Southeast High 2001 Yearbook

1\ND THE -WINNER IS...

Seniors Jamie Ellsworth, Lindsey Sadler , Beth Buckley, Jessie Mumgaard, and Katherine Shea kick back and relax on a summer afternoon Many students opted to take it easy during their vacations

Sen ior varsity football players Chase Spicer, Dallas Jones , Scott Zajicek , Matt Olson , and Drew Stahl prepare for the nighf s game by eating a hearty meal at Russ' s Market.

Seniors Chris Salem and Matt Davis practice hard every day to ensure a winning tennis season Hard work and determination led the team to the state title. (AboveJ

Junior Jameson Debose takes a break from the dunk tank at the Booster Bash This attraction caught the attention of many students (Right)

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The Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame honored Southeast for a decade of athletic accomplishments The ceremony was held at the Lied Center

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AND THE WINNER 15 ...

The beginning of the 2000-2001 school year started out like many others. On August 21st, 2005 students walked through the doors ready to begin another year. Yet, we far surpassed our normal expectations this year. As we brainstormed an idea for a theme, we wanted to go with something that allowed us .to show our pride for the many successes our school has had beyond what you see from outside the doors. Not only do we have a very successful sports program, but we also have competitive academics, diverse clubs, and a first-rate performing arts program. Using these concepts, we thought that the traditions along with our uniqueness would make for a great theme.

Last November, members of the Shield staff attended the National High School Press Association convention in Kansas City. During the convention we talked about our· school's outstanding winning attitude. That very same day, our varsity football team won the State Championship! We were also awaiting the results of the presidential election, which ended up being the closest election in United States history. This was how our theme, "And the Winner is ... ", was brought to life~ The one thing that makes us different from other schools is our winning excellence.

Receiving the award for the High School Sports Program of the Decade gave us more determination to continue the winning traditions that fellow students and alumni started in the past. The traditions were once again revived as we began the year winning five state sport championships, one state sport runner up award, a Cornhusker award for both the Shield's and the Clarion ' s outstanding publications, runner up award for the one act play, and a Superior and Excellent rating for the marching band.

We invite you to enter the doors of Southeast and encounter an in-depth look at what our school is all about. The experience will leave impressions of both victory and defeat. You will leave knowing that a winning school is based not only on its success, but also on how it handles disappointment. This is the

Photo lw Matt Mc ,ulc definition of being a true winner.

National Honor Society induction was held on October l l ·Over 200 students attended the ceremony and received medallions and certificates as a result of their academic achievements.

Seniors Alice Friesen and Katie Tiedemann lead the marching band at the Star City Parade. The band performed many times during the football and volleyball season to add a peppy tune to the games. (Right)

Seniors Ali Vanek, Anna Pressler, and Alison MacDonald visit Santa after Christmas shopping at Gateway Mall. Many students showed how young at heart they are by sitting on Santds lap and giving him their lists. (Below)

Junior Hany Khattab from Cairo, Egypt received his United States citizenship on October 19 , 2000 His friends showed their pride by making him a locker sign to congratulate him for this accomplishment. (Above)

Seniors Dan Kottas and Mike Corkle hang out with Wally McKnight at a varsity football game Even the bitter cold didn ' t stop these enthusiastic fans (Right)

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Junior Kaley Snyder paints a little girls face at the Booster Bash Many students came to this event to show their school spirit and hang out with their friends Students also organized activities and games for family members , including fa~e painting, karaoke, and a dunk tank.

OPENING CEREMONIES

The introduction of a new school year might seem identical to the previous years, but the memories that are built are unique. Yearly events, like the Booster Bash and Homecoming, always stir up old memories, rekinde old friendships and start new ones. The smiles and laughter and curiousity that came with the year 2001 will be remembered by everyone for years to come. Even though our days here at Southeast might seem never-ending at times, when it is all over it seems like our time here went by quickly. Through the many dances, school actMtes, and class time, our days here have been a winning experience for all.

-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

The Antelope Park playground project was started by last yea( s Student Council. Many students worked on the playground project this summer . The park was dedicated on September 16 At this ceremony, students got to see the effects of their work as children would be able to play gleefully on this attraction. (Right J

Photo by Laura Vaughn Chansonierre members sing the national anthem at a football game This talented group shared their voices at many sporting events , conceits, and other performances throughout the year. (Above)

Sophomore Toby Currin, senior Walker Cline, sophomore Trevor Heidenger, Elvis, senior Kadi Klein, sophomores Laine Norton, and Sophia Oahab take a break from taking pledges at the Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. Stu-Co participaed in many service projects this year.

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Senior Kari Jeune pays for a t-shirt during the booster bash. There was plenty of food , performances by the cheerleaders and Shirettes, and fun as well. (Below)

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Seniors Dan Kottas and Dana Tegt practice their lines for the fall play, Story Theatre They spent many days after school rehearsing until they got it just right (Above)

Seniors Kelly Gates , Lindsey Sadler , Lacey Houchen , Katherine Shea , and Abbie Martin show their school spirit at a varsity football game The stands were always packed with fans of all ages (Right)

BEHIND THE SCENES

Family trips, school related activities, and retreats are only a little part of a Knight's life. Ranging from trips outside of the country to weekend getaways, students have proven that there is more to life than just studies. Even though time seems to fly by when we are having fun, students have shown us how to make winning moments out of each day. There are many things that students do that we never know about, yet each activity forms a characteristic of a Knight. Memories have been made by everyone through each day of the year. However, the little things that happen behind the scenes are the ones we cherish the most.

-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

Senior athletic trainers Lindsay Vanier , Jennifer Oltman , and Natalie Wilcox attend the Homecoming pep rally They were often seen on the sidelines at the games giving the players water while they took a breather.

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Junior Justin Ma and all of his closest friends gather at Antelope Park for his seventeenth birthday. His friends gave him the surprise of his life by kidnapping him and making silly clothes for him to wear. (Above)

Sophomore Jordan Luke spent the last couple weeks of his summer vacation at band camp. The group met every day to learn the "fundies" of being a marcher (Right)

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Dressed for success Seniors Matt Posvar, Jeff Salem, Darrin Pape , Cody Christline , Chris Suzuki, Alex Raines, Eric Gift , and Andy Walker show their school spirit at a varsity football game

It was not uncommon to see students showing their enthusiasm by body painting, specially made t-shirts, and signs for the teams.

Oldie but a goodie Student council members boogied to "Dancing Queen" at the fall pep rally StuCo members pepped the crowd by accompanying the song with a weird dance that got the crowd going.

hether you are a football player, a cheerleader, or a club president, everyone has something in common. Pride. Our school has built this reputatation by continuing the many traditions that we are based on; for example, our academic excellence, sport programs, and diverse organizations and activities.

"Our school spirit is a part of who we are. " sophomore Jonathan Brunott commented, "Students are so energetic and proud to be a part of Southeast. " With more than 50 clubs, over 200 National Honor Society members, and yearly state championships, a Knight has many reasons to be proud.

Students involvement in activities and attending events outside of Southeast's walls ls not uncommon. Ranging from club meetings, intramural sports, performing in choir competitions, or band competitions, students kept busy by doing what they enjoyed. Senior Rachel Pejsar said, "Having fun in high school ls very important to me so l have memories to look back on; and many of my memories are from activities and sports events l attended with my friends."

"Our school splrlt ls really strong because so many people attend activities and games, and that's what makes it fun to go to Southeast. " sophomore Lyndi Esslnk said. With the many ways to show school spirit, whether they are the ones performing or the one watching, Southeast students have reached the expectations of being a Knight and have far surpassed them with the success, memories, and friendships that are formed.

-Christy Snelling

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Put on your game face Seniors Ryan Blase , Jeff Owen , and Matt Turman show their support for the Knights' football team. Each game students sported their spirit in a different way, any way from body painting to throwing rubber chickens

What is school spirit?

We're number one ... Varsity football playerscelebrate another victory after beating Lincoln East.

Football fans Seniors Ashley Schel/peper, Erin • Ash , DeeDee Bowers, Katie Roosmann , Kodi Klein, Ashley Jahde , and Katie Ehly hang out at a f ootba/1 game. These "Football Fans" sported custom made t -shirts to each game to support the team.

Boostering talents ...

Seniors Josh Hohensee , Brian Delaney, Jordan Warren , Dane Todd , Aaron Sand, Austin Poppert , Joe Flores,Barry Fisher, and Darrin Pape sing their hearts out at the booster bash. Over 600 students , parents, and faculty attended this back to school event.

SPIRIT 8

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"Well, if you mean we like our school, irs possible. If you're wondering if we're proud of our school, there's an outside chance. Now, if you' re wondering if we'll let someone think theVre better than us, the answe(s no."

-Mike Hamburger

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Group hug Seniors Lyndsi Rasmussen and Lacey Schneider hang out with Wally McKnight before a football game. More than half of the student population showed up at each game to cheer the Knights to victory

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Life in the checkout lane Senior Lacey Schneider rings up the customers on a long day at work at Russ' s Market.

May I help you. Senior Brad Sebby works the phones in the movie department at Super Saver.

Bringing in the bucks. Senior Lindsay Vanier counts the daVs earnings after her shift at Douglas Theatres at South Pointe.

There's a helpful smile . Hy-Vee employee senior Carrie Neukrich puts a glamorous end to the closing minutes of her shift

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ON THE JOB ...

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Life at high school will part-time job during the school completely change a person's year ls common. When asked outlook on life. Most fresh- why they work so much, most men thesedays don ' t even students will agree that they know the meaning of the need the money for car payword job. However, the ments , weekend festlvltles, minute they start going to dates, food, and clothes.

Southeast they see payment Not all Southeast stuafter payment and bill after dents work, though. Senior bill. Suddenly the idea of work Adam Daharsh has never had becomes a lot more sensible. a job.

The biggest finance 'Tm havng too much that Southeast students have fun being a bum right now!" become accustomed to ls car Daharsh replied. payments: gas , insurance, - Jake Green wrecks , etc. Working at a

Another day out lounging by the · golf course . .. Just sitting a round in front of the final hole at the Adventure Golf Center is (from left to right) Tessa Dyer , Lisa Prochaska , Dan Case , Bryan Easley, Maggie Stuckey, and Jeff Reznicek

Stocking up. Junior Alison Goyette is stocking purses at the newest addition to the Shopko chain

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A dedicated cast. Front Row (L to RJ: Kyfe Lorenz, Justin Runge, Ross Waldo , Joy Rutherfoord, Kate Wilcox, Vanessa Brouillette , Dana Tegt. Second Row (L to RJ : Dan Kottas , Stephanie Heinlein , Jenny Dierking, Joe Gourlay, Billy DeFrain, Lacey Houchen, Steve Kisicki , Josh Weixelman Third Row (L to R}: Casey Carper, Tom Bean, Brad Sebby, Adam Sobotka, Sarah Franks

"Yes, my queenr Fisherman (senior Billy DeFrainJ kneels at his wife' s (senior Lacey Houchen} service She had her loyal husband wrapped around her royal finger

What a Stud By the Master Theifs ljunior Kyle Lorenz} conniving charm, the Countess (senior Kate Wilcox} mistakes her godson tor her husband

Super glue Simpleton (senior Ross Waldo} drags the chain of commoners (senior Dana Tegt, Lacey Houchen , Billy DeFrain, Josh Weixelman, and junior Vanessa Brouillette} across the stage

FALL PLAY TAKES STAGE

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The 2000 Fall Play took us back to our youth with its collection of comical childhood tales. "Laughs from the crowd and the applause are the BEST!" said senior Dan Kottas.

"l liked playing all my characters becuase they each gave me different chances to be a complete and utter idiot," added junior Justin Runge. "lt was just one big comedy," senior Ross Waldo

The cast of twelve in- added. dividuals played various roles portraying many different personalities. "All -sorts of emotions flowed within my characters, such as fear, joy, love, laughter, and heartache. l loved being able to change so drastically and so often," commented senior Kate Wilcox.

"All twelve of the actors had fantastic chemistry," senior Joy Rutherfoord explained. "We all clicked from the first reading and got along really well."

The production carried on the eminent tradition present in Southeast theater.

-Kelly Dolan & Lynn Perklnton

On a quest . Henry Penny (senior Joy Rutherfoord} attempts to solve the mystery of the falling sky Her quest ended when she realized she had forgotten to lay her eggs.

The bamyard spies The cock {senior Dan Kottas} , the cat (senior Joy Rutt,erfoord} , and the dog (senior Ross Waldo} eaves-drop on the feasting robbers (senior Steve Kisicki and junior Kyle Lorenz}.

No work and all play. Southeasts community project which started at the beginning of the 2000 school year was finally finished during the summer Many students completed their Cl hours by working on the project.

This means war . .. Lincoln Christian student Dylan Paulsen and sophomores, Stan Cooper, Jeff Johnson, Charlie Morris, Brad Claussen, Tyler Quinn , Aaron Castro , and Ty Miles are armed and ready for a messy game of paintba/1.

Monkeying around . (F to BJ Seniors Karrie Harm, Candice Bates, Lisa Dodds, Cari Lepo, Magan Watson, Carrie Neukirch, junior Sarah Schnakenberg, and senior Alison Kortefay take a ride on the train at the Foslom Children' s Zoo.

Ph oto co urt esy o f T yle r Q uinn Wet 'n' wild . Kim Hottovy, SaraJelden, Katie King, Allie Metcalf, Kendra Doolittle, Meredith Metcalf , Josie Simeck, Jen Simeck , and Amanda King cool off in the waterfalls of the Niobrara River during the Sheridan Lutheran volunteer trip.

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Have you visited the Sophomore Alex Schultz said, zoo five times in one day? "l did a lot of star gazing in the Bowled thirteen games at a outskirts of Lincoln." bowling alley? Spent $400 ln addition, students on clothes in one summer? lf spent a portion of their sumyou answered yes to one or mer working. more of these questions, then Many Southeast stuchances are you spent your dents al~o had the opportunity summer in Lincoln. Southeast to go camping with friends at students spent their summer parks and lakes around Lincoln. swimming, going to movies, Students participated in sumand hanging out with friends. mer sports leagues and at"My favorite thing l tended sports camps throughdid was playing paintball with out the summer. So, when you friends, " said sophomore think there ' s nothing to do in Tyler Miles. Lincoln during the summer,

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Pyromaniacs Seniors Greg Chappelle and Daniel Aksamit light firecrackers for the Fourth of July

One, "two, three, cheese Seniors April Eisenhauer , Lynn Perkinton, Kate Wilcox, Erica Rosenberry, Ali Vanek, Alison MacDonald , Caitlin Sebora, Lisa Wang , hang out on the Fourth of July at Holmes Lake. They arrived at the lake early so they could get a good seat for the fireworks

sYeeeeee-haw Despite these two cowboys being separated by high schools, Lincoln High senior Jon Wiles and senior Ross Waldo have remained friends for over five years!

Think back to a football pep rally, the night before a dance competition, or the last big speech meeting. What do you think of? Beat the Links, lance the Spartans, crush ~em! These are just a few of the signs and phrases you hear when you think about competing with other high schools from around ·the state. There's a natural rivalry, even if just for the one night or the one game. Many students have looked past that and become friends with students from the "'enemy,r school. Many students have had lifelong friendships that just happened to get separated by going to different schools. Other students don't really care about the rivalries and become best friends. Regardless of how it happened, it's true that friendship can not only conquer time, but also school districts.

-Andrea Abel

Want to know the key to a successful friendshlp? Ask senior Alison Kortefay and Kor i Johnson, Lincoln High senior The two have been best friends for 11 1/2 years ! The two met when they were about six and Alison' s morr baby-sat Kori.

A series of separations for an enduring goup of frlends ...seniors Natalie Peterson, Ashley Evans, and Adrienne Sullivan have been friends since elementary school. The three went to different junior highs, but by high school Natalie and Ashley were reunited. Although Adrienne attends Lincoln East, the three still remain best friends.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder .... must be true with sophomore Elsbeth Pelter (left) and Mallory Rennels Qf Omaha Westside. The two have been friends since they worked at Camp Kitaki together and were amazed at their similar likes and interests.

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Ifs a small world Junio rs Lindsay Placzek and Laura Tingle , found this out earlier in the yea r The two were best friends in Grand Island, but then they were separated after their two families both moved to Lincoln This year, however, the two girls were in AP Language Co m p o sition together and picked up their friendship where it left off

Ph o t o co urt esy of St e ph a ni e M e rritt Friends In faith .Juniors Liz Bateman and Stephanie Merritt may never have attended the same school , but that hasn't stopped them from being best friends Merritt and Lincoln High student Bateman have been friends for 16 years after attending the same church. On their days off from school, the two always got together and play! One · of their favorite memories is when the two were too homesick to go to summer camp , they made up their own camp at home!

They say opposites attract ... but seniors Meredith Metcalf and Josie Simeck of Lincoln High couldn' t be more alike Thafs why the two have been friends since kindergarten through choirs , soccer, softball, basketball, and volle',lba/1!

Three isn't a crowd Seniors Emily Hergert , Rob Stuart , and Lindsay Colborn are truly the bes t of friends Emily and Rob have known each other since seventh grade. After Emily met Lindsay through another mutual friend , the summer before ninth grade , she knew the three would click. She was right and the three have been friends, and almost a second family, ever since .

Goofing around Sophomores

Goin' Havana Juniors Chris Hamburger and Jake Green stop for some sightseeing during their trip to Cuba "We saw El Rolle, a castle , the beach, Revolutionary museum, voodoo dances, night clubs , and a lot more noteable places that I can't think of The Market was the best part." said Hamburger

Sun, bonds and smiles Seniors

Megan Watson , Alison Kortefay, and Carrie Neukirch attended Sweetstock in Iowa. The concert featured more than 20 bands.

Ph oto b y Kri st i Wisbey Free fol/in' .. Seniors Sarah Newton , Brenna James and Russell Ogg catch their breath after a thrilling ripcord ride at Worlds of Fun.

Megan Hill , Leigh Wagner , Beth Kalemkiarian at World of Fun with a new summer fashion

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THE LIVI N' 15 EASY

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Summer is a time for play and a time for fun, but not always in Lincoln. This influenced students to travel all over the world to have some fun in the sun. Ranging from the outskirts of Lincoln to the borders of the country, LSE students opted for any opportunity to get out of town.

Seniors Rachel Pejsar and Christy Snelling took a short trip to the Omaha Zoo. "lt was fun acting like a little kid again. There wasn't anything going on here, and we thought it would be cool to go and check out all of the new exhibits they had," Pejsar commented.

Kansas City was another "Hot Spot" this summer. Students spent time

sightseeing at many different places and even stopped for a day at Worlds of Fun. "My friend has a cabin near Kansas City and we spent most of the time at the lake,"senior Sarah Newton remembered.

The CSA Gold Zusammen soccer team also had a treat this summer by traveling to Havana, Cuba to play in the International Soccer tournament. "The Cuban teams were in great condition," said junior Jake Green, "The weather there was really hot and humid and there was never enough water."

"Americans have a way easier life than Cubans, and l learned not to take what l have for granted," added Hambuger.

- Laura Vaugn & Kristi Wisbey

Ain't no mountain high enough ...Juniors, Eric Van Horn and David Varvel hiked to the Contenental Divide at Halett Peak in Colorado "Backpacking is a tradition in my family," Van Horn said.

Row, row, row your boat Juniors Sarah Schaffer, Eileen Farrell, Francie Streich, Sophie Nathensen, Lindsey Domangue, Andrea Dukich, and Kristin Ubben spent some time at the Niobrara River. The girls spent time canoeing and kayaking while basking in the sun.

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Spiked to perfection ... When you walk down the halls, you are bound to see guys with spiked hair that is gelled to the point of immobility. No matter how windy it is on any given day, it will , never move. Here's a little piece of advice for those of you who don't know already: NEVER TRY TO TOUCH THEIR HAIR! They get defensive about that. Junior Chris Roberts is a prime example. The motto for this style is "you can look, but you can't touch!"

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t;.~--- Shorter is better... This · year, many girls decided to kiss their long - - hair good-bye and ---opt for a shorter, lay- ' ' ered haircut. Senior

Rachel Kaiser is just one of the many girls at Southeast that show off their original, · funky, and unique 1 hairstyle. Some advantages of shorter hair are that it takes minimal care to wash, blow-dry, and style, ifs more man- ' ageable, and ifs less time-consuming.

Dressed for success ... Junior 1 Scott Hoelscher, sophomores

Laura Sprague, Chloe Sweet, · and senior Rob Stuart show off their trendy fashion sense. This year black boots, leather, cargo pants, jean jackets, 3/4 length shirts, and polo shirts were the popular clothes to wear. You could also find people shopping at Banana Republic, Abercrombie, Struc-

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TUE OCT 10 2000 7:30 PM

Save those stubs ... There's nothing like seeing your favorite bands live. Thats why so many people have splurged on tickets for the Dixie Chicks, Matchbox 20, Creed, Dave Matthews Band, and many others. They won't limit concert locations either. Omaha, Kansas City, and Denver aren't unusual distances for concert-goers to travel.

Lers go to the movies ... One of the most common things to do on the weekends with friends is catching a flick at a nearby theater. You'll find many Knights at the South Pointe theaters because of the convenience of the location, free parking, and comfortable seats. Although ticket prices were raised, going to see a movie will never get old.

JAM/BRIAN PROD. PRESENT

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fl/ be there for ~u ... With Phoebe's ditzy hu- Total Request Live ... Millions of teenagers call The good old days ... Many LSE students tune mor, Joevs cheesy pick-up lines, and The or e-mail and vote for their favorite videos in in Tuesday nights on Fox to see Eric , Fez, Central Perk, Friends is still the old favorite. hopes that they will reach number one Donna , and the rest of the silly gang grow up.

On September 22, hundreds of LSE students got all dressed up for homecoming in the North gym. The theme was "Knighty Knight," and the gym was decorated with stars and moons to have a dream effect.

"We tried to decorate the gym according to the theme. l think that people

The Homecoming football game was played against the Lincoln East Spartans. LSE stomped on the Spartans to a victory of 35-20. LSE started out with a few jitters, but as always in no time they had it all under control. "lt started out tough when East got a couple touchdowns right away, but we came back to win as liked it," saidjunior StuCo member, Sarah Schaffer.

"The dance was fun. lt is always fun to see your friends all dressed up. One thing that was bad though

""Homecoming was everything l expected and more. The music was really good."

-Sophomore David Porto

Knights made timeless memories never to be forgotten.

always!" varsity football player senior Barry Fisher exclaimed. From the first cheer at the Pep Rally to the last song of the dance, the was it was so hot in the gym!" junior Kim Hottovy said.

--Andrea Littrell & Cari

Thank ~u, Thank ~u very much ... Tom Buda senior waves to the crowd after being crowned Homecoming King Buda was crowned along with Queen Michelle Dodd.

Photo by Christy Snelling Showing school spirit Students watch the cheerleaders perform at the Homecoming pep rally. The rally took place on September 28 in the Prosch gym.

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Memories in the making Michelle Dodd and Tom Buda congra1ulate eachother on 1 being elected homecoming Queen and King. Buda and Dodd were crowned at the dance.

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Everybody Smile

Homecoming Royalty Tom Buda, Alex Raines, Maggie Stuckey, Michelle Dodd, Ashley Fitzgerald, Rene Cardona Ill, Beth Anne Cherry, Kodi Klein, and Barrett Rudd are all smiles after the coronation

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Nominees for Homecoming King and Queen were presented at the Homecoming game. Nominees included Michelle Dodd, Beth Anne Cherry, Maggie Stuckey, Kodi Klein, Ashley Fitzgerald, Carrie Osborne, Katie Ehly, Sarah Otte, Jessie Mumgaard, Dana Tegt, Tom Buda, Steve Kisiki, Rene Cardona lll, Barrett Rudd, Alex Raines, Brett Roberts, Jordan Warren, Jake Muhlheisen, Mike Todd, and Kyle Hurlburt.

Homecoming King and Queen were chosen by the student body and elected at the dance. The King and Queen were Michelle Dodd and Tom Buda. Royalty included Barrett Rudd, Kodi Klien, Beth Anne Cherry, Steve Kisiki, Maggie Stuckey, Rene Cardona lll, Ashley Fitzgerald, and Alex Raines.

When the Knights come marching in .(Above left] The marching band peforms at the Homecoming game against East.

Put your hands together . (Above right] Step chain peforms for stuaents at the Homecoming Pep Ra/1/y.

Here we go Knights (Left) The reserve cheerleaders cheer at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Each girl wore a jersey of a reserve football player . The rally was held on September 22.

(Photo by Christy Snelling)

T~e Tribe Has SpoJ€eV1

Wednesday nights on CBS became the new "Must See TV " this summer. Millions of viewers were glued to their television screens from 8 to 9 PM watching the castaways of "Sur- · vivor " win immunity, form alliances , and get voted off the island by the Tribal Council.

The show's concept, MTV' s The Real World meets Gilligan's Island meets Outward Bound, was simple; 16 people had to survive on a deserted island for 39 days, avoid being voted off, and the last one left wins a million dollars. lt was rated number 1 for every episode except for the season premiere. ln the end, Richard Hatch won the money, but that isn ' t what most viewers will remember about the show.

Who can forget Susan ripping Kelly apart at the final voting, Rudy not knowing any of the answers on the "Survivor Witch " immunity challenge (does "l don ' t know" ring a bell?), Jenna always crying, Greg and Colleen' s romance, Sean voting in alphabetical order, and Gervase being lazy? Or what about Joel being sexist , Ramona being sick the whole time , Dirk preaching his faith, Richard walking around in his birthday suit, and that catchy theme song?

'The show was so addicting! l had "Survivor " parties and it was so fun to make fun of everyone and comment on their lives, " senior Michaela Gerrard said.

"l found it to be very compelling. I loved the competition of it and the idea of ' surviving ' in both the physical and mental sense, " English teacher Julie Krueger agreed.

There were, however , the people who didn't like the

"l think people made too big of a deal out of it. l didn ' t like the guy who won, but l thought Colleen was hot," junior Josh Sims said.

Whether you watched the show or not, it became a pop culture phenomenon. "Survivor 2 ", shot in the Australlian OUtback, aired right after the Superbowl in January. Could you be the next survivor?

-Emily Hergert & Christy Snelling

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"Survivor mania ... Southeast gets into "Survivor

mode with locker signs supporting the marching ½ band (right] and displays encouraging students to f take a foreign language (above} The halls were 1/, 1 also buzzing with the latest gossip about the 76

Just playing the game ... The cast of % ,, "Survivof' faced many hardships dur0 ing their stay at the island Constructing shelter , catching food , cha/Ieng~ games against t~e ?ther tribe , finding water, and building a 0 fire were just some of the th ings ex- 0'. pected of them

Good luck Marching Alto on "Surviving"

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Student council members Laine Norton , Justin Ma, Keith Wysocki, Maggie Stuckey, and Toby Currin hang out in between sessions at the NASC workshop (Right)

Students came together at basketball games. This year, Prosch Gymnasium had ifs first sellout crowd at the varsity boys game versus Lincoln High The Knights pulled off an easy win with the support from the crowd (Below)

Seniors Aislynne Martin and Taylor Dworak show how good of friends they are by spending some time together in the hall Many students took advantage of the six minutes between classes to socialize (Above)

Senior Dana Tegt stars as Turkey Lurkey in the fall play, Story Theatre The play was a mixture of many different fairy tales presented in a comical way (Ri ght]

HALL Of FAME

Walking through the crowded halls, it is likely that you'll see some unfamiliar faces. With over 2000 students in the school, you ' re lucky lf you know half of the people in your graduating class of over 600. The uniqueness of each person proves how diverse we are. With students from many different backgrounds, each Knight brings interesting qualities and stories to Southeast. Students make many individual contributions to our school, yet it would not be complete without teamwork and dedication. The mix of interesting people and faces make every day at Southeast a hall of fame experience.

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Court Choir members John Walker, Jeff Owen , Evan Offut , Ashtyn Beek , Ross Waldo , Justin Runge , Katie Navartil , and Valerie Porter show their Cupid sides by selling carnations for Valentine's day While these flowers brought up many crushes, they also put smiles on friends ' faces .

Photo courtesy of K e ith Wysocki

Junior Laura Obrist gets a little sloppy at the Stu-Co summer work shop Obrist, along with others took advantage of any free time they had to kick back, relax, and have a little fun .

Seniors April Eisenhauer and Robbie Saleistean take a moment to catch their breath after the halftime show. Both cheerleaders and band members were an essential part of the football season (Right)

-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

Photo by T y ler Sorensen

W~at is t~e .best t~iVlg a.bov1t .bei Vig a SeVl ior?

After 3 years of tests, homework, and stress Southeast Seniors feel the rewords.

"You get home at noon or sol Ifs like a weekend everyday."

-Ryon Tiedgen

"The best thing about being a senior is the independence and individuality that hove developed within myself and my peers. Uniqueness is no longer masked by the need to 'fit in'."

-Melonie Newell

"I believe the best thing about being a senior is the tassel you get to put on your mirror."

-Andrew Singsoos

"Definitely not the parking, seeing as how I didn't get a senior spot!"

-Erin Bomberger

"Ifs your lost year and ifs just time to hove fun and get everything out of your system betore college."

-Meredith Metcalf

"Being able to say '/'m almost finished!'"

-Holly Strain

"Being a senior brings closure and culminates· 73 years of school. Senior year is a time to look bock, but also on exciting time to look forward."

-Stephanie

Christensen

~~~;'i:i~~~;, 1 School is not all homework and tests Sometimes

funny things happen unexpectedly!

"We hove skylights!"

-Amanda

Weckman

''After the snow day that we hod in December, the stairs out to the hill were really slick. I sow about three kids trip on the stairs all in a row."

-Jodi

Pagels

"My friend and I were on the way to school and we were stopped at a red light . A guy was skipping along the crosswalk and it was icy 9ut, so when he got half-way across he slipped and fell. When he popped bock up he was skipping away again. We couldn ' t help but laugh all day."

-Amy

Cudobock

"When Joe Ortiz crashed into the portables."

-Brett

Reifschneider

''A singing birthday gram was sent to a girl during lunch "

-Jackie

Forkner

''At one of the pep rallys, there was a race where two people hod to hold a balloon between each other and pop it at the end. Robby Solistean and BenMarker couldn't get theirs to pop. Ben Marker jumped on Robby and it still didn't pop!"

-Amanda

Boyer

W~evi did yoLA start to get Sevilorltls~

As one final year of high school comes into view some students come down with a horrible case of the all dreaded Senioritis!

"The middle of my junior year when my friends who were seniors were getting ready to graduate and I realized that I wanted out of high school so I could move onto college "

-Lacey Cheever ·

"You mean Freshmanitis7'

-Kyle Andringa

"I've had senioritis this whole year. Last year and in years past I was always a freak about studying and doing homework. I have slacked off a lot more this year But ;rs been a fun year!"

-Erin Breen

~~re;~•~~ = "Sometime during second semester of my junior year. So · maybe it was Junioritis hmmm does such a thing exist7'

-Jason Bradford

"The first day I walked in, I , bumped into a junior and a sophomore, and they said 'som/ to me. Why? Because ./' m a senior!"

-Chris Gekas

"Probably, the spring of my junior year. All the seniors were ,· talking about getting out of school and it just felf like I should be too."

period that the entire student body looks forward to. Some students prefer to eat in the LSE cote, while others go out.

"Dairy Queen. Hot Eats Cool "~"~,,-.r,.·..,, Treats."

-Ben Voelker

"Taco Inn, because their nachos ore really good, and they give you a mint."

-Katherine Shea

"Burger King, because it is less · crowded and cheap."

-Rochel Snyder

"I like going home because I don't live far away and you save money."

rr.'.':i~?:!lf~ I -Drew Schultz

"Subway, because it is good and healthy."

-Shannon Campbell

"I like to eat lunch at school because it costs less."

-Jill Reinsch

"McDonolds, I love their Chicken Mcnuggets."

-Kate Fernandez

"Popeye's, because with the cojon sparkle, Popeye's nestles in your stomach like a worm electric blanket."

-Justin Brunken

W~ere is yotAr favorite place to eat llAVlC~~

W~at teac~er/class ~ad

t~e biggest Impact OVl yotA dtArlVlg ~lg~ sc~ool?

Einstein, Sophocles, Isaac Sen ors · Newton and Shakespeare are some of our greatest teachers. Lers see what Southeast has to offer.

"Mr McEntarffer because he has such a wonderful personality and he always has such enthusiasm about what he' s doing. I've learned more in his class than in any other and I always have fun "

-Erynn

Herman

"Mr Focht. He taught me so much more than just economics. He taught me how to work hard for a grade, and ~~t.i!'.~[!;-I not just do the work butunderstand. I am so glad that I

• was in his class. He ~aught me lessons I can use after high school."

~~i~Jl'!f-i? • -Melissa Kletchka

"Mr. Smith. He's the only teacher I've had that actually attempts to learn from the students . He's also got Thoreauish qualities that make him fun to listen to."

-Brandon Cole

"Human Behavior because the class is fun and Mrs. Goff knows how to get me to learn."

-Brandon Rice

"I would have to say Mr. Johnson and Mrs Gehr. Mr • Johnson because his class taught me to look for the fun in classes. The other teacher that touched my /ife was Mrs Gehr. We called her mama in class because to most of us she was like a mother."

-Joe

Flores

W~at was ~01,1r favorite daVJce?

From Halloween to Homecoming--from theme dances to Prom, these Seniors know how to boogy at Southeast dances.

"Um ... I only went to one when I was a sophmore and it was homecoming does that count7'

- Cheyenne Copenhaver

"My favorite dances are any dances not organized by the school. That way you don't have to worry about the administration or anything like that!"

- Ben Quinn

"That one with all the people dancing."

- Miles Kildare

"The Chicken Dance during the 3rd quarter at football games."

- Andrew Stordahl

"Halloween Dance because we got to dress up in costumes and get jiggy with our bad selves."

- Josh Hatheway

"/' d say it was the two-step shuffle, what with everyone .shuffling and all."

- Knox Jones

"Never been to one, can't dance anyways."

- Jerimiah Deubelbeiss

ram - it was perfect."

W~at are ~oLAr worst parRivig ~orror stories?

Getting a senior spot in A lot! Sometimes ifs not all ifs crocked up to be. Just ask these seniors.

"Never being able to park straight, no matter how hard I tried."

-

Julia Worth

"I collected over $400 in parking tickets and then my 4-Runner was impounded."

-Anonymous

"To be or not to be-that is the problem. You know, sometimes a car happens to be in the wrong spot at the wrong time, and when the sound of metal and plastic echoes start-wow, what a horrible feeling. A word of advice: Don't hit another car."

-Cathy Petersen

"When you come late you have to park a million miles away and even when you do come early ifs hard to find a spot. I was always getting parking tickets."

-John Ayers

"One time I walked to my parking spot and suprisingly the front end of my car was smashed in and someone had taken my CD player and put a tape player in its place. Then I realized someone had painted it red wait. This isn't my car, this isn't even my spot, wait, this isn't even my school."

-Kyle Hurlbut

Wviat do yo1.,1 wisvi yo1.,1 wo1.,1ld viave done di.Aring viigvi scviool~

Seniors enjoyed them- Seni selves and kept busy during their 3 years at Southeast with everything going on it was impossible to do everything. Lers see what the seniors soy they missed out on.

"I wish that I would hove become more involved with school After school activities, sports , and clubs ore a big thing. rm just sorry that I took those things for granted!"

-Julio

Worth

"I wish that I would hove driven · my jeep through the halls of Southeast ."

-Adam

Dohorsh

"I wish that I would hove tried more things and was more talkative ."

-Christine

Bork

"I should hove joined Seinfeld club ."

-Jessica

Heckman

" I should hove token more elective classes that I would hove enjoyed. "

-John

Ayers

"I wish I would hove token a .wider variety of classes , and also token more classes. "

-Lisa

Dodds

"I wish I would hove tried out for a solo in choir. "

-Corrie

Neukirch

ln Loving Memory

Tom meant so much to everyone who knew him. He touched the lives of so many, and most didn ' t even realize how much until he was gone. His warmth, his kindness, and his smile were always there, and those who knew him will never forget him.

Tom was very involved in theatre productions, and was also active in the Anime and Sd-ff clubs during his junior year.

ln Tom's memory, his friends began a scholarship, and worked to raise money from students and community members. The $750 scholarship was awarded on May 24 at the scholarship awards ceremony.

. Wnat are ~OIAr plans for tne futtArel

Dreams of the future ... from surf shops to college softball, from Groove U to pre-med these seniors are planning thier futures.

"Gettin' my groove on at Groove U."

·

- Cody Christline

"Hopefully go to Doane and play softball for them."

-Brooke Stoehr

"Own a surf shop."

-Nate Lakey

"Entering into the priesthood."

-Matt Vanslyke

"Take a year off to work full time and then go to UNL for four to six years."

-Brett Reifschneider

"Doing absolutely nothing. I'd like to be sitting in a nice leather reclining chair with a nice, cool, smooth beverage watching television and snacking on some Funyuns."

-Jason Davison

"College, hopefully far away so I can experience something new. Hopefully a biology/pre-

Thomas S. Bean

February 10, 1983-

October 26, 2000

med major. Who knows,

maybe I can do some pertarming with dance and singing."

-Hillary Smith

Jordan Bowling

Jordan has proven himself in football and diving , winning a student athlete scholar aaward and being named Academic AH-State. He has been on honor roll since ninth grade and is a member of NHS. In his free time he volunteers at the YMCA as a coach and is active in Minority Caucus , FCA , Athletic CLub , Anime and Seinfeld dubs He also serves as a peer mediator

J<Nlc;HTS ana LRVr/eS

Alex Raines

Alex has shown many talents over , the last three years He maintained a 4 0 + G.P.A and was accepted into National Honor Society He was active on Student Council and was involved in Medical , Nature , Impact , Bridges , Athletic , and Card Clubs . He played varsity basketball and football during his senior year and has volunteered at the Lincoln Children 's Museum and Salvation Army.

Jake Muhlheisen

Jake has astounded us with his athletic and academic achievements He has maintained a 4.0 + G.P.A , been inducted into National Honor Society , and made honor roll aU four years of high school. He was captain of the basketball team during his junior and senior years and volunteered at First Plymouth Church He was active in Nature Club , Athletic dub , and Seinfeld Club.

Erik Kohl

Erik has presented to us a career of sports and academic achievements He has made honor roll six semesters , and been active on the varsity basketball team. He was inducted into National Honor Society, and was part of the Academic All-State team in basketball. Erik participated in Athletic Club , and volunteered at the LSE basketball camp.

Barrett Ruud

Barrett has demonstrated incredible skills and talent for four years. He has made varsity football his whole high school career , and varsity basketball since his sophomore year. He has been inducted into National Honor Society and taken part in DECA , Nature Club , and Fishing Club. Barrett also volunteered at the LSE basketball camp.

Michelle Dodd

Ash1ey Fitzgerald

Ashley has shown her talents in achievements during her high many facets of her high school school career. Sne has taken part career. She was named first team in Student Council and helped class-A in volleyball her senior to build the Habitat for year, and has been named to the Humanity house and renovate Academic All-State team. She the Antelope Park playground is a member of NHS , and has She has taken part in Court volunteered at the LSE Choir , Countesses and Noble- volleyball camp.Ashley was men , and has participated in named a finalist for the NSAA Nite of Knights her junior and Believers and Achievers award , senior years. Michelle also and participated in Countesses served as both Prom and and Noblemen , FCA , LeaderHomecoming Queen. ship, and Nature Clubs

Michelle has exhibited many

Beth Anne Cherry

Each year senior students .•.

are nominated as Knights

and Ladies the facul~

based on academic

Beth Anne has presented a wide range of talents She was active achievement, communi~

on the cheerleading squad , and service, and participation

was a four-year member of the

varsity golf team. She was voted in school activities. This

All-State and was state match

play champion her senior year.

year nine~ seven stu-

She had a 4.0 + G.P.A, and dents were nominated,

was inducted into NHS. Beth

Anne was active on Nature

Club and was vice president of

Athletic C1ub . She also served

and these ten were

selected. Congratulations

as a peer mediator to the Knights and

Ladies of 2001.

KodiK/ein

Maggie Stuckey

Maggie has been deeply involved ~J. in many aspects of Southeast the fj throughout her years at last three years. She was ~t Southeast. She has been active in ~{( president of both Student :

Kadi has shown dedication

Student Council and was Council and National Honor

secretary her senior year She Society her senior year , She took

maintained a 4.0 + G.P.A her

freshman through junior years , part in Court Choir , Countesses ana Noblemen , and was active and was commissioner of Student in International Club and

Vote 2000 She took part in Young Democrats. She has

International, Leadership , Litter

participated in Youth Leader -

Task Force , Psychology , and ship Lincoln , the Nebraska

Athletic Clubs , and served as a Association of Student Councils ,

peer mediator. She was also a

and th e Westminster Presbyte-

People to People Student rian Church 's National

Ambassador to Australia Planning T eam for Youth.

Jeffrey Aernie

Alicia Akiyama

Savannah Alexander

Daniela Alic

Eric Alloway

Bryan Anderson

Bogdan Apopei

Lance Arens

Megan Arter

Natalie Arter

Stephanie Asmussen

Heather Atkins

Stephanie Auman

Megan Baker

Mark Bales

Barbara Ball

Ryan Banyard

Janelle Barnhard

Kara Basler

Kimberly Bates

Danielle Bauer

John Bauer

Jenny Beall

Christopher Beaner

Jacob Bear

Michael Behringer

Doug Benes

A.J Benker

Darius Bennett

Kim Benson

Seth Benson

Laura Bentley

Alicia Bernadt

Rohan

Bhadbhade

Nicole Biegert

Mindy Bittle

Vernon Blackwell

Tiffany Blaker

Jacquelyn Bliss

Angie Blomgren

Megan Bomberger

Trent Borchers

Daniel Bork

Katie Bornhoft

Jared Bottcher

Jessica Bowling

Amanda Boyer

Jarod Brabec

They keep rollin', rollin' rollin' ... Juniors go out on some of the weekends and " cruise " 0 street with their friends They meet new friends and get to hang out with their own friends at the same time This was a way for teens to show off their wheels and listen to phat beats

You can be a dancing queen On certain Fridays teens go to the PiaMor Ballroom when the Rumbles play. They dance and have fun as teens from all different schools go to hang out together. The Rumbles play everything from classic hits to old favorites, and hits from today.

Heather Bratt

Amy Brauer

Tawne Breck

Katie Brestel

Vanessa Brouillette

Margaret Broussard

Alex Brown

Melissa Brown

CJ Buckley

Elizabeth Buckley

Amanda Bulin

Brian Bulin

Eric Burling

Kiel Bush

Justin Cabeen

Katherine Cammack

David Campbell

April Campfield

Leah Capps

Stephanie Carbon

Rori Carlo

Daniel Case

Amanda Chadwick

Tera Champoux

Top Tevi Places To Go Ovi T~e Wee~evid

Places to go. people to hang out with. Juniors know where to go on the weekends with thier friends and they meet new people doing it.

10) Drinking coffee at the Mill

9) Putt putt golfing at Adventure Golf course

8) Going to dinner and a movie with friends

7) lee skating at the lee Box

6) Boogie bowling at Sun Valley Lanes

5) Shopping at Southpointe and Gateway Mall

4) Cruising 'O' street with friends

3) Attending Southeast sporting events

2) Dancing at Pla Mor Ballroom whe the Rumbles play

1) Party hopping with friends

JUNIORS

11th grade = more respect ...

Junior Charlie Stephan enjoys being one of the lucky Stu-Co members to get drenched at the dunk tank at the Booster Bash on the first day of school Now that Stephan is a junior , he' s noticed that his social life has gotten a lot more eventful because of his l l th grader status.

You best be putting that on ~ur rear view ml"or ... Whether you get it when you buy your graduation announcements or when you order your cap and gown , getting a tassel is essential part of being a senior. You can always tell who is in the graduating class by looking at their mirror

Andrea Dukich

Alicia Dunkle

Justin Dunn

Bridget Dustin

Chad Eacker

Brandon Earnest

Bryan Easley

Cassie Ehrisman

Kyle Elgert

Candyce Engel

Kelly Epp

Chase Erpelding

Shawn Espinoza

Jenna Evans

Tony Faris

Maja Fejzic

Peter Fellers

Casey Finch

Mandy Fintel

Jared Fisher

Kylie Fisher

James Flaherty

Erk Fleming

Vanessa Flewelling

Top Tevi Reasovis YolA CaVJ't Wait To Be a SeVJior

For some it's graduation, and for others it's that totally awesome tassel you get to hang ln your car. Whatever the reason, most juniors cannot wait to be a senior.

10) You can be ln NHS and hold club officer posltlons

9) You can be Homecoming Royalty

8) You get to hang a tassel ln your car

7) You can make fun of the underclassmen

6) You can go to Senior Prom

5) You have a much better social llfe

4) You get more respect

3) You can take an easter class load

2) You get a spot ln 'A' lot

1) You get to graduate at the end of the year J

Anthony Flores

Brandon Font

Austin Ford

Troy Fosler

Tim Foss

Patrice Foster

Usa Fowler

Michael Frakes

Eric Franke

Sarah Franks

Cara Freeburg

Ryan Furry

Uz Garcia

Nichole Gardner

Grant Gaston

Joseph Gelber

Cory Gerner

Jacob Gibbens

Shane Gibson

Michelle Gidley

James Gift

Krista Glunz

Benjamin Golden Chase Goldenstein

Tyne Gonzalez

Alex Gordon

Donald Gordon

Alison Goyette

James Grant

Jake Green

Cassi Greving

Chas Grieve

Bradley Griffith

Jaclyn Grimes

Mike Guderjan

Michael Gullliatt

Chris Hamburger

Michael Hamburger

Laurie Hamilton

Christopher Hanks

Susan Hanna

Justin Hansen

Kylie Hansen

Alex Harris

Trenton Harris

Sarah Hartpence

Christoper Hartwig

Erin Hartwig

Get your caboose in gear . .We've all been here before, dreading walking into class those few minutes late, with your teacher giving you "the late glare." Senior, Kristina Hartwig, however, flies up the "D" hall stairs, planning her excuse. Which of these ten excuses have you used?

ERRR, that dam train.. Almost every student at Southeast has been stopped at a train at least once. However, every now and then they are unfortunate enough to get stuck right betore class.

Cara Harwood

Jordan Hasselbalch

Alan Hazen

Kelsey Hedrick

Jonathan Hen

Stephanie Heinlein

Jovan Henderson

Ryan Henning

Shelby Herbon

Jeff Hergenrader

Kimberly Hermes

Andy Herold

Kiley Herring

Patrick Hester

Steve Hester

Zach Hickman

Paul Hilger

Don Hill

Patea Hill

Lacy Hillgren

Sara Hoelscher

Scott Hoelscher

Amber Hoffman

Nicole Hohensee

Top Tevi Reasovis For Being Late To Class

Being late to class is not uncommon, and the excuses we hear certainly aren't uncommon either. Just like the White Hare said in Alice ln Wonder Land "No time to say hello, goodbye. l'm late, l'm late, l'm late!"

1O) My alarm didn't go off so l slept in

9) l had to go to the nurse

8) There was some kid tripping people in the hallway and he got me really good today

7) l was talking to my teacher/ counselor

6) My locker was stuck/ forgot my combination

5) My friend fell into the toilet and l had to fisher' outa' there

-4) The bell rang early

3) My car wouldn't start

2) C-Lot was full

1) l got stopped by a train

JLAvilors

Emlly Holsapple

Brad Homer

Kimberly Hottovy

Jessica Huerta

Tyler Hull

Joseph lanno

Jake lhrtg

Zachary Isherwood

Alison Jackson

Amanda Jackson

Jase Jackson

Lindsey Jackson

Bart Jaeger

Tabby Janak

lsaac Jefferson

Sara Jelden

Anthony Johnson

Cory Johnson

David Johnson

Diana Johnson

Jaimie Johnson

Joe Johnson

Nels Johnson

Ashley Johnston

Bethany Jones

Sean Joyce

Jennifer Jozsa

Jason Kalvelage

Nicole Kansler

Garrett Karmazln

Matt Kastl Chase Kavanaugh

Lucas Kellison

Julie Kelly

Kart Kennell

Jordan Kenyon

Nolan Kersey

Hany Khattab

Matthew Kilgore

Joanna Kinsey

Tim Kinzle

Christopher Knievel

Brian Knlppelmeyer

Tyler Knoche

Carly Knoell

Teresa Knapik

Benjamin Kohn

Brandon Korbellk

Where's your homework? .. Leaving your books in your locker can make it tough to get work finished If you don't get done the night before , your best hope is to try and r/et finished early the next morning.

Don't let the dogs out .. Students with pets have to be extra careful where they leave homework , to avoid falling victim to a catastrophic situation. Pesky pets can sometimes make life difficult.

Andrea Kotrous

Adam Kreatz

Andrew Krieger

Kyle Kriz

Seth Krutak

Anna Kubick

Amy Kuhl

Justin Kuhns

Marek Kuhwede

Beth Kullbom

Jeffrey Lamb

Adam Landerfleld

Megan Landon

Joanna Lane

James Lange

Danielle Larson

Kurt Laws

Samantha Lecher

Jessica Lee

Aaron Lehman

Adrian Lesoing

Brandon Lester

David Leung

Nicole Levardi

Top TeV1 ReasoV1s For NotHavlvig Homeworf€ DoV1e

Juniors are very busy people, and sometimes homework is not in their plans. Here are some of their most used excuses:

10) l left my book at school

9) My dog ate it

8) l left it at my grandma's house

7) l had a family crisis (sniffle, quivering lip)

6) Someone stole my back pack

5) Someone broke into my car

4) l had to work

3) l didn't know how to do it

2) What Homework?

1) l didn't feel like doing it

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Jamie Lewis

Steven Lewis

Laura Liggett

Ricky Ligon

Betsy Under

Megan Lintel

Andrea Littrell

Andrea Loomis

Brian Loos

Kyle Lorenz

Tanja Lovric

Abby Luettel

Nicole Lyman

Justin Ma

Jennifer Macdonald

Leslie Maginn

Megan Magsamen

Kristin Maler

Aaron Malcolm

Brandon Mares

Zack Marshall

Michael Martin

Cale Marxsen

Kevin Masek

Derrik Mather

Nate Matthews

Nick Matulka

Jill Mayhew

Sean McCarthy

Kelsey Mccarville

Erin Mccollough

Joseph McCracken

Scott McDonald

Emily McGreer

Joe McGregor

Chelsea Mcllwaln

Helen McLaughlin

Marc Mecham

Lindsay Mehlhaff

Edward Meitzen

David Mellen

Stephanie Merritt

Michelle Meyer

Matt Meyerle

Ryan Michaud

Sebastian Middel

Ashley Miers

Adrian Miller

Round, round get around, they get around a majority of the juniors at Southeast have thier license, with one flaw. They have thier POP license which means they have to be home by midnight. That could be a downer, but these juniors make the best of it.

rve been working on my homework. ... Juniors and seniors work on notes in Karen KaV s Business Management class. They learn about how to start a successful business and budget the profit that they receive .

Eleanor Miller

Katy Miller

Nick Miller

Zachery Miller

Ashley Minne

Landon Mitchell

Scott Moellering

Adam Monk

Tiffanee Monson

Jamaica Montoya-Kaplan

Lori Moore

Marcos Moreno

Michelle Mueller

Shannon Muftly

Luke Muggy

Ashley Murray

Nathan Myers

Seth Naber

Trista Naber

Sophia Nathenson

Trevor Neemann

Megan Neill

Mark Nelson

Ryan Nielsen

Top Tevi Reasovis How JIAviior Year Is Differevit T~aVl Sop~ornore Year

Last year juniors were new to the school and full of innocence. Now there are many benefits to knowing the school and being here longer than sophomores.

10) You finally have your driver's license

9) You get to have classes with seniors

8) You have _ to take harder classes

7) You get to go to prom

6) You're not a scruffmore

5) You know the school by heart

4) You're more than halfway out of school

3) You start thinking about college

2) Next year you're a Senior

1) You are invited to more parties

..JUNIORS

Angela Nierman

Tonja Nieveen

Amanda Nordstrom

Nikki Norman

Jenna Norris

Abby Nortman

Desiree Novacek

Shannon O ' Melia

Devon O ' Neal

Laura Obrist

Polly Odenbach

Jennifer Ogg

Kristi Ogorzolka

Mike Olberding

Chad Olsen

John Olson

Adam Ortman Travis Ott

Chelle Paige

Kelsey Palmer

Tricia Paquette

Katie Parizek

Dane Parr

Audrey Pasco

Jeff Paulsen

Ryan Pekny

Ashley Pester

Andras Pesti

Brian Peters

Jameson Peters

John Petersen

Jacob Peterson

Amber Pettit

Justin Petty

Toan Pham

Seth Pierce

Laura Pike

Haley Piper

Lindsay Placzek

Lindsey Plautz

Shayna Plith

Breanna Plouzek

Emily Poeschl

Carson Pollard

Benjamin Polly

Abby Poole

Travis Pope

Brent Poulos

No bones about it . Junior Kevin Masek, senior Nevada Amack, junior Hany Khaffab, and senior Ryan Blase are not afraid to challenge themselves when it comes to taking hard classes. Masek and Khaffab stand out as two of the few juniors to take Anatomy They tour Morril Hall during a class field trip.

Academic All-Stars Scoff Thompson and David Varvel are among 22 students to score 200 or higher on the PSA rs. These students hope to be honored for their achievement by becoming National Merit Scholars or Commended Students.

Edward Powers

Jes se Prusa

Joel Puchalla

Geoffrey Putney

Sayel Rammaha

Matt Reager

Adam Reichart

Linsey Renner

Jessica Richards

Brandon Rigoni

Cristina Riley

Michael Ritchie

Chris Roberts

Karim Robinson

Allison Rocke

Gavin Roehrs

Audrey Rolfe

Jordan Roswell

John Royal

Justin Runge

Rebekah Rutherford

Erin Ryckman

Adrian Samora

Freeman Sandquist

Top TeVl Hardest Classes

High school's not all fun and games. When lt comes to academics, Southeast juniors challenge themselves in the classroom.

10) Psychology

9) Economics

8) Advanced Algebra

7) AP U.S. History/ U.S. History

6) AP Language/ Composition

5) Foreign Language

4) Chemistry

3) Pre-Calculus

2) Physics

1) Anatomy

Photo .b y Al ison MacDonal d

Casey Sandusky

Jill Savage

Sarah Scanlon

Sarah Schaffer

Kjersti Scharf

Bryan Scharfen

Jenna Scheffert

Will Schmeeckle

Ashley Schmid

Sarah Schnakenberg

Jessi Schnell

Ryan Schreiter

Christopher Schroeder

Jenny Schroeder

Meghan Schulz

Eric Schwab

Tyler Seacrest

Ryan Selig

Scott Shamblin

Michael Sheets

Maurianna Shelbourn

Carly Shotkoski

Ryan Sieck

Jen Simeck

Teddy Sloup

Amanda Smith

Casey Smith

Craig Smith

JJ Smith

Meliss a Smith

TJ Smith

Kaley Snyder

Jordan Socha

Brandin Stanard

Anne Starace

Mari Stark

Theresa Starr

Michael Steinke

Charlie Stephan

Shannon Stone

Megan Stous

Karina Stratton

Max Streeter

Francie Streich

Nick Strope

Ryan Suhr

Evalynn Sundeen

Kyle Swartz

King of the hill As we returned from our short vacation due to snow days some found their spots to be covered in snow mounds. Senior Matt Snyder decided to improvise and make his own parking spot

Natalie Tavlln

Carl Thomas

Amy Thompson

Scott Thompson

Michael Thorson

Laura Tingle

Dane Todd

Noah Topil

Chelsea Tredway

Tami Treheam

Kandra Tucker

Kris tina Tucker

Travis Turgeon

Kimberly Tumer

Abby Tuttle

Kristin Ubben

Karla Umana

Lauren Umland

Ben Van Ackeren

Tr oy Van Eck

Eric Van Horn

Anthony Vance

Cole Vanicek

enjoy cheering on our teams during state finals some feel that ;rs the school spirit that brought it all together (from left to right) Sophomore Megan Mccarville , junior Nicole Kansier, sophomore Toby Currin, junior Megan Magsamen, sophomore Megan Hill, and junior Allison Rocke proved this successful as the varsity volleyball team placed second in state

W~ataret~e

Top 10 Most lrnportaV1t Evevits At Sout~east~

Many of us have memories at Southeast that we will never forget. Here are some favorite days that make school so much more enjoyable!

10) 9 8 7 6 5 4

1)

Multicultural Day Club Days

Dances

Night of Knights

Spirit Week

Spring Day

State Sports

Pep Rallles ·

Snow Days

Last Day of the Year

Photo cou rt esy of J ane Munksgaard

JIAviiors

David Varvel

Bill Vodvarka

Jessica Vodvarka

Megan Vogt

Corlan Vonderschmidt

Kristin Voss

AmyVrtiska

Matt Vrtiska

Brandy Wahlman

John Walker

Justin Walker

Kenny Walker

Joey Walsh

Kristin Walstad

Jerod Walz

Ashley Watsek

Joe Watson

Timory Weakly

Melissa Weber

Steve Welch

Brandon Werner

Tim Wessel

Balley West

Christopher Whitney

Greer Wiklund

Zachary Wilcher

Josh Williams

Erika Witt

Casie Witte

Jessica Wittenhagen

Derric Wood

Elliot Wood

Jessica Wood

Jennie Woodard

ZacWooten

John Wright

Keith Wysocki

Jessica Yeackley

Seanna Yeager

Ashley Young

Jamie Young

Michelle Zepeda

Anatoly Zlotnik

Shawn Zoz

Valerie Zoz

Finders keepers ... Junior Trent Borchers takes advantage of the surplus of senior parking after lunch

The risk is worth it to Trent because A-lot tickets are a rare occurence , and it allows for a longer lunch period when you don ' t have to walk from C-lot or a side street

She'll never know . Junior Robby Defrain tries his hardest to fool h is World History teacher by pretending to read The Source in class Despite making the choice not to read the book , Robby still passed every quiz Many students avoided reading the book by picking up the Cliff Notes edition .

Top 1o pieces of advice ~OLA' d give to sop~ornores

Now that they've been through it, it 's time for the juniors to tell all! Here 's what they thought sophomores should know before stepping through the doors of LSE every day.

10) You don 't need to read The Source if you're in Diff World History

9) Stock up on Cliffs Notes!

8) Take a 7 am class so you can park in C-lot

7) Don't park in A-lot, you'll upset the seniors

6) Join lots of clubs

5) Try out for a sports team

4) Get your required classes done before senior year

3) Take some challenging classes

2) Don't start skipping yet!

1) Have a good summer because junior year is the hardest!!!

S~e Is a Dancing Q1Aeen!

Competitons, practices, and seeing an an male dance team shake their bon-bons there is not one thing,that sophol!lore Vicki Torres doesn't like about dandng / She used to perform some .gymp.asttcs ang has been dancing for two jears~~That may"' noO; seem like a long time, ,but when coin~t- , lng with her team an?t rec~\vmg1 superior f ratings in all thr ee dfnces that:' .. per- 1 formed, two yea rs {~ obvtoust'y enlfugrr;i, time. · , ,

"l like fo ~ 'fl energetic .'I nd tibve spirlts abou{ thiUS5 an?dailctng tn:wtth t tfiose things," sne commented. du has'': wanted to ~ance since she ~ as ,~ttle ~nd it looks like h~r wish came trlte. '7 .; ~m Say cheese , Vicki's dqnce f}roup incluqes

Front Row: Kelli Rost Second Row: Julie Haith, Suzanne Wing Back Row: Vanessa O'Neel, Ashton Fuller, Christine Wing, Amy Sh(Jffer, Kfistin r Moore, Kellie Jakubowski, Alexa Scnoen, Vicki Torres ·

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Megan Bloss er

Chris Boehle

Nicholas Boney

Blake Bonicatto

Colby Bowman

Allison Bradford

Betsy Branscombe

Zach Branstetter

Alan Branting

Jeff Branum

Rachel Braunsroth

Megan Breen

Amy Brenden

Mallory Brennan

Evan Brittenham

Josh Brix

Brandon Brolhorst

Amy Brolliar

Caroline Brophy

Gloria Brown

Jonathan Brunott

Maggie Buck

Nikki Burbach

Jessa Burcham

Todd Bush

Brittney Byers

Lori Byrd

Corey Calder

"One of my best experiences was when we got to dance with an all male group ata competition in South Sioux City."

-Vicki Torres

Cowgirls, Bab~!

Hailey Abh9t andCarqllne Kampfe

j have b~en taking l U.ging lessbns together since the 4th grade at thel.egacy

·0)1 Eq~trtan Genter: tw;Halley, hjs ·b~n tiding since shf: w~ 5 ears old, and Caroline Was just begin When tltey met for the very first time. The two ,$}s- -4\& 8,i- \;, $ · %.Yi found that they bof;h hail a common interest ~!l:51 b~ ~m~ .f~ J riends ~, ® 2\bbot and Karripfe·ootli ride ctr~sage style" ·which is afoun of.E ,· lf"• w\@ ii¾@' ·A,\@•· ;j tiding. ·."

wBoth,<of t gl k ~ \ess~ s and compete s , metlmes we tjde bareba5t to~thet;just totfqp," Abbot said. . .

Stars of the show;1 1; . Garo/the (le'#) with Fritz, and Hailey (right] with Calypso. •

Jesse Doak

Stacy Dodds

Kelly Dolan

Matt Douglas

Missy Dragoo

Alicia Duncan

Ryan Dunn

Tony Eckmann

•Laci Edmonds

Mollie Edson

Lindsey Edwards

Dustin Eisenbarth

Andrew Eisenmann

Elisabeth Eisenmann

Sara Ekstrom

Hannah Eno

Kyle Erickson

Tara Erlandson

Colin Espejo

Aaron Essink

Lyndi Essink

Michael Estrada

Gwyn Evans

Sarah Evans

Thomas "Evnen

MinJa Fejzic

Ashley Felker

Benjamin Femeau

SOPHOMORES

"I have loved horses ever since I was a little girl, and have made many memories with them that will last me a lifetime."

-Caroline Kampfe

Kersten Ficke

Kiley Ficken

Duane Flemmer

Kylee Foral

Bryony Ford

Cody Foreman

Bridget Fowler

Lindsey Fowler

Eric Fraka Cole Francis

Nick Francisco

Robert Franey

Carly Franson

Carly Freed Casey Fri.end

Josiah Frobish

Johnna Frost

Jeremy Garivay

Becky Garratt

Frederick Gay

Logan Geisler

Katrina Gessner

Lisa Gettman

Samuel Gibbens

Nadia Gilbert

Kristina Glaser

Lacie Gla sgow

Kristin Gokie

Sean Golden

Bryan Goldsmith

Bethany Gooden

Megan Goracke

Paul Graham

Zach Graham

Katie Grandon

Cara Grant

Sarah Grantham

Shabaka Green

Aaron Greenwald

Emmary Grieger

Cameron Guenzel

Christina Guilfoyle

Annie Gustafson

Lea Gustafson

Patrick Haas

Emily Hadley

Megan Hahn

Sylviane Hammack

David Hanna

Leader of t~e Pac~

Andy Wright is one of 41 sopho·mores who wer~ chosen to, be tn Yoµth Leadership Lincoln. YLL is a group~" of sophomores who want to learn more ~ut our community in order to help improve our city. S~dent! m~t tlll qut a £our ~ge application; have an inferview, and be "chosen by the director ot'.YLL. They meetJhe ftrst Tuesday of every month an d dr actMties to ~eftt the cq~µnity , Not otllyK does Uncoln benefit, so do the students. "l have lllet lots of peo~le from m;ounclt be community andmade lots ofnew'friends," ., Apdy says about YLL. •Some otl!~r m~mbers include Alicia Carranza: Tooy Currin, Justin Wo~, Cassidy Moo! e, and Gwvn Evans. · ;, ·""

Leading the woy•• .SoohcrnoreAndv Wright f[X)ses for his success. '1 trv to make atiifference rn the communitv and Yll has helped me do that, " Wright $Old 't

Jenny Hansel

Tyler Hansel

Cassie Hansen

Erin Hansen

Nicole Hansen

Nate Hardin

Shanon Hardy

Samuel Harris

Ty Harris

Kendra Hatfield

Chrissy Hauschel

Ricky Haxton

Eric He

Chase Healey

Andrew Heathershaw

Tamara Hefley

Trevor Heidinger

Grant Heilman

Sarah Hein

Elisha Hemmerling

Casey Henley

Steve Hennigs

Andrea Herstein

Keshia Hessheimer

Jenna Hetcko

Robb Hiatt

Kristi Hickman

Levi Hildebrandt

"I rea/1.y like helping out in the community. Not only has the community benefitted. but the students as well."

-Andy Wright

Create It or Tralvi It

The State Fair is a btg·event in Nebraska. Art displays including pktures, quilts, and clothes, along with animals "' shows are just some of the viewing pleasures. Many of the kids ~hat create these items and tram these antmais are involved ln 4 7H. Southeast soph()mor~, Kathleen , Arends, has been part of the 4~'1:-i program: for etght years._ ul live at the county and state fair," Arends said. There are different clubs that focus on the variety ;0f interests which meet once a month. Arends le~as a club that gets childre11 age; 5-lQ involved. ,, 4-H is like sports, you pre; pare and compete!" Arends stated.

Cabin fever •l<ath/een Arends (3rd from the left) counsels a group of girls at the 4H camp D uring the week the g irls participate in activities that challenge their minds and t}cx::Jies, while bringing them closer together.

Daniel Ker r

Stephanie Kersten

Kim Kie fer

Sara Kimminau

Wyatt Kingery

Chris Kiple

Brian Kirk

Megan Kirk

Jonathan Klone

lan Knopp

Leila Knowles

Matthew Knudsen

April Kovar

Amber Kramer

Amanda Krueger

Chad Kruse

Nick Kubick

Cassandra Kuhn

Tom Kutsch

Kerie Kvassay

Kylee Kvassay

Jill Lagrange

Shannon Laird

All Lakey

Emily Lance

Nicholas Langtry

James Lantis

Patrick Lantis

"In 4H you are always learning new skills, you find your character, and meet interesting people within the city and state."

-4-H ambassador Kathleen Arends

Help Wavited

> Having a job and g;tttng paid ts good and well, but ~paving a job and not getting paid is ev~n better, iccord~ ing to sophotl'l.~~e ~~olcL, ... she's been volunteering since ,' oth 'grade., Arµold fills her time by ~leaning ll{? W+ ,.. ·i@i· MP'' .,: w •Mf her neigltborhBod park anu. volunteer,. ingas a baby ~siM:eN:lt het churc~ day· care. She also visits local retirement homes t~. share hei:.,i~l'!le 0~tll Jon~!y.,, residents. lnstead of dollar sighs fill.. ing her we~k~.,paycl\eck,fArno!fl is r~; warct.ed with smiles, laughs, and Ute good feeling she gets frorr'!helt>,iM oth't ers.

•WQnted: KatleMnold . AmOld f;/as been vO/unteering for ftVe years. She's armed with a smile and is cqnsidered very caring. She was last seen giving Her time and talent to worthy causes. ,

Matthew Meyer

Christopher Meyerle

Ben Micek

Ty Miles

Brad Miller

Cristine Miller

Jessica Miller

Matthew Miller

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Tanner Miller

Corey Minchow

Casey Minear

Daniel Miriovsky

Justin Modarres

Bess Moodie

Cassidy Moore

Jami Moravetz

Kile Morgan

Charlie Morris

Ben Morrissey

Elizabeth Morrow

Sheena Moseman

Briana Moser

Jeremiah Mowery

Mackenzie Muehlhausen

Alexa Muhs

Matthew Mullen

Joshua Muller

Krista Munier

"Helping out my community is just one of my many goals in life."

-Katie Arnold

Star Sop~omore

r

The Junior 'Stars\voulcin't be cor,nplete without their c~nter, §Ophomore Sean Heard. At age l6 °he n~s already<1;pec9me a. mewber of t~e Stars and held his ~ot for five yeats.' Just recently however, l[le has ta~~n , his place on the varsity squaq. Scoring 7 goals a{!tt 5 assists*for tit~ team. Aside from winning records, making state, and scoring" hat1lftrtc~ "se~n Heard looks fp ~op.ttnu~ ,his $ucc~~s in the· rink. ~ext seas~n l hope 1 t o be team captain where l can assume possible' leadership responstbllities."

Putting on the game face •._ , Sophomore Sean Heard gets ready for a competitive game Heard P!aVS at the Ice Box regularly,

Scott Pi.per

Ben Placzek

Allison Poole

David Porto

Jeffrey PoskochH

Laura PoskochH

Jason Pratt

Chelsea Price

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Undsay Priefert

Candace Quarells

Amy Quinn

Tyler Quinn

Tyler Raasch

Jason Rada

Michael RaHsback

Joshua Rainey

Matthew Ramirez

Shervln Razavian

Tony Razo

Seth Reddy

Hayley Rezac

Cristina Ricaurte

Cory Richards

Nicholas Richardson

Brady Rivers

Tony Roberson

Jaime Roby

Melissa Rodriguez

"I will play as long as I possibly can, keep going to higher and higher levels. Mostly I want to leave knowing I did the best that I could."

-Sean Heard

Sop~ornores

Frances Schoonveld

Lindsey Schreiter

Alex Schultz

Kirsten Schupbach

Amanda Schur Charles Schwahn

Jennifer Schwarz Jill Schwarz

Shawn Schweitzer Nicole Sell

Andrew Sellenrick

Travis Shambaugh

Jessica Sharp

Leesa Shepard

Kari Shoemaker Cavan Short

Kim Shubert

Cara Shuster

Travis Sieck

Christopher Siefken

Wyatt Siefken

Michael Skoda

Somer Sloan

Cameron Smith

Corey Smith

TicRII vig t~e Ivories

Many kids are forced into piano lessons by their parents, but sophomore Brad Claussen has actually kept playing for seven years. His favorite type of musk to play is jazz, although he still likes playing classics · like Brahms.

Not only is Claussen a whiz at piano, he also plays bass, guitar, and trombone. Claussen wm start participating in piano competitons this summer, however his future plans include playing for fun only.

-Andrea Abel

Jarr,min' the night away Brad Claussen and banamates get ready for their Jazz Band concert Claussen paricipates in Jazz One.

Laura Sprague

Amber Staehr

Danielle Stansbury

Aaron Stark

James Stark

Joey Stenberg

Heath Stieren

Jessica Stokes

Robyn Stokke

Nathan Stoltenburg

Carrie Strasburg

Angie Straube

Carolyn Stuart

Stephanie Stull

Karl Sufflcool

Ryan Swanigan

Chloe · Sweet

Chase Taylor

Ryan Taylor

Ty Taylor

Tara Tesmer

Nick Tetmeyer

Tatum Thies

Chris Thomas

Megan Thomazin

Derek Thompson

Julie Thompson

Robbie Thompson

"I just do it because I have a lot of fun when I'm playing a piece I enjoy and I can get lost in the music."

-Brad Claussen

P h o to by T y le r So rensen

Katy Wilson

Kerk Wilson

Bub Windle

Suzanne Wing

Alyse Wisdom

Anna Wishart

Vanessa Wishart

Cole Wittstruck

Krissy Woita

Katie Wolfe

Justin Wood

Kimberly Wood

Matthew Wood

Shane Wood

Peter Worth

Andy Wright

Andrew Young

Melissa Young

William Ziemer

Kyle ZUlig

Michael Zimmer

Derek Zimmerman

Jenifer Zimmerman

Sophomores

Senior Jon Baugous prepares Chinese food in his Cultural Foods class. At the beginning of the year, the students vote on what type of foods they want to prepare and eat their projects. (Right)

Melissa Chen, Kathleen Arends, Kali Peter, Jill Rosno, Annie Gustafson, and Sara Ekstrom do some last-minute cramming before their first final. Finals were a whole new

Junior Andrea Littrell, sophomore Suzanne Wing, and senior Emily Hergert attend the National Journalism Conference in Kansas City Janet from "Real World Seattle" was the keynote speaker {Above]

Sophomore Cole McManigal gets "knighted" in Mrs Roebe(s English 10 class. They had a week-long challenge to be a good knight, and they wrote a paper on their experiences. [Right]

The basketball band plays during a varsity game. They sacrificed their early mornings and late afternoons to practice before the season started. This talented group also shows off their music talents at pep rallies.

HEAD Of THE CLASS

From art to science, math to P.E., students have been expanding their horizons with the wide variety of classes that are offered. Minds and experiences were broadened by the opportunity to take uncommon classes like Cultural Foods and Beginning Jewelery. Many students went for the chance to have a little fun while learning about different cultures and techniques. With the constant energy to add a twist to old subjects, the English department added a Holocaust Literature class to promote and expand reading and writing as well as learning about history. Adding new perspectives to students schedules added to our excellence at the head of the class.

Sophomore Lisa Larrew shows fellow sophomores Ke rsten Ficke and Zach Graham her project on Raphael Santi for Sue Cassatds World History class Each person in the class researched an influencial person from the Rensaissance and created an interactive museum exhibit

Ph oto b y T y le r So re nse n

P o to y A iso n M ac D o n a

Senior April Eisenhauer uses the new computers in the library to surf the web to gather information for a Cl paper. These I-Macs proved to be a helpful resource for many students (Above)

(Right)

-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

at~: Be T~ere or B2

For thousands of years, Mathematical concepts have been the building blocks of cMlizaiton. Science, technology, and business have kept the world advancing since the beginning of time, but none of these areas could be unlocked without math. With such a concrete set of topics, the math teach-

"He talked about all sorts of math related fields, but especially actuarial sciences, " said Kellenbarger. Many students seemed excited by the occupatiion. "l was just interested to hear about a profession that uses math and problem solving, " commented junior Tyler Seacrest.

Geometry stuers at Southeast work hard to come up with new ways to teach old material.

ln February, teacher Sheila Kellenbarger gave her students the op -

portunity to focus on Math related careers with the help of Jim Baker, a local actuary. Baker, who works at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., talked to Kellenbarger' s Statistics and Diff. Precalculus classes about a wide variety of math related fields.

dents used second semester to pilot two new books, one of which could be used districtwide beginning next year. "Both of the new

books have advantages that the current book doesn ' t, " said Chris Gay, whose class piloted one of the books. Mathematics keep the world moving forward, and the Southeast math department works hard to keep things new and present exciting new possibilities.

Algebra), Ryan Ph1fer, (Pre-Cal, Algebra, Adv Algebra) Wendi Herbin (Adv. Math}, Pam Lauderback (Diff Pre-Cal, Adv Algebra, Geometry)

Baclc Row (L to RJ KelliRoeber-Schoenlng (Geometry, Adv. Math ,) Chris Gay, (Pre-Cal, Geometry) Judy Tuttle , (Algebra , Diff Adv Algebra, Geometry) Dan Dougherty, (Algebra , Geometry, Discrete Math) Kristin Murphy, (Geometry, Pre-Cal , Diff Adv Algebra) Anne Munksgaard , Geometry, Diff Calculus, Diff Adv. Algebra) Karen Ward, (Adv. Algebra, Pre-Cal) Spencer Duncan, (Algebra, Adv Algebra, Geometry) Sheila Kellenbarger, (Adv Algebra, Statistics , Diff Pre-Ca/,} Sherry West, {Algebra , Adv Algebra, Statistics) Not Pictured: Ed Muller (Geometry, Foundation Math)

"This year was fun. It was kind of challenging at times, but I still learned a !or

-Junior Eric Alloway

-Matt Meyerle

Raise i,our hand Spencer Duncan explain s a new concept to h is Geometry class. Th

was Duncan' s first year at Southeast

Ph oto b y Matt Mcye rl

Front Row (L to RJ Dan Hohensee (Calculus}, Carol Goans [Transition Math, Pre-Cal, Adv. Algebra) , Mason Sch roth (Foundation Math , Geometry, Adv

Can ~u put it oh the board? Sheila Kellenbarger goes over a problem on the board in her diff precalculus crass. The class kept students busy all year with its rigorous curriculum.

The big screen ... Judy

makes use of an overhead pro-

to help her Geometry class with their notes Keeping up with notes and homework was a big help for many students. (left) ·

Phot o b y Andrea Abel

Group WOik Sophomores John Petersen, Levi Hildebrandt, and Ben Golden work together to get through an assignment in their Geometry class. Throughout fhe year students used postulates and theorems to help 1hem in their work.

P oto y A n r e a Abel AAA, ASA, SAS ... Mason Schroth demonstrates a concept to his Geometry class. Schroth joined the department at the beginning of the year. (left)

Photo b y T y ler Sorensen He gets by with a little help ... Sopflomore Ty Taylor gets some help from Mrs. Munksgaard on his Geometry homework as Nick Arnold works away. When you don't understand somethmg, going to a teacher can be a surefire solution (above)

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jector

AVING flAN WITH THE PAST, PRESENT, AND flATIARE

Social studies at Southeast ls not only a learning experience, lt' s fun too. The social studies department makes an effort to make their classes as enjoyable as possible. "l remember when Mr. Blatchford threw hls lunch tray out the window ln the middle of class," sophomore Emily Royal sald. At the same time the social studies teachers are also very serious about their

Schnelder sald, " Mr. McEntarffer (Mr. Mac) really lnsplres me. He ls very passionate about everything he does. " Mr McEntarffer teaches one of the best college preparatory classes at southeast. ln hls Dlfferentlated Psychology class the students spend all semester working on a college level research project.

Senior Sarah Gelsllnger sald, "ln my sociology class, Mrs. students learning.

Kohl made me work hard and l feel that thls helped me prepare for college next year. "

mented senior John Ayers.

One thing that students have voiced an oplnlon about

though ls that no matter what social studies class they are taking lt always seems that there ls an excessive amount of note-taking involved. They also realize that notes are a necceslty ln the learning process.

The social studies teachers also effect their students ' futures and help shape them lnto adults. Senior Lacey

Every senior ls required to take Cltlzenshlp lssues to graduate from hlgh school. Most seniors

going lnto the class feel that lt's just pointless. However, many change their mlnd after taking lt. Senior Adam Daharsh commented, "Mr. Brolhorst tought me my rights and gave me some pointers on how to stay out of trouble." Social studies classes are an important and lntlgral part to every students hlgh school career.

-Doug Graham

"Mr. Stallworth really knows hls facts and seems to have knowledge on everything you ask hlm," com-

"One time Jordan Warren and I had to dance to Michael Jackson when we were leaming about the Bas."

-Senior Eric Gift

Jammin' out in class Junior Ben Va n Ackeren memorizes his capitals in Worf Geography while listening to his walkman.

Left to Right : Rob McEntarffer (Psychology D, Pllosophy, Advanced Psychology D), Mlc Plerce (Psychology, US History 20th Century), Tom Focht (Cl, Economics, Economics D), Tom Johnson (World History Block, World Geography) , Chad Blatchford (World History, US Hlstory), Susan- Cassata (World Hlstory D, World History), Dave Peters (US History 20th Century, US Hlstory, US History 20th Century Adjusted) , Pat.Kohl (Sociology, Sociology D, World History), David Leader (US Hlstory, Learning Center, Economics) , Mike Butler (World History) , Nancy O 'Brien (World Hlstory D Block) , Crystal Folden (US History, World Geography Adjusted), Tony Quattrocchi (US Hlstory, World History) , Brent Toalson (Criminal Justice, a , AP US History) , Ted Larson (AP US History, CTD). Not Pictured: Randy Brolhorst (a, US Hlstory), David Nebel (AP US J:iistory) , Mandy Peterson (Cl, Psychology, Advanced

Lectures are fun These US History students find their teachers antics during lecture humorous. Most social studies classes involve a lot of lectures and notes.

Put on ~ur done/rt shoes Juniors Kyle Kriz and Jaci Grimes dance to old war songs in their US History class. Their teacher, Dave Peters, joins in from his desk

How'd I do that . Students examine their ·tests after they are corrected. Some are happy and some sit in disbelief.

Movies during class rule . These students devote all their attention to the cinema during class. Students often welcome a movie over notes at the beginning of class.

Notanothertest Students grind their teeth as Mr. Quattrocchi hands out a test in his World History class. The amount of tests in a social studies class takes some getting used to.

Say what? Jun ior Jesper Thygesen wri te s h is quotes and analysis from the book h e is reading in his American Litera t u re c lass

reatlvit~ Ivi t~e

Classroom

Skk of the same old thing? lt' s time lum and following rigid guidelines. to learn something new. Well, not quite A wide selection of courses reach new , but here at Southeast it ls We outto all dlfferent abUlties of the students. have been introduced to a brand new Classes like the Advanced Placement Uttype of literature. The Literature of the erature and Composition for seniors and Holocaust. Language and Composltlon for juniors

This class ls an ln depth study of the include work that ls at a faste r pace with horrific tales involved ln the Holocaust mor e in-depth analysis. during the 1940 ' s . As sophomores Students have the there ls not a lot of opp or tun l t y "The Holocaust class choke. Most sophotounderstand t heir mores take English own intolerances ln helps you realize whar S 10 class Sophomore life through the class wrong in our lives that you Kady Baer agrees experiences. II Id about the small selecDu rl ng this norma y WOU n recog- tionof classes. "lllke semester class Paul the idea of having Smith enhances the -senior Jenny Brannen more chokes instead young readers of be ing given the knowledge by doing classes to take, " Baer various projects and commented. educating them about the secrets and Juniors like T J. ChrastU are lntermysterles surrounding this time ln his - ested ln a wider variety of English classes. tory. ln his first semester he took Classical and

Of course, the Literature of the Ho- Shakespearean Drama where he exlocaust ls not the only intriguing class plained that "it was fun to learn about offered here. Classes like Creative Writ- the differences that the plays represented lng and lndlvldual Literatur e allow stu- ln society. " dents to choose what they want to learn

as opposed to being given the currku-

-Jake Green

English Department

Engish 10, and Joumq/lsm),KathySteirilc.e(AP ~ang. COmp and Gifted), Bol;)Hentlchs (Ora/Comm.J, PatJSmlltl {Eng/sh 10,A.P LIi Comp., Lit oflfleHolocausf, andLeomingCenterJ, nm Tldball (Ora/Comm ,, Movie Lit., andGen. Lit ), ErtcSack(CrealtveWrfting,Debate,andComp.J,AnnQJn/an(Englsh 10, AP Lang Comp ,andYearbook}, DonnoMuflen(Ora/Comm JBoltom (LtoRJ:SuePetersen(Am Lit Comp andlnd Ut.J , JudyHanlka{Women's ut., Am. Lit Comp,, and Mod World Lit.), POI.Jo Domke (Ind Lit., Oral comm., Comp., and Adv, Creative Wrfting}, Marsha Olson (Am. Lit Comp and Engish 1OJ, Shltley Roeber (Laltn 1&2 compacted, Eng/sh Lit Comp ., and Engish 10}, Mindy Wrtg,t (Am Lit Comp., Engish Lit Comp. , and Science Fiction), and Jtiie Krueger (<:!feat/Ve Writing and Eflfi/sh 10) Not p/ch.lsd: JIii Oestmann (Dev Reading and Adv Reading), Johnna Ostrander {Eng/sh 10, Gen. Comm., Lit ), Kersttn VarDetvoolt (AP Lit Comp. and Cont Lit.)

Top (I. toR): BatbMagano-Yamel (pato«:Jucator}, MelanleBHJs (Engish lOandG/fted), NancyEalcmon(Contemp Lit and Eng/sh 10), Jane W/llloms{C.J , Career Ed ., and Lit), DlameKuppg(Newspaper,

The Green Light. Junior Katie Brestel works on a one-pager over the Great Gatsby for her A.P Lang Comp class A one-pager is a student creation , on one piece of paper, where the student can do anything they feel necessary to express ideas of the book.

Talking ff up . Sophomores

Brian Voges and Jason Barton design a layout for their presentation in Bob Henrich' s Oral Communications class. Many presentations and projects were presented to students. This class was added to the requirements for. all students starting with the class of 2002

A helping hand . Paul Smith discusses a Literature of the Holocaust class assignment with senior Lyndsi Rasmussen while the class does research on the upcoming report.

Adding a new perspective . The Holocaust class began during the second semester. These students opted to take the class and learn more about the horror filled event.

Oooh, Busted? . .. Senior Billy Defrain wonders as Kerstin VanDervoort places a call The word room was in a portable this year.

bservatioV1, IV1deV1tificatioV1, IV1vestigatlovi, Explaviatlovi, Oestlviatlovi

From the white board to the lab to the rocket launch pad, science ls always blasting off. No one can keep up with it. Perhaps that's why science ls so interesting and awesome to so many students at Southeast.

college courses ln the Pre Med area. Others go flying on skateboards ln the tennis courts while learning about momentum ln Physics class.

But sometimes science ls hard to understand and get into. "Getting students to become suffi-

-Applied

Physics Teacher

shows. lt's apparent that he enjoys teaching," senior Peter Meakin said. Obviously, science teachers here really care and love what they do.

Jake Winemiller Crazy and

"l really enjoyed Advanced Chemistry with Mr. Emry. l took it as a junior and l had tons of fun. Emry has an amazing amount of crazy experiments/ demos that he ciently fascinated so that they will autonomously absorb and create ls a challenge," Physics and Astronomy teacher Jake Winemiller said. All the new material and F=MAs can give students big headaches. "My biggest challenge

ls probably memorizing things because l'm a blonde," senior Kendra Paulsen joked. Yet science ls not supposed to be necessarily easy because it ls constantly changing and still waiting to be explored.

The variety of science classes offered at Southeast ls outstanding. Many students take Anatomy and Physiology with Mr. Nelson for a head start ln their

hlllarlous moments ln the science department are quite common. "l wlll never forget the time that Marc Berger (former Southeast graduate) smelled the concentrated HCl that Mr. Emry had. His face absolutely exploded!" Meakin recalled. These are times students wlll never forget.

"lf there ls one word to describe science it would be sdenterrlflc," senior Knox Jones said.

Science Department

Chemistry

Cindy

Applied Chemistry Chemistry

Ron Paulsen Biology Life Science

Ra,idyEmry

"/fs a pleasure to have the opportun,ify to impact the future by teaching

science."

-Lynn Perklnton

Front Row (L to R):

Robert Scarborough Diff Physics Advanced Physics Diff

Karel

Attitude is everything Science teach u Floyd Doughty, with Flis hands on his hips, explains a Physics lab in his TuesdaVs ve s

Back Row (L to R): Greg Cooper Chemistry

Jake Winemiller Applied Physics Astronomy

· Diff Chemistry Advanced Chemistry

Steve Nelson Anatomy/ Physiology Diff

Carol Moravec Applied Biology

Biology Not Pictured: Jim Bertrand; Applied Biology, Biology Dick Caster; Chemistry, Geoscience. Floyd Doughty; Physics, Physical Science. Tim Golden; Biology , Environmental Studies, Marine Biology. Darla Haugerud ; Phy~ics, Physical Science.

Biology

Plants and Animals of the Great Plains

Experimentation

Sophmores

...

up to date is essential to succeeding in physics class

A new angle ... Senior Ashtyn Beek takes a break at the kiddie drinking fountain on the Anatomy field trip to Morril Hall The Anatomy and Phyisiology classes learned about the anatomic structures of animals.

Show offs Junior Becky Gulyas and her Physics teacher Jake Winemiller finish creating a water rocket made from a pop-liter bottle The long tube on the rockers nose is to make the rocket have a higher velocity.

11 ph t s by Camero n Gue ze l

Miniscule organisms... Sophmores Chloe Sweet and Kristi Rickman work on a lab with a orthograhic miscroscope Hickman writes down Sweers careful observations.

Record heights ...Juniors Issac Jefferson ana Kenny Walker stand in awe as their rocket blasts off while teacher Jake Winemiller times the touch. (Left)

Evan Brittenham and Jason Davila finish up a lab in their lab notebooks. Keeping lab notebooks

5 PECIAL PROGRAMS STIADENTS SEEK ALTERNATIVES

With the diversity that incompasses Southeast, it is no surprise that we find ourselves looking for different ways to accomodate the special needs and talents of students. The Arts and Humanites School, Science Foucus (Zoo) School and the brand new Information Technology Focus

''Arts and Humanities is like wor thwhUe experience, l would like to

are very small in most cases. "Classes are much more casual, challenging, interactive, productive and smaller. My chemistry class only has five students!" explained sophmore Brent Carmer. When asked if this was a worthy oppertunity for students to look into Carmer replied, " Yes! This is a very Program offer alternative programs for students throughout the district.

Choosing to attend Arts and Humanities school has many advantages, one being a very small class size, En-

a small community. We don't Just learn f ram a book, but form each other."

take all of my classes there the teachers are the best l have ever had!"

The special education department works to provide classes that offer rollment is limited to only 125 students. " Our teachers teach us with hands on, and verbal discusions rather than lecturing" commented junior John Bauer.

- Junior Chad Olsen

Zoo School is a very relaxed and laid back enviroment, which is why some students choose to attend. The classes

new experiences that are appropriate to many different student needs. These various programs offer specialized instruction that focuses on inspiring student interests and educating students at all levels.

Front Row: udy Riordan, Lisa Nelson, Vicki Obrecht, acki~ Lafallof{e, Linda Llyod, ache/ Weich~!, uile Latenser.

-Carl Lepa

Changing into character... Junior

Vanicek changes into costume for a film

and other stuaents were producing

class at the Arts and Humanities school

Speci~I Ed1AcatloY1 Department

Back Row: Roberta Christiansen, Jane Williams, Laura Cummings, KathyNeilt Connie Witt, Kim Hovendick, Peter Maddux.

,work of Art in the making Senior Eric Coon works with a mat board 1n a project for his Arts and Humanities class. At the Arts and Hu1anities school students are allowed to work freely at their own pace.

Listen up... Sophomore

Abbott takes the time to explain a project she is working on at

Leaming through listening

Making the grade... Zoo school student junior Peter Meyer works on his homework during class time.

Technical difficulties ... (left) Junior Kyte Swartz helps to set up lights and electical props for a film the students are working on. (Left)

Hailly

Zoo School

(left) Senior Tneo Burns watches a presentation being given by his classmates

ORLO LANUlAAUE STlAOENTS

FINO NEW WAYS TO LEARN

ln today's society ; technology is advancing at an incredible rate. ln this changing environment, it's more important than ever to be able to communicate with other cultures. Here at Southeast, students are given a chance to learn those skills.

Students chose among Spanish, French, German, and Latin in 2000-2001.

exhibit of French art from the 18th century.

French 1 used games to review for tests and quizzes. 'We played a fly swatter game that my teacher made up, " said junior Mike Martin. ln the game, the teacher says an Engish word and two students race to find the French equivalent.

German class Every class had their own way of having fun and learning a new language.

For instance, Spanish three had a cultural foods day where students brought in various

''All

learned from experiencing the native cultures in October when they brought assorted German foods to an all day picnic during school.

Latin students found time to have Spanish and Mexican dishes. They spent the rest of the day eating the foods.

Students were given the opportunity to learn French culture in February, when French 4 , 5, and 3/4 Combined took a trip to Omaha to visit an

fun and expand their horizons at the same time, and the small number of students made the class a tight-knit group. "Finals were tough," said junior Austin Ford, "but the fun we had in class made up for it. "

World Language Department

Ylkes ... Sophomore Cole Wiffstruc k goes to pieces over an assignment in his Germ n c lass. Students worked hard all year to ke e p up with the pace of the class.

of the activities helped us learn a lot easier. They were original and still fun."

~ Jake Green and Matt Meyerle

Front Row (l to RJ Arlys Eddy (Spanish),Marcella Sanchez-Ne/son (Spanish}, Jane Reinkordt (German}, Cam1Hughes (Spanish), Antonio Almazan (Spanish} , Second Row (l to RJ Kristen Tangen (French}, Lorraine Walsh (Spanish) ,· Kathie Uhrmacher (French}, Shirley Roeber (Latin) , Renee Haste (Spanish ) Not Pictured - Jennife1 _ Matulka (French} , Jill Frazer (Spanish)

Pho

Getting a lift up ... Seniors Jim Hill and Jason Bradford have a few laughs to ease the stress of Spanish Many seniors took advanced world languages

Happy 8-day Crispen. . d·unior Cnspm Lichtenberg an Mrs. Reinkordt discuss d ifferences between American and German cultures on his b i rthday in February

Getting the speaking points. Jun i or Justin Walke r reads a compostiion to his Latin class The students spent time throughout the year working on presentations and reports [Left)

Ecoutez-vous Sophomores Megan Kelley and Bethany Gooden and jun iors Scott Thompson and Mark Nelson used headphones in the ir French 3/ 4 Com bined class. Listening to the language helped to make the class a little easier for many students

Digging In .. .Sophomore Leslie Maginn and Jun ior Cindy Hunt dive into some brownies in their German class (Left)

CoNSTRlACTIDN ZONE

Hop in the driver's seat and get off Saw Hammer and away they go. the sidewalks, here we come!!! The lndustrlal Tech buzzes awayallday, buildSoutheast 2000-2001 Drivers Educa- lng and designing their creations. Whether Hon class ls about to graduate and its furniture, cabinets, car parts, pipes, they're ready to cruise "O". Drivers or teacher demonstrations, industrial tech Education ls a class where you learn has it all. "lndustrlal tech classes provide how to drive, prepare for your written students with the opportunity to apply and driving examination at the Depart- their magi.nation, knowledge, and talents ment of Motor Vehicles, and learn your to create a personal masterpiece," said way around Lincoln John Kennedy. streets. The class in- Although cabinet eludes driving time 'I remember doing a dem- and furniture conand class instruction. onstration with a blowtorch struction classes have

Drivers Ed teaches and balloons. I touched been traditionally seen students the funda- as dominantly male mentals in being a one of the balloons with the the amount of females good driver and blowtorch and it blew up in the class ls lncreassharpenlng the young lng every semester. drivers' skills behind like a bomb' th e kids eyes "We really enjoy havthe wheel. Drivers Ed flew open. I haven't been lng young ladles in our ls also a good way too able to do that demonstra- classes. They come ln keep up your grades with such open minds at Southeast. tion since." and they produce

Drivers Education

-John Kennedy some of the best work student Brian Russel l've ever seen," Woodstated, "What's the working teacher Jlm point ln taking Drivers Ed form a 'scarey' Kinney stated. varsity coach who talks in third person?" The teachers of lndustrlal Tech donate

The answer ls simple: lnsurance. So their time and efforts to insure that the no matter how much you resist Drivers students get the quality assistance they Education, the fact ls you have to take deserve. So whip out your carpenter's it, unless of course bike rldlng ls your belt because these classes are some of thing. the most exciting classes at Southeast and

Buckle up and drive safely. are sure to provide you with some fun memories.

lridustrial Technology /Driver's Education Staff

-Vanessa Broulllette

BZZZZlllZZZZZZVZ Sophmore Billy Vavtisk a I cuts some plywood for his next projec t. Vovtisko is currently enrolled in woodworkingcloss.

From left to dg,t: 'John Kennedy ITecli Draw, CAD}, Jane Edwards (Applied Architectural Design, CAD/Drafting, Graphics}, Jim Kinney (Applied Cabinet/Furniture Constuction, Furniture Construction)

Gene Lessman (Drive(s Ed) Chuck Mizerski (Drive(s Ed)

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck? Sophmore Adam Hotz cuts down spare wood left over from his Industrial Tech class.

Future's so brioht, I gotta wear shades Mr. Lessman and his student driver of rhe day pause before leaving Southeast for their first drive Each day, two students have the opportunity to improve their driving skills

Always remember, safety first Sophomore Tony Pinkleman makes a good impression by wearing safety goggles at all times Here , Pinkleman prepares to cut a 2 by 4 for his current project

Is the road clear? Sophomore from Gene Lessman's Drive(s Ed class prepares for a day on the road. This is one of the important safety precausions taken before getting on the road.

Hey, I did ff/ .. After a stressful day on the road, sophomore Carly Franson is all smiles about her driving skills and to be out of the car.

I p otos by C1111ero n Gucnzel

NMY OWN

Contrary to the sterotype girlie classes students make the Family Consumer Sciences classes out to be, they are actually full of fun, food, and field trips. The enrollment in Cultural foods is proof of this, where males make up the majority of the classes. "The boys always want to eat," Lori. Goff said. Although this department is the

Southeast sponsors many independent studies. This is a one on one learning experience between a student and teacher. The field of study is chosen by the student, these could be a period in hi.story, books by a specific author, or a subject in science.

"My favorite activity was making a collage of our home values. I also like taking field trips to look of' different types of houses " -Gina Aspelund, interior design student

classes. "They aren't anything like the middle school famlly consumer science classes," Goff emphasized, "The classes focus on f amlly and relationships." ln the Cultural Foods and Food & Wellness classes you not only cook, but cooking careers are also discussed. Creative clothing and interior design are unique courses that allow an individual to be creative.

between them and the teacher discussing the course grade as well as the curriculum.

"My course is graded pass/fall," Jason Beckwith said.

To get involved in an independent study, a student must sign a contract smallest, they offer the most classes with lots of variety. The classes are taught by Lori. Goff, Rose Kastl, and Kri.smi.chelle Nohavek, who work full ti.me teaching four or five di.fferent

Beckwith is taking an independent study on computer programming. "l go through a lesson plan on the internet which allows me to go at my own pace, " Beckwith explained. These courses provide students with an opportunity to go above and beyond what is offered in textbooks.

-Kelly Dolan

f PjMILY &;cq,~~MER SCIENCE/~RK EXP~..RIENCE DEPARTMENTS

Chinese Cuisine .. Sophomore Brook e Deffenbaugh cooks stir fry in her cultura l foods class "Cashew chicken was my fovorite dish. " Deffenbaugh said.

Stuaerit teacher '1A bbie Young, · Lori Goff 1Human Behavior, Pre s c hoof, Cultural Foods, lntei1or Design), krism•ichelle Nohavec tFopdsfW.ellness lj Cultural Fgods, I-Tuman Behav{pr, Student Parenting), and Rose Kastl {Creative Clothing, Human eehavior, Infants anci Toddlers)

Connie Witt Work Experience

I Ellen Williams Work Experience

Communicate and articulate .. .Patrick Austin and Kelsey Palmer presented their poster on linguistics, the study of language, to their human behavior class. The project was part of a life sk17/s unit.

Designing '!heir dreams ... Seniors Lynn Perkinton, Leann Yang , junior Jenny Beall and senior Julie Strode enjoyed their interior design class. For the class final, the students developed their ideal kitchen, the plans included precise dimensions and color pictures of their ideas.

DESIGN r .

Salt and sugar .. Sophomore Ashley Vorhese and seniors Janice Workman and Jonathan Martin dipped pretzels in chocolate. The pretzels were laid out on wax paper allowing the chocolate to harden before they were devoured.

Leave me alone "/ like the freedom of an independent study," senior Lindsay Vanier said reguarding her study of modern literature.

Photo by Cameron Guenzel

Photo by T y ler Sorensen Whistle while you work .. Senior Erica Rosenberry washs dishes in her cultural foods class. Cooking and eating is always enjoyable but it takes personality to make

AKE IT, SHAPE IT, JlAST DON'T BREAK IT

Art classes allow you to get away from the books and activate the 11 rlght" part of your brain. Southeast offers a variety of art classes ln many dlfferent dimensions. These classes range from Beginning Pottery to Advanced Placement Drawing Portfolio.

less Message." They fulfilled this goal by constructing a ceramic mural that will replace an old glass and brick stalrwall at Southeast.

Art can be very frustrating, but satifylng when a project ls completed. 11 Getting used to the

year senior April Ford earned a gold key; silver keys were awarded to Danielle Bauer, David Little, Karina Nersesova, and Tyler Sorenson. Ray Attwood, Jamie Ellsworth, lsaac

lndlvldual accomplishments ln art are rewarded at the Nebraska Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. Students artwork ls submitted and then selected by the Nebraska Scholastic Art Commmltee. This pottery wheel ls challenging!" said senior Jon Baugous. Art teacher Lucy Wicks commented, 11 l love watching students 11 get" the wheel and understand what lt truly takes." Working ln the 2D also re-

quires a great deal of patience. 11 Drawlng is really time consuming," commented senior Dave Johnson.

Wicks will be representing Southeast when she presents at this year's National Art Education Association Convention ln New York. Other accomplishments this year ln the art deptartment include 11 The Wall." This project was completed by the 2000-01 pottery students. They wanted to leave II A Time-

Jefferson, David Johnson, Katie McGrane, Jennifer

Ogg, Boris Pelcer, John Royal, and Joy Rutherford recleved honorable mentions ln the contest. The portfolios created by Brian Earl, Karina Nersesova, and Nick Ramsey were also recognized. Southeast students will continue to produce outstanding works of art ln the future.

ART DEPARTMENT

''Art is fun, and you can produce your very own interpretation of an assignment."

-Mollie Edson

Perfection Senior Kristina Bower puts finis hing touches on her pot before firing it. In th e kiln the pot is brought to a temperature o f 2245 degrees Fahrenheit, this strengthe ns and gives the pot durability

Lucy Wicks

Commercial Art Jewelry Pottery Tom Christiansen Photography

-Kelly Dolan and Lynn Perklnton

Melody Jones Photography Pottery

Not Pictured: Karen Schanou

3-D Design Drawing Painting Sculpture

Listen up Corey Smith, Jessica Stokes, Ashley Vanek, and Colette Murray watch as student teacher Ms. Wehrmeister explains how to construct a slab box. This beginning skill must be perfected in order to advance to more difficult pottery concepts.

Get out a pencil and paper Boris Pelcer matted his award winning drawing. With the shape of a swirl, he brings out the powerful motion of a mystical dragon. Pelcer recieved an honorable mention for this piece of artwork.

,rs all in the negatives Senior Brett Roberts develops a roll of film for his photograhy class in the dark room. The final step in the developing process is "the wash."

Free Your Mind .. Seniors Karina Nersesova and Mai Chau Nguyen work on their acrylic 1 paintings The title of the assignment was "Clock of Life." Each section on the wheel represented a stage in life.

Churning the butter.. .Sophomore Chris Dewey mixs glaze while pottery teacher Ms. Wicks supervises. The color must be evenly distributed throught th~ mixture to ensure the best final coating.

Imagine thls: There's fifty yearbook publication's secret to success. "Teampages, the next Clarion issue, and jour- work ls key ln meeting deadlines and nalism articles due tomorrow. Thls ls creating a quality product. A yearbook what the publication staffs deal wlth on is not something that can be thrown toa daily basis. gether at the last minute. Your work

"l never realized how much work lasts forever so the whole staff has to went lnto the year- work together to book. Yearbook late make lt a success." nights and working "When you're running Newspaper editor during lunch became around getting things put Billy Defrain agrees, a dally routine "lf someone slacks off around deadlines. lt toge th er for th e final pages it hurts the staff a lot was really fun hang- you realize that there's a lot more." ing out as a staff and of responsibility put on your The Advanced joking around with shoulders." - Lynn

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each other while we Perkinton, Shield staff received their own inworked " Shield ads depth experience in editor Andrea Abel creating a successful commented. The yearbook staff wasn't publication. The class was responsible the only group working outside of class for Southeast's annual "From the to meet deadlines. The Clarion staff spent Depths" Literary Magazine. The staff's hours in front of computers when dead- idea of success ls a mgazine which relines rolled around. fleets the entire school and their artistic

"Everyone works really hard the late talents. night before the deadline," Clarion and The final publication is each staff's Shield photographer Alison Macdonald success. Shield writer Matt Meyerle admitted. summed it up by saying, "What you see

Yearbook editor Emily Hergert here, thls is what we did, thls ls our suehad her own opinion about a cess. "

Clarion Staff

front row: Jenny Schroeder, Jessica Sharp, Amanda Schur, Eric Alloway, Alison MacDonald, middle row: Zach Garfield, Brett Wertz, Jeff Salem, Billy Defrain, Jane Munksgaard, back row: Brandon Cole, Tyler Wagner, Knox Jones. Advisor Dianne Kuppig

-Suzanne Wing

Shield Staff

front row: Kristi Wiseby, Suzanne Wing, Stacy Sindel, Cameron Guenzel, middle row: Cari Lepo, Laura Vaughn, Lynn Perkinton, Kelly Dolan, Brenna James, Alison MacDonald, Alsion MacDonald, Tyler Sorenson

bock row: Matt Meyerte, Advisor Ann Quinlan, Andrea Littrell, Emily Hergert, Vanessa Brouilette, Andrea Abel, Doug Graham not pictured: Jake Green, Barbie Schildt, Cbri Snellin

front

Josalynn Davis, Kerri Hiatt; Karrie Harm, Amanda Jackson, Stephanie Heinlein , advisor Paula Domke back row: Jennifer Filip, Lucas Kellison, Derek Schroeder, Adam Davis, Travis Anderson, Jeff Cox, Dusty Rimovsky, Brandy Clark, Gavin-Roehrs , Jami Morevtz, Michael Cork/e not plcutred: Jessica Wood

This just in... Clarion sports editor Jeff Salem skims the Lincoln Journal Star to find laycut and story ideas

Ph oto by Ali son MacD0

"From the Depths" Staff

row:

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Working 'round the clock ... Sophomore Kelly Dolan and seniors Christy Snelling and Kristi Wisbey spend their Satuday working on yearbook pages When deadlines rolled around , the Shield staff spent hours working on the book ofter school and on weekend workdays

Past, present, and future ... Southeast yearbook advisor Ann Quinlan proudly stands with four ~enerotions of yearbook editors. People editor Andrea Littrell (junior, Academics editor Suzanne Wing (sophomore}, and co-editor Emi y Hergert (senior) met 7996 Southeast yearbook editor Kyle Niemann at a journalism convention held in November in Kansas City Over 4 ,ODO journalism studenrs from around the country ottendened the convention to develop themes , improve writing skills, and get ideas for their school publications.

Getting down to business

Clarion staff member Billy Defrain tokes advantage of his authority ofter becoming editor of the newspaper second semester. First semester the staff hod a different editor each issue . "Each person hos a chance to use their ideas that may not be used if someone else is edito(', staff member Alison MacDonald commented.

Making the calls... Clarion staff mem5er Jessica Sharp makes phone calls to businesses around Lincoln, convincing them to purchase an odd fortfle paper. (left)

Photo by Stacy Sindel

Photo co urte sy Aliso n MacD o nald

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Photo by Alsio n MacD o na ld Picture perfect... Alison MacDonald develops a picture from the weekend's football game MoDonold took pictures for both the Clarion and Shield staffs. (left)

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Wheather you ' re playing basketball, volleyball, softball or badminton or sitting in a classroom learning about drugs and diseases , you always have fun in the PE/Health classes There are a variety of PE classes offered and, of course , only one health class.

Synkraknights. lt ' s a class that meets during eighth period, to learn synchronized swimming , put on shows and go to fun practices.

All of these classes are taught by a variety of teachers and they too, have fun while they teach.

Recreation Sports , Weight Training , Toning and Fitness and Tearn Sports are the many

quirements to meet.

To graduate from high school you need to have one quarter of h ealth class and two quarters of P. E. These are not hard re- classes that you are apt to try out. With Recreation Sports you have a chance to go to different "field " sites and play games or sports with your fell ow classmates.

Think you need to tone up your body or you just like to exercise? You

can take Weight Training or Toning and Fitness to take care of that. "Weight Traning can be a lot of fun and l get into shape too !" e xclaimed senior Lisa Dodds. When you like to play those fun team sports like , basketball, hockey and beach volleyball then you need to go and ge t into Tearn Sports.

Although , if you are more of a water "knight " you can get into water games , another P.E class that is offered at LSE.

Do you like to dance and do tricks in the water? You can always try out for

Junior Carson Pollard commented "l got one P. E class done my sophomore year , along with health , and my other P.E. class done this year ."

You can try to meet these requirements while you are a sophomore , junior or senior

Many students take their required health class during their sophomore year, but there are a few who put it off until the last minute. Health is a very informative class , that talks about drugs , drug abuse , certain dieases , and things that can be help ful and harmful to your body. They can wat ch vide os and play games for reviews. So jump into gear and get your requirements don e now.

PE/HealtPi Staff

"The practices are fun, but putting Knox Gelatin in your hair and hairspray on your face 1s interesting."

-Senior Ashleigh Hallouer

-Laura Vaughn

Run, students, run Senio rs M eredith Metcalf an Brooke Stah r ta ke a c ouple of laps around the trac ~ in Prash Gym Ton ing and Fitness sometimes run and lift we ights instead o f Just e xercising

John LatSen (Weight Training, Health , ream Sports), Kathi ~amp (Team Sports, Weight Tra ining, Rec Sports, Toning and Fitness), Chuck Mizersld (Weight Training) , Mimi Kuebler {Weight Training, Toning and Fitness, Rec Sports, Aquatic Areobics , Synchronized Swimming, Team Sports)Not Pictured: Lod Goff (Synchornlzed Swimming}, Gene Lessman (Adapt PE Team , Health , Rec Sports), Dave Peters (Lifeguard Tra inin g ), Jeff Smith (Weight Training, Health , \&'.'ate (?a~s B~iWiQ~'i,r'j[J](IllD9,J3d:taa(;~~~(JJin

Want some popcom Gene Lessman's class watchs an educational video in his sixth period health class. They were also doing research for upcoming presentations on drugs and alcohol

Shooting for a bu/fs eye . Seniors Sarah Jappert and Angie Becker talk about their shots while sophomore, Evan Ely aims for a perfect score. They look like theVre having fun in Mimi Kueble(s sixth period Rec sports class

Heavywei(jlt action Sophomore Cole McManigal lifts the arm weights concentrates hard on how well he' s doing. He is one of many students who decided to take this PE class.

Pump up the iron Senior Brian Sabata does curls with some heavy weights in his sixth period weight training class. He was excited to be in shape out of the football season as well as_in the football season

IASINESS, MARKETING, INTERNSHIP AND DECA GO HAND IN HAND

Business classes are an important part of learning at Southeast. Different classes include Marketing, Career Ed., Business Management, Accounting, and various computer classes. Students take the classes for many reasons, some just are trying to get credits, and others are planning for their futures.

"J.A. made me realize how much l liked business and that l want to do something like this in the future, " said senior Alisha Hanika.

"DECA gave me so much real Ufe experience in the business world and l have made great connections which will be very beneficial to my future," senior Ashley

Jahde commented.

Senior Janice Workman, a College "/ strongly advise any students Accounting . student that have no idea what they thought that taking the want to be when they grow up class was a valuable ex- to look at DECA and Marketperience. ,, rm still de- ing as an option to guide ciding what profession 1 them to their future goals and

and a National Geographic photographer, Bailey Lowerman," said Internship teacher Julie Zimmerman.

"Senior lntership class is where students spend 5-10 hours per week interning at a business in Lincoln. Past interships have included St. Elizabeth Medical, KOLN/KGlN, aspirations" want to study in college, -Senior Ashley Jahde and l've thought about accounting. l figured l could get a feel for both accounting and a college class by taking College Accounting," she said.

Many of the students involved in the business department also participate in DECA, Internships and Junior Achievement. All the activities are rewarding and helpful for the future.

Front Row (L-R)

Karen Kay: Economic Perspectives, Business Management, Career Ed. Sue Seeman: Computer Applications, Career Ed., Keyboarding

Bonnie Smith: Computer Applications, Adv. Computer App, Mutlitmedia, Desktop Publishing

-Kri sti Wisbey

BIAslviess Departmevit

Back Row: {L-R)

Rita Bennett: Economic Perspectives , Computer App., Career Ed.

Doug MIiier: Economic Perspectives, College Accounting

Julie Zimmerman: Career Ed Notetaking , Internship

Bill Flory: Computer App ., Internet, Multimedia

Jodi Gehr: Marketing , Career Ed Adv. Marketing, Promotional Marketing.

Now ~u listen here Sue Seeman instru c ts her computer application students at the b

ginning of class.

Takin' care of business Business Management students take a test over leadership characteristics. The class introduces many important life skills and is very similar to the Junior Achievement activities.

Let the creative juices flow .. Seniors Alisha Hanika and Karrie Harm decorate christmas ornaments with paint for Junior Achievement. "I don't know if I want to do anything with business after I graduate, but I'm pretty sure I learned some important stuff." Harm commented

We're tough ... The advanced marketing class takes a break to show their strength. All of the students in this class also happen to be DECA officers.

Well lOOk here Senior Amanda Boyer looks over some information during Beginning Marketing class. Students learn about product pricing, planning and promotion

Dazed and confused ...Students in a computer applications class concentrate hard on their work.

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Broadening horizons through musical performance is a phrase that could best describe Belles Voix , Knight Sounds, Chansonniere , and Ars Nova. Chansonniere is going to New York to see the sights and go to broadway musicals. They will also sing at Ellis Island. "Going to New York is the highlight of the year. After working hard and performing around town all year , we get to experience something totally different , something l won ' t forget ," junior JJ Smith said. Ars Nova is also planning a trip to Seattle ,

Washington. "We don ' t know if we are going because of the March 1st earthquake, but it is something the students have been planning, " instructor June Bowers stated.

Students interested in singing go through a tryout process in order to be

put into a group. Sophomores have the option of

Carrie Stuart commented. Juniors and seniors are open to make Ars Nova and Chansonniere. "Tryouts are so nerve racking because one song will determine what group you will sing in next year ," senior Rob Stauart said

Each group performs at various businesses and public events such as senior diners , nursing homes, Tabitha, Eastmont Towers , and many middle and elementary public schools. "The goal of performing so much is to get out into the community and enourage singing to other people ," UNL student

teacher Caroline Petsche said. Petsche is student teaching as part of her final project to graduate with a teaching degree.

" One thing l know for sure is l will never forget the memories and friendships l have made through singing and performing. The singing is important , but the people are

what lam going to remember. This was one of the best classes I've had, " senior Lacey Schneider said

Another successful year has passed for vocal music teacher June Bowers and her accompanist Betty Peters. "lt ' s always sad to see students move on, but l look forward to new faces and fresh voices. " •

-Andrea Littrell

"My favorite thing about teaching_ music is seeing the students grow throughout the year . 0

-Music teacher June

Bowers

Practice makes perfect . Belles Voix memb e r Christina Barry reherses her solo , "Because yo u loved me," for singing tryouts All members pra cticed singing infront of their class to be prepared for the February 22-27 tryouts.

Nov<;i members include Kyte Andringa , Allison Colemon, Emily Edmonds , A/tee Fnesen, Scott Hoelscher, Angie Hopp, Beth Kullbom, Jeff Owen , Mott Posvor, Rob Stuart, Derek Tiritilli , and Kate Wilcox

Chansonniere members include Andrea Abel, Danielle Bauer, Mindy Bittle, Christine Bork, Jackie Brenden, AmyCudaback, BeckyEssink, Tyne Gonzalez, Ashliegh Hallauer, Cara Harwood, Jessica Heckman, Keely Hempel, Emily Hergert, Angie Hopp, Lauren Johnson, Rachel Kaiser, Joanna Kinsey, Carrie Lewis, Kerri Lierz, Natasha Marshall , Lori Moore , Carrie Neukirch, Tonja Nieveen, Desiree Novacek, Lindsay Placzek, Abby Poole, Becky Raff, Lyndsi Rasmussen, Jessica Richards, Sarah Scanlon, Sarah Schnakenberg, Lacey Schneider, Amanda Smith , JJ Smith, Heather Stark , Abby Tuttle , Amanda Weckman, Erika Witt, and Heather Yoder

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Knigit Sounds members include Claire Adams , Liz Alderson, Allison Bradford , Jenny Chopin , Brittany Clymer, Toro Erlandson , Leila Knowles, Allison

Metcalf, Liz Morrow, Laine Norton , Kali Peter , Allison Poole , Chelsea Price, Tracy Rosenbaum, Andrea Rowoldt, Somer Sloon , Corrie Stuart, and Tiffani Watson

Leaming throug, sing,g .. Student teacher Caroline Pesche sings with Belles Voix. Belles Voix practices the song "Unchain ed ' MelodV' tor their spring concert "/ Jove the atmosphere at Southest the kids are

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OCAL MlASIC SHOWS OFF THEIR TALENT LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY

Washington DC, big dresses, dancing, and competitions may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of vocal music, but this year all of the above apply for Court Choir, Bel Canto, Countesses and Noblemen, and Chamber Choir.

So why try out for a choir? The answer is simple in sophomore Chloe Sweet's eyes. "l love to sing! l also wanted to be involved in the Southeast community and have a period in my day where l can relax and do something l like. Being in Chamber Choir has given me a chance to sing at Scott Middle School,

their annual trip to Kansas City for the Renassiance Festival. While there, they sang to the crowds of people, rode elephants , and shopped.

"lt ' s just fun to sing, and the vocal music program has given me the opportunity to get to know people l might not have known otherwise. l've made close ties with people in my groups ," senior Bel Canto and Court Choir member Katie Navratil said.

Countesses and Noblemen, commonly known as C&N, went to many swing choir competitions this year where their goal was to "go for the gold. " Both The Legacy, Holiday lnn, and many other places in Lincoln. "

'Tve found that singing is a great way to express myself, and l have met many new friends in Court Choir. Choirs also give you the opportunity to perform at many places and represent our

-Junior John Walker

school, " junior John Walker commented.

Besides representing our school, Court Choir represented Nebraska in DC for a national choral festival in April. They were selected by Governor Mike Johanns to take the journey to our nation's capitol and show off their talent.

Bel Canto (pictured below) packed up their costumes and made

the Countesses and the Noblemen performed at Night of Knights as well.

So what will students remember and carry with them about vocal music besides life-long friends, trips , and concerts at nursing homes , ho-

tels, and schools?

"l will never forget the choir contests for Court Choir. Everyone worked so hard, and it definitely paid off. Also, our final concert at Kimball Hall was the most memorable because everyone involved in vocal music joins together for one last final moment," senior Bel Canto and Court Choir member Katie Tidemann reflected.

"The best part about being in choirs is being able to sing and harmonize with many of my friends and peers."

- Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

Practice makes perfect Sen i ors Ashle y Fitzgerald , Maggie Stuckey, Kyte Hurlbut, an ' Ben Marker rehearse their parts for "Solid a a Roc k."

Photo by T yle r Sorem n

Bel Canto

Mark Ba k e r, Ash t yn Bee k , A p ril Ei senhau e r , Fran zi s Ertl , Joe Hradec , Luke Ke lli so n , Dan Kott as , Kat i e N a vratil , M egan Neill , Val erie Porter , Sarah Prettyman , Ju st i n Runge , Robbi e Sal i stean , Ka ri na Stratton ,

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, Ju st i n Van War t , A manda Weckman ,

Chamber Choir

Sara Bieber , Jonathan Brunott , Austin Chambers, Dan Cooper ,

Bethany Gooden , Christina Guilfoyle , Steve Hennigs , Megan Hill , Kelly Houc h en , Lisa Larrew, Jill LaGrange, Nick Langtry, Nicole Liesveld ,

Cassidy Moore , Britney Osbern , Courtney Ryon , Came ron Smith, Corey Smith, Ch lo e Sweet, Christina Voight

Court Choir

Mark Baker, Barbara Ball , Jacob Bear, Ashtyn Beek, Nick Chavez , Michelle Dodd , Emily Edmonds , Katie Ehly , April Eisenhauer ,

Franzis Ertl, Aaron Eske, Ashley Fitzgerald , Kate Fraka , Alice Friesen , Joe Gourlay, Mike Guderjan, Jessica Heckman , Brad Homer , Joe Hradec , Tabby Janak , Luke Kellison , Matt Kilgore, Dan Kottas , Megan Magsamen , Jill Mayhew, Joe McCracken, Megan Mutchie, Katie Navratil , A ngela N i erman , Will Norton, Evan Offut , Brenna Plouzek , Valerie Porter , Becky Raff , Justin Runge , Robbie Salistean , Scott Shamblin ,_ Maurianna Shelbourn, Rob Stuart, Maggie Stuckey, Natalie Tavlin , Stephanie Thaden, Katie Tidemann, Derek Tiritilli , Abby Tuttle, Justin Van Wart , Ross Waldo, John Walker , Steve Welch , Kate Wilcox

Countesses and Noblemen

Barbara Ball, Jim DeBuse , Miehe/le Dodd , Tim Do/berg, Katie Ehly, Ashley Fitzgerald, Kyle Hurlbut , Kyle Lorenz , Ben Marker, Will Norton, Carrie Osborne , Brandon Rigoni , Sarah Schaffer, Maggie Stuckey

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T IA RN IA p THE VDLIAME!

The hall was alive wlth the sound of music. 'M' Hall, that ls. Choirs, concert bands, jazz bands and an orchestra rehearsed there throughout the day, preparing for performances.

Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble were Southeast's three concert ensembles. These groups practiced one period a day and performed for concerts and competitions.

Orchestra was a group that consisted of string players of many dlfferent levels and ablllties. The orchestra played concerts throughout the year including an assembly during the school day ln Febru-

you become good friends with the people ln your section," said junior Jon Musllek.

Wind Ensemble was a select group of wind and percussion players who auditioned to become a part of the group. This year, the Wind Ensemble recleved the honor of performing for the Nebraska State Bandmaster's Association convention where

"Having the opportunity to play at the NSBA convention was a chance of a

they played for band directors from all over Nebraska.

"The time we put into preparing for the performance really paid off. lt was fun -Junior Amanda Smith seeing the enjoyment of the audience." said junior Amanda Smith All three groups ary.

Symphonic Band was a group of wind and percussion players who played a variety of dlfferent styles of music for practices and performances. They played ln a concert every quarter ln the auditorium with the Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

"Symphonic Band ls fun because

traveled to Worlds of Fun ln May to perform for the park ' s festival of bands, and members of all three groups could audition for honor bands at UNL, Wesleyan, and Hastings, and had the opportunity to participate ln the LPS Solo/Ensemble contest held at Southeast.

-Brenna James

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FACULTY

Keeping the beat. .Senior percussionist Katie Tiedeman plays the marimba in Wind Ensemble Percussionists play many diffe rent instruments

R.J Metteer Symphonic Band, Wind nsemble, Marching Bqnd, /3asketball BCJh a, Jazz iiwo

Brendon Sibley Symphonic Band, Basketball Band, Maibhing Band .t

Mike Swartz Orchestra Bob Krueger JaitOne

String it up . Junior Bailey West practices the cello in Orchestra in preparation for All-City Orchestra Night All groups perfo rmed throughout the year.

Let it slide. .Seniors Katie Ehly and Tim Kasi play their trombones in Wind Ensemble. Following the marching band season, wind players continued to make music

The sound of music . Clarinetists Kim Hottovy and Laura Pike rehearse in Wind Ensemble The Wind Ensemble performed for the NSBA convention this year

How low can you go? Bassists Molly Hubka, Brady Rivers, and Marty Mehrhoff play in Orchestra. "I en}Oy pla'/ing the bass because ifs a good experience and ifs fun, " said Hubka

Concentration is "ke'( (left) Junior Katie Brestel practices ,n Orchestra She enjoys pla'/ing the viola.

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Whether they're marching on the football field, playing in the stands at basketball games or swinging in a jazz band, all the bands at LSE are making music, and having a great time in the process.

The marching band practiced for two periods beginning at 7a.m. during the first quarter of the school year, in addition to

girls who practiced and performed with the marching band in the fall. They used flags, rifles and streamers to add to the marching shows, and also performed at pep rallies. This year's Guard consisted of ten girls who tried out to be a part of the group.

The basketball band played popular music from many different

"The most rewarding thing gan two weeks before was all the friends I made school started. They performed at three and all, the memories I

band camp which be-

of town games was fun and we get in for free," said junior Josh Maul.

decades at girls and boys basketball games, including the district games in Omaha and state games at Devaney. competitions and at have." halftime of Southeast -Senior Sarah Newton "Going to the out football games, including the state championship game at Memorial Stadium. Upperclassmen in the marching band found leadership opportunities, and sophomores found a way to easily make friends and get involved in a large school.

"Marching band is fun and the competitions are a little stressful, but in the end you can't help but like the whole experience." said senior Rachel Snyder

The Color Guard was a select group of

Students involved in LSE' s Jazz bands spent their rehearsals swinging and improvising. Jazz One and Jazz Two met during 8th and 9th periods where they sight-read new music and prepared for upcoming performances. There were opportunities for both bands to travel this year to see college and professional jazz musicians and perform . .

-Brenna James and Laura Vaughn

Marching to the beat of the drums Senio Brian Kosier marches during halftime. Members learned the meaning of commands like "fen huf' and "mark time"durin band cam ,

Left, right, left. the marching band perform s "Holiday Tunes Which Are

HappV' in the Star City Parade.

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Rockin' the house The basketball band performs during a varsity basketball game. They have fun with their energetic music

CdorGuard . .Front row: Jenny Ramirez, Nancy Jacobson, Rachel Pejsar.

Second Row: Melissa Norman, Staphanie Thaden, Amanda Weckman, Alicia Rice, Courtney Ryon Third Row: Kasi O'Keefe, Jennifer Moore, Annalee Masek

Band, ten hut/ The marching band performs their halftime show, the "New World SymphonV' at the homecoming game.

home football game

Seacrest, seniors Robbie Salistean and Lisa Wang play their horns in front of the football crowd during halftime.

SWing it/ Junior David Leung solos with Jazz One in ·their Night of Knights performance. The group opened the second act and featured many soloists

HARD WORK PAYS Off

llAs National Honor Sodety members we will strive to be of respected character, of noble scholarship, of diligent leadership and of selfless service. We will be role models for the present generation and the one to come. We know that with this honor comes responsibility and as the class of 2001, we are prepared and ready to represent the National Honor Sodety and it's standards. "

This ls the pledge all 216 members of the 2000-2001 National Honor Society members made at their induction. To be ln NHS, one must first submit an application, then be selected by a group of administrators and show outstanding qualities of Leadership, Scholarship, Service and Character.

NHS was established ln 1921 with a hope ofbelng an organization that would encourage and recognize outstanding achievements and develop essential characteristics ln our society. Whether lt was the class of1921 or 2001 NHS plays a promlnate role ln the future of our students.

-Kristi Wisbey & Carl Lepa

C Brenner, M. Brestel , J. Brunken , E Buckley, J. Buller, A. Byteen , R Cardona , J. Carr, J. Cassman , L Cheever, B Cherry, M Choutka , S Christensen ,

C Christline V. Cleal W Cline B Cole M. Corkle M Davis W. DeFrain B Delaney J Dierking T Dyer

8 Earl , N Eckstein , E Edmonds , K. Ehly, A. Eisenhauer, J Ellsworth , F. Ertl , A. Eske , B Essink , E. Essink ,

J. Filip , A. Fitzgerald , A. Ford , K Fraka , M. Franklin , A. Friesen , M. Gerrad, K Goddard , J. Gourlay,

D Graham , R Hall , A Hanika , E. Harris , M. Harvey, J. Heckman , E Hergert , E. Herman , T Hiatt , J Hill ,

M Hoffman , A Hopp , S Hunzeker , K Hurlbut , A. Jahde , M. Jantzen , B James , A. Jefferson , K. Jeune ,

A Johnsen , A Johnson , D Johnson , R Kaiser, A Kent , T. Kinnison , K Klein , M. Kletchka , N Knudson ,

E Kohl N Kopf D Kottas M Koziol J Kubick L Kubly D Lantis E Lehnert 8 Lu N Lucks A. MacDonald

B. Marker, N. Marshall , J McCollough , M. McKay, A. Mcleese , P. Meakin , M Mehrhoff , G Merrifield ,

M. Metcalf, J Miller , P Milligan , K. Moore , J Muhleisen , J. Mumgaard , J. Munksgaard , M. Navratil ,

S Newton M. Nguyen M. Nore, W Norton I. Oehm M Olsen B Oltman K Orbin S Ortman

C Osborne , S. Otte , D Pape , K. Paulsen , M. Pavelka , K Pepper/ , L Perkinton , A. Pester, A Peters ,

C Petersen , N Peterson , V. Porter, M Posvar, A. Pressler, S Prettyman , L. Prochaska , R Pyatt , A Raines ,

N Ramsey J Rankin L Rasmussen D Rawson J. Reinsch J. Reznicek N Rhebb E Ricketts A. Roode

K. Roosmann , E Rosenberry, E Roth , C. Ruff, J. Rutherfoord, B. Ruud , B Sabata , L. Sadler, C. Salem ,

J.Salem , R. Salistean , A. Sand, K Schaffer, A Shellpeper, L. Schneider, C. Sebora , J. Shupe , S Sindel ,

H Smith , J.

AcademicSuccess ... WalkerCline, Tessa

Dyer, James Hill, Justin Kubick, Becky Lu, Melanie Newall, Kevin Pepper/ , and Luke Waltman are the 2000-0 7 commended scholars. To become a commended scholar you must have taken the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merrit Schoolarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) your junior year and score among the highest in Nebraska and in the top 5% of the nation. Approximately 35 ,ODO students were designated as "commended students." The students are then chosen to be a semi-finalist. From there they continue in the competition to become a Merit Scholarship winner. These students have the opportunity to win over 26 million dollars in scholarship prize money, to be awarded in the spring.

Listen Up NHS President senior, Maggie Stuckey talks about the importance of our service projects to the community. Other officers include seniors, Vice President Justin Van Wart, Secretary Carrie Osborne, Treasurer Valerie Porter and Reporter Katie Ehly. Wt ,

A Abel, M. Adams , C. Alfredson , N Amack , S Adresen , T. Anseth , G Aspelund , J. Ayers , M. Baker, R Bartek J. Beckwith A Beek K. Behne A. Benker R. Bertsche R. Blase C Bork D. Bowers J Bowling J Bradford , J. Brannen , T Brannen , E Breen , L Breinig,

Smith , C Snelling, R Snyder, T. Sorensen , S Souders , J. Spicka , 8 Stoehr, H Stark, A Stordahl , S Straube , M Stuckey, A. Svatora , D Tegt , S Thaden , E Timperley, M. Todd, S Tuckerman , M. Turman ,

A Underhill , M. Van Bloom , J. Van Wart , A. Vanek , L. Vanier, 8. Voelker, T. Wagner, L. Waltman , S Wandzilak , L. Wang B. Watson B Wigodsky N Wilcox K Wisbey M Wythers L Yang R Yao H Yoder J Young S Zajicek. Sponsered by Dr Nesha Schumann , Lori Goff, Janet Millnitz , Sally a Neill , and Kathy Burkman.

Come on people now NHS second semester service comm ittee meets to discuss the next big project for National Honor Society members The first semester service project was ringing bells for the Salvation Army

Friends forever .. .Kodi Klein, Lindsey Sadler, Ashley Schelpepper, Sarah Prettyman and Christine Alfredson , friends since 4th grade celebrate their induction into National Honor Society All five are excited to become members and look toward to being active members of NHS

.

Noblesse Oblige Students receive thier medals at the honors convocation PTSO purchased the medalians for each member

Approaching the finish line Semi-Finalists Martin Mehrhoff, Jenn ifer McCullough , and Lydia Breinig are 3 of the 15 ,000 comI mended scholc;irs selected to move on to the next level (far left)

Take Char~ .. NHS Reporter Katie Ehly talks about the importance of the cornerstone of Leadership at the Induction ceremony on October 11 2000

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ENDING A HELPING HAND AND AN OPEN EAR

Have you ever thought about who collection, and are in charge of the gives you messages when your parents copy center. call, prepares school lunch every day, ex- The custodial staff is here around cuses your absences, arid gives you the clock to help keep the school clean. passes when you are late? lt's the same Food service workers are in charge of group of people who make sure you have preparing and serving all meals. Main a senior parking spot and clean the school office, counseling, and attendance ofevery night. flee workers are in ThisistheSupportStaff. ----------• charge of getting

The Support Staff includes "Each year I work at -scholarship forms, office staff, custodial work- Southeast is special, its taking care of scheders, food workers, resource a wonderful place and ules, answering officers, campus security, · I think the kids feel that phones, excusing media center staff, and para- way, too." students when they educators. are sick or on trips,

The Southeast staff -Mary Reiman and making sure members have had lots of the school runs changes over the past year.

The media center is home to a new Audio Video Technician, Julie Nelson, who is responsibile for all audio and video equipment at Southeast. "The best part of working at Southeast is not only helping students, but also bringing my family to plays, Knight of Knights, and other Southeast activities, " Nelson said.

Media Center staff also check out books, keep an inventory of books, process new books for Southeast ' s

smoothly. Our resource officers and campus supervisors are here to keep the hallways safe and make sure that we have a great place to go to school.

Staff members love working with students and being a part of Southeast, half of the time we don't even realize all that they give to the school. lt' s about time that we thank them for all that they contribute.

-Andrea Abel

Custodians: Kirk Judds, Debra Ortiz,Craig Pounds, David Diessner, Joyce Ely, Patrick Heckman, Willie Hohl, William Miller , Donald Mills, Kevin Nelsen, Howard Rockenbach, Dale Stanley, Qarence Stewart

Campus Supervisors: Larry Riley, Nita Roach, and Curtis Craig

Office, Counseling office, Attendence staff:Ane Banwell, Sandy Kunze, Kathryn Burkman, Kathryn Schroeder, Pam Sellenrick, Jill Haselhorst, Mary Kolesar, Vicki Welton, Phyllls Rabe, Janet Sorensen, Linda Brooks, Judy Thompson

Front Row: B. Bowens, C. Delth, M. Kolesar, P. Rabe, A. Banwell, M. Bundfuss

Middle Row: C. von Rossum, M. Johnson, · N. Blackman, S. Kunze, J. Larsen, K. Burkman, S. Greving

Back Row: J. Nelson, L. Brooks, E. Henry, J. Haselhorst, C. Reed, T. Snyder, J. Michel, J. Sorensen, D. Lanum

Para-Educators: Jeane Loos, Julie Eschliman, Cassie Fey, Betty Peters, Charlene Dreith, Elayne Henry, Bonnie Bouwens, Melanie Bundfuss, Amy Hulse, Barbara Magana-Yarnell

Food SeNl.ce: Kay Marquart, Jeanne Ray, Carol Lind, Judy Lambert

. Virginia Potts, Annie Yang, Connie Campfield, Barb Sandusky, Diana Schultz ·

Media Center: Linda Brooks, Phyllis Rabe, Sheila Schumaker, Julie Nelson, Sandy Kunze, Mary Reiman, Mary Kolesar

He works hard for the money Custodian Craig Pounds doesn ' t just have cleaning responsibilities He also has to research new cleaning products.

Breaker 1-9, Breaker 1-9 Main office secretary, A n , Banwell communicates with the resource officers in [ Hall

And 'Nhat is ~ur studenrs ID number? .. .This is what Vicki Welton says to the parents calling their kids in sick every day Welton also is in charge of giving out passes when students are late to class (left)

Scholarships, schedule changes, ACTs, oh my/ Kathryn Burkman and Jill Hasselhorst are responsible fo r all of these things Logging long hours and providing essential student services with a smile is a guarantee when you walk into the Counselo(s Office

Not in my ha/1w a y s Campus Supervisors keep a close eye on students throughout the day Aspictured here , Curtis Craig roams the hallways dur i ng second lunch to make sure all students get to , and stay, in class

Scrub-a-dub, dub Food Workers Judy Lambert, Barb Sanduksy, and Diana Schultz clean all the trays and plates from Southeasts two lunches They clean over 1,000 trays a day!

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IPhoto by And rea Abe l

An apple a day won't keep this nurse away Myrna Stanard puts away supplies after helping a student with a cut finger Stanard provides care for all ailments , from headaches to cuts to stomachaches (above}

Photo by Andr ea Abel

YoUve got mail ... and we' re got library books. The Southeast media center staff pose during their down time The staff includes (from left to right} : Linda Brooks , Phyllis Rabe , Sheila Schumaker, Julie Nelson , Sandy Kunze , Mary Reiman , and Mary Kolesar

Photo by Andrea Abel

A Beautiful Day. European pop band U2 won three Grammy awards , including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Other winners included Shelby Lynne for Best New Artist, Creed "With Arms Wide Open" for Best Rock Song, and the Foo Fighters album "There is Nothing Leff To Lose" won Best Rock Album.

Ligits, Camera, Action Actor Russell Crowe won the Academny Award for best actor for his performance in "Gladiator ." "Gladiato(' also won many other awards including best picture

"Vv Wins/. .President George W Bush g ives his trademark W sign as he delivers a speech i n Omaha to rally support for his tax cut plan. Nebraska was one of Bush ' s first stops on h is tax -cutting campaign

MINI MAG

, WINNERS Df THE WORLD

Every time you turn on the news, you hear about competition. Sports, politics, music and movies are just a few. This year, the presidential election in November was a main focus. For weeks after the election, we had to wait to see who would emerge as our next president. The annual Grammys in February awarded the most popular and best-selling musical artists of the year, while the Academy Awards recognized top movies, actors, directors, and producers. The Olympics held in Sydney, Australia provided the opportunity for athletes of all nationalities to prove themselves to the world. Their success, their talent, their dedication, and often times their abUlty to overcome huge obstacles makes them worthy of the title of "winner ." On this page, we want to recognize just a few of this year's "Winners of the World."

. -Brenna James

Victory/. . . UN-L alum Rulon Gardner wins against Russian Alexandre Kare/in in the 130 kg gold medal wrestling match at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia Gardner is 6'2" and weighs 287 pounds

MINI MAG

WINNERS Of SOIATHEAST

Obviously, it's not hard to find winners at Southeast High school. What's amazing ls that students can have as many as nine periods during school, have a parttime job, or participate ln community service and stlll try to stay involved ln extra-curricular activltles. Some of us are musicians, some are scholars, some are artists, some are athletes, some are actors, the list goes on. This year, Southeast's varsity football team won the State Championship at Memorial Stadium, among other statechamplonshlps. Two very well-done student written plays were performed to the public this year, instead of through the LSE drama department. Vocal Musk students traveled Seattle, Kansas City, Washington D.C., and New York because of their incredible talent. Many Southeast students go on to some sort of higher education after graduation. ln fact, 66% of the 2000 Southeast graduating class planned on going to college. But no matter our sklll or passion, all of us are interested and motivated about something. Because of this fantasltlc ambition, we are all, ln one way or another, winners.

-Lynn Perklnton

The Winning Strut ... Wally McKnight try-outs took place last Ph oto by

September. Our mascots this year are senior Walker Cline, The shot Senior Jake Mulheisen jumps with springs to score a basket. The boys team senior Maggie Pavelka, junior Charlie Stephan, and senior succeeded in playing to the semi-final round of ..__Ka_t_e_Wi_,_Yc_o_~_.

State.

Excited Winners ... LSE tennis Coach Tim Tidball and (Front Row]: Senior Jeff Salem, (Back Row L to RJ: Seniors Ky1e Hurlbut, Chris Salem, Will Norton ,- junior Rohan Bhadbhade, freshman Steven Otte, senior Peter Meakin, sophomore Andy Kay, and senior Matt Davis taste the victory after winning the Tenn is State Championship

Taking care of business ... Senior Erin Breen and senior Andrea Abel stop to celebrate. The two seniors were elected as Nebraska DECA State Officers for 2000200 l It is th€! first time in seven years an officer has been chosen from LSE, and the first time ever that two officers have been chosen in the same year from LSE. Abel and Breen travel all around Nebraska talking to high school students about marketing

Ph oto by Lynn P erkinton Good shows ... Seniors Lacey Schneider, Brian Sabata , and Nick Chavez of senior Joe GourlaVs student written play "Stars" bow in their costumes after the plaVs performance Senior Mike Corkle was its director. The same night, "One Story, Two StorV' was also shown, written and directed by junior Justin Runge.

Ph oto courtesy of Andrea Abel

The Shirettes compete in the Regional competition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The girls went on to place second. [Right)

New golf coach Dick Krapfl, seniors Erynn Herman, Beth Anne Cherry, freshman Ashlei Howell, junior Lindsey Jackson, and freshman Rachel By/een celebrate after winning the state championship This was coach Krapfl's first year at LSE, and he helped the Knights successfully defend the state title. [Below)

The varsity tennis team clowns around before their meet at Kearney Becom ing best fri ends and building trust in each other helped them seal their victories. (AboveJ

Junior Dove Leung runs in a cross country meet at Holmes Lake. Although the boys did not finish first in state , they were known for the reputation of being vigorous competitors (Right)

The varsity football team plays at Memo rial Stadium for the State Championship After a close game , it came down to going into overtime for the Knights to pull out a victory over Creighton Prep

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE

When you hear the name Southeast ln the news, lt ls usually for our sports program. Whether lt be from our numerous state championships or spotlighted lndMduals, many good things are said about athletics. ln September, the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame named Southeast as the sports program of the decade. The traditions were carried on into the 2000-2001 school year by winning three state titles and a state runner up award ln the fall sports season. Truly , these events wlll be remembered, as each athlete crosses the finish line.

The stands were always packed during football games Many students plans on a Friday night were to go and cheer on the team to victory and celebrate afterwards. (Above)

Coach John Larsen talks wit1 l the girls varsity basketball team at a game Team communication was a factor in their season Experience was also a plus for their season , with many return ing players on the young team The girls finished as runne(s up at state (Right)

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-Emily Hergert & Christy Snelllng

Out of my way Senior running back , Barrett Ruud , jumps over the line in the championship game vs Creighton Prep Ruud was the first player for either team to score in the championship game.

Football Spirit

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Banet Ruud, senioT Nebraskarecrutt reflected on the2000 season. Barrett h a s played varsity football since he was a freshman and was a part of three state championship teams. Barrett said, "'My most memorable moment of the season was the goal line stand ,again& to in Jhe guapt~r finals o e 1:>layoffs." Barret stepped up this season to play at a level of his own. He added, "'Obviously the team's goal for the season was another state championship, and along with that my personal goal was to make r State."' Another spectar this season fol' Ban'ett was the lbackfeUG)~th . his brot er Bo, junior fullback.

Gotcha Junior defensive back, Brandon Rigoni pulls down a Columbus player in the semi-final of the play-offs Rigoni also contributed on offense at the wingback position

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At the beginning of the season the varsity football squad was expected to be a good team, but not state championship caliber. Senior offensive lineman Brian Delaney said, 'We wanted to go out this season and make a name for ourselves and prove that we could win a state championship." The Knights did just that by beating Creighton Prep 14-7 in two overtimes at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 17 This was the goal for the whole football team, and for the senior players it wrapped up four years of hard work.

The team showed that they were contenders and that they really meant business in the regular season Papillion game by shutting them out and scoring 34 unanswered points. Senior offensive lineman Drew Stahl said, "l liked this game so much because we killed them on their homefleld and on their homecoming."

A season like this one had been a life-long dream for many players. 'Tve wanted an undefeated championship season ever since l started playing football ten years ago," said senior tight end Derek Kats. The varsity football team did so well this year and accomplished their goals because they've wanted and worked for it so long.

This season Coach Chuck Mizerski reached a milestone in his career by winning his 200th game. The win came against East in the first round of the playoffs. Mizerski has coached twenty-one varsity football seasons at Southeast and many players have gone through his program. "Looking back now l don ' t think of this as an individual accomplishment but rather an effort that was made by all my teams and coaches in the last twenty-one years," said Mizerski.

Even though this season was not about individuals the following people made these accomplishments: senior Barrett Ruud, Super State running back; senior Tony lrions, Super State linebacker; junior Alex Gordon, Super State defensive back; senior Cameron Loos, Super State offensive lineman; senior Chase Spicer, Super State deflnsive lineman; and senior Jake Muhleisen, All State punter. The varsity team excelled in all aspects of the game during the 2000 season and completed it by winning their third state title in four years.

-Doug Graham

PLAY

Front Row (L to R): Ryan Peterson , Courtney Josza , Clay Barnes , Barry Watson , Barry Fisher , Kris Sellmeyer, Dan Schellhorn , Ryan Henning Second Row {L to R): Dave Johnson , Brandon Rigon i, Dan Kampsnider, Josh Hohensee , Mike Pease , Mike Ritchie, Jordan Warren , Tony lrions , Drew Schultz Third Row {L to R): Seth Pierce , Jeff Christy, Dane Todd, Trent Borchers , Matt Olson , Eric Timperly, Allen Branting, Alex Gordon ,Joey Ortiz, Billy Alley Fourth Row {L to R): Joel Sookram , Teddy Sloup , Brett Roberts , Tyler Bartruff, Brad Lingenfelter, Trevor Neemann , Derek Kats , Nate Rhebb, Adam Lingenfelter, Jordan Bowling, Nick Bahe.Fifth Row (L to R): Bo Ruud , Dallas Jones , Scott Zajicek , Ryan Selig, Brett Oltman , Bryce Wigodsky, Brian Delaney, Aaron Sand , Brian Sabata , Cameron Loos , Joe Flores. Back Row (L to R): Austin Poppert, Zach Copple , Grant Brassette, Drew Stahl , Jake Muhleisen, Chase Spicer, Barret Ruud

rm goin' in Senior running back Tony lrions dives across the goal line in the Grand Island game He also saw action as a linebacker on defense. lrions natural physical ability and his hard work helped him to be a member of the varsity team since he was a sophomore.

Dodgng the bullet JV swin ger Teddy Sloup delivers the b a ll Just in time to avoid the Creighton Prep defensive line The Southeast offense had no proble ms getting the points on the b oard as they won 46- 18.

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Photo by Ann Q uinl an Laces out/. Sophomo(e Justin Davis goes tor the extra point otter Southeast puts another touchdown on the board against Northeast. His extra point would cap oft the 34-0 victory.

Photo s by T yle r So ren s, 1 t team meeting . JV coaches make revisions , previous to the second quarter play against Creighton Prep This g c 1e the players enough incentive to carry them to a 46-18

'in as they roll over their opponent

EXCELLENT?? NO, IT WAS PERFECT

The football program this year was one of the best in the era. The JV team was able to put their talent to the test and defeat any problems that came their way. Between practice and pre-game dinners the team was able to pump themselves up for upcoming games. During practice, the JV team bec?tme the "meat squad " for varsity. "We were pushed around and beat up for hours every day,"junlor Casey Sandusky said. The pain and agony proved successful, however. They ended the fall 2000 season with a r e cord of 8 -0. The school spirit at these games created an a tmosphere that was just right for the team ' s success.

The reserve season was just as successful. Their season came to an end after their game in Omaha against Westside was cancelled due to rain. After beating Fremont they improved their record to 6-0. The team agreed that they were able to overcome sev eral obstacles to improve the teams success. "Our team faced lots of injuries but because of focused practices, and many talented athletes we were successful, " sophomore Sean Golden said. The team success was not the only focus for the reserves. Many of the players were very focused on personal goals that would improve their abUlties enough to prepare them for a few more years at Southeast. "Personally l just wanted to be a much better player than l was last year. Judging by howl have played this year l think l met that goal," sophomore Brett Wergin said.

JV and Reserves were so successful this year that they have become the first football teams in the new mUlenlum at Southeast to go undefeated throughout the entire season. On average the JV team scored a little over 24 points per game, and had an average margin of victory of a Utle over 15 points. The Re serves also had great success, they ransacked thler opponents with an average of 24 points per game, and an average margin of victory that was just over 17 points. With these overpowering scores it ' s no wonder the JV and Reserve teams easily dominated all of their opponents.

-Jake Green and Carl Lepa

to R) : Mat Mullen , Ryan Henning , Tim Wessel, Luke Kellison , Eric Schwab , Adam Reichart , Scott Degenhardt , Joe McC ra cken , Dan Bork , Jeff Christy Fourth Row (L to RJ: Justin Hansen , Bo Ruud, Logan Geisler, Seth Pierce, Seth Cobb , David Mellen , Mike Behrin ger , Casey Sandusky, Mike Pease , Trent Borchers Back Row (L to RJ : Andy Sand , Alan Bran ting , Mike Sheets , Aaron Lehman Zach Copple Chris Schroeder, Ryan Selig

Varsity Front Row (L to RJ : Ben Placzek , Zach Peterson , Kyte Ballew, Tony Razo , Tanner Miller , Brion Voges , Ben Micek , Brett Wergin , Logan Popik , Robb Hiatt Second Row (L to RJ: Corey Minchow Tyler Quinn Tim Lucks Nick Richardson Jeff Carr Kyte Zillig

Tom Von Rentzoll Colby Bowman Sean Golden Aaron Essink Cole Leibee Third Row (L to RJ : Jim Dager, Jeff Johnson , Bryon Goldsmith , TQny Roberson , Sean Newmon , Scott Piper , Jason Davila , Ryon LeGronde , Brian Holbert , Jason Rada , Eric Froka , Andrew Young .Fourth Row (L to R): Aaron Loeck , Justin Davis , Mott Douglas , Billy Ale xander, Stan Cooper, Blake Von Koene/ , Mike Waybright , Justin Johnson , Sea n Bierbaum Jesse Doak Matt Meyer Fifth Row {L to RJ: Josh White Marcus Bergman , D rew Heathershaw, Seth Reddy, Cole McManigal , Jordon DeBose , Dan Rowe , Bria n Christianson , Scott Johnson , Brion Russell .Back Row (L to R): Billy Zieme r, Nath a n Weiss , Sergio Valdez , Done Wilken , Martin Amezquita , Donnie McBride , Cody Foreman , Jason Barton , Jason Lowe , Keegan Boker. Not Pictured: Brandon Stratham , Nick Francisco

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.N Front row (L to RJ: Jake Gibbens , David Leung, Seth Krutak, Joe Watson , Carson Pollard Don Go rdon Tim Chrastil Ryan Michaud Second Row (L to R): Adam Landerfield , Mike Ritchie , Alex Brown , Nick Bahe, Chris Beaner, Eric Burling , Josh Williams , Austin Ford , Brandon Korbelik Third Row (L

Baffle at the net Junior Lindsay Mehlhaff goes up against the double block of sophomore Tara Tesmer and senior Ashley Fitzgerald. The team scrimmaged during warm up of the state final .

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Volle~.ball, team dominates on t~e court Spotlight on...

As the team captain, senior Melissa Kletchka took charge on the court and ledAhe Southeast varsity volleyball team to the state tournament. "'On the court Melissa makes good deci~ions to allow the team to be successful." Coach Kathi Wieskamp commented.

"l have improved not only as a setter but as a leader as well. The team has done a great job of adjusting our game when needed against different opponents." Kletchka said. As well as helping to accomplish the team goals, Kletchka concentrated on being a leader, someone that her eammates felt comfortable talking and playing with. "'Melissa is always positive, supportive, and enouraging with teammates." Wieskamp said. ; The most exciting part of the game is, when we make a really good play, getting super excited and coming together as a team in the middle of the i''court to celebrate!" Kletchka 0 expl~ed. The teams state appearance as an im.pressiv nd to Kletchka' s lleyban"'career:

An emotional match Head coach Kathi Wieskamp gives senior Jamie Ellsworth a hug before putting the silver medal around her neck The season finale brought tears of both happiness and disappointment to the players' eyes.

Pass, Set, Hit Senior Melissa Kletchka set the ball outside , while sophomore Tara Tesmer and senior Mary Martin prepare to block. Communication was key in setting and closing the block.

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BELIEVE AND SIACCEED

The 2000 Varsity Volleyball team believes! The team adopted the quote, "When a team of dedicated individuals makes the commitment to act as one, the sky is the limit," as their theme. "Believe," senior Erin Essink emphasized, "We have been down 1-13 and 0-12 but come back to win! Our fans are awesome too. They have signs and T-shirts that say believe and porn-porns to show their support."

Warm up was crucial to the team's success. "While we stretched, we went around the circle and shared our personal goals and decided on a team goal, " sophomore Robyn Stokke said. This warm up routine lead them to a season record of 41-3.

Bellevue tournament champions, Heartland Conference champions, Districts champions, and State Runner-up were only a few of their accomplishments. Coached by Kathi Wieskamp, Southeast made it's first state appearance since 1995. Pershing Auditorium was filled with noise and excitement during the state tournament finals when the Southeast Knights took on the Papillion LaVista Monarchs, after beating Lincoln High in the semifinals. '~e stayed confident, kept working hard and did everything we could to win, " Wieskamp said. "The team's work ethic, positve attitude and TEAM focus by all 12 players was awesome." Wieskamp commented on the season, "They believed in themselves and each other."

Senior Mary Martin explained, "We all have an equal amount of talent in all areas and positive attitudes."

Sophomore Leigh Wagner added, "The team clicked, there wasn't any separation." From bus trips to pre-games these twelve girls made friendships and created memories. They all have one thing in common: they love to play volleyball.

Junior Lindsay Melhaff said, "The team's strength revolved around the team's great bond and desire to win!" With this desire and talent, the team truly proved to be U-Knight-ed, as quoted on the back of the yellow t-shirts that could be spotted in the crowd of every game.

SCORE BOARD

Bellevue East Tournament

Grand Island

LPS Classic

Lincoln East

Fremont ortheast Invite

Millard South

Columbus

Kearne y North Platte

Lincoln High Heartland Conference

Norfolk

Lincoln N orthea t

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- Kelly Dolan

Front Row (L to R]: Robyn Stokke , Jamie Ellsworth, Lindsay Me/haft, Alice Friesen, Melissa Kletchka. Back Row (L to RJ : UNL Student Coach Trina Franzen , Ashley Fitzgerald, Tara Tesmer , Erin Essink, Mary Martin, Kristi Ogorzo/ka, Emily Edmonds, Head Coach Kathi Wieskamp.

Ph oto co urt esy of Melissa Kl erchk a Stand up for the Knights . Varsity volleyball parents never attended a game without their believe signs! These proud parents even dressed in believe attire, the yellow and black section could be seen and heard from across Pershing

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A 'lready in her sopho'moreyear, . Megan Mill is captain of the JV volleyball

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Hill likes being the captain of the team. ult, s cool because you have responsiblity to the team, and you're in a leadership . role." said Hill. She would. also like to go on and play in college.

rHtu ts also involved in basketball and track, making her pretty busy. Through all this Hill satd that her teammates, coaches and herself kept her motivated. Keeping a positive attitude through good and pad ts also very important.

Bomb it... Sophomore Brooke Deffenbaugh prepares to serve at the Lincoln High game The reserves beat the Links in two straight games to pull off another win

Ph oto co urt esy of Kri st ie Snyder Practice makes perfect Sophomore Allison Rocke spikes the boll during wormups while teammates sophomore Megan Mccarville, junior Kaley Snyder , junior Allison Christy, junior Nicole Kansier watch and prepare for their turns.

ReadySteadyGo From : (L to R) Sophomores Cora Shuster, Beth Kolemkeorion , Brittany Clymer, and Kelly Dolan , are ready to defend

5£TTINU I.AP A VIC IORY

Six girls huddle together and yell, "team" after a play, before they spread back out for another play.

"As a team this year we really came together! We've improved on all our skills, especially passing and serving," sophomore Megan Hill commented. The hard work paid off when JV and Reserve both became city champs.

The thing that really helped these teams to accomplish their goals are their close knit friendship and their trust in one another. "We communicate well on and off the court, and we're good friends," said sophomore Megan McCarville. All the girls seem to spend extra time together outside of practice, and had only positive things to say about each other.

Communication is a big element that was emphasized in practice along with the physical skills of the sport. "You always have to trust that someone will pass to you, and that someone will make the play," said sophomore Kari Sufficool. Looking at both teams records the communication skills worked very well.

From the sounds of things it wasn't all work and no play. Stories from joking around and dancing during warm ups, to full out food fights at pre-game parties are just some the activities described. All this bonding really helped when in mid season JV head coach changed from Betty Mason to Gale Hadenfelt. "It was a tough season, especially lossing our coach half way through, but we stuck it out and stayed together as a team," added junior Allison Rocke. This made the team stronger to stick it out and work together to finish up the season.

"We're just people working together, doing our best doing what we love to do," said sophomore Toby Currin.

What a season for both teams. A perfect blend of practice, play, and fun has left these teams with positive, supportive attitudes, and friends for a life time.

-Candice Bates

Bump, Set, Spike Junior Kaley Snyder sets the ball for junior Allison Rocke as she prepares to spike the ball on their way to victorv. , -~~--- P hoto of Kris ti e Sn yd e r

Scoreboard

{L to R) Jill Christy, Nicole Kansier, Toby Currin, Allison Christy, Kaley Snyder, Katie Rocke Back Row: {L to RJ Allison Rocke, Kari Sufficool, Megan Magsamen, Megan Hill, Megan Mccarville, Jenna Sawyer, & Coach Betty Mason

Reserve Front Row: (L to RJ Brooke Deffenbaugh, Cara Shuster, Jessica Essenburg, Brittany Clymer, Dani Kavanaugh, Ali Steckelberg Back Row: ( L to RJ, Caitlin Anderson, Jessica Al/berry, Courtney Stahl, Andrea Callahan , Beth Kalemkearian, Kelly Dolan , & Coach Kristin Murphy

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Three strikes and 'yOUr out. Dana Wertz throws a strike to win the game. The knights add another victory to their list.

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'Spot and Caitlin Sebora

As captains, these serilors spent their season not only playing on the team, but taking 0n the leadership of the girls. Caitlin Sebora had to be the tlrst to start warm ups on · the diamomd and Lesley Barrera would be the last on the- diamond. When it came to leadership, Barrera took the role of putting down a ltttle disapline ¥On the team and Sebora would be there after to pick up the pieces. "The main goals of the of the team was to have a winning season, and we accomplished that," said Barrera and Sebora. Bot'1, girls are planning to play in college. They said this 1vas there best season ever and are g-0ing to miss playing here at LSE

Photo cout esy of Lesle y Barrera Ready, Set, Go Senior Lesley Barrera is getting ready to steal second base trs a long distance to go , but Barrera makes it almost all the time

Photo co ut cs y of Dana W ,

.DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND

Diamonds are a girls best friend. Softball diamonds to be exact, were the varsity softball team's best friend. When it comes down to it you've got to have one to play ball.

Three up and three down was just about how this year's softball season came and went. The girls on varsity gave it everything they had in practice and games. They proved once again that they could do anything once they put their minds to it. The season was a huge victory for the team, but also for each individual player as well. This season the team knew everything was going to be different.

"This was the best season ever. ln all the years of playing softball this has been the best season. We're going to miss playing."

Commented co-captains Lesley Barrera and Caitlin Sebora.

There were many friendships bunt and rebuilt during the season. These friendships brought the team closer together. They played with each other so well it was like they had played with each other for years. The girls were the first at of a lot of things this year including beating Papi.Hon. This was a huge accomplishment since Papi.Hon went on to become state champs.

"We swept North Platte this season. No one had ever done this before ever. lt was a huge highlight this season," Captain Lesley Barrera said proudly.

"We had tons of fun on and off the field. We all worked together really well and l loved playing with these girls," Senior Brooke Staehr said.

The season was one of the best ever played at Southeast. The school and fans supported the team to the max. Anyone who attended the games noticed the excitement of the girls as they played. You couldn't help but yell out a cheer for them. Having fun is what made this varsity's year special.

The Knights ended up with a winning season, which they all worked extremely hard for. The girls were determined and dominated one team after another. They worked hard and were successful in the end.

-Barbie Schildt

Photo coute sy o f D a na W c rt z

Front Row (L to R): Jeannette Cooper, Shanna Hunze ker, Brooke Staehr, Meredith Metcalf, Ashley Young. Middle Row (L to R): Le s le y Barrera , Amanda Pe ste r , Rori Carlo , C aitlin Sebora , Abby Nortman, Amber Pettit. Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Mark Watt , Dana Wert z, Amanda Bulin , Kellie Schaffer , Ca s ie Witte , Head Coach Gene Le ss man.

Photo coutes y o Yeah ifs cold, but were watching softball .The Varsity softball team watches a night JV softball game. All the softball teams were very supportive of each other during the season.

Excellent stance Sophomore Katy Howell-Burke concentrates on the pitch during a Reserve practice

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a s et ns th a 31-4 record. "We had hard work and determtnation," Blosser reelled, about winning the city championship. Blosser ended up hitt1.ng eight trtpl~s

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Catching a new time . Sophomore Bobbi Alley works on her catching and pitching signals before a game in Lincoln

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Batter up! The JV Knlg~ts are the first to swing. City champions this season and loving every minute of it. JV softball ended up being 31-4 in thler winning season. They had before game rituals, they would often listen to musk to pump themselves up.

Memories of the season were few, but lasting. "Beating Northeast in a shut out then on to Lincoln High. We struggled the first half of the game then we came out and played our best and won by about six runs," said Megan Blosser. One other game that every JV member remembers ls wnen they played Northeast and were down in the 6th inning, but ended up coming back and winning the game.

JV softball went in determined and came out city champs. The team consisted of six freshmen,flve sophmores and three juniors. With that kind of variety and experience it's no wonder that they became city champs with a 31- 4 record. Working as a team also helped them win the city championship. "The way we work as a team to win!" exclaimed Audrey Pasco, about her favorite memory of the season.

The Reserve team ls second to bat. This season they ended up losing and winning to the exact same teams as last year. The team ended up, all in all, showing more improvement. No one player was more improved than the others. .

Reserve has traditions of going to pregame dinners and having water fights on hot days after practice. "At pre-games we also play games,"Katy Howell-Burke said.

Reserve would condition up before a game and during practice to get themselves prepared. "l remember conditioning till l thought l would die!" exclaimed Nicole Liesveld. They also talked about their games before and after, to prepare themselves mentally.

Reserve softball consisted of eight freshmen and ten sophmores, so it was a pretty new and young team. Much of the team thought that some advice that they could give the team for next year was, to work hard and just have fun being there and enjoy it while it lasts because it goes by fast. They showed that they could take charge and end up winning most of their games. Their record was 8 - 8, which was great for the young team. Southeast had great JV and Reserve softball teams this year and everyone showed improvement from last year.

Both teams showed great determination and will in the strive of high school softball. Both teams had great "pre-game " rituals, ranging anywhere from lectures form the coach to listening to musk to talking to each other.

-Laura Vaughn

N Back Row: Audrey Pasco , Kassie McKinnon, Claire Armbruster, Alison Jergenson , Jenna Scheffert, Lindsey Domangue Middle Row: Jessica Miller , Ashley Tiedgen , Ashley Weyers , Mollie Howell , Danielle Stansbury Front Row: Coach Tim Roberson , Amber Stoehr, Lindsay Jessen, Megan Blosser, Shannon Lindquist

Reserve Back Row: Coach Lis Brenden , Amv Brenden , Katie King , Lea Gustafson , Katv Howell-Burke , Nicole Liesveld , Lisa Schildt Middle Row: Amanda Batten , Gloria Brown , Sara Rossel , Megan McCave , Brodi Hotz-McMahon , Natalie Koziol

Front Row: Laura Duden , Kylee Wagner , Stephanie Morford , Cassv Obershaw, Bobbi Alley, Ashle y Horne

n Marchs On Nicole Liesveld, a s more, pitchs during a team practice.

Point your toes and concentrate ... Senior Jon Rankin is very serious about competing on the rings as he holds a perfect position in the first meet. Rankin's skills helped the boys' team to a victory over Lincoln East.

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r i C has already left his rk in cord books. ln addition to a~'tt~ctlO and , allaround title from last year, he finished first to win another allw ., i around title to his''name. l!tactlce for Wood doesn't end when high school season 1s over. Wo pra~ t N sl<a chool o Gymn s with ex-head w: oach ·t>f SouUieast, Darrell atetqltJter;. Evettr tlioug ood ays, '·'there is always room for provement," his performance ~p sit~ta arly ,

Reaching for 'the gOlden high bar Junior Andrea Loomis prepares for a longhang kip in her near-perfect bar routine in the meet against East Loomis led the team in unity as a two-year captain for the girls.

I 'think I can .. Junior Derric Wood holds a pre: s ing his floor routine in the first meet again s l Wood's stength helped his team to win th e

Championship.

W~at a Time for a Perfect 1O!

Even though sometimes boys and girls can ' t work together as a team, our gymnastics team can work together as one. When both teams aren' t competing , they cheer each other on.

Although there is always room for improvement, the Boys Gymnastics team had a superior season. With no losses and first place at State, there seemed to be little room for improvement in the performance part of competition.

Senior Jon Rankin said, "We had a good year, and we met all of our goals. "

Sometimes it might seem impossible to meet all of your goals , but the boys achieved the impossible The boys ' team won State again this year with Derric Wood in first place all-around.

"We could' ve had better team unity at the beginning of the season, but by the end, we got along great and interacted well together," Rankin commented.

According to captains , senior AU Vanek and junior Andrea Loomis, the Girls Gymnastics Tearn worked towards their goals and got along really well. Although the girls did not achieve all of their goals, they still had a really good season as far as team unity goes. One way the girls bonded was getting together before every meet for a team dinner.

Losing head coach Darrell Watermeier took its toll on the girls team, but overall they still had a good season. Tammy Decker became the girls ' team head coach, and they all got to know each other really well.

"lt was a change losing Darrell, but Tammy is a really good coach," Loomis reflected.

ln order to have a good season, you must have a committed and enthusiastic team. With the boys and the girls working together as a team, winning can' t get much better.

-By Ashleigh Hallauer

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I go again . . . Junior Nie Matthews prepares for another tumble on the floor exercise. Matthews contributed to the team being successful during the season

Photo By T y ler Soren se n

Photo By Tyler Sorensen Coming in for a landing Sophomore Bridget Fowler gets ready to land a vault Although this is only her second year on the team , Fowler has helped lead the girls to many victories

Double or Nothing ... Varsity Doubles partners Rohan Bhadbhade and Will Norton face off in a Number Two Doubles match at the State Tournament The pair finished second in the tournament.

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va~stty player J~ff Salem had a very successul seqior year. He and his brother Chris, played No. l doubles, .went :undefeated and won state individually. lllf Chris and l didn't beat (Creighton) Prep in the finals, we would have lost the team title by one point." he sald. A factor that played into Salem's success was the 'relationship the team devoped with coach nm Tidball throughout the season. llWe couldn't have won State without Tidball as coach. He was a great influence to us all, but he was more importantly ,a friend." eommented Jeff.

A job well done Sen iors Matt Davis and Jeff Salem walk off the court after a succesful meet against Fremont .

SMASHING THROlAGH THE5£ASON

Boys Tennis capped off another successful season as for the second year in a row the varsity team emerged as state champions. The team upset rival Creighton Prep to win the crown with a total of 49 points. "We all were really dedicated all season and it paid off at state." said senior Jeff Salem about their success at the State tournament.

Senior Will Norton credited the success of the varsity players to their work ethic. "Many of the players practiced and conditioned outside of our normal practices. This really came into play down the stretch," he said.

Another important factor in the team's victory was highlighted by junior Rohan Bhadbhade "Our unity as a team was our greatest strength," he remarked.

Junior Varsity also tasted success this year. Although losing to East in the City Championship, the team still managed to go 11- 3 on the year. Junior Kevin Masek summed up, "Our JV Beason went pretty good," he said, "We lost some meets, but we had lots of fun." The Junior Varsity team also competed against several local varsity teams throughout the year, including Waverly, Plus, and Lincoln Christian. Competing in the varsity Plus lnvite on September 23rd was one of the highlights of the season for Masek and doubles partner Jim Debuse. 'We did pretty good for our team and pretty good compared to the Class B varsity teams, Jim and l reached the consolation finals." Masek added.

Reserve also ran a successful campaign this year. The team lost only one match, and defeated East to win the City title. Sophomore Cole Wittstruck cited Creighton Prep as the team's toughest challenge. "They were not only consistent, they were hard hitting."

"Our season went well," commented Wittstruck's teammate Austin Chambers, "We only lost one match, and we swept East in city." Chambers also noted the team's improvement over the course of the year, saying "at the start of the it was our doubles that was our weakness, but it had become our strength by the end of the season." -Matt

Meyerle and Kristi Wisbey

Scoreboard

Front Row: (L to R) Austin Chambers, Brian Kirk, Cole Wittstruck, Scott Hottovy, Mike Tomkins, Eric Tesmer, Trov Fosler, Kevin Masek Second Row: (L to R) Coach Tim Tidball, Grant Johnson, Rohan Bhadbhade, Andv Kav, Dan Miriovskv, Stephan Otte, Peter Meakin , Kvte Hurlbut, Matt Davis Third Row: (L to R) Mikah Mever, Grant Heilman, Tvter Knoche, Jeff Salem, Will Norton, Chris Salem, Jim DeBuse, Coach Sue Petersen Fourth Row: (L to R) Blaine Bartruff, Jonathon Pettit, Neil Rutledge, Marek Kuhwede, Rvan EhlV, Lane White, Matt Hovt, Kvte Masek , Adam Gavette

Kings of the Court The Varsitv team poses with their trophv after winning the State Tournament October 73. "Upsetting Prep and winning number one doubles with mv twin brother," were the main highlights of the tournament for senior Chris Salem.

The Knights are number one . Co-captains Erynn Herman and Beth Anne Cherry celebrate after winning state.

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Ph oto by A li so n Ma cDon ald Team Spirit . .. Lindsay Jackson , junior , cheers on teammate Erynn Herman by decorating her car for Districts The Kn ights went to win the tournament.

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TAKING CARE Of BIASINESS ONE SHOT AT A TIME

What has 14 girls, a new coach, -and a state tUle? That's right, Us the LSE girls golf team. The team ' s success can be partly attributed to the close bond between the members. Coming together as a team was a major goal according to sophomore Cassidy Moore. Sophomore Krissy Woita concluded that, "After being on the team, we ' re pretty much like a family. " The girls agreed that although few of them were friends before being on the team, the friendships developed and the closeness established led the girls to success.

The girls had their moments of triumph, but they also had the opportunity to look on the lighter side of things. During · practice senior Farrell Genzmer had to laugh after a shot at Holmes Golf Course, in which she knocked over two geese wlth the ball.

Senior Beth Anne Cherry stressed the importance of the team's work ethic and dedication. 'Tm always grinding away and trying to improve. You can always step it up another level," Cherry commented.

"The only way to get better at a sport like this is practice. You have to play and play, " Moore added. During all of the practices the girls kept postitive attitudes. Head coach Dick Krapfl stated wlth confidence, "lt could be 100 degrees or 40 degrees, the attitudes were so positive. " According to Krapfl when the team was faced wlth challenges, the girls met the challenges more like opportunities to show their skills. Perhaps the team ' s greatest challenge was to win the state championship. "We knew we had the potential, we just had to execute it ," Cherry said. The 2000 girls golf team met that challenge, showed off their outstanding skills, and won state.

-Suzanne Wing

Scoreboard

K ea rn ey In v it e 1s t

Grand I s lan d In v it e 1s t

LSE Go lf In v i te 1s t

Cre t e To u rnamen t (J V) 1s t

No r fo l k In v it e 1s t

Wave rl y T o u rna m e nt (J V) 1s t

LPS Champio n s hi ps 1s t

Pius Invi t e (J V) 2nd

Spa rt an I nvi t e 2 nd

East / Beat ri ce D o u b le Du a l 1s t

Hea rtl an d Co n fe r ence 1st

LPS F utur e St a r s 1s t

District To urn amen t 1st

Back: Sara Van Ackeren , Krissy Woi ta , Coach Dick Krapfl , Stacy Sheets , Cassidy Moore

Middle: Lisa Herman, Beth Buckley, Emily Hergert, Farrell Genzmer, Chloe Sweet

Front: Erynn Herman, Beth Anne Cherry, Lindsey Jackson , Rachel Byteen, Ashlei Howell.

Photo co urt esy of B.e th Ann e C he rr y

Hats off to the Knights. LSE shows off after placing second in the Pius Invite Southeast piayed against ten other schools Southeast played against ten other schools

Settivig t~e Pace

Girls taRe bacR State title from Mariavi ~pottlg>t on JIii Rosno

Sophomore Jtll Rosno was on the . varsity cross country team and an alternate for state this year . The majority of the varsity team nominated Rosno _ as one of the most important people Qn team..

"AU of the memories of work outs, spaghetti feeds, races, and goals rush to the surface to. create the most humbling and exciting feeling possible. l loved knowing that l helped make our dreams and goals a reality, "Rosno said.

"No matter how Jill raced, she would always focus on the team. She's always an encouragement to me. She is a team player, and that is what Southeast cross country needs. I love tierf ",varsity member Cassie Ehrisman exclaimed.

"l Hke helping my teammates believe in themselves because tt makes me feel better about myself. " Rosno added; and that she did.

Leading the way...junior Cassie Ehrisman runs in a meet at Pioneers Park. Ehrisman is a member of the varsity team

Ph o t o co urt esy of Cass ie Ehri sma n And theyre offl the vars ity team gets a good start to the State meet in Kearney. Southeast received first place at State

Ph oto courtes y o Cass

The pyramid of success .. .JV and Varsity members re lax'' at the Kearnev Invite Both teams won first pie

at the meet

CLOSENESS KEY IN WINNING STATE

As the gun goes off, the girls cross country team sets out to win the gold. They not only achieved that goal, but had fun doing it. This year's girls team took State as well as winning all their meets.

One thing key i.n sports i.s having team unity. "We got along very well this year. We became friends, we rely on each other, and every ti.m~ we go to the starting Une we know we have six friends · right there with us who are behind us 100% of the way,"varsi.ty captain senior Ashley Schellpeper said.

Junior Cassie Ehrisman agreed, "l felt that our cross country team was so uni.fled. We were always there to encourage or pi.ck someone up. We've bonded so much!"

The team had an unbeli.eveable record of 11 wins and zero losses. The girls won state over a long ti.me rival, Mari.an High School. Freshman Channing Anseth came i.n first, junior Michelle Gidley forth, and Ehrisman sixth.

The JV team had a successful season as well. "l Uke that l get to be with my friends everyday. Some days were harder than other but overall l had fun!" junior Kim Hottovy explained.

The girls spent their ti.me together preparing for meets by having spaghetti. feeds and getting mentally focused. "We have tons of fun together especially at spaghetti. feeds," captain Tennyson Anseth said.

Cross country i.s a i.ndi.vi.dual sport was well as a team sport. The team's abi.li.ty to focus mentally and achieve their individual goals by depending on one another has showed exemplary effort on their ; part and i.s something to be revered.

"The team's 'comeradery' far surpasses any other team that l have been on the last four years of high school," Anseth commented. Overall the success of this year's cross country team has definitely set the pace for future success. The team's strength and abi.li.ti.es will be hard to match up to i.n future years.

Scoreboard

OPPONENT PLACE

Omaha Burke lnvite 1st

Millard South lnvite 1st

Jim Mcconnel 1st

Harold Scott lnvite 1st

Lincoln East Dual 1st

LPS Championship 1st

Heartland Conference 1st

LPS JV Meet 1st

Di.strict Meet 1st

Future Stars 1st

State Meet 1st

M.G idley, A. Dukic

J.Rosno , J.LaGrange , A. Wishrnt Second Row L-R:

L Thacker-Lynn , S.West, J Strasil , L.Russe/1 , J.Rutherford , H.Eno , C.Price ,

T Schlichting C Ehrisman Third Row L-R: E Fleming A.Schellpeper

TA nseth , A.Poole , K Shubert, J.Carr, S,Joseph , S.Oahab , S.Walz Forth Row L-R: K Hottovy, A.Abel , R.Braunsroth , S Schaffer, S Nathenson , F Streich J.Fritz J.Burcham Fifth Row L-R: A. Wilson N .Peterson A.Pester

M.Chapin , A. Watsek , J.Hetcko ~ ,

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

-Andrea Littrell

Readyforsuccess FirstRowL-R: CAnseth , M. Blumer, E.Wisch , L Pike ,

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Photo courtesy o f Cass ie E ri s rnan AHHH, the feeling of achievement ... Kim Shubert, Jill Rosno , Michelle Gidley, Tennyson Anseth , Francie Streich , Ashely Schellpeper, Jennifer Fritz , Cassie Ehrisman , and Channing Anseth celebrate after winning disctricts at Norfolk.

Setting up his pace . Junior John Wright blasts past a Papillion runner at a Cross Country meet He was the team ' s number four runner, and was rated as one of the top fifteen runners in the state Phot o c o urt esy o f Su s ie La r s on

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1st place finish . Juniors Dave Leung, Brian Easley, senior Joe Shreve, junior John Wright, and seniors Scott Wandzilak, Jeff Reznicek, and Kyte Andringa show of their award at the Heat/ands Athletic Conference

meet

Wrth all their might. Junior Phil Christy, freshman Sam Berndt, and junior Bryan Bulin use up all their energy at a JV

BOYS CROSS COIANTRY KEEPS ON RIANNING

Extremely determined and willing to give their best effort, the Boys Cross Country team is known to be similar to the Energizer Bunny- - they just keep going and going and going ... Senior Joe Shreve said, "The only thing that l can think about during the cross country season is running and only running. " To many of the runners, Cross Country was their first priority and came before anything else during the season.

The other various activites in the boys ' busy schedules are built around the time-consuming practices and meets. "Cross Country always came first, then school and other things," said senior Kyle Andringa. This determination and dedication led the Boys Cross Country team to a third place finish at the State Meet.

Much of the success of the team is not only derived from the runners themselves, but also from the top notch coaching staff. Many runners feel that without the encouragement of Ted Larson and Joe McCracken or "Cracker," they wouldn ' t have gone as far as they did. Practices that lasted for as long as eight miles or more also helped the boys get in top running shape.

Though Cross Country is usually thought of as an individual sport, the boys always acted and felt like a team. Often the guys would get together even outside of the practices and meets. The dedicated coaches and the runners were thought of as family to each tr; other. "We would go over the scouting report and eat spaghetti the day prior to a meet and have a team huddle right before the race, " Andringa added.

This years ' Boys Cross Country team definitely led a season of passion and hard work. Rain or shine, hot or cold, injured or healthy, the boys always put forth their best efforts and ran their hearts out. "l think that everyone loves to run when the weather is cool and calm. You don't get heat exaustion when it's cool outside. l hate running in the wind! " Shreve said. One thing is for sure, the boys generally ran with the wind and not against it.

-Lynn Perkinton

Scoreboard

Omah a Burk e In vitation al - 1s t

Mill ard South In vit a tion al - 2nd

Jim M cC o nn ell In vit a tion a l

H a rold Scott In vit a tion al - 1s t

L E vs Piu s X vs LS E Tri ang ul a r - 2nd

NU a t K ea rn ey In v it a tion a l - 2nd

LPS Ch a mpion s hip s - 1s t

H ea rtl and s C o n fe r e nc e - 1s t

LPS R ese rve Qu adr an gul a r - 2nd

D is t r ic t A-3 Ch a mpion s hip s -1 s t

L P S F utu re St ars - 3rd

St a t e M ee t - 3rd

Front Row {L to R): Justin Ma, CJ Buckley, Argo Banerjee , Justin Wood, Tommy Van den Berg, Michael Railsback , Jason Wicks, Alex Brown

Second Row {L to R): Steve Hennings, Michael Steinke, Travis Bornemeier, Dustin Phillips , Crispen Lichtenberg , Grant Gaston, Dan Bax, Nick Knudson , Patrick Clark

Third Row {L to RJ: Sam Berndt, Matt Meyerle, Jason Beckwith, Scott Wandzilak , John Wright, Corton

Vonderschmidt , Kyte Andringa , Lauren Kubly, Lori Wandzilak, Sato Jelden

Forth Row {L to R): Chris Roberts, James Flaherty, Brian

Bulin, Travis Sieck, Cameron Andreesen, Joe Shreve , Brian Easley, Phil Christy

Fifth Row {L to R): Keith Wysocki, Austin Byteen, Jerad

Walz, Ma(k Bales , Cameron Smith , Jeff Reznicek, Cameron Jester

Not Pictured: Joe Aron, Jeff Clark, Dave Leung, Nick

Ramsey, Justin Van Wart , Zach Wilcher

That's right Senior Jake Muhleisen dunks the ball for an easy two in the Norfolk game. It was a goal of many seniors this season to dunk the ball in a game.

Leavivig a Lastivig Image

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Ph otos by T yler So re nse n What? I dare y0 Senior Nate Doney teases an opponent with the ball while trying to look for an open teammate.

Doney was instrumental in the Knights success this season playing hard on both sides of the ball

rm gonna score Sophomore Nick Be ht dribbles the ball down the court in a fastb a ,a attempt. Bahe was the go to guy for three P<>ir shots with thirty-eight throughout the season

A Record-setting Season

This was it, the season that they had been waiting for. lt had all come together, everyone was playing well together and on top of their game. Going into the season the Knights were ranked number one. This was a lot to live up to, but the team took the bull by the horns and beat their first opponent, Fremont, by forty-eight points. Their first real test came when they faced number two Omaha Benson on their home court. This game was a little closer than their first but the Knights pulled off an eighty-two to. seventy-six victory.

By the end of the LPS Holiday tournament Coach Jeff Smiths' squad looked unstopable. "Everybody wanted everyone else to have success. No one cared who got the credit as long as we got the win," seinor Erik Kohl commented. But then the team took a little road trip over to lowa to play Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln. The Knights lost that night by ten points, their only loss of the regular season.

The most exciting game of the season was the second meeting with Lincoln High. Prasch activities center was sold out thirty minutes before game time and another four-hundred people were turned away. Prasch had never been filled to capacity before, the Knights knew this and wanted to put on a show for the crowd. They did just that by embaressing Lincoln High with the final score of 72 - 45. Sophomore Nick Bahe said, "it was unbelievable seeing Prasch jam packed. Lincoln High also talked a lot of trash before the game, so it felt good to shut them up."

The Knights cruised through the rest of their regular season and awaited the district tournement. They had convincing victories over Omaha Bryan and Millard West. The goal was in sight, Southeasts ' first championship. ln the first game of State, Bellevue West, the defending state champions, surprised the Knights and the crowd by getting out to an early lead. The players weren't going down that easy though and fought back to keep it close the whole game. The team wasn't shooting like they had been and Bellevue West snuck by with four point victory. Senior Nate Doney said it the best, "Any team can lose to another, no one's unbeatable." Even though the Knights lost in the first round of state the Omaha World Herald still ranked them number one. This was truly an unbelievable season and won't be forgotten for years to come.

-Doug Graham

Front Row {L to R): Manager Bill Vodvarka, Alex Raines, Nate Doney, Chase Goldenstein, Drew Schultz, Scott Wandzilak, Manager Nate Weiss. Second Row {L to RJ: Manager Billy Ziemer, Alex Gordon, Barrett Ruud, Nick Bahe, Eddie Medlin, Manager Eric Dahlgren. Back Row {L to R): Coach Ryan Phifer, Head Coach Jeff Smith, Andrew Heckman, Erik Kohl, Mike Scheffert, Jake Muhleisen, Jim Hill, Coach Tony Quattrocchi.

Light hands Senior Andrew Heckman lays the ball in ever so carefully in the first round of state against Bellevue West. The Knights only loss to a Nebraska team came at this game at state.

Photo by Tyler Sorensen BOYS VARSIT'Y BASKETBALL 165

Jumpshot Sophomore Nick Richardson overcomes the defense as he attempts to score points for his team during the Pius game. The score of the game was 5456, proving to be one of the toughest games of the season.

TEAMWORK PROVES VALIAABLE

Give me five N players demonstrate their outstanding sportsmanship after their game against Norfolk.

All photos by Tyler Sore

Its a toss up JV players Eddie Medlin and Sc the opportunity to rebound the basketball ( byo teammate.

S~ootlvig for StAccess

Fun first, comptetion second, and winning third. This philosophy led the Southeast JV and Reserve boys basketball teams to ov erall success. The JV ended their 15-3 record season triumphantly with a city championship title. The Reserve' s season came down to an in tense city championship game ln which they placed second ln the conference. Reserve player Tim Lucks summarized the team's succe ss by saying, ''We played like champs, even though we lost."

During the season the JV and Reserve teams challenged themselv e s to focus on teamwork. "The most important thing that led us to s u ccess was playing as a team, " JV player Teddy Sloup concluded "At first our biggest challenge was getting people to distribute the ball," Sloup added.

JV co-captain, John Campbell commented, "As the season progress ed our team played better together."

Reserve player Bub Windle found this true with the Reserve team as well. "Tawards the end of the season we played much better as a team. Everyone's skllls have been honed and people have found their roles on the team, so the team Chemistry ls much better ."

After hours of practicing, bus rides to and from away games, and celebrations after victories the JV and Reserve players brought • their teamwork to Us peak. The players found their time together an oportunlty to initiate team unity. The team bonds proved beneficial to their success when lt came down to overtimes and other stressful moments during games. All of the JV and Reserve team's hard work w as paid off with overall success. Their outstanding use of teamwo rk offered both teams the opportunity to play ln the city championship game. Reserve captain Joey Stenberg summarized this by saying, "Our team's greatest accomplishment ls our improvement fr om lndlvlduallzed victory to team victory."

-Suzanne

Junior Varsity: front row: Manager Bill Vodvarka, Manager Billy Ziemer, Manager Eric Dahlgren, Manager Nate Weiss

middle row: Scott Degenhardt, John Campbell, Brandon Rigoni, Teddy Sloup, Tim Wessel, Logan Geisler, Eric Fleming

back row: Coach Ryan Phifer, Andy Sand, Bo Rudd, Robert Franey, Jared Congrove, Matt Connell, Coach Tony Quattrocchi

Wing

Reaching new heights Junior Teddy Sloup flies ,se n throu g h the air as gravity takes a break.

made

Reserve: front row: Bub Windle, Cameron Smith, Levi Hamilton, Logan Papik, Jesse Neukirch, Jordan Fischer, Brett Broman back row: Coach Mark Watt, Chase Healey, Tim Lucks, Billy Vrtiska, Joey Stenberg, Nick Richardson, manager Eric Dahlgren

"Where are my girls arr Junior Kylie Fisher scans the court for an open teammate during the game against South Sioux City. Southeast proved to be a challenge for the nationally rated SSC in the close game.

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T~e Varslt~ Glrls BasRetball Team's PreseV1ce

CotAld Be SeV1sed

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Not so fast Sophomore Kari Sufficool showed her aggresivness as swipped the ball away from a Spartan. "In order to win you need to be focused and aggresive," Sufficool said. (right)

Lers Get Ready to Rumble .The Varsity basketball girls run onto the court, huddling to talk about the game goals before the buzzer The Prep Band plays the Fight Song as the crowd stands clapping and cheering for the home team, (right)

LSE Glrls Ma~e a fastbrea~

Southeast battled through the season taking out all competition ln their path winning Districts, and finishing runner-up ln the state tournament. The team meet their goals when they were named Public Schools Champions and took home the districts plaque. The fourteen girls were led by senior co-captains Erin Ash and Katherine ·Shea.

Even when school wasn ' t ln session, the girls basketball team was ln the gym practicing. The players always found a way to barrel thr ough the snow on these days , just like they penetrated through the d efense on the way to the hoop. 'We looked forward to coming to pra ctice. We loved the game and playing it with each other, " sophomore Karl Suffi.cool said. Practice was worth every minute as the team successfully ran plays, sunk three pointers, and defended their side. 'We can play on the inside and outside and have a good bench," Junior J.J. Smith stated. 'We are quick getting down the court ," sophomore Tatum Toles added. Combined with team unity, these strengths put p oints on the board as the team finished the season with a overall recor d of 21-4.

ln addition to the pre -game dinners and routine warm up consisting o f lay-ups and three on two play, the varsity girls always took roll-call before a game. "We Are the Knights " J.J. Smith began her roll call. Roll calls varied, each player took a turn making sure every one w a s present and accounted for. These were fun rituals started by the players. Coach John Larsen prepared hls team for the games ln a more serious manner. Larsen devised a scouting sheet for every match, which analyzed the opposition, including information regarding t h eir players, offense , and defense. The scouting sheet also listed starters for the Knights, and what type of offense/ defense they would be running.

Highlighted by the wins against Omaha Marian, the season went fa st. The state championship was always ln reach, but that was only one game, it took twenty -five times that many to get there. Whe t h er it be on the court or off, the team gained life skills while , making lifetime friendships.

-Kelly Dolan

Front Row (L to RJ: Jamie Ellsworth , Megan Hoffman , Kylie Fisher, Erin Ash , Ashley Watsek , Katherine Shea , Nikki Norman. Back Row (L to R): Manager Sara Jelden, Angie Blomgren , Kari Sufficool , J.J . Smith, Amanda Bulin , Jessi Schnell , Tatum Thies , Manager Lisa Cho

Get ',Our arms up Junior Amanda Bulin (left} and Senior Erin Ash (right) defend an East play The team' s offense and defense proved to be too much for the Spartans as the Knights won the dual-28 - 74 GI RLS VARS ITY BASKETBALL

Excuse me please ... JV player Emmary Grieger successfully blocks a East plater during a game that concluded a 43-32 victory.

Corne aV1d get t~e actloV1

Are !dOlA ready to rtAmble?

Heads up... Sophomore Kimberly Kiefer gets ready to spring for the tip off in a game versus Pius X The game was one of the very few LSE Reserve girls came up short in, unfortunately losing 35-46

Hey, over here ... Dono Wetz steps aside an East player to get open. The JV team mode smart and quick passes to get the boll to each other on the court

Gather round girls ... Reserve coach Cha e Johnson goes through a strategy for his team

Hoop it, swoop it

E ven thou g h th e girls' Reserve and J V b asketb all teams m u st maintain seriou s fo c u s an d immense concentration, the girls still kn o w how to ha ve a fe w l au g h s . "The funniest moment th is season was when Marg aret (Brou ssard) wore pantyhose to practice," sai d JV p layer Jaimer Loo s Onc e, afte r a game the Reserve girls were watching game footage and , a s a jo ke, "Megan Hill gave our coach a "Kermit the Frog Learns to U se th e P otty" book, because we say our coach (Ch ris Johnson) look s lik e K ermit. It was hilarious," laughed Reserve player Amanda Schur. N o matter what the unbelieveable skill, teams are not possible without l au g h ter.

At fir st , th e R eserve girls has a difficult time p laying toget h er to their be st ab i lit y an d developing a team unity. "It was really hard for us to come to g eth er and play in practice and games Everyone has worked hard to acce p t and appreciate what wach of us brings to the team, " said Re se rve player Dayna Waechter. Long and tough practices six time s a week help make the Reserve team the great players the are. " [Ba sketba ll] p uts me in better shape, and helps me on fundamentals I bec ame more aware of the things going on during a game whether it be de fe n sive or offensive ," commented Reserve player Megan Blo ss er. On e th ing is for certain, these committed girls will be back stron ge r th an ever.

The J v te am survived more than just a team's average obstacles; they overc ame m a ny di lemmas, such as injuries , emotional losses, and endless hour s on th e court. "At the beginning of the season we lost one of our player s, and we kept getting injuries. [We learned to] take care of our sel ve s be tte r," said J V player Emmary Grieger.

One of the qu alities that h elped the JV team p u sh forward over adversitie s wa s the ir i nd ividual uniqueness " O ur team i s special because of the arti c ul ate p eople and diverse personalities," exp l ained JV player Tami Treh earn. A positive attitude definately contribute d to the JV ' s succe ss thi s seaso n, and will undoubtedly set a high goal for the girls' next sea son.

JUNIOR VARSITY

First Row (L to R) : Allison Poole, Kassie McKinnon, Tam i Treheam , Lindsay Priefert , Natalie Arter

Second Row (L to R]: Margaret Broussard, Daniela Alic , Dana Wertz , Emmary Greiger, Kim Shubert, Leslie Maginn , Jaime Loos

RESERVE

First Row (L to R) : Cara Shuster, Robyn Stokke , Amanda Schur, Lindsey Johnson , Katie Rocke , Megan Blosser

Second Row (L to R): Sara Ekstrom , Jenna Hetcko, Becky Davis , Megan Hill, Kimberly Kiefer, Katie Schmitz, Dayne Waechter student manaaer Christina Voiat

-Cari Lepa a nd L ynn P erkin ton

Climbing to the top .. .Cody Foreman begins his slow climb out of the grasp of his opponet on December 72 against Lincoln High.

Yo1At~f1AI Wrestlivig

Tearn Uaivis Experievice

Holding their own. : . Sophomore Jason Lowe goes for the take-down on sophomore Jake Linderholm during a long afternoon practice in Southeasfs wrestling room

Southeast retuming letterwinners . .. Front

toRJ: Coach Lopez, TopherVorhies, Blake J

1es Coach Gropp. Back row (L to RJ: Coach '-litz Billy Alley, Dan Bork, Coach Townsley

Pride of a Winner

This year Southeast Knights have been fighting to gain a place in the state wrestling tournament. While the majority of the squad i.s stUl young they have not given up hope. "Our underclassmen will h ave more experience and leadership next year, " says sophomore Cody Foreman.

The Knights faced a big hit this year with the loss of senior BUly Alley, due to a knee injury. The tremendous upset of losing this r eturning letterwinner brought a downfall to Southeast because everyone was expecting him to not only make it to state but to rank as one of the top wrestlers in class A state wrestling. These high expect ations were placed on the other three returning letterwinners. These out s tanding wrestlers are seniors Topher Vorhies, Blake Jones and junior Dan Bork.

Despite the loss of one of the best wrestlers, the squad has not given up. Bork feels that they have had great accomplishments t his year. While he had a record of 9-16 , he explained, "Our team has learned a lot and since we have a young team we have a lot of time to improve."

ln this years first match against Colombus the Knights realized that they do not have nearly the amount of fan support t hat they should. "The Colombus student section was huge. lt was about t he size of our state basketball sections. We are hoping t h at next year we can draw crowds like that ," junior Austin Ford said. Coach Hitz and the team were able to gain attention from the student body when they got the opportunity to have the Shirettes and cheerleaders in attendance.

The squad also has a few traditions that help to improve how well t hey perform. "We usually stock up on caffeine and sugars before w e wrestle so that we are pumped up and have adrenaline flowing when we get on the mats ," junior Travis Smith said. The team bring s gallons of Sunny Delight and boxes of doughnuts to matches to provide their adrenaline rush. Smith also takes time outside of the season to improve his techniques in a club called Freestyling. Through the wrestling team ' s challenges they have maintained the pride of a winner.

OPP Place/pts.

Front Row (L to R): Jayme Fitzsimmons , Joe Harris , Eric Pyatt , Ray Evans, Jake Green , Kevin David , Nate Stoltenberg , Eric Glunz , Adam Boomer, David Chen , Travis Turgeon , Mike Olberding, Ken Hillyard. Second Row (L to R): Casey Dahlke, Pat Hae fner, Andy Bork , Tyler Gordon, Brad Gift, Drew Krutak , Matt Selig , Luke Vidal, Matt Douglas, Dallas Jordan, James Gift, Alan Tool ThirdRow(L toR): Coach Townsley, Colby Bowman , Tanner Miller, Jake Nielsen, Park Sloup , Jordan Lenger, Sergio Valdez, Travis Smith, Cody Foreman , Brian Russell, Austin Ford, Kyle Lorenz, Coach Gropp Back Row (L to R): Coach Lopez , Blake Jones , Justin Busboom , Matt Sorensen-, Coleman Gore ; Tyler Hansel , Topher Vorhies , Ken Holmes, Brandon Bolin , Jay Loseke , Dan Bork , Jordan Roswell, Jason Lowe , Jake Lindf:!rholm , Billy Alley, Head Coach Hitz

Stood up . .. Freshman Eric Glunz gets stood up on his feet by his fellow teammate, freshman Ben Jones, during practice after school

-Jake Green

You can do it . .. Senior Ryan Blase cheers on his teammates from behind their lane during the State swim meet at Bob Devany Sports Center.

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What a finish Senior A shtyn Beek swims the anchor leg in the 400 free relay. Ashtyn was known for moving the team up at least two places

Here Today, Govie Tomorrow

One day bleach blond hair, and the next day your hair is completely gone, shaven off! This is exactly what the Boys Swimming and Diving team did to their hair this year, and having been doing for about eight years now. The boys swimming and diving team swam to new lengths this season, always swimming at their highest potential.

"We don't believe in luck, we believe in hard work!" Senior Jason Bradford comments.

This is the way it was all season. ·The boys swim team came together more than they ever have before. Tawards the end of the season the boys swimming and diving team spent a lot of time practicing and gearing up for the state meet.

'We would get up really early for swimming practice and then from there would lift weights. Then back to swimming in the afternoon. But it was all worth it in the end." Senior Gareth Merrifield said. "Our best meet all season though would have have to have been against Westside. lt all came down to one race the relay. We came from behind and won the race. lt was a great meet."

"l would say that the most improved swimmer would have to have been David Rawson. He was 24th place at state and came all the way from 24th to 12th." Bradford says.

Tougher, more strenous practices really helped the Knights this year They lost a lot of seniors the year before, but one senior Jordan Bowling stepped up and had a great season diving. He finished fourth at state.

"One great memory that l will always take with me about our season and our coach will be that he always kept a fun atmosphere throughout practices. He always had us listening to Dave Matthews Band." Bradford remembers.

The team finished 2nd in conference and 5th at state this year. They came out on top and the guys will never foget those days back in high school when they had to bleach their hair blond and then shave it all off before state.

-Barbie Schildt

Young but talented. Sophomore Andrew Olive stands on the podium with his teammates. Olive swam the backstroke leg in 200 medley relay.

Front Row (L to R):Michael Lesage , Matt Blum , Ryan Anderson , Sam David , Kyle Masek , Jason Merrifield Second Row (L to R): Tyler Flory, Joe David , Kevin Masek , Andrew Olive , Chase Taylor, Rick Wagner. Back Row (L to R): Coach Sellhorn , Ashtyn Beek , Steve Naab , Ryan Blase , David Rawson , Gareth Merrifield , Ben Wilson , Kevin Pepper! , Coach Wilkins , Head Coach Peters. Not Pictured: Jordan Bowling , Jason Bradford.

Going the extra lap . .. Senior Ben Wilson sprints toward the finish line in the 50yd freestyle at state . The senior could sprint two lengths of the pool in under 25 seconds

A golden moment Sophomore Cassie Hansen being interviewed on NETV during the live broadcast of the State Meet on February 24. Hansen won the 77 dive competition on Thursday, making her the State Diving Champion.

Ph o to Co urt esy of Car ly K noe ll Feel the excitement .. Sophomore Kelly Dolan was the last one in the water during tthe warmups for the Beatrice - Grand Island triangular at Southeast . In between laps , there was always laughter in between deep breaths.

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ampio was to do as well as last year in the state meet; and l was excited to meet that goal," said Hansen. Hansen cited acttce as the o he t hof Mand east ty level of dtveswas important." Added

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GIRLS SWIMMING FINDS SIACCESS IN IAN llY

The air was filled with uncertainty as the girl's swim team started practice in November. "Not having last year's seniors around was tough,"noted Junior Laura Tingle. "The team got of to a slightly rocky start," added junior teammate Carly Knoell. Nonetheless, the team soon turned their fortunes around, winning all but one of their dual meets.

Toe dual against rival Lincoln East lived up to its tradltlon as a highlight of the season. "The East dual meet came down to the last relay," said sophomore Kelly Dolan, "Whoever won the relay won the meet. The race was neck and neck the whole way, but Laura Tingle pulled it out at the end to win the race and the meet." "Our team really pulled through and won some tough meets!" exclaimed junior Kylie Hansen.

Throughout the year the large team struggled to keep close. i "C oming together as a team was difficult," Knoell said "Forging a bond \I between the black and gold teams and determining our goals." How1 ever, the team quickly united.

The team made great strides over the course of the year. "l improved my times greatly," explained sophomore Beth Eisenmann. "The team had several time drops and personal bests," noted Knoell.

The team moved through the Conference meet advancing to the State meet in February. The team finished in third place, highlighted by Sophomore Cassie Hansen. The diver took home first place in the 11-dive competition making her the state champion. "The State meet was a great accompollshment for me," Hansen said.

This season saw the team go through Us ups and downs, but through it all the swimmers hung in there. "The team may have had an early season loss, but after that we didn't lose another dual. We really stepped it up," summed up Tingle.

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Senior Captains Jessica Cassman,

and Ashtyn Beek uphold tradition as they take the "Captain's Walk" before the state meet. Each year, team captains take a lap around the pool for good luck before competition

Front Row (L to R) C Hansen , K Hansen , T. An seth , A. Schmid, C Anseth , A. Lakey, C Knoell , J. Cassman, K. Dolan Second Row ( L to R) J. Spane/ , K. LeBaron , J Dierking ; S Heinlein , C. Sebora , L. Obrist, C. Bork , C. Harwood , L. Tingle , H Bonin , K Greenwald Third Row(L toR)A. Latta , L. Fowler, F Wolter , C. Jozsa , K Wood , C Brenner, D. Stansbury, B. Eisenmann , A. Mercer, H Abbott, C. Kampfe , A. Masek , s. West , Coach Sellhorn Barck Row (L to R) Coach Wilkins , Head Coach Peters

Not Pictured: A. Bradford, T Dyer, L. Houchen , K Jeune S Nathenson

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Words of Wisdom SwimmersAndrew Olive, Kyiie Hansen, David Rawson, Channing Anseth, Ben Wilson, Jessica Cassman, and Tennyson Anseth get a pep talk from head coach Dave Peters during the state meet.

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES KEEP STIA DENTS BIASY

Bowling ls another co-ed group that gets together and has meets every Monday and Wednesday and go to tournaments on the weekends. Tryouts were held to determine members on this seven person squad. They compete against other Lincoln schools on a weekly basis and against other high schools ln Nebraska, lowa, and South Dakota on many weekends.

Hockey members that attend LSE play for both the Junior Stars and The Lincoln Stars. Each picks members on a try out basis, and usually attract players from other s ates. Both teams travel around ln regions and play other mldwest teams. Each team had many vigorous practkesto eep them ln shape.

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Chris Thomas, Tyler Sasek, Pat Flaherty, Miles Kild McCarthy, Nick Fittje , Dane Todd, and Sean Heard pictured : Nick Matulka, Mark Holman, Mike Todd , Tyler Sas k, Carson Pollard , and Joe Watson.

ndy Walker, John Walker. Not pictured: Justin Cooney, Brandon Kaup, Chris Holmes, and coacti Ki ll1n Dunkle. Photo by Tyler Sorensen

All smiles . Step Chain members take a moment to rest under a tree after performing at the Low Rider Car Show . Many new performances were added to the steppers schedule this year

STEPPING IT lAP

St ep Chain is a group of talented people who make musk to their feet. This group, which was started two years ago, has made a lot of performances throughout the city. Some of their shows have includ the Star City Parade , the Lowrider Car Show , many elementary and middle schools, pep rallies and basketball games at Southeast and Nebraska Wesleyan.

The group also hosted an after school program at Everett Elementary where students would get together and learn moves. After the clink ended, the students put on a show for their parents. " lt is so rewarding at our performances , and after helping these children, seeing them trying so hard was very rewarding, " senior Katie Andrews said

What the students really enjoy about Step Chain are the relationships they form. "We get along like a family. There is an understanding there when we practice and perform," senior Christy Bronson re called

The key to success for this group is their tog et herne s s. "We stick together , are there for eachother , get along great, and always have a good time ," senior Chelle Paige commented.

Whatever the key to success is , Step Chain knows how to mak e the best of it , and keep on stepping strong through out the year.

-Christy Snelling

Making a scene Steppers begin another performance at the Low Rider Car Show

Many interesting techniques were added to routines to keep the crowd on their feet . (Above)

Going solo .. Junior Isaac Jefferson steps up during a performance . Many solo dancing opportunities were offered to members to add a little challenge to routines.

Nothing but air Stepchain performs at the Star City Parade. This group added a new prespective to many Lincoln events. they provided a musical dance that kept parade watchers intrigued (Leff)

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Varsity Cheerleaders

Front Row (L to RJ: Abbie Martin, Jenny Shupe, Sarah O Tegt, Anna Pressler, Lauren Kubly, April Eisenhauer. Ba (L to RJ: Jamie Buller, Beth Anne Cherry, Megan Mutchie , J Hardesty, Krystle Fulton , Brooke Bozek. Not Pictured: Christin Alfredson.

Shirettes

R) : Rachel Bartek, Kyte Kriz, Lacey Houchen, riv, Adrienne Mcleese Second Row (L to R): Beth elly Gates, Maggie Pavelka , Lindsey Sadler, Natalie arah Prettyman. Back Row (L to R): Amber Hoffman, e Hall , Jaci Grimes, Tyne Gonzalez, Jaimie Johnson.

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ball game during halftime. The marching band supplied spirit filled · tunes for the girls to dance to

They lose sleep, time, and most importantly the freedom to choose what they wear. They attend every sporting event and organize pep rallies. While this might seem like a lot to the average student, it is nothing for the cheerleaders and shirettes.

Shirettes consist of 16 girls who have a love for dance. Every morning, they spend 2 periods perfecting their routine. "Although Shirettes takes up so much time, it has paid off in big ways, " says senior Jamie Kimberly. Shirettes determination helped them to place first in City and second in State and Regionals. Not only do they dance, but they are involved tremendously in school activities. 'This year the school has asked us to be involved in more outside events than ever before. lt makes the squad feel like part of the school," replies Kimberly.

Cheerleaders spend one period a day and a lot of outside time in order to get their techniques just right. 'T earnwork is the key to success. Spending so much time together has made the bond between us girls tight. We are all best friends," says sophomore Elizabeth Morrow. The squad also participates in squad night. These nights consist of watching movies, eating pizza, and having massive girl talk.

The relationships that develop from the everyday stress of practicing is those that will last forever. Not only will you gain vocal skills, but also everlasting friendships.

-Stacy Sindel

Shake it Shirettes perform at a competition in Elkhorn The group spent many days practictng and creating new routines for the many performances that they participated in.

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Put your hands together Varsity cheerleaders Abbie Martin , Dana Tegt , and Brooke Bozek pump the crowd up during State volleyball at Pershing Auditorium.

Group hug Reserve cheerleaders stop practice to give each other words of encouragement for the good work achieved. Togetherness was the key to good performances.

Junior Ashley Pester , senior Erynn Herman , junior Kara Basler, seniors Ashley Jahde , Melissa Kletchka , Erin Breen , Kyte Andringa , and Ralston senior Tom Centarri dress up for the Decades Dance at the Central Region Leadership Conference in Milwaukee for DECA. Over 5 ,ODO students attended this event from 73 different states (Right]

Senior Aaron Sand, sophomore Brittany Clymer, and seniors Aislynne Martin , Taylor Dworak, Brian Delaney, and Dave Johnson decorate the window at Wal-Mart for Athletic Club. All four high schools competed in this contest for Coca-Co/a (Below]

Investors Club sponsor Mr Doughty teaches students that anyone can be a Wall Street Wiz ard This was one of the many new clubs formed this year. [Above J

Junior Paul Wiles blows up a latex glove during a relay for Campus Life on the first Club Day The senior, junior, and sophomore class competed against each other in the race (Right]

THE WINNER'S CIRCLE

Whether you are into computers, sports, or drama, there ls a club for everyone at Southeast. This year, new clubs like Selnf eld, Breakdandng, Drum, and Investors were formed, giving students even more to choose from. Club Day ts always a popular day for clubs t o meet, but many take lt beyond once-a-month meetings to participate ln community service projects, go on weekend getaways, and just hang out and have fun. No matter how big or small the clubs' accomplishments may seem, they all belong ln the winner ' s circle.

Junior Ashley Miers and fri ends monitor the maze at the Prairie Peace Park for Students for Peace. To p repare for the Monster Bash , members painted pictures that went along with the themes of the monsters .

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Seniors Karamie Morphew, Ali Vanek , Emily Edmo nds , j unior Sally Joseph , and senior Michaela Gerrard spent a few days in Grand Island for FCA ' s Weekend of Champions The weekend was full o f fun and fellowship

Senior Kristina Bower sells clay pots and vases to fund raise money for Art Club. The pottery students donated the c reations that they made in their class. (Right]

-Emily Hergert and Chrl?ty Snelllng

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Mason Adams , Eric Alloway , Lance Arens ,

Rio Armijo , Raven Asche , Austin Babb , Eliza Bachman ,

Megan Baker, Lisa Bartz , Nicole Biegert, Kristina Bower,

Amie Brauer, Eric Bridges , April Campfield, Jennifer Cass ,

Brandy Clark , Jeannette Cooper , Ashley Corneli us ,

Jennifer Cottrell, Sophia Dahab , Adam Daharsh ,

Rachel Davis , Kelly Dean , Karen Devries ,

Lindsey Domangue , Katie Drake , Franzis Ertl , Ashley Evans ,

April Ford , Troy Fosler, Gabe Griffin , Nick Langtry,

Katie LeBaron , Brandon Lester , Jamie Lewis ,

Nicole Lyman , Scott McDonald , Ashley Miers ,

Teyanna Miles , Zach Miller, Jami Moravetz , Alexa Muhs ,

Myer Nore , Abby Nortman , Kindra Orbin , Kendra Paulsen ,

Boris Pelcer, Lynn Perkinton , Haley Piper, Jessica Richards ,

Gavin Roehrs , M i chelle Saltzman , Nick Sowers ,

Kellie Schaeffer, Jenny Schroeder, Ryan Schweitzer ,

Jen Simeck , Andrew Singass , Jennifer Smith ,

Carrie Strasburg , Kyle Swartz , Chelsea Tredway ,

Kristin Ubben , Kristin Walstad, Josh White , Kate Wilcox ,

John Wright , Rose Yao , Seanna Yeager.

Club sponsored by Melody Jones

All Male Choir

Front row {L to RJ: Scott Hoelscher, Brad Homer, Matt Kilgore, Nick

Chavez, John Walker, Joe Hradec, Robby Salistean, Jeff Owen

Middle row {L to RJ.· Travis Ott; Austin

Babb, Tim Do/berg, Derek Tiritilli

Back row: Zoe Wooten

Sponsored by June Bowers

Bible Study

{L to RJ: Laine Norton, Matt Mcardell, Justin Van Wart, Elizabeth Marrow, Rodgers Hong, and Jordan Fischer

Sponsored by Carol Moravec

AnimeC/ub

Austin Baab, David Cambell, Walker

Cline, Stan Cooper, Stacey Devure, Jason Dowding, Jeremy Garivay, CaseyHeuley, Javen Hordeson, Nick

Longly, Matt McArdle, Jami

Moranetz, Khobe Nguyen, Greg

Philson, Brad Sebby, Dereli Thompson, Christian Voight, Dane Wilken, Elliot Wood Sponsered by Jane Reinkordt

Forms of expression have evolved since the beginning of time. ln today 's world expressing one's self does not simply consist of words. We use song, body, and mind to show our thoughts and emotions.

Art club members convey their interests on canvas as opposed to showing it through words. They partake in activities that help them become better artists and expressionists.

ln Bible Study, one must show interest in the creation of life through a higher power. Through this club, members become more in-touch with Christ and are able to strengthen their relationship with him.

We can all think back to the day when life was merely eat, sleep, and watch cartoons. That was the life. Well, nobody said those days are completely over. Southeast's Anime Club lets those students who want to be lazy again to spend time sitting back watching some afternoon cartoons.

All-Male Choir members are given the opportunity to get together and perform their most prized pieces.

-Jake Green

Show

trs all smiles when ff comes to art Juniors Jessica Richards and April Campfield sit down to read a humorous story while spending class time in their art club.

Bible study (continued)- Top {L to RJ: Amy Ruder, Allison Coleman , Rebeka Rutherford , and David Varvel Bottom {L to RJ: Emily Edmonds , Joel Puchalla , and Jordan Roswell

Oh geeze,lknewthat! Junior Haley Piper andSenior Lindsay Pillard answer a few questions from their club sponsor, Melody Jones, as they begin to build and create their very own sculptures out of clay.

Singing the "Little Liz"' . .. Junior Scott Hoelscner, and seniors Robby Salistean and Nick Chavez sing a new piece named "Little Liz" during club day in All Male Choir.

and Tell time . Senior Kendra Paulsen shares a few of her drawings to the club as she gives a little insight to the purpose of her pictures. Art Club is a great way for students to get an opportunity to put their talents to use and let themselves unwind after a long week in school.

BREAK DANCING CLUB

L Aguirre , A. Babb , K. Bahr, D Barnett, M. Behringer, V Blackwell , S Bloebaum , D Bork , J Bradford ,

K. Bruggeman , J. Brunken , T Buda , J. Buller, R Cardona ,

D. Case , B Chapin , L Cho , W. Cline , S. Coom , A.

Daharsh , J David , J. Debouse , B DeFrain , S

Degenhardt, T Do/berg, B. Easly, A. Eisenmann , J. Elliot,

B Fischer, A. Ford , B Fowler, Z. Garfield , G Gaston , G

Griffin , M. Guderjan , E Hartwig , S. Henn , S Herbon , S

Hester, T Hiatt , N Hohensee , A. Holmes , K. Holmes , R

Hong , J. Huerta , K Hurlbut , I Jefferson , C Johnson , J.

Johnson , K. Jones , S. Joyce , T Kasi , J Kohout , B Kosier,

K Kuhns , J. Lamb , D. Leung, D. Logan , K. Luu , C. Lyon,

P. Mai , B. Marker , A. Martin, N Matthew , P Meakin , R

Michaud , J. Miller , L. Mitchell ,- K Nguyen , A. Nord/oh ,

W Norton , T Pace , 0. Parr, A. Pesti , J. Peterson , J. Rankin ,

R Reedy, J. Reznicek , T. Rosenbaum , B Sabata , C.

Sandusky, D Schultz , A. Shepard , S Shikles , J. Shreeve ,

J. Sookram , T Sorensen , J. Starita , J. Sullivan , C. Suzuki ,

D. Tegt , R Tiedgen , P Tran , S. Valdez , A. Vance , T

Wagner , A. Waldman , R Waldo , A. Walker , J. Walker ,

J. Warren , B. Wertz , A. Whiteneck , J. Williams , B Wilson ,

B Wood , J. Wright, L. Wright , M. Wythers , I Zestic , A. Zlotnik. Sponsored by Jeff Smith

BRIDGES CLUB

Karina Stratton, Sarah Andreesen , Alice

Friesen, Angie Hoop, Eric Gift, Erika Witt, Natasha Marshall, Rachel Kaiser, Kathleen

Ahrends, Chris Buckley, Alicia Carranza , Allison Coleman, Jennifer Cottrell, Sarah

Deitrich, Katie Ehly, Cara Harwood, Meredith

Jantzen, Dave Johnson, Joanna Kinsey, Katie LeBaron, Lena Marshall, Nate Menzie, Peter Milligan, Angela Nierman, Elizibeth

Pelter, Melissa Pervis, Jill Rosno, Jennifer

Smith, Heather Stark, Steph Stull, Justin Van Wart, Heather Yoder. Sponsored by June Bowers.

CARD CLUB

N. Amack , K Andringa , C Barny, J.Barton , L. Berger,

R Blase , A. Bradford , J. Bradford , A. Branting, E. Breen ,

J. Brunken, R. Cardona, J. Cassmann , B Cole , J. Crane ,

M. Davis , R DeFrain , N. Eckstein, L. Essink, B. Fabrikant ,

K Hansen , J Hatheway, J. Hetcko , N. Hohensee , K Hurlbut ,

A. Jahde , D. Kats , K. Klein, M. Kletchka , D. Kottas , M. Koziol ,

J. Kubick , N. Lakey, B Marker, M. Martin , Mar. Merhoff,

M. Merhoff , M Meyer/e , J. Meyhew , P Milligan ,

S. Norman , W. Norton , T Olson , A. Poole , M. Posvor ,

A. Pressler, B Quinn , J. Rada , J. Rankin , K. Roosmann ,

T Rosenbaum , E Rosenberry, J. Salvati, D Shultz, J.J. Smith ,

R. Stokke , J. Sookram , K. Stratton , T Thies, R Tiedgen, E Timperley, L. Tingle , M. Turman , B Voelker, L. Voelker,

B. Voges , L. Wagner , Z. Wilcher , V Wishart, K Woita ,

M. Wythers , A. Zlotnik Sponsored by Marsha Olson

CAMPUS LIFE

Marty Agnew, Katie Andrews, Chris Batten, Christy Bronson, Josh Frobish, Cortney Glavin, Lacey Glasgow, Kate Herres, Jesse Huerta, 1 Jefferson, Courtney Jozsa, Ashley Liebers, Samantha Nelson, Jodi Pagels, Lisa Pham, Laura Reynolds, Kriste $chupbach, Corey Sh e Casey Smith , Carrie Stuart, Igor Zestic. {Active members) Sponsored by Mason Schroth

Over 300 students participate in various Campus Life activities.

BREAK DANCING IANDER CAMPIAS BRIDGES

There is one thing that break dancing, community service, card games, and hanging out with friends have in common: they are all clubs at Southeast and offer students memories of a lifetime. These clubs offer many recreational activities during school.

Break dancing club is brand new to Southeast this year. lt seemed like everyone who had ever had an interest in it joined up at the ·first chance. The club ' s membership grew to over 100. Students don ' t have to know how to break dance to be in the club. One of the main focuses is to teach the new fad to students. The officers in this new popular club are seniors Jimmy Ton, Brett Wertz, and Zach Garfield. "We created the club because we have always rd like to see ~u try it Senior Zach Garfield practices head spinning Members of break dance cl ub meet weekly, re vi ving this Ba s trend.

Keeping my balance Senior Tyler Sorensen practices the art of break dancing at a club day. Break danc ing club teaches how to use upper bod y strength along with rapid movement to do dangerous dance moves

wanted to break dance in the hallways and also to get chicks, " commented senior Brett Wertz.

Bridges is a club that goes out into the community and really makes a difference. They visit local nursing homes and spend time with the elderly. Their club name comes from the bridge that they ' re creating between two generations.

The goal of Campus Ufe is to bring as much of the student body together and do fun things. Campus Ufe also does fundraisers to provide fun activities when they meet Monday nights at club members houses. They offer "food, fun, faith, and friendship."

Senior Matt Davis wanted to start a club that involved card games and fun t im es with friends . This growing club offers just that. At their meetings about twenty card tables are set up and members perfect old card games and sometimes create new ones

-Doug Graham

I'm coming to get you Senior Sara Tuckerman chases a friend of hers in a blown up obstacle course. These are the kind of outings that Campus Life has everytitne they meet on weekdays and weekends. The whole club loves to do tun activities with each other (Left )

Ph o to by Em ily H erge rt

Will ~u be my Valentine Junior Karina Stratton makes a nice Valentine for an elderly friend in early February. Bridges club helps the community by volunteering and making decorations for the elderly. (Leff) Ph oto by Cam ero n G ue nzel

Ph o to by Ca mero n Gu enze l

Feeling a breeze . .. Senior Brett Wertz windmills at the club day battle. It

Pho to by Su za nn e Wi ng

CHESS CLUB

Ashtyn Beek , Chris Buckley, Cameron Guenzel , Kyte Hurlbut , Shea Marks, Ed Meitzen , Mike Paa , Jonathan Pettit , Andrew Strasburg Sponser Dan Hohensee

Right: Sophomore Jonathan Pettit contemplates his next move . Pettit joined the c lub when it formed in the middle of the year

CLOSEUP

Kara Basler, Mikael Bjorkund , Angie Blomgren , Stephan ie Christensen, Amanda Fintel , Tyler

Flory, Michaela Gerrard , Kiley Herring , Jibran

Khan , Joanna Kinsey, Abby Luette! , Adrienne

Mc l eese, Brandy Rivers , Em ily Royal, Dryden

Rundle , Caitlin Sebora, Kaley Snyder , Theresa Sta rr, Stephanie Thaden , Ash l ey

Vorhies , Kate Wilcox , Grant Wils ie, Jessica

Yeackley, Sponser Crystal Folden

COMPUTER CLUB

Nevada Amack , Austin Babb , Jason

Beckwith , Ashtyn Beek , Ryan Blase, Brandon

Cole , Aaron Essink , Josh Hathaway, Nate

Langtry, Michelle Mueller, Austin Nelson , Mike

Paa , Jonathan Pettit , Mike Railsback , Ryan

Swan igan , Matt Turman. Sponser : Randy Emry

Front Row (L to RJ: M ichelle Mueller , Mike Railsback , Aaron Essink

BackRow(L toRJ: Mike Paa , Ryan Swanigan, Jonathan Pettit

DEBATE CLUB

Mike Brestel , Matt Cormack, Matt Douglas , Tom Evnen , Shanon Hardy, Casey Henley, Alex Levitiov, Josh Lovell, Jenni McCollough , Jane Munksgaard , Tobias Pace , Brittany Perry, Cody Sobansky. Sponser Eric Sack

(L to RJ Eric Sack, Matt Douglas, Casey

Henley, Shanon Hardy, Tobias Pace, Matt Cormack , Josh Lovell

Not Pictured: Michael Brestel , Tom Evnen , Alex Levitov, Jenni Mccollough , Brittany Perry, / Jane Munksgaard , Cody Sobansky

DEBATING A CLOSE IAP CDMPIATER CHESS MATCH

Throughout the year students were well as technological advances. The club also able to engage their intellectual gives students the chance to demonstrate pursuits in a variety of clubs. Gose Up, technological skills.

Chess Club, Computer Club, and De- Close Up gave students the chance to see bate Club all provided students with a the political system in action~ Members dischance to expand their horizons. ln cussed the political system, and in January

Chess club , students met to battle it members were given the chance to go to out with age old strategies, and ideas. Washington to witness the lnauguration of Computer club gave interested stu- GeorgeW. Bush. dents the chance to come together and Debate club had the opportunity to learn discuss computer and video games as speaking techniques and participate in A Capitol experience Students Cora Basler, debat~s with other schools. The team memAbby Luette! , Tyler Flory, and Gibran Khan bers d1scussed and debated issues and policy. went to Washington D.C in January with the All of these clubs provided students with Close Up trip. The students were in town for a chance to learn and explore new ideas and the inauguration of President Bush

horizons.

Cruising the net: Sophomores Mike Paa and Michael Railsback explore a Macintosh during the Computer club's February meeting (Center)

Strong minded students: Sophomor e Tom Evenen, Seniors Mike Brestel and Jane Munksgaard , Assistant coach AJ Hammac_k, and senior Cody Sobanskytake a break while competing in a debate tournament at Stantord University

(Left)

rv Matt Meyerle

Making his move Junior Ed Meitzen and Sophomore Cameron Guenzel strategize over a game of chess. The club gave students the chance to meet and baffle it out

DECA

A. Abel, C Akers , K Andringa , TAnseth , E Ash ;

R. Atwood, A. Bahr, K Basler, K Behne, A. Brauer,

E. Breen , J. Buller, L. Byrd, D Campbell , S Campbell ,

R Cardona, C. Christine , C Cooney, T Curin , J. Davila ,

R. Dellenbaugh , B Dolezal, J. Flores , M. Gerrard,

F. Gerzmer, R Hamilton , A. Hanika , K Hansen ,

E. Hergert, E. Hermon , T. Hiatt , M. Holman , L. Jackson ,

A. Jahde, J. Johnson, J Kenyon , J Kim, M. Kletchka ,

N. Knudson, B. Kosier, A. Krieger , N. Kubick, S. Lewis ,

K. McGrane , M. Medcalf, B. Miller, J. Miller, L. Moore ,

S. Muffly, S Nathenson , A. Nortman , N. Obaidi, M. Olson ,

J Oltman , J Owen , K Polson , A. Pester, B Roberts ,

K Roosmann , E Rosenberry, J. Rumbaugh , J. Sookrum ,

S Souders, R Stokke , C Sweet, A. Treu, B. Turner ,

T. Watson , B Wood Sponsored by Jody Gehr

DRUM CLUB

Adam Anderson, Colby Collura, Jesse, Doak , Brian Earl, Tyler Flory, Kate Fraka, Rick Haxtion, Kelly Houchen, Issac Jefferson, Jeff Johnson, Joe Johnson, Blake Jones, Josh Keller, Brian Kirk, Zach Peterson, Scott Piper, Tyler Quinn , Tina Riley, Ryan Urbanec Sponsored by Gene Lessman

F.B.LA.

Kyte Andringa, Austin Baff, Michael Bennett, Megan Bomberger, Amanda Boyer, Amy Bro/lion, Tom Clements, Sara Duhachek, Nichole Gardner, Kendra Hatfield, Diana Johnson, Jordan Kenyon, Nick Knudson , Nick Langtry, Dan Lantis, Erin McCollough, Kevin Pepper!, Ryan Schreiter, Corey Sheldon, Amanda Smith, David Watson, Grant Willsie Sponsored by Julie Zimmerman

F.CA.

A. Abel, C Adams , K. Arends , T Bartruff, A. Blomgren ,

M. Blosser, J. Bowling, A. Bradford , R. Braunsroth ,

M. Breen , J. Brenden , K Brestel , J. Buller, B Byers ,

L. Byrd, J Carr, J. Chapin, B Cherry, C Chyze , E. Clarin , C Collura , D Cooper, P Damrow, B Delaney,

A. Dukich, E. Edmonds, C Ehrisman , A. Eisenhauer,

S. Ekstrom, E. Essink, L. Essink , J. Flores, B Fowler,

L. Gettman, C. Gidley, K Gokie, B. Gooden, E Grieger,

A. Gustafson, A. Hallauer, J. Heckman , S. Heinlein ,

E. Hergert, J. Hetchko, A. Hitzeman , A. Jahde,

A. Johnson, J. Johnson, S. Joseph , C. Jozsa,

B. Kalemkiarian , M. Kelley, N. Knudson , N. Kopf, J. Kuhns ,

K Kvassay, J Lagrange, K Larson,A. Loomis, K. Lorenz ,

L. Mehlhaff, S Merritt , C Moore, K. Morphew, L. Morrow, M. Mutchie, Laine Norton , E. Offutt, K Ogorzolka ,

S. Otte , K. Peter, C. Petersen , N. Peterson, Z. Peterson ,

A. Pettit, K. Prenosil, R Pyatt , J. Fankin, L. Rasmussen ,

J. Rosno, J. Roswell, L. Russell , L. Schneider, K Shubert,

S. Sloan , J. Stenberg, C Suzuki , A. Svatora , T Tesmer,

J. Thompson, E. Timperley, L. Tingle, S. Tuckerman,

J. Van Wart , B Voelker, C. Voigt, L. Wagner , J Warren, J. Weixelman , J. Wicks, K. Wood, S Wing , K. Woita Sponsored by Mick Pierce

BoDMING BIASINESS AND BELIEVING ATHLETES

When it comes to DECA, Drum Club, FBLA, and FCA, they really know how to "work it." DECA is a nationally recognized club where students learn about the marketing industry. To be in this club, members must take a business or marketing class in school.

Drum Club is a brand new club this year. Talented percussionists get together on Club Day and; well, have fun and "bang on the drum all day."

FBLA, or "Future Business Leaders of America," are strictly business based. FBLA members go to leadership conferences and compete.

Adding to the scenery southeast graduate Liz FCA, or "Fellowship of Christian Shubert , and seniors Karamie Morphew and Atheletes," mission is to present to fy1ichaela Gerrard relax at FCA Leadership Camp atheletesand coaches and all whom 1n Estes Park, CO. ,

Smokin' ... FCA have a end of the year picnic at Homes Lake last summer (L to RJ Mr. Pierce, Annie Hitzeman, Liz Shubert, Kim Shubert, Evan Offutt, Michaela Gerrard , Stepahanie Shubert, Stepanie Mahleru.

they influence, the challenge and adventure of being a believing Christian. They attend two weekend retreats called ''Weekend of Champions."

-Lynn Perkinton

Ugit as a feather, stiff as a board Participants of DECA Leadership Day carefully carry senior Andrea Abel through a spiderweb of ropes at Doane College. They learned essential team buliding skills, such as working together, how to trust eachother, and deve7oping a strategy to get all members through the web

Stop In the name of the ... Junior Jordan Kenyon does a little dance during a FBLA bowling get-together for good luck. FBLA members are involved in multiple activities including meetings, leadership conferences and competition, and group activities.

Fishing Club

D Aksamit , M Arter, N Arter, J Ayers , J. Bolton , J. Bartels ,

K Bosler, C. Beetz , A. Blomgren , T Borchers , K Bornhoft ,

R Brounsroth , K Bruggeman , J Buobec , J Burcham ,

A. Carranzo , B Claussen , T Clements , T Cox , L Crobie ,

J Crone A. Cudobock T Currin J Davis A. DiSolvo B Effie

J Ellsworth , H Eno , K Epp , B Essink , K Fisher , B Fowler,

M Franklin C. Freed K Fulton L. Gorcio Z Garfield C. Gidley

M. Goroke , A. Goyette , P Graham , E Grieger, C Hansen ,

J Hetcko , M Hill , J Hohensee , L Houchen , S Hunzeker ,

C /deus , L. Jackson , S Jensen , J. Johnson , B Kolemkiorion ,

J. Kol velage , N Konsier , D Kavanaugh , S. Kimmonou ,

B Knippelmeyer, C Lenhoff, A. Loeck , E Montey, A. Mortin ,

M. McCore , M. Metcalf, D Mueller, J Muller,A. Pester , L. Priefut,

C. Renter J Roby L Sadler N Scholz L Schreiter D Schultz

J. Schwarz, K Snyder, C Spicer, L. Sprogue , A. Stoehr, B Stoehr,

R Stokke , S Stull , K Sufficool, D Tegt;T. Tesmer, T Thies , M Thorne ,

0 Todd , M Todd , M Tonjes , V Torres , A. Troia , A Toy,

D Waechter , L Wagner , C Wolters , S Wondzilok , B Watson ,

D Watson M. Waybright A. Wt/son S Wtng K Wisbey B Wood

A. Wright , B

GLBSTA

Grady Arth, Rachel Bartek, Katie

Brestel, Lydia Breinig, Cara Brenner, Walker Cline, Jennifer Dierking, Karen

DeVries, Aaron Eske, Atieh Jannati, Heidi Johnson, Elly Lehnert, Ben

Marker, Jennifer Moore, Frances

Schoonveld, Cody Sobansky, Carrie

Stuart, Rob Stuart, Rachel Tracy, Justin Van Wart Sponsored by Jane

Reinkordt

HackySack

Lance Arens, Bryan Anderson, Rohan Bhadbhade , Nick Boney, Katrina Carlson , Dan Case, Stan Cooper, Paul Damrow, Kate Harres, Adam Holtz, Joseph lanno, Lacie Glasgow, Erin Greenwald, Brena Jennett, Cory Johnson, Joe Johnson , Garrett Karmazin, Justin Kuhns, Samie Lecher, Brandin Lester, Brian Laos, Nate Matthews , Josh Martin, Derick Meniler, Cristi Miller, Zach Miller, Samantha Nelson, Ryan Nielsen, Jenna Norris, Abby Nortman, Brandon Parde, Kelsey Palmer, Amy Quinn, Sarah Schnakenberg, Kristen Schupbach, Eric Siedhoff, Jesse Starita, Carl Thomas, Missy Thorne, Anthony Vance, Jerad Walz, Adam Wenzl, Zach Wilcher, John Wright Sponsored by Tim Tidball

Impact

Kristina Bower, Alicia Carranza, Paul Damrow, Arpril Eisenhauer, Kate Fraka, Emily Green, Cameron Guenzel, Kristina Hartwig, Jessica Heckman, Jenna Hetcko, Leila Knowles, Dan Kottas, Justin Kuhns, Jennifer Loschen, Natalie Maybee, Gareth Merrifield, Allie Metcalf, Adrian Miller, Sheena Moseman, Michelle Mueller, Kindra Orbin, Lynn Perkinton, Valerie Porter, Lyndsi Rasmussen, Erica Rosenberry, Caitlin Sebora, Tyler Sorensen, Joey Stenberg, Robyn Stokke, Amy Svatora, Eric Timberley, Ali Vanek Sponsored by Shelia Kellenbarger

Wt/son, L. Wright , J. Zimmerman Sponsored by John Larsen

PIA rslA wig T~ei r Ivifere..

The LSE Fishing Club knows the lake front better than any other club at Southeast. They study different types of fish and undersea critters. ln the spring members take their skills to Lakeview Elementary, where they teach students the trkks and trades of catching a fish.

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Straight, and Transexual Alliance (GLBSTA) promotes understanding and diversity in sexual orientation through education, support, and awareness-raising projects. They have their own support groups and hang signs around school to promote their club. The GLBST A clubs of Lincoln sponsor their own prom, a formal evening for two, for their members.

BodyMovin' Sophomore Missy Thorne uses a swift kick behind the back to keep the hacky sack in the air The club circles up in the hall on club day to play the game of skill

Tons offun Seniors Krystle Fulton , Lacey Houchen, Erin Ash , Dana Tegt , and Abbie Martin show how much fun fishing club can be The group not only brought smiles to the faces of the kids they fished with but found themselves laughing as well

Hacky Sack is the name of the game, you must train to get the fame. This is exactly what the LSE Hacky Sack club spends their club days doing. The body twists and bends in mysterious ways when you are striving to keep a beanbag in the air. The object of the game to pass the bean bag around in a circle without letting it hit the floor. Students can use any body part except their hands to keep it going.

Making an impact, that is Southeast's Impact club member ' s speciality! The group speaks to elementary students about resisting the pressure and temptation to drink. They discuss different ways to have fun without drinking and doing drugs. Impact Club also makes an effort to go into the community such as elementary schools, where they have students participate in activities related to abstaining from illegal drug use.

Overall, all of these clubs figure out ways to have fun with their interests and change the community while doing it.

-Kelly Dolan

Keeping the Peace Senior Ali Vanek and Kristina Hartwig listen to Cassie Briggs , school resource officer Briggs was in charge of monitoring Southeast during school hours ensuring a safe enviroment for all students

Leader of the Pack Aaron Eske leads a disscussion on club day The GLBSTA club was always in the midst of organizing a project to increase public awareness.

No hands Cristi Miller uses her chest as a hacky sack blockade. Miller successful gains control of the hacky sack without breaking the rules by refraining from using her hands and passes to Sarah Schnakenburg.

YOUNG REPUBLICANS

L Alderson, A Babb, J Denkovich, K. Doan , T Do/berg , B Earnest, T Evnen , J Fischer,

Z. Graham , J. Kinsey,A. Kotrous , N Kubick,

A. Levitov, L. Larrew, K Lorenz , E Morrow,

J. Roswell , G Willsie. Sponsored by Melody Jones

What do ~u think Joanna Kinsey and Jordan Roswell talk about President Bush and his role in the Republican party

KEY CLUB

A. Abel , M. Adams , P Bhadbhade, M. Breen ,

A. Carranza , J. Cassman , M. Church , K Dolan ,

S. Ekstrom , K. Fulton, K. Gokie , J Gourlay, R Hall ,

S Hanna , R Hong , J. Kimberly, 8. Kosier, J. Lee ,

M. Martin , A. Mcleese , A. Miers , P Milligan ,

A. Minne, H. Maughlin , L. Norton , M. Pavelka ,

E. Pelter , A. Pressler, S. Prettyman , C. Price ,

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L. Prochaska , J. Rosno , A. Schellpeper, A. Schur,

M. Shelbourn , C Shuster, J. Smith , K Snyder,

S. Souders , L. Sprague , K Stratton , E Sundeen,

J. Thompson , K. Tucker , K Turner , L Voelker ,

A. Walker , J Woodard. Sponsored by Kathi Uhrmacher

Planning Meeting .. Alex Raines , Sarah Prettyman , Ashley Shel/pepper, and Jill Savage discuss their next project

LEADERSHIP CLUB

P Bhadbhade, A. Blomgren, A. Bradford,

J. Bradford, E Clarin , W. Cline , S Dahab,

M. Davis , S. Ekstrom , K Ehly, A. Fitzgerald ,

A. Gustafson, R. Hall, E. Hartwig, D Jackson, J. Lovell, B. Lu, A. Miers , W. Norton , C. Osborn , S Otte, M. Pavelka, M Posvar, A Preslar, S Prettyman , A. Raines , J Savage ,

S. Schaeffar, A. Schel/peper, L. Sprague, M. Steinke, M Stuckey, S. Wing. Sponsored by Tony Quattrocchi

We are the leaders .Sophia Dahab, Alex Raines and Suzanne Wing are the club representatives

INTERNATIONAL CLUB

D. Alic, B Apopei, R Asche, R. Atwood, S. Ayorinde , L. Baranger, K Bovie/lo, C Beaner, P. Bhadbhade, E. M. Bjorklund , A. Blomgren , A. Boyer, 8. Branscombe , E Breen, L. Breinig , K. Brestel, K Bruggeman, R Cardona , L. Cho, S Christensen, E C/arin , W Cline , A. Coleman, A. Cooper, J Cottrell, S. Crisp, J. DeBuse, J Denkovich, K DeVries , J Dierking , R. Dinsdale , K Doan , E Driesbach, S. Ekstrom, M. Fejzic , M. Fejzic , K. Ficke , M. Fintel, A. Ford , N. Gardner, P. Garland, M Gerrand , Z Graham, C. Hartwig, M Harvy, C Harwood, C. Hauschel, K. Hedrick, A. Herstein , M. Hinze , A. Hochman , A. Hoffman, N Hohensee, J. Homes , E Holsapple, A. Holz , B. Homer, K. Hottovy, M Hubka , C Hunt, A. Jande, A. Johnson , W Jones, D. Kavanaugh, H. Khattab , J Kini , J. Kinsey, K Klein, B Koh n

N. Kopf, K. Kriz, L. Kubly, M. Kuhwede, C Kuievl , L. Larrew, G Le, C. Lichtenberg , B. Linder,A. Loomis , B. Lu, N. Lucks, M Ma , L. Magin n K. Mah/in, A. Malcolm, K. Masek, H. McLaughlin, E. Meitzen , S Merrit, S Middel , A. Miers , A. Miller, E Miller, P. Milligan , A. Monk, B. Moodie , K. Moore, L. Muggy, T. Naber, S. Nathenson , K. Navratil , M Neill , M. Nelson , M Nguyen, M Nguyen , S Ninneman , S Ortman K Parizek, B. Perry, A. Pesti, A. Peters, A. Pettit , L. Pike , H. Piper, E Powers, S Prettyman , L. Prochaska, S. Rammaha , C. Ruff, J. Rutherford E. Ryckman , A. Schellpeper, B Schildt, A. Schmid, S. Schnakenberg, C Schroeder, M. Schulz, A. Schur, S. Sindel , J. Spicka , A. Starac e M Steinke, F Streich , M Stuckey, E. Sundeen, S. Thompson , J. Thygesen , K. Tucker, M. Turner , A. Underhill, E Wart, K. Walstad , C Wa y, S. Welch, S. Wing, A. Wishart , V. Wishart, A. Wright, K. Wysocki, S. Yeager, H. Yoder , A. Zlotnik. Sponsored by Kristen Tangen

fi1 NLOCKINU THE DOOR GF O.PPORJuiN

Southeast clubs offer a key to open doors to the world of opportunity. Clubs allow students to voice their political opinions, get involved in the community, take leadership, and to travel around the world without even leaving the classroom.

Key Club gives students the opportunity to make a difference. Members have partcipated in actvities including painting pumpkins for Cedars Home and reading Valentine's Day stories to the children.

lnternational Club offers students the oportunity to play games from I pledge alligence ... International Club memt5ers show off their notion ' s flogs. Sophomore Suzanne Wing displays fhe Un ited States flog as Junior Marek Kuhwede stands beneath the German flog

Ask not what your club can do for you ... During the first club day, junior Ashley Wotsek, senior Mary Mortin , sophomore Megan Hill, and junior Nicole Kansier brainstorm commun ity service projects for Key Club.

around the world, taste international foods, experience dances from other countries, and help Southeast's foreign exhange students get to know the school.

One of the foreign exhange students, Erik Mikael Bjorklund from Sweden is also involved in Leadership/lNTERACT club at Southeast. Bjorklund was given the opporunity to become a foreign exhcange student through the lNTERACT program in Sweden and is now an active member in Southeast's club. The club takes leadership in the school and community. The club initiated a campus clean-up program in which they organized clubs to help pickup trash around the school.

The Young Republicans club gives its members the opportunity to pursue interests in campaigning, political debate, and attending local Reupublican events.

Each club opens a door of opporunity and success for its members. When it comes to Southeast's clubs, the possibilities are endless.

-Suzanne Wing

Get your hot, fresh popcom Leadership club member Maggie Stuckey prepares popcorn for a customer at the concession stand during a districts boskebo/1 game. Selling concessions at sporting events gave clubs the oppor11nity to raise money.

A world of opportunity_

During the 2000200 7 school year nine foreign exchange students from France, Sweden,Austrolia, Germany, and Denmark attended Southeast.

l- Foreign exchange students include Erik Mikael Bjorklund, Sebostain Middel, Jesper Thygesen, Marek Kuhwede and not picutred Laetitia Baronger, Poul Garland, Christopher Attention!

and Joy

Key Club President, Maggie Hartwig, Crisptn Lichtenberg,

RuthPavelka welcomes new members on the first erford. These students brought their culture club day As president both her junior and to Southeast while catching a glimpse of senior year, Pavelko strived to strenathen the America. (left) club as she gave bock to the scnool and community. (left) ·

Minority Caucus

Amber Abu-Hamada, Savannah Alexander, Daniela Alic , Sade Ayorinde , Christy Bronson , Margaret Broussard , Brandy Brown, Maggie

Buck , Daniel Church, Michal Church , Seth

Cobb, Stan Cooper, Ki Copenhaver, Amy

Cudaback, Rebecca Dellenbaugh, Becky

Essink, Jenna Evans, Maja Fejzic, Minja Fejzic, Megan Franklin , Cortney Galvin , Farrell

Genzmer, Daimond Hair/, Akida Holmes , Karlee Howell, Kuic Hudnall, Jessica Huerta, Blake Jones, Ashley Liebers, Tanja Loveric, Meredith Ma, Jacque Morgan, Jam re

Mudd, Khob Nguyen, John Olson, Candace

Quarel/s, Sarah Scanlon , Joie Sookran, Chace Spicer, Blair Turner , Stephanie Tyrell , Kate Vuong, Tabitha West , Greer Wiklund , Igor Zestic Sponsored by Nancy Becker

LSE Athletic Club

A. Abet , C Adams , C. Alfredson , 8 Atty, S Anderson , K Andres ,

N Arter E. Ash T Bartruff K Baster A. Beek R Bhadbhade

S Btoebaum , A. Blomgren , J Bradford , B. Buckley, J Burcham ,

R Cardona , 8 Cherry, C Christtine , A. Christy, S. Cooper ,

J David M. Davis B Deffenbaugh 8 Delaney K. Ooton

S Ekstrom , R Ellsworth , K Fisher , A. Fitzgerald , J Flaherty,

A. Flores , J. Flores , A. Ford , L. Garcia , C Guenzet C Gidley,

A. Gustafson , J. Hansen , C Hansen , A. Heckman , T. Hefley,

J Hetcko , J Hill , M. Hoffman , L Houchen , K Howett-Burke ,

S Hunzeker , L Jackson , D Johnon , K. Jones , J. Jatvetage ,

N. Kosier 0. Kats K Klien M. Klethchka N. Kopf A. Landerfietd

L Maginn , M. Martin , N. Mathews , L Mehlhaff, R Michaud ,

J Mitter , L Norton, J. Muhtheisen , M. Olson , 8-. Ottman ,

C.Osborne , S Otte , D.Pape , K Peter, Z Peterson , B Poole ,

A. Poole , B.Price , L. Prie fert , R Pyatt , A. Raines , A. Reichart, N Rhebb , E. Ricketts , 8 Rigoni , M. Ritchie , J. Roby, A. Rocke ,

K. Roeber, L Russel , B Ruud, J. Salem , C.Sa/em , K. Schaffer,

A. Schettpeper, J.Schnett , D Schultz , C. Shuster, J. Simeck ,

J. Smith , K Snyder, B Stoehr, A. Stoehr, J. Starita , R Stokke ,

A. Strasburg T. Theies L nngte 0 Todd T Trehearn M Turrman

L Voelker, M. Van Bloom , C. Voncderschmidt , T. Wagner ,

S Wandzilak , A. Watsek , B Watson , C. Whitney, J Williams ,

A. Wilson, V Wishart , H. Wright Sponsored by Tom Johnson

Math Club

Rachel Bartek*, Ashton Beek, Jason Bradford, Colby Collura, Jeff Cozine*, Matt Davis, Justin DeVries, Kyle Erickson, Casey Finch*, Mandy Fintel, Jered Fisher, Fred Gay*, Peter Meakin*, Peter Milligan*, Will Norton* , Kevin Pepper/* , Jonathan Pettit*, Saye/ Rammaha, Anne Starace* Michal Steinke*, Scott

Thompson*, Eric Van Horn, David Varvel, Adam Wenzl*, Justin Wood*, Keith Wysocki, Rose Yao*, Anat/oy Zlotnik* Sponsored by Chris Gay

Medical Club

Joe Aron , Chris Buckley, Brooke Bozek , Jessica Corr, Melissa Chen, Lauren Christensen , Liz Crable , Sarah Duhocheck, Tessa Dyer, Brandon Earnest, Katie Ehly, Fronzis Ertl, Jenny Fillip, Grant Gatson, Edward Gilbert, Emily Hadley, Libby Horris , Coro Horwood, Mory Ann Harvey, Jessica

Heckman*, Kate Herres, Trevor Heidinger, Megan Hoffman , Angie Hopp , Shanno Hunzeker, Alyssa Jefferson, Sean Jensen , Lindsay Jessen, Kori Jeune , Derek Kats, Ashley Kent, Tonya Kinnison , Joanna Kinsey, Brandi Kirby, Corley Knoell , Julie Koons , Jen Koons, Cosey Kotuz, Andrew Krieger, Nick Kubick , Tom Kutsch, Kerri Lierz, Aaron Loeck , Josh Love/, Kevin Masek , David Mellen , J.D Miller, Jessica Mullendore, Melonie Neill, Melonie Newell, MoiChou Nguyen, Jennifer

Oltman, Kendra Orbin, Derin Pope, Steven Posiko , Lisa Prochaska , Becky Rott, Alex Raines* , Shervin Rozovion, Aaron Ricketts, Alexa Rhode* , Aaron Sand , Jill Savage , Jenny Shupe, Jenny Spicko , Sharon Stone , Perry Sufficucl , Ashley Thaden, Lisa Wong , Ashley Wotsek , Brett Wersin , Natalie Wilcox, Andy Wright , Leann Yong , Nyobouny Yiel, Heather Yoder, Julie Young Sponsored by Floyd Doughty * Active members/ Officers

Determining T~eir- FIAttAre

Many clubs at Southeast pride themselves on their community involvement. Athletic Club, Math Club, Medical Club, and Minority Caucus are all deeply involved in changing our community and giving back to society.

The LSE Athletic Club donates their time doing community service, producing and selling athletic programs, and creating tee-shirt designs that are sold at Southeast sporting events. This group prides itself on the preservation and betterment of Southeast and interscholastic athletics. Athletic club is open to any Southeast student that is involved in Southeast sports.

Math Club, spends their club days taking tests and practicing for competitions. The memPennyforthe paper mum' Scott Wandzilak and Cassidy Moore do a business deal selling a basketball program . Athletic Club sold programs and concessions at the girr s state basketball game to fundraise money for club epenses. (Leff)

The next Picasso's Athletic Club donates their time to Hy-Vee crectting a sporty masterpiece Membe rs do many fundraising activities to help the sch ool out in various ways. (Below)

bers of this club attack complicated and mindboggling problems. After these intense training sessions, the Math Club members gather and take their talents to district, city, state and national competitions. They compete against other high schools around the nation.

Medical Club introduces the students to health related fields for future careers. Students discuss current health issues. Every year they hoast a blood drive at the Community Blood Bank. They feel it is important to educate the community about the importance of donating blood. Medical club also has speakers from the medical field that talk to them about their job and the medical procedures they use.

Minority Caucus, sponsored by Dr Becker, is often praised for its open mind on diverse and ethnic cultures. The club focuses on the reduction of racisim, and edcuation of our growing diverse society. They discuss the issues of discrimination and how they can help out in the community.

-Vanessa Brouillette

First is the worst, Second is the best, Third is ... Senior Rose Yao taking third place like a storm at a Math Club competiton It takes a lot of dedica-tion and effort to succeed in Math Club

MOCK TRIAL

L to R: Kersten Ficke, Rachel Bartek, Crystal Way, Jenny McCollough, Lydia Breinig, Maurianna Shelbourn, Matt McArdle, Grady Arth, Alex Currie, Sponsored by Alex Currie

Not pictured: Michael Brestel, JohnCarl Denkovich, Zach Graham, Emily Holsapple Anna White, Derek Zimmerman

NATURE CLUB

A. Abel, C. Alfredson , B Alley, M Arter, N Arter, R Asche ,

E. Ash , J. Ayers , T. Bartruff, K Basler, D. Bates, A. Becker, C. Beetz, S Blobaum , A. Blomgren , D Bork , D Bowers , J. Bowling, J. Brabec , A. Bradford, R Braunsroth ,

E Breen , C. Brenner, B. Buckley, J. Buller, J. Burcham ,

J Cambell , R Cardona , B Chapin , B Cherry,

W Cline , J. Crane , T Currin , A. Daharsh , P Damrow,

8. Delaney, M. Dodd, T. Dworak , K Ehly, C. Ehrisman ,

J. Ellsworth , K Epp , M. Fintel , K Fisher, A. Fitzgerald ,

P Flaherty, L Garcia , K Gates , J. Gelber, E. Giff,

A. Goyette , J. Grimes , A. Hanika , J. Hardesty, K. Harm ,

E Herman , J. Hetcko , P. Hill , S. Hoelscher, L. Houchen ,

K Hudson , K. Hurlbut , S. Jensen , J. Johnson , K Jones ,

B Kakmkiarian , J Kalvelage , D Kats , K Klien ,

J. Kohout, B Kosier, J. LaGrange , A. Lesoing , B Under,

C. Lyon , A. Mallory , A Martin , K Mccarville,

A Mcleese , L. Mehlhaff, M. Mehrhoff, R Michaud ,

A. Miers , M. Mueller, J. Muhleisen , J. Mumgaard ,

T Neeman , M. Neill , L. Norton , S Otte , M. Pegler,

G. Philson , A. Poole , A. Poppert , S Prettyman ,

L. Renner, B Rigoni , K Roosman , J. Rosno , B Ruud,

L Sadler, T Sorenson S Schaffer, A. Schellpeper,

J. Schmidt, D. Schultz, J. Schwarz , J. Shreve , T. Slope ,

K Snyder , J Sommers , J. Sookram , C Spicer ,

B Stoehr, R. Stokke, M. Stuckey, C. Sweet, J Tate,

D. Tegt , T. Thies , A. Thompson , J Thompson, M. Thorne ,

R Tiedgen , D. Todd , A. Troia , S Tyrrell , M. Van Bloom ,

T Wagner , A. Walker , S Wandzilak , J Warren ,

A. Watsek, B Watson , P Willsie , A. Wilson , B Windle ,

A. Wishart , B Wood , L. Wright , J. Wright , M Wythers ,

J Yeackley, S Zaijeck , J. Zimmerman , Sponsored by Dick Caster

OUTDOOR ENCOUNTER

B.Al/ey,A. Blomgren, K Bower, B. Buckley,

8. Chapin, N. Chavez, M. Dodd, L. Dodd,

A. Ford, K. Fraka, L. Harris, E. Hartwig,

K. Hatfield, N. Hohensee, L. Houchen,

K. Jones, K. Klein, M. Kletchka, A. Kovar, L. Maginn, A. Martin, A. Miers, J. Moore, J. Mumsguard, K. Olgorsolka, L. Perkinton, M. Pewthers, C. Renter, L. Sadler, D. Tegt, T. Wagner, S. Wandzilak, A. Weckman, Z. Wilcher, J. Wittenhagen,J Wright, Sponsored by Tim Golden

Paintball Club, sponsored by math teacher Ed Muller, began a few years ago and just recently started up again last year when Muller came to Southeast.

At club meetings, members plan when they will play, and watch videos about paintball.

A game of paintball is fairly expensive, at $25 for equipment rental each Great balls of fire . . .Gabe Griffin with his new ' 99 auto-cocker paintba/1 gun. "I watched it

time you play, and $20 for 500 paintballs . Does it hurt when you get hit? "lt usually just feels like you got stung by a bee," said club president Gabe Griffin, "but if you're too close it could leave a scar." ln spite of this, there are less injuries from playing paintball than tennis, basketball, football, or even golf, Griffin said.

-Brenna James

on ESPN2, and then reading paintba/1 magazines got me hooked," sa,a Griffin. (left) Al/suited up .. .Paintbal/ClubmembersGabe Griffin and Kyte Malin before a game of Taking Aim .Paintba/1 Club Member David pointba/1. The club started up again last ,,ear. Porto prepares to fire. A game of Paintba/1 ,. can easily cost a player over $50. (below)

Where to go? . CJ's Paintba/1 Adventures and Surplus is where club members play their game. (left)

Paintba/1 Club

Katie Arnold, Brian Bulin, Nick Danes, Kelly Dolan, Ryan Dunn, Shane Gibson, Gabe Griffin, Kyte Malin, Austin Nelson, Matt Parr, David Porto, Brad Sebby, Cara Shuster, Brian Voges, Kristi Wisbey. Sponsored by Ed Muller

Photo Club

R Bhadbhade, A. Bagley, M Bomberger,

A. Brauer, E. Breen, A. Bro/liar, B. Chapin ,

L Crable, S. Dana/s , J. David, R Dinsdale ,

J. Ellsworth , B. Font, J. Forbner, L Fowler,

M. Frakes, S. Frohn, A. Goyette, C. Guenzel,

L. Harris, K. Hartwig, K Hatfield, P. Higler,

T Janak , J. Kinsey, K Kriz , A. Kreatz, S. Lewis,

A MacDonald , A Mallory, K Masek ,

S. Mccranie, E Miller , M Mueller, S Muff/y,

J. Musilek , K O'Keefe , D. Pape, J. Petersen ,

L. Pillard , L Placzek , J. Puchalla , J Reinsch,

J. Schmidt, M Schulz, A. Sellenrich, K. Snyder, T Sorensen , Sponsored by Tom Christensen

Power Club

Katie Andrews, Leslie Booth, Deedee Bowers, Walker Cline , Jenny Filip, Susan Hanna, Kelsey Hederick, Molly H kc Tabby Janek, Terri Knapik, Andrea Kotrous, Cari Lepo, Katie McGrane, Helen McLaughlin, Melanie Newell , f 10 Offutt, Lisa Russell, Ashley Schmid, Maurianna Shelbourne , Theresa Starr, Kristina Tucker , Kimberly Turner , 1 vs( Wisdom, Danielle Wulf, Sponsored by Susan Cassata and Crystal Folden

Psychology Club

A. Abel, C Alfredson , E. Alloway, G. Arth,

E. Ash , E. Bachman, L. Bartz, R. Bertsche ,

D Bowers , J. Brunken , J. Burcham , J. Cass ,

B Cherry, W Cline, S. Crisp, R. Defrain,

B. Delaney, J Oenkovich , C. Eacker ,

C. Ehrisman , L. Fowler, A. Friesen, S. Franks,

J. Gelber, S Gibson , E Green , C. Hansen,

K. Hederick, J. Heil, K. Hempel , K Hermes ,

A. Hochman , M Hubka , J. lanno , A. Jahde ,

D Johnson , J. Johnson, B Jones , K Jones ,

N. Kansier, J. Kim, C. Knoell , N . Knudson,

N Kopf, B Kosier , E Lehnert, B. Lester,

D. Leung , A. Lewton , A. Littrell, A. Loomis,

B Lu , K. Masek, J. McCollough, E. McGreer,

H McLaughlin , P. Meak in , M. Mehrhoff ,

C. Meyerle, M Meyerle, R Michaud ,

A. Miller, P. Milligan , A. Muhs, S Naab,

B. Perry, T Pace , M Pegler, E Pelter,

L Perkinton, C Peterson , L Priefert, T. Quinn,

J. Rankin ,B. Rigoni , A. Rolfe, J Runge ,

E. Ryckman , C Salem , J. Savage ,

A. Schelpeper, A. Starace , J. Starita,

M. Stous , K Stratton , M Steinke , L Tingle ,

R Tracey, K. Tucker , M. Turman, A. Vanek, B Voelker , L Voelker, M. Vogt, L. Wang,

A. Wishart, V. Wishart, K. Wood, L. Young, Sponsored by Rob McEntarffer

Science Ol'lfT}piad

Austin Babbs, Adam Bahr, Mark Baker, Rachel Bartek , AJ Benker, Jeff Cozine, Iva Fabrikant, Maya Fabrikant, Fred Gay, Peter Meakin, Kevin Pepper/, Jonathan Pettit, Tyler Seacrest, Anne Starace, Andrew Stordahl, Scott Thompson, David Varvel, Elliot Wood, Rose Yao, Sponsored by Mark James

Ch,1bs Active at Scnool aV1d In tne CommtAVllty

lf there's one thing that photo club, POWER club, psychology club, and science olympiad have in common, it's action. Each of these outstanding clubs are active at school and in the community, and really want to make a difference in one way or another.

Photo Club offers a place for students to e xpand their love for photography. Students talk about the different aspects of photography and do activities relating to photo styles. "One of the events that we try to do every year is have a photo scavenger hunt ," ·sponsor Tom Christiansen said. "Students have a list of objects and take pictures of them around Lincoln. They then look at the artistic and different photo styles of each item and decide on the -best pictures. "

POWER Club, which stands for People Outreaching for Women' s Equality and Rights, focuses on educating the public about women ' s issues and promoting equality in the workplace and in society. One of the most important things that POWER club does an event called "Take back the night ," where the club

"I told ~u so· senior Marty Mehrhoff explains his psychology class to an attentive psychology club Mehrhoff d id a n experiment about identification and recollectio n and p ro ved that human identification is no t always ac curate

members light candles and chant verses relating to equality for women. Other activites include collecting clothes for the Friendship Home and the Lincoln Regional Center.

Psychology Club, one of the most popular clubs, is sponsored by Rob McEntarffer. Psych club does activities and watches videos to better understand the human mind and interpretations. A new thing in psych club this year is the club's mascot, ' Nimchimpsky ' , an anonymous student dressed as a mo~key in a red suit. This year members have the option of volunteering at a group home and meeting adults who are mentally disabled.

Science Olympiad is "a place where students with an interest in science and math come to explore the nature of science and use their knowledge to compete in competitions, " sponsor Mark James says Members of science olympiad are especially proud of winning the state competition nine years in a row. To help fund their competitions, members sell donuts before school begins.

By Andrea Littrell

Hey monkey boy Senior Kyte Hurlbut models the Psychology Club mascot, "Nimchimpsky. " Nimchimpsky was created by Psyc/:J Club officers Jeff Lamb , Issac Jefferson , Emily Green , Jill Savage , Peter Milligan , and Gardy Arth (above.}

listen to

talk about upcoming competitions. The team has won state competitons for nine years in a row.

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Putting It In perspective .. .Photo club member Tyfer Sorensen uses the artistic aspects of photography to capture thematic elements. "I tried to include the elements of perspective , repetition , and depth of field in th is picture ," Sorensen said Photo club focuses on developing all different styles of photography (center ]

Wolting for success .. Science Olympiad members

sponsor Mark 1 omes

SCI-Fl/FANTASY GAMES:

Megan Baker, A J Benker, Jaime Borchert, Adam Davis, Jason Dowding, Michael

Frakes, Evan Friedman, Mat Gulizio , Ilia

Machacek, Russell Ogg, Kevin Pepper/, Travis Pope, Dustin Poskochil, Ryan

Schweitzer, Luke Waltman, Brandon Werner

Sponsored by Cindy Karel

SEINFELD CLUB:

M Adams , C. Alfredson , a Alley, K Andringa , K Arnold,

E. Ash , J. Ayers, N. Bahe , J. Barton , T Bartruff, K Basler,

D Bates , A. Becker, J. Bottcher, D Bowers , B Bozek ,

A. Bradford, J. Bradford, A. Branting, Grant Brassette ,

a. Buckley, A. By/een , K Cammack , R. Cardona ,

C. Christline , J David , M. Davis , B Delaney, L Dodds ,

N Doney, T Dworak , J. Ellsworth , 8. Fisher , K Fisher, M. Ford ,

L. Fowler, K Fulton , K Gates , C Goldenstein , J. Grimes ,

R. Hall , J. Hansen , L. Harris, J. Hill, K. Houchen , L. Houchen ,

K Jones, N Kansier, Tim Kasi, D Kats, E Kohl , J Koons,

J. Koons , A. Kortefay, C Kotera, A. Krieger, L. Kubly,

J. LaGrange , C Lyon , A. Martin, A. Martin , N Matthews ,

Scott McDonald , N Menzie,A. Miers ,A. Monk , J. Muhleisen ,

J. Mumgaard , M. Mutchie , A. Neill , C Neukirch , J. O'Neel ,

M. Olson , S Otte , D. Pape , N Peterson , A. Poppert,

A. Pressler, B. Price , J. Rada , A. Raines , J. Rankin , N Rhebb ,

J. Roby, J. Runge , B Ruud , B Ruud , L. Sadler, J. Salem ,

A. Sand, J. Savage , D. Schellhom , A. Schellpeper, D Schultz,

R Sheely, J. Shupe , N Skrivanek , K Snyder, J. Sookram ,

C. Starr, D Tegt, M Todd , M Bloom , L Vaughn, B Voges ,

T Vorhies , S Wandzilak , J Warren , B Watson, B.Windle , K Wisbey, M. Wythers , S Zajicek Sponsored by Ryan Phifer

·1nere Is no place /Ike Seinfeld Club' . Seniors Jen Koons, Kelly Gates, and Julie Koons watch a humorous episode of Seinfeld during Club Day Laughing is not an uncommon sound to be heard while watching the tapes (right]

SKATE CLUB:

Cody Agnew, Zach Branstetter, Katie Brestel , Eric Bridges, Alicia Carranza, Nick Chipps, Ryan

Conner, Josh Cotton, Juan Davila, Shelby

Debutts, Jeremiah Deubelbeiss, Mike Estrada, Shane Gibson, Tim Hiatt, Sarah Hruska, Jessica

Huerta, Joe Johnson, Damon Kelley, Alison

Kortefay, Seth Krutak, Steve Lanik, Jason Lubken, Stephen Mccranie, Scott McDonald, Casey

Minear, Seth Naber, Matt Nelson, Mike

Olberding, David Oldfather, Matt Parr, Liza

Pham, Jeff Poskochil, Tina Riley, Dryden Rundle, Nathan Stoltenburg, Ryan Tiedgen, Phil Tran, Matt Turman, Ryan Urbanec, Sergio Valdez, Ben

Van Ackeren, Laura Vaughn, Joe Watson , Megan Watson, Kristi Wisbey Sponsored by / Donna Mullen

ORT. HAWK: WHArs YOIAR FANTASY?

ln today's society there are many dlfferent interests and hobbles. To one person, skateboarding may be difficult, but to another it may come to them like walking comes to a baby. Here at Southeast, there are clubs that get students with the same interests together which enables the students to do something they love while they are at school.

Fantasy Games ls c;1 club that allows members to to try their luck at a strategic card game. They get to strengthen their skllls and learn techniques of the game while having fun, too. The game

ls challenging, but with knowledge of the game you can become an expert.

According to Senior Abbie Martin, "Seinfeld Club ls a chance for the members to indulge ln the humor of Jerry Seinfeld. We get to learn what makes hls comedy acts so funny by watching reruns of the show. Club day ls a day we can all watch TV at school and not get ln trouble for talking or laughing."

Skate Club not only requires talent, but a lot of time as well. Skate club members take club day as an opportunity to work on their skating tricks. They get to perform their dlfferent tricks for all Adventures

of a railing , during one of his many skateboarding tricks Skate- a lot of teamwork and outs1de practice ln boarding takes a lot ot concentration in order to get order to get the hang of the board. the technique just right S S· d 1 - tacy m e

"YoUre gonna Jose· Juniors James Gift, Megan Baker, and Michael Frakes try their luck at a hand of cards At club meetings, members use strategy and knowledge to beat one another (Center]

Refining the art of skating . Skate Club members take advantage of the beautiful weather and 49 m inutes of class time to go outside and perfect their maneuvers using rails and ramps

in Skateboarding Senior Ryan Tiedg en is of the members of the group. lt requires in deep thought as he allies over the top

We're bad and we know It East senior Joey Corbin and senio r Ryan Tiedgen take a break in between kickflips and grin ds to show off their skateboards Not only is skating fun durin g Club Day, but on the weekends as well.

SOUTHEAST PALS

Brett Abendroth , Katie Arnold, Christine Barry, Chad Bartek, Kelly Bovie/lo , Randy Cakl , Stephanie Carbon , Nora Coleman , Debbie

Coy, Rose Coy, Brittan ie Crider, Matt Currie, Derek Demott, Alic i a Duncan , Beth

Eisenmann, Aron Elder , Kyte Elgert , Kerrie

Harm , Crissy Hartman , Tyson Holt , Ashley

Jahde , Chad Johnson , Jennifer Kennedy,

Shannon Laird , Ashley May, Sarah Newton ,

Bambie Lynn Nielson , Jackie Nun , Angela

Paces, Rebecca Pelan , Stephan i e

Rasmussen , Jessica Sharp , Chastity Smith ,

Kayleen Umphreys , Amber Vi vier , Mandy

Way Sponsered by Judy Rio rdan

SPEECH

Greg Philson , Lydia Breing , Maurianna

Shelbourn, Rachel Kaiser, Grady Arth , Bob

Henrichs

Not Pictured : Vanessa Brouillette , Walker

Cline , Billy DeFrain , Brandon Earnest , Ashley

M i ers , Michelle Meuller , Travis Ott , Ross

Waldo , Rose Yao

Sponsered by Bob Henrichs

STUDENTS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY

Jeff Aernie , Austin Babb , KellyBaviello , Walker

Cline , Shawn Espinoza , Michaela Gerrard, Jeff Hergenrader , Joseph Holmes , Matt

Meyerle , Jennifer Moore, Elsbeth Pelter ,

Eddie Powers , Will Schmeeckle, Hillary Smith, Cody Sobansky, Scott Thompson, Rachel

Tracey, Eric Van Horn , Katie Wolfe , Keith

Wysocki Sponsored by Dave Williams

STUDENT COUNCIL

Angie Blomgren , Jessica Cassman , Walker

Cline , Toby Currin, Sophia Dahab, Adam Davis , Jameson DeBose , Michelle Dodd, Tessa Dyer, Kylie Fisher, Zach Graham, Trevor

Heidinger, Jenna Hetcko, Kyte Hurlbut , Kadi

Klein, Melissa Kletchka, Justin Ma, Nate

Matthews , Bess Moodie, Laine Norton, Laura

Obrist, Alex Raines, Sarah Schaffer , Alex

Schulz, Laura Sprague , Charlie Stephan ,

Maggie Stuckey, Dane Todd, Amy Troia , Keith Wysocki Sponsored by Brent Toalson

PAVING THE WAY...

Southeast Pals is a club that gets together with special education students to have fun doing various games and activities with each other. "lt is a great club to get to know other students," sophomore Katie Arnold.

Speech is a team that gets together and has topics that are given to them and they have to come up with a disscusstion to reply to the judges. "lt' s a lot of fun, but someSmile like a family Juniors Jon Ma , Laura Obrist, Keith Wysocki and Charlie Stephan get together at NASC Summer Wo rksh op Dance They really look like theV re having fun.

times a little difficult too," replied junior Greg Philson. They go to competitons all over Nebraska and meet other people from different schools.

Students Against the Death Penalty meet during club day and discuss why the death penalty should not be a legal form of punishment.

Student Council is a club or rather a group of selected teens that go out in the community and help. They a ls o organize school dances and "spirit" weeks at Southeast. Organizing the elections for Homecoming and Prom Royalty is also a duty of theirs. Pep Rally skits or dances is also up their alley.

alty. They laugh about how much they con agree on things.

Shake, shake your booty. .. Brent Toolson, sponser for student council ends the pep rally dance. This year at everv pep rally the student council has performed a skit and/or · dance for the student body. Mr. Toalson decides to join in the fun and dancing. (left)

Two peas in a Pod Mandy Way and Rebecca Pelan work on Valentines for Southeast Pals They gave and recieved Valentines the Friday after Valentines Day.

-Laura Vaughn

Getting the 411 on the chair. Seniors, Walker Cline and Billy OeFrain sit down dur, ing club day and talk about the death pen-

Concentraffon and Preparaffon Senior Lydia Breing works on her speech topic and looks over her agenda for the dav. She was prepared and helped Southeast do well that weekend (left]

Students for Choice

Cara Brenner, Jessica Cassman, Rebecca

Dellenbaugh, Karen DeVries, Emily Green, Emily Hergert, Lacey Houchen, Kyte Hurlbut, Meredith Jantzen , Ashley Kent, Brian Kosier, Elly

Lehnert, Alex Levitov, Andrea Littrell, Meredith

Metcalf, Jane Munksgaard, Taylor Olson, Elsbeth Pelter, Saye/ Rammaha, Erin Roth, Robbie Salistean, Cody Sobansky, Rob Stuart, Rachel Tracey, Mallory Turner, Ben Wilson, Derek Zimmerman, Heather Yoder. Sponsored by Kerstin VanDervoort and Mary Reiman

Students for Life

Claire Adams, SarahAndreesen, Joe Aron , Rachel

Bartek , Kelly Bavidio, Angie Becker, Erin Breen , Katie

Brestel, Katherine Cammack , Jessica Carr, Tim

Do/berg, Tessa over, Francis Ertl , Alice Friesen , Kristin

Gokie , Joe Gourlay, Annie Gustafson , Marv Ann

Harvey, Trevor Heidinger, Sara Hoelscher, Angie

Hopp , Ashley Johnson , Jamie Kimberly, Natalie

Kopf, Andrea Kotrous, Nick Kubick , Tom Kutsch, Aaron Loeck, Helen Mclaughlin, Stacv Norman, Amber Pettit, Greg Philson, Laura Poskochil , Chelsea Price , Rachel Pyatt, Sarah Schnakenberg, Frances Schoonveld , Heather Stark, Kristina Tucker , Ashley Tyree, Dayna Waechter , Amanda Weckman , Kim Wood Sponsored by Jim Bertrand

Students for Peace

A. Abel, C. Alfredson, S Andreesen, E. Ash, R Atwood, R. Bartek, C. Bork, D Bowers, J. Burcham,A. Carranza, N. Chavez, W Cline,

B. Dalka, B. Defrain, A. Eisenhaur, K. Erickson, T. Erlandson, F. Ertl , A. Ferguson, J.Filip , K. Fulton ,

M Gerrard, J. Gourlay, K. Hartwig, M. Harvey,

E. Hergert, S Hester, J. Hetcko, K Howell ,

B. James, T. Janak, J. Kim, L. Knowles,

A. Kortefay, B Kosier, J. Kubick, K. Lierz,

B. Mares, N. Menzie , A. Miers, S. Moseman,

M. Newall, T. Ott, V. Porter, S. Schnakenberg,

L. Schneider, C. Sebora, T. Sorensen,A. Stoehr, D Tegt, L. Tingle, M. Turman, R Waldo,

A. Walker, M. Watson, K. Wisbey, K Wood ,

M. Wythers, H. Yoder , A. Zlotnik Sponsored by Ann Quinlan

Student Mediators

Clay Barnes, Jordan Bowling, Erin

Breen, Beth Anne Cherry, Kyte Hurlbut, Demetria Jackson, Nick Knudson, Kodi Klein, Abbie Martin, Becky Lu, Sarah Otte, Alex Raines, Kathryn

Roosmann, Jeff Salem, Scott Wandzilak. Sponsored by Jeff Stoehr

STIADENTS fOR WHAT...

Students for Choice members have and have heard many speakers. Their be en very active t his year They have col- goal is to keep the student body informed : lected bo oks, an d food for Planned Par- about the negative results of abortion. enthood v olunte ers , t hey have also spent Students for Peace members helped time sharing their views about freedom with a Monster halloween maze at Praiof choice with congre ssmen and senators rie Peace Park this fall, and plan on hostSo far this ye a r members from ing the 2nd annual Benefit Knight show Students for Life h av e participated in a in the spring. Life Chain, Walk for Life , Clothing drive Student Mediators have spent con-

Now look here .Kersten Vandervoort, Mary Reiman , Russell Ogg, Jill Sa vage and Emily Green discuss their next project for Students tor Choic e

siderable energy and focused efforts on conflict resolution for LSE students.

-Kristi Wisbey

I choose . Meridith Jantzen , Jane

Munksgaard and Alex Levitov discuss the importance of being able to choose at a Students for Choice club meeting

The almost finished product .. .Students from all different schools come together to produce a fun and educational maze at Prarie Peace Park in October

Watch out Ashely Miers takes a ch ild through the maze at Prarie Peace Park on Halloween

THAL/ANS AND THESPIANS

Andrea Abel, Liz Alderson, Kim Benson, Amanda

Boyer, Vanessa Brouillette, Lori Byrd, Casey

Carper, Billy DeFrain, Jennifer Dierking, Franzis

Ertl , Tracey Fields , Sarah Franks , Cameron

Guenzel, Joe Gourlay, Zach Graham, Stephanie

Heinlein, Keely Hempel, Kim Hermes , Andrea

Hochman, Rachel Kaiser, Steve Kisicki , Dan

Kottas , Cassie Kuhn, Kerri Lieoz, Kyte Lorenz, Ben

Marker , Emily McGreer , Landon Mitchell ,

Michaela Newman , Tobias Pace, Elsbeth Pelter, Lyndsi Rasmussen, Brady Rivers, Tracey

Rosenbaum , Jordan Roswell , Andrea Rowoldt, Justin Runge , Adam Sobotka, Lacey Schneider, Brad Sebby, Corey Sheldon, Somer Sloan , Mallory Turner , Ross Waldo, Kristin Walstad , Nate

Weiss, Dan Wilken , Keith Wysocki Sponsered by Carol Svoboda

T.I.N.G. CLUB

Sarah Andreesen , Ashton Beek , Megan

Bomberger, Kristina Bower, Amy Brauer, April

Campfield , Robby DeFrain, Rachel

Dinsdale , Franzis Ertl, Aaron Eske , Nicole

Gardner, Jim Hill, Angie Hopp , Jamie Kim-

berly, Cari Lepo, AdrienneMcLeese, Ashley

Minne, Adam Monk, Kasi O'Keefe, Lindsey Plantz, Sarah Prettyman, Lisa Prochaske, Rachel Pyatt, Jessica Richards, Jill Savage

Amanda Smith , Stephanie Thaden , Sara

Tuckerman, Justin Van Wart, Suzanne Wing, Jennie Woodard Sponsored by Paul Smith

TRAP CLUB

Jason Ahlstedt, Daniel Aksamit, John Ayers , Marcus Bergman, Vernon Blackwell, Trent Borchers , Shane Bottorff, Justin Brunken, Tim

Do/berg, Eric Fleming, Sean Jenson, Drew

Joseph, Ian Knopp , Brandon Mares, Zack

Marshall, Ty Miles, Josh Muller, Shawn Rounsborg, Wyatt Siefkin, Craig Smith, Travis Smith , Pam Vaughn, John Walker Sponsored by John Kennedy

ULTIMATE CLUB

L to R: Ashtyn Beek, Michael Steinke, Kyte

Hurlbut, Neil Eckstein, Kevin Pepper!

Not Pictured : Nevada Amack, Ryan Blase, Robbie DeFrain, Josh Hatheway, Sponsored by Dave Peters

REACHING FDR THE SKY

Thailians/ Thespians Club, also known as Drama Club, ls a group of students who support LSE' s theatrical communtiy. This club worked on and supported Southeast's play performances.

Teachers in the Next Generation, or T.l.N.G., finished it's . second successful year. T.l.N.G's major goal was to be active with children and gain knowledge about the teaching profession. This year, Working hard for the money...T.I.N.G. member Jamie Kimberly counts out money after selling concessions The money raised was donated to ch ildren in need

Thinking hard Tho/ions and Thespians members Ke ith Wysock i, Joe Mc;Cracken , Liz Alderson , Lori Byrd , Ben Marker, Steve Kisicki , and Theresa Fields d iscuss wha t to do next

members of T.l.N.G. raised money by working the concession stand at a basketball game to donate to children in need. Trap Club ls a group of students who enjoy trap shooting. They met weekly to practice, and ended the year with a trap shot competition.

Ultimate Club was a new club at Southeast this year. Members enjoyed playing ultimate frisbee, a non-contact sport which required both go od physical and mental abilities.

May I help ~u? . Senior Stephanie Thaden sold concessions during a d1strick basketball game held at Southeast to rasie money for T.I.N.G club. The club allows members to learn about the teaching profession. (left)

Aiming high .Trap Club member Pam Vaughn shows off her shooting skill . Members participate in a competition at the end of the school year. (left)

-Cari Lepa and Brenna James

Just hanging around ... Kyte Hurlbut, Kevin Pepprel ana Neil Eckstein take a short breather to pose for a picture after playing some ultimate frisbee. Ultimate was a new club this year

VIP Partners

Nevada Amack, SarahAndreesen, Bogdan Apopei, Nick Chavez, Stephanie Christiansen, Billy DeFrain, Robby DeFrain, Casey Finch, James Flaherty, Michaela Gerrard, Angie Hopp, Ashley Jahde,Spencer Janssen, Nate Menzie, Adam Ortman, Jamie Roby, Anne Starace, Heather Stark, Amy Troia, Justin Van Wart. Sponsored by Connie Witt

Water Polo

Nevada Amack, Ashtyn Beek, Ryan Blase, Jason Bradford, Jessica Cassman, Joe David, .Carly Knoell, Gareth Merrifield, Kevin Pepper/, David Rawson Laura Tingle, Ben Wilson . Sponsored by Ed Muller

We The People

Christine Alfredson, Rachel Bartek, Ashtyn Beek,Ryan Blase,Jason Bradford, Stephanie Christensen, Walker Cline, Katie Ehly, Franzis Ertl, Aaron Eske, Mary Ann Harvey, Kyle Hurlbut, Kodi Klein, Elly Lehnert, Becky Lu, Jenny McCollough, Peter Meakin, Martin Mehrhoff, Gareth Merrifield, Peter Milligan, Jane Munksgaard, Katie Navratil, Will Norton, Carrie Osborne, Kevin Pepper/, Valarie Porter, Lisa Prochaska, Brian Sabata, Maggie Stuckey, Abigail Underhill, Luke Waltman, Philip Willsie, Leann Yang, Rose Yao. Sponsored by Ted Larson

Young Democrats

Michael Bennett, Beth Dalka, Austin Ford, Mariauna She/born, Ellen Strabo/a, Tobias Pace, Kristin Waisted Sponsored by Rita Bennett

~KING A DIFFERENCE

'The mission of the VlP Program is for business and education to work together to enhance educational experiences for students" explained VlP Liaison Connie Witt. The VlP steering committee has made many contributions to the community such as donating and wrapping gifts for V's kids.

Water Polo is a club made up of swimmers who want to further their

Vote for Gore Rita Bennett talks to Young Democrats about the upcoming election . Whistle while you work VIP members wrap gifts for the V s kids toundation.

swimming season with organized water games.

We the People is a Constitutional competition is a nationwide program that focuses on analyzing the theories and philosophies behind the U.S. Constitution. The group has been very sucessful in the past, coming in at the top, in Nebraska, and doing very well in the National competition.

Young Democrats is a youth organization of the Democratic party. This year they helped with the campaign for Gore and discussed about flaws in this years election.

-Kristi Wisbey

All Men are created equal Senior Lisa Prochaska argues her point at a We the People meeting. The group has never lost a State contest over the Constitution and this year was no exception. The team went on to compete in national competiton in Washington, D.C.

The circle of life .Kristin Waisted, Austin Ford , Mariauna She/born , Beth Dalka, Micheal Bennett, and Tobias Pace are lounging around after an exhausting debate over political issues during a Young Democrats Meeting.

Photo by Ali son Macdona ld

SOUTHEAST KNIGHTS

- Andrea Abel, Vanessa BrouUlette, Emily Hergert , and Andrea Littrell

Seniors Joe Gourlay and Kristina Hartwig enjoy lunch at Runza. From Runzas to double cheeseburgers, and fries to onion rings , there is always a variety to choose from on the menu (Right)

Seniors Alex Raines, Tessa Oyer, and sophomore Toby Currin show off the $2 Knight Zone shirts that Stu-Co, Athletic Club, and various businesses around town donated to this cause , and all proceeds went to the Food Bank (Below)

Junior Andrea Littrell fills up her gas tank at Super-C. Many students took advantage of the Knight Card deal of a 32 oz. drink for 32 cents.

(Above)

Senior Ian Oehm changes a tire at Norm ' s Conoco , the service station where he works Norm' s Conoco employs three Southeast seniors Gas prices soared this year, up 40.7 cents per gallon from last year (Right)

WE'D LIKE TD THANK ...

With every winner, there is a handful of people that contribute to their success. Here at Southeast, it is no different. We rely on the financial support from many to keep our programs going. Reaching from parent boosters to businesses, student organizations are given help in many ways. Whether it be donations , of time , money, or service, their help is always appreciated. In return, students support the businesses by eating lunch there or working for them . Take a look at everyone who contributed to the production of our yearbook, the people we'd like to thank.

One choice seniors must make is where to get their senior pie- · tures taken. Seniors Courtney Jozsa, Zach Garfield, and Karina Nersesova were satisfied with their results.

Senior Rachel Pesjar orders a soft taco at Amigos during lunch Even though the closest location is on 56th and Old Cheney or 14th and Hwy 2, students often made the long drive to satisfy their hunger at lunchtime.

Ph oto by Em il · H e rge rt

Ph oto by Emil y H ergert

Junior Jesse Woltemath completes another survey at Gallup . This national organization employs many Southeast students at the downtown and the 68th location . (AboveJ

-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

THE GALLUP ORGANIZATION

A Great Place to Work.

• Do you like to talk on the phone?

• Are you a leader?

• Do you like to take charge and make things happen?

• Are you highly disciplined?

• Do you like to know that the work you do makes a difference in the world?

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Cole, Brandon 34, 45, 118, 190, 200

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Coleman, Nora 208

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Van Wart, Erk 198

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Von Kaenal, Mike 59

Vonrentzell, Thomas 96

Vorhies, Ashley 96, 192

Vorhies, Topher 59

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Watson, Joe 178,206

Watson, Johnathon 59

Watson, Magan 14

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Weiss, Nate 96, 167, 212

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Welch, Cassie 96

Welch, Steve 127, 198

Welton, Vicki 134, 135

Wenzl, Adam 196, 200

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Werner, Brandon 206

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Wiles, Paul 186

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Williams, Jane 104,190,200

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WUlsie, Philip 60, 202, 214

Wilson, Abby 200

Wilson, Ben 60, 177, 190, 210, 214

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Wilson, Kerk 97

Windle, Bub 97, 16 7, 202, 206

Wing, Christine 83

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Wisbey, Kristi 60, 118, 119, 132, 203, 210, 256

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Wishart, Anna 97, 198, 202, 204

Wishart, Vanessa 97, 190, 198, 200,204

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Witt, Erika 125, 190

Witte, Casie 151

Wittstruck, Cole 97 , 110

Woita, Krissy 97, 190, 194

Wolfe, Aaron 60

Wolfe, Katie 97, 124, 208

Woltemath, Jesse 219

Wood, Blythe 60, 190, 194, 202

Wood, Elliot 204

Wood, Jessica 118

Wood, Justin 87, 97,200

Wood, Kimberly 97 , 175, 194, 204,210

Wood, Matthew 97

Wood, Shane 97

Woodard, Jennie 212

Wooten, Zac 127, 188

Workman, Janice 60, 122

Worth, Julia 53, 57, 60

Worth, Peter 97

Wright, Andy 87, 97, 198, 200

Wright, Jessica 60, 190

Wright, John 188, 196, 202

Wright, Lindsey 60,190,202

Wright, Mindy 104

Wulf, Danielle 60,204

Wysocki, Keith 127,198,200, 208, 209, 212

Wythers, Micah 132,190,202,210

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Yang, Anne 134

Yang, Leann 214

Yao, Rose 208, 214

Yeackley, Jessica 192

Yeager, Seanna 198

Yoder, Heather 61, 125, 190, 198, 210

Young, Andrew 97

Young, Ashley 151

Young, Julie 61

Young, Melissa 97

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Zajicek, Scott 61, 132, 143, 202

Zestic, lgor 178, 190, 200

Ziemer, Billy 165, 167

Zilllg, Kyle 97

Zimmer, Michael 97

Zimmerman, Derek 202

Zimmerman, Jeni 97, 124, 202

Zimmerman, Julie 122

Zlotnik, Anatoly 190

Zoellner, Michael 61

The Southeast Administration

Standing: Nancy Becker- Principal, Pat Strauss- Associate Principal, Vicki Obrecht- Special Ed Coordinator

Seated: Larry Munksgaard- Athletic Director, Jeff Stoehr- Educational Coordinator, Nesha Schumann- Associate Principal, Pat Hunter-Pirtle- Associate Principal

Dr. Becker was not only an administrator, she was a friend to each and every one of her students She could make someone's day by Just saying hello or asking how they did on their math exam.

Some people come into our lives that make a lasting impression , Or . Becker is one of those people. Throughout the eight years of b e our dedicated principal , the spirit of Southeast was seen through her sr attire , and support of our teams , clubs, and activities.

Pulling into the parking lot in the morning , students often glance at the marquee to see whatthe latest events are at school Stu-Co members spend their first period making sure it is kept up to date

CLOSI NG CEREMONIES

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. We 've had a successful year with many state championships in sports, academic accomplishments, and memorable moments.

On June 2nd, the senior class will say good-bye to their high school days and move on to bigger and better things . Whether it be college, work, or travel, it's time for them to take what they 've learned onto future tasks. After anticipating senior year for so long, it was sad to see the year go by.

The juniors have finished their hardest year, and look toward the future with eager eyes in anticipation of those two sacred words: senior year. They accept the ·challenge of being the first class with high schoool graduation demonstration requirements and extra requirements for NHS.

The sophomores, having finished their first year, have become more aware of LSE and all the opportunities it has to offer. They are now looking into a future filled with ACTs, after-school jobs, and club and sports participation.

At the close of the year, we will bid farewell to Dr. Nancy Becker, our loyal principal since 1993. Dr. Becker has been a key part of Southeast's success, and it will be hard to see her go. Dr. Becker has ·always taken an interest in everything that students are involved in. From sports games, new clubs , and community service projects, she was always there supporting us 110%. As she makes the move to North Star High School, she will be greatly missed, but her legacy will still live on.

Thinking back on the year, we've accomplished a lot. We've brought home state titles, national recognition for academics, clubs, and musk, and the High School Sports Program of the Decade. We have a lot to be proud of, and we truly are a school that is full of winners.

Photo by Alison Ma c Do nald

-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

1 Ph o t o by, C~me ro n Gu en ze l

Seniors Ross Waldo , Joe Gourlay, Ben Marker, and Steve Kisicki ponaer on what the y should do after they graduate Many seniors felt the pressure as the , de cisions th ey made now affect the rest of their life.

Shield 2000-2001 COLOPHON

The 2001 Shield was pro duced by the yearbook staff and printed by Walsworth Publishing Company in Marceline, Missouri. Shield ordered 1500 copies of the 46th volume edition. The Shield was created using Pagemaker 6.5. Fonts used were Alice, Avant Garde Oblique , Starved, G a ra m o nd , Lit t le Squirt B o ld , Feltpo~t, N 1colc , Bracken, and Bracken Bold Oblique After spending countless hours working outside of class and weekends , winning moments and smiles were displayed on each and every page.

We would like to thank our Walsworth representative Mike Diffenderfer for all of his work helping us with the Shield 2001. We also would like to thank Ann Quinlan for her many nights and weekends. Special thanks to the athletic office for all the team pictures and scoreboards. Last but not least , we would like to thank each and every student for showing us who the winners are. We hope you enjoy the 2001 Shield.

Co Editors in Chief-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

Academics Editor-Suzanne Wing

Ads Editor and Sales Manager -Andrea Abel

Clubs Editor-Kristi Wisbey

Copy Editor-Jake Green

Mini Mag - Brenna James and Lynn Perkinton

People Editor-Andrea Littrell

Photographers -Cameron Guenzel, Alison MacDonald, Stacy Sindel, Tyler Sorensen

Sports Editor-Doug Graham

Student Life Editors-Emily Hergert and Christy Snelling

Staff Writers-Candice Bates, Vanessa Brouilette, Kelly Dolan, Brenna James, Cari Lepa, Matt Meyerle , Lynn Perkinton, Barbie Schildt, Laura Vaughn. Advisor -Ann Quinlan