson
Ashley Austin
Daniel Baquet
Hannah Barnes
James Barnett
Sarah Basham
Jason Bassett
Kelly Bath
Evan Bell
Megan Bell
Ryan Bell
Madeline Biester
Thomas Bill
Romeo Bivens
Katie Black
Tyler Blankenhom
Kaelee Bliemeister
Grace Bogner
Zac Bomberger
Shykier Booker
Mariah Bopp
Bryce Bostwick
Ben Bouma
Karly Bown
Morgan Boyer
Brianna Brass
Sara Brock
Max Buettner
Jason Buri
Rhett Burling
Brian Burris
Ariel Bussey
Tierra Campbell
Megan Carmack
Trent Camey
Alexis Carpenter
Mollie Carpenter
Michael Carraher
Faye Cates
Kevin Cather
Dorothy Chen
Michael Chieffo
Ander Christensen
Tanner Clagett
David Cook
Michael Cook
Aarielle Cooley
Faithe Cox
David-Devon Crews
Shelby Criner
Ashley Crist
Eric Crouch
Conrtor Cruickshank
Connor Cullighan
Tara Curtiss
Jordan Czajkowski
Emily Daugherty
Robert Davies
Katie Dean
Ann Dearmont
Andrew Decamp
Dylan Denton
Devin Dey
Emily Dickerson
Stepan Didusenko
Allison Dittman
Renee Donner
Kyle Dotson
Erin Dougherty
Sean Douglas
Bethany Duke
• cody Durham
Ethan Ebito
Jasmine Edison
Kristen Ellmers
Carmen Erway
Meghan Fagnant
Jason Falls
Nick Farleigh
Aaron Fast
Eric Pawl
Emma Feldman
Taylor Ficek
Amy Fischer
Benjamin Fischer
Aidan Fleischer
Alison Foley
Rachel Freeman
Derek Frenzel
Sophia Garcia
Alex Gardner
Kylie Garza
Mary Gawrick
Zachary Geidner
Joe Gettemy
Madison Gifford
Emma Goninan
Conor Good
Rachel Gould
Emma Gran
Lisa Gran
Matthew Guillemette
Sidney Haas
Sarah Haes
Brooke Haley
Chad Hall
Elliott Hanneman
Bryan Hansen
Amber Harrison
Gunnar Hartt
Jason Hartwell
Cabe Harwood
Aaron Hatcher
Kelsey Haugen
Anna Hayden-Roy
Anna ·Hedlund
Bryce Heier
Stacey Herbel
Jonathan Hermanson
Nathan Hermsmeyer
Jennifer Heywood
Taylor Hiemer
Shelby Hilkemann
Stacey Hill
Mitchell Hilzer
Sara Hinds
Jon Hintsala
Wil Hinze
Keely Hogan
Matthew Hohensee
Rachel Hohlen
Shelby Holloway
Ingrid f:Iolmquist
Kasey Hoppes
Caroline Horn
Katie Horn
Jake Hornung
Ashley Humm
Katie Hundt
Tad Hunt
Sophia Iaquinta •
Marissa Imig
Sam Jacobs
Tauteyana James
Hanna Jameson
Austin Janssen
Lainie Jessen
Rebecca Johnson
Shea Johnson
Hayden Kaderly
Rachael Gran
George Grange
Meg Graves
Kindall Gray
Mallory Grieser
Arou nd the W ar d
Imagine spending your first years of life in a foreign country. Junior Kari ssa Van Liew was born in Wasliington, then spent two years in China while her parents did missionary work. Although Van Liew does not know much Chinese, she can sing "Happy Birthday" in Chinese, Portuguese (and English, of course). While she isn't fluent in any foreign she knows languages." languages, "pieces of
Before commg to Nebraska, Van Liew lived in China, Oregon, Oklahoma and Montana . "You can definitely see cultural differences, even in the states,"said Van Liew.
Facebook has made it easy for Van Liew to keep in touch with her friends around the country and she has made friends quickly at East by joining the marching band. Because band camp was in the summer, Van Liew already had friends when school started.
"They're all fun," said Van Liew of the East High band members.
VanLiewis interested in music and wants it to be her major in college. She also has thought about being a missionary and teaching music in foreign countries, a decision that has surely stemmed from her childhood.
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Sam Karas
Hodge Kaufmann
Charlie Keck
Chad Keedy
Lindsay Key
Parviz Kholmatov
Kelsey Kinberg
Dillon Kirby
Dustin Klatt
Tyler Koelsch
Kellin Kozisek
Sam Kruse
Ryan Kubert
Spencer Lamer
Riley Lancia
Alex Lantz
Jackson Lauer
Ryan Lawrence
Cody Lennen
Darrin Lim
Andrew Linafelter
Junior Karissa Van Liew
Kit Lindner
Sara Lipson
Shelby Logan
Nik Loladze
Nolan Lott
Molly Loudon
Levi Lovrien
Marshall Lubeck
Kalin Lueth
Morgan Lunders
Madeyson Maasch
Karlye Machado
Madison Makovicka
Stephanie Mannix
Sophia Mantzios
Austin Mar
Ashley Mara
Kaisa Martz
Joel Marxhausen
Eric Mattson
Aaron Matzke
Ansur Mazhar
Betsy McDonald
Bobby McGerr
Bobbi McCurdy
D.J. McGerr
Alex McKee
Annie McKeighan
Danny McManaman
Renee McRoberts
Alyse Menghini
Meighan Mertlik
Courtney Metcalf
Chelsea Meyer
Laura Meyer
Jamie Morand
Krista Morgenson
Mallory Morton
Tyl~r Morton
Dylan Munger
Madison Nedved
Jonathan Needels
Adam Neely
Bryson Nemecek
Morgan Netz
Anna-Marie Newburn
Reid Newcomer
Abby Newhouse
Jordan Newman
Ryan Niemeyer
Zach Northey
Kyle Nowka
Jacqueline O' Doherty
Jason Obermeier
Kristen Obrist
Kevin Oestmann
Ashley Oltman
Taylor Orthengren
Will Osborne
Tyler Ostrowsky
Brandy Pappas
Mckenna Parris
Kathryn Pauley
Caitlin Peavy
Rodrigo Penna
Giulio Persello
Hannah Peters
Andrew Peterson
Garrett Peterson
Mandy Peterson
Caitlin Phelps
Timothy Pieper
Michelle Piepho
Rachel Pillard
Samantha Platt
Austin Plucknett
Cody Potter
Elizabeth Potter
Tracey Prentice
Danielle Pringle
Trey Pringle
Eric Qiu
~pencer Quinn
Advaith Rau
Alison Reckewey
Mike Reckmeyer
Ellie Reddish
Kelli Reed
Trill Reynolds
Austin Ridgeway
Kate Rilett
Lancia Riley
Liz Ripa
Madeline Ripa
Lauren Rohe
Lexi Rouse
Robert Salzman
Shelby Sanderson
Logan Schleich
Devin Schell
Anna Schoettger
Zach Scholl
Jesse Schulz
Madison Schuster
Hannah Schwanebeck
Callie Self
Katie Sellon
Cheyenne Selvy
Amsley Senkbeil
Taylor Shepard
Sarah Simpson
Cher-ree Sims
Ben Slaby
Adam Slyter
Blake Smith
Catrina Smith
Corrin Smith
Sebastian Snodgrass
Philip Snow
Ashley Snyder
Erin Snyder
Karlene Soren on Madison Sparks
Alexandra Springman
Brooke Stanley
Rhea Steffen
Samuel Steinberger
Mercedes Sterns
Amy Stoeckinger
Kelli Stokke
Griffin Stoll
Alex S trasheim
Sophie Stutzman
Cramping Our Style
The junior and senior hallways have always provided a home to their corresponding classes This year, though, most of the junior hallway i closed off due to construction. Instead of having more free space and a hallway to themselves, the juniorclass lockers have been scattered around the school, leaving many juniors feeling a little lost.
Junior Megan Bell didn't care for her unique locker placement this year. Not only was she placed in a senior locker area, but her locker was smaller than the normal size. Extra lockers were constructed to make room for extra space; however, these lockers are about half the size of the regulars.
"It's frustrating to be separated from the entire junior class," said Bell. "Moreover, some projects I have don't fit in my locker because
it's smaller than all the others, s o have to keep them in the office!"
Also because of the constructi ( ,n related space constraints, some ju o students found themselves wtih t v locker partners instead of just 1 t Such was the case for junior Dana K; and her lockermates.
"Having three people in single locker is ·difficult," said Ka 1~
"We have 3 backpacks, 3 coats, z :i 3 complete sets of books! It's su ) f crowded and hard to find y ( u supplies!"
While junior year typi c ll brings with it more freed c construction cra,mped the styl e c many juniors, making them ima g n a future witb a little more · wi f ~] room.
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Connor Sullivan
Emily Sutherland
Madison Svendgard
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Shelby Swartz
Ni c k Sykes
Taylor Synhorst
Rani Taborek-Potter
Jonathan Taylor
Skyeler Tenopir
Tanner Tewes
Stephanie Thackery
Jeremy Thomas
Trace Thompson
Hannah Thomsen
Nate Thyparambil
Keli Tlamka
Damien Todd
Jack Tucker
Tyler Unruh
Karissa Van Liew
Drake Vanderlei
Mischa Vasgird
Jaesa Vaughn
Gina Vercellino
Trevor Volkmer
Dillon Wagner
Jeremy Wagner
Ty Wahl
Bria Wallace
Kaleb Warkentin
Cameron Warren
Emily Watermeier
Tara Watermeier
Kaija Watson
Jordan W atteyne
Jonathan Watts
Branson Welchoff
William Welcomer
Austin Wheeler
Sarah White
Zachary White
Nate Wiesen
Creighton Wilke
Jared Williams
Cara Woldt
Colton Wolinski
Laurel Woodring
Wesley Wooten
Ben Wright
Bethani Wulf
Luke Wunderlich
Terra Young
Aaron Zart
Richard Zhang
Samantha Zwiebel
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Mary Beth Rye
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1.' Sophomore Toni Stang getting ready to go to her next class.
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Whether it was waiting for her parents to pick her up or waiting t c turn 16, sophomore Carly Nelson was ready to be done. However, N , tson didn't turn 16 until May. Fortunately, she really likes to drive an , didn't mind driving with her parents, unlike most 15 year olds.
Nelson took Driver's Ed in the summer, just after her 15th birthda y and got her license as soon as she could. She picked out her car and o rdered her Kia Soul within months.
While many of her friends turned 16 much earlier than she did, N elson had to be patient before it was her turn to get behind the wheel all bv herself.
"It's stupid and it sucks," said Nelson.
Julianne Ham and Hanna Hoffman turned 16 early in the school ye ~ and enjoyed the privileges of driving. Hoffman soon formed the habi t of going to the new Scooters on 84th St. every Friday on the way to school to pick up a treat. The two had fun driving their friends aroun , even though a recent law says they can only have one passenger at a time. When asked if ·she obeyed this law, Ham said, "Absolutely not! ' Ham and H o ff man both .admit that every once in a while they break tl e other new law and text while they drive. Soon enough N elson will be faceq with the new laws and responsibilities of driving, but also the be i lefits.
Nelson planned on celebrating her 16th birthday by going out and driving all by herself, long after all her friends have already done so.
2. Sophomore Alex Albers works hard in yearbook.
3. Sophomores Sarah Dean and Davis Anderson experiment i n biology.
4. Sophomore Brittany Brodecky shows her spirit
5. Sophomore Taylor Montgomery struts in show choir.
6. Sophomore boys hang out in the commons during lunch.
7. Sophomore Jasmine Froelich shows off her new car
8. Sophomores have a laugh at lunch
9. The sophomores hustle to class.
Audrey Ackerman
Alex Albers
Taylor Albert
Isaac Allen
Aaron Amory
Davis Anderson
Paul Arent
Polina Arushanova
Reed Baillie
Drew Bakenhus
Megan Baker
Sarah Baker
Anthony Balboa
Andrea Barton
Seth Bashford
Melissa Bavitz
Beau Beans
Dustin Bennett
Chase Blohn
Aaron Bohl
Hanna Borgmann
C.J. Borland
Chelby Brauckmuller
Rebecca Breeden
Shae Brening
Natasia Breton
Ashley Bretthauer
Shelbi Bretz
Austin Bricker
Brittany Brodecky
Luke Brown
Noah Brubaker
John Brunk
Tara Bucher
Chas Bussey
Haley B ydalek
Ben Byrne
Emma Campbell
Kirby Carlson
Jena Carrier
Keelan Chapman
Neeka Choobineh
Ashleigh Clark
Court Clark
Shelby Clark
Connor Cochran
Dolphus Coleman
Eric Connor
Gabriella Covington
Matt Crouch
Trevor Culbertson
Peter Cummings.
Cole Dalby
Luka's Darling t on
Alex Darnall
Alex Davis
Desiree' Davis
Sarah Dean
Dylan Delany
David Didier
Rachel Didier
Lindsey D illon
Curtis Dlouhy
Keaton Drews
William Duffy
Harrison Duncan
Jacob Dunlap
Gabrielle Dutton
Sarah Dweikat
Jacob Dyer
Ellie Dynek
Sadarius Eberh1rt
Jayme Evans
Jake Field
Jackson Fisher
Allison Fowler
Tim Fowler
Christian French
Sierra Frerichs
Kyle Fritchie
Jasmine Froehlich
Hailey Frost
Rachel Fuson
Gabe Garbin
Gabriel Gauthier
Joshua Gawrick
Trey Gearhart-Gorton
Justin Gilg
Andrew Gillan
Mason Gist
Brittany Gondringer
Jenna Goodman
Chloe Grady
Samantha Green
Anna Gross
Stephan Gulbranson
Julianne Ham
Christen Hans
Taileigh Hansen
Austin Harris
Chris Harroun
Chris Hart
Zachary Hastreiter
Carson Hayden
Mary Hayes
Katie Heiser
Grady Henrichs
Daniel Heupel
Seth Hicks
Britney High
Mitch Hinkley
Kristina Hintsala
Hanna Hoffman
Brandon Hohbach
Stuck in the Middle with Yo
When you're a fre hman, you're ju t starting out. There's nowhere to go but up. When you're a junior, you're an upperclassman with only one year left. And seniors are just waiti~g for spring. Somewhere in the midst of all that are the sophomore . Stuck in the middle.
Being stuck in the middle isn't alwar a bad thing. As a sophomore, you're no longer at the bottom of the food chain. You are no longer th e "stupid fre hman" tuck in the basement. You still aren't at the top, but things are looking up.
Sophomore Kayla Kallenbach remembers that during her freshman year, she did feel looked down upon b y the seniors . "We're respected a little bit [more] because we're almo t uppercla smen," said Kallenbach. She's glad to see a change in atti - "' tude from the upperclassmen. Anoth r plus for sophomores i that
they've "been there, done t at" when it comes to getting arc ,und the school.
"You feel more comfo rt .1 bl e at East [as a sophomore]," said sophomore Marypaz Ve rn raArrieta. "Yes, fre hmen tan to feel comfortable, but y( u're more at home a a sopho1 wre because yo u're coming bac k "
Sophomores ma y not l e at the top of the high-school r ~eking order, but they have re a hed the top of the school, lit e 1lly. No longer in the bas em er : all the ti me, the sophomores r sid e mostly on the main floor which Kallenbach ment i , ned was a major perk of no 1 1ger being a freshman.
Maybe being stuck i r th e middle · isn't all that bad. 1 fte r all, things can onl y go up ·om ther~. •
Story by: Amanda Vlasknek
Sophomore Rachel Didier studies hard.
Sophomore Isaac Allen running at a cross country meet.
Claire Holmquist
Akirah Houser
Eajan H u
Tim Hunt
Isaac Iaquinta
Kate Janike
Clark Jensen
Tim Johnson
Cody Jones
Kadijah Jones
Kayla Kallenbach
Wes ton Kallhoff
Lorellee Kampschnieder
Michelle Kang
Miranda Karsting
Brandon Kasl
Ellis Kaufmann
Samantha Kazda
James Keeler
Chap Kerrigan
Manizha Kholmatov
Ean Kiddoo
Austin Kilgore •
Anna Marie King
Kili King
Ryan Kirkpatrick
Matt Koch
Kenyon Koenig
Justin Kohl
Ryan Krebsbach
Emily Krofta
Ethan Krueger
David Kubik
Jeremy Kubitz
Mcclain Kuhel
Tyler Kulawik
Ashley Kunz
Corey Labenz
Kate Lagerstrom
Amanda Lambert
Diana Le
Jason Le
Jimmy Le
Coby Leago
Brandon Lennen
Shara Licot
Kenneth Lieth
Michael Liou
Morgan Lliteras
Katie Loof
Monica Lu
Megan Luebke
Dalton Lueth
Ryan Lugn
Matthew Lutomski
Teagan Macknight
Ashley Manske
Libby Massey
John Matczyszyn
Alex Maul
Alexa Mayer
Will McGuire
Anne McManis
Haley Mead
Brett Meier
Grace Menter
Martha Merrill
Lauren Meter
Allison Meyer
Joe Mez
Megan Mihulka
Corey Miller
Mackenzie Miller
Sterlin Mobley
Christine Mahlman
Taylor Montgomery
Brittany Moreno
Gabe Morton
Rikki Mueller
Kelsey Neal
Carly Nelson
Jared Nelson
Karena Nyberg
Ashley O'Loughlin
Max Oehlertz
Jeff Ogden
Brenna Olson
Jenna Olson
Laura Olson
Jacqueline Osenbaugh
Breck Ostrander
Shauna Owens
Grant Ozaki
Beau Packett
Emily Parks
Jazmine Peavy
Brandon Peterson
Ryan Petitt
Adam Pettigrew
Mathew Pettigrew
Zun Phyu
Audrey Pika
Tahner Pinkman
Josie Pollack
Erica Pribil
Jessica Qiu
Karina Ramirez
Spencer Randazzo
Andrew Rawlings
Ellie Rae Reddish
Amy Reece
Kortnie Reiman
Betsy Reimer
Trevor Reimers
Uriah Reiners
Jenna Rempe
Kathryn Rentfro
Hannah Rice
Shelby Riedma11
Whitney Rine
Kelsey Roberge
McKenzie Roehrs
Whitney Roeder
Courtney Rolf
Kyle Roth
Sydney Rotthaus
Megan Rudolph
Joshua Saddler
Jazzmyne Sanders
Paul Safarik
Sammy Sandquist
Ashley Schmalken
John Schneckloth
Hailey Schoening
Alec Schrad
Drew Schulenberg
Holly Schwartz
Melissa Schweitzer
Alicia Seachord
Will Sheldon
Kyle Shemek
Michael Shively
Raina Shoemaker
Ian Siecke
Kaitlyn Smith
Madi son Smith
John Snyder
Shelby Sorensen
Samantha Sostad
Josiah Southwick
Cameron Sparr
Joel Spiehs
Keith Sponsler
Toni Stang
Crystal Stauffer
Jessica Stephens
Brice Stone
Levi Stroup
Katie Stubblefield
Benjamin Stutzman
Sabrina Stutzman
• Jackson Sunderman
Cassie Swartz
Pierce Tallichet
Jordan Tan
Alexander Taylor
Brooke Thompson
Kelsey Timme
Austin Titus
Emma Torghele
Josh Ulozas
Julie Valasek
Robby Valente
Marypaz Ventura-arrieta
Connor Vidlock
Cole V onderschmidt
Nicholas Vuchetich
Hope Waggoner
Shiloh Wagner
Alex Wakefield
Shalene Wallace
Katie Walls
Ethan Walsh
Sarah Wanek
Alexandrya Warkentin
Kyle Warkow
Erika Warner
Gage Webster
Travis Webster
Chase Weidner
Ashley Wenzl-gress
Pierce White
Keepin' it Glassy
It's hard to imagine giving a teen a blowtorch to use in the family garage. For sophomore Davis Anderson, ' though, his garage is outfitted with a blowtorch and a kiln. Anderson's hobby is glass blowing and he's very talented at it. "I took lessons from Mark at the Art Missions and he saw that I had a lot of potential so he asked me to do an apprenticeship,"said • Anderson. Thanks to the apprenticeship, Anderson earns money for his own projects and also helps with art shows where some of his works are sold. Anderson eventually saved up enough money to have his own work station at home.
Since his interest and ability have progressed, Anderson started making necklaces with goblets, marbles, vessels and beads that he has
made. He sells them ·to teens at East. He also sells his work to stores around town such as Euphoria and Illusion Glass.
"It's really been taking off for me lately," said Anderson. He works on his projects as much as possible, staying busy making necklaces and other artwork for a variety of people. His necklaces are the new trend for many East sophomores.
Anderson plans to do glass blowing for a living when he gets older. He thinks he could stay in Lincoln since it is not flooded with products such as his.
What is it that keeps Anderson coming back to the kiln?
"When something turns out exactly how I envisioned it."
Story by: Mary-Beth Rye
Blake Whitney
Jordan Whitney
Tori Wickham
Brittany Widhalm
Karissa Wiemer
Royce Wilson
Taylor Wilson
Alex Wismer
Hannah Wittwer
Jakob Works
Paige Worley
Daemon Wright
Justin Wright
Jimmy Xu
Kayla Y eackley
Abbey Young
Macrae Zappala
Mady Zierke
Miranda Zitek
A sample of Davis Anderson's artwork.
Micah In Action
Micah Summerlin is one busy freshman. This year, she was busy cheerleading, p ] ying hockey, tooting her trumpet jn marching band, and swinging in softball. She eve r found herself thinking about doing tennis this year. You'd think such a busy schedu L would be overwhelming, but Summerlin has found a way to make it work.
"Most of it is spread out, so it's not that stressful," she said . Durin g marching band season, she had to get up early to be out on the field.
"I would just thro w on clothes and go," she said. Summerlin has played the trum et since elementary school and pondered quitting when most of her friends did as 7th gr a lers. Instead, she st uck w ith it and is really glad she did.
"It's some thin g I really lik ed doing, so I kept going It's really fun," she said Af T marching band ended, Summerlin got to sleep in a little later, which helped her strike balance. H er future goals are to get good grades, but to still have fun.
" I don't wan t to b e completely stressed out all the tim e," she said . Maybe that's ·hy she took up hockey.
Being the only girl on East's JV hockey club team is tough, but she really enjoys
"We pla y games at the ·Ice Box and my dad coaches th e t eam," Summerlin said . Clearly, Summerlin likes to be on the move, which is why 9/ 10 English is her fa v , rit1 class.
"It's fast paced an d there are lots of in-class discussions," she says . "It really ma ~ ~s me think. It's hard, but I like it."
With her eyes to the future, and her daily calendar packed with so many activitie \ already, Summerlin has more than a few options in sight
"I kind of want to go to law schoo l. Or be a chef. That wo uld be cool," she sai
4.
WANT TO GET OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL ALIVE?
Like a low-budget horror film , the stories of high school can scare an incoming freshman Images of eon teachers, kids stuffed in lockers, and brutal seniors are mostly make believe, though High school r eally isn 't as bad or scary as everyone makes it out to be. It can be a great experience , if you do it the right way Here are a few tips to help you survive high school.
1. Walk on the right side of the hall
2. Don't be tardy
3. Don 't talk back to your teachers
4. Branch out and meet new people
5. Remember that every grade counts
6. Get your community service done early
7. Set goals and reach them
8 Get involved
9. Get help from teachers
10. Above all, remember that you are a freshman
Nate Ackerman
Mahmoud Al-Subiahi
Megan Allendorfer
Anne Alley
Austin Anderson
Jake Anderson
Lexi Arent
Keon Asgarpoor
Rahmeen Bahramzad
Paige Bakula
Adillae Banks
Johnny Barajas
Jordan Barnes
William Barrott
Brady Bassett
Madeline Baugous
Drew Bearden
Kylie Beck
Audrey Beedle
Maia Behrendt
Joslen Beitel
Bryce Bell
Lauren B lankenau
Shelby Blankenbaker
Collin Blohn
Kate Blow
Kirsten Boothe
Morgan Bostwick
Ben Bradley
Devin Brandl
Rochelle Brauckmuller
Mickenna Broman
Cole Brown
Rachel Brown
Jeremy Buethe
Max Burchell
Chabrie Burkey
Michelle Burris
Kelcy Byrd
Kirstyn Camp
Karin Carlson
Ethan Carpenter
Raechel Catlin
Connor Cejda
Casey Christensen
Steven Christy
Sam Conner
Andrew Cooley
Nolan Cooney
Abby Crist
David Cro by
Benj~min •Crusinberry
BrandonD'Amico
Kathryn Dahl
Tijana Dakic
Dang Dang
Austyn Davis
Oliver Deng
Matthew Dinsdale
Alexi Dougherty
Rachel Duckett
Dani Duryea
Conner Dwinell
Rachel Dworsky
Myles Dymacek
Sydney Dynek
Ryan Eichthaler
Jared Eley
Christopher Elofson
Camilla Erway
Lydia Euasco
Kaitlyn Evans
Lydia Evasco
Bailey Fairchild
Tyler Falls
Elizabeth Fichthom
Bridget Fleischer
Chloe Foote
Amanda Francis
Michaela Frenzel
Shelby Friedrich
Kaylee Friend
Andrea Gajardo-Cifuente
Connor Gee
Austin Gibson
Elayne Gibson
Sydney Giebler
Emerie Gifford
Stavros Gogos
Alaina Goninan
Heather Gould
Elizabeth Grady
Jacob Graff
Casey Hagemann
Sarah Hansen
Madison Hanson
Lexi Harris
Tamar Harris
Maradeth Hart
Rhiannon Hartt
James Hartung
Katie Haugen
Mason Hawkins
Peter Hayden-my
Melanie Heermann
Amanda Hellmuth
Mickenzie Hepburn
A very Hoagland
Trish Hoang
Jacob Hohensee
Mitchell Hohlen
Nels Holmquist
Jessie Hom
Kaitlyn House
Hannah Howard
Lindsey Howard
Brian Hoyle
Emily Huckabee
Alex Hulewicz
Putting the "fresh" 1n Freshm ar
From the crazy teachers to all the rumors and gossip, high school is one of the major parts of a teen's life. High school is the time when you learn how to interact and socialize with others around you, when you learn how to balance work and fun, and most importantly, when teens learn how to succeed later in life.
One of the first things that incoming freshmen notice immediately about high school is the massive size, and all the communication involved within the school's walls.
"It' much, much bigger than I thought it would be," said freshman Jake Anderson. · "I always knew it would be big, but I didn't think it would be so big that you see so many different things going on everyday ."
Another big part of high school are the athlet ic s and organizations that the school offers. Man y of the high-school level ath letics and activities focus more on the competitive aspect, and are a bit more serious.
"There is more emphasis on playing together as a team, and working as hard as
you can," said freshman football play e r Al, Hulewicz. "Competing with other s c hoo on its own just tends to make playin g m uc more competitive and intense also."
Freshman Michael Peterson, w !- o is fresh new recruit for the DECA Fr e '--, 1m" Club, explains the high school club e .per ence. "It is a lot more int eractive a n l ye get to interact with both people wh ( ha, been lon g time members, as well ,1 ne members like yourself," aid Peterso1 " b ing in activities or clubs like this h e 1 ye get involved and get the best out of tl- hi § school experience."
No matter how man y clubs o r ean you join, your _experience in high sch c ,1w be something you will remember. W eth you're participating for fun, for a k rnu experience, or just for putting it d e n c your college application, your years 1 hit school will be valuab le to you in ev e w ; later in your life; and in no time, you ill 1 missing those precious high school y , ,rs.
Story : Akbar Chughtai
Alana Hux
Samuel Ihrie
Camden Ireland
Scott Jacobs
Carter Johnson
Em.nue Johnson
Grace Johnson
Jamie Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Zachary Johnson
Nicholas Jones
Amie Just
Conner Kaiser
Haleigh K~ppel
Alex Karavas
Austin Karg
Megan Kelly
Brandon Kennedy
Nie Kent
Allison Key
Anna Kiewra
Tessa Kingsley
Erik Knollenberi
Austin Koch
Dustin Krauel
Jacob Krause
Tim Kubert
Allison Kuenning
Zachary Kulawik
Korey Lamb
Erin Landon
Lily Lane
Ginna Le
Aaron Lee
Jonathan Lee
Paige Leffers
Nik Leger
Brittni Lehr
Emily Linafelter
Jamison Linscott
Brett Little
Zach Livingston
Megan London
Connor Lott
John Loudon
Tori Lovrien
Ben Luedtke
Megan Luedtke
Zach Luedtke
Colton Maag
Kinsie Maaske
Cody Maiefski
Mitchel Makovicka
Emily Maldavs
Madison Mallum
Monroe Mallum
Morgan Mallum
Nathaniel Markovic
Rhonda Martin
Ana Martinez-medina
Jordan Masek
Kaitlin Masten
Jennifer Matthes
Lori Matzke
Katie McCabe
Emi McCain
Joshua McCluskey
Elizabeth McCormick
Justin McGlothlin
Mariah McNeese
Mikalah Mertlik
Nate Meter
Christine Mez
Hannah Miller
Karlie Miller
Briley Moates
Sadina Mohsini
Lauren Montgomery
Justin Moon
Lindsey Morgan
Hana Muslic
Sam Nagel
Michael Nagle
Andy Neal
Henry Neal
Katie Neal
Eric Neemann
Jethro Nelsen
Andrew Nesja
Nicolette Netz
Deborah Newburn
David Nies
Kourtney Noble
Addison Nosal
Sydney Novak
Jenn Nyffeler
John O ' Neill
Jason Olderbak
Catey Osborne
Joshua Osburn
Shea Owens
Cody Pahre
Jake Palm
Krista Parks
Elsa Parr
Lindy Pearson
Michael Pearson
Chris Peaslee
Kailee Pedersen
Joshua Pell a
Sarah Penner
Mikaela Perry
Makenzie Petersen
Emily Phillips
Merissa Pieper
Ryan Pitsch
Nora Pitts
Na than Portz
Brady Pramberg
Kennadee Pringl~
Nicole Raatz
Ryan Rakes
John Ramsey
Tommy Rasmussen
Emmy Reimer
Jaden Reman
James Reynolds
Taylor Riggs
Mike Rilett
Kiera Riley
Loy Root
Zachary Rose
Zachary Ross
Megan Ryan
Ammara Sajid
Joelle Sandfort
Austin Sankey
Tanner Schafer
Toby Schamberger
Colten Schilling
Stephanie Schlatter
Torie Schlitt
Garrett Schmohr
Kaitlyn Schulenberg
Brendon Schulz
Brittney Schuster
Jordan Schweitzer
Katie Sedlar
Claudia Seravalli
Shanda Shappell
Karlee Shearer
Tatum Sheehy
Clayton Shepard
Jessica Sher
Maddy Shipman
Amera Siddiq
Joey Sikyta
Shardae Sims
Dalton Smith
Evan Smith
Sam Smith-Eskridge
Bray Snodgrass
Joshua Stanley
Nicholaus Steffensmeier
Taylor Stephens
Janessa Stewart
Brooke Stinson
Morissa Stokebrand
Richard Stromberg
Robert Suarez
Micah Summerlin
C.J. Sutherland
Jessica Svehla
Kevin Svoboda
Evelyn Swanson
Breanne Swearingen
Jason Sweazy
Griffith Swidler
Grant Szwanek
Jesse Tenney
Ashley Thiesfeld
Cadishia Thompson
Elizabeth Thompson
Lucas Tieso
Olivia Todd
Alex Toney
Grant Valente
Maycie Vaughn
Chase Versaw
Raleigh Versaw
Sarni Veys
Samantha Wahl
New Directions
It is a well-known fact that the freshmen are at the bottom of the school, in more ways than one. They come to high school with no sense of direction and few friends due to the change in schools. Typically, during the first days of school, the upperclassmen are constantly sought out by the newcomers for help on where their classes are. However, this was not the case this year. Due to recent construction, the room numbers throughout the school were jumbled. During the first days of class the freshmen knew their way around the school better than th e sophmores, juniors, and seniors.
"I was actually approached by an uppercla ssman the second day of school," says freshman Megan Luedtke. "She didn't know where her class was because apparently all of the room numbers have been
switched. It's funny how everything seemed to be backwards those first few days!"
The construction has had a different effect on various freshmen. For example, freshman Dang Dang came from a middle school that was also under construction.
"I'm pretty used to going to a school that's being renovated," Dang said. "It wasn't as difficult of a transformation for me as it was for other freshmen "
Going from 8th grade where you're located at the top of the school then coming to high school as freshmen is never an easy task. The change in homework load, rumors about "senior bullies," and making new friends all the while dealing with construction was a challenge for the incoming class. It is clear that this year's freshmen class of 2013 is one of a kind.
Story: Rebecca Johnson
Anne Wallace
Emalee Warner
Eric Watermeier • Benjamin Watts
Eric Weber
Hannah Weinmaster
Jae Weston
Sam Whipple
Jesse Whiteman
Abby Wild
Blair Williams
Jameson Williams
Adam Willman
Malika Wilson
Brittany Winroth
Taylor Witt
Connor Woodring
Derek Wright
Andrew Wunderlich
Casey Young
Sammy Zitek
1. Dennis Mann sneaks around the building. (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker)
2.,3., & 4. The many faces of Jeff Hoham while teaching class. (Photos by Kaylie Schnittker)
5. Principal Sue Cassata working on the computer. (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker)
6. Laura Graulty and Denise Haag on Freshman Day. (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker)
7. Andrea Kabourek battles stage one cancer with humor and a pink mohawk. (Photo by Britni Waller)
8. Dan Shafer waters plants for Biology.
The start of anything new is always a bit nerve racking for everyone . Now imagine having to do something new with a bunch of first-year high-school students glaring at you, wait- •
"I
I am replacing him," said Thompson. "H e ef t his own individual mark at this school, an hopefully so will I."
Thompson, a graduate of UNL, said can see s tc mg ing for your instructions. This is exactly what Kyle Thompson , East's newest geoscience and chemistry teacher, had to do.
"I was a lot less nervous than I thought," recalled Thompson, "but I had been ready, and
heard some stories about Mr. Lyons from some of the other faculty in
the science department, but I don't feel as if I am replac-
ing him," said new science teacher Kyle Thompson.
everything worked out perfectly in the end ."
Thompson is the newest member of _ East's Science Department, replacing veteran East teacher, Ed Lyons, who retired after nearly 20 years at East.
"I heard some stories about Lyons from some of the other faculty in the science department, but I don't feel as if
at East b e mse of the gr e atmosph e ' great coworkers, z td the willin ~ 1ess of the st w : nts to learn. f 1d as for be-
ing a tea cl ~ r now him s J ,
Thomps o has some new-found respect for his former t e chers.
"Teachers have to control an entire c :ss, which to me now seems like a near impo s ' ble task," said Thompson. '(Hopefully I can fi tally fully understand what those teachers we re t rying to teach me, and use it to become a b e t er teacher myself."
Scott Alexander
Lori Anderson
Connie ArendsNoelle Baker
Thomas Bare
Kendra Barkdoll
Nancy Bartz
Ann Baxa
Timothy Bayne
David Bell
Larry Buller
Jane Buntemeyer
Patricia Burbach
Mary Butler
Jeff Campbell
Marcela Cantarero
Deborah Cam~y
Susan Cassata
Ruby Chloupek
Melinda Cramer
Mike Cruce
Carol Cruickshank
Roxy Dahlin
Matthew Davis
William Dimon
Jane Dougherty
Robin Douglas-Lundy
Richelle Dowding
Karen Dress
Jennifer Dugdale
Karen Eihusen
Yulia Evans
John Farrand
Mary Femeau
Gregory Fleming
Kenneth Flowerday
Doug Frank
Laurie Fraser
Galen Gaddie
Scott Gealy
Terri Geier-Brindell
Kimberly Glathar
G ' Nell Graham
Laura Graulty
Denise Haag
Melanie Hansel
Julie Harder
Dena Hare
Jon Heithold
Philip Herren
Lynne Hershey
Kebbie Himmelberg
Jeffrey Hoham
TanyaHoham
Jane Holt
Elizabeth Hopkins
Joseph Hovorka
Pam Hovorka
Kevin Hubbell
Angie Jaeger
Kris Jam a gin
Leo Jelinek
Andrea Kabourek
Brian Kabourek
Susan Kangas-Packett
Marjorie Keep
Lance Kingery
Jenni Kluver
Sabrina Knuth
Theodore Koehn
Bret Koenig
Linda Kroon
Judy Larson
Karl Lautenschlager
Etiennette Lefler
Brenda Leggiadro
Kate Maattala
Dennis Mann
Cynthia Martins
Jeffrey McCabe
Mac McCuistion
Martin McCurdy
Ed McPherren
Genny Mendoza
Mary Morrow
Jane Munsterman
Anne Nichols
Diane Nicholson
Colleen Ogden
Jeremy Palensky
Sue Palmer
Leona Penner
Robert Perales
Lynn Petersen
Mary Pflanz
Stephen Pierce
Dennis Prichard
Susan Ptacek
Kelly Reid
Kevin Rippe
Dennis Roberts
Roxann Sattler
Michaela Schleicher
Amy Schommer
Mary Schwabauer
Daniel Shafer
Mark Siske
Kirk Skiles
Dorothy Smith
Timothy Spahn
Cathy Sphon
Kellie Stang
Michael Stems
Randy Stollar
Donna Strait
Ron Suing
Stephen Swinehart
Donna Swoboda
Linda Texley
Sarah Thomas
Marilyn Meyer
Elizabeth Miller
Kim Miller
Jesse Millspaugh
Charles Morgan
Cafeteria Staff
Ky le Thompson
Tom Thorpe
Mary Troudt
Peggy Trumble
Wei-yun Tsai
Janet Tucker
Natalie Wehry
Brenda Weimer
Del Whitman
Donna Wilson
Laurie Witters-Churchill
Lorraine Woodward
Janet Zillig
Brenda Zingler
Back (from left): Bev H~rman, Melanie Menzie(manager),Judy Hodtwalker, Kim Obert,Jenna Blake, and Doreen Miller
Front (from left): Angela Naylor, Linoma Wingate, Nita Bale, Irene Kruse, and Jeanine Weiner (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker)
ed Country" by Alan Patton
e Oppressed" by Augusto Boal
the Oppressed" by Paulo Freire
Arc of the Rainforest " by Karen Tei Yamishi
Weapons " by Gordon Parks
thing in Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thompson
Faces " by C.S. Lewis
" by Henri Nouwen
Outfit " by Peter S. Beagle
A single purpose and strong support gave English teacher Sa1 1 Thomas the right tools to Complete her PhD in May of 2009. She l:- ; an this six and a half year journey when she and her family moved ba c t o Lincoln.
"It's something I've wanted to do for a while it was the rig h time," said Dr. Thomas .
The first part of the climb to success started with 60 hours of o n 1e courses. Dr. Thomas found that there were both benefits and dra v. 1cks to taking online courses She said they offered great flexibility but ' virtual reality" that was "faceless " Du ring the first part of her journ e) she had started working at East part time watching new teachers and h t )Ing them get the hang of the thin gs .
Once she completed her fir t 60 hours, she had 30 more to go-including the dissertation. Although this may have been the harde s mt, working with others really helped her grow and stimulated the qu a] y of her work .
"There is lot s of pressure. Every professor has to give you fe e ack on your thesis," said Thomas.
The idea behind the thesis was to give Thomas the experienc e i f w ritin g a 200-page book. When the pressure woul d get to her, Tho 1 as had her adviser to turn to for support
"You can get a little lon e ly; yo u feel like it 's a so l o thing," he r adviser told Thomas.
At home she received a lot of support from her husband Jay and , 1ildren Samantha and J ack.
" It was the most challenging part. I didn't wa nt school to infr 1ge on family tin:ie," said Thomas, "My husband cooked every day last ) ar. " Her children we r e r ea ll y supportive of th ei r mother. They kn w that thi s was something she really wanted and h ad to put a lot of ti n e into.
"Her favorite hobby is to write on the computer," said her yo ngest, J ack, in an interview for school.
After six and a half years Mrs. Sarah Thomas completed her j 1rney to become Dr. Sarah Thomas. Luck y for East we sti ll have her.
From the first crushed rocks and minerals used to create vibrant colors for -a cave drawings, art has been telling people's stories since the dawn of humankiqd. Every day, artists advance their pieces of work with their own skills as well as by utilizing the newest technology. Beyond the skills and the fancy tools, inspiration has always had an impact in artwork.
East junior Shea Johnson draws his artistic inspiration from almost everything around him--nature, music, life and one of his art teachers, Lynne Hershey. He even finds inspiration at home.
"My mom is an amazing artist," Johnson said. He ~reates his artwork simply for himself and his surroundmgs.
"It's just something I enjoy doing," he said .
Junior s Ian Maasch and Sydney Gaylord, fellow artist friends of Johnson's, both are inspired by music, though they pref er different modes and methods for their artwork.
Gaylord favors paint and oils, while Maasch likes to use ink and let his hand control the pen. To the untrained eye, an art pen might not seem like something that never evolves. "Not true," said Maasch.
"Technology has helped a bit in art. I bet artists didn't have as good as pens as we do now. Ours don't bleed," he laughs.
• As art technology evolves, so will arti t ' minds . Whatever the future holds, artists will approach it with open eyes, ink pens and paint brushes in hand.
30,000 BC--Rocks used to engrave drawin
990--Badger hair brushes bound by silk thr 1747 --First brush made in Manchester, En 1969--Synthetic brushes introduced by R mon.
2000--More Ink, Oil paint, and Photosho
0 students at Pius got swine fiu
ies in Nebraska had swine fiu outbreaks• had 695 deaths due to S\l.'.ine fiu by Oct. 1
zil had the most fatal cases (over 1,100) by Oct. 1
Throughout the yea rs, there's been lots of changes th anks t 1 technology We now text the person sitting next to us instead of as! ing notes or we download an app instead of using an atlas. With ,-, the new technology, schools have found a way making somethin g l Ut of this new modern age. The East science teachers now have onli 1 : textbooks for their students to use instead of the t y pical thick h a1 covered book.
In order to get these new online te x tbooks, Ea t sent repre s 1m rives, Tom Bare , Kris Jarnagin , and Dan Shafer to do some resea n 1 o the different books and the websites that go along with them so t q could decide which one would work best.
Biology and Geoscience s tudents are able to access their t e >. J0 1 by logging into a website with their own username and pa sword Af ter that, all that's left to do is read. The online books contain th e arr information word for word, picture by picture. And along with b 111~ able to red, students will also be able too take quizzes and get th e as signment all from the same website.
"It's a lot better cause you don't have to carr y your book h e ne said sophomore Ethan Walsh
With so many textbooks over 300 pages long, online access J t same information makes a big difference for not only students b u al! the environment
"It's more green since y ou don't have all that paper," said sc nc teacher Ed McPherren. "You don't have to worry about wear anc t ea and using book covers either"
The online textbooks have made a big impact on schools S m( schools have completely eliminated books all together and are no · • ju using the websites for students to read and get their work from.
"I think every class should have online textbooks, except m. -h, said Walsh. "It's more convenient for the learning of others."
As the twent y first century breakthrough continues, there \\ II more and more changes. But as of now, schools are well caught u 1 a1 well prepared.
We all go through it--the addition, subtraction, the functions, graphs and equations. Some hate it, and some love it. But regardless of our opinion, we have to learn it, study it, and use it, and to our surprise, math actually does help us out.
"Math is an important subject a student can learn from," said East math teacher Mary Butler. "Learning math helps stu9ents understand concepts and how to apply them."
As students proceed through high school, the math starts to get more complicated and requires more effort.
"I first thought that high-school math would be harder than middle school, but it wasn't as bad as I thought," said freshman Jethro Nelsen. "It's just a little different process of learning that takes getting used to."
Just like numbers and applications, teachers are an essential part of math. To fully understand math, students need to practice the new things they learn daily, which can get difficult at times. That's where teachers come in.
"Math teachers are there to teach student the correct way to do math so they understand correctly the first time, but we are always ther~e to help when they get lost, which is normal," said East's Math Department head, Jane Dougherty.
Dougherty advises students to take as many challenging courses as possible, as it will "make you analyze and think faster when it comes to complicated problems." Which in this day and age, in essential because of the struggling of so many for jobs, which are coming a lot sooner than most expect. And all tho e math concepts you moaned about in high school? They may help you out in the future, when you least suspect it, making it worth your while, and to your own benefit to work hard in your high-school math classes. '
"It's a bit harder, but the teachers are good and help you out when you need, and you need to take the time to put in more effort to make the best out of it," said Nelsen, enthusiastic to start his expedition through high school math.
Dougherty also further explains the need to study math as it affects your future. "Math isn't simply numbers, its a way to learn material, and apply it to whatever you need to accomplish," said Dougherty. "The better you use the math you learn, the better you will use anything else you learn, which will keep you on top of• things the rest of your life."
, Department Chair Tim Bayne offered a new rse, World Religions. Bayne said the curriculum s "a chance to explore the historical and relevant ajor and minor religion of study."
raduation class the curriculum was built around. er of students enrolled.
er of World Religions covered in the class.
The start of a new year always means new classes , tew teachers, and, for Social Studie teacher Kevin Rippe , a 1ew degree. Rippe has been working the past 5 years towa n sgetting hi 2nd Master's Degree, and he finished it up < ver the summer. Now that he's no longer working on his c .v n education, he can start sharing all of his new knowled g with hi tudents. o doubt his AP students will appr <.: iate this, because of the rigor of the material.
"The most challenging part of AP history classes : the volume of the material that students mu t know. e have a fairly demanding reading schedule and tudent s must be able to retain the name , places, and vents," I ippe aid.
Senior Hannah Sher feels that pressure, e peciall y Jecause of cheduling conflict that forced her to take W ·Po in a Class of One. Being in a Class of One is kind of li e having a class discussion, but you're the only student t 1ere to answer each question.
"Every time I leave that class, I feel my brain exp a 1ding," aid Sher.
The downside to thi Clas of One is the lack of bonding with her WePo teammates before the compettion. Yet, Sher is still thankful that Rippe has extra tirr now to -take on a Class of One for her. Not surpris in g. since East's Social Studie teachers have always been w 11ing to do what's best for their tudents. This year, the department even started a book club in which the teac ' er study different method of effective teaching.
eedle s to say, thi department goes above and l eyond the limits to benefit their students .
Just since last year, the world language teachers and their tud ents have had many new changes For example, due to cons tru c ti on, many of the world language classes have been moved. Som e classes have been taken to a whole new floor, while others h ave just moved down the hall. E ith er way, it is ; change for both the student and the teacher.
"Because of the con truction this past year, our Spani h cla s was moved," sophmore Kayla Kallenbach sa id , who took Spanish 2nd year. "This year, we are in a completely new room!"
Another new change in the World Language department is a new grading sca l e A World Language student's final grade now i ba ed solely on the average of their te t cor This is suppo ed to prepare them for college, where student ' grades are det rmined primarily by how well they do on te t . Althou gh preparing a student for college is always a po itive thing, some World-Language students didn't lik e the new policy.
"I don't think th at this new gra din g sca l e is fair to all tudent s," sai d second-year Chinese la n gu age tudent Eajan Hsu , who is a sophmore this year. "A st ud en t can still be smart wh il e not being a very good test taker. I believe that a grade sho uld be based on a variety of classwork, not just one section "
Al o new for French tudents were regular tutoring e ion Three days a week, French student could come after schoo l to be tutored by other French s tud ents from 3:00 to 3:30.
" It' s fun to b e ab le to help someone who is s tru gg ling so the y can r ece ive a b e tt er grade," sa id junior French tutor Madison Makovicka, who was in her fourth year of French.
The Language department has endured many changes thi year, with more set for the future. Fortunately, both the tud nts and the teachers are see in g them as positive change , an d making the most out of every new opportunity.
*Over 1000 East students were involved in a Language class this year!
*There are a variety of language classes to ta East--Spanish, French, Chinese , and German
*Also new th is year, all 9 Language teachers online website.
D Green Team recycled: of Paper (including cardboard, office paper, newspaper nes)
total (including tin cans, plastic, and aluminum cans) eans East's SPED Green Team saved:
h of energy
allons of Water
ards of local landfill space · fair pollution
ns of fuel
Every year, students face new challenges. Making new fri 1 ,ds adjusting to a new school, ne ~ teacher s, new classes, and, this ye a battling the construction. All those challenges can be even more fficult for students with special needs.
Because of construction, certain bathrooms and hallwa ys are d ,ec off, so the route students took last year might be inacce ss ible thi s ·ea Students with ph ys ical handicaps ha ve an extra challenge as they f 1d new way to maneuver around the construction.
"The roadblocks are hard to get around. At first I was late to d ,s, but now that I've found the easiest route, I'm not late anymore," ,id Harry Smith, a wheelchair-bound senior.
The construction isn't all bad, though. It 's even created som good changes for some of East's special-needs s tudents.
"The new ramps are a lot nicer," said Smith. "And the cafet e 1a much bigger and easier to get around "
Another challenge is making new friends. Being a new student ; a new place is always hard. The Special Education program at East " m everyone to feel like they belong, whether the y have special need s >r not. One way they help fuel friendships is with Lunch Bunch.
"I like Lunch Bunch because I like getting to know people and • ei1 a friend to other kids with disabilities," said freshman Matt Dins d le. Lunch Bunch is all about being comfortable with yourself and firn ni friends who accept you "There is no true normal or true weird" s, d Dinsdale . "Coming here helps me feel comfortable and I get to kr >W more people. I can be myself and people accept me."
The relationships that come from Lunch Bunch create an u r breakable bond.
"It rrieans a lot to the (SPED) students," said SPED coordi rtor Laurie Witters-Churchill "The kids who come to Lunch Bunc ; ar sincere They don't come for show "
The Special Education program has a great bunch of students ai i teachers who do an amazing job overcoming the new challenges d ey face each year at East. That commitment is the one constant in d change - filled lives of these students
This year was all about remodeling--remodeling the school, the classes, and even the staff. This year, the Music Departm ent has gone through some remodeling of its own. These renovations include a change in the East Marching Band directors. Making his debut as the leader of the band is Music teacher Tom Thorpe, accompanied by first-year music teacher Jeremy Palensky. When asked about the new leadership, the students had nothing but good things to say "They connect with us on another level creatively, and they work with you individually," said senior saxophonist Sara Louch, a fan of East's music department. Louch was also in Jazz Band and Singers this year.
Mu ic is all about passion, and there's no doubt that the music students at East have just that. Besides having new directors, the East band learned their show in a brand new way, thanks, in part, to fresh-out-of-college Palensky.
"This year we have a really talented group, and that's exciting. I think our show's going to be fantastic," said senior Drum Major Helen Pitts.
To some East students, music is so important that they also participate in additional activities, making music and being around others who love music. Senior Meredith Lee was accepted into The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, a professional marching band. Beyond the opportunity to have another outlet for her creativity, the corps also taught Lee about responsibility. •
"When performing in the East band it's not about you, its about the band. Your working towards something bigger than yourself," said Lee.
BAND : 158 Members total
SINGERS: 45 Members total
MARCHING
494 boxes packed and unpacked +
4 days to unpack and set up classrooms +
22 FCS Courses offered + 3 Teachers
= New FCS Department
You're not going see a new set on Emeril anytime soon, but ; will see one this year in FCS! ot onl-)' is there a new set, but the 1 is also a new cast member, Denise Haag. With construction, and t l 494 FCS boxes that had to be packed up, one would think that it v\ hectic, but it went as smoothly as possible. This could not have be 1 done without the custodial staff.
'They were totally organized and worked hard to get the righ 1 stuff at the right place," said Marge Keep , the department head.
Thi year, FCS classrooms are more organized. The kitchen · got a "face lift" with an added secure-food storage area (similar to tho s in restaurants), new counter tops, and freshly painted cupboards '. 1e clothing labs now are more organized, helping students to spend rr re time being creative, rather than spending time looking for material '.
As for the new cast member, Haag taught for 26 years in Fai t bury and a few years at Northeast, but decided to teach at East bee 1se of its feel.
"It reminds me of a small -to wn, close-knit community," H aa said. Keep understands what Haag is saying.
"People can work together. That's what great about East," s a Keep. That spirit was obvious when the FCS department was una b to move back into their classrooms until just before schoo l started 1 1e y had help from a lot of people, including Principal Sue Cassata and ,-sociate principals Dave Bell and Liz Miller.
Both Keep and Haag want their students to gain confidence i their skills. Senior FCS student Joy Sweazy appreciates that empk is .
"I want to be able to provide for a family and not be a lamo v\ fe who can't cook," said Sweazy. She said she has learned a lot from · .king Culinary Skills and Medical Terminology, including life skills ti 1t she will u se forever. From t he 22 courses offered, every East stud e t 1s bound to find something they like. Senior Cassie Gabel knows th a for a fact .
"East is very lucky because they have fun classes, things you L rn't take at other schools," said Gabel, who transferred to East from N < r ris her junior year.
Apparently, those nearly 500 boxes the FCS staff unpacked ii mid August included a little fun for everyone
Ron Suing may be East's newest Auto Tech teacher, but he's anything but new to the fielcL While he has many years of experience in the classroom, he also has hands-on experience in the world of drag racing.
It started over 30 years ago when Suing sponsored a car show in Lincoln. About the same time, he also realized that there were some people who were drag racing illegally on Highway 77.
"We needed to do something about those kids before someone got hurt," Suing said.
So he got together with several friends and each chipped in the money required to build a drag strip, which cost over $1.5 million then.
"My friends and I thought it was worth it," Suing said about the expensive drag strip.
After managing to scrape up enough money, they built the strip by the Lincoln Municipal Airport. Many drag racing contests were held there, often with the help of Suing
Beyond helping behind the scenes, he also built a 6- cylinder Chevrolet that did the quarter - mile in 9.99 seconds the first car of its kind ever to accomplish that.
"It was one of the greatest moments ever," Suing recalled
He continued to build dragsters for a long time before going into the classroom to teach students all the tricks of the trade .
year East computer classes get new software. they got Adobe's CS4 Suite. It consists of p, Flash, Premiere, After Effects, and other Students of Lori Anderson's Internet / Multis get the chance to learn the lastest sof t ware
classes are fun and a good way to learn softin the professional world," said Anderson. Anna Hedlund says, "It's hard to keep up with software that comes out every year." But, t ake to learn the new software is worth it because things you end up being able to do.
place: Chocolate Chip- 72 bags
place: Double Chocolate and Carnival- 30 bags
place: New flavor of the month and Sugar- 6 bags
It seems like everyone is going green even our very own sc oc store. Business teacher Lauri; Fraser is trying very hard to get re t ab water canisters that students could buy for around $10, includin g re refills. She said such a water canister wou ld help reduce the num b : c plastic water bottles, save the store and students money, and hel p hE environment.
If anyone has the will power to make this happen it would l v<: to be Fraser. She has made every East student fall in love with th t school store, from its delicious Otis Spunkmeyer cookies to the ( :ill mango slushies. It wasn't always like this, though. Fraser took O ' T the school store in 1998. Back then, the store sold only cookies o a warped, old library table. She only had two ovens (now she has si ) a one freezer (now she has two plus a refrigerator). In its early da y d store only sold about 36 bags of cookies a day (now it sells arou n 1 bags a day).
Clearly, the school store is constantly changing. This year, lr instance, the construction in junior hallway caused store sales to . ) down because there wasn't the normal student tr affic as there tyF cally is. Good thing for Fraser is that her cookies are so addictin g 1 students aren't the only ones who love the store.
"I love the store and meeting new kids," said Fraser , "It's al ::> the only student -run store in Lincoln, and the only certified ston in Nebraska."
School store profits go back to Lincoln East students, the C t)' Mission, Habitat for Humanity, and the Special Olympics. The S \ 1c store isn't the only service -orient ed Business class at East. DEC ! al does a lot of community service every month. They do anything o building houses to helping little kids read. DECA also is a good , :1y learn a lot about business and marketing. They go to state and na 01 events every year.
"It's a great way to get involved, meet a lot of people, look. g< on your resumes, and it's fun," said DECA President Ellen Mue h in Throughout the Business Department, everyone is doing tr ir part to make their classes both fun and beneficial.
This year, the pool area was under construction until November. This meant that all life guarding classes were offered during ~secoud semester. P.E. teacher Pam Hovorka said the biggest concern about the pool not being open was that kids would not receive their life guarding certificates until May, making it hard to find a summer job. Usually people apply for summer life guarding jobs in March
Water-based classes weren't the only athletic areas affected. The music department used the wrestling room and, when the weather was bad, the marching band used the gym. The orchestra also used the gym, making some of the P.E. teachers a little more aware of noise levels in the P.E. area. Despite construction, most students, including senior Rob Loof, still enjoyed their P .E. classes.
"I feel like I benefit. I get buff," said Loof, who took a weight training class this year and has taken P.E . classes every year of high school.
Despite Loof's enthusiasm, P.E. teacher John Gingery said that construction had a negative impact upon the weight room, heating it up quite a bit However, Gingery also said the number of students in physical education classes was way up _ this year, close to 500. said.
"We have a new fervor for fitness." Gingery
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Through the Arts and Humanities Focus Program, sn dents expand their learning in ways other than just reading om a textbook. The use of cameras, Photoshop, and film brin g ·ven more to their learning experience.
"I love it because nearly all my classes incorporate art , t one way or another," said senior Arts student Maggie Aust i , "I have lots of time to flex my creative muscles."
Each year brings new students--and new talent--to th e program. Those talented arti ts, according to Austin, keep t te program alive
Science Focus Program
The Science Focus program, also known as Zoo Scho o , caters to students who have a passion for science. But that' ~ not the only reason students enjoy the program.
"I love the casual atmosphere and the amazing teache 1 , and students," said senior Petrea Whittier. Other Zoo Sch c )ler really liked the structure of their days.
"Block scheduling is awesome," said freshman Aaron I ee. "It makes your classes feel a lot less stressful because you G 1 have more time to do your homework."
Lee also appreciated the Zoo School's new class for 9 d graders and the use of smart boards, both of which add to ti e learning experience .
"Through the Science Research 9 class, 9th graders lea the skills they need to do a science project well," said Lee.
"I decided to ·go to the EFP because of the possibilities that it opens up for me with starting my -~wn 13usiness and being my own boss." said junior Philip Snow.
Using applications such as G-mail and Google Docs increases communication between teachers and students and cuts back on paper used for EFP assignments. Snow also mentioned that these technological aids help ease the stress of partner work.
"I really enjoy the relaxed environment and how classrooms are not set up like traditional classroom. They are more open," said Snow. The program serves as an alternative to the monotonous 7-period day, while teaching students to be their own boss.
ITFP
The Information Technology Focus Program (ITFP) offers a course of study for students aspiring to work in the film industry or who simply want to enhance their technological skills. This school provides an advantage for students li ving in a technological world And with students from all of the Lincoln high schools, ITFP's environment is built for more creativity and ingenuity. · But even with this room for team-building and group success, their is still a personal feel to the classes.
"It's a fun experience meeting new people," said junior Shelby Hilkemann. "However, for projects we are given a direction but you get to personalize it a lot for your ideas."
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Every morning we heard them playing while we ventured up the hill from the parking lot. Of course, the music and people change, but that's what makes every ear of Marching Band so special. The group sets a high standard that every band member wants to live up to when they rehearse, perform, and act outside of band.
"We don't just rehearse together, we hang out together too," said senior clarinetist Ashley Lugn.
The band becomes more like a family, even with almost 180 students involved.
The students weren't the only thing making East's band stand out, though. Their show wass also one-of-akind. This year's show was a medley of songs from the musical "The Phantom of the Opera." The show was first popularized by a drum corps--a more competitive and higher level marching band--making it a challenge for a high-school band to perform. By accepting this challenge, East moved beyond a stock show and got its own special arrangement.
"Maybe one band out there is doing "Phantom", but nobody is going to have our show," said first-year head band director Tom Thorpe.
The students and the show make every year a little different from the rest, but what truly makes the year is when all of the hard work finally pays off.
"Every part counts, every person counts, and when you have uniforms on you can't tell who is a freshman or who is a senior; everyone is equally important," said Thorpe.
"I'm confident we can put it all together and have a strong season," said Lugn
Freshman Lauren Montgomery belts out a tune during practice
The brass players set a line during an early morning run-through
Senior Meredith Lee warms up with the other mellophone players • The saxophone players set a formation during rehearsal Junior Ali Foley and the flutes fight the co!d weather in the early morning
1. Senior drum major Hannah Pahre conducts the band during the halftime show at the homecoming game.
2. The trumpet players stand at attention during a performance.
Working together and having fun are two thing East Singers know all about.
"I think it's great to know the nicest people ever. Linda (Kroon, the accompanist) is great," said enior Connor Southwick. Southwick isn't the only one who appreciates Kroon.
"Linda is tiny and she loves to give hugs and she always has fun sweaters," aid enior Tami Herman. This group of singer does a lot of complicated pieces of music throughout the year a a way to improve their skills .
"A good part about Singer is bringing the class together and hearing our pieces develop a a whole," aid Herman.
"Everything we do is a tradition," aid enior Mike Foley. However, this year things were a little different at their biggest event, Expressions.
The year - end performance returned to East' newly renovated auditorium, making it more exciting than ever. While Singers has many traditions, every year is different becau e of th variety of personalities that come in and out of the program each year.
"We have a lot of Show Choir kids, so we get sneak peaks of their performances. It' really cool becau e the kid are never afra id to do solos or group ensembles," said Herman.
Not only are the Singers very pa sionate about mu ic, but so i Dottie Smith, the Singer teacher. "She is .very dedicated to her work and will never turn down a good hug," aid Herman.
Members meet during first lunch.
Linda Kroon accompanies the group.
Singers focus on hitting the high notes
Cheyenne Selvy looks over her music.
Sara Louch and Jill Cristy reveiw the music before practicing.
ABOVE: Singers are given intstruction for their practice.
LEFT: East Singers get ready to start their rehearsal
Express strikes a disco pose in "They Dance."
We've all heard about it, the new phenomenon called "Glee." Ba ed on a high-school gle club, the show portra,ys the live of the musically inclined and their attempt to bring the group back to its former glory . Here at Ea t, our glee club is known as Show Choir. East's Show Choir ha also been improving in recent year , according to senior Mike Foley.
"East Show Choir ha grown o much as a program in the la t few years," aid Foley, "Considering where we were when I was a new sophomore in the group, the growth is unbelievable."
In the group's four years of exi tence they have made finals at least once every year.
"We are progre sively getting better with every passing year," said junior Ty Wahl, "We are really good this year so just wait until next year."
The succe s at competitions ha been exciting for the group But why join Show Choir in the first place?
"My favorite part of how choir has definitely been the friendships I've made," aid senior Cassie Nelson, "We're like a big family."
That statement was echoed by Foley, Wahl , ophomore Hope Waggoner and junior Anna Schoettger.
"I love the people and getting to sing and dance with crazy facials is the best!" said Waggoner.
The choir also has a costume change in their show this year, making for more show-stopping fun.
"East Show Choir ha never had a full costume change before," said Schoettger , "It's stre sful, but o fun to change into completely different dresses and s uit s ."
So whether or not the choir is rocking the competitions, or relaxing in Scotland with their sheep on Mars (a director Dorothy Smith puts it), East's Show Choir love what they do.
"It' not a dramatic as 'Glee', but it's also a lot more fun," said Foley , "We all have a lot of talent and we all have a lot of fun together, and its such a unique experience ."
ABOVE: Elegance member Jasmine Edison shows everyone how to " Let Yourself Co. "
Miranda Zietk and Mike Foley.
All of Elegance " Reach"
Jenna Carrier Eric Faw/ and Cassie Nelson
LEFT: "Candyman" Mike Foley in Express.
plays the violin.
Orchestra i a major draw of school for many high chooler For these talented students, orchestra is more than merely playing an instrument; it's expressing themselves through music and meeting new friends in their cla se . The student enjoy pending time together around a lot of different people, and the variety of music i always interesting. Thi year, the orche tra cla was in a completely new room The room is smaller, but the accou tics and new windows made the room a great place to spend time.
"The room is really pretty," said junior violin player Laurel Wood ring . "It's completely white and with the new window we can see outside!"
The orche tra student al o got the opportunity to play in the new auditorium, which was renovated this past year. Also, for the first time in many years, East's orchestra played at Westfield on Dec. 6 helping the mall kick off its "12 days of shopping " _
"Playing at Westfield is a great honor," said senior violin player Shane Clark. "The mall is very specific about who they let perform "
With new faces, a new room, and the opportunity to perform in a public mall, member of this year's orche tra clearly struck the right note
Sophomore W ill Sheldon strums the bass. Sophomore Jos ie Po ll ack bows the cello.
Senior Artemis Gogos reading the musical notes.
The strings are kings in Orchestra.
1. Senior Kristin Vance concentrates on playing the cello.
2 Director Del Whitman conducts orchestra
Construction may have moved the J azz Band's locale this year, but it didn't disrupt the flow of mu ic. These mu ician ~ simply hunkered down and made the most of it, blowing the roof off any and all sites willing to ho t their big-band ound, a ound that ets this group apart from it pa t.
"This year we are doing good, big-band stuff It's flashy and has loud drum ets," aid sen ior drummer Jason Lau. "It's a lot of fun." Lau think one reason i that the gro up' director, Tom Thorpe, ha hi f et on the ground this year. "Mr. Thorpe i in his second year o it' totally different."
Along with his musical peer , Lau put hi best foot forward in making the most out of this year. While he still considers the group a lot of fun and says it ha enhanced hi musical experience, Jazz Band also has settled down from past years and it s member bring a more focused attitude to the music.
"We are more erious this year, but with fun, of course," said junior tromboni t Anna Schoettger. "We are ju t tronger. We lost some goofball this year, but we're still trong."
Schoettger aid it was a strong year for the group, pointing to the challenges a nd diversity that come with each new song .
"Every [jazz] ong is diff erent . Every rhythm is different and fun. It' really fun and jazzy," said Schoettger.·
The band planned more out-of-town trip thi year, along with some in-town "gigs ."
However you look at it, East' Jazz Band i a exciting as ever. It has a bigger ound and i flashier and tronger than years past. And for all you jazz-band participants out there, "Bucket of fish."
Stude nts rehearse throughout class.
Sophomore Grace Menter accc npanies the band on piano.
Saxophone players focus on pe • fecting their songs.
Story: Brad Hilligoss
Photos: Rebecca Carr
Layout: Hanna Jenkisn
How important is breathing to yo ur hobbi es ? Se ems like an odd question, but it makes e nse to the Sp artans w ho pla y in Wind En emble In fact, breathing i av ry important part of their daily routine
Fundamentals were a big part of this yea r's Wind Ensemble practic , and one of the dail y techniqu e the y practiced wa breathing because proper breathing can make all the difference when in the middle of a performance.
"We're younger," said senior axo phoni t Ma d eline Shomos, "and we work more on fundamental . From breathing to blending and balance I think it's cool that we're ta y ing focused on those things for uch a high-level musical group."
High - level is right. Wind Ensemble is an audition group compo ed of East's finest mu icians pla y ing All-state music. Wind Ensemble offers its musician an opportunit y to ta y with music after Marching Band season nds in the fall.
"Getting to see friends and getting to make music together is bea u tifu l and important to u ," said senior clarinetist Pe ggy M e rrill . Thi year Tom Thorpe took the reigns as director of Wind Ensemble and earned two thumbs up for his work.
"He' doing a pretty rockin' job with it," said Sh o mo s.
While many of us would never think about our breathing while creating a painting or reading a book, this group of elite- musician know that it's the little thing that makes them stand out and really hin in the East High community .
Take a new auditori um, add a few Elvis Presley songs and an amazing cast, and what do you get? This year' m u sical, "All Shook Up." The musical, moved from its typical fall spot to spr in g, featured the mu ical talent of many st ud ents, including leads senior Cassie Nelson, junior Eric Fawl and ophomore Isaac Iaquinta and Jasmine Froehlich. The leading parts of Chad and Natalie were played by Nelson and Fawl for two of the performance and by Iaquinta and Froehlich on one night.
"Singing all the Elv is song and putting your own t wist on them is really fun," said Fawl. This was Fawl's first musical at East, something he considered a worthwhile experience. "It's kind of a crazy show, but really funny and really fun."
Fawl wa n't the only newcomer to the East tage. Both Froehlich and junior Jackson Fisher were also new to the scene .
"It's fun to work on something with a group of fun people that will lead to a result that is both enjoyable and sati fying," aid Fisher , who wasn't alone in his enthusiasm for the process and th e product.
"I've really enjoyed being with all the people. It's a really fun group to be with;" said Froehlich. One thing's for ure. After all the hard work, countles hours, and high note , East's Musical had everyone "All Shook Up."
Brooke Haley,)essica Francis , Ethan Walsh and Ben Brown practice.
Anna Schoettger concentrates in her singing.
Miranda Zitek and Nels Holm [i 1ist work on their lines.
Wh en tud ent a tt e nd th e fo otb all ga m e in th e fa ll , few r ea li ze all th e h a rd w ork th a t go es into not onl y th e game its lf, but the halftime how a well. This year, East's Color Guard flag - core members faced not only the challenge of learning multiple routine , but the challenge of functioning without a regular coach, as well. The girls were responsible for having the motivation and initiative to practice and create a performance that the choo l cou ld be proud of.
"It may not look like we do much," aid enior Co-
Captain Jessica Peterson , "but it can be really difficult."
The girl ' coach mi ed almost every practice and p rformance after band camp becau e of h r involvement with the flag core at U L. That left th e group with only the week in band camp to learn every routin . And the girls ro e to the challenge .
"Our captain, Megan [Leazer] i really organized," aid junior Brianna Brass. "She made sure we had many efficient practice ."
The hard work paid off, with the team earning a 1 at competition.
"The girls were awesome," said enior C aptain Leazer. "T h ey were really supportive, even wi thout a coach."
Peterson sa id the absence of a regular coach meant that the girls had to rely on each other more, which only helped th em in the long run.
"We've become more in ync with all the practice ," aid Peterson.
Junior Tracey Prentice
Sen ior Megan Leazer
Freshman Amanda Hellmuth
Every year like clockwork, every student puts on a nice outfit and smiles big for their ) ; book picture. Then begins the waiting game of trusting a small group of students to genera 1 : summary of one school year of memories and experiences.
"It's all about the people and what they're doing now, what they've done this year, and emotions they had," said yearbook Editor -in-Chi ef Lillie Schrock, a senior.
The responsibilities of "chiefy," as she is known in the class, are to design layouts, wr i ' edit stories, distribute assignments, and oversee the production of the yearbook. But her W ( • isn't bound by the walls of the journalism room, ideas come long before the school year sta 1 , and it's the editors' jobs to express those ideas in an appealing way
And pictures help make the yearbook what it is.
"[My job] is fun, new, and I get to be creative in a new way," said senior photographer Morton. Both Morton and fell ow senior photographer Rebecca Carr are new to the staff th ;; year and enjoy their opportunity to interact with the different aspects of the school.
"I've had a photography class before, so it's fun to try and use the things I learned in t l a class to make the yearbook better," said Carr.
And the layout personnel know their job is equally important to making our yearbook 1 and feel just right.
"It's just like waking up in the morning and getting dressed. I make things look good, ' i senior layout editor Will Hertzler. "And I have a habit of making things look really, really i
The job of a layout person is to rearrange pictures and words to make the page flow fo r stories to pictures .to bring the story to life and make it look good. Beyond the looks of it, t l are stories to be told as well.
"The copy aspect of the yearbook is taking the emotions and the thoughts of the stud t .• body, and putting them on paper so they can remember that for years ·to come," said senior Hilligoss and Amanda Vlasnik, the copy editors on staff
One new aspect of the ·yearbook for writers is using Google Docs. Instead of printing story multiple times, they share it online and have the chance to work in teams, both of wh ; help this talented staff to produce this year's yearbook like clockwork.
The yearbook staff sing to the birthday girl, senior Alli Morton
Senior Jackson Carter helps advisor Mrs. Hol with senior pictures.
It I Bus iness Ed itor senior Amy Tucker organ izes
sen io r baby pictures.
• Juni or RebeccaJohnson interview ~ juni o r Ali Foley . Se ni o rs Jackson Carter an d Brad Hilligoss har d at wor k o n th e th eir as sig nm ent.
1. Ed itor -i n-Ch ief sen ior Lillie Schrock posts importa nt informat ion fo r her yearbook staff.
2. Fr ont Row (left to right) - Jackson Carter and Will Hertzler
Second Row - Rebecca Carr , Alli Morton , Sara Zajicek , Brad Hilligoss , and Akbar Chughtai
Thi r d Row - Britni Waller , Lillie Schrock , Amanda Vlasnik , Rebecca Johnson , Amy Tucker , an d Allyson Barnes
Fourth Row - Sara Lipson , Malynda Pospisil , HannaJenkins , Mary
Beth Rye , an d Ian Scott
Fift h Row - Alex Albers , Megan Parchman , Michela Iwanski , an d Sarah
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No t Pictu red - Kaylie Schnittker
While East's newspaper, the Oracle, is written, designed, and edited by students, they're anything but juvenile journalists. This year, the staff followed in their professional peers' footsteps with the addition of online articles and an all -color newspaper.
Adviser Jane Holt, along with senior Editor-in-Chief Maesen Churchill and senior Assistant Editor Kate Dwyer , began planning for an online newspaper at the end of last year. They attended workshops over the summer to learn the tools of online journalism.
"By expanding our publication to an online forum, the newspaper is more accessible to our readers," said Dwyer.
Both the print newspaper and online edition are updated monthly and contain different stories, giving the staff the opportunity to cover more news and help their readers to be better informed. The online edition also makes it possible to cover more recent news.
"It's changing how we cover the news," said Churchill.
Not only does this prepare the students who plan on pursuing a career in journalis ·m for a rigorous career, it also exposes them to new technology and tools. •
"Journalism is going ·techy, and we're getting a head start," said junior writer Amsley Seinkbiel.
To top off these great changes, the Oracle is now printed in all color.
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"It makes the paper more appealing," said senior firstyear writer Sam Gentry.
Arriong the revolutionary changes that unfolded at East this year, the tech-savvy newspaper and its innovative staff made headlines among them. •
The Oracle Staff has a good laugh.
Editor senior Maeson Churchill and Phot o Edita senior Laura Rudeen make a phone cal l.
Sports Editor senior Nick Masada shows others his work.
Asst. Editor senior Kate Dwyer interviews Senior Jahan Claes.
ORACLE STAFF ABOVE:
Senior photographers Laura Miller and Laura Rasmussen work together.
Back Row (Left to Right): Sara Hinds , Maesen Churchill , Nick Masada , Tom Bolin , Nick Ryan , Sam Gentry
Middle Row: Laura Rasmussen, Lauren Bejot , Laura Miller , Amsley Senkbiel , Akirah Houser,Jimmy Wang , Brianna Harder Front Row: Melissa Frohberg , Shawn Zajicek , Kaitlyn Hayes, lshajain , Laura Rudeen , Katie Haugen, Kathryn Dahl, McKenna Parris , Kelsey Haugen, Alex Lantz
LEFT: Senior Sam Gentry, senior Jimmy Wang , junior Amsley Seinkbiel , and senior Laura Rudeen dance the Cupid Shuffle.
11.ils year's J.V. a.no Var~1ty football teams were small, almost every pla) er art J. V. suited up for Varsity games, maki1 the early-season injury of a star player even more devastating. An unexpected and rare injury put senior linebacker Devon Nash out of the game. He dislocated his hip During a play at , the North Star game. School trainer Mac McQuiston has onl seen this type of injury happen two times in the fast '30 years } has been at East.
"It was easily the worst pain I've ever felt," said Nash, whos e, recovery kept him out at least a month. Despite the injury, Nash held out hopes that his football career vvould continue.
"I miss being under the Friday-Night Lights," said Nash. ''"But I try to help out and motivate the team as much as I can. , Nash continued attending practices despite the injury, while , senior T.C. Kirkendall took his place on the field. Kirkendall said the absence of a key player was hard on the team.
"The team is not as big, so we have to work extra hard, ,md we miss our teddy bear," said Kirkendall. Since this year's tea was small, many of the athletes have to play both sides of the field. Because of this, there were new drills to make the team stronger and better. Despite the shortage of players and an injured teammate, Senior safety Justin Hill set a new school record at the homecoming game, going 99 yards in one play.
J.V.'s Jon Nedels feels like the shortage of players has mad e it difficult because there is not as many players to choose fro n and they have to bring in a lot of the underclassmen~ but they are improving and learning new things with the help of the team and coaches.
"They are fun and energetic," said Nedels of his team and coaches. This year the football team has two new coaches th a are young and cool. One helps out with the line and the oth e1 helps with quarterbacks.
"The workouts are more intense and it sucks but it will hel r us," said Kirkendall, who hoped the team would step up their game a nd go deep into state pla y offs.
East, as a school, is pretty big on athletics. Whatever the game, whatever the season, East students and faculty support it • like the true fans ,vhich they are. TAat enthusiasm isn't just lim i to the varsity teams, either:
The F;.eshman and Rcsern~ football teams rn.:iy not draw t crowds that JV and V,1rsity draw, but they play just <1s \vell, and newest high-school football players enjoyed the chance to play / another ]evel.
"It's a different feeling playing for your high school, but it still fun to p]ay the game;' said freshman Robert Suarez, whose older brother Tony plays for the Varsity team.
Like most of the players on these teams, Reserve player Brian Hoyle is excjted to being a step closer to play for the Spar Varsit) football team.
"It's just a fun experience playing for the Varsity team, an just playing football in general," says Hoyle "but playing for Va sity is a lot more serious and requires harder work."
Like a lot of athletes, players in high school are taking the first few steps to playing at the next le ve] sports, especially in f ball. After high school, that competitiveness increases quite a b i
"I would love to be able to ha ve the opportunity to play football after high school, and possib]y professionally, because I enjoy the sport, but I know that that it may not be an option in the future," said Hoyle.
Unlike Hoyle, however, Robert Suarez plays for other re a sons.
"I'm not planning on playing after high school, but it alw a an option that I might look imo," said Suarez. "I'm just trying t enjoy the game while it lasts and try not worry too much about and how it takes place into my later life."
Regardless of their popularity, all'the sports teams of Eas t including football, have their own fans . Whether it's the paren u the faculty, or the students, each team receives the respect the y work so hard to deserve.
Nothmg feels better after a stressful day of school than ,1 , nice long run! Over 80 runners joined cross country last faB. Cn country was a significant part of life for these athletes and their coaches.
Coaches Kirk Skiles, :Brian anclAndrea Kabourek, and Ke Hubbell were aI1 present <luring each workout, and usually work out with the team. Junior Jason Bassett said cross country practices often lasted about two hours after school.
"It is a very big time commitment", Bassett said. "The practices are long and the meets take forever! Cheering on your teammates at the meets and watching the competition makes jt a 1 worth the time, though."
Another great component of cross country is the sportsm ;ship. East is proud to say they hJ.ve a very close team that not 0 1 t<1kes pride in their individuc1l effort, but in the team as a whole.
"I was immediately welcomed to the team," freshman Emi McCain said. "Usually that is not the case for a freshman, but O F team is so passionate about what we do it just makes this whole experience that much better."
Before each race, the girls runners huddled to encourage e, h team member to do the best they could.
"About 5-10 minutes before the race, we run about 50m i J the course, and gather in a circle. We cross arms and lock hand s with the teammate standing next to us, and pray," sophomore Jessica Qiu said. "We have a tradition of ending the pra y er with : 'God, please be in our minds, our hearts, but mostly in our legs !
T~e Cross Country boys also huddled together before a ra e to get pumped up for the meet.
It was a very successful cross country season for both th e bo y s and the girls. The team won meets that the y ha v e ne ver w o in the past, s etting ne w records all a round, making cross count ~ , a sa tisfy in gly si gnific a nt part of their li ves
1. Girls Varsity runners anxiously waits for the gun on the start ing line (Photo by Brian Kabourek)
2. A few girls cheer on Sen ior Cam Penner for the final 800 meters of his race
(Photo by Brian Kabourek)
3. Senior Ellie Smith-Eskridge waits for her tag to be pulled after finishing her race (Photo by Kaylie Schnittker)
4. Junior Darrin Lim conquers Choo-Choo Hill (Photo by Kay li e Schnittker)
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The sport of volleyball may not change e,lch season, but th team does and the players do. The girls on the this year's JV anc Varsity volleyball teams represent a new generation and a new emphasis on the sport. \X'hcre did the root of these changes c01 from? New coach Mike Wiese.
"He's focused on wi1ming, but more than that, he wants to make us better as a team:' said senior Varsity pbyer Jordane Warkentin
Wiese had been the assistant vollevball coach for several years, and was given the chance to put his leadership skills into f t gear this year, and he made short work of the transition.
"He always makes sure we're staying positive," said sopho more JV player Paige Worley. ''He made the program more demanding, while always making sure we're having fun."
Wiese encouraged not only a love for the team, but a love t each other, as well.
"He pushed us to become a family," said Warkentin. "We work better together than we have any other year."
Wiese also encouraged demanding practices, in which the girls developed work ethics to use both on and off the courts.
"We're putting a lot more effort forth this season - physically and mentally," said Varsity player Gina Vercellino, a junior "This shows in our games, but also in school."
Each girl on the teams had a different goal this year, whet it was to. prove herself on the court, to bond with the team, or simply to do as well on the court as in the classroom. No matte r the motivation, Coach Mike Wiese was there to help and she willed the ball to drop on the opponent's side, untouched.
4. Varsity playerTerra Curtis spikes a ball down on the opposing team (photos by Kaylie Schnittker).
5. JV Player Claire Holmquist trys to score a point (photos by Michela Iwanski).
6. Varsity player Sidney Haas waits at the net on defense (photos by Kaylie Schnittker)
7. JV player Ashley Christ spikes for a point (photos by Michela Iwanski).
8. JV Player Mallory Morton working hard at practice (photos by Michela Iwanski).
For most volleyball players, the sport doesn't just fall between tryouts and the state tournament. For the major of high-school players, ve,lleyball..has become a year-round sport, thanks to dub teams. Club programs now play a h role in developing high-school and younger volleyball play ers.
"I think there is [extra pressure to play club volleyball], because it keeps you going year round and you get better at certain skills," said sophomore Reserve setter Ka t Loof. "In some cases, if you don't play club, you might rn ~ make the team."
The validity of this sentence is traditionally spot on, however, one freshman is breaking the mold ,md playing from her own experiences.
"Volleyball is a lot of fun, but you have to work at it. I'm not a club player so I never did the stuff that club pla y ers did," said Freshman player Lexi Arent.
Arent also came from Lefler Middle School, so her ties with the team coming in were very few. However, the Freshman team put together a solid season, and Arent say ~ their hard work equates to fun on and off the court.
The Reserve team took it to their opponents as well, going 12-1 for an impressive start to their season.
"It's fun and I love these girls," said Loof. "Since we have a lot of freshmen on Reserve, the older girls try to st t , up and make them all foel a part of the team. The team is different, but better in a way, and we· have fun together."
Club or no club, these girls are making the extra effo . to come together as a team and make the Spartans a feare d name, year round.
o t as it their mt swn to u~ a. High r, e~ectations &bm coaches plu fewer teammate meant e tra work fo the remaining player .
• "The coache exp ct mo,e from u this year," aid senior Varsity pitcher Marley Christian. "With le s people [on the team], it causes you to work harder because there arc not as many other people who can do it."
Their extra work has paid off with an excellent start to the season. With wins at both the LPS and Elkhorn tournaments, a second-place finish at the Heartland Athletic Conference, and a shot at State , the team has been able to make up for the lack of team members.
"When we played better teams we hung with them," said Varsity player Alyse Menghini, a junio r "We have to use our offense more, and we only ha one pitcher." Teamwork is also responsible for the successes of the team.
"[Being on the team] has made me a lot closer to people," said Reserve player Kaitlyn Evans. Tha t one thing that Menghini and Evans agreed on; a favorite part of being on the team is the people.
"We are all good friends and we have good chemistry," said senior Varsity player Jamie Zillig, who had an outstanding season, "We play for each other."
And finally, when asked what everyone shoul d know about softball, Menghini may have put it be s1 "We dominate!"
rs unicated a determination to excel this season, to conquer goals that \"\11Cre beyond others' expectations. Thev rose to those expectatio~s during long, hard practices where the girls concentrc1ted on precision, tiring day-long tournaments, and memorable bonding momen ts.
"We have a lot more focused motivation this season," said Varsity player senior Natalie Brening. "None of this slacking business."
The girls focused on the improvements they needed to make to achieve their team goals, focusing especially on the team's short game. Along the way, they learned to act as a single unit, looking out for each other at all times.
"We're more cooperative with each other and more willing to get better than we were last year," said senior Varsity player Sara
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Between critiquin< their teammates and ch ing them on, the girls c .ated a bond in which th came together with the goal of working toget h e ,v1n.
"It's easv to be vmself," said sophomor~ J player Shae Brening. ''l you hit a crappy shot, tlwont judge you."
In the end, the gi rl came away with a longawaited Conference vvi 1 a second-place finish at Districts, and third at Sr t e, with junior Jacqueline O'Doherty coming in fi ' t overall at State.
"We did amazing t is season and raised a lot c people's expectations," lid O'Doherty. "We rock e State!"
While there are se, .ral players graduating this : ?ar, they're confident the t e, n will be in qualified han next year, performing al ewe par in all they do.
enn team Bas had one of its cc.,•,.,.,_'?"<.,.,. "e fut qn dii year:, thank to incredible tea , portsman hip andtiedicated coache Coache Jeff Hobam Marcus Schmidt and Greg Fleming, and all their athletes, dedicat d their .time to making the 2 sea on one of their b st season yet.
"Coach Hoham is an incredible coach," said senior varsity player Ian Scott.
Scott is a singles tennis player, and indiYidua l · he has won 10 of his matches, losing none.
Whether playing singles or doubles, the team would be nothing without the individual cff orts.
"Our team this ye r is a very experienced gn of athletes," said senior doubles player Preston Bra «we have undergone a lot of changes dealing with which team member phys ,vhat position, but overa ll still work together. We are one for the team."
Even the tennis courts themselves worked f the team this year. Thanks to construction, the old concrete courts were replaced with asphalt ones, wh provided a better playing surface.
"The new courts are awesome" said freshma 1 reserve player Jamie Johnson.
For him, there were a number of new experiences this year.
"It has been a really great experience to com t a completely new schoo l and play tennis. I've met a of new people and the new courts are a bonus!"
This fall's boy's tennis has been a great experience for all three teams. Each team enjoyed d luxury of our new courts and meeting new people a1 ,n the way.
WitH only iliree retummg players~ semor Varsity playe Catie Dahl, Madison Schwartz, and Jamie Zilllg knew they wm need help to get the job done.
"Everyone else has stepped up/' said Zillig. The team l i a great start, surprising Omaha Westside in its opening game, , h a 50-47 win. Dahl's 3-pornrer seal€d the victory over Wcstsid\., Later in the season, Zillig and Dahl showed off their teamworl at the winter sports pep rally, winning the blindfolded shqot o against the boys.
Pumped up by the rally victory, the team went on to b t #9 Lincoln Southeast. The girls had an awesome game ag,linst Southeast; they took the victory jn the last two minutes. Seni< Amanda Olson scored to tie up the game; then Dahl pulled he t team ahead even more by sinking her free throws.
"\YI e have a positive outlook for the rest of the season. We're hoping for lots of wins," said sophomore Varsity player Jackie Osenbaugh. The Varsity team was crowned City and Conference champions.
The Junior Varsity team also had a good season.
"It's super fun and we're doing good," said junior Ann Hedlund. Hedlund especially liked that the J.V. team got pie 'h time they took a charge on offense. If a girl on the team took , charge on offense, Coach Bullington rewarded them with a pi e or the whole team to enjoy.
Not only has the Junior Varsity had fun, but they also tid well as a team. The J.V. team members were co-champions wi t Lincoln Southwest and Lincoln Southeast. One of their bette 1 games was against Southwest. They went into overtime 3 tim e with junior Alyse Menghini scoring the winning points.
"\YI e came out on top. It was exciting beating Southw 1 ; t on their home court," said freshman Shelby Blankenbaker. T h whole- team worked together for a victory.
The Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams both had a wonderful bond and everyone works together and got along w 11. Their seasons were a hit.
ake t1.5 Hoot fit chool, acfd 2.5 liours of basketball practice, plus time for Student Council or dub volleyball, , at lea t an 1.5 hour of homework, and life gets pretty craz The e girls definitely have it figured out, though.
"I play :sports all year so life is pretty normal for me, there's not much that changcs,"·s,1id Freshman basketball pbyer Syndey Novak.
Novak plays volleyball in the foll, basket hall in the wi • and soccer in the spring, and docs Student Council yccu- ro Her first priority is school, though. She enjoys having the schedule but it does take a ton of time out of her life. Pla ,1 ·winter sport requires a lot of additional sacrifices. With a the snow days thi~ year, the Girls Basketball tcam.s missed • games and had to stay later for practice.
"I have had to make a lot of sacrifices. I lose a lot of f time and I don't get .1 lot of sleep because I have to stay up to do home\York," said Reserve player Hailey Frost, a sop t more.
Freshman player Ginna Le made different sacrifices f, the sport.
"I lose a lot of time to hang out with friends but it's 1 that difficult to get homework done after practice," she sa i Whatever the sacrifice, all the players made them.
"I have a full chedule at school. Then I have to run t basketball practice and some days I go to volleyball practi c right after," said Reserve player Shiloh Wagner, a sophom c "I barely get home before 10:30. I rarely ever do homew
Despite their hectic off-court schedules, both teams aged to find plenty of success on the court.
"We have really improved as a team. We even beat M orth, and they beat the one team that beat us by a lot, " I said.
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the spqrt. Tlle two returnees are sen101·sJosh ffa:streit and Jordan Yurth. For those who had been on the tea1 before, goals became especially important.
"Being the leader, contr6lling how the season goe ,md making it the best you can," were the highlights f ,• senior Jordan Yurth this year. Another highlight was : when Yurth scored 34 points against Southwest.
"It was pretty insane. I never expected that to happen," he said. "Invas nuts there, real exciting. I basically play for tho~e games."
Even without a lot of experienced players, "it's been going pretty good--not a lot of ·wins, but fun, go ( team that gets along good and we're getting better," sa J Yurth.
The JV team took its cues from the always-evolvi 1 Varsity squad's lead this year. They also turned to the J coach, Jeff Campbell, for inspiration
"Coach Campbell is the best coach I've ever had, '
• said sophomore Jack Sunderman. Sunderman, who played for the freshman team last year, enjoyed the challenges of playing on this year's JV squad.
"It makes you feel important with travel bags and warm ups you didn't have last year," said Sunderman. With four sophomores on the team, everyone on the team got along well with each other. Sunderman's favorite part of being on the team was hanging out wi t : others after practice.
"We've grown in our relationships with each oth e ,' said Sunderman. That might be the reason that the JV s goal was to be better than last year's team.
For both teams, it really was a whole new ball ga n e this year.
ot a lot of attention is paid to the Freshm,111 and Reserve Boys Basketball team , but they play a key role in producing skill ·d, smart, and disciplined players.
"WC do cl lot of running and passing. I mean a lot,'' said sophomore RL.' ·en L.' pL1ycr Connor Vidlock. "It's not the most fun stuff, but it's what we need to do to get better."
And that is now tlic main focus of these younger athletic teams. Hitting hard with the basics helps them make larger strides when the competition demands it. It allows the players to focus on the game and react at a higher speed, all by doing simple drills over and over.
"We have been working hard on our fun dam en tals, and slowly we are getting better. It's paying off and we can see it," said freshman reserve player Austin Sankey. "It's nice to
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.1 either team sa quite the success they dreamt of having this season, but they had th proud moments.
"\X' c have had a couple of good wins, an good games. It' ,1 lot o fun, and I guc~s that's,, we want most, along ·wit winning/' said F rcshma1 player Clayton Shepard. "It's been a good season would sav."
Both teams have been ,vorking hard everyday, doing everyth • they need to do to win a make themselves better , more well-rounded play 1 Spartan basketball does1 just stop at varsity athle i but goes deep in to the root of all its success wi 1 the building blocks of it program, making Fresh r and Reserve Basketball l intriguing and importa n now.
The Ea t wrestling team had an outstanding eason thi_ year, winning five out of its seven meet early on. Like other teams at East, the Wrestling te.tm had.arr abundance of seniors year, giving it a strong advantage at meets.
"All of us seniors have been ,vrcstling together the last years, so it's like a family atmosphere now," said senior Logan Pohlman. ''We all encourage and help one another when we nc Being a wrestler at East can be challenging and demand , with daily practices, Saturday meets almost every week, and even maintaining weight, just a few of the tasks these dedicate < wrestlers haw to keep up with.
"At first I thought it would be a lot harder to keep up with everything," said senior Eric Rice. "But it got a lot easier with practice and the constant support from my teammates an coaches."
Coaches were another essential part of the team. The wrestling coaches showed their dedication to the sport by attending all of the endless practices and competitions.
"The coaches have a really good sense of how to balanc work with play," said Rice. "They really make you feel like yot r hard work is paying off."
The East wrestling team continued the long tradition excellence, and had a great chance of going all the way to the t i 11 "Since it's our last year, we are all trying our best to fi n out strong," said Pohlman. "We are all working hard as a tea m 1 striving for the same goal, which is why our team has becom e s strong as it has." •
,quai fan st and become the best team th~ can ., for some, sud1 as senior Dylan Woldt, it's their fast season to make an impact East, while some, like freshman Loy Root, are just starting "There are going to be open spots next year, lt said Woldt. "With every year, comes new opportunities for the [underclassmen]." The team has grown close this year, making the changes bittersweet.
"The swim team has had a lot of leaders to look up to," said R0ot. "We're going to miss them." With so many members leaving the team, the rest will have to step up.
"It's going to be a huge change," said sophomore Mason Gist, "But I'm not too worried. The juniors are grea 4.
Junior Austin Wheeler agreed that there won't be a lack of upperclassman to help lead the team. He also acknowledged, though, that the team will have to work har e to get in better shape.
"People underestimate the amount of work we put 1 so we don't usually get the same respect as other teams," s Wheeler. "If people know just how much time we put into i think we'd get more respect."
The seniors will be missed but some, like senior Rya Bubb, who signed with Ohio State, will be making a splash long after they leave East. The team ended the season with Runner-up trophy at the State Swimming and Diving meet f , the third consecutive year.
100 • n•a1T ,-~:ann,,· 1 . and Cont tence," said nior 1mmer Jessica Francis.
The Girl ' Swim and Di e Teams tradition are r ed in motivating the athletes and creating a bond, turning tl sport from an indi\idual effort into a group one. Howe snow days and a lack of eniors altered ome of their Ion standing acti\ ities.
"All the traditions from past ye.m still l'.·ist. Th e just changed ,1 little this year," said junior swimmer BranPappas.
Six snlrn days led to cancelled practices and rescheduled meets. And with onl) three seniors on the ( l'.'>' team, the traditions had to be modified a little. Every yca i he seniors decorate the locker room. This was dcLwed, how due to these obstacles. •
A new tradition this year was an inspirational qUl of the week in the girls' locker room. The girls ,1lso creat several ne,v cheers to moti, ate each other at the meets. " ortheast ..:;aid thcv would tc1kc our throne awa 1d the) even showed up with a.giant cheer squad,'' ..:;aid Pap "But we cheered each other on and beat them by 40 poin t "
In addition to these traditions, the swim team gi r ztlso haYe a Blue-and-White inner quad meet at the beginnin ~ f every season, an omelet breakfast, a TP night, and swim : ers.
The Diving girls had their own traditions, including their n cheers, goals, and pre-meet rituals.
"Before every meet, the divers fill up hot water b ket and sit around them to keep warm," said freshman diver Madison Mallum. ''It's like a pow wow."
For the swim sister , the upperclassmen give the 1 underclassmen swim sister a small gift and make them a • n fo each meet. Francis said she still remembers the first swi n ' iste gift she received: "a tie blanket with fish on it."
Much like real sister , though, freshman swimm Elsa Parr was quick to point out that the seniors are not the b , ,ses of the team.
"Everyone is really nice to each other, which m a~ s us a team," Parr said.
al f b Lin ln, Ea t am ar not competing, but ev ral partan athlete • are competing ith other team or a individuals, including Haley Waggoner in Tennis and Kristin Obrist in Soccer.
"I love Special Olympic-. Helping these 'tude and interacting with them makes me, ery proud to be a Spartan,'' said -ponsor and teacher Laurie WittersChurchill.
She's not the only nc who is a fon of these athlete-. They have the best fan support possible. Many East High ·tudcnts, athletes, Lunch Bunchers~ teachers, paras, coaches, and administrators attend their competitions and cheer for the team. Even East cheerleaders are there to sing "Hail to the Spartans."
This year the Special Olympics team participa t in tennis and basketball. The players \\·ere not only athletic, but also exhibited great sportsmanship. The _ flexed those muscles last summer in the State Special Olympics, where Waggoner took a gold in Singles Tennis and a silver in Unified Doubles with partner Maesen Churchill. Other Spartan medal winners included Zach Marolf (gold in Skills) and Trevor Howe and Angela Gill (silver in Unified Doubles). addition, Waggoner was named to Team Nebraska in Tennis, qualifying her for this summer's National Games in Lincoln.
"This year was a great success for the team. ~, had awesome representation and enjoyed every minu t • of playing the games," said Witters-Churchill.
es Monday night, and you feel like hitting up ollywood Bmd for a little after-school fun. But es are the L.me~ ,vill be busy that night, filled the East High bowling team V{orking.hard and paring for a great season to remember.
An undcrappreciated part of the Spartan mmunity, this year's Bowling team used a ombination of camaraderie, hard work, and good oaching to put together a strong season.
"'vi/ e'vc grmvn this year as a team," said junior bowler Amy Fischer, "both as individuals and as a team at the same time, \O it's a good thing." Fischer aid that bowling gives players an opportunity to meet different people. This year, the team's players worked together to generate a good amount of success.
''We work a lot on spare conversions. Even with perfect mechanics, bowler need to kno-w that they can convert, instead of just hoping they can," said bowling coach Scott Munger.
There is extra motivation in recent years to qualify for State because the finals are aired on NETV. East's Bowling team lined itself up for a good shot at the finals.
For now, leave Monday night bowling to the pros, who won't leave any "spare" lanes in the building!
1. Senior Shane Clark • finishes his delivery.
2. Senior Jessica Peterson concentrates.
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te•".'lm>n~~ rougbt it p a er: do er t ge ·r ;wd ha ncouraged bett r teamwork than in years p t.
'Eight of u are seniors this year, so we have been playing together for quite some time now," sai < senior Tim Dornbos, "and now we really want to go out strong for our last year, which really gives u motivation to work as hard as ·we can."
The team is part of a large league, with team from all over Southeast Nebraska, making the lcagu very competitive and demanding a lot from the play ·s.
"There arc a lot more games than practices," id senior Tony Suarez, "and we don't always have tirn o practice just as a team, so we have to rely on playin games really well."
Both the ability and character of these play e r give the team a good chance of moving up in the rankings and an even better chanc e of taking the st a title.
"You can't really be on the team if you're n hardworking and dedicated," said Dornbos, "and everyqne on the team seems to know that pretty w e !, which is what makes our team so great."
e the Pimps i n't your ordinary intramural 11 team. It was created by a fe, guys from We the das who\\ anted to pla) for fun. They also ,1dded people ,vho weren't in the \\'i'ePo dass who had some ledge of the game.
"It originally started ,1s a joke:' aid senior Preston ey. "\Ve don't have much talent. We-'rc ju t nerds, ·ho to ball.'
Thl'sc guys formed their nerdy team to have fun and njoy the game. Senior captain Nick Nigro :-i,1id they ,vantcd to be funny but competitive at the s~1me time. They don't exactly haw the jock reputation but that doesn't bother them.
''\V c definitely don't have talent, but we 'II put in the effort and have a fun time," said senior pbycr Shane Clark.
Each of these guys brings a certain :-iomething to the team. Bradley i) 100~10 for his 3-point shots, 65% for his free thrm,·s and is the best trash talker on the team, earning two technical fouls. Clark is the anchor of the team. He kno\\-s the game so he helps by keeping the team from running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
"I am more of the team manager. I can't play the game and I don't have much strategy," Nigro said.
While W c the Pimps didn't have the most successful season, they enjoyed playing intramurals for the fun of it. They definitel y proved that even nerds can play a port and be just as competitive at it the other jocks.
"WePo ball is for real. We're a force to be reckoned with; we can even analyze the Constitution for you," Bradley said.
er Competition.
ve qu, \. have a more engaging they al ·o had a good time while doing it.
"It' been really fun, but a lot of time,"' aid arsin· Cheerleader Carissa Clifford said. Thi· s Clifford's first year cheering·. .
"It's really exciting and fun,'' said junior oldt, a JV Cheerl 'ader. Woldt .1L'o ,ns a nc,\ 'adcr. Her farnritc part was being loud at the
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1. Varsity cheers prepare for the homecoming football game (photo by Ian Scott).
2. Varsity cheers on the last day of camp at Okoboji, Iowa (photo by Debbie Rye).
3. Varsity cheers pose for a photo at cheer camp (photo by Hanna Jenkins).
4. Varsity cheers get pumped for the game (photo by Ian Scott).
5. JV cheers forming an E (photo by Alli Morton).
JV cheers cheer at a football game (photo by Alli Morton).
JV cheerleader, Shelby Hilkemann cheers during a football game (photo by Alli Morton).
eir routines than r anyt m But Lincoln East cheerleaders focus on more thing th just their routines.
Sophomore cheerleader Tara Bucher played JV s too, enjoying the sport because ''all the girb arc really and we've bonded really well.''
Her commitment to that sport, though, meant Bue r missed a lot practices ,Yhcn new cheers and 8-counts ·we r uught.
"It's hard mis~ing a lot of cheer because of softball , I'll have all season to chec for basketball,'' she said.
Sophomore Kathryn Rentfro, aho a reserve chcerb er, had to put ,1cadcmic-; before cheer, since she took En < h 1OD, Advanced Algebra D, and Chemistry D thi:-. year. J was a sacrifice she was ,villing to make, though.
"Classes are good and a lot of work, but it'll be w · ri it in the long run,'' Rentfro said.
That kind of balancing act went beyond sports an d e classroom for some cheerleaders. Freshman cheerleade r ficah Summerlin played the trumpet in the band and love d "' even though it was a lot harder than she thought it ,vou l1_ b e. Lucky for Summerlin, band and cheerleading practices n , e r conflicted with each other, since one was before school while the other was after school. Her dual role on the fi . d didn't escape the notice of her fellow bandmates.
"The band actually jokes around with me being a cheerleader," she said. ·
From excelling on the pl ay ing field to tackling to p i , m the cl ass room, East's cheerleader s re all y do Bring It O n .
1e as the Apollonaire • Dance earn performs routine "
It's about this time the fans look up from thei1 conversations to be entertained by the most elegant ent tlut East High has to offer. • \X'ith more members than ever, and a younger group of girls Jt that, the Apollonaires set their sigl on a strong year. \Vith clear goals in mind, this squ . believed that everything was attainable, thanks to tl close-knit nature.
"We want to do well at Regional and State co petitions," said senior Captain Emily Neal. "Wear trying to improve our technique and have fun."
Fans noticed the change in techniques, which t squad enjoyed learning.
"I think wc haw killer moyes," said junior Ter r Young. "Plus wc still look legit."
Part of that legit look came from the diverse b ~ grounds of the squad members.
"This year we have different groups of people ~ ) different group throughout the school, and it add , J our performancet said senior Captain Hannah Sh e i "We have come together to represent our school a 11 entertain the audience." Along the way, they man a ' • to entertain themselves as well.
"This year we are a bunch of goofballs makin g fantabulous memories," said N e~l.
" put your hands together the Apollonaire s dance team!"
Front Row (L to R): Lauren Bejot, Amsely Senkbeil, Mary Beth Rye,Jillian Christy, Kate Russell, Sydney Rotthaus, Michael Liou
Second Row: Lauren Montgomery, Taylor Montgomery, Audrey Nicholson, Katelyn Peterson,Jamie Zillig, Eric Mattson,Jimmy Xu
Third Row: Crystal Stauffer, Brianna Brass, Sara Hinds, Chad Hall,
Remi Rotthaus, Hanna Jameson, Allyson Barnes
Back Row: Ansur Mazha, Kellin Kozisek, Erin Snyder, KateJanike
Not Pictured: Hayden Kaderly
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•••President: Remi Rotthaus
Purpose: Help new student adjust to life at Lincoln Ea s High School
Thi is a group for foreign e chang students, new stude 1 special events, and special ec tion/lunch bunch 4.
Kate Russell, 12 "I like getting to meet new people and hanging out with foreign exchange students ."
Sara Hinds , 11 "I joined because I wanted to help _ those who were like me when I was younger: shy. I wanted to help those who are dedicated."
Hannah Jameson, 11
"I like getting to meet new people and be a part of a group that helps the school."
1. The Ambassadors at Roca Be r Farm. (Photo by Allyson Barne s 2. Sophmores HannaJameson a Shelby Hilkemann sell licorice. ( by Allyson Barnes)
3.The Ambassadors stop
picture. (Photo by Allyson Barn '
4. The delicious licorice sold by Ambassadors for a fundraiser. ( • by Allyson Barnes)
"What
I lik e most is making people happy. It feels great to be able to make · a difference!"
"I joined because I wanted to help take action ."
President: Becca Ross
Vice Pre idents: Molly Loudon and McKynze Works
Purpose: To make a difference through various volunteer opportunities, such as the Giving Tree for the Friendship Home
• Presid ent : Kenneth Lieth
• Vice Pre ident: Helen Pitts
• Purpo e: To help children around the world in poverty find sponsor
" It' s about helping other p eop le "
" I wa nt ed to help p eop le in need. I sponsor a kid and I wan t ed to help p eop le like h e r."
McKynze Works, Becca Ross, Molly Loudon
Back Row (L to R): Kenneth Lieth, Helen Pitts
Front Row: Olivia Todd
Third Row: Allyson Barnes, Britni Waller ,J ordane Warkentin, Cassie Gabel, Maesen Churchill , Brianna Harder, Alli Morton , Remi Rotthaus
Fourth Row: Lauren Valente,Jillian Christy, Kristin Vance, Mel issa Frohberg, Caitlin Kennedy, Rebecca Carr, Madeline Shomos , Grant Weber
Fifth Row: Maria Luedtke, Maria Markus, Alex Stang , Erik Petersen, Nick Ryan, Logan Pohlman , Marshall Ozaki
••President: Lucas Hines
Vice President: Jimmy W a g
Secretary: Madeline Shorn (
Purpose: A chance for st ud ents to help out and b come more involved wit m their chool and communi
meet in the commons to propose new ideas.
ing the most because it feel really rewarding helping others."
Grant Weber, 12 Madeline Sh o tOS, :
" I join ed to " It allo w ~ ne become more to make u , of involved in my idea t ( help chool." make our , 11001 better.
First Row (L to R): Becca Ross, Hannajenkins, Karlie Rawlings , Emily Neal, Audrey Nicholson, Ellie Smith -Eskridge , Kate Russell , Lauren Bejot
Second Row : Amanda Vlasnik, Anne Merchant, Katelyn Peterson.Jamie Zillig , Emily Ptacek , Sarah Barnes, Emily Lamberty, Lucas Hines
Sorina Anderson and Paul Safar ik enjoy their food and company at Lunch
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First Row (L to R): Kristen Obrist, Stacy Krumback, Zack Geidner
Second Row: Dillon Ballagh, Lindsay Key, Lainie Jessen, Mackenzie Miller, Haley Bydalek , Heidi Buell
Third Row: Rebecca Carr, Hope Waggoner, Brianna Harder , Paul Safarik, Er ica Pribil , Shane Clark , Megan Rudolph, Sarah Dweikat
Fourth Row: Isaac laquinta, Sydney Rotthaus , Rachel Fuson, Lorellee Kampschnieder, Allison Dittman
Fifth Row: Ryan nStephens, Aidan Fleischer , Jackie Osenbaugh , Elizabeth Potter , Madison Gifford
Back Row: Cynthia Mooney, - Jessica Stephens, Nate Germer, Cassie Gabel, Serina Anderson, Remi Rotthaus, Nick Ryan BELOW :
First Row (L to R) : Kristen Obrist.Josh Osburn, Reid Newcomer, Kit Lindner
Seco nd Row: Gigi Oestmann, Keaton Drews, Maesen Churchill , Laurel Woodr in g, Kelsey Kinberg, Cody Durham , Becky Castleberry
Third Row: Nate Portz, Ryan Stephens, Alyse Menghini.Jennifer Heywood , Jahan Claes
Purpo e: M eets every Thur d ay to bring tudent togeth er to build long la tin g friend hip s Wher ? Mr s . Churchill' room.
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Eric Qiu, 11
"I joined Debate because it is run well, and it is fun competing."
Nate Germer, 12
"The thing I like best is learning to debate better. It teaches you how to ·become a better speaker."
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Darrin Lim, 11
"The thing I like the mo t about being on the speech team is the girl - to bo y -r atio And dre ing up."
Debate has won 4 State C l rn pion hips in 8 years
The speech team has won ) State Championships, incl fo 8 in the last 8 years.
Debate Team
1. Junior Eric Mattson and Senior t a~ Churchill work on speeches
Front Row (L to R):Jimmy Xu, Sean Douglas, Eric Qiu, lshaJain Back Row: Eric Mattson, Nate Germer, Kyle Carlson, Michael Liou, Anne Wallace-
2. Junior Liz Potter plays Uno dur i, ; ; break at a speech tournament.
3. Sop homores Sunny Davis and :e watch as junior Mike Carraher an c 0 more Brittany Gondringer practi c n hallway.
Mr. Davis watches as senior Nie R· practices for speech.
"I joined because the buzzer lights were fla hy and made nice noises when I pressed them!"
"The best part is being in a social as well as educational environment."
• In competition, the que tions are read once. o re-reads!
The questions are either multiple-choice or hort answer.
If someone in the audience shouts out an answer, the question is thro n out (as is the person) and the moderator proceeds to the next question
• •
Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interschola tic competitions that consi t of a series of team events .
Purpose: To learn more about science and experiment with your knowledge
President: Raeanne Johnson
"I joined because I'm pretty good at science and I wanted to be able to learn more "
Front Row (L to R):Jimmy Xu, Manizha Kholmatov, Monica Lu, Jessica Qiu
Back Row: Aidan Fleicher, Parviz Kholmatov, Darrin Lim, Michael Liou
Front Row (L to R):Jimmy Xu, RaeanneJohnson, Sydney Rynek, Monica Lu, Maria Markus
RaeanneJohnson , 12
Back Row: Hayden Kaderly,Justin Gilg, Eric Mattson, Michael Liou, Austin Bricker
" I joined because it gives me the opportunity to help other students. "
Zac Erickson, 12
" The best part is we get to change things we don ' t like. "
Nora Pitts, 9
• •Purp ose : To give st u dents a chance to work w i th the administration an d prov i de compe t i t ion in tu d en t governmen t
b Pre ident : Helen Pitts
• This is th SIG' econd y ar as a club
" The best part is sponsering activities that promote music in schools ."
Anne Merchant, 12
" I joined t o meet new people and do something worthwhile. "
Ben Fischer, 11
First Row (L to R): Melissa Savitz, Rebecca Carr, Amy Fischer, Casey Christensen, Kate Russell, Krista Parks, Lauren Montgomery, Taylor Montgomery Miranda Karsting Second Row: Derek Franzel, Sam Loeck, Ben Fischer, Anne Merchant, Elliot Hanneman, Madeline Shomos, Erin Dougherty, Abby Newhouse, Karissa Van Liew, Andrea Barton
P urpose : To promote mu ic advocacy in sc h ool and make sure m u s i c t ays in sc h oo ls
C lub P resi d en t: Rebecca Carr
• Th is year wi ll b e t h e club's firs t Battle of t h e Bands
Zac Erickson, Rochelle Braukmuller, Helen Pitts, Nora Pitts
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"I joined so I could talk with other Asians and learn about different cuitures."
Micheal Liou, 10
"My favorite part is hanging out with other Asians. "
Advaith Rau, 11
First. Row (L to R): Leah Arney, Melissa Atkinson, Diana Le, Manizha Kholmatov, Monica Lu, Eric Qiu
Second Row: Rani Potter, Dana Kang, Michelle Kang, Advaith Rau, Parviz Kholmatov,Jimmy Xu, Darrin Lim, Michael Liou
Purpo e: To bring together student who are intere ted in learning about other culture
Club President: Dana Kang
Members of Asian club watch cl ev ral Jackie Chan .movie
" I joined to meet new people who love the outdoors. "
Chris Genrich, 12
"My favorite part is getting to be outdoors. " 1 I Trent Carney, 11 •
First Row (L to R): Michael Magle, Trace Thompson , Mercedes Sterns, Corrin Smith
Second Row: Phil Snow, Taylor Kingsley, Kristine Carney, Trent Carney Third ~ow: Blake Smith, Shelby Riedman, .Chris Genrich
• Purpose: To bring together students w ho lo ve the outdoors
Club President: Phil Snow
East is not the only school with a Ventur Club; other high choo ls throughout Ljncoln have this club as we ll.
Front
•••They meet during PLC time in the Media Center to write .
Their goal is to de ve lop themselves as writers
"I like being able to write whatever you feel like and being able to express myself in that way."
"I joined mostly for something to do during PLC's. We were published and I got hooked."
"I like the people. It's nice to hang out with them. And I like the writing, when we do it."
Ba ~k Row ( L to R): Kenneth Lieth, Alex Rudolph, Laura Meyer
Middle Row: Danielle Pringle, Elayne Gibson, Helen Pitts, Olivia Todd, Grace Menter
Row: Trent Carney, Karlie Miller, Manizha Kholmatov, Bridget Fleischer, Monica Lu, Brittany Widhalm
1. Penned members get to work
2. Senior Raeanne Johnson is busy working on her project.
3. A look at freshman Rochelle Brauckmuller typing her project.
4. Freshman Elayne Gibson works on her story
Presidrn t: Senior Helen Pitts
Karlie Miller, 9
"I like helping East st ud ent become more aware of the artistic abi liti es here at East "
"I joined becau e I enjoy art and working with other artists "
• President: Sophomore Anna Marie King
• A club for all the more creative types h ere at East.
• Their purpose is to share and spread art throughout East hallways .
••President: Senior J.J. Rodriguez; Vice President: Senior Cassie Nelson
In this honorary group, membership i arned through the amount of hours d edicated to theatrical performance and production
They meet on Thursday afternoons in Mr. Gealy' cla~ room to plan both ac ti vities and fundraisers
"My favorite parts are all the even ts and fundraisers the club has."
"I joined because I lo ve theatre, and I wanted to interact wi th others w ho do too."
Back Row ( L to R): Nat~ia Breton, Kelsey Timme, Ellie Dynek
Front Row: Rosemary White, Anna Marie King
Dillon Tyrrell, 12
Back Row (L to R): Ali Foley, Tracey Prentice, Adam Nealy, Ty Wahl
Middle Row: Dillon Tyrrell, Alli Morton, Tad Hunt, Benjamin Brown
Front Row: Cassie Nelson, Mercedes Stern,JJ. Rodriguez
Emily Lamberty, 12 "I lik e planning activities that get the student body involved."
Ellie Smith-Eskridge, 12 "I joined because I know that there are a lot of problems dealing with the environment today and it's great to help in a fun way "
President: Lauren Bejot
Sponsor: Mr. Flowerday
Purpose: To spread awareness of ecology and to encourage "green" innovation at East
First Row : Stavros Gogos, Ellie Smith-Eskridge
Second Row : Emi ly Lamberty, Kate Dwyer, Artemis Gogos, Krista Morgenson, Katie Black.
Third Row : Laura Meyer, Cody Lennen, Lauren Bejot, Mr. Flowerd ay, Stephanie Mannix. Photos by Lillie Schrock
Josiah Southwick, 10 "I like to compete agam .t others, but be frj nds at the same time."
Catrina Smith, 11 "I joined to meet new people who lo ve card games ."
President: Cody Lennen
Purpose: Get st ud ent together who want to play card gam s agam t each other
The group met every Friday this year
• President: Lauren Bejot
• Purpose: Di cus ing beliefs on sexuality
• P articipate in Pride Prom every year
Lauren Bejot, 12
"I lik e having intellectual discu -
• " s1on s . Aaron King, 12 "I join e d so I h ave a place to b e lon g."
First Row (L to R) : Cody Lennen, Tyler Blankenhorn, Catrina Smith, Nie Kent, Will Welcomer.
Second Row: Eric Crouch.Josiah Southwick, George Grange.Jason Sweazy. Photo by Kayl ie Schnitcker
(L to R): Lauren Bejot, Aaron King, Elayne Gibson, Helen Pitts, Austin Koch, Raeanne Johnson
Middle
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Front Row:Jessi Sher.Jasmine Froehlich, Lisa Gran, Katie Neal, Sara Lipson, Emily Neal,
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Sara Lipson , 11
" I lik e the group of people that I get to see everyday and being a part of big events, uch a , SNATRAPS."
Connor Cullighan, 11
"I enjoy all of th new people that I have met and the feeling of accomplishment "
Emily Neal, 12
"Being on StuCo has made my four years at East very fulfilling. I enjoy everyone that I have • met."
Sydney Novak, 9
"StuCo is a great way to interact wi th my grade and the rest of the schoo l. I really enjoy it."
Back Row (L to R): Pierce Tallichet, Ethan Carpenter.Jack Sunderman, Connor Cullighan, Kurtis Conkel, Jordane Warkentine, Hannah Barnes, Lizzie Ripa, Libby Massey, Keelan Chapman
Row:
Rentfro, Anna Hedlund, Sarah Penner, Sydney Novak, Nicolette Netz, Terra Young, Annie Mckeighan, Hannah Sher, HannaJenkins
LainieJessen, Kristy Schmidt
Pictured: Alex Paine, Ethan Ebito
Junior Annie Mckeighan directing traffic at Spartan Olympics.
Student Council senior team at Spartan Olympics.
1. Junior Ethan Ebito and freshman Ethan Carpenter play Waa.
2. Sophomore Libby Massey, sophomore Catherine Renfero , sophomore Jasmine Froehlich , and junior Lizzie Ripa at the Henry Doorly Zoo
3 Senior Emily Neal , junior Sara Lipson , senior Kristy Schmidt , and junior Terra Young at Mascot training
4. Student Council at the Henry Doorly Zoo for The Make -a-Wi sh Foundation Zoo Day
Th e r e a r e 29 m e mb e r s in Eas t Stud ent Coun c il.
Eas t Stud e nt C o u nc il i s th e t o p M ak e - a -Wi s h fundr ai sin g st ud e nt co un c il in th e s t a t e
Mo s t popul a r eve n ts are Mr. E as t, Sn a tr ap s , p ep ra lli es, and th e Mak e-a -Wi s h fas hion s ho w
Julia Kerrigan, Brandon Kaiser, Cam Penner, Conner
Kaiser, Emily Sutherland, Ashley Austin.Jake Dyer, Emma Goninan
Back Row: Madeline Ripa, Keelan Chapman, Daniel Baquet, Chad Hall, Jake Wilderman, Greyson Ostrander
•••1. DECA Minneapolis trip.
2. Project Seven organizers.
Jake Dyer, 10
"DECA is a great way to meet new people and have fun. I really enjoy going on the trips and competing."
Cam Penner, 12
"DECA is the most hardcore, gut wrenching unsu~pfl~ou~ orgamzat1on m this side of town. Word."
Brandy Pappas, 9
"DECA is a super awesome way to make new friends while having a great time with marketing!"
3. Deca members building walls for Project Seven.
4. Emily Sutherland, Kaelee Bliemeister, and Ashley Huston at the DECA BBQ.
DECA did a lot of community service, including Project Seven.
Kurtis Conkel ran for National President of DECA.
Madeline Ripa and Emily Sutherland ran for State Officers of DECA.
Front Row (L to R): Emma Feldman, Brandy Pappas, Mary Beth Rye Middle Row: Liz Ripa, Anna Hedlund, Ellen Muehling, Kaylie Schnittker,
Front Row (L to R) : Michael Liou, Eric Mattson, lshaJain, Monica Lu
Back Row: Jimmy Xu, Advaith Rau, Remi Rotthaus, Parviz Kholmatov
"I enjoy working with others that like " "FBLA gets tudent who enjoy bu in and working together with one another."
• Did we ll at State- and National-level competitions.
• Sold Ozark Delight Lollipops for fundrai er.
• Always had tons of fun learning about busine
• President: Joel Marxhausen
• Purpose: They'v gotta catch 'em all !
• Pokemon club performed the Pokemon theme ong at SNATRAP
Back Row (L to R): Trace Thompson, Tad Hunter, Adam Neely, Josiah Southwich, Will Welcomer
Middle Row: Mercedes Sterns,Jason Obermeier; Ben Brown
Front Row: Joel Marxhausen
" I lo ve pownmg people's Pokemon."
Will W ekomer, 11
"I like it for fun and entertainment "
Southwick, 10
Remi Rotthaus , 12
Isha Jain , 12
Josiah
Jaclyn Anderson
You are compassionate, intelligent and the All-American daughter. We are proud of your accomplishments and you will achieve your life goals We wish you health and happiness always . Love, Mom and Grandma
Allyson Barnes
What a joy you have been! You've become a young lady of s uch strong character and faith . We support you as you press on toward your goal. Phil. 3: 14
We are so proud of you Love, Morn, Dad, and Jordan
Nick Bartholomai
Nicky B! ! ! You made it and we are so proud of yo u. You bring such happiness to our family and all those that know you. Happiness, love, •and success always ! Mom, D ad, Brad, and Max
Cody and Shane Bernt
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place then stand firm." "I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday ." (Lincoln) All myLove,Mom
Shayle Bade
The wi1<111er' s circle, she has made it in, It's just the beginning and not the· end . The finish line is in your hands!
You go, girl ! Love, Mom, Dad, Grandma and your sisters
Emily Bartels
You are an amazing young woman, and we are very proud of you and your accomplishments Follow your dreams and always be true to yourself . Love, Mom, Dad, and Jenna
Lauren Bejot
Y ~u have always been too c9ol ! Have a great time at college. Love you - Mom, Dad, Sarah, & Cody.
Josh Brende
I'm very proud of the person you've become. You 1 have a wonderfu l future ahead of you . ... Live life to the fullest! I love yo uMom
Natalie Brening
You are such a blessing and it brings us great joy to watch you grow in grace and beauty. "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the true wellspring of life."
Proverbs 4:23
Kevin Brodersen
May you find as much joy in life as you have given us. W are so proud of you ! Thanks for all the fun!
Love, Mom, Dad, Emily, Laura
Ryan Bubb
Words cannot express how proud we are of you ! May God bless you as you move forward in life. Let your light so shine . We love you!
Mom, Dad, Aaron, Kendra
Art Burtch
AFB, a great musician and all around great person. We are so proud of you! All our lov· on graduation and always! Congratulations!
Mom and Dad, Sam, Maddie, Doug, and Ada
Jenna Br ter
Born with an "old oul," alway nting to b Ider than your y ar . Y u ar there, enj y every minute! May od b with you in every deci ion you make. Love, Mom, "Jim" and Jamie
Kri tine Brown
To our b autiful littl girl! You truly ar a gift fr m God and have filled ur live with !aught rand j y. Much love, Mom and Dad
ABBY"
You mak u o happy and proud to have you f r ur daught r. e hope y ur lif i fill d with happine , lik you ar . Her ' to a gr at futur . L , Mom and Dad
Kyl arl n
Congratulation on all that you've accompli hed in high ch 1. ear ry proud f y u and know that y u'll go far! All ur , lov , Mom, Dad and Ryan
Rebecca Carr
Great job, Bub. You're on a roll! Keep up the good work. We're proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad and Erin
Nick Caruso
We're so very proud of the person you've become. Your personality and commitment to the things you love will take you anywhere yo u want to go in life. Continue to make a big splash, Nick!
Maesen Churchill
"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never -cease to grow."
-Anthon y D' Angelo
You did, and we are so proud.
Love, Mom, D ad, and Alex
Jess Cole
Trust in the Lord and follow your dreams. "For I know the plans I have for yo u." You are a blessing to us. Our love is always with you.
Love, Mom, Dad & Maggie
Jackson Carter
You ha~e grown into a true man of integrity. You bring joy to ~veryone around you. May God continue to bless you and guide you . Love, Mom, Dad, Matthew and Macie
Jillian Christy
We knew you were beautiful, but you surprised us with how smart yo u are. Trust your instincts. Follow your dreams. Be happy. You will find love and friendship wherever you go .Cove, Mom, Dave and Steven.
Carissa Clifford
You have such a bright future and we're excited to see how you use your many talents to pursue your dreams. Believe in yourself and enjoy life to the fullest.
Love, Mom & Dad
Kurtis Conkel
Congratulations, Kurtis, on all your achievements! You're an amazing person with so much talent and determination. We're proud of you ! Can't wait to see what is in store for your bright future! Love, Your Family
Austin Cooley
Our leap day boy is all gr wn up! Yo u have alway been a beautiful child. Here's to yo u growing into a beautiful adu lt , inside and out. Congratulations, we love yo u! Mom, Dad, Aarielle, Andrew, Ahnika, Adriel, & Aaron II
athanie l D ennis
"My little taterhead" is graduating ! Work h ard & se t your mind to it and you can accomp li sh anything ! Love Mom
atic Dahl
What a j y and ble • ing you are in our ljve ! We arc o pr ud of your d terminati n, character, and faith. d ble • you ayou graduat ! Prov. 3 :5-6 We l ove you, Mom, Dad, Chri tin , Dan
Tim Dornbo
You hav brought an abundance f j y t ur family and are ag r to all that y ur future hold . With t n f 1 ve, Mom, Dad, Katy, umn, and Kelli
Br andon E ll
You're the light that bri ghtens our li ves We love your sense of humor, creativity, and compassion. You always see the good in others. Keep miling as yo u look to th e future! Love, Mom , D ad & Nathan
William Ern t
You have worked hard and prepared yourself for the next part of yo ur lif e Take advantage of the opportunities yo u wi ll ' ha ve We are very proud of you ! Mom, D a d an d Elizabeth
Zac Eri k on
Zac you're a wonderful young man ! Y ur faith, character, and knowlcdg will guide you on your path thr ugh life; thi i onl the b ginning f your bright future. Y u ar a bl ing fr m G d. L ve, M m, Dad, b , and Jacob
Bailey F ilmeier
I love y u one , love you twice, love you mor than bean and rice! You will f rever b my princ Lov ,M mmy
Bailey F eilmeier
I love you once, love you twice, love you more than beans and rice! You will forever be my princess! Love,Mommy
Logan Foote
We are so proud of the young man you have become and all of your accomplishments. We will miss watching you participate in your school activities . Good luck on your new journey into college. Love, Mom, Dad and Chloe
Cassandra Gabd
We are proud of the young wo~an you've become. Focus on your destination in life but don't forget to enjoy the • journey. We know you will accomplish much in your life . Love, Mom & Dad
Christopher Genrich
Chris, you may be our last but certainly not our least. We are proud of you and all you have done . Good luck in your future . You'll be awesome. Love, your family
Chloe Finke
Chloe, our little green plant, bloomed early and has grown up to be a beautiful person. We know y ou '11 always succeed in life. With love, Mom, Dad and Dain
Jessica Francis
We're so proud of you! Good luck next year. Love, Mom, Dad and Amanda
Breeann Gasseling
We are so proud of you ! Good luck in all you do! Stay happy and pursue your dreams. We love you dearly . Mom, Dad, Austin and Casey
Sam Gentry
From leading day - care jail break to graduation, you've worked hard and we're proud of you
Remember who you are is God's gift to you, who you become is your gift to God.
Love Dad, Mom, and Alex
Nate Germer
Hey, Nate! Who's going to fix our computer when you go to college? ! Actually it's your keen sense of humor we'll miss. You've been a wonderful sbn Wishing you happiness and success! Love, Mom and Dad .
Nick Grabowski
Congratulations on your 2010 graduation \Ye are so proud of all that you have accomplished in your 18 years of life. We think about you daily We love you very much. Mom and Doug
Kristy Griffin
You are a blessing in my life each and every day
Stay sweet, keep smiling and believe in yourself ALWAYS! Love, Mom
Brianna Harder
Brianna, you are our precious gift from God. We are so proud of all our hard work and accomplishments. Follow your dreams with passion.. Always be true to yourself We love you so much! Mom & Dad
T.J. Gibbon
Be trong and courageou Do not be terrified; do not b discouraged, f r the Lord your God will be with you wherever y u go. Jo hua 1:9 W 'r proud of you!!! Love M &D
Au tin Greiner
To a mo t wonderful n, Austin. I am o proud • f you on your graduati n accompli hment. Wi hing you the be t in life and with verything that you do. Love, M m and your little broth r Ian
Matthew Haak
From little boy in a pink tu tu to the hand ome young man y u have become. Wh re did the time go? I'm proud of you Matt! Be t of luck Lov alway, Mom
Nate Harper
Na than, congratulation ! You hav ace mpli hed o much the e past year . We are so proud of you! . Alway rem mb r God love you and has great plans for you. We love you! . Love, Mom, Dad and Keli
Nick Hart
Congratulations! We are so proud of you Follow your dreams and success wi ll be yours. May your future be full of love and laughter Keep smiling ! Love, Mom and Dad
Tami Herman
Congratulations, Tami! You have brought so much joy to our hearts. Our prayer for yo uP s 20:24 "May he give yo u the desire of your h eart and make all your plans s ucc eed ."
Love you so much, Mom a nd D a d.
Sam Hicks
Congrats, Sam! We are so very proud of yo u. R emember to always answer "Here I am ." 1 ·Samuel. Embrace life an d e njo y the journey. Love, Mom , Dad and Seth
Steffie Ingram
"We can do anything we want to if we stick to it lon g eno ugh " - Helen Keller
Your hard work is mspmng.
We love you, yo ur family.
Cody Helzer
We are so very proud of you ! DREAM BIG! We love you, Dad, Mom, Caiden and Censon
William Hertzler
Dear William, You used to love to "go fishing" on the driveway! We wish you all the best as you begin your new "fishing adventures" in college and life. All our love, Morri, Dad & Elizabeth
Ju ~tin Hill
\Ye are so proud of you ! We have enjoyed watching you participate in all your activities an d becoming a young man. Continue to set your goals high to accomplish your dreams. We love you Mom & Dad
Sim Jacobson
Congrats. Be the best you can be. We believe in you ! Believe jn yourself . Love Mom, Dad, & Jetz
Hanna Jenkins
"Ju keep swimm in g ."Nemo Love, Dad, Mom, Jar ed, Abbie, Mojo, and Duk ey
Valerie Johnson
Our little stinker is all grown up! We are o proud of the great yo ung lady you have become.
Congratulations on yo ur graduation and good luck in college! Love, Mom, Dad , Vince and Vanessa
Dan a Kang
Our pride, D ana ! Mom and Dad are very, very happ y that you made every sing le day of all your high-school year en jo yab l e and memorable. He arty congra tul a tion s on your gradua tion and we wish you best luck!
Caitlin Kennedy
It's hard to belie ve our yo un gest wi ll soon be on her own. We're very proud 0£ yo u, and know yo u wi ll succee d. Much lo ve, Mom and Dad P.S. You want some CAKE?
Hillary J n n
You are a pr ci u gift from God to u ! We all love & enjoy the young woman y u hav bee me! k th Lord alway 1. 3:1-4
Lov you forev r, Dad M m, & amily
Carter Jon
You ar ur w nderful "surpri " . Y u ar a great tud nt, the mo t d dicated little broth r and 1 vin uncle. You've alway k pt lif inter ting and ill al ay b our bab boy. ngratulation . W are o pr ud f you . Lov , Y ur Family
Adam Kara a Time to elcbrate! We arc proud of you - on, br th r, friend, tudent, athlet , and indi idual. R memb r the fun mcm n and b li v in your lf and your future -we do! M m, Dad, & Ale
Aaron Kilg r
We hav enj y d watching you matur t a fine y ung man. May your faith k p yo u trong mt the future. W wi h y u great succ
Cole Kilgore
We are proud of the young man you have become. Your caring heart will take you far. Believe in yourself because we know you can do and achieve anything. We love you. Mom and Dad
Lindsey Kliewer
Being your Mom has been the greatest ble sing of my life! I am so proud of who you are and can't wait to watch the re t of your life unfold. God bless you! Love, Mom
Nick Kohler
We're so proud of you and all you've accomplished in school and athletic . Work hard, believe in your elf, and • set your goals high. You can do anything! Love you, Mom, Dad, Alex and Sam Hannah Lane
Before there was Hannah Montana, there was Hannah Banana! "Apeeling"? Of cour e you were. And you till are . "Glee" every Wednesday evening! Driver's licenseour car! An amazing young gal-grandchild #4 - dear friend # 1 - winner !! ! G-pa and G-rria
Taylor and Tyler Kingsley
We hope that the roads you each take as you go your separate ways lead to places you've never dreamed of. Be Strong, Be Good and Be Kind Psalm 127:3 Mom, Trent & Tessa
Vicki Koch
You did it! We are so proud of you!
Love Mom & Dad
Ernily Lamberty
"Our truest life is when we care in our dreams awake," Henry David Thoreau. Follow your dreams, Em. Love, Mom and Dad
Jason Lau
You have brought so many smile into our lives and we are so proud of you! May you keep a smile in yowr heart, share it with others, and discover all that God ha planned for you. We love you very much.
Love Mom & Dad
Meredith Lee
Time to celebrate again ! You've come far. We're proud of all you've done ancl all you're about to accomplish You're so smart and talented. Congratulations! We love you. Mom, Dad, and Jonathan
Sam Loeck
Your lo ve of music and ab ilit y to accept life on life's terms is truly a gift from God. We lo ve you, Mom and Dad
M aria Luedtke
We l ove you very much. God has given you many gifts. Continue to use those gifts for his glor y. Your future is wit hout limit s. Love, Dad, Mom, M eg, Zach and Ben
Nicholas M asada
"Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value ." - Albert Einsteil'l. We lo ve yo u and are o proud of you ! Mom , Dad, Megan, D aniel
Jo hua L ffcrt
Y ou'v com a long way, baby! ongratulatjon ! Love and be , t wi he , Mom, Dad, randma and famjly
Rob L of
Thank you for all the wond rful mem rie v r the pa t 1 year Kc p your warm heart, fri ndl pirit, and fun p r nality a you entur n to collcg We ] ve you. Mom, Dad and Kat i
Dylan Maag
We arc o pr ud of you and y ur accompli hment . Y ur independent, elf a ured and p itiv attitude ha tak n ou far and wi ll h lp you to ucc ed alway . W c lov you . M m, Dav and olt n
Grady McGuir
W 'r o pr ud f y unot onl f r all you'v accompli hed but for th incr dibl y ung man you'v b com ow go take on th world L ve, Mom, Dad and Will
Hillary McN eal
You are the joy of our lives. It's been a real pleasure watching you grow into a beautiful, talented, compassionate woman We love you ! Mom and Mark
Anne Merchant
We couldn't be more proud of all you've accompli hed. You have a caring heart, a will to succeed, and a terrific sense of humor!
All our love, Dad, Mom, and Karl
Cole Moreland
Congrats, Cole Man! Wishing you agreat ride into a bright future. We are proud of the young man you have become. With love, bad, Mom, and Chester
Ellen M uehling
It's been such a joy watching you grow up! Keep trusting God in all things and remember that we are always here for yo u!
Love you, Mom, D ad, Lyndsey, and Ju s tin
Peter Meginnis
Pete, there's been few dull moments over the last 18 _years . Keep life interesting and follow your dreams! We Love you! Mom & Dad
Peggy Merrill
Complex, committed, compacted! Created to be one who makes a difference in God's world . We cherish your history and bless your future. Love always, Mom and Dad •
Alli Morton
Alli - you have always been a lovable, fun, kind, and caring person. Stay true to yourself, go after your dreams, and know that we are very proud of you ! Love always, Dad, Mom, and Tyler.
Aubrey Mueller
We have been blessed to have such a loving, caring, and beautiful daughter. Your ambition and determination wi ll continue to make your dreams come true. Smile often, laugh lots, and dream big!
Love, Mom, Dad, Chelsea, and Lacey
Emily Neal
We are so proud of yo u! You have accomp li shed so much at East. Keep riaching for your goal and enjoying life and you wi ll fulfill your dreams. We lo ve you very much! Love, Mom, Dad, Katie, and Hank
ick Nigro
Life is like a cookie in both hands it's awesome
Kyosuke Oda
Congratulations, Kyosuke!
We are very proud of you. We've enjoyed sharing every step with you Good luck with everything you do. Love you, Dad and 1 Mom
Karis Overton
You're a gift of grace, befitting your name. We treasure your sunny disposition~ your kindness, your humor, your insight. Keep reaching for yo ur dreams. Honor the One who has blessed you Love, Dad, Mom, Taryn
Ca ie el on Cassie, you hav accompli . hed so much in such a hort time . A you move on to the next pha e of life, r member that all thing are po ible with G d. All ur love, Mom, Dad, Brett, and Brooke
Maggie ovak
W are o pr ud of you. We couldn't have as] ed for a better daughter/ i ter. Keep smiling! Lov , Dad Mom, Devin, yndcy, Coop rand aidcn
Grey on trand r Grey-Watching y u grow ha been our j y. Now you can create your own memorie . Find your pa ion and pu h th envelope. We will alway be at your back. With lov and gr at pride, Dad, Mom, Breck, Dodge and Reagan Marshall zaki
We are o proud of you, Mar hall! Th pos ibiliti for y u r future are cndl - and we will al ay b th r , cheering you on. L ve, Mom, Dad, rant, and · Will Baby Ads
Spencer Pacheco
Love you to the moon and back! Mom
D avid Peaslee
We lo ve you and are so proud of the young man you have become.
J eremiah 29:11
Love Mo m, Dad, and Chris
Tyler Petitt
R emember thi is not the end, but the beginning of your journey. _You are s u ch ables ing from God. Always celebrate the gifts you've been given ~ove you dearly, Dad, Mom , Ryan, and Trey
M alynda Pospisil
Angel do wa lk the ea rth-yo u are proof of that. We are so very proud of how hard you have worked The future holds great and won d erfu l thin g for you ! Keep sm ilin g ! All our lo ve !
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Megan Parchman
In the past 18 year yo u 've grown from an enchanting and adorable baby to a beautiful, loving and trong .young woman . We will always be there for you as you contmue on your Journey. All our love, Mom and Dad
Katelyn Peterson
Congratulations, Katelyn!
We are so proud of you ! Wherever your life's journey takes you, work hard, inspire other , and dream big! We are behind you all the way . Keep smiling !
Love, Dad, Mom, and Andr·ew Logan Pohlman
You are a strong, int'elligent, honest, hardworking, humorous yo un g rrian and we are proud of you. Stay true to who you are and remember that your family is always here for you . Love, Mom, Dad, Austin, Brittany and A.J.
Emily Ptacek
You've always been our (movie) star. Now it's time to reach for the star - know you will succe d. Love, Mom (and Dad)
Laur a Rasmussen
We are so very proud of the beautiful, talented, and umque young woman you have b e come! Remember - we will always love you0!11, Dad, & Tommy
Chad Ring
His first tooth at 3 months old. What a "Sweet Bab y ". Love, Mom
Allison Roper
You're a blessing from God. We are so proud of your accompl i shments and your courage to persevere. You' ve grown into s uch a beautiful young woman . Congratulations to our "Lil' Pumpkin"! Love, Mom, Dad and Jo seph
R emi Rotthaus
Graduation is a milestone and the achievements you have earned embody hard work and determination. Follow your dreams and en jo y the journ ey We are very prt md of you ! D ad, Mom & Syd
Eric Ric e
You are amaz in g ! We are so proud of yo u and all of yo ur accomp li hm en t . Here's to a wonderful future. M ay yo u accompli h everyt hin g on yo ur "b u cket li st" and more. Love, M m, Dad an d
Tom J.J. Rodri g u ez
Time to 1 t yo ur • dreams take fli ght, Jc ic a, but remember, yo u w ill alway h ave a af plac to land if yo u n e d it. I'm very proud of yo u. Mu ch lo ve alway , Mom
Becca Ro s "Compassion i a foundation for sha rin g our ali vene s an d building a more hum ane wo rld. " We are o proud of everyt hin g yo u h ave and wi ll accom pli h. Lo ve D ad Mom, Al xa, and Zach
Katie Ru e ll
You can be proud of the chapter yo u h ave wr itt en so far. We look forward w ith exc it emen t to the next chapter of your li fe . Enjoy eac h and ev ry one . Love, Mom an d D ad
Nick Ryan ·
"For I know the plans I have for you ... Plans to give you hope, and a future." Jer. 29: 11 Be grateful. B confident Be happy. You are much lo ved, Mom.
Kristy Schmidt
You are a ray of sunsh in e in our family! May your dreams be guided by your kind heart and many talent . We are all proud of yo u. Love, Mom Dad and D eanne
Kaylie Schnittker
Be strong in the Lord, never giv up hope. You'll do gr at things, we alr eady l now. Take your time, pray, arid thank God for each day. We lo ve you ! Mom & Dad E, Lily & Emily, Dad -& Elizab th -
Lillie Schrock
Our traveler! We wi h you joy in all you do and the lo ve of friends and fami ly . You are a truly wonderful, adventurous, and amazing person. We love you ! Mom, D ad, Annie, and Ronni e
Demetri Sanders
Today you graduate Tomorrow is yours . Enjoy life's journey, dream big, work hard, and belleve in your elf ! You've become a fine young man . Love, Dad, Mom, & Tausha
Mike Schneider
Yesterday you were ju t a baby with a baseball. Today you're off to college ! It has been so much fun watching you grow up. We wish you love, happiness and success . We love you ! Mom, Dad, Carly, Kelly and Brandon Claire Schoening Dream big, reach far, shine brightly! You're a tar and loved very much! Congrats, Claire Bear!
Je sica Schuster
To our little girl with the golden curls, we'll never forg t your first steps and first words. Remember that we love you dearly and are so proud to watch you succeed. To many more firsts Love Dad, M~m, Sarah, Andrew, Brittney, & Coco
Hannah Sher
You have always approached life with such enthusiasm and passion. We ~re excited to see what God has planned for thi next phase of your jour.ney. Philippians 4: 13 We love you, Mom and D ad
Adam Smith
Adam, we are very proud of you and we hope all of your dreams come true. Your journey is about to begin, so enjoy the ride. Love, Mom, Dad, and Luk e Philippians 4: 13
H arry and Nate Smith
You surprised us when you came in to th e world, and you ' contmue to amaze u s every day. You've alr eady accomplished so much-there are really no limits to what you can achieve. Love, Mom & D ad
Mitch e ll Snyder
We lo ved you so much as a littl e one and even more no w . Can't wait to see what God has in store for you in this next phase of th e journey. Blessings! Your lovmg fami ly
Madeline Shomo
"The great thing in thi world i not much where we tand, a in what direction we are moving " -Goethe Pcrg zime! Tu ei bella ! L ve you bunche ! Dad, Mom and Elena
Cry tal mith
Cry tal Bean your love . for co tumc had help d shape who you arc. Halloween wedding?
Stay creative, tay focu d and alway be your elf Succe will foll w. W will alway be there f r you. Love, y ur family
Ellie Smith- kridge
What a great kid ! W 're o proud of you Love, Mom&Dad
Logan od rling
At two year old we already knew that you wer going t be an independent, wonderful, and fun-loving per n. Your futur 1 ol so pr mi ing. We hop all your hope and dream come true.
Love, Mom and Dad
Mikayla Spencer
Cute as a bug in this picture now a ll grown up and graduating so proud of you! Still have that infectiou smi l e and giggle, and what a talented artist ! Love, Mom, Dad
Mick Steiner
Mick, you are a great kid and we love _you . You are intelligent and fun to be with . You w1 ll go far. Grace. Love, Cassie and Mom
Anthony Michael Suarez
We have een you grow and become the young man you are today. We are very proud of your accomplishments and look forward to celebrating many more to come. Te queremos; Mom, Dad and yo ur brother Rob ert .
Chelsie Speedlin
We are so proud of you and we hope all your dreams come true. We love you ... Mom, Dad, Carlie and Jordan.
Patrick St hlik
Patrick, play your own ong.· Tell your own story. Find your own special purpose. Live loud, and don't let anyone tell you to turn it down. We are proud of you ! Love, Mom & Dad
Ryan Stewart
What a joy it's been to watch you grow up! We can't wait to see wha t God has in store for you in the big world of music! Love you, Mom & Dad
Ethan Suhr
On the go at age one. Nice wheels and glasses ! Keep moving, your future is bright. Looking forward to seeing your hopes and dreams fulfilled. We ar so proud of you ! Love, Dad, Mom and Logan
Joy Sweazy
Joy, you've lived up to , your name. Thanks for teaching us so much ab,.out life and love. Remember, you will get , out of life whatever you pt'lt into it (Gal. 6: 7). Love, Mom and Dad ... carpe diem!
Brittany Toth
Always wanting to make • someone smile, you have the heart of an angel. We're very proud of the beautiful girl you've become, both inside and out. Love you with all our hearts. Mom, Dad and Brandon
Dill on Tyrrell
You've always been a shining star to us, so go out there and light up the world ! We love you. Mom & Dad, Brice, Mason and K.C. Isaiah 41:10
Kristin Vance
You have always enjoyed lif e. You've had fun, accomplished much and developed valuable friendships. We are proud of you and excited to see how God uses your special gifts. Congratulations!
Jo shua 1:8-9. Love, Mom, D ad and Lisa
Morgan Thomp on
We hope you continue to approach lif witb humility and c mpa ion while having th c u rag to pur uc your dreams. Alway follow your in tinct and nev r top making thew rld bugh. Love, Mom, Dad and Lindsay
Amy Tucker ongratulati n Amy!
As you enter the summer of your life, rem em bcr to cheri h each ea on. Love M m and Dad
Laur n Valente
W c have admired y ur determination and your unique approach to the entire w rld. Dream big, work hard, kc p miling tay patient, and per ev re. v r f r t Dad's rule . Love, your family.
TroyVa ck ongratulati n Tr y!
W c are very proud of you. Your hard ork will bring you much ucce in life. You are a wond rful and · very caring n. We wi h you the very b t in your future plan.
Love, Dad, Mom and Chris
Amanda Vla nik
Congratulation on all your accompli hments during your high-school years You contin u e to amaze . us each and every day. We are o proud of you . "Oh and" we love you. Love Mom, Dad and J ade
Alexander Volz
Congratulations, Alex . Great job! You did it! We are so proud of you Love, Mom & Dad
• Lindsey Von Seggern Congratulations, Linz! We are so proud of the amazmg young woman you have become. You can accomp lish ·anything ... so let your curly hair down and go for it! Love forever, Jyiom, D ad & Kylie
Jord ane Warkentin
We are so proud of all that yo u are and a ll th at yo u have yet to b ecome . Your independent spir it , determination, and funlo ving per onality wi ll help you ach i eve your dreams. Love Always, D ad & Mom
Britni Wa ll er Time, a companion with you on your life's journeys, remjnding yo u to c:herish each momen t, because what you leave behind is not a important as how you live the lif given to you by God. Love, Mom
Aaron Wiemer
You did it! We're proud of you and all you have accomplished. Your future is full of many great things. God Bless You . Love, Mom, Dad, & Amanda
McKynze Works
Sunshine! Remember to work for all your dr ams and they will come true. All our love. Momma, P apa, Jakob, Benjamin and • Amber
R ylie Wyman
As a child, you were filled with joy, won d erment, love and potential. Today, you have grown into a beautiful young woman full of promi e and po ibility. We believe ii. you ! We love you ! Your family
Lauren Witt
LaLa, We've enjoy d watching yo u dance through life these past 18 years. Be very proud of all your hard work and accomp li shment . Remember, "Keep dancing." Love, Mom, Dad and Taylor
Grant Web r
It went by fa t--W will mi s y u and couldn't be more pr ud ! L vc Al a Mom & Dad
P .. U n laundry day --LOL
cl. n Wri ht el n, congratulation ! We are o proud of you and your ace mpli hm nt K cp your umqu, n f hum r and d n' t 1 t an thing t p you from reaching your g al Lov , Mom, Dad & Ben
Alli n Y ardl y
You ar our fav rite daughter. Y u have been p ial each and very day, and we ar very proud of you Tru t in y ur elf and al ay r mcmb r th m t imp rtant fact rt ucce Mom and .Dad
Jordan Yurth
We are so proud of you
We know yo u have a bright future ahead of you . Embrace it and you will go far. Love always, Mom, Dad, Austin and Brady
A hley Hoffman
Good luck in your future endeavors . We ar o proud of you. Love al ays, Mom, Brandon, Olivia, "Missy," "Snowflake," and "Husker"
Sara Zajic ek
Dear Sara, "Be who you are in every situat ion. "
--John son
Your strength of character is amazing - alway li ve your convictions. Keep on reading - oh the places books wi ll take yo u! Love, Mom & Dad
Shawn Zajicek
Dear Shawn, "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." --Confucius It's in pi ring to see your pa sion and determination in all you do. ever quit acces orizing! Lov , Mom & Dad
Jamie Zillig
Nothing w ill ever be out of yo ur reach. We are so proud of you and your accomplishment
Follow yo ur dreams and enjoy the journey!
Love alway, Dad, Mom, Taylor, and Adam
Drew Zobel
We couldn't have asked for a better on. We know you will excel in whatever you do. Love, Mom and Dad
Schedule ,
Youth Fellowship
St. Mark's United Methodist Church - 8550 Pioneers Blvd. - Lincoln, NE 68520 - 489-8885
5th Quarter-Fridays , September-October (football) Worship
Saturday - 5:00pm Sunday~ 7:45 , 9:00 , 10:30am
Sunday Church School Confirmation 9:00am
Refuel church school 7th-12 th grade 9:00 , 9:50am
~.A.M. (Jesu s and Me)
Middle School (6 th -8 th ) . Sun. , evenings
Sr. High (9 th -12 th ) Sun ., evenings
House of God Worship Service (6 th 12 th).... . .. 4th Sun. 7:00pm
Special Events T.B.A.
Youth Servant Team ....
.. .. .. Mon .. 6:30pm
Youth Cross Roads Choir & Band Wed. 6:00pm
Life Manual Bible Study .
.Wed .. 7:30pm
Youth Leadership Team .. .4111 Sunday of the month
Sr. High Bible Study ..
... . Tues 7:00-7 :30am
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 2010: Chicago , IL. Myrtle Beach . SC. Wash ington DC , Minneapolis MN , Lincoln , NE
Phone numbers
Church office .489-8885
Youth Minister Pastor Don Stewart 489-2738
Good Luck, Spartans
In all the work you are doing , work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord , not for peopfe."
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
Vars ity Football
Front Row : Spencer Randazzo, Eric Fowl, Tyler Unruh, Alex Stang , T.J. Gibbons, Brandon Ell, Nick Grabowski , Jimmy Wang , Ryan Kubert , Nick Masada, Matt Hohensee, Drew Zobel , Blake Whitney
Second Row : M ike Reckmeyer , Jon Taylor , Nelson Wright, Ethan Suhr, Demetri Sanders, Adam Smith, Justin Hill , Connor Cullighan, Jon Needels, Logan Foote, Jordan Watteyne , Sam Kruse, Dre Benally
Third Row : Coach Jared Johnson, Grant Graf , Aaron Bohl , Aaron Zart , Trill Reynolds, Mason Porterville, Sim Jacobsen, Austin Ridgeway, Chad Hall , Mason Adams , Alex Strasheim, Eric Connor , Zach Scholl , Coach Mike Janesch
Fourth Row: Coach Ryan Fitzgerald, Bryce Heier, Josh Garwich, T.C. Kirkendall , Nick Kohler , Aaron Kilgore, Eric Rice, Marshall Ozaki , Josh Hastreiter, Dylan Maag, Andrew Linafelter , Jared Nelson, Coach David Seizys
Back Row: Manager Ale x Gardner, John Schneckloth, Kevin Oestman , Austin Jensen, Troy Vasek , Dylan Schott, Pete Meginnis, Devan Nash, Tony Suarez, Bryce Bostwick, Colton Wolinski , Coach John Gingery, Coach Scott Wu
Front Row: Aaron Bohl, Brandon Lennen , Peter Cummings, Andrew Gillan, Jimmy Le , John Schneckloth, Eric Conner , Blake Whitney , Jared Nelson
Second Row : Tim Fowler, Corey Miller, Clark Jensen, Austin Harris, Joe Mez, John Matczyszyn, Grant Ozaki , Spencer Randazzo , Josh Gawrick
Third Row: Coach James Schmeits, Tahner Pinkman , Grady Henrichs, Dalton Smith, Gabe Morton, Ryan Pettit , Austin Kilgore, Cody Jones, Coach Jon •Squier
Back Row : Coach Jared Johnson, Weston Kallhoff , Zach Hastreiter, Seth Bashford, Jake Field, Jake Palm , Nicholas McCullough, Noah Brubaker, Kyle Roth , Coach Matt Palm
Junior Varsity Football
Front Row : Manager Ale x Gardner, Tyler Unruh, Eric Fowl, Connor Cullinghan, Jon Needles, Ryan Kubert , Matt Hohensee
Second Row : Jon Taylor , Tyler Randazzo , Grant Ozaki , Aaron Bohl, Zach Scholl, Eric Connor , Blake Whitney , Sam Kruse
Third Row: Coach Jared Johnson, Colton Wolinski , Aaron Zart , Trill Reynolds , Austin Ridgeway, Chad Hall , Mason Adams, Ale x Strasheim, John Schneckloth
Back Row : Coach Ryan Fitzgerald, Kevin Oestmann , Bryce Heier, Josh Garwick, Austin Jennsen, Andrew Lin , Jared Nelson, Jordan Watteyne , Coach Scott Wu , Coach David Seizys
Football
Front Row : Brad y Pramberg , CodyMaiefski , Tedy Scharnberg, Nate Portz, Sam Smith-Eskridge, Michael Pearson , Robert Suarez
Second Row: Hank Neal , David Crosby , Brian Hoyle, Brett Nelson, Jim Hartung, Ta y lor Riggs, Jethro Nelsen, Adam Willman
Third Row : Johnny Berados, Brady Bassett , Justn McGlothlin, Camden Ireland, Garrett Schmohr, Sammy Nagel, Zach Luedtke , Austyn Davis, Alex Hulewicz
Fourth Row : Coach Barry Newman, Eric Neeman, Lucas Ticso , Connor Kaiser , Austin Sankey, Sammy Zitek , Ryan Johnson, Austin Gibson, Tyler
Reynolds, Coach Jeff Campbell
Back Row: Dang Dang , Nikolas Leger , Ben Cruisinberry , Zach ~hnson, Andy Neal , Jesse Tanney , Connor Gee, Mike Rilett , Jacob Graff
Reserve Football
Freshman
Inde x A
Abbott , Taylor 40, 86 , Ackerman , Audrey 50 , 208
Ackerman , Nate 60, 203
Adams , Mason 40, 196
Albers , Ale x 14, 49, 50, 78 , 92, 2, 100, 105, 134, 158, 2
• Albert , Taylor 50
Albrandt , Madison 40
Ale xander , Adam 40
Alexander , Scott 70
Allen , Caroline 24
Allendorfer , Megan 60
Allen , Isaac 50, 52, 204
Alley , Anne 60 , 204
Amory , Aaron 50
Anderson , Ashley 40, 88
Anderson , Austin 60
Anderson , David 40
Anderson , Davis 49, 50, 57
Anderson , Jaclyn 24 , 168
Anderson , Jake 60, 62
Anderson , Kristin 24
Anderson , Lori 70, 86
Anderson , Sarina 24 , 140, 155
Arends , Connie 70
Arent , Le xi 60, 118
Arent Paul 50 , 207
Argueta Torres , Edwin 40
Argueta Torres, Josue 24
Arn& Taylor 40, 114, 204
Arney , Leah 40, 103, 159
Arushanova, Polino 50, 211
Asgarpoor, Keon 60
Askar , Tony 40
Atkinson , Melissa 40, 159
Austin , Ashley 40 , 166
Austin , Maggie 24 , 88 , 89
B
Bade, Shayle 24 , 168
Bahramzad, Rahmeen 60 , 207
Baillie, Reed 50
Bakenhus, Drew 50 , 207
Baker , Megan 50
Baker, Noelle 70
Baker, Sarah 50
Bakula , Paige 60
Balboa , Anthony 50
Bale. Nita 73
Ballagh , Dillon 24, 155
Banks, Adillae 60 , 78 , 207
Baquet Daniel 40, 166
Barajas, Johnny 60
Bare, Thomas 70
Barkdoll , Kendra 70
Barnes, Allvson 12, 24, 48 , 104, 105, 120, 126, 128, 140, 148, 152, 154, 160, 168, 204, 2
Barnes, Hannah 40 , 164
Barnes, Jordan 10, 60, 204
Barnes, Sarah 24, 154
Barnett , James 40, 204, 208
Barrott , William 60
Bartels, Emily 24 , 168, 211 •
Bartholomai , Nick 24, 168
Barton, Andrea 50, 158
Bartz, Nancy 70
Basham , Sarah 40
Bashford, Seth 50, 196
Basset( Brady 60, 196
Bassett , Jason 15, 40 , 114, 204
Bath, Kelly 40, 199, 200
Baugous, Madeline 60
Bavitz , Melissa 50 , 158
Ba xa , Ann 70
Bayne, Timothy 70
Beans, Beau 50, 203
Bearden , Drew 60
Beaver, Adam 24
Beck, Kylie 60, 146, 211
Beedle , Audrey 60, 204 , 211
Behrendt , Maia 60
Beitel , Joslen 60, 211
Bejot , Lauren 24 , 107, 152, 154, 162, 16J 168
Bell , Bryce 60
Bell , David 70
Bell , Evan 40
Bell , Megan 40, 46
Bell , Ryan 39 , 40
Benally , De 'ondre ' 24
Bennett , Dustin 50
Bernt , Cody 24
Bernt , Shane 24 , 142, 168
Biester , Madeline 40
Bill , Thomas 40
Bivens, Romeo 40
Black, Katie 40, 162
Blake, Jenna 73
• Blankenau , Lauren 60 , 199
Blankenbaker , Shelby 60, 118, 126, 199, 200, 203
Blankenhorn , Tyler 40, 163
Bliemeister , Kaelee 40, 166
Blohn, Chase 50
Blohn, Collin 60
Blow , Kate 60
Boden , Clayton 24
Bogart , Lindsay 24
Bogner, Grace 40
BohL Aaron 50, 196, 200
Bolinger, Le xus 17, 24
Bolin , Tom 24, 107
Bomberger , Zoe 40
Bonebright Allyssa 24
Booker , Shykier 40
Boothe, Kirsten 60, 207
Bopp , Mariah 40
Borgmann , Hanna 50
Borland, Matthew 24
Bostwick, Bryce 40, 196
Bostwick, Morgan 60
Bouma , Ben 40
Bown, Karly 40, 126, 199, 200
Boyer, Morgan 40
Bradley , Ben 60
Bradley , Preston 24, 2, 143, 207 , 211
BrandL Devin 60, 141
Brass, Brianna 40 , 103, 152
Brauckmuller, Chelby 50
Brauckmuller, Rochelle 60, 160
Breeden, Rebecca 50, 208, 211
Brende, Josh 24 , 168
Brening , Natalie 24, 122, 169, 207
Brening , Shae 50, 122, 207
Brester , Jenna 24 , 169
Brethouwer, Liz 24
Breton, Natasia 50, 161
Bretthauer, Ashley 50
Bretthauer , Keisha 24
Bretz, Shelbi 50
Bricker , Austin 50, 157
Brock, Sara 40
Brodecky , Brittany 49, 50, 211
Brodersen, Kevin 24, 169, 200
Broman , Mickenna 60, 203
Brown, Cody 24
Brown, Cole 60
Brown , Elly 24 • Brown, Kristine 24 , 169
Brown, Luke 50 , 204 , 208
Brown, Rachel 60, 204
.Brubaker, Noah 50 , 112, 196
Brunk , John 50
Bubb, Ryan 8, 10, 24 , 2, 169, 3, 208
Bucher, Tara 50, 146, 204, 211
Buethe , Gabby 24 , 169
Buethe, Jeremy 60
Buettner, Max 40
Buller, Larry 70
Buntemeyer, Jane 70
Burbach, Patricia 70
Burchell , Ma x 60
Buri , Jason 40
Burkey , Chabrie 60
Burling , Rhett 40
Burris, Brian 40
Burr-is, Michelle 60, 204, 208
Burtch, /Vt 24, 169 Bush, Toni 25
Bussey , Ariel 40
Bussey , Chas 50, 2, 141
Bussey, Tanner 25
Butler, Mary 70, 79
Bydalek, Haley 50, 155, 208
Byrd, Kelcy 60, 208
Byrne, Ben 50
C
Calim , Mason 25
Campbell , Emma 50
Campbell , Jeff 70, 130, 196, 200
Campbell , Tierra 40
Camp, Kirstyn 60
Cantarero, Marcela 70
Carlson, Cassie 25
Carlson, Karin 60
Carlson, Kirby 50
Carlson, Kyle 25, 156, 169
Carmack, Megan 40, 200, 204
Carney, Deborah 70
Carney , Trent 40, 2, 159, 160, 208
Carpenter, Alexis 39 , 40, 211
Carpenter, Ethan 60, 164, 165
Carpenter, Mollie 40
Carraher, Michael 40
Carrier , Jena 50
Carr , Rebecca 19, 25, 48, 92, 101, 103, 104, 105, 112, 118, 1128, 146, 154, 155, 156, 158, 170, 2
Carter, Jackson 25, 103, 104, 105, 2, 154, 170, 208, 2
Caruso, Nick 25 , 2, 170, 208
Cassata , Susan 1170
Castleberry , Becky 25
Cates, Faye 40
Cather, Kevin 40
Index 197
Catlin , Raechel 60
Cejda, Connor 60
Chapman, Keelan 50 , 164, 166 Chen, Dorothy 40
Chieffo, Michael 40
Chloupek, Ruby 70
Choobineh, Neeka 50
Christensen , Ander 40
Christensen, Casey 60, 158
Christian , Marley 25 , 120, 204
Christy , Jillian 25 , 152, 154, 170 Christy, Steven 60
Chughtai , Akbar 14, 25 , 62 , 68,79, 105, 112, 134, 142, 158, 166, 2
Churchill, Maesen 26 , 106, 107, 140, 154, 155, 156, 170
Claes, Johan 26, 107, 155
Clagett , Tanner 40
Clark , Ashleigh 50
Clark, Court 50, 2, 207 , 211
Clark, Shane 19, 26 , 98 , 141, 143, 155
Clark , Shelby 50, 141 , 200
Clifford, Carissa 26 , 145, 170, 211
Cochran , Connor 50, 203 Cole, Jess 26, 170, 211
Coleman, Dolphus 50
• Conkel , Kurtis 26, 164, 166, 170 I Conner , Sam 60
Conner, William 26
Connor , Eric -50, 196, 203
Cook , David 40 • Cook , Michael 39 , 41
Cooley , Aarielle 41 , 211
Cooley , Andrew 61
Cooley, Austir:i 26 , 171
Cooney , Nola~ 61, 204
Covington, Gabriella 51 Cox , Faithe 41, 2i1
Cramer, Melinda 70
Criner , Shelby 41
Crist, Abby 61
Crist, Ashley 41 , 199
Crosby , David 61 , 196, 208
Crouch, Eric 41 , 163
Crouch, Matt 51 , 200 , 207
Cruce, Mike 70
Cruickshank, Carol 7 0
Cruickshank, Connor 41
Crusinberry , Benjamin 61
Culbertson, Trevor 51
Cullighan, Connor 11 , 39 , 41, 130, 164, 196, 200
Cummings, Peter 51, 196
Curtiss, Tara 17, 38, 39 , 41, 199
Czajkowski , Jordan 41
D
Dahl, Catie 26 , 122, 126, 171, 200, 207
Dahl in , Roxy 70
Dahl , Kathryn 16, 61, 107, 120
Dakic, Tijana 61
Dalby, Cole 51, 207
Dang , Dang 61 , 67 , 196
Darlington , Lukas 51
Darnall , Alex 51
Daugherty , Emily 41 , 208
Daugherty, Sarah 14, 23 , 26, 58 , 77 , 2, 112, 130, 154, 166
Davies, Robert 41
Davis, Alex 51 , 196
Davis, Austyn 61 , 196
Davis, Desiree' 51
Davis, Matthew 70
Dean, Katie 41
Dean, Sarah 49, 51, 199
Dearmont , Ann 41
Decamp, Andrew 41
Delany , Dylan 51, 203
Deng , Oliver 61
Dennis, Nathaniel 26 , 171
Denton, Dylan 41
Dey, Devin 41
Dickerson, Emily 41
Didier, David 51
Didier, Rachel 51 , 52 , 207
Oidusenko, Stepan 41
Dillon , Lindsey 51 , 211
Dimon, William 70
Dinsdale, Matthew 61
Dittman, Allison 41 , 155
Dlouhy , Curtis 51
Dominguez, Geralyn 26
Donahue, Ryan 26
Donner, Renee 41, 145, 211
Dornbos, Tim 23 , 26 , 36 , 3, 142, 143, 171, 207 , 211
Dotson, Kyle 41
Dougherty , Alexis 61 , 204
Dougherty, Erin 41, 158
Dougherty, Jane 70, 79
Douglas, Sean 41 , 156
Dowding , Richelle 70
Downey, David 26
Downs, Heather 26
Dreith, Deanna 26
Dress, Karen 70
Drews, Keaton 51, 155
Duckett, Rachel 61
Dudek, Brian 26
Duffy , William 51 , 207
Dugdale, Jennifer 70
Duke, Bethany 41
Duncan , Harrison 51
Dunlap, Jacob 51
Durand, Richard 26
Durham , Cody 41, 155
Duryea , Dani 61
Dutton, Gabrielle 51
Dweikat , Sarah 51, 155
Dwinell , Conner 61 , 203
Dworsky , Rachel 61
Dwyer , Kate 26, 106, 107, 162, 204
Dyer , Jacob 51
Dymacek,. Myles 61
Dynek , Ellie 51 , 161
Dynek, Sydney 61
EEberhart , Sadarius 51
Ebito , Ethan 39, 41, 2, 164, 165, 208
Ediger, Mitchell 26 , 208
Edison, Jasmine 41, 97
Eichthaler , Ryan 61, 208
Eihusen, Karen 70
Eley, Jared 61
Ell , Brandon 11 , 26, 7 4, 171 , 196
Ellmers, Kristen 41
Elofson, Christopher 61
Erickson, Shea-ann 26
Erickson, Zoe 26, 158, 171
Ernst , William 26, 171
Erway , Camilla 61 , 199
Erway , Carmen 41, 204
Euasco, Lydia 61
Evans, Jayme 51, 128, 203 , 204
Evans, Kaitlyn 61, 78, 120
Evans, Yulia 70
Evasco, Lydia 61
F
Fagnant, Meghan 41
Fairchild, Bailey 61
Falls, Jason 41
Falls, Tyler 61
Farleigh, Nick 41
Farrand, John 70
Fast , Aaron 41
Fowl , Eric 41 , 97 , 196
Feilmeier , Bailey 26 , 171, 172
Feldman, Emma 41 , 166
Ficek, Taylor 41, 208
Fichthorn , Elizabeth 61
Field, Jake 51, 196
Finke, Chloe .26, 172
Fischer , Amy 41, 141, 158
Fischer , Benjamin 41
Fisher, Jackson 51, 204
Fleischer , Aidan 41, 155
Fleischer , Bridget 61, 160
Fleming , Gregory 70
Flowerday , Kenneth 70
Foley , Alison 15, 41
Foley , Mik~ 10, 26 , 2, 96 , 97
Fomin , Michail 26
Foote, Chloe 61, 207
Foote, Logan 26 , 172, 196
Fowler , Allison 51 , 208 Fowler, Tim 51 , 196
Francis, Amanda 61
Francis, Jessica 26, 138, 172, 208
Frank, Doug 7 0
Fraser , Lau~ie 70, 86 , 166
Freeman , Rachel 41
French, Christian 51
Frenzel, Derek 41
Frenzel , Michaela 61 , 199
Frerichs, Sierra 51
Friedrich , Shelby 61
Friend, Kaylee 61
Fries, Ryan 26
Fritchie, Kyle 51
Froehlich , Jasmine 51, 118, 164, 165, 199
Frohberg , Melissa 26, 37, 107, 154, 204
Frost , Hailey 51 , 128, 203
Fuson, Rachel 51, 155
G
Gabel , Cassandra 26 , 172
Gaddie , Galen 70
Gaffner, Daniel 26
Gaines, Ian 23 , 26
Garbin, Gabe 51
Garcia , Sophia 41
Gardner, Ale x 41 , 141 , 196, 200
Fr ont Row : Gino VercEillino , Karly Bown, Valerie Johnson, Jordonne Warkentin , Emily Swanson, Sidney Hoos
Back Row: Cooch Mike Wiese , Amanda Lambert , Madison Schwartz, Tora Curtiss, Lauren Rohe, Moggie Novak, Kelly Both, Cooch Myron Oehlerking
Front Row : Sam Sostad, Jasmine Froehlich, Shelby Blankenbaker, Katie Loof , Nicole Raatz , Sarah Dean
Back Row: Emily Lina f elte r, Brooke Stinson, Lori Matzke, Megan Kelly , Janessa Stewart, Cotey Osborne, Coach Brittani Potodle
Varsity Volleyball
Front Row : Shiloh Wagner , Abbey Young , Ale x Springman, Mallory Morton, Jamie Morand
Back Row: Paige Worley , Libby Massey , Ashley Snyder , Claire Holmquist , Ashley Crist , Cooch Sora Newlon
Front Row : Mikolah Mertik, Lexi Arendt , Moycie Vaughn, Camilla Erway, Merissa Pieper, Michaela Frenzelo
Back Row : Jamison Linscott , Sydney Novak, Emerie Gifford, Lauren Blonkenou, Allison Kuenning , Krista Parks, Cooch Katie Wenz
Varsity Volleyball
Reserve Volleyball
Junior
Freshman Volleyball
Boys Varsity Basketball
Front Row : Ma nager Reid Newcom e r, Jon Harr ison , Connor Cullighan , Brad Hilligoss, Jo rd an Herstein, Kevin Brodersen , Manager Wil l He ltz e r
Back Row : Manager Samantha Kazda , Manager Shelby Clark , Jordan Yurth , Jordan Newman, Dylan Schott , Spencer Ouinn , Josh Hastreiter , Aaron Grantham , Rob Loof , Coach Ed McPherren
Boys JV Basketball
Front Row : Chr is Hobelman , Jordan Wa tt ey ne , Aa r on Bohl, Jesse Schulz , Jo n Needels, Conor Goo d , Jack Sund e rm a n
Back Row : Coach Jeff Campbe ll , Manager A lex Gardner, Ale x Strasheim, Andrew Lina f el t er , Austi n Jansse n, A lex Lantz , M at t Crouc h, A lex Wake f ie ld , Coach Craig Ba r jenb r uc h
Girls Varsity Basketball
Front Row: Jam ie Zillig , Stacey Herbel , Amanda Olson M iddle Row : Kell y Bath , Toni Stang , Valerie Johnson, Allyse Menghini , Jackie • Osenbaugh , Maggie Novak
Back Row : Coach Brian Bullington, Coach Kristin Kroese , Coach Dennis Prichard , Madison Sch w artz , Ta y lor Shepard , Catie Dahl, Coach Stephanie Jones, Coach Ra y Corona , Coach Mark Siske
G irls JV Basketball
Front Row: Kellin Kozisek , Toni Strang, Betsy Reimer , Rachael Gran, Karly Bown , Alec Schrad, Anna Hedlund
Back Row: Coach Stephanie Jones, Samantha Sostad , Shelby Blankenbaker , Tara Watermeier , Nicole Raatz , Alysse Menghini , Megan Carmack, Coach Brian Bullington
Garza , Kylie 41
Gasseling , Breeann 27, 172
Gauthier , Gabriel 51
Gawrick , Joshua 51
Gawrick, Mary 41
Gaydusek, Andrew 27
Gaylord Sydney 27, 77
Gealy , Scott 70
Gee, Connor 61, 196, 203
Geidner , Zachary 41
Geist, Graham 27
• Geist , Taylor 27, 32
Genrich, Chris 27, 159
Gentry, Sam 27 , 106, 107, 172, 204
Germer, Nate 19, 27 , 155, 156, 173
Gettemy , Joe 41
Gibbons, T.J. 27 , 17 4
Gibson, Austin 61, 196
Gibson , Elayne 61 : 160, 163
Giebler , Sydney 61
Gifford Emerie 61, 199
Gifford Madison 41, 155
Gilg , Justin 51, 157
Gillan, Andrew 51, 196
Gist, Jacob 27
Gist, Mason 51, 2, 208
Glathar , Kimberly 70
Gogos, Artemis 27, 99 , 162, 204
Gogos, Stavros 61 , 162
Gondringer , Brittany 51, 3, 156
Goninan , Alaina 61
Goninan, Emma 41, 166
Good Conor 41,130 , 200
Goodman, Jenna 51, 208
Goodman , Sarah 27
Gould Heather 61
Gould Rachel 41
Grabowski , Nick 27, 173, 196
Grady , Chloe 51
Grady, Elizabeth 61
Graff, Jacob 61, 196
Gran, Emma 41
Grange, George 42 , 163
Gran , Lisa 41, 164, 204
Gran, Rachael 42 , 126, 200
Grantham , Aaron 27 , 32, 200
Graulty , Laura 68 , 71
Graupner , Haley 27
Graves, Meg 42
Gray , Kindall 42
Green, Samantha 51
Gregg , Cody 27
Gregson, Blake 27
Greiner, Austin 27 , 173, 204
Grieser, Mallory 42
Griff in, Kristy 27 , 173
Gross, Anna 51
Grummert , Justin 27
Guillemette, Matthew 42
Gulbranson, Stephan 51
H
Haag , Denise 68, 71, 84
Haake, Matthew 27 , 173
Haas, Sidney 42 , 117, 199, 211
Hoes, Sarah 4 2
Hagemann, Casey 61, 78
Haley, Brooke 42
Hall , Chad 42, 152, 166, 196
Halstead Carli 27, 80, 207
Ham , Julianne 48 , 52 , 211
Hankins, Samantha 27
Hanneman, Elliott 42
Hans, Christen 52
Hansel , Melanie 71
Hansen, Bryan 42 , 208
Hansen, Sarah 27 , 6)
Hansen, Sarah (3) 27 , 61
Hansen, Taileigh 52, 203
Hanson , Madison 62
Hanus, Andrew 27, 208
Harder, Brianna 27 , 107, 154, 155, 173
Harder , Julie 71
Hare, Dena 71
Harper, Nate 27 , 173
Harris, Austin 52, 196
Harris, Le xi 62
Harrison, Amber 42
Harrison, Jonathon 27
Harris, Tamar 62
Harroun , Chris 52
Hart , Chris 52
Hart , Jonathan 27
Hart, Maradeth 58 , 62 , 211
Hart, Nick 27 , 142, 174
Hartt, Gunnar 42
Hartt , Rhiannon 62
Hartung , James 62
Hartwell , Jason 42
Harwood Cabe 42 , 204
Hastreiter , Josh 27, 130, 1961 200
Hastreiter , Zachary 52
Hatcher, Aaron 42
Haugen, Katie 16, 62 , 107
Haugen, Kelsey 17, 42, 107.-
Hawkins, Mason 62
Hayden, Carson 52, 204
Hayes, Kai tlyn 27, 106, 107
Hayes, Mary 52
Hedlund Anna 42, 86, 126, 164, 166, 200, 204
Heermann, Melanie 62
Heier , Bryce 42, 196
Heiser, Katie 52
Heithold, Jon 71
Hellmuth, Amanda 62 , 103
Helzer , Cody 27 , 134, 174, 208
Henrichs, Grady 52 , 196
Hensley , Brad 27
Hepburn, Mickenzie 62
Herbel , Stacey 42, 126, 200, 204
Herman, Bev 73
Hermanson, Jonathan 42
Herman , Tami 10, 27 , 2, 174
Hermsmeyer , Nathan 42
Hermsmeyer, Tyler 27
Herren, Philip 71
Hershey , Lynne 71, 77
Herstein, Jordan 28, 32 , 130, 200
Hertzler , William 28 , 17 4
Heston, Ashley 28
Heupel , Daniel 52
Heyl , Emily 28 , 204
Heywood, Jennifer 42, 155, 211
Hicks, Sam 28, 174
Hicks, Seth 52 , 204
Hiemer, Taylor 42
High , Britney 52
Hilkemann, Shelby 42 , 89, 145, 152, 211
Hilligoss, Brad 28, 32 , 88, 89 , 100, 101, 104, 105, 118, 130, 148, 200, 2
Hill , Justin 28 , 110, 17 4, 196
Hill , Stacey 42
Hilzer , Mitchell 42
Himmelberg , Kebbie 71
Hinds, Sara 42 , l07, 152, 208
Hines, Lucas 4, 8, 10, 28, 154
Hink ley , Mitch 52, 141
Hintsala , Jon 42
Hintsala , Kristina 52
Hinze, Wil 42
Hoagland, Avery 62
Hoang , Trish 62
Hodtwalker, Judy 73
Hoffman, Ashley 28 , 188, 211
Hoffman, Hanna 48, 52, 211
Hogan, Keely 42
Hoham , Jeffrey 71
Hoham , Tanya 71
Hohbach, Brandon 52
Hohensee, Jacob 62
Hohensee, Matthew 42
Hohlen, Mitchell 62
Hohlen, Rachel 13, 42
Holloway , Shelby 42
Holmquist, Claire 53 , 117, 199, 207
Holmquist, Ingrid 42, 211
Holmquist, Nels 6, 62, 207
Holt, Jane 23 , 71, 106, 2
Hopkins, Elizabeth 71
Hoppes, Kasey 42, 204, 207
Horn , Caroline 42 , 211
Horn, Jessie 62, 204
Horn, Katie 42, 84, 204, 21-l
Hornung , Jake 42 , 142 House, Kaitlyn 62
Hovorka, Joseph 71
Hovorka, Pam 71, 87
Howard, Hannah 62, 207
Howard , Lindsey 62
Hoyle, Brian 62, 112, 196, 208
Hsu , Eajan 53 , 81, 204
Hubbell , Kevin 71, 114, 204
Huckabee, Emily 62
Hulewicz, Alex 62 , 203
Humm, Ashley 42, 211
Hundt , Katie 42
Hunt , Tad 14, 42 , 161
Hunt, Tim 53
Hutcherson, Ale xandria 28
Hux , Alana 63
laquinta, Isaac 53 , 155
laquinta, Sophia 42, 208
lhrie, Samuel 63
Imig , Marissa 42
Ingram, Steffie 28 , 17 4
Ireland, Camden 63 , 196, 208
Ireland, Jessica 28
Iwanski , Michela 11 , 16, 29, 38, 58, 105, 110, 154, 158, 2
Jackson, Mikayla 29
Jacobson, Sim 29, 17 4
Jacobs, Sam 42
Jacobs, Scott 63
Jaeger, Angie 71
Jain, lsha 29 , 107, 154, 156, 167
Jameson, Hanna 42, 152, 208
James, Tauteyana 42
Janike, Kate 53 , 152, 156, 204
Janssen, Austin 42 , 200
Jarnagin, Kris 71 , 78
Jelinek, Leo 71
Jenkins, Hanna 8, 18, 29, 37, 38 , 68 , 105, 110, 138, 143, 144, 145, 148, 154, 164, 17 5, 211 , 2
Jensen, Clark 53 , 196
Jensen, Hillary 29, 17 5
Jessen, Lainie 42 , 145, 155, 164, 211
Johnson, Carter 63 , 207
Johnson, Emmie 63 , 204 Johnson, Grace 63 , 78 , 203
Johnson, Jamie 63 , 2
Johnson, Nick 29
Johnson, Raeanne 29, 157, 160, 163
Johnson, Rebecca 15, 42, 46 , 67 , 81, 98, 105, 114, 2, 140, 2
Johnson, Ryan 63 , 196, 208
Johnson, Shea 42, 77
Johnson, Tim 53
. Johnson, Valerie 29, 87, 126, 175, 199, 200
Johnson, Zachary 63
Jones, Cody 53 , 196, 203 Jones, Kadijah 53
Jones, Nicholas 63
Jons, Carter 29, 17 5
Jurgens, Ross. 29 Just, Amie 63
K
Kabourek, Andrea 68, 71 , 114, 204
Kab oure k, Brian 71 , 114, 115, 204
Kaderly , Hayden 42 , 152, 157
Kaiser, Brandon 29, 166
Kaiser, Conner 63 , 166
Kallenbach, Kayla 52 , 53 , 81 , 204
Ka llhoff, Weston 53 , 196
Kampschnieder , Lorellee 53 , 155
Kang , Dana 29, 46, 159, 175
Kang , Michelle 53 , 159
Kapeller ,. Rachel 29
Kappel , Haleigh 63
Karas, Sam 19, 43
Karavas, Adam 29 , 142, 17 5
Karavas, Alex 63
Karg , Austin 63
Karsting , Miranda 53 , 158
Kasi , Brandon 53
Kauf mann , Ellis 53
Kaufmann, Hodge 43
Kazda , Samantha 53 , 141 , 200
Ke ak, Buoy 29
Keck, Charlie 43
Keedy, Chad 43
Keeler, James 53 , 85
Keep, Marjorie 71
Kelly , Megan 63 , 199
Kempkes, Jesse 29
Kennedy , Brandon 63
Kennedy , Caitlin 15, 29 , 154, 175
Kent, Nie 63 , 163
Kerrigan, Chap 53 , 204
Kerrigan , Julia 13, 29 , 166, 204
Key , Allison 63
Key , Lindsay 43 , 155, 204
Kholmatov , Manizha 53 , 150, 157, 159, 160
Kh olmatov , Parviz 43 , 157, 159, 167
Kiddo o, Eon 53
Kiewra , Anna 63
Kilgore, Aaron 11, 29 , 17 5, 196, 208
Kilgore, Austin 53 , 196
Kilgore, Cole 29 , 32 , 176
Kinberg , Kelsey 43 , 81 , 155
King , Aaron 29 , 163
King , Anna Marie 18, 53 , 161
Kingery , Lance 71
King , Kili 53
Kingsley, Taylor 17, 29 , 159
Kingsley, Tessa 63
Kingsley , Tyler 29 , 176
Kirby , Dillon 14, 43 , 141
Kirkendall , Timothy 29
Kirkpatrick, Ryan 53 , 204
Klatt , Dustin 43
Kliew er , Lindsey 29 , 7 6, 176
Kluver , Jenni 71
Knollenberg , Erik 63
Knu th, Sabrina 71
Koch , Austin 63 , 163
Koch, Matt 53
Koch, Vicki 29, 176
Koehn, Theodore 71
Koelsch , Tyler 43
Koenig , Bret 71
Koenig , Kenyon 53
Kohler, Nick 29, l7 6, 196
Kohl , Justin 53 , 204
Kolpakov , Artie 29
Kantor, Tim 29
Ko tsch war , Ray 29
Kozisek , Kellin 43 , 152, 200
Krauel , Dustin 63
Krause, Jacob 63
Krebsbach, Ryan 53
Krofta , Emily 53
Krofta , Hayley 29
Kroon, Linda 71 , 2
Krueger , Ethan 53
Krumback, Stacy 155
Kruse, Irene 73
Kruse , Sam 43 , 196
Kubert , Ryan 43 , 196
Kubert , Tim 20, 63 , 2, 203
Kubik, David 53 , 204, 208
Kubitz, Jeremy 53
Kuenning , Allison 63 , 118, 199, 208
Kuhel, Mcclain 53
Kulawik, Tyler 53
Kulawik, Zachary 63
Kunz , Ashley 53
L
Labenz , Corey 53
Lagerstrom , Kate 53
Lais, Britnie 29 , 101
Lambert , Amanda 53 , 199
Lamberty, Emily 29, 154, 162, 176
Lamb, Korey 63 , 78
Lamer, Spencer 38, 43
LanG:ia , Riley 43
Landon, Erin 63
Lane, Hannah 29, 176
Lane, Lily 63
Lantz, Alex 43 , 107, 200
Larson, Judy 71
Lauer , Jackson 43 , 207
Lau, Jason 29, 100, 176
Lautenschlager , Karl 71
Lawrence, Ryan 43 , 143
Leago, Coby 53 , 141
Leazer, Megan 30, 103
Le, Diana 53 , 159
Lee, Aaron 63 , 88
Lee, Jonathan 63
Lee, Meredith 30, 83 , 93 , 177
Leffers, Paige 63
Leffert , Joshua 30, 177
Lefler , Etiennette 71
Leger, Nik 63
Leggiadro, Brenda 71
Le, Ginna 63 , 128
Lehman , Jonathon 30
Lehr , Brittni 63
Le, Jason 53
Le, Jimmy 53 , 196
Lennen , Brandon 53 , 196, 208
Lennen, Cody 43 , 162, 163
Lewis, Colby 30
Licot, Shara 53
Lieth, Kenneth •53 , 153, 160
Lim , Darrin 43 , 115, 156, 157, 159, 204
Linafelter , Andrew 43 , 196, 200
Linafelter , Emily 63 , 7 6, 199, 211
Lindner , Kit 44 , 155
Linscott , Jamison 63 , 199
Liou, Michael 53 , 152, 156, 157, 159, 167
Lipson, Sara 8, 38 , 44 , 48 , 82 , 105: 140, 141 , 148, 156, 164, 165, 211 , 2
Lisle, Jacqueline 30
Little , Brett 63
Livingston, Zach 63
Lliteras, Morgan 54
Lockenour, Brooke 30
Loeck, Sam 30 , 158, 177
Logan: Shelby 39 , 44
Loladze, Nik 44
London , Megan 63 , 82
Loof , Katie 54, 118, 199
Loof, Rob 30, 87 , 130, 177, 200
Lott, Connor 19, 63 , 208
Lott, Nolan 44
Louch, Sara 30, 83 , 3, 122, 207
Loudon, John 63
Loudon , Molly 44 , 153
Lovrien, Levi 44
Lovrien, Tori 63
Lubeck , Marshall 44
Luebke, Megan 54 ..
Front Row : Beau Beans~ Blake Whitney , Austin Sankey , Cody Jones, Connor Vidlock, Tahner Pinkman , Connor Cochran
Back Row : Eric Connor , Alex Dernell, Connor Gee, Trevor Reiners, Zach Hastreiter, Dylan Delany , Coach Derek Hack
Front Row : Nate Ackerman , Brett Nelson, Ben Crusinberry , Nate Meter, Hank Neal , Alex Hulewicz
Back Row : Conner Dwinell , Mike Rilett, Jake Palm , Colton Maag, Clayton - Shepard , Tim Kubert , Coach Matt Wrenholt
Front Row : Alec Schrad, Hailey Frost , Shelby Blankenbaker, Briley Moates, Stephanie Schlatter, Malika Wilson
Middle Row : Akirah Houser, Samantha Sostad, Taileigh Hansen, Sydney Novak, Shiloh Wagner
Back Row : Coach Mark Siske, Jayme Evans, Nicole Raatz , Krista Parks
Freshman Basketball
Front Row : Grace Johnson, Elizabeth McCormick, Taylor Stephens, Casey Young , Mickenna Broman , Gina Le, Malika Wilson
Back Row : Manager Maddi Baugous, Kiera Riley , Kennadee Pringle, Stephanie Schlatt~r, Krista Parks, Sydney Novak , Briley Moates, Coach Ray Corona
Boys Reserve Basketball
Boys Freshman Basketball
Girls Reserve Basketball
Girls
Vars ity Softball
Fron t Row : Toni Stang , Jessica Svehla, Stacey Herbel, Anne Alley, Allison Yardley , Betsey Reimer
Back Row : Alec Schrad, Jordan Barnes , Alyse Menghini , Jamie Zillig , Katelyn Peterson , Allyson Barnes, Marley Christian , Anna Hedlund
Bac k Ro w: Stephanie Schlatter , Megan Rudolph , Anna Hedlund, Jayme
Evans, Keli Tlamka , Katie Neal , Coach Ken Cope
Bo y's C r oss Country
Fr ont Row: Austin Mar, Monroe Mollum , Alex Taney , Justin Kohl, Chap Kerrigan , David Kubik, Jackson Fisher , Darrin Lim S~cond Row : Coach Katie Hubb~II , Luke Brown , Eric Mattson, Drew Schulenberg, Cam Penner, Tyler Petitt , Jason Bassett, James Barnett , Josiah Southwick , Coach Andrea Kabourek
Third Row : Coach Kevin Hubbell , Isaac Allen, Jakob Works , Pierce Tallichet , Seth Hicks, Austin Greiner, Nolan Cooney ; Ryan Kirkpatrick, Curtis Diougy , Austin Titus
Back Row : Coach Brian Kabourek, Connor Southwick , Travis Webster , Taylor Witt , Carson Hayden, Greyson Ostrander, Zach Bomberger , Sam Gentry , Cabe Harwood, David Peaslee , Coach Kirk Skiles
w: Madison Mallum, Sarah Penner , Jessica Oui , Mackenzie, Hepburn, Rhonda Martin, Emi McCain
Se cond Ro w: Coach Katie Hubbell, Michelle Burris, Lisa Gran, Shawn Zajicek , Julia Kerrigan , Emil y Heyl, Becky Johnson, Eajan Hsu, Erica Pribl, Morgan Lunders
·Th ir d Ro w: Coach Kevin Hubbell, Skyeler Tenopir , Lillie Schrock, Artemis Gogos, Ellie Smith-Eskridge, Emmie Johnson, Laura Olson , Ale xis Dougherty , Rachel Brown , Coach Andrea Kabourek
Fourth Row : Kayla Kallenbach , Carmen Erway , Anna Hayden-Roy, Kate Rillett , Katie Horn, Megan Carmack , Taylor Arndt , Britni Waller , Lindsay Key
Back Row : Coach Brian Kabourek , Melissa Frohberg , Liz Ripa , Kasey
Hoppes, Kate Dwyer , MacKenzie W orks , Molly Louden , Sarah Dwikot , Kate
Janike, Coach Kirk Skiles
Jun io r Var sity Softball Fr o nt Ro w: Whitney Rine , Audre y Beedle, Tara Bucher , Emmy Reimer , Jessie Horn
Gir ls Cross Country Fr o nt Ro
Luedtke, Ben 63
Luedtke, Maria 30, 154, 177
Luedtke, Megan 63 , 67
Luedtke, Zach 64 , 196
Lueth, Dalton 54
Lueth , Kalin 44
Lugn, Ashley 30, 92
Lugn, Ryan 54
~Lu , Monica 54 , 157, 159, 160, 167
• Lunders , Morgan 44 , 204
Lutomski , Matthew 54
Lyons , Brianna 30
M
Maag , Colton 64, 203
Maag , Dylan 30, 177, 196
Maasch, Ian 17, 30 , 77
Maasch, Madeyson 44
Maaske, Kinsie 64
Maatta/a , Kate 71 •
Machado, Kar/ye 44
Macknight, Teagan 54
Mahboob, Aria 30
Maiefski , Cody 64
Makovicka , Madison 44, 81, 208
Makovicka , Mitchel 64
Makuey, Nya 30
Maldavs, Emily 64
Mal/um , Madison 64 , 138, 204, 208
Mal/um , Monroe 64
Mallum , Morgan 64 , 103
Mann , Dennis 6, 10, 68 , 71
Manni x, Stephanie 44 , 162
Manske, Ashley 54
Mantzios, Sophia 17, 39, 44
Mara , Ashley 44
Mar , Austin 44 , 204 , 208
Markovic, Nathaniel 64
Markus, Maria 30 , 157
Martinez-medina , Ana 64
Martin, Rhonda 64, 204
Martins , Cynthia 71
Martz , Kaisa 44
Mar xhausen, Joel 44 , 89 , 167
- Masada , Nicholas 30, 177
Masek, Jordan 64
Massey , Libby 54 , 164, 165, 199
Masten , Kaitlin 64
Matci-ys-i.yn , John 54 , 196
Matthes, Jenn if er 64
Matto x, Dalton 30
Mattson, Eric 44 , 152, 156, 157, 167, 204
Matzke, Aaron 44
Matzke, Lori 64 , 199
Maul , Alex 54 , 141
Mayer, Alexa 54
Mazhar , Ansur 44
McCabe, Katie 64
McCain, Emi 64
McCluskey , Josh 64
McCormickHzabeth 64
McCullough , Nicholas 54
McCurdy, Bobbi 44
McDonald, Betsy 44
McGerr, Bobby 44
McGerr, D.J. 44
McGlothlin, Justin 64
McGuire, Grady 30 , 180
McGuire, Will 54
McKee, Alex 44
McManaman , Danny 44
McManis, Anne 54
McNeal , Hillary 30, 180
McPherson, Erin 30
McRoberts, Renee 44 •
McKeighan, Annie 44, 164
Mead, Haley 54
Medina ,· Andrew 30
Meginnis, Peter 30, 2, 178
Meier , Brett 54
Mendoza , Genny 71
Menghini , Alyse 44 , 120, 126, 155, 204
Menter , Grace 54 , 100, 160
Menter, Timothy 30
Menzie, Melanie 73
Merchant Anne 30, 154, 158, 178
Merrihew, lJ. 30
Merrill , Martha 19, 54
Merrill , Peggy 30, lot 178
Mertlik, Meighan 44
Mertlik , Mikalah 64
Metcalt Courtney 44
Meter , Lauren 54
Meter , Nate 64, 201 207
Meyer , Allison 54
Meyer, Chelsea 44
Meyer, Jacob 30
Meyer , Laura 44 , 160, 162
Meyer, Marilyn 72
Mez, Christine 64
Mez , Joe 54 , 196
Mihulka , Megan 54 , 138, 145, 208, 211
Miller , Corey 54 , 196
Miller , Doreen 73
Miller , Elizabeth 72
Miller, Hannah 64
Miller , John 31
Miller, Karlie 15, 64, 160
Miller, Kim 72
Miller , Laura 23 , 31, 107
Miller, Mackenzie 54, 155
Millspaugh, Jesse 72
Moates, Briley 64 , 128, 203
Mobley, Sterlin 54
Mahlman, Christine 54
Mohsini , Sadina 64
Montgomery , Lauren 64, 92 , 152, 158, 211
Montgomery , Taylor 49, 54 , 152, 158
Mooney , Cynthia 31, 155
Moon , Justin 64
Morand, Jamie 44 , 199
Moreland, Cole 3L 178
Moreno, Brittany 54, 208
Moreno, Cody 31,208
Morgan , Charles 72
Morgan, Lindsey 58 , 64
Morgenson, Krista 44, 162
Morrow, Mary 72
Morton, Alli 6, 14, 15, 31, 48, 92, 96, 98 , 103, 104, 105, 110, 120, 2, 3., 134, 145, 152, 154, 158, 16 l, 178, 2
Morton , Gabe 54 , 196
Morton , Mallory 44, 117, 199
Morton, Tyler 44
Moss, Michael 31
Mountford, Evan 31
Muehling , Ellen 31, 86, 166, 178
Mueller , Aubrey 31 , 37 , 178, 211
Mueller, Rikki 54 , 208
Munger, Dylan 44 , 141
Munsterman, Jane 72
Musk Hana 64
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Nagel , S~m 64
Nagle, Michael 64
Nash , Devon 31 , 36 , 110, 143
Naylor, Angela 73
Neal , Andy 64 , 196
Neal , Emily 12, 31, 148, 154, •164, 165, 179, 211
Neal , Henry 64
Neal , Katie 64 , 164, 204
Neal , Kelsey 54, 207
Nedved, Madison 44
Needels, Jonathan 44
Neely, Adam 15, 44, 167
Neemann, Eric 64
Nelsen, Jethro 64 , 79, 196, 208
Nelson, Carly 48, 54, 208
Nelson, Cassie 14, 31, 84 , 96 , 97 , 138, 161, 179, 208
Nelson, Jared 54, 196
Nelson, Rachel 31
Nemecek, Bryson 44
Nesja , Andrew 64
Netz, Morgan 39, 44, 211
Netz, Nicolette 64 , 164, 211
Newburn, Deborah 64
Newcomer, Reid 44, 155, 200
Newhouse, Abby 44, 158
Newman , Jordan 44
Nichols, Anne 72
Nicholson, Audrey 31, 152, 154
Nicholson, Diane 72
Niemeyer , Ryan 44
Nies, Brittany 31
Nies, David 64
Nigro, Nick 31, 98, 143, 179
Nobbe, Samuel 31
Noble, Kourtney .64, 208
Northey , Zach 44 , 207 , 211
Nosal , Addison 64, 141
Novak, Maggie 31 , 179, 199, 200
Nova k, Sydney 64 , 128, 164, 199, 203
Nowka , Kyle 44
Nyberg , Karena 54
Nyffeler, Jenn 64
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Obermeier, Jason 44, 167
Obert , Kim 73
Obrist, Kristen 44 , 140, 155
Oda , Kyosuke 31, 179
Odell , Elisa 31
Odell , Michael 31
Oehlertz, Ma x 54
Oestmann, Gigi 31, 155
Oestmann, Kevin 44 , 196
Ogden , Colleen 72
Ogden, Jeff 54
O'Hanlon , Rachel 31
Olderbak, Jason 65
Olsen, Jacob 31
Olson, Amanda 31 , 126, 200, 207
Olson, Brenna 54
Olson , Dustin 31
Olson, Jenna 54
Olson, Laura 54 , 204
Oltman , Ashley 45
Orlov, Inna 31
Orthengren , Taylor 45
Osborne, Cotey 65, 118, 199 Osborne, Will 45
Osburn, Joshua 65
Osenbaugh, Jacqueline 54
Ostrander, Breck 54
Ostrander , Greyson 31 , 166, 179, 204
Ostrowsky, Tyler 45
Overcash , Mary-Catherine 31
Overton, Karis 32 , 179
Owens, Shauna 54
Owens, Shea 65
Ozaki , Grant 54 , 196
Ozaki , Marshall 32, 154, 179, 196, 208
p
Pacheco, Spencer 32, 180
Packett , Beau 54
Pahre, Cody 65
Pahre, Hannah 6 , 32 , 93 , 101
Paine, Ale x 32 , 164, 208
Palensky , Jeremy 72 , 83
Palm , Jake 65, 203
Pappas, Brandy 12, 45 , 138, 166, 208
Parchman , f!\egan 8, 32 , 36, 38 , 83 , 96, 100, 105, 118, 122, 2, 3, 2, 158, 180, 2
-Parks, Emily 54
Parks, Krista 65 , 158, 199, 203
Parr , Elsa 65, 138, 208
Parris, Mckenna 45
Pauley, Kathryn 45
Pearson , Lindy 65
Pearson , Michael 65 , 196
Peaslee, Chris 65
Peaslee , David 32, 180, 204
Peavy , Ashleigh 32
Peavy, Caitlin 45
Peavy, Jazmine 54
Pedersen , Kailee 65
Pella , Joshua 65
Pratt , Frank 33
Penna , Rodrigo 18, 45, 134 Prentice, Tracey 45 , 103, 161
Penner, Cam 32, 115, 166, 204 • Pribil , Erica 55, 155
Penner , Leona 72
Penner , Sarah 65 , 164, 204
Perales, Robert 72
Perry , Mikaela 65 , 211
Persello, Giulio 18, 45
Petersen , Erik 32 , 154, 208
Petersen , Lynn 72
Petersen, Makenzie 65
Peters, Hannah 45
Peterson, Andrew 45 , 208
Peterson, Brandon 55 , 207
Peterson, Garrett 45
Peterson , Jessica 32 , 103, 141
Peterson , Katelyn 32 , 120, 152, 154, 180, 204
Peterson , Mandy 45
Peterson, Zach 33
Petitt , Ryan 55
Petitt, Tyler 33 , 180, 204
Pettigrew , Adam 55
Pettigrew , Mathew 55
Pflanz , Mary 72
Phelps, Caitlin 45
Philipps, Dillon 33
Phillips, Emily 65
Phyu, Zun 55
Pickerill , Bradley 33
Pieper , Merissa 65 , 118, 199
Pieper, Timothy 45
Piepho, Michelle 45
Pierce, Stephen 72
Pika , Audrey 55
Pillard, Rachel 45 , 103
Pinkman, Tahner 55 , 196, 203
Pitsch, Ryan 65 , 207
Pitts, Helen 14, 33 , 83 , 153, 158, 160, 163
Pitts, Nora 65 , 158, 208
Platt, Samantha 45, 141
Plucknett , Austin 45
Pohlmann , Logan 32, 33 , 208
Policky, Vincent 33
Pollack , Josie 55, 98
Porterville , Mason 33 , 196
Portz, Nathan 65
Pospisil, Malynda 33 , 86, 98, 105, 116, 2, 142, 143, 166, 180, 2
Potter, Cody 45
Potter , Elizabeth 45 , 155
Pramberg , Brady 65, 196
Pramberg , Ryan 33
Price, Roman 33
Prichard , Denn is 72 , 200
Priester , Skyler 33
Pringle, Daniel le 45 , 160
Pringle, Kennadee 65, 203
Pringle, Trey 45, 3, 207 , 211
Ptace k, Em ily 23 , 33 , 84 , 154, 180
Ptace k, Susan 72
QOiu, Eric 45, 156, 159
Oiu, Jessica 55, 114, 157
Ouinn, Spencer 45 , 200
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Raatz , N icole 65 , 118, 199, 200, 203
Ra kes, Ryan 65
Ramirez , Kar ina 55
Ramse y , John 65
Randazzo , Spencer 55, 134, 196, 208
Rasmussen , Laura 33 , 101, 107, 181
Rasmussen, Tomm y 65
Rau , Advaith 19, 45 , 159, 167
Rawlings , Andrew 55 , 207 , 211
Rawlings, Karlie 33 , 154
Reckewey , Alison 45
Reckmeyer , Mi ke 18, 45, 196
Reddish, Ellie 45
Reddish , Ellie Rae 55
Reece , Amy 55
Reed Kelli 45
Reid, Kelly 72
Reiman , Kortn ie 55
Reimer , Betsy 55, 200
Reimer , Emmy 65, 146, 204, 211
Rei~ers , Trevor 55
Reiners, Uriah 55, 208
Reman , Jaden 65
Remmenga , Stephanie 33
Rempe , Jenna 55
Rentfro , Kathryn 55 , 146, 164
Reynolds , Challen 33
Reynolds, James 65
Reynolds, Trill 45 , 196
Rice , Eric 33 , 134, 181 , 196, 208
Rice , Hannah 55
Ridgeway , Austin 45 , 196
Riedman , Shelb y 55 , 159
Riggs , Ta y lor 65 , 196, 208
Rilett , Kate 45 , 208
Rilett , M ik e 65, 196, 203
Rile y , Kiera 65 , 203
Rile y , Lancia 38 , 45
Rine, Whitney 55 , 204
Ring , Chad 33 , 181
Ripa , Liz 45 , 166, 204
Ripa , Madeline 45 , 166
Rippe , Kevin 72 , 80
Robb , Steven 33 , 142
Roberge , Kelsey 55
Roberts , Dennis 72
Robertson , Cassidy 33
Rodriguez , J.J. 33 , 183
Roeder , Whitne y 55
Rohe , Lauren 45, 199
Rolf , Courtne y 55
Root , Lo y 65 , 3, 2, 207
Roper , A llison 33 , 181
Rose, Zachar y 65
Ross , Becca 33 , 80 , 153, 154, 181
Ross , Zachar y 65
Roth , K yle 55, 196
RoHhau s, Rem i 33 , 152, 154, 155, 167, 181
Rotthaus , Sy dney 55 , 152, 155, 211 •
Rouse , Le xi 45
Rudeen , Laura 33 , 106, 107, 208
Rudolph , Ale x 33 , 160
Rudolph , Megan 55, 155, 204 • Russell ,. Kate 33 , 152, 154, 158
Ryan , Megan 65
Ry an ,· Nic k 33 , 107, 154, 155, 156, 182
Ry e , Mary Beth 33 , 43 , 48 , 87 , 2, 105, 110, 126, 130, 2, 138, 144, 145, 152, 166, 208 , 211 , 2
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Saddler, Joshua 55
Safarik , Paul 55 , 87 , 140, 155
Sajid , Ammara 65
Salzman, Robert 45
Sanders, Demetri 33 , 182, 196
Sanderson , Shelb y 45
Sandfort , Joelle 65
Sandquist , Sammy 55
Sankey , Austin 65, '"2 , 196, 203 Sapp, Brandon 17, 33
Boys Varsity Tennis
Fr ont Row : Sam Tipton , Court Clark, Jacob Dunlop, Tim Dornbos, Preston Bradley
Back Row : Zach Northey, Andrew Rawlings, Michael Yoder , Trey Pringle, Ian Scott, Coach Jeff Hoham
Front Row : Keith Sponsler, Matt Crouch , Charles Bussey, Ryan Pitsch, Peter Haden-Roy , Loy Root
Back Row : Coach Greg Fleming, Rahmeen Bahramzod, Paul Arent , James Johnson, Nate Meter, Zoch Ross, Andrew Barry
Boys Junior Varsity Tennis
Front Row : Carter Johnson, Riley Burke, Cole Dalby, Levi Stroup, Joel Spiehs
Back Row : Nels Holmquist, William Duffy, Jackson Lauer , John Louden, Drew Bakenhus, Coach Marcus Schmidt
• Trainers
Front Row : Brandon Peterson, Amanda Olson, Kirsten Boothe, Madison Mackovicka , Rachel Didier
Back Row : AssistantTrainer Becky Riemers, Mitch Mackovicka, Claire Holmquist, Abbey Young , Head Trai ner Mac ":\aCu istion
Girl's Golf
Front Row : Sara Louch , Natalie Brening , Hannah Howard, Chloe Foote, Adilloe Banks
Back Row : Coach Andrea Carlson, Shae Brening, Carli Halstead, Catie Dahl , Jackie O'Doherty, Kelsey Neal
Front Row: Kirsten Boothe, Bobbi McCurdy, Brandon Peterson
Back Royv: Kasey Hoppes, Tim Pieper, Head Trainer Mac McCuiston, Abbey Young , Assistant Trainer Becky Ziemba
Boys Reserve Tennis
Trainers
Boys Swimmi ng and D iving
Front Row : Issac laquinta, Eon Kiddo, Brandon Lennen , Mason Gist, Uriah Reiners, Keith Sponsler , David Crosby
Middle Row: Aaron Kilgore, Tr ent Carney, Austin Wheeler, Nick Sykes , Sam Steinberger , Ethan Ebito, Bryan Hansen, Austin Mar, Wesley Wooten
Back Row : Head Coach Greg Fleming, Ass ist ant Coach Dave Eppert , Pete Meginnis, Ryan Bubb, Mitchell Ediger , Dylan Woldt , Jackson Carter , Connor Southwick, Alex Paine , Nick Caruso , Er ik Petersen , Assistant Coach Ryan Rieker
Vars ity Wrest li ng
Fro nt Row: Manager Jenna Goodman , Ryan Eichthaler, Toby Schamberger , David Kubik , James Barnett, Adam Willman , Connor Lott , Tyler Unruh, Cody Helzer, Austin Davis, Brian Hoyle
M iddle Row : Manager Brittany Moreno, Andrew Peterson , Taylor Riggs, Camden Ireland, Jethro Nelsen, Nate Portz, Ryan Johnson, Jon Taylor , Spencer Randazzo , Jared Williams
Back Ro w: Manager Allison Fowler , Head Coach Marty McCurdy, Luke Brown , Logan Pohlmann , Eric Rice , Andrew Hanus, Marshall Ozaki , Cody Moreno, Assistant Coach Kirk Skiles, Assistant Coach Cody Faust , Volunteer Coach Matt Ashton
Girls Sw imming and Diving
Front Row : Audrey Ackerman , Raina Shoemaker , Kourtney Noble, Nora Pitts , Madison Mallum, Kera Barber , Michelle Burris , Allison Kuenning , Kelcy Byrd, Madelyn Shipman , Elsa Parr , Hannah Weinmaster ' Middle Row : Assistant Coach Ryan Rieker Kate Rilett , Rani Taborek-Potter , Allison Reckewey, Sara Hinds, Jackie O'Doherty , Haley Bydalek, Katie Walls , Megan Mihulka, Rebecca Breeden , Jazzmyne Sanders, Carly Nelson, Rikki Mueller
Back Row : Head Coach Greg Fleming , Assistant Coach Dave Eppert, Manager Laura Rudeen , Jessica Francis, Cassie Nelson, Mary Beth Rye, Brandy Pappas, Taylor Ficek, Amsley Senkbeil , Madison Makovicka , Emily Daugherty , Sophia laquinta , Hanna Jameson
Sass, Camille 33
Sattler, Ro xann 72
Sawyer , Uriah 33
Schafer , Tanner 65
Schamberger , Toby 65, 208 , Scheideler, Alex 33
Schell, Cody 34
Schell, Devin 45
Schilling , Colten 65
Schlatter , Stephanie 65 , 203, 204
Schleicher, Michaela 72
Schleicher, Michaela (3) 72
Schlitt , Torie 65
Schmalken, Ashley 55
Schmidt , Kristy 34 , 164, 165, 182
Schmohr , Garrett 65, 196
Schneckloth, John 55 , 196
Schneckloth, Kate 34
Schneider , Mike 34, _182
Schnittker, Kaylie 8, 23 , 28, 34 , 48 , 58, 68 , 73 , 7 6, 2, 105, 110, 114, 115, 116, 117, 126, 128, 143, 166, 182, 2
Schoening , Claire 34 , 182
Schoening , Hailey 55
Schoettger , Anna 45 , 96 , 100
Scholl, Zach 45 , 196
Schommer, Amy 72
Schott , Dylan 34 , 196, 200
Schrad, Alec 55, 200, 203 , 204
Schrock, Lillie 2, 3, 8, 9, 22 , 23 , 34, 36, 103, 104, 106, 116, 122, 138, 194, 195, 204
Schulenberg , Drew 55 , 204
Schulenberg , Kaitlyn 65, 146, 211
Schulz , Brendon 66
Schulz , Jesse 45 , 130, 200
Schulz , Kyle 34
Schuster, Brittney 66
Schuster, Jessica 34 , 182
Schuster , Madison 45
Schwabauer , Mary 72
Schwanebeck , Hannah 45
Schwartz, Holiy 55
Schwartz , Madison 34, 7 6 , 126, 199, 200
Schweitzer , Elizabeth 34
Schweitzer , Jordan 66
Schw~itzer, Melissa 55
Scott , Ian 14, 15, 34 , 85 , 105,
106, 2, 3, 2, 2, 138, 145, 163, 207, 211, 2
Seachord, Alicia 55
Sedlar, Katie 66
Seewald, Thomas 34
Self, Callie 6, 45 , 211
Sellon , Katie 45
Selvy, Cheyenne 45
Senkbeil , Amsley 45, 145, 208 , 211
Seravalli , Claudia 66
Shafer, Daniel 72
Shappell , Shanda 66, 211
Shearer, Karlee 66
Sheehy, Tatum 66
Sheldon, Will 55, 98
Shemek, Kyle 55
Shepard, Clayton 66 , 2 , 203
Shepard, Taylor 45, 200
Sher, Hannah 34, 80, 148, 164, 183, 211
Sher, Jessica 66
Shinn, Luke 34
Shipman ; Maddy 66
Shively , Michael 55
Shoemaker, Raina 55, 208
Shomos, Madeline 3, 10, 11, 34, 101 , 154, 158, 183
Siddiq, Amero 19, 66
Siecke, Ian 55
Sikyta, Joey 66
Simpson, Justin 34
Simpson , Sarah 45
Sims, Cher-ree 45
Sims, Shardae 66
Siske, Mark 72, 200, 203
Skov, Samantha 34
Slaby , Ben 46
Slyter, Adam 46
Smith, Adam 34 , 183, 196
Smith, Blake 46 , 159
Smith, Catrina 46, 163
Smith, Corrin 46 , 159
Smith , Crystal 34, 183
Smith, Dalton 66, 196
Smith , Dorothy 72, 96
Smith, Evan 66
Smith, Harrison 34 , 183
Smith, Kaitlyn 56
Smith, Madison 56
Smith, Nathan 34, 183
Smith-Eskridge, Ellie 35 , 183
Snodgrass, Bray 66
Snodgrass, Sebastion 46
Snook, Traci 34
Snow , Philip 46, 89
Snyder, Ashley 46, 199
Snyder, Erin 46, 152
• Snyder, John 56
Snyder, Mitchell 34, 183
Soderling , Logan 34 , 183
Sorensen, Shelby 56
Sorenson, Karlene 46
Sostad Samantha 56, 200 , 203
Southwick, Connor 34 , 2, 204, 208
Southwick, Josiah 56, 163, 167, 204
Spahn, Timothy 72
Sparks, Madison 46
Sparr, Cameron 56
Speedlin, Chelsie 34, 184
Spencer, Mikayla 8, 34, 184
Sphon, Cathy 72
Spiehs, Joel 56 , 207
Sponsler , Keith 56 , 207 , 208
Springman, Alexandra 46
Stang , Alex 35 , 154, 196
Stang , Kellie 72
Stang , Toni 48, 56, 200 , 204
Stanley, Brooke 46
Stanley, Joshua 66
Stauffer, Crystal 56, 152
Steffen, Rhea 46
Steffensmeier, Nicholaus 66
Stehlik, Patrick 35, 184
Steinberger , Samuel 46
Steiner , Mick 35 , 184
Stephens, Jessica 56 , 155
Stephens, Ryan 35 , 82, 155
Stephens, Taylor 66 , 128, 203
Sterns, Mercedes 46, 159, 167
Sterns, Michael 72
Stewart , Janessa 66, 199
Stewart , Ryan 35 , 184
Stinson, Brooke 66 , 199
Stoeckinger, Amy 46
Stokebrand Monique 35
Stokebrand, Morissa 66
Stokke, Kelli 46
Stollar, Randy 72 •
Stoll , Griffin 46
Stone, Brice 56
Strait , Donna 72
Strasheim, Alex 46 , 196
Stromberg , Richard 58, 66
Stroup , Levi 56 , 207
Stubblefield , Katie 56 , 211
Stutz~an, Benjamin 56
Stutzman, Sabrina 56
Stutzman, Sophie 46
Suarez, Robert 66 , 112, 142, 196
Suarez, Tony 10, 11 , 35, 142, 196
Suhr, Ethan 35, 184, 196
Suing, Ron 72, 85
Sullivan, Connor 47
Summerlin, Caitlin 35 , 145, 211
Summerlin, Micah 58, 66 , 146, 211
Sunderman, Jackson 56
Sutherland, Emily 47 , 166
Svehla , Jessica 66, 204
Svendgard, Madison 47
Svendsby, Nina 18, 47
Svoboda , Kevin 66
Svoboda , Nathan 35
Swanson, Emily 35 , 199
Swanson, Evelyn 66
Swartz , Cassie 56 , 211
Swartz, Shelby 47
Swearingen , Breanne 66
Sweazy , Jason 66, 163
Sweazy, Joy 35 , 84 , 185
Swidler, Griffith 66
Swinehart, Stephen 72
Swoboda, Donna 72
Sykes, Nick 47, 208
Synhorst, Taylor 47
Szwanek, Grant 66
T
Taheri , Elle 35
Tallichet, Pierce 56, 114, 164, 204
Tan , Jar don 56
Taylor , Ale xander 56
Taylor , Jonathan 47
Tebo, Austin 8 , 35
Tenney , Jesse 66
Tenopir , Sk.yeler 47 , 90, 204
Tewes , Tonner 47
Te xley, Linda 72
Thac kery , Stephanie 47
Thiesfeld Ashley 66
Thomas, Sarah 72 , 7 6
Thompson , Brooke 56
Thompson , Cadishia 66
Thompson, El izabeth 66
Thompson, Kyle 68, 73
Thompson , Morgan 35 , 185
Thompson , Trace 47, 159, 167
Thomsen , Hannah 47
Thorpe, Tom 73 , 83 , 92, 100, 101
Thyparambil, Nate 47
Tieso, Lucas 66
Tietz, Kyle 35
Timme, Kelsey 56 , 161
Tipton, Sam 35 , 2, 207 , 211
Titus, Austin 56, 204
Tlamka , Keli 47 , 204
Todd, Damien 47
Todd, Nicos 35
Todd, Olivia 66, 153, 160
Toney, Alex 66
TOP 5 ACCESSORIES 16
Torghele, Emma 56
Toth, Brittany 35 , 185
Troudt , Mary 73
Trumble, Peggy 73
Tucker , Amy 10, 35, 104, 105, 112, 185, 2
Tucker , Jack 47
Tucker , Janet 73
Tupper , Alyssa 35
Turen, Grant 35
Tyrrell , Dillon 35, 161, 185
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Ulozas, Josh 56
Unruh, Tyler 47, 196, 208
V
Valasek, Julie 56
Valente, Grant 66
Valente, Lauren 35 , 154, 185
Valente, Robby . 56
Vance , Kristin 10, 35 , 37 , 99 , 154, 185
Vanderlei , Drake 47
-Van Liew , Karissa 43 , 47 , 158
Vasek, Troy 35, 142, 185, 196
Vasgird, Mischa 47 , 142
Vaughn , Jaesa 47
Vaughn , Maycie 66 , ll8, 199
Ventura-Arrieta , Marypaz 56
Vercellino, Gina 47 , 116, 199
Versaw , Chase 66
Versaw , Raleigh 66
Vestecka , Abigail 35
Veys, Sarni 66, 211
Vidlock, Connor 56, 2, 203
Vifquain , Melissa 35 , 86
Vlasnik , Amanda 35 , 88, 89 , 2 10 Index
96, 103, 104, 105, 120, 2, 152, 154, 186, 2
Volkmer: Trevor 47
Volz , Alexander 35 , 186
Vonderschmidt , Cole 56
Von Seggern , Lindsey 36, 186
Vonseggern, Logan 36, 77
Vuchetich, Nicholas 56 w
Waggoner , Hope 6 , 56 , 96 , 155, 211
Wcigner , Dillon 47
Wagner, Jeremy 47
Wagner , Shiloh 56, 128, 199, 203
Wahl , Samantha 66
Wahl , Ty 47, 96 , 161
Waite , Joel 36
Wakefield, Ale x 56, 200
Wallace, Anne 67, 156
Wallace , Bria 47
Wallace, Shalene 56
Waller , Britni 36, 68 , 80, 105, 106, 114, 120, 126, 154, 160, 186, 204, 2
Walls, Katie 56, 138, 145, 208
Walsh, Ethan 56, 78
Wanek, Sarah 56
Wang , Jimmy 25 , 36, 107, 154, 196
Warkentin, Alexandrya 56
Warkentin , Jordane 36 , 116, 154, 186
Warkentin , Kaleb 47
Warkow , Kyle 56 , 141
Warner , Emalee 67
Warner, Erika 56
Warren, Cameron 47
Watermeier, Emily 47
Watermeier , Eric 67
Watermeier , Tara 47 , 200
Wats on, Kaija 47 , 211
Watteyne, Jordan 47, 196, 200
Watts, Benjamin 67
Watts, Jonathan 47
Weber, Eric 67
Weber , Grant 11 , 23 , 36 , 154, 187
Webster , Gage 56
Webster , Travis 56 , 204
Wehry, Natalie 73
Weidner, Chase 56, 142
Weimer, Brenda 73
Weiner, Jeanine 73
Weinmaster, Hannah 67, 208
Welchoff, Branson 38, 47 , 141
Welcomer, William 47
Welter, Benjamin 36
Wenzl-gress, Ashley 56
Weston, Jae 67
Wheeler , Austin 47 , 2, 208
Whipple, Sam 67
Whiteman, Jesse 67
White, Pierce 56
White, Rosemary 36 , 161
White, Sarah 47
White, Zachary 47
Whitman , Del 73 , 99
Whitney , Blake 57 , 2, 196, 203
Whitney , Jordan 57
Whittier, Petrea 36 , 88
Wickham, Tori 57
Widhalm , Brittany 14, 57 , 160
Widhalm , Che lsea 36
Wiemer, Aaron 36, 186
Wiemer , Karissa 57
Wiesen, Nate 47
Wild , Abby 67
Wilke, Creighton 47
Williams, Blair 67
Williams, Jameson 67
Williams, Jared 39 , 47 , 208
Williamson, Spencer 17, 36
Willman, Adam 67 , 196, 208
Wilson, Donna 12, 73 Wilson, Malika 67, 203
Wilson, Royce 57
Wilson , Taylor 57
Wingate, Linoma 73
Winroth, Brittany 67
Wismer, Ale x 57
Witt, Lauren 36 , 80, 187
Witt , Taylor 67, 204
Wittwer , Hannah 57
W~ldt , Cara 47 , 145, 211
Woldt , Dylan 36, 2, 208
Wolinski , Colton 17, 47 , 196
Woodring , Connor 67
Woodring, Laurel 47, 98 , 155
Woodward, Lorraine 73
Wooten , Wesley 47 , 208
Works, Jakob 57, 142, 204
Works, McKynze 36 , 189
Worley , Paige 57 , 116, 199, 211
Wright , Ben 47
Wright , Bryce 36
Wright , Daemon 57
Wright , Derek 67
Wright , Justin 57
Wright , Melissa 36
Wright , Nelson 36 , 187, 196
Wulf, Bethani 47
Wunderlich, Alyssa 37
Wunderlich, Andrew 67
Wunderlich , Luke 47
Wyman , Rylie 37 , 187 .
Xu, Jimm y 57 , 152, 156, 157, 159, 167 y
Yardley , Allison 37, 120, 187, 204
Yeackley , Kayla 57
Yeramyshev , Kyl e 37
Yoder , Michael 37 , 3, 207 , 211
Young , Abbey 57, 199, 207
Young , Casey 67 , 203
Young , Terra 39 , 47 , 148, 164, 165, 211
Young , Trevor 37 , 143
Yurth, Jordan 12, 37, 130, 188, 200
Zajicek, Sara 11 , 15, 37 , 84 , 104, 105, 118, 128, 146, 152, 162, 188, 211 , 2
Zajicek, Shawn 37 , 107, 188, ,204
Zappala , Macrae 57
Zart ,•Aaron 47 , 196
Zhang , Richard 47
Zierke, Mady 57
Zillig , Jamie 37 , 120, 126, 152, 154, 188, 200, 204
Zillig , Janet 73
Zingler , Brenda 73
Zitek, Miranda 57
Zitek , Sammy 67 , 196
Zobel, Drew 10, 11 , 37 , 87 , 188, 196
Zwiebel , Samantha 47
Varsity Tennis
Front Row: Sam Tipton , Court Clark , Jacob Dunlop, Tim Dornbos, Preston
Bradley
Back Row: Zach Northey, Andrew Rawlings, Michael Yoder, Trey Pringle, Ian Scott, Coach Jeff Hoham
Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
Front Row : Sydney Rotthaus, Cara Woldt, Hope Waggoner
Second Row : Megan Mihulka, Aarielle Cooley , Lindsey Dillon
Back Row : Caroline Horn, Katie Wells, Ashley Oloughlin , Polino Arushanova , Katie Stubblefield , Shelby Hilkemann
Varsity Cheerleaders
Front Row: La inie Jessen, Annie McKeighan, Hanna Jenkins, Millary McNeal , Faithe Cox
Second Row : Sara Zajicek , Callie Self, Amsley Senkbeil , Jess Cole, Mary
Beth Rye , Ashley Humm
Back Row : Renee Donner , Caitlin Summerlin , Sidney Haas, Carissa Clifford
Freshmen Cheerleaders
Front Row : Emmy Reimer , Audrey Beedle, Shanda Shappell, Kaitlyn Schulenberg
Second Row: Joslen Beitel , Lauren Montgomery, Nicolette Netz, Sarni Veys
Back Row : Maradeth Hart, Emily Linafelter , Micah Summerlin, Mikaela Perry , ~lie "Beck
Reserve Cheerleaders
Front Row : Hanna Hoffman, Tara Bucher , Kathyrn Rentfro
Back Row : Rebecca Breeden, Paige Worley, Cassie Swartz, Julianne Ham , Teagan MacKnight, Brittany Brodecky
Apollonaires
Front Row : Aubrey Mueller, Alexis Carpenter , Jennifer Heywood
Middle Row : Terra Young , Emily Bartels, Ashley Hoffman, Kaip Watson, Sara Lipson
Back Ro~ : Ingrid Holmquist , Emily Neal , Hannah Sher , Morgan Netz
