Northeast High 2003 Yearbook

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Ab<;>Ve: What ' s so funny? The camera girl? Whatever it is , De vin Taylor is ha v in g a good laugh!

Left: Nick Polite know s what's up. There 's nothin g cooler then bein g in the band! Hey Nick , it ' s time for the rollercoaster. ( Photo s b y Dawn Baile y)

Left: You can see it in his eyes. Dan Cummings is getting ready to rumble at the ROCKET sumo-wrestling booth at the 2002 Booster Blast Off.

(Photo by Ly ndse y Bates )

Below : Jennifer Mallory, Ann Schuldei s, and Ashley Lawrence won't sto p cheering for the Rocket s until pigs fly ! (Photo by Dawn Bailey )

Right: If you ask R ya n Spiller s what he thinks about LNE sports, he ' ll tell you that they are GRRRRRRRRRRRREAT! !

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Left : " Being wounded doesn ' t stop my school spirit," says Michaela Powell. She 's the #1 fan!

Below : How you doin ? Dan Karr is a real ladies man and he 's really enjoying his senior year.

(Photos by Dawn Bailey)

Who has sc hool spirt? Ingrid Johnson dressed head-to-toe in Northeast colors. Ingrid is one of the school's most involved students

Aaron Halsted gives the camera the thumbs up as he heads down the hallway stylin' in his retro attire. (All photos by Lindsey Krumm )

Tessa Lederer tries to get in close and not get knocked over by Na than Baker and Luke Dingledine .

What's wrong with this picture? All day Friday people walked around with different-colored socks and shoes. On any other day this would be conisdered weird.

Heading to class , Star Strutter Kelly Hershberger shows off her groovy purple swirly outfit.

Aloha! Tina Bland knows how to dress up for Hawaiian Day. The things to wear were grass skirts and colorful lais.

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By Jennifer Branum

As you walk down the halls of Lincoln Northeast you see diversity, various ages and friends. Even though we are going through changes here at Northeas, that doesn't mean we will lose any of our important traits w.e already have acquired.

Throughout our lives, we will continue to grow and change. We will accept new ideas and will learn new things about ourselves. As we grow older, we will move on and leave these halls to never l9ok back again.

We will soar to new heights and experience new things that we have never dreamed of before. We will develop new thoughts and continue to grow as adults.

Circumstances will change and our minds and souls ' will escalate to new heights. We will proliferate and raise the bar for generations to come.

1. Jamey Kohlman and Bridget Kunkel take time out from teeing off at North Forty Golf I Course during Lifetime Sports. (Photo by Dawn Bailey) I

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Elizabeth Whitney and Makenzie Johnson put down their lunch to squeeze together for a quick pie.

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and Katie Rausch take advantage of their off campus privileges as juniors. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

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Wilkinson, D'Angelo Murrey, Tennerick,.Savage and Tyreese Cherry hang out in the North Concourse after school during the 15 minutes that students now have to leave. (Photo by Dawn Bailey) ,

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seductive. Kyle Hoy gives the camera a more serious and intellectual look instead of the regular bright cheesy smile. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

8. Look at these new smiling faces. Freshmen John Rust, Jamie Jagues, Jessica Nannen and Brooke Bartek look like they're having fun in their first year here. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

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Johnson is bling-blingin' with his stylin' clothes and looldn' good every day. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

10. Sophomores Jenny Graves and Emily Voog take their lunch break in the North Concourse. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

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for lunch instead of leisure activities. (Photo by Dawn

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5. Sharon Powell makes her way to class. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

6. Senior Kyle Buis waits to go back to class after returning from lunch. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

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Band members always know how to have fun. You'll never see a duU face at any Northeast events. So next time you see Thomas Miller, tip your hat and give him a wink. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

No more basketball for Drew Bigham and James Crowly as they wait patiently during their shortened lunch period in the Center Gym. The Center Gym is now used

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Cody Stephenson takes time out of his busy day. (Photo by Brandie Michael)

'Come here ya little rascal'. Dani Miller gives Kaytie Hagemoser a quick squeeze. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Hey youl Maggie Rife was in for a surprise when she learned there was a camera in her face. (Photo by Lindsey Krumm)

I shall call him Mini-King. Seth King gives a quick "Austin Powers~ look. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

17. Chrissy Brokaw shows her enthusiasm as the Rockets gain a first down.

18. Tyler Mohr kicks back and relaxes in class. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Rocket Pride

Once a Rocket Always a Rocket

By Renee Riner

Northeast has one of the best group of fans in Lincoln. The support for student activities is strong within the school as well as the community.

"There aren't many that show more support than Northeast kids," commented football coach Dave Svehla.

Old traditions were brought back this year. The Pep Rally, a nearly forgotten activity at LNE, was held on September 18th. This was the first traditional pep rally in about 12 years. Many students attended the event, showing tons of support and encouragement for their school and fellow peers.

Although the environment of kids' lives have changed over the years, they still have a sense of pride for their school.

"Comparing school spirit to 30 years ago, things were a lot different than they are today. There were no girls' sports, so most girls were in the pep club and the majority of students didn't have jobs. People have more diverse interests now, but they are still proud of their school," commented Assistant Principal Ted Sheely.

Northeast has gone through many changes this year, but the Rockets' school spirit is one thing that will never change. Once a Rocket, Always a Rocket!

Hail to the Varsity

Hail to the Varsity, cheer them along the way, onward to victory may they win again today!

We'll give a cheer for the varsity, long may they reign supreme, shout till the echoes ring for the glory of our team.

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1. The Star Strutters perform to "Sweet Dreams" at the first pep rally. 2. Some of the student body claps along to the music while learning the school song 3. One of the only twirlers in Lincoln , Em ily Brinton performed to "Great Balls of Fire ". 4. Pr incipal Vernon Fisher gets "creamed " during Booster Blast Off , courtesy of the Student Counc il pie-throwing booth 5. A large part of the student body attended the pep rally in support of school sp irit and to kick off a great year 6. A group of enthus iastic fans cheer on the Rockets ~t the North Platte vs LNE football game 7. Jun iors Jessica Colson , M ichael Packmore and Janelle Hernandez pose for a picture during Spirit Week 8. A few members of the wonderful LNE band play "Hail to the Varsity" during the pep rally. Photos by: Dawn Bailey (4) , Michaela Powell (1 , 2 , 3, 8) , Brandy Michael (6) Lindsey Krumm (5) courtesy of Amanda Furry (7)

1 . Coach Dave Svehla signals a play during the game against Southwest. 2. Senior David Zeff flies a Rc:>cket flag with pride as he runs down the sidelines 3. Varsity cheerleaders Clint Curry and Amber Brown cheer at the first pep rally 4. The crowd disperses after attending the pep rally in the north gym. 5. The Star Strutters and varsity cheerleaders taught the school song at the pep rally 6. Seniors Kali Wathen , Molly Seymour and Stac i Lenertz get pumped up for the LNE-Southeast football game 7. Yessenia Rosales , Shae 1iese Jordan and Jessica Ramos enjoy a football game at Seacrest. 8 Matt Obermeyer Sam Cutshall , Ti n Nguyen , Aaron Koepping and Mike Glosser show their school spirit while decked out in hunting gear. 9. When they aren ' t marching during halftime , the LNE band plays pep tunes throughout the games Photos by Dawn Bailey (1, 2, 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) , Michaela Powell (3 4 5).

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Most Hair Color Changes

Autumn Neujahr and C.J. Miller

Q- How often do you change the color of your hair?

A- "I dye my hair every two to four months I like to vary the different types of color I use I like to make it interesting ." -A.N.

A- I try to change my hair color once or twice a month My sophomore year I changed the color almost every month -C.J.

Q- What is the weirdest color that you have ever used to die your hair?

A- "I have dyed my hair a lot of different colors , but the weirdest was when I dyed my hair fuscia that glowed underneath a black light. I thought it was really cool! " -A.N.

A- ''The weirdest colors that I have ever colored my hair would have to be when I colored my hair pink and purple. " -C.J.

Q- What is your favorite hair color?

A- "My favorite color is blue , so when I dyed my hair blue , I ended up really liking it. " -A.N.

A- "My favor ite color that I have dyed my hair is purple. " -C.J.

Q- Are there any colors that you haven't tried?

A- "The only color I haven 't tried is green ." -A.N.

A- " I haven 't tried green , blue or orange I have tried about six or seven co lors at once It was cool. " -C.J.

Friendliest

Melissa VanEngen and Mark Thornton

Q- What is the friendliest act that you have committed?

A- "There isn 't one thing that I have done that stands out as the friendl iest. I always try to see the best in people. I look at the interior of people before I look at the exterior ." -M. V.

A- " I once gave a hitchhiker a ride to a hotel. Then I paid for his stay there He enjoyed it. I tried to show him a good time ." -M T.

Q- Do you think you are in a good mood most of the time?

A- " Yeah I have such strong faith and morals to guide me. I am always trying to be the best person and be the most positive that I can be. " -M. V.

A- " Yeah , well usually I try to see the good in people , so that leads me to want to be more posit ive and in touch with my true feelings ." -M. T.

Q- Is there a reason why you think you stand out for being the friendliest?

A- " If you know me or my brother , you ' ll know that my fam ily has a lot to do w ith how I treat people and how I act towards others I have a twin brother Matt and he helps me to be the best person that I can be I love to be around my family and be around people I love ." -M. V.

A- " I enjoy life I try to make everything seem as though everything is good I like to make people happy and make people smile I am friends with

everyone , so in a way , I guess that separates me from others. "M.T.

Q- What is your overall impression on how you view this award?

A- I th ink that people view me as a good person I have such high expectations of what I want and how I expect things to happen I know that many other girls were nominated for this award and I think it is such an honor to be awarded the winner ." -M. V. " I view this award as an honor also. I think that being friendly is more important than being voted most popular or being voted most likely to be a rap artist. Different people view different awards in different ways and this is how I view it. " -M. T.

Worst Luck

Rebecca Boggus and Matt Kubes

Q- What is this worst thing that has ever happened to you?

A- "I busted 2 ribs and fractured 2 other ribs at the same time. " -R.8.

Best Personality

Maggie Rife and Brett Tolen

Q- What were you like as a child?

A- My parents taught me to be really accepting of others. This helped me to get involved with many people because I liked everyone I was also really curious and always do ing something , I could never stand still. " -M.R.

A- " I was act ive and happy I had a good childhood and a good family to grow up with " -8.T.

a-What makes you happy?

A- "I like to see other people happy My friends are important to me and I like to know that they are in a good mood Photography and other types of art also make me happy I also like to do things that I know will make a difference in this world ." -M.R.

A- " I like to see other people happy. I like seeing other people laugh and smile I feel good about myself when I know that I made someone else smile ." -8. T.

Q- What sets you apart from other students in your senior class?

A- "I love to be happy. I like to help people out. I try to do things that I know will make a difference in this world ." -M.R.

A- "I try to be friends with everyone I look towards the pos itive sides of things , instead of the negative I also try to look past all the bad stuff and make things look better ." -8. T.

Q- Describe yourself in one word.

A- "Hopeful. " -M.R.

A- "Loving , caring , and considerate ."8.T

Most Individualistic

Jessie Weixelman and Luke Harrington

Q- Where do you like to shop?

A- " I shop where it ' s cheap I like to buy clothes at a variety of different stores I can 't go into one shop and buy a whole lot of clothes ; mostly because there are usually only a few things that I like I have to spread it out. I've never liked name brands I like to shop at Kohl ' s , JC Penney thrift stores and I like to buy anything Bohemian ." -J. W

A- "I like to buy clothes that are different from the normal everyday style I like to shop at Gordman ' s , Savers Hot Topic O-Zone and my favorite store Goodwill. "L.H.

a- What are your hobbies?

A- " I love music. I have been playing the drums for a few months and I have been playing the guitar for about four years I like to make hemp jewelry I really enjoy v isual arts and reading Writing is also a passion of m ine My all time favorite is singing I have been singing ever since I can remember ." -J.W.

·Biggest Obsession with Cars

Holly Esquivel and Elliot Henning

Q- How did you get your first car?

A- " I shared my first car with my dad It was a tan 89 ' Escort and my blue fire seat covers, dice and steering wheel cover made it look kinda funny. " -H.E.

A- "I got my first car from my grandpa for my sixteenth birthday It' s the Buick that I drive to this day ." -E.H.

Q- Do you spend a lot of time working on cars?

A- " I spent a lot more time working on the Escort as compared to my new 2000 Ford Focus. I still haven 't figured out how to wire things into this car yet. " -H.E.

A- " It depends on what I am working on , but sometimes I do spend quite a lot of time on cars. I have been working on cars since I was eight years old When I was ten years old , I started rebuilding lawn mowers I have been surrounded by lawn mowers, diesel tractors and trucks all my life " -E.H.

Q- What do you plan on doing after high school?

A- I want to go into Computer Science Engineering and Business. I am planning on e ither going to Florida State University or the University of Nebraska at Kearney. " -H.E.

A- " I plan on going to college to be a diesel mechanic I want to take technology courses at Southeast Community College I guess you could say I was born with a hot wheels car in my hand , so in a way , I was est ined to be a mechanic. " -E.H.

Q- Describ yourself in one word

A-~ nt ~s. " -H.E. "Gear-head. " -E.H.

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A- " I was in 3 different car accidents in less than one year I also totaled 2 cars in that same year I broke my hand during football. I was blocking someone and it just broke. " -M.K.

Q- Do you believe in superstitions? If so, which ones?

A- " In a way , I do I believe things happen for a reason , but then again , I don 't really know. I do believe in certain superstitions though ." -R.8.

A- "I don 't believe in superstitions. I also believe that things happen for a reason but I don 't believe in all that superstition stuff. " -M.K.

Q- Describe yourself in one word.

A- "I am jinxed." -R.8. "Apparently , unlucky. " -M.K.

Most Involved

Sharon Powell and Vu Chu

Q- What types of activities are you involved in?

A- "I am in Student Council Prom Public Relations , Senior Graduation Trip , and some other types of activities School activities are the most important activities right now. " -S.P.

A- "I am President of Asian Club I am also involved in soccer , tennis , Student Advisory , Student Council , TNTT youth group youth leadership youth leadership diversity , Parks and Rec and a few other programs I also teach Vietnamese. " -V.C.

Q- What motivates you to be so involved with so many different activities?

A- "I just try to keep myself busy I like to help people out and make a difference in this world ." -S.P.

A- "I put out a lot of effort ir:i the school and our surrounding community I like to be involved and to be kept busy ." -V.C.

Q- What would you like to be when you graduate from high school?

A- "I would like to be a rad iologist technician. " -S.P.

A- I would like to be a chemical engineer of some sort ." -V.C.

Q- What is your overall impression of this award?

A- " I think it' s a nice recognition I am happy that people think I am involved. " -S.P.

A- "I think it's a great honor. " -V.C.

A- " I love singing and songwrit ing I also like to play the piano , Theramin and listen to different types of music I like to listen to blues, rock and jazz I also take pleasure in writing stories and poetry ." -L.H.

Q- What's your favorite phrase?

A- " Right on I' m not from California but the phrase was really popular in the 60 ' s in California ." -J. W.

A- " It's a party in a bucket. " -L.H.

Q- Describe yourself in one word.

A- Quirky. " -J. W Sardonic ." -L.H.

Quietest

Trisha Caffrey and Dan Kellogg

Q- Are you one not to voice your opinion? Why or not?

A- "It really depends on the issue If it's something that I have a strong opinion about , I will tell people how I feel. But if it's something I don 't care about , I'm not going to say anything about it. " -T.C.

A- "Not at all. I voice my opinion all the time I argue with people who say things I don 't think are right. I DO voice my opinion because its not often heard ." -D.K.

a- Do you feel threatened in any way by people that are loud?

A- "No In a way , I adm ire them. I admire the way that they can say whatever is on their mind without thinking about it. " -T.C.

A- "I wouldn 't say I feel threatened , because words don 't usually faze me like that. I feel irritated and indignant when people yell at me ." -D.K.

a- Describe yourself in one word.

A- "Ambitious ." -T.C.

A- "Ant idisestablishmentarianismist. Isn 't that a word? I thought it was ." -D.K.

Q- ls there a reason why you don 't like to be talkative?

A- If I don t have something to say , I m not going to waste people ' s time with pointless chatter If I have something to say , I will say it , but otherw ise I don 't fee l the need to talk. " -T.C.

A- "Maybe it's a flaw in the oral stage of my post-natal growth Maybe I was born with a defective larynx Maybe I was tortured every time I made a sound when I was four Who knows? Well , actually it's none of those I think I like listening more than talking because I "give back" to society in other ways that help the situation out more Average is quiet. But does that make me quiet? It is all a matter of perspective , really ." -D.K.

Loudest

Carli Dasenbrock and Joba Chamberlain

Q- Have you ever lost your voice because you talked too much?

A- " I have never lost my voice It ' s funny though. I work at Scheel ' s and I have not yet lost my voice ." -C.D.

A- "I haven 't lost my voice before , but it has been really hoarse ." -J.C.

Q- Why do you feel that other people think you are loud?

A- " I love to be heard I like to know that people know what I want what I feel and how I want things to happen ." -C.D.

A- I like to be heard I want to be able to walk into a room and have people know who I am. I like knowing that other people know that I feel. I like to be able to voice my opinions and my feelings ." -J.C.

Q- Is there something that sets you apart from the rest of the school?

A- "Well , as you can tell , I am loud. Teachers are usually the ones to tell me to be quiet. In a way, I think that my friends are my friends because I am so loud ." -C.D.

A- "At football games I am the one who is usually in the front row screaming and yelling for the players Because of the first and ten "theme ", everyone pretty much knows who I am ."J.C.

Q- Describe yourself in one (or two) word(s).

A- " Extroverted and outspoken. " -C.D.

A- "Outgoing and loud ." -J.C.

Least Coordinated

Laurel

Hadley

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a-What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?

A- "I was sitting in class one day and I got up to throw something away and my tampon fell out of my sock It was so awkward and weird Everyone saw it. " -L.H.

A- "My friend Troy took all my stuff out of my apartment and hid it. He was trying to make it seem like someone had come in and stole all my stuff He flipped the mattress over and everything " -C.H.

Q- Why do you think you were nominated and then voted as least coordinated?

A- "I am clumsy and unorganized. I don 't even own a planner! " -L.H.

A- "I don 't really know why I was voted I don 't think that I am clumsy or uncoordinated. " -C.H.

Q- Do you feel that this award was given to the right person?

A- "Yeah I do I think I am clumsy and I know that other people must view me as that now , too ." -L.H.

A- "No I don 't think that I am clumsy But I guess if other people do , that ' s fine ." - C.H.

Most School Spirit

Amanda Furry and David Zeff

Q- What is your normal spirit apparel?

A- "We usually try to go with the theme I wear my football shirt with black and white pants or spandex We have had themes like farmers hunters and then the traditional black and white. " -A.F. ' '

A- "We have dressed up as farmers , hunters , and black and white Other than that , we try to dress as crazy and extreme as we can ." -0.Z.

Q- Where do you go for your spirit apparel?

A- "We go to Savers for our clothes Either that or I go through my mom ' s clothes to find some cool clothes ." -A.F.

Q- What is your favorite event that you have attended?

A- "There was this one time that I dressed provocatively for a Southeast game. We had a lot of fun that night. " -A.F.

A- " I don 't really have a favorite event , but I do enjoy football more than any other sports. Football is outside and it ' s cold and there is just a better atmosphere There is also a lot more spirit around. " -0.Z.

Q- Describe yourself in one word.

A- "Crazy ." -A.F.

A- "Crazy ." -0.Z.

Class Clown

Tina Bland and Brian Votava

Q- Why do you think you were named class clown?

A- I m what they say goofy My laugh is quite unusual. It is a set of giggles ended with a snort. I think it's cute I also have a bunch of dances that I like to do I have one that goes along with Men in Black , American Pie 2 and also a techno theme ." -T.8.

A- I guess that people think I'm funny I saw the movie " Ace Ventura " and I thought it was just great. I always wanted to be like him ." -8. V.

Q- What made you want to become class clown?

A- "Well , I wouldn 't want to be class serious But seriously I am honored to have received this honor ." -T 8.

A- " I like seeing people smile. It makes me happy when I know that other people are benefiting from what I have done ." -8. V.

Q- What's your favorite phrase?

A- Bull-honkey and sup Furry and I have our own dictionary. " -T.8.

A- ''This is no disco ." -8. V.

Q- Describe yourself in one word.

A- " Flam-boyant and vivacious ." -T.B.

A- " Energet ic ." -8. V

Most Changed

Micheala Powell and Ryan Adamek

Q- What were you like as a freshman?

A- " I never matched I was a tomboy. I didn 't care about style or looking good I just wanted to be comfortable ." -M.P.

A- " I was shy and sort of !hugged out. I guess people considered me ghetto ." -R.A.

Q- What are you like now?

A- " I' m more in style and up to date with the times. I also think I am more friendly and caring towards other people ." -M.P.

A- " I think differently now. I am more friendly and more outgoing than I used to be I like to thought of as a little obnoxious ." -R.A.

a- Why do you think you changed?

A- " I seriously think that God changed me I also wanted to grow my hair our for " Locks of Love ." -M.P..

A- " I have new friends now I think people view me differently than when I first started school here ." -R.A.

Q- How have you changed?

A- Other than growing my hair out, I have decided to dress more "preppy". My friends and family have also had an influence on me. The have taught me to follow through with my goals and never give up on my morals ." -M.P.

A- " I talk a lot more now I say what's on my mind and what I am thinking about. I am not as shy and reserved as I used to be ." -R.A.

Q- Describe yourself in one word.

A- "Buff ." -M.P.

A- " Partier ." -R.A.

*All winners taken from senior survey that was made available to all seniors.

Most Athletic

Ashley Ford and Chauncy Marshall

a- What is your favorite sport?

A- "My favorite sport would be basketball. I have been playing on an actual team since first or second grade ." -A.F.

A- " Football is my all-time favorite sport I like it because you get to hit people I have been playing football for the past four years. I have worn this special shirt for the past four years also " -C.M.

Q- Do you have any pre-game rituals?

A- " I like to watch a basketball game and get ready for it before I actually play. I usually have one of my friends give me a back rub just before the game ." -A.F.

A- "Other than my special shirt , I don 't really have anything that I want to share ." -C.M.

Q- What's your favorite part of this sport?

A- " I love the two-foot jump stop when going up for a lay-up That is my favorite part about basketball. I also love the warm-ups and cheering. Our fans are so supportive of our team I love it when the band plays "Hey baby ," it's the best. " -A.F.

A- " During basketball and football season we make big plays That's the best part People know who you are based on what you do ." -C.M.

Most Extreme

Airykah Cory and Aaron Koepping

Q- What do you want to be when you graduate from high school?

A- "I want to be a lawyer. If that doesn't work out, I want to be some sort of journalist." -A.C.

A- " I want to be Sports Agent. If I don 't end up doing that, I would like to be a business accountant. " -A.K.

Q- What is the craziest thing that you have ever done?

A- "I went bungee jumping with some people. Then I also went white water rafting " -A.C.

A- "I went off a three foot ramp and dislocated my shoulder. I am pretty much willing to do anything. I' m crazy " -~.K.

Q- Do you think that this award was a good choice for your type of personality?

A- "Yeah I do I don 't think I am that extreme , but 1f other people do, thats fine with me. " -A.C.

A- "Yeah , sure , why not?" -A.K.

Most Artistic

Renee Riner and Mike Glosser

Q- What types of art do you do?

A- "I like drawing, mostly with pencil, pen, ink and charcoal. I try to express what I am feeing in my drawings I like to be creative and innovative." -

R.R.

A- "I like to do all kinds of art. Not just one in particular. " -M.G.

Q- What's your favorite type of art to create?

A- "I don't really have a favorite type of art. I really enjoy being creative and expressing wh_at l have to say I like to draw things that are real1st1c and pragmatic ." -R.R.

A- "I don ' t really have a favorite type of art. I like everything. " -M.G.

Q- What form of art are you most proud of or best at?

A- "I like to paint. I don 't have a lot of experience with painting but I have fun with it. I have painted a few times and the times that I have painted, I really enjoys the way it made me feel. " -R.R'. ,,

A- "Again , I like all types of art and I am not 1n favor of Just one -M.G.

Q- Have you won any awards for any of your artwork?

A- I have won a few awards for my artwork, but I can't remember which ones t hey were " -R.R.

A- Yes I have. I plan on going into marketing after I graduate , so art sometimes helps that. " -M.G. 2 .::::3

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Concerned that Iraq could assemble nuclear weapons, the United Nations required Iraq to disclose and disarm its weapons of mass destruction. While the United Nations conducted weapon inspections in Iraq, the United States prepared to go to war. Questions remained about how long the weapon inspections

would take and thousands of people protested the war in more than 220 cities around the country on a weekend in January.

Meanwhile, the U.S. · sent almost as many aircraft carriers and trQops into the Persian Gulf as were there during the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

THE WAR ON TERRORIS

Memorial ll!Ma!I were held aroanl the country on the anniversary of Sept. 11; Mlid'I President Gecqe w. Bulh proclaimed Patriot Day. One year after the attacb on the World Trade Center and the FenCaaon, the American economy felt the effeds. HNI about Aftlalislan diminished, but al Qaeda and Olanta bin laden were stiB in the news. Debate contirmed about what lhould be built at the Qound Zero

site, and coBe.- were amd to tam over infonnation about their foreign students and teachers to the FBI.

1he country continued to pursue Osama bin Laden and odlel'threals to national semrity in ill War on Terror•

·Sometimes war was IUbde, and IIOllletimes it was very noticeable.

1he ll1mliglatiotl and Natlnlizalion Service began to fingerprint and photograph men who entered the

United States hm 18 Middle Easan countries. Bush signed a Homeland Security bill into law that created a new federal department devoted to preventing future attacb and alowed aJIIMINftial airtine pilots to canygan.

1he din!dor of the FBI announced that his organization had thwarted almost 100~atladmsinc:e Sept. 11, 2001. He said some of the atladm were intmded for U.S. targets.

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Wacky day is a day during Spirit Week · that gives us a chance to dress as weird as we want plus have fun.

Juniocs

Sarah Towne shows us her wacky side. (Photo by Lindsay Krumm)

(L-R) La Rae Pierce, Anna McVay , and Meghan Luft at Booster Blast Off. Booster Blast Off is a get-together for students to hang out and have a good time. (Photo by Michaela Powell)

(L-R) Laura Carter, Sasha Graybosch, and Whitney Piper have fun in the rain at a football game. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Alicia Oake son enjoys the bus ride to a volleyball game.

( Photo by Dawn Baile y)

Renell Pizarro, looking cool, hangs out in class. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Baton twirler Emily Birnton poses at one of the football games. She has won many awards and performs at the varsity games during halftime.

(Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Bryce Knezovich sets the standard for looking cool at Hawaiian Day

(Photo by Lindsey Krumm)

JARADADAMS

JAKE AHL

NATALIE AKSAMIT

JUAN ALCAIDE-ARIAS

LINDSEY ALLSMAN

TRACY ALVARADO

ASHLIEAMEN

ALYSSA ARELLANO

PETRINA ARNESON

BENBANDARS

ASHLEY BARGEN

VALERIR BARTELS

ALLEN BARTU

ERIN BASSINGER

JAYSON BAT);NHORST

ZACHERY BAUMFALK

ROBERT BECKER

ADNANA BEGOVIC

A.J.BENNE

CHRISTOPHER BENNETT

JAN BERAN

MATTHEW BIELENBERG

DRBJ BIG~ld 51\RA.BOM

CHARLIE B,ORDEAUX

JENNIFJ3R BRANUM

•ijMILt' BRINTON

ELAINE BROSH

LAMELIA BROWN

TIMBROWN

LANEICIA BUCKMAN

DEREKBUHR

TERRI BUNDY

MATTHEW BURT

JOHN BUTLER

HEATHER CAFFREY

JESSICA CAJN

KIMBERL¥ CAMPBELL

LAURA GARTER

JUSTIN CASE

JEFF CASEY

l(ATHERINE CHAMBERS

STEPHANIE CHRASTIL

ELIZABETH CHRIST

RACHEL CHRISTENSEN

STEPHANIE CHRISTENSON

NGAN CHUNG

JESSICA COLE

JESSIGA COLSON

KUR'qS CONOVER

CRYSTAL CORDOVA

LORENA CORRAL

ERIC CRAVEN

SHEILA CRONK

JAMES CROWLEY

JEREMY CUDABACK

SARA CUDDEFORD

KIMBRA CULVER

JEREMY CUTSOR

TRACYDANG

DAPHNE DARTER

BRITTANY DEAN

NICOLE DEAN

RICH DELANEY

ZACH DIEHM

MATTHEW DINGLEDINE

HUYENDINH

MOZART DIXON

SAMANTHA DOAN

JUSTIN DODD

CHADD DRAPER

· coRYDREWS

CUONGDUONO

CB.RISTOPHER DURHAM

R ECHTBNKAMP

LINDEE EDGAR

KATIE EMANUEL

JACKIE ENGEL

LINDSEY ERICKSON RANDIEZEA

K;YLE FARSTAJ?

KATIE FAST ·

RYAN FEATHER

CHRISTOPHER FIALA

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JOHN FIALA

TOM FISHER

LEWIS FLEISHER

ASHLEY FLINK

SABRINA FLORES

MATT FLYNN

MELISSA FOGLESONG

MICHAEL FOLTS

ASHLEY FOLTZ

SARA FOTINOS

TRAVIS FOX

VINCENT FR.ALEY

JODY FRAZER

CURTIS FRIERSON

MEAGAN FRITZINGER

ANNA FULLER

JOHN GACH

ANDREW GAINES

JESS GAMBILL

RANDIGARY

MELISSA GILLELAND

JOSHUA GLOVER

AMANDA GODEM~

TRISHA GOEBEL

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KELLY HERSBBBR6M

CASSIB HESSHEIMBR ,,

DERRICK HEYDON

BRIAN JilGGINS ,

NATE HILES

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CODY HOEGEMEYER,,

DUSTIN HOFFMAN:·

HEATHER HOOD

JOHN HOODJER

DARIL HOSACK

MALERIE HOUDEK

FALLON HOWARD

ELYSE HOYT

JOSH HRUBY

DANIELLE HUGHES

MICHELLE HUGHES

RILEY HUSKEY

MICHAEL HUSTON

LAlJRA: INNESS

ROBERT JAQUES

LAURA JEUTONG

ROBERT JEUTONG

INGRID JOHNSON

KAYLA JOHNSON

KELLIE JOHNSON

SHAMEKA JOHNSON

ANGELA JONES

CHALIA JONES

CHASMIN JONES

JENNI JONES

NATHAN JONES

MONSHAE JORDAN

AURELIE JUSSELME

MICHAEL KAAR

STEPHANIE KADAvY

JAKEKAMPRATH

DANIELLE KENNEDY

CARMAN KEYSER

BESSER KHALAF

HAJEM KHALAF

RJTAKING

KRISTOPHER KIRBY

NATALIE KIRCHER

CARLY KNAPPLE

BRYCE KNEZOVICH

TONY KNOLI!.ENBERG

BRANDY KREIFEL

MOLLY K.ROI.1KOWSKI

ASHLEY KRUGER

ORLANDO LANG

KODY LARSEN

CLORISSA LEE

JQSHUALEE

TANNER LEE

CHARLENE LEFFLER

FELIPE LEGORRETA Vll.,LEGAS

MARY LEIDIG

THOMAS LEMAY

TIMOTHY LEMAY

BENJAMINLEYPOLDT

LACEY LIENEMANN

SCOTT LLOYD

MACKENZIE LOCKE

BOBBI LONG

JAMESLOOS ' SAMLOOS

ALAN~YMAN TII

ZECHARIAH MACKENZIE

JAMES MAGEE

AMANDA MALCOM

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TREVOR MARCHANT

ALYSSA MARSCHMAN

LINDSAY MARTilj

DAYID MARTINEZ

,TOSHA MATHERS

AARON MAXWELL

Juniovs

JOHN MCADAMS

ALLISON MCSHANNON

ANNA MCVAY

JENNA MEDLEY

JADE MENDOZA

JESSE MENDOZA

JENNIE MERRILE "-

MARK MESTON

DILAN MICHEL

JOHANNA MICKELSON

BOBBY MILLER

ERIC MILLER

THOMAS MILLER

ANDREW MINZEL

JOSHUA MISNER

TORY MOGHADAM

K.IMMOHATT

ELENA MONTELONGO

HONNAMOORE

MEAGAN MOORE

DANIEL MORALES URIBE

TYLER MULKEY

RENEE MURDOCK

KATHLEEN MURPHY

MEGGIE MURPHY

LATHAN MURRELL

RIKANANJO _

SARA NELSEN

MELANIE NELSON

AARON NGUYEN

LUANNGUYEN

KIMBERLY NGUYEN

NGOC LINH NGUYEN

TIN NGUYEN

TRAN NGUYEN

JESSIE NILSON

Mc'.Ada,ms to Nilson r

SKYLER REISING HOLLIEREN

ROBERT RENAUD

CASSIE REYNOLDS

BEN RICH;t'ER

JENNIFE

ELIAZAR RINCON

CORTNEY RITCHIE

MISTY ROBERTS

ASHLEY ROBINSON

JENNIFER ROBINSON

MELISSA ROB

MELISSA ROCHFORD

LINDSEY RODRIGUEZ

MARIA RODRIGUEZ

NATHANROY

JESSICA RUSTERMlER JACIRUIT

BRENDA SANDOVAL CHAIREZ

STEVEN SCHMIEDESKAMP

JOCELYN SCHOCK

SCOTT SCHOENLEBER

CHRIS SCHWARZ

ANNASC

COLLIN SEL L

JESSICA SETTELL

ALICIA SHAFFER

ELIZABETH SHELDON

CHARLES SHEPARD-BROWN

HILLARYS

ALENAS

MARISSAS

ALEXS

AMANDAS

JAMIE VEACH

MARCO VENEGAS

DWAYNE VENTRY JR.

OLEG VERBITSKY

AARONVIOEN

DA VIDVIROILITO

TONY VONDRA

AISHA WADE

JUSTIN WAQNER

LYNNWALKER

ROBIN WALKER

MIKAEL WALTER

MICHAEL WARE

SYDNEY WATTS

BECA WEDfELMAN

BRANDON WEU,S

SHAUN WELSCH

NICK WERTZ

AMANDA WESSEL

ANDREW WESTPHALEN

SARA WHITNEY

KIMBERLY WHITTON

P.J. WILKS~N

ALAN WIBLIAMS

ALLEN WILLIAMS

ERIC WILLIAMS

AMBER WINKELMA!li

AMANDA WISMER

AUBRY WORRALL

KANOKOYAMADA

KATHRYN YOUNG

MATTYOUNG

TRACY YU

Y ANNICK YUMA

NICHOLAS ZELLER

Juniors

.Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors Not Pictured

Sophomores

Aldrich, Melissa

Alley, Josfiua f

·, Aziz

rs, Cory

larkdoll, Jessica

lames, Amelia

lelville, Anna

Brown, lce'sha

Brown, Kim

Bui, Kevin

Gasey

Campbell, Andrew

Casados, Jesus

Chance, Kimberly

Davis, Nathan

Pons, Nguyen Hanh

Enriquez, Jose

Failor, Miranda

fkese, Jonathan

frye, Danny

Gloclowski, Kadi

Goodson, Eric

Haack, Shelby

llesso, Basem

Higgins, Jonathan

Holland, Jacob

Holmbeck, Justin

Johnson, Latashula

keyzer, David

liihne, James

-lishchun, Anna

lravchuk, Luda

is, Jamie

Long, Randee

Luft, Meghan

Madison, Darnell

Madrahimob, farruh

Malin, Michael

Martin, Karen

Martinez-Cortez, Catherine

McCown, Jessica ;

Mirzaei, Zahra

Mohsen, Tehani

ftsuyen, Kimberly

flsuyen, Phuong

O'Connell, Julie

, Basseh

an, Zahra

Pham, Trung

Plaksin, Artem

Pool, Alex

Potosnyak, Chuck

Lmirez, Andrew

Redwine, Joshua

Roberts, Kenneth

landers, Che'lyn.n

yers, Cody

wamlein, Michael

Balderas, Faustino

Bates, Christopher

Bennett, Myles

Bergh, Andrea

Brunt, Marcus

Burton, Daniel

Carlmark, Shannan

Carpenter, Jessica

Ca you, ·Duane

Chance, Allen

Cherry~,Tyrece

Chung, Minh ·

Coffin, Dawn

Coleman, Jatia

Collier, Matthew

Collier, Zachary

Colliers, Seville

Copeland;·Mbby

Croghan, Jesse

Curry, Tyrone

Donahoo,Scott

Doolittle, Amanda

Edelen, Samantha

Edington, Aaron

Eisenbarth, Kyle

Essink, Troy

fisher, Jeremy

Gandy, Kristina

Geesey, Shawna

Gillespie, Brynna

Greggs, Devin

Hadgi, Haedar

Hoferer, Anthony

Holmes, Latoya

Hugelman, Ambyr

Jackson, Andrew

Jackson, David

Jackson, Jaimeson

Jawid, Nadi

Jimenez, Selina

Jones, Markham

Kaye, Joel

Keefer, Sheena

Kent, Marcus

Kheder, Kaheiety

Kiene; Joshau.._

Kishchun, V:iktoriya

Klug, Lindsey

Knickerbocker, Adessa

Kowalewski, Justin

Launer, Leah

Legault, Nicole

L~verjng, Vaylez

Luedtke, Tyler

Luera, Joana

Malone, Sau'l~ena

Meyer, Jameson

Miller, Cody

Miller, Zephen

Minzel, Adam

Moore, Ka'shayla

Mora, Lawrence

Naranjo; Jaime

S~phomores Ccont.)

Nguyen,.Huy

Nguyen, Nick

Nguyen, Phuong Kim

Noble, Jennifer

Nordhues, Kevin

Offord, V' osha

Ofodirinwa, Erika

Ohnoutkat Eric

O'Neal, Ashley

Osmanovic, Midhat

Parker, Marilynn

Patel, Bhavini "

Payne, Dustin

Perdue, Johnny

Perry, Jermaine

Pham, Brian

Phan, Tai

Pierce, Bn1ha

Pittman, Jusfi.n

Pokorney, KJ 1t

Pospisil, Corey Rader, Nicholas Ramos, Monique Reinick, Jeremy Schleiger, Matt

Shepard, Cory Sljivo, Sandro Smith, Jeff Stacy, Nichole Stesgall, Amanda Stoki, Rachel Thibodeaux, Jacqueline Tolliver, Chris Tong, Loan T~ttle, Jesse Vu, Tommy Walker, Ashley Walton, Dayne Walton, Jessica White, Miki Williams, Oeaunl'e Winchester, Andrew Yates, Tony Zakaria, Georgiana

freshmen

Bass, Daniel

Boelter, Brandan

Boyd~ Asa

Bridges, Marcus

Buchanan, Stan

Cervantes, Patrick

Choma, Austin

Craig, Candice

.Davison, Samantha

Oivizinskiy, Vadim

Doan, James

Oopu;ony, Nyakuic

ford, Tyshay

f riesen, Zack

Gottschall, Joe

Graham, Laura

Grandel, Andrew

Grutel, Larry

Harriman, Michael

Heistand, Michael

• Hiles, Brandy

Holden, Elijah

Holland, Joshua

Hynes, Kory

Iromuanya, Charity

John, Pebbles

Kiene, Jeremy

Martinez, J.J.

Moore, Edward

Myers, Dallas

Neemann, Samantha

Nguyen, Lan

Nguyen, Quyen

Nguyen, Luu Kevin

Nunemaker, Matt

Nunez, Aaron

Ortega, Coty

Pallard, Anthony

Puok, Guamar

Ray, Thomas

Rayburn, Lynze

Rider, Rose

Rodriguez-Renteria, R~ina

Rohn, Anthony

Shaw, John

Shaw, Tiffany

Snider, Brian

Steinhauer, }ferbert

Stevens, Nicholas

Towns, Lita

Ventry, Destiny

Voss, Shannon

Ward, Amanda

Ward, Cassandra

Wentland, Steven

Williams, Steph

Williamson, Andrea

Yarmolyuk, Alex

Yarmolyuk, Oksana

Yesgy, Matthew

Zessin, Jacob

Zo-,,, Austin

Is he really looking at the camera? Maybe he's a little camera shy.

Sophomoves

Adessa Knickerbocker, at Booster Blast Off, is all drenched. (Photo by Lyndsey Bates)

Tony Lewandowski sits in the north concourse during lunch. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Ashely Ober and Michelle Philippi huddle together to stay warm at a football game at Seacrest Field. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Becky Zelada and Kendra Suesz squeeze in for a picture. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Lunchtime is a perfect time to do homework for Jamie Dicke. (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Clayton Anders, Clifton Bridges and Markham Jones wait in the north concourse before school for the bell (Photo by Dawn Bailey)

Strike a pose! Ashley Jones being herself at Homecoming . (Photo by Becky Zelada)

KARIMDAD ABBASI

SHAWN ADAMEK

AMBER ADAMS , MICHAEL AGUILAR

MIKE AGUILAR

SARAH AGUIRRE

GHAZI AL NORI

AUDEL ALCALA

MARIA ALCALA

ADAM AMBRIZ

ANTHONY AMBRIZ

NATE AMOS

CLAYTON ANDERS

CHRIS ANDERSON

DEREK ANDERSON

RUSTY ARNOLD

ERIC BAHR

ERIC BAILEY

ANN BAIR

JASON BAIRD

ELIZABETH BAKER

TRENT BAKER

AARON BALL

ASHER BALL

KASIDY BALLENTINE-ANDERS

BENTIBARR

MARY BARTELS

RACHEL BATE

ASHLEY BEACH

KELSEY BECKENBACH

MARY BECKER

DAVID BEH~NS

VON BEISNER

NICK BELL

DUSTIN BENES

NATHAN BERGHUIS

JESSICA BEVARD

KATIE BEVINS

MELISSA BICKFORD

BRIAN BINNICK

KELLEE BLAHA

MATTHEW BLANCO

ANTHONY BOLAN

NICHOLAS BORER

CHRISTINA BORN

BEN BOUWENS

JENNIE BRADFORD

MATTHEW BRAINERD

HANNAH BRECK.BILL

KELSEY BREED

CLJF(ON BRIDGES

AMBER BROWN

TERRYBROWN

KATIE BRUSNAHAN

KAY BUCHANAN

EMILY BULLING

ZACH BULLING

AMANDA BVNDY

ANDREW BUTCHER

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KAMEKO CAMPBELL

ANDRES CAPOTE-SANTILLANA

CODY CARLSON

DANIEL CARMAN

ALLIE CARTER

DYLAN CARTER

LOGAN CARTER

CHRISTIN CASEMENT

BRIAN CHAPMAN

CHELSEA CHAPMAN

GERREN CHAVARRIA

LINDA CHEN

CRYSTAL CHERRY

NHIALCHUOL

DUSTIN CLARK

MICKI CLARK

ADAMCOHEN

SARAH COLEMAN

LEECO~

ANTONIO CONTRERAS

HEATHER CONVER~E

DANA CONYERS

CAMI COOK

MITCHELL COOKSTON

KATIE CORBETT

BRENT CRISLER

JAIME CURRAN

NATHAN DAARUD

EMILY DARTER

JTDAVIS

KELLE DAVIS

MAX DAVIS

RACHEL DEICHERT

ROBERT DELGADO

OLEG DEMYANOVSKIY

JASON DETERDING

JAMIE DICKE

KYLE DILLOW

PATRICK DINGLEDINE

AMANDA DOUGHERTY

MATTHEW DOUGLAS

MELISSA DOUGLAS

ANGELINA DUDINA ·

ZACHARY DUNCAN

SEAN DZIUVENIS

JEFF EBERT

BETHANY EDSTROM

MONICA EDWARDS

BRANDI ELLER

SHEENA ESSMAN

AJEVANS

JENNA EVANS

BREANNE EVERTS

JESSIE FAILOR

ERIC FERGUSON

MICHAEL FIEDLER

BRYAN FITZGERALD

LEIGH FLEMING

JUSTIN FLURY

ALAYNA FOSTER

COLE FRANSON

NICOLE FREIBURGHOUSE

BRIANA FROHN ·

OWENFROHN

JOSH FRY

SARAH GAMBILL

JUDYGARC

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HGlE ILLE USP

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ELIZA.BETH GOMEZ

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CHRIS INNS

CHRISTOPHER INNS

ASHLEY JACOBSEN

AUSTEN JACOX

CRAIG JANSSEN

KYLIE JENSEN

AARON JOHNSON

DEMETRIUS JOHNSON

KIMBERLY JOHNSON

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RYAN JOHNSON

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JACOB KAPELLER

JASON KARABEL

MARCI KASSEBAUM

JESSE KEELAN

MADELON KELLER

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KATIE KERN

SCOTT KERREY

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WILLIAM KNICKERBOCKER

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AMBER LINDNER

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ADAM LOVGREN

ANDREW LUBBEN

MELISSA LUEDTKE

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JENA LYNCH

SARA MAGNUSON

AMBER MARCHAND

MEGANMARES

MATTHEW MARKOWSKI

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LARRY MILLER

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SHANNON MOSTEK

ANDREW MOTHERSHED

JESSICA MOTON

NATASHA MUNDEN

CASEY MUSGROVE

GRAHAM NELSEN

BEN NELSON

JESSICA NEUJAHR

JORDAN NEUJAHR

CLINT NEUMANN

MICHAEL NEWMAN

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MICHAEL NGUYEN

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ASHLEY OBER

ERIKA OFODIRINWA

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ASHLEY ONEAL

FALAH OSMAN

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NICOLE OWEN

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KYLIE PATTILLO

KRISTIN PEDERSEN

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JAKE PYLE

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CHRISTOPHER READ

FAITH REED

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MATTHEW ROBINSON

JAMIE ROESLER

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JONIE ROLFSMEYER

NICOLE ROMANCZUK

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LIZETH ROSALES

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ANDREW ROSEB~RY

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SARITA SAENZ

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BRIAN SCHILKE

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LINDSEY SCHOENECK

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FRANKLIN SHERIDAN

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BRANDON SNYDER

KAYLYNN SNYDER

ROBERT SNYDER

BRANDON STANGE

HEATHER STEBBINS

CODY STEPHENSON

TYLER STEPHENSON

DUSTIN STEWART

LACY STEWART

MATTHEW. STOUT

AARON STRAIGHT

LIAM STRINGHAM

ELLIE STUTZMAN

KENDRA SUESZ

JOSHUA SUMMERS

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PAUL SWANSON

ROBERT TAYLOR

MICHAEL TEOLIS

SARAH TERRELL

BRANDIE THOMPSON

CHELCI THOMPSON

EMILY THOMPSON

LUKA THOR

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LINDSEY TOMES

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JEREMY WATSON

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KIMBERLY WEBER

ALEX WHEELER

ELIZABETH WHITNEY

BRAD WIDMAN

DONTEICE WILKINSON

RICKY WILLIAMS

AMANDA WILLITS

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SHEENA WINCHEL

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ERIENNE WISSINK

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KELSEY WORLEY

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freshmen

Wh at a great costume? Thi evil look-alike huddle s together with Jamie Jaques, Amy Chapman , and Steve Alexander. Spirited fans everywhere wore their Halloween attire for thi s s pecial ni g ht.

Tyler Stewart g i ves the camera a thumb s- up while spo rtin g hi ca mouflage gear at Northea t ' Homecomin g game

Alex Allemang s how s u s who i s No. 1 by s tanding and cheering in the s tudent sec tion during a cold , wintry football game.

Emily Fecht, Heather Harri , a nd Alexis McCown turn around and flash their cute freshman s mile s. A s you can tell , ortheast is # I in their heart s.

Katye Hagemo se r wears her retro fleece scarf and multicolored h a t a t a Northeast football game. (A ll Photo s by Maggie Rife )

Brooke Bartek holds D anie Miller clo s e as they watch Northea s t 's football team Staying warm is a major priority for thi s group of friend s.

Maya Vick tried to concentrate at a Northea s t football game. It's not easy bein g a fan , you know!

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STEVE ALEXANDER

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SAMANTHA ALLEMANG

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REBECCA ANNO

TOBY ARNESON

SETH ARNOLD

AJMAL AYUBZAI

KYLE BACHMAN

CHRISTINA BACON

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JENNIFER BALES

NICK BARHAM

DARREK BARNEY

BROOKE BARTEK

BRYCE BATENHORST

SAIRABECIC

IAN BECK-JOHNSON

NICHOLE BECKLER

JAKE BENNETT

ROB BENNETT

KEVIN BENTZINGER

ELLEN BERGGREN

AMBER BESCH

KALA BLAND

AMANDA BOETTCHER

LISA BOLZ

TASHA BOQMGAARN

TAYLOR BOURNE

DANEBOWDER

MICHAEL BOWERS

MELISSA BREWER

MIC~L B,lIBWllR

ANDREW BRJ'.DGER

MATT BRING

PAT BRING

JENNIFER BROWN

MIKEBROWN

RICHARD BROWN

SHERRIE BROWN

AUSTEN BRYAN

COLT BUHR

DONNY BUI

SCOTT BUI

BOBBY CAIN

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JESSICA CANTER

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RA'CHEL CARROLL

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RYAN CASSELL

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NICHOLE CHRASTIL

HEATHER CHRISTENSON

JONATHAN CHRISTENSON

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CASEY CLARK

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CASEY CLEVELAND

JESSICA COGLEY

ADRIAN COLEMAN

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NICHOLAS CORDOVA

JAKE CORUM

KATIE COUPENS

COREY CRAIG

CHRISTIE DAIL):'

STEPHANIE DANLEY

RACHAEL DAVIS

STACY DA VIS

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AMY DEEDS

CHRIS DELANO

JOSH DEYOE

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ADAM GASKILL

AUSTIN GERDES

CHRIS GIESE

MELISSA GILLIAM

JOHN GILLISPIE

JESSICA GLASS

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SARAH GOEBEL

DARIA GOLOTINA

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MICHELLE GORE

AMBER GORMLEY

SCOTT GOTTSLEBEN

RICHARD GOULD

HALEY GRABOWSKI

BRITTON GREEN

NICHOLAS GRIFFITH

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KYLEE GUENTER

CHARLES GUERRERO

MATT GUNTHER

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CARISSA .HAGER

CHELSEA HAHN

JAMIE HALE

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MICHELLE HAMER

DEBRA HANNA

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SLOAN JOHNSON

BRIANNE JOHNSTON

JAMES JONES

JOEL JONES

SHAETIESE JORDAN

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ASHLEY KASSEBAUM

OLIVIA KEELER

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MICHELE KERREY

MOURADI KHALAF

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KRISTIN KOSTER

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MICHAEL KUTEY

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KELLEY MILLER

ADAM MINZEL

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MICHAEL NEUKIRCH

DAMON NEWMAN

KEVIN NGUYEN

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TUYET NGUYEN

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ALISON NICKOLAUS

JARED NORRIS

DRAKE, NORTHROP

CODI NUSS

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ASHLEY O'BRIEN

DEREK OFODIRINWA

NATHAN OLIN

LINDSAY OLIVER

CAMERON OLSON

CHRISTINE OLSON

JACOB OLSON

COURTNEY ONEAL

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MATIHEW OSTGAARD

SABRINA PACELLI

KODY PARKER

AL~XANDRA PARKS

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KELLIE PEITZMEIER

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JOSEPH RUDDER

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BRIAN STEVENS

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faculty

Melanie Gross , an English teacher , talks with her class. (Photo by Natalie Roberts)

Associate Principal John Skretta takes a break from listening to the problem s of students. (Photo by Natalie Roberts)

Economics teacher Dorann Johnston teaches her class about the importance of money. ( Photo by Dawn Bailey )

Science teacher Jeff Han se n works on an experiment with hi s phy s ic s class. ( Photo by Natalie Robert s)

Cafeteria worker Barb Steele serves the many students who come through her line. (Photo by Natalie Robert s)

Theresa Thompson , a soc ial studies teacher , helps Aqueelah Watkin s with her homework . (Photo by Natalie Roberts)

Jim Campbell , a math teacher, tells his class that the secret is a "wa rm fuzzy." (Photo by Natalie Roberts)

TERRY ABRAHAMS

HELEN ALBRO .

DUANE BAACK

STEVE BARTEK

CANDY BEACH

DARYL BLUE

WALLY BLUNT

MIKE BOSHART

CHARLES BOWLING

JOYCE BUCHANAN

MARGE BURGER

NANCY CAMERON

JAMES CAMPBELL

BRUCE CHAPMAN

COLLEEN CHILDERS

BRIEN CONNEALY

SUSAN CORNISH

JOEL CORNWELL

KEN CORNWELL

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PAM DAVIS

MIKEDIXON

SUSANDUFF

BOB FENSLER

BETH FRANZEN

BOB FREESE

CHRIS FUNK

KAY GOESCHEL

KATE GREEN

MELANIE GROSS

MICHAELA HAHN

CLAYTON HEATH

SERENA HEERMANN

ABIGAIL HENKE

CAROLINE HUG

LELAND JACOBS

LORlJAMBOR

TRAVIS JENSEN

CANDY JOHNSON

DORAN JOHNSTON

LYNN KAUFMANN

CAMELLE KINNEY

KRISTY KOTIK

SHARON KREIMER

JANET LAFOLLETTE

NANCY LARIMER

CHERI LARSON

JULIE LEIDIG

DOUG LIPPSTREU

KATHRYN LLOYD

RUTHIE LOHMEYER

CYNDY MADDUX

JIM MANN

RACHEL MARCHANT

CAROL MATRIAS

MARK MCCLANAHAN

CAROL MEYER .

CHRISTINE MICHAEL

JEWEL MICK

BURKE MORROW

MIKE MUSIL

BOBBIE MYERS

MARY NEMEC

MARY PEDERSEN

KAREN POORE

SHANNON QUIBLE

KRISTY RECTOR

CAROL REED

GARY REINERS

RYAN RIEKER

ANGIE ROEPKE

DEE ROWE

MARGE RUDD HILLHOUSE

MARK RUNYAN

BARB SAHLING

GEORGIA SARROUB

CHARLENESCHIPPERT

BRENDA SCHMIDT

LYNN SCHOENING

ANITA SCHROEDER

LIZ SCHULENBERG

CLAUDINE SCOTT

HELEN SELLENTIN

REBECCA SHIRES

TONI SIEDEL

SANDIE SIMPSON

JANE SINDELAR

SARAHSKEAN

DAVID SMITH

NANCY SMITH

JOHN SNOOZY

MARY SOBCZYK

DEB SOVA

JEFF STAD ING

BARB STEELE

REED STEPHENSON

ADELL STILES

MARY TURNER

BETH VAUGHN

KAREN WARREN

ST ARLA WATERS-RANKINS

JENNY WEISSER

LUANN WESTPHALEN

ROBERT WHITE

DEB WOLKEN

BILL WRIGHTSMAN

SPIRIT 1\ND

SPORTS

When athletes look back on. early morning prodi.,ces, and all the hard work they put i.,n. , they don 't thi.,n.k about sufferi.,n.g. They thi.,n.k about what they di.,d. They reali.ze i.,t all r uns together and they were a pad of somethi.,n.g that m,a,de them proud odheast has m,a,n.y wonderful sports progmms The support for these teams comes from team, members, coaches, teachers , parents and students. The atmosphere of the ti.,eld , court, pool .and mat i.,s always posi.,h\Je and strong , no matter the hn.d of compehhon.. The seats are packed wi.,th Fans , decked i.,n. black and whi.,te , who share a common. pri.,de i.,n. thei.,r school Ea.ch season. bri.,n.gs the hope of bei.,n.g the best and the atti.,tude of the players and fans i.,s reflected through the support and lo yalty to Rocket Hi.,gh.

By Renee Rinet'

Emily Brinton twirls during a Northeast football game.

Sen ior Dawn Coffey shows her enthusiasm and support for her school.

Clockwise from top right: Alan Lyman, Trevor Rice, Matt Leacoch and Thomas Miller play the quints at the Drill Team Show during the Drumline performance.

g, 'ik di %; % Scott Lloyd, Kelly Hersnberger, Natalie Swenson, Ingrid Johnson , and John Hoodjer participate in the tug-of-war contest at the pep rally.

Chase Holmes, Amber Price, Paul Tanner, Stacey Miller, and Dan Poulsen "strutt" their stuff at the annual Drill Team Show

Cassandra Ward defends the plate at a Rocket jv softball game.

Above: (L- R ) Lyndsey Bates , Maggie Rife , Sasha Graybosch, Ashley Stepanek and Whitney Piper show off their ripples and sharp moves in vertical line.

Above Right: Renee Riner throws up her hands and shakes her hips during the disco dance.

Right: (L-R) Holly Adams, Sasha Graybosch, Amber Price and Stacey Miller raise their knees and put a smile on their faces as they prep for a high kick.

Above: The squad gathers around the center circle of the floor to do many ripples that go all the way around and back . Left : The girls give their dances and performances a more choreographed look, especially with the flash gloves. (All photos by Dawn Bailey.)

By Ashley Stepanek

"You think you know but you have no idea. "

This is a story of 16 girls who throughout the year have overcome the challenge of working together to make a dream and a goal tran sform into a lifetime of memorie s and friendships.

For these 16 junior and senior girls who make up the Northeast drill team , the ability to go out and perform in front of hundreds of people is an experience that take s time and patience plus a lot of dedication and hard work. With numerous flag and dance routine s, practice s ha ve to be perfect. Kickline s have to be straight and kicks have to be high. Mo ves have to be sharp no matter if it 's a strutter or hip-hop routine, and last but not least those leg muscles have to be ready to give the audience a sense of pain as you all go down in the traditional split ripple.

After tryouts at the end of April , practice was the only word in their vocabulary. For some it was review for others it was a whole new experience. It didn ' t end there, though , because right after learning all these moves they were put to the test those next couple months at camps to show their dedication and learning ability. Summer wa s here and it was more work , bruises and fru stration to come. Three camps , numerous car washes and a lot of bonding was on their schedule and sleep wasn ' t included.

This year instead of traveling to the State Fair Grounds for the National Dance Association Camp, they decided to stay here at Northeast and have former Strutter Heather Dragella come back and teach the girls technique and three routines that they would perform throughout the year. The same went for flag camp. Mindy Chrastil, another former Strutter and member of the UNL flagline, took the girls down to the Band Room , (with the high ceiling which is perfect for flags) and showed the girls the tricks of the trade with the flags, three flag routines and one feature that they would need for band camp, football games and four competitions. The fun didn ' t stop there and neither did the bonding.

During all these camps and practices they also participated in three car washes to raise money for a trip to San Diego, California and uniforms for that year. After flag camp the flags weren ' t put away for too long because right around the comer was the Shrine Bowl Parade and the girls were to perform in it. The summer was almost over but the learning wasn ' t and of course no summer could be complete without band camp. Five days a week for two weeks and almost all day the girls spent out on the old football field learn-

ing placements, ways to march and going over tho se three flag routines and feature they learned earlier that summer at flag camp. Thi s time , the band was right next to them playing alon g in s tead of a boom box. During those couple weeks they learned numerou s thing s but they also made many new friendship s with each other and people in the band. Senior Renee Riner says, "It ' s weird because I went to school with a lot of these people for year s and actually became closer friends with them during camp ."

Before they knew it, summer wa s over and the school bells were ringing , signaling another new year of homework , practice , game s, and competitions. But, before any of this could begin they had to make an appearance at Boo ster Blas t Off to show the Rockets what they did this summer.

Morning practices with the band and after school just with each other plus a couple football game s here and there kept them busy until it wa s time to load the bu s in October for Grand Island to march in the Harvest of Harmony parade and band competition where they won an excellent but went back to Lincoln, practiced for hours on end , and proved to the judges they had what it took when they got the number one rating at LPS.

But the biggest competition for them wa s the State Competition where they got a little taste of college life marching on Memorial Stadium in front of friend s , family and many other people. After the competitions , the flags went back into the closet and the dance shoe s were being laced up as basketball season was on its way and Drill Team Show was sneaking up right behind them.

They split up into groups , got their dances made and music cut off to teaching and learning until November 26th when the big day would be arriving.

" It was stressful learning the dances but when the day came it was the biggest rush I've ever had and all the hard work paid off," says junior Sasha Graybosch.

Dance teams from other schools around Lincoln and small towns all came to show off what they had, but the hosts of this whole shindig stole the s potlight with the three dances they performed at the beginning, middle and end of the s how.

The girls raised money and cans for the Food Bank of Lincoln that would go to filling up empty cupboards for the holiday season. They didn ' t unlace those shoes quite yet, because halftime was now on their minds and the court was being all s hined up for the upcoming games. The dances that they learned at dance camp would soon be put to use plus all the ones from Drill Team show and many

other s that the girls would choreograph themselves. December came and Chri s tmas wa s here. Instead of being out s hopping for th e holidays , 11 out of 16 were practicin g ha rd and bringing out tho se flag s to du s t them off so that they could u se them in sunny San Diego , California.

Learning four different flag routines for the Holiday Bowl Halftime Show in which the y would perform in and reviewing three other s and two parade routine s were on the list of things to do before they would fly off to the sunny state on December 26th and spend mo st of their Christma s break at competition s, parades, Universal Studio s and Disneyland.

"Going to California wa s a great experience for me plus it wa s a once in a lifetime thing that I probably won ' t ever get to do again," says senior Holly Adams. While the other half was gone the five that stayed were put to work making up a dance that they would learn when they returned home.

Sixteen girls , 16 different personalitie s that all come together to make a dance team and many dreams come true.

"I had a lot of fun this year because I felt like I came into this knowing and being friend s with fifteen girls but leaving with fifteen si sters ," junior Allison Snell described her fir s t year as a Strutter. For some thi s is their la s t year and they will leave with a lifetime experience. For others they have another year to spend with another group who will then become another group of s isters that they will remember forever.

Maggie Rife , Laura Carter , Ashley Stepan e k and Kelly Hershberger put on their bright s mile s to match the bright uniform s the y wore in the 11t dance at the drill team s how.

This year's Junior Varsity and Varsity squads met together to cheer on the Northeast football team. The Varsity squad expressed their excitement at this year ' s Homecoming. (All photos by Lyndsey Bates)

As you can tell, balloons filled the air this night. The Varsity squad joins together to help distribute balloons. The first scoring of points is the time that they , along with the parents, release the balloons.

Season of

R-O-C-K-E-T-S ... SAY ROCKETS ...ROCKETS!

By Jennifer Branum

After hearing this cheer, you would think that you were attending a Northeast sporting event. The Lincoln High Varsity Cheerleading squad has learned a lot about teamwork, unity, leadership and friendship.

This year's varsity squad includes three seniors, one junior, and seven sophomores. At the beginning of the year, most thought this year's squad wasn't going to be as experienced as squads in the past.

According to sophomore Chelci Thompson, "This year's squad is very mature. We have bonded so well and we can really relate to each other. We have come together to form one group instead of 11 individuals."

This year's varsity squad has competed in different competitions this year. They have been included in the varsity football games, varsity volleyball games , varsity basketball games, the East Dance Show, Booster Blast Off, the Florida competition, and also the annual Star Strutter Drill Team Show. At the Drill Team Show, the varsity squad and other squads from around Lincoln were invited to

perform.

The 2002-2003 varsity cheerleaders have been practicing every day after school. They run every other day and also do different exercises. The cheerleaders make up their own dances for their different performances.

During the summer months, these athletes practiced every day (with the exception of Sundays.) For the first part of the summer, they practiced from 6 am until 9 am. For many cheerleaders, this was an exhausting and tiring time.

Even though cheerleaders are thought of as being non-athletic , these cheerleaders are intelligent and very active.

Clint Curry is this year's only male cheerleader. He has been on the varsity squad for the past two years. Being the only male cheerleader on an all girls squad has got to be one of the hardest obstacles to overcome. He has done it with integrity and enthusiasm.

The summer of 2002 was filled with excitement, zest, and exuberance. Character was built, friendships were formed, and lives were changed. Commitments were declared and

promises were agreed upon.

"We went to NCAA camps during the summer at Camp Okoboji. We attended this cam p for one week straight and stayed all night, " commented senior Jenna Wenzl. " This year ' s squad has really formed a great bond. We ow e that mainly to the camps at Okoboji. It reall ) gave us the chance to talk and learn mor e about each other before our actual season began." Camps at Okoboji are for the purpos e of learning cheers, perfecting chants , and reviewing new dances. Those techniques were brought back to Lincoln and used in each performance here at Northeast. During the evenings, they went to dinner and bonded wit t other squads from around Nebraska.

Cheerleading , as a whole, is filled witl fun times and learning about.new people. It i ~ about making new friends that will last a lifetime, creating new fond memories and als c about growing as a person. As you can tell cheerleading is not only a time to hang ou t with your friends, but it is also a time to fin out who you are.

Emily

s trut s her s tuff while tr y ing to keep her cool at thi s year's Homecoming game agai ns t Southwe s t High School.

Erica

pumps up

crowd by encouraging them to get on their feet and root for the Rocket s !

Chelci Thompson looks perky as she leads the squad in a cheer. Laurel Hadley waits in the background and smiles towards the crowd.

Laurel Hadley starts a cheer during one of this year's first boys basketball games. Coach Steve Bartek , who took over for Chip Bahe, is in his first year at Northeast.

Amber Brown , Clint Curry and Jenna Wenzl raise their hand s to cheer on this year's basketball team. The Star Strutters wait for halftime to perform their routine. (A ll photos by Lyndsey Bates)

Emily Bullin g show s her spirit during the Drill Team show. (Photo by Michaela Powell )

How do you think this game will tum out? Amber Brown , Jenna Wenzl , and the rest of the Varsity sq uad wait for the Rockets to make their way down to their end of the court.

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Doing what they do best

By Becky Zelada

Usually when a group of girls get together and spend countless numbers of hours in an area without anyway out and seeing the same faces over and over , there has to be some tension in the air.

But as the good girls that they are, they get through it and do what they were chosen to do for the school, cheer.

Starting in the spring, the girls start getting ready for the upcoming tryouts. Some spend the week of tryouts learning jumps and cheers. Others that are veterans of the sport try to perfect what they've already learned. This year's JV squad consists of 1 junior, 6 sophomores, and 3 freshmen. Most of the sophomores on the squad were freshmen cheerleaders last year.

In the summer the girls went to camp. Camp Okoboji in Iowa is where they spent one week getting to know each other and where they just learned to have fun with cheerleading. While at camp, these three freshmen took initiative and won All-American ribbons: Sam Mertz, Jena VanGroningen , and Chelsea Walters. Along with these freshman were sophomores Holly

Clockwise from the top right: All the girls have smiles on their faces as they walk into the gym to perform at the Drill Show. (All Photos by Lindsey Krumm)

Sam Mertz shows off her jumps during a performance. Jumping high and on point takes a lot of concentration.

Group Photo:

Back row: Amanda Willits, Holly Willits, Chelsea Walters, Amanda Dougherty.

Front row: Cherelle Grutel, Kasey Pietenpol, Jena VanGroningen, Sam Mertz. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Dougherty)

Jena VanGroningen cheers on the team at one of the many football games Cheerleaders are as much a part of the team as the players.

Amanda Dougherty was a late-starter on the JV squad, but she still knows how to cheer with the team.

Willits and Kasey Pietenpol. Being friends with each other is key to having an awesome squad.

" Without our communication, we would be very disorganized and wouldn't be able to do our duty," commented Holly Willits. Even though they try to communicate well and be friendly with each other, problems arose.

"Some people chose to take res pon si bi l i ties that come with cheerleading , while others didn't," said Willits.

Even though problems arose they were dealt and they went on with their cheering season.

They started off the year cheering at the JV football games and also the Homecoming game, where all of the squads got together to cheer on the team. When winter season started they prepared to entertain the crowd at the annual Drill Show commemorating the start of the season and of course cheering at the JV basketball games.

Even though many thought they were inexperienced they proved to themselves and others what they can do.

A fun year of cheering

By Kellie Johnson

What do you get when it's hot, humid and nothing but sunshine? The reserve cheerleaders working themselves to perfection.

New coach Dorann Johnston pushed the squad to its fullest cheering abilities. Summer practices started at six in the morning five days out of the week, and went until eight or nine in the morning.

Last spring many students were competing for a place on a squad, and the kidnapping. Leaming the cheer is the first step in getting on a squad. They learn many different cheers, jumps, kicks, and yells. They had to cheer on "O" street and show off what squad they made. Jessica Neujahr, a member of the squad said, "It was so much fun, and we stayed up all night, playing games."

This last summer consisted of practices and their four-day camp

at Lake Okoboji in Northern Iowa. Four of the girls were nominated for All-American, and they received a spirit stick. Car washes were also in their plans to raise money for their squad.

Jessie Popelka remembers the slumber parties and the after school get togethers they had when they first started school. "We get along better than all the other squads," commented Popelka.

For many girls this was their first year cheerleading. Their friends told them how fun it was to cheer so they tried out last year to see how fun it really is. Becoming friends hasn't been too hard for this squad. They say their squad has a lot of fun being together and working to improve themselves.

Clockwise from top: It's the reserve cheerleaders waiting to do a cheer for the football players. (All Photos by Maggie Rife)

Group Photo:

First Row: Christina Born, Brooke Haas, Sheena Keefer, Jessica Neujahr.

Middle Row: Jessica Popelka, Amanda Dougherty, Carmen Graves.

Last Row: Christin Casement, Kaylan Hermance.

Sheena Keefer, Jessica Neujahr, Carmen Graves, and Jessie Popelka gather together for a quick picture.

Reserve cheerleaders group together to get a friendly picture.

Kaylan Hermance shows a friendly smile, while watching the football games.

Freshman Cheerleaders Learning the Ropes

By Ashley Stepanek

"We are the Rockets and this is our beat. "

This is one of the many cheers along with others that you will hear at a freshman sporting event coming out of the mouths of Northeast's newest squad, the freshman squad.

They started their first of four years with tryouts and getting to know each other and know what cheerleading is all about.

The routine ranged from arm movements to how to get those legs up into a toe touch and expand those vocal cords to yell louder than ever. Those who made it past the final round went on to learn even more.

During the summer their alarm clocks were set for early in the morning to wake up, stretch, and get ready for a long morning of cheers and jumps. By the end of the summer they looked great while they showed it off in the Shrine Bowl Parade. With a busy summer

Clockwise from top: Haley Grabowski (front) and Alexis McCown concentrate on their hand and leg movements during a cheer.

As they finish a cheer the girls were taught to pump the crowd up by yelling little things like "Let's go Rockets!" Ashley Kassebaum, Taneaha Hinkle, Alexis McCown and Michele Kerrey show that they know this cheer.

The squad does a cheer together and in synch as they yell the cheer loud and clear.

and spending most of it with each other left a lot of time for bonding and getting to know each other.

"Getting together this summer a lot and getting to know one another I felt as if we are like one big family," said Megan Zocholl.

All that practice and bonding paid off during the summer when the girls ran on the basketball court pumping up the crowd, some doing jumps and others doing handsprings at this year's Booster Blast Off. They cheered us on to having an excellent year and season and the year kicked off to an excellent start and a busy one for them.

Throughout the year they would attend school, do homework, some going to work right after school trying to make money to help pay off the uniforms that they would have to wear throughout the year to school and to the games. If they were not at work or at home

they were at practice getting in shape and getting ready for that week's game. Be sides that , their first year in high school consisted of cheering at many football, volleyball and basketball games plus some wrestling meets. They also had to accomplish meeting new people and fitting into the new life of a bigger school and a place where they will be spending the next four years. But , with a squad like this and a friendship between them they can accomplish anything.

(L-R) Taneaha Hinkle, Haley Grabowski, Jennifer Kitchen and Ashley Kassebaum stretch before a game making sure they don't pull a muscle.

(L-R) Ashley Kassebaum, Taneaha Hinkle and Michelle Kerrey smile at the crowd during a cheer. (All photos by Jenna Smith.)

Trainers Play Key Role

By Stephanie Ross

Trainers are tho se indi v iduals down on the sideline s or off the court who don ' t h av e a football helmet on and the y don ' t wear a basketball jersey

Their uniform con sists of a shirt that identifies their special duty, " Trainer," bandages , ointments and a special safety kit to patch up all the injuries. Not just anybody can do this job. The five girls had to go through a special training camp this summer to get thi s off the field job. What could be the downfall though , of this job ? You get to help out athletes and be here all day during football camp just in case one of our football player s gets hurt? Patching up guys all day. Who 's in charge now?

But , they al so ha ve their moment s that they find is the best part of the job. Some of the student trainers say their favorite thing about being a trainer is going to see the g ame and being on the field.

" I really like being a student trainer becau se you get to meet new people ," said Lindsay

Pedersen. But of course all good things have a bad side.

The girls say that some downsides are the guys that complain about their " stubbed pinky toe, " and practice is u sually boring for the trainers because there's not as much to do.

Even though there isn ' t much for them to do at practice , they don ' t hav e an easy schedule. Just like any athlete , the girls have out of school activities and homework plus they are required to go to all main sporting events.

Yo u can find the trainers · down by the weight room and across from the bike room busy helping athletes get wrapped up and ready for practice or the big game.

Everytime you go to a game make sure you look acro s s the court or field and try to find these helpful offcourt athletes. They'll either be helping out on an injury or trying to prevent one from happening Clockwise from top: Brandon Schneider injured his shoulder in wrestling and the trainers are there for him and help him to make the best of it.

Danielle Smith-McVicker and Sheila Lemmert are ready for anything.

Lindsey Klug hurt her leg playing sports and those helpful trainers were happy to help.

Even if it ' s just a finger, you know where to find help.

When it comes to foot injuries, they have the right touch.

(All photos by Lindsey Krumm.)

By Lindsey Klug

This year's Northeast varsity football squad was a special one for many reasons. For one, they had eight returning seniors starting on offense and defense. "We have played together since we were freshmen and we have been close ever since. This season really means a lot to us ," commented Senior CoCaptain Calvin Smith.

"This year was a very special year. We had great leadership from our seniors. This season was very important ," said Senior Co-Captain Ryan Lee. Secondly, Northeast had a new line of coaches on their staff this season. Head Coach Dave Svehla, a Northeast graduate, came from Raymond Central High School to lead the Rockets this year, replacing Mark King who took the coaching job at Southwest, the newest addition to Lincoln's high schools.

" I am excited. We have a good group of kids and good leaders. We have players that work hard in the off-season, " said Svehla. Senior Luke Dingledine said the new coaches, "show a lot more dedication to the program. They let players have fun and at the same time expect us to work hard and improve."

The team started off slowly with a disappointing 34-0 loss to Norfok. The next challenge for the Rockets was top-ranked Southeast. Starting quarterback , junior Matt Dingledine, was hospitalized with tonsilitis. Sophomore Tyler Stephenson stepped up and played a big role despite a 28-0 shutout loss.

"I was excited more than nervous. I was confident that I could get the job done. I felt a lot of pressure but that was a good thing, " commented Stephenson.

Left: The Rockets

awaiting instructions for the next play. Lee was a leader on and off the field this year (All photos by Dawn Bailey)

Going into the much awaited Homecoming game with an 0-2 record didn't have the Rockets

one. down. This was perhaps their biggest game of the season. "Southwest was a huge game because we wanted to prove to last year's coaching staff that we had the people with potential and dedication to win," said Dingledine. The Rockets did just that. They crushed the

" This is th e kind of stu ff players drearr of. Thi ~ game wa ~ huge fo 1 us. East i~ f our innercity riva l and it was o great feeling to win. J Southwest Silverhawks, 43-7.

"I think we played a great allaround game. It was good to see our former coaches, even though this game was a big turning point for our team, it meant a lot to me. Our offense came ready to play and our defense showed our fans the true wolfpack," commented Lee.

The Rockets then traveled to Fremont and defeated the Tigers 26-23 in an exciting victory. Next in line was the second-ranked North Platte Bulldogs. The Rockets lost that game 42-14.

"It was a tough loss coming off a big win at Fremont. We had a lot of opportunities but we didnt take advantage of them," Stephenson commented.

The Rockets faced Lincoln East and capped the game with a Matt Dingeldine field goal with · 8 seconds remaining to lift the Rockets to the 15-13 win. Earlier in the game, Matt Dingeldine completed a pass to senior Nate Baker to bring the Rockets within

Matt DinsJedine Dingledine.

wanted tc make the best 0 1 my opportunity and J feel I did that," saic 1

After the huge win against East, the Rock ets suffered a disappointing defeat at Kearney The team played hard but lost , 23- 7. \

The Rockets faced the Columbus Discovers on a cold , rainy night. The weather didn ' 1 have the team down. The Rockets came ou ' strong and destroyed Columbus , 42-14.

There were high hopes going into the las 1 1 game of the season. This game determined ii the team would go to the playoffs. Stephenso r; had a huge game for the Rockets and helpe d lead the squad over the Links , 27-20.

Due to poor field conditions at North Platte a road trip to Lexington and a rematch agains t the Bulldogs was next. The team was pumpe d and they were looking for a win, but the team struggled throughout the game and the out1 come showed the results. North Platte ende the Rockets' season with a 34-13 win.

crowd around senior captain Ryan Lee

Right: Junior Orlando Lang runs the ball up the field looking to put some points on the board. Lang was a huge contributor to the team this year and has big expectations for next season.

"Southwest was a huse same because we wanted to prove to last year's coachin9 staH that we had the people with potential and dedication to win,"

-Senior Ryan Lee

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Final Record: 5-5

"The first two sames were a strussJ.e because we had a bunch of mental breakdowns. Physically, we were matched up evenly but not

doins our assisnments hurt us in the Jons run."

A Rocket receiver makes a great catch. Senior Chase Holmes also gets in on the action

The Rocket defense is mixin ' it up a little bit. The senior defensive players were great examples for the rising stars of Northeast.

Orlando Lang dives on the ball to recover a fumble.

As tradition , players lift their helmets before the opening kick off in the homecomming game

Northeast's defense was solid as shown by this defender as he brings down the ball carrier.

Breakin' a leg isn't just a saying. A Rocket defender refuses to let go of an opponent. (All Photos by Lindsey Krumm)

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By Lindsey Klug

Although their record doesn't portray a winning season, this year's Junior Varsity team was nothing short of success.

Each game the team came out focused and ready for any challenge the game might bring. With a talented and developing squad, the Rockets were adapting the changes and growing as a team.

Junior quarterback Buck Rausch was content with his role on the team despite a disappointing season. "I felt I was a leader and I liked that. I tried to get the team focused and pumped up before every game," Rausch commented.

Perhaps the most disappointing game for the Rockets was their match-up against their city rival, Southeast. They held the Knights to only three points. Losing the game 3-0 was hard but knowing that they played hard was a good feeling.

The Rockets ended the season on a good note, beating the Southwest Silverhawks 63-0.

" It felt good to blow out Southwest. It showed us that all our hard work finally paid off," Rausch said.

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Final Record: 1-7

Pius 21

Nor:th Platts0 7

Southeast 3

Lincoln High 28

Kearney 28

·East 43

Southwest 0

John Hoodjer waits for th J play to start Hoodj E looks to put some points o h the board against t h Links.

Junior Charles Shepard- ~ own ge,ts tangled up wi t r a Lincoln East player. Ch a.rles Was a major co n tributor to the JV team this ' easo

The Rockets line up against Southeast. I Front Row (L to R) Coach David Mercer , Coach Adam Skoda , Coach Dan Bulling. Seco m Row (L to R) Josh Glover, Juan Hernandez , Jeremy Peters , Ja ile Kapeller, Eric William s

Kyle Lindgren , Tyler Stephenson , Buck Rausch Third Row ('7 to R) Robert Rector , Kod 1,

Larsen , Matt Burt , Luke Henkenius , Josh Hardison, Jay Stewa'rt , Eric Miller. Fourth Row (l to R) Kyle Schroeder , Brandon Swenson , Andrew Wes t¢halen , Duane Kage , Core , Harrison , Aaron Johnson , Tyler Hruza , Josh Misner. Bask Row (L to R) Mark Mesto n Adam Hill, Jason Baird , Dilan Michel, John Butler, Mik1/olts , John Hoodjer.

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By Lin d sey Klug

Many said this season was a year of rebuilding, since Northeast has a new coaching staff and a lot of players who stepped up to fill new roles The Rocket reserve team was no exception.

"The new coaches are great. They help us with the little things that will improve our overall game. The coaches care about the whole Northeast program, not just their own players ," said sophomore Jeremy Peters.

Despite their size, the Rocket reserves had a successful season. The team felt the only way to improve was to work hard in practice and to push each other.

."As a team we had a very strong work ethic We showed up to every practice ready to get better, " commented Peters .

The biggest game for the Rockets was their j season opener against Papillion.

" Papillion was a great way to start the season. We showed that we could play with -1 anyone," commented sophomore Kyle ll Schroeder on the 14-8 win over the Monarchs. , ~

The win over Raymond Central was a huge game for the R ockets as well. Peters said it was "the best defensive game of the season."

Before this season, the reserve team had n on a game in two years The Rocke 14 felt this se '8'6~:u ss and there was a lot of improvement.

The reserve squad breaks the huddle and is ready to attack

A Rocket receiver makes a great catch in the open field. (All Rhotos by Maggie Rife)

Front Row (L to R) Coach Lynn Schoening , Coach Mike 01 on , Matt Bring , Kyle Schroeder , Juan Hernandez , James Tessier , Mark Jones , Tyrone Curry , Ooac Rod Pittam Second Row (L to R) Chris Vargas , Chris Bates , Eric Ferguson , Josh Summers , Ra:m:iy,-µeitzm.ei.er Tyler Stephenson , Thad Harris , Jeremy Peters. Third Row (L to R) Andy Lubben , Jake Kappeller , Kyle Lindgren , Scott Kerrey , Clayton Anders , Jordan Neujahr , Brian Chapman Fo urt h Row (L to R) Tyler Mcclanahan , Aaron Edington , Tyler Hruza , Aaron Johnson , Lee Conrad , Matt Robinson , Matt Packett , Ryne Packett. Back Row (L to R) Drew Pillard , Zach Collier , Jason Baird , Matt Collier , Adam Hill , Duane Kage , Jake Pyle.

Ryne Pac ke tt get s ready t o t a ke th e s nap ag ai nst So ut heast.

Freshmen Rocky Wray attempts to break a tackle in a struggle to put points on the board for the Rockets freshmen A team. (All Photos by Natalie Roberts)

Fr@mising Futur=t

By Lindsey Klug

With a combined record of 10-3, this year's 9th graders have one of the be st records of all the freshmen teams in the history of Northeast football.

The biggest thing for the new Rockets to adapt to was the higher levels of competition.

" High school is a lot different from before. The intensity is a lot higher and if you don't get good grades, you can't play Before sc hool didn ' t really matter in athletics," said freshman Casey Cleveland.

Unlike most freshmen teams, thi s year 's Rockets didn't have to get used to each other. They have played together the last few years in middle school.

"We all came up through the Elks program together so we are all pretty close, " said fresh-

The Freshmen B team scores another touchdown. The B team had a very successful season and the coaches saw a lot of improvement in their players.

man quarterback Alex Allemang.

The bigge t game for this year's freshmen A team was the intra-city rivalry against Lincoln High. Northeast won the game 43-6.

" We all showed up ready to play and extremely focused," commented Allemang on the win against the Links. " If we showed up for every game like that , we would have gone undefeated this season."

This year 's freshmen much resemble the senior class. Much like the seniors, these kids have played together for years

"l 've learned more this season about hard work than I have in any other sport in the past."

-Alex Allemang

Freshmen A

LNE 39

Southeast 6

LNE 0

Millard North 36

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Southwest 3

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Lincoln High 6

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Millard West 0

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Millard West 4

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Lincoln High 12

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Southeast 7

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Southwest 14

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Millard South 13

Front Row (L to R) Coach Derek Lambert , Seth Arnold, Pat Bring , Jerry Vaughn-Taylor , Matt Bring , Spencer Holmes , Coach Matt Curtis Second Row (L to R) Coach Dwain Borchers, Rocky Wray, Nick Griffith, Casey Cleveland, Alex Allemang Third Row (L to R) Major Erickson , Taylor Bourne , Andrew Meyers , Coach Mark McClanahan Back Row (L to R) Baxter Luethje, Jonathan Bradley, John Gillespie , Jonathan Robinson, Brian Stevens

Front Row (L to R) Coach Matt Curtis, Tyler Suesz, Ben Kellogg , Michael Brewer , Rob Bennett , Charles Guerrero, Coach Dwain Borchers Second Row (L to R) Coach Derek Lambert, Bryce Batenhorst, Don Siedband , Matt Yeggy, Larry Leafty, Austen Bryan Third Row (L to R) Austin Choma, Chris Fagan, Tri Truong, Nate Franssen , Michael Saltzman , Coach Mark Mcclanahan Back Row (L to R) Derek Maley, Trevor Case, Tim Aksamit , Kody Parker, Jake Olson, Bryan Schoenleber, Zack Friesen.

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By Ellie Stutzman

The girls golf team is a team that works hard and has lots of fun while doing it.

"All the players have good hearts and try hard. We all worked hard and had lots of fun," says senior Amanda Furry.

This year was a growing year for the girls. "We doubled the number of girls this year compared to last year," says Furry. Most of the girls on the team were young, so the upperclassmen had to encourage the underclassmen.

The squad featured a large number of freshmen which was a big change for the girls golf team. The girls that took the leadership roles were seniors Tina Bland and Amanda Furry and junior Amanda Peck. A highlight in their season was the LPS invite at Pioneers Park. They did the

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best at this tournament out of all their tournaments.

With the new coach, Tom Ochsner, many of the girls had good comments about how much they learned from Ochsner.

"He is a positive coach, he made golf fun, yet taught us a lot," said Furry.

Even though no one qualified for state, all players completed their goal of improving.

The girls golf team is gettig better each year. With the young team their amount of their improvement shows how much potential they have in the future.

" I have lots of confidence in this team, and that made us all close and help each other get better," said senior Tina Bland.

"All the players have good hearts and try hard. We all worked hard and hq,d lots of fun."

-Amanda Furry

"We doubled the number of girls this year compared to last year."

-senior Amanda Furry

Senior Amanda Furry, senior Tina Bland and freshman Sarni Marr practice their shots.

Coach Tom Ochsner talks strategy with freshman Sarni Marr at practice.

Junior Amanda Peck takes a swing at the ball on the driving range.

By Erica Roland

Awesome experience, intensity, overcoming pressure, and learning to work as a team are just a few comments you hear over and over from the players of this years varsity volleyball team.

This year the team faced a lot of changes. With her youngest team in many years, Head Coach Sandi Genrich encouraged the girls to work hard, make changes, and learn from their mistakes.

"We knew we were a young team and that there was only room for improvement," said sophomore Ellie Stutzman. "Throughout the season we set many goals and we were able to accomplish many of those goals."

Genrich has had to make adjustments many times during her years in coaching. Known as a coach who demands hard work and a winning attitude, she continued this with her young 2002 team.

Last year Northeast was in the championship match at state and this year they lost in the first round of districts. All this aside, Genrich said the girls were true "winners" on

and off the court. She's especially

I really liked playins

that they look back o looking forward to next year with fresh new enthusiasm and a team that has played together.

This year one major goal was to make it through as many games as they could at districts. Northeast played Norfolk and after splitting the first two games, lost a heart-

this year it _ was a sreat experence and I wish it would have lasted lonser.

and can say they a played their best, ke1 up the intensity a worked as a team t accomplish the vi , tory. The wo n games they had we1 when they didn ·

Dawn Bailey play with intensity ar felt a little out of sync with each other. breaking 14-16 third game.

From last year to this year the team lost nine seniors. Dawn Bailey was the only returning senior and she had to fill a very important role on the team.

"I found it my responsibility to keep everyone on task and have a big voice on the court during games and practice," Bailey said. "It was my role, as it is everyone's, to encourage my teammates." The entire team looked to their only senior for leadership and guidance throughout the season.

All players agreed that their best and worst memories of the season come from the games

One of the games th , stands out for Bailey is the mate against Lincoln High. The Links were rankc seventh in the state at the time. Northe a played with great intensity and as a team, be a ing Lincoln High in two games 15-4, 15-L That win came after a win against Southw e in three games.

As the team bumped, set and spik through the season they all learned that v leyball is life the rest...is just details.

Left: Natalie Swanson watches as the opponent tries to get the ball over the net.

Right: Ellie Stutzman and Brooke Bartek watch East as they wait for the ball to come over the net for the next play.

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The Nt1htbers

LNE 9 , 15, 8

Millard West 15, 2, 15

LNE 15 ,15

Council Bluffs SA 7 , 0

LNE 7, 8

Papillion-LV 15 , 15

LNE 11, 5

Bellvue East 15 , 15

LNE 15, 15

Kearney 9 , 2

LNE 16 , 15

East 14 , 13

LNE 22, 28, 25, 25

Fremont 25, 26, 19, 19

LNE 15 , 6 , 10

Papio 13 , 15 , 15

LNE 10, 7

Lincoln High 15, 15

LNE 8 , 6

Bellvue West 15 , 15

LNE 15 , 15

Norfolk 4, 2

LNE 9 , 11

Top Left: Emily Voog bumps the ball over to try and score against East.

Top Right: Emily Voog Spikes the ball over the net as Brooke Bartek and Ellie Stutzman watch on.

Left:lngrid Johnson, Natalie Swenson and Ellie Stutzman lead the team in warmups.

Right Circle: Ellie Stutzman watches the other team and waits to make a play Ellie Stutzman goes up for an ace block at the Booster Blast Off.

East 15 , 15

LNE 8, 15, 15

Omaha Skutt 15 , 7 , 15

LNE 15 , 8 , 15

Southwest 9 15 , 9

LNE 15, 15

Lincoln High 4 , 12

LNE 9 , 14

Marian 15, 16

LNE 3, 15, 8

PiusX 15 , 12 , 15

LNE 15, 15

Kearney 1 , 13

LNE 15, 15

Millard South 11 , 4

LNE 10 , 16 , 2

Bellevue East 15 , 14 , 15

LNE 6, 15, 7

Grand Island 15, 9 , 15

LNE15 , 11 , 6

North Platte 13 , 15 15

LNE 13, 15 , 15

Kearney 16, 5, 12

LNE 15 , 15

East 91 4

LNE 13, 15, 8

Grand Isl and 15 , 12 , 15

LNE 15 , 15

Fremont 12 , 4

LNE 8 , 1

Southeast 15 , 15-

LN E 15 , 15

Millard North 4 , 12

LNE 6 , 7

Papio 15 , 15

F inal Record : 13- 16

"For being such a young team, I think that we played with heart and dedication to accomplish the goals we set out to accomplish at the beginning of the sesaon."

-Senior Dawn Bailey

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By Erica -Roland

Leadership intensity words heard over and over to describe this year's Junior Varsi ty girls volleyball team.

Leadership was a concern when the season began. With only one upperclassmen returning there was a lot of pressure on Sarah Towne, the junior player on the team.

Sarah enjoyed the opportunity presented by being a leader.

"As the team played together throughout the season, it was fun to be seen as a leader. It was also great to see individuals and the team strengthen their skills and relationships," commented Sarah.

Sarah continued, "One of the best parts of the season was the game against Kearney. The team was so pumped, it was really exciting."

The team season started off the season against Southeast. The score for this game was 15-7 , 8-15, 13-15.

The squad continued to practice with determination and didn ' t change anything. They won their game against Papillion-La Vista which was at Northeast.

LNE 15, 8 , 13

LNE 15, 7, 6 LNE 8,15,15

LNE 15,15 LNE 8,13 LNE 3 , 11 LNE 13,9 LNE 10,7 LNE 7, 3 LNE 15, 8, 9 LNE 3,13 LNE 15 ,14, 8 LNE 15,15

LNE 15 ,15

LNE 14,15,16

LNE 15 , 7,15

LNE 13,15,11

Southeast 7 , 15, 15

Lincoln High 4, 15, 15

Papillion-L V 15, 6, 3

Southwest 7 , 9

Kearney 15, 15

Columbus 15, 15

Fremont 15, 15

Lincoln High 15, 15

Bell. West 15, 15

Om. Marian 6, 15, 15

Grand Island 15, 15

North Platte 13, 16, 15

Kearney 11, 9

East 8, 6

Elkhorn 16, 6, 14

Southeast 12, 15, 11

Millard West 15, 6, 15

"T tie J V. team watches on as the two players at the net try and block the kill corr~ing form the other team The oall just touched the tips of their fingers. (All Photos by D~wn Bailey)

Kellee Blaha goes to her knees to save the ball.

Front Row (L to R): Jamie Roesler , Ashley Ober , Lacey Lienemann , Ally Mahlman. Middle Row: Sarah Towne , Amber Linder , Kellee Blaha , Mjkaela Richards , Rachel Leitt. Back Row: Coach Jackie Clifford , ~ristin Pedersen , Jena Lynch , Chelsea Hahn, Samantha

Above: Ally Mahlman \ gets into position as she tries to score a point for a win at home.

Left: / Coach Jackie Clifford takes a time out to try and pump up the tear;n. Ashley Ober and Ally Mahlman continue to talk about the strategy for tne next match.

Rusty Arnold concentrates hard on her upcoming serve. Serving can win or lose matches. (All photos by Brandie Michael)

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The reserve team

;~ les up to encourage each o er and to keep the team toge her

LNE 11,15,1 Papio 15 , 1,15

LNE 12, 9 Millard South 15 ,15

LNE 6 , 3 East 15,15

LNE0 ,11 Fremont 15, 15

LNE 9, 9 Lincoln High 15, 15

LNE 2 , 2 Southeast 15, 15

LNE 4, 4 Grand Island 15, 15

LNE 1,0 Southwest 15, 15

LNE 15 , 15 Omaha North 10,4

LNE16,15 Millanii North 14 ,11

LNE 1,2 Lincoln High 15,15

The reserve team practices to make sure they are ready for matches.

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By Erica Roland

Stepping up was one of the key phrases for this year's reserve vo lleyball team. The volleyball team is composed of freshmen and sop homore s.

" One of the big gest things to overcome this year was unity and teamwork," sai d Ru sty Arnold.

While practice make s perfect , it take s a lot more than that. The reserve team quickly found thi s out. You cou ld tell thi s through the ga.me. You could hear them yelling, "got it", or " mine". Thi s s how s that with practice comes teamwork.

This year the reserve team starte d off the seaso n with a match aga in st Papillion-L a Vista at Northeast. The score for this match was 1115, 15-1 , 1-15. It was the only game the reserves would win until they rallied to win two of their last three matches.

The season turned out to be a great succe ss •i ·

in the eyes of all th e players. The y overcame different ob s tacle s a nd united as one team.

R igh t: Amanda Morrow and Allie Carter listen to Coach Jessica Hraban as she takes a quick time out to try and get her team regrouped.

Final Record: 2-9

Front Row (L to R): Chelsea Chapman , ~ · nda Morrow , Rusty Arnold , Erienne Wissink, Stephan · Aess.

Back Row: Assistant Coach,Jd Toczek, Marci Kossebam , Micki Clark , Katie C_9 up_eAs; Coa ch Jessica Hraban.

By Erica Roland

More homework , crowded halls and long lunch lines are just a few things that you face during your transition from middle school to high school.

Belonging to a sport can help make the move easier.

Freshman volleyball player Brade Usher says, "as a team we wanted to play the best we could and continue to get better. "

The freshman A volleyball team started off the season with a home win against Southeast. They ended the season with an away win over Fremont.

''This season was a success, " Usher said.

The freshman B team , following a season-opening loss to Millard West, focused on getting better.

Lett: Morgan Svoboda turns back to her team after a long play with the opponent.

Right: Katie Moss and the rest of the Northeast freshmen A team practice serves before a big match.

Ashley Hines tries to concentrate on her upcoming serve.

Front Row (L to R): Jennifer Marshall.Brandy Usher, Katie Moss, Chelsea Walter , Shana Echardt, Jessica Glass, Danie Miller.

Front Row (L to R): Jenna Walbridge, Cassie Satter, Ashley Hines, Amanda Ward, Kelcy McGill , Chelsie, Stiefel, Morgan Svoboda.

Back Row: Coach Marcia Motz, Katye Hagemoser, Hannah Johnson, Amy Deeds , Se ' erra Fantrey, Coach J.J. Toczek.

Back Row: Katie Starkweather, Brianne Johnston, Jennifer Suhr,Katie Coupens, Ericka Machacek , Amanda Witte, Coach J .J. Toczek.

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Sports - Did you know?!?!?!

Q: What teacher, who played football at Northeast, holds the school passins yardase record?

A: Dave Svehla, current football coach, holds the record. He started at quarterback as a sophomore, excelled at linebacker his final two years and had an outstandins career playins collese football at Northwest Missouri State University.

Q: How much does a baseball weish?

A: 5.9 ounces unless it has been sittins under a bush for two years .... then it would weish 2 pounds.

Q: What is the mascot of Northeast Hish?

A: Orisinally, it was the Rock Island train that traveled from Lincoln to Omaha. The train was named the 'Rocket.'

Q: How did they ever come up with our colors, black and white?

A: A vote was taken when the school was opened in 1941 and students thousht black and white would be a good way to show neutrality and not take any colors from the other schools that combined to make up Northeast.

·Q: So, what were the three schools that .combined to , form Northeast Hish School in the fall of 1941?

A: Havelock, Bethany and Uni Place.

Q: How many state titles has Northeast won?

A: A total of 32 enterins

The list:

Svehla threw for 1,146 yards in 1986.

By Melissa VanEngen

The boys ' var sity tenni s team started off the 2002 season with th e Lincoln High /Northea st Invitational , where they placed eleventh out of twelve team s .

" We really want to be the be st that we can be, " senior Eric Arne son commented.

The team 's go als thi s sea son are most importantly to have fun. " Our number one goal on the team is to have fun , that ' s the rea son why student s play sport s," said varsity Coach Ed Boehle. Another goal s was to place in the top half at state and always be competitive during matches.

" There has been a lot of progres s from early August to October. I've seen a lot of hard work and effort that I'm proud of," Boehle said.

Leading up to state , the Rockets ' morale had been very positive , so when they arrived at the tournament they were ready to improve on la st year ' s fini sh. All of the boys were excited to play in their matche s but at the same time they were nervous. With the hard work and dedication that had been there all year ,

Left: Senior John Guittar gets ready to send the ball back to his opponent during a varsity match. John has played tennis all four years of high school , and has been on varsity for three of those four years (All photos by Jenna Smith )

Right: Junior Brian Hamer takes a swing at the ball and is ready to challenge his opponent. Brian teamed with Eric Arneson in doubles matches

the boys s et out into their different

matches.

Thi s year ' s s tate boys tennis tournament was held in

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Omaha at Tranquility Park. Rockets ' double team of Brian Hamer and Eric Arne son won their first match while fellow teammate Robert Renaud al so came away with a win in singles.

" Overall we were prepared and we felt good as a team, " commented senior Nate Hinrichs. " Some players felt uncomfortable and didn't want to play in the spot that they were put in , myself for example , but you have to go out there and do what you need to do for yourself and the team. "

The Rocket junior varsity squad started out their season with the Southeast Knights Despite playing hard , they came up short of their goal to win. " The mo st important goal for the

boy s thi s sea son is to become a better te rnis player ," said JV Coach Mike Boshar " Thi s year we want to win a s many c f the matche s a s we can ," said sophomo 1 e Cole Fran son.

Another goal is to work hard and place we 1 in all tournaments.

One of Fran son ' s low points was losi r g some matches when he felt they were goi r s to win. The Rocket s worked well as a te ai 1 and had a lot of fun with the season ,

" The most valuable le s son has been exp trience for kids needing to know what the conpetition is like ," commented Boshart. " Exp (rience has been the main key to the match t s this season. "

The reserves started their season off with a setback to Lincoln High. The loss made the1n strive for victorie s the rest of the season. Th s sea son, like past seasons , the re serve and jurior varsity teams were combined. They ai e separate teams that share some players. Th ;it gave the re serve boys some more experienc , ~ , and player s to look up to.

"We really want to be the best that we can be."

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Varsity

Lincoln High Inv.

LNE: 0

Southeast: 9

LNE: 1

Papio: 6

LNE:7/10

Kearney Inv.

LNE:6/7

Millard West Inv.

LNE:O

Fremont: 9

LNE: 1

East: 8

LNE:3

Lincoln High: 6

LNE: 2

Southwest: 7

LNE: 1n

Heartland Cont.

LNE : 0

Pius: 9

Dual Record: 0- 7

Junior Varsity

LNE: 1

Top Left: Junior Scott Schoenleber has his eye on the ball at a junior varsity match. Scott enjoyed tennis this season and all the matches in which he participated.

Left: Junior Scott Schoenleber uses his backhand to send the ball flying back to his opponent.

Right: Sophomore Cole Franson is in his ready position to give the best return that he can.

Back

JV/Reserve Tennis. Front Row (L-R): Anthony Hibbing, Steve Adams, Corey Craig, Tyler Grooms, Spencer Grooms, Michael Renaud.

Back Row (L-R): Coach Mike Boshart , Austen Jacox, Robert Renaud, Cole Franson,

Southeast: 8

LNE:3

Papio : 8

LNE : 1

Fremont: 8

LNE::2

East: 7

LNE: 5

Lincoln High: 4

LNE:4

Southwest: 5

LNE: 1

East: 8

LNE:2

Lincoln titgh: 7

LNE: 1

Southeast: 8

LP$: 3/5

Dual Record: 1-8

Reserves

LNE. ; 2

Lincoln High: 7

LNE: 3

East: 6

LNE:2

Lincoln High : 7

LNE: 9

Southwest: 0

LNE. ~'3

Southeast: 6

LPS : 2/5

Dual Record~ 1-4

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"The most important thins for my kids this season is to have fun. That's our number one sc,al. It's the -1) _ reason why students play sports."

-Vanity Coach Ed Boehle

Varsity Tennis. Front Row (L-R): Eric Higgins, John Guittar , Nate Hinrichs , Vu Chu.

Row (L-R): Eric Arneson, Tyler Mohr, Robert Renaud, Coach Ed Boehle Not Pictured: Brian Hamer.

Above: Senior Nate Hinrichs vollies the ball back after receiving it from his opponent. Nate is also the top singles player on the varsity team this season

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By Ellie Stutzman

The varsity girls softball team has a tight squad and they know how to have fun.

Because it was a rebuilding year the Rockets had to work hard in practice and show it out on the field. That came easy to them because they are a hardworking group and they had good chemistry as a team. With the team being very young, underclassmen step up to help with leadership on the team.

"I'm good at getting our team pumped up before games because I am loud and energetic," says sophomore Ashley Marreel.

With six senior captains the team still had big shoes to fill. Co-captain Alayna Kost played the leardership role well.

"I like the role of being a leader and getting people pumped up before our games," says senior Kost.

Starting out the season with a win was a good sign. The beginning of the year was a little shaky, while trying to figure out each others strengths and weaknesses. They did well under pres-

sure and that was one of their strengths.

Although

they struggled at the the beginning of the year with

"I like the role of beins a leader on the team and gettins the team pumped

our communication and shows our inexperience, but overall there's great athletes that get the job done," said senior Ashley Ford.

With losing their starting second-baseman, Ashely Ford, to a season- ending injury, underclassmen had to step up. up before our sames."

-Alayna Kost As inexperienced as they were, they worked hard to get as many wins as they could. Even though there weren't many wins there were many close games and much improvement.

defense , by the end of the year they were strong on de- fense. Later on in the season when playing high-ranked teams such as PapillionLa Vista, Northeast battled hard, but couldn't pull out the win.

Lincoln Southwest was a perfect example of the desire of the team. They were losing, but came back to score 5 runs in one inning. When the intensity was high they played their best, but the high intensity level wasn't present as often as they hoped.

"I think that the young infield effects

"We've improved a lot and have a close group of girls," says senior Cocaptain Chrissy Brokaw.

The season ended with two losses to Omaha Marian and Southwest and a wfr against Fremont in districts. Though they didn't go to state, which was a goal, the girls met many goals this season.

The Rockets final record was 11-15, respectable finish considering the team was filled with underclassmen.

Above: Sophomore Andrea Thorne hits a grounder to left field in a game against Lincoln High.

Right: Senior Ashley Ford gives out high fives to her teammates to get them pumped up before the game. "I try to encourage the players and get them pumped up refore the game, " says Ford.

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"This group of girls was close, and we had great leaders on the team. Everyone worked hard and did their job."

-Kelsey Worley

Left: Freshman third baseman Renee Sinkler rounds third after hitting a home run.

Left: Ashley Marreel, the sophomore catcher for the Rockets, runs across first after hitting a grounder

Bottom Left:The team huddles up before a game to talk about their goals and strategies.

Left: Freshman Alissa Larsen gives teammate

Left: Sophomore shortstop Katie Brusnahan steps up to the plate. (All photos by Lyndsey Bates)

Left: Senior co- captain Carli Dasenbrock pitches a strike for the Rockets against the Links.

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By Ellie Stutzman

The girl s JV softball team struggled with defense at the beginning of the year, but a s the year moved on they impro ved a lot.

'~ I wa s really s urpri sed about how much the team bonded and that helped us out on the field ," said sophomore captain Amanda Koepping .

The players were encouraging to each other and were alway s there to pick each other up when someone wa s down.

The Millard We st tournament wa s a high point in their sea son. They won two game s and came in second while losing the champion ship game to the number-one team. Thi s tournament showed their potential a s a team.

Another big game for the Rockets was again s t Lincoln Southwest in the Lincoln Southwest Tournament. They beat the Silver Hawks 4-3. " Beating the new school was really good for us since we had lo st to them twice before that ," says Koepping.

Overall , tournaments were their strong point s They got 2nd in two of the three tournaments. They did better thi s year than last year pulling out a 11-22 record , with two double-header s being rained out.

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LNE 2 LNE 1

LNE 4, 7 LNE 13,12 LNE 5

Southeast 12

Lincoln High 1

Southwest 9

Grand Island 7, 15

Waverly6,1

Millard West 4

· Ralston 5

Norfolk 7 , 9

East 4, 5

Papio-Lavista 7, 5

Southeast 9, 8

Southwest 3

East0

Southeast 9

Southeast 7, 12

Below: The JV softball team huddles around the coach to listen to the strategies and goals for the game (All Photos by Lindsey Bates)

Front Row (L to R): Alissa Larsen , Rachel Deichert , Kellie Johnson , Jamie Dicke, Chelynn Sandars.

Second Row (L to R): Janelle Hill , Adessa Knickerbocker , Amanda Smith, Amanda Koepping , Kendra Suez.

Back Row (L to R): Coach Sonia Jambor, Cassandra Ward , Amanda Kuhlman , Tosha Mathers , P.J. Wilksen , Amy Koch.

Above: ophomore Adessa Knickerbo ker , shortstop for th e Rockets , g ready to make a play

Left: T e girls gather togeth r after a JV softb I game. (L-R) Fres an Alyssa Lars n, junior Ch ynn Sandars, so omore Amanda K pping, and s phomore Jamie icke.

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By Ellie Stutzman

The reserve girls softball team is a team that showed perseverence. Though they didn't win that many games, they still persevered and tried their best throughout the season.

They had many strengths and weaknesses, but one of their strengths was that no matter how many times they lost they never got down and stayed positive and worked hard. They got a win against Lincoln High 15-10. That was a big win for them, and a high point in their season.

This team had a good attitude. When it came to working hard that's what they did, despite a lack of success on the field.

"I think with every year the team gets better, but there is always room for improvement," says sophomore Missy Bickford.

Many girls took the leadership role of the team well.

"I am one of the three captains so I try to keep eryone on task, but make sure they ' re having fun, s Bickford.

Above: Third-baseman Chelsea Roberts gets in her ready position.

bove: Tarissa Westerholt watches for t right time to steal a base.

Right: nie Hart gets in her dy position on second to steal a base.

Below: Sara Jewell watches Caitlin Skrdla-Markwell bat as she gets ready to bat next. (All photos by Jenna Smith)

Front Row (L to R): Tarissa Westerholt, Mis 1ckford, Toni Weixelman, Melissa Brewer. Second Row (L to R): Kasid entine, Kristin Koster, DezaRae Bruce, Caitlin - arkwell , Amanda Liedle. Back Row : Coach Julie Osborne, Jeanie Hart, e amer, Sara Jewell, Megan Stump, Chelsea Roberts, Coach Kelli Lemons.

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By Lindsey Klug

This year's cross country team had many goals. They wanted to work hard in practices, to improve not only as a team, but also individually, and to compete in state. The Rocket Runners committed a lot of time both in and outside of school to running and conditioning. Sometimes doing a short 2-mile run or a long 8-mile run, these athletes were always running.

The Rockets started out the season at Pioneers Park sponsored by Nebraska Wesleyan. The Rockets placed fifth as a team in their season opener. They then traveled to Kearney where they finished third. Senior Joe Wiechmen finished sixth for the boys as junior Jackie Engel placed the same for the girls.

As they do every year, the Rockets ran well when they went to Omaha for the Bryan Class Invitational. Almost all of the team placed, and returned to Northeast with medals in their hands. Senior Jessica Mohatt finished third for the Rocket senior girls. She led the way

for receiving the first place plaque for the senior girls team, which included Jessica Mohatt, Katie Kosmos, and Holly Esquivel. The top finishers for the

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The Rocket boys we r very pleased wit their trip to stat e: The whole varsi t boys were sophomore Trevor Rice and senior Leing Doubony, who both placed fifth in their class.

The final race for many of Northeast's cross country runners was Future Stars, which was held at Pioneers Park by Northeast. Many run-

dream come true to

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team qualifi e sending seve boys to the sta tournamen 1 Three gir l ners finished the season on a good note and were happy with their performance. All of the team helped to sponsor the race, and make it a fun last meet for Lincoln cross country teams. Senior boys Kyle Damoude and Kyle Loope placed third and ninth respectvely. Senior Je ssica Mohatt finished first in thesenior girl's race. Senior Holly Esquivel finished seventh.

The last step in a successful season for the Rockets was the State tournament in Kearney.

-Jackie Ensel qualified for sta1 from N orthea ~ this season. T h boys team plac e eighth. The girls were rn as forunate since without five team membe r they could not place. Neither. team did as w e as they would have liked but they were by n , means disappointed. In the past two year · the Rockets fell short of competing at state s , this was a great experiemce for all the ru r ners.

Junior Jackie Engel is exhausted as she completes the first meet of the season sponsored by Nebraska Wesleyan. At the district meet, Engel qualified for state, where she finished 28th. (All photos by Brandie Michael)

Junior Molly Krolikowski is determined to cross the finish line. Krolikowski worked hard all season which helped her place well in the Future Stars meet at the end of the year

"Some of the most memorable moments for me have been the spashetti feeds and the water fi.s]its. Coach Snoozy has helped a lot. He's given us times to shoot for, and he hasn't pushed us to do thinss we didnt want to do. He has treated each runner equally,"

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The JV boys cross country team is ready to start an intense 3.1 mile run at Pioneers Park. The runners (left to right) sophomore Garrison Loope, senior John Mason, junior Tom VanBoening and junior Kevin Loope were all key runners for the squad this

Senior runner Holly Esquivel ' s competitiveness helps her to sprint past the competition

Top Left: Seniors Noel Stringham and Joe Wiechman run side by side in the seasons opening meet at Pioneers Park sponsored by Nebraska Weslyan.

Left: Inspired by a cheering crowd, Junior Amanda Godemann, races for the finish line in a meet at Pioneers Park. Godemann qualified for stat and had a very successful season

season.

sophomore Carly Sinner takes time to relax during a meet. Sinner qualified for state later in the season, one of three girls who ran at State in Kearney.

By Ellie Stutzman

The varsity wrestlers are a determined and hard-working group of guys. With three senior captains, Adam Schnell, Kyle Larsen, and Lane Hinn, everyone was kept in line when needed, but everyone on the team knew what was expected, and that's hard work.

They are in great shape this year. "We are stronger this year, and we are all still improving," says senior co-captain Adam Schnell. The big thing that is different about this group is that they have great team unity because they are all close friends outside of wrestling as well as on the mat.

This team has many strengths and very few weaknesses.

"A weakness for the varsity team is that we have some new people in the lineup, but they just need time to adjust to the varsity level," says Schnell. One thing that made the team so strong is all the work in the off season. for three weeks in the summer the varsity goes to a team camp at Nebraska. for those who didn't play football, they attended Nebraska Sports Acceleration, which is an intense sports training program for advanced athletes.

A good team is not only as good as how hard it works, but it depends on the quality of the coaching staff. This is a strength for the varsity squad. The coaches make the players as good as they are by pushing them and putting in extra time to help the wrestlers. With Coach Tim Neumann coming last year and the hard work of the other coaches the program keeps improving.

The one dual the wrestlers were looking forward to was the dual with East, because that was the only loss they had last year. "It will be close, but we'll be alright," said sophomore Miles Marshall.

The Rockets lost the dual with the Spartans, 41-20. There were many more big tour-

Left:

Right: Adam Schnell makes a move to pin his opponent. (All

naments, but one that was a big win was another chance at some of the East players. Miles Marshall, a sophomore , pinned No 1 Keenan McCurdy of East at the Heartland Conference, held at Northeast.

With many victories, the one goal they were looking to accomplish was state, and hard work was what was going to get them there. The district meet was a tough tournament with Northeast coming in second behind East. Even getting second with 173 points there were 11 state qualifi-

ers for the Rockets. Going to state was their biggest goal as a team.

"We have a goal to be state champions and we will wrestle to meet that goal," said Head Coach Dwain Borchers.

With 11 wrestlers qualifying for state it was no time to get cocky with state in sight. They would need to be very focused. Zach Schnell, a freshman at 103, started the Rockets off by beating Nick Cox from North Platte in state. He then lost in the quarter finals to Bellevue East wrestler Matt Phillips.

Next was Clint Neumann, sophomore, in the 119 weight class. He defeated Malcolm McGruder from Omaha Creighton Prep in the first round. After winning, Neumann then got beat in the quarter finals by Omaha North's Jeremy McCoy. Eric Miller, junior, was up next at 130. He lost in the first round when getting pinned by Millard West's Steve Greise. At 135, Hinn pinned Matt Miller of Omaha Bryan in the first round.

Coming off of a win didn't quite carry Hinn past the quarter finals, but carried him to place 6th in state. Kyle Larsen, senior co-captain, wrestled in the 140-pound weight class and defeated Terrance Harris of Omaha Central.

the 145 weight class, getting defeated first round by Matt Roen o f Bellevue West.

Adam Schnell and Zach Sutton o f Omaha Burke. Schne ll then pinned Stephen Ha ll of f remont to go to the finals where he was defeated by Tony Duarte of Scottsbluff.

-Senior Marshall wrestled at 160 and pinned Kearney's Ross McMullen in the first round an d Ross Milam from Omaha Northwest in th e quarterfinals.

Marshall continued his roll with a semifina l win over Caleb Peasinger from Elkhorn. final s were next and he would meet up once agai n with McCurdy.

Marshall appeared to have the win over hi s city rival, but a questionable call near the en d of the third period brought overtime an d McCurdy won with an escape in the extra pe ,riod.

James Tessier, at 171, lost in the first round to Omaha Creighton Prep's Joe McAuliffe an d Braden Getting, at 215, lost in the first round to Grand Island's Erik Weiland.

The Rockets' 275-pound we ight class wrestler, Lewis Fleisher, pinned Joel Jurgens fro m North Platte in the first round and defeated Stev e Shmitt of Omaha Westside in the quarterfinals Fleisher then lost to an Omaha Benson wrestle r and finished 3rd.

Lewis Fleisher ' holds his opponent while he prepares to make a move

Photos by Lindsey Krumm)

Larsen then pinned Matt Byous of Bellevue East, but lost in the semifinals to Marcu s Hilario of Omaha Burke and finished 5th at state. Kod y Larsen, junior, wrestled in

"The team is stronser this year because we have saod team unity and we all work hard

Adam Schnell , senior co-captain , pinned Casey Floy d of South Sioux City

as a team."

T'1e Nt1mbers

LNE: 2/1.5

Omaha North Inv. : 236

LNE : no team score

Kearney Inv

LNE: 12/12

Bomber Inv.

LNE : 1/ 6

Bellvue East Inv.

LNE: 5/14

Creighton Prep Inv

LNE : no team scores

Southwest

LNE: 2nd/8

LPS Inv.

LNE: 2/8

Ralston

LN6: 2-1

Borchers Inv.

LNE :3/ 12

Southeast Inv.

LNE: 20

East: 41

LNE : 1/9

Beatrice Inv.

LNE: 5/13

Malcolm Inv.

LNE: 70

Lincoln High: 3

LNE: 2/8

LPS Classic

LNE : no team scores

Pius Inv

LNE: 64

Southeast: 15

LNE: 1/6

Northeast Inv __,

LNE: 205.5

Norfolk Inv.

LNE: 185.5

Heartland Con. 0 f ___......_.___..,j

LNE: 5/14

Millard South Inv.

LN E: no team scores

LPS

DISTRICT

LNE: 173.5-2nd place

•-~~ 11 Qualifiers

STATE LNE: 98-5th

Top Left: Miles Marshall , Charles ShepardBrown, Adam Schnell, and Lewis Fleisher line up to shake hands after a meet.

Top Right: Kyle Larsen, senior captain, prepares to pin his opponent.

Left: Lane Hinn, senior captain, makes a quick move on his opponent.

Right Circle: Miles Marshall, sophomore , concentrates on making his next move.

Left: Kody Larsen holds onto his opponent while setting up his next move.

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By Melissa VanEngen

This years varsity swim and dive team had a season full of changes.

Among these changes, the hardest for many swimmers was the 5:30 am practices. Yes, 5:30 in the morning! Though the practices were not mandatory, they were highly recommended.

Wednesdays were the only days the athletes didn't need to come at 5:30. Then after school they were back for an afternoon practice. How did these swimmers do it?

With the help of their senior leaders, five returning four-year letterwinners. They included: Erica Roland, Stacy Claussen, Lindsey Pederson, Jenna Smith, and Andrea Bowmaster.

"We all want to do the best to improve the team and ourselves," Roland commented.

With all the depth that returned it made it easier for another change, two new coaches. The new head coach was Ed Muller, a former Rocket swimmer himself.

"As a new coach to the program, it's fantastic to be able to rely on senior leadership, all the parents, the administrators, and the athletes have been very helpful," Muller said.

The new assistant coach was Tanner Penrod. The only returning coach was the dive coach, Jerad Sellhorn. "I really didn't know what to expect this season so I just came in with an open mind and supported the changes that were taking place," Sell horn said.

There are two separate boys and girls teams as well as a dive team, but they all came together as one unit sharing the same goals and ambitions. The top goal for the program as a whole was giving 100% at each meet.

"It doesn't matter what your time is as long as you gi t e one hundred percent, your team will

stand behind you," Muller said.

Another change this year is a bigger dive team than in years past.

"I'm really excited and pumped to have my largest team ever this year. To see this many kids interested in diving is a great thing ," Sellhorn said.

With a bigger dive team comes more expectations and less experience. "This year is a rebuilding year. We are a young team with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. My hope for this season was to have all nine divers competing

A day in the life of a Rocket swimmer

5:00 am: Wake up 5:15 am: Leave for practice

5:30 am: Run stairs

6:00 am: Lift weights

6:30 am: Swim

7:00 am: Get ready for school

for points to help the team," Sellhorn added. One change last was many new members to the program this season. There were 12 new guys and 15 new girls. With a tradition of excellence, these new swimmers were in good hands.

All this talent and energy boun d up in on e program is going t o result i state qualifiers. Thi ~ years stat E qualifiers included Stacy Clausse r. swimming the 100 meter butterfly, Eri ec Roland, Andrea Bowmaster swimming the 10C meter breaststroke, Jenna Smith, Katie Corbe tt in the diving competition, Jena Lynch, anc1 Lindsey Pedersen for the girls team. The gir h also had three relay teams qualify for state. Th e 200 meter medley relay consisted of Clause n Roland, Smith, and Bowmaster. The 200 metei freestyle relay consisted of Smith, Clause n Lynch, and Bowmaster. The last relay to quali1' was the 400 meter freestyle relay whi cl Pedersen, Smith, Lynch, and Roland partic ipated in.

7 :30 am: School

3:30 pm: Swim

5:00 pm: Drylands

"Being a new member on the team is fun and challenging, but I've had to change my work ethics to meet the challenges of this team," senior Joe Wiechman commented.

The guys team didn't qualify any individu a athletes but they did qualify three relay team. consisting of, Kyle Bachman, Reid Sutton, Tyl e Morton, and Trevor Merchqnt for the 20 ( meter medley relay. The 200 meter freesty le relay team consisted of Morton, Merchan t Trevor Rice, and Joe Weichman. The 40 ( meter relay team was W eichamn, Morto n Sutton, and Merchant.

Left: Mohamed Ali completes a dive at practice, hoping to complete the perfect dive at the next meet. (Photo by Jenna Smith)

Right: Sophomore Kristen Pedersen completes an excellent dive while the judges look on (Photo by Brandie Michael)

"We all want to do the best to improve the team and ourselves."

Erica Roland -senior

Varsity Girls

LNE: 76

Beactice: 93

LNE: 86

Lincoln High : 93

LNE: 10/14

Southeast Invite

LNE: 130

Hastings: 49

LNE: Z/9

Cotter Invitational

LNE: 73

Southeast: 113

LNE: 4/6

Heartland Conference

Varsity Boys

LNE: 86

Beactrice : 100

LNE: 11/14

Ralston Relays

LNE: 88

Lincoln Hi'gh: 92

LNE: 105

Hastings: 63

LNE: 12/12

Ralston Relays

LNE:5/9

Cotter Invitational

LNE: 58

Southeast: 121

LNE : 4/6

Heartland Conference

"It doesn't matter what your time is as Jons as you give one hundred percent, your team will stand behind you."

Above: The team listens while Coach Muller gives his pep talk before the Hastings meet , the talk helped , the Rockets won!

(Photo by Brandie Michael)

Top Left: Trevor Marchant practices a track start dive for the upcoming meet against East at practice. (Photo by Jenna Smith)

Left: Kimbra Culver preforms the breast stroke as she finishes the relay at the Lincoln High meet. (Photo by Jenna Smith)

Right: Diver Katie Corbett gets ready to compete as she looks ahead into the water.

(Photo by Jenna Smith)

Left: Tyler Morton races to the wall in one of the most difficult strokes, the butterfly. (Photo by Jenna Smith)

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By Lindsey Klug

New coach. New players. New expectations. This year's boys basketball team was all about new beginnings.

Coach Steve Bartek came from Grand Island to lead the Rockets this year. He brought with him a new line of coaches and a new book of rules and regulations, which is exactly what the Northeast program needed.

from the first tryout, to practices and throughout all the games and tournaments, players had rules they were required to follow. The boys were not allowed to sag their pants, wear head bands, lon g socks or anything else that would make them stick out.

Bartek wanted to stress team over individual. "The new coaches are better than last year's. They demand a lot out of their players and are building a great program for the future," commented senior captain Angelo Stabler.

The Rockets opened their season at home against Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln. The Lynx held with Rockets the whole game, but pulled ahead in the final minute for a 54-50 win. Stabler led the Rockets with 21 points.

The squad then traveled to Kearney for their first road game. The Rockets out scored the Bearcats 61-50. Again, Stabler led all scores with 25. "This game was a confidence booster for me," he said. "I proved that I was the good player that I am."

The Rockets returned home for their first inter-city matchup against Lincoln High. The team was really looking forward to this game.

Left : Sophomore starter, Demetrius Johnson , pushes the ball down the court against East. Johnson was a key player for the Rockets this season. (All photos by Dawn Bailey)

Right: Junior Skyler Reising puts up a lay-up and scores two more points.

Stabler and his younger brother, Demetrius Johnson, were especially excited. "Lincoln High was a big game because I wanted to play against my cousin, Tyron Canby," commented Johnson. Unfortunately, the Rockets lost to

the Links 67- 47.

"The new coaches demand a lot out of their players and are building a program for the future."

Angelo Stabler -Senior

Going into the Holiday tournament, Bartek had a lot to look forward to, despite a losing record. His Rockets matched up against his former school, Grand Island. "Playing them brought back many fun memories. I have a lot of friends in Grand Island and I had developed many close ties," commented Bartek. They boys battled all game but lost 68- 62.

In the consolation game of the tournament, Northeast played the Southwest Silverhawks. The Rockets crushed the Hawks 79-52, finishing third in the tournament.

The young Rockets struggled the rest of the year, only winning one out of the next 11 regular season games. Despite the disappointment and frustration of losing, the team kept their heads up and continued to work hard.

The Rockets faced the Pius X Thunderbolts and unfortunately lost, 51-41. The Rockets hung with the 'Bolts for the first two quarters but Pius took control in the second half. This game resulted in the Rockets' sixth loss of the season.

"We didn't execute very well," commented Bartek on the team's loss.

The Rockets got their third win of the season against Southwest for the second time this season. Big moves from many key players led to the 63-48 win.

Perhaps one of the squad's biggest games all season came against top-ranked Lincoln Southeast. Going into the game, there were lots of doubts about how well the Rockets would do. After 32 minutes of great basketba ll the Rockets fell short of the Knights by only six points.

Going into the district tournament with a record of 3-16 doesn't sound too motivating tc most, but the boys were confident. Why? Because for the third time this season, the team would face the Southwest Silverhawks. With nothing to lose, the Rockets went out, played hard and once again pulled out a victory.

In the second round of districts, the team matched up against Southeast for the second time in two weeks. The outcome of this gam < wasn't quite as good as the previous. The Knights went nearly perfect in the second quarter, boosting them to a 78-53 win over the Rockets.

Ending the season with a record of 4-16 might not look very promising to some, but tc the team, knowing they overcame many obstacles and setbacks, was well worth the hard work and dedication put into the season

"This season had a lot of ups and downs. As a team we had to overcome a lot of thin9s like injuries, inexperience, and adjustments to chanses. Even thoush our record doesn't show a winnin9 season, we came tosether as a team."

-Senior Ryan Lee

T'1e Nttmbers

Right:

Demetrius Johnson put their "game faces " on. The underclassmen were a big part of this year ' s Rockets.

Left: Senior Ryan Lee gets ready to play defense. Lee came on strong for the Rockets towards the end of the season

Above: Skyler Reising reaches for the opening tip to start the game.

Above: Senior captain Angelo Stabler prepares to contest a shot as teammate Cylde Johnson looks on. As captain , Stabler played a key role on the Rocket squad this year

Sophomores Dayne Walton and

Above: Junior Mozart Dixon drives past his defe nder to put up two more points for the Rockets.

Far Left: Senior Clyde Johnson takes a break and sets up the offense. Johnson was a transfer from Lincoln High.

Below: Sophomore Jamalle Reeves and junior Scott Schoenleber talk strategy during the game.

(All photos by Jenna Smith)

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This year's boys junior varsity basketball team was almost a completely new team. With only two returning players from last season, this squad was starting over with a new coach, new goals and new techniques.

first year coach Mike Boshart was the head of the junior varsity team this season. Boshart came from North Platte to lead the Rockets "Coach Boshart is a good coach. He works us hard and he knows how to explain situations so his players understand them," commented sophomore Jamalle Reeves.

Going into the season, the Rockets were looking forward to their match-up against city-rival Lincoln High. This game was perhaps one of the biggest games of the year. After losing to the Links last season, the team returned this season seeking revenge. The Rockets defeated the Links, 63-59.

With high hopes of winning the LPS tournament at the end of the season to claim the city championship, the Rockets had a 9- 7 record. In the first round of the tournament the squad faced the Southwest Silverhawks. After already beating the Hawks -earlier in the season, the Rockets were very confident. The team played hard but was forced to put up a last second shot that unfortunately rimmed out, resulting in a Rocket loss, 58-57. The junior varsity finished the season with a record of 9-8.

T'1eN1.1, [ NE 0 59 Council Bluffs 50

LNE 57 Kearney 64

LNE 54 MntardWest 68

LNE 63 Lincoln High 59

LNE 65 Columbus's 1

LNE 60 Pius 70

LNE 61 E~st 64

LNE 5.5 Grand Island 38

LNE 47 Norris 58 ------------,

LNE 64 Crete 39

Front Row (L to R): Ben Bandars , Mark Jones, Jeremy Peters , Chadd Draper, Jerry Taylor, Pat Thornton , Tyler Stephenson, Tin Nguyen.

Back Row (L to R): Coach Mark Runyan , DeAndrae Melvin, Renell Pizarro, Matt Collier , Jason Kabat, Zach Collier, Duane Jordan, Scott Schoenleber , Coach Mike Boshart.

Above: Sophom re DeAndrae Melvi n dribbles past a sc een set by teammate Tyler Stephenson.

Left: Bosh talk to his playe s during a time out. oshart came from No Platte to lead the Ju ior Varsity team this

Final Record: 6-8

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By Lindsey Klug

Much like the other boys basketball teams in the Northeast program, the reserve team had to get used to a lot of changes. Led by first- y ear Coach Mike Dixon, the Rockets worked hard all season and finished with a 6-8 record .

The Rockets opened the season with a win at home against the Southwest Silverhawks. After battling hard all game, the squad came out on top, 4 7-42.

The team's first road gamewas perhaps their biggest game all season The Rockets traveled to Millard South and beat the Patriots 46-44.

"This game tested our team. We showed up with a 'neverdie attitude' and were focused the whole game," commented Dixon.

One of the reserve team's key players, sophomore Jeff Ebert, credits the team's success to sticking together.

"Last year's team had talent, we just didn't use it as a team. This year's team works well together because we know everyone better," said Ebert.

With attitudes like that, the reserve team has nowhere to go but up. Coach Dixon says he wants his team to stick ogether and "make someth ing for themselves " These young m are doing just that.

Above: Freshmen Jerry Taylor dribb les the ball during warmups. Despite only be ing a freshmen , Jerry was a b ig player for the Rockets this season

Below: Sophomore Co ry Shepard dribbles the ball past his defender and pu ts up two more points for the Rockets

bove: Sophomore Matt Markowski p s up a lay-up.

Right: S homore Zach Bulling oks to pass the ball in e Rockets ' game against Fremont. The squad beat the Tigers , 50-41. (All Photos by Lindsey Krumm)

' Di ngledine , Spenoach Mike Dixon , Cory Shepard , , eff Ebert , Zach Bull i ng , Aaron Straight , Matt Markowski , Coach Rick Johnson.

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By Lindsey Klug

for many, 9th grade is the roughest year in h igh school, but not for the boys freshmen basketball squad. The team made its mark in school history after finishing with a combined 20- 3 record.

farmer varsity assistant, Ale x Bahe, led the A squad this year.

"Coach makes us do things right. He likes perfection, " commented Kevin Bentzinger. Bahe's team was close to perfect this season, losing one game to Creighton Prep. The Rockets battled the whole game but fell to the Bluejays by 10.

Bahe stressed team unity as well.

"We are all really close. A lot of us have played together in the past which helps a lot," commented Andrew Bridger.

Going into the LPS tournament at the end of the season with a record of I 0-1 , the Rocket s had a lot of confidence within the team.

There couldn't have been a better close to the season than to be city champs. Northeast

accomplished its goal and beat Southeast in the first round and then Lincoln High for tthe championship.

The freshmen B team also had a successful season. Their biggest game of the season was against city-rival Lincoln Southeast. "We thought it was going to be a tough game but we played hard and pulled out a victory," commented Malcolm Wade

T h e s e freshmen boys know how to work hard and have learned the results of playing to-

gether. The freshmen squads are the build- ing blocks for the Northeast program in the future.

T'1e Nt1mbers

Left: Malcolm Wade and Brian Stevens play great defense as they wa it to trap their opponent.

(All Photos by Brandie Michael)

Right: Zack Fr iesen has perfect form as he sinks a free throw for the Freshmen B team.

"Our saaJ is to be the hardest workins team in Nebraska."

Kevin Bentzinser -Freshman

Front Row (L to R): Jon Hardin , Drew Brdiger , Blake Gordon , Kevin Bentzin ~{,Cordara Thompson , Larry Skinner , Giorgio Houston.

Front Row (L to R): John Wenzl , A J. Johnson , Malcolm Wade , Ma1t Nunemaker , Zack Friesen , Drake Northroop.

Back Ro · (L to R): Coach Bahe , Steve Alexander , Beau Hoodjer, Michael Ku~ .•· : ust , Taylor Bourne , Coach Schwartz

Back Row (L to R): Coach Mercer , Tim Opfer , Brian Stevens , Westo r

Junker , Layne Krahn , Bryan Schoenleber , Coach Schwartz

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By Melissa VanEngen

Picture it, the air is filled with excitement, the room is silent, all eyes are on ten pins and one bowler. The swing, the release, and the ball is on it's way Pressure? Suspense? Nah, not to these Rocket bowlers, many of whom have been bowling since they were little. This years team consisted of young bowlers and three returning four-year letter winners. The new head coach was Gary Vondra.

To many students bowling is a game for a f riday night full of fun, but when asked why they participate, these bowlers came up with many reasons.

"I really like the friendships I've made, including meeting my boyfriend. It's fun going to tournaments where there is good competition and everyone is trying hard to win," senior Stephanie Mikesh commented. "The relationships made and the friendly competition with other schools from all over Nebraska are the most enjoyable to me," senior Cody Nilson added.

This season held many goals including placing in the top two for districts, placing in the top three for state, and doing their personal and team best. The most important goal this season was to have fun and work hard. "This season the team hoped to place well in all of our tournaments and we also hoped to place in the top three at state," Mikesh said.

Another thing that makes bowling unique is the fact that it is not an official high school sport. "This year it was started to try and make bowling an official high school sport, and should become a sport within the next couple of years," sophomore Sarni Marr commented. "Having bowling become an official sport could get more students involved in the sport."

"Bowling is a lot of fun and more people should join," junior Meagan f ritzinger said.

This season contained only high

points that included the opportunity to meet new people, bowl other teams, have loads of fun, and the highest point of all, win-

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-Freshman und efeated our whole season, and winning city was an awesome accomplishment,,; Marr commented. "We have won that tournament for the last two years, and repeating was our chance to stake our claim in the state."

Bowling might not be an official high school sport but they sure do keep rollin' on!

"Meeting people from different schools and having friendly competition with your team behind you is the most enjoyable part of bowling to me."

-Senior Cody Nilson

Left: Junior Travis Fox sets up to roll a strike during practice. (All Photos by Jenna Smith)

Above: Freshman Amanda Mikesh releases the ball in hopes to improve her swing and her score.

"This year it was started to make bowling an official high school sport."

Above: Sophomore Stacy Vondra shows us her swing release style at practice.

By Erica Roland and Melissa VanEngen

This year's varsity girls basketball team had many things to overcome before they could start to rebuild after losing nine seniors from last years state qualifying team.

The team had to overcome injuries to key players, Ashley ford and Lindsey Klug. Both players tore knee ligaments during the off-season:

ford tore her ACL during a summer game last July. She was going up for a jump shot when her knee went forward without her body. She kept playing on it through the summer but when she went to a national tournament in Las Vegas she had to sit out the rest of the tournament after her knee gave out in the first game.

Klug's injury was more serious. She tore her ACL, MCL, and PCL during soccer season last year in a head-on collision with the Lincoln High goalie.

Many would think, how can you come back from an injury so severe in such little time?

"There was a lot to look forward to. The fact that I had Ashley there with me was motivating. Her being there also helped me to heal faster, which made my injury a little easier to handle," Klug commented.

Klug and ford are major leaders on the floor and it was still uncertain whether they would be allowed to play this season. This uncertainty had been overcome in the very beginning by ford being up and ready to play and Klug was right behind her waiting to be cleared to play.

Both Klug and ford played by the split games against each othe1 until that point. fourth game of the season. This was extremely important to the team because of the growing talent that lied in the underclassmen needing leadership and the season that was in store for the team.

There were many goals for the season including playing your best at every game and in practice, re-

spect for one another, pride in your team, and commitment to the game.

Going into the game th e girls were hyped and th e student section wa ~ rockin'.

Chrissy Brokaw -Senior

"Westside was a bis same in wild cara points because in oraer to make it to state, we had to win." The Rockets jumped on East early with grea t first half showings frorr freshman Amy Chapma r and lromuanya. Going intc halftime the Rockets held c

Throughout the season the team evolved into a team that all opponents needed to take seriously. The girls took first in their division of the Holiday Tournament with a big win over inner-city rival East.

The next big win came against Omaha Westside. This win was important for the team to secure a wild card for state.

"Westside was a big game in the wild card points because in order to make it to state, we had to win," senior Chrissy Brokaw said.

The girls needed to stop Haley fries, the star point guard for Westside, and they did. They held her to under 10 points in the first half, and two fouls.

freshman point guard Charity Iromuanya led the Rockets along with teammate and third team Super Stater Ashley Ford. The two combined to score 40 points.

Winning the game against Westside put the Rockets in a comfortable position for a wild card but going into districts they needed to knock off inner-city rival Lincoln East. The two teams had

two- point lead but just couldn't sto 1 East's seniors, Jenna f osdick and Meliss e Henkley. Together they lead East to a 12-poinvictory over Northeast.

"We played well for the most part. We go into foul trouble early in the game which had t big part to do with us losing connection in th < game." said Jamie f reisen one of the three seniors on the team.

The loss to East didn't stop the Rockets. The ; received the wild card and were nothing les : than pumped up to play at the Bob Devane) Sports Center. In the first round they playe c Omaha Marian where they took the lead earl1 in the game. At halftime the Rockets were behind by four.

The Rockets came out with new heart th ( second half and played like they wanted thi ~ game. But no matter how hard they tried th e Rockets couldn't stop Andrea Lightfoot, a Nebraska recruit. Northeast lost 59-48 and close ci the season with a 12-8 record.

Left: Senior Ashley Ford dribbles past a Marian defender in the first round of the state tournament.

Right: Ingrid Johnson jumps for the Rockets in the opening tip off against Omaha Marian.

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Record: 12-8

"Making it back to state with such a young team holds positive outlooks for the future of this basketball program."

-Senior Ashley Ford

Above: Amy Chapman puts up a 3point shot aganist Omaha Westside. The Rockets won the game 73-65.

Top Left: Charity lromuanya dribbles past an Omaha Westside defender and goes strong to the

With the win the Rockets recieved a

card to state.

Left: Lindsey Klug shoots a 3-pointer around an Omaha Marian defender. This was the second

73 straight season the Rockets made it to state

Left: The Rockets take a time out to discuss the upcoming quarter in the state tournament.

Right: Ser:,ior Chrissy Brokaw takes a rest on the bench as the rest of the team plays on. (all pictures by Lyndsey Bates)

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By Erica Roland and Jennifer Branum

Starting out the seasont JbQY..)&1.lnrung..JS..nalla.ll!!~ junior vatsit was looking for. They were look· orward to coming together and playing as a earn.

This task did not sound hard at the beginning of the year because the team had many returning players that have played for one or two years already . What made this hard was the traveling and the growing talent among the other teams.

"My favorite games this season were the games against Southeast because they are our city rivals and we always give each other a push to strive harder," commented returning player Anna Mc Vay.

So many wins with such an inexperienced team wasn't expected.

This year, the jv team won 16 out of 18 games. The total wins is thought to be a school record.

"Beating East for the city championship, which we have won for the second year in a row, was the most exciting part of this year's season," said sophomore Ellie Stutzman.

This season overall was a great success in the eyes of all the players. Coaches and players were all very excited and astonished by the amount of effort put into each and every game. for most, this year was a turning point for all who came out for the team.

Right: Jade Mendoza puts up a three (All photos by Dawn Bailey.)

Front: Melissa Schneider , Se 'erra Fantroy , Jessica Cain , Ellie Stutzman, Jade Mendoza , Anna McVay

Back: Coach Connealy , Jo l ie Schock , Aqueelah Watkins , Brooke Bartek , Chalia Jones , Coach Rump

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Left: A y Mahlman dribble past the defen er , looking to drive o the basket.

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By Erica Roland and Jennifer Branum

Starting out the season, the reserves hoped to continue where they left off last season. This means the returning players from last years' freshman basketball team wanted to come into this season to gain more experience, learn technique and skills, and also to play with new players. Last year's team was the first reserve team in some time to win more games than they lost. This was a big deal to the returning players and a key to a great season this year.

"I think the best game we had was our first game against Southwest," commented Katie Brusnahan. Even though Southwest is a new school, this game just showed how the team played together to get the win and hopefully help them continue that success through the season.

It turns out the first game put this reserve team on a run for dominating the court.

Having an undefeated season helps the morale and the unity of the team. When asked about the overall goal for this year's team, Amy Koch commented, "As a team, we wanted to be the best defensive team on the floor and play as hard as we could. We also wanted to be the best, by sharing the common goal of winning."

Having one of the best records in school history is a fee that no one can surpass. This reserve team will always r mber how far they came and how much they grew.

Circular Photo: A Northeast player puts up a shot against Lincoln Southeast. The Rockets dominated this game, as well as many others throughout the season en route to a 130 record. (All Photos by Lyndsey Bates)

Above: Katie Brusnahan dribbles down the court in hopes of getting past the defenders and scoring a point for the Rockets.

Above: ani Lenahan looks to pass the ball to one f her teammates to assist in scoring a ba t.

Right Photo: The reserve team gathers around the basket to practice before a big game against Southeast. As you can tell, this team looks ready to play.

Front: Alissa Larsen, Dani Lenaha , arah Styskall, Marci Kassebaum, A och, Rachel Diechert, Katie Brusn B Craft, V'osha Offord, Mikaela Richard, Chelsea Hahn, Amanda Kuhlman, Jeanie Hart, Coach Brad Landstrom.

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By Erica Roland and Jennifer Branum

Hard work was the name of the game for this year's freshman basketball team. That hard work showed as the team made memories up and down the court.

"A highlight for the season was winning a game by 20 points and also coming in second at the Millard South basketball tournament " commented freshman Sara Jewel. "My fav~rite game, as a whole, for the team was the win against Southeast. In that game, we won by 20. Since Southeast is our inter-city rival, we were excited to have done so well in this particular game."

The freshman team really didn't have a game that they felt that they could have dominated the court any more than they did. They won games and lost games but always felt that they gave it their all. This is all the team asked for. If you give it your all , the coaches and parents won't be able to ask for anything more. This year's team felt that they did their best and were rewarded for it.

most who come to __ a new school. Trying to play sports and do well in school can be a hard time for all who come out who join. for some, coming to a new school is one of the most wonderful experiences that they will go through. for this year's freshman team, most will leave this season knowing that they have improved and have moved on to a higher level of competitiveness.

Most of the team said that they do plan to tryout for next year and continue to play for Northeast. Most, like the coaches, hope that they can continue to show the hard work and determination to win throughout the next three years.

Left: The Freshman team takes a time out to discuss the upcoming play. Within the first few minutes , it was evident who was going to dominant this game.

Right: Sara Jewell attempts a free throw as the rest of the freshman team looks on. As you can tell, this team is ready for anything that may come their way

Front Row: JT Holmes , Shauna Eckhardt , C~ssandra Ward , Rachel Leitt , Kelcy McGill, Danie ~1ller Back Row: Coach Fischer, Audrey Zimbelman , Brianne Johnston , Sam Allemang, Hannah Johnson , Sara Jewell , Carissa Hager.

A transition from middle school to high school can be a difficult and trying period for

"Winninsa sameby20 points is the oest feelins in the world."

Sara /ewel -Freshman

Front Row: Tarissa Westerholt , Ashley Kassebaum , Amanda Witt , Amanda Ward , Lynn Chavarria , Lacey Pittman , Casie Satter Back Row: ~achel Albers , Amy Deeds , Megan Stump , Jennifer Suhr , Katye Hagemoser , Kristin Koster.

By Melissa VanEngen

This season the boys golf team is headed by four seniors: Brett Tolen, Matt Obermeyer, Kyle Buis, and Ryan Phillips. The squad, like r many sports at Northeast this year, have a new head coach, Larry Elwood.

Elwood is known to many Rocket athletes because he has also helped coach wrestling and football. "This is my first year coaching golf, and I'm very excited for the opportunity," Elwood commented.

The boys have many goals for the season but the number one goal is high team respect.

"We all have respect for each other and want each other to succeed," senior Matt Obermeyer said.

Another top goal is to have fun. "We want everyone to have fun because if you are having fun then your passion rubs off on some of the underclassmen," senior Kyle Buis added.

Other team goals and expectations include competing at their best, always being encouraging, and also having the returning letter winners be leaders. "We have high expectations this season because of the number of returning letter winners, and seniors," Elwood said.

The team leader this season is senior, state

qualifier Brett Tolen, a four-year letter winner.

Tolen shares the goals for the team but he also has some of his own.

"I want to go back to state. I'm not worried about winning, I just want to go and be an ex-

cellent competitor," Tolen commented. "I also want to achieve the school record for the lowest round."

Coach Elwood

Being the only sate qualifier on the team this season, and having Coach Danson gone, Tolen feels that he and his fellow seniors do have a leadership role. "I want everyone to have fun, but I'm going to try and push everyone to compete to the best of their ability," Tolen said.

The boys this year also hope to compete well in city competitions. "We want to be one of the top teams in Lincoln, and we want to show the city where Northeast Golf is heading·," senior Kyle Buis commented.

"This season is going to be a lot of fun and we are going to work hard, and I'm looking forward to working with all the athletes," Elwood added.

"Golf takes practice, you make athletic moves competitively, and it takes a lot of mental toughness."

-Senior Brett Tolen

Left: Senior and state qualifier , Brett Tolen, shows his swing at practice. (All photos by Jenna Smith.)

Right: Senior Kyle Buis gets ready to tee off at practice.

"We have high expectations this season due to the number of returning letter winners.

Junior Eric Vangronagen hits the driving rage to practice his swing and release

Team members practice their techniques at the driving range.

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By Ellie Stutzman and Melissa Vanf.qen

The varsity girls soccer team is a hard working group of girls. Though they lost nine seniors from last years team they will have good leadership from the remaining seniors and juniors. "I try to be a leader and keep everyone positive," says junior Aisha Wade.

There are also a lot of up and coming talented freshman on the team this season, including multi-sport athlete Ally Mahlman. The freshman playing this year helped with the loss of the seniors from last year, "Losing nine seniors will hurt in some areas, but will make people step up," Wade added.

A strength for the varsity squad is that alot of the girls have varsity experience that will benefit them. The majority of the juniors all got minutes on the Varsity squad last year, and Malerie Houdek got major minutes in the goal behind Senior Ashley ford.

With ford still tender on her knee Houdek will have a roll in goal this season, one she is not afraid to have, "I just want to play my best every game and Ashley and I have always supported one another," Houdek commented.

More strengths are that the Rockets have a strong defensive and they are very quick. With Sophomore BreAnne Smith in the fullbacks position the Rockets will post a lot of speed.

Also this team is alot closer this year so

that helps with team unity.

The girls on the team have played together not only for the past two are three years on the Northeast teams

out of five seasons the girls have been to state, and they hope to return this year.

The coach of this but they have also played with each other on club teams, so they know how to play together and each others strengths and weaknesses.

will hurt in some areas, but it will also make

people step up." the loss of nine seniors. Otherwise this year's team holds the power to return to state.

The weaknesses .the team has this season are new leadership, young players, and

Aish·a Wade -Junior

years team is Mike Mars ~ "He's a good and positive coach," says senior ford. He pushe the girls hard in practice. He knows how to make practice ~

fun, but serious when they need to be. He is good at helping prepare h i team for the big games.

These girls put lots of hard work in. They put most of the hard work in at practice. "Our practices are mostly skill basics and fundamentals," says senior Ashley ford. The girls also have to run a lot and spend most of their time on their fundamentals and controlling the ball.

Big games this year are going to be mostly the city games, but especially games against Southeast, Pius, Westside and Lincoln High.

Southeast has always had a rivalry with the Rockets and over the years the Rockets have won more of those matches than they've lost.

The Rockets also have returning state qualifiers on this year's team. The past four

Marsh has been the head coach for five years, when Coach Jeff Pierce went to Norris High.

The goals for this season are to have respect for each other and the coaches, work hard in every practice and game, and most importantly to have fun.

"We all want to have fun and give our all in every game that we play," ford added.

The long term goals are to make it to state and win their district.

"We want to go back to state and we wan to win our district also, we want to show the city where Northeast soccer {s headed," Wa d said.

Left: Junior Michelle Hughes passes the ball to sister Danielle Hughes.

Right: Senior Amanda Furry dribbles the ball down the floor.

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"With only two seniors returning the juniors will have to help fill the leadership role."

-Junior Malerie Houdek

Left: Sophomore Alyssia Walentine dribbles the ball while junior Alyssa Marschman plays defense. (All photos by Lindsey Krumm)

Left: Juniors Kayla Johnson and Jessica Cain work on their ball control at practice.

Circle: Junior Aisha Wade gets ready to pass to teamate Jessica Cain.

Below: The soccer girls work on their ball control at practice.

Above : Junior Malerie Houdek, goalie , practices her moves.

Sophomore Alyssia Walentine shows off her moves at practice.

By Lindsey Klus

This year's boys soccer team has nothing to lose. They have nowhere to go but up.

Considering the squad only won one game last season, the boys feel there is plenty of room for improvement. With hard work and dedication in practices and games, the Rockets see the state tournament in their future.

"We work our butts off in practice and we all play really well together," comments senior Chase Holmes. "Plus, we have a lot of experienced players back this season."

This year's Rockets are under the leadership of first year coach, Ben Damewood. Coach Damewood attended Northeast and was a member of the Northeast soccer program. Damewood played for the Lincoln Brigade, which was a semi-pro soccer team in Lincoln. Damewood also coaches club soccer in the off-season.

"I like our new coach. He knows the game of soccer and he has a good way of explaining situations to his players," commented sophomore Juan Hernandez. Coach Damewood replaced former coach Dan Carpenter. Carpenter moved to Southwest, the new high school in Lincoln, where he coaches soccer and teaches biology.

When asked about the season outlook, sophomore Clint Neumann did not hesitate to say they

Left: Sophomore Pat Dingledine practices perfect form in drills as he shoots the ball past goalkeeper, Jeff Dodd. (All pictures by Dawn Bailey)

Right: Sophomore Trevor Rice works on his ball skills and footwork during practice.

would definitely be better than last season.

"This year we will be stronger on defense, but we also have many experienced offensive players. We have a lot more un-

Chase Holmes -Senior derclassmen used to playing at the varsity level. We will need to make up for our lack of depth by playing together and never giving up," comments Neumann.

With the team's only win last season coming against Holdrege, the Rockets are looking forward to many games, seeking revenge. The squad is especially hoping for wins against all the other city teams. "Last season was very disappointing. We have a lot of goals this season and we are really looking forward to a successful year. We have a new coach and some new players and we are a whole new team," commented sophomore Pat Dingledine.

Much like many other teams in the Northeast athletic programs, the boys soccer team w ill have to make up for the loss of many senio r~ from last season. The returning seniors th i: year will have to make up for the loss o leadership and intensity that the eight seniors provided the team with last season.

"As a senior, I want to be able to sho v the younger players leadership and give the n someone to look up to. We want to be go oc leaders for the underclassmen on and off th e field," comments Holmes.

With many freshmen and sophomores pla y ing on the varsity team last season, the Rock e t have a lot of returning experience. The defe n sive line will consist mainly of underclassm e whereas the front line will be made up of mo r experience upperclassmen. The Rocket squ a1 will be stacked in just about every aspect of t h game.

Much like every team, in every sport, an y where you go, these Rockets have one ma i goal: Win districts and go to the State tourn ment. The road wont be easy and the work w i be tough, but these boys are willing to do an y thing necessary to succeed.

"We have a lot of experienced players back this season."

"We want to have a great season and we want everyone to have fun. Being a leader this season for the young players, we want to teach them what Northeast soccer is all about"

-Senior Chase Holmes

Below: The varsity boys practice some offensive attacks during practice.

Left: Senior goalkeeper , Jeff Dodd, looks intense as he prepares to improve his goalie skills.

Right: Senior Devin Taylor shows off his technique while passing the soccer ball with his teammates before practice

Left: Sophomore Kyle Schroeder works on his goalkeeping skills.

Bottom Left: The team stretches out before practice while Coach Damewood talks with the team.

Bottom Right: The boys warm up before practice with a few dribbling and passing drills.

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By Erica Roland and Melissa VanEngen

The 2003 baseball team will have a change this season as well as a familiar face returning for the Rockets, Coach Bill f agler. f agler coached baseball at Northeast for many years before stepping down after last season and handing the reins over to Coach Doug Kaltenberger.

With many other Rocket coaches, Kaltenberger went over to Southwest to coach and f agler was offered back the position, and gracefully accepted.

There are also many returning seniors on the team this year including Joba Chamberlain, Dave Zeff, Kyle Hoy, Matt Nehe, Adam White, Paul Tanner, Shawn Votava, and Andy Volzke. These seniors are also the team leaders and they have high expectations for their last year at Northeast.

"We want state, and with all the talent on this years team we have a great chance of meeting that goal," says senior Kyle Hoy.

"Our leadership is going to be really high and we want everyone on the team to work hard and give their all," added fellow senior Joba Chamberlain.

With the combination of a great group of athletes and a veteran coaching staff this team plans to compete, win, and have lots of fun throughout the season.

"Our aspirations this season are to try and get bette \ with every game and respect every-

one as a team," Chamberlain commented.

success, and enjoying every day as a baseball player.

The long term goals f agler ha ~ for this years baseball team include qualifying for state, b e competitive every practice an c every game, and most impor - back to the team.

The boys respect and admire Coach f agler, and are ex:_ cited for him to come

"Coach f agler is very dedicated to base-

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ball, he knows how to win, and now that he has taken over the leadership role as coach, he will lead us to victory," Kyle Hoy said.

f agler commented: "I wouldn't want to coach anywhere other than Northeast." f agler had no problems rejoining the coaching staff with good reason. He loves to work with young people, loves the game of baseball, and he feels he still has something to give to the players and the game while sharing this love with the other coaches and his players

f agler will work to organize a winning season, with the help of his two main assistants, Jerome Ehrlich and Jeff fagler.

Coach f agler has many long term goals for the season but also many short term goals. The short term goals -for this season are individual improvements every day, team improvements every game, all players contributing to the team's

tantly have a program that th e players can look back on and sa y they learned about baseball and competing while always having fun, anc being good sports.

Playing with your head and knowing th a baseball is just a game and that you need t c play with good sportsmanship is something a l the boys want to play with. "We know th a playing with good sportsmanship is just as goo c as winning. We hope to do both," Chamberla ir commented.

"Sportmanship is someting that is stressed a m very important to us and the coaches," Whit• added.

With spring comes baseball. With baseba l comes cheering fans, great coaches, a team o hard-working athletes, students going crazy, a m together we say, "Take me out to the ball gam t and GO ROCKETS!"

Left: Senior Kyle Hoy throws a pitch at pre season try outs. Hoy will be a pitcher this season along with fellow senior Adam White. (All Photos by Lyndsey Bates )

Right: Senior Dan Paulsen warms up at pratice. Dan has played baseball all four years at Northeast.

"I wouldn't want to coach anywhere other than Northeast."

-Senior Kyle Hoy

Top Left: Senior Dave Zeff runs out to stop a ground ball at practice. Dave has also played baseball at Northeast for four years.

Left: Senior Joba Chamberlain gets down on his knee to catch the throw in from first base at practice. Chamberlain has been coming to Northeast's fields since he was a third grader.

Circle: Junior Buck Rausch keeps his head down and focuses on the grounder that he has to catch.

Bottom Left: The seniors look on at practice while the underclassmen do the drill.

Bottom Right: The coaches huddle to talk strategy while Coach Fagler gets players ready for the next drill.

"Coach Fagler is very devoted to baseball, he knows how to win, and he will lead us to victory."

Above: Senior Matt Nehe throws home from third base : Nehe came back this season after an injury last season

Above: Senior Paul Tanner practices in the outfeild and gets ready to throw the ball back in.

By Becky Zelada and Jennifer Branum Day One.

It begins.

The day that everyone finally gets together and they start on the road to getting to know each other. At first it starts easy, just stretching arms, legs, neck, and back. Making sure that everything is nice and stretched so no injuries occur. Then the warm-ups start , 1 or 2 miles of running trying to get those muscles to start working after a couple of months of sitting around. The people who did run during those cold wintery days have an advantage over the others.

Once everyone is warmed up, the real work begins. This is the time when individuals start to show their skills to the coaches and the other athletes.

Running isn't the only thing that people do while in track. Another side of it is the field events. They include shot put, discus, pole vault, high-jump, triple-jump, and the long-jump.

With the new season starting, everyone has new goals that they want see accomplished. for many this is their last year at Northeast and they want to prove to themselves and to the school that they can do it.

Lieng Dobuony, a senior, would like to see his dream of going to state accomplished. Dobuony transferred from an out of state school

Left: Kyle Damoude , Robert Quintana , and Coach Carroll make sure they don ' t get cold while they work out outside. Weather in Nebraska is unpredictable so they have to be ready for anything.

Right: Maya Vick makes sure she is nice and stretched out for that days practice. They have to be ready for anything

and began a fresh new year at Northeast. He has high aspirations for himself and is a great addition to this year's team.

Another member of the team is sophomore Mackenzie Johnson. Johnson started track last year as a freshman. She began last season by learning the ropes of the field events. She learned how to throw shot put and discus. Making varsity and maybe even beating a record or two are her goals for this season. As a sophomore she still has time to improve.

Noel Stringham is another senior this year hoping for an awesome season. Stringham started four years ago as a freshman and liked it so much he just kept on running. His events are the mile and two-mile. Even though he started in 9th grade he has yet to have the opportunity to go to state. This year, he hopes, will provide him with enough strength, endurance, and training to reach his goal of going to state.

"The harder you work, the more you improve," commented Stringham.

There are also many returning competitors to watch throughout the season. Katie Kosmos in hurdles and jumps. Tim Brown in the hurdles. Jamie f riesen and Tina Bland in shot put and discus. Emily Voog in long jump and triple jump. The boys 4x800. Che'Lynn Sanders in hurdles and sprints. Joe Wiechman in the 400, 800, and the mile. Carly Sinner and Jackie Engel in

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These aren' t the onl y ones t o look ou t for wit h the grea t tricts and state.

The season will be long and hard for som e but many will accomplish great leaps in the i1 career even if they are not on varsity. Man ) seniors have set very high goals for themselv e~ because it's their last year playing high scho o sports.

Others will be surprised with how well the , do in the new events they try and will feel ho v satisfying it is to have accomplished what they' v< done. They are proud of themselves and an happy they can prove to themselves and othe r: what they are capable of.

Even though districts are hard every ye a many come back year after year improving the m selves. They like the coaches and people a nc most importantly they love what they d o whether it is running, throwing, or jumping.

"Y9u better run for it, run for it, Run/I"

- Senior Noel Stringham

Curtis Johnson does push-ups to get ready for the hard training. Being in shape is the key to a good season.

Lamelia Brown gets ready for a quick sprint across the gym.

T earn work is also key to a good season. Tina Bland and Michael Packmore help each other out getting streched.

Stretching is very important. Without stretching muscles there could be very serious damage done.

"The harder you work, the more you improve."

Clockwise from Top Left: Coach Snoozy shows the team the right way to hurdle. Snoozy makes sure everyone has the right technique

Katie Kosmos is a very accomplished hurdler. She jumps over a bench to show her talent.

Joe Wiechman, Kyle Damoude, and Noel Stringham practice their starts.

By Ellie Stutzman

The varsity girls tennis team is a team that can work hard and have fun at the same time. They get along well as a group and have great team unity Though they don ' t have a lot of experience this year they will work hard to improve. They are looking forward to a season full of hard work and fun.

Team unity is going to be a team strength this year for the Rockets. One thing that will play in as a weakness is that they only have three seniors coming back this year. They won't have as much experience this y ear as last year Also, they don't have as much talent as last year so it's going to be a bit harder to succeed as a team, but it will be more individual success.

The two seniors that are coming back this year are Lesli Hattan and Joslyn Shandera. They are both letterwinners. These girls both have roles for the team, and they have the similar goal of being positive and having fun.

"As a leader I just try to lighten up the practice atmosphere and keep everyone having fun," says Shandera These girls fill the leadership role well. The Rockets hope to see

good things from these girls this season. " I believe our job is to push everyone because we want everyone to do good," says Hattan.

"A goal for us this year will be to win as many matches as we can and to make sure we have

and have fun."

fun," says senior Hattan. Also another goal is to learn alot and to improve as much as they can throughout the season. They aren't worrying about placing high this year, just improving. The coaches for the Rockets are what keeps these players improving and working hard. They are very positive coaches who know a lot about tennis. Ed Bailey is the head coach for the varsity. Coach Sandi Genrich is filling in the spot left vacant as the jv coach. Also Brien Connealy is the reserve coach who is the one who teaches girls the basics and gets them started in the program. "I like teaching newcomers how to play and making

into great

The jv and reserve girls are full of new faces with lots of potential. These girls are looking forward to bringing lots of talent t c

-Senior the program. Improving is their main goal this yea r as it is usually every year. The girls of the 2003 tenni s team are more than excited to see how this season will go. They are looking forward to working hard toward their goals. Also improving for next year As for the seniors they are working hard to end their tennis career with a successful and satisfying season.

The 2003 Rockets will be nothing less than exciting and successful.

Left: Juniors Marissa Skopp and Jodi Frazier lead a group of freshman through warm ups.

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"We're going to try and win as many matches as possible and not worry about placing high."

Left: Sophomore Amanda Morrow shows off her forehand.

Above: A group of freshman show how they have fun at practice.

Left: Freshman Samantha Hynek rallies with a teammate.

Below Left: Sophomores Erienne Wissink, Amanda Morrow, Kelle Blaha, and Jamie Roesler practice their forehands.

Circle: Junior Jodi Frazier returns a serve in practice.

Below: Coach Ed Bailey shows the technique of a forehand swing.

Varsity Spitit and Sports Shots

Star Strutters

Front Row: Jessica Kotouc, Allison Snell , Renee Riner, Whitney Piper Middle Row: Holly Adams , Sasha Graybosch , Ashiey Stepanek, Miranda Chrastil, Jessica Haxby, Back Row: Laura Carter, Tiffany Westerholt, Amber Price, Kelly Hershberger, Stacey Miller , Maggie Rife, Lyndsey Bates.

Cheerleading

Front Row: Laurel Hadley, Chelci Thompson, Mandy Bundy, Amber Brown

Second Row: Stacey Vondra, Clint Curry, Jenna Wenzl.

Back Row: Emily Bulling, Emily Darter , Ericka Ofodirinwa, Carly Jo Knapple

Trainers

Front Row (L to R): Chrissy Brokaw , Jody Frazer , Jessica Colson , Stephanie Kadavy. Back Row: Sheila Lemmert , Kelsey Beckenbach, Lindsay Pedersen, Rachel Suesz , Danielle Smith-McVicker.

Varsity Football

Front Row (L to R): Coach Adam Skoda, Jeff Witt, Dam Cummings, Tor Wickard, Ryan Lee, Nate Baker, Zach Bloom, Andy Dittenber , Shawn Votavc Andy Volzke, Coach Clayton Heath. Second Row: Coach Dan Bulling, Eric Mille , Sean Campbell, Eric Williams, Orlando Lang, Jesus Casados , Kody Larson, Jos Hardison, Luke Henkenius, Jeremy Peters, Tyler Stephenson , Coach Dav i Burklund. Third Row: Coach Darin Linter, Josh Glover, Duane Kage, Tyle Mulkey, Luke Dingledine, Chase Holmes, Calvin Smith , Zach Harris , Matt Kube ~ Tony Knollenberg, Jay Stewart ; Kyle Lindgren, Robert Rector, Brandi Mothershed, Andrew Westphalen, Jason Baird, Ryan Warner, Curtis Greer Chauncey Marshall, Charles Shepard-Brown, Matt Burt, Buck Rausch, Coac Dave Mercer. Back Row: Coach Dave Svehla, Brent Brethouwer, Mark Mestor Adam Hill, John Hoodjer, Lewis Fleisher, Mike Folts, John Butler, Dilan Miehe Corey Harrison, Brandon Swenson, Aaron Johnson, Devon Kemp, Coach Duan Baack

Varsity Softball

Front Row: Beth Kaufmann, Katie Brusnahan, Marlerie Houdek, Ashley Marreel, Joslyn Shandera, Jamie Jaques.

Middle Row: Aaron Koepping Manager, Renae Sinkler , Chrissy Browaw, Alayna Kost, Carli Dasenbrock, Andrea Thorne, Ryan Adamek Manager.

Back Row: Coach Sonia Jambor, Head Coach Kari Amen, Ashley Ford , Kelsey Worley, Coach Lorene Kramer, Coach Kelli Lemons, Coach Julie Osborne.

Varsity Spicit and Spocis Shots

Varsity Volleyball

Front Row (L to R): Ellie Stutzman ,Sara Cartwright , Alicia Oakeson , Dawn Bailey , Michelle Phillippi Middle Row: Michaela Powell , Ingrid Johnson , Amy Chapman , Brooke Bartek, Natalie Swenson , Emily Voog Back Row: Coach Jessica Hraban , Coach Marcia Motz , Coach

Jackie Clifford , Head Coach Sandi Genrich , Coach J.J. Toczek , Coach Katie Starkweather

Wrestling

Front Row (L to R): Trainer Alic ia Oakeson , Ky le Dill , Spencer Holmes , Seth Arnold , Spencer Wilksen , Rob Bennet , Zach Schnel l. Second Row: Trainer Tina

1 Bland, Andrew Meyer , Jake Kamprath , Brandon Schneider , Zech MacKenzie ,

Missy Bickford , Justin Ren , Paul Swanson , Clint Neumann , Matt Yeggy. Third

Row: Coach Larry Elwood , Kody Larson , Miles Marshall , Eric No lan , Kyle Larsen ,

James Tessier , Erick Bailey , Adam Schnell , Eric M iller , Lane Hinn. Fourth Row:

Coach Tim Neumann , Deeie Kramer , Bryan Keh ler , Duane Sh ields , Tyler

1 McClanahan , Robert Rector , Alex Allemang , Ryne Packett , Jon Ren , Chris Fagan.

Back Row: Head Coach Dwain Borchers , Kellen Walker , Charles Shepard-Brown ,

Mike Huston, Dilan Michel , Braden Gett ing , Lewis Fleisher , Jason Ba i rd , James Sipes , Kody Parker.

Girls Golf

Front Row: Taylor Morris , Sarni Marr , Christin Casement , Angela Vetter , Amanda Furry.

Back Row: Lisa Bolz , Jena Kinyoun , Tina Bland , Kala Bland, Coach Tom Ochsner.

Varsity Boys Basketball

Front Row: Demetrius Johnson , Jamalle Reeves , Matt Dingledine , Dayne Walton, Angelo Stabler , Student Manager Ben Lynch.

Back Row: Coach Duane Baack , Clyde Johnson , Chauncey Marshall, Skyler Reising, Mozart Dixon , Head Coach Steve Bartek.

Varsity Girls Basketball

Front Row: Lindsey Klug, Andrea Thorne, Chrissy Brokaw, Jamie Friesen, Ashley Ford , Ingrid Johnson , Ally Mahlman, Charity lromuanya.

Back Row: Natalie Swenson , Coach Brien Connealy, Coach Dana Wendelin , Head Coach John Clark , Coach Jeff Rump, Amy Chapman

Varsity Spitit and Sports Shots

Boys Swimming

Front Row (L to R): Tom VanBoen ing , Trevor Rice , Tyler Morton.

Second Row: T J Franssen , St eve Hatfield , Reid Sutton , Clayton Anders , Kyle Bachman , Robert Taylor , Mike Schwamlein.

Back Row: Coach Sellhorn , Coach Penrod , John Morris , Arron Halsted , Trevor Marchant , Nick Yashirin , Joe Wiechman , Coach Muller

Girls Swimming

Front Row: Stephanie Ress , Natalie Roberts , Beca Weixelman , Erie m Wissink , Jamie Dickie.

Second Row: Katie Coupens , Le igh Dier , Gwen Powell , Jennif e Marshall, Jenna Wallbridge , Sarah Aguirre , Morgan Svobada , Kat i( Corbett , Coach Sellhorn

Third Row: Coach Penrod , Elise Soerensen , Nicole Roland , Andre .: Bowmaster , Erica Roland , Kristin Pedersen , Jasmine Jackson , Kimb rc Culver.

Back Row: Coach Muller , Kayla Yost , Jessica Carpenter , Lei g t Fleming , Jena Lynch , Lindsay Pedersen , Jenna Smith , Samant hi Halferty , Jenny Kuehn.

Bowling

Front Row: Stephanie Mikesh , Amanda Mikesh , Stacey Vondra , Britany Porter , Sarni Marr , Meagan Fritzinger.

Back Row: Abram Wyatt , Cody Nilson , Tony Vondra , Travis Fox , Jennifer Brown , Major Er ickson

Baseball

Front Row: Matt Nehe , Shawn Votava , Andy Dittenber , Kody Larsen , Orlando Lang , Kyle Hoye.

Second Row: C.J. Bennett , Tyler Stephenson , Jay Stewart , Buck Rausch , Ben Sanders , Jason Karabel , Luke Dingledine, Jeremy Peters.

Third Row: Paul Tanner , David Zeff, Sam Cutshall , Andy Volzke , Tyler Stuart , Jeremy Cutsor , Nick Zeller , Brian Hamer , Duane Kage, Adam White , John Rust, Tyler Hruza , Taylor Bourne , Joba Chamberlain , Kevin Bentzinger , Dan Poulsen , Joe Ryan

Boys Soccer

Front Row: Yannick Yuma

Second Row: Kyle Schneider , Clint Neumann , Pat Dingeldine , Bryan Fitzgerald , Juan Hernandez , Spencer Holmes , Adam Schnell , Paul Swanson , Josh Haegarty , Trevor Rice.

Third Row: Sandro Sljivo , Aaron Straight , Blake Gordon , Britton Green , Charles Shepard Brown , Chase Holmes , Devin Taylor , Marco Nikolic , Jason Deterding , Long Tran , Vu Chu , Collin Sell.

F h Row: Nick Borer , Robert Jeutong , Cory Shepard , Jordan Haake , Jeff , Tyler Krahn.

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Boys Golf

Front Row: Tom Fisher , Matt Obiing, Brian Shilkey , Malcom Wade , Rob Penndt.

Back Row: Brett Tolen , Matt Obermeyer , Kyle Bius , John Butler , Eric Vangrongen , Scott Scholeiber

Girls Track

First Row: Rachel Bate , Justine McClanahan , Jeannie Hart , Kelly Wolph , Shanda Trook , Beth Kaufmann , Tina Bland , Mackenzie Johnson , Katie Moss , Hannah Johnson , and Cassandra Ward Second Row: Aqueelah Watkins , Lizeth Rosales, Shauna Eckhardt , Ashley Hines , Amber Lindner , Micki Clark , Sarni Marr , and Ame Walter. Third Row: J.T. Holmes , Emily Voog , Kaite Kosmos , Cheynn Sanders, Lamella Brown , Katie Brusnahan , Ashley Marreel , Ashley Ober , Michelle Philippi , and Nyaknich Dobnony. Fourth Row: Amanda Ward , Danie Miller , Mikaela Richard , Alissa Larsen , Chelsea Hahn , Jess ica Glass , Chelsea Walter, 1 Mya Vick , Brady Usher , and Erin Baker.

Fifth Row: Jaci Rutt , Sara Fotinos , Emily Zimmer , Jackie Engel, Sara Whitney , Molly Krolikowski, and Carly Sinner. Sixth Row: Coach Arron Ripley , Coach Rebecca Knapp , Coach Jackie Gifford , Coach Gubbels , Coach John Snoozy , Coach Mike Dixon , Coach Mike Carroll , Coach Wiedel.

Boys Track

First Row: Luka Thor, Asher Ball, Aaron Ball , Bhan Thor , Kyle DaMoude , Joe Wiechman , John Guittar , Tim Ksamit , Tyrone Curry , and Chris Tolliver. Second Row: Thao Lo , Lieng Doboury, Robert Quintana , Justin Ren, Kyle Larsen, Jon Ren , James Sipes , Adam Hill , Arron Johnson. Third Row: Noel Stringham , Jerry Vaughn-Taylor, Andrew Meyers , Beau Hoodjer , Larry Skinner, Dilan Michael, Brain Chapman , Matt Nunmaker , Giorgio Houston. Forth Row: Coach Arron Ripley , Anthony Hibbling, Tim Brown , Brian Stevens, Matt Packett, Michael Packmore, Tyler Mulkey , John Hoodjer , Joel Simbahan, Curtis Green. Fifth Row: Coach Rebecca Knapp, Coach Jackie Gifford , Coach Wiedel, Coach Gubbels , Coach Mike Dixon , Coach Mike Carroll , Coach John Snoozy

Girls Tennis

First Row: Joslyn Shandera , Lesli Hatten

Second Row: Kellie Peitzmeier , Casie Sattler , Rachael Davis , Amanda Morrow, Sara Bow.

Third Row: Jamie Roesler , Emily Darter , Kayla Michel , Amy Koch , Amanda Witte, Christin Casement , Haley Grabowski , Emily Fecht.

Back Row: Coach Brien Connealy , Erienna Wissink , Samantha Mertz , Jennifer Suhr, Jody Frazer , Amanda Kuhlman , Kala Blanel , Marissa Skopp , Kellee Blaha , Daphne Darter , Melissa Gilliam , Coach Sandi Genrich.

Girls Soccer

Front Row: Jamie Hale , Lacey Pitman , Alayna Foster , Alicia Wallentine , Alyssa Marschman , Malerie- Houdek , Amanda Furry , V' osha Offord , Manager Robert Corumm

Second Row: Jennifer Kitchen , Renee Sinkler , Sarah Styskal , Heather Christensen , Amanda Koepping , Jamie Jaques , Heather Harris , Kayla Johnson, Megan Mares , Ashlee Smith, Manager Jeff Ebert

Third Row: Meghan Luft, Brianne Everetts , LaRae Pierce , Amanda Godemann, Caitlyn Skrdla-Markwell , Brianne Johnston, Alexa Chastine , Ellen Berggren, Morgan Svoboda

Fourth Row: Coach Dave, Coach Mike Marsch , Aubrey Zimbelman , Sarah~k da, Jena Kinyoun , Melissa Schenieder , Jessica Cain , Aisha Wade , P.J. Wilksen, am Pospisil , Danielle Hughes , Katye Hagemoser , Marit Donaldson, MichetfEr ,, ~. Coach Susan Heller Vat'Sity Spwi.t 'tf> Sports Gt-cup Shots1l33

PERFORMING 1\RTS

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The drumline plays just before the parade at Disneyland in California Lots of people along the route in the park were excited to see a band from Nebraska. (Photo by Mel-

At the field show competition, the LNE band did a wonderful job of entertaining the crowd, just as they did during home football games (Photo by Ashley Stepanek)

The band participated in a parade in San Diego along the downtown streets, whic h paralleled the Pacific ocean (Photo by Melissa Van Engen)

A group of Northeast students wait for their plane at the Omaha airport. (Photo by Melissa Van Engen)

The seven different high school bands from around the U.S. gather for a practice before the Ho liday Bowl halftime show.

(Photo by Melissa Van Engen)

The LNE band, along with others , waits to take the field for the show. (Photo by Melissa Van Engen)

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By Renee Riner

Groups of LNE band members and sponsors left the Lincoln and Omaha Airports at various times , early Thursday morning, the 26th of December.

After arriving in Los Angeles, the band was taken by bus to their hotel in San Diego. Everyone was hungry and ready to sleep. No time was wasted though, as a practice was called for that evening, and a dance with the other bands staying in the hotel preceded the practice.

The next day was the parade , another practice at mid-afternoon, and then the band performed at the Pacific Life halftime show at the Holiday Bowl.

"Even if you' re not a big football fan, the game was really exciting to be at and it was really fun to be part of the show," said senior

Holly Esquivel.

Saturday morning the Wind Ensemble performed and then in the afternoon was the Field Show. Finally , there was some time to relax in the evening. The awards for the Field Show were given out at Sea World and then Shamu performed for all the participating bands.

After the previous hectic days of practicing and performing , it was time for some fun!

On Sunday , the band went to Newport Beach to play in the sand and shop for a while before they went to Medieval Times for dinner.

The beach experience was fun, but nothing compared to Universal Studios which the band went to the next day and spent the majority of the day there.

On the last day , the band performed in a

parade through the streets of Di sneyland. A lot of people were excited to see a band from Nebraska. Many took pictures and applauded as the band played "Strike Up the Band " through the park. The fireworks for the New Year's Eve Celebration was a spectacular sight to see.

After going back to the hotel for a while , many had to board their planes home just a few short hours upon returning from Di sneyland The rest of the band slept and waited for their tum to go home.

"The trip was fun and a memorable experience, especially for my senior year," commented Brandin Mothershed.

Everyone had a lot of fun on the trip and it was a proud moment for the LNE Marching Band.

Above: The Star Strutters got ready to march during the parade in San Diego. Man y onlookers complimented their uniforms and were impressed with the routine. (Photo by A shley Stepanek)

Left: CJ.Miller, Renee Riner, Ashley Stepanek , and Stacey Miller huddle together for a picture in front of Cinderella's castle at Di sneyland. The band stayed at Disneyland for the New Year's Eve Celebration and fireworks display. (Photo by Ashley Stepanek)

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Derek Anderson

Eric Arneson

Eric Bailey

Asher Ball

Dusty Ballance

Kasidy Ballentine

Val Bartels

Rachel Bate

Kyra Beach

CJ Bennett

Jan Beran

Cole Franson

Megan Fritzinger

Josh Gier

Amanda Gillett

Amanda Godeman

Carmen Guerrero

Josh Haa s

Rob Hahn

Arron Halsted

Brian Hamer

Laura Hansen

Matt Bielenberg Corey Harrison

Drew Bigham

Kellee Blaha

Amber Hegwood

Mike Hennings

Christina Born Ca s sie He s sheimer

Ben Bouwens

Alyson Bower

Janelle Hill

Kelly Hiskey

Deana Bowersmith Kiley Hoeft

Emily Brinton

Derek Buhr

Andres Capote

Cody Carlson

Jerad Changstrom

Chelsea Chapman

Steph Chrastil

Stacy Clausen

Dawn Coffey

Crystal Cordova

James Crowley

Dan Cummings

Zach Diehm

Chris Durham

Sean Dziuvenis

Monica Edwards

Jackie Engel

Matt Engler

Holly Esquivel

Ryan Feather

Mike Fiedler

Tom Fisher

Leigh Fleming

Ashley Flink

Justin Flury

Alayna Foster

Sara Fotinos

Josh Hruby

Danielle Hughes

Mackenzie Johnson

TJ Johnson

Nate Jones

Je ss e Keelan

Dan Kellogg

Heather Kite

Ethan Klitzke

Bryce Knezovich

Jayson Koch

Eddie Kramer

Aaron Krogh

Leah Launer

Aaron Leacock

Matt Leacock

Emily Leick

Mary Leidig

Tony Lewandowski

Lacey Lienemann

Scott Llo y d

Aaron Loo s

Sam Loos

Amy Lott

Melissa Leudlke

Alan Lyman

Amanda Malcom

Tosha Mathers

Marleigha Mazuch

Sarah Milburn

CJ Miller

Thomas Miller

Kim Mohatt

Tyler Mohr

Rebecca Molczyk

Taylor Morris

Amanda Morrow

Brandin Mothershed

Renee Murdock

Graham Nelson

Melanie Nelson

Jessie Nilson

Kurt Ninneman

Eric Nolan

Eric Ohnoutka

Laura Olinger

Dylan Otley

Lindsay Pedersen

Amy Peters

Rob Pickel

Nie Polite

Andrew Post

Caitlyn Potter ,

Tyler Potts

Gwen Powell

Nick Rader

Katie Rausch

Robert Rector

Josh Redwine

Trevor Rice

Megan Reigsecker

Jamie Roesler

Andy Roseberry

Zach Roth

Ashley Russell

Jaci Rutt

Baillie Scharf

Brian Schilke

Jessica Settell ·

Hillary Schultz

Joel Simbahan

Alina Smith

Jeremy Spale

Lacey Stamler

Lindsey Steele

Cody Stephenson

Natasha Studnicka

Josh Summers

Jeff Thiele

John Tinius

Melissa Van Engen

Stacey V andra

Mike Ware

Elijah Watts

Kim Weher

Nick Wertz

Andrew W esphalen

Alex Wheeler

Eric Williams

Alec Wise

Erienne Wissink

Erika Workman

Kayla Yost

Star Strutters

Holly Adams

Lyndsey Bates

Laura Carter

Miranda Chrastil

Sasha Graybosch

Jessica Haxby

Kelly Hershberger

Jessica Kotouc

Stacey Miller

Whitney Piper

Amber Price

Maggie Rife

Renee Riner

Allison Snell

Ashley Stepanek

Tiffany W esterholt

Below: John Guittar rocks on his saxophone during one of this year ' s concerts. Like other Jazz Band members, Guittar gives a top effort when performing for a crowd

(All photos by Jenna Smith)

Jazz Band stays tuned

By Jennifer Branum

A combination of blues, swing, jazz, ballads, and the occasional funk, all come together to make one unique sound.

"We have come so far in such a short time. We started out in August and we have managed to bring it all together and show everyone what we are made of," commented senior Jeremy Spale.

Along with Jeremy, there are many other talented artists that will continue to shine throughout their high school careers. One of these junior artists is Zach Diehm.

Diehm has spent the past five years working hard on the drums. He has been a part of the Northeast Jazz Band for the last three years.

"Playing drums is one way that I have to get away from things. I love playing the drums, especially with all these really cool people," commented Diehm.

Jazz Band is composed of different people from all around Northeast. Many students come into Jazz Band not knowing what they are getting themselves into. Jazz Band is full of fun and excitement.

One of the most anticipated

events for jazz band members is going to Greeley, Colorado. Each year, the band makes the trip all the way to Colorado to play their hearts out. This Jazz Festival is designed to teach the students how to compete against st udents from high schools around the U.S.

In addition to this festival, they also perform in the Rock Show, held annually at the end of each year. Other than all these different performances , they also have a variety of different concerts that are spread out throughout the year.

There is one major difference in this year's jazz band. is different this year. Serena Beerman has taken over as jazz band director, replacing Cody Collins.

Beerman has incorporated many new things into this year's curriculum. She has a different outlook on music and is different in the way that she chooses her pieces.

Overall , jazz band has changed the lives of all who have joined. Jazz band allows you to be yourself and be creative with whatever you do.

Right: Musical talent is just one of the many talents that Dan Kellogg possesses. Just ask anyone and they will tell you that Dan is not only a musician , but he is also a leader to all in Jazz Band.

Middle: This guitar player shows us what he's got. Senior Jeff Thiele is ju s one of the few guitarist who participates in this year's Jazz Band.

Bottom Right: Andrew Post and the rest of the band know how to Wow the crowd. The whole band knows that they must be on top of things to ha w a great performance.

Wind Ensemble takes

Western Holiday trip

By Kellie Johnson

San Diego was blown away when they heard the Northeast wind ensemble play in the concert that was held for them. Wind ensemble went with our marching band on their trip to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. The group took second place out of four other bands.

What is wind ensemble? Wind ensemble is a class that involves instruments that require reeds, like the clarinet, saxophones, and flutes. This class meets one period out of the day, the whole year. The director of wind ensemble is Janet Lafollette, who holds an audition for the members the previous spring to reserve a spot for them the next year. These members are very talented musicians that like the more challeng-

ing class.

The All-city contest at Kimball Hall is one of the concerts the wind ensemble plays in each year.

Senior Lindsey Peterson, who plays the clarinet, has been playing since she was in fifth grade. She has been playing with wind ensemble for two years. She enjoys playing with the same people and they get to know each other better every year.

"I enjoy performing with the same people in my class. It's always exciting learning new things ," said Peterson.

The class has about 40 students enrolled. Since this group is a lot smaller then the other groups they are closer. Music is very important to the people in this group, and they enjoy playing.

Left: Jessica Haxby plays the Bassoon in the Holiday concert. (All Photo s by Jenna Smith)

Above: Tiffany Westerholt plays the French Horn as great music comes from the wind enemble members.

Left: Kristin Pedersen plays her clarinet in the concert held at sc hool.

Bottom: Melanie Nel son and Eric Bailey play their clarinets for the Holiday Concert.

Symphonic Band adds Members, instruments

By Holly Esquivel & Rebecca Boggus

Not everyone knows what students do in symphonic band besides playing music. They are a group that loves music and has fun playing. It is a group made up of mostly juniors and seniors who love to play their instruments.

"This is time when I get to be with friends and I actually get to do something I like to do, play," explains junior Cassie Hessheimer.

Many of the symphonic players started playing back in fifth grade. A few have even picked up a new instrument during their high school careers.

Some plan on staying in symphonic band next year, but others are ready to try out for Wind Ensemble.

Symphonic band has gone

through many changes this year. Serena Heerman took over the direction of the band since Cody Collins left.

Since it was a marching band trip year, students had to spend extra time on their own practicing music for symphonic band as well as the music for the halftime show.

For many, this year's holiday concert was a lot of fun. The students got to play songs that were fun and stirred up great memories. One of the songs they played was "Holly & the Ivy," featuring flute soloist Kim Mohatt.

This year's symphonic band also included a lot larger group than last year. In years past their hadn't been enough members to play instruments like the french horn, bass clarinet, and drum parts.

Cassie Hessheimer and Mary Leidig are having fun during class playing pep band music on the bass drum.

Above Right: Derek Burr sure looks like a great musician playing the alto saxophone.

Right: Look at that trumpet line go, playing their hearts out as they learn a new song.

Kim Mohatt, Valerie Bartels and Laura Hansen keep in beat as they play in class. (All photos by Brandie Michael)

Below: Amy Lott and Jamie Roesler are very accomplished flute players

They share their talent with the whole band. (All photos by Lindsey Krumm)

Middle: Stacy Vondra plays on her trumpet like there's no tomorrow. All of the band likes jammin' on their instruments to the music.

Concert Band's draw is Friendly atmosphere

By Becky Zelada

Music. That's what students in Concert Band are about.

They walk into class preparing themselves for the activities of the day. Some have spent years perfecting their technique and others are just starting on new instruments.

Working hard on learning new music and perfecting the old is how many spend their hour in the class.

Their songs range from ballads to pep songs that are performed at the basketball games.

Each quarter Concert Band also works on the concerts. They perform in the school auditorium to parents, students, and everyone else who wants to hear a talented band play.

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Many join the group because of its friendly atmosphere and they get to use their creativity.

Concert Band is also a nonselect group so everyone who feels like getting into a group and play music that they love can come and play.

"I joined because I didn't want to forget how to play my instrument and because it's really fun," said Heather Kite.

It's great for students who feel like they can come here and join this family of friends and they know that they will be welcomed.

No one gets judged for what they can do or not do. Everyone feels like a member of a family when they join Concert Band.

Below: Concert Band works as a group, they know that without each other they wouldn't be able to play music. They work hard and long to be their best.

Asher Ball and Elijah Watts rock out on their trumpets during a song. Every musician contributes their all during this song.

Below: That looks like a big instrument! Tim Aksamit knows how to play this baritone and that takes a lot of work.

Band is sense of comfort

By Becky Zelada

The freshman year of high school can be very challenging for some.

Many could feel awkward and out of place, not knowing what they should do while in high school. Others know exactly where they will fit in and they choose to join something which will give them a sense of comfort as they learn the new ways of the school.

Freshmen Band is a great way for the freshmen to get to know each other better and to play music. It makes the adjustment of high school a little more fun.

Many play an instrument because it's somewhat of a tradition in their family. Samantha Davidson's family has been playing an instrument for a couple of generations now and it's up to her to keep it going.

"I like the music, and I love to play it,"said Kyle Dill. Kyle also enjoys Janet LaFollette, the band's director.

"She's a good teacher. She explains stuff well," Dill said. The band doesn't just sit around in class and play music, though. They also prepare for their concerts. They participate in marching contests which they can use as a way to experience marching and decide if they would like to take marching band the next year. They also have many concerts. They have one about every quater which include the Holiday concert and an outside concert in May. They also lend a hand at basketball games.

Knowing how to play an instrument can have many advantages in life. Even studies have been made that proves that if someone plays an instrument they do better in school than people who haven't played an instrument. Even though many of the freshman may not know this information they are helping their future. Sometimes playing in a high school band could get frustrating in Freshman band students get the experience need to move on to better things.

Below: Tyler Grooms , Jake Steele , Chelsea Hahn , and JT Holmes all try tc consentrate hard on playng the right notes. They all use each other to stay at the same pace.

Middle: The xylophone sure looks like a tough instrument to play. Right bottom: Kevin Lloyd tries to remember what notes to play and alsc remembers which notes are which. It takes a lot of practice to keep up witt everyone else in the band. (All photos by Natalie Roberts.)

Orchestra one of the best

By Holly Esquivel

The Northeast orchestra has a lot of talent, in fact they are known for it. They are one of the best orchestras around this area of Nebraska.

They go to different competitions throughout the year winning them, and this year has been no exception.

Often the orchestra takes trips to different places around the country and the world to show off their talent. This year the Northeast orchestra won't be taking that trip, but many of it's members will be. Those who are also in Lincoln Youth Symphony (L YS) will be taking a trip to China.

Huadong Lu is the conductor of our orchestra, but also leads the LYS.

"Mr. Lu is great teacher and he gets everyone to be involved in the class," said Senior Jessica Mohatt.

Lu picks a great selection of

pieces for the orchestra to play, including many that are professional ones.

Students say there are many things that make orchestra fun for everyone. Many like the diversity of the group, because it is inclusive of all the grades at Northeast. Others are in the group because it's a break from their other classes, and they love to play music. Mr. Lu also gives seniors a chance to be recognized through solos at concerts.

Senior Andrea King says, "Senior solos are a way to be recognized for all the achievements and hard work we've put into our playing abilities."

Members say orchestra is a lot of fun, while doing what they love most, playing music. They are a group that is always improving, and bringing great enjoyment to those who get to hear ~hem preform.

Left: Jessica Mohatt plays close attention to the director as she practices playing her volin during class. Jessica is a four-year member of the orchestra. (All Photos by Jenna Smith)

Below: In front Andrew McClung and Dane Bowder play a professional piece of music, while Andy Koeneke and Eric Lindquist in the next row, back them up with conter melody.

Middle: Brady Usher plays the cello to a new song the group is learning for their spring concert. Mr. Lu is very good at helping students to make sure they know their music correctly.

Bottom: Michelle Hughes and Vanessa Bowmaster concentrate on their m sic during class to make their bass performance prefection.

Sharing of a passion

By Ashley Stepanek

Do you want singing, dancing, cowboy hats and songs about secret reindeers and grandmas from Albequerque?

You can find all of that and more from Voices N'Harmony.

Voices N' Harmony is a select singing group here at Norheast consisting of juniors and seniors, males and females and director Charles Bowling.

Their passion for singing keeps this group busy throughout the year at the many performances and competitions they do. Besides singing here at school they travel to many different places around Lincoln and even take it as far as Colorado to the Greely Jazz Festival and competition. " It's a fun trip," says second-year member Staci Lenertz. "You sing jazz and you're judged on it , you get to go to local concerts and stay in hotels which is the funnest part."

Besides Greely, Voices also

participates in the Rock Show. Chamber Singers and Voices join together to sing favorite songs of their s by different artists , and with great costumes and fabulous dancing who could pass it up?

"Rock Show is fun because you get that exposure as a singer." says junior Jennie Merrill and they practice like professionals too.

"It's a lot of hard work but it pays off when you get onstage to show everyone your hard work," Lenertz said.

Besides providing a group for people to come together to do what they like to do Voices also provides friendships while learning. Senior and second year member Kali Wathen says, "I have definitely had to learn how to handle all different kinds of people and personalities but it's great to know and be around people who share your same passion"

Middle: Staci Lenertz belts out a tune while the others join in right behind her. (All photo s by Dawn Bailey)

Left: Is John Bring singing a western? No he's just singing a solo part at the Holiday concert.

Below: The group joins arms to sing a lovely melody.

Right: Staci Lenertz , Lindsay Martin, Katie Emanuel, Jessica Settell and Jennie Merrill gather close together to hear what Dylan Otley has to say.

Top: Brandin Mothershed , Andrea Bowmaster, Joshua Misner, and Candice Taylor sing their hearts out at a Christmas concert. (All Photos by Jenna Smith )

Middle: Andrew Westphalen and Candice Taylor have a lot of energy and are very enthusiastic with each concert. As seen here, they try to concentrate on their harmony , but still seem to look great.

Bottom: Lindsa y Pederson and Luke Harrington enjoy performing for people. When asked about their performances, both said that they get a certain rush when out on the stage.

Below: Katherine Chambers , Mark Meston , and Jody Frazer sing Christmas songs to a young crowd. Performing for this concerts has been an excruciating process.

Entertainment is focus

By Stephanie Ross

"Chamber Singers is ·fun because you get to entertain other people and making the audience happy is mostly what it's all about, " said a member of this year 's Chambers Singers.

In order to be in Chamber Singers you have to be either a junior or a senior, and you usually have to go through the other music groups. Auditions are a requirement for every group here at Northeast. Some students have found auditions a good tool to helping them in the long run.

Some concerts are harder than others. The annual Christmas concert is easier for the one simple fact that everybody knows the words, so they ' re easier to learn Remembering the words is the easiest part for most, but for some others, the choreography can be difficult.

The dancing and gathering of groups is one of the most interesting parts of being in Chamber Singers.

All concerts at Northeast have a lot of time and thought put into them. It's hard work putting together a musical group that can

sing , dance and act as one all the time.

During the months of November and December, lots of planning and lots of practice can be expected from each and every member of Chamber Singers. The group had seemed to stick together no matter what.

After the concert at the Candlelight Gala, Chamber Singers continues to practice and continues to prepare for one of the biggest events of this year. The annual Rock Show is a highly anticipated event that many high school students look forward to each and every year. Although only Voices N' Harmony and Chambers Singers perform at this show, many other groups come to cheer them on.

" Being able to perform for all these people is something that I have been looking forward to for quite some time now. This group has helped me to prepare for what might happen in the future ," explained junior Katie Chambers.

Sophomore Select looks To future performances

By Rebecca Boggus

Sophomore boys and girls plus singing, dancing and having fun are all parts of Sophomore Select. This funloving group is a select group and like the others , they all share one common passion , singing.

These sophomores have fit into high school life just fine after one year. With the pressure of classes, homework and everyday life, football or volleyball practice or any other school activity and hanging out with friends. This group can handle it. With this busy schedule they also have places to go to perform but they keep the fun spirit alive while doing it.

Some say the best thing about being in Sophomore Select are the trips. Going anywhere from Omaha, to South Pointe and even to Peru

State College. They perform for students, parents , family and friends.

With this talented passion that this group has the question i s, what will they do next year. Some will either go on and take their singing to a higher level and try out for other singing groups here at Northeast or they will go on with other things either sports or just hanging out while in high school. Some just haven ' t decided yet.

" I'm expected to go on after Sophmore Select, but I'm not sure if I will, " says Clint Newman a wrestler. "My other siblings have all gone but I might not have the time next year to do so."

Whether or not they do move on they will always carry the memory of their sophomore year in a singing group consisting of fun and friends.

Bottom: "Ta-Da." The ending scene at this year's Sophmore Select Christmas Concert. (All Photos By Natalie Roberts)

Middle: "I think not," says Ellie Stutzman and Clint Neumann.

Right: Eric Griffin , Nick Lade , Kacey Hershey, Clint Neumann and Paul Swanson give their own finishing touches.

Bottom: Clint Neumann, Eric Griffin , Brian Wallingford and Robert Tay lor get enthusiastic with frosty the snowman.

Meister Singers show Talent is at high level

By Renee Riner

The Meister Singers at Northeast are a very talented group of people. Throughout the year, they do various performances which include many selections of madrigal music. Just like any other group or team, the Meister Singers work hard in class every day to improve each performance.

" The best part of class is the people , and our common sense of humor," said junior Meggie Murphy.

Their nine performances during the year are always fun shows to attend.

A few of their biggest shows

are the Renaissance Festival, in Kansas City and their holiday performance at school.

They also do many performances for parents and go caroling during Christmas time.

"Our best performance is still yet to come," said senior Amanda Turner. Singing and music is an important part of high school for these students . .

"The best part about the class is being able to perform," said junior Kathleen Murphy.

Over the school year the Meister Singers accomplish a lot, learn new music, and are sure to have fun doing it.

Bottom: Kathleen Murphy and Crystal Cordova take the stage before a performance.

Middle: Crystal Shafer performs at the holiday show.

Below: Lathan Murrell sings his solo for the holiday performance at Northeast.

Bottom Left: Allen Bartu and Shaun Welsch have fun during a performa nce for school.

(All photo s by Natalie Roberts)

Friendships, singing Just part of Silhouettes

By Jennifer Branum Silhouettes.

Beauty and intelligence. Elegance and strength.

Many girls try out for Silhouettes, but only a few make it.

" I met my best friend in this 'class.' Having all girls in one classroom can cause a lot of problems and conflicts, but it's a good confidence builder. Plus, with no boys in our class, there are a lot less distractions," commented Kelsey Baldwin.

Silhouettes consists of 20 girls, who range from sophomores to seniors. Silhouettes is the only vocal music group at Northeast that is composed of all girls. They sing a variety of different songs that vary from new to old, slow to fast, and soft to loud.

Silhouettes has different performances throughout the year , those of which include concerts, a trip to sing in Columbus, NE, and also the Candlelight Gala. The Candlelight Gala is thought of as being one of the most highly watched concerts that the group of Silhouettes will perform this year. The Candlelight Gala was held on December 8th and consisted of Silhouettes, Chamber Singers, and Concert Choir.

"My favorite concert this year had to have been our first concert. It really showed the effort we put into making ourselves the best. We practiced hard and did our best to make ourselves prepared for anything that could

have happened, " commented junior Melissa Robinson. " Also, we got to sing with all the other singing group."

Robinson has been a part of Silhouettes for the past two years. She enjoys being in this group and says that she wouldn ' t leave it for anything in the world.

When asked about how Silhouettes is different from other singing groups at Northeast, junior Sara Whitney replied, " Silhouettes is unique. I can honestly say that I look forward to coming to this class every day. I have made a lot of new friendships that I hope will last for a long time."

Silhouettes is not only about making friendships. It is also about learning to get along, making sacrifices, and learning to give instead of take.

"Being around all these other girls is wonderful. I admire their work ethic. I feel that we have become a very close-knit group within such a short time," said junior Meagan Moore.

In comparison to other groups, this group is different in many other ways. Silhouettes does not dance or choreograph any of their performances. Many groups at Northeast will make up their own dances and will try to perfect their dancing before the performance. Many members of Silhouettes would like to change the rule about dancing.

"This group is friendly and joyful. It's amazing to see a group of strangers bond together and become such good friends," replied Moore.

Left: Kelsey Baldwin , Tessa Lederer, and Kylie Flynn group together and hold each other tight, as they belt out a few notes while trying to harmonize.

Below: 'Sing your hearts out. ' That ' s Silhouettes ' theme. Jessie Gallentine, Nicole Sorenson, Sara Henrichs, and Laura Hansen all stand together as they sing their hearts out. Silhouettes not only sing as a part of their class, but they also have performances. Their Christmas performance is thought of as being one of the best performances so far this year. (All Photos by Lindsey Krumm)

Middle Above: During her solo, Angela Vetter hits a note that causes t h crowd to tremble with awe. She produces a sound that is overwhelming. Above: Don ' t they look enthusiastic? Laura Han sen , Meagan Moore am Chelci Thompson wait in anticipation while Lind sey Krumm take s a pi e ture to capture the evening.

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Rocket Singers practice what they have learned in class to get ready for their concert. (All Photo s by Lyndsey Bates)

LNE, Rocket Singers Keep music flowing

By Kellie Johnson

In many ways, LNE and Rocket singers are the same. They are both a non-select group of singing classes that starts your singing career. Four classes, two for each group , make up the groups.

These groups aren ' t required to wear anything uniform to the group, but they do have to wear something nice when they have concerts.

LNE Singers is directed by Charles Bowling. You can hear them singing spiritual, broad way, and pop music. They are in the Fall, Holiday, and Spring concerts and also performed at the annual waffle supper.

They sing at the waffle supper to raise money for items they may need for concerts

"They are here for a learning experience," Bowling said.

Rocket Singers is the starting class for Northeast ninth graders. There are two classes separated for both semesters. Carol Meyers is the director of both classes. You can also see them in the same concerts as the LNE Singers.

Taneaha Hinkle, a member in Rocket Singers says, "It's a fun class and we learn a lot."

They sing some of the same music as LNE Singers, but they also sing oldies music, and Disney Music. They have been heard singing Mary Poppins songs. This class is less advanced, since members are just starting to learn music.

Pat Bring, another member of Rocket Singers, says: "When I'm on stage, its not as scary as everyone thinks. It 's really loud, but very fun, all at the same time ."

Trisha Penn and Terri Bundy perform with LNE Singers The LNE Singers work on a tune at practice. LNE Singers move to the music of the songs in class.

Right: Concert Choir take s a lot of pride in the thing s that they do. They always give 150 % (Photo Courte sy of Charle s Bowling )

Middle Right: Concert Choir is alway s ready to share the stage. They are al so willing to s hare the applau se. (Photo Courtes y of Charle s Bowling)

Below: One of Concert Choir 's bi g ge st performance s is the Candlelight Gala They enjoy performing at man y e vent s (Photo Courte sy of Ch arle s Bowling )

Everyone contributes To Concert Choir aura

By Becky Zelada

When it come s to concert s no group knows better than Concert Choir what it takes to have an awesome performance. Everybody has to contribute their all to making it memorable.

" Mr. Bowling has a 'Concert Mode ' which he gets into before each of our concerts ," commented Dan Cummings, a member of the choir. He knows that Mr. Bowling will expect the best and nothing less.

Concert Choir started off the year with the musical , "Footloose". A combination of songs and well-choreographed dance moves provided the audience with an amazing show.

This year ' s schedule will keep the choir very busy. They performed at the Candlelight Gala, which was somewhat of a Christmas concert for the group. They will also compete at Belleve East and other competitions at Kimball Hall and Wesleyan. They are also heading off to Chicago later on in the school year. Not only do the members of Concert Choir have great performances under their belts but they also make great friendships with their peers and with the whole music department staff. Concert Choir is one of those groups that just stands out from the rest.

Right: Molly Seymour anci Elise Sorenson play around in class. Just because they ' re in class doesn't mean they can ' t have a little fun. (Photo by Dawn Bailey )

Emmanuel plays lead In musical ''Footloose''

By Renee Riner

The musical "Footloose " is very well-known by teens as well as adults. The production put on by the Northeast Concert Choir was very good and did justice to the quality of the original.

All of the actors did a really fantastic job singing, dancing, acting, and most importantly , remembering their lines.

" Performing was fun, but my favorite part about the whole thing was the practices. Everyone had a lot of fun at them because it was such a relaxed atmosphere ," said senior Nie Polite.

" From my perspective , the kids all did a good job, even though it

was frustrating at times , but the group really pulled together and made the show a success, " said assistant student director Ashley Stepanek.

A newcomer to Northeast, Katie Emmanuel , was placed in the lead role of Ariel.

" The muscial was a really great experience. I had a lot of fun and it helped me to meet a lot of talented people ," said Emmanuel, a junior.

In the end, Concert Choir put on an entertaining show. Everyone did their best and it all came together for a great per~ormance.

Middle: Jan Beran gave a great performance as Shaw , the preacher in "Footloose. "

Above: Nie Polite and Dylan Otley h av e fun on stage during one of their wonderful performance s

Left: Katie Emmanuel , Molly Seymour , Kali Wathen , Staci Lenertz , Sara Zimbelman , and Jenny Merrill have a " girl-talk " during the mu sical , " Fo o tloo se " (All Photo s by Dawn Bailey)

Below: The ca st of the Northea st production of " Footloo se", li sten s to Ren ( Nie Polite) as he enthu siastically recite s hi s lines for the crowd.

Enemy of the People

By Ashley Stepanek

On November 12-15 , students, parents/family, friends and people from the community piled into the Northeast Drama Center to watch a play of many words. The play " Enemy of the People" was acted out by Northeast students in all grades. The challenge of this play was diffiult to overcome but they proved to eveyone they could do it.

The play was set in a small town. The plot? This small little town invested all their money into a hot spring bath which would provide jobs for many of the town's people and also for enjoyment of others. The medical officer of the town played by sophomore Eric Griffin, discovers that the water in the hot spring bath is contaminated and is causing people of the town to get sick.

The townspeople don't want to hear this because this is their place to relax and have fun, they invested all the

money they had into this and plus for some, this is where they get their income and closing this hot bath would call for jobs to be terminated. So instead of getting rid of the hot bath they decided to run the doctor out of town.

The turnout was great and the students did an awesome job. The long hours and many days of practice sure paid off and this was especially true of the lead man, Eric Griffin.

"Practice was a lot of fun with all the joking around that we did, but it was still serious and we accomplished a lot," Griffin said. With having the longest part in a wordy play Griffin also had to take practice into his own hands and practice at home.

But Eric wasn't the only main man. Director Mr. Bruce Chapman also helped to make this play the success that it was.

"He gave really good criticism which really helped out in the long run," says Daphne Darter, citizen of the townpeople. ·

Senior Natalie Roberts comments "I think that as hard as this play was, we for sure met the challege. "

Below Left: Trevor Marchant and Emily Bowling sit on a bench while drinking tea talking to the doctor about the hot springs bath.

Left: Luke Harrington, John Tinus and Trevor Marchant in the opening scene listen to the verbal fight going on between the doctor and the townspeople.

Below: John Tinius and Alex Wheeler listen to what the doc's wife has to say while Riley Huskey stares on with major disagreement.

Bottom Right: Anna Schwint playing the doctors wife sits in her rocking chair and smiles while in a discussion with her two sons. (All Photos by Jenna Smith.)

Madwoman of Chaillot

By Renee Riner

The Madwoman of Chaillot was first performed on December 27 , 1948, at the Belasco Theatre in New York. 55 years later, it was performed at Lincoln Norhteast, directed by Bruce Chapman.

Set in France, in a place and time that isn't quite real, the fantastically funny cast of this year's spring play present a great rendition of this play.

Poetic and comic, The Madwoman of Chaillot is about a countess who uncovers a plot to tear up Pari s under the suspicion that there's oil beneath the famous city.

" Perfoming is exhilerating, and I've had such a great time working with all the people in this play. A lot of credit has to go to Mr. Chapman, he lets the actors experiment with different characters to find the best personality to fit each part," said Mikail Walter, who plays the Countess.

"Memorizing the lines have to

be the most difficult thing to do in drama, but I really enjoy acting. Mr. Chapman has been a great teacher and director," said Riley Huskey, who plays the Baron.

The drama program at Northeast is a great outlet for many students to express their talent and love of acting. It has also been a positive influence on the student body who supports their fell ow peers by attending the plays that are put on throughout the year.

"I'm proud to be part of this great group of actors and we ' ve had such a fun time growing from each others' talents," said Brandie Michael, who plays Therese.

In the end, all the rehearsals and time put into memorizing lines, was worth it. It could be seen from the performance, that the actors in this play - created brought to life the characters in The Madwoman of Chaillot.

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Director Bruce Chapman and Beca Weixelman search for the perfect costume. (Photo by Natalie Roberts)

Natalie Roberts, Eric Nolan, Anthony Hibbing, and Luke Harrington have fun at rehearsal. (Photo by Brandie Michael)

Ben Teele is riding his bike to deliver a message for his part in the play.

(Photo by Natalie Roberts)

Mike Miller listens to fellow thespians recite their parts. (Photo By Natalie Roberts)

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Chamber Singers

Front Row (L-R): Jocelyn Schock, Lindsey Goertzen, Andrea Bowmaster, Jennifer Echtenkamp, Jody Frazer.

Second Row: Jake Lind, Sarah Towne, Carol Meyer, Anne Pearson, Katherine Chambers, Zachary Voog, Antone Jones.

Third Row: Candace Taylor, Lindsay Pedersen.

Back Row: Joshua Misner, Andrew Westphalen, Mark Meston, Mathew Peters, Brandin Mothershed.

Not Pictured: Luke Harrington

Concert Choir

Front Row: Jessica Settell, Meagan Moore, Elise Soerensen, Molly Seymour Malerie Houdek, Sara Zimbleman, Holly Adams , Staci Lenertz, Laura Carte r Lindsey Goertzen, Lindsey Martin, Kathleen Emanuel, and Jennifer Rikli.

Second Row: Charles Bowling, Kali Wathen, Allison Snell, Jennie Merrill, Joh r Tinius, Christopher John Bennett, Chris Durham, Scott Lloyd, Rick Schoentha l Antone Jones , Riley Huskey, Jaqueline Thibodeaux , Kanoko Yamada, Ashle 1 Beach , Kacey Hershey, Accompanist Amanda Craigie, and Tryee Sejkora.

Third Row: Jennifer Ectenkamp, Jody Frazer , Kelsey Beckenbach, Jocelyr Schock, Lindsey Pedersen, Robert Becker, Seth King, Tyler Mohr, John Bring Stacey Miller , Candace Taylor , Katherine Chambers , Laurel Hadley, Ambe Turner, and Madelon Keller.

Back Row: Devin Taylor, Jan Bsran, Mark Thornton, Jake Lind, Lewis Fleischer Mark Meston, Thomas Miller, Dylan Otley, Dan Cummings, Joba Chamberlain Bryan Wallingford, Randy Minzel, Brandin Mothershed, Robert Taylor, Jos i Hardison and Nicholas Polite.

Sophomore Select

Front Row(L-R): Ashley Beach, Eric Griffin, Lindsey Tomes, Kacey Hershey, Ellie Stutzman , Paul Swanson, Hannah Lenz.

Second Row: Sheena Essman, Tamar Harrington

Third Row: Kelsey Beckenbach, Robert Taylor, Leanne Pearson , Carol Meyer, Pat Dingledine, Erica Ofodirinwa , John Tinius.

Back Row: Nick Lade , Brian Wallingford, Madelon Keller, Cole Franson, Kristin Pedersen, Andrew Lubben, Clint Neuman.

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Voices N' Harmony

Front Row (L-R): Malerie Houdek , Charles Bowling , Amanda Craigie , Kali Wathen.

Second Row: Riley Huskey , Holly Adams , Jennie Merrill, Gena Fritz , Tyree Sejkora , Laura Carter , Staci Lenertz , Christopher Bennett.

Third Row: Nicholas Polite , Jan Beran, Jennifer Rickli, Jessica Settell , Kathleen Emanuel, Lindsay Martin , Sara Zimbelman , Christopher Durham, Scott Llyod.

Back Row: Mark Thornton , Danie l Cummings , Dylan Otley , Thomas Miller , Tyler Mohr , John Bring.

Meister Singers

Front Row: Allen Bartu.

Second Row: Meggie Murphy , Leanne Pearson , Crystal Shafer , Carmen Guerrero, Sydney Watts , Carol Meyer , Crystal Cordova.

Back Row: Shaun Welsch , Amanda Turner , Lathan Murrell , Tom Van Boening, Ashley Utterback , Kathleen Murphy , and Tim VanBoening.

Silhouettes

Front Row: Sara Henrichs , Sara Whitney , Ashley Russell , Jenna Wenzl , and Chelci Thompson.

Middle Row: Angela Vetter, Kylie Flynn, Laura Hansen, Charles Bowling , Nicole Sorenson, Rika Nanjo, Della Binnick, and Sabrina Flores.

Back Row: Monica Edwards , Melissa Robinson , Jessica Gallentine , Gena Fritz , Mandie Craigie , Tyree Sejkora , Meagan Moore , Tessa Lederer , and Joslyn McSwine.

Freshman Band

Tim Aksamit , Toby Arneson , Erin Baker , Jenny Bales , Byrce Batenhorst , Ian Beck-Johnson , Ellen Berggren , Amber Besch , Kala Banld , Amanda Boettcher , Lisa Bolz , Colt Buhr , Samantha Davidson , Kyle Dill , Marit Donaldson , Major Erickson , Shiloh Frauen , Tyler Grooms , Matt Gunther , Chelsea Hahn , Michelle Hamer, Jessica Harig , Heather Harris, Ashley Hines , JT Holmes , Heather Huber , Sara Jewell, Hannah Johnson , Brianne Johnston , Wes Junker , Ben Kellogg , Danielle Kite, Cassandra Lately , Lisa Leidig , Eric Lloyd , Kevin Lloyd , Baxter Luethje , Sarni Marr, Kaite Moss , Al ison Nicholaus , Lindsay Oliver, Melissa Rader , Michael Renaud , Casie Sattler , Robyn Shannon , Hezekia Smith, Jacob Steele , Dieu-My Tran, April Vandeman , Hong Vu , Gene Wang , Amanda Ward , Lawrence Weidner , Tarissa Westerholt , Amanda Woodward , Victor Zweeink and Director Janet LaFollette.

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Symphonic Band

Jarad Adams, Dustin Ballance, Valerie Bartels, Kyra Beach, Matt Bielenberg, Drew Bigham, Alyson Bower, Dawn Coffey, Crystal Cordova, Chrisopher Durham, Sean Dziuvenis, Holly Esquivel, Ryan Feather, Tom 1 Fisher, Ashley Flink, Ashley Foltz, Sara Fotinos, Meagan Fritzinger, Brian Hamer, Laura Hansen, Corey Harrison, Cassie Hessheimer, Kiley Hoeft, ,, Josh Hruby, Aaron Koepping, Mary Leidig, Sam Loos, Alan Lyman, Tosha Mathers, CJ Miller, Kim Mohatt, Elena Montelongo, Brandin Mothershed, Craig Nilson, Jessie Nilson, Laura Olinger, Amy Peters, Rob Pickel, Caitlyn Potter, Katie Rausch, Joshua Redwine, Ashley Russell, Jaci Rutt, Baillie Scharf, Cody Stephenson, Natasha Studnicka, Melissa VanEngen, Michael Ware, Eric Williams.

Concert Band

Derek Anderson, Asher Ball, Rachel Bate, Kellee Blaha, Ben Bouwens, Cody Carlson, Tyrone Curry, Tyrone, Monica Edwards, Michael Fieldler, Leigh Fleming, Justin Flury, Alayna Foster, Cole Franson, Josh Fry, Josh Gier, Amanda Gillett, John Guittar, Rob Hahn, Amber Hegwood, Janelle Hill, Kelly Hiskey, Danielle Hughes, Mackenzie Johnson, T J Johnson, Heather Kite, Ethan Klitzke, Jayson Koch, Eddie Kramer, Aaron Krogh, Leah Launer, Matt Leacock, Emily Leick, Tony Lewandowski, Aaron Loos, Amy Lott, Melissa Luedtke, Kris Martison, Marleigha Mazuch, Cleveland Miller, Rebecca Molczyk, Taylor Morris, Graham Nelsen, Nicholas Rader, Trevor Rice, Andrew Rosebery, Zachary Roth, Brian Schilke, Joel Adria Simbahan, Sarah Skoda, Alina Smith, Joshua Summers, John Tinius, Elijah Watts, Alex Wheeler, Amanda Willits, Erika Workman, Kayla-Marie Yost, and Instructor Janet LaFollette.

Wind Ensemble

Zach Diehm, Chelsea Chapman, Dan Cummings, Stacy Clausen, Lindsey Rodriguez, Danielle Hughes, Jessica Haxby, Lacey Linneman, Amy Koch, Melanie Nelson, Eric Bailey, Nie Polite, Andrew Westphalen, Jeff Theile, Lindsey Pederson, Megan Reigsecker, Tiffany Westerholt, Erica Hansen, Laura Olinger, Jessie Keilan, Marissa Skopp, Eric Arneson, Matt Leacock, Jeremy Spale, Matt Engler, Josh Hruby, Derek Buhr, Lacey Stamler, Gwen Powell, Bryce Knezovich, Nate Jones, Jan Beran, Nick Wertz, Kristin Pederson, Gena Lynch, Eric Nolan, Eric Ohnoutka, J4 owley, Rob Hahn, Mike Hennings, and Robert Renaud.

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Jazz Band

Zach Diehm, John Guittar, Tyler Mohr, Dan Kellogg, Nate Jones, Jeff Thiele, Nick Wertz, Gwen Powell, Amanda Godemann, Hannah· Breckbill, Skylar Reising, Jan Beran, Jessica Settell, Lacey Stamler, Rob Hahn, Aaron Leacock, Matt Leacock, Ryan Phillips, Jeremy Spale, Eric Ohnoutka, Nate Henrichs, and Andrew Post.

Orchestra

Arron Ball, Lindsay Beck-Johnson, Drew Bigham, Dane Sowder, Michael Bowers, Vanessa Bowmaster, Hannah Breckbill, Trisha Caffrey, Kimbra Culver, Rich Delaney , Melissa Douglas , Sabrina Flores, Anna Fuller, Carrie Fuller, Michelle Hughes, Andrea King, Andy Koeneke, Eric Lindquist, Trevor Marchant, Jon Mason , Andrew McClung, Stephanie Mikesh, Jessica Mohatt, Danielle Mostek , Lathan Murrell, Jessica Nannen, Cody Nilson, Ryan Phillips, Luke Pickel, Angi Schiltz, Anna Schwindt, Collin Sell, Nicole Shield, Jovi Stimpfl, Ben Teele, Adina Tran, Brady Usher, Ame Walter, Mikael Walter, Kimberly Weber, Kathryn Young.

Spring Play

Cast: Ben Teele, Kyle Dill, Michael Miller, Luke Harrington , Riley Huskey, Brandie Michael, Kali Wathen, Trevor Marchant, Sara Cuddeford, Eric Griffin , Brady Usher, Authony Hibbing, Natalie Roberts, Eric Nolan, Lathen Murrel, Eric Williams, Terra Rap, Mikael Walter, Dylan Otley, Zach Voog, John Tinius, Alex Wheeler , Anna Schwindt, Daphane Darter, Beca Weixelman, Joel Batten, Sean Dziuvenis, Jerry Taylor, Ed Moore, Robert Taylor, John Morris, Ashley Beach, Sara Born, Tamar Harrington, Erik Higgins , Vu Chu.

Fall Play

Cast: Anna Schwindt, John Tinius, Ben Teele, Luke Harrington, Eric Griffin, Trevor Marchant, Riley Huskey, Alex Wheeler, Emily Bulling, Mikael Walter, Zach Voog , Michael Miller , Daphne Darter, Robert Taylor, Sara Cuddeford, Natalie Roberts, Tamar Harrington, Beca Weixelman, Kali Wathen, Kelsey Bechenbach, Corey Craig, Lathan Murrel, Anthony Hibbing, Ashley Beach, John Morris.

STUDENT LIFE

High schoo~ the 6uilding whet'e students spend 178 days a yeat' , 5 days a week and 7 hout's a day, the 6uilding that you walk out of aftec fout' yeat's as a changed, gcowing pet'son. Some may 6e shU trying to find who they ace and othet's akeady knowing, 6ut the students ace not the only ones that change thcough the yeacs This fact was pm.Jen this yeac when hds came Gack to start a 6rond new school yeac , some theit' last and othet's just 6eginning. What they found wet'e many new faces including teachecs , coaches and new students. They also faced new t'ules and ceg u hhons including everyone has to leave the 6uilding 15 min u tes aftec the 6eR no smoket's cot'net'; you cannot come inside the 6 uilding unhl 8{X) am if you don 't have a fit'st pet'iod and Lunch t'educed to 41 minutes. As students and teenaget's , we expet'ience change everyday. Some good, some Gad. No mattec what it is , well always find a way tht'ough it.

By Ashley Steparwk

Left: Northea st students gather in the north concourse before school. One of the new rule s thi s year i s that student s are not allowed to go to their lockers until after 8: 15 am. (Photo by Dawn Baile y)

Left: Thi s is one of the nice greetings a student may find on their car during the school day. No , it 's not a greeting card from our security guard Marge , it ' s a $10-or-more parking ticket from her.

(Photo by Brandie Michael )

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. During the day you can s~e manx students Sl;tti,llgm the porth concourse, either kicking Hack and , ~· relaxing gr studying and tloing Homework. uSe Weiclu;nan finds this to be true as he .sits at 0ne @f the tables to finish up,some wor}s: (Pltoto by; Dawn Bailey) ff• • f

Dawn Naslund inserts a dollarin'tb one of the new coca-cola y;iac~is get )let usual <Ioseiof caf-: feine. (Phofo by Natali~ Robe~) ~ . .. , . '* A.loha !~a'hnafi Lenz"' and Maftdy~unoy are all teady ,for a triR to lla~ ati witli tlleirfesti,ye Ol:l ·!lla~e U.~ qf hula s.~ ets,~ d "rs : Jt a1' a4ps to tlieir liuia dancin g chniques. ~to By Lin~e wKrumrii) •,1, k • ; r~ trutteJ;s Mirahda \C hrastil and As,bleJ StepaAek search theif lock~J,IS d~ l!B th~}r a assing ,,~~fld tf grab more of t~e1r many boolis 6efi ·, eadmg to selass. (Photo by Dawn Bailey~

This year at Northeast things have clearly changed. On August 23 when student s walked through the doors , new and unexplained rules were set for them to follow. Many if not all didn ' t understand why all these new changes were taking place. All of a sudden new expectations were being enforced.

People were confused , frustrated , angered and looking for someone to blame for all this. And they found him. Mr. Fisher.

Students wanted a way to make sure their di s likes of the new rules were being noticed. Rumors started flying around school about walkouts. The rumors became reality when a small group of students decided to take matters into their own hand s and walk out of clas srooms and school. They gathered around the front entrance and made themselves comfortable until administrators came outside with threats of suspension.

There were two main walkouts, but Mr. Fisher wasn ' t about to change the rules because of them.

" They weren't representative of our student body, you're talking about 20 kids out of 2,000, so that is one percent," commented Fisher.

After a while students started to get used to the new ro:~ :me maybe even

Changes at LNE

liked them. Some can deal with them , but would greatly appreciate it if all the rules went back to what they were.

Many thing s changed but one of the bigge s t was the

ened.

" Students had a lot of free time.

During that free time we had s moking on campus, s moking in the neighborhood , loitering at school and in the neighborhood , we had arson and a number of problems when our students had a lot of free time , " commented Fisher.

Another big change that happened wa s the new schedules. Last year 1s t period

started at 7: 15 am , this year it starts at 7:30 . Students aren ' t allowed to go to their lockers and cla ss es until 7:20. Many have gotten in trouble and have even been told that if they were to arrive early they would get suspended.

School ends with 81h period at 3: 19. Student s must leave the grounds by 3:40 or else be escorted to the auditorium until someone comes in and picks them up. Going

to the library isn ' t an option anymore unless a teacher ha 5 given you a pass.

Other changes included the closing of smokers corner and the lunch detentio n tardy policy , which had already been altered last year. All in all students hav e grown used to the changes But has the school changed ~ " We are much calmer anc quieter, people have sharec with me that when they com e into the building they car tell. They can also tell ho~ we interact with them; the ) feel a lot more respect anc the neighbors are also appreciative of how students art conducting themselves . W e are not littering and destroying their property anymore We've had fewer truancie i and tardies and we ' ve ha c fewer fire drills We per sonalize things , but we d ( forget that we also had t < look at the needs of the teach ers , the parents, and also th e need s of our neighbors , bu how do we meet the needs o everyone? It is to provide ; lot of free choice for student: which you still have ," adde c Fisher.

lu~ch schedule. No longer were there 3 lunche s during 3 separate periods. There are now 2 lunches during Yh period and 3 places where students could eat: the concourse , cafeteria , and the central gym. Fifth period is an hour and a half long meaning the lunches are both 41 minutes including passing periods.

During the first week many complained that there wasn ' t enough time to go through the lunch line and eat. Even s ome teachers were doubting the new schedule ju s t because they were worried of students not getting to eat their lunch.

Students wanted to know why lunch , the only time students get to really relax and talk with friend s wa s short-

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By Becky Zelada

One of the biggest changes at school are the new faces we see teaching and coaching. Not only do the students have the new ways of our school, they have to get used to a new way altogether. To get to know a few individuals, a few were chosen to tell us about themselves and their new career at Northeast.

Age:22

Favorite Color: Navy Blue High School Attended: Wahoo Neumann

Subject Taught at LNE: Special Ed.

Ed Muller

Age: 30-'whoa, I'm old'

Subject taught: Math (transition, geometry, adv.algebra).

Head Coach: Swimming

Overall impression of Northeast: "I love it! Friendly students, professional staff, and headed in the right direction. "

Age:40

Subject Taught: Physical Education Head Coach: Boys Basketball

Favorite Quote: "You can't un-ring the bell"

C wShannon Quible

Age:26

Subject taught: Business Asst. Cheerleading sponsor. Overall impression of Northeast: "There are a lot of good students here. Everyone has a lot of school pride.

Nolan May

Age: Old enough (24) Place where attended high school: Hayes Center High School

Subject taught: Science

Favorite quote: "The 'I will' is more important than the 'IQ'."

Age:54

Subject taught: Enseno Espanol

Favorite Color: Rosado Oscuro

Overall impression of Northeast: "Me gusta mucho. Los estudiantes son simpaticos e inteligentes. Me encanta la diversidad que veo entre : ~

Jessica Hraban

Steve Bartek

Olga Sanchez

Hoodies

Turtle Necks . Spaghetti Straps Printed Socks

Short with Gel

Long Wild Colors

Rings Purses Earrings Bracelets

1. Senior king and queen Dan Cummings and Holly Adams show their enthusiasm after winning Homecoming 's most prestigious award for the second year in a row (Photo by Lindsey Krumm) 2. Molly Seymour and Maggie Rife pose like professionals for the camera. Like many other girls, Molly and Maggie went stag to this year ' s dance. (Photo by Lindsey Krumm) 3. Dawn Bailey, Jake Bauer and Lyndsey Bates huddle up close at the Homecoming dance. (Photo by Lindsey Krumm) 4. Stephanie Kadavy and Rachel Suesz converse about their plans for the evening. (Photo by Jenna Smith) 5. The Varsity football team swarms together to celebrate their victory against the newest edition to our city, the Southwest Silverhawks. (Photo by Lindsey Krumm)

'Heaven On Earth'

By Jennifer Branum

Homecoming was a night of fun for everyone. In the mid st of people dancing , silver balloons and blue streamers, there were also seniors saying good-bye to their last Homecoming.

" The best part of Homecoming was seeing all of my clas smates dancing and laughing together. It was a night that I will never forget ," senior Melissa V anEngen commented.

On the other hand , for the freshmen, it was their first Homecoming as a Rocket. "I really liked the dancing and the music was excellent ," noted freshman Ally Mahlman. "Homecoming royalty was by far the best event of the night. "

For most Rockets , the most exciting event at Homecoming is the Royalty Court. This year ' s Royalty Court consisted of two students from each grade The winners were chosen by a majority vote

" I like Homecoming Royalty, but it ' s not that big of a deal ," sophomore Jeremy Peters explained.

" I thought the Homecoming royalty was good how it was ," said freshman Jonathan Robinson

This years ' Homecoming was decorated by the Cheerleaders. " I thought this year ' s decorations were cool. If they would h a ve added more flavor and color to the decoration s, they would have looked better, " said sophomore Matt Brainerd.

" I thought the decorations were awesome. It was a little crowded in the gym , but everyone thought the decorations stood out. The cheerleaders did a great job, " commented junior Kiley Hoeft.

A lot of students felt the music could have been a little more upbeat , instead of the repetitive play of romantic slow songs. However, a majority of the crowd uniformly stepped to the electric slide and chanted lyrics from songs like The Tootsie Roll, Baby Got Back, and Raise Up You could tell everyone was having fun by the beads of sweat dripping from their faces and the tremendous amount of glitter covering everyone. "I was covered in glitter from head to toe. I felt just like Tinkerbell ," said senior Jeremy Spale.

By the end of the night, everyone was exhausted. " It was a wonderful occasion. The most memorable moment of Homecoming was when the Thundemutz broke out singing , Sail Away by Styx, " commented junior Zach Baumfalk.

Junior Katie Rausch said, " I thought Homecoming was an okay night. I had a lot more fun my freshman year, but then again , I had no idea what was going on. "

Overall, the night was a huge success , with the seniors not wanting it to end and the freshmen planting memories of the evening.

"Being a senior was awesome. I thought that the dance was really fun and everyone around me had a blast," replied senior Holly Adams.

"This year's Homecoming was the best of all four years ," commented senior Erica Roland.

Seniors Jeff Thiele and Du sty Ballance learn a few pointers from the DJ.

These Juniors ' s miles add to their Homecomin g memories imprinted in their hearts .

Bottom Right: With a brave look on her face Eva Sohl takes the pain and gives blood at the Blood Drive. Many people donated blood that day to help the drive.

Student Council leads school

By Becky Zelada

Starting off in the winter, students start preparing to be elected as Stu-Co members. Being on the student council isn't easy work. Those who are members first go through teacher recommendations, interviews, and finally the student vote.

After people get chosen they start preparing themselves for the events of the next year.

Their year involves community service/volunteering, dances, prom, and other events. When they are volunteering they do many things to help out their community.

They volunteer as Book Buddies, where they go to read to elementary school kids. They have a charity carnival which is also for elementary students and their families. They also help out at the blood drive, winter clothing drive, and help gift wrap at Barnes and Nobles.

Homeless Awareness is a big

event that Stu-Co is involved with. Group members spent 24 hours camped out in the cold trying to experience what it would be like to be homeless.

Before that they had to raise $50 that they donated to the Matt Talbot Kitchen.

While camping they spent their time bonding, playing games, and collecting pop tabs.

The tabs went to the Ronald McDonald House. For every tab sent in, $1 was donated. Helping out others gave them all a sense of gratitude.

Throughout the year student council also prepares for district Stu-Co at Lincoln Pius X and state Stu-Co at Omaha Benson.

Stu-Co is there to help the voice of the students be heard.

"It's fun helping the school and the community out," commented Bryce Knezovich.

Below: Veronica Rabago, Aisha Wade, and Adina Tran sit around waitir for their next assignment. Stu-Co is much more than just fun and game There are several excellent projects during the school year.

Middle Right: Tina Bland and Beth Masters seem very excited for tt day's events. Tina is ready to start the day in her retro glasses. (All Photc by Natalie Roberts)

Below: Lindsey Tomes paints the student's names on the Hall of Fame. This is a way that students can be remembered for years. Student Council sells the spaces for $3 each.

Middle: Joston knows what it's like to be without a friend. She plays with her little toy tote in the daycare.

Bottom: Feeding time is one of the most enjoyable times of the day for these children. Amy tries to feed MacKenzi, but for some reason, she is distracted.

Far Right: What adorable kids! Lucicela and Anastasia are playing with their toys while trying to keep quiet. Some children nap while others play quietly. (All photos by Jenna Smith)

Trust key in Daycare choice

By Jennifer Branum ·

Having a child at such a young age can change your views, beliefs and customs.

For some students, graduation is the hardest part of being a teen mother, especially when you have to raise another person.

Decisions you make affect your life no matter how life changing they are. That is the main reason that Northeast opened the Daycare.

The daycare at Northeast opened in November of 1994. Karen Poore has been the director of the student parent program since the late 80's. The Child Leaming Program became a part of the program when planning started in 1992.

Growing up before you are supposed to is another big part of having a child while still in high school. Some students find Northeast's Daycare to be a great way to teach their children right from wrong, good from bad, and what to do when you are faced with difficult decisions that will affect the outcome of your life.

"Having my child in the Northeast daycare has helped me out a

lot with my studies. It has also helped me to get my life on track so that I can graduate, " commented a student at Northeast.

After having a child in high school, these teens will tell you first hand what not to do when you are in that situation.

"High school kids are a little immature. I really trust the people here at Northeast, but it was also somewhat of a hard decision to choose where to put my child, " said a Northeast mom.

Any student grades 9-12 or ages 15-21 can have their child in the Daycare center. They must follow certain guidelines in order to keep their child there. The student must be a full-time student at Northeast and must pass every class.

All in all, the Northeast Daycare is not only helping people to make something out of their lives, but it is also about people coming together and making a difference.

Left: Northeast's daycare is home to many different children. Brittney Leapley works with her daughter , Kassidy, as she teaches her how to start talking.

Yearbook

By Becky Zelada

For the past 62 years, there has been a group of students who put a lot of time and energy into making a book full of memories.

It's not as easy as many people think. Interviewing, writing, developing, and deadlines are all different things dealt with every single day. With over 250 pages to finish and less than a year to do it in, the staff has to be on top of things so they can get pages done and shipped out on time.

Of course, there are problems which must be corrected. With computers crashing and deleting work, staff members must keep a level head and help each other out. To keep from falling behind, teamwork is essential to a successful yearbook staff.

"This year was horrible with all the different pages that didn't want to be processed. We had so many pages crash right before deadlines," commented Assistant Editor Holly Esquivel.

One main key to an awesome yearbook is Daryl Blue. As the advisor for the last 31 years, he has seen it all when it comes to yearbooks.

"The most exciting part of yearbook , of course, is when the books come in,"said Blue.

Even though there are bad times and lots of stress, many students come back year after year. Many of those students have learned what it takes to put out a good yearbook.

"I have been on the yearbook staff for the past three years. It's fun and rewarding to see our product at the end of the year," said 2003 ROCKET Editor Michaela Powell.

Seeing students looking and reading through the book makes many on the staff feel appreciated for their work. They work so hard throughout the school year and when the books come in, it's an amazing feeling to see what they have accomplished:

No one knows how long exactly Northeast will be a school, but one thing that's for sure is because of the great yearbook staffs, we will always have history to look back on.

Top: Jennifer Branum can always be found hard at work in room 108. " It 's my first year on yearbook and already I have had to learn what commitmen t is all about. "

Bottom Right: Lindsey Krumm checks over her film for the best pictures All photographers know the qualities that make up the perfect pictures.

Bottom Middle: Dawn Bailey and Lyndsey Bates look excited as they poin t out one of the most important aspects of yearbook, deadlines. They kno w how important it is to hit deadlines.

Bottom Left: Erica Roland asks Mr. Blue for his advice on some matter When help is needed, Mr. Blue is there to help out.

Newspaper

By Renee Riner

The Northeastern, LNE's school paper , is one of the best in Lincoln. The combination of talented writers and photographers makes each monthly issue the talk of the school during the week it comes out.

"The paper is a way for me to reach students and hopefully affect them in a positive way," comments third-year veteran reporter/photographer Maggie Rife.

There is always something to be written about , some story to find or some sort of controversy to uncover at Northeast. Many articles are centered on issues in the lives of teenagers. Some stories provide advice or simply discuss obstacles in everyday situations. Other writings include entertaining stories, opinion columns, and sports updates.

" My favorite thing about the paper is that my writing can be influential and I can also be creative," explains editor Jessie Weixelman.

The paper has done a lot for the school. It gives students a common knowledge of activities and events throughout the month. Many conversations arise over the various topics in the paper and it gives students a chance to interact with others who they may not have conversed with before.

The Northeastern has a lot of quality work put into every issue and is the voice of our school. With a group of 19 there is a variety of writing styles, opinions and photo techniques which come together to produce a great informant for Northeast.

Top: Editor, Jessie Weixelman carves a pumpkin for the October issue of the Northeastern. (All Photos by Maggie Rife)

Left Center: Christie Branum types an article for the next issue of the paper.

Bottom Left: Aubry Worrall and Brooke Haas review copy of an article the are writing during class.

Bottom Right: Jenna Smith works on a poster to let students know about the upcoming edition .

By Kellie Johnson

Math Club is a club that promotes mathematics through competitions and games. They take tests that contain all different levels of math including algebra to calculus, and then they are ranked compared to how they did against others. The club helps students with math in and out of school. They meet after school every other day to practice with the mathematics Quiz Bowl team.

The members of this club are smart and determined individuals They compete in UNL Math Day and different competitions at places like Hastings and Creighton Prep. They also sponsor a junior high math test in the spring. Competing in and out of school contests is how they've become known for their talents. Northeast is one of the highest scorers on the ATPAC.

They learn a lot from Steve Eckman, their sponsor, and they learn to finish fast in math quiz bowl competitions. Over the past few years you can see all the work they've put into the club, bringing home trophies and plaques.

Top: Steve Eckman plays cards with the members of Math Club. (All Photos by Brandie Michael.)

Right: Dan Kellogg takes a break from taking tests and practicing for meets.

By Kellie Johnson

Quiz Bowl is much like Math Club. They meet together, but they learn more than just math. Some studies they learn include science, English, and literature. Sponsor Steve Eckman says, "The format is much like Jeopardy."

Competing consists of taking seven to ten tests that cover a wide range of knowledge. Often times the teams are made up of members who specialize in a certain subject.

In competition they have to answer the questions as soon as they can, hoping to beat the other team to the correct answer. Some competitions they go to are at Bellevue University, Peru State College, Creighton Prep, and Elkhorn.

Said Eckman: "The team looks pretty good this year, and I'm looking forward to competing, and seeing what the other schools know."

Quiz Bowl has done well the past couple of years, and with new people coming into Northeast each year they hope they have the knowledge needed to take the Quiz Bowl team far.

Right: Hannah Breckbill takes tests for Quiz Bowl.

Bottom: Marit Donaldson plays cards with Brady Usher while waiting to work on tests.

By Renee Riner

The Asian Club has done many activities this year, including a club picnic at Mahoney Park, a movie day and going ice skating.

"We try to help out the community, and do a lot of volunteering, but we also like to have fun doing it," said president Vu Chu.

The club has also sponsored a dance at the Indian center and fed the teachers for the Vietnamese New Year.

"This is a great group , they really want to get other students involved and have some more diversity in the club," said Sponsor Doug Weatherholt.

. With all the fun activities and the volunteering, the club stays busy throughout the year. They also get a lot of support from around the school and in the community. ·

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By Renee Riner

Campus Life is one of the most popular clubs at Northeast. The atmosphere provided by the leaders is always positive and student oriented. All the activities are fun and usually goofy where all the participants end up messy, while making the entire group laugh hysterically.

"The diversity this year is really great and it makes getting to know God that much better ," says senior Dawn Bailey.

Bailey, Amanda Furry, Molly Seymour, Amanda Snyder, Mark Thornton and Brad Whitman are all student leaders at Mickle Middle School. Getting the younger kids involved in Campus Life really makes a difference in their choice to be in the club in high school.

It has had a really positive impact on many kids at Northeast. Having strong student leadership in the club shows kids that they can leave an impression on others and serve as great role models at Northeast.

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Top: President Vu Chu leads a meeting of the Asian club in the Northeast Library.

Left: Adina Tran , Vu Chu , Vy Nguyen, Aaron Nguyen and L y Nguyen pose for a picture with their s ponsor , Doug Weatherholt. (Photos by Brandie Michael)

Left: Robert Ramey and Stephanie Danley have fun at a Campu s Life activity.

Students who attend Campus Life are always sure to have a fun time with many of their peers. (Photos by Maggie Rife)

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By Jennifer Branum

A combination of acting, competitions , and games describes Drama Improvisation to the point. This State Fair competition group is loaded with fun stuff. "We play games like Freeze, Old Job/ New Job, First Line/ Last Line/Location, and also Alphabet to help us get better at moving on our feet and help us to be more prepared with whatever will come our way," commented junior Mikael Walter. Mikael has been a part of the Drama Improvisation team for just one year, but she feels that she has already adjusted.

Drama Improvisation has always had its own team at the State Fair , but it also used to be a club at Northeast. Club Day, among many other things at Northeast, has changed. It has been abolished, so the Drama Im prov. team has been left to fend for themselves.

Being caught on stage with nothing to say or nothing to act can be terrifying for some, but for others, it's the most exciting part of Drama Improvisation. Bruce Chapman is in charge of making plans and preparing the students for what they are going to be doing. Competing and practicing is a great time for many students who participate in Drama Improvisation. As a " coach", Mr.Chapman holds the role of being the leader. He must guide them and direct them. Chapman looks for students who are remarkable and he forms a distinguished group that is known for its acting capabilities.

Above: Daphne Darter and Luke Harrington look for the perfect sign to use for their skit. (All Photos by Natalie Roberts.)

Right: Luke Harrington watches on as Alex Wheeler demonstrates what he's trying to say with his hands

By Jennifer Branum

Excel is a program for students who need help planning their future. During Career Education, your class goes to the Excel room to look at some porfolios of students in the past. After Career Education, if you would like to expand your portfolio or elaborate on it, you can go to Mrs. Sahling in the Excel Center and she will assist you in making your portfolio more advanced.

Work study is also a big part of why students go to the Excel Center for help. Work study allows students to recieve credit for the hours that they have worked at their job. This is a good opportunity for these students who don't have enough credits to graduate, while still keeping up with their job.

"Internships are one of the best parts of Excel. They help you to learn what types of things are going to be expected from you when you go out into the real world," commented senior Miranda Chrastil.

Chrastil was a peer tutor in the Excel Center her sophomore and junior year. This year she has decided not to partake in Excel. "I am working on my portfolio and trying to build up my abilities," commented Chrastil.

For Excel, this past year has gone by so fast. It was an experience that no one will ever forget.

Right: A Northeast student stops in the Excel room to talk to Ms. Sahling. (All Phot<?s by Lindsey Krumm)

Below: Ms. Sahling and Victoria Rabago discuss ideas about certain opportunities.

Top Photo: This group of F B.L.A. members group together during one of their many conference s thi s y ear. (All Photo s courte s y of Mrs. Hug ) Back row: Mr s . Rudd-Hillhou se , Jeff Theile , Tyler Mohr , Danielle Mo s tek , Clint Curr y, Abram W y att , Mrs. Hu g . Front row:

D a wn Na slund , Eri c a Han sen , Stephanie Mike s h

Left Photo: Sitti ng in this huge room with student s from all around Nebra s k a can get e xciting a nd ner ve-wrac king at time s . Thi s conference wa s held at the Holiday Inn in Omaha.

Attendants: Jeff Theile , Tyler Mohr , Erica Han sen , Danielle Mo s tek , Dawn Na slund , and Clint Curry.

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By Jennifer Branum

" F.B .L.A. makes you grow up and realize that your life isn ' t just about parties and having fun , it's also about becoming mature and responsible. F.B .L.A. taught me a lot about how to treat people and how to conduct myself," commented junior Michelle Hughes " Even though thi s i s my fir st year , I have learned quite a lot. "

The Future Business Leaders of America mee t once a month. The meetings consi st of different activities that help you to get to know one another. Some of the activities that they do help them to gain perspective on what is going on in the world around them. Also , the meetings are meant to discuss further plans having to do with the bu siness world. " We discu ss plans for our community service and al so we get the chance to li sten to different speakers talk about the impact that bu siness can have on our li ves as a whole ," said Hughes.

F.B.L.A. attends different conferences throughout the course of the year. Going to Omaha and meeting new student s from all around Nebra ska is one of the mo st exciting e vents that F.B .L.A. partakes in.

Many of the F.B.L.A. members are looking forward to the State and National competition . Returning members are excited about competing against other student s from around Nebraska and around the United State s

Although GLBTSA ha s shrunk from seventy people to twenty people since last year they still remain strong in what they believe in.

These six powerful letters stand for gay , lesbian , bisexual , transgender , strait alliance. Sponsored by Mrs. Siedel and Mr. Smith this group comes together to " create an environment that affirms the GLBT life-style and informs others ," comments Natalie Roberts on the clubs meaning.

Natalie is also a member for Student Council representing the club. She has been in thi s powerful informative club for three years now and like many of the people who are still in GLBTSA have been attending for years now. Meetings are some what rare but are usually held the first and last Wedne sday of each month. But one exciting thing they can look forward to at meetings are the Gay Academy Awards where they rent and watch movies about GLBT issues. One of the many flicks that they watch was "Hedwig and the angry inch ," this was my favorite of the year adds Jenna Smith. This club may be a little quiet but they ' re quite involved. From making to di stributing red ribbons for AID ' s Awarene s s Day to Pride Prom.

" Pride prom is for anyone and everyone who wants to make a change in this society , like me. No matter what your sexual orientations are you're more than welcome. This is a safe and nonjudgemental place for people from all schools in Lincoln ," explains senior Joel Batten who has attended GLBTSA since his sophomore year. Besides making people aware of these issues thi s group also creates friend ship s . Senior Brandie Michael s comment s " I'm going to mi ss the community and the bonding and friend ship s that happened throughout the years.

Top: Mr s . Siedel inform s Drew Hunt of GLBTSA matter s (Photo by Natalie Robert s)

Bottom: Club members stay bu sy by making red ribbons to distribute. (Photo by Jenna Smith )

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By Stephanie Ross

If you like to work with your hand s, make new friend s, and have fun , then Model Railroad might be the club for you.

The Northeast students who have joined say that they became a part of this club because they like to work with the little engine s . For them , it 's a getaway from the real world and a place that they can go to to be themselves and have fun

Layouts and building new models is what Model Railroad is all about. They keep the same model , but as they continue throughout the year , they learn to experiment and make new layouts that will eventually help them achieve success with their winning model.

" We have to keep thing s clean. When it comes to maintenance , we are in charge. We have to keep things running and we also have to keep the track s up to date ," commented junior Allen Lyman. " I am looking forward to going to the city-wide event. We bring our layout to this event and we get to show it off. I also like to go and check out other model layouts. "

The event is an annual show where students from around the city come to one certain place and show others what they have come up with. Thi s is a time when student s can elaborate on their thinking and become more open minded

For Model Railroad club members , this club is not only a club, it is also a retreat from their everyday lives. To some people, that is more important to them than anything else.

Top: Thad Harri s and Allen Lyman learn more about how to build a model railroad Thi s is one of the mo st important aspect s of this club.

Bottom: Allen Lyman check s out the model railro ad during a meeting at Northea st . ( All Photo s by Lind se y Krumm )

By Stephanie Ross

To get into NHS, you have to have a · GPA of at least 3.5 and show leadership and community service.

NHS helps out the community by doing volunteer work, and different projects. Some of the volunteer work can be counted towards their C.I. hours for graduation. Being in the National Honor Society is one of the highest privileges a high school student can achieve.

One of their many projects this school year includes working at "F" Street Rec. Center. It was their major December project over the break , but they had been volunteering there twice a month on Sundays . Eight to ten members would meet up at the Rec. Center and would help with activities for the younger kids. After the activities they helped serve supper for the kids that choose to eat there.

NHS at Northeast is open to juniors and seniors, through a selection process. The members put together a committee of teachers that they believe are representative of the student body and that know what makes up a dedicated student.

Top: Meli ss a VanEngen chill s out while she studie s to keep those grade s up.

(Photo by Dawn Bailey )

Bottom: Dawn Bailey and Miranda Chra stil are getting ready to help out the community on their way to NHS. (Photo by Jenna Smith)

Abo ve : Corey Pell a, Hea ther Caffrey, Lu ke H enken ius, Missy Bi ckford, To m my Vu a nd Sp on so r Troy Heller b u ndle toget h er to kee p from drown ing in th e mud a t L ittl e Scott C ave in so uth ern M iss ouri.

Left: M is sy Bi c kford a nd Heat h er C affrey huddl e tog eth e r in a cav e. Outd oor A d ve ntur es travels a ll aro und th e mi d wes t try in g to find ne w a nd int e rest in g s ig ht s to d iscove r. (Ph o to s co urte sy of Mr. H e ll e r)

By Jennifer Branum

While tre ki ng through the cave s of Little Scott, Outdoor Ad v entures learned what it ' s all about to have fun.

Being in the outdoors and working together is a big part of being in this club. Throughout the year , Sponsor Troy Heller takes these students around the midwest trying to find new undiscovered places. He enjoys taking the students to new places where no one ha s been before. It ' s a thrill for some to be out in the open and to be able to be your self. There are no restriction s

Missy Bickford and Heather Caffrey traveled to Little Scott cave together. They were joined by Luke Henkenius and a few other student s

" We all jumped in a big van and rode away ," commented Henkeniu s The trip to Little Scott cave wa s a strenuou s trip for all who joined. Ju st by looking at these photos , you can tell that thi s ca ve i s not only dirty , but it is also a whole lot of fun.

Outdoor Adventure s partakes in a variety of different activities. Camp outs and exploring new site s are ju s t a few of the adventure s that the y are in vol ved with. They also make new friends and bond with a different group of people that they weren ' t expecting .

All in all , Outdoor Adventure s can be desc ribed a s a group of people who don ' t worry a bout getting dirty while enjoying the outdoors.

Left: T i m V a nBo e nin g and H ea th er R ey no ld s huddl e cl ose toget he r durin g a bri ef meet in g of the Sc i- F i c lub Thi s club mee ts o nce a month to di sc u ss the world of Sc ie nce F iction (All Photos by B ra ndi e Mi c h ael)

Below: Ant o ni o Contrera s, Cod y C ar l so n , Anth o ny Bol a n, and N a th a n R oy di sc u ss th e ir fu tur e pl a n s for Sc i- F i club Th ey ar e ta lkin g about The L o rd o f the Rin gs a nd wh y it was one of the be s t mo vie s of the century.

By Jennifer Branum

Technology , science fiction, fantasy. If some of these term s sound like something that you would like to be involved in , maybe you should join Sci-: Fi. Sci-Fi i s a club set up to help students get involved in other activities outside of school.

" I really enjoy being a part of this club. I have been in this club for only a month , but already I have learned so much. I plan on joining next year, " commented junior Michael Hennings

Parties , movies , and meetings are all a part of Science Fiction club. Carol Mathias is in charge of planning movie dates, making up new activities , and also running the meetings. If you like hanging out with people and talking about different movies that you are into , becoming a part of this club will make your life more adventurous.

"I am excited about next year ' s club. We are going to be getting advanced tickets to The Return of the King which will be very exciting ," said Hennings. Sci-Fi went to see the Lord of the Rings thi s past year and had a wonderful time.

This club is about making new friends and being a part of a team. But that 's not what it 's all about. It i s al so about learning new things about a genre that you really like and also about advancing your experiences in life.

A combination of fantasy and science fiction make up a club that interests many people. So if you want to be included in a club like this , join!

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By Kellie Johnson

Bowling, track, and basketball are the activities of Special Olympics. Mr. Funk is the sponsor of these special individuals. This year has been a fun year for the Special Olympics team. They are having a lot of fun getting to know each other and getting involved with activities.

Bowling is one of the favorites, and with practices two days out of the week, they learn how to improve and what to do in different situations. They hold practices at the UNL East Campus Bowling Center. Practice is really fun for the members of the Special Olympics team. They went to state this year for bowling, in Omaha.

"The best thing about bowling is getting the highest score and getting lots of strikes," Dustin Clark states about his favorite activity. Dustin Clark heard a lot about how much fun this group was from his brother They are both in the group and have been for a couple of years.

They also hope to go to state in basketball as they have done in year's past. They have won medals and trophies. Basketball starts in January with practices twice a week here at Northeast, and it lasts until the end of the year.

"The best part of basketball is that its a fun sport and Mr. Funk teaches us a lot ," said Brittany Helm when she commented about basketball.

Track is not a favorite for group because of weather. They didn ' t get to practice to much for track because of the raining weather. Some of the members don't like track as well as the other sports but they still have a lot of fun with Mr. Funk. " He is a funny guy, and I'm really happy he is the sponsor of the group," says Brittany Helm. "It's been really fun with Mr. Funk, and getting to know everyone," said. Brittany Helm.

By Kellie Johnson

Speak loud, don't get nervous, and have fun. These are some helpful hints from Lori Jambor and Sarah Skean, sponsors of the speech team. This year's speech team was not as big as they had excepted, but they still are winning and taking home trophies and medals. ·

This year's speech meet at Northeast was a great success with '.26 schools attending, including two of the best, Lincoln East and Raymond Central.

Speech members meet at least one day a week and sometimes more if they need the practice. "We have a lot of fun going to meets, but the best part is when we win an award," said Jambor as Skean nodded her agreement.

There are many different ways to speak. Duet, poetry, entertainment, informative, serious prose, impromptu , and OID are the different kinds of speeches. If you like taking Oral Communications and speaking in front of your peers and a judge, then you would enjoy this group.

Meets are normally all day on Fridays and Saturdays. You give your speech to about seven people and the judge. The judge would then judge you on how well you do. This year there were new Novidog speech meets, that were on Tuesday with just LPS schools particapting.

Novice, the new students on speech team , also particpiate and they just gain experience. Jambor and Skean are looking for more people to join, and are hoping more people will try speech next year.

"We have a lot of fun together , and like being together at speech meets. All you have to remember is they are as nervous as you are and you'll do fine," Jessie Failor comments.

Top: Special Olympics team gets together for a fun group shot after shooting baskets , and having some fun learning the fundaments of basketball.

Bottom: Tim Hruza bowls a great shot for the pride of his school. Having a lot of fun is the mission of the Special Olympics Team. (Photos courtesy of Kim Duncan )

Top: Jessie Failor pose s for a quick shot at practice of the "fun monday s of speech". Entertainment is her favorite type of speech to do. "10 Second s of Fame" is the name of her funny speech.

Bottom: Sara Born and Daphne Darter act out their Duet at practice. "Lemonade" is the name of the play they chosen to act out for speech meets.

(All Photos by Kellie Johnson)

Above: Je ss ica Gambil lend s her ideas to the group while they make tho se wonderful po ster s. Everyone uses their creativity to make the poster great.

By Becky Zelada

Ever wonder who makes those posters that are posted on lockers around school?

The members of Sp iri t Club spent time and effort making them for the students of our school.

What a better way to hang out with your friends and help out the spirit of the school than joining in on the fun of Spirit Club.

Not only do they make signs for the athletic event s here at school they also make posters for band , singing groups , drama productions, and other areas of the school. They also provide water for teachers at conferences and give treats to school staff.

They show their support for the school for both the athletic and non-athletic events.

The club includes: Shannon Mostek, Alison Nickolaus , Tosha Mathers , Gwen Powell , Kellie Johnson , Hillary Shultz , Jenna Robinson , Jessica Rustemeyer, Renee Murdock , Jessica Gambil, Sarah Gambil, Ashley Page, Brittney Reynolds, Duane Jordan , Clifton Bridges, and last but certainly not least Sara Fotinos.

The club also provides the members a time to relax and to get to know each other. Jessica and Sarah Gambil use this time to get to know each other better and to have a better understanding of each other. They know this time is valuable to their relationship as sisters and friends.

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certainly a way to spread spirit at school.

" It 's a friend thing, where we can go and just hang out ," commented Kellie Johnson a 3-year member of the club. She also knows that it is just not fun and games, they have a responsibility which must be accomplished.

But they can ' t do all this alone. Their sponsor, Colleen Schultz , i s always there to lend a hand and keep everyone on task. Every student at the school appreciates their work and their enthusiasm in making sure our school shows their spirit.

By Becky Zelada

A new addition this year were the Student Ambassadors. This program is available to juniors and seniors who like to contribute their time to help others and their school.

The Student Ambassadors were trained to be Peer Helpers or as Peer Mediators or Peer Tutors. They also stay in the counseling center and help serve as hosts. Giving tours to the new students of the school is also another way they help.

Below: Kate Hauptman and Lindsey All s man take some time to work on their own homework.

When they get extra time what better to do than get ahead on school work. (All

Photos by Lyndsey Bates)

Being picked as a student ambassador isn ' t easy. There are some requirements that students must have to apply. They must be on honor roll at least one semester or in the upper half of the class, relate well to others , be a good listener, and represent LNE positively in their attitude.

Student Ambassadors are there to help those who just need a little push to get into the Northeast routine. Without them being there to help things move along the counseling center would just be filled with confused and lost students and administration alike.

As the first year the future outcome of the ambassadors is unknown. Who knows if it ' ll be back next year. But as this year is has made a positive impact on the way the school organizes the way it does things.

" It was fun and we got to help people all over the school, said senior Ashley Stepanek, who wished that she just had one more year to be a Student Ambassador. Many wish of being in this group of people who help those in need and the school. Helping people can fill a person with a sense of gratitude and helpfulness.

Students who were ambassadors first semester enjoyed their time there and felt like they did some good for the school. It ' s not just a place were they have time to do their homework or talk to people, but a time were they can help out the school keep going like a well-oiled machine.

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(All Photo s by Natalie Roberts )

Left: Joba Chamberlain awaits the next person that walks in, in need of his help. Joba and the re st of the crew are alway s willing and able to lend a helping hand.

Below: Beca Weixelman flashe s her smile while studying at the Arts and Humanities School. Students go to Arts and Humanities as well as Zoo School while still attending school at Northeast. (All photos by Brandie Michael)

Programs have appeal

By Jennifer Branum Arts and Humanities Focus

program is an exciting and fulfilling program that is directed towards students who want to accomplish certain goals in their lives. Lincoln Public Schools and the Arts and Humanities community join together to make a wonderful experience for all who have joined. The studies that are included in this program are mathematics, English, visual arts, social science and spanish. These all combine to form one program that can fit your type of life style. This program is designed for juniors and seniors. Sophomores taking junior/senior level classes are also allowed to attend. The school day usually runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This schedule allows students to take at least two classes at their home high school before they start the program each day. This allows students to still participate in other activities at their high schools.

The Science Focus Program , also known as Zoo School, is another program dedicated to helping s tudents learn on their own. The Zoo School is a small community of learners participating both in a traditional and non-traditional style of learning.

It ' s a place where the students can play an active role in defining their learning environment and education. The school include s students with a variety of different skill s and talents. It is not a school for just one type of talent , skill or interest. However , it is for students who are willing to be responsible and mature in their learning styles. At this school, students can attend their home high school, but still be involved with Zoo School and it's activities. The fee for attending this school is free.

Students can come to both of these schools and still be a part of our community. The main purpose of these schools is to pay attention to the se students while still keeping their focus on school.

Top: Tracy Alvarado show s how much fun Zoo School can be ,

you ' re doing homework.

Middle: Beca Weixelman , Rachel Bu se , and Amanda Godeman make di ferent type s of pottery in order to showca se their ta lent s

Bottom: Kevin Loope and Jon Mason talk about their plan s for what tht are going to do once cla s s gets over

Middle: Carly Sinner, Shanda Trook, and Zach Roth discuss the important facts that go along with the Behavioral School. This school has been a large part of this club throughout the year.

Bottom: Kelly Wolph and Shanda Trook are talking about their future plans in Difference Makers . During thi s meeting , the members of Difference Makers picked up trash around the Northeast community and played some games. (All Photos by Brandie Michael)

Top Left: Rand y Ar c huleta and Ashley Rathbone pay attention during an important meeting of Difference Makers. They are listening carfeully to their president speak about activities.

Below: Secret ary Ashley Smith writes down a few facts about what the club is planning on doing for the month.

Differe nee Makers can Make a differe nee

By Jennifer Branum

Being a mentor to children, picking up trash and volunteering at Saltdogs baseball games and Husker baseball games are just a few of the things that difference makers partakes in.

"We get to help little kids and be a part of their lives. To me, that is more important than getting out of classes in order to go to the Behavior School. Some people are in this club for show, but I am in here because I want and like to help people," commented sophomore Kelly Wolph.

Throughout the school year, difference makers has helped many students to become a part of something. A week before Halloween, difference makers decided to rent a cabin out in the country and take the children from the Behavioral School there to have a good night. When asked about what this club did that night that had been the most fun, W olph said, "We painted pumpkins , roasted marshmallows, had a haunted ray rack ride, and made the kids stick their hands in cold spaghetti to try win a prizes. It was a huge success. The kids had a lot of fun. "

They also had a Christmas party where all of the difference makers club members went to the Behavioral school and gave the kids presents. "It was really great because some of those kids don ' t usually get a lot of presents other wise. I was surprised to see how many children there were without loving parents and without gifts on the one holiday that could mean the most to them," added W olph.

One other thing they have helped the community to do is to help pick up trash from around the Northeast neighborhood. "Even though it ' s cold outside and there is snow on the ground, we still like to help," said Wolph.

To sum it up , this club is full of vibrant new faces that are willing to help in any way that they can. Most members of this club are not only helpful with little children, but they are also willing to help others in the co ·munity.

Sci-Fi

Front Row (L-R): Sponsor Mrs. Mathias , Tom Van Boening , Travis Marrow , Antonio Conteras, Brian lfland , Dawn Coffey, Tim Van Boening , and Heather Reynolds.

Back Row: Edward Pigg , Cathen Murrell, Allan Lyman, Nathan Roy, Antonio Conteras , Mike Hennings.

Student Ambassadors

Front Row: Lindsey Allsman , Natalie Kircher

Back Row: Ben Richter, Ryan Spillers, and Danielle Mostek.

Not Pictured: Beth Masters , Tyler Mohr, Sarah Towne, Vi Ta, Amanda Thompson, Mark Thornton, Andrea Bowmaster, Lurel Hadley, Katie Hauptman , Jay Allsman, Tina Bland, Jenna Smith, Miranda Chrastil , Noel Stringham , Seth King , Cuong Duong, Lacey Lieneman, Lindsey Pedersen , Nicole Sorenson.

Academic Decathlon

Front Row (L-R): Kev in Loope , Jon Mason

Back Row: Hannah Breckbill , Garrsion Loope , Brady Usher , Marit Donaldson , Nick Donaldson, Dan Kellogg , Erin Baker, Kim Weber , Ellen Berggren , Bryan lfland.

Special Olympics

Front Row: Dustin Clark, Nickolas Duncan , Kim Duncan, Matthew Merrideth , and Brittany Helm.

Second Row: Chris Knickerbocker , Matt Clark , Kyle Spillman , Arthur Duff, Russell Dockhorn, Tim Hruza.

Back Row: Chris Funk, Jeff Thompson , Mark Parson , Larry Duncan , Zac Duncan.

Newspaper

Jenna Smith, Aubry Worrall, Stephanie Ress, Luke Harrington, Brooke Haas, C.J. Miller, Lindsey Erickson, Sasha Graybosch, Maggie Rife, Mr. Blue, Christie Branum, Stephanie Hulbert, Lindsey Schoeneck, Meghan Otoupalik, Jessie Weixelman, Matt VanEngen, Mike Glosser, Jay Allsman, and Airycka Cory.

Spirit Club

Front Row: Sarah Gambil.

Second Row: Sara Fontinos, Gwen Powell, Shannon Mostek, and Jessica Gambil.

Third Row: Jessica Rustemeyer, Jenna Robinson, and Tosha Mathers.

Back Row: Alison Nickloaus, Mrs. Shultz, and Hilary Shultz.

Yearbook

Front Row: Mr. Blue, Becky Zelada, Natalie Roberts, Brandie Michael, Renee Riner, and Maggie Rife

Second Row: Erica Roland, Holly Esquivel, Kellie Johnson, Becca Boggus, Stephanie Ross, Dawn Bailey, Miranda Chrastil, ~nd Ashley Stepanek.

Back Row: Ellie Stuzman, Lindsey Klug, Lindsey Krumm, Melissa VanEngen, Jennifer Branum, Lyndsey Bates, Michaela Powell, and Jenna Smith.

Difference Makers

Front Row: Ashlee Smith, Kelly Wolph, Shanda Trook, and Emily Zimmer.

Second Row: Jenna Evans, Amber Hegwood, and Toni Weixelman.

Back Row: Carly Sinner, Zach Roth, Ashley Rathbone, and Randy Archuleta.

Asian Club

Front Row: Adina Tran, Vy Nguyen, and Ly Nguyen.

Middle Row: Vu Chu and Aaron Nguyen.

Back Row: Mr. Weatherholt.

Student Council

Kelsey Beckenbach, Tina Bland, Dane Sowder, Elizabeth Christ, Vu Chu, Jessie Failor, Andrea King, Bryce Knezovich, Lisa Leidig, Scott Lloyd, Angel Meza, Stacy Miller, Aaron Nguyen, Laura Olinger, Sharon Powell, Veronice Rabago, Natalie Roberts, Marissa Skopp, Eva Sohl, Cody Stephenson, Rachel Tobkin, Lindsey Tomes, Adina Tran, Aisha Wade, Malcolm Wade, Beth Masters.

Drama lmprov

Luke Harrington, Daphne Darter, Zach Voog, John Tinius, Michael Miller, Ben Teele, Alex Wheeler, Mikael Walter.

Model Railroad

Memebers Include: Alan Lyman, Khoa Chu, Edward Pigg, Thad Harris, Tony Jones , Eric Williams.

FBLA

Front Row: Rachel Ptacek, Stephaine Mikesh, Dawn Naslund, Scott Pigsley, Erica Hansen ·

Second Row: Mrs. Hug, Michelle Hughes, Nichole

Harrington, Christie Branum, Amanda Mikesh, Vanessa Bowmaster, Danielle Mostek, Abram Wyatt, Clint Curry, Jeff Thiele, Lindsey Rodriguez, Tyler Mohr, Kayte Hagemoser, Mrs. Rudd-Hillhouse.

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Campus Life

Campus life has over one hundred members this year.

GLBTSA

Pictured: Sarah Born , Daniel Green , Maret Donaldson, Braidy Usher , Jenna Smith , Natalie Roberts , Drew Hunt, Brandie Michael , Joel Batten. Other members include Sydney Watts , Beca Weixelman , Amanda Godeman , Nick Donaldson , and Stephanie Hulbert.

Outdoor Adventures (photo not available)

Group Members Include: Amanda Malcom , Amanda Snyder , Angelo Stabler , Anne Walter , Ashley Graves , Beth Masters , Brett Tolen , Calvin Smith , Cameron Olson , Cha z Heim , Clyde Johnson , Corey Craig , Corey Pella , Curtis Green , Duane Sheilds , Eric Nolan , Heather Caffrey , Jake Pyle , Jayme Sull ivan , Jess ica Haxby , Jessica Hooceg , Joba Chamberlain , Jordan Cartwright , Josh Misner , Katie Chambers , Kayla Johnson , Kody Pa rker , Ky le Schroeder , Lane Hinn , Laurel Hadley , Lee Conrad , Lindsey Erickson , Liz Morgan , Luke Henkenius , Maria Moreao , Matt Nehe , Matt Obermeyer , Missy Bickford , Nicole Sorenson , Reed Sutton , Riley Huskey , Sam Cutshall , Scott Lloyd , Shawn Vo t ava , Somans ki Matthias , T. J Franssen , Tommy Vu , and Tyler McClan~han.

Around School...

CHRISTINA,

I met you when you were a freshman, trying to get a feel for high school. Now you are an expert. You have worked so hard and I have watched you become such a responsible person. I am so proud of you. Do you remember when I said that good things come to those who want it most, and that hard work pays off? Do you believe me now?

Congratulations Babe! Love, Dustin & K yson

Congratulations Daniel!

For every th in g y ou ' v e accompli s hed, for th e o b s tacl e s y ou 've ov e rc om e, for the y oung man y ou ' ve g rown to be , y ou ' ve made us s o ve ry proud. Con g ratulation s on an outs tandin g hi g h sc hool caree r. W e know that whate ve r life offe rs y ou ' ll find s u ccess W e lov e y ou ve ry mu c h.

Mom, Gentry & your entire family

Rachel,

You were never too much of a handful to take care of...We appreciate that you have high values and that you stick with them We ' re sure that the Lord looks upon you with a huge smile. Keep Him in your heart always. You will be missed so much when you move on to college.

Phillippians 4: 13 - "I can do all things through him who gives me strength. " With Lots of Love, Mom, Dad, Tyler and Sam

Laura, Congratulations

As a young woman, we are proud of all your accomplishments and admire your strong values . With a kind heart, your great humor, loyalty to your family and friends, deep convictions and commitments you can achieve your dreams.

"Love you the mostesf' Dad&Mom

Congradulations on completion of your first 13 years of school! From Children's in Omaha to church family; from Hartley kindergartener to Northeast senior, you have touched so many lives and enriched our family!

Love, Dad&Mom

Jeffrey

Your spirit & determination are truly inspiring. You 've come a long way in such a short time & we are so proud of what you have accomp lished. It has been a joy to watch you grow into a young man this past year. We wish you great succes s & hope that all your dreams come true. Much love from your extended family, Larry, Kim, Nicholas & Zac Grandma & Grandpa Harvey Grandma & Grandpa Fischer Grandma & Grandpa Fischer

Jessica

You have grown into such a beautiful, strong and independent young woman. You've always chosen to be yourself no matter what the cost. Continue to reach for the stars and you'll make your dreams come true.

We All Love You!

Mom, Kylie, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Mike, Aunt Kim and Jayden Congrotul.ations

four-year Cross Country Runners

Jessica, Holly, Noel & C.J.

From your loving parents

"When it hurts to look back, and you're scared to look ahead, you can look beside you and your best friend will be there."

Best Friends Forever, Beth & Nicole

To my Justin ...

What can I say?

I love you and I will miss you in the days to come It's a lonely world out there without a friend. Our relationship has been an interesting one One that got started long ago at our Junior prom.. When total opposites went together. You brought me my first dozen red roses

I don ' t know what I would have done without you ,

I didn ' t know what to do with you at times.

I didn 't know if I should cry or laugh

Together we learned to get thr-ough rough times , And I have to say my life will not be the same without you.

Thank you for all the wonderful memories. One can only hope to find someone as special as you.

Love Always, Holly Lolly

Kassie Courage Determination Commitment

You have the courage to stand up for what you believe in. You have the determination to get where you want to go and the commitment to succeed. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments. May life bring you the happiness that you deserve and make your dreams a reality. We are so very proud of you. Congratulations.

All our love, Aunt Jackie, Uncle Mark, Travis, Kiley, Calvin, Mindy, Chris & Isaac

Jenna

Our little "Princess" and "Angel " God blessed us the day you, our little "pink" bundle, came into our lives! We have loved you, and watched you grow into a beautiful, sweet and caring young lady. We are all very proud of you! We wish you all of life ' s best, with the Lord ' s blessings upon you, as you follow your dreams and meet life's daily challenges. Keep your faith in God and he will always be with you to give you love , guidance and strength for whatever life brings.

We love you!

Mom,Dad Curt, Steve, Bill Troy& Tyler

MY little angel at four months o Id B o rn to shine like th e s tar s and fly Iike a dove. Reach fo r yo ur dreams and grasp them one by one Always keep sh ining and fee l th e s tr e ngth in God 1 s love

Love.

Morn & Jereh7y

Nicholas

You've grown from an adorable little boy into a very handsome young man. Your determinatio~ humor, loyalty & kind heart have touched everyone you've met, but none feel the joy of sharing your life more than your family. Congratulations on who you've become & all you have achieved We are so proud of you.

We love you, Mom, Dad, Zac & Jeff Grandma & Grandpa Harvey Grandma & Grandpa Fischer Grandma & Grandpa Duncan

Ashley, Brian & Shawn

It was only yesterday you were cute little babies. Now you are wonderful young adults. We are so proud of you and wish you all the success & happiness in your future endeavors

With all our love, Your family

You've done suC!h a goodjob and I'm so proud of you! Thanks for being them for me this whole year. I love you lots!

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A friend is one who strengthens you with prayers, Blesses you with love , and Encourages you with hope.

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Stephanie

For the past 3 years , you and I have been through our tough times , and our really good times And thank you for always being there for me You are my best friend and my soul mate I couldn't ask for anything more. And as strong as our love is for each other I know we will be together forever. I will always love you!

Love always & forever,

Abram

Abram

I don't know why or how I was so lucky to find someone like you. You've always been there fro me through the good times and the bad. Though I'm not always the easiest to deal with, I hope and pray that you will stay y.rith me. Because I know with the love we have for each other we can get through anything.

Love always & forever,

Stephanie

Congratulations on a job well done. Enjoy life & remember to always be yourself.

Love, Mom,Dad & the family

Ashley

You have grown from a little girl into a beautiful young lady so quickly. The joy you have brought into our lives cannot be put into words, and we are so proud of you and your accomplishments you have achieved Yearbook , Student Ambassadors, Cheerleading and Strutters just to name a few. We love you very much and wish you lots of love and happiness in your future.

Love always, Dad, Mom and Joe

Aaron,

From sports to school, in everything you've accomplished, we've been very proud of you. You have grown into a fine young man and you've been a wonderful son, and a "Goo' Brovher". We' 11 cherish the memories we've had and look forward to the ones in the future. We wish you the best and may God Bless You in everything you do and know that all things are possible through him!

Love always, Mom, Dad, Amanda, Adrianna, and Grandma

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Vanessa,

I don't know of any better friend than you. For the past 17 years we have had many fond memories, I will never forget. I hope we will continue throughout life. Thanks for always being there.

Love always, Alyson

Your first graduation, barely above four. Now as a senior, you'll graduate once more.

Keep your eyes on the future.

Live, learn and grow. Balance your life to be in the know.

We are proud of you, Stacey, you have made great strides.

Now off to college to find what's inside.

Keep up the good work and you will go far.

You will always be our Shining Star.

Jennifer,

It seems like only yesterday when you started your first day of school. Now you are graduating. You are suc h a wonderful daughter. We love you so much. Never lose that be,autiful smile and nothing will stop whatever you want to achieve in your life.

Love, Mom, Dad and Tyler

KALI

From my chubby-cheeked cherub to a sparkling LNE senior , it has been a joy to parent you. Your talents light up your life. May you always respect the unique talents of others as you help them share their light.

"There are two ways of spreading light, to be a candle or the mirror that reflects it." - Edith Wharton Wishing you a light upon your way.

Love you always, Mom

Jordan Star Haake

Our fifth and last child, Thanks for the ride, It was fun, it was wild! Love, Mom & Dad

from Sleeping Beauty to Cinderella. Brian,

We are proud of the young woman you have become. We love you always, Dad, Mom, & Amanda

You displayed that wonderful sense of humor even as a 1-year-old Buckin' Bronco.

Life is one big journey. Don't be afraid to take the next step. You can accomplish whatever you set out to do. We are very proud of you! Congratulations.

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Congratulations! You've done a great job with all you've accomplished in high school. More is just around the corner. We are so proud of yo~.

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Congratulations on a great season!

Class of 2003

Varsity Football Seniors

Jeff Witt, Dan Cummings, Tom Wickard , Adam Morrow, Ryan Lee , Nate Baker , Andy Dittenber, Shawn Votava , Andy Volzke, Sean Campbell, Luke Dingledine, Chase Holmes, Calvin Smith, Zach Harris, Matt Kubes, Brandin Mothershed, Ryan Warner, Chauncey Marshall, Brent Brethouwer, Braeden Getting.

You've grown into a beautiful young woman.

We're so proud of you!

May God bless you always.

Love, Mom, Dad & Brad

John,

You have accomplished so much in these four years. From football and hockey to vocal music and National Honor Society. I am so proud of the young man you ' ve become I know you will be successful in whatever you set your mind to. Congratulations

Love, Mom

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Sisters Forever Love Always,

G-Funk & Baby G Alayna & Joslyn

Forever

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and give us a better understanding of what's truly important in this life. They touch our souls and help us to become more than we ever were before. We gain strength from the footprints they have left on our hearts and we are never the same .

UsJy,

I'm so lucky to have you as my littlebrother and best friend. Thanks for all the late night talks, the advice, and the venting sessions. I'm so proud of you and I know you will continue to succeed.

Love Ya/ Aly

P.S. I guess you're not that ugly--but what's with the face?

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Lyndsey Bates

Grandpa would be so proud of you, Lyndsey.

We are very proud of you! Continue to reach for the stars!

I know what he 'd say if he were here today.

"Lyndsey Marie, Grandpa's Girl"

Matthew and Melissa Congratulations!

What a double joy it has been to see you grow up! The time has gone too fast. We are very proud of you and your accomplishments.

Love, Mom and Dad Katie and Kelly

Some people stay . in our hearts forever ... You have made us so proud Renee!

Happy are those who dream dreams and are read y to pay the price to make them come true. Congratulations Trisha! We are very proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Heather, Amanda & Marissa

Kevin,

"A son is warmth , hope , and promise ... the pride of your heart and the joy of you~ life. " We are very proud of you. Shoot for the stars , your dreams are within your reach!

Love , Mom, Dad, Brian , Jeff, Danelle & Maggie

Zach Jacob,

How quickly the years have flown by years full of treasured memor ies. Thinking back to things you 've done , it is easy to be proud of you. It has been a priv ilege to watch ·you grow into a fine young man You have been a joy to us , and you are a joy to others You have a special way of making people smile We ' re thankful that God has blessed our lives with you. Keep flashing that sm ile and remember this promise:

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. "

-Jeremiah 29:11

Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulation~ I-lolly

From our curly-headed petite dancer to a LNE CC Runner. The last four years have gone by too fast. Dad and I have many wonderful memories. and you have made many great friends along the way. We could not take more pride in all of your accomplishments in the last 18 years. Follow your dreams.

Love.

Mom and Dad

Amanda's LAST

"First Day of School" Picture:

You have reached many milestones this year! Last this and last that. But there will be many new FIRSTS ahead for you. But keep your courage, which doesn't always come without fear. Stand up for what you believe in. And reach up for something higher. God will be with You. Love ya, Mom

Amanda & Bridget

(aka Furball & Byrd) 1

Halloween 1987

Congratulations, Amanda!! Happy Graduation-You Made It! And You Even Made the Senior Ads!

(Bridget, You Made the Senior Ads Just Four Years Late!) Mom & Brent

Ashley & Miranda

As the past four ye ars ha ve gone by we have experienced many situations and faced man y decisions that ha ve brought us closer together. The memories that gave us our friendship will never be forgotten. Whether we are near or far , whenever you need a la ugh or smile just think back on these fun and exciting times "6 out of 7 ain ' t bad", "four's not a crowd", " red light means step", " I li ve in a box ", and " I couldn't ha ve found a better bench warmer than yo u. "

Stacy

Congratulations! We are so PROUD of you! We love you, Dad, Mom and Lindsey (Angel & Zinger, too)

Andrea

I c an ' t believe we ' r e graduating alr e ady!

W e ' ve bee n fri e nds since fir st grade and have be e n through a lot t ogethe r birthday parties , sleepove r s, c amp and we ' ve made diffe r e nt fri e nds and drift e d apart from ea ch othe r. But you ' ve always been th e r e for m e throughout hard times in my life , and I'll alway s be the r e for y ou , n o m a tt e r ~v h a t'.

Friends Forever! Tasha

We have known each other sin ce the seventh grade I've loved build i ng a relationship with you and plan on continuing to grow with you You are my best friend, and I thank you for a lways be ing there for me when times became difficult. I love you and can 't wait to see how wonderful our future together will be.

Love , Chaz

Chaz,

You came into my life unexpectedly , and I treasure every moment we have spent together You have always been there to brighten my days , and to support me in all that I do. I know I can trust you with anything , and I thank you for being my best friend through thick and thin. I look forward to our future together

I love you always and forever, Nicole

Sara Beth,

from Mary Moppets to Northeast H igh School graduation. The years ha ve gone by so fast and now it's time for college You ha ve learned so much in 18 yea rs • Don 't get your head stuck in a chair• Keep pea pods out of yo ur nose• Don ' t dye your hair red the last day of 11th grade • Don't dri ve your car over medians.

Congratulations!!

Love, Mom, Dad, Erik and Tanya

John Bring, Jeff Thoman, Aaron Wagner, Kyle Buis

Thanks for the wonderful hockey memories!

Your Lincoln Thunder parents & families

Lyndsey & Dawn

The Dynamic Duo!!!!!!!

We love you Girls!! Your Mom

(Patti & Mary)

Tasha -

Where do I begin? We have been friends through everything You ' re the only one who knows everything about me and still likes me because of it. You ' ve helped me through hard times and breakups and stood by my side through good times You ' re the one person who , no matter what , can always make me laugh. I want you to know that you have been and always will be my best friend Good luck with the rest of your life and always remember that I' ll be the friend you can always count on Love always - Your best friend-

Alicia P.S. Don't get any book fines!

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Alicia -

I can 't believe high school is already over! Even though we 've been through so much together, doesn't seem like it should be over If anyone would know me the most , it would be you We hav so much in common , and I swear we ' re always thinking the same thing! You 've always bee there to give me advice to laugh with to be stupid with and to help me out during the harde~ time of my life. Friends come and go , but you truly are my best friend and I don't know what would do without you!

Love Always, Tasha

Jenna

What the caterpillar thinks is the end of the world the butterfly knows is only the beginning. Con9ratulationsl We love you/ Dad, Mom, Amanda & Anna Joel

It seems like just ye sterday you were le a rning to ride your bike and now you are ready to take on the world The j o urn ey h as no t a l ways be en ea sy, but you have come through a bra ve and true youn g man. W e are so proud of you! Ride on ,

y Love, Mom, Roger, Angie & Melody

Alayna,

Where did the time go? How did you get from then to no w so quickly? We hope everything you are looking for is there to find. All the best luck in the future!

You're The Best!!

Love, Kylie

•Kinda like that, but not so

much•AMIGOS•Men's undies•JESUS•50 percent of the household•Dude where's my car?•Kinda like on the Lord of the Rings?• Tostados•Let's go get Harry Potterized!•goal for this weekend new guys•Scandalous•doggy biscuits•Word on the street•Pool Parties•Halloween•I love it when ... •Pull over ... my toes are wrigglin'•SARA, my name is STACEY!•Quit talking like me!•Beverage of choice??•Let's climb out the window!•

Sara Nicole • Stacey Lynn • Chasi Lane

Friends Forever - I love you!

Tina,

Behind you are all the accomplishments and challenges you conquered. Before you lie new horizons filled with endless possibilities. We are very proud of you. We have enjoyed seeing you change from a smiling baby to a smiling young woman. Congratulations!

Love, Mom, Dad, Kala and John And Jesus said to him, "If you can! All things are possible to him who believes."

-Mark 9:23

John,

We like having you as a big brother. Thanks for being our friend and hockey coach. CAN WE DRIVE YOUR CAR?

Congratulations!

Love, Matt & Pat

foslyn,

The years have passed by so fast, but we have had good memories. We watched you grow into a beautiful young woman. We are so proud of you. May your future be blessed.

Love, Mom & Dad, Justin, Melissa & Mackenzie

Carli Jo,

Things have mutated and so have we! It's a good thing W f:. all met, because crazy chicks like us only come around every once in a great while Here's to a lifelong friendship. Hey, remember 9th grade? And 10th? And the years after those? Ma n we just keep getting hipper and hipper! Everybody dance! We've grown from blossoming young women to strapping young men and we couldn't be prouder. Ever so much love. Keep fighting the goo c fight. you know the

In the past 6,629 days , you have taught me the true meaning of unconditional love that leaves my heart content. You have taught me patience and tried it to the fullest. You have brought so much joy into my life. If I could give you a gift that would last your lifetime it would be these three things: love, patience and joy. As you start a new phase of your life, my wish to you is "I Hope You Dance." I love you with all that I am.

Love, Mom

Lyndsey Bates

My beautiful daughter, I'm so proud of you. You've grown up to be a lovely young woman. You're an angel from heaven ..

I thank the Lord daily that he blessed me with 1- you 18 years ago.

"True friendship is when two friends can walk in opposite directions , yet remain side by side. "

"We will be friends until forever, just you wait and see. "

"A Friend is someone who can see the truth and pain in you even when you are fooling everyone else. "

"Truly great fr iends are hard to find , difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. "

"A true friend is someone who is there for you when they would rather be someplace else. "

"A friend is one who knows all about you and likes you anway. "

"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."

I LOVE you!!! Mom

Cougars to Rockets Memories are the best Dawn & Michaela

Ac; y ou purc;ue your dream in barnbal I we know c;uccec;c; and happi nec;c; wil I be there for y ou We are ver y proud of y ou and love you very much. L

DEANA

"W'"e are -very proud of youl "W'"e al-w--ays "W"ill be, no matter -w--h.at Remember you. can. be -w--h.atev-er you w-an.t to be in. lrre Just follo-w-your heart an.d do your best and you. "W"ill accomplisli it 1\Jfay your future be filled "W"ith success and happiness and all your Hopes and Dreams co:rn.e true!

Con.gratulat.:ionsl

Love, Mom,Dad Heather, Rob

We are so pr0ud or you! We wish you lots oC sucees.§ Always continue to be the kind and caring gentlemen that you are.

IAh'eyou, Mom, Dad, Lisa, Kim and J"aylen

I only got FOUR!

someone who knows eoorything about you_but still lo\?eS you_

JEFF

From guns to guitars and so much more! You have worked so hard to accomplish your goals We are very proud of you!! And we are excited to see what happens next for you It has been a joy to be a part of your life God 's blessings to you We love you, Aw Wassup * Green , yellow , blue the colors of the rainbow* Smeef * Mrs Composition * Shaynas havin a baby * Belligerent bebes * 10 ,000 of his babies * What the jack * Damn Gina * Make like a mallard and duck * It might turn around on you * G.W. * Pon pot a pon * The door * Lets play spooky * 007 * hip-hiphophiphopanonymous * Valentines Day * The sprint * Bombs over Baghdad * BREAK

* Look at the lights* Ryan prom dance* Our moms sleepin together * Hoo Hoo 's *

Trampoline * MOOSE * When are you gonna wear your red pants * What are you eatin * Your mom * cootie-a * feel me , I feel ya * Echo was eatin my gummy fingers * 48 last names * crazy nits * Sister mary Clarence * She 's a cool guy* Listen to the rhythm * EH * Grey sweater * Got herpes, got harpies * Jahoseph * runnin from Marge * Certs * Poof , she 's hang-gliding * I was about to clock you * family reunion * no Agra otra cosa * no school naked sledding day * bat mobile * peach fuzz *

Linze Mae-

I have known you all my life And you've been nothing but A great friend for 17 years Although we ' ve had our ups And downs you were always There. Don't even forget the Fun times we ' ve had and the Memories we ' ve created. I Know no matter where we go Or what we do, we ' ll be friends Forever! I'd die for you!

With lots of love, Stacey Lynn

We 're so proud of you !

Stacey Lynn-

You have been one of the greatest people in my life.

I am so lucky and thankful that I have someone in my life that will be there no matter when , where or time.

I know you 'll be there Nothing could replace the memories and time we have had and I look forward to the times Ahead!

Love ya bunces, Linze Mae

In our hoarfg you·n alwayg ho that_ gmiling littlo girl. but you havo grown into a boauttful. intolligont young woman. You·vo mado ug vory proud throughout tho yoarg. Continuo to got goalg and roaeh for tho ••gtarg•. Wa

Love, Mom 'iJ,Dad Nate

Mom , Dad, Crystal & Luke

Dan

The years have gone by so quickly - from video store game champion to math contests to jazz band to AcaDec & Quiz Bowl - you have grown and accomplished so much! We are very proud of you! Omgratulations and Best Wishes for your futurell

Love always Mom. Dad & Ben

Lindsey,

To my beautiful baby girl who has grown into A beautiful young woman.

May all your wishes and dreams come true, "The sky is the limit"

We are so proud of you!!!

Love, Mom (best friends) Fred & Dillon

We've been going out for almost 2 years now, though it feels like I've known you for years We have done many things together in these 2 years and you are very special to me. The end of senior year is fast approaching and these are the times when lives become very turbulent and no one knows what will happen Know though, no matter what happens I'll always remember you, I'll always remember us

Brandie,

We are proud of the bright young woman which you have become. We know that you will continue to make us proud as you continue through life, and we hope you remember that we will always be there for you.

Love, Momma, Dot, Nicole, and all the girls 1

Staci & Sara

When we first met (not counting those unscheduled play dates at Richman Gordman's)

It seemed like you were too concerned with football and I with my G P A for a friendship to form beyond 1st quarter of freshman gym I never dreamed we'd wind up together That's the problem with dreams, they never see the obvious, even if it is perfect You've done more for me than you could ever know, and mean more to me than words could ever express No matter what happens, I know we'll always be friends I love you

Your little space monkey, Natalie Roberts

Drew Hunt

Through all the good times & bad, we have been therefor each other. Best friend, soul mates only come along once in a lifetime. ·

"Hampster talk, Dun Gus Gus, Elliot... , trampoline , The Dance.

Natalie and Drew

Beth Masters

I love you, Mom

Kylie,

We are very proud of you. Whatever you decide to pursue ... we know you will shine.

All our love, Mom&Dad Friends are pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and other times it's to know they're standing by. To the years to come. Aren't we lucky.

KELSEY &

There is nothing as valuable as a good friend! CONGRATULATIONS TYLER & JEFF!

Remember all the great times you've had in high school and may you always remain good friends.

KALI

You have been the best of friends through sunshine and shade. As you now go your own ways, may you always find friendship when you return to one another's company.

Thanks for letting us go along . with you through your life and your LNE experience. El Fin!

We love you both, Mom & Dad Baldwin Mom Wathen

~ .....,_,.....,.

"A Best Friend is a sister that destiny forgot to give you."

I

Is There Life After Hockey?

You have tht gift to look into others eyes and say simply, very simply with hope Good Morning!

Love, Mom, Dad, Caroline, Katie, Jada

E-cte,

You have filled us wi,th joy , pt'i,de , and happi,ness. May Cod bless you and keep you safe i,n, all you do.

LO'Je, Dad, Morn , Petrina, and Toby

Ryan Christopher,

The years have passed by so quickly!! We know that you will be successful in life because of your determined spirit. We are very proud of you!!

Love, Mom & Dad

"For with God nothing shall be impossible. " - Luke 1:37

You have been a joy and a wonder to behold o ver th e past several yea rs (despite the gray hairs and occasional sleepless nights you ' ve caused) We love you both , and hope that the future , for each of you, is filled with succ e ss , happiness , and much love. fody, Lee, Sarah, Phil, Nova, Alyssa

Michaela,

From ruffl es to weight s We a r e so proud of t h e youn g woman you ' ve become Ieve r stop r eaching for your dr eams Congratul at ions.

We love you, Mom, Dad & Kaitlyn

Congra~ula~Jon~ Qam. Eric. Ma~~ and Bra~~I

Wa wi~h you the bad of luck on your future andaavor~

Lova from your famRiac

Matt and Holly,

They called it, "The Chicken Pox!" &Daddy let me Paint myielfl

You'll always be daddy's little girl!

Iam really Photogenic! I can fix this flat, I'm mechanically inclrned.

Our Fatnily!

Me and Ju-Ju on a

My Baby and Me and Ruffles! 22.8/Seniot' :Ads

shopping trip!

My fint puppy, ':Jake"

The Little Lady in Red

Mommy and Me!

Lesli,

Congratulations on this milestone, we have enjoyed watching you grow, achieve and compete. You even made us tennis fans.

As you go through life remember this from Poverbs 2: "Discover the knowledge of God.. ., then will you discern righteousness and justice and equity and eveiy good course "

As you Can see Even Atan Early Age , I Really · Got into My Work! Daddy Said I am Rea lly Unique!

Kali & Chrissy Best Buds

True Best Friends

Like a needle in a haystack , true friends are hard to find That's why I' m so thankful that I can call you mine. Whenever I need a shoulder you re there to catch my tears You ' ve kept my many secrets, throughout the past 7 years You ' ve been there through my afflictions , You've witnessed my defeats. I' ll remember all the good times And pray the bad ones don 't repeat. With you my heart is honest, but there ' s one more thing to say : Thank you for everything you 've done , there ' s no one else like you! No one that could ever be a true " best " friend like you!

Megan and Lindsey

Baillie Jo,

You've strived for and accomplished a very important goal in your life. We are very proud of you! High school is over, but YOUR life is just beginning. Make wise decisions because every action we take affects someone else. Learn from all that you experience! And remember that we love you!

Congratulations I Papa, Mom, Ryan & Brooks

It speaks Spanish? Cool!•Stupid Stump•Oh My Gosh It's Not Water!! •Look Mommy Poop-cat•Hey Amanda, Wanna Change Your Shirt?•Cinnamon Gum! •Nothing ' s Impossible except maybe dribbling a football•Taz Power vs. Frog Power•Brain Fart•Do you have any Chex Mix?•No Safetys, No Touchdowns•Poopy Su prize! •Musketeers

CrAzEdFrog andTaz

RYAN

You mean the world to us. You have brought us great joy, laughter, worry and love. Life will take you down many paths. This by far will be the hardest part, letting you go to choose your own path. Just remember we are always here for you. Believe in yourself. Set your goals high. Follow your dreams and you can make them happen.

Congratulations! We

Daughter Woman-Child

Angel of the Heart

You are the Strength of the Future and the Beauty of past Memories. You are Love and Light and Hope. You are Life ' s S w eetest Gift an Unbelievable and Precious Miracle

-Ellen Piel

Congratulations!

We love you very much.

Mom& Todd

Matt,

Congratulations on your graduation from high school. You have made it extremely easy for your friends and family to be so proud of you, each and every day. We're excited for what your future holds and the many achievements and accomplishments to come. And besides, we just enjoy having you around II

Much love always, Mom, Dad, Phil, Sarah

Terry L. Cruey

Our pride at the time you were born a nd named after your father does not hold a candle to how pro ud we are of you today. You have grown into a wonderful person who is bright , honest and loyal with much integrity.

We cou ld not be more proud of you , Terry, and wish you good luck as you close this chapter and move on. We are excited for you and your future and will always be there for you.

Love, Dad and Mom

Wow Brandin .... What a change!!

Ashley-

Where do I start?

From sixth grade to seniors our friendship has grown from friends to sisters! All the times that we had together each of us has her own different memories from "Girl Scouts , who's in that?" to all the great times we spent in Wymore. I wonder if anyone ver found our "message in the bottle?" All the countless times we wrote "I hope we stay best friends throughout high school" in our yearbooks and look we made it now for ;;. life. Thank you for ... being there for me through thick and thin times and picking me up when I got walked on. At least I don't say sorry all the time.

Love always, Sharon

Sharon-

You have been my best friend since sixth grade! I believe we are truly sist'ers. You are the one friend I know that will never stop being my friend to be 'cool'. I knew we would be friends for life, we've had too many great memories to stop being friends . Like all the great times at your mom's even at your dad's. Remember the walks with Paul and Shawn to your mom's new house or how about when your dad went to work and we had fun with our 'experiments'?

Love always, Ashley

To The Senior Yearbook Staffers

Where do I start? I have known some of you since you entered these hallowed halls four years a90. Photojournalism, /ournalism, Yearbook. I have said many times that working with yearbook and newspaper staffs has kept me in this world of teaching for 12 years. This year is an . excellent example of what a staff can accomplish when it exhibits the dedication necessary to meet deadlines and shows the determination that is important to publishing a quality product. The 2001 ROCKET is not perfect, but that was never a 90al. The 90al was to produce a yearbook reflective of Northeast's diversity and representative of the student body's desire for excellence. You have done that. Congratulations and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your help for the past three or four years. I will miss you and you'll all get invitations to my wedding, whenever that will be. Again, thank you.

'Blue' (That One Guy with 20 Chicks)

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The 200J ROCKET staff would like thank the senior parents, students who purchased senior ads and businesses for their support of Lincoln Northeast and our 62nd edition of the school yearbook. Thanks for helpins us make this yearbook one that will last forever.

REAL BEEF - We use only 100% real ground beef in all of our Burgers and Runza• OvenStuff'd™ Sandwiches. Why go to all that trouble when the other guys don't? Because great ground beef is the beginning of a great sandwich.

REAL BREAD - No matter what's inside your favorite Runza• OvenStuff'drw Sandwich , the bread is made fresh daily by an actual person , and served piping hot from the oven

REAL ONIONS - Every clay we start with the - \ freshest whole, hand-sliced onions Once we have ·.\\ \ our real rings, we dip them by hand too It takes , · \ more time , but you can taste why we do It · -

Youth

5th Quarter-Fridays, September-October (football) and January-March (basketball) 9:30pm-midnight Athletics-Mon., Tues., Thurs.

Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Sand Volleyball, Flag Football (depending on the season)

St. Mark's Youth group's Goals:

* growing closer to God

* growing closer to others

* growing closer to our group Phone numbers

so loved the world, that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life." John 3:16

ARELLANO, ALYSSA 34 BENES , DUSTIN 47

ARNESON, ERIC 18, 96, 97

ARNESON , PETRINA 34

ARNESON, TOBY 59

ARNOLD, RUSTY 47, 93

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BACHMAN , KYLE 59, 97, 132

BACON , CHRISTINA

BENNE, A.J 34

BENNETT, C.J 34, 73 , 159

BENNETT, JAKE 59

BENNETT, ROB 59, 88, 131

BENNETT, SAMANTHA 18

BENTZINGER , KEVIN 59

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BERGGREN, ELLEN 59 , 200

BERGHUIS , NATHAN 47

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BROWN , JENNIFER 59 , 132

BROWN , LAMELIA 34 169

BROWN, MIKE 59

ELIZABETH 35

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CHRISTENSON , HEATHER 60

BROWN, RICHARD 59 CHRISTENSON , JONATHAN 60

BROWN , SHERRIE 59

BROWN , TIM 34

BRUCE , DEZARAE 10 l

BRUSNAHAN, KATIE 99 , 130

BRYAN , AUSTEN 59 , 88

BUCHANAN , JOYCE 69

BUCKMAN , LANEICIA 34

CHRISTENSON , STEPHANIE 35

CHU , KHOA 60

CHU , VU 12 , 19 , 97 , 191 , 201

CHUNG , NGAN 35

CLARK , CASEY 60

CLARK , DUSTIN 200

CLARK , MATT 200

AMBER 5 , 61 COUPENS, KATIE 60 , 93, 94 ,

CRAIG, COREY 5, 60, 97

CRAIGIE , AMANDA 158 , 159

CRAVEN , ERIC 35

CREEY, TYRESE 9

CRONIN, JEFFREY 20

CRONK, SHEILA 35

CROWLEY, JAMES 9, 35

ARTHUR 20,200

SUSAN 69

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, ASHLEY 13 , 21, 98, 130 ,

DUNCAN , KIM 200 131

DUNCAN , LARRY 200

DUNCAN , NICHOLAS 20, 200

DUNCAN , ZAC 200

DUNN , STEFANIE 20

DUONG , CUONG 36

FORD , ERIC 21

FORD , SETH 61

FOTINOS, SARA 36, 200

FOX , JUSTIN 61

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SCOTT 61

GOUCH , ALEX 5

GOULD , RICHARD 61

GRABOWSKI , HALEY 61

GRAVES , JENNY 9

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FOX , TRAVIS 36, 132 130,2 01

DURHAM , CHRISTOPHER 36 , FRALEY, VINCENT 36

CRUEY, TERRY 20 15 8, 159

CUDABACK, JEREMY 35 E

CUDDEFORD , SARA 35

CUDDY, BONITA 30 , 69

CULVER, KIMBRA 35 , 107 , 132

CUMMINGS, DAN 3, 14, 20,

EBBEKA , ADAM 20

ECHARDT, SHANA 94

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FRANCIS , MISTY 61

GREEN , BRITTON 61

GREEN , CURTIS 130

FRANSON , CARRIE 61 GREEN , DANIEL 37

FRANSON , COLE 97 , 158 GREEN , KATE 69

FRANSSEN , NATE 61 , 88, GRIFFIN , ERIC 150 , 158

FRANSSEN , TJ 132 GRIFFITH , CHANTEL 21

61 DAVIS, STACY 60 ESPELUND, ALICIA 21

DEAN, BRITTANY 35 201 GACH , JOHN 36

DEAN , DEREK 60 ESSMAN , SHEENA 158

DEAN , NICOLE 35

DEEDS , AMY 60, 94

DEICHERT, RACHEL 100

DELANEY, RICH 35

DELANO, CHRIS 60

DEMERY, MELISSA 20

DEVOR , STEVEN 20

DEYOE, JOSH 60

DICKE , JAMIE 46, 100 , 132

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CHELSEA 61 , 92, 146

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EVANS, GAVIN 60 GALLENTINE , JESSICA 21 , 152 , HALFERTY, SAMANTHA 132

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GAMBILL , JESS 36, 191, 200

GAMBILL , SARAH 201

GARDNER , SEAN 21

GARY, RANDI 36

GASKILL , ADAM 61

HAMER, BRIAN 37, 96

HAMER, MICHELLE 61 , 101

HANNA , DEBRA 61

HANSEN , ERICA 22, 193

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FAILOR, JOSHUA 21

PANDERS, JAMES 60

GENRICH , SANDI 131

HANSEN , LAURA 37, 144, 152, DIEGEL , NOAH 20

GERDES, AUSTIN 61 159

GETTING , BRADEN 21, 131

HANSEN , MICHAEL 37

LEITT, RACH E L 63, 92

LEMAY, THOMAS 39

LEMAY, TIMOTHY 39

LEMMERT, SHEILA 130

LEMONS , KELLI IO 1

LENERTZ , STACI 7 , 11 , 23, 148 , 155 , 158 , 159 , 184

LENZ , HANNAH 158 , 16 3

LESIAK , CHRISTOPHER 63

L E WANDOWSKI , TONY 46 , 46

LEYPOLDT, B EN JAMIN 39

LIEDLE , AMANDA 63 , 101

LIENEMANN , LACEY 39 , 92

LIETKA, KELSEY 63

LIN , ALLEN 63

LIND , JACOB 24 , 158

LINDER , AMBER 92

LINDGREN , KYLE 86 , 87 , 130

LINDQUIST, ERIC 63 , 147

LINH , NGOC NGUYEN 40

LIPPSTREU , DOUG 70

LLOYD , ERIC 63

LLOYD , KATHRYN 70

LLOYD , KEVIN 63 , 146

LLOYD , SCOTT 39, 73 , 158 , 159

LOCKE , MACKENZIE 3 9

LOHMEYER , RUTHIE 70

LONG , BOBBI 39

LOONEY, JOHN 63

LOONEY, TI FFA NY 6 3

LOOPE , KEVIN 15 , 24 , 156 , 200

LOOPE , GARRISON 200

LOOS , AMANDA 24

LOOS , JAMES 39

LOOS , SAM 39

LORENE , RACHEL SYSLO 66

LOTT, AMY 145

LOURY, CASIOPIA 24

LUBBEN , ANDREW 87 , 158

LUETHJE , BAXTER 6 3, 88

LUFT, ANDREW 6 3

LUFT, MEGHAN 33

LUNDQUIST, EMILY 17 , 24

LYMAN , ALAN 39, 70 , 190 , 200

LYNCH , JENA 92 , 132

LYNCH , TIM 63

LYNCH , BEN 131

M

MACHACEK , ERICKA 63 , 94

MACKENZIE , ZECHARIAH 39 , 131

MADDEN , MICHAEL 31

MADDUX , CYNDY 70

MAGEE , JAMES 39

MAHLMAN , ALLYSON 63, 93 , 131

MALCOM , AMANDA 39 , 182

MALEY, DEREK 63 , 88

MALLORY, JENNIFER 3, 24

MALLORY, TROY 63

MANN , JIM 70

MARCHANT, RACHEL 70

MARCHANT, TREVOR 39. 107. 132

MARR, SAMI 5 , 63 , 89 , 131, 132

MARREEL , ASHLEY 99 , 130 , 185

MARROW, ADAM 17

MARROW, TRAVIS 200

MARSCHMAN , ALYSSA 39

MARSHALL, CHAUNCEY 13 ,

130 , 131

MARSHALL , JENNIFER 63, 94, 132

MARSHALL , MILES 131

MARTIN , JACOB 63

MARTIN , LINDSAY 39, 148 , 158 , 159

MARTINEZ , DAVID 39

MASON, JON 156 , 200

MASTERS , BETH 24 , 156

MASTERS , VICTORIA 24

MATH E RS , TOSHA 40, 100 , 200

MATHIAS , CAROL 70 , 200

MATSON, CARRIE 63

MAXSON , MAKAYLA 63

MAXWELL , AARON 40, 183

MAY, JORDAN 24

MAY, NOLAN 167

MCADAMS , JOHN 40

MCARTHUR , TRAVIS 63

MCBRIDE, TIFFANY 24

MCCLANAHAN , MARK 70 , 88

MCCLANAHAN , TYLER 87 , 131

MCCLUNG , ANDREW 63 , 147

MCCOWN , ALEXIS 58 , 63

MCCURDY, DYLAN 63

MCGILL , KELCY 63 , 94

MCMILLAN , ERIN 63

MCSHANNON , ALLISON 40

MCSHANNON , ERIC 24

MCSWINE , JOSLYN 159

MCVAY, ANNA 33 , 40

MEDINGER , JOEY 24

MEDLEY, JENN A 40

MEINTS , LUKE 24

MELLEN , BRICE 63

M E NDOZA , JADE 40

MENDOZA , JESSE 40

MERCER , DAVID 86

MEREDITH , MATTHEW 63,200

MERRILL , JENNIE 40. 148 , 155 , 158 , 159

MERTZ , SAMANTHA 63

MESTON , MARK 40 , 86, 130, 149 , 158

MEYER , CAROL 70 , 158 , 159

MEYER , MALLORY 63

MEYERS , ANDREW 63 , 88 , 131

MEZA , ANGEL 24

MEZA , ELIZABETH 63

MICHAEL , BRANDIE 2, 24 ,2 01

MICHAEL , CHRISTINE 70

MICHEL , DILAN 40 , 86 , 130 , 131

MICHEL , KAYLA 63

MICK , JESSICA 24

MICK , JEWEL 70

MICKELSON, JOHANNA 40

MICKLE , GRANT 3 , 24

MIKESH , AMANDA 63, 132

MIKESH , STEPHANIE 24 , 132 , 193

MILBURN , SARAH 24

MILLER , BOBBY 40

MILLER , C.J. 12 , 24 , 139, 201

MILLER , DANI 9

MILLER , DANIE 58 , 94

MILLER , DANIELLE 64

MILLER , ERIC 40, 86, 130 , 131 , 182

MILLER , KELLEY 64

MILLER, MARISSA 24

MILLER , MATTHEW 24

MILLER , MELANIE 24

MILLER, MICHAEL 24

MILLER , STACEY 25, 73 , 76 , 130 , 139 , 158

MILLER , THOMAS 25, 40 , 73 , 158, 159

MINZEL , ADAM 64

MINZEL , ANDREW 40

MINZEL , CODY 64

MINZEL , RANDY 25, 158

MISNER , JOSHUA 40 , 86, 149 , 158

MOBLEY, MATTHEW 64

MOGHADAM , TORY 40

MOHATT, JESSICA 2, 25, 147

MOHATT, KIM 40 , 144

MOHR , TYLER 9 , 25,97, 158 , 159 , 193

MONTELONGO , ELENA 40

MOORE, HONNA 40

MOORE , JAQUANIE 64

MOORE , MEAGAN 40, 15 2, 158, 159

MORA , DANIELLE 64

MORALES URIBE , DANIEL 40

MOREY, BRETT 64

MORGAN , DUSTIN 25 , 169

MORRIS , JOHN 64 , 132

MORRIS , TAYLOR 131

MORROW, ADAM 25

MORROW, AMANDA 93

MORROW, BURKE 70

MORTON , TYLER 107 , 132

MOSS , KATIE 64 , 94

MOSTEK , DANIELLE 25, 193 , 202

MOSTEK , SHANNON 200

MOTHERSHED , BRANDIN 25, 130 , 149 , 158

MOTZ , MARCIA 94,131

MUHAMMAD , MADRONNAH 64

MULKEY, TYLER 40 , 130

MULLER , ED 107, 132, 167

MURDOCK, RENEE 40

MURPHY, DANIELLE 64

MURPHY, KATHLEEN 40 , 151 , 159

MURPHY, MEGGIE 40 , 159

MURRELL , LATHAN 40 , 151 , 159 ,2 00

MURREY, D ' ANGELO 9

MUSIL , MIKE 70

MUSKAT, JEFF 25

MYERS , BOBBIE 70

NANJO , RIKA 40 , 159

NANNEN , JESSICA 9, 64

NASLUND, DAWN 2, 25, 163 , 193

NASSRAT, RENNES 64

NAUYEN, LAN 30

NEHE , MATTHEW 25

NELSEN, SARA 40

NELSON , MELANIE 40, 143

NEMEC , MARY 70

NENNEMANN , FELICIA 64

NEUJAHR, AUTUMN 12 , 25

NEUJAHR, JORDAN 87

NEUKIRCH , MICHAEL 64

NEUMANN, CLINT 131,150 ,

NEWMAN, DAMON 64

NGUYEN , AARON 40 , 191 , 201

NGUYEN, KEVIN 64

NGUYEN , LUAN 40

NGUYEN , LY 191 , 201

NGUYEN , NGAN 64

NGUYEN , NGHIA 169

NGUYEN , TAM 64

NGUYEN , THONG 64

NGUYEN , TIN 11 , 40

NGUYEN , TRAN 41

NGUYEN , TUYET 64

NGUYEN , VY 191 , 201

NGUYEN , XUAN-LAN 64

NICKOLAUS , ALISON 64, 200

NILSON , CODY 25, 132

NILSON , CRAIG 25

NILSON , JESSIE 41

NIMMICH , SABRINA 25

NIMMICH , SAMANTHA 25

NINNEMAN , KURT 41

NOLAN, ERIC 41 , 131

NOONAN , BRANDY 25

NORRIS , JARED 64

NORTHROP, DRAKE 64

NORTHROP, GARLAND 41

NOVAK , JORDAN 41

NUNEZ , EDUARDO 30

NUSS , CODI 64

NUSS, TAFFIN 64

NYHOFF, BRYAN 41

OAKESON, ALICIA 33 , 41, 131

OBER, ASHLEY 46 , 92 , 185

OBERMEYER , MATTHEW 5, 11 25

O ' BRIEN , AMBER 41

O ' BRIEN , ASHLEY 64

OCHSNER , TOM 89

OFODIRINWA , DEREK 64

OFODIRINWA, ERICKA 130, 158

OLIN , DANIELLE 25

OLIN, NATHAN 64

OLINGER , LAURA 25

OLIVER, LINDSAY 64

OLSON , CAMERON 64

OLSON, CHRISTINE 64

OLSON , JACOB 64 , 88

OLSON , JENNIFER 41

ONEAL , COURTNEY 64

ORR , DAVID 25

OSBORNE, JULIE 101

OSMAN, AMAN 64

OSMAN , IBRAHIM 30

OSMAN, SOURIYA 41

OSTGAARD , MATTHEW 64

OSWALD , JASON 25

OTLEY, DYLAN 14 , 25 , 73, 155, 158, 159

OTOUPALIK ,·MEGHAN 201

OTTO, MEGAN 25 p

PACELLI , SABRINA 64

PACKETT, MATT 87

PACKETT, RYNE 87, 131

PACKMORE , MICHAEL 11, 41

PARDE , DUSTIN 26

PARKER, KODY 64 , 88 , 131

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PARKS , ALEXANDRA 64

PARSON , MARK 200

PASTRANA , IGNACIO 41

PASWATERS, LEVI 64

PATTON , DAINE 26

PAYAN , ABRAM 26

PEARCE , LARAE 33 , 41

PECK, AMANDA 41 , 89

· PEDERSEN , KRISTEN 92 , 106 , 132 , 143, 158

PEDERSEN , LINDSAY 2 , 26 , 130,1 32 , 149 , 158

PEDERSEN, MARY 70 , 158

PEITZMEIER, KELLIE 64

PEITZMEIER , RANDY 87

PELLA, COREY 191

PENCE , KAYMA 64

PENN , TRISHA 41 , 153

PENROD , COACH 132

J PERKINS , JESSE 41

PETERS , AMY 41

PETERS, JASON 26

PETERS , JEREMY 86 , 87, 130 , 185 , PETERS , MATHEW 158

PHAM, SARAH 41

PHAM, TOMMY 64

PHILIPPI, MICHELLE 46 , 131

PHILLIPS , BENJAMIN 64

PHILLIPS , RYAN 26

PICKEL , ROB 4 L, 73

PICKETT, RANDY 41

PIERSON, MRS. 159

PIGG , EDWARD 41 , 200

PIGSLEY, SCOTT 41

PILLARD , DREW 87

PIPER , WHITNEY 33 , 41 , 76 , 130

PITTAM, ROD 87

PITTMAN, LACY 5 , 64

1 PIZARRO , RENELL 33, 41

POBANZ, SHANE 64

POLITE, JOELLE 64

POLITE , NICHOLAS 3 , 15 , 26, 155, 158 , 159

POOR , RAYMOND BEAR 65

POORE , KAREN 70

PORTER , BRITANY 132

PORTER, NE-O-SHO 65

POSPISIL , SAMANTHA 65

POSPISIL, SHAWN 65

POST, ANDREW 142

POTTER, CAITLYN 41

POTTS, TYLER 26

POULSEN, DAN 2, 26, 73

POWELL, GWEN 132,200

POWELL, MICHAELA 3, 13, 26, 131,201

POWELL, SHARON 9, 12, 26

PRICE , AMBER 41 , 73, 76, 130

PROCTOR , JAMIE 65

PROFENNO , FAITH 41

PTACEK, RACHEL 26

PUSTOVIT, JACK 65

PYLE, JAKE 87

RABAGO , VICTORIA 41 , 192

RADER , MELISSA 65

RAMADAN , WESAL 41

RAMEY, ROBERT 41, 191

RAMOS , JESSICA 11 , 26

RASMUSSEN , TAJYARAE 41

RATHBONE , ASHLEY 157 , 201

RATHE , JIM 97

RAUSCH , BUCK 41 , 86 , 130

RAUSCH , KATIE 9 , 41

RAWLINGS , HEATHER 41

RECTOR , KRISTY 70

RECTOR , ROBERT 4 2, 86 , 130 , 131

REED , CAROL 70

REED , JORDAN 65

REED , KEVIN 26

REEVES , JAKE 2 6

REEVES , JAMALLE 131

REINERS , GARY 70

REINKE , CHELSEA 65

REINWALT, SHAUN 42 , 169

REISING , SKYLER 42 , 131

REN , HOLLIE 42

REN , JON 13 1

REN , JUSTIN 131

RENAUD , MICHAEL 65 , 87

RENA U D , ROBERT 42 , 97

RENTERIA , REIN A 65

RESS , STEPHANIE 93 , 132 , 201

REYNOLDS , HEATHER 191 , 200

REYNOLDS , BRITTNEY 26

REYNOLDS , CASSIE 42

REYNOLDS , CHRISTOPHER 26

RICE , DANIEL 26

RICE , TREVOR 73 , 132 , 182

RICHARD , MIKAELA 65 , 92

RICHARDS , SUE 16 , 26

RICHTER , BEN 42 , 202

RIEGSECKER , MEGAN 26

RIEKER , RYAN 70

RIFE , MAGGIE 9 , 12 , 26, 76 , 77 , 130 , 182 ,2 01

RIKLI , JENNIFER 42 , 158 , 159

RINCON , ELIAZAR 42

RINCON , EMANUEL 26

RINER , RENEE 13 , 26 , 76 , 130 , 139 , 201

RINGSMUTH , JOANNE 26

RINKOVICH , ANNIE 14

RIOS , ANGEL FRAGOZO 30 , 65

RITCHIE , CORTNEY 42

ROBERTS , CHELSEA 65 , 101

ROBERTS , MISTY 42

ROBERTS , NATALIE 15 , 26 , 132, 73,201

ROBINSON , ASHLEY 42

ROBINSON , JENNA 200

ROBINSON, JENNIFER 42 , 191

ROBINSON, JONATHAN 65 , 88

ROBINSON , LAURA 65

ROBINSON, MATT 87

ROBINSON , MELISSA 42 , 159

ROCHFORD, MELISSA 42

ROCK, NATE 27

RODRIGEZ, LINDSEY 42

RODRIGUEZ , DESIREE 65

ROLAND , NIC O L E 132

ROSALES , BILLY 65

ROSALES , YE SSE IA 11

ROSS , STEPHAINE 201

ROST, COR Y 27

ROTH , TASHA 6 5

ROTH , ZACH 157 , 20 l

ROWE , DEE 71

ROY, NATHA N 42, 19 1,2 00

RUDD HILLHOUS E, MARGE 71 , 19 3

RUDDER , JOSEPH 65

RUNYA N , MARK 71

RUPP, SLOAN 65

RUSSELL , ASHLEY 16 , 27 , 159

RUST, JOHN 9 , 65

RUSTERMIER , JESSICA 42 , 200

RUTT, JACI 4 2

RYAN , JOE 2 7 s

SAALFELD , STEPHANIE 27

SAHLING , BARB 30 , 71 , 19 2

SALTZMAN , MICHAEL 65 , 88

SANCHEZ , ALEXANDRIA 65

SANCHEZ , OLGA 167

SANDERS , CHE ' LYNN 100

SANDOBAL , BRENDA 4 2

S A RROUB , GEORGIA 71

SATTLER , CASIE 65 , 94

SAVAGE , TENERIC 9, 65

SCARBOROUGH , KASSIDI 27

SCHARF, BAILLIE 2 7

SCHIPPERT, CHARLENE 71

SCHMIDT, BRENDA 71

SCHMIDT, MICHAEL 65

SCHMIEDESKAMP, STEVEN 42

SCHNEIDER , BRANDON 131

SCHNELL , ADAM 27 , 131

SCHNELL , ZACH 65 , 131

SCHOCK , JOCELYN 4 2, 158

SCHOENECK, LINDSEY 201

SCHOENING , LYNN 3 1, 71 , 87

SCHOENLEBER , BRYAN 65, 88

SCHOENLEBER , SCOTT 42 , 97

SCHOENTHAL , RICK 27 , 158

SCHROEDER , ANITA 71

SCHROEDER , KYLE 86, 87

SCHULDEIS , ANN 3 , 27

SCHULENBERG , LIZ 71

SCHWAMLEIN , MIKE 132

SCHWARZ , CHRIS 42

SCHWINDT, ANNA 4 2

SCNOCK , JOCELYN 158

SCOTT, CLAUDINE 71 ·

SCOTTER , DAVID 27

SEJKORA , TRYEE 158 , 159

SELL, COLLIN 42

SELL , SHAYLA 65

SELLENTIN , HELEN 71

SELLHORN , COACH 132

SETTELL , JESSICA 42 , 148 , 158 ,

159

SEYMOUR , MOLLY 5 , 11 , 27 ,

155 , 158, 182

SHAFER, CRYSTAL 151 , 159

SHEPARD-BROW , CHARLES 4 2, 86 , 130 , 131

SHERIDAN , DWIGHT 65

SHIELDS , DUANE 13 1

SHIRES , REBECCA 71

SHOCAR , MOHAMED 65

SHULTZ , HILLARY 42 , 200

SHULYAK , ALENA 4 2

SHULYAK, OLGA 65

SIEDBAND , DON 65 , 88

SIED E L , TO 1 I 7 1, 193

SIEGRIST, AMBER 2 7

SIELER , TJ 65

SIEVERS , JOSHUA 65

SIMPSON , SANDIE 71

SINDELAR , JANE 71

SINKLER , RENAE 5 , 65 , 99 , 130

SINNER , CARLY 15 7, 201

SIPES , JAMES 131

SKEAN , SARAH 71

SKINNER , LARRY 65

SKODA , ADAM 86

SKOPP, MARISSA 4 3

SKRDLA-MARKWELL , CAITLIN 101

SKRETTA , JOHN 5 , 68

SMISEK , ROGER 27

SMITH , ALEX 4 3

SMITH , AMANDA 4 3, I00

SMITH , ASHLEY 157 , 20 l

SMITH , CALVIN 16 , 2 7 , 130 SMITH , DAVID 71 SMITH , HEZEKIAH 65 SMITH , JENNA 27 , 132 , 189 , 201 SMITH , JOSIAH 27 SMITH , KALEIGH 43 SMITH , MARQUITA 4 3 SMITH , NANCY 3 0 , 71 SMITH-MCVICKER , DANIELLE 130

SNELL , ADAM 4 3

SNELL , ALLISON 43 , 130 , 158

SNOOZY, JOHN 5 , 71

SNYDER, AMBER 27

SOBCZYK , MARY 71

SODERSTROM , AMBER 27

SOERENSEN , ELISE 43 , 132 , 154 , 158

SOHL , EVA 43

SORENSEN , NICOLE 27 , 152 , 159

SOUNTHONE , TOUTTA 65

SOVA , DEB 71

SOVA , DERRICK 27

SPIDEL , ASHLEY 43

SPILLERS , RYAN 3 , 28. 202

SPILMAN , KASSIE 65

SPILLMAN, KYLE 200

STABLER , ANGELO 5 , 131

STADING , JEFF 71

STALEY, MOLLY 65

STALLWORTH , DANIELLE 65

STALLWORTH , JACK 43

STAMLER , LACEY 43

STANLEY, BRIAN 169

STANSBERRY, JESSICA 65

QUIBLE , SHANNON 70, 167

QUINTANA , ROBERT 65

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RABAGO, ASHLEY 65

RABAGO, VERONICA 41, 165

RODRIGUEZ, LINDSEY 42 , 176

RODRIGUEZ , MARIA 42

ROEPKE, ANGIE 70

ROESLER , JAMIE 92 , 145

ROLAND , ERICA 14 , 27, 132 , 176 , 188,201

SHAFFER, ALICIA 42

SHANDERA , JOSLYN 27 , 130

SHASTEEN , ALEXA 65

SHAW, ANNIE 27

SHAW, RANDALL 2 , 27

SHELDON , ELIZABETH 42

STARKWEATHER , KATIE 94, 131

STEELE , BARB 68 , 71

STEELE , JACOB 65 , 146

STEELE , LINDSEY 43

STEELE , TIFFANY 28

STEPANEK , ASHLEY 2 , 28 , 76 ,

TERZIC, ARMIN 43 66 , 88

TESSIER, JAMES 87 , 131

WENZL, JOHNATHAN 66

VEACH, JAMIE 44 WERTZ , NICK 44

THEILE, JEFF 15, 28 , 142 , 183, VENEGAS , MARCO 44

THIBODEAUX , JAQUELINE

VERBITSKIY, OLEG 30 , 44

CODY 66

AMANDA 44

WESTERHOLT, TARISSA 66 , 158

THIBODEAUX, JESSICA 28

THIELLEN , TYLER 43

THOMAN , JEFFREY 28

THOMAS, JONATHAN 43

THOMAS , MITCHELL 66

THOMPSON, AMANDA 28

THOMPSON , CHELCI 79, 130 ,

VETTER , ANGELA 131 , 152 , 159

VICK, MAIA 58 , 66 101

VIGEN , AARON 44

WESTERHOLT, TIFFANY 29 ,

VILLEGAS, FELIPE 130,143

LEGORRETA 39

WESTPHALEN , ANDREW 44,

VINSON, JAMES 66 86 , 130 , 149,158

VIRGILITO , DAVID 44

VO, HUNG 66

WESTPHALEN , LUANN 71

WHEELER , ALEX 192

WHITE , ADAM 29 152 , 159

VOLZKE , ANDY 5 , 28 , 130

VONDRA , STACEY 130 , 132 ,

THOMPSON , CORDARA 66 182

THOMPSON, JAMIE 43

THOMPSON , JEFFREY 28, 200

THOMPSON , THERESA 68

THOR , BHAN 43

VONDRA , TONY 44 , 132

VOOG , EMILY 9, 91 , 131

VOOG, ZACHARY 28, 158

WHITE , ROBERT 71

WHITNEY, ELIZABETH 9

WHITNEY, SARA 44 , 159

WHITTON , KIMBERLY 44

WICKARD, THOMAS 17 , 29 ,

VOTAVA, BRIAN 2, 13, 16 , 28 , 130

THORNE, ANDREA 98, 130, 131 176

THORNTON , MARK 12 , 17 , 158 ,

WIECHMAN, JOE 29 , 31 , 132 ,

VOTAVA , SHAWN 28 , 130 16 3 159

THORNTON , PATRICK 43

THURMOND , KARSTEN 43 , 182

TINIUS,JOHN 72 , 158

VU, HONG 66

VU , TOMMY 191

WILKEN, CHAD 66

WILKINSON, DONTEICE 9

WILKSEN , PJ 44 , 100

WILKSEN, SPENCER 66 , 131

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