About 1.400 students made the halls and classrooms of Northeast their home for a few hours each day during the 1983-84 school year. Take a stroll down memory lane and see how many faces you can recognize 66-125
Who are those students in the "In Group" at Northeast? Well, if you're talking about club involvement, they are the students who take a little extra time to make their group the best it can possibly be You ' ll find them in this section.
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At the time, that particular class that you slept through didn'.t seem too important. Oh sure, you passed and maybe learned a few things. Will the class and the teacher be more important 10 or 15 years from now? Probably. Northeast's staff included about 100 people trying to make education. meaningful._ Was that the tardy bell?
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The steam, the sweat, the tears. It's all a part of the athletic scene at Northeast. The lockerrooms filled with spirited talks and plans that were hopefully put into action on the field, the courts, in the pool, on the mats.
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Are you hungry? Do you need some clothes? How about a corsage or a red rose? You say you need a birthday gift? Have you had your senior pictures scheduled yet? Northeast students were a major part of the Lincoln economy. Some of the businesses say "thanks."
It's the BEST and it's 18-65
1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening 17-37 Seniors 38-49 Juniors 50-65 Sophomores 66- 1 25 The In Group 126- 14 1 . . . . . . . . . . The Enforcers 142- 185 . . . . . . . . The Lockerroom 186-197 Places To Go 198-205 Index 206-207 · Closing 208 Thanks
WHAT'S INSIDE
LINCOLN NORTHEAST ROCKET 1984
Sleepy eyes stare in disbelief at the calendar, and fumbling fingers reach out to shut off buzzing alarm clocks. Three short months of late nights, long days tanning by the pool, and sleeping until noon have passed. It's here. The first day of school.
For sophomores, August 29 brought excitement, anticipation, new faces and a nerve-wracking day of trying to locate classrooms. Juniors entered their second year at Northeast with high hopes of involvement and full of expectations.
At the top of the hill, seniors straggled in, looking forward to seeing old friends, and eager to finish their last year of high school. At the same time, seniors realized that their three years at good old Northeast High were almost over.
However, no matter what grade students represented, they might 'have thought that this year at Northeast High School was going to be different. Special. Unique. And most of all FOREVER THE BESTI
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the BEST and it's --· FASHIGNS & FADS---
From the tops of our heads to the tips of our toes, the look at Northeast this year could be described as "individual" or "different."
Shoes came in all shapes and colors. Vans were a popular and comfortable shoe that could really show the personality of the wearer. They could be purchased and designed with just about anything printed on them.
Pinstripes and checkers were the new looks in jeans. Pants were worn baggy at the top and short and tight at the bottom. Shirts with a knit tie were in fashion for both girls and guys. Polo shirts were popular when worn with the collar up. Torn sweatshirts, ripped at the neckline, were the newest craze after the movie Flashdance hit town.
Hair took on a new twist this year, including a short cut that looked as uneven as possible and stuck straight up on top. Some hair was cut short all over and had one strand of hair left longer in back. Some brave people even had colored stripes in their hair. Earrings were worn by girls and even some guys. The look in 1984 was big and bizarre.
Arcades were still popular and Dragon's Lair was the most exciting of the new video games. Looking just like a cartoon, it provided spectators and players many hours of exciting, new challenges. MTV, Friday Night Videos, and Night Tracks provided other types of video entertainment that become favorite ways of spending time.
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Earrings came in all shapes and sizes. They were varied in color and were worn by girls most of the time.
Crowd cap•, or painter'• cap•, became a new fad of the year. The cap• were plain, checkered or •triped, and bad a variety of Nying• or printed on them.
Bair •tyles ranged from that shown by Carla Han.en to Jeff Be~kman'• look. Styles varied u much u individual personalities.
Favorite Store To Buy Aecords1. Pickles 2. Dirt Cheap
Best Place To Buy Clothes1 Richmon Gordmon 2 Brouns 3. Brandeis 4. Post n' Nickel
Favorite Brand Of Clothes-
How Students Dress For School-
Casual
Dressy
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FAMILY RESTAURANT
Lincoln'• buaine community continued to pro,re with a new ¼a Price Store. another and Burger :run, (do tboae fut food plaen always come in pain?). and a Sbopko atore. The nortbeaat area alao greeted another Buff)''• Buffet at 70tb and Adama.
oea on world around them. Senior Tim rn over the Soviet Union'• action of •hooting etliner after the aircraft •tra,ed into Ruaaian
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2. FHeam
3. Young And The A~stless
4. M*A*S*H
5. Hill Street Blues/Knotts Landing
Is General Hospital Still The Best ~p?
YES-5% NO-95%
Which Is Aeally The Best?
McDonald's-90%
Burger King-10%
What Is The !3est Video?
1. Beat lt:-Michael Jackson
2. Sharp Dressed Man-ZZ Top
3. Cum On Feel The Nolze-Quiet Aiot
4. Burning Down The House- Talking Heads
5. Total Eclipse Of The Heart-Bonnie
Tyler
Do You Wart Your MM
Yes-94% No-6%
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the nighest, how would you rate your School Spirit?
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Groups like Def Leppard, Rick Springfield, Journey, Bonnie Tyler and Bryan Adams were great to listen to, if you could afford to buy their albums. Prices ranged from $7 to $10.
Buying name brand clothes was "in," but it was also ezpensive. A sweater cost about $35, but when combined with a tie and oxford shirt, the total increased to almost $70. Add a nice pair of Zenajeans and the price tag would be about $110.
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In an attempt to find out what Northeast students thought was "The Best" in 1983-84, the ROCKET staff conducted a survey of the three classes. A total of l 00 students from each class participated in the survey, and this is what they said.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Type of music listened to the most-
Favorite Actor
Favorite Radio Station-
Gas prices continued to put a bite in student's budgets. Fewer trips were made cruising around school, and more time was spent thinking about how much gas it would take to get to work the nezt week.
1. Rock
2. Country
3. Easy-listening
4 Punk
l . Eddie Murphy
2 . Tom Selleck
1. 103 FM
2. 102 FM
3. Richard Gere
4. Sylvester Stallone
5 . Tom Cruise
3. 92 FM
Favorite Actress-
4. 98 FM
1 Goldie Hawn
Favorite Group-
2 Loni Anderson
1 Journey
3 Sally Fields
2. Def Leppard
4. Christy Brinkley
3 Alabama
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Sophomore Jeff Beckman, who hopes to someday become an architect , worked at Dutton ' s Den for $3.35 an hour. When it came time to cash hi s paycheck , Beckman found that the money didn ' t pay for everything he needed " It was better than nothing, " Beckman said
Heidi Berryman , a junior, worked at McDonald's at 14th and 0 Berryman asked for fewer hours due to a drop in her grades "I have average grades now, but I could do better," she said Berryman made $3.40 an hour, and like so many others, didn ' t have enough money to go around.
The world of a sen ior student at Northeast included working as almost a necessity to help pay for the numerous expenses which face every senior.
Graduation announcements, caps and gowns, college tuition , test fees, and senior pictures all put a strain on the budget.
Senior Traci Huss, a waitress at the Bethany Pantry restaurant, found it d i fficult to save much money. Huss is a member of the Star Strutters, and buying uniforms and accessories left her w i th l i ttle spare change
Class rings were still popular and many new styles introduced this year were more expensive than rings have been in the past. Consumers could expect to pay about $120 for a class ring. ·
Wedding rings, such as those shown from Zales, are expenses many students looked forward to in their futures. The cost of the bridal set shown would be about $600.
Cancllelight, Homecoming, Turnabout, and Prom were a few events that sent Northeast students to local Doral shops. The average cost for a corsage was $10, while a boutineer cost $5.
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Money. You always hear that money isn't everything. However, according to some Northeast students, money is almost everything.
Money was needed to pay for the gos to operate a car. More money was needed to pay for the car. Food, clothes, and entertainment also caused students to dip ·into the billfold So how did Northeast students obtain this money? That's right, the cash come from working, that awful word we all hate to hear Many Northeast students spent hour after hour earning the bucks to pay for the necessities, and the frivolities. For some, the 1983-84 school year must hove seemed like they were forever working. ·
If you shopped at the Hy-Vee food store on 48th and Leighton, you might have seen Jerry Jones, a Northeast junior. Jones worked about 15 hours each week at the store. At times. he found the work interferred with his homework , and there were times when it was a struggle to clock in to work.
Sophomore Janel Zager spent about four hours each week working at Zager Antenna Systems on 48th street. Zoger's duties included cleaning and answering the telephone. Anybody who thinks working for your father would be a drag might think differently if they earned $7.50 an hour, which is what Zager was paid. There was a catch, though. Half of Zager's earnings went directly to a college fund which will hopefully help her in her goal to someday be an accountant.
Curt Helmers, a senior who worked at Valentino's North, found his job less than exciting or glamorous Helmers bussed tables and did any other jobs around the restaurant that needed to be done. Helmers had a quick response when asked if he was able to save any money. "Money wasn't meant to be saved," he said. Work wasn't glamorous, and it sometimes wasn't much fun. But it was a way of life for many Northeast students
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Students Eat Lunch1. School 2. Sam's 3 Runza 4. East Park Plaza Average Spent On Lunch $1.50
Male Singer1 Rick Springfield
Michael Jackson
Steve Perry
Neil Young
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What comes to mind when someone · mentions an enthusiastic student body, cheerleaders, Star Strutters, twirlers, Pep Club, 200 rowdy band members, and a group of athletes dressed in black and white? You've got it. A Northeast pep rally. With all of the talk about changes in education and the new policies in Lincoln ' s high schools, one aspect of Northeast didn't change. About once a month, tribute was paid to those who wear the black and white. It was a tribute to athletics in general, and specifically, to those athletes at Aocket High who play the games. The North Gym was the scene for Northeast's rallies. Veteran teachers at Northeast will tell about how the rallies in the 1960's were rowdier, with more noise, and more intensity. Maybe. But, the rallies held in '83-'84 didn ' t have to take a back seat to any staged before them.
Excitement still grew, pride surfaced, and tensions of a long week in the classroom were relieved Class competition and skits entertained the crowd that filled the bleachers
The walls and lockers gained glitter as signs predicting the outcome of the week's contest were taped to their surface. Various colors used in those messages defied the school shades of black and white.
Success for athletic teams does not automatically happen because of pep rallies and spirit. So it was with some of Northeast's squads this year. But, fans could count on one thing. Northeast athletes gave their best, and that's all anyone can ask.
Hail to the varsity, cheer them along the way (Hey, Hip, Hooray). Onward to victory, ·we're gonna win this game tonight. So give a cheer for the varsity, long may they reign supreme. Come on and shout till the echoes ring. For the glory of our team.
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Every student who attends high school, knows how it feels to be a junior. The familiar feeling is that being a junior is better than a sophomore but not quite as good as a senior. It's just a way of life.
The sophomores get a lot of attention because they're the youngest, they're new to the school, and they have a lack of knowledge.
The seniors get a lot of attention because they're the "hot shots." This is the last fling. Graduation is near.
Juniors are stuck in the middle, with very little attention or concern.
Many juniors are busy in extra school activities or trying to figure out exactly where they belong. Some juniors try to cram a lot of their required courses into their schedule so that when they are seniors they can be on "easy street."
However, according to Sue Munson, cramming courses into a schedule can have a harmful effect. "It's not good to push things," Munson said.
Some juniors think that their junior year is the hardest year since their long history of edcuation began.
"The junior year is the hardest because as a sophomore you try to figure things out and as a junior you know half of what is going on, but it's still confusing," said junior Gary Wheeler.
Kevin Williams disagrees with Wheeler. "I think it's (the junior year) easier because you know more," Williams said
Being a junior isn't always as bad as it seems. For the first year, the juniors aren't booed the loudest at the pep rallies. Most students can drive by the time they are juniors. It is also the first year girls can peform as Start Strutters, reseive cheelreaders, or as club officers.
No matter how their junior year progressed, most will be looking forward to the next fall.
"I'm looking forward to it," Munson said of her senior year. "It will be terrific."
Ill C .0z ::, 38/Juniors
Michelle Ahlman John Ahrends Pamela Allen Susan Ames David Ammann Lila Ammouri
Michael Anania Brett Anderson
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Mike Anderson Gregory Applebet'!
DawnBossaller
Tonia
Tina
Chris
Dean
Brad
Jill
Ronda
Scott
Laura
Christopher
Angela
Heidi
Michael Boyce Tre Brashear
Roger Bierbaum Craig Blake Traci Bodfield
Darin Bouc
Jeanie Bourg
Derek Breemes Christine Brewer
Michael Brickner Janette Bridger
Dawn Bringelson
Robert Britton
Arehart
Ashley
Bahl
Baier
Bargen
Bartzatt
Beers
Benedict
Benson
Bercey
Bergquist
39/Junion
Berryman
Sherri Burianek
Melissa Burns
Brent Burt
Patrick Callahan
Sheri Caraway
Bryan Carlson
Rita Carlson
Pamela Carter
Matt Chick
Gary Chloupeck
Kim Chloupeck
Michael Chubbuck
Darren Cink
Amy Clark
Kyle Clark
Randall Clark
Jeffrey Clarkson
Denise Coca
Charles Cole
Cristine Collins
Michelle Conrad
Gene Converse
Robin Coolen
Mark Craig
MarkBrodd
Sheri
Troy
Junior Bob Kalama would be without weightlifting.
40/Juniors
Rachel Broad
Jennifer Broers
Richard Brokaw
Kelly Brophy
Trevor Bryant
Buckner
Bundy
What are some things you can't live without? Have you ever been asked that question before? When juniors at Northeast were asked, it was difficult for them to come up with an answer.
It's hard to imagine what would happen if all the radios disappeared or all the cars, or all the McDonald's or the walkmans. What would life be like? After talking with juniors, it was apparent that other things meant a great deal to them, also.
Gary Chloupek treasures money. But, Chloupek said his family and friends are very important. Besides sitting down and watching his television;, Chloupek said he enjoys listening to a good song on the radio, especially when he's cruising around in his car.
Laura Benson said she wouldn't be able to live without her friends, her car, her bed, her L<;>ver Boy tapes, her clothes, her make-up, her curling iron, her boyfriend Frank Joe, and Jill Bartzatt.
Pam Carter said she wouldn't be able to survive without her family, friends, money, and her . job.
Kathryn Crapson
Cheryl Crosby
Timothy Curtis
Mark Dale
Dawn Danielson
Jeffrey Delisle
Lisa Dominy
Debra Dondlinger
Petra Douglas
Cheri Downey
Mary Drake
Randy Duerr
Michael Ellis
Amy Elrod
Gene Ernst
Debra Ersch
Boyd Evans
Scott Ferguson
Nick Flock
Tonya Folden
Paul Fountain
David Frame
Jon Francis
Shannon Francis
Bob Kalama said he could live if you took away everything except his participation in football and weightlifting.
Susie Ladehoff put it simply and quickly. "I couldn't live without men," she said.
Jill Bartzatt said she would die if you took her curling iron, stereo, friends, guys, parties, money, family, pizza, and college football players.
Faye Robison said to take everything she had except her Calvin Klein jeans, her purple nail polish, Tim, and her religion.
Tarilyn Pollema also treasures her religion. But, family, friends, and of course the male species also rate high on her list.
Mike Boyce likes money, radios, and food. Also, like many red-blooded American boys, Boyce said he couldn't live without women.
To Carrie Ross, the most important things are men, her stereo, money, and people in general.
Most juniors found the question difficult to answer. How wou)d you answer the question?
41/Junion
Patrick Frederick
Leora Frerichs
JUNIORS
Randa Frerichs
Gerald Fricke
Kevin Fritchie
Gary Gable
Mary Gaines
Craig Gallentine
Jamie Geisler
James Gelinne
Kevin Giles
Shannon Gilliam
Paula Gilliland
Carol Gilmore
Jodi Goeschel
Tim Goldsberry
Lisa Gottsch
Greg Goucher
Troy Gould
Brian Grahm
Joyce Grant
Stephanie Grant
Kevin Greenfield
Dennis Greening
Marcus Gregory
Wade Griffith
Debra Griggs
Andy Groothuis
Dennis Gross
Greg Grosshans
Mark Haeffner
Laurie Halpin
Marci Hansen
Tammy Hansen
Wendy Hanson
Monte Harner
David Harris
Brian Harrison
Mike Hart
Ellen Hartshorn
Nancy Hassenplug
Julie Haughton
Julie Hauptmeier
Suzy Heckathorn
42/Junion
Stacy Heinzman
Stacey Helget
Tim Hicks
Richard Hitz
Kris Hoffer
Barbara Hoffman
Mike Holland
Debra Hood
Mike Hood
Mary Hoppes
Dan Hunt
Tim Hunt
Dan Jackson
Jesse Jacobsen
Theresa Johnson
Carla Jones
Deb Jones
Jerry Jones
Tom Jones
Bopi Joshi
Richard Kaar
Bob KaJarna
Randy Kassebaum
Terry Kavanaugh
Kandi Keech
Cheryl Kelly
Tim Kennett
Marla Kier
Dee Kirk
David Koch
Homework is never an awesome experience tor students. In fact, it can be quite the opposite. But, like it or not, we always seem to have some homework. Whether it is composition, Modem U.S. History, or some other class, it seems like it is always hanging above our heads. Homework. It's like having a bad nightmare and you can't wake up.
"Sometimes I don't think I received enough homework because I got it all done in class," said Brad Pennington. However, for Leora Frerichs, her part-time job at McDonald's left her with less than enough time for school and she felt there was too much homework.
Michelle Conrad, who listens to Z92 on her television as she does homework right after school, is planning to go 'to college so she can enter the field of business. Conrad studies about one hour each day and received 1's and 2's.
Whether homework was done alone, or with others, in a quiet place or surrounded by noise, in abundance or a small amount, most students accepted it as just part of going to school.
Leora Frerich• hita the boob, a common activity for junion u they ready tbemselvea for their final year at Nortbeut.
43/Juniors
Time. Free time. Free is defined in the dictionary as that period which has no obligation, and time is explained as a measurable period during which an action or condition exists. Do students have free time?
Junior Jaimie Swanda, who works, plays the flute in the marching band and Lincoln Youth Symphony, attends a Bible study regularly, and does homework, thinks whe doesn't have enough free time. When Swanda finds herself with any nonscheduled time, she enjoys going out with friends. But Swanda also enjoys the time when she can be alone, with her thoughts. "I think a lot about the future, and that's when I like to be alone," Swanda said.
Another junior, Robert Schlamann, has about three nights each week that are free of responsibilities and that allow him to do whatever he wants. Usually, that time is devoted to going out with friends, or working under the hood of his car.
Schlamann works at the Centrum, and says that when he's alone he thinks about what he is going to do in the future, and "who I'm going to spend the rest of my life with."
Jeff Kriz
Devonne Kuhns
Kristi Kumpost
Susan Ladehoff
Melissa Lamborn
Traci Lamphear
Brian Lawrence
Bob Leonard
Alessandra Lester
Eric Lewis
Jenny Lobb
Mike Longe
Billie Jo Lovrien
Dawn Lovstad
Robin Lowe
Shawn Luetchens
44/Juniors
On the weekend• and during hi• time, Robert Sf"bJ•rn•oa eqjoya working on hi• car.
Brent Magnuson
Mendy Mahar
Janice Mara
Stewart Mart
Sarah Mason
Mark McCJaoabao
Kim McCormick
Lisa McDonald
Kris McFarland
Wendy McGerr
Brian Miller
Scott Miller
Shelly Miller
Tish Miller
Sondra Mills
Randy Millwood
Vicki Mit~
Barb Mock
Mike Moeglin
Shawn Moles
Rob Montgomery
Aletha Moritz
Barb Morrissey
Suzanne Munson
Sean Musil
Troy Myers
Susan Napier
Mark Nelson
Tom Nelson
Hank Newburn
James Newman
Nguyen Nguyen
Kenneth Nicholson
Chris Noonan
Mark O'Brien
Jodi Olson
45/Junion
Tonia Arehart and buaine•• teacher Tim Niluon found tbi• chance to bam it up in front of the camera.
Dan Omer
Rob Omer
Rod Omer
Brenda Palik
Rose Parks
Dan Parrott
Patrick Paulson
Jackie Peetz
Brad Pennington
Shannon Perez
Debra Persinger
Denise Persinger
Steve Peterson
Thai Pham
Cindy Phillips
Emil Pierson
Russ Plummer
Tarilyn Pollema
Todd Powell
James Price
Dawn Pulse
Carla Quackenbush
Chris Radabaugh
Mike Randall
Anthony Ray
Richelle Reed
Valerie Reed
Misty Reel
Rozann Reikofski
Dan Reinke
Cory Richter
Monica Rick
Tina Ring
Lisa Rippe
Damon Robbins
Faye Robison
Brian Roland
Robert Rook
Carrie Ross
Whether down to tbe ground or up to tbe •ky. JUNIOR SPIRIT IS ALWAYS HIGH • •hown by ShanDOD Jl'ranci• and Kevin Williama.
46/Juniors
Mike Roth
Jill Russell
Dawn Rutt
Melissa Sailors
James Salber
Dwinell Schiermann
Robert Scblarnaoo
Bryan Schmale
Edward Schmohr
Melissa Schneider
Robert Schneider
Teresa Schooler
Anessa Schreiner
Marc Schulenberg
Stacy Schultz
Randy Schwab
Shelly Scott
Arny Sedelmeier
Tracy Sexton
Rose Shearer
Tanya Sinica
Patricia Sis
Susie Sittner
Edward Siudzinski
Robert Skaggs
Carolyn Slemp
Bret Smith
Carrie Smith
Ernest Smith
Jennifer Smith
Kevin Smith
Renae Smith
Bryan Smolik
Jenny Broera (I.) and Sittner enjoy the convenience of lockering on floor.
47 /Juniors
Lori Sohmer
Keri Spencer
Catherine Sphon
Sherrie Spreier
Jeana Stamp
Kurt Stolzer
Gregg Stone
Carla Strack
Sean Strough
Jaimie Swanda
Teresa Swoboda
Carl Sykes
Chris Taylor
Sherri Teachman
Andrea Teichmeier
Pam Tenopir
Tammy Thetro
Teri Thomsen
Scott Tinius
Denise Tisch
Doan Truong
Scott Turner
Shari Tuttle
Shelly Van Winkle
Tammy Vohnout
Melinda Voyles
Aaron Waldo
Kris Walek
Tracy Walker
Martin Walter
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To prepare tbemMlve• for colle,e, many JUD.ion take a compo•ition
Many find tbe111Nlve• taking paycbology u a requirement.
Helen ward
Chris warren
Amy Watkin•
Cori Watkins
Terry Watson
Karna Way
Janelle Wendelin
Doug Wenzl
Ann West
Carrie West
Gary Wheeler
Keith Whisenhunt
Jodi Wiatt
Cindy Wichman
Jeanne Wicken
Robert Wiese
Kathy Wiegert
Scott Wilhite
Kathryn
Lee
Kevin
Lisa
John
Lori Wright
Tina Wright
Angie Young
Troy Young
MarkZiWg
MikeZinniel
Chris
Wilkinson
Willet
Williams
Williamsen
Mark Wimmer
Jennifer Woodward WIIJ'IDia, up the Senior Bench for nezt :,ear are Mike Loa,e, Mike Surls, Darrin Bouc, Lori BeDHD, Jaimie Swanda, and Jill Bartaatt.
Mary Zimmerman
Znamenacek
Wrasse
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---SOPHOMORES
The colored lights glowed eerily, flashing and blinking into the eyes of those near them, while buzzes and beepings echoed in the ears of the people standing huddled over the electronic machines.
No, it's not some scene out of a mad scientist's laboratory. It's just a favorite hangout for a lot of high school sophomores in Lincoln. Whether it's Sluggo's, ShowBiz, or Game Gal-Ry, the location doesn't matter. Every Friday and Saturday night the action is the same.
There are as many different reasons why as there are people who play video games. One devoted fan of the games, Northeast sophomore Bob Caporaso, explained why he liked playing.
"I just like destroying things," Caporaso said. Some have less violent reasons. "I enjoy playing just for the fun of it," Scott Bankson said.
The most common reason is the thrill of competition, or in Troy White's case, a form of sibling rivalry. "I'm trying to beat my brother on his high score," White said.
Jeff Blake plays video machines daily. Though says he plays daily, Blake spends only about 50 cents video games. That's because Blake is at the point whc he can hold control of the game for a half-hour or mo
The last few years, many negative things have be said about video and the effects they have on the Id who play them. Some adults feel that playing vid games turns kids into mindless vegetables. That hasn't been the case with Blake. "I play vide with my dad, he's pretty good," laughed Blake. White saw a positive aspect to his play. "Playi videos helps me relax," White said. "It gets my mind the bad things that happened that day."
Caporaso has seen a physical benefit to playi video games. "The games have given me quicker reflex• and better arm-hand coordination," Caporaso explainc In the future, the popularity of video games may fa just like the hoola-hoop. But, for 1983-84, many Nor1 east sophomores found video games "Forever The Bes
1984 50 /SOpbomorea
Clifford Abele Audrey Ackerman Gary Ackerman
Stephanie Ablachwecle Gregory Akeaon Alan Aldrich
Dude Aldrich Geoffrey Allen
Mark Allenaworth LeeAnnAlle•
Deana
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Antonio Arenas
Brenda Bahl
Oppo•ite Left: IJicbelle may uaver become an interior decorator, but •be •till lib• the looka of her locker door.
Oppo•ite iu,Jat: Kent Burbank make• a quick ri•it to hi• locker between cluae•.
Above iu,tat: Sophomore• Stacy Bemaett, Julie Dueuing, and Kelli Horky are happy laacb i• over and acbool i• about to be,ta a,ain.
Above: Renee Diri•, Todd Loa,, and Darid Bile attempt to aolve the problema of the world they ao to their nmrt clua.
James Bailey
Shane Bair
Dawn Baker
Allen Bankson
Scott Bankson
James Banta Scott Barney
Sandra Barry
Stan Bartels
Shan.non Beam
Michael Beans
Sandra Becker
Jeffrey Beclmuul
Stephanie Bell
Patricia Bender
Stacey Bennett
Danny Berka
Brian Bernt
Dan Almery Cami Althouse
Arnrnaoo Todd Anderson
James Applebee Louis Archuleta
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Randy Bierbaum
Charle• Blair
Jeffrey Blake
Roeey Blankenship
Dean Blaser
Michael Blessing
Kyle Bond
Shelley Booher
Jennifer Boone
Roger Borchen
Shawn Bouwens
Gloria Bozman
Kenneth Broman
Tony Brophy
Jennifer Brown
Tracey Buchanan
Michael Budler
Kent Burbank
Donald Bush
Rey Bua•
F1oyd Byron
Cbri•topher CaHebea
Curt!• Campbell
TbemCao
Robert Caporaao
Dawn Carmody
Rebecca Carr
Eric CaH
Monty Ca••ner
Stefanie Cave 52/Sopbomore•
Rick Shaw and I.anon tbe probin tbe band room.
Being in tbe Band both ezciting and demanding of Rocket
Brian Cecava
Anthony Ceraolo
Kenny Cbaloupka
Jeffrey Chapelle
Chad Chapman
Tina Chase
Tamera Chelgren
Janet Christensen
Buffie Cbuda
Michaele Cline ·
Michael Cochran
Charles Colon
Craig Condello
Anita Condon
Joseph Coolidge
Daniel Coonce
John Coons
Marjorie Corey
Jay Cotton
Crystal Craig
Carri Cramer
Tommy Crawford
Mark Creek
Jonathan Culver
Cathleen Curti•
Angela Damian
Angela Delisle
Mark Derowitscb
Amy Dewitt
Ronald Dey
It'• lonely at the top, wben your locker on tbe tblrd Door like Keltb Gawrick.
Rob Machacek take• a breather from a day of
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Scott Dickey
Kristine Dillon
Jay Dinges
Renee Divis
Ted Dlouhy
Karen Donahoo
Lori Donaldson
Randy Drake
Frank Dreier
Andrew Drews
Diane Drozda
Julie Duensing
Melinda Duling
Joelie Durden
Robert Early
Jesse Eberhardt
Samantha Egger
Soni Egger
Christopher Eiland
Bob Eisler
Brent Elliott
Douglas Ems
Craig Enders
Denise Engel
It was during his fifth grade year, while most kids his age were outside playing baseball or jumping rope, that sophomore Jeff Beckman was inside learning how to play a different kind of game-chess.
Beckman has been competing in national chess tournaments since he was in the sixth grade. The competition has turned out to be an annual event for Beckman.
After playing well at the local level, Beckman was recommended to attend the National Junior High Championships. At nationals, Beckman had three wins, one loss, and four draws. The tournament included 700 players, and Beckman finished in the top 100.
To keep his skills sharp, Beckman attends the Lincoln Chess Club one ciay a week and matches his skills against the other members. He also attends 10 rated tournaments, and plays between 60 and 75 rated games each year.
Competing in tournaments and putting in the practice hours needed does take time, but Beckman feels that he gets a lot of benefits from his experience. Beckman has found that concentration is a key element in chess. "I played in one chess game that lasted nine hours," Beckman said. "Thank God, I won."
Another goal of Beckman's is to win the U.S. Open and the prize of $30,000 that comes with the title. But for now, Beck- : man hopes to be Forever the Best chess player he can possi- · blybe.
Jeff Beckman la lnterriewed by Nortbeut'• pbaa1 yearbook ataff member.
Donald Farrell
Allen Felton
Jennifer Fey
Bryan Fisher
Angela Folken
Joseph Foster
Jeffrey Fountain
Sharon Fournier
Northeut pboto,...pben have to be quick to ,et a picture of Daaay Berka tald-, a break ta.tead of break-daacta,.
Tammy Foz
Rhonda Frahm
Lorianna Francisco
Jeff Friel
Jeffrey Frohn
Michael Fuhrer
Karin Fusco
Deborah Gartzke
Keith Gawrick
Lisa Gerking
Daniel Giles
Timothy Gillis
Laura Goeschel
Bobbi Gossard
Kelly Gould
Carla Grafelman
Glenda Gray
Darla Grieser
Jodie Griffiths
Michael Griggs
Robert Gropp
Ronda Hall
Christine Hamill
Debra Hansen
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JW Hansen
Richard Hansen
SOPHOMORE
Steven Hansen
Kathryn Hanus
Richard Barman
Michael Hart
Terry Haye•
John Heideman
Terri Heiser
Ty Heiser
Amy Helget
Christine Hempel
Anthony Henderson
Shannon Henderson
Mitchel Hendricks
Julie Hendricksen
Todd Henke
James Berel
Carrie Berman
David Bile
Barry Hinkle
Trisha Bitz
Tammy Doerle
Lynda Holt
Gerald Booae
Alicia Hopkin•
KeW Horky
Kimberly Howard
Catherine Howell
Michelle Howell
Jay Hudson
Angela Bunt
Karmen Jacoba
Kevin Jacobs
Jacqueline Jacobaen
Thomas Jacobaen
Kimberly James
Tnady Jenaen
Staci Jinright
Brian Johnson
Jay Johnson
Michelle Jonea
Rebecca Jording
Kevin Jurgena
58/Sophomorea
Karen Kacirek
Robert Kadavy
Kathy Kaeding
Roger Kasi
Brian Kassebaum
Jana Kempston
Melissa Kennedy
Karin Kersten
Kelly Keyser
Tammy Kirk
Richard Kirkpatrick
Mark Kloke
Michael Kloke
Brent Knudsen
Melissa Kost
Mark Kruse
Jennifer Kurtz
Julie Kuta
Jonathan Lambert
Douglas Lamphear
Casey Landkamer
Scott Leob•m
Janelle Lantz
Christopher Larson
Stephanie Launclreawr
Penny Lawrence
Gregory Lawson
Troy Leffler
Joleen Lewis
Daniel Lionberger
Rob lladdoz, a aopbomore gymna•t, goe• tbrougb bi• routine on the pommel bone.
Memben of the aopbomore football team get ready for another play.
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/Sopbomorea
Cederdahl Hoppy Soph
Being a professional rabbit breeder may be a different type of hobby. But, if it is, that doesn't bother sophomore Jay Cotton Cederdahl.
Cederdahl began breeding rabbits as a 4-H project when he was 10 years old, and living on an acreage with his family. Since that time, his family has moved and now the breeder keeps his rabbits in heated sheds in his backyard.
Cederdahl raises the rabbits and shows them at state, county, and district shows. Ribbons, trophies, and money are awarded at these shows but Cederdahl said, "It's more prestigious than anything."
After winning at a show, the rabbit, when sold, is likely to be worth even more. Since most of Cederdahl' s rabbits are eventually sold as breeding stock, show animals and pets, this is important.
Cederdahl spends a lot of time working with the rabbits. He works, on the average, two hours each day feeding aI)d wat ching them and four or five hours on the weekends cleaning the hutches. Also, during the fall and spring, there is a show to compete in every week. Because of all the time devoted, and the cash reward whenever he sells any of his stock, Cederdahl's hobby is more like a part-time job.
Cederdahl enjoys breeding rabbits and taking them to shows because he enjoys competition and it is also a good way to meet people.
Christina Logan
Chris Lohman
Todd Long
Jimmie Loos
Jodi Loos
John Lovell
John Ludwig
Mary Lutes
Rodney Machacek
John Machado
Lola Mackey
Karin Magree
Mark Mandery
Brian Martin
Brian Martin
Jerome Martin
Tim Martin
Sheila Martinez
Todd Maser
Mark Mason
Stephanie Mason
Debbie May
Brad Mayfield
Michelle Mayfield
Michael McDonald
John McManus
Scott Meehan
Ramona Mero
Lindy Merritt
William Messer
Janet Mielke
Stephanie Miller
Teri Miller
Karin Mobley
Elizabeth Montgomery
Leann Moore
V(cki Morgan
Jerry Morningstar
Timothy Morrison
Ted Mothenhed
Daniel Muckey
Andrew Muff
Maggie Munn
Robert - MUDSOn
Deann Murkle
David Murphy
Francine Murray
Julie Murray
Raymond Myen
Marci Neeld
Kelly Nei.....ger
Sharon Nelson
59/Sopbomore•
Tbe aopbomore volleJball team, undefeated until ita laat ,ame, ••ta Mt for the aezt Mne. Thi• ,ear the lint ,ear for the aopbomore level voUepall pro..,._.
Patricia Ne••
Eric Newbury
Lan Nguyen
Phu Nguyen
Heather Nichols
Eric Nielsen
Todd Nieman
Rebecca Nitz
Christina Oenbring
Kevin Oreskovich
Toby Orthengren
Particia Palmer
Sheila Parke
Mike Passehl
Craig Peate
Christie Perkins
Chad Petersen
Eric Peterson
Jeffery Peterson
Sandy Peterson
Allen Phillips
Joe Phillips
Anna Pierson
Angela Pollard
Connie Porter
Robert Prai
Jody Prey
Ronald Price
John Quackenbush
Paul Rada
Pamela Ralf
Julie Rahe
Jeffrey Rahn
Jeri Rakow
Angie Rey
Scott Rediger
Troy Rettig
David Reynolds
Shelly
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Gary Ackerman flllcla oat what bappena to aopbomona who try to leave tbe band room early.
Dawn Reznicek
James Rice
Judy Richardson
Gregory Riege
Thomas Riley
Brad Rising
Theresa Robinson
Wanda Rockemann
Pablo Rodriguez
Douglas Roemmich
Melissa Rogers
Sandra Rogers
Robert Rogge
Ronald Rogge
Jana Rosecrans
Patty Ross
Tracy Ross
Rebecca Rowlan
Debra Rutt
Patrick Sabin
William Sabin
David Sacks
Jeffrey Sandau
Julie Sarringar
Linda Sayer
Tammie Schleiger
Serena Schlicker
Melody Scholl
Donald Scbrei~r
Edward Schultz
Michelle Scott
Tammie Scott
Steven Searle
Patricia Shaw
Richard Shaw
Daniel Siegl
Craig Steven
Edward Silva
Traci Simmons
Monty Caa•ner puts on bl• be•t face for tbe camera.
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Stephen Singleton
David Sipherd
Paula
Roclaey Skala
Anthony Skov
Melaiaie Smallbear
Clinton Smith
Douglaa Smith
Gregory Smith
Valerie Smith
Jon Sorenaen
Shannon Spale
Clui9tine Speer
David Starkel
Robert Stewart
Barry Stilwell
Stephen
Jacqueline Strouf
Kather.'ae Stuefer
Darrin Swanaon
LiNSwanaon
Angela
Lynda
Scott Thorngate
Cary Toomey
Pamela Tripe
William Triplette
Blaine Truaz
Michael Truaz TereN
Tammy Ture~
Kevin Unverferth
Michelle Vacha
Ann Van Zandt
Ju•t bow many aopbomon ,uu can •ban one locker?
Kim Vannondall
Varga
Stephanie Vergith
Heide Vontz
Nancy Wagner
Amy Waldo
James Waldron
Darin Walker
Jame• Walker
Kathryn Wallick
TammyWanl
Kimberly Ware
'lbe •urpriaecl look on Dou, Lamphear'• face could only mean one w.a,. Be'• eatilql in tbe · Northeut cafeteria.
David W&ttje•
Lisa Weatherman
Gregory Webel
Michael Weber
Tony Wehnes
Colette Webrmeister
Sbirley Werner
Sluumon White
Troy White
Alicia Wbitebunt
Kelly Wicken
Shelley Wiegert
Faith Wtlliaina
Michele wmtemeewt
Charo WU.On
Randy WU.On
Michael Woocla
John Woodabank
Pamela Woodward
Christi Wright
Ray Wright
Rhonda Wright
Ruaeell Wright
Kristy Wrightsman
IUcbelle Yost
ToniYoua,er
Janel z.,er
Deborah Zimmerman
Victoria Zublke
Daryl Zweerink
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Sophomores Not Pictured
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1'1um'aAlldenon
Scott Bemlett
Katbryll lleaaoD
llicbael Biacbof
Doaald Bnmum
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IUcbael Burkey
Sean Campbell
Jia Carlatrom
Bradley Darlblg
~Daye
Nonk EII-Gahtaay
Joba Erlcluloa
llark Erlcluloa
CJraaFree
Marcella Graybill
JuoaGniu
KanmllalMI
Dai.B•aMD
Juoa Belter '
Tia Belter
Sberilllrau
Kerin Jame•
JeffreyJeuea
lllcbael Kacsmercsyk
Nancy KimmeD
Daniel Lautenbach
' Lymlette u.,ant
Laft7Lymaa
Robert lladdcm
Cbad llartiD
TomNooaea
LarryOweaa
KeaDetb Peralls
WUUePerldaa
Lynette Poston
Jeffrey Price
Brenda Redllag
Allen Reed
Amyllidolfl
Lori Ruble
Patrlcka,ua
BndleJSampeoa
Edward Schatt
WUUam Sle!br
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Paal Stewart
Starr81riler
Cbrlatopber Tate
Jeffrey Taylor
Brian Vleek
~Warner
Do..... Weideman
PaalW'elldt
Ronda Wlamer
Nicole WDodmen
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JoAmlAniaga
Gerald Bailey
SherriD Barret
Melody CUper
Briaa Cbejka
SuuD Cbarboaaeaa
MilreCboma
Antboay Collias
David CuaaiilC
'l'nlcey Carry
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Claudette Dakaa
Demd•Deaa
Kip Dirbclmelder.
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Laurie Dvorak
KeaaetbENtnk
AUea Felton
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Cy'lltbia Foote
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Jeff Goeden
Jaclyn Griffith
RobiDBaffman
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Patrick Karbowdld Kami.Kemper JuonKolbo Doug Lacey Juon Lamanb Steve La-, JayUnd Edllant Lojka Jamn Lovell C&rol llarbur,er Cbri• Mittan Todd Nicewonger WiWam Parker Sbirley Parrott Dou,Peck BaoPbam Sbellyllekte Wendy Rlcbarcla Dave Riebel Rlcbarcl Rlba Bric RobinaoD David Scbreiber Andy Sclnnuts Bobette Sboemalrer Jon Sbotkoald JeDDJ' Smitb Rbonda Sorrella ScottSpur,in · Dave Samaer Mike Sada Brian SYoboda DaDWaclrer o.or_.a,.... r Sam'Wensel Katbryn Wead DanWhltND Ronald Wlealre Donna Yo-,
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ChorusChorusChorusf -
Mixed Chorus and Girls Chorus are among the many elective courses offered at Northeast . Chorus classes are taught by Mrs. Mary Oestmann and Duane Nichols. Main activities are concerts which are presented in the holiday season and also in the spring.
Junior Lori Manley hadn't taken any chorus classes before this year, but she chose one to fill up space on her schedule. -
"Getting ready for the holiday concert was really fun. I like being in mixed chorus because it's fun and I enjoy seeing my friends in class, " Manley said.
Sophomore Lori Francisco had different reasons for taking her Girls Chorus class. "I would like to be an actress and a singer. I like to sing and I want to try out for some of the singing groups," commented Francisco. "I enjoy practicing for the holiday concert but I got so tired of practicing the same song over and over. If I could change it, I would sing through the whole song instead of constantly repeating."
Taking chorus classes for the various reasons , such as filling up a schedule, or practicing in preparation for the singing groups proved to be a fun experience for members of the chorus classes. 87/Chorua
Accompanist Norma Bennett plays an introduction for Mixed Brad Mayfield, Brian Fisher, and Jerry MorningChorus. star review their music before class.
Work and preparation play an important part in the chorus classes.
MarchingBandMarc
The Lincoln Northeast Marching Band lived up to its excellent reputation in 1983-84. For the last five years, Northeast's band has consistently received superior ratings. What goes into that final production? What makes the band so successful?
Early morning practices were a consequence paid by all band members. It was also a part of the program most, if not all, of the members hated. Regardless of the weather, practice was held every morning until the end of the football season from 7:15-8:30.
Colin Clark, who has been playing tenor saxaphone since the fifth grade, joined the marching band because "my older brother said it was fun." Clark enjoyed his part in the band, but _ he said it would have been more enjoyable if the school board allowed more trips for contests.
For clarinet player Jenni Johnson, joining marching band was just the next step in her musical involvement at Northeast. "Mr. Klintberg is an excellent band director, a good teacher, and a good friend," Johnson said. Johnson did expressed a desire for the band to be more selective and said that too many students were
The band did get involved in what seems like an age-old controversy of school support for the group. A few members thought that there was not enough support given for what the band accomplished. Klintberg, trying to smooth out the minor hassle, disagreed.
"We actually have it a lot better than most bands when it comes to support," Klintberg said. "I'm very pleased with the support from Northeast. It's an excellent environment for all activities."
Drum Major Brian Anderson, who said he flopped his arms around a lot, gave a different interpretation when describing the band.
"It was a mega, totally awesome year," Anderson said.
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Jeff IWatberg, the band'• director, i• the backbone of tbe organisation.
allowed to be in the band.
Lea.U.., the band throuCJI the atreeta of Grand Illland are Drum Mauora Darcie Poppe anc: Brian Anderaon.
PerformiDC to the ao-, Getaway" are the Star and twirlera, iaclU.U.., feature twirler, (center) Liaa Tbompaon.
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About to receive another auperior rau.._, the band playa '"Walk Him Up Tbe Stain."
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are abundant in
StaacUa, at attention, the band prepare• to go for the in Grand laland.
l'riendabip•
band. Alicia Wbitebant. Kathy Wallick, Janel Z.,er, aad Cbri• Radabaa,ai are good
Senior Colin Clark and Junior Debbie bow tbat band require• many loDC Of marcbiDC in the
Darcie Poppe and Brian Andenon, tbe 1983-84 Drum lbJon.
At the LPS conte•t. Drum lbJon Brian Alulenon and Darcie Poppe, Band Staff Stacy and dent Colin Clark receive one of tbe band'• many
Amy Watkin• and Dave prove tbat friendabip• can develop while participatia, in an orpniaation like band.
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Along
Behind the ,iory of being In band are IIUIDY long houn of practice. Accompanied by and the humid early Stacy can't find much to abouL
Tbe band earned a well-deaerved ratinfi at Grand
Putting forth all of bi• effort I• tblrd-,ear Tbe couple of the year award to aenlon band member Tony Lollman. Colin Clark and Geri
Tbe ,rand ftaale.
At 7:00 a.m., Pat Scott and Jerome Martin would much rather be at home
with the new the band bought a new banner which carried In front of the band during
StageBandStageBc
There is one band at Northeast that is a little different than the others. With more freedom of expression, and jazz music, Stage Band has a lot of fun playing jazz and swingtype music for concerts and compe- titions.
Members of Stage Band attribute some of their success to the fact that they all get along well and they play well together. Mike Harris, a senior drummer in Stage Band, explained his feelings. ·
"We 're like a big family and we all have fun playing our music together," Harris said.
Taking trips here and there to perform is common to Stage Band. Highlighting their year will be a trip to the Kansas City Jazz Festival where the members will stay for three days. "We will perform, go to clinic sessions, and hear other groups perform, both professional and high school bands from six other states," saxophone player Colin Clark said.
Members of Stage Band enjoy the freedom they get for more personal expression and the type of music they play. Brian Dolezal commented, "We're not very restricted as to the improvisations we can make. We have a lot of fun."
Stage Band at Northeast for the annual Soup Supper.
Not only do need to play the tune correctly, they keep in tune with otb •r
Tony Ray and Jeff Hannon that you can't practice enough.
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1dStage8and Stager:··
Hoping to keep up their tradition of great work, the Stage Band on practicing. Jim in tune with the other
An overall view of Stage Band.
Tony Ray a break to to the other of the band.
· of devoted time involved when you're a member of Stage Band.
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OrchestraOrchest :ra~
It takes practice and determination to play amusical instrument. "It takes a lot of skill, technique, and concentration to be in an orchestra," Diane Kloke said. "Mr. Klintberg helps us a lot. He makes us work hard and he has a positive attitude," commented Julie Lee.
Lee and Kloke are both members of Northeast's orchestra, which experienced another successful year.
Members of the orchestra have various musical interests and they differ in what they want to do in the future. Some will continue their musical interests in a college band and maybe major in music.
"I'd really like to play in the university's marching band," senior trombone player Tony Lollman said. "I'm not sure I'll have time though, because I'm going to major in medicine."
Individual achievements of orchestra members also differed. Many got their interest in music during elementary school when they were evaluated and a musical instrument was suggested. Some members have been playing and taking private lessons since grade school.
Northeast's orchestra participated in many concerts such as the Hastings Honor Orchestra, All-State Orchestra, and other musical groups and clinics.
The group also participated in the All-City Orchestra Night, where the high schools in Lincoln performed. Although ratings were not given for the event, it gave the orchestra a chance to compare its sound with the other schools.
Aa the old -ying goea, "Practice make• perfect."
Cindy Bergman abowa that dedication counta.
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Keeping inatrumenta in tune I• very Important for a good performance.
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Being in mean• and of practice and improvement.
of practice i• what make• violin player Paul
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Tbe at the annual Winter Concert.
Julie during claH for an upcoming concert.
Koch
ConcertBandConcertll
Northeast's Concert Band doesn't have to take a back seat to the school's excellent Marching Band, for good reason. Members of Marching Band become members of either the Symphonic or Concert Band, depending on playing ability and class schedules.
Concert Band, which meets second period, is mostly made up of sophomores, but it does include some juniors and a few seniors. Other students have room in their schedules for both Symphonic and Concert Band, but they switch instruments for each band to add variety.
One aspect of the band that members enjoy is the fact that they play more marches, classical music, and a few up-to-date pieces of music. "The music is more challenging and you have to work harder to learn it," Jason Griess said. One of Griess' favorite songs was "White Rose."
The band conerns itself mainly with what Director Jeff Klintberg calls "band literature." By that, Klintberg means songs for programs, and lighter music instead of pop tunes or pep music. "The kids aren't crying to play Michael Jackson," says Klintberg. "The kids are learning strong leadership and it's a good learning experience," Klintberg said.
To the sophomores, Klintberg is a great guy as well as a super teacher. "He's nice, a good director, he's calm, and he acts like a friend, not just a teacher," explained flute player Lynda Holt.
Every member set goals and expectations for the band as well as themselves. Some looked forward to a Kansas City contest, while some hoped to hold a firs1 chair. But, for sophomore Gary Ackerman, his goal was to "work as hard as I can so I can be as good as senim Colin Clark."
Dan and Jeff Soucie know that practice i• the key to a good performance.
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Band members relaz while reviewing the nezt aong.
Members are able to work out any problem.a they might have during
landConcertBandCoa ··
Feb. 28-Winter Concert with Symphonic and Concert Band
Mar. 20-AII-City Band Contest with the Symphonic Band competing
Apr. 20-Worlds of Fun Contest & trip to K.C. for Symphonic & Concert Band
Apr. 26-District Music Contest for Concert Band.
May 14-Spring Band Concert & Awards Program for Symphonic and Concert Band.
An overall view of only one of the two peri• ode on Northeaat'• Concert Band.
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Symphonic and Concert Bancls perform at the Winter Concert.
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Craig Ander. pay• cloae attention to inatructiona.
Dean Folken take• a break between aonga.
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Northeast's Concert Choir, which numbered about 70 in 1983-84, kept busy by singing in competition, concerts, and the school musical.
The group's members expressed pride in working on songs then performing those songs. The choir thoroughly practiced the songs and that practice showed in performances.
"We received high ratings for our performance at the annual Choral Directors Convention at Ralston," commented senior member Cindy Lesoing. "It was really fun. We were judged by choral directors from all over the state. I thought it was our best performance all year."
Junior member Wade Griffith, while enjoying his experience with choir, also noted some faults with the group.
"The worst thing about choir is the repetition and drilling," Griffith said. "The thing I like most is the musical. It's probably the funniest thing we get to do. We act, sing, and ham it up."
Bass, Back Row: (1. tor.) Parks Smith, Stewart Mart, Doug Griffith, Jerry Wagner, Bob Mehuron, Greg Zager. Front Row: Kevin Williams, Ken Leymaster, Mark Craig, Wade Griffith, Richard Hitz, Bret Andersen. Rod Omer.
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First Soprano, Back Row (1. to r.) Susie Kozak, Terry Schooler, Carolyi Slemp, Lori Fitl, Sherry Bartzatt, Michelle Kliment. Middle Row: Ch ri Schweitzer, Kim Borden, Kendra Danhauer, Teresa Swoboda, Stacy Floy, Front Row: Paula Rockemann, Sandy Shaw, Angie Berquist, Jill Russell, Jul i Haughton, Shelly Sinica.
Top Row: Stacy Schultz, Tammy Shelly Bartzatt. Midclle Row: Diane Smejdir, Shari Wichman, Mary Kathy Wigert, Kri• Bottom Row: Tina Ring, Julie Lee, Carrie Ro••• Miller, Stacy Waver Lee Wrege.
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Tenors (1. tor.): Jackie Peetz, Gerry Christensen, Joe Cooper, Troy Gould, Randy Duerr, Jim Svehla, Lee Towle.
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Second Soprano, Back Row: (1. tor.) Sheri Buckner, Marcie Hanson, Trisha Sis. Middle Row: Sandy Kluge, Brenda Vanackem, Kathy Curtis , Sherri Krause, Traci Huss, Natalie Stiefvater, Rita Carlson. Front Row: Cindy Lesoing, Lisa Gottsch, Jenda Radford, Shelly Scott, Lynn Maul , Carrie Smith , Annie Oenbring
a breather from practice, Concert Choir prepares for the next number.
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Bob Mehuron shows he is proud to be in Concert Choir.
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Jackie Peetz help while tying tie.
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1983-84 Meisteningen. Front Row (I. to r.) Sue Munson, Jill Frazer, Sharon Meehan, Sue Gottberg, Karen Koenig, Jenny El'DSt. Back Row: Jackie Peetz, Brian Miller, Geny Greg Zager, Dan Smith, Kenny Joe Cooper.
Jill Frazer, Greg Zager, and Joe Cooper off their Madrigal attire.
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Northeast's Meistersingers is a select vocal group that sings only Madrigal music which was popular during the Renaissance and is generally about court life, love, and the daily life of people. Another difference with the group is that it sings all of the music acopella (without accompaniment). "The members must be independent of their part and really know what they're doing," stated sponsor Duane Nichols.
Senior member Dan Smith explained, 'You tune in to each other to compensate for having no accompaniament to depend on."
One of the biggest events of the year was the Madrigal Dinner in March. The dinner, an annual event, featured members of the group wearing authentic Renaissance-era costumes which they made themselves.
"Putting on the Madrigal Dinner made the work all worth it," explained junior member Sue Munson.
Senior member Joe Cooper said, "You felt like you were really back in the old times, like everybody was a lord or a lady and everything was proper and old English."
The small number of members was also an advantage welcomed by most members. "Since it's a small group, you get close to the rest of the members. You get to know each other really well," Munson said. "You become a little like a family, since you do work together for so long," Cooper said.
Ken Leyma•ter prepare• for a Madrigal performance u be tries to &et rid of aome nervoua energy.
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The Chri•tmaa performance at the Gateway Mall 1ave many Lincolnite• a chance to Ne and bear the •uperb Nortbeaat llei•tenialen.
SwingChoirSwingCh~
The group makes a circle around Oestmann. They find the music to "Joshua Fit The Battle to Jericho."
"I need a lot more sound! Need more alto! Make it more jazzy! Not enough sopranos! You almost had it!" Those were a few comments the group heard from Oestmann during the session. But these comments are typical to make a perfect swing choir, according to Oestmann. "I press for excellence in my music groups," said Oestmann.
Swing Choir performer Geri Reeves felt the kind of music they performed (pop and jazz) was worth more than the words. "The music shows feelings which words can't express," said Reeves. At home, Reeves said she listens to pop and soft rock music because the words talk about what goes on in modern life, she said.
For Dan Smith, music is fun and it's more fun to make other people happy with music. "It's great to entertain other people," said Smith. He also encouraged Swing Choir to become a two hour class in the future.
Being in Swing Choir provided very memorable moments for the members. Some will remember traveling to competitions as well as performing. Smith will remember the day he jumped from a riser into the "splits," ripping his pants.
Neither Smith nor Reeves plan to make music u:cellent
their profession. Reeves said she planned a more practical career, while Smith said, "It would ruin the fun of it."
Many long hours of practice make• the Nortbeut Swing Choir
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1983-84 Swing Choir: Jim Svehla, Derek Julie Lee, Stacey noyd, Schweitzer, Kim Borden, Kozak, Kandi Keech, Geri Dar• cie Poppe, Randy Dan Smith, Warren, Mark Craig, Troy Gould, Danny Parrott, Jeanette Almery and Jim Koudelka, Honorary Member Joel Walton.
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When a group gets along well off-stage you know it has to affect the quality of the on-stage performance.
That's exactly what happened with this year's Triple Trio.
"This group is especially compatible," said Duane Nichols, the group's sponsor. Becoming friends with other members of the group was easy because of the size of the group.
"I thought it would be neat to be in a small group," commented Jenda Radford. "The fact that the group was so small and that it would be a select group were the reasons why I decided to try out for Triple Trio," Sherri Krause said.
The group worked on their songs and routines for an hour each day, and it generally took about three weeks to perfect a routine and get it ready to perform in front of an audience.
Giving the performance in front of an audience can be tough, sometimes.
'You're scared for the first couple of minutes, until you get comfortable," Radford explained.
For Krause, it makes a difference where you give the performance.
"School concerts are a lot ha~der than those outside of the school," Krause said. "Performing in front of your peers is tough. If you can get the crowd with you and into the concert, then it's fun. But, if they just sit there like they're dead, then it's not so good."
One performance that this year's members enjoyed was when the sang at Kahoa Elementary School. "That was fun because the little kids were enthusiastic. You
could tell they were enjoying themselves," said Sherry Bartzatt.
Another memorable time during the year was the annual Triple Trio reunion. The reunion brings together members of the group from past Triple Trios at Northeast. "The older members talked about what things were like when they were in high school," Radford said. "It was neat getting together like that."
Also high on the list of memorable moments was getting together before a performance and going out to eat. "That's what I liked best," Bartzatt laughed.
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Performing at an Honors Assembly was just one of the many duties of Triple Trio during the school year.
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The annual Christmas Assembly brought another chance for Triple Trio to show their talent and ability.
1984 Triple trio: Back Row (1. tor.) Kendra Danhauer, Kris Kubes, Shelly Bartzatt, Helen Ward, Jenda Radford, Kathy Wigert.
Front Row: Susie Ladehoff, Sherri Krause, Sherry Bartzatt, Lalonnie Peeler.
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ChamberSingersChc,
Northeast's Chamber Singers went all the way back to the 14th and 15th century to entertain people. Within the school year, the group sang Renaissance to Rock.
'You've got to hit it when you get there. Let's start over ... Better, but one more time!" Those comments were typical of the suggestions offered by Mary Oestmann, who sponsored the group.
"She (Oestmann) needs to push us for perfection and we appreciate it in the end," commented Carrie Ross.
This year, the Chamber Singers attended the Renaissance Fair in Kansas City, an event which broadened their knowledge about the time period. They saw dirt streets and shacks while people walked around singing and acting out the period of the time. "There were things I had never seen before," remarked Jody Wiatt.
To Wiatt, music isn't just play. She takes her Chamber Singer membership and her music theory class very seriously. "I want to give the enjoyment I get from music to others," Wiatt said. Wiatt hopes to someday teach music.
The Chamber Singers, which in the past has always conducted the Northeast Rock Show, got a bit of bad news this year. Because the school year was shortened by a week, the group had to share the Rock Show with the Swing Choir and Stage Band for one combined show instead of two seperate shows.
The group spent many hours practicing and performing. For Ross, the thrilling moment would come after starting with a new piece of music then seeing that piece develop into a successful sound. For members of the Chamber Singers, that was what the year was a success.
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Oct. 2-Chamber Singers attend the Renaissance Fair in Kansas City.
Oct. 24-Chamber Singers sing Vivaldi ' s " Gloria ," accompanied by the Northeast Orchestra
Dec 17-Chamber Singers sing at Plymouth Congregational Church for the Church Candlelight Dinner.
Dec. 18-Chamber Singers and Concert Choir sing at the State Capitol.
Jan 29-Chamber Singers attend the Madrigal Festival at Kearney ' s Holiday Inn.
Spring-Chamber Singers perform for the Northeast Rock Concert. ·
May 19-Chamber Singers attend the Worlds of Fun music contest.
1983-84 Northeaat Chamber Slngen: (I. tor . ) Front Row: Chri• Schweitzer, Mike Boyce, Jodi Wiatt, Danny Parrott, Cathy Curtia. Row Two: Karen Koenig, Randy Clark, Dawn Bringelaon, Randy Duerr. Row Three: Joni Minnick, Randy Millwood, Carrie RoH, Curtia Caae. Row Four: Terry Schooler, Tony Ray, Carolyn Slemp, Tim Curtia Row Five: Karen Newburn, RoH Olabo.
Tim Curtia, RoH Olabo, Cathy Curtia, Curti• Caae, and Karen Koenig poae for the camera.
The Chamber Slngen put in the final houn of practice before a performance.
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Members of the girls singing group, Horizons, have kept themselves busy during the past year with their performances and all of the practice time put into each performance.
Horizons performed this year for concerts at school, retirement homes, shopping malls, and at the music department's soup supper.
It seems that all of the members enjoy singing in Horizons and get along well together, aside from occasional differences of opinions, which are common in most groups. As the girls practiced and performed together all year, many memories were made.
Combining their singing with dance steps, Horizons practiced their steps and music for two or three months before a performance to get things rehearsed. Of course, even with all the practice, things can sometimes go wrong.
Londa Evans remembers one of those embarrassing moments.
"We were singing 'Singing in the Rain' with umbrellas as props," Evans said. Just a few minutes before we were to sing I realized my umbrella was missing. As it ended up, I had to perform without it. It was pretty funny, and embarrassing."
Kristal Worley remembers another funny moment at the soup supper. Margaret Garcia was dressed as a clown and she had balloons to give the kids.
"After we sang, a few of us were sitting together. Margaret accidentally let go of some balloons. One of them popped as it hit the ceiling," Worley recalled. "Then, it fell into a lady's plate of food. The lady wasn't very happy, but it was really funny."
These, and many other incidents, made for a fun year for Horizon members.
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1983-84 Borizona: (I. tor.) Shari Zimmer, Sherry Bouc, Kri•tal Worley, Kim Starkel, Pe,a SWIID90n.
The Chri•tnuu •pecial ,ave Borizoa. a chance to •how off their talent.
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To,ether with the Southeast Singen, the Borizoa. •ound twice - ,ood.
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Northeast students may not be familiar with agriculture lifestyles but the 41 members of Future Farmers of America (FFA) are gaining needed experience in the world of agriculture production and business.
No, this doesn't mean that those 41 students will become farmers. However, it has been estimated that 80 per cent of the people employed today rely on agriculture for their jobs. This could mean a truck driver who hauls cattle, or someone who works in a factory which uses agricultural products.
Northeast's FFA chapter is very active. Members have attended the National Convention in Kansas City, a convention in Washington, D.C., numerous leadership conventions, and district and state contests.
Each member, also, has an individual project. Although they are somewhat limited by living in the city, members can raise cattle or wildlife for their projects or work on agriculture-related jobs.
President Dean Folkers is very enthusiastic about FFA and his project. "For my project, I'm working at Williams Garden Center," Folkers said. "I have worked there for several years. With my dad being co-owner of the store it was an excellent opportunity to learn about agribusiness. I keep records on what I do each time I work and also on how much money I make."
Folkers' work paid off at the State FFA Convention, when he was named the State Star Agri-Business Award.
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Rob Maddoz hi• for competition.
One of the FFA did at the beginning of the year••• to hold a picnic at Bethany Park.
A ume for work and a time for fun i• ezhibited by FFA member Mike Sabin.
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Lincoln Northeaat FFA Chapter, 1983-84. Front Row (I. tor.): Matt Aken (Reporter), Dean Folken Mike Sabin Tony Lollman (Secretary), Rob Maddoz (Parliamentarian), Brian Philippi (Sentinel). Second Row: Kelly Wicken, Napier, Monte Barner, Cami Diane Brown, Jelllli Alan Aldrich. Third Row: Duffie Chuda, Ron Dey, Mr. (Teacher Aide) , Doug BW Sabin, Randy Connot (Chapter Not Pictured: Allen Scott Tim Brodd, Janet Robin Coolen, Jay Cederdahl, Lori Mary Drake, Melinda Duling, Raymond Durr, Sandy Foz, Richard Shawn Laden, Brent Jamie McKinney, Doug Megrue, Vicki Mittan, Ken Prey, Tammy Schaffer, Greg Vang, David
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Preparing minute the duty of Tony Lollmann, Rob Maddoz and Monte Barner.
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Whatever goes up must come down ...
This statement applies perhaps to the times when a baton was tossed in the air, soaring higher and higher, only to come back down to Earth, and disappointingly, not back in the hand of the twirler who threw it but landing with a kerplop, flat on the ground. Yes, it could apply to those embarrassing moments or it could apply to the squad 's year itself.
The Twirling squad started the year out with four line twirlers and one feature twirler, Senior Lisa Thompson. The members all got along fairly good; their twirling and routines progressed well. But by the beginning of second semester, however, the squad was down to only two line twirlers.
So like the saying and like the batons, it seemed the squad was having its problems as its numbers deteriorated. Jeff Klintberg, Twirler Sponsor, said, "There are always problems; there are a lot of pressures and personality conflicts." For various reasons, two members left the squad. Minus two members, the group was unable to perform some of its last planned performances.
Despite some of the disappointments for the Twirlers in the 1983-84 school year, there were still plenty of good times and benefits from the year. Senior twirler Kelly Viox said, "I learned how to twirl this year and we did have a lot of fun." Performing in front of large crowds also helped Viox overcome shyness, she said. "Overall, I think the year was pretty successful," Viox said. "Sure, we had a lot of problems, but we also achieved a lot. I think we did really good twirling and we were a pretty good squad mainly because in spite of our differences, we were able to pull together during performances."
One of the bright spots remembered by Senior Tatia Gaibler was in the Lincoln Public Schools contest when the squad received a superior rating. A favorite memory for Gaibler also occurred at a pep rally. "I think the flag routine we did at the pep rally went pretty well," Gaibler said.
Senior Lisa Thompson, feature twirler, is an "independent" member of the group. Throughout the year, she performed routines on her own. Thompson explained the differences between line twirling and solo twirling. "In a solo routine, there are more dance moves included than just line twirling," Thompson said.
Klintberg was pleased with the accomplishments of the twirlers. "I'm very pleased with what the girls have accomplished because basically they had to teach themselves all they know," he said.
The of Harmony parade in Grand l•land a lot of fun for twirlers Kelly Vioz and Tatia Gaibler.
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Carla llanMn, Tatia Gaibler and Rozann Reikof•ld put on their be•t
Soloi•t LiN Thompson twirl• with fire at a football game.
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Twirler Kelly Vioz performa at a pep rally.
VarsityCheerleader
Being involved in school activities, having fun, and promoting school spirit are three of the main reasons girls said they tried out for varsity cheerleading positions.
None of the cheerleaders regretted trying out and earning the title of varsity cheerleader. But, most learn quickly that cheering and doing mounts were not as glamorous as they seemed. They also found that many long hours were spent making locker signs, hall signs, and routines.
What else, in addition to time, does it take to be a varsity cheerleader?
According to Lynn Maul, it takes stamina, endurance, body strength, and balance. It also takes dedication. "You have to do what you set out to do," Shelly Bartzatt said.
The tryouts, which the girls went through during the latter part of their junior year, were as demanding as the year ahead would be as cheerleaders. A nervous Shelly Bartzatt, when asked why she was trying out for cheerleader, said, "I want to make the whole school happy."
The oft-used expressions from some members of the student body to refer to cheerleaders were heard, as usual. Words such as "rah-rahs," "dizzy cheerleaders," and others could be heard. But, to Bartzatt, Maul, and Joni Minnick, those comments just made them prouder to be cheerleaders.
"When one person says they appreciate what we do, then it makes it all worthwhile," Maul said.
The 1983-84 cheerleaders were sponsored by Mrs. Nancy Bishop.
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Vanity and reaerve cbeerleaden get to.ether after acbool to practice one of their favorite paatime•····talldnal
Vanity cbeerleaden find that although learning new and dift cult pyramida i• bard, aummer can be Iota of fun.
Becky Carver, LJDD Maul, and Shelly Bartzatt diaplay their favorite word at one of Nortbeaat'• pep raWea.
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Diane Smejdir, Ann Willet, a nd Shelly Bartzatt Caught in mid-Dight during a game time out. are happy to be cheering for a winning team.
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Cheerleaders are aHured of another Rocket victory.
Stretching out before a game i• important.
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Cheerleader Shelley Dugbman find• that a can brighten anyone'• day.
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ReserveCheerleade
What have four junior girls done to support reserve and sophomore sports, and in general, promote school spirit at Lincoln Northeast?
Dawn Danielson, Kandi Keech, Shelly Scott, and Tracy Walker are the four spirited girls who make up the reserve cheerleading squad. This squad not only cheers at reserve and sophomore sports events, but they also make hall signs for every event, make locker signs, sponsor a reserve pep rally, and sponsor dances.
Many young girls dream of being a cheerleader. All of this year's reserves had that dream.
"I always looked up to cheerleaders when I was younger. I idolized them, but I didn't realize how much work it involved," Kandi Keech said. "I don't think most people realize how much work the cheerleaders do. We do so much more than just yell at games."
All members of the squad spend well over 15 hours each week doing various activities associated with cheerleading. It can get very hectic for them to manage their duties as reserve cheerleaders, jobs, and other activities, not to mention any time for themselves.
Over the summer, the girls practiced every morning from 7:30-9:30. This time was spent learning cheers, chants, and mounts.
Another summer event was the annual clinic. "We worked so hard at clinic. It was really tough but it was also a lot of fun," Keech said. "There are so many good memories and it helped draw us closer together so we could work better as a ~roup."
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Northeast reaerve cheerleaden do what they do be•t at a volleyball game.
Tracy Walker and Kandi Keech dre•• up u mice in the •pirit of Halloween at a vanity football game.
Dawn Daniel•on, Shelly Scott, and Kandi Keech di•cuH cheen at a buketball game.
Kandi Keech, Shelly Scott, and Tracy Walker •top to watch an ezciting moment in the game.
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StarStruttersStarStr,
Fun. That's the main reason girls tryout in hopes of becoming a Northeast Star Strutter.
Even though being a drill team member was fun, most of the girls would admit that it was not all paradise. Many found out it involved more hard work than they had ever imagined.
For some, being a Star Stutter was a personal goal and maldng it was a real triumph. That's the way it was for Sherry Bartzatt, who said it was a real challenge to become a Star Strutter.
But, being a Star Strutter is not as glamorous as some might think. This year (like last year), the Strutters heard many comments about their performances. Some of those were negative comments. 'You learn to take it," stated Star Strutter Traci Huss.
'You have to be able to take criticism, and lots of it," Captain Tina Dill said.
This year, with the change of basketball schedules, the Strutters performed for more girls basketball crowds.
Routines that ranked high on the list of members included Broadway, Get Away, and Eye of the Tiger. Being able to kick, bend, move with the music, and smile aren't the only things it takes to be a Star Strutter. It also takes time, effort, and some kind of coordination. Members must also learn to take criticism from the team captain. "That was hard in the beginning, but I can handle it now," Bartzatt said.
Even though there were problems and there were times when members thought being a Star Strutter wasn't worth it, most of the members will carry pleasant memories with them from their involvement.
"It was a fun experience. I'm glad I was a Strutter," stated Tina Dill.
"I loved it. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world," Huss said.
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1983-84 Northea•t Star Top Row (I. tor.) Mendy Mahar, Shari Wichman, LiN Gott.ch, Didi Merriman, Dawn Bringle•on, Geri Reeve•, Renee Poell, Stacy Floyd. Middle Row Traci Bu••• Rita Coca, Tina Dill, Jenda Radford. Bottom Row Sherry Kahler, Dwinell Scbiermann, Traci Lamphear, Belen want, Sherry Bartzatt.
Sherry Bartzatt, Jenda Radford and Dawn are all •mile•.
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Timing i• an part of any Strutter routine.
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Standing in perfect formation, the Struttera once again give their Bard practice off during difficult in front of a large crowd.
Waiting for their chance to perform are own Junior Star Struttera.
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PepClubPepClubPeF
Pep Club continued to search for answers in 1983-84 as a decline in membership continued.
What was at one time a group of more than 200 girls in the 1960's fell to an enrollment of about 90 for the fall of 1983 and was down to 25 members for the final few basketball games.
Answers to the dilemma did not come easily. Girls athletics, drill teams, bands, drama classes, and part-time jobs may figure into the lack of interest now in Pep Club as compared to 10 or 15 years ago.
Another explanation was that by December, girls are settled into a routine at school, they meet new friends, and begin doing other things besides attending games.
"Pep Club used to be the only thing for girls to do at school," Northeast Principal Harold Dietrich remarked. "I don't think the membership will ever get back up to the 200 range. It's a sign of the times."
Northeast's Pep Club officers started the year with a number of goals as they tried to rebuild the group. Some of those goals worked, while others did not.
There were more parties, get-togethers, and fun sessions. The shoe requirement was also changed in hopes of keeping down the cost of being in Pep Club.
Another change that affected Pep Club was abolishment of the policy that in order to try out for a cheerleader position, a girl had to be a member in good standi~g of Pep Club. Because of the low Pep Club membership, the cheerleading tryouts were opened up to the entire school.
"I can understand why the policy was changed, but that doesn't make it right," stated Pep Club President Rene Bomberger. "The members were promised at the beginning of the year that if they stuck with it, their reward was being able to try out for cheerleader." As it turned out, the newly-elected cheerleaders were members of Pep Club this year or last year.
Communication between Pep Club and cheerleaders also suffered at times. According to Pep Club Officer Daina Cepure, "People got caught up in petty things, like shoelaces."
For many girls, the club seived as a bridge from junior high to high school. "It helped me adjust to high school," stated sophomore Michelle Mayfield. "I felt I was going in with an organization, and not just myself." However, Mayfield said more support is needed from the school.
There were also advantages of being in a club such as Pep Club. Girls learned new and more responsibilities, dedication, how to get involved, and they also met new friends.
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Pep Club memben have a fun time at PenhIng Auditorium.
The picnic gave Pep Club memben a chance to meet each other and for the upcoming year.
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Spirit Week an active time for Pep Club to promote by porting the Rene Bomberger and other attend a •ign painting picnic.
1983-84 Pep Club Top Row:(I tor) Daina Cepure, Rene Bomberger, Karen Midclle: Carrie Lori Manley. Bottom: Mary Billie Jo Lovrien. 106 /Pep Club
The Pep Club bad a lot of fun, although the membenbip Pep were a fun way for the Pep Club to bow much their meant to
them.
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Vice-Preaident Daina Cepure and Preaident Rene Bomberger abowing bow Pep Club can bring frienda together. Pep Club memben learn aelf defenae at an early Pep Club meeting.
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Pep Club abowa their apirit at a buketball game.
RocketRocketRocke
A good high school yearbook takes a lot of time and work before it can be distributed to the student body on that long-awaited day. The 1984 Rocket was no different.
In the first few weeks of school, the staff brainstormed new ideas, designs, and themes. The ideas were voted on by the staff and a basic plan for the book was put in motion.
This year's staff was organized different than last year's. This year, the Rocket staff was divided into six sections. Members of the staff were selected to positions on layout, sports, photography, advertising, photo selection, and copy. Each section had specific deadlines it was asked to meet.
The 1984 cover was also different. The Rocket staff asked the student body for ideas, but the staff received ideas from only one student and staff member. Brian Anderson, a member of the sports staff, designed the Rocket cover and division pages.
The sports staff faced the problem of making sure all sports were adequately covered. Two new sports, sophomore girls basketball and sophomore volleyball were added to the sports section.
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Being the eclitor, Cindy not only ha• her and but •he to deal with any problem• that affect the of the
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Taking a minute from her on layout Traci HuH her picture taken.
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Typing copy for the aection only one of the many things Brian Andenon had to deal with on the yearbook staff.
Being on the copy staff meant that Chris Kane conducted of interviews.
Ad Staff Jenny and minute detail• on their
NortheasternNorthe -
Serving as a newsletter to students, the Northeastern staff once again tried to inform the student body about what is going on around the school.
The staff of the Northeastern was smaller this year, which sometimes overloaded staff members.
One area that was understaffed was the advertising department, where Senior Rene Bomberger was the only salesperson for the paper.
"I enjoy selling ads to some customers because it's so easy," Bomberger said. "It's important for me to sell enough ads for each issue and also to meet my deadlines."
The reporters were often overloaded with the number of stories they had to write for each issue. Reporter Chris Kane would like to improve the paper so that people are really interested in reading it.
"More features on student life may bring more interest. Many times, the reporters are unaware of all the possibilities for stories," Kane said.
Lora Jones is editor of the 11-member staff. "With only a few experienced people on the staff, the beginning of the year was very busy for me, learning new things very quickly," Jones said. "Even though this is my third year on the staff, I realized there were many things I hadn't done before," Jones said.
Being on the Northeastern staff may be a lot of work but there is also a lot of fun involved.
"The St. Louis convention was really good," Jones said. "It was really neat to see all the people from the midwest with interests in newspaper and yearbook. I loved St. Louis because it was an oldfashioned town just full of history. The funniest thing was eating on the riverboats."
1983-84 Staff. Front Row (I. to r.) Rene Bomberger (Adv.), Dominy (Pbotog.), Kane (Reporter), Lora (Editor), Chri• Radabaugh (Reporter), Mitch Michaeleon (Reporter). Middle Row (I. to r.)
Steve Chick (Sports), Greg Crockett Mike Reilley (Sports Editor), Mark Back Row (I. to r.) Daryl Blue Dave (Fint Pbotog/ Adv.).
Sports Editor Mike Reilley finally admits that be have tried out for yearbook
Taking it for a day are Greg Crockett and Steve Chick.
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ArtClubArtClubArtCI,
Having an interest in art is enough reason to be a member of Art Club at Northeast. In the 1983-84 school year, the Art Club membership grew, with about 10 members who met every Wednesday to discuss upcoming activities. Meetings lasted from five minutes to an hour, depending on what needed to be done.
"I joined Art Club because I enjoy seeing art and I have an interest in photography, which can be considered an art form," stated Art Club member Marti Gallagher. Some members joined for the friendships which a club can offer.
Art Club was active with fund raising activities like bake sales, candy sales, and various other events. Money made from fund raisers was divided by the members and used for a club trip. Usually this trip involves going to a larger city and seeing famous art galleries and museums. Where the club goes each year is determined by how much money is raised, the interests of the club members, and the ability of the members themselves to finance part of the trip. In the 1983-84 school year, the Art Club hoped to visit Chicago or Kansas City in the spring.
Art Club has done some community service activities this year, also. This spring, club members enlarged and drew many pictures and colored them. The pictures were taken to a hospital to decorate the pediatrics ward. They tried to pick cheerful and spring-like photos with bri,iht colors to help cheer up the sick children.
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Above: One of thi• year'•
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Right: Northe-t Art Club, 1983-84. (I. to r.) Bob Wei••• Michelle Kliment, Randy Joe Cooper, Lueken, Rod Mc Marti Gallagher, Paula Gilllland. Not Pictured: Zimmerman, Tammy
Northeaat'• Art Club met every Weclneaclay after achool to diacu•• upcoming events.
Mn. Sharon Cech, art and Ar Club
MathClubMathClubf··
To some people, Math is a foreign language; the signs and figures make as much sense as a child's scribbling.
But to Math Club members, what may be scribbling to others makes complete sense to them. The member do have an opportunity to learn a bit more than the average math student would in a class. At the club meetings, one of the things that the sponsor Bill Rogge does is show the members clues to make their their math work easier. "We learn math tricks and shortcuts that really can help," said senior member Dave Willis. Rogge also taught the students the strategies to several games such as "Battleship."
Besides learning hints and strategies, some of the members participate in several math contests throughout the year. This can also be one of the reasons for joining the organization as shown by Junior Kevin Greenfield. "I basically joined because I wanted to be in the competitions," he said.
According to Rogge, the topics and types of questions presented at these competitions are quite different from those in math classes. "A student has to be interested in math and be prepared to handle that difficult questions," Rogge said.
Apparently, several students were prepared to handle the difficulties as the club's members did quite well in various competitions this year. On the National Math Exam, the Northeast team took third place out of 142 schools. In the individual category, Jeff Lee was second out of 7,330 other participants. Lee's score on the math exam was a 98. Rogge said, "I think that is the highest score we (Northeast's Math Club) have ever in the math exam.
Rogge felt that Lee's success was one of the high points of the year. "It was very encouraging," he said. Lee's score made him eligible to participate in a more difficult test, in which he also did well.
In addition, the club has two social events, one in the fall and one in the spring. The fall activity was called "Pizza, Pool and Pacman" and was held at Northeast. The spring activity consisted of viewing rented popular movies and playing computer games. "The parties are really fun; I enjoyed them," said Willis.
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llr. Rogge'• room the meeting place for Math Club
Brian Svob~ and other Math Club look puzzled.
Math Club Bill Rogge
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Math Club (L. to R.) Front Howell, Kri• Stephanie Bill Rogge. Back Row (L. to R.)-Greg Ted Dlougby, Tom Bob MunDavid Rob Ron Rogge, Mike McDonald, John Heidemann, and Brian Svoboda.
NFLNFLNFLNFLNFLN
Ever wonder what NFL means? No, it's not a national football league; ifs a National Forensic League. NFL is a club which gets support from the administration; however, NFL is not well-known among the general student body. The debate team also faces this problem of anonymity.
The Northeast debate team had two divisions of debate in which they were involved. One division was the regular two man debate and the other was the LincolnDouglas debate, which is one-on-one competition. With a 32-year experienced sponsor, the team faced the year's topic of "Resolved United States Criminal Court Procedure Should be Significantly Changed."
For Sponsor Jack Mueller, debate and NFL serve as an educational process. The students learn to research material, develop the material, and present the material appropriately to improve its meaning. "It's an educational thin~," said Mueller.
Earning the honor of being in NFL isn't as easy as some people might think. Every club member has made the requirement of being in the top 25 percent of their class, and they have earned a set number of points in debate competitions or forensics (speech team) competitions, which are coached by Jay Chipman. Despite the standard NFL and debate membership requirements, some personal qualities need to be present in the members, too. According to Mueller, the members need the curiosity as to "why" something happens as well as the competitiveness and the academic ability. "In the competitive way, it's like football or basketball, but these kids are using their brains," said Mueller.
The 1983-84 school year ended with mixed feelings for members of NFL and debate as both clubs. "We had an up and down season," Mueller said. "We're not dissatisfied, but we're not as satisfied as we would have liked."
There is one issue which can't be debated, though. For members of NFL and debate in the 1983-84 school year, these two clubs will remain forever the best.
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1983-84 National Foren•ic League. Front Row (1. tor.) LIN Dominy, Soren WllladHn, Sue Faye Sheri Buckner, LIN Geri Reeve•, c.,.-olyn Slemp, Brian Svoboda, Eric Petenen. Second Row: Julie Bauptmeier, Kri• Hoffer, Karen Donahoo, Bowell, Stephanie Ahl•cbwede, Todd Powell, John Beidemen, Brent Charlie Blair, Tari1yn Pollema. Third Row: Jim Phillip•, Brian Dawn Cannady, Mark Dale, John Mike McDonald, Gregg GroHbana, Karen Kenten, David Murphy.
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Brian Svoboda and John Wrasse play with their faithful maacot, Bruce the Chicken. John Wrasse delivers a speech in debate.
Mark Dale and Brian Harriaon prepare for debate tournament.
Jack Mueller, veteran Debate/NFL
Bard at work?
A product of the furtive of the debate team. 113/Debate
FBLAFBLAFBLAFBLAI
Here are the awarda won at the State Leadenbip Conference by Nortbeaat FBLA memben.
M•. FBLA Female Student of the Year: LIN Moniz.
Office Procedure•: Becky Caner (BM)
Clerk Typi•t II: Kim McDonald (7th), PeU, Malllliq (BM).
Who'• Who in Nebraska FBIA: LIN Moniz.
Job Interview: PeU, Malllliq (3rd), LIN Kaclavy (BM), LIN Moniz (BM).
Clerical Competency: Becky Caner (3rd).
Accounting I: Karen MUD90n (7th).
Accounting II: Becky Caner (BM).
Bu•ineH Communication: Becky Carver (4th), Teri ThoDJ.Hn (7th), PeU, Manning (BM), LIN Moniz (BM).
Stenographer I: Teri ThoDJ.Hn (2nd).
Stenographer II: LIN Moniz ( ht), Pego Malllliq (8th).
Secretarial Competency: LIN Moniz (2nd), Peggy Manning (4th).
Chapter Award•: Money M-,ement (7th), BuaineH Advocacy (5th), State Officer Project (BM), Sweep•tab• Award (Top 12).
"You only get out of it what you put into it," is a very famous quote and is applicable to this year's FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter. Members have learned that FBLA has a lot to give them when they put in extra work.
FBLA has monthly meetings at which they take care of club businesses, notify members of events and usually host a speaker from some aspect of the business world who talks to the group. Members of the group can be as active in the club as they want.
Senior Karen Munson joined the club with friends because she may go into accounting as a career. "I'll remember how nice all the people were and how much fun we had," she said.
Many of the members will also carry with them memories of the State Leadership Conference. Girls participated in business seminars and competed in contests.
The sales projects of FBLA helped to pay for the State Leadership Convention, and a trip to Worlds of Fun. Other events included a hayrack ride.
Senior Lisa Moniz, who was voted Ms. FBLA Female Student of the Year at the State Conference, said she learned a lot about organization and responsibility along with gaining a broader knowledge of the business world.
"Most of our members are girls because the guys think it's just a secretary club. But, it's so much more than that," Moniz said. "We had a lot of fun when FBLA and FFA members went bowling together. We try to have lots of fun events for our club so we can keep our member's interest."
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Above, 1983-84 FBLA Offlcen (I. tor.): Sheila Cantena, Bi•torian; LIN Moniz, Trea•urer; Nancy Neemann, Recording Secretary; TereN Million, Reporter; Angela llanHn, Pn•ident.
Wben FBLA memben are not competing in conte•b, they find time to bave a little fun at the bowliai alley during a fun clay witll the FFA.
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Faithfully by Journey was the theme and the UNL East Campus Student Union Great Plains Ballroom was the setting for this year's Candlelight Christmas Ball. Sounds Unlimited poured out the music for 180 couples.
The Candlelight Committee, which is made up of juniors, is picked by the committee from the year before.
The committee started preparations for the dance last summer and continued their meetings through the school year. One problem that faced the group was the financial aspect of the event. The 14-girl committee decided to sponsor a bake sale at East Park. Faye Robinson remembers a customer paying for a lot of food, but he never came back to claim his purchase. "I laughed about that all day," Robinson said.
The sale of carnations and roses brought in about $100. In addition to decorations, the ballroom cost about $150 to rent, while Sounds Unlimited charged $175 for the music. But, even with all of the expenses, the committee was able to leave about $300 in the fund for next year's committee.
Most hostesses agreed that the ball was a lot of hard work, but fun. "I was nervous, but glad to get it over with," said Billie Jo Lovrien.
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The favon ,1ven out at tbi• year'• Candleli,iit Dance con•i•tecl of a champagne ,ia.• and the invitation.
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1983 Candleli,iit Committee. Front Row: (I. to r.) LIN Gott.ch, Lori Sobmer, TereN Swoboda, Jenny Woodward, Shelly Scott. Back Row: Kri•ti Walek, Jeanne Wicken, Tonia Arehart, Angie Ber,qui•t, Billie Jo Lovrien, Sherrie Spreier, Stacy Schultz.
HomecomingHomec
Probably in the eyes of this year's royalty, the 1983 Homecoming will be Forever the Best.
The royalty this year included Second Attendants Ross Els and Jenda Radford, First Attendants Jeff Soucie and Shelly Bartzatt, and King and Queen Ross Olsbo and Julie Lee.
The Homecoming events began with a pep rally where the royalty was announced. According to Lee, the pep rally was better organized than in past years.
Lee said she had various thoughts when it was announced that she had been selected as Homecoming Queen.
"Oh, I was really excited and surprised, and I think I was really lucky, but all I could think about when I was walking up there was how
paranoid I was that I would trip."
Olsbo had trouble finding words for his feelings.
"It's a good feeling to know you're liked by a lot of people, and I was glad about winning," Olsbo said. "I can't describe the feeling I had when I heard my name announced."
Olsbo questioned the accuracy of the Homecoming voting system. "How can you honestly pick a Homecoming person?" Olsbo asked. "Usually the people who vote don't even know who they're voting for. Some people kind of get left out of all the activities."
Lee felt that despite the problems, there might be Homecoming is a tradition that should be continued. "It gives the school spirit and it's a tradition that has been at Northeast a long time," Lee said.
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Queen Julie Lee and King RoH are on their way to the throne.
First Attendants Jeff Soucie and Shelly Bartzatt.
Shelly Bartzatt. Julie Lee, and Jenda Radford attend the final event of Bomecollllllf , the football game
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Homecoming is something that the participants, especially those elected to royalty, most likely will never forget.
At least, the Homecoming royalty of 10 years ago have not forgotten.
In 1973, the royalty consisted of attendants Tim White, Sally Klein; Doug Deterding, and Jodi Strough. The 1973 Homecoming King and Queen were Doug Russell and Suzi Roberts.
Some of the 1973 royalty felt that there are differences between the 1983 and 1973 Homecoming.
"We paid more attention to tradition and Homecoming was more a part of the school tradition," Deterding said.
Klein, who attended this year's pep rally, thought that the rally of 10 years ago was livelier, more fun and more spirited. "At this year's rally there wasn't a lot of student participation," Klein said. "It wasn't as exciting for the crowd, and it wasn't as long. Ours was really special and it seemed like the school was a little closer."
The 1973 Queen, Suzi Roberts Heinzman, agreed with Klein. "It didn't feel like there was the unity there used to be and the attitude was different. It wasn't the big thing it used to be and there wasn't the support there used to be."
Most of the royalty thought that Homecoming is an event that should continue. Klein said, 'Yes, I think it should be continued. There has to be , little honors like this to keep spirit and excitement up."
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The Homecoming Royalty (I. to r. ): Second Attendants Ela and Jenda Radford, King Ol•bo, Queen Julie Lee, and Fint Attendants Shelly Bartzatt and Jeff Soucie.
Nominee• for Homecoming royalty. Back Row (I. tor.): Scott Plumb, Jeff Soucie, Todd Gilroy, Ro•• Olabo, Ron Barry Good, Jim Svehla. Front Row: Julie Lee, DIDI Merriman, Shelly Bartzatt, Jenda Radford, Sherry Bartzatt, Tina OW, Stacey noyd, and Renee Poell.
Roa• El• and Jenda Radford wait for the : announcement of King and Queen.
Doug Ru•aell and Suzi Roberta Heinzman, the 1973 Royalty, attended the Homecom• Ing football game.
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StudentCounci 1Stud4
What exactly do the 27 members of Northeast's Student Council do? The best way to answer that may be to identify what they accomplished recently.
StuCo was instrumental in getting a clock placed on the outside of the building that can be seen from the student parking lot. The Council also pushed for paving of the rest of the student lot, a task that was accomplished during the fall of 1983.
Plantings were made in front of the school, the rocket was maintained, and the organization of the Jr.-Sr. Prom were other duties handled by StuCo.
Senior StuCo member Lori Beckers has been involved with the group for the last two years. Beckers said she enjoys being able to work with other students and trying to help the school.
"I wish the other students would become more aware of all the things Stu Co does," Beckers said. "We work hard for the school because we're proud of Northeast and it takes a lot of cooperation from all members to get things done."
StuCo President Jeff Soucie enjoys the challenge that StuCo presents him, and also the ability to meet different people.
Soucie attended the State Convention, along with 12 other Northeast StuCo members.
"We learned about ourselves and conflicts we may encounter," Soucie said of the convention. "I feel the convention brought us closer together."
Dave Strange, who has sponsored StuCo for the past eight years, said it is important for teachers to have contact with students other than just a classroom situation.
"To achieve this extra relationship, a teacher can be a coach or a club sponsor," Strange said. "I enjoy kids and feel that StuCo is very important. I get to meet some of the best kids at Northeast through StuCo."
Vice-President Jichelle Rystrom enjoys the StuCo activities. She said she thinks StuCo tries to work with the student body, but that StuCo really needs more feedback from the students. "I wish there was more unity between the student body and the various clubs at school, and also with teachers," Rystrom said.
Sophomore Marci Neeld joined Stu Co because she had been in the group at the junior high level. "I wanted to see what it was like in high school," Neeld said. "I like the committee work the best because you get to know the people better and you can work together."
Soucie had his thoughts on what he would like to see happen to future StuCos.
"I would like to see more student participation in Student Council events, and I would like to thank the student body and the faculty for their support this year," Soucie said. "I would also like to thank the Student Council members for their help in getting things done and making this a successful year for Northeast Student Council."
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Sheri Buckner i• a member of Nortbea•t'• Student Council.
A popular •pirit boo•t for StuCo aelling balloona at football game•. Shown here aelling balloon• i• Vice-Pre•ident Jichelle Rystrom.
Getting together with other •chool• to •hare idea• wa• a popular activity for Student Council.
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1983-84 Northeast Student Council. Front Row (I. tor.): Deniae Finch, Shaunelle Roeber. Row Two: Michelle Mattoz, Liaa Thomp•on, Stephanie Grant, Jeff Soucie, Carla Quackenbush, Vicki Mero, Michelle Jone•, Marcie Hanson, Karen Kucerak. Row Three: Dan Lionberger, Ann We•t. Barb Morri•sey, Robin Lowe, Linda Petenon, LIA Moniz, Lori Deeken, Angie Gartzke, Sandi Foz, Amy Watkin•, Sponsor Dave Strange, Jichelle Ryatrom. Standing in back: Renee Divi•, Kim Howard, Tina Chaae.
What better way to get to know your Student Council offlcen than to have their picture• on di•play.
Student Council •poDHred the annual Bloodmobile.
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Spotl ightSpotl ightS1
For those who want to learn about improvisation, be a part of putting a school play together, attend other high schools' productions or just meet new people, then Spotlight is just the right group.
The purpose of the club is to provide an organization for all students who are interested in drama and to provide help with work on the school plays. According to the group's president, Lisa Thompson, many members of Spotlight work on the crews or backstage to help the play be a success in this manner.
Spotlight also tries to attend productions at other high schools. This year the club went together to two plays. They saw plays at East and at Southeast. The group attends plays at other schools to have a chance to see what other high schools are doing and to have something as a comparison. Junior member Mary Gaines said, "It was really neat to see how others put on their plays."
The 45 member group increased its membership by 15-20 people from the previous year. Spotlight sponsor, Jay Chipman, said, "That's an encouraging sign. It shows the health of the organization if it can grow larger from year to year."
Gaines joined the club because she is interested in drama and a lot of her friends belonged. She also enjoys meeting new people as another reason to belong to Spotlight. ''You get to make some really good friends," she said. "These are people you wouldn't generally have in your classes. Also, you get really close while working together on the play."
Thompson added that the club is beneficial to almost any student. She said the opportunity to become involved in helping backstage on the play is one thing that some students would enjoy. The improvisation sessions held after the ~eetings for inter~sted members were also a plus for the club, Thompson said. This activity, she explained, could help students to improve their acting skills. Being a member also gives the students some background in drama. "If a member tries out for a play, it might give him an extra chance or a little bit more courage since he would know what he is doing," Thompson said.
Soren Willadsen one of the
Membera get ready for a production.
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1983-84 Spotlight Club. Front Row (I. tor.) Sherry Buckner, carolyn Slemp, Geri Jacbon Warren, LIN Jay Chipman, Secretary Amy Clark, Bob Rook, Tricia Sia, Suaie Ladeboff. Second Row: JUI Jodi Wiatt, Kri• Hoffer, Mark Frantz, Linda Soren Willadsen, Shawn Ridpath, Brian Frantz, Mary Dawn Tblnt Row: Brian Randy Duerr, Julie Bauptmeier, Mary Tracey Clll'l'J, Kyle Clark, Sue Devonne .Jim Salber, Karen Donahoo, Miller. Back Row: Janel Zager, Ronda Wright, Terry Stephanie Miller, Amy Dewitt, Kate Bowell, Cathy Stuefer, Karin Troy Leffler, Rod Lobae.
One-ActsOne-ActsOi
Emma in the arm• of her father, Batrick, after ber death.
Ca•t of ''Twelve Dream•": Jl'ront Row (I. tor.) Jackaon Warren, Stephanie Miller, Sheri Buckner. Back Row: Bob Rook, Shawn Ridpath, Geri Reeve•, Brian Jl'rantz.
Above: Emma ezperience• a dream about
Left: Stephanie Miller, a• Emma, during one of ber clreama.
Emma ba• a dream about heaven and hell.
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Bob Rook a• the Profe•aor, confront. Batrick (Jackaon warren) about Emma'• clreama.
FallPlayFallPlayFall
This year's all-school fall production was Dark of the Moon, written by Howard Richardson. The legend, which originated from the Kentucky mountains, was written in 1941 before the war, but it was not produced for Broadway until after the war in 1945. "It's a well-known story," said Jay Chipman, Northeast's drama teacher.
Almost 60 students tried out for parts, which was the largest number of people to try out for a production since Chipman has been at Northeast. The cast included 36 students who practiced every day for more than a month in the evenings and after school.
The story concerned a witch boy who fell in love with a human girl. He asked the conjure man to change him into a human so that he could marry the girl. "It has something for everyone," Chipman said of the production.
"It was the best Northeast production ever," said Jackson Warren, who played the witch boy.
Not everything went as planned for the cast, though. There were a few lines that were messed up and a few lighting clues were missed. "It was nothing that wouldn't happen in any other play," Warren said.
One aspect of the production that the cast was glad to have end were the hours and hours spent in rehearsals.
"I'm glad it's over, because now I have some free time," said Brian Anderson, one of the townsmen. "But, it was fun while it lasted."
According to Chipman, the play was a success because more student performed and the play was presented to a packed house of more than 300 people both nights.
Chipman and Warren both said the production exceeded the high school level. "It was comparable to a community or college theatre," Warren said.
A happy couple i• married in the general •tore, the look on.
A look at all of the lovely appearing in '1>ark of the Moon."
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Kyle Clark i• cballengecl to a fight by Jacbon Warren.
Brian Frantz the bo1;11e of
layFallPlayFallPlay-
John, the Witch Boy
Barbara Allen
Preacher Haggler
Jackson Warren
Lisa Thompson
Brian Frantz
Mrs. Allen Carolyn Slemp
Mr. Allen Joel Walton
Floyd Allen
Conjure Man
Conjure Woman
Dark witches
Fair Witches
Todd Powell
Randy Duerr
Missy Howell
Faye Robison
Shawn Ridpath
Tracey Curry
Chris Schweitzer
Sue Munson
Maivin Hudgens Kyle Clark
Uncle Smelicue Bob Rook
Miss Metcalf
Sheri Buckner
Mrs. Summey Geri Reeves
Mr. Summey Mark Frantz
Edna Summey Cris Collins
Mr Bergen Brian Anderson
Mrs. Bergen Julie Hauptmeier
Ella Bergen Amy Clark
Other Townspeople Soren Willadsen
Stewart Mart
Lee Willet
Dawn Bringelson
Dan Sis
Jim Salber
Jill Russe ll
Lisa Dominy
Susie Nap ie r
Brian Joh ns on
Jon Sore n son
Mary Gaines
Sherri Burianek
Stephanie Miller
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Getting ready to go on wu a lot of fun for Randy Duen-.
LIN and Faye work on changing Shawn Ridpath'• image.
Brian Frantz deliven a moving to the
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Bob Rook to perfect part •• Uncle Smelicue. Memben of the cut are pictured during rebeanal. 123/Dark Of The Moon
SpringPlaySpringPI
Entertaining the audience is the goal of each play and of each actor and actress in the play. Northeast's 1984 Spring Play, "The Great Sebastians" and those involved did entertain.
The play was set in communist Czechoslovakia and was a comedy-adventure. It was about an acting couple that was faced with making a decision to follow their principles or save their skins. The husband and wife were forced to use their conning and intelligence to save themselves.
Geri Reeves and Brian Frantz, who had the two lead roles, had to memorize clues for parts in the play where they do a mind reading act.
Another scene which surprised the audience was when Rudi Sebastian (Brian Frantz) took off his pants and walked around in his shorts. "I really wasn't too comfortable taking off my pants on stage," Frantz said. "I figured the audience would think 'that boy needs to shave his legs."'
To get all the lines and tricks down correctly, many hours of practice were needed. According to Frantz, there were about 30-40 rehearsals. After practicing some of the same scenes over and over, they lost some of their freshness and became boring to the actors. 'You almost get scared that it won't be funny , because you've heard the jokes so many times in rehearsal," state Bob Rook, who played Sergeant Jarosky.
"Because you spend so much time in rehearsals and with the same people all the time, you either get to disliking or really liking your fellow actors," Reeves said. 'You become like family. We all got to become really good friends."
Leroy Willliams, who played one of the main four characters in the play, had never been in a play before and had only one year of drama. "I decided to try out because I wanted to do something that I felt was fun and special before I graduated from high school," Williams said.
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Brian Franta Geri Reeve• a piece of hi• mind.
Geri Reeve• read• the mind of Leroy William• •• Brian Frant 1 patiently.
Party talb about Czech hero.
A friendly diacua•ion
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'lbe Playen
Rudi Sebaatian . Brian Frantz
EHie Sebaatian Geri Reevea
Manya u- Domin:, Security Police
Mirko Jon Sorenaon
Mrozaka Janel Zager
Joaef Soren Willadsen
Sergeant Javonky Bob Rook
General Zandek Lero:, Williama
Soldien
Novak Todd Powell
Salda Jim Salber
Marinaka Cathy Stuefer
Colonel Jarka Bradacbova
Jill Ruaaell
Vlasta Babova · Carolyn Slemp
Sophie Cerny Heidi Berryman
Karel Cerny Mark Frantz
Zikmund Novotny
Jackson warren
Pavlat Darrin Swanaon
Tani Balzar Stewart Mart
Marie Balzar Li- Tbompaon
Natalia Bacilek
Julie Bauptmeier
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'lbe caat and crew of the Nortbeaat production of "The Great Sebaatiana."
111e Sebutiana eat dinner with Sergeant Javonky (Bob Rook}
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Every teacher wants to do the very best and reach at least a few of the students they instruct. Perhaps, someday, the teacher hopes the student recognizes this extra effort and interest their teacher is putting forth, and appreciate that fact. It's not often that a teacher gets recognition from any place outside the classroom.
Northeast math teacher Buren Thomas did receive recognition this year. Thomas, chairman of the Northeast math department, was presented with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching.
Thomas, who has been teaching for 24 years, began his career in Red Cloud, Nebraska. He has been at Northeast for the last 19 years.
Before Thomas was even considered for the award, the school district had to nominate one math teacher and one science teacher. Thomas was the one chosen. Out of all of the state's nominees, the State Department of Education picked two.
Thomas gathered letters of recommendation from former students and others, and he wrote several papers on his teaching philosophies in the classroom.
Finally, Congressman Doug Bereuter phoned Thomas and informed him of the award. Following that came an official letter of notification.
Thomas said when he found out about the award, "I was very excited. I felt it was a big honor since I'm very familiar with how many outstanding math teachers there are in Nebraska."
Because of the award, Thomas and Northeast have received various gifts. "The award has been very helpful, not only for my family and I but for our school and education in general," Thomas said.
Thomas received a personal computer and a grant that will be used in the Northeast math department. A calculator and numerous magazines and reference books were also given to the recipients of the award.
"The material and money received will permit us to put together a pretty complete package that will allow us to do some things we weren't able to do before," Thomas said.
To receive the award, Thomas and his wife traveled to Washington, D.C. for an expense-paid five day stay. During the week, the Thomas' schedule was tightly packed with activities and tours. Because they were with a special group, they had the opportunity to tour inside government agencies and buildings that were not available to other people.
There were also all-day honors workshops where teachers discussed their views and problems they encountered, and possible
solutions to those problems. An afternoon on Capitol Hill was also on the schedule where Thomas met Reprsentatives Bereuter and Hal Daub.
Finally came the _presentation of the award. The 52 math and 52 science teachers from across the United States who received the award gathered in the east room of the White House. There, President Reagan greeted them. Thomas recalls meeting the President as a very memorable experience of the visit.
"I wasn't emotional until the President walked right by me. You just feel different about someone when you actually meet them," Thomas said.
After greeting the award winners, President Reagan gave a speech in which he tried to convey the importance of education in general, and the role of the teacher in particular. When the President finished his speech, the awards were presented to the honored teachers.
While Thomas was pleased to . receive the award, he was even more satisfied with other reactions he has received.
"The award itself has been very gratifying, but contact with parents, former students, and the faculty at Northeast has been just as satisfying, Thomas said.
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Barry Moore Assistant Principal
Dick Colerick Aasi•tant Principal
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Baroid Dietrich Principal
Jack Anderson Vice Principal
Paula Hanneman
Ph:,Uis Story
Naomi Robison
Ermal Collister
Jeanette Kahm
Leona Scheffert
Main Office & Counselor Staff
Excuses, excuses, excuses. We've all heard them, and we've all used them. But, Northeast teachers have probably heard more than anybody.
We 're all past the stage of saying "the dog ate it" or "I lost it on my way to school." Now, we spend hours trying to think up more imaginative excuses.
The excuse, "I had to work late last night" is the most common one heard by business teacher Carolyn Hug. Hug said she is lenient, to an extent, in letting her students make work up. "I'm sure we used excuses when I was in high school, but not as much as today's generation. Our parents wouldn't go along with it," Hug said.
Students who miss a previous class are easy to spot when they return. Immediately, the students rushes to someone else in class who might have the notes. Meanwhile, the student is pondering which excuse to use next. "I was sick. It was my little sister's birthday. I didn't understand. I ran out of paper. I was too tired. I had to babysit. I had a fight with my parents. I didn't know it was due today. I thought I turned it in. I lost it. I thought we would have class time to do it. I left my books in my boyfriend's/girlfriend's car. I had to go to the game last night."
You could say that the excuses Northeast students use are just like the Northeast teachers Forever The Best.
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Marge Billings
Lynn Crozier
MaryannSpahni
Rita Eden
Helen Cantena
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A new program for the benefit of students who have problems with drugs or alcohol was started this year in the Lincoln Public Schools. The School-Community Intervention Program (SCIP} deals with a very large problem which requires attention. The basic idea behind SCIP is that to improve educational growth and development of young people it is important that students be f~ee of the influence of harmful chemicals.
Northeast's SCIP team is composed of teachers, support staff members, and administrators. Members of the group were: Daryl Blue, Maryann Spahni, Helen Carstens, Betty Erickson, Edythe Cascini, Phyllis Henrichs, Jack Anderson, and Harold Dietrich. The purpose of the program is to identify, monitor, and intervene in cases of student abuse of drugs and alcohol. The group also coordinates the aftercare of students when students complete a treatment program and are back in school.
"If using an illegal drug disrupts your life by not paying attention in class because you're high, or if you're kicked out of class, it is important to realize that a problem exists," Erickson said. "I can't believe that students are willing to take risks like getting in accidents, trouble with the law, failing a class, or being kicked out of school just to achieve a desired feeling."
The program achieved the desired results and positive feelings were expressed by those who participated.
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Betty Erickson
Cindy
Betty Starr
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Nancee Burbank
Laura Girmus
Bob Wohlers
Bill Rogge
Teacher Aides
Janet LaFollette
Marlene Newburn
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Connie Fryrear Mathematics
Jim Campbell
Buren Thomas
Bob Els
Dick Nagele
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Steve Carr
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Edith Isaacson
Virginia Saporta-Brown Maria Benevent-Dewey
Laurie CoWngham
Journalism
Daryl Blue
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Anette Nub
Library
Shirley Rinne
Edythe Caacini
Pat Mallat
Figuring out how much money other people can save is a rewarding job for Home Economics teacher Karen Poore.
Poore, who teaches part-time at Northeast, is an assets manager in her other job. She was introduced to the idea of asset managing by her cousin who showed Karen various ways to save money. It was then that Poore realized she could do the same for other people.
Poore is now showing others how to save money and making money herself while doing it.
One of the reasons Poore enjoys her work is that it puts her in a position to meet new people and help them help themselves.
"Teaching others how to manage their money is helping me to learn at the same time," Poore said. "I'm teaching them to help themselves. Here at Northeast, teaching is my career and I can use that in my other job."
Poore said she likes the idea of teaching only part-time because it leaves her more spare time to spend with her family. "I like the flexibility of being able to volunteer at my son's school if I want to or to be available if I'm needed," Poore said.
Poore said her new job is slow getting started, but she hopes it will pick up. "I'm just getting started, so I don't have a lot of established clients yet," Poore said. "But, I like challenges in life. Trying something totally different every once in a while is what I thrive on.
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Mary Jean Gast
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Marilyn Gade
Karen Poore
Music
Duane Nicllola
Mary Oestmann
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Being punished for too many skips, tardies or for low grades is not fun. Parents are notified and then the trouble comes from two directions: parents and school. Although the punishment may be well deseived, it is not something that most students enjoy. An easier route, it may seem, it is to get special treatment from your teacher or authority figure because you know them. You may know them very well, in fact, because they are one of your parents.
At Northeast during the 1983-84 school year, some faculty members have teenagers who are students at Northeast. Special treatment is probably not the case, however.
Senior Jon Anderson, whose father is Vice-principal, explained, "I don't think my friends or I get any special treatment. I still get referrals if I deseive them and my friend's car was towed for illegal parking this year."
Senior Ross Els feels that the teachers and administrators treat him more friendly because he has known most of them since he was young. Els also feels that more is expected of him as a student and an athlete. "I think I expect more from myself," Els said. "Having my dad as the football coach added a lot more pressure on me to do well, to prove I deseived to start at quarterback." Els may have put in more effort on the field, but if he wasn't playing well, his father would decide to take him out of the game, like any other player. "I was careful not to break the rules for the season and put my dad in a bad position," said Els.
Jack Anderson, Vice-Principal, said, "If Jon would have a serious problem with school, he would be referred to me like all other students. It hasn't been a problem for us because Jon stays out of trouble pretty much."
So it appears more is expected from the children of faculty members to do well in school and avoid trouble; they do not receive any special treatment as well.
Jon Anderson laughingly said, "I've never heard any of my teachers say 'I'm going to send you to Mr. Anderson's office' for something I've done, though." Ross Els added, "We have a really good relationship, my father and I, so I'm glad we're at the same school."
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Neil Bafemeiater
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Nancy O'Brien
Jack Mueller
Don Sweem
John McCormick
Hank Willemsen
Mel Berka
Science
Jon Miller
Randy Emry
Gale Cook
Dave Hunter
Bob Cartright
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Bob Jame•
Phys Ed
Andy Loehr
Vietta Short
Nancy Bishop
Leroy Seng
Jerry Kroeger
Bob Heffelfinger
John McIntyre
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Phyllis Henrichs
Jim Rathe
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Fine Arts
Sandi Peters
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Driver Ed
Carolyn Bug
Bruce Reed
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Sharon Cech
Jay Chipman
Bruce Raymer
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Jill Nance
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Nesba Scb11maoo
Linda Clabaugh
Kathleen Wagoner
Mike Kaiser
Phil Pfleffer
Jan Strange
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Barb Sabling
After being away from home for a school year, you'd expect a little bit of homesickness to set in. But, that's not the case with Northeast's exchange teacher, Mike Kaiser.
Kaiser, who is from Telford, England, likes being in Lincoln. Kaiser, who will return to Telford this summer, admitted he has enjoyed his stay but is anxious to get back home.
"I like Lincoln. It's an active town," Kasier said. "But, I'm used to my own customs."
One of those customs Kaiser has missed the most deals with sports. "I'm very concerned to get back to the game of cricket," Kaiser said.
Kaiser came to Lincoln thanks to the sponsorship of the Central Bureau for Educational Exchanges and Visits, which is equivalent to the United States' Fulbright Scholarship program.
Kaiser exchanged homes with Northeast English teacher Carolyn Bantam. The only part of the exchange that was not carried through were the paychecks. For a while, Kaiser had his checks cabled to him. But, the figures were in pounds and he soon found that financial institutions would be a problem. As the year progressed, Kaiser kept losing money because the pound kept getting weaker. "I dread going to the bank and asking what the exchange rate is," Kaiser said.
Language in the classroom has been different for both Kaiser and his students at Northeast. Kaiser's students have learned different terms such as fortnight. A fortnight, as students slowly learned, is a two week period of time. His students were also told, jokingly, that Kaiser will have wiped out the word 'guys' from their vocabulary, and replace it with 'chappie.'
Ed Johnson
Don Mach
Pat Sullivan
Ken Plith
Randy Connot
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Industrial Arts
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Improvement projects proposed at Northeast
Northeast track athletes are hopeful that this old cinder track will be a thing of the past. One of only two Class A schools in the state without an all-weather track surface, Northeast personnel hope that, too, will be a statistic of the past.
Installing lights, and enlarging the student lot are two projects that have been proposed to the School Board.
Northea•t Art and Drama areas have also had plans drawn up to help eliminate crowded and cluttered conditions.
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Have you ever stopped to think about all the time and dedication that goes into coaching?
Hours are spent practicing and perfecting skills, with the hope that all the work will pay off in competition.
Northeast coaches are also teachers, and for many the thrill of seeing high school athletes compete helps them cope with be stress of a classroom.
Cross Country Coach Bill Rogge ( upper left), who also teaches math, finds a minute to himself is helpful.
Coaches give a lot, as shown by Ed Johnson (upper right) as be delivers a time out talk to a tired basketball team.
Football Coach Bob Els (bottom left) shows that Northeast coaches are really concerned about their players.
Watching bis team at work, Bill Story (bottom right) eqjoys the effort from bis reserve football team.
When the season is over, the coach can relu for a while. There will be time to think about what bas happened. And soon, there will be time to think about •••••• nezt year.
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Schedule reflected in record
Northeast's football team, after advancing to the state finals in 1982, finished the 1983 campaign with a 3-6 record.
One look at the teams the Rockets faced would give a good indication why the record wasn't as glamorous as the previous year. Northeast played against the best in the state, including Omaha South and Lincoln East, both top-rated teams during the regular season.
Coach Bob Els' squad opened the season with a loss to pre-season rated Omaha Burke, 26-9. However, Northeast came back the next week to down Fremont, 21-14.
"In the first six weeks of the season we were known as the 'everyother-week team,"' senior quarterback Ross Els said. "We would be off one week, then back on the next week."
One aspect of Northeast's play that seemed to improve with each game was the defense. "We weren't too sure of ourselves at the beginning of the season," stated defensive coordinator Bruce Reed. "But, as the season continued, we managed to learn and accomplish a lot of new techniques."
Northeast's ability to never give up kept the Rockets in contention until the final gun in almost every game, including a seven point loss to Omaha South, which was rated # 1 at the time .
The South loss, while it was not enjoyable, was memorable for Ross Olsbo. "Rushing for 133 yards against the number one team in the state was one of the most memorable moment during the season," Olsbo said.
Ross Els makes a quick handoff to Steve Strauss.
Quarterback Jim Svehla utilizes his blocking in an attempt to get out of a jam.
Rocket quarterback Ross Els looks downfield for an open receiver, unaware that he is being hounded by a Southeast rusher.
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A Northeast defender falls on the football following a Ralston play• er's fumble.
Ross Els leads the Rockets' celebration aft "' s· taking a blocked punt in for a touchdown against S o \ ~theast. Els heroics weren't enough as the Knights c h 1med a 14-6 decision.
Senior running back Ross Olsbo, who was named to the JournalStar's AU-City Team, returns a kickoff at Seacrest Field
Steve Strauss has the ball stripped away by a Ralston defensive player.
Quarterback Ross Els carries the ball while teammates clear a path.
"Dancing is a contact sport; Football is a hitting sport."
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Off. Avg 9 Def. Avg 1 ~ Scoring Elf 2 Rushi n g Yards Olsbo 5 2 Pass i n g Els 42 -110 - 10 4 5 5 Re c e i v i ng Nelson , - 1 51 In te r c eptions N e l son 3 A l! P urpose Yds 0 1 0 0 839 Tackles (U-A) Swam; n 52-88 Fumble recove ries Els 4
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An unidentified Rocket defender takes the legs out from under an East ball carrier, while Steve Chick moves in on the play.
Dan Jackson (52) battles the Southeast offensive line as he to sack the quarterback on a rain-soaked Field.
A Rocket defender to tackle 1 Southeut quarterback.
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After taking the bandofl', RoH Olsbo runs into a pile of blockers.
Showing speed, RoH Olsbo takes the bandoff from RoH Els.
Greg Bard attempts an eztra point from the bold of Jim Svehla.
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Reseives win ·city battles
Reseive Football Coach Bill Story encountered something this season he has never faced before in his 28 years of coaching.
Story's reseives, along with the rest of the Northeast football squads, suffered through the hottest preseason practice weather Story can remember.
"It would have been easy for them to quit," Story said. "But, they stayed with it. They fought to overcome the weather."
The early temperature problems helped the team develop the stamina needed to play football, but it didn't do much for the reseives record as the Rockets lost the first three games of the season. Included in the string of setbacks was a 30-0 loss to Southeast. Later in the season,
Northeast fell to the Knights again, but this time by a 3-0 margin.
The Rockets did beat both of their other intra-city foes. Northeast's defense provided the key element in a 6-0 win over Lincoln High, and the offense took the spotlight with a 38-21 win over East.
Junior Hank Newburn look beyond the final record of 2-6 as he described the caliber of play.
"We had good running backs. They ran hard and fast," Newburn said. "The offensive line also was there to help, and we had a good defense, too."
Sophomore running back Steve Strauss led the Rockets in tackles, while Chuck Cole and Dan Parrott provided solid leadership for the offensive team.
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Quarterback Hank Newburn barely rid of thi• paa• again•t rival Eut.
A Rocket rwuung back i• •urrounded by Eut
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District Beatrice setback Ends volleyball season
The varsity volleyball team failed to repeat its 1982 appearance in the state tournament. However, Coach Sandi Genrich's young squad did finish with a respectable 10-11 record.
Northeast posted impressive wins over Norfolk, Southeast, and Grand Island. The Rockets advanced to the finals of the Trans-Nebraska tournament with wins over North Platte and East, but a loss to Fremont kept Northeast from capturing first place.
The season started on a positive note with successive wins over Omaha North and Omaha Gross.
Those wins were followed by a loss to Beatrice, then Northeast won just one of three games in the Cornhusker Invite.
"The girls had the potential to play well," Genrich said. "they worked hard during practices and had lots of enthusiasm."
Inexperience plagued Northeast as graduation claimed key players from
the 1982 squad. Senior Julie Lee was the season-long leader and was named to the Lincoln Journal-Star's All-City Team.
Northeast's attempt to make the state tournament field ended abruptly at the district tournament. After defeating Southeast 15-5, 1512, the Rockets fell to Beatrice, 15-7, 15-13.
Laced with sophomores and juniors, not many expected Northeast's squad to advance past the district tournament.
"This team wanted to win, and they practiced well," Genrich said. "They had the ability to win, they just weren't experienced enough to win the close games." Winning close games has been a trademark of past Rocket squads.
"This team wanted to win, and they practiced well," Genrich said. "But, the competition was just too strong and we fell to the talented teams."
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Julie Lee bump• the ball
Condon (23), Jenny Woodward (8), and Pam Woodward (7) cover.
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Coach Sandi Genrich the att tion during a timeout.
Taking their lut-minute befa match are Julie Lee and Linda Dolezal.
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Jenny Woodward IIUIJUliea a •mile before tbe game.
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Julie Lee prepares to serve. Lee was goCJ on 91 % of her serves this season.
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Kristi Walek ( 10) bumps as Tonie Arehart (3) and Julie Lee (9) are ready to help.
Making that extra effort, Teresa Millio dives for the ball. Million, a senior, was ere dited with 97 excellent passes this seasoi
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Pam Woodward (6) and Julie Lee (9) go up for the block. Woodward led the Rockets in ace blocks with 23.
The outstretched hands of Julie Lee weren't quite long enough to stop this return.
Amy Elrod (13) goes up for the block.
Linda Dolezal up for the kill •• teammate Tonia Arehart
Taking a short breather, Kristi Walek (10), Linda Dolezal (5),Julie Lee (9), and Angie Berquist (18) await the next !!erve.
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Beating Spartans memorable
The 1983 reseive volleyball tc had just about everything an ic volleyball team could have. "We some weak spots that we she have worked harder on, but in a was very pleased with the git stated Coach Cindy Reeves.
The reseives won all but twc their 10 games, losing only to J horn's varsity and the Beat1 reseive team.
While the team enjoyed succ with a winning record, Beers f01 at least one area that needed impi ing.
"I think we should have wor harder at trying to improve our s, ing. Also, we had a lot of enthusia but I think we could have had e · more," Beers said.
One aspect of the program t sophomore Kelli Horky enjoyed, the "Big and Little Sister" progra
"It really helped us in gettin! know each other and the other p1 ers on the varsity and sophom teams," Horky said. "By the end the season, we were like one happy family."
However exciting the sea~ seemed to the team, most of th• interviewed thought the win o East was the victory they v remember the most.
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tbe huddle, Jodi 01-on and Cbria Hempel cUacuH their atrategy for tbe nezt part game.
Sophomore Julie Rabe patiently await. the aerve.
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Aggressive, enthusiastic, and talented are just a few words Coach Tracy Stauffer used to describe the 1983 Northeast sophomore football team.
The sophs record, 2-5, may not cause the casual observer to heap lavish praise on the rookies, but Stauffer felt differently about the results.
"I don't think the scores reflect the way we played," Stauffer said. Although suffering through a losing season, the Rockets did play a number of teams close, losing to Lincoln High, 18-8, and falling to Southeast, 12-0.
Northeast's wins came against Nebraska city and East.
Against East, the defense scored first when Mike Fuhrer led a charge that caught an East runner in the end zone. East tied the game at 2-2, but a 15-yard touchdown run by Danny Berks provided Northeast with the winning points.
Berks was the leading rusher against Nebraska City, as he gained 164 yards on 12 carries, including touchdown runs of 68, 27, and 9 yards. Willie Perkins and Mark Kruse also added impressive rushing averages.
"Our defense played well against East and Nebraska City," Stauffer said. "We made East tum the ball over six times on three interceptions and three fumbles."
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The 1983 season marked the initial year for sophomore level volleyball at Northeast and in the state of Nebraska.
If success is measured by looking at the win-loss record, Northeast's first year of sophomore volleyball was an overwhelming success.
The young Rockets reeled off eight straight wins before a loss to Lincoln High left the spikers with a 10-1 record.
Brenda Ward was named the coach of the sophomores , and according to the first-year coach , the season was one of progress.
"I saw a lot of progress throughout the season ," Ward said. "With each game , we improved on one more thing, like spiking or blocking."
The sophs were led by leading server Colette Wehmiester, and by
leading spikers Julie Sarringer and Darla Grieser.
The sophomores were able to win the close matches, an aspect of their play that pleased Ward.
'1 think the girls were really close and they were willing to work together," Ward said. "Heaven knows, that brought them through a lot of close games." Matches against Beatrice, East, Fremont, and Southeast were all decided by a few points.
In the LPS Championships, Northeast demolished East and Southeast to take the title.
"For the first year, the coach really didn't pressure us very much , but our main goal was to go undefeated," commented Rhonda Frahm. The Rockets didn't quite accomplish that goal, losing to Lincoln High in a three-game match, 15-1, 10-15, 1315.
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Michelle (10) the ball J ulie Sarringar (4), Bulfle Chucla (8), and Colette Webr(2 ) a wait the
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The Northeast tennis team had a rough time this year with only four returning seniors. The lack of numbers in the senior class was not unique to the rest of the classes.
"We had a hard time fielding a team ," senior Brad Berka said. "We only had about 13 players try out whereas other Lincoln schools had about 30."
The seniors on the squad this year were Noah Amland, Brad Berka, Joel Walton, and Scott Wright.
"The potential was there, but only a few of the guys knew how to use that potential to their full capacity," Coach Bruce Poe said.
The Rockets got off to a great start by winning their first meet against Fremont, 9-0. After that, the squad won three of its 15 matches, and finished the season with a 4-15 record.
"We definitely didn't have as much
team spirit as we could have used ," Joel Walton commented. "We just took too long to get it together."
Berka's most memorable moment from the season was losing at the state meet in three sets to Brad Lewis of Southeast.
Another highlight for Berka, who was Northeast's No. 1 singles player, was winning a second place medal at the Trans-Nebraska Tournament. Although the season wasn't filled with victories, the Rockets still had a lot of fun. "The road trips were great," Berka said.
Berka, when asked what advice he would give to next year's team, answered with a bit of philosophy and some regret.
"Try as hard as you can," Berka said. "Because the season goes so fast, that before you know it, it's over."
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a two banded return, Brad Berka the ball back the net at Park. Watching Berka partner, Joel Walton.
Joel Walton the fflght of the ball after connecting with a two-banded backhand return.
Noah Amland a break and a cool drink of Dr. Pepper. The bot daya in and September man:, fall to take a breather.
The Recorcj NE 9 Fremont NE2 Eaat NE O Southeaat . NE 2 Grand laland NE finiahed 6th out of 9 at Fremont J (NE scored 19 pta.) NE 5 Beatrice NE2 Eaat NE 5 L. High NE 4 11.aatinga NE 6 L. High NE O Norfolk NE finiahed 5th out of 7 at Trana-Nebr. scored 13 pta.) NE finiahed 3rd out of 4 at LPS. (NE SCCI 6 pta.) NE fini•hed 20th out of 22
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The gymnastics team suffered from a lack of numbers, as only eight gymnasts turned out for the 1983 season.
"The only thing I would want changed for next year is to have more people on the team," stated sophomore Rob Maddox.
Three members of the team qualified for the state meet. The three who worked their way through district and into the state meet were Seniors Jeff Ellis and Calaina Dightman, and Sophomore Rob Maddox.
In addition to the lack of people, the gymnastics program also had another problem as late as one week before the season started. The program did not have a coach.
The administration was close to scrapping the entire program until P .E. instructor and girls track coach Nancy Bishop said she would assume the duties of the head gymnastics coach.
"At first, I was a little reluctant when they asked me, but I decided to give it a shot and see what would happen," Bishop said.
Although Bishop admitted she didn't know a lot about the fine points of gymnastics, she did know the basics and she brought a great deal of spirit with her.
"One thing I can say about Bishop," Calaina Dightman said, "is that she has lots of enthusiasm. She got us hyped up before the meets. We were very happy with ourselves by the end of the season."
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Ghia NE 50 G. laland 94 TriaDplar Eaat ( 122.55 ), North Platte (102.35), Northeaat (84). TriaDgular Kearney ( 129.85 ), Southeaat (125.9), Northeaat (32.4). NE 89.4 Ralatoa 83.8 lllillard South Inv NE fiaiahed 18th out of 18 teama, acoring 48.75. NE 87.4 Eaat ...... . ... . ... . . ...... 130.7 NE 92 Beatrice 115 Tnma-Nebruka Coaf NE fiaiabed 8th out of 8 teama, acoring 87 .40 NE 100 L. High 115.1 Diatrict NE fiaiabed 8th, acoring 95.1
It take• preci•ion and grace for Su•ie Sittner to ezecute thi• move on the balance beam.
Junior Jim Gelline find• bim.NU in a tight •ituation during bi• routine on the pommel bone.
Defying the law• of gravity, thi• gymn&•t i• caught up• i de down while performing in the Door exerc i H.
Sophomore Rob Maddoz practice• bi• routine on the pommel bone.
Record Soya NE 78 G. laland 91 TriaDplar Eaat (105.25), North Platte (104.9), Northeaat (77.8) NE 83.1 Southeut 109.9 NE 77.4 Ralatoa 49. 7 lllillard South ID,r. NE fiDiabed 12th out of 15 teama, acioring 83.75 NE 88.3 L. Eaat 117.85 TraaaaNebruka Toura. NE fiDiabed 8th out of 8 teama, acoring 91.90 NE 89.75 L. lligb 115.1 Diatrict NE fiDiahed 5th, acoring 100.55 159 /Gymnastic• d
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Mild disappointment could best describe the cross country season. With sights set on a possible state title, the boys team fell short of qualifying for the meet.
Any goals set by the girls team were washed away when only five girls reported for the sport. It takes eight athletes to compete as a team. The Rocket girls were able to compete as individuals, however.
Practices for the squad started two weeks before school began. The team practiced two hours each morning and two hours in the evening. After school started in the fall, the squad practiced for two or three hours after school, and on weekends. An average day for a cross country runner included 10-15 miles of running.
At the Fremont Invitational, Jim Sundeen finished in first place, Jeff Lee finished third, Jeff Soucie placed sixth, and Bryan Combs took eighth place . Valerie Smith also claimed an eighth-place finish for the girls.
Northeast was again coached by Bill Rogge, and the veteran coach was encouraged by some aspects of the season, and disappointed by others.
"The team had what it needed in talent to be number one, we just didn't have enough people, especially girls, 0 Rogge said.
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Coach Bill Rogge thinks about strategy for his runners.
Tari Lyon reaches down deep inside for that e, energy needed at the end of a race.
Getting ready for another practice run, Coach Ro; tells the runners how to improve their times.
Bapi Joshi, Tre Brashear, Kevin Greenfield, and Sc Musil take a break.
NWU Invitational Northeast finished second out of 12 teams, scoring 73 pts.
Triangular Northeast scored 23 pts. and finished second in a triangular with East and York.
Fremont Invitational (Sr. Division) l. Jim Sundeen, 16:06; 3. Jeff Lee, 16:18; 6. Jeff Soucie , 16:55; 8. Bryan Combs, 17:16. Girls: 8. Valerie Smith, 16:20.
Triangular Northeast scored 51 pts. and finished second in a triangular with Fremont and Southeast.
Lincoln High Invitational Northeast finished seventh out of 12 teams, scoring 137 pts.
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Trans-Nebraska Conf Northeast finished fourth out of seven teams, scoring 87 pts.
LPS Championships Northeast finished third, scoring 50 pts.
District Northeast finished fourth out of eight teams, scoring 84 pts.
Triangular Northeast finished third , against East and York, scoring 42 pts.
Fremont Invitational Northeast finished fourth out of five teams.
Triangular Northeast finished third , against Southeast and Fremont, scoring 76 pts.
Lincoln High Invitational Northeast fi n ished tenth out of 10 teams , scoring 283 pts.
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Trans-Nebraska Northeast fini~hed seventh out of seven teams, scoring 1 76 pts.
LPS Championships Northeast finished fourth out of four teams.
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Already in the lead, Northeast runners try to hang on at the city meet. held at Pioneers Park.
A truly devoted runner, Amy Hile isn't about to let a knee injury hold her back.
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Senior runner Dan Mares.
Without the help of any experienced heighth, Northeast's basketball team still posted a winning record, finishing the 83-84 season at 10-6.
Junior Mike Longe, seeing his first varsity action, was the tallest Rocket at 6'5".
Being ranked in the state is nothing new to Northeast teams, and this year's squad also achieved a top-ten ranking during the season. The Rockets had hopes of making the state tournament field, especially with what appeared to be a wide-open struggle to win the district crown.
However, after defeating Beatrice 55 -46 in a first round district game, Southeast gained revenge against Northeast by downing Coach Ed Johnson's team, 47-37 in a district semi-final battle. Northeast had defeated Southeast during the regular season, 42-34.
"We played pretty well together and we felt confident going into every game," stated senior Anthony Conkling. "But, I don't know if we had a game where we played up to our full potential."
As with all basketball seasons, close games can leave lasting impressions, both good and bad.
Scott Plumb recalls the game against Grand Island. "With one second to go, we were ahead by one point, but G.I. put a shot up at the buzzer, and won the game," Plumb said. "I'll remember that game."
Northeast used different strategies during the season on defense, throwing a 1-3-1 zone against the shorter teams and a 2-1-2 against taller opponents. Defensive strengths were key elements in a 4-1 start for Northeast.
Senior lettermen included Conkling, Plumb , Ron Nelson, and Ross Els.
At time•• the faat break waa a team •trength. Ben. Scott Plumb leada the break.
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Mike Longe take• hi• time and concentn bard on abooting hi• free throw.
Anthony Conkling concentrate• on mak bi• free tbrowa.
Ron Nelaon i• up and over • •defender.
Ron Nelson, from his guard postion, looks over the offense.
RoH Ela loaes his balance as the ball is thrown into the air.
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Ross Ela bring• the ball up.
Mike Longe uses hi• 8' 5" frame to advantage as he goes for the ball. Anthony Conld.1-, looks for the open man.
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Jim Mahoney the ball upeourt.
Scott Plumb for an open
Anthony Co~ over a rival defender froi: Lincoln High.
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Scott Plumb way through the for an attempted lay-up.
Jon up for a
(I. tor.) Scott Plumb, Anthony Conkling, . Ela, and junior Mike Longe
Ro•• El• goe• in for a lay-up •• Scott Plumb watches from the right •icle.
Mike Longe dribble• downcourt •• the Rocket
Jim Mahoney up a •hot from the in•ide.
for a The Record NE 52 Omaha North 57 NE 45 Hastings 36 NE 52 Kearney 44 NE 54 Millard North 45 NE 61 Omaha Benson 46 NE 50 Lincoln High 53 NE 69 Columbus 48 -NE 42 Southeast 34 NE 57 East 64 NE 45 North Platte 38 NE 65 Grand Island 66 NE 53 Beatrice 41 NE 70 Bellevue East 50 NE 46 Fremont 50 District NE 55 Beatrice 46 NE 37 Southeast. 47
Ignoring the potential block, Scott Plumb goe•
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Coached by Leroy Seng, the boys reserve basketball team practiced hard together. "I thought that we really worked well together as a team especially at the end of the season," said junior Jon Francis. The team came together near the end of the season as several of their games were won or lost by one or two point margins.
The reserves lost their first game to Omaha North, 46-42. However, they bounced right back to overcome the Hastings Tigers, 52-35.
In intra-city action, the Rocket reserves dropped a game to the East High Spartans. Lincoln High also stopped the Rockets in another close game, 45-44. The Rockets stopped the Southeast Knights, however, with a score of 48-37, providing an exciting victory for the boys reseive basketball team over another Lincoln school.
They continued playing close games until the season ending game in which the Rockets dropped to the Fremont Tigers, 45-38.
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Rob Britton take• time u be prepare• to •boot a free throw.
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Willie Perkilla bring• the ball down the court for the
Blocked by an Robert ScbJ•m•aa tbe ball u buket.
Darid Wattjea up a lay-up with a Spartan cloae behind.
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To put the ball in play, Darrin Bouc jump• againat a Lincoln High player.
Willie Perldna the ball up againat Eaat High, while David Wattjea looks on.
Surrounded by Eaat High Spartan•, Rob Britton triea to find an open player to receive the ball.
Derek Breeme• for two againat the Spartaaa.
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The girls varsity basketball team in the 1983-84 school year lacked the one thing which they needed most experience. Only 4 girls returned from last year's team, which put the girls in a tough situation, never having played together before. Returning to the team were seniors Sharon Meehan and Marshanette Perkins as well as juniors Tonia Arehart and Kristi Walek.
For season began with a bad streak for the Rockets, losing their first nine games. The Rockets faced several opponents with an experience advantage, who were also rated in the top ten. The Rockets remained determined, however. "It wasn't hard for us to keep practicing, even though we kept losing," said senior Sharon Meehan. "It just made us want to win that much more."
A triumphant moment for the Rockets came when they defeated Beatrice in a close game, 41-39. It was one of their most memorable moments of the season as the girls gained the confidence which they needed. They showed this determination as the Rockets won their next three games.
Coach Hank Willemsen noted the changes in girls basketball. " Girls basketball has changed a lot from when I started coaching," said Willemsen. "The girls nowadays are just as aggressive as the boys are. They start at early ages which makes them all the more experienced by the time they start playing high school basketball."
Sophomore Pam Woodward was an unexpected surprise for the Rocket girls basketball team. She worked hard and proved to be a much needed player on the team. Although their record was 5-13, the Rocket girls worked hard together as a team in games as well as in practices. They enjoyed being together as their determination grew.
"We really appreciated all of the support from the fans," said junior Kristi Walek. "No matter what our luck was, our fans were always there to support us."
In the first district tournament games, Northeast defeated Beatrice for the second time, 37-28. However, they fell to Lincoln High in their last game of the season, 44-30
The 1983-84 season proved to be a learning experience for the Rocket girls basketball team. Despite their final record and slow start, they practiced hard and they played hard.
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Tonia Arehart looks for an open player to receive the
time while her free
Before the game, Coach Willemeen and his team discuss strategy.
Jenny Woodward poees a problem fo r her opponenta as she prepare• to block the way.
NE 40 Omaha Gross 52 NE 50 East (OT) 53 NE 34 Bellevue East 42 NE 24 Papillion 35 LP S Tournament NE 34 Lincoln High 49 NE 34 East 51 NE 38 Millard South 42 NE 27 Southeast. 41 NE 43 Lincoln High 55 NE 41 Beatrice 39 NE 57 Columbus 47 NE 56 Grand Island 47 NE 51 North Platte 24 NE 40 Omaha North 46 NE 39 Fremont 51 NE 42 Omaha Marian 62 District NE 37 Beatrice 28 NE 30 Lincoln High 44
Tonia Arehart keep• the ball away from her opponenta a• •he prepare• to paH the ball.
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The girl• get in po•ition to receive the paH from the •idellne•.
Tonia Arehart attempts to outjump her opponent.
Sophomore Pam Woodward her opponent little room to move.
An unlmown player i• blocked from view u a Beatrice girl acceaa to the ball.
Sharon Meehan frantically looks for an opening to pu• the ball.
Preparing to a bullet, Jenny Woodward a Lincoln High defender.
Sophomore Kelli Horky triea to decide what to do with the bal
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Anita Condon won 't let a towering opponent bold her back.
Jenny Woodward fake• out a Beatrice player a• Tonia Arehart prepare• to rec-eive the .,....
Kriati Walek abowa her u:pertiae at Perabing Auditorium. After abooting the ball, Sharon Meehan andoualy waita to aee if the ball goea in.
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Northeast's girls reserve basketball team finished the season with a 13-3 record, a success ratio that has been unmatched in recent years. Junior Dawn Bossaller had her ideas on the reason for the improved record.
"We had eight returning juniors, so that helped a lot," Bossaller said. "We knew each other better and we had more of an idea of what the other person was thinking."
Unity was an invaluable asset to the squad. "We got along very well," sophomore Darla Grieser said. "The coach helped to keep our spirits up most of the time."
The coach Grieser referred to was Marty Shields, who guided the team to its best record in Northeast girls reserve basketball history.
Goals came easy for the team, as the first goal was to better last season's record. A secon~ goal of an undefeated season fell three games short.
One win that will stand out in most of the player's minds is the victory over Millard South. That win snapped a Millard South reserve winning streak of 54 games.
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Liea Gerking eye• the buket ae ehe ehoote for two.
Taking time out to catch their breath, the reeervee fuel up for the nezt quarter.
Dawn Boe..Uer ehowe eome fancy footwor u •h~ a baeket.
The tip-off pute the ball in play.
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Cindy Wichman gathen epeed ae ehe pre pare• to break through an Omaha Maria block.
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Sophomore Julie Rabe looka for a member of her own team.
Zmanacek avoid• her while bringing the ball upcourt. an of Dawn for two.
Julie Sarringer lofts a shot.
NE 40 Omaha Gross 22 NE 23 East 20 NE 32 Bellevue East 25 NE 40 Papillion 29 NE 24 Millard South 21 N E 28 Southeast 32 NE 40 Lincoln High 24 NE 44 Beatrice 30 NE 4 5 Columbus 29 NE 43 Grand Island 34 NE 45 North Platte 29 NE 31 Omaha North 26 NE 25 Fremont 32 NE 34 Omaha North 48
Janette Bridger ignore• the Omaha Marian player to complete her layup.
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The sophomore boys basketball team had a rough season this year, winning one of their 12 games. During the first half of their season, the Rockets had a difficult time getting things together. Coached by Bob Otto, the sophomore boys improved and learned from their losses.
One of the most memorable moments of the season for team member Ty Hyser was when the Rockets beat Southeast in the second meeting between the Rockets and the Knights. The first time the two schools played, the Rockets came out on the short end of the score, 44-34. In the next matchup, however, the Rockets offense took control enroute to a 48-40 victory.
Another memorable moment for the sophomore boys basketball team was against the Fremont Tigers when Don Price made a shot from half-court with only two seconds remaining in the game. Despite Price's tremendous shot, the Rockets lost to Fremont, 54-44.
Even with a losing record, the sophomore boys basketball team practiced hard and stayed determined. They learned a lot about the sport and their efforts will pay off on next year's reserve and varsity teams.
Looking for an open man wide, Todd Nieman aeta up tbe play.
Doug Smith hi• form by over a Beatrice defender.
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Keitb Gawrick tbe ball at the fre throw line.
The Record NE 38 Crete Reserves 48 NE 38 Lincoln High 43 NE 34 Southeast. 44 NE 41 Pius X 62 NE 44 Fremont 54 NE 47 East 66 NE 48 Southeast. 30 NE 47 Millard North 51 NE 64 Waverly (OT) 69 NE 61 Beatrice 63 NE 60 East 63 NE 45 Lincoln High 71
Putting up a •hot, Kerin bopefli while opponenta look on.
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For the first season of competition, Northeast's sophomore girls basketball team gave a respectable showing with a 4-6 record.
The team started the season with a 34 -2 6 win over Lincoln High. "When you win your first game , it really helps build your confidence," said Trisha Hitz.
That confidence fell a bit in the second game as the Rockets fell to Southeast, 28-22. "It was a battle all the way, but we just couldn't keep up in the last quarter," Hitz said.
Facing their biggest rival , East, the girls had nothing but winning on their minds. Northeast struck early against the Spartans, and pulled away to an i mpressive 37-21 win. "We were all nervous before the game, l;>ut after the first quarter, most of us played our best," said Colette Wehrmeister.
After beating East, the sophs lost their next three games. One of those losses was an overtime setback to Grand Island. "Grand Island put forth a gigantic effort, and we couldn't match it, " said Coach Bruce Waters of the 36-30 final score.
Even with a losing record , most of the girls agreed that a great deal was learned about effort and sportsmanship , and having a good time.
" Even though we didn 't win all of the time, we had a lot of fun and we all got along well together, " Wehrmeister said
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NE 34 Lincoln High 26 NE 22 Southeast 28 NE 37 East 21 NE 21 Southeast 23 NE 30 Grand Island 36 (OT) NE 30 Waverly 40 NE 33 East 23 NE 35 Lincoln High 23 NE 14 Lincoln High 20 NE 29 Raymond Central 46
Guarding her opponent Janelle
Janelle Lantz her to keep the ball away from her
Sharon an defender while trying to
Trying to keep the ball away from her oppoSharon the ball
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"We had some excellent swimmers this year, but we didn't have a lot of returning people," commented Assistant Swimming Coach Tracy Stauffer.
Experience was not a strong point for Northeast's swimmers, especially the girls team.
Made up of mostly sophomores and juniors, the two returning senior letterwinners, Ann Willet and Denise Finch, tried to carry the load. As Coach Jeanie Neal said, "There was a lot of inexperience on the team, and at the beginning of the season there was a problem with attitude. But, by the end of the year, the girls had developed immensely."
The boys had only three returning seniors but the Rockets managed to qualify swimmers for the state meet.
Junior Rich Hitz finished an impressive fifth in diving at state. Jeff Soucie finished ninth in the 50 freestyle, and Lee Willet was eighth in the 500 freestyle. The 200-yard medley relay, consisting of Gary Wheeler, Jim Gelline, Trevor Bryant, and Jeff Soucie, finished with a final time of 1:44, which earned it a fifth place finish. Soucie also finished sixth in the 100 butterfly, and Gelinne placed sixth in the 100 breaststroke.
For Head Coach Jon Miller, the season was one of many accomplishments, especially considering the lack of experience.
Junior Lee Willet on the platform once again.
Jim GeWne in the at the meet.
Senior Ann Willet "Oya" toward the line.
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On the rebound, eenior Jeff Soucie races to the length. Behind all the glory of being a swimmer, there are of practicing and to Coach Stauffer advice.
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Dan Lionberger aoan through the air he a race.
All of the diving practice paid off for Rich Hitz when he •iJrth at the meeL
Girls Sw i mming Ram Relays Northeast finished 5th out of 12 in swimming and 3rd out of 12 in diving Husker Invitational Northeast finished 16th out of 20. NE 59 Millard North 105 NE 41 Columbus 42 NE 54 Hast i ngs : 96 NE 49 East 107 NE 92 Grand I sland 59 Milla r d No rt h Inv Northeast finished 13th out of 13. NE 45 Southeast 115 NE 99 Fremont 59 NE 48 Ralston 105 Trans - Nebraska Northeast finished 5th out of 7 and scored 19 points. NE 60 Lincoln High 109 Boys Swimming Husker Inv Northeast finished 12th out of 20. NE 80 Millard North90 NE 44 Columbus 38 NE 87 Hastings 80 Ram Relays Northeast fin i shed 8th out of 12 , and scored 144 points. · NE 81 East 90 NE 56 Grand Island 108 NE 79 Southeast. 87 NE 100 Fremont 52 NE 99 Ralston 54 Millard South Inv. Northeast finished 6th out of 11, and scored 108 points Trans - Nebr Northeast finished 3rd out of 7 and scored 67 points. NE 89 Lincoln High 77 State Northeast finished 9th out of 21 teams , and scored 57 points. 1 77 /Swimming
Coach John McIntyre's grapplers finished the season with a 2-8 dual record, placed 13th at the Omaha North Invite, seventh at the Trans-Nebraska meet, seventh at District, and 26th out of 29 teams at State.
Five Rockets advanced to the state meet. Tim Hicks, Colin Clark, Scott Clayton, Paul Fountain, and Lou Hays all qualified for the grand finale, held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Only one wrestler managed to survive the first round at state. Fountain, wrestling in the 132 lb. class, decisioned Kearney's Dan Satchell 13-6 to give Northeast its only first round victory. Hicks, Clayton, Clark, and Hays all lost decisions.
"Some of the downfalls with this year's team were support, enthusiasm, and we didn't have enough people," Fountain said.
Fountain's second round match against Antoine Parker of Omaha North kept the fans on the edge of their seats.
Fountain held a 6-2 advantage over Parker heading into the final period. But, Fountain began to feel the fatigue and Parker rallied to pin Fountain with just five seconds left in the match.
McIntyre said following the match that "Paul just ran out of gas. It wasn't that he was out of shape, he just used so much early in the match that he didn't have anything left at the end."
Stewart Mart trie• to get out of a hold
Scott Clayton puta hi• opponent in a head lock.
Colin Clark goes for the spinover, a move that helped him duri the HaSOn.
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Paul Fountain shows the form that took him to the State Tournament.
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Tim llliller goe• for the c radle again•t hi• opponent.
Scott Clayton geu ready for another round of Clan A
Tim Hieb geu ready for another period.
The Record Wrestling Omaha North Invite NE 13th of 16 NE 30 Beatrice 37 NE 8 Hastings 51 NE 14 Fremont 41 NE 6 Southeast. 59 Beatr ice Invite NE 25 Omaha Burke 30 NE 40 Manahattan , KS 21 NE 12 Lincoln High 50 NE 15 Norfolk 43 NE 15 Grand Island 38 Trans NE 7th of 7 50 5 pis. NE 39 East 20 District NE 7th of 8 State NE scored 5 pis.
Senior Brian Comb• baa the top advantage over hi• opponent.
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Tim llliller triea to get out of a b o ld.
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1983 Reserve Football Team. Front Row (I. tor ) Mike Fueher, Dan Coonce, Steve Strauss, Robert Omer, Dan Parrott Rick Brokaw, Keith Whisenhunt Dennis Gross, Tim Kennett, John Coons. Second Row : Coach Bill Story , Greg Goucher, John Francis , Brad Bargen, Pete Peterson , Bob Gropp , Jeff Clarkson , Mike Zinniel, Kevin James Brian Vlcek Randy Clark Coach Winters. Top Row : Mike Woods, Scott Bankson , John Woodshank , Troy Bundy, Kip Dirkschneider , James Walker , Jason Greiss, Ted Mothershed , Hank Newburn, Mark McClanahan, Keith Gawrick, Danny Berks.
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Front Row: (I. tor.) TrOJ' Bundy, Steve Strauu, John Bob Kalama, Randy Clark. Paul Fountain, Rieb Ritz, Jim Svehla, Ron Nelaon, Jim Mahoney, Mike Gre• Bani, Dave Rall, Lee Towle. Midclle Row: Trainer Jeff Coach Dan Cook. Brad Bar.en, Dou, Dormer, Chuck Cole, Dan JackRieb Brittenham, Jon Andenon, Curt Helmen, Wayne Swanaon, Lee Schott. Jay Dell, Donnie Coach Bruce Reed, Bead Coach Bob El•. Back Row: Mark Mcclanahan, Mike Eric RoH Olabo, Mike Bart, Brian Roland, Bank Newburn, Steve Chick, Joe Murray, Scott Plumb, Bob Meburon, Ted Motbenbed, Tim McKee, Ro•• Ela. -
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Front Row: (I. to r.) Bob Prai, Charlie Colon, Bob Brad Mayfield, Eric Mark Kerin Tom Riley, Jeff Blake, Allen Bankson, Ty Mark Chad Petenon. Midclle Row: Coach Tracy Stauffer, Brad Darling, Ed Schultz, Mike Burkew, Jeff Petenon, Pat Sabin, Allen Reed, Shawn Bouwem, Raymond Myen, Gre• Rie,e, Mitch HenJeff Chapelle, Monty Mike Bucller, Jeff Friel, Scott Redi.er, Bob Gropp, Coach Mark Back Row: Tim Bill Triplette, Willie Perldna, Jeff Frohn, Todd Tracy Ro••• Rieb Kirkpatrick, Shannon White, Rick Shaw, Dan Muckey, Roger Stan Bartela, Tony BenderTodd Nieman, Troy Leffler, Free, John Darid Tony Brophy.
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1983 Varsity Volleyball Team. Back Row (I. to r.) UNL Student Coach Carol Kelly, Linda Dolezal, Jamie Gei sler, Anita Condon, Amy Elrod, Kristi Walek, Pam Woodward, Head Coach Sandi Genrich. Front Row: Teresa Million, Tonia Arehart, Kelli Horky, Angie Berquist, Jenny Woodward, Julie Lee, Lisa Hertzel.
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1983 Reserve Volleyball Team. Back Row (I. to r.)
Coach Kim Mickey, Lisa Gerking, Rebecca Carr, Amy Elrod, Colette Wehrmeister, Rhonda Beers.
Front Row: Chris Hempel, Kell i Horky , Angie Berquist, Jodi Olson, Julie Rahe , Coach Cindy Reeves
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1983 Sophomore Volleyball Team. Back Row (I. to r.) Julie Sarringer, Rhonda Frahm, Holly Ernst, Darla Greiser , Teresa Truksa, Sharon Fournier, Coach Brenda Ward. Front Row: Michelle Jones, Tammy Chelgren, Buffie Chuda, Heidi Vontz, Trisha Hitz, Cathy Curtis.
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(1. tor.) Coach Bill Ro.,e, Schreiner, Suaie Ladehoff, Tarilyn Pollema, Valerie Smith, Alicia Bopldna, Tari L70n, Volunteer Coach Alan Young. Second Row: Bryan Carlaon, Sean Muail, Jeff Lee, Jim Sundeen, Jeff Soucie, Kent Burbank, Tim Bica, Brian Svoboda. Third Row: Bryan Bennett, Kerin Greenfield, Matt Chick, Troy Myen, Jeff Beckman, Craig Condello, Bob Caporuo. Back Row: Dan Marea, Rick Banaen, Tre Braahear, Marty Walter, Roger Doehling, Bryan Comba, Tim Janaaen.
Gymnastics
1983 Northeast Gymnastics Team Back Row (I. tor.) Head Coach Nancy Bishop, Sindy Riggs, Trevor Bryant, Rob Maddox, Shawn Strough, Jim Gelinne, Jeff Ellis , Dave Siefert, Assistant Coach Ginny Keeler.
Front row: Ron Gallegos, Rhonda Braun, Calaina Dightman, Melissa Kennedy, Chris McFarland, Teresa Swoboda.
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Front Row: (1. to r.) Ted Dlouhy, Brian Cecava, Shane Bair, Brian Miller, Brad Berka. Back Row: Ron Dey, Joel Walton, Scott Wright, Noah Amlalld, Jay Johnaon, Dave Sacu, Coach Bruce Poe.
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- Swimming
1983-84 Girls Swimming Team : Back Row (I. to r.)
Student Manager Tanya Sinica , Student Manager Rene Smith , Cheryl Green , Barb Morrissey , Sharon Riggert , Ann Willet , Denise Finch , Robin Lowe , Laurie Halpin, Coach Jean Neal , Coach Jon Miller. Mi ddle Row (I to r. ) Student Manager Dawn Reznic e k , Soni Egger , Ann Van Zandt , Lynda Holt, Lisa Swanson, Susie Sittner. Front Row (I. to r ) Jenny Clinefelter , Julie Birch, Kris Dillon
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1983-84 Boys Swimming Te a m: Back Row (I tor ) Jim Gelinne, Dan Lionberge r, Trevor Bryant, Coach Tracy Stauffer, Coach Jon M iller, J eff Soucie, Richard Hitz, Ken Prey , Gary Wheele r. Front Row (I. to r ) Sean Strough, Jerome Ma rtin, Student Manager Jenda Radford, Jon Sorensen , Chally Clegg , Lee Willett.
- Wrestling -
1983-84 Wrestling Team. Back Row (I. tor.) Aaalstant Coach Dwain Borchers Robert Omer, John McManamus, Dan Muckey, Jim Alder , Tim MIiier, Rich Brittenham, Joe Murray, Bryan Combs, Student Manager Dan Sis , Head Coach John McIntyre. Middle Row (I. tor.) Stewart Mart, Shawn Carlile, Curtis Case, Monte Harner, Bryan Bennett, Jeff Delisle, Chuck Cole , Colin Clark, Ken Leymaster, Chris Berey. Front Row (I. tor ) Scott Clayton , Tim Hicks, Dan Omer, Robert Skaggs, Paul Fountain, Louis Hays, Rod Lohse, Brian Bernt.
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1983-84 Boys Varsity Basketball Team. Back Row (I. tor.) Scott Plumb, Scott Wright, Jeff Kaufman, Mike Longe, Hank Newburn, Randy Stoppel, Head Coach Ed Johnson. Front Row (I. to r.) Student Manager Doug Griffiths, Ro88 Ela, Jon Anderson, Anthony Conkling, Tre Brashear, Ron Nelson, Jim Mahoney.
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1983-84 Boys Reserve Basketball Team. Back Row (I. to r.) Jay Johnson, Robert Schlamann, Darrin Bouc, Jason Grie88, Derek Breemes, Scott Barney, David Wattjes. Front Row (I. to r ) Brent Elliott, Rob Britton , Jon Francis, Tim Kennett, Willie Perkins, Coach Leroy Seng.
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1983-84 Boys Sophomore Basketball Team. Back Row (I. to r.) Eric Nielson, Ron Price, Todd Nieman, Keith Gawrick, James Walker, Chris Tate, Doug Smith, Kip Dirkachieder, Coach Bob Otto. Front Row (I. to r.) Student Manager Bob Gropp, Mark Mason, Chad Peterson, Steve Searle, Charlie Colon, Bob Prai, Shawn Bowens, Rod Machacek, Ty Heiser.
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1983-84 Girls Varsity Basketball team. Back Row (I. tor.) Student Manager Lori Uzdill , Kristi Walek, Amy Elrod, Sharon Meehan , Beth Montgomery , Anita Condon, Head Coach Hank Willemsen. Front Row: Kelli Horky Marshanette Perkins , Jenny Woodward , Tonia Arehart, Pam Woodward.
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1983-84 Girls Reserve Basketball Team. Back Row (I. to r .) Student Manager Susan Ames, Angie Berquist , Chris Znamenacek , Janette Bridger, Julie Hendricksen , Darla Grieser, Ronda Beers, Lisa Gerking Front Row: Dawn Bossaller , Chris Hemple, Julie Sarringer , Jodi Olson, Cindy Wichman, Julie Rahe.
- Soph B-Ball
1983-84 Girls Sophomore Basketball Team. Back Row (I. to r.) Janelle Lantz , Heidi Yontz, Teresa Truska , Valerie Smith , Becka Carr , Michelle Vacha , Michelle Williamsen, Coach Bruce Waters. Front Row : Becky Jording, Angie Damian , Sharon Nelson, Renee Divis, Pam Tripe, Colette Wehrmeister , Cathy Curtis.
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Agena,Randy
Agena, Steven 32
Aken, Matt 18 Edward 18
Alder, 18
Almery, Jeanette
Althouse, Cara 18
Amland, Noah 18, 31 , 158
Anden, Robbin
Anderson, Brian 18, 1 90
Anderson, Jon 18
Arneson, Stacy 13, 18 , 78
Bailey,Kirk
Bard, Gregory 18, 14 7
Bartzatt, Shelly 18, 7 8, 85, 94, 95,118,117
Bartzatt, Sherry 4, 1 8, 78, 85 , 102,117,197
Bastin, Scott
Beals, Kyle 18
Lori 18
Bennett, Bryan 18
Bentz, Jay 19
Bergman, Cindi 19
Berka, Bradley 19, 158
Birch,Julie
Bischof, Jennifer 19
Blair, John 19
Blankenship, Dusty
Bloch, Cynthia 19
Blow, Gregory
Blow, Jeffrey
Bluford, Francine
Bode,Barbara
Bomberger, Lynne Rene 19
Borden, Kim 19, 78
Bouc, Sheryl 19, 89
Mary 19
Bradley, Michael 19
Bradshaw, Robin 19
Brennan, Scott 19
Brickner, Michelle 19
Brittenham, Richard 19
Brodd, Timothy 19
Brooks, Donald
Brooks, Ronald
Brown, Diana 19
Brown, Ronda 19
Buck,Rick
Bui, Bang 19
Bulin, Shawn 20, 191
Bu•boom, Kurt
Caldwell, Mark
Calfee, LIN 20
Campbell, Matt 20
CarWe, Shawn 20
Carroll,Jeffrey
Sheila 20
Carver, Becky 20 , 9 4 , 95, 197
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Case , C urtis 20 , 8 7
Case, Mic hael 20
Castillo, Li
Cave,Jill
Cepure, D aina 2 0
Cbampomr:, Gregg 20
Chick, S tephen 20, 30, 148, 147
C hloupek, Dana
Christensen, Gerald 79, 80, 81
Clapp, Juliane
C lark, Colin 4, 20
Clayton, Scott ·20
Clegg, Cbally 20
Clinefelter, Jennifer 20
Clinkenbeard,Jeffrey
Cole, Jana 20
Collins, Valerie 20
Combs, Bryan 20
Conkling, Anthony 21, 31, 1 88
Conroy, Gustave 21
Cooley, Gina 21
Cooper, Jose ph 21, 79, 80
Craig, Kristi 21
Crockett,Gregory
Crooks, Stephen
Cropp, Lori 21
Cunning, Michael
C1utis, Catherine 21, 79. 87
Danhauer, Kendra 2 1, 78, 8 5
Dell, Jay 21
Dentis, Deborah 21
Devries, Jame s
Dightman, Calaina 21
Dill,Tina 21, 102,11 7 ,1 90
Dillon, Deb ra 21
Dillon , Jennife r 21
Doehling, Roger 21
Dole zal, Brian 21
Dolezal, Linda 21, 1 50, 1 51 , 1 52
Do nahoo, Samantha 2 2
Dormer, Douglas 22
Dughman, Shelley 22, 95
Durr , Raymond
Edso n, Tammy 22
Egbe rt, Sc ott 22
E gger , Lance 22
Eggerss, Laurie 22
Egge rss, Steven 22
Eiland, Scott 22
Eilers, David 22
Elfring, Marc ia 2 2, 189
Ellis, Jeffrey
Els, Ross 20, 22, 23, 118, 11 7, 144,145,147
Ernst, Jennifer 22 , 80, 191
Evans, LIN 22
Evans, Londa 22 , 88
Fettinger, Shelley 22
Fey, Eric
Finch, Deniae 22
Fisher, Richard 23
Fitl, Lori 23, 78
Flinn, Mildred 23
noyd, Stacey 23, 78, 102, 117
Folken, Dean 23
Forney, Jolene
Foz, Sandra 23
Frantz, Brian 23
Frantz, Mark 23
Frazer, Jill 23, 80
Freerldng, Trevor 23
Fritzinger, Kriaten 23
Funkbouser,Aaron
Gaibler, Tatia 23, 197
Gallagber, Martha 23
Garcia, Margaret 23, 198
Gartzke, Angela 23
Gawrick, Vera 23
Geschwender, Richard 23
Gile•, Kristi 23
Gilroy, Todd 23, 117
Glodowaki, Teena
Good, Barry 24, 117
Gottberg, Susan 24, 80
Gourdin, George
Gray, Gay 24
Green, Cheryl 24
Griepenatroh, Lori 24
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Griffiths, Douglas 78
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Hannasch, Steve
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Hansen, Angela 24
Hansen, Carla 4, 24
Hansen, Paula 24
Hanssen, Randall 24
Harris,Kambra
Harris, Michael 24
Haasenplug, Judy
Haya, Louis 24, 188
Heald, Lorna 24
Heckathorn, Dawn 24
Helmen, Curt 24
Hendricks, Kelly
Berman, Kevin 24
Hertzel, LIN 24
Bile, Amy
Bile, Stephen
Bill, Sterling
Hoffman, Billie 24
Hoffman, Patrick 24
Holloway, Denise 24
Hoose, Jame• 24
Bruza, Sherri 25
Hubbard, Laura 25
Bunter, Brian 25
Hu••• Traci 25, 102, 79
Huynb,Tuan
Isaacson, Tammy 78
Isaacson, Tyra 25
lsaken,Tone25
Jabs, Star
Jackson, Kerrie 25
Jackson, Paula 25, 5, 29
Janssen, Tim 25
Jenkins, Ken 25
Jenkins, Kurt 25
Johnson, Jenney 25
Johnson, Steph 25
Jones, Lora 25
Kaclavy, Amy
Kaclavy, Lisa
Kahler, Sherry 25, 102
Kalkman, Nesha 25
Kalnis, Ivan 25, 4, 32
Kane, Chris 28, 191
Kassebaum, Lorne 28
Kaufman, Jeff 28, 20
Kauk, Darren 28
Keeney, Brenda 28
Kelly, Michael
Kempston, David 28
Kimmen,John
Kliment, Michelle 28, 78
Kloke, Diane 28, 192
Kluge, Sandra 28, 79
Koch, Paul 28
Koenig, Karen 28, 80, 87
Kozak, Susan 28, 78
Krause, Sherri 28, 192, 85, 79
Kruse, Michele 28
Kubes, Kristine 28, 85, 78
Kucera, Marilyn
Kuenning, Rick 28
Laden, Shawn 28
Lagodny, David
Lane, Steve 27
Lebo, Crystal 27
Lee, Jeff 27
Lee, Julie 118, 117, 27, 152, 153,150,151,78
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Leymaster, Ken 27, 24, 80
Lien, Mary 27
Lindner, Kirk 27
Linke, Jay 27
Lipskey, John
Little, Jim
LnlJrnann, Tony 27
Loos, Tina 27
Lostroh, Karna 27
Lovelady, Steve
Lovell, Melanie 27
Luckenbihl, Ron 27
Lueken, Kristen 27
Lynn, Danny 27
Lyon, Mark 27
Maass, Terri 27
Magnuson, Craig
Mahoney, Jim 28
Manley, Carri 28
Manning, Peggy 28
Mares, Daniel 28
Mariscal, Trudy 28
Martin, Alan 28, 188
Martin, Suzanne 28, 188
Maschka, Paul 28
Masters, Todd 28
Masters, Todd G. 28
Mattoz, Michelle 28
Maul, Lynn 28, 94, 95, 79
McAdams, Christi 28
McCloskey, Joni
Mccown, Lisa
Mccown, Teresa
McDonald, Kim 28
McGinnis, Rod 28, 188
McKee, Tim 28, 18
McKinney, Jamie 28
McReynolds, Jeff 28
Meehan, Sharon 28, 80
Meeske, Denise 29
Megrue, Doug 29
Mehuron, Bob 29, 78, 79
Mero, Vicky 29
Merriman, Diane 11 7, 29, 102
Mertes, Brad 29
Mertes, Mitch 29
Mertlik, Scott 29
Meyer, Pam 29
Meyer, Randy 29, 191
Michaelson, Mitch 29
Michaud, Randy 29
Michon, Pat 29
Miller, Tim 29
Million, Teresa 29, 152
Minnick,Joni29,95,87
Moniz, Lisa 30
Morningstar, Bob 30
Morrison, Todd 30
Morrissey, Jerry 30
Munson, Karen 30
Murray, Joe 30
Myers, Eugene
Nagel, Paul 30
Neemaa, Nancy 30
Neitzel, Alan 30
Nelson, Darrin 30
Nelson, Ron 11 7, 30
Nelson, Val
Newburn, Karen 30, 188, 87
North, Kurt 30
Northouse, Susan 30, 29
Nye, Scott 30
Oenbring, Annie 79
Ogrady, Susan 30
Olabo, Ross 118, 11 7, 30, 148, 147,145,87
Orwen, Jeanne 30
Osberg, Jackie 30
Othling, Roger
Otto, Deanna
Parris, Sonja
Peeler, Lalonnie 31, 85
Perkins, Marshanette
Peterson, Linda 31
Pethoud, Geraldine
Pettijohn, Tammy
Phelps, Dean 31
Philippi, Bryan 31
Phillips, Jim 31
Phillips, Ricky 31
Pickard, Jeff 31
Pinkston, Roxaooa 31
Plumb, Scott 117, 31, 198
Poell, Renee 117, 31, 102
Poppe, Darcie 31, 4, 12
Prey, Chris 32
Prey, Ken 32
Radford, Jenda 118, 11 7, 32, 102,95,85,79
Rakow, Shane 32
Rall, David 32
Reeves, Geri 102, 197
Reilley, Mike 32, 31
Renemans, Deena 32
Ridolfi, Tim
Ridpath, Shawn 32
Riebel, Rob 32
Riggert, Sharon 32
Riha, Scott 32
Rockemann, Paula 32, 78
Roeber, Shaunelle 32, 192
Rogmaa, Cindy 32
Rose, Angie 32
Rose, Tammy
Rugland,Tammy
Rupert, David 32
Bystrom, Jichelle 32
Sabin, Michael 5
Schaffer, Tammy 32
Schlindner, Shelley 32
Schlicker, Irene 33
Schneider, Jeff 33
Scholl, Angie
Schwaller, Steve 33
Schwartz,Thomas
Schweitzer, Chris 87, 78
Scott, Patrick 33, 27
Sellers, Jason 33
Shadley, Michelle 33, 198
ShangreaWl, Nora
Shaw, Sandy 33, 192, 78
Sherman, Kelly 33
Shott, Lee
Sinica, Shelli 33, 189, 78
Sis, Dan 33
Skoda, Teresa
Slagel, Terry 12
Smejdir, Diane 33, 23, 194
Smidberg, Ted 33, 95, 13
Smith, Dan 80
Smith, Dean
Smith, Kathey 33
Smith, Parks 33, 78
Soucie, Jeff 118, 11 7, 33, 25
Spale, David 33
Spradley, April 33
Stachura, Chuck
Standley, Shawna 34
Starkel, Kim 34, 188, 89
Stevens, Jim 34
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Stiefvater, Natalie 34, 79
Stilwell, Linda 34
Stoddard, Eugene
Stoner, George
Stoppel, Randy 34
Stucbl, Jeff
Sumner, Mark
Sundeen, Jim 34
Svehla, Jim 117, 34, 147, 144, 194,79
Swanson, Peggy 89
Swanson, Scott
Swanson, Wayne 34
Syslo, Mary 34
Thomas, Lisa
Thompson, Cindy 34
Thompson, Lisa 34
Thomssen, Thomas 34, 21
Towle, Lee 148, 79
Traylor, Dawn
Triplette, Bev
Tllmbaugh, Michael
Tuttle, David 34
Uzdill, Lori 187
Vanackern, Brenda 34, 79
Vang, Greg
Vioz, Kelly 34
'Wagner, Jerry 34, 78
waldron, pat 34
walling, Lisa 34
walton, Joel 34, 158
Warren,Jackson
Weber, Debra 35, 95
White, Jaye
Wickman, Shari 35, 102, 196, 78
Willadsen, Soren
wmet, Ann 35, 95
Williams, Ken 35
Williams, Leroy 35
Williamsen, Angie
Williss, David 35
Wisebrnaoo, Mark 35
Wismer, Garry 35
Wood, David 35
Woolery, Earl
Worley, Kristal 35, 89
Waver, Lee Wrege 78
Wright, Michelle 35
Wright, Rod 35
Wright, Scott 35
Zager, Greg 35, 80, 78
Zimmer, Shari 35, 89
Zimmerman, Teresa 35
Ammouri, Lila 38
Ananea, Michael 38, 148
Andersen , Brett 38
Anderson, Mike 38
Applebee, Gregory 38
Arehart, Tonia 39 , 45, 152, 151
Ashley, Tina 39
Bahl, Christine 39
Baier, Dean 39, 13
Bailey, Gerald
Bargen, Brad 39
Barrett, Sherrill
Bartzatt, Jill 39, 49
Beers, Ronda 39
Benedict, Roland 39
Benson, Laura 39, 49
Bercey, Christopher 39
Bergquist, Angela 39, 153, 151
Berryman, Heidi 39
Bierbaum, Roger 39
Bischof, Timothy
Blake, Craig 39
Bodfield, Traci 39
Bossaller, Dawn 39
Bouc , Darrin 39, 49, 5
Bourg, Jeanie 39
Boyce, Michael 39
Brashear, Kermit 39
Breemes, Derek 39
Brewer, Christine 39
Brickner, Michael 39
Bridger, Janette 39
Bring elson, 39, 102
Britton, Robert 39
Brodd, Mark 40
Broad, Rachel 40
Broers , .Jennifer 4 0 , 4 7
Brokaw, Richard 40
Brophy, Kelly 40
Bryant, Trevor 40
Buckner. Sheri 40
Bundy, Troy 40
Burianek, Sherri 4 0 , 191
Bu ms, Melissa 40
Burt, Brent 4 0
Callahan, Patrick 40
Caraw ay, Sheri 40
Carlson, Bryan 40
Carlson, Rita 40, 102
Carter, Pamela 40
Casper, Melody
Cejlra, Brian
Ch arbonneau Susan
Chi ck, Matthe w 40
Chloupek, Gary 40
Chloupek, Kemberly 40
Choma, Kimberly
Chubbuck, Michael 40
Cink, Mich ael 40
Clark, Amy 40
Clark, Kyle 40
Clark, Randall 40
Clarkso n, J effrey 40
Coca, Denise 40, 102
Cole, Charles 40
Collins , Anthony 40
Collins, Cristi ne 40
Conrad, Michelle 40
Converse , Gene 4 0
Coolen, Robin 40
Craig, Mark 40
Dakan , Claudette
Dale , Mark 41
Danielson, Dawn 41
Dean , Dennis
Delisle, Jeffrey 41
Dirkschneider, Kip
Dominy, Lisa 41
Do n dlinger, Debra 41
Douglas, Petra 41
Douglass, Brian
Downey, Cheri 41
Drake, Mary 41
Duerr, Randy 41
Dvorak, Laurie
Ellis , Michael 41
Elrod , Amy 41, 153
Ernst, Gene 41
Ersch, Debra 41
Essink, Kenneth
Evans, Boyd 41
Felton, Allen
Ferguson, Scott 41
Fleege , Richard
Flock, Nickolas 41
Folden, Tonya 41, 90
Foote, Cynthia
Fountain,Paul41
Frame, David 41
Francis, Shannon 41, 46
Frederick, Patrick 42
Frerichs, Leora 42 , 43
Frerichs, Randa 42, 191
Fricke, Gerald 42
Fritchie, Kevin 42
Gable, Gary 42
Gaines, Mary 42
Gallentine, Craig 42
Gates , Russel
Geisler, Jamie 42, 152
Gelinne , James 42, 159
Giles, Kevin 42
Gilliam, Shannon 42
Gilliland , Paula 42
Gilmore, Carol 42
Goeden, Jeffrey
Goeschel, Jodi 42
Goldsberry, Timothy 42
Gottsch, Lisa 42, 102
Goucher, Gregory 42
Gould ,' Troy 42
Grahm, Brian 42
Grant, Joyce 42
Grant, Stephanie 42
Greenfield , Kevin 42
Greening, Dennis 42
Gregory, Marcus 42
Griffith, Jacln
Griffith , Wade 42, 78
Griggs, Debra 42
Groothuis, Andrew 42
Gross, Dennison 42
Grosshans, Gregory 42
Haeffner, Mark 42
Halpin, Laurie 42
Hansen, Marci 42, 79
Hansen, Tammy 42
Hanson, Wendy 42
Hamer, Monte 42
Harris, David 42
Harrison, Brian 42
Hart, Michael 42
Ahlman, Michelle 38
Ahrends, John 38
Allen, Pamela 38
Ames, Susan 38
Ammann, David 38
Crapson , Kathryn 41
Crosby, Cheryl 41
Cunning, David
Curry, Tracey
Curtis, Timothy 41
Hartshorn, Ellen 42
Hassenplug, Nancy 42
Haughton, Julie 42, 78
Hauptmeier, Julie 42
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Hicks, Timothy 43
Hitz, Richard 43, 78
Hoffer, Kristine 43
Hoffman, Barbara 43
Holland, Michael 43
Hood, Debra 43
Hood, Mike 43
Hoppes, Mary 43
Huffman, Robin
Hunt, Daniel 43
Jackson, Daniel 43, 146
Jacobsen, Jesse 43
Johnson, Theresa 43
Jones, Carla 43
Jones, Deborah 43
Jones, Thomas 43
Jones, Jerry 43
Joshi, Nikhil 43
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Kalama, Robert 43, 40
Karbowski, Patrick
Kassebaum, Randy 43
Kavanagh, Terry 43
Keech, Kandra 43
Kelly, Cheryl 43
Kelly, Georgine
Kemper, Kamela
Kennett, Timothy 43, 148
Kier, Marla 43
Kirk, Dee 43
Koch, David 43
Kolbo, Jason
Kriz, Jeffrey 44
Kuhns, Devonne 44
Kumpost, Kristi 44
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Lamarsh, Jason
Lamborn, Melissa 44
Lamphear.Traci 44,102
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Lawrence, Brian 44
Leonard, Robert 44
Lester, Alessandra 44
Lewis, Eric 44
Lind, Jay
Lobb, Jennifer 44
Lojka, Edward
Longe, Michael 44, 49
Lovell, James
Lovrien, Billie Jo 44, 115
Lovstad, Dawn 44
Lowe, Robin 44
Luetchens, Shawn 44
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Mahar, Mendy 45, 102
Manley, Lori
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Marburger, Carol
Mart, Stewart 45, 78
Mason, Sarah 45
Mcclanahan, Mark 45
McCormick, Kimberly 45
McDonald, Lisa 45
McFarland, Kristinei 45
McGerr, Wendy 45
Miller, Brian 45
Miller, Scott 45
Miller, Shelly 45
Miller, Tachier 45, 78
Mills, Sondra 45
Millwood, Randall 45, 87
Mittan, Christopher 45
Mittan, Victora 45
Mock, Barbara 45, 88
Moeglin, Michael 45
Moles, Shawn 45
Montgomery, Robert 45
Moritz, Aletha 45
Morrissey, Barbara 45
Munson, Suzanne 45, 80
Musil, Sean 45
Myers, Troy 45
Napier, Susan 45
Nelson, Mark 45
Nelson, Penny
Nelson, Thomas 45
Newburn, Hank 45, 147, 148
Newman, James 45
Nguyen, Nguyen 45
Nicewonger, Todd
Nicholson, Kenneth 45
Noonan,Christine45
O'Brien, Mark 45
Olson, Jodi 45
Omer, Daniel 46
Omer, Robert 46
Omer, Rodney 46, 78
Palik, Brenda 46
Parker, Willam
Parks, Rose 46
Parrott, Daniel 46, 87
Parrott, Shirley
Paulson, Patrick 46
Peck, Douglas
Peetz, Jackie 46, 80, 81, 79
Pennington, Bradley 46
Perez, Shannon 46
Persinger, Debra 46
Persinger, Denise 46
Peterson, Steven 46
Pham, Hao
Pham, Thai 46
Phillips, Cindy 46
Pierson, Emil 46
Plummer, Russell 46
Pollema, Tarilyn 46
Powell, Todd 46
Price, James 46
Pulse, Dawn 46
Quackenbush, Carla 46
Radabaugh, Christina 46
Randall, Randall 46
Ray, Anthony 46, 87
Reed, Richelle 46
Reed, Valerie 46
Reel, Misty 46
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Reikofski, Roxann 46
Reinke, Daniel 46
Riekte, Shelly
Richards, Wendy
Richter, Cory 46
Rick, Monica 46
Riebel, David
Riha, Richard
Ring, Tina 46, 78
Rippe, Lisa 46
Robbins, Damon 46
Robinson, Eric
Robison, Faye 46
Roland, Brian 46
Rook, Robert 46
Ross, Carrie 46, 78, 87
Roth, Michael 4 7
Russell, Jill 4 7, 78
Rutt, Dawn 4 7
Sailors, Melissa 4 7
Salber, James 4 7
Schiermann, Dwinell 4 7, 102
Schlamann, Robert 44, 4 7
Schmale, Bryan 4 7
Schmohr, Edward 4 7, 194
Schneider, Melissa 4 7
Schneider, Robert 4 7
Schooler, Teresa 47, 78, 87
Schreiber, David
Schreiner, Anessa 4 7
Schulenberg, Marc 4 7
Schultz, Stacy 47, 78, 115
Schwab, Randy 4 7
Schwartz, Andrea
Scott, Shelly 47, 79, 115
Sedelmeier, Amy 47
Sexton, Tracy 4 7
Schearer, Rose 4 7
Shoemaker, Bobette
Shotkoski, Jon
Sinica, Tanya 47
Sis, Patricia 4 7, 79
Sittner, Susan 47, 159
Siudzinski, Edward 4 7
Skaggs, Robert 4 7
Slemp, Carolyn 4 7, 78, 87
Smith, Bret 47
Smith, Carrie 47, 79
Smith, Ernest 4 7
Smith, Jennifer 47
Smith, Kevin 4 7
Smith, Renae 4 7
Smolik, Bryan 4 7
Sohmer, Lori 48, 88, 115
Sorrells, Rhonda
Spencer, Keri 48
Sphon, Catherine 48
Spreier, Sherrie 48, 115
Spurgin, Scott
Stamp, Jeana 48
Stalzer, Kurt 48
Stone, Greggory 48
Strack, Carla 48
Strough, Sean 48
Sumner, David
Surls, Michael 49
Svoboda, Brian
Swanda, Jaimie 48, 49
Swoboda, Teresa 48, 78, 115
Sykes, Carl 48
Taylor, Christine 48
Teachman, Sherri 48
Teichmeier, Andrea 48
Tenopir, Pamela 48
Thetro, Tammy 48
Thomsen, Teri 48
Tinius, Scott 48
Tische, Denise 48
Truong, Doan 48
Turner, Scott 48
Tuttle, Shari 48
Van Winkle, Shelly 48
Vohnout, Tammy 48
Voyles, Melinda 48, 88
Wacker, Daniel
Wagaman, George
Waldo, Aaron 48,
Walek, Kristine 48, 115, 152, 153
Walker, Tracy 48
Walter, Martin 48
Ward, Helen 49, 85, 102
Ware, Bruce
Warren, Chris 49
Watkins, Amy 49
Watkins, Cori 49
Watson, Terry 49
Way, Karna 49
Wendelin, Janelle 49
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Wen~l. Samuel
Wenzl, Douglas 49
Wenzl, Kathryn
West,Ann49
West, Carrie 49
Wheeler, Gary 49
Whisenhunt, Keith 49
Whitson, Daniel
Wiatt, Jodi 49, 87
Wichman, Cynthia 49
Wicken, Jeanne 49, 115
Wieneke, Ronald
Wiese, Robert 49
Wigert, Katherine 49, 78, 85
Wilhite, Scott 49
Wilkinson, Kathryn 49
Willet, Lee 49
Williams, Kevin 46 , 49, 89
Williamsen, Lisa 49
Wimmer, Mark 49
Woodward,Jenniler49 , 115 ,1 50 ,151
Wrasse, John 49
Wright, Lori 49
Wright, Tina 49
Young, Angela 49
Young, Donna
Young, Troy 49
Zillig, Mark 49
Zimmerman, Mary 49
Zinniel, Michael 49
Znamenacek, Christine 49
SOPHS.
Abele, Clifford 50
Ackerman, Audrey 50
Ackerman, Gary 50
Ablschwede, Stephanie 50
Akeaon, Gregory 50
Aldrich, Alan 50
Aldrich, Dude 50
Allen, Geoffrey 50
Allen, Wendy
Allensworth, Mark 50
Alles, LeeAnn 50
Almery, Dan 51
Althouse, Cami 51
Ammann, Deana 51
Anderson, Tamra
Anderson, Todd 51
Applebee, James 51
Archuleta, Louis 51
Arenas, Antonio 51
Bahl, Brenda 51
Bailey, James 51
Bair, Shane 51
Baker, Dawn 51
Bankson, Allen 51
Bankson, Scott 51
Banta, James 51
Barney, Scott 51
Barry, Sandra 51
Bartels, Staa 51
Beam, Shannon 51
Beam, Shannon 51
Beans, Michael 51
Becker, Sandra 51
Beckman, Jeffrey 51
Bell, Stephanie 51
Bender, Patricia 51
Bennett, Scott
Bennett, Stacey 51
Benson, Kathryn
Berks, Danny 51
Bernt, Brian 51
Bierbaum, Randy 52
Bischof, Michael
Blair, Charles 52
Blake, Jeffrey 52
Blankenship, Rosey 52
Blaser, Dean 52
Blessing, Michael 52
Bond, Kyle 52
Booher, Shelley 52
Boone, Jennifer 52
Borchers, Roger 52
B ouwens, Shawn 52
B ozman, Gloria 52
Brennan, Donald
Briscoe, Margie
B r o man , Kenneth 52
B rop hy, Tony 52
B rown , Jennifer 5 2
Buc hanan, Trac ey 52
Bucller, Michael 52
Burb ank, Kent 52
Burkey, Mi chael
Bus h , Do nald 52
Buss, Rey 52
Byro n, Floyd 52
Callahan , Chri stopher 52
Campbell, C urtis 5 2
Campbell, Sean
Cao, Them 52
Caporaso, Robert 52
Carlstro m, J im
Carmo d y , D awn 5 2
Carr, Rebe cca 52
Case, Eric 52
Cassner, Monty 52
Cave, S te fanie 5 2
C ecava, Brian 53
Ceraolo, Anthony 52
C haloupka, Kenny 53
Chapelle, Jeffrey 53, 156
Chapman , Chad 5 3
Chase , Tina 53
Chelgre n , Tame ra 53, 157
C hristensen, Jane t 53
Chuda ,Buffle53, 157
C li n e, Michaele 5 3
Co c hran, M ichael 53
Col o n, Charles 5 3
Condello, Craig 53
Condon , Anita 5 3, 150, 151, 187
Coolidge , J osep h 53
Coo nce, Daniel 5 3
Coons, Jo hn 53
Corey , Marjorie 53
C o tton , J a y 5 3
C raig , C rystal 53
C rame r, C arri 53
Crawford , T ommy 53
Cree k, Mark 53
Culv er , Jo nathon 53
Curtis , Cathleen 53
Damian , Angela 53
Darling , B radley
Daye , Eugene
Delisle, Angela 53
Derowitsc h , Mark 53
DeWitt, Amy 53
Dey, Ronald 53
Dickey, Scott 54
Dillon, Kristine 54
Dinges , Jay 54
Divis , Renee 54
Dlouhy, Ted 54
Donahoo, Karen 54
Donaldson, Lori 54
Drake, Randy 54
Dreier, Frank 54
Drews, Andrew 54
Drozda, Diane 54
Duensing, Julie 54
Duling, Melinda 54
Durden, Joelie 54
Early, Robert 54
Eberhardt, Jesse 54
Egger, Samantha 54
Egger, Soni 54
Ellan, Christopher 54
Eisler, Bob 54
Ell-Gahtany, Norak
Elliott, Brent 54
Ema, Douglaa 54
Enders, Craig 54
Engel, Denise 54
Erickson, John 54
Erickson, Mark 54
Farrell, Donald 55
Felton, Allen 55
Fey, Jennifer 55
Fisher, Bryan 55
Folkers, Angela 55
Foster, Joseph 55
Fountain, Jeffrey 55
Fournier, Sharon 55
Foz, Tammy 55
Frahm, Rhonda 55
Francisco, Lorianna 55
Free, Cyrus
Friel, Jeff 55
Frohn, Jeffrey 55
Fuhrer, Michael 55
Fusco, Karin 55
Gartzke, Deborah 55
Gawrick, Keith 55
Gerking, Lisa 55, 187
Giles, Daniel 55
Gillis, Timothy 55
Goeschel, Laura 55
Gosaarcl, Bobbi 55
Gould, Kelly 55
Grafelman, Carla 55
Gray, Glenda 55
Graybill, Marcella
Grieser, Darla 55
Griess, Jason
Griffiths, Jodie 55
Griggs, Michael 55
Gropp, Robert 55
Hall, Ronda 55
Hamill, Christine 55
Hand,Karen
Hansen, Debra 55
Hansen, Jill 56
Hansen, Dale
Hansen, Richard 58
Hansen, Steven 58
Hanus, Kathryn 56
Harman, Richard 56
Hart, Michael 56
Hayes, Terry 56
Heidmann, John 58
Heiser, Terri 56
Heiser, Ty 58
Helget, Amy 58
Helter, Jason
Helter, Tia
Hempel, 56
Henderson, Anthony 56
Henderson, Shannon 58
Hendricks, Mitchel 58
Hendricksen, Julie 58
Henke, Todd 58
Herel, James 58
Herman, Carrie 58
Hile, David 58
Hinkle, Barry 58
Hitz, Trisha 58
Hoerle, Tammy 58
Holt, Linda 58
Hoose, Gerald 58
Hopkins, Alicia 58
Horky, KeW 58
Howard, Kimberly 58
Howell, Catherine 58
Howell, Michelle 58
Hruza, Sheril
Hudson, Jay 58
Hunt, Angela 58
Jacobs, Karmen 58
Jacobs, Kevin 58
Jacobsen, Jacqueline 58
Jacobsen, Thomas 58
James, Kimberly 58
Jensen,Jeffrey
Jensen, Trudy 56
Jinright, Staci 56
Johnson, Brian 56
Johnson, Jay 56
Jones, Michelle 56, 157
Jording, Rebecca 56
Jurgens, Kevin 56
Kacirek, Karen 56
Kaczmarczyk, Michael 56
Kadavy, Robert 57
Kaeding, Kathy 57
Kasi, Roger 57
Kassebaum, Brian 57
Kempston, Jana 57
Kennedy, Melissa 57
Kersten, Karin 57
Keyser, Kelly 57
Kimmen, Nancy
Kirk, Tammy 57
Kirkpatrick, Richard 57
Kloke, Mark 57
Kloke, Michael 57
Knudson, Brent 57
Kost, Melissa 57
Kruse, Mark 57
Kurtz, Jennifer 57
Kuta, Julie 57
Lambert, Jonathan 57
Lamphear,Douglas57
Laobarn, Scott 57
Lantz, Janelle 57
Larson, Christopher 57
Lanclreauz, Stephanie 57
Lautenbach, Daniel
Lawrence, Penny 57
Lawson, Gregory 57
Leffler, Troy 57
Lewis, Joleen 57
Lingard, Lynette
Lionberger, Daniel 57
Logan, Christina 57
Lohman, Chris 58
Long, Todd 58
Loos, Jimmie 58
Loos, Jodi 58
Lovell, John 58
Ludwig, John 58
Lutes, Mary 58
Lyman,Larry
Machacek, Rodney 58
Machado, John 58
Mackey, Lola 58
Maddoz, Robert 159
Magree, Karin 58, 189
Mandery, Mark 58
Martin, Brian 59
Martin, Chadwick 59
Martin, Jerome 59
Martin, Tim 59
Martinez, Sheila 59
Maser, Todd 59
Mason, Mark 59
Mason, Stephanie 59
May, Debbie 59
Mayfield, Brad 59
McDonald, Donald 59
McManua, John 59
Meehan, Scott 59
Mero, Ramona 59
Merritt, Lindy 59
Messer, William 59
Mielke, Janet 59
Miller, Stephanie 59
Miller, Teri 59
Mobley, Karin 59
Montgomery, Elizabeth 59
Moore, Leann 59
Morgan, Vicki 59
Morningstar, Jerry 59
Morrison, Timothy 59
Mothershed, Theodore 59
Muckey, Daniel 59
Muff, Andrew 59
Munn, Maggie 59
Munson, Robert 59
Murkle, Deann 59
Murphy, David 59
Murray, Francine 59
Murray, Julie 59
Myers, Raymond 59
Neeld, Marci 59
Neiswanger, Kelly 59
Nelson, Sharon 59
Ness, Patricia 60
Newbury, Eric 80
Nguyen, Lan 60
Nguyen, Pbu 60
Nichols, Heather 60
Nielsen, Eric 60
Nieman, Todd 60
Nitz, Rebecca 60
Noonan, Torn
Oenbring, Christina 60
Oreskovicb, Kevin 80
Orthengren, Toby 60
Owens, Larry
Palmer, Patricia 60
Parke, Sheila 60
Paasehl, Mike 80
Peate, Craig 60
Peraliz, Kenneth
Perkins, Christie 60
Perkins, Willie
Peterson, Chad 60
Peterson, Eric 60
Peterson, Jeffery 60
Peterson, Sandy 60
Phillipa, Ellen 60
Phillipa, Joe 60
Pierson, Anna 60
Pollard, Angela 60
Porter, Connie 60
Poston, Lynette
Prai, Robert 60
Prey, Jody 60
Price,Jeffrey
Price, Ronald 60
Quackenbush, John 60
Rada, Paul 60
Raff, Pamela 80
Rahe, Julie 60
Rahn, Jeffrey 60
Rakow, Jeri 60
Rea, Angie 60
Rediger, Scott 60
Redliog, Brenda
Reed, Allen
Reed, Brian
Rettig, Troy 60
Reynolds, David 80
Reynolds, Shelly 80
Reznicek, Dawn 61
Rice, James 81
Richardson, Judy 61
RidoUi, Amy
Riege, Gregory 61
Riley, Thomas 61
Rising, Brad 61
Robinson, Theresa 61
Rockemann, Wanda 61
Rodriguez, Pablo 61
Roemmich,Douglas61
Rogers, Melissa 61
Rogers, Sandra 61
Rogge, Robert 61
Rogge, Ronald 61
Rosecrans, Jana 81
Rosa, Patty 61
Rosa, Tracy 61
Rowlan, Rebecca 61
Ruble, Lori
Rutt, Debra 61
Ryan,Patrick
Sabin, Patrick 61
Sabin, William 61
Sacks, David 61
Sampson, Bradley
Sandau, Jeffrey 61
Sarriogar, Julie 81,157
Sayer, Linda 61
Schleiger, Tammie 61
Schlicker, Serena 61
Scholl, Melody 61
Schreiber, Donald 61
Schultz, Edward 61
Schutt, Edward
Scott, Michelle 61
Scott, Tammie 61
Searle, Steven 61
Shaw, Patricia 61
Shaw, Richard 61
Siefker, William
Siegl, Daniel 61
Steven, Craig 61
Silva, Edward 61
Simmons, Melissa
Simmons, Traci
Singleton, Stephen
Sipherd, David
Skaggs, Paula
Skala,Rodney
Skov, Anthony
Smallbear,Melainie
Smith, Clinton
Smith, Douglas
Smith, Gregory
Smith, Valerie
Sorenson, Jon
Spale, Shannon
Speer, Christine
Starkel, David
Stewart, Paul
Stewart, Robert
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Stilwell,Barry
Straus•, Stephen 13, 145, 147
Strouf, Jacqueline
Stuefer, Katherine
Swanson, Darrin
Swiler,Starr
Tate, Christopher
Taylor, Jeffrey
Thompson, Angela
Thompson, Lynda
Thomaen, Joy
Thorn.gate, Scott
Toomey, Cary
Torrea, Louis
Tripe, Pamela
Triplette, William
Truaz, Blaine
Truaz, Michael
Truksa, Teresa
Turek, Tammy
Unverfertb, Kevin
Vacha, Michelle
VanZandt,Ann
Vannondall, Kim
Varga, Christopher
Vergith, Stephanie
Vlcek, Brian
Vontz, Heide
wagner, Nancy
waldo,Amy
waldron, James
Walker, Darin
Walker, James
Wallich, Kathryn
Ward,Tammy
Ware, Kimberly
Warner, Terry
wattjes, David
Weathermon, Lisa
Webel, Gregory
Weber, Michael
Wehnes, Tony
Wehrmeister, Colette 57
Weideman, Douglas
Wendt, Paul
Werner, Shirley
White, Shannon
White, Troy
Whitehurst, Alicia
Wicken, Kelly
Wiegert, Shelley
Williama, Faith
WiWamaen, Michele
Wilson, Charo
Wilson, Randy
Wiamer, Ronda
Woodman, Nicole
Wooda, Michael
Woodahank, John
Woodward, Pamela 150, 151 , 1 5 2 , 153
Wright, Christi
Wright, Ray
Wright, Rhonda
Wright, Rusaell
Wrightaman, Kri•ty
Yoat, Michelle
Younger, Toni
Zager, Janel
Zimmerman,Deborah
Zuhlke, Victoria
Zweerink, Daryl
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Although we couldn't scuba dive, s i , and the closest braskans could come to cruising Sunse t Strip was a trip d o ''q t r e t, t he year at Northe t was one to remember.
Once again, g irls spent man y wee lJW, u s primping and ,pe,:tecting their clothes, hair and make-upfor t h eir big date. Tel ephone li e kept busy with the latest gossip. Boys could be
found peering under the hood of a car or in fro nt of a television. set, watching a game. Afew dedicated s tud en ts could even befound doing h '#c or spen ing lo urs working on the Northeast publications, the Rock e Nor , ull of high hopes and special moments as well year we will remember as Forever The Best.
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Copy Editor
Rene Bomberger
Sports Editor
Cindy Lesoing
Sports Staff
Chris Kane
Daina Cepure
Dave Kempston
Brian Anderson
Jill Bartzatt
Kelly Sherman
Kristi Lueken
Staff Photographers
Lay -Out Editor
Tyra Isaacson
Traci Huss
Susie Northouse Ad Staff
Jenny Ernst
Kristi Giles Advisor
Shawna Standley Daryl Blue
Kathy Smith
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