Ledays have gone so fast. What once was now is just the past. As the year comes to an end we remember how it all began. The school that has become our home, we can no longer call our own It is time to turn a new page , we are ending our high school phase As we open the doors of tomorrow we will not engage ourselves in sorrow, but remember the good times we had and the days that were not so bad.
Stop! Letter Anderson , Scott Bender, Erika Dinsmore , Mark Rathe , Ty Thompson and Ben Dey stop and smi le for a friendly picture. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Relaxin'. Janet Simonsen, Summer Thomason , Brenda Gilliland , Jenny Haydon and Molly Christenson relax in the hall before class (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
What Game? Amber Henkenius , An nie Luhring , Rachel Jann , Ann Villines , a nd Kara Miner take time from the game to po se for a picture (Photo by Nicole Bouwens )
"When J .P. and Jeremy dressed as women."
Grubb
"When Bob got hit in 1 the face with a pie at las t year 's Rocket Re v iew."
-Jared Anderson, JO
book." -Natalie Stuefer, JO
Who's Got the Love? Jason Chambers, Jerry Dittenber Jr and Erin Deichert show their love for friendship (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Studying? Ben Baumfalk and Nick Thomas studying? What's wrong with them? (Photo By Linsey Venhaus)
Say Cheese, Ladies! Katie Rife , Mindy Bnoia , Candace Fanciers, and Shannen McCoy take time out of class to pose for the camera.
(Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
What will you be doing in 2008?
"Dancing for entertainment."
-Du sty Thoms, JO
"Working in the circus."
-Tim Bui, 11
"I'll be dead. I got shot b y a supermodel's jealous husband."
-Ton y Dole zal, 12
Just Chillin'! Clifford Brye , Amari Helmstader, Jerrad Allen, Tee Mason , Lawrence McIntosh , Sisi Wilkinson , and Phylandria Watford hangin' in the hall way (Photo by Megan Davis)
MOVIE (All photos by Michelle Peters)
LINCOLN'S EVENT OF THE YEAR (Photo lily Nicole Bouwens)
LINCOLN'S EVENT OF THE YEAR (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Peterson)
Just enough time for a group hug before class (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
We got the love! These students take a moment to show their love.
Who 's The Man? Alicia France , Chelsea Bauer, and Keven " Beav" Thurmond take a moment to pose for the camera (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Friends Forever! Jessica Pankake , Jessica , Woodrum , and Chandra Blood show us how good of friends they are (Photo by Megan Davis)
(Photo by Megan Davis)
Just Chillin'! Stephanie Engstro m Kristina Hosek , Amie Ludemann , am Stacy Kokes stop eating lunch for : minute to pose. (Photo by Lins e Venhaus)
Get to clas s Juniors take moment to g E their pictu r taken. (Photo b Nicole Bouwe m
Say Cheese! Zach Jones , Ja son Olberding , Za , Henderson , Nate Ryan am Joey Mason. (Photo by Linse Venhaus)
Girls just wanna have fun !
Mary Mercer, Lindsay Votava Brooke Nannen , Lindsa ~ Carlson , and Missy Holton (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
BYJEREMYSHEDLOSKY Assistant Copy Editor
The moments we share today will soon be the memories we share tommorow. The time with our friends , the time of our lives, passes all too quickly In the blink of an eye another year passes. We make steps toward the future , always looking to the past.
We will remember these days as the "high school years" and to think of it , will bring happiness to our lives. While making plans for the future , you want to relive the past. One must never forget this time, for to do so , is to lose yourself among your own memories ; a tragedy.
Sometimes you feel that tomorrow will never come and wonder what happened to today. Always remember today and dream of tomorrow.
Who's #1? These fans don't even have to watch the game to know the Rockets are #1 (Photo by Megan Davis)
Time Out! It's time for a group hug (Photo by Megan Davis)
It's all good! The Rockets show their spirit during a football game (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
We are family! Gail Wilson, Michelle Eden , Candice Towers, Katie Schroeder, Catherine Henkenius, and Korin Knollenberg. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Ahhhh! The Northeast Marching Band makes sure they're heard.(Photo by Megan Davis)
It's a group thing! Dedicated fans brave the weather in groups. (Photo by Megan
They may be new but they still have spirit. (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
Smile for the camera! Jenny Jaeger, Amanda Davis) Adams , Liz Jackson, and Mindy Mattson. (Photo by Megan Davis)
BY JANET SIMONSEN Assistant Copy Editor
Spirit Week has been a Northeast tradition. It is the week that we all remember the goofy clothes and Rocket colors. It has always been the week before Homecoming. But, due to the end of the quarter, we only had three days to show off this year's "Spirit Week". The days chosen by the Varsity Cheerleaders for this year were Camouflage Day, Retro Day, and the ever- famous Black and White Day. Each day the person with the most spirit was awarded with free Homecoming tickets by the cheerleaders.
Varsity Cheerleader Summer Thomason said that she didn 't think that the number of people who participated this year changed from last year.
" It wasn 't advertised well, and on some days people didn't know what they were supposed to wear," Thomason said
Take Cover! Bogart Vargas hides from the enemies , on Camouflage Day (Photo Is That Darth Vader? Nope , it's Kurt Boyt 6 by Josh Wolfe) hiding from Luke Skywalker on Black an d White Day. (Photo by Megan Davis)
ea st."
-Jesse Warboys , 11
team won the champion ship."
-Laticia Gome z, JO
Caution! Tawney Putnam tries to hypnotize you on Black and White Day. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Watch out for the enemy! Bogart Vargas and Megan Davis show there school spirit on Camouflage Day (Photo by Chad
Disco Fever! Dan Justin and Nicole Bouwens are "Stayin' Alive " on Retro Day (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Strut Your Stuff! Strutters show their school spirit on Retro Day.
(Photo By Linsey Venhaus)
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Hi g hsmith , I 1 "I'll be writing my 5th Best Seller."
Ti chota , 12
BY ANDY PIERSOL Assistant Copy Editor
The 1997 Northeast Homecoming was "A Night Spent Dreaming of You ," which happened to be the theme for the dance. The Varsity Cheerleader squad organized the dance and provided decorations for the gym , in a fest ive navy, maroon , and white.
Bill Waller kept the 400-plus students dancing with many different types of music These ranged from alternative , rock , R&B , country and requests.
The student react ion to the event was pretty much positive . Senior Ronnie Rothe remarked , " It 's really fun to get together with your friends and go to things like this." Senior Jessi Fraas had the same react ion to the dance and added , "Homecoming is what you make of it. You won't have any fun unless you want to. "
Nearing the end of the fun-filled even i ng , the D J ended the suspense by announcing the nominees and winners of the 1997 Homecoming Royalty After all the waiting , Mike Hahn and Janelle Olson were presented as the new Homecoming King and Queen The senior attendants included Dave Mercer and Malika Rice , Dan Justin and Jalaina Handa.
After the dance had ended students walked out of the school to find everything buried in snow, but the storm had come too late to stop the excitement inside.
Smile Big! Juniors show off at Home-
Studs! Phillip Obermeyer, Josh Wolff, and coming . (Photo by Nicole Bouwens) Tyler Howe stop for a pose. (Photo by Michelle Peters)
King and Queen. King Mike Hahn an d Queen Janelle Olson stop for a senior moment in time . (Photo by Michelle Peters)
"M i ss ing ele ven days of school bec a use of
"When we improvis ed for the Rock
Revue
-Luis Coutino , JO
Whata' Ya Lookin' At? Andrew Shaw, Kari Malousek , Niesje Nettlman , and Zeb Stepanek make faces at the camera . (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
Eh Chris Summers , Brandy Kroese , Jessica Adcox and Jared Hertzel make such cute couples . (Photo by Michelle Peters)
Are We Having Fun Yet? Sophomores show how much fun a dance can be (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
Time for a break? Left: •Shemiah Roll ie, Celestine Lawson , Amber Dean , Tai Thomas, and Amanda Stark stop for a quick dance. (Photo by Megan Davis)
"I'll be escaping from the mob."
-Ted Fisher, 9
"I ' ll be li ving on Mars."
-Justin Jones, 1 I
BYJEREMYSHEDLOSKY
Assistant Copy Editor
Th e annu al Boos ter Bl as t-O ff o n Se ptember 3 bl a s ted t he Roc ke ts int o a new sc hoo l year and fa ll sports seaso n. Th e re was a large turn o ut fro m a bo ut every a rea of LNE , Club s, Spo rt s, B and , Spirit Tea m M e mb ers , and lo ts of LNE s upp orters
It starte d wit h many di ffe re nt c lub s be in g rep rese n te d wi th boo th s F oo d a nd L NE me mora bili a was so ld b y th e boos ter cl ub. A dunk ta nk ra ised mo ney by all ow in g s tude nts to soak vario us fac ul ty me mb ers . Th e
St ar Strutter Drill Tea m he ld a jai l w here yo u co uld pay to have someo ne d eta in ed
Th e ra ll y portio n of th e eve nt took pl ace o n the new ly re furbi shed foo tb a ll fie ld Th e vari ou s fa ll spo rt s we re i ntrodu ce d : C ro ss
Co unt ry, Foo tb a ll , G y mn as ti cs , Girl s G o lf, Softb all , B oys Tenni s, a nd Vo ll ey ba ll. T he
Maraman English teacher
"It was a good opportunity for everyone to meet new people, and be introduced to the staff at Northeast."
-Tiffany Ford, freshman
Is it raining?
John Snoozy looks up , after getting dunked . (All photos by Annie Luhring)
There's the wind and the pitch SPLASH!!! and John Snoozy goes down.
Friends,family, and . students is what Booster Blast-off is made of.
Tony Johnson ,Eric Hjermsted , and Jamie Kramer show that they C.A.R.E.
"Li ving in New York as an actress."
-Cassie Turek , 9
"S till li ving with my parent s."
-Evan Ewoldsen , 10
"Tr ying to pa ss Citizenship Issues."
-Sean Minchow, 12
Favorite Car:
Mandie Craigie & Simon Ringsmuth
Favorite Teacher:
PatMcKie &
Toni Siedel FAVORITE TEACHER
Most Involved :
Dan Justin & Malika Rice
Class Clown: Chris Eckery & Molly Holton
Most Athletic : David Mercer & Janelle Olson
Clifford Brye & Elisa Neill
Favorite Actor and Actress:
Kurt Boyte & Destiny Fonville
Club Da y, Bab
"Opening ni ght of ' The Dictator ' ." -Andrew Wi c k s, 11
"H omecomin g Dance ." -Dani e ll e Lutke m eier, JO
*The Senior Surv ey f o r th e 1998 Rocket Yearbook wa s c ompile d from s enior responses. Ballots we re di st ributed by fourth period te a c h e rs durin g first quarte r.
What will you be doing in 2008?
FAVORITE CARS
"I'm going to be a Pro Wrestler in Mex ic o."
-Ja y Lands trom, JO
"On the beach in Cancun."
-Greg Wes t, 11
"Living in New York City and having million s of dollars."
-Mandi Bartlett, 12 15/Dreams of Tomorrow
2\gmember Wlien
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Lockg,rs on fire across from gym wckg,r area, .9Lfter scfioo[ traffic, Opposite Se~ day for spirit wee KL 'fi/iw £i6rary, .9Ls bestos in West wing, 13 inclies of snow Homecoming niglit of 97~
Pepper spray in lia[[ways, Standing in tlie student section at baskg,tba[{games, 'Bae!( to Scnoo[ dance, 'Ifie 'Bob 'Devaney Sports Center - "Our House"
• 'Ieaclier Star Strutters, ' • !f{e~ time scliedufing, 'Dunking 'Bootli at 'Booster 'Bfust Off, Having e~ended scfioo[ time. •
~member 'Wlien focuses on some of tlie events tliat Ii.ave liappenea at Linco[n 9'{,ortlieast auring tlie past four years.
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PutYourHandsinthe Air! Seniors say, "Go Rockets" (Photo by Kristi
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1.. 2.. 3.. Scream! Seniors showing their spirit at the first Rocket Review of the year (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
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Me! Odell Buchanan stops for a C~liloto during class. (Photo by Randi Baker)
sweet. Molly Holton , Sena Biggerstaff , Jackie Oliver, and Malika Rice stop to smile for the camera (Photo by Megan Davis)
Smile! Senior girls show that friendship will last even after graduation (Photo by Dan 1Justin)
Camera Shy? Not juniors Ashley Lamb , Amanda Greening , Morgan Hawkins , Brigget Furry, and Candace Fanciers as they show off for the camera (Photo by Megan Davis)
Anyone want a piggy-back ride?
Juniors show how great friendship is. (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
Who's Number 1?
Juniors tell us who's #1 ! (Photo by Michelle Peters)
This is Grub. Juniors Megan Masek , Reanna Hurlbert, Laura Cardwell, Nicole Wainright and Katie Rife eat lunch at Gateway Mall.
(Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Simply Dazzling. Brittany Miller shows her retro outfit during Spirit Week.
(Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Michaele Adams
Jessica Adcox
Holly
Andrea
Rachelle
Nicole
Wendy Barrera
Megan Bartlett
Ashley Baustert
Veronica
Matthew Bettenhausen
Eric B igham
Jennifer Bogenreif
Cheseney Bohaty
Michael Brown
Tina
Erik
Jessica
Jesse Campbell
Laura
Jennifer
Jonathan
Louis Carranza
David Cate
Jessica Cave
Melissa Cederberg
Jessica Chadd
Jason Chambers
Rebecca Christenson
Andrei Coelho
Jessica Collins
Serina Cooper
Michele Crevatin
Jill Crisler
Sonja Culver
Melissa Cummings
Megan Danek
Amy Dart
Lance Davis
Leah Day
Daniel De Carolis
Megan DeBrie
Denise Decker
Erin Deichert
Jeffery Delaney
Eric Delano
Kelly Delp
Joseph Deryke
Mark Detty
Benjamin Dey
Chloe Diegel
Justin Dilley
Julie Dillinger
Erika Dinsmore
Gavin Donaldson
Adam Donner
Candice Dowd
Deena Doyle
Jeremy Doyle
Kathryn Edwards
Aaron Engstrom
Maralee Enns
Crystal Enos
Christina Erickson
Michael Evans
Amber Fanciers
Candace Fanciers
Jenny Fanciers
Tonya Fisher
Rebecca Flegel
Phillip Fleming
Courtney Fletcher
Michael Flores
Lisa Folsom
Tiffiney Fox
Michelle Franzen
Tammy Friesen
Elisha Fritchie
Bridget Furry
Venessa Galindo
Robert Gallagher
Elizabeth Garrison
Nicole Gayed
Jeremy Gianchetta
Sabian Gilbersleeve Justin Gish
Angela Goebel Patti Golden Ruby Goodin
Jason Goodwin
Laura Gomez
Amanda Greening
Alison Group
Jereme Gynan
Adam Hall
Nicholas Halsted
Jason Hansen
Megan Hansen
Shawna Harvey
Corey Hasselmann
Morgan Hawkins
Nisha Hayden
Douglas Headlee
Brooke Heise
Melissa Hemsath
Kyle Herek
Michael Hibbing
Ryan Hicks
Benjamin Highsmith
Nicholas Hildenbrandt
Erik Hjermstad
Michelle Hobbs
Bradley Hoffman
David Hoggatt
Eli Holmes
Michael Honnens
Brian Hoops
Jesse Hoover
Tyler Hornby
Ruark Hotopp
Patrick Howard
Tyler Howe
Veronica Huapaya
Reanna Hurlbert
Jessica Hydo
Wesley lacino
Jeffery lfland
Danelle Irwin
Seth Jackson
AmberJaeb
Rachel Jahn
Jason Jensen
Sean Jervey
Anthony Johnson
Jesse Johnson
Nicholas Johnson
Nicole Johnson
Tanner Johnson
Trevor Johnson
John Jones
Justin Jones
Rachel Jones
Amie Juranek
Kathryn Justin
David Kanne
Ross Kantor
Hideaki Kauashina
Taylor Keefe
Amber Kemper
Katie Keys
Sean Kimmons
Lauren King
Shannon Kinnison
Jason Kisling
Andrew Klein
Brian Koeneke
Sabrina Kotschwar
Stacie Kotschwar
Nicole Kozisek
Jamie Kramer
Travis Kraus
Brandy Kroese
Scott Kruce
Ryan Krueger
Nicole Krull
Tessa Kunkel
Kyleen Kunz
Anastasia Lager
Stacey Lager
Ashley Lamb
Calvin Land
Britt Lander
Megan Lange
Amanda Larson
Matthew Larson Jaquelin Latas
Elizabeth Lauritzen
Erika Lawrence
James Laws 111
Jessica Lear
Joshua Leber
Philip Leick
Tracy Lenhoff
Simone Lenz
Brookely Lind-Olson
Jeremiah Lone Wolf
Benjamin Loos
Stacey Loos
Brian Luhr
Kristen Lundquist
Craig Lundy
April Luedki
Christopher Lytle
Mellisa Mager
Khoi Mai
Michelle Malcom
Amber Malsbury
Antonio Marino
Megan Mashek
Al 'Taurus Mason
Josh McM illan
Christina Mccaslin
Erin McCauley
Shannen McCoy
Dylan McKeever
Daniel Mclaughin
Kayla McPike
Amy Mead
Shannon Meister
Jeffery Mellick
Benjamin Meyer
Brian Meyers
Jessica Meyers
Robert Michael
Joshua Michaud
Alyson Mickle
Justin Miles
Brittany Miller
Chrisma n Miller
Jessica Miller
Lisa Miller
Michelle Miller
Andrew Molthan
Veronica Montez
Shawna Moorman
Br ian Muggy
Trey Murrell
Larry Nash
Kelly Nekola
James Nelson
Lora Nelson
Jamie Neukirch
Laura Nevius
Duy Nguyen
Luu Nguyen
Phuc Nguyen
Thao Nguyen
Justin Nitz
Brian Northup
Justin Null
Niesje Nuttleman
El isha Odbert
Martha Orr
Trinidad Ortiz
Melissa Ostgaard
Kristen Palmesano
Matthew Parolek
Michael Perdew
Christian Pesek
Bich Pham
Amy Pierce Jaymi Pool
Kevin Potts
Tara Preble
Andrea Prewett
Justin Proett
Tawny Putnam
Monica Rabago
Joshua Randall
Mark Rathe
Erin Rausch
Dale Reeves
Kathryn Rife
Alisha Riggins
Jeremy Rima
Lynn Robinson
Jennifer Rodwell
Aaron Rothe
Eric Rothe
Rebecca Rowe
Matthew Roy
Laura Safarik
Jake Samuelson
Rochelle Sanford
Amber Scherbak
David Schilke
Micheal Schluckebier
Ann Schneider
Tammy Scholl
Stephanie Schwaninger
Matthew Schweitzer
Shawn Scribner
John Shafer
Jedidiah Sheldon
Elizabeth Siebe
Kristen Simpson
Stefanie Sindel
Benjamin Sintek
Beth Smith
James Smith
Travis Smith
Brian Snyder
David Snyder
Matthew Soderquist
Jeremy Soderstrom
Jacob Squires
Brenda Staack
Chad Stein
Anita Stelzer
Zeb Stepanek
Jamie Stevens
Robert Stevenson
Megan St orer
Christopher Storm
Courtney Stukenholtz
Emily Stukenholtz
Anne Stutzman
Anne Styskal
Jason Swanda
Joni Tanner
Irene Taylor
Jamie Taylor
Becky Teele
Aaron Terry
Elly Tessendorf
Jennifer Thomas
Trevor Thompson
Tyler Thompson
Shauna Thorfinnson
Jennifer Thornton
April Titterington
Todd Tompsett
Georg Troxler
Seth Tucker
Jessica
Alisha
Brandon
Angela
Danny
Wanda
Ashley
Thomas
Craig
Kelly
Jennifer
Laurice
Robin
Pete
Timothy Weller
Stacia
Nicole Welsch
Gregory
Shannon
Matthew
Adam
Dallas
Andrew
Was that fun or what? Sophomores show how much fun Booster Blast Off was ( Photo by Anne Luhring)
Everyone Stop! Sophomores stop in the hall for a picture (Photo by Megan Davis)
l Smile. Kari Westrick , Kriste n Bouwens , Stacey Kelly, and Rachel Shinn hang tough together at Booster Blast Off (Photo by Michelle Peters)
Just Us Girls! Sophomores pose during lunch.
(Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Just Loungin' Around. Sophomores relax in the south gym during lunch. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Joshua Acree
Paul Ahlemeyer
Ahmed AI-Sayagh
Maria Alatriste
Molly Alberts
Amber Allen
Donna Allen
Jarad Allen
Paulina Amador-Valenzuela
Douglas Anderson
Jared Anderson
Ross Anderson
Timothy Anker
Amanda Asch
Sara Atkinson
Keven Bailey
Autumn Barlow
Freddy Barrera
Christopher Barry
Matthew Bartzatt
Jennifer Bashore
Angie Batten
Chelsea Bauer
Ryan Beach
Nicholas Beckenbach
Sunny Beermann
Courtney Behrens
Krystal Belcher
Candy Bennett
Johnathan Bergh
Kami Bevard
Mindy Bhola
James Bixenmann
Bret Blake
Joshua Bodfield
Lynne Booth
Jacob Borchers
Jason Bormann
Amanda Bower
Heather Bowersmith
Amanda Boyd
Joshua Breeden
Kimberlie Bridges
Derek Broman
Douglas Brown
Kevann Brown
Vicki Brown
Sarah Brusnahan
Joy Buchanan
William Bunting
Nicole Burback
Jacquelyn Burton
William Byrne
Erin Cadwell
Justin Callender
Nick Campbell
Lindsay Carlson
Erik Cartwright
Jose Castillo
Kelly Cessna
Marie Chase
Mindy Chrastil
Lori Christenson
Matthew Christenson
Jason Chubbuck
Doyle Clare
Christopher Cole
Chanelle Coleman
Katharine Cook
Lisa Corey
Michael Corner
Jamie Corter
Luis Coutino-Solis
Noa Craft
Katie Cruey
Glenn Cruse
Tony Curtis
Brook Cutshall
Travis Day
Snezhana Derun
Mandy Detweiler
Jerry Dittenber
Adam Dodworth
Jeffrey Donohoe
Sara Dorn
Rebecca Douthit
Ryan Draper
Heather Dregalla
Leslie Dziuvenis
Carl Ebert
Jill Echtenkamp
Tony Eckhard
Michelle Eden
John Edwards
Jennifer Eisenman
Stacy Ekstrum
Jessica Essman
Evan Ewoldsen
Angela Fanciers
Aaron Finnell
Jeff rey Flanders
Jesse Flinck
Blake Flora Carol Flury
Lori Foreman
James Fortuna
William Foster
Alicia France
Kristen France
Benjamin Frede
Kyle Fuller
Jason Funk
Matthew Gartzke
Cassandra Gebauer
Emmy Gellatly
Justin Gish
Michael Glazebrook
Christal Godemann
Adam Goebel
Cydnee Golden
Mindy Golliglee
Laticia Gomez
Simon Gonifas
M ichael Goodrich
Jonathan Gordin
Jennifer Gotchal
Courtney Graul
Tenae Graybosch
Abe Greening
Andrea Grell
Timothy Griess
Justin Griffin
Huda Hadi
Tyler Hahn
Richard Hanna
Corey Hansen
Lucas Hansen
Trisha Havel
Scott Haydon
Nicholas Hayes
Jared Hedges
Dusty Hegwood
Michael Henderson
Catherine Henkenius
Leo Hernandez
Jeffrey Hiestand
Tony Hill
Grant Hiller
Rebecca Hoffer
Melissa Holton
Donny Hood
Johnny Hood
Jane Hoops
Jenny Hoover
Pamela Horstman
Denise Houdek
Joseph Hruby
Julie lromuanya
Lucky lromuanya
Chris Jackson
Stephanie Janssen
Rebecca Jeffers
Vernon Jiles
Benjamin Johnson
Jessie Johnson
Melanie Johnson
Michael Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Patrick Julch
Joseph Jurgens
Harold Justus
Gina Kah ler
Amy Karabel
Brad Kaufmann
Amanda Kempe
Scott Keys
Jonathan Keyzer
Amy King
Jesse King Schuyler King
Heath Klassen
Scott Klassen
Aaron Klosterboer
Kyle Knaub
Korin Knollenberg
Angela Koch
Joshua Koch
Luke Kost
Heather Kozisek
Carolyn Kramer
Julie Kramer
Colleen Kroese
Jillian Kuhlmann
Paul Ladd
Adam Lafferty
Sara Lakin
Katharine Lamarche
David Land
Jay Landstrom
Eric Lange
Justin Lanum
Andrew Lawrence
Ashley Le
Tiffany Lebo
Brandy Lee
Rachel Leichleiter
Anna Leidig
Andrea Lenertz
Joseph Lenz
Alisha Lewis
Valerie Lewis
Cassandra Lickliter
Keith Lile
Brenda Littrell
Patrick Loder
Eddie Love
Alexandri Lovrien
Joseph Lowe
Stacey Lowery
Carly Luedtke
Jessica Luhring
Robert Lundholm
Danielle Lutkemeier
Cheney Luttich
Michael Markowski
Anthony Marr
Tony Marsh
Mary Marshall
lmiran Masi
Joshua Masters
Matthew Matejka
Jeffery Mayfield
Kimberly McArthur
Deverious McCray
Monica McDonald
Ronald McMackin
Matthew McPherson
Jason Meisenhelder
Lucas Menebroker
Mary Mercer
Cheri Meyer
Jeremy Meyer
Christa Meyers
Adam Miller
Clint Moreno
Ginny Morga!
Brandon Morgan
Jeremy Morse
Shireen Moshiri
Michele Mower
Amy Mumford
Chris Mumford
Brooke Nannen
Lisa
Robert
Aaron
Larry
Ellisha O ' Toole
Christopher
Dara
Becky
Kristin
Theresa
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Nicole Quesenberry
Nicholas
Deonna
Philip
Claudia
Geoffrey
Jessica
Carie
Jeremy
Bradley
Kristina
Kristina Rost
Benjamin Roth
Tiffany Rowe
Matthew Russell
Laurissa Sabalka
Brandi Salisbury
Jamie Schafer
Christopher Scheinost
Heather Scherer
Kelly Schilke
Angel Schmidt
Jennica Schmidt
Renee Schmitz
Stacey Schneider
Leah Schrader
Katie Schroeder
Ryan Schultz
Emily Schwanke
Angelique Scott
Michael Seim
Katie Seymour
Michael Shade
Justin Shandera
Christina Shaw
Clayton Shaw
Aaron Shelton
Seger Shore
Alicia Simmons
Amanda Sintek
Desi Rae Skalak
Kendra Skopp
J. R. Skrdlant
Angela Smith
Heidi Smith
Jamie Smith
Judd Smith
Tia Smith
Joshua Snyder
Aaron Sohl
Dennissia Sova
Lera Spale
David Spidel
Randy Spidell
Amy Standley
Jessica Stanley
Michael Stelzer
Monica Stinson
Nadine Stone
Natalie Stuefer
Matthew Sutter
Seth Svendsen
Chad Svoboda
Brianne Taylor
Kendra Thomas
Dustin Thoms
Vanessa Timm
Nathan Tobkin
T. J Tolliver
Candy Towers
Mary Trambly
Tristan Trumble
Kendra Tucker
Lisa Tucker
Ashley Turek
Daisy Turek
Bobby Tuttle
Eve Van Sice
Shannon Vanarsdall
Jason Vanek
Katie Vanengen
Kelly Vanengen
Shane Venhaus
Larry Vidaurri
Gunter Voelker
Casey Votava
Lindsay Votava
Michael Vu TrietVu
Leah Wagner
Rhea Walter
Nina Walters
David Ward
Sasha Watkins
Michael Wegher
Neil Weiler
Chad White
Joshua White
Garrett Whitlow
Michael Wickard
Nick Wieser
Amanda Willey
John Williams
Gail Wilson
Jacob Wingrove
TamiWirka
Stacy Wise
Benjamin Wittmann
Celestria Wollen
Amanda Wood
Mitchell Wright
Ty Wright
Joshua Yarger
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Jay Landstrom and Ty Wright consume massive amounts of calories during lunch to get them through an afternoon of classes. (Photo by
Aubrey Young
Meghan Zabloski
Barney Zimmerman
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Smilin' sophomores. Lindsay Carlson and Jessica Luhring show that Booster Blast-Off is fun for all ages (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Peace. Todd Akin shows everyone that he is a nice guy. (Photo by Lin sey Venhau s)
Anyone Up for Some Volleyball?
Allison Leick (left) and Jill Folkerts ask for a game of volleyball. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
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Just Hangin' Out. John Weber, Zach Jones, Zac Henderson, Nate Ryan, Joey Mason and Justin F isher have time for a photo before entering Northeast. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Fun times at Seacrest. Back: (L. to R .) Jeppi Rima, John Weber, Joe Allsman. Front: Andy Genrich, Jason Olberding, Mike Mahaffey and Nate Ryan.
Shandranella
Samantha
Nanda
Ryan Brinkman
Corey Brock
Courtney Brock
Deidre Brock
Carrie Brown
Chancy Brown
Crystal Brown
Jennifer Brown
Michelle Brown
Amanda Buchanan
Nathan Buhrman
Misty Burns
Adrienne Butler
Crystal Butler
Latausha Campbell
Ronald Campbell
Bao Cao
James Caranza
Beth Carlson
Elijah Carpenter
Austin Chambers
Rachel Christ
Uyen Chu
Shirley Clare
Madonna Clark
Megen Coffin
Heather Conroy
Jeremy Converse
Nate Conzemius
Elijah Cooley
Angel Coutino-Solis
Dual Cox
Mark Craig
Katie Cronin
Lindsey Crosier
Kylee Dana
Lindsey Dart
Kristen Davenport
Lindsey Davis
Robert Davis
Jeanene Deane
Ashley Diechert
Andrew Demoss
Kevin Dickey
John Dodd
Jessika Dohmen
Drew Donscheski
Aaron Doughty
Christina Down
Cassina Drapal
Jamie Durand
Gregory Dyer
Cody Eastman
Justine Edstrom
Stephanie Edwards
Paul Eichmeier
Marissa Ellington
Stephanie Engstorm
Lisa Enns
Montgomery Erickson
Melvin Erving
Christopher Esquibel
Michael Esterling
Matt Eybel
Scott Fasnacht
Richid Fischer
Justin Fisher
Ted Fisher
Chad Fitzgerald
Erskin· Flanagan
Cheyenne Flotree
Jillian Folkerts
Shaena Ford
Tiffany Ford
Margo Fraley
Jesse Fredrick
Timothy Freerking
Angelica French
Jody Friesen
Alicia Fullerton
Jennifer Gallagher
Michael Gallagher
Nicole Garcia
Aaron Gemmell
Andrew Genrich
Matthew Genrich
Nathan Genrich
Patrick Genrich
Cindy Gianchetta
Levi Gilbert
Kip Gillispie
Miranda Gillispie
Julie Girdlestone
Stephanie Glanz
Kasie Glodowski
Matthew Graham
Chastity Grant
Thomas Gray
Margaret Greening
Cari Grow
Michelle Guittar
Sara Guittar
Amanda Gunn
Yaroslav Gvozdik
Christina Habel
Antwon Haggan
Jennifer Hamer
Christopher Hammer
Kevin Hanley
A_my Hansen
Jennifer Hansen
Tinika Harding
Sara Harmon
Melissa Harre
Kevin Harrell
Tracy Harris
Andrew Harvey
Sarah Haumont
DJ Hayes
Jeffrey Hayes
Tasha Heath
Michelle Heikes
Michelle Helmstadter
Terrell Henderson
Zac Henderson
Brandi Henggeler
Jared
Michelle
Brandon Hessheimer
Kevin Heydt
Amanda Hoefs
Sarah Hoffer
Heidi
Veonta Hopper
Kristina Hosek
Ryan Hotopp
Suzanne House Joshua Howard James Hoyt
Jennifer Hruby
Kenny Hudson
Calvin Hughes
Derek lacino
Zechariah Ihde
Phillip ljoma
Brad lnderlied
Rachel Jackson
Noah Jacobson
Peter Jacobson
Kristen Jaeb
Karen James
Cheryl Jasa
Andrea
Vontrell Jiles
Carl Johnson
Jon Johnson
Lisa Johnson
Zachary Jones
Tori Jurgens
Dawn Kadavy
Nathaniel Kahler
Alex Kehler
Sara Kehr
Stacey Kelley
Victoria Kelty
Kayvan Khalatbari
Byron King
Brandy Kirby
Kathryn Kirkland
Renee Klitzke
Christopher Knickerbocker
Nicholas Koch
Stacy Kokes
Desiree Konwinski
Roman Kovaliv
Tim Kozak
Danielle Kramer
Dillon Krumm
David Kuhfahl
Jenny Kumpula
Kelly Kurtenbach
Heather Lacey
Kris Lager
Rebecca Laher
Amanda Lamb
Harlan Lame
James Landis
Sarah Landis
Danny Lane
Melissa Lange
Shauna Law
Nannette Lawrence
Nathaniel Lawernce
Brian Le
Nhu-Quynh Le
Alison Leick
Joshua Lind
Jeffery Lindhurst
Kendra Lindhurst
Kyle Lindquist
Andrew Love
O C. Love
Amber Lovell
Amie Ludemann
Jeremy Mishler
Kyle Mitchell
Pamela Moeller
Eden Molden
Jeffery Mommens
Levon Moody
Michael Morehead
Benjamin Morgan
Ashley Morin
Amanda Mostek
James Motz
Brandi Mumford
Lindsay Neal
Adam Neill
Heather Nelson
Mercedes Nelson
Brandon Neukirch
Anh Nguyen
Uyen Nguyen
Viet Nguyen •
Kent Ninneman
Kyle Northup
Lindsay Null
Jesse Odle
Ryan Odle
Anthony Ogden
Jason Olberding
Stephanie Oliveros
Dustin Oltman
Theresa Orr
Dmitriy Osiychuk
Juston Owen
Erin Painter
Stephenie Parker
Allison Peters
Mary Peters
Kimberly Petrzilka
Matthew Pierce
Sara Pillard
Ross Porter
Miranda Powell
Nick Preis
Shawn Price
Jennifer Putnam
Rachael Quintana
Natalie Rader
Angelica Rasmussen
Andrew Rausch
Jacob Reed
Benjamin Reeves
Andrew Reid
Martha Renteria
Jessup Rima
Carisa Risor
German Rivas-Coral
Tahirih Rivera
Sara Riveria
Brett Roberts
Kristi Roberts
Travis Roberts
Shaun Robinson
Joseph Rohrig
Nicole Rotter
Benjamin Rowe
Aimee Rump
Marlon Rupert
Gator Russo
Maggie Ryan
Nathaniel Ryan
Oscar Saenz
Nathan Sazama
Desiree Schaffert
Kevin Scherbak
Kayla Schilke
Maggie Schluckebier
Lori Schneider
Ray Schmid
Jamie Sears
Nicole Shaw
Kelli Shea
Erik Sheehan
Abigail Shepard
Stephanie Shepard
Rachel Shinn
Sean Shonerd
Joe Skinner
Amanda Smith
Jacyn Smith
Jodene Smith
Kiley Smith
William Soderstrom
Espen Sordahl
Emily Spears
Christina Spradlin
Troy Springer
Amanda Stake
Meranda Stearns
Zachery Stearns
Eldon Stege
Scott Steinhauser
Amber Sterns
Laura Stevenson
Scott Stoki
Shawna Stokke
Latosha Straughter
Travis Stuchl
Faye Styskal
Rachel Terrell
Rebecca Terry
Crystal Thiele
Shannon Thurmon
Kameron Thurmond
Kimberly Tolen
Ivon Torres
Hoang Tran
Phu Hoa Tran
Tuyet Tran
Morgan Trauernicht
Nicole Trevena
Susan Tryon
Thao Truong
Cassandra Turek
Melissa Turner
Karen Tuttle
Patti Vannoy
Jaime Venhaus
Matthew
Erron
Isaac
Jahrica
Lindsey
Missy
Nicholas
Rebecca
Jacob
Bradley
Watch Out! Rocketman 1 shows how much he likes Melanie Maraman.
(Photo by Kristi Masten)
Take the Picture! Doug Kaltenberger and Bill Fagler get their picture taken during lunch time. (Photo by
Retro Day? No, They Always Dress Like That! Jeff Hanson and Troy Heller show off their brand new matching suits. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Say Cheese! Kendra Peterson, Rebecca Kutschkau, take time out from Booster Blast Off to take a picture with their favorite teacher Leland Jacobs (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Taking a Stand. Toni Siedel and David Smith lead a discussion during a GLBSA meeting. (Photo by Michelle Peters)
Kristi Masten)
Diane Gaines
Pat Gatzemeyer
Virginia Geiger
Trish Gormley
Cathy Haden
Becky Halm
Paula Hanneman
Jeff Hansen
Terry Hanzlik
John Hastings
Clayton Heath
Troy Heller
Sharon Holliday
Dave Hunter
Leland Jacobs
Kathy Jaeger
Micheal Jefferson
Candy Johnson
Melinda Johnson
Ruby Johnson
Doug Kaltenberger
Lynn Kaufman
Kate Kennedy
Mark King
Chuck Kreikmeier
Connie Kruse
Janet LaFollette
Nancy Larimer
Mary Larson
Kathy Leapaldt
Julie Leidig
Sheila Lemmert
Tammy Lind
Jerry Liss
Chris Lodes
Micheal Lundy
Martha Lynch
Don Mach
Bob Mann
Jim Mann
Shelli Mann
Melanie Maraman
Loy
Gayle
Rachel Pigot
Russ Raatz
Bruce
Bill
Naomi Robison
Marge
Liz Schulenberg
Jolene Schwaninger
Claudine Scott
Helen
Toni Siedel
Jane
Karen Singsaas David Smith
John Snoozy
Jeff Soucie
Chris Soucy
Alinda Stelk
Adell Stiles
Diane Stockman
Wendy Storer
John Strain
Clayton Streich
Dave Svehla
Buren Thomas
Theresa Thompson
Vicky Thompson
Lynn Thorsheim
Cindy Tyrrel
Marilyn Veomett
Jan Wellman
Bob White
Janel White
Judy Wieser
Paula Williams
Linda Wright
Bill Wrightsman
Judy Zabel
Holly Carspecken and Sue Resz study their history assignment. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Teacher Memories
They graduated from Northeast and they came back to teach. What do they remember about "Rocket High"?
Tim Nilsson Class of '64
"Northea~andthetown of Lincoln has changed a lot. We had a problem with overcrowding There were classes in the hallways. There were 7 bells for lunch and we all enjoyed going to K i ngs after school. "
Jim Campbell Class of '67
"The HUB club dances and we were the basketball state champ ions ."
Bill Fagler Class of '67
"We had 6 periods in the day, and we were basketball state champs ."
Northeast in the 60's
Karen Poore Class of '69
"The senior class always had a senior field half-day This event was held in the spring. We had balloon toss , relays , pie -eating contest , etc. My year someone had made chocolate cream pies and used ex-lax in the pies The contestants were out of school for two days. "
Teacher Memories
In the70's
Dan Bulling Class of '78
"The school spirit that we had. In the games at Seacrest , we would have 8 ,000 in attendance. "
In the BO's
Pat McKie Class of '88
"There used to be a sand volleyball court where the north gym is today. We used to play the intramural games there . I became a volleyball junkie."
Jeff Soucie Class of '84
"There used to be a lot of crowding in the hallways, and a lot of students who were interested in sports. "
Northeast teachers do double-time duty
"It gives me a wonderful opportunity to work in the educational environment and know what high school students can expect when they reach college."
"In general, the older a student is the more responsible they are for their own behavior."
-Bill Rogge
LNE, UNL, & NWU math teacher
-Kent Reinhard LNE
, UNL & NWU science teacher
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Several teachers at LNE also teach at area universities, such as Wesleyan and UNL.
Several instructors in the areas of math and science also teach night classes at the universities. This is extremely beneficial for Northeast because it gets people who are well ahead and experienced in their field into the high school classrooms.
Most of these teachers have been at their two jobs for a long while and enjoy the challenge. Also, they are two different types of young people to work with. Some conflicts do arise with schedules , such as parent- teacher conferences or athletic events, but they are rare and are dealt with on an individual basis.
Why Teach? Those who do, know why
By Jeremy Schedkosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Have you ever wondered why the adults we spend most of our days with , do what they do?
Why do teachers teach?
Why do they graduate from high school , go to college and then come back to complete the cycle? What motivates this kind of decision?
Well for most teachers it was the influence of a teacher they had in high school. As a matter of fact , our very own Pat McKie was influenced by none other than Northeast teachers Bruce Waters and Jim Perry.
All the teachers enjoy teaching high school students because they believe it is an important time in everyone's life that is good to be a part of.
I Love to Teach. Patrick McKie smiles as he thinks of his love to teach
(Photo by Michelle Peters)
Amazingly very few teachers regret becoming a teacher and they say very few negative things about teaching.
Teachers enjoy seeing students succeed and always love a sincere "Thank You!" But they don 't do it for gratitude, recognition or money.
"I teach because I believe in the young adults of our society. There are negatives to teaching, but they are overshadowed by all the positives ," said Sandi Genrich " Reaching at least one student a day will keep bringing you back."
For all these reasons and many more there are over 150 teachers at LNE who all chose to become teachers.
Drama instructor Bruce Chapman reads to a class .
Student Mediations. Patience Mberengwa listens intently to what is being d iscussed at the Peer Mediation meeting . (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Yearbooking. Jeremy Shedlosky shows his true talent and abilit ies during yearbook class . (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
National Honor Society. Chey Collura does what he can to mal<e friends in NHS. (Photo by Michelle Peters) '
Yearbook. Luke Derowitsch stops macking on Janelle Olson long enough for a quick photo in Yearbook class (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Peer Helpers. Jessi Fraas , Malika Rice , and Matt Curtis are always learning more from Jan Brown on Mw to mediate. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Honors assembly recognizes 470
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Honor Roll has been achievements of stua Northeast tradition dents were awarded since 1941 with acknowledgement
This year, it honored certificates at the Honstudents with grade ors Assembly held twice point averages of 3.5 or a year in the fall and better, as well as stu- spring. dents with a class rank The top 3% students in the top 3% of their were also honored with class. their names on a plaque
The academic in the new wing along
with seven semester honor roll students , perfect attendance students, and National Merit Scholars
Students who maintained their Honor Roll grades for five consecutive semesters were then inducted into the National Honor Society.
A SENIOR AWARD. COUNSELOR JAN BROWN ANNOUNCES SENIOR MICHELLE PETERS AS TED SHEELY OFFERS CONGRATULATIONS.
SPRING HONOR. SENIOR CHEY COLLURA ACCEPTS THE HANDSHAKE OF TED SHEELY
RECEIVING AN AWARD. SENIOR SENA BIGGERSTAFF GETS CONGRATULATIONS FROM ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL TED SHEELY AT THE SPRING HONORS ASSEMBLY (ALL PHOTOS B Y MICHELLE PETERS)
First SeVVJester HoV1or Roll - 1997-98
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•Esquibel , Christopher Rotter, Nicole
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•Folkerts , Jillian Shepard, Abigail Kroese , Colleen Day, Leah Shafer, John Nelson , Jeremy Ford , Tiffany Smith , Amanda Kuhlmann , Jillian Debrie , Megan Sindel , Stefanie Nguyen , Phuoc Fraley, Margo Staack , Amy Ladd , Paul Deichert , Erin Stelzer, Anita Nieto , Mercedes Friesen , Jody Stoki , Scott Lafferty, Adam •Diegel , Chloe Stepanek , Zeb Nunemaker, Michelle Gallagher, Michael Tang , Thuy Land , David Donaldson , Gavin Storer, Megan O 'Too le , Alison Genrich , Matthew Terry, Rebecca Le , Ashley Dowd , Candice Stukenholtz , Courtney Oberme yer, Philip Gianchetta , Cindy Thiele , Crystal Leidig , Anna Doyle , Deena Stukenholtz , Emily Oliver, Jaclyn Gilbert, Levi Thurmond, Kameron Lenertz, Andrea Duong , Duong Swanda , Jason Olson , Janelle Gillispie , Kip Tolen , Kimberly Loder, Patrick Enns , Maralee Taylor, Irene Oltman , Tammy Glodowski , Kasie •Tran , Phu Hoa •Lowery, Stacey Flegel , Becky Taylor, Jamie Ortega , Alisha Gordon , Jessica Tran , Tuyet Luedders , Amy Franzen , M iche lle Teele , Becky Osiychuk , Marina •Grant , Chastity Trinh , Quy Lundholm , Robert Friesen , Tammy Terry, Aaron •Oswald , Luke Green , Crystal Truong , An Luttich , Cheney Furry, Bridget Van Boening , Angela Papke , Aren • Guittar, Michelle Turek, Cassandra Marr, Anthony Galindo, Venessa Vetter, Ashley Pederson , Benjamin Guittar, Sara Turner, Melissa Marsh , Tony Gallagher, Robert Voss, Thomas Peters , Michelle Habe l, Christina •Turner, Trisha • McArthur, Kimberly Garrison , Elizabeth Walter, Kelly Piersol, Andrew Han ley, Kevin Tuttle , Karen Menebroker, Lucas Greening , Amanda Warboys , Jesse Poore , Julie Harvey, Andrew • Vannoy, Patti Mommens , James Hadi , Huda Wathen , Robin Putney, Erin Henggeler, Brandi • Venhaus , Jaime Morse , Jeremy Hall Adam •Weller, Timothy • Raymond , Scott Herndon , Andrea • Vetter, Erron • Moshiri , Shireen Hansen , Jason
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Peers offer special touch
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
I see, I feel, I can , I want , I will are some five steps that Peer Helpers learned during a semester class training with Jan Brown, counselor and Joe Scherr, English teacher
These students have an extensive process: first getting nominated by their peers, then an i nterview, and finally the selection. These students then go through a semester training class where they learn about each other, and how to help their peers. They perform many presentations for Aids/ HIV, stress , sexual harrasment , date rape, and many more for classes and administration.
But the most important function of a peer helper is to listen and help their peers. Seth Shaw , senior, learned, "How to help people help themselves " Matt Curtis and Marie Moyer, both seniors, agreed "Everyone should be abletake this class or have it all year "
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT. PEER HELPERS MATT CURTIS AND RONNIE RATHE SHOW THAT THEY NOT ONLY HELP OTHERS , THE Y ALSO TAKE PART IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SCHOOL. (PHOTO COURTESY OF JAN BROWN)
WORKING TOGETHER. PEER HELPERS MAKE AN OUTLI OF THE PERFECT PEER HELPER. (PHOTO COURTES Y OF J BROWN)
THE WHOLE GANG. MEMBERS OF PEER HELPERS GATHER IN A SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY FOR THEIR GROUP PHOTO. (PHOTO BY JOSH WOLFE)
A FRIENDLY SMILE HELPS. STUDE NT MEDIATORS JALAINA \J E HANOA , JESSI fRAAS AND MALIKA RI CEKN OW THAT FRIE NDl\ 11 LINESS AND UNDERSTANDING ARE IM PORTANT IN THE STUDENT MEDIATION PRO CESS. (PHOTO BY JOSH WOLFE)
Mediators offer an ear
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Has someone hurt your feelings? Do you need help decreasing anger and frustration? Go to Student Mediation
These mediators are great listeners, they won't take sides , and will keep all information confidential.
Student Mediation was made up of 12 seniors who were trained to help in resolving conflicts. You can be referred to student mediation by students , staff, administrators, or yourself
The students in conflict meet with two mediators and work together towards choosing a solution and coming to an agreement.
The 12 members for the 1997-98 Student Mediators were Nicole Bowens, Jalaina Handa, Brittney Bui , Dan Justin , Chey Collura , Jeremiah Lahm , Matt Curtis , Patience Mberengwa, Jessi Fraas , David Mercer, Mike Hahn, and Malika Rice .
THEY'RE HERE TO HELP. A FEW OF THE STUDENT MEDIATORS STOP FOR A PHOTO BACK Row : DAv10 MERCER , JEREMIAH LAMB , MATT CURTIS , MIKE HAHN , CHEY COLLURA, JESSI FRAAS, DAN JusTIN. FRONT Row : JALAINA HANOA , MALIKA R1cE. (PHOTO BY JosH WOLFE)
LETTING GO OF SOME EXTRA ENERGY. EVEN PEER HELPERS NEED TO LOOSEN UP NOW AND THEN. (PHOTO BY MICHELLE PETERS)
HEY, WE'RE HERE TO HELP JARON LUTTICH AND Au ORTEGA WAIT PATIENTLY TO HELP FELLOW STUDENTS. (PHOTO BY MICHELLE PETERS)
Tutors always willing to help out
By Andy Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Peer Tutoring was created to help fellow students with school work The 25 members were available all throughout the day and offered help in several areas of study This was the first year
Peer Tutoring was available but the members were somewhat disappointed at the turnout of students requiring help
Only about two students came in to receive help during first semes-
ter.
The tutors stressed that if someone really needed some help with their studies , they would be there to help out , and if they can 't help in that certain field, they would find someone who could.
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LNE PEER TUTORS POSE FOR A PICTURE. BACK: JR i KocH, MARC MAYFIELD, J1LL ScHMEIDING , ANGELA GOEBEL MIDDLE: JALAINA HANOA , BRENDA GILLILAND , TARA SKOROHOD. FRONT: ATHENA SKOPP, SARAH SouLUERE , HEATHER BLACKMAN, JEN SoLDEN, PHUONG NGU YEN. (PHOTO BY LINSE Y VENHAUS}
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x=20! SHANNON MEISTER
DINSMORE,
SOLDEN LOVE THEIR ALGEBRA HOMEWOR K. (PHOTO BY MICHELLE PETERS)
Go AHEAD, ASK ME A QUESTION. ANDREW WICKS GETS READY FOR THE QUIZ BOWL. (PHOTO BY ANNIE LUHRING)
Quiz team has gold medal year
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The defending state bers of this team meet champion Lincoln every day after school Northeast Quiz Bowl (10th period) to fill their team is on target again heads with the needed this year tor an out- information to compete stand ing season. for another state title.
The dedicated mem- L NE has two quiz
bowl teams , 3 to 5 members a team , and they attend about 1O tournaments a year , anything from head-to-head to a double elimination tournament.
THE LINCOLN NORTHEAST Quiz Bowl TEAM. GAVIN DONALDSON , NICK HILDENBRANDT , SIMON RI NGSMUTH , KI M BERLY McARTHUR , AND Lucus SABALKA. (PHOTO COURTESY OF Bos MANN)
I KNOW, I KNOW! MEMBERS OF Quiz BowL ARE READY TO BUZZ IN WITH THEIR ANSWERS. (PHOTO BY ANNIE LUHRING)
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Bottle rockets to egg traps Science Olympiad all About having fun
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
It's all about fun.
If there is one thing that the members of Science Olympiads want students to know is how much fun they have.
They had quiz bowls and all of the members get to go to state in April to compete in different competitions.
The members meet on club days but they
mostly had to work on their own to put their projects together.
They make things like bottle rockets and egg traps. The members work in teams, usually of two.
Rebekah Shepard says they get to do a lot of "hands on" experiments.
WHAT A DAY. REBEKAH SHEPARD TAKES A BREAK FROM A STRENUOUS AMOUNT OF WORK. (ALL PHOTOS BY JOSH WOLFE)
HE'S GOT THE HARDWARE. LUCAS SABALKA STOPS TO SHOW HIS MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN
Aca Dec knowledge Goes competitive
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
So what is Aca Dec anyway?
Aca Dec stands for Academic Decathlon and is a 10th period class for students ready to learn and compete with the knowledge they have gained.
Academic Decathlon competed with other schools around the state in academic categories such as science , math, english , art and music this year. They took third at regionals , but ribbons and medals aren't the
only reward for the members.
They also received · class credits toward graduation for their efforts There is also the aspect of learning and practicing that are rewarding as well.
Junior Andrew Wicks had this to say about Academic Decathlon . "I joined Aca Dec because I felt like it could help with my study habits and meet some new people at the same time."
THEY'VE MADE THEIR MARK. MEMBERS OF ACADEMIC DECATHLON POSE IN A NORTHEAST HALLWAY. THE GROUP HAS DEVELOPED A REPUTATION AS ONE OF THE FINEST COMPETITIVE ACADEMI C GROUPS IN THE STATE.
I CAN STUDY ANYWHERE. SIMON RINGSMUTH SHOWS THAT YOU DON'T NEED A DESK OR A CHAIR TO GET SOME SERIOUS STUDYING DONE
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Speech requires personal discipline
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Speech is both a class and a competitive group
Although a speech class is not required to compete, it is highly recommended by the sponsor, Kate Kennedy.
A lot of personal discipline is required to
compete in any of the various divisions of speech Usually, you compete in 2 to 3 rounds of speaking, then the judges rank you and average your scores
"People who compete from other schools are a lot of fun to meet ,
and beat," commented senior Jill Morgan.
Competitive speech has many different grading criteria, depending on what category you are in.
Most students agree speech is well worth the time and effort it takes.
HEY, LISTEN, NOW, NO PIC· TURES, OKAY? JOSH LEBER AND ERIN SHEPARD WORK ON THEIR SPEECHES
NORTHEAST SPEECH TEAM. BACK Row: JosH LEBER , JoE WINGROVE , COACH PAM DAVIS. FRONT : TAWN Y PUTNAM, ERIN SHEPARD.
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMMM JOSH MICHAUD GETS INTO HIS BOOK. (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAVIS)
You THINK THIS IS OKAY? NIKI WILLS AND LINDSAYWAGNER
WORK HARD (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAVIS)
Debate ........ more than just arguing
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The coaches for the Debate team were Kate Kennedy and Julie Leiding. Their first tournament of the year was at Mercy, where they went undefeated for the two rounds that they were there
The team showed up
late and missed the first two rounds. The goa l at the competitions is to earn the most points that you can.
After you earn 75 points you get a pin. Some of the places that various team members went to this year were
Omaha , Columbus, and Hastings
They have practices every night after school for about 45 minutes.
Debate has a lot to do with philosophy The only requirement to be in debate is you have to take the class first.
NORTHEAST DEBATE TEAM. BACK Row: BETH GARRISON, D.J. HAYES , JOSH LEBER, SETH HARR INGTON. FRONT Row: N1K1 WILLS, LINDSAY WAGNER, ALISHA FRANCE.
l'M RIGHT AND YOU'RE WRONG. SETH HARRINGTON AND BETH GARRISON DE-
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Student Council is tfle communication /in/€ to tfle administrators,·
Staying involved
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
For Student Council , a 50 minute lunch was its pride and joy as students, parents, and Council members changed 35 minute lunches back to 50.
Not only that, Council members have been busy with toy drives, blood drives , the state Student Council Convention in Grand Island , all-school StuCo Exchange, Make-a-Wish fundraiser, monthly forum speakers, and the Wall of Fame.
Stu-Co hosted the retro dance, prom , and a homeless awareness day where students and sponsor, Pat McKie, stayed outside during a cold and blustery winter day for 24 hours and raised $500.
Ann Villines sees Stu-Co as "the communication link to the administratiors "
We WANT vouR BLooo. Sara Kurt and Jenni McQuinn help out at the annual Blood Drive.
Ann Villines
T1Me Our. Members of the Northeast Student Council take time out of a busy meeting to have a group photo taken.
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PeAce Becky Flegl and Jessica Meyers are ready to go dancin '.
h's NOT ALL
1997-98 SruCo
Sena Biggerstaff, Patti Blair, Nicole Bouwens Tina Brown, Raleigh Contreras, Duong Duong, Becky Flegel , Jill Folkerts, Emmy Gellatly, Jennifer Gotchal, Jalaina Handa, Katie Henkenius, Steph Janssen , Dan Justin, Gina Kahler, Sara Kehr, Paul Ladd, Khoi Mai, Patience Mberengwa , Jenni McQuinn, Jessica Meyers, Brittany Miller, Pam Moeller, Trey Murrell, Malika Rice, Carrie Rohrig, Andrew Shaw, Zeb Stepanek, Erron Vetter, Ann Villines, John Wolf. Sponsor Pat Mc Kie. Student Assistants Jill Chaput and Katie Rife.
HARO WORK ANO NO PLAY. Members of the Council relax at an NSAC workshop. (All photos by Becky Flegel)
A FINAL sHor Senior members of the Council gather for a last farewell photo. TALK To THE HANO. Why? Because Mr. McKie isn 't listening.
'98 ROCKET is school's biggest
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
"Come on people! We have deadlines to make! Let's get some work done! " This phrase along with a few others could be heard at least twice a period in yearbook class everyday. So what's with the rush? You had all year , right?
Well that's true, we did have all year to write , organize, take pictures, and send it all in , but it's not that simple. It's hard work when you have to put a 256 page yearbook together. The first task was working toward deadlines once a month. You were given your assignments at the beginning and had a certain amount of time to do what you had to do to fill up that page. Copy had to be written , pictures had to be developed , and captions had to be thought of Once you put all that
1998 ROCKET STAFF
Editor
Assistant Editor
Copy Editor
Photo Editor
Darkroom Mgr.
Sports Editor
Assis Copy Eds.
Ass is. Photo Eds
Photographers
Assis. Sports Eds
Business Manager
Ad Staff
Advisor Principal
together, you sent it in , and you ' re looking at the finished product.
Editor and Assistant Editor, Amanda Debrie and Travis Smith were no new members to the staff, being on last years staff as First 16 and Sports Editors. Besides these two , only five other people returned from last year's staff
"Last year 's staff was predominantly mades up of sen iors , so this year's is pretty new," said Senior Assistant Sports Editor Luke Derowitsch.
For the most part , the new staff caught on pretty quick . Our deadlines this year were a little messed up with the week off of school and the changing of some pages , but we buckled down and got the work done. If we did get behind, after school work sessions were set up to give us more time to get the job done
Amanda DeBrie - 12
Travis Smith - 11
Julie Thai - 12
Erin Putney - 12
Megan Davis - 12
Janelle Olson - 12
Andrew Piersol - 12
Jeremy Shedlosky - 12
Janet Simonsen - 12
Natalie Stuefer - 10
Chad Reinwalt - 12
Danyel Brooks - 12
Randi Baker- 12
Celeste Lawson - 12
Michelle Peters - 12
Annie Luhring - 12
Josh Wolfe - 12
Kristi Masten - 12
Linsey Venhaus - 12
Nicole Bouwens - 12
Evan Kuchera - 12
Luke Derowitsch - 12
Gene Gillam - 12
Michael Wegher - 1O
Joseph Lenz - 1O
Eric Boyd - 12
T.J Tolliver - 10
Christopher Barry - 1O
Daryl Blue
Jerry Wilks
IT' S D-DAY DEADLINES ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER AS JANET SIMONSEN STRAI NS TO MEET THE DEADLINE. (AL
PHOTOS BY JOSH WOLFE)
SINK OR SWIM. THE 1997-98 ROCKET STAFF MEMBERS GATHER AR OUND THE POOL WITH HOP
THAT THIS YEAR'S BOOK CAN STAY AFLOAT
YouR COPY WILL BE IN, WHEN? COP Y EDITOR JuuE THAI DIS CUSSES DEADLINES WITH ASSISTANT COP Y EDITOR ANDREW PIERSOL.
SHARING A LIGHTER MOMENT. ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITORS EVAN KUCHERA AND LUKE DEROWITSCH HAVE OBVIOUSLY SAID SOMETHING WITTY AND WISE TO JENNIFER RODWEL L.
WHAT ABOUT THIS PHOTO? PHOTOGRAPHER MI CHELLE PETERS AND DARKRO O M M A NAGER MEGAN DAVIS LOO K OVER COUNTLESS NUMBERS OF NEGATIVES. (PHOTO B Y ~OSH WOLFE)
NE National Honor list Keeps on growing
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR Service-LeadershipScholarship
National Honor Society promotes all these values . NHS recognizes permanent emphasis on academics. A 3.75 GPA over five semesters or a 3 .5 GPA over 6 semesters is required as well as demonstrated leadership abilities.
There are currently 99 members with plans
to add about 50 more during second semester
Assistant Principal Loy Marotz is sponsoring NHS because he believes it establishes leaders in the community.
NHS has plans for a service project dealing with student literacy as well as becoming more visible in student academics .
AN HONORABLE PORTRAIT. MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SO CIETY POSE FOR THEIR GROUP PHOTO. (PHOTO BY J OSH WOLFE)
WE'RE WORKING! JARRON LUTTICH, ASHLE Y TRUONG AND TARYNE LADD ARE BUS Y AT A NHS MEETING (PHOTO B Y NICOLE BOUWEN S)
SMILE AND WAVE. JUSTIN HERTZEL REACT S TO THE C AMERA. (PHOTO B Y NI C OLE BOUWENS)
ALL SMILES. SEAMUS McAUNDEN LOVES TO usE THE uBRARY FOR HOMEWORK. (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAVIS)
Foreign students Show varied interests
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The halls and seve ra I families were graced by the presence of foreign exchange students
These visitors came from far and wide, from Switzerland to Japan , and from Italy to Australia. They came for many different reasons with many different ideas.
The students had many interests including swimming, computm usic, and
kickboxing.
The students say they also came to better themselves in language and culture. All the exchange families have thoroughly enjoyed having the students in their home.
Administrators and teachers believe it is a good cultural experience for all those involved and encourage the _program for the future.
LET'S JAM. HIDEAKI KAWASHIMA PRACTICES HIS GUITAR DURING CLASS.
STRIKE A POSE: GEORG TROXLER, MICHELE CREVATIN, DANIEL DECARLIS FRONT: CANDICE BALTER, SHANNON LERCH, HIDEAKI KAWASHIMA.
Deadlines crucial to paper's success
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
It's about deadlines , deadlines, deadlines!!!
The Northeastern has an issue every month to keep students connected and aware about Northeast news.
Newspaper class is very independent, easygoing and students work well together until deadlines. The staff en-
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joys their once a month doughnut runs and discussing stories. Amy Tichota , senior feature editor, comments , "I find that discussing stories helps me improve my stories and give me new ideas."
"It's been a great way to improve my writing and people skills," said
Andrea Curtis. "I am a lot more confident approaching people and asking questions. "
"A lot of people don 't understand or see the hard work that goes into the paper There's a lot more to the newspaper than writing a story and printing it ," junior Kara Miner said.
GET TO WORK. Luke Derowitsch, Lisa Miller and Katie Turner
ON THE JOB. Amy Tichota, Kara Miner and Josh Wolfe work hard on an issue of the Northeastern.
photos by Annie Luhring)
relax in the "Blue Room ".
THE 1997-98 NORTHEASTERN STAFF. Standing (L. to R.): Advisor Daryl Blue , Shane Weddington , Lisa Miller, Katie Turner, Luke Derowitsch Seated: Josh Wolfe, Kara Miner, Amy Tichota , Seth Harrington (Not Pictured: Veronica Huapaya, J R. Koch , Veronica Montez , Anne Richardson , Lera Spale)
THINGS THAT MAKE vou Go 'HMMM'. Kristi Lunderville thinks about zoo school. (All photos provided by Lori Simpson)
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Students part of Zoo School history
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Do not be shocked upon arrival at the Zoo school to fi nd students sprawled all over the zoo grounds. The sprawlers are dedicated students utilizing zoo animals and habitats to learn. The purpose is to simp lify while enhancing the learning process ; it is a common
occurrence to earn credits for two classes by doing one activity or having one discussion
The unique environment and accommodating teachers enable this program to be successful.
Classes are held on picnic tables , at a prairie , or in an oriental mar-
ket. The highlights of the year include : all the media attention ( even • nationally) , the f ight for decent lunches, dressing up as insects to teach elementary students at a Bug Bash, touring places such as the Community Blood Bank , the numerous speakers, and movie theater discussions.
The Zoo School is known because the program enabled the students to have the power to make changes , decisions , and improvements
NEVER A DULL MOMENT. Zoo School students enjoy the atmosphere of the zoo environment.
REAKING NEW GROUND. Zoo School students take ime out from making their mark on Lincoln Public chool history as the first class at Zoo School.
FA LA LA. Jesse Warboys gets backed up dur ing a Voices n ' Harmony concert. (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Ring Ring. Jenni Bogenreif works the telegraph during "The Dictator ". (Photo by Megan Davis)
We've Got The Beat. Band at its best. (Photo by Anne Luhring)
Bump It. Taryne Ladd, Mandi Craigie , and Kathy Fairchild dance the Rockets to a football victory (Photo by Megan Davis)
Nice Tights Neil Franzen! Hey check out Jeff Bakers shoe 's (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
FACIAL TECHNIQUES. ARTIST JOSH YARGER PRACTICED HIS ABILITY TO CAPTURE THE SPIRIT IN AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THIS PAINTING.
PROGRESS IN WORKS. SENIOR ARTIST KATHY FAIRCHILD GETS HER POIN ACROSS WITH THIS OVERSIZED CHARCOAL DRAWING
BELIEVE US, IT'S COLORFUL. ALTHOUGH THE COLOR DOESN'T SHOW IN THIS PIECE OF ART BY ARTIST BETH SMITH, THE IDEAS ARE STILL VIBRANT.
HER JULIE THAI FOUND A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON AN OL[ ' OTO TECH CLASS.
BREAKING THE BONDS. SENIOR CARTOONIST KURT BOYTE KEPT READERS OF THE NORTHEASTERN AMUSED WITH HIS DRAWINGS OF A SOMEWHAT NON- CONFORMING SENIOR 11
-Seviior Bevi Hi~e
• CALIGRAPHY AT ITS BEST. BRIANTAYLOR BRINGS CREATIVITY TO PAPER WITH THIS INK COLLAGE. How else do «flV ~xpect me to P°'j for c.olle,&? Now or~ ~•u ~-Q /oolc. or qre ::,ou ,o,in• bu~?
"KAT1's F1RST Kiss " SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER JuuE THA CAPTURES A CHILD'S INNOCENCE WITH THE SNAP OF A SHUT TEA.
USING CLAY TO PRODUCE WONDERFUL POTS, ARTIST SAR.II
HARMON AND ANDY HARVEY USE REPEATING PATTERNS TO ATTRACT ot
LOOKERS TO THEIR POTS.
FACES ON A POT. ARTIST SHANNON McCoy AND SENIOR ARTIS HEIDI LUEDKE ADD AN INTERESTING DESIGN TO THEIR POTS TO MAKE YOU WONDER ABOUT THE ARTISTS.
BoDY ART SENIOR ARTIST ERIN PUTNEY HAS HER owN CREATION TATOOED ON HER LEFT SHOULDER.
RAPPING. JUSTIN WEBSTER
1 AND CREW, SHOW OFF THEIR ' RAPPING SKILLS .(ALL PHOTOS BY JOSH WOLFE)
IT's A TRADITION. Pius X STUDENT, KEERUM KAMBEL
1 TIONAL DANCE.
Flag is 'Gap' highlight
By Andrea Curtis ROCKET Correspondent
Northeast once again celebrated diversity with its Bridging the Gap fair and assembly. The newest addition to the festivities was the Northeast cultural flag. The gymnasium floorsized flag was modeled after the US flag Every student made their own flag and then they were placed on the red and white stripes . Fifty of the small flags were chosen to be the stars.
Senior member of the Norse Celtic, Erick Howard explains, "Bridging the Gap is cool because we explore not only ourselves but the rest of humanity."
Linda Nguyen, a senior, performed a native Asian dance for the evening performance. She explained that Bridging the Gap is important so that "people will know about us."
A TRADl-
EXPLAINS
SING IT! BEN Loos PERFORMS A PERFECT SOLO.
Play is fourth at districts Competition one-act Receives superior
By Andrew Piersol
ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This year's competition one act play was Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas. This one act was unique in the fact that the actors were playing the parts of radio play actors.
Under Milk Wood told the story of a usual day in the life of a normal citizen in the small town of Milk Wood. While the story progressed, you began to meet various characters , both dead and alive, who live in Milk Wood. The story of this town was told as a radio play that mimicked an old 1930's style of entertainment.
Director Bruce Chapman was pleased with his team's performance.
"It was an unusual
play that had its own style, " Chapman said.
The performance placed fourth at districts and received a superior rating for overall performance and consistent accents .
Director
Bruce Chapman
Assistant Director
Ben Loos
Cast
First Voice
Andrew Shaw
Second Voice
Chey Collura
Third Voice
Micheal Johnson
Fourth Voice
Jeremy Nelson
Fifth Voice
Becky Teele
Sixth Voice
Jenni Bogenreif
Sound Effects
Erick Howard
WORKING OUT ANY PROBLEMS. DIRECTOR BRUCE CHAPMAN AND THE Cl ,T HOLD A Q AND A SESSION AFTER A PERFORMANCE.
NICE FEATHER BOA. JENNI BOGENREIF PLAYS HER PART LIKE A SEASONED ACTRESS.
OK, BUT JUST ONE. THE CAST AND CREW STOP FOR A QUI CK PHOTO. BACK : ANDRE v/ SHAW, CHE Y COLLURA , ERICK HOWARD, JENNI BOGENREIF, JEREM Y NELSON FRON1: BEN Loos, M1cHAEL JOHNSON, BECKY TEELE. (ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDRE \, SHAW).
THANK You, SPONSOR. MRs . MYERS HELPS ouT WITH ATRUE CoLoRs ' PERFORMANCE
, , (PHOTO COURTESY OF NANC Y MuEHLHAUSEN)
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
Blue, green , gold or orange? Which color are you?
Members of the True Colors team practice at memorizing lines to the "Car Scene" and "Egg Scene " They also have individual parts where they take on a color personality.
After the presentations sponsors Bobbie
Myers and Marilyn Veomett go through a whole process of worksheets so that stu- • dents themselves can see what color they are. Most of the True Colors presentations are during Career Education class and Human Behavior or Sociology class.
MEMBERS ONLY. THE MEMBERS OF TRUE COLOR S TAKE A MOMEN T FOR THEIR GROUP PICTURE. BACK: JENN Y HOOVER, ERIN SHEPARD , MI CHEAL JOHNSON, JOE PIERSOL, ERICK HowARD , KRIST Y PESEK , KAYLA McP1KE, M1 sTY SALLINGER MIDDLE: VERONICA HUAPAYA, ASHLE YTROUNG. FRONT: SHANE BE SCH, ERIN PUTNE Y, DALE REEVES. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
WHAT 1s TH1s? JoE P1ERSOL , VERONICA HuAPAYA, Scan FELDMAN , AND CHRISTIE PESEK PERFORM THE 'EGG SCRIPT (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS).
'Dictator' is smash hit
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The Dic tator, a farce , by John Harting Davis ran from November 5th through the 7th . This years turnout was considered quite good by director Bruce Chapman who stated that it had single seats left the first night and sold out the next two.
The Dictator told the story of a wealthy businessman named Steve Hill and his valet named Jim Dodd.
They flee the country and take on false identities to avoid capture for the murder of a cab driver. They sail to a ficticious country named San Manana and the plot takes a turn for the worse for the two when they become involved with the violent government , a vengeful ex-wife, a bumbling secret service detective planning to catch them , and the entire army bent on killing them.
When asked about the performance director Bruce Chapman had this to say : "I never want to perform after a week off of school again."
LoTS oF MAKEUP AND BIG SMILES. Robin Wathen an d Bekah Shepard get ready for the lights
F1N1sH1NG TOUCHES. Anne Styskal provides the final make 1 p on Doug Miles before the lights go up on "The Dictator. "
MAKING A POINT Jeremy Nelson (left) listens to some advice from Erik Howard.
You CAN'T SCARE ME WITH YOUR THREATS! Jeremy Nelson tells Andrew Shaw with the presence of young Michael Johnson and Erick Howard.
LISTEN
Director - Bruce Chapman
Assistant Directors-Anna Leidig , Joe Piersol , Anne Styskal
Captain Codman-Andy Piersol
Ship Stewards-Scott Feldman , Simon Ringsmuth
Dr. Vasquez-Eri ck Howard
Steve Hill-Andrew Shaw
Jose Dravo-Luis Coutino -Solis
Jim Dodd-Micheal Johnson
Hotel Servants - Erin Shepard , Robin Wathen
Charley Hyne-Jenni Bogenreif
Col. John T. Bowie-Jeremy Nelson
General Campos-Ben Loos
Julia Bowie-Malika Rice
Corporal Manuel-Chris Eckery
Detective Duffy-Kurt Boyte
Colonel Garcia-Andrew Wicks
Secret Service Agents-Doug Miles , Nick Tarlowski
Juanita Arquilla-Destiny Fonville
Lieutenant Perry-Tim Schultz
The Reverend Arthur Bostick-Chey Collura Revolutionaries-Carrie Brown , Kar i Malousek , Mikhaila Schneider, Bekah Shepard
Lucy Sheridan-Becky Teele
U S. Servicemen - Dale Reeves , Andre Watson
Crew-David Beckman , Kurt Boyte , Vicki Brown , Shirley
Clare , Justin Drewes, Chris Esquivel , Matt Garnett , Monica Grubb , Adam Hall , Matt Holland , Kyle Lindquist , Andy Love , Doug Miles , Amanda Mostek , Chr isty Pesek , Andy Piersol , Miranda Powell , Jason Quesenberry, Simon Ringsmuth , Erin Shepard , Pat Slechta , Emm y Smith , Chasteen Versch , Missy Wagner, Andrew Wenzl , Justin West , Jason Wallen , Mitch Wright , Jason Young and Erin Putney
in a
AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Jeremy Nelson and Malika Rice stop for a Kodak moment.(Photo by Megan Davis)
Now,
HERE. Andrew Piersol participates
staredown with Jenni Bogenreif .
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. MARCHING BAND SHOWS CONCENTRATON IN THE HOT MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. (PHOTO BY ANNE LURHING)
WORKING TOGETHER. THE DRUM MAJORS, DESTINY FONVILLE , CHE Y COLLURA , AND ANDREW
BRING THE PEP OUT OF OUR PEP-BAND. (PHOTO BY MEGAN
SQUISH TOGETHER. THE MARCHING BAND TRIES TO GET OFF THE FIELD BEFORE THE PLAY
ERS
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RUN BACK ON. (PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIN SHEPARD)
IN LINE AND READY TO GO. ROCKET MARCHING BAND GETS THE CHANCE TO PERFOR ~ N MEMORIAL STADIUM. (PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIN SHEPARD)
IT'S A BIG PLACE. THERE WERE MANY EMPT Y SEATS IN ME MORIAL STADIU M, BUT TH AT DID N' T DA MPER THE ENTHUSIAS MOF THE BAND AS THE Y PREPARE FOR THE GAMEAGAI NST FREMO NT (PH OTO CO URTE SY OF JANET LAFOLLETTE)
Hanzlik - third director in 3 years
Marching band posts Superior performances
By Lera Spale NORTHEASTERN CORRESPONDENT
The 170 members of the Northeast Marching Band kept up the i r superior work this year under new director, Terry Hanzlik .
The band practiced form late August until the end of first quarter, and the early morning pract ices paid off as the band earned superior ratings at both the LPS and Harvest of Harmony Band Contests The only real disappointment in the year • was that the band did not get to attend the NSBA (Nebraska State Bandmaster 's Association) contest in Omaha , due to the rather untimely October blizzard
The band and Drum Majors Chey Collura , Andrew Shaw, and Destiny Fonneville put in a lot of # hard work to perfect their show, which consisted of " Flight of the Condor ", the percussion feature "Starfire ", "Since I Fell For You ", and "Brian ' s Song. "
"The band did well this year, which is tough to do when you have a new director. They tried very hard , especially at performances , and the hard work paid off for them ," Hanzlik said
EVERYBODY LOVES A PARADE! THE NORTHEAST MARCHING BAND MARCHES DOWN THE STREETS OF LINCOLN DURING THE STAR CITY PARADE. (PHOTO COURTESY OF JANET LAFOLLETTE).
Adcox, Amamnda
Adcox, Jessie
Ahlemeyer, Paul
Arbuck, Andrea
Bartelt, Mandi
Bolinger, Mike
Bower, Amanda
rown, Sarah
~uchanan,Joy
Butcher, Greg
Edwards, Katie
Erickson, Chad
Ericson, Christi
Essman, Jessica
Fairchild, Kathy
Fargo, Chris
Feldman, Scott
Fischer, Mark
Fonville, Destiny
France, Kristen
Frede, Ben
French, Tricia
Friesen , Tammy
Garrison, Beth
Gianchetta, Jeremy
Godemann, Christal
Griess, T.J.
Harrison, Michael
Headlee, Douglas
Hegwood, Dusty
Johnson, Nick
Jones, Rachel
Juhl, Kelly
Justus, T.J.
Karabel, Amy
Keys , Scott
King, Schuyler
King, Teresa
Ki rkland , Amanda
Kis ling, Jason
Klosterboer, ;t.;arb n
Knaub, Kyle
Kost, Luke
Kruce, Scott
Kutilmann, Jill
Ladd, Paul
Ladd, Taryne
Lakin, Sara
Langston , Ben
Leichleiter, Rachel
Leick, Phil
lark, Kristen
Collura, Chey
Hoops, Brian
Horstman , Pam
Hruby,Joe
Hunt, Nate
Irwin, Danelle
Irwin, Rachelle
Jervey, Sean
Johnson, Jessie
Jones,John
Lile, Lisa
Loos.Ben
Lutkemeier, Danielle
Marr, Tony
- McPike, Kayla
Menebroker, Lucas
Mickle, Alyson
Miller, Chris
Molthan, Andrew
Murray, Stacy
Nelson, Lo a
Nguyen, Tii nh
Null, J stin
Nuttelmann, Niesje
OOoole, Elisha
Ortega, Ali
Oswald, Luke
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More than practice
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
"Despite what people think, Jazz Band is harder than you think ," says senior Luke Oswald.
Varsity Jazz Band does more than just practice and play, they learn things like music theory, which some students find very difficult and challenging.
Jazz Band plays during the Rock Show, for Junior High and elementary schools, at contests, and the Greeley Jazz Festival. With the new band director Terry Hanzlik, students of Jazz Band find themselves improving.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE. " WE THINK OUR TRUMPETS SOUND
WAY," SAY KRISTEN CLARK AND AARON TERRY.
KEEP ON KEEPN' ON. JASON KISSLING KEEPS THE BEAT FOR JAZZ BAND.
TtCKUN' THE IVORY. DESTINY FONVILLE PLAYS THE PIAN O DURING JAZZ BAND PRACTICE. (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGA N DAVIS)
'THE JAZZ MAN'. NICK KLOSTERBOER WAILS ON THE SAX
WATCH CAREFULLY. HEATHER DREGELLA AND MIKHAILA SCHNEIDER WATCH FOR THE CUT OFF.
I CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT. ANDREW SHAW AND CHRIS FARGO SAY, ' SEE, I CAN DO IT WITHOUT THE MUSIC'
You CAN DO IT. M A T T SHERMAN TRIES TO KEEP UP IN WIND ENSEMBLE. (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAVIS)
Dedication, talent Needed for Ensemble
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This years Wind Ensemble consisted of 35 talented musicians.
It is one of the most selective bands in the school. Tryouts are in the spring.
They are always playing challenging music
and do a lot of sight reading. It takes dedication to be in this band.
"You have to be dedicated to get anywhere, it's a good experience for anybody," says senior Kristen Clark.
BLOW WINGROVE, BLOW. JOE WINGROVE TOOTS HIS OWN
Band offers exploration
By Janet Simonsen
ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Symphonic Band is made up of primarily juniors and seniors and is taught by Mrs . Fisher. It starts second quarter after marching band season is over The highlight of this year was playing Braveheart at a concert "One downside of the class , " says senior Erin Shepard , "is that you work really hard on a
piece of music and few people show up at the concert. But , you are always playing the music for somebody "
Symphonic Band is a class that gives you a chance to explore very good music. The class also gives people who are interested in music a chance to advance further
I CAN PLAY FASTER THAN YOU. JOHN JONE S AND K YLE
KNAUB BATTLE IT OUT DURIN G PRA CTI CE.
HEY, LOOK AT ME. SE
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DURING S YMPHONIC BA
(ALL PHOTOS BY LIN/ VENHAUS)
ABOVE: GIRLS OF SYMPHONIC BAND SHOW us HOW ITS DONE. MAND Y CRAIGIE (FRONT) AND JULIE DILLENGER SHOW US HOW THE Y TOOT THEIR HORNS.
LEFT: WE'RE ALL JUST ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY. JUSTIN NULL , CHAD ERI CKSON , MIKE BOLINGER, MARK FISHER , AND KEVIN THURMOND KEEP THEIR TALENT ALL IN THE FAMILY
Band shows variety
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This years Northeast Concert Band was predominantly made up of Sophmores These students not only took Concert Band as a regular class , but they also put on symphonic concerts and competed against other schools.
Concert band preformed mostly 20th century classical pieces that included brass , woodwind , and precussion sections The class put on sea -
sonal and mothly concerts throughout the year like the Christmas Concert held in December Letter points were also given to the members , bringing them closer to receiving coveted band letter
Anna Leidig, member, and player of the clarinet said "the reason she enjoyed being in Concert Band is because I really l i ked the organization of it all"
KICKIN' SOME BRASS. CONCERT BAND TRUMPETS RO CK THE BAND ROOM.
LOOK AT THEM , THEY'RE CROOKED. Scan KE YS, JEREM Y ROLF SM EY ER , AND AARON KLOSTERBOER GET DIZZY FROM THE PHOTO.
Orchestra continues Superior efforts
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Strings , strings, strings
That is what LNE's orchestra is all about. If you like listening to Motzart , Bethoven , and other classical composers then you would enjoy listening to the orchestra , directed by Janet Lafollette
Playing at a concert with the Lincoln Symphony is the highlight of
the year. For the seniors in orchestra , playing a solo is an honor.
This year , they also had some representat i ves from colleges come and talk about their music programs.
One achievement for , the orchestra was getting superiors for the past two years at the Northeast Invitational.
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Casey Alexander
Lindsey Baldwin
Amanda Bartelt
Eric Bigham
Crystal Brown
Adrienne Butler
Jessica Cave
Mandie Cragie
Gavin Donaldson
Michelle Franzeen
Cydnee Golden
Katie Kirkland
Renee Klitzke
Carolyn Kramer
Erika Lawerence
Christina Mccaslin
Michelle Miller
Veronica Montez
Anh Nguyen
Erin Painter
Amber Scherbak
John Shafer
Abi Shepard
Emmy Smith
Pauli Springer
Shawna Stokke
Nick Tarlowski
TaamiWirka
Max Yashirin
LITTLE DRUMMER sovs. Jason Kissling and Mik e Chapman pound on the drums . (AII photos b y Megan Davis)
TOOTING THEIR owN HORNS. Becky Teele , Aaron Terry, Kristen Cl e rk, Jeff Siebe, and Brian Hoops practice hard for the next cone , ,rt .
Is THAT AB SHARP? Ann Styskal , Kathy Fairchild , Amanda Kirkla i 1d, Niesje Nuttlemen , Ali Ortega and Laura Nevius play their he c 1s out.
PERFECT HARMONY. Christy Ericson sings along with her favorite class.(AII photos by Linsey Venhaus)
SAVE ME! 'I need the fashion police ' could be the cry of Melissa Eisenberg.
LET THE BOYS BE BoYs! The guys of Voices in Harmony have fun on stage
A well-traveled group
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
The Rock Show, December Tour, Holiday Assemblies , Greeley Jazz Festival, Northwest Missouri State , and Peru State are a few places Voices in Harmony have traveled to.
During their December Tour they had four shows in one day at
nursing homes, they walked downtown on "O" St. to sing and after the long day they ate at • Valenti nos.
But Voices in Harmony is a lot more than fun and games ; they practice very hard and it takes a lot of time.
NERVES OF STEEL! Annie Stutzman's nerves don't keep her from singing her best.
Choir is largest group
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The largest of the LNE vocal music groups, Concert Choir has 58 members
This group is adept in singing in foreign languages and performs slower, down-beat music.
The members all have to contribute for the ensemble to sound good as a whole.
The Concert Choir sang at such places as the Leid Center for Performing Arts and the St. Francis Chapel.
I LOVE YOU, MAN. CON C ERT CHOIR SINGS IT LOUD.
BREATH DEEP. CONCERT CHOIR TRIES TO HOLD THE I NOTES (ALL PHOTOS BY LINSE Y VENHAUS)
HEY, LOOK AT us! CONCERT CHOIR GIRLS BELT OUT THE NOTES.
, Now SHOWING. NoRTHEAST' s VER Y owN CHAMBER SINGERS PERFORM IN THE AUDITORIUM. (PHOTO BY LINSE Y VENHAUS)
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Practice, practice ..... . And more practice
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Seeing the guys in their black tuxedoes and the gals in their black velvet dresses makes Jalaina Handa and Chris Summers say , " Our outfits are the best!"
The Chamber Singers perform a variety of music ; classical, rennaisance , ballads , and even some contemporary. The singers enjoy the group because of
Wit's size you get to know everyone a lot better.
Director Charles Bowling makes the group practice , practice , practice , but lets them take a day off to learn to dance the electric slide.
Chamber Singers performed at retirement homes, small ensemble night at Lincln High , St. Francis Chapel , and the Rock Show
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Go CHAMBER SINGERS. LANTA LAN T HAM AND MI CHEAL CORNER PERFORM THEIR SOLO S WITH THE CHAMBER SIN GERS (PH O TO BY LINSE Y VENHAUS)
GIRLS
BETTER THAN BOYS. BETH LAVRITZE Y, JENN Y FO STER ,
JAMI ADAMS
BOYS THEY CAN DO IT , TOO. (PHOTO BY NI COLE BOUWE NS)
DON'T SING TOO LOUDLY, BOYS. ADAM HALL , JEREM Y NELSON , MITCH TESSENDORF , CHRIS SUMMER S, AND KEVIN Pons SHOW OFF THEIR TALENT TO THE REST OF THE CLASS. (PHOTO BY NI COLE BOUWENS)
HAVING TO MUCH FUN. MEISTERSINGERS SHOW THEI H "RENN-FESTINESS" AT THE KANSAS CITY RENAISSANC E FESTIVAL (PHOTO COURTES Y OF MELINDA MADSON)
Costumes by design
By Jeremy Shedlosky Assistant Copy Editor
Straight out of the Renaissances and into tights the Meister Singers are the only LNE group to sing unaccompanied, a cappella.
The members wear gorgeous costumes designed by the individual.
The costumes consist of renaissance style
tights and gowns
The group attended a Renaissance Festival in Kansas City and put on a Madrigal Dinner in December
"A tight choir is better than a penguin choir," commented Carol Meyer, Meistersingers director.
IT'S NOT HALLOWEEN! JESSI FRAAS AND NEIL ARE ALL DRESSED UP FOR A CONCERT.(PHOTO BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
"OH SAY CAN YOU SEE ... " THE MEISTERSINGERS AT ONE OF THE Roc v :T REVIEWS. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
THAT IS ONE SHARP FINGER. JOE LODER AND MANDI CRAIGIE PREFORM A DUET FOR THE REST OF THE GROUP (PHOTO BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
COME ON, PEOPLE, CONCENTRATE. BACK (l. TOR.): ROBIN WATHEN AND STACY MURRAY FRONT: TINA ARENAS, ' MEGAN LANGE AND ANDREA PREWETT ALL TR Y THEIR BEST TO TO WATCH THE MUSIC. (PHOTO BY LINSE Y VENHAUS)
LEr's GO, GIRLS, oo THE MACARENA. (L. TOR ): N1cOLE KRULL , TAMM Y SCHOLL, ELANOR YOST AND BETH CORNFORD WORK HARD TO LEAR N THE STEPS. (PHOTO BY LINSE Y VENHAUS)
HIT THE RIGHT NOTES. MEMBERS OF SILHOUETTES PRA CTICE WITH INTENSITY SO THEIR PERFORMANCES CAN BE FLAWLESS (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
Hard work shows
From sophomores to seniors , eighteen Rocket girls make up the Silhouettes signing group.
Taught by Carol Meyer, the girls periorm a variety of music from jazz to classical with a few dance moves mixed in.
"We have a lot of fun being an all girls group, " says Megan Hanson
But this group isn't about all play as Elinor Yost states: "S i lhouettes has really risen in quality th is year, thanks to hard work. "
l'M SO HAPPY ABOUT SINGING WITH SILHOUETTES. STACY MURRAY ENJO Y S PERFORMING WITH THE GROUP (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS).
Choir is happy family
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The Northeast Sophomore Select Swing Choir performed at many places. They sang in many different school concerts , traveled to elementary and middle schools. They also sang at the Cornhusker Hotel and Peru State College.
"This group is like a family , " said Michael Corner. "A family that does a variety of styles of music plus choreography."
This select group does all kinds of music, everything from Broadway show tunes to gospel.
GROOVY DADDY-0. MIKE STELTZER LETS LOOSE
HURRAH!! MICHAEL JOHNSON AND DARA PETERSON SHOW HOW MUCH THE Y LOVE MU ~ C
WHERE ARE WE IN THIS MUSIC? KENDRA LUNDQUIST, STACEY KELLY, BECCA WEISSER, STACY KoKES, JACKIE MATEER ALL LOOK AROUND TO SEE IF ANY ONE KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE SINGING.
WORK THOSE VOCAL CHORDS! LNE SINGERS SING LOUD AND CLEAR.
Group enjoys variety
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
LNE Singers is taught by Mrs. Carol Meyer.
"She really helps to improve your singing ability", says Amanda Adams.
The group usually has five concerts a year.
It is a good class because it exposes you to a variety of music types.
One disadvantage though, is that there are two classes and they don't get to sing together until the concert.
SOUNDING GOOD. SOME OF THE GIRLS FROM LNE SINGERS SHOW THAT THEY CAN SING.
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Rocket Singers look to Future musical groups
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Rocket Singers is a singing group made up specifically of freshman, and the purpose of th is special singing group is to prepare these students for their futures in the LNE Vocal Music Department. This group also provides the singers a chance to have fun, perform, and become more comfortable with singing.
Rocket Singers planned several school concerts , including the Soup Supper and the Bridging the Gap Multicultural Fair as well as a concert held in April.
So MUCH PRESSURE. Scan FASNACHT DOESN 'T BREAK UNDER THE PRESSURE OF A SOLO.
Go You. CR YSTAL BUTLER, AMBER FoGLSONG, DusT1N OLTMAN, MATT P1ERCE, AN CASE Y ECKHARD TR Y THEIR BEST TO HIT THE RIGHT NOTES. (ALL PHOTOS BY MICHELL PETERS)
SMILE PLEASE. HEATHER CONROY, N 1coLE SHAW, JEN McQu1NN , JENNIFER GALLAGHE F AND BECK Y TERR Y 'COME ON TRY TO AT LEAST SMILE ABOUT MUSIC'.
SAY CHEESE. AMANDA GREE NING, STEF S IND EL , MEGA N DASVIS, JACKI E OLIVER , KRIST Y ROE SSL ER , A NN VILLINE , STACE Y Loos , ER IN DE1 CH ERT , BRITTAN Y MILLER , JENNI BOGENREIF , AND ERICA DINSM ORE STOP DANCING TO POSE FOR A PHOTO. (ALL PHOTOS BY ME GAN DAVIS)
Students "Hold On" at '98 Candlelight Dance
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Candlelight was held on January 18th from 8 to 12 p.m. at Lincoln's Great Hall Train Station The theme for Candlelight was " Hold on to the N ght". Tickets per couple cost $16 or $9 for single~ ; and since it was the girls ask guys dance the girls pa id.
It took three months of preparation by seven junior girls ; Erika Dinsmore , Rachel Jahn , Stacy Loos , Shannon Meister, Brittany Miller, and Ann Villines. "We worked for three hours once a week for three months planning Candlelight ," said Rachel Jahn
It was definitely a success she added , but she only wished that more people would of come and stayed longer.
The Great Hall was brilliantly decorated with hanging lights and numerous tables with candle centerpieces. The music was provided by Complete Music which played a varity of music from rap to country
GLSBA. Members of GLSBA take a moment to show how much fun they have in their club (Photo by Michelle
FBLA.Christy Ericson leads a small group in an activity during FBLA. (Photo by Michelle
Peters)
Campus Life. James Nelson spins the wheel during a game of Wheel of Fortune at Campus Life
(Photo by Michelle Peters)
Peters)
Asian Student Club. Students of Asian Student Club show us how much fun it is (Photo by Megan Davis)
CARE. CARE Club members gather together for a picture , do they care or what? (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
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Jill MoRgan Club brings Christians together
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
All Because of Christ, a club sponsored by Joel Cornwell, is a club where Christian students get together to discuss modern issues from a biblical and christian perspective.
Some hostilities towards the group were expected , but students seemed accepting of it.
The "cool way for christians to get together and support each other" Jill Morgan, senior, said.
Members of ABC watch videos and listen to speakers. They also pray as a group for many of the issues they
discuss. ABC was a main supporter for SeeYou-at-the-Poll and also plans to have a New Years Eve Lock-In.
No l'M RIGHT. ANDREA RuMMER Y AND TAWNY Pu n ,M HAVE THEIR OWN GROUP DISCUSSION.
ALL SMILES. MARK FIS CHER AND TERESA KING ARE SMILE ; ABOUT LEARNING ABOUT THE LORD (ALL PHOTOS BY LINS E r VENHAUS).
AsovE: SucH GOOD FRIENDS. MEGAN P11PPO A ID RACHELLE IRWIN SHOW HOW BEING IN A CLUB IS A GR I
WAY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS
MR. RECYCLE GuY. CHAD REINWALT GETS CAUGHT ROAMING THE HALLWAYS, LOOKING FOR RECYCLABLES. (PHOTO BY MICHELLE PETERS)
Environmental awareness is goal
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Since 1990, Ecology Club has strived to make Lincoln Northeast more aware of the environment and the world
around us. The only requirement is that you have an interest in cleaning up and helping save the Earth.
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EcoLOGY CLUB. BACK Row (L. TO R.) CHELSEA BAUER, KENDRA THOMAS , KEVIN THURMOND, JASON K1sL1NG, MELINDA MATTSON, TONY DOLEZAL, M1KE CHAPMAN MIDDLE Row: SPONSOR PHIL PFEIFFER, BECKY P1GSLEY, ALICIA FRANCE, HILDA OsoR10, ANDREA RuMMERY. FRONT Row: TAHIRA R1vrnA, DEONNA REYNOLDS. (PHOTO BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
The 20 members had plans this school year to take a field trip to the Lincoln Childrens Zoo, as well as a local recycling center. They also planned to step up the in-school recycling program here at Northeast by making more recycling bins available to students in the hallways. The main thing that sponsor Phil Pfeiffer wants the student body to do is: "Be aware of the environment and get involved with it."
Bridging the Gap just One of many events
By Julie Thai
COPY E?DITOR
The largest event for Asian Student Club was Tet (the Vietnamese New Year) party held at the end of January. The members made traditiona I food , sang Karreoke and had a variety of Vietnamese
games
During Bridging the Gap , the members preformed a Vietnamese dance . Some , like Amy Luedder, learned the dance for the first time . " It was a very cultural experience ," commented Luedder
THAO NGUYEN (LEFT) AND THINH TRUONG TAKE TIME OUT FROM A MEETING FOR A PHOTO. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
THE CLUB LISTENS TO A SPEAKER ON CLUB DAY. (PHo· LINSEY VENHAUS)
COUNSELOR JOHN BURKE HELPS MEMBERS OF ASIAN DENT CLUB WITH ACTIVITIES (PHOTO BY JOSH WOLFE
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mHEv, WHERE'S THE Mov1E? Sc1-F1 CLUB MEETS AT SPAGHETTI WORKS. (ALL PHOTOS BY JOSH WOLFE)
HOLD HIM DOWN, l'M GOING TO MESS UP HIS HAIR. JOE WINGROVE, Scan BRIGHT , JosH BROWN AND JEFF IFLAND TRY TO ATTACK LUCAS SABALKA
Beam me up, Scotty!
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
I can't do it captain! The Sci - Fi club gets together to discuss all areas of science fiction , from the latest books to the oldest movies. They are an extremely active club and meet together every other Friday. Occasionally members will give presentations on certain aspects of Sci-Fi stuff. The club also promotes the playing of Sci-Fi related games. The club also sponsors Sci-Fi nights and a SciFi newsletter. S c 1ENCE F1 cT10N CLUB BACK Row (L. TOR.): SPONSOR CAROL MATHIAS, JosH BROWN , TRA CY MAHLBERG, JoE WINGROVE, JoE LODER, S1MON R1NGSMUTH, JEFF IFLAND, BRIAN HOOPS. BOTTOM: RACHEL JONES,CAROLYN KRAMER, RALEIGH CONTRERAS , Scan BRIGHT, LucAs SABALKA, GAVIN DONALDSON.
Campus Life focus on Christianity
BY Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Campus Life is a Christian-based club that had around 200plus members this year. Campus Life has been around since the mid 1970's and the purpose of it was to play games, have fun, and more importantly share their beliefs with one another.
Campus Life met every club day as well as every Monday night and sometimes on the
MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL. WHo's THE BIGGEST CLUB OF ALL? CAMPUS LIFE GETS TOGETHER FOR A GROUP SHOT. (PHOTO BY JOSH WOLFE)
weekends at a selected members house or Champions Fun Center to discuss issues and have a good time. They also planned the annual ski trip to Keystone,
Colorado in March. Fun and Games may have been very important to Campus Life, but the main idea behind Campus Life is the belief of Christianity
WE'RE TALKING MESS, HERE. MOLLY HOLTON, KRISTY ROESLER, TIFFANY FORD AND SHANNON NELSON SHOW THE RESULTS OF A FAMOUS CAMPUS LIFE FOOD FIGHT.
WHERE'S THE BACON? CAMPUS LIFE MEMBERS MAKE SANDWISH DURING A LIGHT-HEARTED MOMENT (PHO-, COURTESY OF ANDREW SHAW)
p Now, HERE'S THE PLAN. JENNI BoGENREIF HANDS OUT
C INSTRUCTIONS TO CARE MEMBERS . (ALL PHOTOS BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
CARE Club lives up to acronym
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
CARE Club's mission statement this year was "CARE Club reaches out to Lincoln's Youth to build for the future by developing a sense of community, citizenship and democracy We are
Service-Learning Volunteers "
The CARE Club this year did a lot tor the community like volunteer projects like Gifts from the Heart, the FUN Festival, pen pals with
students at Brownell Elementary, and a summer camp for youths. The reward for all this helpfulness is Cit. lssues volunteer hours, but more importantly, a feeling of helpfulness tor the community
CARING MEMBERS. (l. TO R ) JASON MEISENHELDER, JuDD SMITH, JASON CHAMBERS, CASEY VoTAVA, ERIKA DINSMORE, ERIN DEICHERT AND MELISSA HEMSATH TAKE A BREAK FROM A MEETING
WE CARE. LNE ' s CARE CLUB TAKES TIME ouT FOR A GROUP PHOTO
Club members move on
Queen's knight-four To bishop's .............. .
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play chess and just need someone to play against? Then you should join Chess club. The club has tournaments within itself and they are trying to get a tournament with all five high schools including Pius X. " It is hard getting all of them together"
according to Mr Jacobs , the club sponsor. Chess club was started second semester last year. They have 27 members and on a typical club day about 20 of them show up and some games are started during lunch. "It is cool that so many people show up" said Mr. Jacobs.
No, NO, DON'T MOVE THERE. BRANDON ULRICH (LEFT) AND JOHN EDWARDS ENGAGE IN A TENSE GAME.
WHo's IT GOING TO BE? GUNTER VOELKER LOOK : NERVOUSLY AS TIM ANKER AND BEN GONIFAS BATT! OUT. (ALL PHOTOS BY ANNIE LUHRING)
OKAY, NOW WHAT? VIET NGUYEN AND SIMON GONI LOOKE FOR THEIR NEXT BIG MOVE.
; 0~ CAN YOU GUESS WHO'S WHO? THE RU SSIAN CLUB MEME fl BERS ARE IN COSTUME FOR THE RU SS IA NVERSIO NOF THE GINGERBREAD MAN. (PHOTO COURTES Y OF JOSH FERGUSON)
AS SHOW AND TELL. JOSH FERGUSONSH OWS HIS MEDALS FR OM RUSSIAN POETRY, MUSIC AND DR AMA ( PH OTO BY ERI N PUTNE Y)
Russian Club members Share cultural activities
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Do you speak Russian ? Do you enjoky Russian Cultural Activities?
That 's good, because so do the members of Russian club Every club day the eight members of Russian get together to watch Russian ilms , either made by Russians , starring Russians , or about Russians.
Also , when Possible they try to practice the i r Russian speaking skills. They are tryng to get together with other Russian clubs in Lincoln who actually have Russian people in their club
RUSSIAN CLUB. (L. TO R ) YELENA CHESNOK , MAX YASHIEIN, B J PROCHASKA , AARON KLOSTEY, AND JOSH FERGUSON. (PHOTO COURTES Y OF JOSH FERGUSON)
Roses are red .. violets are blue
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This dramatic club is based to express yourself through writing.
"Poetry is dripping out of your mouth , all you need is a pen and paper to catch it ," said Erin Shepard on the Robin Williams ' movie Dead Poets Society It was created to promote poetic interest in today's young people. , During an average meeting members learn about famous poets, read and critique poetry, and occasionally throw marshmallows around The members feel this club allows you
BACK Row (L. TO R.): ERI CK HOWARD , PAUL I SPRINGER , CHRIST Y PESEK , ANNE RICHARDSON, DALLAS WHIT MAN MIDDLE Row: BETH SMITH, SPONSOR LAURA ELLEN, MICHELLE FRANZEN , CHRISTINA MCCASLIN, ELAINE y OST , ANNE STELZER. BOTTOM: JENNI BOGENREIF, DESTIN Y FONVILLE , JASON KISLING , MICHELLE MILLER, ROBIN WATHE N
SHARING IS CARING. DE ST INY F ON VIL L E A ND JE NI B OGENREIF SHARE A BOO K ( AL
LEFT: "To BE OR NOT TO BE." BETH SMITH READS TO HER CLUB MATES
LET'S HELP OUT ANGIE CARR AND KENDRA PETERSON ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN DIFFERECE MA KERS (PHOTO BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
OH YEAH, THAT'S A REALLY GOOD IDEA. Scon FELDMAN AND TERESA KING LISTEN AS THE DIFFEERENCE MAKERS PROPOSE AN IDEA. (PHOTO BY LINSE Y VENHAU S)
We can make a difference
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Difference Makers club feels they can make a difference in society.
Nominated by teachers as a sophomore to undergo training , members volunteer in community projects to try and make a differ-
ence in kids' lives.
On a regular club day they will get together, organize and plan their activities and most importantly, have treats. The club also worked with needy children at Yankee Hill elementary
CAN YOU HURRY UP PLEASE, WE NEED TO GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. STANDING (L. TOR.): MERCEDES NIETO , B.J. ME Y ERS , ADAM HALL , ANDRE WATSO N, MICHAEL HIBBING , TIM WELLER. SITTING: KENDRA PETERSON, JASON CHAMBERS, AMBER HENINGER, STACIA WELLMAN, ANGIE CARR, LISA FOLSOM. (PHOTO BY KRISTI MASTEN)
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Drama Improv hot club
Andrew Piersol
ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Drama lmprov Club was such a hot ticket this year that Drama teacher and Sponsor Bruce Chapman had to limit the number of members in the club to only 40.
The purpose of Drama lmprov is to have students practice improvisation in situations , creating new characters to act out and develop, and most importantly, give the opportunity to perform and have fun
The members hone their skills by playing games like freeze, stand up-sit down-lie down , and park bench
"It's a fun opportunity for me to observe students in different acting situations I might not see them in," Chapman said.
Junior Andrew Wicks had a similar reaction to the club by stating : "It's really fun and everbody must try it out!"
DRAMA IMPROV CLUB MEMBERS PRACTICE THEIR SMILES FOR THE EMMYS. (PHOTO BY KRISTI MASTEN)
Now, STOP THAT. MIKE JOHNSON AND KATIE MITCHELL IIT OUT ON STAGE. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
GoT MILK? S1MoN R1NGSMUTH sHows Loui s CoNTI N SDIS ALL THE COOKIES HE CAN EAT (PHOTO BY MEG DAVIS)
A SURPRISE GUEST. NORTHEAST PRINCIPAL JERRY WILKS, WHO SAYS FISHING IS ONE OF HIS FAVORITE HOBBIES, PAYS A VISIT TO A CLUB MEETING WHERE TRAVIS FORD SHOWS OFF A\ 'E FISHING FASHION (PHOTO BY LINSEY
Grab a line and a pole
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Where do you learn to make fishing lures and become a better fisher person? Why the fishing club of course!
Fishing club teaches its' members how to fish, make their own lures and to cast a fishing pole With practice everyone can be a better fisher person "Mr. Strain really helps us out a lot" says club member Justin Lanum
F1sH1NG CLUB. BACK Row (L. TOR.): JAY LANDSTROM, TRAVIS HENDERSON, TY HAHN , LUKE HANSEN , SPONSOR JOHN STRAIN. FRONT Row: JERR Y D1nENBER , EVAN EWOLDSEN. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
WE'RE ALL WET! BROOK CUTSHALL , EVAN EwoLDSEN AND JAKE WINGROVE LOOK LIKE THE Y JUST CAME FROM THE LAKE AS THEY POSE IN FRONT OF LOCKERS. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
Members get involved in Lincoln
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Fellowship of Chris- they participate in is the tian Athletes purpose is Adopt A Grandparent to present to athletes program at Tabitha and and coaches and alll an after school program whom they influence, at Abbot Sports Comthe challenge and ad- plex to teach little kids venture of receiving how to play soccer. Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. During club meetings they bring tog ether athletes to present to them the Lord in a setting outside of church The club is not just restricted to athletes, but others as well. Some activities that
The club also has the biannual weekend of Champions and other summer camps sponsered by the National FCA chapter.
GET DOWN TONIGHT!
JACKIE OLIVER AND ZACK KEISER ARE BACK -TO-BACK.
CAN YOU HEAR ME IN THE BACK? MIKECHAPMAN f )DRESSES FELLOW FCA MEMBERS.
SHHH! l'M TRYING TO READ. JEROM Y MURRELL REA[ E OUT LOUD TO FELLOW MEMBERS (ALL PHOTOS BY AN N E LUHRING)
Native American Club stays active
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This years Native American Club was a great success. They were major contributors to the Bridging the Gap
Multi-Cultural Fair. At the fair they sold "Indian Tacos", which consist of meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, all
wrapped in "fry bread". They sold about 179 tacos to various people at the fair. They assisted Southeast in its MultiCultural Fair in April. They also attended a Lincoln High caucus exchange. The 30 or so members planned at the beginning of the year to attend a POW WOW in Denver.
During the average club day the club discussed Native American issues and plans to participate in different contests. A major goal of the club was to make sure everyone was accepted.
81G SMILE. ALEXANDR! LOVRIEN SHOWS HER LOVE FOR NATIVE AMERICAN CLUB (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAVIS)
TOP AND SIDE PHOTO: NATIVE AMERICAN CLUB POSE FOR THEIR GROUP PHOTOS.
"'This yeaR. we'R.e wo1tkmq on unzry TO CR.eaTe TWO
Teams In one."
#'-Pam Davis, sponsoR.
The truth is out there
BY Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
"Forensics- The study for the truth " Forensics is the combination of speech and debate.
Forensics is highly competitive. All members must have taken a debate class to compete. The forensics club usually attends 2 or 3 tournaments a month during the debate season which last from early November to late
April. A few members opened the season undefeated at the Mercy tournament.
Forensics allows for speech students to get together with debate students This helps to create much wanted unity between the two teams. Forensics also sponsors student congress in the spring.
PREPARING. JEREMY GIANCHETTA , JOSH CEBER AND CAMELIA WILLS PRACTICE TH I DEBATE SMILES. (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAVIS)
FORENSICS CLUB. BACK Row (L TOR ): CoA C H KATE KENNED Y , JoE WINGROVE , JosH CEBER , TAWN Y PUTNAM , ERIN SHEPARD, CoAcH PAM DAv1s. MIDDLE Row : SETH HARRINGTON , BETH GARRISON , D.J. HAYES FRONT Row: ALICIA FRANCE , LINDSAY WAGRE, NATASHA WILLS.
SAY, WHAT? SETH HARRINGTON LOOKS STARTLED T SOMEONE WOULD QUESTION HIS ANSWER.
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET WAIT! FUN RUNNERS PAUSE :l 'l FOR A PHOTO BEFORE THE JIN GLE BELL RUN (PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN SNOOZ Y)
Running for fun
By Shane Weddington ROCKET CORRESPONDENT
Fun Runners is one of the many clubs at Northeast. Contrary to what a lot of people think , you don't go out and run for fun. The club consists of mostly track and cross country athletes. There are about 35 to 40 students in the club. Most of the time they have speakers come
and talk about how they train and their different competitions. There has been triathletes and all kinds of different athletes. For the past couple years the club has participated in the Jingle Bell Run. It's a fun race that takes place around Christmas
!AT HE AIN'T HEAVY. SHANE JACKSON CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF FELLOW FuN RuNNER NATE
FUN RUNNERS GET TOGETHER FOR THEIR GROUP PICTURE.TOP Row: ELDON GOEBEL, JosH SCHNEIDER, A NDY H1LL, SHANE JACKSON , MATT H1LL. THIRD Row: LUKE BERGEMEIER, NATE GENRICH, SEAN K1MM1Ns, MICHAEL SEIM, Bos LUNDHOLM, MARK D YER , KATIE SE YMOUR, RALEIGH CONTRERAS, AMY DART, DARA PETERSON, KENDRA SKOPP, MEGAN ZABLOSKI , MISS Y HOLTON , ANDREA HERNDON, LINDSAY CARLSON, N1cK TR OOK Row Two: TONY MARSH, K YL E KNAUB , M1KE ScHLUCKEBEIER, JAMES NELSO N, Scon BRIGHT, JACKIE OuvER F1RST Row: ANNIE LUHRING, PHIL OBER MEYER, T Y HOWE , AMANDA STARK , BRAD HOFFMAN. (PHOTO BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
SAZANA. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
FBLA road trips span midwest
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
FromFlorida , Omaha , Texas , Kansas City, and California , Future Business Leaders of America has been there. Their most recent trip was to Colorado Springs for the National Fall Leadership Conference. Seven members and one advisor stayed at the Five Star Broadmoor Hotel and had dinner at the Four Star Penn Rose resturant. This trip
CAROLING, WE WILL GO. MEMBERS AND ADVISORS ARE READ YTO SING FOR THE HOLIDAYS (COURTES Y OF JULIE THAI)
was for FBLA members all across the Midwest to exchange ideas , go to workshops , and have fun
But FBLA is more than just traveling , they have business owners and great modivat ional
speakers that come in during club days . They also have community service projects with Meals on Wheels and go to the State Leadership Confer- OH
ences and Fall Leader-
ship Conferences.
CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE. MANDI LA A l
DECORATES BE CKY TERN Y rn CELEBRATE CHRISTM 1s
(PHoTo BY M1cHELLE PETERS).
LEFT: IT's A KooAK MOMENT. MEMBERS AT 1 HE BROADMOOR HOTEL IN COLORADO SPRINGS FOR • HE NATIONAL FALL LEADERSHIP CONFEREN CE (PHOTO co JR· TE SY OF JULIE THAI).
THE GREAT TOILET PAPER RELAY. FBLA MEMBERS RACE TO SEE WHO CAN WRAP THE MEMBERS THE FASTEST. (PHOTO BY MICHELLE PETERS)
A LARGE GROUP. THE FuTURE BUSINESS LEADES OF A MERICA G ET TOGETHER.
(PHOTO BY JOSH WOLFE)
Passing the apple
By Janet Simonsen
ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Future Educators is still a relatively new club, this being only its second year.
The purpose of the club is to help students learn about the various roles that teachers have to take on. It helps students learn about pursuing teaching as a career , job opportunities , and financial aid that is available
This year they had
seven students from University of NebraskaLincoln come and talk to the members about the Teachers College.
The members then had the opportunity to follow the students around for a day.
They also had a field trip to Zoo School and had a representative from Southeast Community College come and talk to them
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF THE FUTURE. FUTURE EDUCATORS PAUSE FROM A MEETING.
PHOTOS BY MEGAN 0
"Until students and faculty members learn not to be disgusted by something like a picture of two males together at homecoming among pictures of a male and female we will not have acheived our goal. .... "
Guenter Voelker
Club's goal to inform; Seeks understanding
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Straight Alliance started last year by Toni Siedel and David Smith where the club has increased by 10 members or more.
GLBSA is about informing people of equal rights, having an open mind, learning about oppression, sexual preference, equality, and prejudice. These members discuss all these things and more They sponsored World Aids Awareness day by passing out red ribbons to students and faculty. GLBSA also sent an article into the
Lincoln Journal Star for the commission for "Jesus Day" by Mayor Mike Johanns and not for "National Coming Out Day." A full article was sent to address the issue to the city and mayor.
Gunter Voelker, a sophomore said "Until students and faculty members learn not to be disgusted by something like a picture of two males together at homecoming among pictures of a male and female we will not have acheived our goal of improving the discriminatory environment at Northeast."
A-OK. BEN Loos GIVES GLBSA A THUMBS-UP (ALL PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAv1s)
LOOK, WE'RE IN GLBSA. BETH SIEBE AND CHRISTY PESEK
Math Club figures it out
If an airplane going 300 miles an Hour left Chicago, how long ....... .
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The purpose of Math Club is to study mathematics for fun and enrichment purposes.
It also lets members discuss problems they have in their math classes, and compete against problems they have in their math classes, and compete against other high schools in the state and nation. They began the competitive season this year with a national ranking of 13th.
Math Club also has other activities to offer such as participating in UNL Math Day, and the annual Fall Ball, Final
RIGHT: PENCILS DOWN!
MATH CLUB MEMBERS FOLLOW THE ADVICE ON THE
Fling, and Spring Fling. They also help distribute and score the ATPAC tests given to math classes once a month.
Besides competing in
local tournaments and organizing activities at school , Math Club also provides unique opportunities for scholarships and prizes
,, AeovE: FIGURING IT OUT. IF K1M McARTHUR PUTS t P MATH PROBLEM IN 13 SECONDS , HOW LONG WILL IT - 6,1 FOR PAUL AHLEME YER TO FIGURE IT OUT?
AREN'T QUADRATIC FORMULAS FUN? THAT COULD BE l QUESTION POSED BY SARAH ROBERTS AS LUCAS SABA L PONDERS THE THOUGHT. (ALL PHOTOS BY TRAVIS SMn
Now, THE ENGINE GOES AT THE FRONT, AND CLUB SPONHI SOR LYNN SCHOENING EXPLAINS THE ART OF MODEL RAILKi ROADING TO CLUB MEMBERS (ALL PHOTOS BY ANNIE ) LUHRING)
LISTENING TO THE MASTER. SPONSOR L YNN S CHO ENING EXPLAINS SOME OF THE FINER POINTS OF MODEL RAILROADING. SCHOENING, WHO HAS AN EXTENSIVE MODEL RAILROAD SETUP OF HIS OWN, SPEAKS FROM EXPERIENCE.
Get on board! Model railroaders stay on track
BY Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Model Railroaders
Club is for students who enjoy model railroading as a hobby.
The members made their own train cars, painted new sceneries, and made their own
track layouts for their trains to run on. The club enjoyed looking for helpful hints and new methods by using a number of different railroading magazines.
The Model Railroad-
ers Club also helped set up the annual Model Railroading presentations at the State Fair last August and are planning to help with next year's as well.
ALL ABOARD! MODEL RAILROADEERS POSE WITH
Club studies cultures
By Janet Simonsen
ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Celtic Club explores the cultures of Irish, Scottish, Welsh , German, Scandinavian, and some French.
This is the second year for the club , and the attendance went up from 3 to 22.
Kurt Boyte and Erick Howard came up with the idea to have a club that you can learn about the language , religion , traditions, and traditional dress.
"What we had learned about Norse and Celtics is that they were barbaric savages ; the truth being they were a brilliant and colorful culture ," says Erick Howard
They had a display at Bridging the Gap ; it included Internet sites, music and costumes. Nebraskans of Irish and Scottish descents were impressed with the display.
MEMBERS OF NORSE CELTIC GET TOGETHER IN FESTIVE SURROUNDINGS FOR THEIR GROUP PICTURE. BACK Row {L. TO R.): ANDREW PIERSOL, KuRT BO YTE , BRANDON ULRICH , MANDIE CRAIGIE, N1cK TARLOWSKI, JoE P1rnsoL, ERICK HOWARD , DEREK FRY , MATT SoDERau1sT , SIMON R1NGSMUTH. FRONT Row: ANNE RICHARDSON, BETH SMITH, ERIN SHEPARD, ToDo THOMSETT, JASON WoLLEN. (PHOTO BY KRISTI MASTEN)
GETTING TOGETHER. JOE PIERSOL AND MAND I Ci SHARE A SPECIAL MOMENT AS MEMBERS OF NORSE C
(PHOTO BY MICHELLE PETERS)
WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH NORSE CELTIC? Loos AND ERIK HOWARD GET RID OF SOME Nl;:RVOU ~ EAG Y (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
Back Row (L. to R.): Sponsor John Burke, Ivan Mejia, David Pena , Gina Ceja, Wendy Barrera, Freddy Barrera, Luis Coutino-Solis, Walter Montez, Raleigh Contreras, Sam Durant, Veronica Huapaya, Mercedes Nieto, Veronica Montez. First Row: Carla Prera, Paulina AmadorVelenzuela, Maria Alatriste, Tahiriah Rivera, Unidentified, German Rivas-Coral, Unidentified, Angel Coutino-Solis, Karina Rodriguez.
OLAS designed for fun
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
OLAS stands for Organized Latino Students The club is for those students who want to come sit around and have fun.
On club days they would meet to try and decide if they want to have school dances
They work with the
universities to encourage the members to go on to college.
People from the various colleges and universities around the community come and talk to the members and they let them know about the many scholarships that are out there.
VERONICA HUAPA YA AND RALEIGH
FOR A PHOTO. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
The only requirement is a love for the outdoors
A spelunking we will go ....
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Do you like fresh air and excitement? Well, the Outdoor Adventures club sure does.
trips in the works, anything from caving to canoeing, snow shoeing, to white water rafting, rock climbing to cross Troy Heller sponsors the club because of his love for the outdoors and willingness to share (. this with others.
In the club you learn how to Plan a Trip and the essential skills needed on these trips. The club has several
Now, WHEN I WAS A KID CLUB SPONSOR TROY HELLER TELLS
country skining, The members feel they learn alot and it is also a chance for selfdiscovery.
OF HIS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FROM THE PAST. (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
LOOK AT ME, I HAVE A KFC BUCKET ON MY HEAD. JE ' EMY MURREL AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE OUTDOOR C u I ENJOY A LIGHTER MOMENT. (PHOTO BY NICOLE BOUWE N,
MEMBERS OF THE OUTDOOR CLUB POSE AND SHOW Tl AT THE CLUB IS ONE OF THE LARGEST AT NORTHEAST (PH C r e BYMEGAN DAVIS)
3 THERE REALLY IS A PORTFOLIO HERE. BROOKE NANNEN
) DISPLAYS HER PORTFOLIO. (ALL PHOTOS BY ME GAN DAVIS)
Portfolio Club gives students Chance to show the world
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Club day provides the 40-plus members of Portfolio Club with an ent i re period to work on their portfolio with teachers and other students.
To become a portfolio student an application must be filled out before you receive your portfolio Sponsor Bruce Raymer feels it provides additional opportunities to document and collect awards and recognition.
The sponsors are planning for field trips dealing with individuals career interests. The hope is to get even more students involved and develop more out-ofschool activities.
uTbe POWER duh 1s a place wbe"Re srndenrs voice qende"R eQuahry."
Melame Ma"Raman
Club studies issues
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
P.O.W.E.R Club; People Outreaching for Women's Equality and Rights was started last year by Meliane Maraman and Becky Halm.
P.O.W.E.R. is about members learning self defense, reading women's literature , having discussions on women's roles and experiences, and hearing speakers like Kim Roback Leutient governor and Kate Boesch from the Date and Rape Crisis Center.
Members had the chance to be active in the community on October 8, where six to eight members and two sponsors went to UNL's Women 's Studies "Take
Back the Night" candlelight vigil.
Sabrina Kotschwar , junior, commented on her surprise of the number of males that came to the vigil. The night was filled with chants , men, women and children of all ages, and plenty of speakers and news cameras . They speakers spoke of their own experiences and battles with domestic abuse , women that were still in danger told stories of their fear and how they were still getting away from their abuser.
"It was powerful to see people gathered in one place for the awareness and prevention of domestic abuse , " said senior, Erin Shepard.
ALL SMILES. POWER CLUB SAYS CHEESE FOR THEIR GROUP PHOTO.
WHo's GOT THE LOVE? Au ORTEGA , MANDI BARTi CHRISTY ER1csoN , ASHLE YTRUO NG, AND JuuE THAI ~ THEIR LOVE FOR WO MEN 'S RIGHT S (AL L PHOTOS BYMi DAVI S)
I NEVER KNEW. POWER CLUB MEMBER SDISC USS WOM ISS UE S.
Club success based on Cultural enrichment
By Julie Thai Copy Editor
What happens when you combine a diverse group of students? A whole bunch of activities and fun.
With about 8 to 1O members , the Rainbow Club planned three cultural days , Italian , Zimbabwe , and Vietnamese to celebrate just a few specific cultures . They made ethnic food , re-
searched history, translated simple words or phrases and played games. The celebrations were held after school in a classroom that was decorated for the spec ific country. Their success comes from the deterim ination of the students to teach and learn about different cultures.
LISTEN UP! ALICIA FRANCE , CHELSEA BAUER , AND MON ICA
GA! $TINSON LISTEN WHILE Ms. CARSPECKEN TELLS ABOUT THE UPCOMING EVENTS. (ALL PHOTOS BY NICOLE BOUWENS)
GROUP SHOT! PH UOC N G UY EN , MARIO SALD IVAR, ALICIA FRA NC E , CHEL SEA BAUER , J ULI E TH AI , JULIA CHE N, M s. CARSPEC KEN , ANGEL S c HMI
, SuNG B Y UN , AND M ICHAEL E AD AMS.
TAG helps students look to future
BY Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The purpose of TAG, community and the uniTalented and Gifted, is versity, and presentato help students plan for tions on college enrolltheir futures. They pro- ment testing, stress vide many opportunities management, and cafor members of the club reer clustering. They to learn about college also set up presentaand other events after high school.
TAG's plans this year included the Honors Field trip to either UNL, Wesleyan, or Southeast Community College, guest speakers from the
GET INTERESTED. THIS IS THE TAG TEAM BACK AGAIN! (PHOTO BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
tions from juniors and seniors to teach other students how to plan and schedule classes they will want for their futures here at Northeast.
AN AVERAGE TAG MEETING. MEMBERS LISTEN TO A SPEAKER ON BEING TALENTED AND GIFTED (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
CAN YOU FIND NICOLE BOUWENS? HINT: WITH WALD ( IN TAG CLUB (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS).
TAG CLUB DOES AN ACTIVITY WITH YARN DURING CLUB DAY
(ALL PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PETERS)
SPAGHETTI AGAIN, THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS WEEK. TAG CLUB DISPLAYS THEIR YA RN FROM AN ACTIVITY.
iJecause we aRe Rl(JhTano we know 1r!"
Luke DeRow1rsch sen110R
Teen Repuhbcans
Teen Republicans say: Fight for the 'Right'
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This year was a very prosperous year for the Teenage Republicans, or TARS.
This club averages over 40 members a meeting, the most since the club was founded. The club had former govenor Kay Orr come in to speak about the issues, and the club has plans to bring in Repub1ican gubernatorial canidates to speak as well.
Members of the club have already done campaigning for Jon Christensen, and they plan to support one of the canidates as a group for the primary.
The club is designed to meet monthly to discuss issues and learn about politics.
The president was Jaron Luttich, and Tony Dozeal wsa elected as the State Press Relations Officer.
STOP, IT'S PHOTO TIME. TEEN REPUBLICANS TAKE TIME OUT OF CLUB DAY TO TAKE THEIR GROUP PHOTO.
Mv NAME 1s •..• S1MON R1NGSMUTH, AND I LIKE TEEN PUBLICANS. (ALL PHOTOS BY LINSEY VENHAUS)
Main goal is simple: Keep kids tobacco-free
BY Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
The Tobacco Free Club with its 20 plus members had one main goal. The goal was keeping kids tobaccofree . In its second year, the club members are making some progress. The members attended a weekend retreat in October and planned presentations
for elementary kids at local schools about the harmful effects of using tobacco products
Along with the presentations , they also volunteered at the Lancaster County Health Department to find convenience stores who sell cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors.
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Trapshooters show that guns don't have to be dangerous
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Trapshoot club meets on club days to talk about regulation rules and gun safety while participating in the sport of trap shooting The
club had seven meets travel, however, to during the year, which Grand Island this year usually start at 7:00 for a meet. One of their a.m. on Saturdays and goal for the past year are held at Lincoln Trap was to beat Lincoln High & Skeet. The club did and Lincoln Southeast.
Anther goal was to shoot 25 or 50 clay targets straight.
"People say that guns are dangerous , but in this sport it takes a lot of respect and resp
Jeff Baker
sibility for the sport an equipment ," said jur i<
TRAPSHOOTING TEAM. BACK Row (L. TO R.): SPONSOR FRED FLEMING , Scan KLASSEN, TAMM Y ScHOLL, PHILLIP FLEMING , JusT1N M 1 ,RS SPONSOR R1 c K SCHOLL. FRONT Row: JEFF Bun , T YLER WEERS , KENT NINNEMAN , DAN LINDQUIST. (PHOTO BY JosH WoLFE)
WE'RE WAITING. BRITTNE Y Bui , PATIEN CE MBERENGWA , II AND DUST Y HEGWOOD WAIT TO HELP (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
ABOVE: WE'RE ALL SMILES. KENDRA TUCKER, VERONICA HUAPAYA, AND MERCEDES NIETO ARE FRIENDLY FA CES FOR N~W STUDENTS.
RIGHT: WELCOME TO RocKETLAND. WEL COM E RocKET M~MBERS LET us KNOW THEYARE HERE TO HELP NEW RocKEt,s.
Welcome RockeTs
Welcome Rockets a welcome sight
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Welcome Rockets is a table in the lunchroom a club made up of 29 where members. Some of the Club members sit things the club did this and the new students year was the Doughnut are welcome to come Dazzle for new stu- and have lunch with dents. They also have them. They take time to
get to know the new students and check up on them from time to time in between classes and sometimes make home calls.
A passion for games
By Jeremy Shedlosky
ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
What do Scrabble, Scattegories, and Taboo have in common?
They are all word games played by the Word Game Club.
The Word Game Club gets together to play all different types of Word Games. This Club helps to build good
vocabulary skills and make new friends.
The dozen or so members have a passion for word games and encourage others.
Word Game Club might possibly arrange a Word Game Tournament later this year.
WHAT'S vouR FAVORITE GAME? BACK Row (L. TO R.) : SPONSOR PHIL PFEIFFER , CHELSEA BAUER, JoDv FRIESEN, GUNTER VOELKER, JosH WHITE. FRONT Row : AND Y LOVE, TRAVIS ROBERTS , ALICIA FRANCE
IT'S IN THE GAME. CHELSEA BAUER AND ALICIA FR , GET READY FOR A COMPETITIVE GAME OF SCRABBLE PHOTOS BY MEGAN DAVIS)
SEARCHING. TRAVIS ROBERTS AND AND Y LOVE TF COME UP WITH WORDS FOR THEIR SCATTEGORIES GA
IY r eWAITING TO VOLUNTEER. NI CK HILDENBR ANDT AND NI SHA
M: HAYDEN SPEND A SPARE MOMENT PO S IN G FOR THE PH OTOGRAPHER.
Young DemoC1UlTS
YouNG DEMOCRATS. BACK Row (l. TO R.): SPONSOR ELAINE CASTER, COURTNEY BEHRENS , ANDREW WICKS, SPONSOR JOE SCHEER, MIKE HIBBING MIDDLE Row: N1sHA HAYDEN , LAUREN KING, JILL FOLKERTS. FRONT: CAROLYN KRAMER, JESSE COLLINS , JAMIE TAYLOR. (ALL PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PETERS)
Small in number, large in activity
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This year ' s Young Democrats club was pretty small.
The group was invloved in political issues and campaigns and also since it is P.C. they want to be more involved in humanitarian events.
During club day they have very interesting debates according to self-appointed leader of the group Joe Wingrove They are planning to volunteer for the state democratic party and friendship home.
Look. Who's that way in the back, making his way to Shane
The Perfect Pose. Adam Bailey poses for the Heisman Trophy. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Who's #1? Hey, Rocketman, who's #1. That's right. We are (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
Jackson. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Go Team Go! Cassie Datfer crushes a spike during a Varsity Volleyball game (Photo by Megan Davis)
R-O-C-K-E-T-S! Katie Justin pauses to get ready for the next cheer. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Star Strutters
Time, dedication crucial
By JR Koch NORTHEASTERN CORRESPONDENT
Star-Strutters do it all , camps , travel, raise money , commit time, and a number of other things, all for their love to perform.
The Strutters were able to show their abilities on national television when they performed in the 1998 Orange Bowl halftime show with Jon Secada. While in Miami they rehearsed for three days , were on the localnews, and enjoyed a 'moonlit ' jungle cruise .
The trip was paid for by endless fund-raising; car washes , Northeast tattoos and window stickers , candy and suckers.
"The drill team show was one of the best things of the year," commented strutter Michelle Nunemaker Drill teams from high-schools all over Nebraska watched performances
Being a strutter demands a lot of time and dedication. This year they learned at least ten different routines , which meant two practices a day, one before , and after school , and some Saturday practices.
"Strutters turns into the number one thing in your life ," said captain Katie Mitchell.
All of this "for their love to perform".
Front Row (L. to R.): M ichelle Nunemaker, Jala i na Han e Amber Heninger, Niesje Nutte lmann Middl e Row: Marie Moy Katie Mitchel l , Brandy Kroese , Eri ka Di nsmo re , Erin De iche Shannen McCoy.
Nicole Bouwens and Linsey Venhaus practice their smiles (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
Back Row: Katie Rife , Jenny Westr ick , Megan Davis , K Malousek , Stacey Loos , Nicole Bouwens , Linsey Venha 1 Kristen Simpson
Sen ior Strutters show off their favorite hats. Back Row: Linsey Venhaus , Nicole Bouwens , Kari Malousek , Katie Mitchell , Jalaina Handa , Michelle Nunemaker, Marie Moyer Front: Jenny Westrick , Megan Davis , Amber Heninger.
Above: Erwin Swi r former Northeast ath and now a membe the Nebraska foot 1 team , poses with Star Strutters be t their trip to the Ora Bowl. (Photo by Ro r Rothe)
The Strutters take a moment out of their busy schedule for a photo shoot at Seacrest Field. (Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
The Strutters perform in the gym in front of an attentive audience. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Nicole Bouwens, Linsey Venhaus, Jalaina Handa , Megan Davis and Katie Rife visit Pershing Elementary. (Photo courtesy of Diane Davis)
From Okoboji to Seacrest to BDSC
By Julie Thai COPY EDITOR
The Northeast varsity cheerleading squad cheered its way through a busy 1997-98 school year They got things started by attending a cheerleading camp in Okaboji, Iowa. Where they learned chants cheers and dance moves.
Once the squad returned to home, they held a junior cheer clinic for elementary aged kids. They shared their expertise with aspiring cheerleaders and the Jr. clinic participants
got the chance to show what they learned when they joined the LNE squad in the Shrine Bowl Parade.
Not only was the varsity squad busy placing third in the Cornhusker State Games dance competition, cheering at varsity athletics and all the Rocket Revues, they were also busily serving the Lincoln Community During Thanksgiving the girls made food baskets to give to the families. They did this with hopes of making their holiday a little better
Junior squad member Ashley Bausdter commented,"lt [cheerleading] was a lot of fun and a lot of work. I've got lot's of good memories because of it too."
LEFT: GRRRRRR, WE 1 RE BUFF! VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FLEX THEIR MUSCLES AT THE BOOSTER BLAST OFF.
SAY IT! Go BLACK AND WHITE SAY ASHLEY BAusTERT, ERIKA LAWRENCE AND LEISA MARQUART (PHOTO BY MEGAN DAVIS)
VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: BACK Row (L. TOR.): EF-I KA LAWRENCE, ASHLEY BAUSTERT, MICHELLE FRANZ :c N. MIDDLE: KACEY STANDLEY, ALISHA TURNER. FRONT: LEI SA MARQUART
GETTING DOWN. LEISA MARQUART DANCES AT TH E BOOSTER BLAST OFF. (PHOTO COURTESY OF E8 1KP LAWRENCE)
REALLY AT MEMORIAL
Varsity Cheerleaders
ON A
AND
BLASTING OFF A NEW YEAR. CHEERLEADERS HELP THE CROWD GET INTO THE OPENING OF THE YEAR.
Go RocKETs. KACEY STANDLEY , LEISA MARQUART LEAD THE CHEERS AT SEACREST FIELD. (PHOTO BY NICOLE BOUWENS)
WE'RE
STADIUM?
COLD
RAIN Y NIGHT, THE CHEERLEADERS RALLY THE TROOPS AGAINST FREMONT.
(L. TOR.): ERIKA LAWRENCE, MICHELLE FRANZEN , LEISA MARQUART , ALISHA TURNER, KACE Y STANDLE Y, KATIE JUSTIN, ASHLEY BAUSTERT, MEGAN MASHEK TAKE TIME TO POSE AT Eo JOHNSON GYM.
JV C~eerleaders
JV Cheerleaders have Busy year of support
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Have you seen the J.V. Cheerleaders? You should have because they are all over.
They went to the football, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling meets. They even went to Kansas City for boys basketball tournaments
and the boys state basketball tournament at the Devaney Sports Center.
They went to camp Okabojie in Iowa last summer where they won the stunt award. They were also in the Bethany Parade
Left: The JV squad lines up for a quick photo at Sports Courts. (Photo courtesy of JV cheerleaders)
JV Cheerleaders: Back Row (L. to R.): Me g, DeBrie , Kristi Rost. Third Row: Jennifer Gotch .:; Megan Lange , Angela Koch, Tenae Graybos ,: Second Row: Emmy Gellatly, Trisha Habel , Heat h Dregalla , Rebecca Douthit. Front Row: Nic e Wainwright.
Kristi Rost , Mindy Chrastil and Rebecca Douthit take time out of their busy , day at Camp Okoboji. (Photo courtesy of JV cheerleaders)
Everyone clap. Emmy Gellatly tries to get a h started. (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
h. , 1997-98 Reserve Cheerleaders: Back Row (L. to
er R ): Krystal Belcher, Tamm i Wirka , Alex Lovr ien ,
le Amy Standley, Vanessa Ti mm Front Row: Cydnee
Reserve C~eerleaders
Eat breathe sleep have to cheer'
Golden , Kr ista Meyers , Brenda Littrell , Cheri Meyer. ,
, ,
By Jeremy Shedlosky ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
This years reserve cheerleaders had a rigorous schedule involving cheering at all reserve sporting events , coordinating at pep rallies and practice several times a week
They were well prepared to begin the fall sports season. Over the summer they attended a week long cheerleading camp , for 8 hours a day. They performed a little routine at the Booster
Blast-Off to the enjoyment of parents and fans.
The cheerleaders continued on into the w i nter season , even w ith a few less members on the squad.
In the spring , most of the reserve squad planned to try out for other squads and there was plenty of enthusiasm for next years reserve cheerleading squad
Right: Reserve cheerleaders pose for a pictu re i n the Haymarket area ( Photo courtesy of Chr ista Meyers)
We 're No. 1! Vanessa Timm , Krystal Belcher and Tammi Wirka show ex-
Go Rockets! The reserve cheerle ade rs c hee r the citement at a game . (Photo by Josh Wolfe) football team to a victory (Photo co urtesy of Christa Meyers)
Freshman Cheerleaders
First-year cheerleaders find time, effort are key elements
By Andrew Piersol ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Through all the anxiety of tryouts, and the nervousness of waiting for the results, these 13 girls came through with the final victory.
Throughout the season, freshman cheerleaders realized that cheerleading takes up quite a bit of their free time. From practicing everyday, cheering at
games, to attending all the home Varsity games to selling programs, these girls got a little worn out.
"Cheerleading takes a lot of time and effort on our part," said Faye Styskal.
Although they used up most of their time practicing for and attending games, they
also had the privilege of Vontrell Jiles, a mem- sons I joined was bebecoming great friends ber of the squad , said, cause of being able to with each other. "one of the main rea- make friends easily."
Left: How high can you kick? Freshman cheerleaders get those legs up , way up. (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Trying to keep warm. (L. to R.): Faye Styskal, Lindsay Neal, Lisa Bowers, Top: Everybody jump. Lindsay Neal leaps. (P t )to Tori Jergens, Ashley Morin , Emily Spears , and Vontrell Jiles huddle close by Josh Wolfe) during a chilly football game. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Above: Posing. (L. to R.): Emily Spears, Von ·ell Jiles , Ashley Diechert , Tori Jergens , Mel Ho r ks, and Ashley Morin strike a pose. (Photo by J ,sh Wolfe)
Spirit Club. Front Row (L. to R.): Misty Adams , Angela Goebel, Amber Colliers , Amanda Boyd, Rhea Walter. Second Row: Rebecca Martinez , Britt Lander, Martha Orr, Kristen Lundquist , Jeff Mayfield , Amy Staack. Third Row: Shaunna Bennett , Kelly Juhl , Melissa Harre, Theresa Orr, Shannon VanArsdall , Dusty Hegwood , Megan Coffin. Back Row: Mindy Golliglee , Mary Marshall , Becca Jeffers , Jessie West. (All photos by Megan Davis)
Spirit Club Spirit Club undergoes changes
By Janet Simonsen ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Spirit Squad has have all new uniforms gone through a lot of and Ms . Tricia Detter bechanges this year. They came their new sponsor.
Due to all of their changes they had a tough time getting started for the new school year. They also have a change in the squad itself; this year they have three males in the squad . Due to the fact that they have new uniforms
they had to do many fund raisers . They had a car wash on October 4th . Some of the things that they did during the school year are they tried to go to most of the games or at least one event for each sport.
"We are mostly there to support the teams ," says captain Angela Goebel.
Black and White. Angela Goebel , Dusty Hegwood , Go Northeast. Martha Orr, Kristen Lundquist, Amber Colliers , Britt Lander, and Jeff Mayfield show off their new un iforms and Melissa Harre get together before heading to a game
"I think our linemen stepped up to the challenge." -Coach
Mark King
Season is successful despite First round state playoff loss
By Gene Gillam SPORTS STAFF
The Northeast varsity football team began their 1997 season with a rocky start. Their home opener was against Lincoln Southeast , in one of the city 's most heated rivalries The Knights defeated the Rockets 386. Senior Ronnie Rothe commented, "we played too much as individuals , not as a team."
During the next week of practice , the team went through intense conditioning and TEAMWORK drills The teamwork aspect showed through when Northeast defeated Bellevue West 387. The teamwork carried over in a 31 - 14 win against North Platte. Also during the season everyone had to overcome a lot of adversity. Like key injuries to Trevor Johnson and Eric Burback Johnson suffered a broken leg , while Burback was out because
of a deep bruise in his arm
Also there were some worries at the beginn ing of the season There were such worries as the O-line and how to rebuild it. The linemen did a great job
In the final game of the season , Northeast faced Millard South in the Class A State Playoffs The Rockets held a 14-3 lead midway through the second quarter, but weren 't able to hold thei r lead , losing 24 -20. The Rockets ended their season with a 6 -4 record.
Clifford Brye ran his way in the Northeast record books this year, breaking the record for rushing yards and touchdowns scored. Brye rushed for 1,492 yards and scored 24 rushing touchdowns along with a kick-off return touchdown.
The Rockets will be working on improving a lot of areas, such as off-season training and weightlifting.
Below: Clifford Brye is off to the races as he breaks tree f
Kearney defenders. (Photo by
Front Row (I tor.): M itch Tessendorf , Erik Burback , Bryan Snyder, Eric Rothe , J R. Koch, David Mercer, Ronnie Rothe , Tony Do lezal , Vernon Jiles , Nate Zabel, Dan Justin Second Row: Coach Bill Robinson , Ryan Katt , Alan Morehead , M ike Stelzer, Craig Lundy, Pat Howard , Travis Vosler, Ben Johnson , Luke Uribe , Seth Tucker , Amon Wh itlow , Lawrence McIntosh , Clifford Brye Third Row: Coach Dave Svehla, Evan Ewoldsen , Harold Standley, Chris Summers , Scott Bender, Jason Swanda , Tony Tran , Justin Hertzel , Gene Gillam , Just in Lanum , Matt Curtis , Coach Kevin Schrad , Coach Sean Murphy, Coach Jim Danson Back Row: Head Coach Mark King , Jon Rivera , Tim Mika , Jeremy Just , Jeremy Peterson , Jeremy Stanley, Trevor Johnson , David Sutter, Matt Snell , Dan Brown , Jerrad Allen , Dav id Kanne , Matt Cruse , Coach Clayton Heath. \ ),. .
Above:Pat Howard (45) and Ryan Katt (left) show that the quarterback can run but he can ' t hide as they fight through Kearney blockers (Photo by Kristi Masten) Right: The form is perfect as Mitch Tessendorf kicks one of his school record-breaking 30 PATs. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Kristi Masten)
Varsity Football
''We had a young group of fellows, but we did better than expected."
-Senior Clifford Brye
Breaking tackles, Lawrence McIntosh slips through the Bellevue West defense for a long gain.
(Photo by Megan Davis)
A season-ending injury against Lincoln High sent Trevor Johnson to the sidelines during the first half . Johnson , a tight end, broke the fibula and tibula of his left leg. (Photo by Megan Davis)
"The team really improved since game one."
-Junior Brian Snyder
"We came together throughout the year."
-Sophomore Judd Smith
JV, reserve teams gain Experience, confidence
By Gene Gillam SPORTS STAFF
This year t he Northeast junior varsity football team had a roller coaster ride of a season , filled with a lot of adversity. It started off sluggishly with a loss to Fremon t. After the next game , a loss to Pius , the team record stood at 0-2.
"After that loss , the team really came together," said junior lineman Brian Snyder
Coach Jim Danson also had some words of wisdom that helped his players
" It really helped having players on the team who had varsity experience ," said Danson.
The teamwork showed during a win against city rival Lincoln Southeast. Later in the season , the team played Pius again
Pius also won the second game , but the team was proud of the way they had improved. " The team really improved since game one ," said Snyder.
By Joseph Lenz SPORTS STAFF
The reserve football team f inished the season 2-5 which was a big improvement from last year's record of 0-7 The two wins came against Lincoln High and Nebraska City 's Junior Varsity team
This was the first time in seven years that the Rockets defeated the Nebraska City team. Their biggest win , however, was against the Links. Northeast won the game 3813.
One of the big guns for the Rockets on offense this year was Nick Quering , and on defense , Judd Smith and Heath Klassen both excelled
Reserve football was a growing experience for all of the players as they came together by the end of the season.
They gained confidence and experience that should benefit the progam next year.
Vernon Jiles slices his way through Kearney 's defense.
Above: Sophomore Seth Svendsen uses his spectacular a: iiities as he att empts to break away from a Kearney defende r
Bottom: Matt Cruse does his best as he uses his streng tt to ga in an extra yard . (All Photos by Megan Davis) ' - -
Front Row (L to R): James Engel , Kevin Potts , R P McCackin , ..: son Hansen , Aaron Engstrom , Ben Sintek , Rich Hanna , Noa Craft , erry Dittenber
Second Row (L to R): Andy Sommers , Er ic Rothe , Jesse Wa r oys , David Schilke , Brian Snyder, Damion Wilkinson ,Seth Svendsen , ,colt Bender, Coach Jim Danson.
Third Row (L to R): Coach Bill Robinson , Ben Highsmi t h , T i m I/Ii i lle r, Jeremiah Lone Wolf , Jed Sheldon , Mike Brown , Mike Stanley, l os s Kantor, Tanner Johnson , Evan Ewoldsen , Jason Swanda , Just in LE 1um.
Back Row (L to R): Chris Miller, Adam Wilkason , Shawn Se ri ,ner, Brian Koeneke , Matt Cartwright , Adam Adcock , Taylor Keefe , R bert Bickford , M i ke Stelzer, David Kanne , Matt Cruse
Quinn Tirrel takes a breather in a tough battle aga ins t Lincoln Southeast. (All Photos by Megan Davis )
Front Row (L to R): Casey Votava , Corey Hansen , Jerry Dittenber, Quinn Tirrel , Travis Day, T.J.Justus , Scott Steinhauser, Barney Zimmerman , Ryan Draper, Antwon Haggan
Second Row (L to R): John Edwards , Erik Cartwright, Jason Vanek , , Doug Brown , Ted Brinkman , Tony Eckhard , Abe Greening , Dustin Thomas , Aaron Shelton, Nick Quiring.
Third Row (L to R): Coach Lynn Schoening , Noa Craft , Rich Hanna , Matt Christenson , Bret Blake , Jake Wingrove , Judd Smith , Grant Hiller, Jason Nolda , John Williams , Nate Tobkin , Coach Dwain Borchers
Back Row (L to R): Jay Landstrom , Tony Marr, Troy Springer, Lucas Menebroker, Adam Bailey, Bob Lundholm , Chad White , Keith Lile , Scott Klassen , Heath Klassen , Freddy Barrera , Coach Larry Elwood
Defensive end John Edwards tries to get past a Waverly blocker
Jer r y Dittenber hands off to Jason Nolda in an intense game.
"Despite our record, we have a good base to build on for next year."
-Austin Chambers
"We didn't win a game, but the players improved and worked hard."
-Coach Kreikemeier
Freshmen teams experience Learning, losing season
By Gene Gillam SPORTS STAFF
The freshmen black football team had a very rude awakening to high school football. Overall , their record was 0-6. Despite the record the team did a lot of learning during the season, even though the record didn ' t reflect the improvement that the team had. The practices were fun , but the team had to run for every mental mistake made during practice or at a game. The team should look to improve next year on the base that has been set this season.
By Joseph Lenz SPORTS STAFF
The freshmen white football team had a pretty good year, although they went 0-6. At least 4 games were very close , and they were exciting to play in.
The team thought that the highlight of their season was almost beating Southeast's best freshmen team. They also had quite an offense, scoring 48 , 24 , and 34 points in three of their games.
Looking at these positive things the season can be seen as at least a partial success.
Row (L. to R.) : Eli Carpenter, Jenny Gallagher, Aaron Gemmell, Kyle Lundquist , Marlin Rupert , Anthony Ogden , Andrew Genrich , Andrew Love, Drew Donscheskim , Brian Z immerman , Brandon Baustert , Marty O'Toole , Chris Esquibel , Luke Cartwright , Ray Schmid Second Row: Bryan Bradley, Jesse Odle , Jake Sprenger, Robert Kime , Nate Ryan , Ryan Odle , Jeremy Watson , Tyreece Triplett , Brandon Wainwright , D J. Hayes , Jeremy Sidler, Robert Davis , Chris Brooks , Mike Mahaffey. Third Row: Coach Pat Gatzmeyer, Levon Moody, James Barber, Brandon Hessheimer, Justin Hollins , Kip Gillispie , Ryan Brinkman , Zach Jones, Nathan Buhrman , Espen Sordahl , Austin Chambers , Zac Henderson , Eldon Stege , Jason Olberding, Coach Derek Lambert , Coach Chuck Kreikemeier. Back Row: Zac Ihde , Cody Eastman , Kayvan Khalatbari , Jake Bowers , Aaron Rathe , Dustin Anno , Ben Morgan , Jon Weber, Jimmy Motz , Chad Fitzgerald , Joe Allsman , Bryan Boelter, Dillon Krumm , Josh Lind , Jeff Mommens , Drew Whiteface.
Above: Aaron Gemmell (25) and Andy Genrich combine to s· an opponent. (All photos by Megan Davis)
Below: Ryan Brinkman breaks through the line of scrimmc in a game at Seacrest Field .
Opposite Bottom: Andy Genrich shows his running abilit~ ter receiving a kickoff.
Front
•
The
Freshman Football
Zach Jones (58) and Jason Olberding get ready for the snap.
offensive line is ready to explode.
Jimmy Motz gets set and looks downfield for an open receiver.
Defenders await the opponents' play.
177/Freshman Football
"Despite the finish, we did have a great season and a lot offun."
-Senior Cassy Daffer
Westling tabbed Super State; Team defeated in semifinals
This year's varsity volleyball team spent most of the year ranked No 2 in class A. The Rockets, who compiled a record of 27-6 , had a very successful season.
Northeast was able to rack up championships in the Heartland Conference and the Northeast Invite. At the invite, Northeast lost early to Pius X , but was then able to defeat them in the championship match. At the Heartland Conference , the Rockets won against Lincoln High and Grand Island, and then defeated Lincoln East soundly in the finals
The team , which only loses two players, is looking forward to next year. The Rockets lose strong hitting power in Janelle
Olson and Cassy Dafter.
"I am really gonna miss the team because we all got along so good ," Olson said. " Next year 's team has a lot of potential. I really hope they can beat Bellevue West" .
Bellevue West is one of the top rivals for Northeast and one of the top teams in the state
The Rockets lost to the Thunderbirds three times , but two of those times the match went three games
Some of the Northeast players were recognized or rewarded at the end of the season. Junior Sara Westling was first team Super-State and AllCity, Senior Cassy Dafter was second team All-City. Also on second teamAII-City was setter Megan Danek .
Front Row (L. to R.): Mary Mercer, Brooke Nannen , Kristina Hosek , Shannon Meister, Megan Danek. Back Row (L. to R.): Student Manager Amanda Greening , Practicum Coach Stephanie Wischmeier , Andrea Lenertz , Cassy Dafter, Sara Westling , Cheney Luttich , Janelle Olson , Head Coach Sandi Genrich , Coach Robin Leafgreen.
Annie Stutzman slams home a massive kill during the st atE tournament. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Sophomore Mary Mercer hits strong above the block in a m
tc against Lincoln East. (Photo by Amber Henkenius)
( The en t ire va rsi t y te am lines up before a matc h ag ainst Lincoln
Varsity Volleyball
Scoreboard
Opponent Score
Bellevue East
Council Bluffs AL
0. Westside
Below : The Rockets get in fo r mat ion to return a serve from Co1um bus . ( Photo by K ri st i Masten )
The following poem was written by s enior C ass y Dafte r and r ead at th e volleyball banq ue t.
We had an awe s ome team this ye ar
It was once said we had no fear.
We all had one goal, and that was to win
And one who wanted it most was Megan , Mother Hen
We had Annie in the back row , digging every ball.
And Shannon ready to serve , ou c h! That was a ba d fall.
Cheney and K ris tina would get the ball up to ya.
And waiting to put the ball down was a l ways good ale Ru h Hoops is on t he sideline cheer i ng us on
And Janelle was thinking of one thing , that was M ike Hah n
Kelly Walte r c ould step in and serve to each and every zo ne
While Merc er was very busy, breaking every bone
T he Greenin g s were a lways there to le nd a hel pi ng hand
Brooke wo uld always he lp , too , if yo u talked s low so she could understand
Of course we had good ale Wes , w h o n o matte r i f th e set was poo r
(No Offence Megan)
Would al ways find some magical way to p u t th e ball on th e fl oor
Last , but ce rtainly not least , is me , yo u know , Daft
I seemed to be the o ne w ho cou ld a lway s ma ke you lau g h
We may not have done as well as we h o p ed to th is y ear, But yo u can believe me when I say a S tate C ha mpio nsh ip is nea r I LOV
"Our gettogethers were the mostfun of the season."
-Sophomore Sarah Obermeyer
"At practice we sang Mary had a Little Lamb."
-Sophomore Mary Trambly
Spikers improvement Continues through season
By Luke Derowitsch Assistant Sports Editor
The junior varsity volleyball team worked their way through a roller coaster season, finishing 10-8 "We had our ups and downs", said junior Kelly Walter.
"We
had our ups and downs."
- Kelly Walter
The younger Rocket team , with five freshmen on the roster, made many improvements on the year. The highlight this season was their two wins against volleyball powerhouse Omaha Marian. Each match against the Crusaders went three games.
Some members of the team felt their record didn 't reflect their abilities. "We should have won more," said sophomore Sarah Obermeyer. Northeast finished third in the city.
By Evan Kuchera Assistant Sports Editor
Reserve volleyball had a tough year, going 4-12 Although their record wasn't the best , they improved throughout the year , playing close against Southeast, which no one else did. Sophomore Lisa Tucker said "Out of town trips were fun, and we had a nice coach." Mary Trambly, also a sophomore , said , "I like being with friends on the team ."
"Out of town trips were fun."
-Lisa Tucker
The team had some very close matches this season, including two three-setters against Southeast. They also lost three setters against Lincoln High and Lincoln East. They won several in three sets, including Lincoln High twice and Millard South.
Members of the Northeast junior varsity volleyball team highfive teammate Jane Hoops after an ace serve
Top: Members of the Northeast junior varsity team position the selves after a timeout. (All Photos by Linsey Venhaus)
Bottom: Kelli Walter, Stacy Ekstrum and Jane Hoops prep to pass serve receive.
Front Row (L. to R.): Mandy Lamb, Angie Batten , Zechmann, Aimee Rump, Kelly Walter, Sarah Obermeyer, : dent Manager Margaret Greening
Back Row (L. to R.): Coach Kristin Eckman , Irene Taylor, I Wright , Jane Hoops, Kristen Palmesano , Stacy Ekstrum , ! dent Manager Stephanie Glanz.
Kelly Schilke can't believe that she got the bump
JV/Reserve Volleyball
Scoreboard Reserves
Opponent Score
Mary Trambly sets her sights high while warm in g up
ell i Front Row (L. to R.): Student Manager Rachael Leichleiter, ,tu · • Student Manager Jill Kuhlman , Mary Trambly, Amy Karabel , Maggie Schluckbeir, Melissa Turner, Brianne Taylor
:ri n Back Row (L. to R.): Coach Jim Haver, Lisa Johnson , Jill ,tu· Echtenkamp , Lisa Tucker, Kelly Schilke , Julie Kramer, Leah
' Wagner, Coach Lynn Thorsheim
Papillion 12-15, 8-15
L. East 15-17, 15-9,6-15
L. High 15-13,8-15,15-5
L. Christian 8-15 ,9-15
M. South 15-7,15-5
L. East 11-15, 8-15
LSE 16-14, 6-15 ,10-15
Grand Island 12-15,12-15
M. South 11-15,15-13, 15-5
M. North 15-3,15-9
L. High 11-15,15-0,14-16
LSE 3-15 , 15-3 ,6-15
L. High 6-15,15-9,15-13
Record 5-8
Papillion 0-15 ,15-9,12-15
a.Marian 12-15, 15-1 o, 15-6
M. North 8-15 ,15-13,9-15
L. High 15-5,15-13
0. Marian 15-7,3-15,15-13
LSE 5-15 ,11-15
Fremont 15-6, 15-13
L. High 15-9,15-9
Pius X 14-16,5-15
N. Platte 16-14,11 -5,12-15
Kearney 15-5, 15-5
L. East 5-15 ,6-15
Grand Island 15-13,15-3
Seward 14-16,15-10,15-1
LSE 8-15,15-12 ,12-15
Elkhorn 15-6,8-15, 15-3
L. East 15-3,9-15,8-15
L. High 15-10,13-15,15-5
Record 10-8
Freshman Volleyball
Despite record, freshmen play Tough while gaining experience
By Evan Kuchera SPORTS STAFF
Freshmen volleyball struggled lenging sport, and we kept goto an 0-16 record this season. ing to show everyone we Although that was rough going , weren't going to g i ve up." it was thought of as a challenge Justine Edstrom sa id " It was by the players. Cassie Drapal tough not winning any games , said that " It's a fun and chal- but you meet new people ."
Top: The team prepares for a match in the central gym. (All photos by Linsey Venhaus)
Right: Cassie Drapal serves up an ace.
Far Right: Crystal Thiele passes aggressively.
Scoreboard
Fres hman S co res Opponent
Mill a rd South ( A) Millard South (B )
L. Ea st
L. Southe as t
L. High
L. Chri stian Mill ard North
L. Ea st Fremont
L. Southe as t Waverl y College View
Piu s X Fremont-Blk
L. Hi g h
Front Row (L. to R.): Cassie Drapal , Shawna Stokke , Crystal Thiele , Alison Leick , ! ;hannon House , Sarah Marsh , Justine Edstrom , Jennifer Marr.
Back Row (L. to R.): Coach Jim Haver, Amanda Mostek , Amie Ludemann, Lindsay I\ JII Christina Spradlin , Kayla Schilke , Cassie Turek , Coach Michelle Leising
Varsity Softball
By Luke Derowitsch SPORTS STAFF
The 1997-1998 Northeast varsity softball team improved their performance from last year. The team finished with a record of 11-31.
Three of the players made the Lincoln Journal Star's All-
City this team this year.
Senior Elisa Neill was picked for her infield play, junior Lisa Folsom for the pitcher position, and Lindsay Votava for a utility player.
" Despite the record, our team had fun together. We bonded very well as a team," said catcher Sena Biggerstaff.
"Big shooters in the house. Bang, Bang!" Senior
Elisa Neill
Back Row {L to R): Coach Sonia Jambor, Sena Biggerstaff, Karissa Stephens, Lindsay Votava, Kristy Roesler, Stacy Wise, Coach Kari Amen.
Second Row (L to R): Lisa Folsom, Katie Keys, Michelle Hobbs, Melissa Hemsath, Angel Scott, Lori Adams.
(L. to R.) Stacy Wise, Lindsay Votava , Michelle Hobbs , Staci Wellman, Lisa Folsom and Katie Keys smile big for the camera.
(Photo by Nicole Bouwens)
"All and all, we had a lot of fun throughout the season."
-Jenni Ware
By Luke Derowitsch and Janelle Olson
SPORTS EDITORS
"Practices and games were hard, but we liked our coach."
-Steph Janssen
Scoreboard
The Northeast junior varsity o softball team struggled this year, 2 winning only 3 games. North- 5 east was able to defeat Waverly 7 in both games of a double 10 header. The Rockets beat the 2 lady Vikings 7-4, 10-6 respec- 3 tively Also Northeast came up 4 victorious against Kearney in the 3 second game of a double 3
The season proved to be fun 3 for first year players as well as o well people who have played s before. "My first year playing 7 softball was a great experience
and I know I want to go out for 2 the team next year," said Jen 3
Ware.
Back Row: (L to R) Coach Sonia Jambor, Michelle
Je fer Gotchal , Jessica Meyers , Sara Pillard, Coach
( pictured: Lora Nelson)
Front Row: (L to R) Student Manager Julie Dillinger, Au t Young , Desi Rae Skalak , Morgan Trauernicht, Lori Schnied e
Middle Row: (L to R) Sarah Brusnahan, Heather Maley, De Doyle, Jenni Ware, Emmy Gellantly, Amie Juranek
Eden,
Mark Watt.
Nicky Miller turns the double play.
Reserve team Takes first City title
BY JOSEPH LENZ Assistant Sport Editor
The reserve softball team , in its first season , went 9-4 and won the city championship. According to Steph Janssen , the best hitter on the team was Becca Hiller, who also had the most home runs. The best fielder on the team was Jill Ihde.
Lincoln Southeast was always a favorite team to play. Steph Janssen commented, "practices and games were ' pretty hard, but we really liked our coach, Mark Watts."
Front Row: (L to R) Amy Luedders , Laura Stevenson , Nicky Miller, Alicia Simmons, Steph Janssen , Student Manager Julie Dillinger.
rey , Middle Row: (L to R) Jill Folkerts , Dawn Kadavy, Cari Grow, Tiffany Ford, Becca Hiller, Kristi Roberts.
ma Back Row: (L to R) Amber Sterns , Heat her Bowersmith , Kristi Bouwens, Korin Knollenberg, Jill Ihde , Kim Tolen, Jennifer Hruby, Coack Mark Watt.
Jordan makas a comeback. (Kristin Bouwens pitching.)
"Throughout my high school career, gymnastics has been a lot of fun. "
-Senior Jen Jaeger Gymnasts tumble through Another great season
By Michael Wegher SPORTS STAFF
This year the girls finished 7th at the state meet. They had a good performance by Stefanie Sindel who got fifth in the state on the beam and fourth on the vault. Next year, they have five of the six on the team returning , so it
looks like a bright future coming up for girls gymnastics.
The boys team only has one returner next year, so they will have to find some more talent. They had a good season , finishing ninth at state.
(Above): Lauren King concentrates on her handstand on the beam. (All photos by Ann ie Luhring)
(Right): Stef Sindel attempts a straddle back on the uneven bars.
Gymnastics
"No one can imagine the strength it takes to be a successful gymnast."
Senior Jeff Siebe
(Opposite Left): Jeff Siebe practices his giants on the high bar
(Below): Becca Weisser flies on the uneven bars
Front Row (L to R): Coach Lori Hickman, Stef Sindel, Pam Moeller, Head Coach Dan Bulling.
Second Row (L to R): Becca Weisser, Lauren King, Jen Jaeger, Lori Christenson.
Back Row (L to R): Justin Nitz, Jeff Siebe, Brian Northrup, Andy Yates, Coach Malcolm Lindeman.
"It's a true test of athleticism." -Luc Lamarche
Tarlowski, Seymour lead squads To 11th, 8th place state finishes
BY EVAN KUCHERA Assistant Sports Editor
Both the girls and boys cross county teams qualified for the state race in Kearney, finishing off a very positive season Both teams were Top 10-rated most of the year , except when adverse weather conditions caused the boys team to f inish 11th at state.
The girls season was hig hlighted by finishing 5 sophomores in the top 15 at the class race at Omaha Bryan A class
race is where runners compete in the i r own grade only The gi rls also did well at state , finishing 8th.
The boys season featured a second place finish at conference and at districts. Sen ior Nick Tarlowski said , "We had a real balanced team this year, there were no standouts ."
Runners on both teams seem to enjoy the sport. Sophomore Katie Seymour said , "Workouts suck , but I like to race."
Front Row (L to R): Kristi Masten , Malika Rice , Annie Luhring , Jackie Oliver, Emily Beckner, Am anda Star k, Kat ie Seymour, ! Petersen , Stacey Lowery, Nathan Genrich , Scott Br ight , Cindy Gianchetta , Stephanie Engstrom , Andrea Herndon , Amy Dart. Second Row (L to R): Jeff lfland , Molly Alberts , Jessica Luhring, Trinidad Ort iz , Mark Dyer, James Nelson , Mike Schluckebier, f'. Holton , Lindsay Carlson , Will Foster, Kyle Peters , Amanda Sm ith , Amy Pierce , Anita Stelzer, Jamie Taylor.
Third Row (L to R): Sean Kimmons , Tyler Howe , Nick Thomas , Chad Erickson , Matt Sherman , Alex Snell, Megan Zabloski , Eve Va n '. Kendra Skopp , Kyle Knaub , Tony Marsh , Matt Genrich , Michelle Miller, Elinor Yost , Lisa Lile
Fourth Row (L to R): Josh Ferguson , Nick Klosterboer , Nick Tarlowski , Shane Jackson , Bogart Vargas , Luke Bergmeie r, Trav is f Michael Seim, Josh Snyder, Luc Lamarche , Josh Wolff , Phil Obermeyer, Carl Ebert , Eldon Knoebel , Nate Sazama , Nick Tr oo k.
Back row (L to R): Coach Mike Carroll , Coach John Snoozy, Head Coach Clayton Stre ich , Coach Joe Scherr ,
Cross Country
"Cross Country is an extreme sport."
-Annie Luhring
Scoreboard
LNE/Total Teams
Girls Boys
NWU Inv. 6/9 5/10
Kearney 2/5 2/5
Prep Inv. 2/14 4/15
Scott Inv 3/10 4/10
Bryan-9th 3/5 DNS -10th 2/4 11/11 -11th 1/6 4/9
-12th 2/3 2/7
LPS 3/4 2/4
Conference 4/6 2/6
Districts 2/6 2/6
State 8/12 11/12
(Above) Nick Thomas has his eyes on the prize.
(Left) Annie Luhring has visions of a first place finish.
A group of Rocket runners sprint out of the blocks.
(Opposite) Andrea Herndon (left) and Jackie Oliver give their all on Choo-Choo Hill at Pioneers Park . (All Photos by Kristi Masten)
(Below) Nick Klosterboer is blinded by Josh Wolff's lightning speed.
"Our T-shirts . . were our inspiration, and without them, we wouldn't have won".
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Luke Derowitsch Senior Connealy guides net squad To most wins since 1989
By Janelle Olson SPORTS EDITOR
Northeast boy's tennis, as a whole, showed a tremendous amount of improvement.
For instance, this season was the most wins coach Brien Conneally has ever had. The players' highlight of the season was finishing 2nd at the Millard West Invite. Luke Derowitsch and Evan Kuchera won at #1 Doubles at the invite
A major accomplishment as a team this year, they finished 4-5 in dual meets. Jaime Kramer said, "I like the popularity and respect
that comes with being a tennis player."
J.V. tennis placed 2nd at the city meet. They ended the season 4-4. Jason Kisling and B J. Meyers stated , "Words can't describe the massive amounts of improvement the J.V. team underwent by one of coach Ward's tennis philosophies."
Reserve Rockets went 24, beating Lincoln High twice. Jeff Flanders responded, "We all improved during the season and that's all you can hope for "
Varsity Tennis
Front Row (L to R) : Erik Hjermstad , Evan Kuchera , Luke Derowitsch , Jason Kisling Back Row (L to R) : Jamie Kramer, Tom Voss , Jaron Luttich , Chey Collura , Head Coach Brien Connealy
Jamie Kramer concentrates on his tennis game during a me et. (All photos by Michelle Peters)
Luke Derowitsch smashes a powerful forehand at Woods Tennis , :en ter.
Varsity Scores:
Kearney Doubles Tourney 4th out of 7 teams.
LNEO, LSE 9
LNE 2, Grand Island 7
Millard West Invite. 2nd out of 8 teams.
LNE 4 , Fremont 5
LNE 3 , L. East 6
Papillion Ivite. 13th out of 17 teams .
Scoreboard
LNE 5, L. High 4
· LNE 5, Hastings 4
LNE 8, Millard West 1
Heartland Conference 4th out of six teams .
LNE 8, Beatrice 1
LNE 2, Pius X 7
State Meet Tied for l 0th out of 25 teams
Junior Varsity Scores:
LNE l , LSE 8
LNE 5, L. High 4
LNE 2 , Fremont 2 (tie)
LNE l, L. East 8
LNE 6, L. High 3
LNE 7, L. High 2
LNE 4, L. Christian 5
LNE 2, L. Southeast 7
LNE 5, Pius X 1
Reserve Scores: LNEOLSE9
LNE 6 L. High 3
LNE 2 L. East 7
LNE 8 L. High 1
LNE 3 L. East 6
LNEOLSE9
LPS City Tourn. 3rd of 4
B. J. Meyers shows a powerful backhand during a JV match.
Front Row(L to R): Jason Chambers, Mike Hibbing , Jason Kisling. Back Row (L to R): Shungu Mberengwa , B.J . Meyers , Andrei Coelho, Jeff Flanders Not Pictured: Ben Loos, and Coach Steve Ward
Reserve player Jeff Flanders shows excellent form.
Front Row(L to R): Kevin Klein, David Pena, Tom Gray. Second Row(L to R): Chris Jackson, Nick Hayes , Jeff Flanders , Coach Jeff Adams. Not Pictured: Scott Fasnacht.
Varsity Girls Golf
Girls golf team struggles; Looks to improve next year
By Michael Wegher SPORTS STAFF
The Northeast Girls Golf Team had a lot of fun this season. They had some good tournaments, like the Northeast Tournament, placing very high. They were able to play at the Grand Island Tournament, at which many of them had a lot of great memories.
The teammates seem to think they all were equally talented in golfing skills, so they
didn't have a standout player. Many of the players worked on improving their talents and abilities to get ready for next year. There were no seniors on the golf team, so many have a positive outlook for next year.
"I really think my strokes improved over the season," commented Amanda Willey. "By next year all of us will hav~ improved."
Varsity Girls Golf (L. to R.): Carie Rohrig, Kendra Thomas, Amanda Willey, Tiffany Rowe, Margo Fraley, Head Coach Kathy Brusnahan.
Above: Amanda Willey concentrates on her practice swin! (All photos by Kristi Masten)
Below: Tiffany Rowe works on improving her golf swing
Above: Andy Genrich puts one of his wrestling 's move on his opponent. (Photo by Kr ist i Masten)
Below : Northeast wres t le r James Nelson tries to maneuver his way out of an opponents hold. (Photo by Luke Derowitsch}
Scoreboard
Duals
LNE 39, L. E as t 41
LNE 36, L. High 34
LNE 26 , L. South e a st 4 9
LNE 38, Millard West 35
Tournaments
Omah a North 16/17 51 pt s
Omah a S outh 14/16 72 pt s
Ral ston In v 5/8 116 pt s
LPS Cl ass ic 8/ 8 34 pt s
Auro ra Tournam e nt 7/ 8
Norfolk In v. 8/ 8 90.5 pt s.
Heartl a nd 5/6 l 06.5 pt s
Di stri c t s 6/8 7 8 .5 pt s
Junior Vars ity
LNE 48, L. Ea s t 40
LNE 43, L. High 7
LNE 48 , Southeast 22
S ewa rd In v 3/14
M alc olm/LPS Tri a ng ul a r 33 / 38
LNE 3 1, M We st 37
Freshmen
LP S Du al In v. 2/ 8
LPS Dual Inv. 1/8
Varsity Wrestling Varsity wrestlers start strong; Send six to state
By Gene Gilliam SPORTS STAFF
The varsity wrestling team started the season better than usual with wins over Lincoln High and Millard West.
Six Rocket grapplers qualified for the state tournament. They were: 103 freshman Andy Genrich; 119 junior James Nelson; 125 freshman Brandon Baustert; 135 junior Eddie Gonzalez; 171 junior Seth Tucker; 275 -- sophomore Keith Lile. Tucker finished in fifth place at state this year.
" We should be ready for next year with all of the varsity experience we had from the underclassmen dominated team ," said Junior Rob Michaels.
"There is a lot of room for improvement. "
"We all stuck as a team all the time this year."
-Senior Mike Mueller
Floor: Tim Schultz and guide dog
Front Row (L. to R ): James Nelson , David Hoggatt , Andy Love , Drew Donscheski , Brian Zimmerman , Scott Bright , James Engel , Brandon Baustert , Nate Ryan , Kevin Potts , William Foster, Andy Genrich
Second Row (L. to R.): Student manager Jenny Gallagher, Andy Harvey, Mike Mahaffey, Rick White , Pan Young , Barney Zimmerman , Jason Olberding , Josh White , Austin Chambers , Kyle Maxwell , Kyle Peters , Trinidad Ortiz , student manager Mandie Craigie.
Third Row (L. to R.): Student manager Jennica Schmidt , CharlieWilksen , Pat Loder, Tony Marr, Justin Gish , Matt Curtis , Michael Mueller, Josh Howard , Josh Bodfield , Keith Lile , student manager Christina Erickson , Coach Brummer
Back Row (L. to R.): John Weber, Rob Michael , Jason Vanek , Lafayette Dorsey, John Williams , Seth Tucker, Ben Johnson, Luke Uribe , Andy Sommers , Eddie Gonzales , Bob Lundholm , Nate Tobkin , Interpreter Sharon Sinkler, Head Coach Dwain Borchers.
Not Pictured : Coach Larry Elwood , Coach Dirk Baker, student manager Megan Storer .~ ~:
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"I am so happy I learned how to dunk this year . "
-Senior Amber Henkenius Varsity girls play tough; Make it to district finals
By Evan Kuchera SPORTS STAFF
Although the girls varsity team tailed to qualify tor the state tournament this season , by no means was it a bad year. The Rockets finished the season 13-7 , and made it to the district finals , losing to the eventual #1 seed and eventual state champion , Omaha North 5951 Northeast opened the season with a 7-2 start , including a win over then second-ranked , Millard South. That victory catapulted LNE to #2 in the Lincoln Journal Star rankings . Then, the Rockets had a tour game stretch in seven days and tell into a slump . One of those losses was a tough one to Lincoln Southeast , who finished the regular season rated #1 , but lost in the state final
game to North .
Many minor injuries also ended up hurting the Rockets in that stretch. Despite the injuries, the Rockets came together at the end of the season , and almost beat Omaha North in the district finals
The team was a close knit group . Junior Sara Westling said , "we get along very well , and we have fun ."
Henken i us said everyone contributed to the success.
" We have a lot of good shooters , and different people step up in different games, " Henkenius said
Also , a new assistant coach, Terry Smith , was a positive addition to the team. Junior Megan Danek said , "T. (Terry) teaches us a lot , and helps us communicate with Coach Clark ."
Front Row (L. to R. ): Student manager Beth Garrison , Megan Danek, Lisa Folsom , Rebecca Hiller, Jenn i Ware , Jen Carlson
Second Row : Janelle Olson , Brooke Heise , Sara Westling , Amber Henken ius , Jane Hoops.
Third Row: Coach Amy Jensen , Coach Brien Conneally, Head Coach John Clark , Coach Terry Smith , Coach Jeff Pierce , Coach Lisa Brown .
Below: Senior Janelle Olson puts up two crucial points aga in : Lincoln East. The Rockets defeated the Spartans , 36-34 . (Ph o1 by Megan Davis)
Above: Jun ior Megan Danek looks for the long pass ag a r Millard North. (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Below: Junior Sara Westling goes up tor the easy lay-up ur c the basket. (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Girls Varsity Basketball
Below: Senior Amber Henken ius shoots a free throw during the first round of districts against Millard West. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Below: Junior Lisa Folsom blows past two Millard West defenders during districts. (Photo by Megan Davis)
(Photo by Megan Davis)
"We were really a close team this year."
-Sophomore Brooke Nannen
"Katie Henkenius keeps everyone enthused."
-Sophomore Lindsay Votava
JV girls make it to LPS final; Reserves beat city rival Links
By Luke Derowitsch SPORTS STAFF
This years Northeast junior varsity team played extremely well and had fun doing it.
"We had lots of fun, I really enjoyed the season," said junior Shannon Meister. "Jessica Miller and Molly Alberts kept us entertained through the season ."
One of the main highlights for the girls season was defeating Lincoln Pius X. The Rockets gave the Thunderbolts their only loss of the season.
Northeast posted a 13-5 record through the season , defeating Lincoln High in the first round of the LPS tournament. Lincoln Southeast, however, defeated the Rockets in the championship game 44-34.
By Gene Gillam SPORTS STAFF
The Rocket reserve girls basketball team had a rocky season, finishing 3-10 but the campaign wasn't without its highlights
They had a big win against inner-city rival Lincoln High "That was the biggest win we had this season ," said sophomore Lindsay Votava.
" Katie Henkenius was a team leader, she kept us motivated although we were in the middle of a slump ," said Votava. "She also worked the hardest in practices and games."
Said Votova : "Next year, we should be well equipped and ready for success and do better than we did this year."
Above: The Junior Varsity bench cheers on their teammates to victory in a heated game (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Above: Shannon Meister and Angel Scott bring up the ball i JuniorVaristy game against Lincoln High (Photo by Josh Wo
Above: Rocket Reserve girls go up hard for a rebound agai I Waverly, N9rtheast lost 39-49 (Photo courtesy of Car Westrick)
Front Row (L. to R.): Shannon Meister, Katie Cook , Mary Me i Angel Scott , Amber Fanders Middle Row: Brooke Nannen , Kelly Schilke , Amber Jaeb , Sh a Thorfinson , Chanelle Coleman , Erin Wright , Molly Alberts
Back Row: Student manager Jennifer Marr, Stacy Wise , Head Cc
Jeff Pierce , Jessica Miller, student manager Melissa Mager
Above: Junior Jen Ware eyes the basket and gets ready to show 1 her perfect free throw form against t he Lincoln Southeast Knights in a Junior Varsity game. ( Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Front Row (L. to R.): Jamie Venhaus , Ca rrie Westrick , Missy Holton , Lindsay Votava , Dara Petersen , Julie lroma un ya , Jennifer Gotchal.
Back Row: Head Coach
Above: Dara Peterson(10) moves towards the loose ball against Waverly. (Photo courtesy of Carrie Westrick)
"This team progressed throughout the season."
-Head Coach Dan Noble
''We really played our hearts out against Omaha Gross." -Freshman Kristina Hosek
Freshman boys end 7- 7; Girls outplay Lincoln High
By Joseph Lenz SPORTS STAFF
The freshmen boys basketball team played through a tough season, but played well near the end, finishing the season with a 7-7 record.
The Rockets started the season the same way they finished it , losing close games to good teams. The last game of the season, Northeast lost in the LPS Tournament to crosstown rival Lincoln Southeast. The Rockets played tough but couldn't hold off the Knights in the 61-55 loss.
The Rockets played very well and pleased their coach, Dan Noble. "I really enjoyed coaching this team, it was a fun experience," said Noble.
Northeast defeated Lincoln High all three times they played them, the last one in the LPS tournament 80-59.
By Joseph Lenz SPORTS STAFF
The freshmen girls basket-
ball team looked hopeful early
in the year when they beat Lincoln High , 39-35 in the season
opener. The Rockets , however, West
only won one more game during the year against a team that wasn't Lincoln High.
Despite many close games, Northeast only defeated the Links and Wahoo. One close game came against Omaha Gross where the Rockets lost to them in overtime 52-51.
"We played our hearts out , and enjoyed the season we had," said Kristina Hosek " It was a lot of fun."
The Rockets ended the year with a 4-10 record, but also with a lot of experience to bring to the program for the next years.
Above: Jason McDaniel takes the ball up strong for two qui <k
points. (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Below: Suzanne House and Kristina Hosek take on the MIiia •d
team to gain control of a loose ball. (Photo by Josh Wol f !)
Jody Friesen (21) looks to drive the lane after Noah Jacobsen's (30)pick in a regular season game against Millard West. (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Front Row (L. To R.):Sarah Marsh , Laura Stevenson, Kr i: rin Bouwens, Becky Terry, Sara Pillard , Ashley Mashek, Stepha 1ie Marreel , Suzanne House , student manager Lindsey Crosie 1
Back Row (L. to R ): Student manager Sara Kehr, Lindsey D, rt , Kristina Hosek, Lisa Bowers, Michelle Williams, Rachel Sh i ·n, Kim Tolen , Adrienne Butler, Head Coach Amy Jensen.
Freshman Girls/Boys Basketball
Below: Curt Smith goes up and over a Millard West defender
• The Rockets were defeated by the Wildcats 83-62. (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
Front Row (L. to R.): Kevin Hanley, Jason McDaniel , Matt Eybel, Zach Jones, Jerad Hertzel, Andy Demoss , Marlon Rupert.
Back Row (L. to R.): Curt Smith, Joe Allsman, John Wolf, Jimmy
' Motz, Adam Bartek, Noah Jacobson , Jody Friesen, Head Coach Dan Noble.
Below: Lisa Bowers (4) controls the jump ball for the Rockets against a tough Millard West opponent while Suzanne House looks on. (Photo by Josh Wolfe)
"I think this was the best, it was nice go.. ing out champions"
-Senior David Mercer Northeast wins fourtli Straight Class A title
By Luke Derowitsch SPORTS STAFF
For the fourth straight year, Northeast was crowned state champions in Class A basketball. The Rockets are the first team in Class A to accomplish such a feat. This was also t he fifth year in a row Northeast has been in the Class A finals. Northeast, however, did not cruise through the state tournament for an easy title. The Rockets needed a last second tip by John Bell in the first round game against Fremont to advance to the semifinals against Lincoln Southeast. The Knights were the on ly team to hand the Rockets a loss in their season. Northeast got revenge though , in the semi finals, defeating Southeast 7165
In the finals Northeast met up with second-ranked Omaha Benson. The Bunnies defeated Lincoln East , preventing a
rematch from the previous year in which Northeast beat the Spartans in the finals.
The Rockets worked their way to an early lead against Benson and never looked back. Northeast played the same five players for the entire game. The starters were Mike Hahn , Dave Mercer, Bell , Tee Mason and Jared Allen. Mason was the only underclassman
The team was very happy with the way the season ended . " It was a perfect way to go out and end the season ," sa id Hahn
" It was a lot of fun with all the fans a nd supporte rs. "
Hahn and Be ll were named to the All -Tournament team. Bell also was second in scoring in Class A during the tournament with 54 points , 14 coming in the championship game .
The Rockets ended the yea r 22 - 1.
Front Row (L. to R.): Coach Rex Mercer, Mitch Tessendorf, David Mercer, Amon Helmstadter, Tee Mason, Vernon Jiles, Travis Ford , Head Coach Rick Collura.
Back Row (L. to R.): Ben Pederson, Ben Dey, Trevor Johnson, Ty Thompson, Mike Hahn, John Bell, Jerrad Allen, Erik Burback
Below: Johnny Belrlootcs for an open teammate on the inbou
pass. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Above: Dave Mercer plays tough defense against Lincoln Southeast's Ty Gifford. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Right: Mike Ha h n throws down a dunk during the district finals game against PapillionLaVista. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Opponent
Hastings 81
K.C. Central 61
Kearney 61
Lincoln High 73
Omaha Gross 39
Little Rock 65
Lincoln East 65
Emporia, KS 49
Hastings 58
Grand Island 64
Columbus 45
Norfolk 74
0. Westside 70
M. South 59
North Platte 63
L. Southeast 49
M. North 59
Fremont 51
Districts
Millard West 70
Papillion-La Vista 62 State
Fremont 49
L. Southeast 65
0. Benson 64
ee Mason gives the bench a high five during the Southe. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Upper right: Tee Mason and Jarred Allen bump chests after a go od play. Photo by Megan Davis)
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"Arch back half and knock it down."
-Coach Doug Kaltenberger
"We have really jelled as a team this season."
-Sophomore Matt Cruse
Reserves win city title
By Janelle Olson Sports Editor
The Northeat boys Junior Varsity teams strength th is year was quickness. Quickness and having fun on the court gave Northeast the boost they needed to post a record of 13-4.
One of the goals the team set this season started was to beat Lincoln High in the city tournament , the Rockets were defeated by Lincoln High early on in the season . A huge highlight for the Rockets was being the first team to defeat Lincoln Southeast.
One of the highlights of the season was when Junior Shawn Scribner shot a free throw underhanded in the game , taught by Coach Joe Scherr Junior Ty Thompson said "we have so much talent, but we don 't always play as a team ."
By Janelle Olson Sports Editor
The boys Reserve team had no problem with team unity this year " Ever since we got the whole team to wear white tank tops , we 've been unstoppable ," said Sophomore Matt Cruse.
Finish ing the season 11-3 , the team had a goal after losing to Lincoln East to win six straight games and end the • season as city champions. The Rockets were able to meet their goal and defeat Lincoln High 62 -37 to capture the city title
This seasons highlights included defeating Lincoln High twice and the end of the season run that they had Sophomore Jerry Dittenber said "we would have never won if it wasn't for the three fat fans supporting us every game. "
"When we are not being lazy we play really well together. "
Luke Hansen eyes the rim and prepares to shoot a free thro v. in the LPS c ity tournament. The Rockets were defeated by t Ie Links , 61-57 (Photo by Annie Luhring )
Junior Mark Rathe brings the ball up the court against Lincoln High in the first round of the LPS city tournament. (Photo by Annie Luhring)
Front Row (L. to R.): Andrew Klein , Calv in Land ,Jesse Warb < / S, Eddie Love , Mark Rathe , Eric Burback , Luke Hansen ,Se t h Svend E in. Back Row (L. to R.): Coach Dan Noble , Coach Pat Gatzemeyer, D, Kanne , Ty Thompson , Zach Ka iser, Ben Dey, Shawn Sc ri bner, H ad Coach Doug Kaltenberger Not Pictured: Coach Joe Scher r.
JV/Reserve Boy.s Basketball
Below: Mike Stelzer (44) cuts through the lane against Lincoln High in the City Tournament. Northeast won 62-37. (Photo courtesy of Jane Hahn)
Front Row (L. to R.): Lucas Menebroker, R i ch Hanna , Scott Steinhauser, Jerry Dittenber, David Land , Brad Kaufmann , Noa Craft . Back Row (L. to R.): Matt
Above: Ty Hahn (33) gets the Reserve team into the offense in the City Tournament
game (Photo courtesy of Jane Hahn)
"Swimming is the funnest thing I've done at LNE."
-Senior
Rebecca Shepard
Boys break records, take 11th at state; girls finish 9th
By Evan Kuchera
By Mike Wegher SPORTS STAFF SPORTS STAFF
The Northeast girls varsity The Northeast boys swimswim team struggled through ming team had a good season their season , but finished the this year. The highlight of their year on a good note. Two re- season was the Lincoln High lay teams qualified for the state Invitational where the Rockets tournament this year. Laura took home a first place placNevius, Katie Seymour, ing The swim team also deAmanda Smith , Amber teated their cross-town rival Scherbak, Bekah Shephard Lincoln Southeast twice this and Kendra Skopp were all year
Rocket qualifiers
One big individual highlight
One of the strengths this from the season was when year on the girls team was the Daniel Decarolis, Shungu leadership. "We had a lot of Mberengwa, Luc Lamarche, good leadership this year," said and Michael Gallagher broke Laura Nevius. the school record for a medley
The Rockets feel they have relay. built a good team for competi- Lamarche now holds the tion. Although losing several school record for the 100 yard strong seniors , many under- backstroke while Decarolis classmen look to pick up the has the record for the 200 yard slack . "We look good for the IM. future, we have lots of sopho-
The records were the first in mores," Amber Scherbak said. the last six years.
Girls Scoreboard
Lincoln
Lincoln
of 6 teams
Conference 15th out of 29 teams
Above : The Northeast swim team coaches look on with Ro fans , at the current race. (Photo courtesy of Bekah Sheph ,
Front Row (L. to R ): Katie Seymour , Kendra Skopp , Sarah Obe rrr 'I Angie Batten , Bekah Shepard, Teresa K ing , Elisha Odbert , Laura N• 1 Amber Scherbak , Robin Wathen , Molly Christenson , Erin Putney ,
Wiesser.
Second Row (L. to R.): Kenia Coelho , Kelli Shea , Mianda Powell , c Rotter.
Third Row (L. to R.): Student Manager Angie Van Boen ing , Megan Ha Reanna Hurlbert , Maggie Schluckebeir , LaTausha Cambell , Erica v E Coach Lynn Thorsheim , Head Coach Jeff Souc ie , Coach Cliff Water b ' Back Row (L. to R ): Katherine Lamarche , Jessica Robinson , Mandy Det; ¾ Amanda Smith, Stacey Schneider , Lori Christenson , Ginny Morgal , M i< 1 Hespen.
Varsity Swimming
"It's always nice to see some records fall." -Senior Luc Lamarche
Above: Kendra Skopp (left) and Katie Seymour share a tender moment at a swim meet. (Photos courtesy of Bekah Shephard)
Below: Shungu Mberengwa , Luc Lamarche, and Dan Justin take a break from their intense swim meet.
Above: Erin Putney, Katherine Lamarche, Kelli Shea and Jessica Robinson pose in front of their team goals.
Front Row (L. to R.): MaxYashirin , Calvin Hughes, Michael Gallagher, Nathan Genrich , Patrick Genrich, Casey Eckard , Brad Wilbur.
Second Row (L. to R.): Head Coach Jeff Soucie , coach Lynn Thorsheim, James Elliot , Mike Schluckebier, Jeff Delaney, Luc Lamarche , Daniel Decarolis , Shungu Mberengwa , Dan Justin , Mike Hibbing , coach Cliff Waterbury
Back Row (L. to R.): Chad Fitzgerald, Tony Eckard , Georg Troxler, Mike Seim , Robert Gallagher, Jeff Baker, student manager Jeremy Gianchetta
By Luke Derowltsch and J.R. Koch
NORTHEASTERN SPORTS STAFF
For seniors at Lincoln Northeast, the varsity basketball team helped provide something very rare. The chance to witness four consecutive Class A championships, one for each year they were in high school.
Being a senior at Lincoln Northeast is definitely something to be proud of. Not every school is dominant at a certain sport , but the Rockets have had quite a run over the last four years.
Northeast was only defeated once th is season , a loss w h ich they later avenged in the semifinal match against Lincoln Southeast. Because it was Southeast made it even more sweet, not only because of the rivalry Northeast has with them , but also because of the so called "dominance" the Knights supposedly have in sports.
Also special was that darn pink sweater we have had to put up with forfouryears. By next year , most seniors will puke at t he sight of anything pink, but it sure will be a memory that will last forever. For such a tough basketball school , seeing three-fourths of the student section wearing pink is something that won 't be forgotten.
Being fans , we have also had the privilege of witnessing some of the best high school basketball has had to offer. The first year ad the likes of Alton Mason, Greg Gerlach, Jeff Wells and B.J. Nannen. The next year had basically the same, except for the absence.of Wells. Not many will forget Mason's first game, not to mention the Rockets first home game in their new gym0 when Mason banked in a thirty-footer to $end the game to overtime in their eventual win.
The past few years we've seen some changes on the court, but the results have still been the same. Good, well played basketball with high-quality execution.
As fans we have been there through good times and bad , but every year it has ended on a high note. The players leave the floor champions, we leave the arena proud to be a Rocket.
becoming a habit. Ano t her champ ionship team ph ot o ey.
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(Photo by Kristi Mast en )
Dave Mercer takes it up stro ng agains t South east. Josh Wolfe)
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Baseball teams look to Improve during year
By Evan Kuchera SPORTS STAFF
This season 's varsity baseball returns few starters from last years squad. One returner, catcher Justin Hertzel however, is optomistic : "Hopefully the young guys can step up to the challenge." Other returning starters are David Mercer, Luke Hansen , and Travis Ford . With solid leadership in place , and with plenty of young talent , they hope to have a good season.
The JV team this year also has high hopes of being successful through the season. Sophomore Casey Votava said , "We are stacked with hit-
ters , but we don 't have a lot of pitching I do think the pitching will come around as the season goes by."
The JV team consisted mostly of juniors but has a few freshmen and sophmores Reserve baseball is looking good this year as well. Sophomore Evan Ewoldsen had this to say: "We look hot in our tight uniforms. "
The varsity team will be losing 9 seniors for next years team but promising talent is definitely still in the program.
Hertzel plans to attend Kansas University next fall and play baseball. Hertzel is getting a part ial scholarship
TEAM ROSTERS
Varsity Baseball:
Lyman Baete, Ben Baumfalk , Seth Chambers, Travis Ford, Hansen , Justin Hertzel, Jared Hertzel , J.R Koch , David cer, Sean Minchow, Jim Motz , Jeremy Shedlosky, Dusty Th
JV Baseball:
Rick Bales , Brook Cutshall , Jason Chambers , Brad Hoff1 Eric Hjermstad , Tony Johnson, Ross Kantor, Ben Meye Rohrig, Gator Russo , Shawn Scribner, Seth Svendsen, C Votava ,Jesse Warboys.
Brandon Morgan, Geoff Roberts, Judd Smith , T.J. Spri 1 Scott Steinhauser, Chad White
Freshmen Baseball:
Austin Chambers , Kevin Hanley, Andy Harvey, Noah Jacot Zach Jones , Nick Koch , Dillon Krumm , SteveMariscal, J McDaniel , Jesse Odle , Ryan Odle , Anthony Ogden, Mike F Kameron Thurmond .
Above: Senior Dave Mercer is getting ready to show the power of his throw. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Above: Junior Tony Johnson gets a hold of one while an L pressed Jeremy Shedlosky, and an amazed Jason Charr look on. (Photo by Megan Davis)
"Hopefully all of our hard work in the off season pays off''
-Senior Justin Hertzel
Below: Sophomore Judd Sm ith just beats the tag of sophomore Jay Landstrom with a diving faceplant to the base. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Above: Senior Shawn Scribner makes a difficult catch look like child 's play. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Left: Senior Travis Ford concentrates intensely on making contact with the ball at pract ice (Photo by Megan Davis)
"We have a fair chance at almost anyone this season"
-Senior LoriAdams Tennis, golf teams hope to have good records
By Janelle Olson Sports Editor
The Northeast boys golf team has the youngest team ever this year, only returning one varsity player from last year.
Junior Mike Honnens replied, "We have a lot of new upcoming talent this year coming from Greg West ,Brian Luhr, and Matt Larson. "
The team looks forward to hopefully qualifing for the State Tournament again this year like they have the last two years. " State this year is at Holmes.and Holmes is our home course ," Honnens added.
The team has high hopes of doing well this season and achieving a winning record Only having one senior this years means a lot of the talent will be back next year. JV hopes to have a winning record as well and prepare for the varsity level with years to come .
By Janelle Olson Sports Editor
The Northeast girls tennis program this year shares a common goal throughout the whole program
They all have the goal of winning city. The girls varsity team looks forward to being quite competitive this year. Senior Lori Adams said, "We have a fair chance at almost everyone this season on our schedule ."
JV girls look forward to a successful season as well hoping to improve throughout the season. Sophomore Mary Mercer stated , "We all have a lot of fun. "
Reserve girls have a lot of freshmen coming in this year and look to have a good record "We look forward to spending quality time with Coach Connealy this season ," the team said Freshmen Kelli Zechmann said, "The team unity is great."
Below: Kelli Zechmann shows near perfect form while servir to an opponent. (Photo by Megan Davis)
Above: The varsity girls tennis team gets together at the net to pose for a team picture (Photo by Megan Davis)
Above: Janelle Olson works on her sweet serve in prac t (Photo by Megan Davis)
Nick Beckenbach, Jason Brchan ,Chris Cole , Ted Fisher, William Foster, Mike Honnens , Scott Keys , Adam Lafferty, Matt Larson, Brian Luhr, Seth McCauley, Andrew Rausch , Greg West.
211/Boys Golf/Girls Tennis
Below: Coach Jim Danson helps a golfer perfect his golf swing. (Photo by Michelle Peters)
e Above : Junior M ike Honnens pr actices his putting while Brian Luhr admires his form. (Photo by Michelle Peters )
Below: Sophomore Mary Mercer smashes a backhand during an indoor praa ctice. (Photo by Megan Davis)
"I went out for track to accomplish individual goals ... "
-Senior Amanda Stark Track teams count on senior leadership
By Gene Gillam SPORTS STAFF
The girls track team looked promising as it went through early spring workouts. The senior leadership should greatly be noted According to senior Amanda Stark , "we are good role models and the seniors also take control of practices. "
Many track team members went out to accomplish individual goals but still worked well as a team.
The boys team worked hard this year to continue their tradition as one of the best in the
state They, too , count on good senior leadership to help the team through the season
"The senior leadership is great , they did great with taking charge of practice ," said Alex Snell.
The track team also hopes to accomplish many things . "We hope we can qualify a lot of people for state this year and place good ," said Nick Tarlowski.
The Rockets hope to keep improving throughout the season and create some depth for next year.
Above: Jeremy Murrell tries his best to make it over the bar in the high jump (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Below: Trinidad Ortiz leads some Rocket runners in a s1 drill during a track practice (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Above: A Rocket track team member practices throwin g discus during a cold workout. (Photo by Kristi Masten)
Boys/Girls Track
TEAM ROSTERS
Girls Track Team Members:
Molly Alberts , Andrea Arbuck , Angie Batten , Sarah Bru sn han , Andrienne Butler , Lindsay
Carlson , Jessica Collins , Am y
Dart , Mandy Detweiler, Chloe
Diegel , Julie Di llinger, Justine
Eds t rom , Tiffany Ford , Andrea
Herndon , Rachel Jones , Amy
Karabel , Theresa King , Colleen
Kroese , Mandy Lamb , Lisa Lile ,
Brooke Lind-Olson , Stacey
Lowery, Jess ica Luhring , Annie
Luhri ng , Jennifer Marr, Shannon Me i ster , Brittany Miller , Ka ra
Mine r, Elisa Neill , Theresa Orr, Ma rt ha Orr, Dara Peterson , Amy
Pierce , Andrea Prewett , Car ie Rohrig , Katie Seymour, Kendra
S k opp , Angie Sm ith , Amanda Stark , An ita Stelzer, Jamie Taylor, Ashl ey Truong , Karen Tuttle , Eve
Van Si ce , Sara Westling , Gail Wilso n, Elinor Yost , Aubrey Young , Mega n Zabloski.
Boys Track Team Members:
Joe Allsman , Freddy Barrera, Luke Bergmeier, Ted Brinkman , Clifford Brye , Erik Burback , Eli Carpenter, Dual Cox , John Dodd , Adam Donner , Ryan Draper , Mark Dyer , Aaron Engstrom , Chad Erikson , Chris Esquivel , · Chad Fitzgerald , Matt Genrich, Nathan Genrich , Pat Genrich , Gene Gillam , Kip Gillispie , Tom Gray, Rich Hanna , D.J. Hayes , Michael Henderson , Andrew Hill , Matt Hill , Tyler Howe , Chris Jackson , Shane Jackson , Vernon Jiles , Tom Johnson , Trevor Johnson , Dan Justin , David Kanne , Taylor Keefe , Sean K i mmons , Eldon Koebel , Luc Lamarche , Josh Leber, Robert Lundho l m , Craig Lundy , Tony Marr, Lawrence McIntosh , Tom Michener, Jeremy Murrell , Philip Obermeyer, Trinidad Ortiz , B.J. Prochaska , Nick Quirina , Lucas Sabalka , Corey Savage , Nate Sazama , Mike Schluckebier , Travis Smith , Alex Snell , Josh Snyder, Christian Summers , Nick Tarlowski , Quinn Tirrel , Nick Trook , George Troxler, Jason Vanek, Brandon Wainwright , Jon Weber , Andre Watson , Brad Wilber , Barney Zimmerman , Brian Zimmerman
"Sprinters quit whining, distance is much harder.''
-Senior Nick Tarlowski
Above: Juni or Shan non Me is t er and other Rocket runners warm up dur ing pract ic e (Pho t o by Kristi Mast e n)
Above: Chris Summers leads the pack w hile Northeast t rack team members do some high step drills during warm-ups (Photo by Kri sti Masten)
"Norlheast soccer is the bomb baby, bomb baby! "
-Senior
Gayel Eberl
Soccer teams have fun playing, enjoy the game
By Janelle Olson SPORTS EDITOR
The Northeast girls soccer program was ready for a competitive season this past spring Senior Gayel Ebert said , "I love being able to be a senior leader this year along w ith Amy Hromas and Malika Rice ."
Only having three seniors this year look for a bright future for the Rockets in upcoming years "We have a lot of talent on this years team , but we lack a little in the goalie de-
partment ," said goaltender Jane Hoops. Hoops takes over in front of the net this year and is the only goalie
The JV team is looking forward to a successful season and wants to be strong competition for their opponents. Emmy Gellatly said , "We are going to beat tough to beat this season. "
The reserve team has the same goals as far as being successful and hard te beat this season The girls said , 'We love soccer. "
Above: Jennifer Gotchal steals the ball away from her teammate during an intense scrimmage. (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Below: Morgan Trauernicht dribbles the ball down the field d u ing a dr ill at practice (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Below: Mal i ka Rice battles with her teammate , Magg ie Ry ,1 to steal the ball. (Photo by Megan Davis )
Below: Morgan Hawkins fl ies by a defender on her way to score a dazzling goal. (Photo
Girls Soccer
ITEAM ROST ERS
Varsity Girls Soccer :
Heather Bender, Gaye l Eb ert, Bridge t Furry, Morgan Hawk in s , Re becca Hiller, Jane Hoops , A my Hroma s, Rachel Leichle iter , Sa rah Ma rsh ,
1, Jessica Miller, Mal ika Rice , Bec ky
, Terry, Magg i e Ryan , Ka t i e Van Engen , Jamie Ven ha us , Ch ristal Godeman .
JV Girls Soccer:
Alicia Fullerton, Kayla Sc hil ke , Emm y Gellatly, Kelli Shea , C hr ist i na Wiltshire , Amy Wheatley, Shauna Stokke , Emily Sp e a r s , A licia Simmons, Jenny Kumpula , S uza nne House, Heidi Holen , Nicki W ill s , Morgan Trauernicht , Amanda Larso n, Jill ' Kuhlmann , Jennifer Got c hal.
IReserve Girls Soccer :
Samantha Beltran , Ambe r Foglesong, Michelle Guittar, Jac kie Mateer, Allie Peters , Laura Stevenson, Jennifer Gallagher , Amanda Willey, Sara Riveria
A bove : Two Northeast soccer players battle with each other for possession of the ball. (P hoto by Linsey Venhaus)
by Meg a n Davis )
Above: Becky Terry and Morgan Hawkins work on dribbling skills du ring practice (Photo by Megan Davis)
"We have so much talent on the team this year."
-Senior ArenPapke
March snowstorm disruptive
Mother Nature takes lead Over soccer preparations
By Joseph Lenz SPORTS STAFF
The Vars ity boys soccer team has a lot of high goals this year A lot of talent has come back since last years team , but hav ing 8 seniors this year and majority of those seniors being starters may hurt for next year Senior Aren Papke said , "One of our goals for the year is to make it to state , but we have a hard District. " The Rockets District con-
sists of defending State Cham-
Below : Goalkeeper Seth Shaw grabs a shot dur ing practice
The g round outside was much softe r, but the Rockets were forced inside due to a late spring snowstorm. (All photos by Linsey Venhaus)
Below: The surroundings are different , bu t the boys soccer te pions Lincoln East , Papillon , still gets in a practice sess ion and Millard West.
The JV team has great goals this year of taking C ity and having a winning record
The Rockets Reseve team also hopes to win City and play competitvely this year.
Team Rosters
Varsity Soccer:
Eric Engstrom , Ben Langston , Brandon Marschman , Shu r Mberengwa , Just in Miles , James Nelson, Mladen N ikolic , A Papke , Ben Pederson , Josh Roberts , Mario Saldivar, Seth Sh Nick Smith, Zeb Stepanek , Aaron Terry, Mitch Tessendorf , Aa Trauernicht.
JV Soccer:
Mitch Miller, Mike Yeggy , Jeff Donahoe , Casey Eckhard, Ph Nguyen , Tony Marsh , Robert Gallagher, Mladen Nikolic, I Buchanan , Travis Day, Brandon Marschman , Zack Hadi , M Prera , Nate Hunt , Mike Brown , Carl Ebert , Justin Miles , : Stepanek
Reserve Soccer:
Kyle Knaub, Brian Le , Ryan Johnson, Tim Frye , Tyler We , David Pena, Levi Gilbert , Dang Nguyen , Aaron Sohl, N Buhrman , Paul Ladd , Ivan Mejia , Goa Ngan , Calvin Hug ~ Ryan Brinkman , Tuan Le , Mike Harrison , Simon Goni fas
Senior Aaron Trauernicht shows good footwork
Boys Soccer
•Above: Sophomore Aaron Sohl (middle) plays good defense , against Roy Buchanan while Seth Shaw tends goal.
• Above: Shungu Mberengwa dribbles the ball in the gym looking to score at practice. (Photo by Linsey Venhaus)
Soccer in the gym is commonplace due to Nebraska 's disruptive spring weather.
Nate Hunt attempts a shot on goal in the west gym.
Josh!
We are very proud of everything you have accomplished. We wish you continued success and happiness in the future.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Molly
Ma y your life be filled with all the jo y and happiness you've given us. God ' s blessing be with you throughout life.
We love you, Dad, Mom, Missy
"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He s hall give you the de sires of your heart."
"MERRY MANOR MATES"
Celebrate the person you have become Honor the talents you have developed the knowledge you have gained , and the goals you 've accomplished.
Hallmark In c
Draw your strength from th E. One who has made all this possible and continue to look to Him for direction
Proverbs 3 :5 ,6
We love you and are so proud of you !
Travis
We are so proud of you, all tha you've achieved and especiall y the young man you've becom e FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
Love, Mom, Dad, Tiff & Eric
"Trust in the Lord with all yow heart; In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He sha li direct your path."
Prove rb 3 :." 6
Nathan-
Everything we've been through You've been strong, As a little cousin
And a big brother
Through the good and bad
You 've been there to help , I And never stopped to look back On what could've been.
It's your turn to shine
To move up in the world, To prove to yourself and the world
What you can accomplish. Just always remember That friends come and go, But family Will be there forever.
Congratulations , Nate
We are so proud of you. Love, Jaime and Lindsay
GRAD CHAD
From KINDERGARTEN to GRADUATION is a long, but great Leaming Experience, you've even taught us a few things along the way. We are so proud of all the things you have accomplished, and the fine young Man you have come to be! Words can't express our love for you,a nd the Pride we feel , having a Son like you. God ' s blessings be with you throughout Life. HAPPY GRADUATION!
Dear Nick,
You are my sunshine, and my boy of summer. I hope that wherever you go and whatever you do the sun continues to shine down on you and that you keep the warmth of summer in your heart.
I am proud of the person you are and eager to know the person you will become. Congratulations Graduate! Love, Mom
lCongratulations Andrew
We a re so p roud of y ou and y our man y a cc omplishm e nt s
M ay yo ur futur e b e fill ed w ith a s mu c h happin ess as y ou ' ve give n u s We love you, always our DewBoy
Mom,Dad & Courtney
Her "Destiny" was meant to be , God 's gift of music as you will see.
My job was to give you deep strong roots and now I must let you spread your wings to soar
I will treasure these years we 've had together, thank you
May your walk with Him be close and all your prayers and dreams come true
I love you , Des and miss you already
Love, Mom
"Have a dream, j make a plan, go fo 1 it. You'll get there, I promise."
Phil, We're all very proud of the person you've become.
Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah & Matt
STAR STRUTTER SENIORS
Congratulations on an outstanding senio , year Continue to reach for the moon an c you'll land among the stars We're very proud of you and wish you all the best in the future
All the dreams we prayed you'd be are all the things you are. Continue to believe in yourself and all your dreams will come true. We are proud of you.
Love, Mom and Dad
Row: Katie Mitchell , Megan Davis , Jalaina Handa
Row: Marie Moyer, Kari Malousek , Nicole Bouwens
Nicole,
From our shy little girl to the beautiful, confident young woman you have become, you have made us so proud. We love you and know you will be successful in the future.
Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations
JESSI!
Thanks for being such a bright spot in our lives.
We love you and wish you the best.
Mom, Dad & Matt
Congratulations
Baby Boy/Midge
We are very proud of you for a job well done. We love you very much.
Good luck in the future & life after high school.
Love, Mom,Dad
Stephen, Alana
Lori,
You have always been going places. You are a great young woman. We love you and look forward to watching the next places you'll go! (Maybe without your blanket and pillow!)
Love, Mom, Dad, Jenny and Kristen
Megan Stoner
You've brought us such joy through the years. We 're so proud of you!! You have been a total delight to raise, and we wish you all the success you deserve. Always remember how much you are loved.
Dad,Mom & Matt
From the pond to the ocean
You 're going to make lots of motion. Soon the ripples will turn to waves As you continue to reject the raves And all that looks and seems so smart, Leaning only on the still small voice inside your heart.
Love forever from the ones who taught you and have gone before
you.
KC98
I was dreaming of big bass, on a warm summer morn , but you said "wrong dad, It 's my day to be born! "
Through birthdays filled withfriends , parties and cake , I think often , I was lucky I hadn 't gone to the lake
You ' ve taken head-on, each challenge presented. You ' ve learned to patch up your ego each time it is dented
An exciting look back , reminds all what you 've done
Now you've come to the future , there ' ll be work and some fun
It 's time for your family and good friends to say, congratulations for the things you ' ve done through today. To tell you we 're proud of the you you 've become , to encourage and support you with love second to none
As you begin the journey to the world you 'll create, Thanks for the memories. We love you , KC 98.
Mom, Dad, Jodi and Amy
Angella
We are very proud of you and your diligence to succeed. We hope you will remain open to many experiences along your way, and enjoy life as you continue learning and working toward you career goals! We love you very much! Keep up the Good Work! CONGRATULATIONS!!
With love, Mom and Dad
BEST BUDS
Krislin
You have come a long way, dear. The doors of knowledge are now open ahead of you. Use your key wisely. Remember, determination and hard work pay. Praise the Lord! With him all things are possible.
Makorokoto!
Amai, Baba, Shungu, Shami, naTakudzwa
Seventeen years ago; can you remember wht: Oh, to have life that easy again!! Congratulations and good luck, Shana. We know you'll make us proud.
Love, Mom and Dad
WORK MIRACLES BY SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE. OTHERS WILL CATCH YOUR SPIRIT! THE POWER OF A GOOD EXAMPLE IS THE GREATEST MIRACLE-WORKING POWER OF ALL.
-WILFERD PETERSON
JENNIFER, YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF ONE OF GOD ' S MIRACLES .
WE LOVE YOU, MOM AND DAD
Character isn't only built on the field. Sometimes you get a better view from the sidelines. We're proud of you, Dan (put that in your portfolio!).
At age 3 you were s inging your fa v or ite" My Home 's In Montana" on the stage of the Roca Opr y Show Your love for an imal s is disp layed with your favorite buddy , K . C ., your minature black panther, Ha !
Soon you ' ll own your own place and we do hope you ' ll use Mop ' n'Glo opposed to Ajax, Ha ! WOW! Who would think this sparkl i ng face would grow to be PVT. RIDGLEY at age 17 You 'll always be our Iii ' troope r. Good luck at AIT this summer in Ft. Sam Hous to n , TX and UNL this fa ll.
Our Love, Mom and Dad
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTY
From the little girl on the phone ..... to our favorite harpist.
We're proud of you! We Love You!!
We've watched you grow from a little girl to a young woman. We wish you the best in the future.
Congratulations You've come a long way, Johnny! Thanks for all the wonderful years you ' ve given to our f amity. Good luck in the future. We will always be proud of you.
Love, Dad&Mom
Brenda You are the sunshine on a rainy day. Love, Mom Congratulations
Nick!
We are very proud of your accomplishments and the person you've become. We wish you the very best.
Love, Mom and Dad
Janelle,
You are such a blessing to us. We have enjoyed watching you grow and mature through the years. We wish you all the happiness in the world.
Love, Mom and Dad, Jason and Jared
Jenny
Yesterday you were our little girl playing in the back yard. Today you are our young lady about to graduate. Tomorrow you venture out into the world as an adult.
We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. May all your dreams come true. Love, Mom&Dad Jeff & Laura
You light up our lives we are so proud of you and the great young lady you have become. You have helped us all redefine the word family and we have all been blessed by you. We wish you the best life has to offer -Love, Mom, Dad, Jim, Patty, Cory and "Iii" Spencer
]ALAINA
While many people dream of worthy accomplishments, only a few stay awake and work to make them a reality. You are one of those special ones. Congratulations!
Love, Mom,Dad, Justin
Best Frien d s
Thanks fo r be in g the friend who's always be liev e d in me , who's always un derstood, who's always acc epted me , who's always care d.
What we have is ra re - Let us protect it , celebra te it, cherish it.. ...... Let us always be friends Jill & Christy
BU MP,
'~ leader can't m a ke excuses . There h a s to be quality in everything you d o
Off the court, on the court, in the clas sroom, on the p layground, in side the meeting room, o u tside of work. Yo u
'Til the End
by Jenn y Cole
As the year begins to grow closer to an end, we look back and think of our friends. We reminisce about OUR Friday nights out, we start to understand what friendships are all about .
We've all been through good and bad. We 've all been through happy and sad. But just because we 've had rough times , everything has turned out fine. have to transfer th ose skills, that drive, to whatever enviro nment you're in ."
-Mich ael Jordan Love,
Now it 's time to walk across the stage. In our lives we must turn another page.
Although it 's sad to see these years end, we know in our hearts, we ' ll always be friends. Friends Forever, J im Cassy, Christy, Heather, Jenni & Jill
MINDY
Our Little Munchkin So g entle So kind So loving So strong
Time has passed so quickly and although we would like nothing more than to embrace you an d pr otect you from t he outside world , we kn ow t hat the time has come to let you fly. As you encounter the paths on the road of life , may you continue to believe in yourself and main tain the h igh standards of your morals and val ues May your compass lead you to all of wh ich you believe in May your dest ination meet all of your expectatio ns and may all of your dreams be fulfilled. We love you and we are so very proud of you Love, Mom and Dad
If you stay the happy, easygoing kid you've always been, we know your goals and dreams are within your reach.
KATIE
You are tu-tu much! Your "nutty" sense of humor and zest for life have given us much laughter and light. May your future be as sunshiny and bright as you are.
We are very proud of you!
We're so proud of you!!!
as you press on toward the goal to win the prize. Congratulations! We love you,
Melinda
We've watched you grow from our " little cu tie" into a beautiful young lady You have accomplished so much already - but this is just the beginning! As yo u celebrate your graduation and prepare for college, always remember to put your trust in the Lord and to beleive in yourself. You can achieve anything yo u put your mind to, so don't be afraid to set your goals high. Congratulations
Men In Black
CHAMPIONS IN LIFE
Don't
Shaun, Johnny, Ben P., Dan , Jeromy, Aren, Seth, Ben B , Mark , and Nick
Shannon
CHRISTOPHER
Our " Sweet Little Boy" with the quick smile. We are very proud of you, all that you have achieved , and the fine young man you ' ve become.
You 've brought us years of happiness, love , and joy.
Believe in yourself and you'll go far. May all yo ur dream s come true!!!
LOVE, DAD, MOM, ANGI, SHELLY, AND NICHOLAS
Jennifer
Follow your dreams and take one step at a time. Don 't seitle for less, ju st continue to climb. Believe in yourself and your dreams will come true. In all that you wish for and in all that you do.
We Love Yo u, Mom, Brian, Shelly, Brian & Kaylyn
Kristy
You've always been our little "sweetheart" and a blessing to us. With God leading your way, we know your success will be great.
Love, Mom and Dad
We are so very proud of the wonderful young woman you've become and all that you have accomplished. You have a bright future ahead of you.
Love, Mom and Dad
nothing s hall be impossible
Luke 1:37
Whatever y our hand.finds to do, do it with a ll your might.
Ec clesiastes 9 : IO We will always be cheering for you. Love, Dad and Mom
Nicole, Raleigh, Dan, Andrew, Patience, Sena, Jalaina & Malika
Congratulations to my best friend of 18 years! You did it, Pre-Calculus anda/1!
I Love you Sis ! ICIR
3112 and 3 3/4
•Ben and David-
• " DU DE " and " SHOOT "
•Houston and calculus
•Swimming pool and cops (no clothes)
•Backaches (back seat) and scraped elbows (circus)
•Deer and cabin #6
•New London and Chicago
•Cats and Roosters (our little, umm BIG secret)
•Tears and laughter
•Memories and the future
•Christy and Ashley -6th grade enemies
NOW BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!
CONGRADULATIONS SHAUN!
Wishing you the best for now and for a bright futo n
With Jove , Dad, Julie, Jamie, Grandma and Grandpa Grantski
Randi (Lu, Lu)
Each end ing is also a beginning -a chance to start again , to find new dreams , to say yes to new opportunities. So when one door closes , look for a new one to open. Take another chance on love, find a new job or rekindle an old dream that you let fall by the wayside Look for happiness and you will find it , because it is there , waiting to be discovered.
Love - Mom, Dad, Freckles, Dexter, Polo Baker
Cara, Congratulations! We are so proud of the lovely young lady you've become. We wish you happiness & success as you follow your dreams. We Love You! Dad, Mom, Brook and Sam
What a special giftfrom God you have been! Thanks for 18
"Yesterday brought the beginning , tomorrow brings the end , but somewhere in the middle we became friends (unknown) I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me , I'd like to be the help that you 've been always glad to be ; I'd like to mean as much to you each minute of the day, as you have meant old friend of mine , to me along the way."
-Edgar A. Guest
Friends Forever, Paul, Stac, Rae and Mannie
"Erm it"
We have taken many twists and turns together through the years. These twists and turns never remain the same. To put them into one word , I couldn 't. They have been many things , strange, exciting and almost every other emotion you could think of As we get ready to twist and turn to tomorrow, remember that I will be there for the choices you make , cheering you along all the way.
Senior ROCKET and Northeastern Staffers
Thanks for all the hours and the dedication you have given to this year's publications. Best of luck to all of you and don't forget to stop back at the "Blue Room."
As always, "Mr. B"
Cutch-
You come to mind so often , and I wonder why I have been chosen to have a wonderful friend like you You have given me lovewelcom ing me with open arms . You have given me courage, helped me in times of need. You have given me trust , from always being able to believe in me , and I in you. You have given me honesty, knowing we always speak the truth with each other. You have given me friendship, helping me realize that I am never alone , you are always near. I want to repay you for your kindness , and someday I will find a waybut for now I can only tell you that I don 't always show it - and I don 't always say itBut Cara , you 're the Best!
Friends Forever, Janelle
Nellie,
We met freshmen year and have been friends ever since . Now that we are going to graduate, I coulc imagine going through high school without you I have always been able to come to you "' my problems , and you would always kno the right thing to say Your goofy ways and your up-beat attitudE what I admire about you
From getting into trouble for being "too go, of friends to our "little" talks on the bus , I • never forget the good times I've had beir your best friend I thank you for the happ ness you have put into my life , and I war you to know you always can count on me for anything.
Your Friend Forever, Cara
"We Can Last Forever'
Love, The '97 Candlelight Committee Malika, J alaina, Michelle , Nicole, Jackie, Kristy and Linsey
Jalaina & Nicole
Congradulations Travis (Lizzard Lips)
We have loved watching you grow from our cute little camper to our stunning young man . The future is for you to see. You can be anything you want to be. Go out and do your best, though we hate to see you leave the nest. Remember, you 're only a phone call away.
We are not only proud of your accomplishments, but who you have become.
All of our love, Dad and Mom
Congratulations!
Megan,
We a re so proud of you, n ot only for yo ur accomplishments, but fo r t he special pers on you are.
Love, Mom and Jake
Emily, Kendra, Rebecca, Shannon, Cara, Gayle, Dana, Kristi "Friendship grows with love & laughter and lives in your heart forever after."
The Fab Five Annie, Jalaina, Nicole, Amber & Linsey
Dude. All the great memories we 've had from the State Fair in matching threads to overnighters at Johnny 's we 've been through it all together! Fo r real , cruisin in the "go-kart" through Regents , chillin at Gas ' N' Shop and all the late night runs to Amigos were the best!
T h inkin back remember campin out under the stars in Mikey's driveway after Wildwood , meeting all t he various Val 's boys , takin the minivan to the Rumbles and all the pitch tourneys with the boys? How ab out wh e n we took the Mustang to Target or when we used to go to Jer's casa to roll out the linoleum and Bust A Move ! Th e f unniest thing ever, though , would have to be when we dressed up as the Spice Girls for Halloween !
Thanks for all the memories! Friends Forever!
Peace Out, Representin' Class of '98
"I would not leave you in times of trouble. We never could have come this far. I took the good times, I'll take the bad times. I'll take you just the way you are."
-Billy Joel "Just the Way You Are"
Amber Dawn Heninger
You have been a gift from the beginning. Your outlook on life is an inspiration to every life you touch. You are as beautiful as the sunrise you were named after. We love you and respect the person you have become .
Love, Mom & Dad
Jill
Where do I start? You're my girl, you're a sister to me. You helped me see different views, be a better person, and have fun eight months as roomies. We had an awesome time! Camping in April, what were we thinking? Late nights with bad movies, flaming car air fresheners, that Chinese delivery place, which one? Running through sprinklers, midgets with machetes, popcorn, Pepsi, and cheese balls. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Shagadelic clown.
Jackie, Jessi, Kristy, Malika
Megan, Michelle, Molly Circle of Friends
By Point of Grace
Erin
Special People. Special Times. Are treasures of life. You are truly special.
Thanks, Mom&Dad
Tracy
I'll never forget our eight months of sisterhood. All our late nights and then having to get up earlier than you when y1 kept me up. The way you brush your tee t always the same. Fighting with you an d your brother and then breaking you gu } up. And, of course the drive to Omaha afl the horrible snow storm to pick you up Just because I love you! Now, you're m~ sister for life and I'll always love you.
Love, Jill
.Tina,
To the one I love. I 've been seeing you for the past 2 years. You are my best friend. You have changed my life in many ways. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever met in this world I hope we have a wonderful life together in the future. I love you, forever always.
We ' ll all miss you and the times we had. Wherever you are , we all love you
"Without You"
I don 't think I've ever heard that sound before, As the life in her eyes fell to the floor. And the way she cried all night, But there was nothing left to do.
I never thought I could feel this way; I never thought I'd be so lost.
And this night is so cold, And this day 's growing old.
And I ca n 't be, And I won't see ,
The life you le ft behind
Now I think a little while , But some how ev erything is change d Dreams of love seem so distant no w, As I think about yesterday.
All I can do is cling to myself , As I fall through the silence.
And the night is so cold , And the day ' s growing old ,
And I don 't think I've changed, But nothing really stayed the same
Now you 've said goodnight.
But now it's raining outside, And she ' s crying again. It's cold as hell as I open the door, But I don 't feel sad anymore
You've opened your eyes from the storm ; Into the darkest night.
Tina
As your parents, we have watched you grow up into a beautiful young lady. Knowing you had made us proud to you through all your school years And now the moment you 've been waiting for has come for ' your future life to reach your final goals to make your life complete . We wish you the best. We love you very much ,
9th Honor Roll , orchestra. 10th Honor Roll , orchestra. 11th Honor roll , scholastic Letter, orchestra 12th -- Honor Roll National Honor Society, orchestra , *Not Designated by grade : Teenage Republican , P O W.E R., Campus Life, FBLA
Emily Beckner
9th Honor roll , basketball , track (letter), volleyball , Northeast singers , FCA , FBLA 10th -- Honor roll , soccer , FBLA , FCA , Fun Runners , Sillouettes 11th Honor roll , cross country (letter ) , Chamber Singers , Concert Cho i r, track , basketball , FBLA , Fun Runners , FCA , Campus Life , Young Life , Outdoors Club , 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, track , FCA , Campus Life , FBLA , Young Life , Outdoor Club.
Heather Blackman
9th - - Honor roll , band 10th Honor roll , academic letter, concert band , marching band 11th Honor roll , Difference Makers , marching band 12th National Honor Society, Difference Makers , Peer Tutors , Care Club
Kristen Clark 9th Band (letter) 10th Band , band key , Sillhouettes 11th -- Band , wind ensemble , varsity Jazz band 12th 1997 Nebraska All-State Orchestra March i ng band soloist , wind ensemble , vars ity Jazz band
Chey Collura
9th Honor roll , scholar athlete award , freshman basketball , freshman baseball , tennis 10th Honor roll , band (letter) , JV tennis (captain) , swimming 11th Honor roll , Drum major, band (letter) , class play, Boys State, JV basketball , JV tennis. 12th Honor roll, National Honor Society, Varsity tennis , Athletic trainer, St. Elizabeth's volunteer, Study tour to France , Class play, Drum major, Concert Choir
Matt Curtis
9th Football , baseball , Russian club 10th football , track , Russian club. 11th football , track , Outdoor Adventures , FCA, Campus Life , Peer helping. 12th Football , wrestling , Outdoor Adventures , Student mediation , Campus Life , FCA , Peer helping, Iron Kid Award.
Cindi Dean
9th --JV softball , Debate (letter, key) , band 10th Softball , debate (key) , Forensics club 11th band.
Amanda Debrie
9th Honor roll, reserve tennis , orchestra 10th
Honor roll , scholastic letter, JV tennis , orchestra , Future Teachers Club 11th Honor roll , JV tennis, Silhouettes , Future Teachers Club , T.A.G 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, Care Club , Future Teachers.
Luke Derowitsch
9th Honor roll , tenn is, yearbook 10th JV tennis , FCA , Campus Life , Teenage Republicans 11th Tennis (letter) , FBLA , FCA , Campus Life , Teenage Republicans , newspaper (sports editor) , yearbook 12th Tennis (captain) , Teenage Republicans , FCA , Campus Life , ABC
Tony Dolezal
9th Honor roll , Teenage Republicans 10th -Honor roll , Teenage Republicans , reserve football , Trap Shoot club 11th Teenage Republicans , Rocket of the Week, Trap Shoot club , JV football. 12th Varsity football , Trap shoot , Teenage Republicans
Christina Ericson
9th - - Honor roll (Top 3% ) , band , Ecology club , International club , Young Democrats 10th Honor roll (Top 3%) , marching band , wind ensemble , International club 11th Honor roll (Top 3 %) , marching band , wind ensemble , Voices 'N ' Harmony, FBLA , POWER , Teenage Republicans , International club 12th Honor roll (Top 3%) , National Honor Society (Vice President) , marching band , wind emsemble , Voices 'N ' Harmony, concert choir, FBLA , POWER , Teenage Republicans , band staff
Scott Feldman
9th Honor roll (Top 3%) , Rocket of the Week , Drama lmprov, play staff , freshman band (letter ). 10th -- Honor roll (Top 3%) , march ing band , concert band , play staff , Drama lmprov, Broadway musical club , True Colors 11th Honor roll , Rocket of the Week , marching band , symphonic band , T.A.G. , True colors , Difference makers , concert choir, choir letter, FBLA , A.B C , POWER 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, band , band staff , concert choir, play staff , ABC , Drama lmprov, True colors , wind emsemble , FBLA , Difference makers
Jean-Philippe Fruedenreich
9th -- Wrestling , golf , band. 10th -- Wrestl ing , golf , band 11th -- Wrestling , golf , band 12th Gymnastics (letter) , wrestling , golf.
Gene Gilliam
9th Football, JV wrestling 10th Football , Varsity wrestling , track 11th -- Varsity football , wrestling 12th Football , Northeast power lifting , track , Outdoor Adventures
Brenda Gilliland
9th Honor roll. 10th Honor roll , volunteer award 11th Honor roll , yearbook staff 12th Honor roll , Peer Tutor, mid-term graduate.
Shawn Grantski
10th Honor roll. 11th -- Honor roll. 12th -- Intramural football champion , Campus Life , FBLA , Young Life , Care club.
Rachelle Irwin
9th Honor roll , band 10th Honor roll , golf (letter) , scholastic letter, band 11th Honor roll , golf , band (letter) , FBLA , Campus life. 12th Honor roll, National Honor Society, Campus life , Care club , ABC club, band staff
Dan Justin
9th Honor roll , track (letter) , football , band, Student Coucil. 10th Honor roll , track , scholar athlete , football , Student Coucil. 11th -- Honor roll , track , Scholar of the week , football (letter) ,
scholar athlete , Campus Life , EXCEL , F FCA , Outdoor Adventures , TAG 12th Nat Honor Soc iety, football (letter), Scholar o week , Athletic trainer, Peer Mediator, Peer l Campus Life , EXCEL , FBLA , FCA , Outdoo ventures , T.A.G. , track , weight lifting , swimr
Lisa Lile
9th - - Band (letter ). 10th -- Band , track 1• Band (key) , cross country (letter) 12th C country, marching band
Kari Malousek
9th Honor roll , drumline , track , Fresh cheerleading , FCA , FBLA , Drama lmprov 1 - Honor roll , academic letter, band (le1 drumline , J V cheer leading , FCA, FBLA , C pus Life , Care club , Drama Im prov. 11th -- H roll , FCA , FBLA , Campus Life 12th Hono National Honor Society, Star Strutter, Fl Drama lmp rov
Katie Mitchell
9th -- Honor roll , freshman cheerleader, Re singers , band (letter), Rocket of the Week , Dr Im prov. 10th Honor roll , academic letter, cheerleading , Sophomore select , Concert c Musical-Guys and Dolls , band , Drama lm1
Musical Theatre 11th -- Honor roll , Star Str (le tt er and key ), Varsity sw ing choir, Pippin , band , Drama lmprov, Campus life , Rocket c week 12th -- Honor roll , National Honor Soc Star Strutter (captain ), jazz band , Drama lm Campus life , Tobacco free , word game .
Alan Morehead
9th -- Honor roll , scholar athlete , football , tr 10th Honor roll , scho lar athlete , football , t 1 11th Honor ro ll, football. 12th Hono r National Honor Society, Academic all-co ence, football letter, FBLA , FCA , Campus Care club
Jill Morgan 10th Speech , Future Educators , ABC 11 Newspaper staff , FCA , ABC , Future Educa 12th National Honor Soc iety, speech , AB
Marie Moyer
9th Honor roll. 10th Honor roll , JV C~ leader 11th Honor roll , Varsity Cheerle, 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, Strutter, KFOR Student of the week.
Elisa Neill
9th Honor roll (Top 3%), Varsity softbal basketball. 10th Honor roll (Top 3%), acad letter, softball , all-city, all conference , Varsity ketball. 11th Honor roll , basketball, softbal city, all-conference , track , FCA. 12th Hono National Honor Society, softball , Campus Care club
9th Honor roll , cheerleade r, Rocket sine FBLA. 10th Honor roll , scholast ic lette1 cheerleader, Silouettes , FBLA. 11th Hono: Star Strutter, FBLA , Word Game , band. 1 Honor roll , National Honor Society, Star Sin FBLA , Campus life
IJackie Oliver
9th Honor ro ll, scholar ath lete , vo lleyball , JV track , JV tenn is 10t h FBLA , FCA , JV volleyball , basketba ll , Va rsity trac k 11th -- FCA , FBLA , Campus life , voll eyba ll, tra c k 12th FCA , Cam- Ipus life , Cro ss Cou ntry, t rac k
Janelle Ol so n
9th - - Hon or ro ll , volle y ball , basketball , tennis , IRocket singers 10th -- Hon o r roll , volleyball , basketball , tenn is , Soph o mo re sel ect. 11th -- Honor roll , scho lar ath lete , Va rsity vo ll eyball (letter) , basketba l l, tennis , FCA , Campu s life , Outdoor adventures , Conce rt choir. 12th Hono r roll , National Hon o r So ci ety, all -conferen ce v o ll eyball , IVarsity bask etba ll (lette r) , Vars ity te nni s (letter) FCA , Campus life , Outd oor Adventu res , Concert choir.
ILuke
Os wald
9th Ho nor ro ll (Top 3%), marc hin g band 10th Honor roll (Top 3%), scholastic le tte r, marching band , con cert ban d, Voince 'N ' Harmony 11th Honor roll (Top 3%), marching ban d , wind ensemble , Voices 'N' Harmony, AB C 12th -- Honor Iroll (Top 3%) , band staff , ABC (pre sident ) , marching band , win d ensemble , jazz band , Vo ices 'N' Harmony
Alisia Orteg a 1 9th Hono r rol l, band , TAG. 10th -- Hono r roll , scholastic letter, En viromenta l cl ub , TAG 11th Honor roll , Nebra ska All-Stat e band , FBLA , Teenage Re publ icans , P.O .W E.R., Int ernational club , Campu s Li fe, TAG. 12th Hon o r ro ll , National Honor Soc iety, All-State ba nd , FBLA , Teenage Republ icans , TAG
Ben Pederso n 9th Hono r ro ll, sc holar ath lete award , basketball, football , JV soccer, Roc ket Si ngers 10th 1 Honor roll , schol ar ath elie, Va rsit y socce r, basketball , Soph omo re Selec t. 11th -- Honor roll , scholar athle te , Vocai mus ic letter, socce r, basketball , Swin g choi r 12th -- Hono r roll , National Hono Soc iety , sc holar athl ete, basketball , socI cer, Voice 'N ' Ha rmony
Megan Pi ippo
10th-- Ca mpus Life. 11th Campus Life. 12th- Campus Life , ABC, Youn g Democrats , Care club.
Scott Ray mond
9th Hono r roll (To p 3%) , scholar athlete , Drama lmprov, TA G ., marching band , JV tennis , student of th e we e k 10th Honor roll (Top 3%) , Peer help ing, aca dem ic le tt er, scholar athlete , Drama lmp rov, TAG ., marching band , JV tennis True Col o rs 11th -- Honor roll (Top 3%), Ro~ket of the week , Peer Helper, Drama lmprov, ITAG , marchi ng band , wind ensemble , fall play 12th Honor roll (Top 3%) , National Honor Society, Concert cho ir, Peer Helper, Drama lmprov, TAG.
IMalika Rice
9th Honor roll , scholar athlete, FBLA , FCA , TAG , Rocket singers , orchestra , basketball , varsity soccer (All city, all conference) 10th -- Ho nor roll scholar athlete , FBLA , FCA , TAG , Ca mpu~ Life , school plays , concert choir, orche stra, soccer, volleyball , basketball 11th Ho nor ro ll , scholar athlete , FBLA , FCA , TAG , Ro c k sh ow, Chamber singers , Peer Helping , Student Co un-
•cil , , Campus Li fe , soccer, volleyball. 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, varsity swing choir, Concert choir , Peer Helper, Student Council , schoo l plays , Rock Show, FBLA , FCA , TAG. , Campus Li f e, Cross Country (letter)
Misty Sallinger
9th -- Honor roll , band , choir, Drama lmprov 10th Honor roll. 11th Honor roll, True Colors 12th -- Honor roll , National Honor Society, True Colors ·
Tim Schultz
9th Honor roll , Drama Im prov 10th Honor roll , Drama lmprov 11th Honor roll, Drama lmprov, school plays 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, Drama lmprov, school plays.
Andrew Shaw
9th Honor roll , Student Council , band , Drama Im prov 10th -- Honor roll (Top 3%), scholastic letter, student council , band , school plays , True Colors , Drama lmprov, GLBSA. 11th Honor roll (Top 3%), band ( letter) , scholar of the week , Student Council , wind ensemble , schoo l plays , Drama lmprov, GLBSA. 12th Honor roll , scholar of the week , Distinguished Scholar Award , drum major, Student Council (President) , wind ensemble , concert choir , school plays , Drama improv.
Jeremy Shedlosky
9th Honor roll, scholar athlete , baseball , TAG 10th Honor roll , academic letter, scholar athlete , baseball , TAG , Teenage Republicans , marching band 11th -- Honor roll , scholar athlete , TAG. , Teenage Republ icans , baseball , jazz band , wind ensemble , marching band. 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, TAG. , Teenage Republicans , Peer Tutor
Bekah Shepard
9th Honor roll (Top 3%) , swimming (letter) , TAG. 10th -- Honor roll , academic letter, cross country, swimming , science olympiad , TAG , sophomore select. 11th -- Hono r roll , swimming , science olymp iad , scholar athlete , Cross Country, TAG ., concert choir. 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, GLBSA , science olympiad , concert choir, swimming , TAG
Matthew Sherman
9th Honor roll , scholar athlete award , FCA , JV cross country, marching band , baseball , Concert choir 10th -- Cross country, marching band , Concert choir, athletic traine r 11th Cross country, marching band , athletic trainer, Concert choir, FCA athlete of the year, FCA , ABC. 12th Cross country, marching band , FCA, Outdoor Adventure , athletic trainer
Jeff Siebe
9th Varsity gymnastics , baseball , bowling. 10th -- gymnastics , band (letter) , baseball , bowling. 11th gymnastics , band , bowling. 12th gymnastics , band , bowling (captain).
9th Honor roll (Top 3%) , varsity cross country, soccer. 10th Honor ro l l (Top 3%) , academic letter, cross country, soccer 11th Honor roll (Top 3%) , scholar athlete award , cross country
12th Honor roll (Top 3%) , National Honor Society, track
Ta ra Skorohod
9th -- Honor roll , volleyball 10th Honor roll , TAG 11th Honor roll , May Day poet , Dead Poets Soc iety, International club , TAG. 12th -Honor roll , National Honor Society, Care club , TA G., Peer tutor
Jennifer Soldan
9th Honor roll , marching band , symphonic band , TAG. 10th -- Honor roll , Rocket of the wee k, band , TAG 11th Band , TAG. , POWER. 12th Band , TAG ., Care , Portfolio club , FBLA, Peer tutor
Amanda Stark
9th -- Honor roll , FCA , Campus Life , basketball , varsity track. 10th Honor roll , academic letter, basketball , track 11th Basketball , track, EXCEL. 12th National Honor Society, cross country , track , Fun Runners .
Julie Thai
9th Honor roll , schola r athlete , Ecology, Art club , tennis , FBLA. 10th Rocket of the week , FBLA , True Colors , Ecology, Art club , Welcome Rockets , tennis. 11th Peer Helper, FBLA , TAG , POWER , True Colors. 12th Peer helper, FBLA , POWER , Ra inbow club
AmyTichota
9th Honor roll , tennis, band 10th Honor roll , academic letter, tennis , band , Ecology, FBLA. 11th Honor roll , tennis , band , FBLA , POWER , TAG , newspaper. 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, FBLA , Teenage Republications , POWER , newspaper.
Aaron Trauernicht
9th JV soccer, African American club. 10th JV soccer. 11th soccer (letter ), Peer Helper, Campus Life 12th soccer, Peer helper, Campus Life , Young Life , Care club
Ashley Truong
9th Honan roll (Top 3%) , scho lar athlete , track , Teenage Republicans 10th Honor roll (Top 3 % ) , academic letter, schola r athlete , track , FBLA , Teenage Republicans 11th Honor roll (Top 3%), scholar athlete , track , Teenage Republicans , FBLA 11th Honor roll (Top 3%) , scholar athlete , track , FBLA. 12th Honor roll (Top 3%) , National Honor Society, POWER , Peer Tutor
Linsey Venhaus
9th Honor roll , scholar athlete , Varsity cross country (letter) , Varsity track (letter) , basketball , FCA , Campus Life , Fun Runners 10th Honor roll , scholar athlete , cross country , track , basketball , FCA , Campus Life , Fun Runners 11th- Honor roll , scholar athlete , cross country, FCA , • Campus Life, Outdoor Adventures , Young Life, TAG. 12th Honor roll , National Honor Society, Star Strutter, Peer Tutor, FCA , Campus Life , Outdoor Adventures , Young Life
Travis Vosler
9th Football , track , bowling 10th Band (letter) , bowling , football , FCA. 11th Football , bowling , FCA 12th National Honor Society, football (letter ), bowling , t rack
2951 No. 70th
Lincoln,
Photography by Roger & Ryan
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Eric Giebler Photography
Schedule
Youth Fellowship
St. Mark's United Methodist Church· 740 N 70th Street· Lincoln, NE 68505 • 489-8885
Worship Saturday - 6 :00 pm Wednesday - 6:30 pm
Sunday - 8 :00 , 9:00, 10 :15, 11 : 20 am
Sunday Church School Confirmation 9:00 & 11:20 am
7th-12th grade 9:00 am
7th-9th & 9th-12th grade 11 :20 am
United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) Middle School (6th/7th)
Sun
5:00 pm
Mid High (8th/9th) Sun ., 6 :30 pm
Sr. High (9th-12th) Sun., 6 :30 pm Rock &Roll Worship Service (6th-12th) 4th Sun 7:00 pm
Athletics - Mon., Tues , Thurs Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football (depend ing on season)
St. Mark's Youth growing closer to God growing closer to others growing closer to our group
1998 Index
AAcree , Joshua 44
Adams, Amanda 7, 18
Adams , Jamie 18
Adams, Lori 18, 183
Adams , Michaele 34
Adams. , Lori 183
Adcock , Adam 17 4
Adcox , Amanda 18
Adcox , Je ssica 11 , 34
Aguilar, Terra 18
Ahlemeyer, Adam 18
Ahlemeyer, Paul 44
AI-Sayagh, Ahmed 44
Alatri s te , Maria 44
Alberts , Molly 44 , 188
Alexander, Casey 18
Allen , Amber 44
Allen , Donna 44
Allen , Jarad 44
Allen , Jerrad 3 , 172
Allen , John 18
Allen, Shannon 18
Allison , Holly 34
Allsman , Joe 176
Am ador-Valenzuela, Paulina 44
Amen. , Kari 183
Anderson , Douglas 44
Anderson , Jared 2, 4 4
Anderson , Kirsten 18
Anderson, Letteer 2, 34
Anderson , Ro ss 44
Anker, Timothy 44
Anno , Dustin 176
Arbuck , Andrea 34
Archer, Rachelle 34
Arenas , Tina 18
Asch , Amanda 44
Atkinson , Sara 44
Austin , Nicole 34
BBack, R Rndy 34
Baetc , Lyman 18
Bailey, Adam 175
fiailey , Keven 44
'.3aker, Jeffery 34
Baker, Randi 18
Baldwin , Lindsey 34
Balter, Candice 34
Banks, Jarwin 18
Barber, James 176
Barlow, Autumn 44
Barrera , Freddy 44, 175
Barrera, Wendy 34
Barry, Christopher 44
Bartels, Sarah 18
Bartelt , Amanda 18
Bartlett, Megan 34
Bartzatt, Matthew 44
Bashore , Jennifer 44
Batten , Angie 44 , 180
Bauer, Chelsea 44
Bauer, Chel sea , 6
Baumfalk, Ben 3
Baumfalk, Benjamin 18
Baustert , Ashley 34
Bau s tert, Brandon 176
Beach , Ryan 44
Beckenbach, Nicholas 44
Beckman , Veronica 34
Beckn er, Emily 18 , 188
Beerrnann , Sunny 44
Behrens, Courtney 44
Belcher, Kry s tal 44
Bell , John 18
Belt, Lucas 34
Beltz , Mike 18
Bender, Scott 2 , 34, 172 , 174
Bennett , Candy 44
Bergh , Johnathan 44
Bergmeier, Luke 18, 188
Best , James 34
Bettenhausen , Matthew 34
Bevard, Kami 44
Bhola, Mindy 44
Bi ckford, Robert 34 , 174
Bidler, Jeremy 176
Bidler, R.J . 34
Biggerstaff, Sena 18 , 183
Bigham, Eric 34
Bixenmann, James 44
Blackman , Heather 18
Blair, Patti 34
Blake , Bret 44, 175
Blanton, Craig 18
Blood , Chandra 6, 18
Bnoi a, Mindy 3
Bodfie ld, Joshua 44
Boelter, Bryan 176
Bogenreif, Jennifer 34
Bohaty, Cheseney 34
Bolinger, Michael 18
Boo! , Terry 18
Booth, Lynne 44
Borchers , Jacob 44
Borchers. , Dwain 175
Bormann, Jason 44
Boston, Vincent 18
Bouwens, Kristi 185
Bouwens, Nicole 9 , 18
Bower, Amanda 44
Bowers, Jake 176
Bowersmith, Heather 44, 185
Boyd, Amanda 44
Boyd , Eric 18
Boyte , Kurt 8, 14 , 19
Bradley, Bryan 176
Breeden, Joshua 44
Bridges , Kimberlie 45
Bright , Scott 188
Brinkman , Ryan 176
Brinkman , Ted 175
Broman , Derek 45
Brooks , Chris 176
Brooks , Danyel 19
Brown, Dan 19 , 172
Brown , Doug 45 , 175
Brown , Kevann 45
Brown , Michael 34 , 174
Brown, Tina 34
Brown, Vicki 45
Brosnahan , Sarah 45 , 184
Brye, Clifford 3, 14, 19, 172
Buchanan , Joy 45
Buhrman, Nathan 176
Bui , Brittney 19
Bui , Tim , 3, 34
Bulling, Dan 187
Bunting , William 45
Burback, Erik 34, 172
Burback, Nicole 45
Burton, Jacquelyn 45
Burton, Jessica 34
Bush , Mindy 19
Butt, Sara 19
Buzzard, Isabelle 19
Byrne , William 45
CCadwell , Erin 45
Callender, Justin 45
Campbell , Jesse 34
Campbell , Nick 45
Cardwell , Laura 34
Carl son , Jennifer 34
Carlson, Lindsay 6, 45 , 188
Carney, Jonathan 34
Carpenter, Eli 176
Carr, Angella 19
Carranza, Louis 34
Cartwright, Erik 45 , 175
Cartwright, Luke 176
Cartwright, Matt 174
Castillo, Jose 45
Cate , David 34
Cather, Amanda 19
Cave, Jessica 34
Cederberg , Melissa 34
Ceja, Gina 19
Cessna, Kelly 45
Chadd , Jessica 34
Chambers, Austin 176
Chambers , Jason 3, 34
Chambers, Seth 19
Chapman , Michael 19
Chaput, Jill 19
Chase, Marie 45
Chrastil, Mindy 45
Christenson, Lori 45, 187
Christenson, Matt 175
Christenson, Matthew 45
Christenson, Molly 19
Christenson, Rebecca 34
Chubbuck, Jason 45
Cimfel, Lee 19
Clare , Doyle 45
Clark, Kristen 19
Clark, Yetta 19
Cleaver, Aaron 19
Clift, Aaron 19
Coelho, Andrei 34
Cole, Christopher 45
Cole, Jennifer 19
Coleman, Chanelle 45
Collins, Jessica 35
Collura, Chey 19
Contreras , Raleigh 19
Cook, Katharine 45
Cooper, Serina 35
Corey, Lisa 45
Comer, Michael 45
Cornford, Beth 19
Corter, Jamie 45
Coulter, Nathan 19
Coutino , Luis, l 0
Coutino-Solis , Luis 45
Craft , Noa 45 , 174 , 175
Craigie , Amanda 19
Craigie , Mandie 14
Crawford , Quinn 19
Crevatin , Michele 35
Crisler, Jill 35
Cronin , Kelly 19
Cruey, Katie 45
Cruse , Glenn 45
Cruse , Matt 172, 174
Cru se, Sarah 20
Cru se. , Matt 174
Culver, Sonja 35
Cummings, Melissa 35
Curti s, Andrea 20
Curtis , Matt 20, 172
Curtis , Tony 45
Cutshall, Brook 45
Cutshall , Cara 20
D
Daffer, Casendra 20
Danek, Megan 35
Danson. , Jim 172, 174 Dart , Amy 35 , 188
Davenport, Bryson 20
Davis , Lance 35
· Davis , Megan 9 , 20
Davis , Robert 176 Day, Leah 35 Day, Travis 45 , 175
De , Daniel Carolis 35
Dean , Amber 11
Dean, Cindi 8, 20
DeBrie, Amanda 20
DeBrie , Megan 35
Decker, Denise 35
Deichert, Erin 3, 35
Delaney, Jeffery 35
Delano, Eric 35
Delp, Kelly 35
Derowitsch , Luke 20
Derun, Snezhana 45
Deryke , Joseph 35
Detmer, Leanne 20
Detty, Mark 35
Detweiler, Mandy 45
Dey, Ben 2
Dey, Benjamin 35
Diegel, Chloe 35
Dilley, Justin 35
Dillinger, Julie 35 , 183 , 184 , 185
Dinsmore , Erika 2, 35
Dittenber, Jerry 3, 45 , 174, 175
Dodworth, Adam 45
Dolezal, Tony 3, 20 , 172
Donaldson , Gavin 35
Donner, Adam 35
Donohoe , Jeffrey 45
Donscheskim , Drew 176
Dowd, Candice 35
Doyle, Deena 35, 184 Doyle, Jeremy 35
Drapal , Cassie 182
Draper, Ryan 175
Druckenmiller, Rhiannon 20
Dyer, Mark 20 , 188
EEastman , Cod y 176
Ebert, Carl 188
Ebert, Gayel 20
Echtenkamp, Jill I 8 l
Eckery, Chris 14, 20
Eckhard, Tony 175
Eckman , Kristin 180
Eden, Michelle 7 , 184
Edstrom , Justine 182
Edwards, John 175
Edwards , Kathryn 35
Ekstrum , Stacy 180
Elliott, James 20
Elwood. , Larry 175
Engel, James 174
Engstrom, Aaron 35 , 174
Engstrom , Eri c 20
Engstrom, Stephanie 6 , 188
Enns, Maralee 35
Enos, Crystal 35
Erickson, Chad 20, 188
Erickson , Christina 35
Ericson, Christy 20
Esquibel, Chris 176
Evans, Michael 35
Eveland, Mike 20
Ewoldsen , Evan 172, 174
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Fairchild, Kathy 20
Panders, Amber 35
Panders, Candace 3, 35
Fanders, Jenny 35
Fargo, Christopher 20
Feldman, Scott 20
Ferguson, Josh 20 , I 88
Fischer, Mark 20
Fisher, Ted, 11
Fisher, Tonya 35
Fitzgerald, Chad 176
Flegel, Rebecca 35
Fleming, Phillip 35
Fletcher, Courtney 35
Flores , Michael 36
Folkerts , Jill 185
Folsom , Lisa 36 , 183
Fonville, Destiny I0 , 14 , 20
Ford , Tiffany 185
Ford , Travis 20 , 188
Foster, Jennifer 20
Foster, Will 188
Fountain , Elizabeth 20
Fox , Tiffiney 36
Fraas , Jessica 21
France , Alicia ,
Franzen , Michelle 36
Franzen, Neil 21
French , Patricia 21
Freudenreich , J.P 21
Friesen, Tammy 36
Fritchie , Eli sha 36
Fuglemsmo, Rachel 21
Furry, Bridget 36
GGalindo , Venes s a 36
Gallagher, Jenny 176
Gallagher, Robert 36
Garner, Ryan 21
Garrison , Elizabeth 36
Gatzmeyer, Pat 176
Ga yed, Nicole 36
Gellantly, Emmy 184
Gemmell , Aaron 176
Gemmell , Brandon 21
Genrich , And re w 176
Genrich , M att 188
Genrich , N athan 188
Gianchett a, Cindy 188
Gianchetta , Jeremy 36
Giger, Melissa 21
Gilbersleeve, Sabian 36
Gillam, Gene 21, 172
Gilliland , Brenda 2, 21
Gillispie, Jamie 21
Gillispie, Kip 176
Gish , Justin 36
Glanz., Stephanie 180
Goebel , Angela 36
Goeken, Tracy 21
Golden, Patti 36
Gomez, Laticia , 8
Gomez, Laura 36
Goodin, Ruby 36
Goodwin , Jason 36
Gotcha!, Jennifer 184
Grantsk:i , Shaun 21
Graviette, Tiffany 21
Green , Mary 21
Greening, Abe 175
Greening, Amanda 36
Greening. , Margaret 180
Greggs , Valerie 21
Grossman, Amy 21
Group, Alison 36
Grow, Cari 185
Grubb , Monica 2, 21
Gru sh , Suenea 21
Gynan , Jereme 36
Habel , Aaron 21
Haggan., Antwon 175
Hahn, Mike 10, 21
Haith , Jennifer 21
Hall , Adam 36
Hall , Rachael 21
Halsted, Nicholas 36
Handa, Jalaina 21
Hanna, Rich 174, 175
Hansen, Corey 175
Hansen, Jason 36 , 174
Hansen, Megan 36
Hardesty, Travis 21
Hardy, Michelle 21
Harrington , Seth 21
Harvey, Shawna 36
Hasse , Jeff 21
Hasselmann , Corey 36
Hattan , Jill 21
Hatzel , Jared 11
Haver, Jim 181 , 182
Hawkins , Morgan 36
Hayden , Nisha 10 , 36
Haydon , Jenny 2
Hayes , D.J. 176
Headlee , Douglas 36
Heath ., Clayton 172
Heikes , Dana 21
Heise, Brooke 36
Helmstader, Amon 3
Hemsath , Melissa 36 , 183
Henderson , Zac 6, 176
Henkeniu s, Amber 2
Henkeniu s, Catherine 7
Herek, Kyle 36
Herndon, Andrea 188, 189
Hertzel , Justin 172
Hessheimer, Brandon 176
Hibbing , Michael 36
Hickman, Lori 187
Hicks, Ryan 36
Hieking, Dana 12
Highsmith, Ben 9 , 36, 174
Hildenbrandt, Nicholas 36
Hiller, Becca 185
Hiller, Grant 175
Hjermstad, Erik 36
Hobbs, Michelle 36, 183
Hoffman, Bradley 36
Hoffmann, Sara, 14
Hoggatt, David 36
Hollins, Justin 176
Holmes, Eli 37
Holton, Missy 6, 188
Holton, Molly 14
Honnens , Michael 37
Hoops, Brian 37
Hoops, Jane 180
Hoover, Jesse 37
Hornby, Tyler 37
Hosek, Kristina 6
Hotopp , Ruark 37
House,Shannon 182
Howard , Patrick, 2
Howard, Pat 172
Howard , Patrick 37
Howe , Tyler JO , 37, 188
Hruby, Jennifer 185
Huapaya , Veronica 37
Hurlbert , Reanna 37
Hydo , Jessica 37
IIacino, Wesley 37
Ifland , Jeff 188
Ifland , Jeffery 37
Ihde , Jill 185
Ihde , Zac 176
Irwin , Danelle 37
JJackson , Liz 7
Jackson , Seth 37
Jackson , Shane 188
Jackson-Burcham, Elizabeth 19
Jaeb , Amber 37
Jaeger, Jen 7 , 187
Jahn , Rachel 37
Jambor, Sonia 183 , 184
Jann , Rachel ·2
Jan ssen, Steph 185
Jensen, Jason 37
Jervey, Sean 37
Jiles , Vernon 172, l 74
Johnson , Anthony 37
Johnson, Ben 172
Johns o n, Jesse 37
Johnson , Lisa 181
Johnson , Nich o las 37
Johnson , Nicol e 37
Johnson , Tanner 37 , 174
Johnson , Tony, 13
Johnson , Trevor 37, 172 , 173
Jones, John 37
Jones, Justin l I, 37
Jones, Rachel 37
Jones, Zach 6, 176, 177
Juranek, Amie 37, 184
Just, Jeremy 172
Justin , Dan 9, 14 , 172
Justin, Kathryn 37
KKadavy, Dawn 185
Kanne, David 37 , 172, 174
Kantor, Ross 37 , 174
Karabel, Amy 181
Katt , Ryan 172
Kauashina, Hideaki 37
Keefe , Taylor 37,174
Kemper, Amber 37
Keys, Katie 37 , 183
Khalatbari, Kayvan 176
Kime, Robert 176
Kimmons, Sean 37 , 188
King, Lauren 37 , 187
King , Mark 172
Kinnison, Shannon 37
Kis ling. Jason 37
Klassen , Heath l 75
Klassen , Scott 175
Klein, Andrew 37
Klosterboer, Nick 188, l 89
Knaub , Kyle 188
Knoebel , Eldon 188
Knollenberg, Korin 7, 185
Koch , J R. 172
Koeneke , Brian 37 , 174
Kokes , Stacy 6
Kotschwar, Sabrina 38
Kotschwar, Stacie 38
Kozisek, Nicole 38
Kramer, Jamie 13 , 38
Kramer, Julie 181
Kraus , Travis 38
Kreikemeier. , Chuck 176
Kroese , Brandy 11, 38
Kruce , Scott 38
Krueger, Ryan 38
Kruise , Sarah 12
Krull , Nicole 38
Krumm , Dillon 176
Kuhlman , Jill 181
Kunkel , Tessa 38
Kunz , Kyleen 38
Kyeong , Sung Byun 19
LLager, Ana s ta s ia 38
Lager, Stacey 38
Lamarche, Luc 188
Lamb , Ashley 38
Lamb , Mandy 180
Lambert , Derek 176
Land, Calvin 38
Lander, Britt 38
Land strom , Jay 15, 175
Lange , Megan 38
Lanum , Ju stin 172, 174
Larson , Amanda 38
Larson , Matthew 38
Latas, Jaquelin 38
Lauritzen, Elizabeth 38
Lawrence , Erika 38
Laws, James III 38
Lawson , Celestine 11
Lear, Jessica 38
Leber, Joshua 38
Leichleiter, Rachae l, 181
Leick , Alison 182
Leick , Philip 38
Leising ., Michelle 182
Lenhoff, Tracy 38
Lenz, S imone 38
Lile , Keith 175
Lile. , Lisa 188
Lind, Josh 176
Lind -Olsort, Brookely 38
Lindeman, Ma lcolm l 87
Lone Wolf, Jeremiah 38 , 174
Loos , Benjamin 38
Loos , Stacey 38
Love , Andrew 176
Lowery, Stacey 188
Ludemann, Amie 6, 182
Luedders , Amy 185
Luedki, April 38
Luhr, Brian 38
Luhring, Annie 2, 188 , 189
Luhring, Jessica 188
Lundholm , Bob 175
Lundquist , Kristen 38
Lundquist , Kyle 176
Lundy, Craig 38, 172
Lutkemeier, Danielle, 14
Lytle, Christopher 38
MMager, Melissa 38, 183
Mahaffey. , Mike 176
Mai , Khoi 38
Malcom, Michelle 38
Maley, Heather 183 , 184
Malousek , Kari l l
Mal sbury, Amber 38
Marino , Antonio 38
Marr, Tony 175
Marr., Jennifer 182
Marreel , Stephanie I 83
Marsh , Sarah 182
Marsh , Tony 188
Ma s hek,Megan 39
Mason. , Joey 6
Mason , Tee 3, 39
Masten, Kristi 12 , l 88
Mattson , Mindy 7
McCackin , R.P. 174
Mccaslin , Christina 39
McCauley, Erin 39
McCoy , Shannen 3, 39
McIntosh , Lawrence 3, 172 , 173
McKeever, Dylan 39
McKie, Pat 14
Mclaughin , Daniel 39
McMillan, Josh 39
McPike , Kayla 39
Mead , Amy 39
Meister, Shannon 39
Mellick, Jeffery 39
Menebroker, Lucas 175
Mercer, David 14 , 172
Mercer, Mary 6
Meyer, Benjamin 39
Meyers, Brian 39
Meyers, Jessica 39 , 184
Michael, Robert 39
Michaud , Joshua 39
Mickle , Alyson 39
Mika, Tim 172
Mi les, Justin 39
Miller, Brittany 39
Miller, Chris 39, 174
Miller, Jessica 39
Miller, Lisa 39
Miller, Michelle 39 , 188
Minchow, Sean, 13
Miller, Nicky 185
Miner, Kara 2
Moeller, Pa m 187
Molchan, Andrew 39
Mommens , Jeff 176
Montez , Veronica 39
Moody,Levon 176
Moorman , Shawna 39
Morehead , Alan 172
Morgan , Ben 176
Mostek , Amanda 182
Motz, Jimmy 176, 177
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Nekola , Kelly 39
Nel son , James 39 , 188
Nelson , Lora 39
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Neukirch , Jamie 39
Nevius, Laura 39
Nguyen , Duy 39
Nguyen, Luu 39
Nguyen , Phuc 39
Nguyen, Thao 39
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Northrup , Brian 187
Northup , Brian 39
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Obermeyer, Sarah 180
Odbert , Elisha 40
Odle , Jesse 176
Odle , Ryan 176
Ogden, Anthony 176
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Pesek , Christian 40
Peters, Kyle 188
Petersen , Dara 188
Peterson, Jeremy 172
Peterson , Kendra 12
Pham, Bich 40
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Pillard , Sara 184
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Ringsmuth , Simon 14
Riv e ra , Jon 172
Robert s , Kristi 185
Robinson , Bill 172, 174
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Roesler, Kri s ty 18 3
Rollie , Sh e mi a h II
Roth e, Aaron 40
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Rupert, Marlin 176
Ryan , Nate 6 , 176 s
Safarik , Laura 40
Saldivar, Mario, 12
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Sanford, Rochelle 40
Sazama , Nate 188
Scherbak, Amber 40
Schilke , David 40, 174
Schilke, Kayla 182
Schilke , Kelly 18 I
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Schluckebier, Micheael 40 , 18
Schmid ., Ra y 176
Schneider, Ann 40
Schneider, Mikhaila , 15
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Schoening , Lynn 175
Scholl , Tammy 40
Schrad , Kevin l 72
Schroeder, Katie 7
Schwaninger, Stephanie 40
Schweitzer, Matthew 40
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Seymour, Katie I 88
Shafer, John 41
Shaw, Andrew 11
Sheldon , Jed 41 , 174
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Sherman , Matt 188
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Siebe, Jeff 187
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