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Lincoln Southeast High School 2930 South 37th Street Lincoln, .Nebraska 68506 (402) 436-1304 Shield 2003 Volurne48 SOUTHEAST HS LIBRARY LINCOLN, NE

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LINCOLN OOUTH~T. TH£ D£FINITION OF £XCFJ ,I ,£NC£ Ex·cell·ence (n.): the state, quality, or condition of excelling; superiority; pre-eminence.

Something in which a person or thing excels; a surpassing feature or virtue.

When you walk through the doors of Lincoln Southeast High School, you enter a realm of excellence. Here Southeast's tradition is guarded by the Knights. Southeast principal Dr. Pat Hunter-Pirtle said the most rewarding thing about being the principal was "watching the k_ids perform, work hard at something and then achieve it."

Academic integrity, state championships, voices of choirs, beats of the band, dances of the Shirettes, chants of the cheerleaders, stomping of the step chain, performances on stage, participation in clubs, and the smiles of students and faculty exemplify the excellence you encounter at Southeast, home of the Knights. "I am proud of the kids, they excel in lots of things," Dr. Hunter-Pirtle added.

by Kelly Dolan

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Everyth111g•s c:oia111g up black ad golcl. ..The Shirettes

before the 1.5 79 Southeast students.

Vvally Vvas released at the spirit asser-ribly held in the Prash gynasiur-ri.

Happy b1rthclay. opera style .. .Mrs. Nancy O'Brien sings happy birthday to Southeast at the spirit asser-ribly. This year's sophor-riores Vvill be the 5oth graduating class.

0 'Brien has taught V✓ orld History at Southeast for 19 years. photo5 byKellyDolah

pause in their final forr-riat1on of a dance routine· at the fall

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sports pep rally. The squad finished first at the state cor-ripetition. beating all the Millard schools for the f irst tir-rie ever. photo by Kelly Dolah

Druia roll . . . (right) Southeast Juni or drur-rir-riers Craig Conger and Josh Arten r-riarch out the front doors of LSE. Standing in the cold rain. the ~arching band Vvelcor-ried Bth ahd 9th graders at orientation by playing Southeast spirit hits. such as the fight song. photo courte5Y of Laine Norton

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1Cu1gbts vs. Buskers . . . (right) Seniors Suzanne 1 /

;ing. Melissa Chen. Erin Hansen. Krissy '/ /oita. Annie Gustafson. and PooJa Bhadbhade take on the National Championship statue outside Memorial Stadium. The girls were taking a break from a group senior photo session. photo courtesy of Suzanne 1;1ng Race ya• . . . (middle) Sophomores Jim Hendrick and Mark Schumacher learn that that it's harder then it looks on this bungee bounce racetrack at the back to school Booster Bash. Karaoke . a slam dunk contest. a catered dinner. and performances from the cheerleaders and Shirettes were some of the other activities at the Booster Bash. photo by Katrina Gessner

VrooJ11. vrooJ11 . . . (bottom) Junior Eric R.eichwaldt races at '//avelink Raceway 1n '//averly. Getting splattered with mud. hearing the roar of engines. and driving fast. it 'sJust another day at the races. photo courtesy of R.aceway Photo

KNIGHT PRIDE Fun (n.): lively, joyous play or playfulness; amusement, sport, recreation.

Southeast students live the lives of busy black and gold bees, but while buzzing around they don't loose sight of fun. Knights take pride in coming .up with new and interesting things to do in and outside of Lincoln. They attended concerts, played sports, ate at new restaurants, and caught the latest flick at the movie theater.

From traveling to working to hanging out with friends, students led

active lives outside the school day and beyond their school desks.

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Students have always shown extreme support for Southeast; this year was no exception. Fans showed up hours early to ensure front row seating for a performance or game. No matter the weather,

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siastic fans paint their six-packs to read Southest Knights . The niessage and crowd shouts varied depending on the opponent : "Vve ve got Birkel.''

"We've got girls ."

"He's a Husker."

"Ruud . " ''Scoreboard . '' ''It has begun .''

heard. "The best thing is being able to cheer on your peers and going to a lot of the games to watch all your friends!" reserve cheerleader Cameron Hill said.

Southeast is infamous for having hard-core fans, who will sacrifice their bodies and warmth to paint them-

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StuCo rrierribers display their spirt with black and gold t-shirts. Faculty also wore spirt of Southeast shirts .

Principal Dr. HunterPirtle and Student Council held a spirit asserribly to honor the Knights and their niany acconip I ishnients . photo by Brent Toalson

students as LSE took on the Papillion Monarchs in the first round of football playoffs. These dedicated fans appeared on the front page of the Journal Star the next morning. Students dressed themselves in the spirit of Southeast every day wearing club t-shirts, athletic jerseys, National Honor Society medallions, Knight Zone shirts, band and spirit squad uniforms, performance dresses, letter jackets, and smiles promoting the scholarship, pride, involvement, respect, individuality, and tradition of Southeast.

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Nothiag better the• goo&\ frie)l&\S a.a gooa football. . . Sehiors (froht L to R) Katriha Gessher, Lori Byrd, (back L to R) /\Ustih Giar11bers, Mike Berry. /\aroh Essihk. Brad Miller. ahd Mik.e Railsback show their spirit with fah t-shirts. They watched the Khights defeat the Lihcolh East Spartans 24 - 3 . photo

··My K•ight i• shi•i•g ueorr" . .. Juhior Maggie Blur11r11er gives 'Nally tv1cKhight a kiss. 'Na lly represehted the Southeast spirit at various sporting events. photo courtesy

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The spirit of iJlVolveee•t iJl t~e COJlllllU.Jlity . . . Juhior studeht voluhteer Brett Browr11ah helps studeht couhci l h7er17ber JUhior Estevah Parra load the 10.000 iter11s o f food dohated by 4th period classes to the Food Bahk of Lihcolh. ''This is ehough food to serve 5 .0 13 r11eals." said food bahk executive director Scott Youhg (Southeast graduate. class of 196B). The· recordsettihg drive also rewarded the class dohatihg the r11ost iter-ns and Toh1 Focht s Diff. Ecohoh1ics class elljoyed a bage l party for their contribution of 2 .662 iteh7s. photo by Kelly Dolah

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In the summer the sun begins to rise earlier, the people start to get darker, and the fun begins. Southeast students have many choi ces on what they can to do over the summer.

After the last day of school is the first day of summer. It is a time of celebration. A joyous day of fun and tears. Time to start new things.

Many people start looking for a job. After having a hard school yea r of homewo.rk it is time for a change. The people who have jobs may still wake up early in the morning to go out and work the day away. Josh Lovell worked at Earl May. He proudly said, "All I ever did was drive a forklift." Despite holding a job people still found time to hang out with friends during their time off.

Some Southeast students preferred to lounge around all day, and go out when the sun went down. Not having a job created time for all of the things students would not usually have time to do.

Students attended academic summer programs, band camps and athletic camps, taking advantage of their extra hours to improve their skills. Every student in the marchin g band attended band camp. Whitney Jones happily said, "There were a lower number of sophomores attending; this meant that we had one section leader for every new member.

This allowed us to accomplish more, and better prepare for the upcoming season." Athletic camps were physi cally demanding but valuable to athletes trying out for high school teams.

Summer clinics kept all all our sports stars in shape over the summer months when students tend to be lazy.

Community service was also popular summer activity. Seniors were an extra willing group to do community service because they started count- · ing hours for their Citizenship Issues class. Every senior is required to complete twenty-five hours of community service. Senior Krista Munier helped out at a week-long summer camp for mentally challenged boys.

Their ages ranged from 10 to 13. " It was amazing watching them get excited about even the simplest things," said Munier. Even after the camp was over Munier still kept in touch with one of the boys she met there.

Several students helped at Haymarket Haydays. This event was another fun opportunity earn those Citizenship Issues hours before senior year.

Other students found jobs outside mowing lawns or being lifeguard. "I love being a swim coach and lifeguarding! I get all my favorite things at work: sun, swimming, and kids," said senior Kelly Dolan. Knights also enjoyed getting together with buddies to play a game of soccer or basketball. This brought out the competitive spirit in all teenagers. Private and public pools were packed on those hot summer days when sweat rolled off your forehead.

Next year comes to mind with the coming of the end of summer. Last year's seniors prepare for college or what they may want to start doing as a job. Next year's students wonder who they will have class with, and what the year holds for them.

During the summer you are free to choose how you want to spend your time, liberated from school requirements. While some lounged, others were productive. Unfortunately summer doesn 't last forever.

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Seniors Paige Roswell and David Porto hang out in their neighborhood. They e~oyed relaxing after they got out of schoo I. photo courte5y of Paige Ro5well

Seniors Matt Knudsen and Zach Peterson snooze during a short break at the Masonic Alls tar Marching Band Cannp. They had to take nnany breaks so they wouldn't get too hot in the · sunnnner sun . photo courte5y of Zach

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The State Fair is a popu lar attraction for nnany students. Many students e~oyed the rides and socializ ing with people they hadn't seen all sunnnner. photo by rv,1chelle Lelahcl

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Seniors Chelsea Price, Kristin Gokie, Dan Miriovsky. Kah Sufflcoo l. ahd Jill Rosno represent Southeast at Boy s and Girls state.

Over BOO students attended the summer event held oh UNL's campus. photo courtesy of Kan Sufflcool

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Juniors Rachel Earl . Jenna Stinson. and Megan Mortn shade their eyes from the Nebraska sun. The trio planned a fun day including sVvimm1ng at Star Oty Shores ahd dinner at l\pplebees. photo by Rachel Earl

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Sen iors Tim Lux. Brett Wergin. Ty Miles ahd Jonathan Brunott volunteer at the Plinco booth during Rock the Block. a fundraiser fo r The Lighthouse.

Many Southeast seniors helped out at the function to earn Citizenship Issues hour s. photo courtesy of Laine Norton

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Seniors Brittany Clymer. Jessa Burcham. and Julie Thompson sport their umbrella hats ih BurVvell. Nebraska These girls became g9od friends through cheerleadihg. photo courtesy of Jessa Burchanr

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Senior Suzanne Wing and her sophomore sister Christine Summer is time for relaxing, swimming, and vacationrelaxed for a week in Branson, Missouri with their family. They ing. Students enjoyed their time off, and traveled to places stayed in a cabin and enjoyed activities on the lake. The week was around the world, from Key West to England. spent boating, tubing, waterskiing, swimming, checking out the boys, Seniors Anna and Vanessa Wishart spent two weeks on and cliff jumping. a completely different continent, spending time with family Senior Laura Berger visited her dad, stepmom and stepsisters in England in July. Surprisingly, this was in Kentucky for the entire summer. She not their first visit. Anna and Vanessa has always gone to vist for a couple weeks spent a day in Paris, enjoying the city and during the summer, but never for the enall its unique shops and stores. They both tire three months. Laura made Kentucky loved the freedom that the trip gave them.

"It was real f 1u1 to get her home while she worked in the conIn another part of the world, senior, cession stand at a country club, and hung away f roa Lt.col• for Claire Adams, sweltered in the hot out with old friends. Although she was summer heat of the Dominican awlule. a11a see •J away from her friends and family in LinRepublic. She went on a 10-day mission cou••t•• wlao I ao.·t get coln, Laura was in no hurry to come home. trip with her church. They spent their time "I love it there, it's so much fun! I loved working with young children, and to see ••ougla... my job and all the people I worked with. teaching kids about the Bible.

- Liz Voelker Now that I am back home, I miss everyHistory teacher Crystal Folden visited one in Kentucky so much!"

China. "Getting the chance to go to a Senior David Logan spent a week in Tibetan village was a once in a lifetime Ohio with his brother-in-law. His favorite experience," she said. part was King's Island in Cincinatti. He A little closer to home, senior Liz said, "King's Island was way cooler than World's of Fun! I rode on Voelker spent three weeks in Wisconsin with her family. a roller coaster called "The Beast," which is the longest wooden She kept busy with swimming, enjoying the outdoors, and roller coaster ever!" writing letters to her friends back home. Although she had Students at Southeast enjoyed a terrific summer filled with many a fantastic time, she was "definitely ready to get back to adventures to places near and far. Whether vacations were spent Lincoln after so much time away from my friends." with family or friends, students loved their time off relaxing, having On the east coast a group of nine juniors visited Mike fun and seeing new places.

Tom kins' grandmother's house in Bethany Beach, Delaware.

by Brittney Byers "It was really great getting to spend a week with my closest friends in a fun place like that," Tomkins said.

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Sehior Beth Kalemkariah ahd Masoh Gamble spehd time together at Timber Vvolf Lake Youhg Life camp.

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Sehior Liz Voelker takes a break with her y o uhger cous ihs durihg a famil y vacatioh. The three of them were ihseparable durihg their three-week trip to VviscohS ih. photo courte5y of Uz Voe lker

Juhior Marc Lor ehz hahgs arouhd with kids he met ih J amaica. Marc weht oh a miss io h trip with Christ Lutherah Church for hihe days t o teach vacatioh Bible s choo l to local childreh. phot o

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Senior Claire Ad.ah-ls hl.akes friends with three Dorninic.ah children. The First Ev.angelic.al Free Church took a ten-day mission trip to the Dominic.ah Republic where they completed a work project and played with children at a local church ih Santo Dohlihgo. photo courtesy of Claire /\darrs

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Senior Krista Munier begins her adventure .acros Iowa Munier participated ih RAGBRI (Register 's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Acros Iowa). a six-day trip frohl Sioux Center to Bellevue (490 hliles). pho t o courtesy o f K1sta iv1uh1er

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Juniors Cah7eron Andreson. Maggie Bluhlmer. Andre.a Tallman. Mike Tomkins.

Laura Sutton. Jihl Dawson. Ad.am Leth.aby. Joanie Thelen . .ahd Sepheh Otte sh.are July 26. 2002 together in Beth.any Beach Del.aw.are. The group of close friends l.ayed out in the sun and played frisbee. photo courtesy of Joahle Theleh

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Sophohlores Jenny Dickey and Alison Smith vacation at Jenny Lake in Vvyoming during the warm suhlmer months. They loved staying oh a lake ahd eti_joyed shopping ih towh. phot o courtesy o f /\l1soh Srrit-h

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Car insurance, gas, clothes, and much more. As a high school student there are more responsibilites than just getting good grades or finishing an English project. Many Southeast students have a part time job. Most students agreed they needed money for gas and insurance but also wanted extra money to spend on clothes and entertainment, such as movies. In recent years things have become more expensive and some students are expected to provide for themselves more than in the past. Although it is hard to balance the stress of school and a part time job, senior Amy 1 Brenden said responsibility "prepares you for life and supporting yourself."

Senior Bryony Ford has worked at a drycleaners for about a year. She is in charge of taking people's clothes and sending them to a plant to be cleaned. Although sometimes the job is boring Ford said, "It's a good idea to have a job if you can balance it while in school."

Sometimes part time jobs can be too difficult to manage during the busy school months. Some students, like senior Liz Cayado, have never had a job. " It is too hard to work with all the homework and other responsiblities during the school year," Cayado said. Travelling prevents her from being able to work in the summer months.

Junior Estevan Parra gives telephone surveys for ITC Telemarketing Co. During the eleven months, Parra has mastered multi-tasking, and was able to get his homework done while making calls. Parra said that having a job has helped him "learn to

budget my money for my bills." Senior Jenny Zimmerman and juniors Kyle Kleeman and Jared Ubben also work for ITC. Senior Jill Caldwell is an employee of Eastmont Towers. She has been a receptionist there for five months. Caldwell says it is a fun job because "you get to know residents, and about their lives because they all have a good story to tell." Caldwell enjoys the extra spending money she earns from working a part-time job.

Time management is a big part of being in high school. Students quickly learn to create a time limit for themselves to get things done. Jobs, f like school, require patience and time. Most students participate in a variety of activities through school, church, and the community, and still manage to maintain a job.

Junior Nikki Smith held a part-time job at Scheels during the summer. Smith was a cashier for three months, she siad it was a great opportunity to meet people outside of school. "School is more important than having a job. It's not good to have too much going on but is also good to have responsibilites outside of school," Smith said.

Other Southeast Scheels' employees include seniors Pat Lantis and Sara Ekstrom and junior Tara Anderson.

Sophomore Jeff Hamnett earns his income at Home Real Estate.

For over nine months he has worked as a custodial engineer. " I have money whenever I needed it," Hamnett commented. Sophomores Jay Jackson and Kyle Font also work at Home Real Estate.

Although not everyone has a job during the school year they contribute to the high school life at Southeast.

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Senior Brianna t'v1oser wipes the co unters at Subway . t\1oser has made sandwiches for over a yea r .

Junior Libby Kohn hands out surveys at the Target store on 56th Street.

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Junior Ben Petersen pulls cardboard fr om the shelves of Super Saver.

Peters o n also pushes ca rts and cleans the aisles during his shifts.

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Juniors M olly Trueblood and Desire Matthews decorate for the Halloween party at Cedars Horne for Children .

Trueblood and Matthews are rrerrbers of V's Kids Club. The club volunteered at rrany different pla ces to help child ren with problerrs. photo by Missy Dragoo

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Sophorrore Andrew Hanna .seves food to Junior Dan Ernst during lunch. Hanna worked at the new McDona ld s 3 in 1 with sophorrore J.D. Srr ith. photo by Michelle Leland

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Senior ArrY Brenden volunteers at the Southwood Lutheran Church nursery on Sundays. Brenden has volunteered there for two years. photo

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Seniors Olivia Johnson (left) and Elsbeth Pelter work together at "Sarah's Bridal Shoppe." Johnson has worked there for three years and Pelter has worked there for six rr onths. photo courtesy of Ol1v1a Johnson 1

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Southeast alums cheered on the Knights to a 35-7 win over the Grand Island Islanders to start off an enchanting Homecoming weekend. Shirettes helped to ensure the win by tucking-in the football players the night prior to the game. It was lightsout for our boys.

Lights were on, but the power wasn't working as Student Council members decorated the north gym for the Homecoming dance. Student council frantically searched through boxes and storage ro·oms for working strands of blue lights to complete the ensemble of seaweed, fish and ocean waves. "We had the theme picked before school even started," commented Student Council president, Sophia Dahab.

Hours later students filled the gym pouring out into the hall for a quick refreshment and a breath of fresh air before returning for the crowning of Nick Bahe and Laine Norton as this year's Homecoming king and queen.

StuCo member junior Sierra Nielson added, "Homecoming was huge, the gym was packed. And we raised a lot of money which will go toward the renovation of LSE's performing arts center."

For some, Homecoming was their first dance at Southeast, for others it was their last chance for royalty. Junior Marc Lorenz stated that Homecoming "was more enjoyable than past dances" due to the organization and efforts of Student Council members for hosting the first dance of the year.

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As the lights dimmed, the audience's anticipation peaked, and soon the first notes came from the balcony, signifying the beginning of the first performance of "Les Miserables."

With the opportunity in hand, the cast and crew poured their hearts into having the production live up to all the expectations the Broadway musical produced. The actors had to overcome many obstacles in order to put on such an extravagant musical. "The most challenging aspect of the show was to actually live in the scene and act like you were really in France," commented junior David Marker. Many cast members also commented that learning the music and words was very difficult.

All the emotion on stage would not have had its full effect if it were not for the backstage crew members. From the intricate craftsmanship to the technical light production, many hours of dedication were spent to create the stage. "I spent 240 hours of my time to complete the very complex set," stated junior Josh Foster.

Foster was not alone in his late nights at school; the cast sometimes completed rehearsals at 2 a.m. the closer it came to opening night "We were so delerious at the end of the late night dress rehersals. All the delerium was great!" Marker commented.

But without Foster and the rest of the backstage crew, this year's production would not have been what it was. The bond between the cast and crew was tight. "I loved working with the techies," said sophomore Tom Salistean.

Between rehersals and the shows, the cast and crew made many memories together. Whether it was tears before the last show, or laughter on opening night, the cast was there for each other. "The funniest time was definitely on opening night when Steve's pants zipper was down," senior Jenny Atwood stated. Senior Cameron Smith added, "The funniest thing I remember was seeing Becky's hair stick out a foot all around her head!"

For some, the personal accomplishments that this play had to offer were their best memories. "My best memory was the day I actually started acting and not just singing the lines," Salistean said.

When all the rehersals were over and it was time to take the first step onto the stage, so much had happened to impact the cast and crew's lives. Junior Mikkel Hamik shared, "I've done a lot of extracurricular activities, and theatre people are by far the most loving.

I've made so many amazing friends and had so many fun experiences with them.

Theatre is the thing I am most grateful to be involved in."

At the end of the four performances and two long months of memorizing and practicing, the cast was beyond satisfied with their show. "I was really impressed with our abilitiy to pull off 'Les Mis' so successfully," commented Atwood. Carol Svoboda summed up her perspective as the director saying, "I know that we did a truly professional production of 'Les Miserables' that touched the lives of many people."

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Junior f-ielen DeBuse and senior Car11eron Sr11ith practice during one of the cast's r11any rehearsals. "It took a lo t of effort to get into the er11otional scene of Eponine 's death." said DeBuse. photo by Michelle Leland

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Seniors Beth Kalenrkiarian and Nate 'Neiss share a picture with young Eponine. played by ~acialine Noonan.

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(2)Juniors Bethany Kerr and Helen DeBuse practice their lines before going on stage. ''The nrost challenging aspect of the shoVv Vvas learning and nrenrorizing all of the intricate nrusic.'' stated DeBuse. photo courte5y of Bethany Kerr

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(3) Junior Janrie Unger takes a nap 1n betVveen scenes . The cast lacked sleep during rehearsals . photo cour e5y of Bethany Kerr

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(4) Seniors Nate '/ /eiss and Rob Burt take a breather off stage Vvith Derek Outson. Vvho attends Lux Middle Schoo I. phot o courte5Y of Bethany Kerr

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(5)Junior Josh Foster and senior Steve . Nenn1gs shoVv of f their trad1t1onal apparel. The cast voted one ''tech1e.'' Foster. and one actor. Nennigs. to receive the Tech Vest and the Gypsy Robe. repectively. photo by Michelle Leland

Jean Valjean Steve Hen nigs Javertt David Marker Constables Zach Bl oeba um, Bret Olsen Chain Gang Craig Conger, Dan Cooper, Tyler Reyno lds, Eva n Bland, Rob Burt, Nathan Moyer Farmer's Wife Beth Kalemki arian Laborer Derek Zimmerm an Bishop of Dign e To m Salistea n Fantine Chri stina Voigt Foreman Rob Burt Factory Girl Allie Metcalf Factory Workers Jenny Chapin, Beth Kalemkiarian, Bethan y Kerr, Elizabeth Love, Suzanne Myers, Allison Poole, Jamie Unger Sailors Dan Cooper, Eva n Bland Ladi es Somer Sloan, Liz Morrow, Kat Arends, Mikkel Hamik, Tara Erlandson, Courtney Ryo n, Jenna Stinson, Britney Osbern , Katrina Weiss Bamatabois Nathan Moyer O ld W o man Carri e Bose Craig Conger Pimp Old W o man Tara Erlandson Nun Katrina W eiss Samantha Noonan Young Cosette Madame Th enardi er Becky Hergert Thenardier Nathan W eiss You ng Eponine Madeline Noonan Cavroche.

Derek Outson Eponine Helen DeBuse Enjolras Tyso n Jurgens Marius Cameron Smith Cosette Jenny Atwood Thenardi er's Gang: Brujon Dan Cooper Babet Sara h Comer M ontparnasse Tyler Reyno lds M embers of the ABC Society: Combeferre Dan Cooper Feuill y Tom Salistean Courfeyrac Nathan M oyer Zach Bloebaum Joly Prouvaire Evan Bland Lesgles Bret Olsen Crantaire Rob Burt Army Office r Derek Zimmerman Major Domo Derek Zimmerman

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BY Voted an outstanding Student Council by the Nebraska Assothroughout the year. Knight Zone t-shirts, Knight cards, Spring Day, ciation of Student Councils for the twelfth year in a row, the Southand the pancake feed are only a few examples of the massive amounts east StuCo outdoes themselves year after year. Their hard work and of energy StuCo put forth to raise money for school and comm unity great attitudes have helped to improve the school and community. improvement.

The 2002-2003 Student Council hopes to donate over $20,000 to How is all of thi s accomplished? Through the organization of fothe renovation of Southeast's performing arts center. The council cused meetings. These first period meetings are led by president Sophia decided to sponsor a school-wide project after building skate parks Dahab with the assistance of officers Laine Norton (vice president), Laura in north and south Lincofn last year.

Sprague (secretary), Leigh Wagner (treasurer), The Student Council is not only known and Jenna Hetcko (historian). "The officers for reaching their goals and getting things move from issue to issue, sometimes motions St1tCo 11 t)ae place to lte. done, but more importantly it has earned its are made to vote on certain topics," remarked St1tCo 11 t)ae ltfe for ••· excellent reputation because of the people Andrea Tallman. "We have a lot of discussions St1tCo ll a wo.aerf1tl tt••· involved. "My favorite part about Student about things we are working on." They meet Council is being a part of this wonderful group Wednesday through Friday, and circle up to plan Do••t J01l worry. of fun and talented people," said senior StuCo and organize what needs to be accompli shed .

It• 1 •ot a crt••· member Trevor Heidinger.

Some of the StuCo seniors desired to conSt1tCo 11 a gra•a ot• place " It's like a small fami ly within Southeast, tinue their leadership in Nebraska after high St1tCo gtves •• ltack ou grace! with a large group of different personalities," school. Seven members were selected to be a 1lock OJI St1tCo! added sophomore Kelly Loftis. part of the Nebraska Association of Student To gain important values such as leaderCouncils. Colby Collura, Kelly Dolan, Trevor ship and teamwork, this years Student.CounHeidinger, Jenna Hetcko, Bess Moodie, Laine - Crystal Stalterg cil ventured to Camp Kitaki for a retreat. At Norton, and Leigh Wagner were rewarded with Kitaki they took part in many games and parthe opportunity to take their ability to the next ticipated in various activities which were step . They wil l be helping at workshops and aimed toward cooperation and communication. StuCo put these training future leaders. traits into action at the 8th and 9th grade orientations, open house, Through focus, respect, creativity, and fun Student Counci l has the spirit assembly, and other numerous functions. The success of continued the tradition by contributing more. As president of this year's Homecoming and Spirit Week was a result of the team 's effort.

Student Council , Dahab stated, "StuCo is awesome! It's the one thing Fund-raisers are very important when it comes to the school I can look forward to everyday! " finances . StuCo is responsible for a large amount of money raised

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Tyler He1dihger clirr,bs "the wall'' at Cat'r]p K1tak1 oh the retreat. The rest o Studeht Couhc1I gave their support by cheer1hg oh the cilt'r]bers while they struggled to reach the top. photo by

Nerds. JUhior At'nahda Beardsley ahd sophor-nore Al1soh St'r)1th. feud with the hicks at New Studeht Oriehtat1oh .

StuCo perfori--ned a cot'r]edy skit based oh the gat'r]eshow Far-nilY Feud.

The ahswers correspohded w 1th schoo I related topics. photo by Kelly Dolan

JUhior David Marker portrays his Uh1que persohal1ty at the NASC sut'r]r-ner workshop. ''! love to t'hake people laug ." Marker said. Marker was ohe of the 25 Studeht Couhcil t'r]et'r]bers attehdlhg the workshop where delegates lhteracted with other leaders of Nebraska photo courtesy of

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'/ ;hat color are yo u? Green-seniors. P1nk-J n1ors. Blue-sophomores. Front row()._ to ) Kelly Dolan.

Sop 1a Dahab. and Jenna Hetcko. Second row()._ to R) Sponser Brent Toalson. Jessica Crumb.

N1kk1 Smith. N1kk1 Rathbun. Leigh / /agner. ell1e Loftis. Sierra Nielsen. and obert Rutford. Third row()._ to R) Becky Vaughn. Chelsie Hill. Lauren L1neweber. Bess Blurni---ner. Laine Norton. Alison Smith.

Colby Collura. and Bess lv1ood1e Back row ( L to R) Tyler He1d1nger. Trevor He1d1nger. Estevan Parra. Laura Sprague. and Stephanie S1i---ni---nons. Not pictured: seniors Justin / /ood and Arny Troia. Juniors Crystal Staberg. Andrea Talh1an. David lv1arker. Drew Krutak. Spenser Sandusky Amanda Beardsley. pho t o by r-,ersten Fie e

Sophomore Tyler He1d1nger and senior Bess lv1ood1e perform the ''nwua turtle dance" choreographed by seniors Trevor He1d1nger. Sophia Dahab. and Junior Estevan Parra at the first pep rally. StuCo 's goal besides prov1d1ng entertainment was to present themselves as a group 1n ront of the student body. pho t o by f<.atrina Gessner

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At the retreat seniors Kelly Dolan and Sophia Dahab gain trust while making their way down two tightropes that gradually grew farther apart.

Their only source of balance was each other. Each small group had the opportunity to attempt this challenge. Sophomore Bess Blumer and senior Leigh / /agner. and senior Trevor He1d1nger and Junior Spencer Sandusky were the only pairs that conquered the task i---nak1ng it all the way to the other tree. photo courtesy of l__a1ne Norton

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Whether sporting all the in vogue name brands, the latest consignment store finds, or just a plain grungy sweatshirt, we expressed our individuality by the way we dressed. From suede jackets to gold chains, polo shirts to lacy belts, students' attire spanned the spectrum of style. Senior Jordan Luke said " I don 't know my style . I wear what I want! Baggy pants, Hawaiian clothes and fedoras."

Many different genres of mu sic found their way into teens' CD players, car stereos, and radios. Alternative artists like "A merican Id ol" winner Kelly Clarkson , Vanessa Carlton and Shakira frequented radio waves. Punk music was on the rise with artists such as Avril Lavigne and Juiliana Theory. Music from past eras was also still ringing in students' ears. Senior Matt M cArdle said, " I liked the Cardigans, a mid-90 's pop band, because they were a very musically talented band and they were the kind of pop that didn 't suck." Familiar music by Dave Matthew 's Band and Eminem remained top numbers on the charts.

Every weekend students flocked to the theaters to see the latest and greatest debuts. Th ere was a plethora of films to . choose from and plenty of theatres to attend . Thi s yea rs blockbuster movies such as "Spiderman" and "Th e Red Dragon " screamed of action and special effects. Senior Ashlee Roberts said her favorite movie was '"Th e Ring', because it's scarier than any other scary movie that I've seen." And in the genre of

romantic comedy the movie " Sweet Home Alabama" starrin g Reese · Witherspoon captured the eye of romance .

In between school and extracurricular activities students fou nd time to veg and watch their favorite shows. Senior Drew Smith said his favorite show was "Mystery Science 3000." He said, " It was on once a week on the Sci-Fi channel and it was hilarious. I liked it because the muppets were on it. " CSI-Miami premiered for its first season this fall. The comedic classic " Everybody Loves Raymond " became more popular and gained viewers. " Friends" was still on the top of the charts, even in its last season. Other must-see shows this year included "Sma llville, " "7th Heaven" and "Trading Spaces," an interior design feature on TLC. On weekends or weekdays students found time to gather and hang out with friends at the hot spots in Lincoln. Restaurants such as Spaghetti Works, Subway, Old Chicago, and Panera Bread satisfi ed students' co nstant hunger and provided a relaxin g atmosphere for chatting about t h e latest gossip.

Junior Teresa Barry sa id, " I liked the new Val entino 's because they had a good buffet."

In every aspect of a Knight's busy life there was the opportun ity to express themselves whether it was the music they listened to or the clothes they dressed in. Each student found their niche and blended into the mixture that made Southeast comp lete.

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Juniors Zach B1rdVvell and Davy Chen strut doVvn F-Hall Vvearing button-up polo shirts and baggy Jeans. This year guys' fashion trends became more dressy. photo by /\udrey Farnhc:irr.

(L to ) Seniors Megan Breen . Kirn '/ /ood . Liz Voelker and Brett 1//ergih show off their personal style. Neutral colors and chunky sVveaters Vvere a big hit this year. photo by Chelsec:i Price

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Senior Cara Shuster neatly stacks baby tees during her shift at Hollister Shuster models attire sold at t e new store which opened on November 27th at Southpo1nte Pav1ll1ons. Students could be seen wearing the t igh t t-sh1rts and store brand blue Jeans. photo by Kelly Dolan

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Senior Paige Roswell models her collection of metallic Jewelry. l\ccesor1es such as fishnets. chains and collars adorned many Southeast Students. photo courtesy of Paige Roswell

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Senior l\manda Shur browses through the many selections in the trendy store "The Gap'' located 1n Southpointe Pavill1ons. Students flocked to this mall to hang out with their friends as they scoped out the best deais. photo by Chelsea Price

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Senior l\lyse '✓ /isdom models her furry suede coat. Faux fur and different materials like suede and leather were hot as well as low-rise denim. some with frayed edges. photo by Katrina Gessner ·

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STUD£NTS FROM FAR AWAY £NJOY IS£ £XP£RI£NC£ This year Lincoln Southeast was home to students from a wide variety of faraway places. Foreign exchange students migrated to Southeast from Germany, China, and the Faroe Islands. Also, students from around the United States came to Lincoln to play for the Lincoln Stars minor league hockey team. For the most part, the students feel the Southeast experience has been a positive one. Sonja Paulsen from Klaksv1k in the Faroe Islands said, "Everything has gone good! People have been really n i·ce to me. " Foreign exchange students stay with volunteer "host" parents; these parents provide a home away from home for the student.

Occasionally, different cultures colliding can be funny. Emma Cheung from Hong Kong laughs, "Misunderstandings in English or something I would say but they would say different...that's fun!"

Do the exchange students get tired of questions about their homeland, as well as endless stories about them in the Yearbook, Clarion, and home newsletters? Paulsen noted, "Sometimes it's just too much to answer the same questions 20 times in one period, but generally I've got nothing against the questions."

David Logan said, "I am happy that the exchange students were willing and able to provide valuable information for this story."

In addition, athletes from outside of Lincoln have helped the Lincoln Stars to a winning season. Stars from out-of-town include Jamison Orr, Keith Rodger, Danny lrmen, Phil Lamoureux, David Carlsle, and Mick Berge. "I'm obsessed with hockey players, they're so hot," said an anonymous girl.

What are the differences between Southeast and schools from other countries? Florian Haase, from Chemnitz in Germany said, "All is so big, and so is the football team. In Germany we don't have that or the marching band."

Sina Klindworth notices the structure of learning to be the main difference. "In Germany you are in class with the same people every lesson and the same room. The teachers move, not the students, and you can't decide which lessons you wantto have and which lessons you don't want to have."

Overall, the foreign exchange students' positive experience has been mutually beneficial to the school, believes Spanish teacher Arlys Eddy. "We learn so much from other cultures, whether our own or from another country. We're so lucky to have foreign exchange students in our midst."

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Junior Stacy Sheets (right) and foreign exchange student Sina Kl1nworth carve a pumpkin at Grandpa Johns put'hpk1n patch.

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From saying "Hello" to Harry Potter or "Goodbye" to our "Friends", this year was a memorable one in terms of entertainment. With historical performances from many of our favorite actors and actresses, and unforgettable moments from our Hollywood friends, such as those crazy Osbomes, this year in showbiz was a classic that will rerun for ages and ages to come.

There was hardly a dry eye when "Friends" announced it was their final season, only to announce later they would be returning to television for another season.

Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) has alway been a favorite on "must see" TV.

W iZard Power With the release of the second "Harry Potter" movie came the anticipation of millions waiting to witness the beloved wizard work his magic on the big screen. State of the art filming techniques helped wow the audience.

I Do The suprise hit of the year was "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

Putting a twist on the classic boymeets-girl tale, the unexpected gem of Hollywood captured audiences in a highly successful romantic comedy.

Judd meets W cxxl Southeast's own Justin Wood hung with the big stars during World AIDS day. Wood met Hollywood actress, Ashley Judd, when both were in attendence at U2 frontman, Bono's appearance in Lincoln to speak about AIDS.

Average prices in 2002 - 2003 12packofpop: $3.18 16 ounce pop: $1.00 Bag of chips: $2.78 Loaf of bread: $2.34 Can of Spaghetti O's: $1.20 Gallon of milk: $2.38 Dozen Eggs: $0.81 Roll of cookie dough: $2.34 Magazine: $3.50

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Gallon of gas: $1.31 Pair of blue jeans: $35.00 Greeting card: $2.75 One year at UNL: $12,096 School t-shirt: $10.00 Large pizza: $14.04 DVD rental: $4.06 Student movie ticket: $5:50 McDonalds meal: $4.02

Lincoln Journal Star: $0.50 Southeast Clarion: Free Shoes: $65.00 Hair cut: $15.00 New car: $17,000.00 Yearbook: $50.00 20 Pack of gum: $0.78 Disposable camera: $7.50 Being a Knight: priceless

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The Osborne family once again let the cameras of MTV film their lives filled with mishaps and mayhem, starring the lovable and often times incoherent father of the family, Ozzy Osborne.

Movie sales boomed in 2002. The biggest sales coincided with the releases of predicted hits, such as the second in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Audiences were caught in the web of chaos as Harry continued his adventures and misadventures at Hogwarts School of Wizardry.

Another smash hit was the second in the Lord of the Rings series, "The Two Towers." In this amazing film viewers were taken to a fantasy world full of elves, gnomes and trolls while trailing a young Hobbit in his adventures to destroy a magic ring.

There were many unexpected box office smashes that helped the Hollywood success of 2002, the biggest surprise was "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," a romantic comedy with a heavy ethnic emphasis put on the relationship story line that made everyone Greek for a night.

A DEFINING MOMENT Tears of joy filled the eyes of many in the entertainment business.

For the first time in history, the Academy Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress went to an African-American, as Halle Berry took home the Oscar for her performance in "Monster's Ball."

The overwhelmed Berry apologized for her tears, for "the moment [was] so much bigger than [her]. This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll," stated Berry as she credited the famous and notable African-American actresses who have preceeded her. Berry also paid homage to the actresses of her generation, including Jada Pinkett-Smith, Angela Bassett and Vivica A. Fox. Berry also shared her feelings that the award was for more than she and her co-workers, more than just an award, stating "It's for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened."

Berry, who has star.red in such movies as "Swordfish, " "The Flintstones," and the James Bond movie "Die Another Day" not only set her name in the history books, but also reserved herself a place among the Hollywood royalty. As she left the stage, with award in hand, all she could say was, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."

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A year after the attacks on the World Trade Center buildings, the United States and the world have undergone some noticeable changes. From the Homeland Security Act passed by President George W. Bush, to international relations and structure from the UN, to airport restrictions and additional security measures, the "Home of the Brave" has been forever altered.

Wante:I Osama bin Laden, the infamous leader of the terrorist group Al Queda, was rumored to have died after attacks from the U.S. These rumors were disregarded after numerou s tapes were received from the still living bin Laden.

For the first time in four years, Iraq allowed th e United Nations to send weapon inspectors to their co untry.

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WHO IN THE NEWS Important headlines in 2002-2003 covered attacks by snipers, the death of a family of astronauts, and the downfalls of some of the most notable names in America.

During the fall of 2002, citizens of Washington, D.C and the surrounding areas were held in fear by the threat of attacks by an unidentified sniper. Nowhere seemed safe, as the sniper hit victims from gas stations to restaurants and even at a middle school. After killing ten and injuring three more, two suspects, John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo, were caught. The nation was finally able to relax and stop worrying about snipers in white vans striking without mercy.

On the lighter side of news, homemakerguru Martha Stewart had charges pressed against her based on rumors of her involvement with insider trading. Stewart raised eyebrows and suspicion when she sold her 4,000 shares of stock in lmClone a day before the biotech company's application for FDA review of its new cancer drug was denied. Stewart's actions following the accusations did not stand to help her case, as she was not cooperative with the officials and lawyers who were investigating. In addition to her ordeal with the lmClone situation, K-Mart's financial status was a concern as her line of products was exclusive property of K-Mart stores. Finally on October 3, 2002, Stewart resigned from the Board of Directors of the

THE COLUMBIA IS I.DST Early in 2003, the nation mourned the death of the seven-member crew of the space shuttle Columbia. Early on the morning scheduled for the return of the ship from its latest mission,communications with the shuttle from the Houston base were lost. News reports documenting the ship falling to earth soon followed. Dozens of citizens in Texas and Louisiana filmed the craft as it fell from the heavens in hundreds of pieces. The nation watched on in surprise and sadness as NASA and officials tried to pin-point the cause for the _crash. President Bush took time out of his busy schedule to speak at the memorial held in Houston for the astronauts lost in the crash.

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Front row seats.. . (Top)Southeast seniors()._ to R) Lindsay Fowler, Brittney Byers, Jill LaGrahge. lyhcii Essihk. Toby Currih. Liz Voelker, Laura Berger. Alex Browh , ahci Vahessa 1//ishart stahci up for the varsity volleyball teal'rl at the state tourhal'rleht.

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Any breaking news??? . .. (l'v1icicile)Juhior Veciraha Dziko chats with sehior Dal'rloh Kelley ih Fhall. Dziko is origihally frol'rl Boshia. photo by Kelly Dolan

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DIV£RSITY ln·di·vid·u·al (n.): Existing as a distinct entity; distinguished by particular attributes.

The environment at Southeast is one where differences in race, gender, personality, values, religion, physical appearance, interests, and talents are appreciated for their uniqueness. The student body consists of hundreds of individuals whose distinctive features come together to form amazing groups and teams: the state football champions, the cast of "Les Mis," Night of Knights performers, award-winning music groups, a chapter of National Honor Society and National Merit Finalists, just to name a few. Other individuals use their talents to play an irreplaceable part in the day-to-day experience of high school life. All these individuals came together to create the chemistry of Southeast, sharing one characteristic: they are Knights.

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From sports to academics, Southeast has a unmatched record of excellence, making it an ideal school for all 629 students in the 2003 senior class. "It's nice to be able to say that our school is the best and be able to say it truthfully," Anna Cooper said. The school provided excellence in classes as well as activites.

At the beginning of the year a survey was given to 261 of the seniors, providing a view of who the senior class was, what they enjoyed, and what they hoped to become within the walls of Southeast and beyond.

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Joshua Beebe

Michael Belk

Andy Benton

Tyler Berg

Mick Berge

Laura Berger

Marcus Bergman

Michael Berry

Pooja Bhadbhade

Sara Bieber

Andy Birkel

Megan Blosser

Nicholas Boney

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Allison Bradford

Betsy Branscombe

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Clubs were a big part of student life at Southeast. Eighty-four percent of seniors participated in at least one club, and 71 %were involved in more than one. "Clubs are a great way to meet people I normally wouldn't get to talk to," explained Chloe Sweet. The largest club in 2002 was Fishing Club with 269 members, 80 of which were seniors. The second largest was Friends Club with 225 members, 73 seniors. Campus Life was home to 88 seniors, the . most in any of the 60 clubs and 219 total members. Daniel Church saw clubs as "a chance to relate to other students you may have never had a class with."

Another perk and one of the main reasons students partook in club activities was simply to "get out of class" as Drew Joseph bluntty stated.

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IN TH£ CLASSROOM REACHING GOALS Academics were important to many seniors throughout their high school careers. These seniors worked hard in class to become distinguished among their peers, and due to their efforts 170 seniors made the Honor Roll and 175 were inducted into National Honor Society. There were 352 seniors enrolled in advanced classes, eight National Merit semifinalists and nine commended scholars. David Old.father reflected the mind set of these seniors, believing that "the harder the class, the more you learn." Billy Alexander added, "Senior year is hard because you are trying to make all these huge decisions about your life and future, while still trying to maintain good grades."

Holocaust Literature was a popular class among seniors. "It forced ydu to think outside your barriers and become more open to all sorts of people," Alicia Toy felt. Holocaust Lit was developed by Southeast's own Paul Smith, whose teaching style added to its. success. ·

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Jimmy Dager

Sophia Dahab

Eric Dahlgren

Jason Davila

Becky Davis

Rachel Davis

Rachel ·De Bae re

Shelby DeButts

John Dickey

Sarah Dietrich

Angie DiSalvo

Jesse Doak

Stacy Dodds

Kelly Dolan

Missy Dragoo

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Aaron Dredge

Lareisha Duffie

Alicia Duncan

Mollie Edson

Lindsey Edwards

Dustin Eisenbarth

Sara Ekstrom

Evan Ely

Hannah Eno

Salem Dunning

Laci Edmonds

Andrew Eisenmann .Elisabeth Eisenmann

Kyle Erickson

Tara Erlandson

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Colin Espejo

Aaron Essink

Lyndi Essink

Gwyn Evans

Thomas Evnen

Sarah Faron

Minja Fejzic

Ashley Felker

Andrew Felton

Benjamin Ferneau

Kersten Ficke

Jordan Fischer

Tyler Flory

Kylee Foral

Bryony Ford

Cody Foreman

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Lindsey Fowler

Eric Fraka

Cole Francis

Robert Franey

Carly Franson

Carly Freed

Evan Friedman

Casey Friend

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Johnna Frost

Nicholas Gans

Joseph Gasper

Frederick Gay

Logan Geisler

Katrina Gessner

Samuel Gibbens

Nadia Gi.lbert

Kristina Glaser

Nicole Goehring

Kristin Gokie

Sean Golden

Bryan Goldsmith

Bethany Gooden

Megan Goracke

Paul Graham

Zach Graham

Cara Grant

Sarah Grantham

Aaron Greenwald

Emmary Grieger

Garret Groathouse

Jason Gropp

Cameron Guenzel

Annie Gustafson

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Patrick Haas

Jeffrey Haberman

Emily Hadley

Tyler Hansel

Cassie Hansen

Erin Hansen

Nicole Hansen

Nicole Harris

Samuel Harris

Kendra Hatfield

Chrissy Hauschel

Alan Hazen

Chase Healey

Sean Heard

Trevor Heidinger

ASAT£AM SPORTS CONTINUE TO EXCEL Athletics are an ·essential part of Knight pride. It is a well-known tradition to win District championships and State tournaments. Robert Franey enjoyed playing basketball because "it kept me busy, Southeast is so good and I liked the competitiveness." Eighty-four seniors participated in fall sports helping to continue the tradition of excellence. Senior athletes included 35 football players, four softball players, seven volleyball players, six boys tennis team members, seven girls golfers, and 25 boys and girls cross country runners.

During the winter season seniors filled eleven spots on the boys basketball team, nine played girls basketball, five wrestled, two boys swam, and seven girls swam and dove. "Sports keep you in shape, and give you a chance to meet new people while being involved in school and showing school spirit," explained Beth Kalemkiarian. Seniors could be found on Fridays in the crowd at Seacrest field to cheer on the Knights football team.- Football was voted their favorite sport to watch, followed closely by basketball.

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Grant Heilman

Elisha Hemmerling

Casey Henley

Steve Hennigs

Andrea Herstein

Keshia Hessheimer

Jenna Hetcko

Robb Hiatt

Kristi Hickman

Levi Hildebrandt

Kerry Hill

Megan Hill

Kenny Hillyard

Eric Himmelberger

Justin Hines

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ONE FINAL CONCERT SENIORS LEAVE .THE STAGE The melodies of singing and instruments coming from M-hall are an asset to Southeast spirit. From band to choir, many students were involved in music during their years of high school. "The experiences and memories are priceless," said Andrea Callahan. Thirty-two seniors marched in the band, sixteen participated in Symphonic Band, five played in the orchestra, twenty were in Wind Ensemble, 28 performed at basketball games, and seventeen were jazz musicians, which was certainly enough music to get the crowd pumped up at sporting events or entertain audiences during concerts. "Music is an awesome way to express yourself," said Liz Alderson. Fifty-one seniors comprised the five varsity choirs: Ars Nova, Bel Canto, Chansonneire, C&N, and Court Choir. Vocal and instrumental music were a big part of many seniors' lives and helped them form everlasting friendships and values. "B.and is its own community," Bethany Gooden explained.

by Missy Dragoo and Whitney Jones Bad power! . . . (l to R. Back to Front) Spehcer Daniefle Stansbury. tv]att Knudsen . Sarah by as they prepare for an upcoming //1r1d concerts 1ncluci1ng a perforirnance at All City

Melissa Hinze

Lindsay Hirsch

Maggie Hoage

Andrea Hochman

Brian Holbert

Jillian Holmes

Lindsay Holthaus

Kelly Houchen

Karlee Howell

Kathleen Howell-Burke

Kuic' Hudnall

Karen Hudson

Cindy Hunt

Cassandra ldeus

Boris Ilic

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Danny lrmen

Kristen James

Jerad Janssen

Spencer Janssen

Brena Jennett

Lindsay Jessen

Grant Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson

Jessie Johnson

Justin Johnson

Olivia Johnson

Scott Johnson

Whitney Jones

Dallas Jordan

Andrew Joseph

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Carl Kacvinsky

Beth Kalemkiarian

Dani Kavanaugh

Andrew Kay

Dan Keefe

Abby Keller

Damon Kelley

Megan Kelley

Daniel Kerr

Stephanie Kersten

Wyatt Kingery

Brian Kirk

Amy Klein

Makayla Klein

Jonathan Klone

. Leila Knowles

Matthew Knudsen

Benjamin Kohn

April Kovar

Amber Kramer

Amanda Krueger

Chad Kruse

. Nick Kubick

Tom Kutsch

Jill LaGrange

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Nick Lambert

AJ Langemeier

Nicholas Langtry

James Lantis

Patrick Lantis

Katie Lanz

Lisa Larrew

Danielle Larson

Kalie Larson

- Ryan Lawson

Katie LeBaron

Matthew Leber

Josh Lee

Joshua Lee

Ryan LeGrande

Nick Lehmann

Cole Leibee

Alex Levitov

Nicole Liesveld

Becky Lingenfelter

Jacob Link

Aaron Loeck

David Logan

Casey Long

Jennifer Loschen

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Joshua Lovell

Jason Lowe

Jason Lubken

Timothy Lucks

Jordan Luke

Christopher Lyon

Meredith Ma

Tyler Magu ra

Am byr Magwire

Matthew Mah loch

April Malcolm

Aimee Mallory

Emily Mantey

Byrce Marker

NOT JUST SCHOOL STUDENTS FACE MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES From cars to cell phones, Southeast seniors had many responsibilites outside of school. "I have to work 32 hours a week to make money to pay insurance and car payments. This makes school pretty much secondary to me," said Jeff Johnson. Ninety percent of seniors had a car but only 75% parked in A lot.

Not everyone was ready for the responsibility of driving a car -- 46% of seniors admitted to locking their keys in their car. Grant Heilman described responsibilities as a "necessary evil." Some didn't like the pressure of responsibility outside of school. Sara Ekstrom explained, "I didn't like having a job during the week because the hours interfere too much with school and activities." Other responsibilites seniors faced included: cell phones, laundry, significant others, and curfews. Sixty-seven percent of seniors carried a cell phone. Fifty-one percent did their own laundry, and 43% had a significant other. Sixty-six percent were restricted by a curfew averaging between midnight and 1 :00 a.m. "Sometimes it's hard and you want to give up, but you keep on going because you need to grow up and have responsiblities," Mollie Edson said.

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Matt McArdle

Donnie McBride

Megan Mccarville

Bobby McConnell

Stephen Mccranie

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FAMILIAR FAC£S FAMILIES FORM PATTERNS

Southeast is a school fi lled with pride and rich traditions that go back many years. Twenty-one percent of seniors had parents who attended Southeast during their high school years. Forty-three percent had siblings who attended Southeast, and 17% had siblings at LSE with them. "It was nice to have my brother at Southeast to show me around. I wanted to go here because of the great tradition," Travis Sieck commented. Ninety percent of the 2003 graduating class attended Southeast from tenth through twelfth grades.

"Students strive for excellence at Southeast and return year after year because Southeast creates healthy competition and interaction," explained Bub Windle.

by Missy Dragoo and Megan Dolan

Matthew Meyer

Christopher Meyerle

Ty Miles

Brad Miller

Cristine Miller

Jessica Miller

Matthew Miller

Tanner Miller

Isaiah Mills

Daniel Miriovsky

Justin Modarres

Bess Moodie

Cassidy Moore

Jami Moravetz

Rebecca Moreno

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All iu the fun1ly . .. Drycieh Runcile along vv1th his sister Macker:?le. a JUI' 1or. br hg the .carnilY blood back Their rnother. Gentry. graduated 1n 18 74. r,nut-J bv ~,;), ~::n L.J(Ji.:y

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Kile Morgan

Charlie Morris

Arison Morrison

Liz Morrow

Travis Morrow

Mackenzie Muehlhausen

Alexa Muhs

Matthew Mullen

Joshua Muller

Krista Munier

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Steven Pasika

Chris Pavlish

Emily .Paxton

Michael Pease

Marian Pegler

Rebecca Pelan

Elsbeth Pelter

Alex Person

Melissa Pervis

Jeremy Pester

Kali Peter

Zachary Peterson

Christy Petracek

Jonathon Pettit

Melissa Pewthers

Justin Pickel

Mychelle Pickett

Erica Pieper

Anthony Pinkelman

Scott Piper

Ben Placzek

Allison Poole

David Porto

Jeffrey Poskochil

Laura Poskoch i I

Ryan Potu Iny

Jason Pratt

Nick Pratt

Chelsea Price

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Brady Rivers

Tony Roberson

Ashlee Roberts

LUNCHTIME HUNGRY. HUNGRY HIPPOS Despite the easy access to food everyday in the cafeteria, 71 %of seniors chose to go out for lunch. Bryony Ford said, "I like to go out because it's not as squished as the cafeteria." Seniors went out to lunch an average of three times per week: 18.5% of seniors preferred Subway for the healthiness and good service wh ile18% chose to eat at Valentino's. Switching to Val's pizza from Godfather's caused a great debate in the cafeteria. This change met with 57% of students' approval. The favorite hot lunch among seniors was creamed turkey. Some seniors opted to grab a bite to eat at home. " I just go home because I get out after fifth period, and it saves money," said Cassie ldeus.

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Jaime Roby

Keith Rodger

Kyle Roeber

Diana Romero Perez

Kenneth Rose

Tracy Rosenbaum

Jill Rosno

J runes Rosser

Paige Roswell

Aaron Rouch

Daniel Rowe

Erin Rowlands

Andrea Rowoldt

Dryden Rundle

Brian Russell

Nathanael Rutherford

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IN THE MORNING ~ GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL For some students, waking up was a challenge. After hitting snooze a few times, 77% of the seniors woke up to their alarm clock and 14% had their parents give them a wake up call. Only 40% ate breakfast on a regular basis.

Frances Schoonveld explained, "I don't eat breakfast because I don't have time since I have to shower, do my hair, put on make-up, get dressed, et cetera." It took most students an hour or less to get ready leaving 26% of them time to watch T.V. before school. Ryan LeGrande said, "I watch SportsCe!lter to find out what happened the day before in sports." Only 16% of students said they had time to do homework before heading to ·class.

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Bo Ruud

Courtney Ryon

Andy Sand

Sean Savidge

Jenna Sawyer

· Lisa Schildt

Jessica Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt

Troy Schmidt

Nicole Scholz

Chantel Schoneweis

Frances Schoonveld

Lindsey Schreiter

Kristen Schupbach

Amanda Schur

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Jennifer Schwarz

Jill Schwarz

Shawn Schweitzer

Nicole Sell

Andrew Sellenrick

Jessica Sharp

Doug Shaw

Corey Sheldon

Leesa Shepard

Kari Shoemaker

Cavan Short

Kim Shubert

Cara Shuster

Travis Sieck

Chris Siefken

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Somer Sloan

Cameron Smith

Chasity Smith

Corey Smith

Melissa Smith

Timothy Smith

Jimmy Spradley

Laura Sprague

Amber Staehr

Danielle Stansbury

Joey Stenberg

Jessica Stokes

Robyn Stokke

Nathan Stoltenburg

Carrie Strasburg

It has beguu . . . Seniors Dan Kerr. Tyler Berg. en Placzek. Chase Healey. Shelby DeButts. $am Gibbons. Ty Miles. Bub Dedicated F-ans l\ssoc1at1or1 (DFA) and coula be spotted decked out in black and gold 1n the· front row of football and Kerr 1ncoln J•J.1rncd c..,tc1r)

Angie Straube

Carolyn Stuart

Stephanie Stull

Kari Sufficool

Ryan Swanigan

Chloe Sweet

Jeffree Sweetser

Chase Taylor

Ryan Taylor

Ty Taylor

Tara Tesmer

Tatum Thies

Chris Thomas

Megan Thomazi n

Derek Thompson

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SENIOR APPEARANCES STANDING OUT IN THE CROWD

Students strived to be individuals in the big crowd at Southeast: forty-nine

percent of seniors had piercings while 8% displayed tattoos to distinguish themselves from others. "Everyone is so similar these days. I wanted to do something to make me stand out more," Stephanie Anderson said. Anderson had a tattoo of the Egyptian Sun God on her lower back.

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students tanned on regular basis and 23% dyed or highlighted their hair. "I highlighted my hair because I was looking for a change,'' explained Billy Virtiska.

Seventy-four percent of seniors wore straight hair, while 21 % dressed in curls.

Students expressed school spirit and personality with their appearence.

Enjoyable pastimes were created by altering identities for dances, games, or other activities.

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Donald Thompson

Julie Thompson

Robbie Thompson

Lindsey Thomsen

Missy Thorne

Tiffany Thurman

Megan Ton jes

Vicki Torres

Alicia Toy

Kelly Tran

Amy Trioia

Emerson Trupp

Nikki Turbush

Katelyn Turen

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Amanda Ulm

Ryan Urbanec

Tommy Van Den Berg

Amy Van Meveren

O'Lard Vinson

Amber Vivier

Elizabeth Voelker

Christina Voigt

Thomas VonRentzell

Megan Voss

Billy Vrtiska

Leigh Wagner

Blake Waller

Brandon Warren

Dan Waters

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Crystal Way

Michael Waybright

Spencer Weddle

Nathan Weiss

Cassie Welch

Brett Wergin

Dana Wertz

Ryan West

Tabitha West

Ashley Weyers

Anna White

Jason Wicks

Nate Wieting

Dane Wilken ·

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TH£ PLANNING N£X'l ST£P FOR THE FUTURE As students got ready to fini_sh their senior year, they were busy filling out college applications and scholarships. "I plan on filling out two or three applications to see what the colleges will offer me. Once I have been accepted, I have the flexibility to decide where I will go based on other factors," explained Jordan Fisher Thirty-six percent of seniors planned to attend UNL in the fall and 37% were planning to go out of state for their freshman year in college.

Emily Paxton said, "I probably will go to UNL because I want to stay close to family and friends and I don't have enough money to go out state." Not only were students preoccupied by co·11ege choices, counselors were also busy filling out an average of five letters of recommendations and sending 35-40 transcripts a week. Senior year was a busy time for everyone.

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Katy Wilson

Kerk Wilson

Greg Wimmer

Bub Windle

Suzanne Wing

Alyse Wisdom

Anna Wishart

Vanessa Wishart

Cole Wittstruck

Krissy Woita

Katie Wolfe

Nathan Wolfgang

Tyrece Wolter

Justin Wood

Kim Wood

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Matthew Wood

Shane Wood

Peter Worth

Andy Wright

Andrew Young

Melinda Young

Melissa Young

Billy Ziemer

Kyle Zillig

Michael Zimmer

Derek Zimmerman

Jeni Zimmerman

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Not Pictured ~niors Brett Abendroth Elizabeth Andrews Nick Arnold Chad Bartek Darius Bennett James Brugh Brent Carmer Rose Coy Brittanie Crider Derek DeMott Hope Eckhardt Anthony Eckmann Aron Elder Kyle Elgert Nancy Gonzales Iris Hall Carissa Hartman Dallas Hogan Molly Holstein Tyson Holt Rogers Hong Jarrod Huber Tyler Hunt Matthew Koerber Jean Lamoureux Ashley Larson Jacob Mather Luke McMann Tyronda McMullen Edward Medlin Keith Miller Briana Moser Nathan Moyer Jamre Mudd , Jacqueline Nun James Perlinger Miranda Pettinger Ashley Quimby Arthur Richardson Anthony Ross Alex Schultz Terry Sheldon Christopher Siefken Darick Stewart T' Aurus Stewart Jacob Sullivan Ashley Vanek Marshall Vogel

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Jeremiah Andersen Arron Anderson Keegan Birkmann Melissa Boettcher David Carlisle Katie Cox Malissa Creps Armand Dibella Vedrana Dziko Sam Eddings Florian Haase Jens Hartman James Hasselbalch Lathen Hertel Joshua Hines .

Brandon Jarosz Michael Kaiser Sina Klindworth Ryan Lepa Andrea Lewon Victor Martinez Ali Martinez-Hernandez Doug Moize Bailey Monroe Joseph Naylor Nicholas Newman Jennifer O'Melia Nasrat Obaidi Demaris Overstreet Richard Pedersen Elizabeth Penne Jason Prange Eric Reger Rachel Ryder Rebekah Scanlon Ronny Schmidt Davy Schroeder Shawn Sickler Kevin Sigle Samfrances Stamps CJ Synak James Varejcka Melissa Zingler

Alyssa Anderson Stephen Bengtson Kendra Bienka Ta'nesha Blackwell Josh Casarez Joshua Cleary Billy Cox Colin Daniels Hai Dinh Phuoc Brittany Elders Krisopher Glanz Jonathan Grant Leo Guthmiller Jerry Hartley Jared Jozsa Sonya Langley Zabi Mohsini Fritz Myers Scott Nannen Samantha Overton E.ri ka Paschold Nicholas Powers Dania Rozier Joel Shockley Mandy Smith Andreya Spaeth Paul Spoon Rebecca St. Andrews-Summers Brandyn Tomes Danielle Winter Zachary Woltemath

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Varsity Tennis - Three year letterman Vice-President of DECA Junior Achievement Athletic Club officer Peer Mediator Honor Roll Student Internship with the American Red Cross Volunteer: MDA Walk

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Student Council, VP Varsity Tennis Clarion Sports Editor National Honor Society Homecoming Queen Prom Princess Volunteer: Saratoga Varsity Cheerleader Captain Countesses & Noblemen

Honor Roll Student Three year member of Varsity football and Varsity basketball, Co-captain senior year Runza-Bison All Stars Volunteer: Lighthouse Gathering and at basketball clinics Homecoming King

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Kelly Dolan

Derek Zimmerman

National Scholars Academy National Honor Society World Affairs Summit All-State Choir, 2 year member of Ars Nova Wesleyan Honors Choir Wayne State College Music Camp Volunteer: Lincoln ACLU National Merit Semi-finalist

Yearbook Editor National Honor Society Student Council Peer Mediation Three year member of Track and Field and Volleyball teams Four year Varsity Swimming, Captain, 2003 DECA, FCA, Athletic Club

National Honor Society FCA Key Club Four year member of Cross-Country, Basketball, Track and Field Heartland Athletic Conference All-Academic Award in three sports Summer clinic volunteer

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Sean Golden

Weslyan Honor Band Wind Ensemble Trombone Solo superior ratings, four years National Honor Society Eagle Scout Award Volunteer: Youth Outreach Program, Church Youth Mission Varsity Footbalt 4 years

National Honor Society Cornhusker Girls State Key Club President Athletic Club officer Varsity Basketball Co-captain Varsity Volleyball Volunteer: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital National Youth . Leadership Forum on Medicine

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Bryan Addleman Lindsey Akiyama Tanner Albers Jonny Alexander Eric Alley Evan Anderson Kyle Anderson Matthew Anderson Tara Anderson Mandy Andreas Cameron Andreesen

Channing Anseth Katie Arellano Claire Armbruster Joshua Arten

CoJ11iJlg out OJl top . . . The k:n ights celebrate yet ahother v ictory dUrihg the ir cha~pio hship seasoh. '/ / ihh lhg ish't sohhethihg hew to Southeast. as Zac Rabe led the Knights to the top . "\.A/ihh ihg is a trad itioh that hever gets old .'' Rabe stated . phot o courtesy of Logah Geislar

Chris Ault Jamie Ayers Jared Bacus .

Nathan Bahr Wesley Baldwin Neesha Ballinger Katie Barnett Alva Barnhart Mark Barrera Teresa Barry Chad Bauer Thad Bauer Daniel Bax Patrick Beaner Amanda Beardsley Clay Becher Terrell Bell Suzanne Bernadt

Jessica Berndt Samuel Berndt Silke Binder Zach Birdwell

Sticking with what works: Tradition No cloubt about it. . . The Ficke fa~ily (fro~ top t o botto~: Eldo h. Tah ir ah. ahd Kersteh) alu~h i take a ~ohheht to ref lect oh their lives at LSE. It has always beeh co hsidered hohhe. "I Just always khew I wou ld go t o Southeast."

Breyn Blakely Evan Bland Matt Blum Maggie Blumer Callie Bock Dathan Boden Andrew Boeche

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Crystal Bohling Brandon Bolin Joseph Bollerup Blair Bonicatto Haley Bonin Priscilla Boon Nathan Borman Vanessa Bornemeier Carrie Bose Aly Bowers Ashley Bowman

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ba t'E le ah opponent at the Lincon Fencing Club . Kohn . whose entire fah11ly tences. has won awards and even a scholarship for her ski Ils. "Fencing is a good way to help the COh7h7Uhlty." said Kohn. photo courtesy

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Cole Bruggeman Emma Brunke Corey Buller Christine Bundy Luna Bundy · Shawn Burke Drew Burson Justin Busboom Jennifer Bushing Katie Butts Rachel By!een · Carl Byorth Kent Campbell Jessica Cass Chelsea Chappell Jennifer Cheever Davy Chen Emma Cheung

Whitney Chrastil Patrick Clark Lindsey Clements Sarah Comer

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Rachel Earl Nicole Earnest Tyler Eberspacher Allie Edson

r========i StuCo Makillg history ... r11er11ber Crystal Staberg loads food 1n the truck for the fa II food drive. ''I love havingthe opportunity to r11ake a difference in our COh7h1Un1ty and school.

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Timothy Eisenhauer Aaron Elliott Kelly Ellsworth Mike Elmshauser Daniel Ernst Mallory Erpelding Jessica Essenburg Ray Evans Iva Fabrikant Maya Fabrikant Audrey Farnham Justin Feerhusen Sanjin Fejzic Drew Ferguson Tahirah Ficke Valerie Finch Emily Fleming Courtney Flesner

Leading their way through the crowd CaJ».piu•.. . Dathan Boden (far left in photo)

Matthew Focken Chad Fogerty Danielle Fore Joshua Foster

Paul Frack Joe Franke Laura Gain Trevis Gale Cassandra Gearhart Jessica Gibbens John Gidley

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spent his sur11r11er at Car11p Kitaki, but he Vvasnt a car11per. Dathan was a ''SK" or Senior Kitaki Kid. That included helping out with all the kids and cleaning. ''I like the long lasting friends you r11ake. and the kids are great. They r11ake everything r11ore fun."

Brad Gift Chris Gloria Eric Glunz Michelle Gogan Tayler Goldenstein Sylvia Goldman Travis Gonzalez Sarah Goodbrod Brett Gordon Tyler Gordon Coleman Gore

YLL . . . Andrea Tallman and Lori Wandzi lak (center) meet new friends at the Youth Leadership Lincoln banquet. "mallows you to meet new people that you have so much in common with and yet are so different from.'' explained Tallrnan. YLL had themed program days that taught them about Lincoln photo courtesy of l\hcirea Tallhrah

Adam Goyette Katy Grant Holly Grantham Nina Graziano

Jake Green Jazzlyn Green Richard Green Kate Greenwald Jacob Guenther Madeline Gustafson Mikkel Hamik Carissa Hamilton Levi Hamilton Halley Hansen .

Ryan Hanson Joseph Harris Jordan Haselhorst Kara Hauschild Kaitlyn Hedrick Darin Heine Mike Heinlein Ashley Hemmingsen

Ro Hempel Cassie Henning Joelle Hepburn Danielle Hergenrader

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Alison Hill Chelsie Hill Ellie Hoefler Mark Hoefler Nicholas Hohensee Ryan Hohnstein Christopher Holmes Taress Holt Jonathon Hornby Michael Hottovy Scott Hottovy

Bradi Hotz-mcmahon Tyler Howell Jena Hradec Jessica Hruza

Picture a perfect picture . . . Victor i'vlartinez starts a drawing in the art roorn Despite not being enrolled in art classes at LSE. i'vlartinez was recognized by other students for his ta lent. photo by David Logan

Jenna Hubl Brandi Huelsdonk Jessica Huff Brittany Hurd Anna Hutkins Kellie Jakubowski Dane Jensen Alison Jergenson Jessica Johansen Jess Johnk Brooke Johnson Lindsey Johnson Michael Johnson Patty Johnson Whitney Johnson Abby Jonas Tyson Jurgens Doug Kansier

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Brandon Kaup Jessica Keith Bryce Keller Bethany Kerr

David Kim Maureen King Andy Kingman Victoria Kirilloff Lauren Kline Jenna Knapp Jeremy Kohl

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a time out from Bel Canto on the LSE stage. She was also involved in the Lincoln Youth Symphony. Jazz. Speech. and the school production of "Les i'vl iserables." Hamik believes acting ''is a good way to find out who you are by trying on the roles other people play."

Libby Kohn Matthew Kotera Natalie Koziol Ann Krein Drew Krutak Isaiah Krutak Leo Ladely Jessie Lang Jessica Langenberg Duy Le Mike Lechner

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Chase May Caitlin Mcardle Kelly Mccoy Erin Mcculloch Alex Mcdonald Allison Mcgreer Kassandra Mckinnon

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Megan Mehmken Kelly Meyer Jena Michalecki Brian Mika Jamison Miles Matthew Miller Steve Miller Margaret Milligan Jessica Millnitz Kate Mischnick Stephanie Morford

Seth Morris Brian Morrow Megan Morton Nathan Moyer

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Laura Olson UhderstahdS how to balance work ahd fun while showing her school spirit . ''Even though speech is ah individual event. the people you know !17ake It a toh of fun. The fun is worth all the work.'' photo by Rachel Earl

Zachary Mutchie Christopher Nannen Rodney Nauden Arthur Nelson Eric Nelson Kelly Neukirch Nichole Newland David Newman Mai Linh Nguyen Jacob Nielsen Jared Nielsen Sierra Nielsen Emily Norris Katie O ' Hara Tonya O ' Neel Andrew O cker Laura Olson Jessica Oltman

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Jamison Orr Liz Osterman Stephen Otte Estevan Parra

Kavonne Patterson Tom Patterson Logan Paulsen Rene Pavlish Ryan Pavlish Sara Pearson Sara Pease

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through a 15-hour surgery last SUh7h7er to reh7ove a tennis ball sized tuh7or froh7 the base of his skull. ''I had to learn how to do the basic things again." he exp lained. Throughout this experiehce he gained a new outlook oh life and a special bond with close friends .

Jenna Peate Elli e Pegler Alicia Peters Ashleigh Peters Benjamin Petersen Ben Pflanz Katie Philippi Justin Phillips Jobure Pickett Charles Pitner Jacob Pleskac

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Sp11u11:ug e:uergy . .. Sierra Nielsen participated 1n baton twirling at Southeast and also on tearr High Energy. "Twirling gives us a great chance to get involved." Nielsen said.

Kelly Pope Elizabeth Poppert Adam Porter Tiffany Portsche

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Chris Post Katy Post Sonja Pouison Kara Pozehl Lindsey Pratt · Summer Pratt Tyler Pratt Mindy Price Megan Prittie Zac Rabe Bessie Rapp Kimberly Redding Eri c Rei chwaldt Jennifer Renner Katie Richards Brandon Rife Lindsey Robertus Katherine Rocke

Elizabeth Rodriguez Sarah Rogers Sara Rossel Justin Rousek

■ Mackenzie Rundl e Neil Rutl edge Bradley Ryan Spenser Sandusky Amanda Sanford Leslie Schacht

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Sheri Schmid Mandy Schnakenberg Jamie Schnell Cara Schroeder Nathan Schulz Jason Schwarting Joseph Schwarz Kelly Seacrest Devon Segoviano Matt Selig Stacy Sheets

Cory Shepard Zachery Shipp Cina Shullaw Niki Sivill

Justine Smith Lydia Smith Nicole Smith Taylor Smith Kailin Sneller Amanda Sofia Jackie Spackman Molly Spadt Joshua Spitzer Jennifer Splichal Crystal Staberg Michael Staberg Sarah Stacey Courtney Stahl Sarah Statton Matthew Stejskal Cody Stinson Jenna Stinson

Jeremy Stokes David Stone Jared Stoner Jennifer Strasil

V olunteermg time outside the classroom Caacly stripe . .. Taylor S~ith ahd Kate Mischhick take a break at Bryah LGH '✓ ;est Hospital where they bo th voluhteer. ''I thihk it is fuh because of the people you work with or get to ~eet." S~ith co~~ehted. photo courtesy of Taylor Srr1th

Katrina Stromer Heather Strope Aaron Sundberg Laura Sutton Ashley Svoboda Bryan Swanson Nick Swartz

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Andrea Szwanek Cole Talbert Andrea Tal lman Lorenz Taylor Hannah Tegt Eric Tesmer Lauren Thacker-lynn Joanie Thelen Ashley Tiedgen Michael Tomkins Trevor Tonniges 1::

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James Truax Molly Trueblood James Tysinger Jared Ubben Kayla Uldrich · Andrew Umland Jamie Unger Tate Vanicek Kate Vanous James Vaske Luke Vidal Amy Voges Mackenzie Vogt Kris Vollmer Joshua Vossler Florian Waase Jonathan Wahlman Pat Walker

Clint Waltman Stephanie Walz Lori Wandzilak Travis Weber

■ Jeff Webert Kristen We ihe John Weishahn Katrina Weiss Ember Welsch Sarah West Lane White

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Emily Willborn Todd Williamson Jessica Williard Monique Wilmore Andrew Wilson Casey Wilson Charlie Wilson Ryan Wilson Zac Wolfe Felecia Wolter Katie Woodruff

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Chaag1ag pace . . . Patrick Clark e~oys the un iqueness of Arts and Humanities. ''Its filled with th ings which provoke tho ughts 1n my brain I never would have been capable of th inking beforehand.'' He e~oyed the smaller sch oo l and the changing dai ly schedule. photo by Eliza B chh7ah

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Work1ag for the gracle . . . Natalie Koziol studies hard for her classes. especially Span ish 3-4 which s he takes pass/fa il to keep her GPAh igh. ''The t op three percent 1s my personal goal." Koziol s aid. photo by Rachel Earl

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Rebecca Aiken Brian Akert Andrea Allen Joel Alloway Steven Aman Adrian Anania Kendra Andersen Chere Anderson Josh Anderson Tyler Anderson Myles Andrews

Whitney Armstrong Axel Arth Leah Atherton Brandon Austin

Breakt:ug free . . . "I rea lly liked all the freedorr you got.'' sa id Kelly Schleiger. "'We get to go out to eat.'' added Chelsea Hahika. Arrahda Lewis. Kayla DeVove ahd Errily Shelburhe e~oy their luhches outside. photo by M ichel le Le lahd

Sean Bade Sarah Bailey Anthony Baines Jeremy Ballard Fields Banta Molly Barnett Gina Bartels Ali Bartle Bradley Bassen Lendy Bax Andy Behl Nate Belcher Luke Bellows Abbi Benker Daniel Berger Timothy Berger Cory Berks Cody Bice

Letrice Blanco Zachary Bloebaum Bess Blumer Brittany Boden

Compa,rfrl to middle school what is the best thing aOOut Southeast?

A:uew voice ... Sophorrores. such as Chuck Lippstreu. were fresh out of rriddle school ahd have how gohe through a year full of chahge at Southeast. Here are sorre of the hewes t Kh ights 'thoughts. drearrs ahd defihitiohS. photo by //htthey JoheS 1

Alina Bogatyuk Kelsey Bomberger Mercedes Booker Chris Bowling Beth Bowman Danielle Bowman John Bradford

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Bob Branscombe William Branscombe Alisyn Brennan Emily Brennan Seth Brittenham Aaron Brix James Brophy Ashley Brown Lonshay Brown Whitney Brown Whitney Bruhn

Jullk f oocl galore ... Jordan Hotovy grabs a pop before class. ''The pop 111achines are oh all day.'' noticed Alisyn Brennan. The new ice crea111 vending 111achine provided a source of add itional funds for the dra111a d,eparth7eht. phot o by ✓ 1h1tney Jones

Jamie Buckles Grant Buckley Matthew Buresh Dawn Burgess

Stacey Burling Steven Bush Brittany Buskirk Melissa Butts Sarah Butts · Allison Canny Andrew Capps Jay Carlson Myles Cecere Christian Chadwick Jessica Cheever Whitney Chewakin Claire Christensen Phillip Clarin Austin Clarke Erik Clarke Ericka Clevenger Melanie Clift

Sara Coffin Lee Coon Katie Cooper Dillon Cornett

■ Joshua Cotner Maddie Covalt Laura Crawford Blane Cropp Jessica Crumb Kara Cummings Miriam Cu.mmings

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Leah Daharsh Nathan Dale Charli e Davis Bailey Daw son Jimmy Dawson Kayla De Vore Michae l Dege nhardt T.j. Dege nh ardt Am and a Degrave Jennifer Di ckey Am anda Di eken

Kelly Dodds M ega n Dolan Elizabeth Dorm er Barry Dowd

Cassy Drueppel Beverl y Duff Ashley Durand Samanth a Earll · Jessie Ebers Tiffinii Eberspacher Garrett Ely Katelyn Engler Trevor En o Carl y Ernst Alli son Esse nburg Ali son Essink Aaron Eva ns Al ex Evans Jennifer Eva ns Ryan Evans Michael Fecht Abby Fenton

Mandy Fergu son Katherine Filip Kri stin a Findl ey Tyler Fittj e

Cari Flood Travi s Fogerty Kyle Font Ashley Fralin Nathan Friedman Britnee Friend Ryan Frye

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What was your first kiss hke?

A peck Oil the cheek . .. Jessie Ebers leans in to kiss Alex Leonard. For many a first kiss is like a "sweet summer breeze." said Billy Cox. pho t o by

Maria Funk Jennifer Gealy Joseph Gebhard Tom Gift Brent Gloria Conner Goertzen Tasha Goldman

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Joseph Hager Amanda Haislet Ahmed Haleem Alex Hall Michael Hamicksburg Jeffrey Hamnett Chelsea Hanika Andrew Hanna Jared Hanner Jeremy Hanner Josh Hansen Tyler Hansen Spencer Hardie Becky Harris Rachel Hartley Nicholas Hartmann Morgan Hartshorn Andrew Hartwig

Ke lsey Harwood Alecia Hatheway Jessie Hauschel Christine Haynes

■ Chip Healey Ryan Heavican Jon Hedgecock Tyler Heidinger Megan Hein Jason Hellings Gregory He.nnigs

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Anthony Herpolsheimer Stephanie Hester Kevin Hickenbottom Amy Hill Cameron Hill Jeffrey Hill Jim Hinrichs John Hinrichs Dustin Hladik James Hoehne

Seth Hoffert Danni Hohensee Eric Hohensee

Stephanie Holka Max Holm Emily Holtmeier .

Courtney Hoogeveen Jordan Hotovy Jillian House Chas Huber Amber Hunt Meisha Hutchinson Bethany lanno Jay Jackson Bradley Jacox Matt Jarvis Jared Jenkins Tiffany Jessen Ashley Jex Eric Johnsen Angela Johnson

Ben Johnson Seth Johnson Wesley Johnson T agney Jones

What do you see yourself being like when you're 62?

Ridge are the idea I drearr for rrahy: ''Hopefully! 'II be retired with a big house ahd a rraid ." irragihed BethahY lahho. photo by Ker sten Ficke

Dillon Jordan Candis Jurgens Wade Kalama Darko Kapetanovic Ashley Karpisek Andrew Kelley Melissa Kelly

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Melissa Kilgore Michael Kingery Jon Kirk Kristin Klaus Dylan Klein Bradley Kolka Evan Koontz Ethan Koozer Star Kotrous Justin Kramer Kurtis Kramer

Gu,bli:ug gra:u:uy . .. The Excaliber Cas1ho 1s the future hahgout of hhahY high bidding Kh1ghts. ''Go1hg to Vegas all the t1hhe and givihg hhY grahdch1ldren lots of hhOhey." pred 1cted K1hh Ruud.

Chelsea Kraus Cara Kroeger Paul Krueger Joe Kubi ck

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Samantha Kuenler-overto Kelle Kuhl Nichole Kurtzer Daniel Kuzma Brandon Laird · Trevor Lake Kirby Laws Korey Laws Christin Lawson Clark Lechner Nicole Legault · Alexander Leonard Alyssa Lewis Amanda Lewis Lauren Lineweber Charlie Lippstreu Amanda Lock Kellie Loftis

Eri c Longs Bobby Lonn Alli son Loos Katie Loseke

■ Josh Magwire Travis Lottma n Andrea Lucks Alison Lundy Matthew Lyman Drew Magsamen Dan iel Mahloch

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Becca Manner Chad Mares Nathan Mares Taylor Marple Michiela Marshall Randi Martin Jaimie Masters Sheldon Mausbach Lindsay Mayhan Michael Mays Andrew Mccauley

Paul Mcguire Derek Mckee Calvin Mclean Samantha Mcleese

Off the recorcl. .. Alecia Hatheway v isits with School Resource Officer Cassie Briggs. f\hother sopho1717ore.

Kellie Kuhl said. ''The Lihcol11 pol ice are 1717y biggest fear." o otobyi'v11ssyDragoo

Rashad Mcpherson Andrew Meitzen Dallas Mettler Cole Meyer Jemma Michaelson Adam Michaud Sam Middleton Joshua Milana Dustin Miller Tiffany Miller Drew Mischnick Laura Mischnick Vanessa Mitchell Eric Moga Shannon Monson Sam Moodie Charlene Moore Ashley Morris

Abby Morrow Shalee Moseman Brandon Moser Kathryn Mosley

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The right worcls . .. Br1ah Akert practices his persuas ive speech for Ora I Co17171717unicatio11s . Many sopho1717ores agreed with Myles Andrews who said. "My biggest fear is speeches in Oral Co17171717.'' photo by Missy Dragoo

Barbara Mulloy Luke Nathenson Blake Neben Trent Neemann Brittany Nehring Dawnelle Nelson Kali Nelson

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Adam Nevaril Andy Neville Jessica Newton Hung Nguyen Thu Nguyen Brian Nicholson Kristin Niewrzel Britta Nore Corinne Nosal Vanessa O ' Neel Matthew O' Nele

Mouse trap . .. Sorrie people have prob lerris when they see srria 11 rodents. Dawn Burgess sa id . ''fv1y biggest fears are rriice . bugs. and clowns.'' phot o by M issy Dragoo

Kelsey Odenbach Ryan Ohs Bret Olsen Kandace Ondrak

Eric Ortiz Dan Packard Nicholas Parent Nicole Pepper!

Josh Perlinger · Erik Person Kyle Peter Tessa Peters Alecia Peterson Donna Peterson Tyler Peterson · Benjamin Pettit Caleb Phillips Brook Plouzek Ben Poehlman Weston Poor Seth Porter Courtney Poulos

Trenton Price Jeffrey Prochaska Joshua Prusa Michael Rabel

■ Jessica Rada Hannah Rankin Makenzie Rath Nicole Rathbun Tyler Reynolds Cynthia R~ce

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Bud Rigoni Jandy Rimovsky Gregory Ritchie Amy Rittgarn Amanda Rivera Tasha Roberts Brittany Robertson Matthew Rosno David Rosser Robert Rutford Kimberly Ruud

Kyle Ryan Robert Ryan Matthew Ryder Thomas Salistean

The ro1na11tu: approach ... "A cahcile Iight ci ihher Oh the beach Uhcier the stars" Vvoulci be a perfect hight ih J osh Hellihgs ' rn lhd . photo by

Sean Salvati Elizabeth Sand Tara Saunders Mitchell Schaad Ben Schleiger Kelly Schleiger Melanie Schleiger Owen Schmidt Brent Schmoker Anth o ny Schneider Matthew Schnell Jon Schroeder Ryan Schroeder Jamie Schuerman Mark Schumacher Michael Shaeffer Andrew Sharp Cae len Shaw

Emily Shelburne Steven Shiffermiller Charl es Shreve Kenneth Shum

Garret Sigle Eric Silvey Stephanie Simmons Kendra Singleton Dustin Sipp Andy Sipplz Dani elle Skarp

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would your drea.m date entail?

Have a heart for Hart11ett. . . "Josh Harthett," said Arnahda Terry .

Harthett is a teeh heart-throb who has· acted ih mov ies s uch as ''Pear l Harbor," "O ." " 40 Days ahd 40 Nights" ahd ''DoVvh to Earth .'' pho t o co urtesy o f

Alison Smith · Brittany Smith Caitlin Smith Jedidiah Smith Charlie Stanard Chad Stark Drew Steen Emily Stewart Jessie Stoltenburg Edward Strachan Hannah Sughroue

Friends first. .. "Talking and getting to know each other ." reh']arked Andrea Allen. Jessica Newton and Nate l\1ares enjoy each others ' coh']pany in the auditoriuh7. photo by

Ravi Sukhram Becka Summers Nichole Sutton Ryan Swihart

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Renee Szumowski Kyle Tate Catie Tellinghuisen Amanda Terry Whitney Thiel Justin Thomas Sally Thompson John Tooker Chase Topil Brad Tucker Jessarae Vannatta Becky Vaughn Leyna Vick Alex Walker Andrew Walker Drew Waltman Lindsey Ward Christina Weber

Kaysha Weber Andrew Weddle Justin Wehling Noah Weiss

■ Tyler Welton Mitch Werner Sarah Wertz Tierra Whitlow Brian Wiebke Kellorae Wilkinson Ryan Will

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Dustin Williams Seth Wilson Christine Wing Sarah Wojtasek Adam Wolzen Shari Worman Kevin Yates Craig Yeager Anna Young Dylan Young Johnathan Young

Jason Zessin Melissa Zingler Kaeleen Zink Rj Zwiener

What is the most embarrassin2_ momentyoill parents tell you alx>ut_your childhoocryea.rs?

Muun, caJ1dy . .. Tiffinii Eberspacher e~oys a fun day at the lake as a child.

However. she remembers a day that was not quite so fun . "I choked on a smoke bomb thinking 1t was candy." photo courtesy of T1ff1n11 Eberspacher

h,agillary playJ11ates ... Remember when

Crash ad bur:ll . . . El Ii Sand rides on a toy car as a baby. Her parents have told her ofa memorable fall.

"Vvhen I rode mY bike into a trash can.'' photo courtesy of E.111 Sand

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you used to spend hours in your room teaching school to toys? Caelen Shaw remembers . ''I used to put my stuffed animals around me and would sing to them." photo by Brittney Byers

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Get lost iu a goocl book . . . (Right) Senior Casey Henly browses the library shelves for the perfect book. The library received new E-macs in their lab this year. photo by Katr ina Gessner

Reacl all about it..- . (l'v1iddle) J unior Pat '✓ /a Iker skims the ''Omaha V;orld Herald'' in Dr. Jan Rodgers Government class. V! a Iker eruo yed a cafeteria beverage while catching up on the world news. photo

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What•s cook1u• . .. (Bottoi---n) Junior Katie Richards takes pride in her Cultural Foods creation. The Cutural Foods classes cooked Chinese and Italian style. and cookies from around the world in kitchen groups. The classes hosted the Pumpkin Fest 1n October and for their final went out to eat at a fancy restaurant of their choice. photo courtesy of Lori Goff

ECHO~ C ACHI£V£M£NT Schol·ar·ship (n.): Quality of knowledge and learning shown by a student.

Lincoln Southeast students pursue a high academic standard. Five-hundred and sixty-three Knights made the honor roll, maintaining a 3.5+ grade point average.

Grades aren't the only measure of excellence in the classroom .

Excellence can be seen in students' effort and perseverence. Every student is given the opportunity to explore their niche in the world of academia in one of the 306 classes offered.

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Southeast Art classes advanced drawing because, strived to meet the needs "the art classes are fun and of both those who pursue they provide a good break serious art study in college from the day." and those who simply Melody Jones and her want to express pottery classes ran the annual themselves. Some of the pottery sale once again to work created in these show off the various pieces classes became a lasting made throughout the year. part of school. Art also Psychology teacher Rob offered i nte resting McEntarffer bought a coffee opportunities nottypically cup and was a satisfied found in other classes. customer. "I boughtthe mug Senior Tim Smith said, "Art because it's capacious and I is fun because you can can fit a lot of green tea into draw naked women and it," said McEntarffer. still get an 'A'."

In jewelry class, students Department chairman had an opportunity to make Tom Christiansen feels, cast metal rings, while "Art classes offer students Photography students made a chance to express . personal pinhole cameras . themselves and try out from scratch. different kinds of art."

Many have used the art Senior Garret Groathouse program at Southeast as a took three art classes: springboard for careers in art. pottery, photography, and LSE grad Ryan Hoy owns the

Poor Boy Pottery shop in Lincoln. Isaac Jefferson, from the the class of 2002, is pursuing a career as an art teacher at Nebraska Wesleyan. Building dental casts and jewelry is also a popular artistic career choice.

Someone had to make Master P's platinum teeth.

Whether students were in it for the fun or for a future career, they experienced special satisfaction from finishing their work. A finished work represents self expression mixed in with a lot of sweat and tears.

Christiansen believes, "Successf u I finished pieces are a real pleasure to both the student and the teacher.

They are the result of serious effort on the part of both."

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USEFUL ARTFORMATION Art classes off er euJoyllleut as well as career opportuuities.

Bit ae with your best shot .. .

Sophomores Jessie Hausche l and Michael Fecht visit about the new tables and enlargers in the. photography classroom this year. Hauschel explained that wh il e photography classes nret a graduation requirement . they were e'1_joyable because she liked taking pictures. photo by Katrina Gessner

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Just right . .. Senior Brian Kirk works 011 a proJect 111 Karen Schanou 's drawing class. Drawing pupils worked in nran y different 11red1u11rs and a very creative atnrosphere. photo b y Katrina Gessner

The .. A•· teaa . . . Art teachers Pa la Darn e (Photography) . Toh1 Christ iahsen (Photography.

Photography Techh iques) . tv]elody Johes (Pottery. Jewelry). ahd Kareh SchahoU (Drawing .

2-D Desigh. Draw ing APP· Pottery). Christiahseh. art departh1ent chairrnah. feels the departh1eht offers students the chance to express themselves ahd try out d 1ffereht kinds of art. phot o by Ti111 S 1111t h

D1aao1tcls are a girls best fr1e11cl. . . Juhior Sarah Good brod puts together a beaded hecklace in Jewelry class. The students h1ade everythihg froh1 hecklaces to cast h7etal rings. photo by David Logan

De Tour through Southeast. ..

These bicycles hiht at the "DeTour through Sou t heast'' proJect spohsored by the Art Departrneht in coruuhctioh with the Tour of Lihcolh bicycle displays. A special bicycle sculpture was created in hohor of the class of 2003. pho t o by Katrina Gessner

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Like the popular song by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, the dedicated staff of the business department helped students set the foundation for their business education. Computer Applications, Marketing, Career Education, and Keyboarding are only a few examples of the many classes the business department provided.

Business plays a very important role in our society and daily lives.

"Everything I've learned I think is very essential and necessary for any career," commented sophomore Jessica Essen burg.

Whether it is running your own business, managing household

accounts, secretarial support, Computer Applications or being president of a large because I wanted to better corperation, students came to my understanding of realize that this area of study computer basics," said senior provided necessary informa- Jimmy Dager. "I think many tion for a successful future. people take it for the same "Many people use reason." business daily whether it's for Students also enjoy the their careers or for their relaxed and fun learning entertainment," said junior environmont that surrounds Jessy Johansen. the business classes. Several Taking the class to of the instructors that teach graduate, wanting to meet the computer-based courses requirments for DECA, and enabled the students to be understanding more about independent and allowed computers and careers are them to listen to music while some of the various reasons they typed. students chose to take "The main goal I am business courses. trying to get the students to "I took th is class because I learn before the semester is needed another technology over with is to learn how to class and I figured I might as learn and to continue to learn well take a class that would throughout life," explained be useful," responded senior Bonnie Smith, Computer Lindsey Schrelter.

Applications teacher.

"I took Advanced

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Click-tap-click ... The s ounds of f ingers typ ing on the keyboard can be heard 1n almost every business classroom . Jun iors (front) tv1add ie Gustafson and (back) Katie Cud.aback master their computer skills in desktop publishing . phot o by T1t11 S t111th

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Dressecl to iJ11press. . . Th is group of teachers Uhcover the ir true idehtit iy as a secret society of bus ihess agehts . The bus ihess depart~eht educators cohs ist of froht row (L to R) Kareh Kay (Ecoho~ ic Perspectives ahd Keyboard ihg). Bohh ie S~ ith (Co~puter Appl icat iohs). Jod i Gehr (l'v1arketihg). ahd Doug M iIler (Co Ilege Accouht ihg ahd Ecoho~ ic Perspectives) back row (L to R) B ill Flory (lhterhet/ Mu lt i~ed ia . Coi--nputer Appl icat iohs V ✓ i hdows ahd Co~puter Applicat iohs MAC). Jul ie Z i~~er~ah (Career Educatioh ahd MUlt i~ed ia/ lhterhet). Susah See~ah (Career Educatioh. ahd Co~puter App Iicatiohs ✓ / ihdows ). Rita Behhett (see Ehgl ish Depart~eht) . and Bohn ie Bouwehs (Depart~eht Para) . phot o courtesy of Bonnie smit h 1

The fiual procluc:t . . . Sehior B illy Zie~er shows off his product for a ~arketihg proJect.

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The studehts were assighed ~ahY activities that delt with exercises ih Microsoft Word .

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Southeast beg to differ. Senior Andy Wright took The long list of class choices Melanie Bills-Farber's AP Lit./ not onry met graduation Comp. class and commented, requirements, but met "At first, it was really hard. students interests as well.

Then, as time went on, it was The hours spent reading still really hard." and analyzing novels, Junior Arhur Nelson, a non-fiction books, poetry, student in Ann Quinlan's AP and short stories taught Lang./Comp. class stated, students skills that will stay "The classroom atmosphere with them forever. The was both relaxed and ability to comprehend and spontaneous. I had a lot of reason with stories' ti me to absorb the material." characters and plot lines Other students preferred readies them for to take a different approach standardized tests as well as to English, choosing classes English courses that follow. focused on one major topic Because there are so such as Shakespeare or . many genres and historical · Literature of the Holocaust. perioas dealing with Both semester-long courses literature, the English de- specialized in reading, partment understands the understanding, and importance of giving developing opinions about students choice. Classes the subject, whether it be "A are offered that focus on Midsummer Night's Dream" critcal reading and writing or The Diary of Ann Frank. analytical ski Ils, such as The uniqueness and specialty

of the classes enabled students to accumulate a significant amount of knowledge on an interesting level.

Senior Brian Christiansen enjoyed working on various projects pertaining to William Shakespeare ' s incredible writing. "We delve into the great playwright and work through his masterpieces," he explained.

Creative Writing was another popular class, allowing students to develop their writing abilities, but at the same ti me develop imagination and excitement in tneir writing. It was not your typical English class because rather than sitting at desks with binders and books, students enjoyed the change of pace by using computers on a daily basis.

No matter what interest you may have, there is surely an English class that will captivate you, and add to your high school experience.

by Brittney Byers

BEYOND READIID AND WRlTThG Stuclents enjoy a variety of English classes Ja:lluary 8. 2003 . .. Kerstin Vandervoort's Individual Lit. students . senior Cameron Smith . Junior Sina Klindworth. sehiors Colby Co llura and Blake '/ ;a lier e~oy an unusually warm winter day reading outside Ms. Vandervoort 's infamous portable . Her classroom . recognized by all. is decorated with tin foil on the walls and ceiling. a blue sky pattern on the floor. and Christmas lights dangling from every crest and crevice in the room! Sadly.

Southeast said good-bye to Ms. V. retiring after thirty-four years at Southeast. photo by Chelsea Price

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A liVi11g umnory . . . Paul Shlith's Holocaust Lit class reh7eh7bers the lives lost dUrlhg ·; /orld /ar II as they prepare to ehter the Holocaust h7USeUh7 lh '✓ /ash ihgtoh D.C. The studehts who et'(joyed the ohe-day field trip Froht row (L to R) Casey Lohg. Sarah Grahthahl. AhlY Broll1er.

Aihlee Mallory. Laihe Nortoh.

Dah Kerr. Julie ThohlpSoh .

Suzahhe ·111hg. ahd Sara Eks troh7. Back row: (L to R) Ahhalee Masek. Liz Ahdrews.

Laura Gaih . Stacy Dodds.

Lori Byrd . Chase Healey.

Chris Lyoh . Stephahie Ahdersoh . Joshua Muller.

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Fro1» Shakespeare to Mark Twai:u to J.IC.1\owli:ug .. . (front row. L to R) Paula Damke (Composition). Judy Han1ka (English 10. Newspaper. Journalism). Marsha Olson (American Lit./ Comp . Classic Shakespeare. English 10 Block. English 10). and Barb Magana-Yarnell (Department Para). (back row. L to R) Kathy Steinke (Gifted. English Literature. APLclng.!Comp.). Ann Quinlan (English 10 D1ff. APLclng.!Comp .. Yearbook). Tim Tidball (lv1ov1e Literature. American Lit.!Comp.). Jill Oestmann (English 10 . Reading lnvest1gat1ons . Reading Ideas). Erick Sack (Creative Vvrit1ng . American L1t./Comp . Philosophy. General Literature). Kerstin VanDervoort (AP L1t./Comp .. Contemporary Literature. lnd1v1dual L1terature). Melan1e Bills-Farber (English 10 D1ff Block. AP L1t.!Comp .. E11glish 10 D1ff). Rita Bennett (1Vr it1hg Essentials. General English. Oral Comm.). and Donna Mullen (Oral Comm .. English 10 . American Lit.!Comp.) Not pictured: Julie Krueger (Creative V;r1t1ng. English 10). Sue Petersen (American L1t./Comp .. General Literature. '//omen's Literature) . Paul Smith (Holocaust Lit . English 10.

Composition). and Dave Vv1ll1ams (Compost1on. Science F1ct1on.

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Sophomores Megan Do Ian and Cirst in Lawson work busily on a Julius Caesar poster fo r Engl ish 10.

The gro ups co mpeted aga inst ea ch o ther for the t itle o f best banner and the w inn ing team rec e ived lunch co urtesy o f Do nn a Mu Ile n·. photo by Audrey Farnham

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Students in the work Whether it be learning how to manage a experience program received household or how to credit hours for their work survive in the career world, and got paid! Ellen Williams students involved in FCS, and Connie Witt supervised Work Experience, and th is program and assisted Internship learned basics their students.

"I like being able to vent that will help them in life to them about my troubles at past high school.

This year's internship work," said senior Mindy program got off to an Young. Students set up interesting start. Last year meetings with Williams or it was doubtful that this Witt to discuss their career. opportunity would be They were able to address any available but, "we got it problems they were having back!" said senior Eliza with co-workers or their boss Bach man.

Internship and establish ways to fix students ventured to a them.

Students were work site to help and required to journal about observe people at on the their positive and negative job. Intern sites varied · experiences. from elementary schools to Students were offered the law firms, and students basics in a variety of different learned many valuable classes.

These courses lessons. educated students in Interior

Desi gr. class, sewing, childcare, cooking, and other necessary life skills. "This class is the key to all my future success!" said senior Anna White.

Junior Sarah Rogers was excited about the new strainers in her cultural foods class. Baking is only half the fun; eating seems to be a favorite among all the students. Senior Kuic Hundall said his favorite part was wearing an apron.

Sophomore Kyle Ryan said he enjoyed everything about being in FCS classes.

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NINGTOLIVE Studeuts lear11 about Jobs. decoratiag. cook1ag. aua childcare Would you like a. su11ple? .. .

Sophohhore Sahhah tha Earl puts her apple squares up for the highest bidder durihg the Cu l. tural Fo o ds October Puhhpkih Fest. The Puhhpkih Fest was a fal l fuhd-ra iser where studehts auctuiohed o ff ThahksgiVihg deserts as well as a decorative cehterpieces t o raise hhOhey for various expehses ihcludihg eatihg o ut Oh f ihals day, photo courtesy of Lori Goff

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Drea.a house ... (below) Sehior Ehhily Mahtey works oh her layout for her lhterior Desigh class. tvlahtey picked I out co Iors . wa IIpaper had carpets for her d ihheh tioha I dreahh house. photo byKellyDolah

OueeJlS of a.11 tra.aes. .. Seniors Christy PetraGek. Annber Kranner. Chantel Schoneweis eruoY honne cooking. while doing laundry and working on honnework.

FCS students experienced all aspects of household nnanagennent in a variety o f classes. photo by ,Jenn Cottre ll

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Ca.rViJlg treats . . . (above) Senior Maggie Hoage and Junior Jonny Alexander roast punnpkin seeds for Cultural Foods.

Students used punnpkins donated by VvalMart to create centerpieces to auction off at the Punnpkin Fest. photo courtesy of Lori Goff Sew ha.Jlay . . . Junior Lindsey Cler11ents sews in Creative Clothing. Creative Clothing students were allowed to stitch neat patterns into shirts ahd pants. photo by Kelly Dolan

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For students who have a when given drugs. Have you School is not only an institution where the mind little bit of 'fish' in them, ever wanted to know the best is tested, but it is a lace Wa_t~r Sports or L_ifeguard diet and exercise program to where al I facets o the Training are good picks. For · increase muscle mass< What Scnwarzenegger- are the most significant facts human can be expanded. those wannabes, Weight Training is about AIDS? All of these No fact proves this more always a popular choice. questions can be answered in than the Physical Education Junior Mikkel Hamik took the any of the health classes. classes. From Toning and Students learned about class and rer,orted, "Weight Fitness to Weight Training, training is a fantastic way to alcohol and other drugs, and from Water Sports to get in snape and gain muscle diseases, and body systems.

Recreational Sports, the PE mass. It's also a great time to From exercise routines to diet classes offered something clear your mind and get away habits, from the way the body for everyone. works to the diseases that from daily stress."

Taking a Physical Physical Education classes penetrate the body, students Education class is a provide students with a break learned important health requirement for all students from the rest of their school information. that wish to graduate, so day that challenges the mind, If one needs to get back Southeast provided a and provides them with an into shape, or if _they just variety of classes for opportunity to challenge their want to have a little fun, students to choose. "P.E. bodies. maybe a PE class is for them. gives you a chance to Senior Spencer Janssen Piut it Along with P.E., Health improve your health, meet class is also required and . plain and simple. lP.E. people you wouldn't . usefu I. Have you ever rocks!" And make sure to otherwise know, and just wondered what PCP does to crack open those health spend time doing games you? One class got to look at books and learn about how you_ enjoy," said senior pictures of crazy spiderwebs to k~~p yourself in tip-top BenJamin Ferneau. that spiders constructed cond1t1on.

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Sehi o r Chasity Smith max imizes the weight r oom oh the ca lf ra ise dur ihg s e co hd period we ight tra1hlhg .

Studehts wo rked their m uscles usihg the vari o us ~a chihes ahd free we ights. phot o by Trevor 1-ie1d1nger

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9 8. 9 9. 100... Sehior /\hdrew Se Ilehr ick racks up his ''reps' ' usihg t he behch press. S tudeht s ut i Iized the behch press t o see what t hey c o uld "ma x " o ut at . ho w much they co ul d Iift ih Ohe rep. photo by Trevor 1-ie1c11nger

StayiJl• fit. .. lhe PE ahd Health teachers show o ff their stuff. Q- to R): Mimi Kuebler (Rec Sports. V✓eight Traihihg. Water Aerobics. Syhchrohized Swimming).

Jeff Smith (V;eight Traihihg. Health). Kathi Vvieskamp (Weight Traihihg. Team Sports. Tohing). Chuck Mizerski (Weight Training.). Gene Lessman (Adaptive PE Team.

11/eight Training . Health). and John Larseh ('Neight Training. Health). photo by Trevor He1d111ger

PuJllp it up . .. Sophomore Sean Salvati works his latissimus dosi. \/✓ eight training students were on a rotation during class. photo by Trevor Heidinger

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Senior Ryan 'Nest catches a frisbee during a game of Ultimate Frisbee despite heavy coverage by the opponeht .

St udents . learned t he basic r ules of games centered around the teat11 atmosphere . phot o by Trevor He1d111ger

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High school brings with road, and not to treat it like a Technology classes a try? You it many privileges, and toy that can be abused. These can test your ski Ils with a buzz among those privileges, lessons are taught two days a saw, or emphasize the none may be more coveted week during the in-class · "technology" of Industrial than the almighty driver's instruction. The other three Tech with a CAD (Computer license. To help prepare days allow the students an Aided Design) class.

Industrial Tech is provided students to take on the opportunity to get behind the to students that have an wheel and show the streets of Lincoln, interest in engineering and instructor what they are made Southeast offers a Driver's Education course. This of. For those students who architecture. Many students course helps prepare aren't driving, it's off to study take an Industrial Tech class to see if those topics of study students by teaching them hall for them. are areas that they want to Many students take the basic rules of driving, preparing them for their Driver's Ed for one main pursue with their lives. "You something new written and driving test reason. Insurance. Taking learn from the Department of Driver's Ed can help lower the everytime you come down Motor Vehicles, and gives cost of the massive toll it can here," said CAD teacher Jane them a chance to test the take on a student's, or Edwards. Fellow Industrial Tech teacher Aaron Svi k roads in the student driver parent's, income.

So whether or not Driver's added, " It's all very vehicles.

Southeast Driver's Ed teaches the Ed is an option for you, make applicable." sure to buckle up always and provides a great springboard simple rules of driving: turning, signaling, accident watch out for those students for students to test their skills and appeal to students with procedures, and everything who did not take the class.

Feeling the need to build Industrial Tech. interests. else one needs to know about the ru~es of the road. something sturdy with your Hammer away!

by Trevor Heidinger Driver's Ed teaches own two hands? Why not give students to respect the one of Southeast's Industrial

DRIVIN AND D£SIGNIN Driver• s Eel aucl luclustrial Tech: sollle of the lllOSt uuclerratecl classes

Builcli11g a clreaa. . . Seniors Dav id Oldfather and Blake 'vVal ler team up to build their project in Furniture/Cabinet Construction. P lanning is a rnaJ o r step in the pro cess because preparation is Just as impo rtant as the actua I construction of t he f urniture in industrial t echnology. photo by Trevor Heidihger

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Holcl 011 tight to aake it right. .. Senior Jared Janssen clamps his proJect so it will remain in one place as he adds the finishing touches.

High school industria l tech students were given a lot more responsibility when it came to working with equipment . photo b y Trevor He1d 1hger

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Tak111• a tip froJll the tool J11a11 hiJllse lf . . . The lndustria I Technology teachers pose with Tim A llen . J ane Edwards (APPiied Architecture Design.

CAD Eng ineer ing. Grap hic Communication) and Aaron Svik (Applied Cab inet/Furniture Construction. CAD Technology.

Graphi c Communications). photo by Trevor Heid inger

Gett111g reaay to roll . . . A student prepares to get in the drivers seat and ro 11. Checking one's car before a road trip is a Iways important. pho t o byTrevor Heid inger

17 x 20 x 13 ... Junior Jared Bacus measures his work during Furniture Construction.

Students create and cohstruct their own furniture during th is class. ph o to by Trevor Heidinger

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With five minutes left new things while producing stressful of times and worked before the post office the school's monthly to boost each others ' closes, the staff members of newspaper and the yearbook. confidence and remind one the journalism department The editors' jobs grew another that the computer do one last edit and put the beyond designing layouts would reboot and the printer final touches on the pages and editing proofs as they had would print. "Just sing to the before sending them to be the added challenge of taking printer when it won't print," published. It is the never- pictures and writing stories. senior Eliza Bachman quickly ending story of deadlines. "Journal ism is a way of Iife for learned.

In a perpetual cycle, Even the Journalism class, me," said senior yearbook everyone was dependent on which does not produce a co-editor Kelly Dolan. publication, got a taste of "Every day is unique and everyone else. When Shield just what a deadline -is challenging, " commented needed a picture the when they got to try their Judy Hanika, first year "Clarion" staff was always hand at writing stories for "Clarion" adviser and willing to lend them a few the "Clarion."

Journalism teacher. Walking shots. Students worked with Staffs of both the into any journalism class was each other to get stories "Clarion" and Shield faced enjoyable and as most written, interviews done, and new challenges. Both students would agree the new pictures taken so everyone 's groups were understaffed friendships probably made all · layout was completed on and there were very few · the hard work and headaches time, no matter who was returning members . worthwhile. Staff members ·credited.

by Whitney Jones Everyone got on-the-job quickly started to seem like a training as they learned family and even in the most

WRITING THE FINE PRINT Pulliag together to get thiags aoae . .. Oil tillle!

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photographs in the schoo I newspaper. ''It is great to make a change. and it makes each issue a bit more exciting ." stated senior editor-in-chief Jessica Sharp. Staff members Back row: Q_ to R) senior Mo 11 ie Edson. Junior Jessica Millnitz. senior Tobias Pace. and JUnior Ashleigh

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(L to R) seniors Me I issa Pewthers and Jessica Sharp. and Junior Danielle Fore. Front row: senior John Dickey. photo

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Stucly gaaes ... (below) Sophomore Chuck Lippstreu chooses a question for senior Andrea Herstein tc answer in preparatior1 for the upcoming fina l.

Journalism was a preparatory class for future staff of botr "Clarion'' and Shield ir which they learned the basic Journalism skills. photo by Kersten Ficke

Late :111ghts . .. Senior sports editor Laine Norton takes tihle to work oh her Clarion spread after school. Students spent anywhere frohl one t o twenty hours. over lunch. on weekends. and ''late nights" to put finishing touches on newspaper and yearbook pages ih attehlpts to hlake dead Iihes .

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K1c:ker . goes here . . . (Above) First seh7ester Shield staff: Back row (L to R) seh iors 'Nh itheY Johes. Kersten Ficke.

Eliza Bachhlah . Jehh ifer Cottrell . Chelsea Price .

BrittheY Byers. ~ahd Katriha Gessher. Middle row (L to R) sehior Missy Dragoo . Juhior Michelle Lelahd . sehior David Logah . adviser Ahh Quihlah .

JUhior Rachel Earl. ahd sehior Trevor Heidihger. Front row ( L to R) sehior Justin Wood . sophoh7ore Megah Do lah ahd sehior Kelly Dolah. photo by laihe Norton

B.eat wave ... (left) Sophohlore Zabi Mohsihi studies outside alohg with his Jourhalishl class oh Jahuary 8 . a 75° record breakihg day. Jourha I ishl studehts cohtributed articles to ''Clarioh'' throughout the year. photo by Kersteh Ficke

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There are many positives The treasured book that Foundations of math geared breaks your back when you toward seniors who haven 't to the math class number line. the Graduation "Youdon'thavetomemorize drag it home everyday ... met anything," commented Numbers create headaches Demostration Requirement.

Southeast's fifteen math Jessica Cheever, sopohomore as students solve equations and work formulas in math educators are dedicated to taking Advanced Algebra.

Senior Diff. Calculus class. "I dislike numbers," helping students find success said Geometry sophomore in math. "Mr . Dougherty student Chad Kruse said, would walk across the desks. "The applications are Dillion Cornett.

"It's challenging to over- One day, he walked out the challenging but useful."

"The math classes prepare come the view that math is window and came in through just a bunch of unrelated the door minutes later," said you pretty well for the college courses," said senior Dan numbers," said math junior Evan Anderson.

"If you miss a day it's hard Rowe, who takes Multidepartment chair Da ·n to work without what you variable Calculus at UNL. Hohense.

The math department Southeast provides a learned the day before," said variety of math classes to junior Pre-calculus student "derives" a reputation for excellence. They define meet the abilities of all Allison Cheever.

To allow students to make themselves with many students. In addition to 2 Algebra, Advanced up tests and quizzes and expressions; O!, 1 !, cos +sin 2 , Algebra, Geometry, receive extra help Southeast · -ei, cos 0, sin (n/2) equivalent a math to the #1.

Pre-calculus, and Calculus, implemented LSE offers Transition Math, resource room. LSE was the Algebra Extended, Discrete _ first school to offer this

by Kelly Dolan Math, Pre-college, and opportunity.

MATH MADNESS Math stuaeuts go beyoua SiJll ple a1.eus1ous Excerc:isiug the f1ugers . ..

Senior Brady Bauer exercises his brain in order to work his calculator. With the simp le press of''Enter" the answer appears along with a smile. photo by Kelly Dolan

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lt"s a nae . . . (Below) Junior Katie Post takes notes 1n Anne Munksgaard 's Advanced Algebra class. The Southeast math department strives to help students succeed by teaching many specialized classes . photo by Kelly Dol.~n

Math Jllasters . .. Kristin Murphy (Geometry. Pre Cal. Adv. Algebra Diff). Ed Muller (Geometry). Judy Tuttle (Pre-College Math. Adv . Algebra Diff.

Geometry) . Pam Lauderback (Adv. Algebra .

Geometry. Pre-Cal Diff). Sherry Vvest (Statistics.

Calculus. Geometry). Spencer Duncan (Geometry.

Adv. Algebra. Foundations). Chris Gay (Geometry).

Anne Munksguard (Transition Math. Calculus Diff.

Adv. Algebra Diff) . Sheila Kellenbarger (Adv. Algebra. Transition Math. Pre-Cal Diff). Carol Goans (Geometry. Adv. Algebra . Pre-Cal) . Pat Janike (AJgebra. Geometry. Adv. Algebra). Ryan Phifer (PreCal. Algebra. Adv. Algebra). Dan Nohense (Calculus).

Kelli Roeber-Shoeing (Adv. Algebra . Pre-College Math). phot o by Ke lly Dolan

Auther ugle . . . (Above) Junior Mallory Ereld ing solves geometry problems in Dan Nohense 's class. "I like it when the math teachers get all riled up about stuff." said Erelding. phot o by Katrina Gessner

ExaJll c:raJll . . . (Left) Junior Ashley Tiedgen stud ies mathematics before class.

Students attepted to get a ll their assignments done in school so they Vvould not have to.carry the heavy books home. photo by Ke lly Dolan

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It's the first home game and lots of hardwork. The Once Marching Band and of the season and halftime time spent in class was football seasons were over, is seconds away. Seven practice for halftime, basketball season started and a.m. practices and competitions, and parades. · thus the start of basketball everything learned at band Not only was band a time band . The students playing camp would be put to the for new friends, but also new their upbeat halftime music test. Everybody looked titles. New section leaders and wearing their baseball sharp in their Southeast had to get used to their role jerseys helped pump up the Marching Band uniforms as as leader and advisor. This crowd and give the teams an they filed onto the field. years drum majors, Whitney extra boost of confidence.

Stepping into place, hearts Jones and Bethany Gooden, This year's season was began to race, fingers were were also something new the serenaded with new songs put into place, and then the band had to get used to. like "September," "Make Me conductor began. March, "Marching Bana is like one Smile," and "White Room." keep in step, don't march big happy family. We even The song "Girlfriend" was too fast and not too slow. have all of the social problems written by Matthew Sweet, a Keep in formation, don 't of one, " stated Junior Josh Southeast alum, and all the miss that high note. Then Arten. band 's songs were arranged the conductor cuts and the This year the band by director Brendan Sibfey. first song is done. Smiles enjoyed their time at the First Each of these songs had it's spread over faces, glances Annual Band Extravaganza. own individual beat and were exchanged, and sighs . The extravaganza was an · rhythm. were let go. indoor concert in which the The bands livened up the Marcning band season, band performed their crowd and boosted the or the first quarter of the halftime show, The First teams' spirits, as always. school year, was full of new Knight, along with many other

by Eliza Bachman friends, early mornings, pieces from their repertoire.

BANDS FOR TH£ T£AMS Marchi:ug Bad ad

Basketball Baud show their support for the

Black aua Gold B1gh quality ... Sehior Sarah Dietri c h utlizes the ''flute friehd'' durihg a basketball bahd perfor~ahce. The bahci played hip ~hci rockih' tuhes. ''The ~us ic was rea I ly fuh ahci upbeat" stated Sarah wheh asked if she liked the ~usic. photo by V;hitney Jones

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h step . . . (below) Juhior Jasoh Schwartihg practices with the rest of the ~arch ihg bahd ih August's heat For two weeks before schoo l started the bahd studehtS beared the heat ih order to beg ih to practice their show. photo by Kersten Ficke

All together :uow ... The Southeast Marching Band and Flag line

· L1:ucol:u Southeast March1:ug K:u1ghts ... (front row) Cynthia Rice. Whitney

pose for their competition group photo. This picture was printed in the programs for volleyball and football season.

Jones. Bethany Gooden. Dan Bax. Erik Person. Craig Conger. Josh Arten.

Carl Kacvinsky. Chris Mausbach. Zach Peterson. Travis Gonzalez. Cole Talber.

Michelle Leland. Tyler Cosgrove. Laura Olson. Sheldon Mausbach. Matt Rosno.

Tony Schneider. Jennifer Cottrell. Courtney Ryon (second row) Nicole Durtzer.

Sorua Poulsen. Andrea Callahan. Stephanie Kersten. Sara Pease. Kersten Ficke.

Stacy Norman. Chrissy Hauschel . Mandy Schnakenberg . Lisa Schildt.

Bess Moodie. Justine Smith. Emily Stewart. Stephanie Simmons. Patty Johnson. Katy Post. Rachel Ryder (third row) Alyssa Anderson. Sarah Statton. Erin McCulloch. Heather Strope. Sarah Dietrich . Lisa Larrew.

Christina Barry. Zach Graham. Jenny Bushing. Anna Vvhite. Matt Knudsen.

Sarah Corner. Sarah Goodbrod. Danielle Stansburg. Stuart Crittenden. Caitlin McArdle. Seth Hoffert. Jessie Lang (fourth row) Kayla Uldrich. Lisa Davidson.

Kelsey Harwood. Lendy Bax. Amanda Loeck. Ashley Hemmingsen (fifth row) Callie Bock. Rene Pavlish. John 'Neishahn. Robbie Thompson. Corey Smith.

Ismael Martinez. Paul Drueger. Nathan Schulz. A lex Person. Jason Zessin. John Tooker. Ryan Pavlish. Jessica Newton. Teresa Barry. Jason Schwartin. Matt Schnell. Evan Bland. Tahirah Ficke (sixth row) Annalee Masek. Scott Hottovy.

Jeremy Stokes. Torn Salistean. Nate Mares. Spencer Janssen. Brian Nicholson. Tanner Albers. Ryan Hohnstein. Sam Moodie. Ryan Swanigan.

Austin Babb. Marc Lorenz. Laura Gain (seventh row) Eh-lily Torwirt. Ben Ferneau.

Bryan Addleman. Maureen King. Mitchell Lowery. Cavan Short. Michael Kingery.

Jordan Luke. Jessica Rada. Liz Rodriguez Not Pictured: Crystal Bohling. Sara Coffin. Gwyn Evans. Iva Fabrikant. Joey Gebhard. Drew Joseph. A lyssa Lee. Jason Lowe. Sierra Nielsen. Nicole Rathman. Becky Vaughn. Mitch Werner.

Play1:ug for the teaia ... (above) (top row) Juniors Katy Post and So~a Paulsen. senior Chrissy Hauschel. Patty Johnson play during a girls basketball game on the Prash bleachers. photo by V;hitheY Jones

Roll your feet. . . (left) Senior Stephanie Kersten derr.ionstrates howto properly march.

Newcomers to band learned how to properly roll the twentytwo and a ha If inch step. photo

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It inspires love, hate, happiness, anger, energy, enthusiasm , depression , fear, sheer terror, dancing, thinking, hunger, dizziness, wonderment, and many other usef u I daily emotions . What is th is thing that brings on so many expressions? Music.

Southeast was home to a plethera of wonderful instrumental music classes, each provided something for all students and their chosen instrument. These exuberant organizations were Symphonic Band , Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band I and II, and Orchestra.

Each had its own individual

sound, but they all sounded make them perfect. great.

In the second quarter of With all of these classes, the year Symphonic Band the sounds of Southeast came began, along with Wind out loud and clear. There Ensemble and Jazz II. While were the bluesy sounds of the Jazz I made their happening jazz classes, the melodic string music and great sound all year sound from the Orchestra, long. and the harmonic sound from " I like the students, Symphonic Band and Wind staff, parents, teachers , Ensemble. and administration. The Each individual group people here are great, " stated prepared for a competition music teacher RJ Metteer. and multiple concerts. "We With unity, emotion, and got to improv and solo, which lots of extra work the students was a lot of fun , " said and teachers of Symphoni c sophomore Paul Krueger . Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz I The musicians in each of and 11 , and Orchestra came these classes put in many out on top. hours beyond scheduled class

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PLAYING THE EMOTION SylllphoJliC Bua. Jazz I. Jazz II. Wiad Easelllble. a11a Orchestra play it proud Buzziag tbrougb tbe soags. . .

Sophoh-]ore Matthew Schne 11 plays the bar it io ne during SYh1Phonic Band. Th is band is offered to a 11 students and is a great opportuni t y for anyone t o further their education in h-]Usic. photo by Kers teh Ficke

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A str1ag of barclwor k... (be low) (clockwise froh-7 left) Sophoh-]ores Brittany Shlith. ;\lisyn Brennan . and Sarah Ba iley prepare concerts in orchestra . photo by ersteh Ficke

Teach1:ug the tu:ues ... (}__ to R) David Young.

J Metteer. M ike Swartz. and Bob Krueger are the instrumenta I music teachers.

These teachers helped many students throughout the year w ith the ir tone. sound quality. and bowing. photos by '/ 1h1tney Jones

Fluti:ug alug . . . (above) Sophomore Ashley Durand pla y s her flute in V; ind Ensemble . The students in \V ind Ensemble play difficult music that requires students t o broaden their horizons. photo by Kersten Ficke

Sw1:ug1:u • JllUSic . .. (left) Sophomore Rashad McPherson prac:tices his saxophone during Jazz I. Students perfect their ability to improvise. play in a swinging style. and be in the sma 11 group that has been greatly recongn ized for their performances. photo by Kersten Ficke

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People singing, a piano mixed chorus. They changed playing, and feet moving their name to make it more were just a few of the "Knight" sounding, like the rest sounds you might have of Southeast choirs. "All the heard coming from the other" choirs had names and music hallway. However we felt like we should have one sound that was never one," said junior Kris Vollmer. absent from Southeast Chevaliers is the only choir at singing groups was Southeast that you don't have laughter. Junior Silke to audition for.

Bender said, " I like choir Sophomore Courtney because of all the fun you Poulos , Knight Sounds have with the people." member, stated, "Some parts From Chamber Choir of the tryout process can be you wou Id hear a mixed tough, but you just have to sound of guys and girls, relax and be yourself!" singing a variety of songs, Countesses and Noblefrom "Cruella De Vil" to men consists of juniors and "Let The River Run. " seniors who can not only sing, Lindsey Ward said, "I look but dance at the same time. forward to this class all day "The variety of character and because I have met so people in C&N makes it fun, many new people." everyone gets along with Chevaliers is the French everyone else," said junior word for 'knight' and the Mark Barrera. choir formerly known as

Following in their dance steps are the members of Knight Sounds, the sophomore swing choir.

They started a choir tradition this year, performing at a pep rallies. "It was a lot of fun performing for the whole school. I didn't know that groups got to do that, but it was an honor for us to be the first," said sophomore Lauren Lineweber. Bel Canto and C&N also performed at a pep rally during the year.

These choirs filled our castle with beautiful sounds every day. They sang in the classrooms in "M" harl, in the hallways during orientation and open house, and in Prasch for pep rallies, honors convocations, and NHS Induction.

by Jennifer Cottrell

SOUNDS OF TH£ CAS'l1I E ChaJD.ber Choir.

Chevaliers. Couutesses aucl Noble11le11. aucl Ku1ght Souuas f1ll ··M·· hall with their Voices Where•s JllJle? . . . l'v]er-nbers of Char-nber Choir wait patiently for director June Bowers to conduct ther-n at a cor-nr-nunity perrorr-nance at Wells Fargo. l'v]er-nbers of Char-nber Choir include (L t o R) David Gurewitz.

Nathan l'v]ares.

Rashad l'v]cPherson. Eric J ohnson. Greg Hennigs. Kel lie Loftis . Ar-nber Gregg . Abby l'v]orrow . A llison Essenberg. Andrea Lucks. Jessie Ebers. Tara Saunders and Er-nily Brennan. l'vJer-nbers of Char-nber Choir not pictured are A lyssa Anderson . Claire Christensen.

Abby Fenton. Andrew Hartwig. l'v]egan Hein. Cara Kroeger.

Sar-nan tha l'v]cLeese. Brittany Sr-nith. Caitlin Sr-nith and Lindsey V;arci. photo courtesy of Laine Norton

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(below) rv,e117bers of Knight Sounds. (I to r) yan Swihart. Courtney Poulos . Zach Bloebau111.

Lauren L1neweber. Brett Olsen. and rviakenzie Rath. perfor117 the ir rendition of the Beach Boys song "Be True To Your Schoo l'' at the first pep ra lly. Ot her 117e117bers of Knight Sounds include rviandy Ferguson. Nathan rviares.

Tyler Reynolds. Vanessa 0 'Neel. Brook Plouzek.

To117 Sal1stean . Alisor S1111th. Justin lho111as. ana Alex '/ ;a lker. phot o by tv,1chelle Le land

Brrr. it's colcl ill here ... Front row: Q._ to R)Mark Barrera.

Tracy Ro5enbaum. Beth Kalei---nk1arian. and Stephan Otte.

Middle row: Q._ to R) Jamie Unger. Cameron Smith. Jonat hon Brunott. and Allie Metcalf. Back row: Q._ to R) Laine Norton.

Aaroh Elliott. Zach Mutch1e. Jenny Atwood. David Marker. and MacKenzie Vogt. Count e55e5 and Nob lemen give one 5pec1al audience member a chance to go oh a 5leigh ride with them. Throughout December. C&N and the other Southea5t cho1r5 performed holiday tune5 around town at local bu5ihe55e5 and hUr5ihg home5. photo courte5y of Laine Norton

Practice Jllakes perfect. . . Chevalier5: (front row L to R) Cari55a Hami lton. Stacey Sigri5t. Kri5 Vollmer. De5irae Davi5 (middle row L to R) Mel155a Zingler. John Evah5. Laura Crawford. Katie Butt5. Beth Eisenmann. Felisha Goforth (back row L to R) Greg Ritchie. Rodney audeh. June Bower5 (not pictured) Tyronda McMullen. Chevaliers practice ''A 1/ /hole New 'I ;orld" for A Little Less Night Music. the spring concert for all the choirs held at Kimball Hall. photo by Jennifer Cottrell

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Joey Harti---nan gets thanked for a 11 her hard work by i---nei---nbers of Countesses and Noblei---nen. senior Beth alei---nk1ar1an. Juniors David Marker. Jenny At wood. and Mark Barrera . Harti---na n was the director for Countes s es and Nobler-nen. Court Choir. and Be l Canto. Missy Noonan also directed Bel Canto and Countesses and Nobler-nen. photo courte5y of Laine Norton

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Webster's Dictionary oppertunicy to travel to Chidefines music as, "the art cago by their director June and science of combining Bowers.

Bel Canto is best known vocal sounds in varying melody, harmony, ana for their lavish Renaissance rhythm."

Southeast style costumes. Senior Lisa combines the sounds of Larrew exclaimed, "We love madrigal, jazz, classical, our outfits because they are and contemporary music in so much fun. One of the four and three part main reasons that people harmonies with varsity want to be in Bel Canto is singing groups, Ars Nova, because of the cool outfits."

Ber Canto, Chansonniere, People also desired Bel Canto and Court Choir. because of the acapella "Singing jazz ca_n ~ave music. They sing madrigal some crazy 1mprov1sat1ons songs first semester and pop where you don't really songs second semester. know what to do and other Chansonniere, the all-girls times, jazz can be mellow choir, proved to be a and you just sing whatever challenge for senior Katie comes from your soul," Beckwitn who said, "twentysaid junior Mandy nine girls in one room can be Schnakenberg, a member a little difficult, but I love my of Ars Nova. Ars Nova is choir, we have formed great the mixed jazz choir, · friendships." Unlike some of consisting of juniors and the other choirs that sing a seniors. This year they certain type of music, were surprised with the Chansonniere sings a wide

variety of songs. Th is year the girls had the opportunity to take their songs on the road. They performed and competed at the Heritage Festival in San Francisco on April 24-27.

Court Choir also traveled.

They went across town to Seacrest Field to sing "God Bless America" at the homecoming football game and across the country to Boston to sightsee and perform. "Court Choir is just a bunch of great people making great music," commentea senior Jordan Luke.

These varsity choirs shared their music at school, in the community, and around the country. Members of Ars Nova, Chansonniere, Bel Canto and Court Choir proved their excellence, not only to their audiences, but to themselves.

by Jennifer Cottrell

SINGING THE KNIGHT AWAY Ars Nova, Bel Ca11to, ChallSO]lJliere, aua Court Choir def i11e excelleuce with harlllO!lious voices.

Girls Just wa11t to have full ...

Chansonn iere thr o ws a surpr ise luau f o r their accompanist Betty Peter's b irthda y .

Members o f Chansonn iere inc lude Liz Alderson. Kat ie Arnold . Katie Beckw ith . Vvhitne y Chrast il.

Anna Cooper. Jenn ifer Cottrel I. Kat ie Cudaback. Dan iel le Fore.

Carly Franson. Johnna Frost.

Chriss y Hauschel . Kaitl y n Hedrick. Ell ie Hoefler. Bethany Kerr . Kelly Me y er . Jam i Moravetz . Jenna Peate .

El izabeth Penne. Arny Qu inn.

Katie Richards. Sarah Rogers.

Sara Rossel. Co urtney Ryon.

Mandy Schnakenberg. Lindsey Schrei ter. Jack ie Spackman . and Anna Vvh ite. photo by Jennifer Cottrell

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Si11gi11g ill Sher lock Forest .. (below L t o R)

Lisa Larrew . Tys on Jurgens .

Chr 1s t 1na Voigt. Zach Peter s on.

M ikkel Ham1k. S t eve He nn1gs . and Jenny Chapin perform with Bel Canto at the annu a I Re na inssance Fai r in Kans as City . Othe r members of Be l Cant o inc lud e Austi n Ba bb.

Becky Hergert . Nick Langtry. J ill LeGrange. 1 Br ian Mika . Cassid y Moore. Al Iison Pool e. and Somer Sloan. phot o cour t e5y o f Becky Hergert

Court Choir is iJt sessioa .. . Meh7bers of Court Choir.

Jenny Atwood. Suzy Bernadt. Carrie Bose. Jonathan Brunott. Jenny Chapin . Brittany Clyh7er. Sarah Coh7er. Dan Cooper. Josh Davis. Helen DeBuse. Tara Erlandson. Jordan Fischer. Bethany Gooden. Steve Hennigs. Becky Hergert. Kelly Houchen. Tyson Jurgens. Beth Kalernki ar ian . Bethany Kerr. Leila Knowles. Nick Langtry. Michael Lesage. Adah7 Letheby .

El izabeth Love. Jason Lowe. Jordan Luke. Nathan Moyer. Zach Mutchie. Britne y Osbern. Kali Peter.

Allison Poole . Chelsea Price. Tracy RosenbaUh7. /\ndrea Rowoldt. Stacy Sheets. Corey Sheldon.

Cah7eron Sh7ith. Nikki Sh7ith. Jenna Stinson. Carrie Stuart. Jah7ie Unger. ,Jah7es Vaske. Christina Voigt.

Josh Vossler. and Derek Zih1nnerh7ah'. practice "Set Me As A Seal.'' Court Choir were practicing for a local high school choir coh7petition . photo by

We wish you a Jazzy ChrtstJllu. . . Froht row ~ to R) rviahciY Schhakehberg.

Tara ErlahciSoh. Joanie Theleh. Kali Peter. Leila Khow les. ahci Jehha StihSOh. Back row~ to R) Corey Shelcioh. Zac Wo lfe. Jorciah Luke. Derek Zitritriertriah.

Jasoh Lowe. ahci ,Jesse Doak. rvietribers of Ars Nova perfortri at the Lihcolh CoLmtry Club. Sehior Jorciah Luke says. ''Travelihg arouhci the cit y at Christtrias titrie puttihg oh perfortriahces for differeht people cah be very busy. but a lot of fuh.'' photo courtesy of June Bowers

Support111g the halll . . . Juhe Bowers cohgratulates Johhha Frost. a trietriber of ChahSOhhiere. · oh beihg ihdUcted ihto Natiohal Hohor Society.

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director o f Chevaliers. Chatriber Choir. Chahsohhiere. Ars Nova. ahd Khight Souhds. photo courtesy of June Bowers

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Often times throughout retirement last year, Carol school you are told exactly Moravec picked up where he what science class you left off, teaching students how must take, and which order and why the body works the you must take them in. As way it does. Many students you advance into upper interested in pursuing a career levels of high school, more in the medical field found this options become available. class interesting, and a step in Students begin to take the right direction. classes that are of interest Others prefer to take to them, and fulfill semester long classes, such as requirements at the same astronomy. This unique class time. gives students the opportunity Students may take to study the solar system and anything from Astronomy atmosphere hands on. to Anatomy and Physiology Furthermore , several to Marine Biology. Often people chose to take Randy ti mes students prefer to Emry's Advanced Chemistry, take biology, chemistry, the follow-up class to Differand then select a class of . entiated Chemistry. The class interest. Anatomy and allowed them to learn in a Physiology is known as one lab-based environment. of Southeast's most difficult Senior Dan Miriovsky was classes. After Mr. Nelsen's a huge fan of the class.

"Chemistry is great," he said.

Physics was another popular class students chose to take, usually during their junior or senior years. Studying forces and motion may be extremely challenging for some , but to others , like junior Eric Tesmer, it was a fun experience. "I like the class because it is easygoing and Mrs. Haugerud does not ever force information on us, but shows us how things work. Plus, she is really funny, she tells hilarious jokes," said Tesmer.

No matter what path they chose to take, students had the opportunity to make the best of their high school science experience.

by Brittney Byers

SCI£NC£-OIDGY The stuay of scieuce Skati1tg ill the halls ...Seniors Ji ll Caldwe ll and Elizabeth Cay.ado engage in a physics experi171en t.

Stude nts 111easured t he acce leration as t hey pu Iled each other a long on a skate board. photo courte5y of Jill Caldwell

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Here kitty. kitty . . (below) Senior Annie Gustafson studies cat 111usc les after schoo for an upco1111n12 Anato171y practica I. Caro I Moravec '..= Anato171y anc Physiology classe:= used the cats throughout the year to locate specific bodyparts.

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Sc:teac:e Departaeat. .. (Back row. L to R) Greg Cooper (Applied Chemistry. Physical Sciehce Team). Dick Ca ster (Chemistry. Geosciehce) . Rahd Y Emry (Chemistry Diff.. Adv. Chemistry). Floyd Doughty (Chemistry). ahd Carol t\1oravec (Applied B iology.

Ahatomy ahd Physiology Diff.). (Froht Row L t o R) Jake Wih emiller (Physics . Applied Phys ics .

Astrohomy) . Roh Paulseh (Basic Life Sciehce .

Biology). Darla Haugerud (Physics. Chemistry). ahd CihdY Karel (Plahts/Ah1mals/Great Plaihs. tviarihe Biology. /\pp lied Chemistry. photo b y Kelly Dolan

Maa sc:1eat1sts . . . (Above) Seniors Bub Wihdle and Dan t\1iriovsky find the melting points of Uhkhown substances in Randy Emry's Advanced Chemistry class.

Windle commented. ''Emry is a genius. '' photo by Tih7 S1111th Alittle expertaeat. . . (Left) Sophomores Chase Topil and J essica Rada test solutions in Carol tvioravec's Applied Biology Class .

Appl ied Bio logy students took part in several han_ds-on labs throughout the year . photo by T1111 S111ith

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There are many ways to sophomore Matt Rosno measure a teacher: the test remarked. scores their students Junior Caitlin McArdle receive, evaluations by remembers a special administrators, portfolios Valentines' Day gift from her they provide or the brother that O'Brien had a number of years that they hand in. "Right in the middle teach. of class she started singing a The fact of the matter is love song, it was so that a teachers worth can embarrassing when at the not be defined by scores or end everyone found out it evaluations.

A good was for me." teacher's worth is left up to "Everyone knows about what they leave with their the weird things Mrs. O'Brien students. does. She sings, she yells, Nancy O'Brien has sometimes she made kids cry taught at Southeast for but she was always a great years. She has touched the teacher. Having her do the lives of thousands of weird things made everything students and left her she taught stand out more," knowledge of history with senior Eric Himmelberger each one. · reminisced. . "She brought doughIt can be seen that Nancy nuts on some test days. It O'Brien had an impact on was a great thing, because these students, and they her test were killers," represent only a fraction of

those whom she taught. To her students she is not an ordinary teacher; ?he _is a prodigy in the education field, and she has left them with nothing but positive impressions while she taught them at an unmatchaole level.

Despite the exit of this marvelous teacher, the world of the social studies department must continue_ to turn. Th is year saw maJor changes within the department. David Nebel took over the teaching of the Citizenship Issues Diff. classes as well as the sponsorship of the We the People competition. Rob McEntarffer taught only part time, leaving psychology du~ies to Ki_m Paul and Mick Pierce, while Eric Sack taught philosophy.

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TH£ £ND OF AN £RA Na11cy O"Brie11 says ·roodlesr· to Southeast; leaves studeuts with so11gs a11cl iaeiaories Ouestio:u three. ge:utleJ11e:u . ..

David Nebe l quizzes seni ors Zach Graham. J onathan Pettit and Ale x Brown during their final. In his first year as the Citizenship Issues Diff teacher.

Nebel t ook liberties with the c lass . expanding fr o m the norma I book work and lectures by allowing students t o do man y hands o n research proJe c ts and classr oo m presentations. For their final students were given a Vve the People unit and a week to write a four minute responses to the questions presented .

Nebel wo uld pick o ne of the three questi o ns. the gro up would give their response and then be questi o ned for si x minutes. phot o by Kersteh Ficke

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(be low) ancy O 'Brier lectures her 1//orlc History Diff class O'Brien's classes presented a cha Ilenge to incoming sophomores . with hare tests and course learnings. but her comedic side quic I:; eased their fears.

Students who were able to work their wa:,, through the class hac the oppurtun ity tc earn college credit through Nebrask~ 1/;es leyan . photo bJ Kersteh Ficke

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1:aspirtug future Jeoparcly c:outestuts . . . Back row: (L to R) David Leader (U .S. History. Oral Cornrnuhicatiohs. Ecohornics) . Dave Peters (U.S. History. V;orld Geography /\dj). NahCY O'Brieh (World History Diff). Crystal Fold eh (Citizehship Issues. U.S. History). Breht Toalsoh (Leadership. /\P U.S. History. Citizehship Issues. Crirnihal Justice).

Mick Pierce (Psychology. U.S History). Middle Row (L to R): RahdY Brolhorst (Citizehship Issues .

U.S. History). Chad Blatchford (U.S. History. World History). Pat K.ohl (Sociology. World History). Jah Rogers (World History Goverhrneht I). Froht (L to R): Rob McEhtarffer (/\P Psychology . /\dVahced /\P Psychology) . Dave Nebel (/\P U.S. History.

Citizehship Issues Diff). Not pictured: Mike Butler (V'/orld History). Torn Focht (Ecohornics): Torn Johhsoh (1//orld Geography. V;orld History) Kirn Paul (V✓ orld Geography. Psychology. Hurnah Behavior). TohY Quattrocchi (U.S. History) photo byKer5ten Ficke

Mocleru B1story . .. (above) Juhior Tim Eisehhauer uses rno derh techo logy to give a historic presehtatioh. The use o f computers . ihterhet ahd · power po lht presehtat iohs made it easy for s t udehts to f ihd ahd preseht ihforrnatioh ih ah ihforrnative ye t ehterta lhlhg way. photo by Kersten Ficke

Is t~is goua hurt? . ... (left) Seh ior Matt Mc/\rdle is hooked up to ah EEG rnachihe by Dr. Susie Wihdle, Sehior Bub Wihdle did his /\P /\dVahced Psycho logy proJect over bra ih waves ahd the patterhs they create wheh playihg video games. photo by Ker5ten Ficke

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Although Southeast which also allowed students offered a wide variety of to have more say in what classes, some students went on in school. There prefer to focus on one main were ·twenty-one Southeast interest during high school. students who attended the of Arts and The School of Arts and School Humanities, Zoo School, Hu man ities.

The classes at Zoo School and the Information Technology program fulfill were also smaller in size . the needs of these students. Students from all Lincoln high The Special Needs schools are eligible to attend department also offers a Zoo School as wel I as take variety of classes for classes at their home school. students to learn at their These classes focused on science and offered hands-on own pace.

Hie Arts and learning experiences. Eight Humanities Focus Program Southeast students attencfed allows students to pursue Zoo School. Senior Katie their interests everyday. Wolfe enjoyed the more The school required one relaxed envi roment and onesemester of art classes, and o n-o n e setting with the one year of humanities teachers. Wolfe said, "I act classes, but also offered more like myself at this traditional classes such as school. I actually enioy it English, Spanish, and math: . now, as I never have before. " The Information Senior Makayla Klein has attended the program for Technology Focus Program ~wo years and 1s interested al lowed students to master in an art career. Klein liked computer software programs. the school. "It puts more At school these students were focus on students. The able to work with the latest small class size allows computer technology. Senior students to get more help." James Rosser attended the There were typically 10-15 school and said, "I would students in each class recommend attending ITFP to

anyone who has an interest in technology. If you want to make movies, ITFP is the place to go. If you want to learn how to design web ages, this is the place for you.

TFP will accelerate your future. " There were seven Southeast students who attended Information Tech no logy schoool.

The - special Needs department provided opportunites for students to excel in school. Dr. Vicki Obrecht said , "The Special Needs department offers specialized classes in some content areas for students who might experience difficulty with classes in other departments. " They also offered a resource class every period where students could receive helR with their homework. This year the department added a new comRuterized IEP system.

The Special Needs classes provided an enjoyable experience for students who might not have had one otherwise.

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AT TH£IR OWN PAC£ Creattag opportuaities for studeuts to excel Aacl the aaswer 11? . .. Nancy Johnson helps s ophomore Ty ler Fittje with his homework. In Turn class Johnson enco uraged students t o earn better grades by prov iding help in all subjec t areas. photo by Brittney By ers

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Explor1ag uw opt1ou . .. (B elow: Junior ate Schul z works on his ass ignr-nent at t he lnforr-nat1on Tech no I ogy Focus Prograrn Th is schoo I a I lo we e students to focus or their interest ir technology . phot

Special Neecls DepartJiie:11t. .. Front Row Q-_ to R) Judy Riordan (Functiona I Math . FC V;o1-k Skl I ls .

Supportive Job Practice) . Jane Vvilliar-ns (Cor-nr-nun ication Ski Ils . Literature . Career Ed .

Citizenship Issues). Kirn Hovendic (Resource .

Transition Math. Math Concepts. Beg . Algebra) .

Susan Hill (Voice Prograr-n) . Linda Lloyd (Health .

Reading Skills. Reading Eler-nents. Resource). Connie '/ ;1tt (V.I.P. Coordinator). Jae 1e Lafollette (Resource.

Life Skills . FCR Reading II. Recreational Leisure.

Functiona I Hea Ith). Pete Maddux (Cor-nputer Applications . Econor-nic Perspectives . Y;orld Geography. lJ.S . History). Roberta Christansen (School Psychologist). Not pictured: Laura Cur-rir-nings (Speech and Language Therapist). Clay Hollr-nann (Adaptive P.E. . Cor-nposition. English 10. Resource).

Julie Latenser (Geor-netry. Basic Life Science .

Resource. Earth Science). Kathy Neill ( lB to 21 Pr-ograr-n). Lisa Nelson (V;riting Skills. Resource. English 10). Dr. Vicki. Obrecht (Coordinator). and Deb Sovey (Basic Math. Resource. Personal/Social Developr-nent.

Foundation Math). pho t o by M155y Dragoo

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(Above) Sophor-nore Corinne Nosa I reads a r-naga.zine. Special Education offered r-nany opportunities for students to excel in school through various activities. photo by M155y Dragoo Zoo school. .. (left) Senior Hailey Abbott sits with zoo scho o l teacher Beth Briney.

A~bot et'ljoyed r-nany .benefits of going to the schoo I and cor-nr-nented . ''You have a better relationship with yo ur teachers .'' photo court5ey of Hailey /\bbott

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iHola!, Bonjour, Hallo, cooking, and even games these strange words involving fly swatters. l<athie echoed through F-hall as Uhrmacher, world language students learned how to department chair and French communicate in other teacher said, "We vary languages. Whether it was activities several times during French, Latin, Spanish, or class; we have cultural German, students found activities too." their niche and earned a Southeast offered a total of global perspective of other 40 language classes with cultures. varying levels of difficulty.

Between conjugating Students could choose to start verbs, taking tests, and slow and take a first year of making casual conversa- language or accelerate their tions, language students got learning by taking 3/4 Spanto envelop themselves in ish or French class. new cultures and broaden Although language isn't their horizons. Sophomore required to graduate, French II student Abby universities exrect anywhere Fenton said that she from two to four years of enjoyed the satisfaction of language instruction. There realizing you're learning. were other incentives for In a typical day of class, ·takin9i language. activities ranged from 'I think people who book work, presentations, speak more than one

language are well-respected," saia German 3 student junior Nicole Earnest.

Students like d·unior Priscilla Boon enjoy ialects so much that they take more than one language. Boon took Latin 1 /2, French 4 and Spanish 3. She enjoyed reading books in other languages.

"Learning a language is useful because I want to travel when I get older, " Boon commented.

Speaking a foreign language is afso very practical because of our expanding global community. Senior Fred Gay said, "By speaking in another language you have a greater chance of doing well later in life."

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MORE THAN GIBBERISH. • • W or la la11guages help stu.de11ts excel Euro-c:0111 c:ollec:tor . .. (Clockwise from t op) J unior s Stacy Sheets and Michelle Le land . seniors Courtney Arny and Cavan ·short. and Junior Craig Conger examine Euro coins in German III. Euros became the universa l currency across Europe in 200 2. photo courtesy of Jahe Re1hkorcit

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Junior Sarah Coffin works with a group in Spanish 1 on worksheets .

B ook assignments are essential in mastering grammar techniques. photo by T1117 S1111th

Mult1- li•gua.l experts . .. Front row(}._ to R): Arlys Eddy (Spanish) . new to Southe ast Angela Christensen-Fisher (Spanish) . Kathie LJrmacher (French). and Jane Re1nkordt (German). Back row (}._ to R): Antonio Almazan (Spanish). new t o Southeast Gail V;andzilak(Spanish). Kristen Tangen (French). new to Southeast Sharon Tenopir (Spani sh). Lorraine V;alsch (Spanish). photo by 07elsea Price

Artutic houses . . . German students' ginger bread houses reflect their creator's orig ina Iity. German students built these structures to · ce lebrate the winter ho lidays the German way. photo courtesy of Jahe eihkordt

Exotic cuisi)le ... (left) Senior Betsy Branscombe shows off her Spanish cr eati o n.

Branscombe and senior Tara Tesmer made bread for their Spanish 5 final presentation. photo by Oielsea Price

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Distinguished seniors sat on the Prasch floor during the Fall Honors Convocation on October 1 7, 2002. Some displayed baby blue medallions, but all were elite academic students who came to be recognized for their hard work and dedication.

During the honors convocation, members of National Honor Society (NHS), honor roll, eight National Merit Semifinalists and nine National Merit Commended Scholars were recognized. In order to be a member of NHS seniors had to complete five hours of community service, maintain a 3.5 GPA, and compose an essay on one of the four NHS pi llars: character,

scholarship, leadership, and Rosno recalled, "We added service. the fifth cornerstone of NHS NHS is a national high on the spur of the moment school organization that during the fall induction . .. emphasizes academic FUN!" achievement and community With the addition of the involvement.

Colleges fun pillar NHS became more respect members of this than just an academic honor. selective society. "I'm in NHS NHS became a community of because it's the thing to do if students with similar you're a good student," said priorities, achieving their treasurer Alex Levitov. goals while having a good NHS was not an idle time . society, but as secretary NHS members shared Vanessa Wishart said, "NHS many memories together duris a group that encourages ing the induction ceremony, helping the community." service projects, and other Many members exemplified unifying activities. Historian service when they rang bells Anna Wishart said, "We are for the Salvation Army during all so close together, more the winter. than any other year."

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A PILLAR OF STRENGTH Character.scholarship. leadership.service Officers President: Joey Stenberg V1ce-Pres1dent: Jill Rosno Secretary: Vanessa V11shart Treasurer: Alex Levitov Reporter: Cassidy Moore Historian: Anna V11shart

tv,ernbers Hciiley Abbott Cl.a1re Adcirns Aciron Aldridge Stephcin1e Anderson Andrew Ashe lford Shcide I\Yor1nde Kyle Ballew Chr1st1nci Bcirry Lisa Bartz Katie Beckwith Laura Berger PooJa Bhadbhade tv,egan Blosser Allison Bradford Betsy Branscombe Alan Branting tv,egan Breen Arny Brenden Arny Brol l1ar Alex Brown Jonathan Brunott N1kk1 Burbach Jessa Burcham Brittney Byers Andrea Callahan John Campbell

Jeffrey Carr • Al1c1a Carranza Jennifer Cass Aaron Castro Jenny Chapin Brian Chr 1st1ansen E:suro1 Clar1n Brad Clciussen Lyndsey Clewell Colby Collurci Annci Cooper Dcin Cooper StcinCooper -Jennifer Cottrell Toby Currin Jimmy Dciger Sophia Dcihab BeckyDciv1s Sarah Dietrich Kelly Dolan tv,issy Dragoo Sara Ekstrom Aaron E:ss1nk Lynd1 E:ss1nk "Gwyn Evans "Thomas E:vnen tv11rua Fe2J1c Kersten Ficke -Jordan Fischer Tyler Flory Linsey Fowler Johnna Frost • Frederick Gay Samuel Gibbens Kristin Go 1e Sean Golden

Bethany Gooden Zach Graham Cameron Guenzel Annie Gustafson Cassie Hansen Chrissy Hauschel Trevor Heidinger Andreci Herste1n Jennci Hetcko tv,egcin Hill Andreci Hochrncin Rogers Hong Kathleen Howell-Burke Scott Johnson 11/hitney Jones "tv,egcin Kelley Dcin1el ·err Stephcin1e Kersten tv,akayla Klein Leila Know les Chcid Kruse Nick Kubick Torn Kutsch 0111 LaGrange Nicholas Langtry Lisa Larrew Katie LeBaron • Alex Lev1tov Aaron Loeck Joshua Lovell • Jason Lowe Jordan Luke tv,ered1th tv,a Annalee tviasek tv1att tvicArdle "rviatt tv,ehrhoff

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Amanda tv,ercer Allison tv,etcalf tv1atthew tv,eyer "Christopher tv,eyerle Brad tv,1ller Chr1st1ne tv,iller Jessica tv,iller Dcin1el tv,1r1ovs Bess tv,oodie Cciss1dy tv,oore Liz tv,orrow Alexci tviuhs Kristci tv,un 1er Suzcinne tv,yers -Jesse Neuk1rch Stephcin1e N1nnerncin Stcicy Norrncin Laine Norton -Jessica ONeel Andrew Olive tv1ar1an Pegler Alex Person Kali Peter "-Jonathan Pettit Laura Poskochil Chelsea Price Linsay Priefert Sherv1n Razav1an Brady Rivers Jaime Roby Kyle Roeber Jill Rosno "Daniel Rowe Andrea Rowo ldt Bo Ruud Andy Sand

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Lisa Schildt ances Sc oonveld Lindsey Schre1ter Amanda Schur Kirn Shubert Cara Shuster Somer Sloan La ra Sprcigue Joey Stenberg Robyn Stokke Kcir1 Sufflcool cin Swcin1gcin Chase fayl or Tarci Tesmer faturn Thies -Julie Thompson Alic1ci Toy Kelly Trcin Elizabeth Voelker Christina Voigt Leigh '//agner Brett V✓ergin Dana 't ;ertz Jason wicks Nate 1/ ;1et1ng Bub V11ndle S zanne V11ng Anna Wishart • Vanessa V11shart Krissy V✓oita Just111 tv,ood Kimberly V✓ood "Andy \Vright Andrew Young Billy Ziemer • Dere Z1rnrner·rnan

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(Below) NHS pre5icieht.

Joey Stehberg welco~es fa~ily ahci friehcis to the NHS ihciUctioh cere~OhY Oh October 9 . 2002. As presicieht Stehberg was respohsible for ogahizihg the cere~ohy anci co~~Uh 1ty service activities. photo courtesy of Anna V11shart

I pleclge . . . The new h7eh7bers of NHS stand to recite the pledge at the conclusion of their induction. ''As a h7eh7ber of Nationa I Honor Society. I pledge to uphold the our cornerstones: scholarship. leadership. service. and character.

I will pursue scholarship by coh7h7itting to acadeh71c excellence . upholding personal integrity. and challenging h7YSelf intellectually: I will eh7body leadership by setting a good exah7ple for h7Y peers: I will practice service by working for the betterh7eht of our coh7h7Uhity: and I wil l h7aintain character by letting h7Y conscience guide h7Y decisions. These four cornerstohes will be the basis of h7Y success both in National Honor Society and in h7Y endeavors to coh7e ."

A COh7h7ittee of Southeast NHS h7eh7bers wrote the recitation used in the cereh7ohY. photo courtesy

I hight thee . .. Dr. Nesha Schuh7ahh presents Andrea Hochh7ah with her NHS h7edallion at the induction cereh7ohy. tvjeh7bers of NHS lined up t o receive their h7edal lions as ah officer read their hah7eS. photo courtesy of Anna \/ ;1shart

L1ght1ug up fuu . .. Bub Windle Iights the cand le of f Uh at the end o f the candle cereh70hY. The 2002-03 chapter was the first to add a new cornerstone to the traditional four. photo courtesy of Anna Wishart

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Students are not alone Kathi Thaden listed over 30 in making up a school. The activities when asked to behind the scenes work is define her duties at LSE, and often the hardest, most counselor Bill Beard said that important, and the most his job was "to help students rewarding.

This is best reach their fullest potential."

Counselors and admindisplayed by the administrators and counselors of istrators do not have it easy.

They sometimes work even Southeast.

Principal Dr. Patrick harder than the students do Hunter-Pirtle defined his in order to run this school. role at Southeast, "I believe "When you have the number my most important job is to of activities that we are provide a vision for the involved in, you are school. Where are we constantly dealing with going this year, and where people and hopefully a positive will we be in five years? I creating also believe I set the tone environment for all," said Director of for how students should be Associate treated and educated in Athletics Mike Rasmussen.

Do not be fooled! th is school."

The administrators and · Although adults may seem counselors made this like they are all about discischool what it is with the pline, having fun is important help and guidance they too. When Sue Cassata was gave the students. "We are asked what she liked most listeners and givers of about' her job, she replied, Kleenex," counselor Sally " Two things: students and laughter."

O'Neill O'Neill said.

Counseling team leader interjected , "K IDS! My

students give me energy and keep my mind moving."

Every administrative staff member has their own special stories about their times at Southeast. Jeff Stoehr shared his with a couple of students. "Word to the wise: When you first get hired in administration by a school , make sure you know the words to the school fight song.

If you do not know the words and you happen to sing them wrong at an LSE football game your administrative coworkers will NEVER let you forget it."

The administrative staff members are full of skills put to use when helping, comforting, advising, guiding, and yes, disciplining, Southeast's students. They made sure everything ran smoothly and we have them to thank for the numerous smiles seen in the halls every day.

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.. Now look over here ad SJllile reeeeaul big... .. Dr. Patrick Hunter-Pirtle 1s proud to be a part of ah exce Ilent schoo I. Known as "f-i~P." studen t s saw him wa lking the hal ls during · passing periods and superv1s1ng 1n t he cafeteria during lunch. '/ /heh he was not taking on ah ordinary ro le. he was at work in his o f ice. laboring at his desk.

Dr. f-i-P was ah 1nsp1rat1on for the students of Southeast as they made their way from class to class. activity to activity. and through the hectic lives typical high schoo I students Iive. photo by

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Southeast counselor B il l Beard helps Corey Smith with his schedule.

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selors guided students towards their goals by plugging applicable classes into the s tudents' schedules. Making schedules t ook a lot of effort but the counselors were well-trained t o deal with any pro ble1-Y1s. from sw itching class periods and teachers around to making sure that each student had not only the requirements they needed. but the motivational push t o succeed in each and every class. photo

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Go to the heacl of the school. . . The adrt1inistrators were here every day to keep everything up and running. They rt1ade sure th ings went srt1oothly and that al l the students were in the best learning environrt1ent poss ible. (front row. left to right) Dr. Nesha Schurt1ann (Associate Principal) . Dr. Vicki Obrecht (Special Education Coordinator), Mr. Mike Rasrt1ussen (Associate Director of Athletics) , and Ms. Sue Cassata (Educational Coordiinator). Back row:()._ to R) Mr. Larry Munksgaard (Director of Athletics). Mr. Gary Cazpla (Associate Principa l), Dr. Patrick HunterPirtle (Principal). and Mr. Jeff Stoehr (Associate Principal). photo by Anna V1h1te

Big hearts . .. Front row: ()._ to R) Kelcy Sass, Sally ONeill, and Cynthia Se IIon. Back row ()._ to R) Janet Millnitz. Kathi Thaden (Counse I ing Teal'rl Leader) .

Alexander Currie and Bil l Beard. · photo by Anna V;hite

■ Belpi!lg the helpers ... Kathy Burkrt1an is pictured here in her niche in the counselors' office.

'Nhen students cort1e into the counseling office, Burkrt1an is the one who directs thert1 where to go. what to do and te Ils thert1 who they need to talk to. She also takes care of all the National Honor Society business and sponsors the cheerleaders. photo by Anna 'I 1h1te

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Whether it is sorting out passes or cleaning up the hallways, many people operate the little details in our lives at school. From the cafeteria to the library, approximately thirty staff members dedicate their days to working behind the scenes.

The office ladies work answering telephone calls, dealing with parking issues, and making announcements. They keep the students informed and "set a good example for the student body," stated Ane Banwell, main office receptionist.

The librarians not only. offer their help when students come into the library to do research, but also assist in the computer

lab, organize displaysand check out books.

You see them in the halls, at athletic events, and in classrooms; they are the Southeast janitors. "The cleanliness of the building and the safety of the students and staff," stated Pat Heckman, "are the main objectives to being a janitor here at LSE." Heckman left Southeast in January to become the head custodian at North Star High School and Todd Scherer took over the supervision of the custodial staff.

It is almost lunchtime, and the lunch ladies are hard at work preparing for the rush of hungry high-schoolers. "I feel we provide one of the most important services here at LSE. We feed kids, so they can learn," said Barb

Sandusky, cafeteria manager.

With nutritious breakfasts and Iu nches, students can focus on school instead of on a growling stomach.

The attendance office takes phone calls from parents reporting students ' absences. They also inform parents of tardies and truancies.

The nurses are here to serve anyone feeling ill. They provide basic services such as distributing medication, applying bandages, and allowing students to lay down and rest.

The support staff works hard day in and day out to enhance the environment of LSE. They are here before the first students enters and long after the last one goes home.

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Thu u Nucy . .. Off ice secretary Nancy Blackman works at her computer .

Blackman . a long with ma in office secretaries Ane Banwell and Jan Sorensen organize the schoo I's ma iI. student passes. and phone messages. They are also in charge of printing the dai ly announcements. photo by Michelle Leland

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(Abo e) Jo.an Johnston . .a Southeast urse. organizes various he.a Ith supplies during .a break from helping students.

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The 1uu cleu f1ght1•g aachiJle ... (Left) Janitor Adrian Do.ah sweeps the floor prior to the st.art of the LSE Boys B.asketb.a 11 game .ag.a inst Gr.and Isl.and. '//ork does not end for the custodial staff v1hen the bell rings: many I.ate nights .are spent working to keep .a clean env1ro ment for students. photo by /;h1tneyJones

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What do students do Advanced Acting, students when they are ti red of first take the Acting class. "In sitting down reading, Advanced Acting, the focus writing and solving is all on performance" equations? They stand up explained Drama teacher and take a bow, learning Carol Svoboda, "with the proper way in one of emphasis on prodution the drama classes offered at second semester. " Students Southeast. There are three work to strengthen their different drama classes to acting techniques and choose from, Acting, performance while concenAdvanced Acting, or trating on details such as Technical Theater. character development.

Any student can sign up "It's more hands on, we get for acting, regard less of to actually do it, instead of just experience or talent. learning about it, " proclaimed Students learn about sophmore Mitch Werner. improvisation and the In technical theater proper techniques to stage students learn the basic voice and movement. aspects of running a theater.

Acting teaches students the . They learn the language used basic terminology of in the theater, and then the stage, and gives them a apply it to the stage. Students sample at directing and learn what certain tools are scene work. "We work on used for, and how to use keeping focus and not them properly. They learn to losing concentration," work the curtains, how to commented junior Eric create the lighting effects, and Tesmer. how to work the soundboard.

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Technical theater students are responsible for the "behind the scenes" work in all Southeast productions. Of the stage, senior Aaron Aldridge said "I just like being there, it's a good place, a cool place to be."

In addition to teaching all three drama classes, Svoboda also directed th is year's one act play, "The Little Prince. " " It was tons of fun, " exclaimed junior Sarah Mason. The Little Prince took runner-up in districts , competing against seven other schools. "It was a bittersweet feeling, knowing we only lost by a couple of points,"commented senior Nate Weiss. "The fact that we went to districts after only a week of practicing is amazing.

The cast really came together nicely in only a week. "

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L1stea up . . . Drarna teacher Car o l Sv o bod a g iv e s instruct ions t o her beg inn ing drarna class while s o ph117ore Crai·g Yeager listens attent ively. The th ing rnan y students eruoyed rnost about the cl ass was "the awesorne people." sa id Y eager. photo by T1~S~1t h

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Sc:ulpti11g perfec:t1011 . . ~ to R) Sophornores Edd~ Strachan . Sannantha Earl. senior rviarcus Craft. JUhlor Spencer Sandusky ahc sophomores Ky le Font anc T1 f1n11 Eberspacher work or an acting exer1cse cal lee sculpting. This involved the class pa1r1ng up and nno ld1n~ the other person's expressions and poses. photo b T1rr- Srn1th

The play·s the th1:ug ... This year's one-act play.

"The Little Prince." is the story of an aviator who crashes his plane in the desert and 1s forced to deal with the desert environnent. The cast included Front Row (L to R) Cassandra Gearhart. Jenny Chapin. Liz Morrow. Bret Olson. Back Row (L to R) Tyler Reynolds. Tyson Jergens. Eric Tesn---1er. Becky Hergert. Tracy Rosenbaunn. /\ndrea Hochnnan.

Sarah Mason. Nate Moyer. Josh Higgens. and Nate V/e iss . photo courte5Y of Katrina /Je155 1

Actt:ug up .. . (clockwise fronn top) Sophnnores Jay Jackson . Sannantha Overton . Junior Spencer Sandusky. and sophnnores Jandy Rirnovsky. /\nnber Hunt. Tiffini i Eberspacher. and Brittany Elder do warnn-up exercises to prepare thennselves for learning new acting techniques. photo by T111r snr1th

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We are the people . .. (Right) t'v1el'rlbers of / /ePo ront: Fred Gay Second row (L to R): Vanessa '/ ; 1shart. Anna ·; ; ishart. Lindsey Cle we 11 . Bess t'v1ood1e. Jill Rosrio . arid Leigh / /agrier Back row: (L to ) Chris f'v1eyerle. Andy '/;right. Alex Levitov. Dari f'v11riovsky. Bub/ /lhdle. Sherv1ri a2:av1an. Josh Lo ell arid Dave ebel. show of their trophy after winhi g the state coi---npet1t1on. at1onals were eld 1n I /as 1ngton D.C. during the last Vveekerid of April. photo by i 1h1tney .Jones

Give peace a cha11ce . .. Seniors J st1n / /ood arid Seth Reddy plan Students For Peace's Berief it Knight. Students co Id be for JUst about anything with the wide variety of clubs offered . even if ''Student For" wash 't lh the club hal'r7e. photo by Kersten Ficke

Put iae ill coach .. . (Efottol'rl) Seniors Andy Sand.

Grant Johnson. arid David Oldfather part1c1pate during a presentation lh Athletic Club. The club brought together stude t athletes paricipat1rig lh a variety of sports lh support the at let1c prograi---n. photo by Michelle Leland

E-!XINDIVIDUALITY Club: (n.) an association of people united in the pursuance of a common interest.

A brand new club day came to Southeast once a month thi s year. Dan _Hohensee divised a computer program that organized club day passes and attendance.

Club passes were issued the day before informing students of the activities that would be taking place. Southeast offered a club for every individual. If there wasn't a club that suited your interests you weren't looking hard enough. Clubs supplied students with a time they could associate with people that shared their interests forming new friendships, improving the community, being entertained , and just having a good time.

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Between the controversie s of government and culture, there were clubs which allowed everyone to express their opinions, learn more, and broaden their views. Student Vote allowed every student at Southeast to voice their opinions within the means of a mock voting poll. Students voted on issues varying from Nebraska 's governor to creating the observation of Lewis and Clark Day. From the individual votes cast to the overall opinion of the US citizens, a group of 33 students along with their new advisor Dave Nebel studied the constitution , wrote responses to three topics along with becoming prepared for every imaginable question a judge could fire at them. We the People members soon found themselves grasping the winning trophy at the state competition and studied harder before they took off for Washington D .C. in late April to compete in the WePo nationals.

Sign Language club was responsible for raising money in order to provide books and videotapes to hearing impaired students at Prescott and Hill Elementary schools. They also enjoyed attending first-run captioned movies with the hearing impaired from the Lincoln community.

Southeast's exchange students took part in International Club and

Oae f1aal vote . .. Sehior Seth Reddihg drops his ballot lhto the official ballet collector.

After each studehts' ballot was turhed lh. they were hahded a· "I Voted Today'' sticker from seh1or Aaroh Locke durihg Studeht Vote Oh October 22hd. phot o by Eliza Bachtrian

provided first hand sources abou t cultures , societies, and everyday experiences in other countries around the world.

by Whitney Jones lt•s WePo- lic1ous .. . (top left) '/ /e the People members Cameroh Guehzel . Jill Rosho .

L1hdsey Clewell. Alex Levitov. Bess ~oodie ahd ~att ~ehrhoff f1h1sh ahswerihg questioh5 ahd smile with cohfidehce. After the weekly two hour meetihg5 ahd additioha l time put lh by the 5-6 member groups. the team departed for 1//ashihgtoh D.C. and the national competition ready to take on the toughest questions. p o t o co rtes y o f Dar M 1r 1ovsky lateraatioaal flare . .. (middle left) Juniors Jen Strasil and Charlotte Darling show off their artwork at the end of an International club meeting. The activity gave students the "opportunity to experience specific activities and (world-wide) customs firsthand ." stated International Club representatives. phot o courtesy d' Kristen Tanger Baacly respect. .. (bottom left) Students watch as club sponsor Suzanne Shackelforc1 teaches new signs during a Sign Language Club meeting. The club strives to help other students and staff become more aware of the beauty and uniqueness by signing at sports games and theater productions. phot o co rtesy of S zanne Shackelford

Flower boy ... Senior Grant Johnson peek'.:. out from behind his flower after learning anc attempting to ma e another culture's art Johhson ahd other students with a commor intere~t 1n world languages and cultures were members of International club. pho t o courtes of Kristen Tangen

Fa.st talkers . . . Competitors of Southeasts/ ;e the People tearn display the 1st place trophy after amazing Judges and stunning opposing teams wit their responses to ~ohstItutIon based questions. Back row: ( L to ) sponsor Dave Nebel. seniors Josh Lovell. Alex Levitov.

Brian Chr1s1ansen. Torn utsch. Dan M1r1ovsky. Bub //1ndle. Matt Mehrhoff. Sherv1n Razav1an. Derek Zimmerman. Eric Hirnrnelberger. Jenny Cass. Totrir-nY van den Berg. a d Fred Gay. Middle row: Q-_ to R) seniors Alex Brown. Justin //ood. Sean Golden. Andy / ;right. Alex Person.

Sade Ayorinde. Leigh / /agner. Sophia Dahab. Bess lv1ood1e. Chris Meyer le. and Lindsey Clewell. Front row Q-_ to R) seniors Lisa Larrew.

Jill Rosno . Anna //1shart . Vanessa ·1;1shart. Alicia Carl"anza . Claire Adams . Jill L,3grange . Joey Stenberg . and Cameron Guenzel.

OrgaJlli galore! . . . Juniors Kyle Masek. Thu Nguyen. Mai Linh Nguyen and sophotriol"es iv1elanie Schleiger and Abby Benker learn the new skill of Japanese orgarr-ii paperfolding. International Club members also et'l)oyed club day events such as a cheese-tasting party . an international breakfast. a game day. and a _pumpkin-carving party. photo courtesy of nsten Tangen

Whe11 ha11cls speak . .. Sign Language Club sponsor Suzanne Snackelford talks to club member sophomore Amanda Harvey about , ah upcoming event. Club members got the opportu Ity to practice signing In groups for 30 minutes each club day. photo co rtesy of Suzanne Shackelford

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Drummers who wanted to drum, actors who wanted to act, singers who want to sing, and dancers who wanted to dance could become members of Drum Club, Thalians and Thespians, All Male Choir, and Breakdance Club.

But these clubs weren't just for students who already did these things; they were also for students wno wanted to explore and find out what these activities were all about.

Drum Club pounded their drums to fill the gymnastic room with beats every club day and have been since its conception in 2000. Junior Craig Conger said "We usually sit arouna and play difterent types of percussion instruments. We study rliythm and sometimes have guest drummers come in and perform."

Thalians and Thespians is the school's drama club. Junior Tyson Jurgens said, "Thalians and Thespians allows people interested in theater to meet and learn about the dram a department." The drama club provided students with interests in acting, technical theater, and behind the scenes, a chance to talk about pursuing these careers. Some of their activities included attending the International Thespian Festival with other Nebraska liigh schools and helping with Southeast shows.

"All Male Choir (AMC) allows guys to get together that may not particularly be involved in other Southeast choirs and gives them a chance to sing," said senior Zach Peterson. Some of the guys in this club are in other choirs wnile other guys joined because they like to sing.

Peterson was in AMC last year and that

got him interested in singing in choir so when a spot opened up in thE varsity choir Bel Canto, he changed hi: schedule so he could be a part of i this year.

Breakdance Club was organizec in 2000. This club had around 7: members this year and was led b, president, senior Scott Piper. "Th~ best part of this club is the music anc the ability for members to just expres: themselves in an enviroment when they can be themselves and enjo, breakdancing with other interestec students," saia sponsor Jeff Smith.

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and Thespians().__ to R) Josh Foster. Elsbet 1 Pelter. Jason Davila. and Tracy Rose baur discuss club day plans. Se 1ors Pelter a c osenbau111 were the respective presider and vice president of the Southeast dra117, club. photo by Tlrn Srn1th Music to our ears . . (third left) Sponsor June Bowers and sen10 Austin Babb select h7U51C for All Male Choir Babb was the president of AMC photo b Anna 11f-,1t Dr. Beat. . . (bottoh7 left) Sen10 Scott Piper wor s the turntables fc Breakciance Club . On club day 117e117ber learned new techniques and practice, previously learned techniques . photo b Tlrn Srn1th

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Free~styli11· . . . Jason Davila and Jonny Alexander a ternpt to cooy Jovan arrIson. past graduate of LSE. Current and past rnernbers of Brea dance Club incl de to R) John / ;right. S ephen McCran1e. Jacob Mather. Kent Campbell. Levi Hildebrandt Tanner Miller. Chris Lyon. Kelly Houchen. Billy Alexander. Nick Newman. Thad Bauer. Tommy Do. Nick Hohensee. and Chris Post. Past Brea dance C!ub rnernbers and guest experts vIsIted during club day rneet:ngs to teach new techniques and perforrn. photo by T1h7 Srn1th

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backstage 111 the green room. Members of Drama Club include Sarah Mason. Jenny Chap in. Helen Debuse. Jenny Atwood. Elsbeth Pelter.

Tracy osenbaurn. Katrina '/ ;eIss. C arlo te Darling. Josh Foster.

Jason Davila. Tyson Jurgens. Ashleigh Peters. Eric Tesmer. Mikkel Harnik. Tyler Reynolds. M itch / /arner. Carrie Bose. Elizabet h Love. Torn Salistean. Spencer Sandusky. Bret Olsen. ori Byrd. David Marker.

Rebecca Hergert. Steven Miller. Brad1 Hotz-McMahon. Sarah Corner.

Bethany Kerr. Jenna Stinson. Craig Conger. Mike Heinlein. Jamie Unger. / 1h1tney Brown. Leila Knowles. Lyndsey Clewell. Eliza Bachman. Brandon Bolin. Jos Cotner. Austin Chambers. Daw Burgess. L1n_dsey / /ard.

Arnbyr Magwire. Brandon Laird. Matt osno. Sam Moodie. Audrey Farnharn. Jerry Hartley. Melissa Hinze. Casey Henley. Ivana Lovr1c .

Anthony Eckmann. Caleb Phillips. Sam Eddings. / ;esley Joh son. Alva· Barnhart. Zach Graham. and Tyrece I Jolter. photo by T1h7 Srn1th ~

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Students involved with Key Club, V's Kids, Saratoga Peer Pals, Southeast Pal's and Bridges met on every club day to discuss volunteering plans. They reached out and helped with many different projects. Whether it's Key Club jump roping, V's Kids sponsoring a Halloween party, or Bridges Club assisting those at Tabitha, they all made a difference in other peoples lives, by making a lot of people happier then they otherwise wou Id have been. The services they provided were greatly appreciated by everyone.

V's Kids sponsors Victorious Kids.

Victorious Kids was an organization that befriended and assisted children in the community who were in need.

They have done numerous things for the community including hosting a Halloween, Christmas, and Valentines Day party for the children of Cedars Home. In addition the club sponsored a needy family in order to give them a better Christmas. Lisa Herman , president of V's Kids describes taking the food and gifts to their adopted family as "very emotional" and stated, "The kids didn 't think they were going to get what they wanted, and they did.

It was very cool."

Key Club improves the world around us, by showing that people

really could make a difference in the world . On February 7, club members jumped rope as long as they could-to collect pledges to send to the Children's Miracle Network.

Bridges Club made an effort to make sure they all visited Tabitha _ Nursing Home at least twice a month.

The support they gave to Tabitha made a difference for the people there.

Southeast Pals Club worked to break down social barriers between students with disabilities and the rest of the student body.

Southeast-Saratoga Peer Pals Club is a club that assisted with Saratoga Elementary school. They helped out at the Rec. Center often, played with the kids and even supervised activities and games. Some members went numerous times each week. They also planned parties to th row for the children, including Halloween and Christmas parties.

These club members should feel deeply honored they had the chance to make such a difference in so many peoples lives.

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Pa1:ut111g away ... Key Club 111e111bers Joelle Hepburh ahd M lissa H1hze decorate pu111pkih5 to sehd to area hospitals. photo

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Uh7Pklh5 they deco ated to the Chi ldrehs Ped 1atr1e Uhlt5 so the childreh could have a fes t1ve Ha Iloweeh. photo courte5y Key Club

Boo! ... Happy Halloween 1 Vs Club r-nembers (Left t o Right) N1kk1 Earnest. Mollie Trueblood. Brittany Elder. Lisa Herman. Desiree Matthews.

Missy Dragoo. ahd /\mY Brendon help out with the Halloween party held at Cedars. photo courtosy L1sd 1--ierrncih-

■l Oh ChriStJllas tree . . . Mittens. gloves . and socks adorn the Christmas tree. Key Club members collected much-needed winter clothing for Saratoga Elementary. photo courtesy Key Clu b

A sweet treat. .. V's Kids President Lisa Herman and Vice President Desiree Matthews sell candy during the ninth grade orientation to raise i---noney for Cedars. The money raised went directly to buy Christmas gifts for the kids of Cedars. p oto courtesy L1sd Herman

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When it comes to Southeast's Math Rocket Club was a fairly new club Club, Chess Club, Rocket Club, and at Southeast beginning only three Science Olympiad the titles pretty years ago. Senior Carl Kacvinsky much say it all. These clubs illustrate founded the club, " I just found a the drive to learn and experiment in whole bunch of people that wanted new ways. to build rockets and got them Not only were these club together, we could blow stuff up in a members smart, but they were safe environment." Club members confident, motivated, and shared a designed and bu iIt bottle rockets on passion for learning and expanding club day. their minds. Whetner it was solving Another science-related club was page-long math equations in a time Science Olympiad, sponsored by limit, playing one of the most well- science department chairman, Randy known board games of all ti me, Emry. A group of hard-working building a rocket, or making a model students competed in the State airplane fly, these clubs offered Competition and took home the top something for everyone. award, then went on to compete at Soutneast's Math Club was the National level. sponsored by Chris Cay and

by Brittney Byers participated in several competitions Scie11tists ill the aaki11g . .. Juniors tvpa throughout the school year. "Math Forta ant and Christina Bundy test their sc1entif1c skills. performing an experiment for Club is a competition oriented club. Science Olympiad. photo courtesy of Science We compete at UNL's Math Day, Olyrrp1ad A.11 iu1oc:e]lt gaae of chess . . . sponsor the AMC 12 exam at LSE, and Seniors John Dickey and Seth Reddy attend various other competitions in challenge one another 1n their favorite game.

Nebraska yearly," stated Cay. "This photo courtesy of Chess Club A.11a the Wi1111er is . . . Juniors Emily I ;ill1son. David Kirn. and year our team was excited to win first Noah I ;e1ss took home the winning trophy at place at the Doane Tri-Math Ion . We LJNL's Annua I Ma h Day. photo co rtesy of Mat also had a two members place in the Club Go aheaa. aake your )llOVe . .. Junior top ten at Math Day." All the studying, Drew Krutak surveys his options during an hard work, and dedication paid off for intense c,a arne of chess. photo co rtesy of Chess Cl b N4SA.. here we coae . . . Senior each of the Math Club members.

President and Vice President of Rocket Club.

For students who enjoy a Carl Kacvinsky and Ryan Pavlish gather challenging, yet fun game to play on materials for a rocket launch. photo courtesy club days, Chess Club was just the right piece. Students gathered for a class period to strategize and compete against fellow masterminds.

H Safety first. . . Seniors Fred Gay and Jeff Cozine protect their eyes as they perform a Science Olympiad experiment. The two have been on the team since their sophomore year . photo courtesy of Science Olyrrp1ad

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Check aate . . . J uniors David Kirn and Isaiah Krutak contemplate their next move.

Chess Club rnernb'e rs er-uoyed stumping their ·classmates during club days. photo by Chelsea Price

3-2-1 Blast off! . . Senior Carl Kacvinsky prepares to counts down to blast off. Kacvinsky was the both the founder and president of Sout heasts Rocket Club. phot o by .'/'11t ney Jones

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Within the stressful school year students found a way to retreat and rediscover their inner-self. Through such club activities as literature, art, photography, yoga and relaxation techniques students made memories, had fun, and expressed their creativity.

Roundtable Club, a writing organization, worked on creative writing pieces. Roundtable members all submitted an original piece to "From the Depths," tne LSE creative writing magazine.

Art Club ' s focus this year was discussing creative art work and introducing the opportunities available for aspiring artists. Art Club member, sophomore Blane Cropp said, "I enjoy any art-related activities, it's fun to hang out with friends while doing something we enjoy."

Capturing that Kodak moment was the goal of this year's Photography Club. Members were found around town taking the perfect shots of friends, activities and other inspirations.

Stretching into nirvana, members of yoga club meditated to prepare themselves for the day. Senior Liz Voelker said, "Yoga is a tool that encourages tranquility, enhances flexibility and refreshes the body through breathing and stretching."

S.L.E.E.P Club, an acronym for Study and Learn to Ease and Eliminate

Pressure, was another popular club th is year allowing students to forget their stress from school activities and life 's demands. Students learned relaxation techniques and how to handle stress.

Students involved in various clubs found themselves writing beautiful pieces, creating glorious artwork, capturing the perfect moment on film , anc:I then allowing themselves to relax and be refreshed while at the same time making friends and having fun.

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. . . (second frot11 top) Guest speaker Debbie Carlsoh frot11 the Creative Art Cehter of Ot11aha presehts a video to Art Club. Carlso spoke about graphic art prograh)S availab ~e at the cehter. photo by T1h1 Sh-11th A picture s worth a thousaacl worcls . . . (t111ddle) Photo Club t11ei--nber Helen Debuse photographed a Va lehtihe 's Day locker sigh. "I get insp1ratioh and cah use a whole roll ." she sa1d. _photo

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Self- confidence, individuality, being yourself, and having an impact on others. Breakdown, Impact, Teen Issues and Leadership clubs gave students the opportunity to explore the adult within and learn their self-worth.

Members of Impact had the experience of educating younger students about the harmful effects of drugs and substance abuse. "We had the opportunity to visit several elementary schools," stated senior Chelsea Price, "We played games with students, while delivering the message that being drug-free is cool."

Students involved in Breakdown were dedicated to fighting bigotry bias, racism and stereotyping by encouraging communication. On club days there was special emphasis placed on diversity months and days.

Teens Issues was a club devoted to students' sense of reality.

This year many speakers visited the group and discussed serious topics that affect students today. "There was a tremendous student body turn out," exclaimed junior Joanie Thelen.

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By Brandi Huelsdonk an Andrea Herstei1 Allswer ill the for• of a questioll . . . (tc left) Co-presidents of lrripact Club. seniot Chelsea Price and Carrieron Guenzel. host g_arrie of Jeopardy. hoto by /\hdrea f-ierstc Breakillg it clowll . .. (second left) Sus.= Bond . school farri1ly spec1al1st. speaks t Breakdown Club. She sparked a discussic regarding the rriinor1ties of Southeast. pho by/\hcirea 1--iersteih Let•s talk about sex. bd

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■ Sign J11e up . .. (From L to R) Seniors Kirsten Schpback. Daniel Church. and Karlee Howell sigh up to be a part of the panel. Family specialist, Susan Bond of Southeast organized a panel of Breakdown Club members of discuss inter-racial dating and relatior-iships. photo by Andrea Ner5te1n

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Many clubs at LSE provided students with the opportunity to prepare themselves for a future career while others like Dave Matthews Band Club simply express personal interests.

DECA is one of the most wellknown clubs at Southeast. The marketing based club sponsored many fundraisers such as the MDA walk, which raised money for the Muscular Dydtrophy Association, and lollipop sales. Each year the club competes in DECA districts and state. They outscored the other high schools and stole first place at Districts. "You get to meet a lot of new people from across the county as well as networking opportunities and a chance to build character and leadership skills," said senior DECA president Chloe Sweet. lnvesters Club offered students the opportunity to practice and study investment. Club sponsor Mr. Floyd Doughty explained, "The clubs purpose is to promote interest and awarness in investing and personal investing as well as financial careers."

In Dave Matthews Band Club, members shared one interest. .. Dave Matthews. "He has a different kind of music that connects with different kinds of people," said sophomore Mark Schumacher. They not only listened to the music and did community service too, just like the band.

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Tl NG (Teachers In the Next Generation) gave students the chance to learn all about being a teacher. In December the club traveled to Wesleyan to tour the campus and got to sit in on a college class. Anotner club activity involved talking to a panal of elementary education teachers.

Their club shirts say it all, "To teach is to touch lives forever."

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) was devoted to leadership and community activites.

In FBLA students gained skills they needed to be successful in the business world.

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Where are you go111g . .. (top left) Dave Matthews Band Club watches a concert on television during Club Day. photo by ~ egan Dolan. Act111g up . .. (second . third . fourth . and fifth left) In Septembe r DECA students organized themselves into groups and acted o ut everyday machines. such as a blender (top left). Jack-inthe- box (third left). fan (fourth left). and gri 11 (fifth left). photos courtes y ot Jodi Gehr

Jo111 DECA. . . Seniors Katie 1//ilson and Jessica Miller talks about upconning DECA events at a pep rally. Miller represented Southeast as the DECA state secretary for the 200 2- 2003 ternn. phot o by Jenn Cottrel

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The Dow is clowJ;l... Presidents of of lnvesters Club Blake Bonicatto (lef t) and M ichael Mays (r1ght)check the stocks in the newspaper with sponsor Floyd Doughty . photo courtesy of Floyd Dought y

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Whether you see them on the court, out in Lincoln 's parks, or in the grass, members of Southeast's Athletic, Skate, Hackey Sack, and Croquet Club all share one common interest: the love of activity.

The LSE Athletic Club not only met on club day but extended meetings to the gym and field. They sold the programs at all athletic events, volunteered their support with the Special Olympics, and set a good example as the athletes of Southeast.

Skaters at Southeast have found a home in Skate Club. This club gave skaters, either newcomers or veterans, a chance to break out the wheels and take a crack at the halfpipe. "On club day, members had the opportunity to take trips to local skate parks to practice and enjoy skating," commented senior Tim Smith. The club skated on club days at Lincoln area skate parks such as A&R Skate Center and Peter Pan Park.

If you walked into the gym on any club day, you would have found Hackey Sack Club. The members divided up into small circles to kick around the hacky sack in the relaxed atmosphere. lt was a place for students to come and learn either how to do basic tricks or those that were more difficult.

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"I'd have to say the people in the club and their ability to be totally outrageous has made croquet club so awesome this year," said copresident Liz Alderson. Sean Parks, the club's treasurer, added, "playing croquet and having fun is what Croquet Club is all about."

So when all the books were put away and all the rules of the classroom were gone, Southeast students just wanted to have fun.

Whether they enjoyed playing on a athletic team, playing croquet or hackey sack, or just skating around, they craved activity.

by Michelle Leland Co:uce:utrate . .. (top left) Juniors Bryce Keller. Scott Bridges. and Estevan Parra concentrate on their game of hackey sack.

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Profit from program sales went to Athletic Club . photo by Michelle Leland TiUle OU t ...(bottom left) Seniors Liz Alderson and David Porto take a break from their exhausting game of croquet . "I th ink goofing off on the field was the best part of club days.'' commented Alderson. photo co rtesy of Liz Alderson

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Watc:h out To1,1y Hawk ... Sophonrore Kyle Font tries to conrplete the d1fff1cult 1c -flip 50/50. Skaters practiced tricks ahd learned hew ones on club day. phot o by M iche lle Le land

■ Your atte1,1tio1,1 to the sc:ree1,1. . . Athletic Club nrenrbers listen to a presentation given by. the UNL Athletic Departnreht. Athletic Club provides scholarships to athletes who dedicate their off season to selling progranrs at ganres and tournanre11ts and run the phones updating scores during state basketball. photo by M ichel le Leland

All it takes is a little prac:tic:e . .. Croquet Club gathers to play a ganre of croquet. The club usually nret outs 1de on club days when the weather was nice. phot o courtesy o f Liz /\lcierson

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From mediators who helped resolve conflicts to debaters who thrived in competition, from students who were interested in how the mind works, to students who are interested in dissecting the mind, clubs and groups at Southeast offered a wide variety of outlets for students to explore the world and themselves. A few of those organizations included Medical Club, Psychology Club, Student Mediators, Mock Trial, and Forensics.

Medical Club offered students a chance to explore the medical field and the possibilities of futures in that area of study. Students learned about different medical topics from experts and their annual trip to the cadaver lab at UNL. Senior co-President Shervin Razavian commented, "Medical Club was an awesome experience for me, being able to hear first hand what advice various health care professionals had to give us."

Moving from body to mind, Psychology Club was once again one of the more popular clubs at LSE. At any typical club meeting, an observer would see that nothing about the meeting was typical. Different experiments or tests were given to the members each club day as examples of how complex the mind and human behavior really are. Psych Club member senior Frances Schoonveld said, "I've always been interested in psychology, and Psych Club opened up doors for me to experience it in a fun and new way."

For those who would rather debate the morality of stem cell research rather than study it, LSE offered a great forensic program.

Consisting of Speech and Debate, students who enjoyed competitions of wit and persuasion, as well as a little performance, could build and enhance their skills in the Forensics program.

Mock Trial existed for those who were interested in studying and learning about aspects of law and the presentation of court cases. Students prepared a trial, then competed against other schools.

The mediator program of Southeast, the only one in Lincoln high schools, was once again a shining star of LSE. The group of peers who dedicated their timeto helping others resolve their conflicts were more than happy to do so. Senior Anna Wishart said, "It was a great feeling being able to help other students. Plus, we became great friends as mediators because we spent so much time together."

So whether it was examining a cadaver, exploring the effects of group conformity, del:iating the topic of capital punishment, or helping two students resolve a conflict, students at Southeast were given the opportunity to explore and tune their skills. All this thanks to the variety of clubs and organizations that the Southeast community had to offer.

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SolViJlg COJlflicts ... Studeht Mediators: ()__ to R) Corey Sheldoh. Claire l\da~s. Christihe Miller. Tohy Ro bersoh. Graht Johhsoh. Alicia Carahza. Jessica Stokes. Kelly Dolah. Dah Kerr. Dere Z1~~er~ah. Leigh V;agher. Lihdsay Priefert. Briah Christiahseh. Toby Currih. ahd Jill Rosho. Mediators were available everyday upoh request for their services. solVlhg COhfl1cts betweeh studeht5 ahd ~aihtalhlhg a peaceful ehViroh~eht at LSE. phot o courtesy of S ue Cassat a

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Group Co!lforiaity . . . Psychology members take a minute from their psyc olog1cal activities. Psych Club members tested dif erent aspects of the human mind and behavior. as well as experimented with common theories. photo courtesy of Psych Club

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what they study as they flex their muscles. The students in the club participated in discussions about med1c1ne. advancements in medical technology. and took a trip to the UNL Cadaver Lab to examine a body. photo courtesy of Medical Club

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Who doesn't love to sit around and watch TV and movies? The only thing that can possibly make veggin' out better, other then great snacks, was being with friends and getting out of class. LuckiTy, many clubs al low this simple pleasure.

Film Club made its debut this year, drawing students who shared a love of movies. "It's a great opportunity to come in and fraternize about films. W e watch some shorts and t here are movie days outside of class," explained junior Sam Berndt, co-founder of the club.

The club organized a Film Festival which "providea an opportunity for a variety of student groups to make movies and showcase them," junior cofounder and leader Neil Rutledge stated.

The purpose of Anime Club is to " expand on the knowledge of Japanese culture through animation," said senior co-president Nick Langtry. In addition to club day viewings, students attended quarterly marathons, where they watched videos for five or more hours straight. In the spring they held an Anime sale, which was basically a "garage sale" of anime memorabilia.

Friends Club was an excuse to "take a breather in the middle of your busy week" said leader Lori Byrd. "There are a lot of clubs at Southeast that get your brain working, our club gave people a chance to relax." The 214 members took turns enjoying their favorite show, with one grade attending club each meeting day.

The first duo day posed a huge decision for Historical Documentaries Club members as they decided on their viewing for the year: ' "Bio-dome," "Empire Records,' and "Brave Heart." While these movies may not be typica l historical documentaries, junior founder and president Doug Maize explained that they are historical oecause they were made in

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the past, and they're a documentar because they tell a story.

Sci-fi Club watched movies with science fiction theme. "Sci Fi a great du to be in, one of the best. The sponsor i cool and you get to meet new ~uys an 1 girls. We watcn television, and its simplE [ike in Anime the movies are in JapanesE here its in English, " junior Rod ne Nauden explained.

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Anirrie Club. Club rrierribers had to pa. special attehtion. The rriov1e was 1 Japahese ahd every one was forced t < read the capt10h5. be therefor yo, . . . Juniors attehtively watch an episod( of "Friends.'' ''Joe t\11ll1onaire'' and th1 "Bachelorette'' Joined "Friends" as to rated TV shows in 2003. Move! . .

Sophorriore Brian Nicholsoh atterript'. to watch ''The Patriot" in spite of . student blocking his view. In Historiec Docs Club. students. watched rriovie such as ''Monty Pythoh. "Hi Fidelity and "The Patriot.'' ''t\1ov1es are h1stori ca I docurrients: they were rriade at . t1rrie. so they are a part of history.

Nicholson explained . Wesley wil always COJlle for JDe! ... rvierribers of F1lr Club view the "Princess Bride.''. They h Just supposed to corrie and have a gooc tirrie.'' Berndt said. Ou.tta this world . .. rvierribers o f Sci F1 Club watch a vide< during club day . t\1ernbers eruoyec watching a rahge of sc1ehce f ict1oh filrri-::

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Take Jlle to your lea.cler . .. Juniors Rodney Nauden and Clark Lechner eruoY a ciner11atic experience in Sci Fi club. The club eruoyed filr11s such as "The Fifth Eler11ent" and "Spaceballs.'' photo by Kersten Ficke

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In the midst of all the breakdancing, sleep, and Dave Matthews, club day offers students a chance to expand on their religious beliefs. Campus Life, Bible Study, Jewish Bible Study, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes were the peaceful eye of the club day storm.

Clubs affiliated with religion were not necessarily sitting in Church, however. "We are a Christian organization that has a lot of fun and talks about things important to young people," said campus life leader Andy Eisenmann. "We play sports, hang out, and even went on a snowboarding trip." Being around other students in a Christian atmosphere has made a difference in Eisenmann. "I noticed a huge change in myself after I joined Campus Life. I felt a lot closer to God and a lot closer to my peers. " The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or "FCA", was a melting pot for athletes from all different sports.

Nebraska football players frequented FCA throughout the year to give their testimonials. The visits were a popular attraction of the club. "Last year I signed up for FCA so I could meet Eric Crouch," said senior Cole McManigal.

In addition to club day, the group meets every Thursday evening for

"huddle meetings" at a member's house to study Bible verses. Senior golfer Annie Gustafson noted, "The goal of FCA is to transfer religious beliefs onto the playing field."

In Bible Study, leaders held their own meetings every Monday to make plans for club discussions, worship, and speakers. The group also sponsered a family in need through a partnership with Saratoga Elementary.

Senior Somer Sloan reccomends the club to others. "Going to Bible study was great because you build strong bonds with others in a positive environment."

The Jewish faith studies the first five books of the Old Testament, known as the "Torah." Jewish Bible Study was introduced to club day during second semester. Junior Kaitlyn Hedrick joined the club despite not being Jewish. "I wanted to be supportive of my friends who started the club," Hedrick said. "We learned to play dredle and it's interesting learning and being open to different religions and ideas."

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■ Ca111pus love . . . Sophoh7ores Kyle Font and Taylor Marple sh7ile for the cah7era during FCI\. FCA Joined together to build a stronger relationship with God Oh the playing field. photo by Titri Sr111th

Christ111as spirit. .. Kali Peter picks out soh7e Jeans at Target.

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Throughout Southeast, students were banding together through clubs, in support of each others beliefs, morals, and ideas on life and personal decisions.

Students for Choice had a busy year, hosting an event every club day.

The club believed every person was equal and therefore did not have club officers. At the beginning of the year the students as a whole r.Tanned each club day of the year. 'I'm proud of Southeast students who support all people's right to choose," stated club sponsor Kerstin Vandervoort.

Vandervoort was proud of the many activities including speakers, making valentines for Planned Parenthooa, and writing letters to the congressmen supRorting pro-choice legislation.

Taking part in The Chain of Life and visiting The Tomb of the Unborn Child were highlights for members of Students for Lite. Tony Ojeda, candidate for the Board of Regents for UN-L discussed his pro-life stance and political achievements on the November club day. "Mr. Ojeda helped us reaffirm our pro-life identity," commented club president senior Ben Kohn.

Students for Peace members attended the Peace rally and the Martin Luther King Jr. rally in early January. The members planned and presented the Fourth Annual Benefit Knight to support a world peace cause.

At their November meeting former Southeast teacher Casey Burton spoke to the club about her experience as a

Peace Corps volunteer in China.

GLBSTA students promoted th , acceptance of a person's sexua preferance. With speakers an, activities the students showed suppo1 for ~~ch others' opinions on personc decisions.

Members of Adoption gathered ti support each other and discuss hov their lives were affected by adoptior The students talked about their view and opinions as to how it affecte, them and their life.

Whether supporting each other o gathering to share common idea~ Southeast students stood beside thei morals and beliefs.

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Z irnrnerr-nan and Bess M o odie lister1ntent1vely t o Alexis Cramer fror-n the UNl Health Departn--1ent as she explains he~ pro-choice stance. Students for Choice Joined together to discuss ideas such a'.': woman 's choice. phot o courte5y o f Mary Re iman

Peaceful Jaeet1:11g ... (top left) Senior Sophi Dahab and Juniors Jessica Millnitz and Ne Rutledge discuss ideas for the annu.;; Benet it Knight. Students for Peace host th, annual talent show every spring to rars, money for a peace related charity. pho t o b Ker5 t e r Ficke Lute:111:11g . .. (middle left Students listen t o spea er Arny Mille during a GLBSTA club meeting. Miller cam, to talk to the club about accepting sexuc: dif erences. p oto by ratr1na Ge55ner Choices choices. choices . . . (bottom left) Student· for Choice listen to speaker Alexis Crar-ne who inforr-ned students how to r-nake th, right choices in life changing events. phot courte5y of Mary Reirnan

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Whether the way to go is cruising around Southeast. "The achievemen~ by car, climbing a trE:a_cherous forNatureClubwentmuchfurther_th1s mountain, stalking prey, hiking along year "said Steph Stull. The club raised a nature trail, or ffoating downstream a large amount of money. in a canoe, the Knights of Custom Cars, Fishing Club once again hooked Outdoor Encounter, Trap, Nature, and many teens as students joined not only Fishing Clubs are reaching success as to learn about fishingb but also to get they set no limitations on now far they out and do it! T_he du ~o~k weekend will go. excursions to different fishing spots to Inhale, exhale, the members of try their luck.

Outdoors Encounter club experienced Trap Club members _were a!so the ride of their lives as they t~aveled trying their luck th_is year in s~ooting by bike along the Mopac Trail. Even meets while learning about different after twenty m_iles of hard riding an~} types ~f guns and gun safety_. night of camping along the Platte, 1t

By Anna Wishart a~d was a time to remember. We got awaY. Andrea Herste1n from school, away from city life, and just Iived in the mement," said Holcl your horses or shoulcl I say li11es! ...

Michelle Leland. Outdoor Encoun_ter (right top to botto111) Senior Charlie Morris. members also p_ull~d togethe~ a spring and Juniors Katie Richards and Sara Rossel line and summer trip into fhe wilderness up to buy their Fishing Club t-sh1rts. photo and experienced life "al fresco" in the courtesy of F1sh1hg Club Reacly to ricle!. • · fresh air.

Juniors Laura Olson and Sarah Mason fro117 Shifting gears, Custom Cars Club outdoorsEncountertakeabreakfro111riding has more to ao with the view inside of the trail. photo by club Pull! ... Trap Club that dazzling "Kustom Cruiser." T~ke 117e117ber sopho111ore Micha Marshall shows the a step inside the lives of those traveling proper way to scan the skies. photo by Ahdrea in the fast lane, as the members ol Herste1h Nature Walk . .. Nature Club custom cars club discuss nothing other co-president Jenna Sawyer takes a 117inute than ... cars, and EVERYTHING about to ehjoy the enviro111ent Southeast has to them. Dodge Vipers, Chevy lmpalla, offer photo byAhdrea Herste1n V111 Diesel. Paul or Toyota Supras you name them, they Walker . .. (L to R) or 111aybe sen iors Chris know them, and some even own Tho 111 as and Paul Graha111. They are av id them!

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R1ght Oll target. .. Q.__ to R) Sophomores Micah Marshall. Josh Cotner. Fritz Myers. Leah Atherton. Seniors Jason Allstedt. Junior Eric Glunz.

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We are the chaapioas ... (Right) L to R: Allie Ess1nk.

Bess app. Andrea Callahan. Robyn Stokke. ~egan 1 Hill. Katie Rocke. Leigh / /agner. Tara Tesrrer. Jenna Sawyer. and Kari Sufficool clairr their Heartland Athletic Conference tropy. ''The tearr did great all year wit consistant play. each garre had special rrorrents of sorre kind." said Coach Kathi I ;1eskarrp. photo courtesy of Kari Suff1cool

Water squacl.. . (Below) Athletic tra iner Julie Buck and student trainers (L t o R) Jessica O he1I. Hannah Tegt. and Lauren Lineweber fill up water bottles for the varsity football tearr. Student trainers wrapped ankles. prepared ice cups. and filled ice bags among rrany other things in order to keep the training room running smoothly. photo by Kelly Dolan Serve •s up . .. (Bottom) Senior Andy Kay serves the tennis ball at the state t o urnarrent. Kay and doubles partner Dan ~1riovsky f inished third in the number two doubles competit ion. photo by Kelly Dolan

TRADITION OF £XC£LL£NC£ Cham·pion (n.): Excelling over all others.

"Champions do not become champions when they win their event but in the hours, weeks, months, and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely a demonstration of their championship character."

The trophies, plaques, and medals in the Prash hallways are only representations of Southeast athletes' championship character. Over 820 Knights are student athletes. Athletic director Larry Munksgaard credits LSE's athletic success to the "dedicated and talented student athletes, coaches that have stayed with us for years, parental support, and a supportive administration."

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Abtdl. hire ...8ehi Ta:t:rih7 Thies. Megan arid K-;fi Sttffic~I bl'?d ~,~t fiigh ih the fin~ ~aru~ of thy State'ToL{.t"h~h7eht at Bob Deva11ey. The K.hight5 Vveht Oh t<p wfri 50-45 to becot11e trne Class A State Chat11proris..

Coach Johh Larson stated that the 1;eat11Vvork showri by the git:-ls cot11es frot11 the111 playing together in other sports. MahY Southeast athletes Cot17pete ih a 5,port every season. allowihg for three- sport varsity letter Vvihners and gained confidence when the sta~g t=3re high. photo by Kersteri Ficke

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Boys Cross Cou•try sweats it out Running through Pioneers Park, up hirls and down hills, the Southeast boys cross country team sweats it out in the heat and freezes in the snow, stopping only to take a swallow of water. "We run, sweat, and occasionally fall over at practice," said sophomore Tyler Welton. Welton's favorite part of running cross country was "the endurance that you build, it makes other tasks seem easier."

"The hardest part is balancing my schedule," said Cameron Smith named the 2 002 outstanding cross country runner on the boys team by the coaches.

The team runs between four and ten miles at practice after school. By the end of the season they know every curve, bump, and rise on the Pioneer trail. They identify landmarks with slang names such as Choochoo Hill, Pinewood Bowl and the Oven.

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Front Row(L to R) Justin Wood, MarkShuh7acher. Carr,ero11 Srr,1th. Nate Wieting. Da11 Bax. Tyler We Ito arid Cbucktippstreu. Seconcl Row (bto R) Alex BWNh. S~m Ber11clt. Ry2i11 Ohs. Ropert Rutforcl. Jas Vvicks. Carnero11 Anclreesen. Buddy Owens. ahd Nate West Back Row (!_ to R)Coach Dave Nebel. JD S1rtith. Seth Redcly. Aaron Alclriclge. Kyle Erickson. Toh1h1Y van clen Berg, Travis Sieck. Joey Stenberg,.

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strong, but the team is stronger! " Senior varsity captain Justin Wood said , "It feels good to be surrounded by the team."

Spaghetti feeds are another pre-meet tradition. The runners gather to carbo-load the night before a race. The cross country boys agree on one thing ... they rove

spaghetti. " The spaghetti feeds are definitely the best part of cross country," senior Seth Reddy verified.

Although the team was unable to qualify for the state meet, each individual improved their personal records throughout the season.

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Follow the leader . . . Senior Cameron Smith leads the varsity boys up and down the hills of Pioneers Park. Smith was the number one runner on the team. photo by Kelly Dolan

Reclay or ut. here he coaes .. .Senior Seth eddy pushs his limit during the JV conference meet he ld at Pioneers Park. Reddy placed ninth on the team (second on the JV team). photo by Kelly Dolan

race, and telling everyon e that I ran that far," senior Kyle Erickson said.

The boys gave it their al l this season and are proud to say they never came in last.

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CHARGE. .. JV Runners Tyler '✓ ;elton. Ryan Ohs. Kyle Erickson

and obb Hiatt overtake the compet1t1on at the Future Stars meet. "The race is the worse part about cross country." said senior Kyle Erickson. photo by Kelly Dolan

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Ge:atleae:a. start your adre:aali:a . . .

Southeast's seven varsity boys().._ to R) Robert utford. Nate I/Jest. Cameron l\ndeesen . Tommy _van den Berg .

Justin ✓ Jood . Traivs Sieck. and Cameron Smith take their marks. anticpating the pain of the 3 . 1mile race ahead. photo by Kelly Dolan

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TEAM A group of energizer bunnies, they just keep on going and going. What Keeps them running when the lactic acid build up seems too much to stand?

EACH OTHER. "Team unity was key for motivation," said senior co-captain Jill LaGrange.

"Tne team plays a huge part," senior Jenna Hetcl<o added. "On the course I think that God has given me the ability. Believe, believe, believe. Also sometimes I sing songs to keep my mind off the pain. Tawards the end I say to myself you have come too far to give up now."

The 2002 cross country team was under the training program of a brand new coaching staff. Coach Dave Nebel took over as head coach after Ted Larsen transferred to Southwest and Jamie Olson was hired as the new assistant. The hardest thing for junior Channing

Anseth was "getting used to the new year. It was a lot different than in the past."

To meet the physical demands of cross country, the runners had to balance their time between an adequate amount of sleep and school work. " They are such a tremendous group of people

to work with. They aren 't just out here to become the best athlete (runner ) but are working hard to be successful in all aspects of thier lives as a Southeast student," Coach Nebel complimented his team.

"We worked hard this year and became a very close

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Focus. . . Senior Cara Shuster paces herself during the Conference meet at Pioneers Park. Shuster was named newcomer of the year after giving up volleyball to run cross country her sen Ior year.

Seniors. Jenna Hetcko and Jill LaGrange smoke the competition as they make their way through "the Oven'' (a section of tne course) during the JV conference meet. Varsity runners stood off to the side offering their teammates water and encouragement.

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team, all realizing th1 dedication that eacl teammate put into running Although we did not make i to state as a team th is year we went to watch two of ou qualifying runners as a team, senior varsity runner Ann, Wishart said.

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K1ck1a it iJl . . . Senior Jill Rosno gets up on her toes and pumps her arms to finish the 2.5 mile race. Rosno represented the Knights at the State cross country meet qualifying with a 14th place f 1n1sh at Districts. all photos by Kelly Dolan

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Tackliug the gold They outscored their opponents 355 to 90 points, ended the season with a record of 12 - 1, and became the 2002 Class A State Championship football team. The Knights proved that they could carry on the school's strong tradition of excellence on the football field.

"Winningstate is always the goal at Southeast, anything less would be a disappointment. We achieved tliatgoal by becoming a family on t:ne field," said Jeff Carr, senior linebacker.

"We don't need to get pumped for a game because we were born for th is stuff," exclaimed senior captain Matt Mullen. At two-a-day practices in .early August, everyday after school, ana for 48 minutes almost every Friday night, they we~e just a bunch of friends tossing the football around. They may nave been born with a love for the game and a desire to win, but Coach Chuck Mizerski said, ''You can't look down the road, because if you do, you 'll never get there."

The road to the playoffs started against other Lincoln teams that were only able to score a combined ten points against the Knights. They kept driving the ball forward until the Creignton Prep game, where the Knights lost super-state quarterback senior Nick Bahe and the game. Many players agreed that this was the one thing

TOUCHDOWN KINGS.

Front Row (L to R): Jared Stoner. Ryan LeGraricle. Toriy Yo1J11 saiah Krutak. Tyler Gordon. Wade Kalarr,a. Drew Burson.

Drew Kn.itak. Torr, Gift. Zac Rabe. arid A11drew Young. Secohci Jtow (L to R): Travts Bornemeier. Kyle Ballew. Bryan Goldsmith. Cody Fore111an. Nick Rkhatclson. 0usttr1 Busboon-,. Tony R_obetson. tvj1ke Pease. Brancion Bolin. Tariner Mlller.

B lake Neberi. arid KYie f\nderson. Third Row (L to R): Jason Lowe. Bifly f\le~ancler. f\hclrew Umland. Dane Wilk.en. Kent Campbel[, Tyler Peterson. Coie Mdv1ari1gaj. Jason Barton. Seah Golden. Brett Wergin. c1hcl Tirri Lwc s. Fourth Row (l to R): Coach lvpke Butfer. Andy Birkel. Logci.n Geisler. Logati Papik. f\arot:1 Loeck. Matt Meyer. Brett Broh-]ah. Jason Davila.

Brian R.ussell. Scott Piper. Torn Von R.entzell. atid Coach Doug Miller. Fifth Row (L to R.): Co;;ich Marc Muh-]ford. Jeff Carr.

Cory SheparcL Zc1ch Copple. Alan Brantlng:' Mc1tt Mullen. Bo R.udd. Nick Bahe. f\nclY Sahel. De1ri1el Rowe. ahcl Coach Dick Castor. Back Row (L to R): Coach Chuck J'vtlzersk1. Student tvjc1hager Alan -Hazeti. Coach Dave Leader.

that they wish they could have changed about the season.

But the next week it was a whole new ball game. Coach Mizerski got the team fired up with one of his pep talks and the P,layers still followed their game aay superstitions. Junior linesman Zach Copple said, "If I don't walk the same way to each class, it just doesn't feel right." This weekly routine led to a win in Norfolk and continued wins all the way to the championship.

Practice makes perfect and the team was no exception to this rule. They had to come out

everyday realizing they had to improve and stay focused. Junior quarterback Zac Rabe said, "We put a lot of faith in each other and truly believed we had the talent to win state."

November 22nd was a bi~ night for the Knights at UNL s Memorial Stadium. They faced off against the Millard North Mustan~ for the state championship. It was a close ~ame to the very end and "itdidn thitme that we were actually going to win," said senior linebacl<er Mike Pease. The Knights came out on top by a couple of inches and one

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very crucial point. After missing a field goal attempt in the first quarter, junior kicl<er Tony Young made the extra point following the Knight's only touchdown.

Overall it was an excellent football season. "When there was no ti me left on the clock, I looked at the scoreboard: Millard North 6, the Southeast Knights 7," said Copple. He added that he was "overwhelmed with happiness from the release of betaendorphines" at the conclusion of the championship game.

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Does that help your football gaJ11e? . . . Sehior captalh Bryah

stretches oh Seacrest Field before the game agaihst L1hcolh Northeast The Kh1ghts stretch lh the shape of a ''K'' at practices ahd games because it is a tradit1oh that shows the team spirit of the Kh ights. photo by Michelle Leland

Goldsmith shows off his hula hoop1hg skills at the pregarne d lhher before the Grand lslahd game. The team made it a trad itioh to eat dihher together before a Imost every game . photo co rtesy of Kyle Ballew

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catches the pass from senior quarterback Nick Bahe while avoiding the Rocket defense . "Everytime l stepped onto the field . I could feel the unity of the team. The exciti g atmosphere created sue a rush whenever I touched the ba 11 or blocked out the defense . " said senior Tim Lucks . photo by Kersten Ficke

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JV/Reserve football go for the goal Eleven guys on a field all reaching for one goal, "to be city champs" reserve Coach John Larsen exclaimed. The two hours of practice every day after school were ai m_ ed at achieving this goal. The city championship lingered in the players' heads throughout the season, although they couldn't look past any regular season matches, which were stepping stones on this path to success.

It was also junior varsity's goal to be city champions and with team unity they accomplished it. This season the junior varsity team had the opportunity to practice with the varsity squad. Practices for their games were incorporated into the the varsity's practices. "The season was a challenge for us, but ended on a good note with a win over Pius" stated JV player Tom Gift.

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Adam Portef'. Thircf Row~ to R): Steven MHler. t\11cly Dalka. Devon Segoviano. Jared Bacus. Justfn FeerhLJsen. Zc1c R,abe. Matt let; Golclyh5teh St4i;;1e11t Maha~r Alan Hazeti. Fourth Row ~to R,): Tyler Peterson. Colen-tan Gore. Doug Karisier. Gory d. Brett Broman. Kent Cahi)bell. Jarecl Stoner. Zach Bloebaum. Back row (L to R): Coach Dick Qi5 ter. Coach Dave Leader

yond their level, some reserve and JV players were privileged to practice with varsity or suit up for the varsity games. The football tradition at LSE is continued by reserve and JV play-

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"The whole emphasis is to motivate players so they can move up to JV or varsity," stated Coach Larsen. The

three football teams make u a program associated wit excellence year after year.

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Black a~a gold vs. black a~a gold . . . The Knights prepare t o defend on the ir horrie gridiron against Frerriont. Sleet. rain . and snow only added to the reserve tearri 's disappointrrient Vvith the loss. photo by Eliza Bachl'han

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ALL FORE GOLF ,

It was a crisp fall afternoon as fourteen girls 1ugging matching black 6ags, ventured onfo the green grass of the golf course.

They giggled and laughed as they pulred their clu5s from the!r bags, carefully_lining up their shots and taking practice swings. Then, one by one, they finished their warm up and began their individual competitions. As the first girl stepped up to the first hole, she focused her eyes on a distant point and imagined the cheers produced after she shoots a hole-in-one. She then turned her attention to the small grooved ball sitting_ on the tee. She lined up~her swing and with a distinct 'pwing' sound sent the ball flying through the air towards the hole.

Th us began another Froht Row tJ-- to R): Lisa Hert11ah. krlssy Woita. Claire l-\dat11s. Rachel Byleeh. Stacy Sheets. Ahlahqa . round of th~ girls golf season.

Byl~en. B@ck Row tJ-- to R): Co.:;lch Die~ Krapfl. C~ssiclY'~oore. Ah7Y Powell. 'Px:>oJ~ Bhadbhade. Lsiu~~ Not only d1cf the team sueSprague. 1-\hhle Gustafson. Desy Bellefeuil le. Chloe Sweet. K.ait lyri Hedrick. ceed in winning the Lincoln " h tions, such as "eating dinner Public Schools Invitational t e second day at State, I great. " Junior Kaitlyn Hedrick together the night before and the Heartland Confer- Flayed mx best round of _golf. ence but placed third in the shot ?in 82 and reached alT my admired the different asP,ects each meet" said Junior Stacy of her team. She bel ievec:l that Sheets and more specifically state tournament where goals. . many individual medals But, even more important "Annie was the most encour- " eating at Fortune Palace were awarded. There were then the scores was ~he tea01s c!,ging and nice, Laura and once a year, before the Codifferent highlights for every outlook and the ~riendsh_1P,s Cass1ay were the most fun, lumbus meet" added senior girl this season, such as when they formed. S~nior Cass1ay Stacy could make me smile, Laura Sprague.

During their golf season senior Claire Adams "shot Moore felt that even though Claire brings the team together my personal best during try- we started off rocky and faced and all of us together maae the the team c:ITscovered friendouts." a few problems, the encour- season great. ' ship and teamwork that was This friendliness was only exceeded by thei r Junior Lisa Herman's agement that we gave each biggestaccomplishmentwas other made the year end made stronger by team tradi- performance.

by Kersten Ficke Wo1t~a shot! . .. Seni o r Krissy 'N o ita warrt1s up before a rt1eet. All her practice really paid off. Krissy felt she ''accort1plished all I wanted t o. as a teat11 and individually." phot o by Kersten

A11cl the c:rowcl falls s1le11t. . .

Seni o r PooJa Bhadbhad e watche s as her ba II flie s towards victory at the District rt1eet. "Getting second place at D1str1cts was a great victory because it a Ilowed us t o go t o state. The entire season went really great. individually and as a teah7.'' photo by cour tesy of PooJa

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Everybody 111? . . . Seniors (Front L to R) Cassidy r\1oore . Annie Gustafson.

(Back L to R) Claire Adart1s.

Chloe Sweet. Krissy 1//oita.

Pooja Bhadbhade share a rt1ort1ent before a t11eet.

The teart1 agreed that being good friends helped to keep teart1 t11or a le up as we 11 as score. photo courtesy of Cassid y ~oore

Pretty. pretty . . . Senior Krissy \//oita assists senior Chloe Sweet in putting a ribbon in her hair. The girls wo re ''a different hair ribbon every t ournart1ent" '/;o ita explained. photo courtesy of Krissy / 101ta

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r e b 0 a r a Varsity

Kearn ey Invite

3rd

Piu s X Inv itati o nal

5th

In v ite

3 rd

Grand

Island

Lincold Southeast Golf Invite

4th

N o rfo lk

3 rd

LPS Chamionships

1st

Spartan Invite

3 rd

Heartland Conference

1st

District Tournament

2nd

Sta t e Turn am ent

3rd

Ju11ior Varsity N o rri s

Loss

Cret e

Win

W ave rl y

Win

LPS

1st

Piu s

5th

Co l umbu s

4th

Future Stars

lroJliJlg out their shots . .. (Left. back to Club Stretch . .. (above) Seniors front) Freshman Desy Bellef euille. Junior Cassidy [vioore. Claire Adams and Chloe Ra chel B y leen and senior Krissy V; o 1ta Sweet stretch before a r-neet. Adams der-n o nstrate a perfect go If swing . said. ''Cassidy was hi larious and Chloe Bellefeuill e 1s l1n1ng her swing up. Byleen 1s co uld alway s r-nake r-ne ·laugh. J have fun r171d -sw1ng and V;o 1ta 1s at the t op of hers.

Having a good swing was the key to r-ner-nories with each tear-n r-nember. Our varsity s success. leading ther-n to a third tear-n reall y car-ne together this year. place f in1sh at the state r-neet. photo by even off the tee box." photo cour tesy of Kersten Ficke

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luteustty leacls teaa to a wtuutug seasou Unity, respect, communication. Tnese were just some of the goals for the 2002 girls varsity softball team. As the season progressed these girls showed that Southeast continued to be a strong team. The girls learned the value of teamwork and the potiential there was on and off the field. They focused on winning their games and tournaments but also provided each other with support on and off the field.

Many improvements were made throughout the season. "The girls have · learned to focus on the game better and become more opportunistic during the games," said Coacn Gene Lessman.

Softball is not only a physical game but each player has to mentally prepare as well. they didn 't win , the girls are Before the start of each proud they"finally came togame the girls lay on their gether as a team at the end of stomachs in left or right field fhe year," explained senior to talk about the game. Ashley Weyers.

Sophomore Bailey Dawson Each player contributed to explained that the team the team's strength and suclearned "to take games one cess. Senior Dana Wertz was at a ti me and not rook ahead named the top pitcher in or past anybody."

Class A, sophomore Bailey The team worked hard to Dawson was the top catcher win city and districts. South- in Class A, and sophomore east qualified for State and Courtney Hoogeveen was placed 3rd overall. Although one of die top players both

offensively and defensively. the huge mess but senior Kat Wertz broke the career shut- HoweIT-Burke said they ha out record with 6 7 shutouts. more fun cleaning the me~ She said that "the team up than actually making it. couldn't have done a whole Not only was the seaso lot better because we had memorable due to the team such a successful year." success but because Coac The season was not only Lessman announced hi about playing games, but also retirement after ten season~ having fun. At the end of the The LSE softball team close season some of the players a successf ul season an teepeed Coach Lessman 's Lessmen's career. and assistant Coach Cline's houses. They had to clean up

by Missy Dragoo

A:uttc:ipatio:u . . . Junior Ashley

Se:uior stars. . . Seniors Q_ to R) Katy Howell-Burke. ~egan

Tiedgeh gets ready for a ba 11 ih the o utfield. The great defense of the Knights lead therr to a season record of 36- 7. photo

Blosser. Ashley V;eyers. ahd Dana V;ertz show off their Districts plaque. They won the district tournament that took therr to State.

courtsey of l\shley Tiedge11

photo courtsey of Da11a '✓;ertz

Bu21:u2 out . . .(L to R) CourU1ey7-ioov~geeh. Ashley Tiedgeh . Sarah vVoJtaseR. Ashley VI/eyers . aha Uansi \A/ertz pump up for ah out ot town game by l1sten1ng to mws1c on the 1::3us. Every bus trip was exc1t1ng. especially when they tit te17 girls lh the bathroom oh a charter bus. photo courtsey of Da11a V/ertz

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A:ucl sbe •s safe . . . Sophomore Courtney Hoogeven slides in to 3rd base during State .

Hoogeveen was narred one of the top players in Class A both offensively and defensively. photo courtsey of Ashley T1edge11

sC0 reb0 ara Fremont

11-0, 10-0

LPS Invite

1st

Kearney

12-0, 13-1

Southwest

3-0, 9-1

Millard South

1-0, 3-1

Lincoln High

12-1, 5-4

North Platte

Cancelled

Columbus Invite

2nd

Grand Island Papillion

12-1 , 9-1

In vite

3rd 10-0, 11-3 1-0, 11-3 1st 10-, 2-0 9-0 0-1 , 1-7

Y.

8-0, 3-0

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3rd

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Wt:ucl up . .. Senior Dana 'l✓ertz pitches a

Chowi:ug clow:u ... The girls take a break

fast ball at the Papillion Invite. \/ /ertz broke the career shut out record w1:th 6 7 shutouts. all photos courtsey of Dana //ertz

for lunch during the State tournament.

They placed 3rd at State after a long. success fu I season.

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JV/Reserve Softball teallls up to bat Following in the footsteps of years before, the JV softball team rocked to a victory becoming City Champs. The very last game they played was against Southwest, their newest rival. The Knights showed LSW what they were made of, winning 10-1 . "(We had) fun times with teamates on and off the field," said junior Ashley Svoboda. JV and Reserve team members both en- . joyed the new friends they met through being in softball.

Even during the hot sum mer days the girls Rolli Lil~z'R;}~~ep toughed it out. Once the lg. Baok Row~ t season got into swing the JV 1Q ?l\l§:Oa1crt1 11rn,~ob team nad a total of 34 games, which included sense of team unity, " said JV these new skills that they many double headers and coach Tim Roberson. Team learned. reserve team mates had 1 5. unity is very important when Leadership was not just left They spent a lot of ti me play- you must throw the ball to up to the coaches. The stuing with their team. Coaches your teammates and make dents on the teams also help help the girls stick together the play work to get the out. out by being good role modand play as a team, giving This year they focused a lot els. They always helped one the them assistance when- on excuting what the teams another out when in need. ever possible. "JV had a great covered during the practices Also knowing if there was a

Cheer to Victory .. . Juniors Haley Bon in and /\sh ley Tied gen cheer on the JV team at the city championship. /\II the Southeast softball teams were proud to support each other at as many games as possible. photo by Rachel Earl

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loss it was the whole team 's fault not any one person. Junior Natalie Koziol said, " Ou r softball season was an overa ll success. The teammate ~ worked together and grew a~ a team."

by Rachel Earl

S C O r e bOl r a · JuJ1ior Varsity

No rt heast

7-3, 5-6 12-2 2-1 2-5 5-3, 14-4 11-2, 5-4 3-4 , 3-2 13-1, 18-5 24-2, 18-1 3-4 , 6-3 9 -8, 8-6 4 -3 11 -2 10-1 , 7-3, 12-0 12-0 , 12- 8 0-10, 5-1 2 1-1, 8-3 2-3, 4 -8 8-2

Southwest

10 -1

Fremont N o rt heast N o rth

Pl atte

Beatr ice Kea rn ey Southwest Mill ard

So uth

Lincoln High Lincoln High Grand Island No rth east Grand

Island

No rfo l k Northeast Co lumb us Beatri ce Papilli o n No rfo l k

Recorcl

2S- 8- 1 Reserves 4-3 2-22 4- 6 18-7 0-1 0 11 -12 8-6 9-4 13-0 8-1 9 2-1 2

Northeast Sout hwes t Li nco ln Hi gh N ort heast M ill ard N o rt h Fremo nt East So uth west East Linco ln Hi gh M ill ard W est

4-3

Fre mo nt

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Playiug harcl ball . .. tviandy

Stephanie Holka prepares to catch the ball. Holka helped lead the Knights to their many victories. photo courtesy

Ferguson. Natalie Koziol . Tagney Jones. and Sara Rossel wear bandanas to get excited for the ir game. Shortly after the team huddled up and cheered ''l\hhhh . .

Knights . . . Uh!" pho to by Rachel Earl

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Put it right here . . . Al ly Burt anticipates catching the ball. Through practice teammates became ta 1ented in catching. batting. and throwing. photo courtesy of Cara Kroeger

Rea.ch for the sta.rs ... R_eserve team stretch out a 11 their muscles before the games. Th is helped them reach their goals of success. photo courtesy of Cara Kroeger

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Boys Varsity Teaais. a stroag traaitioa Love-15-30-40. No, that's not a child's rhyming game, but the repeated victorious sound of the varsity tennis team.

"The team ' s goal this year was to get everyone to the second day of State, " junior Stephen Otte stated.

Senior Andy Kay said "the team 's success was due to well-rounded players, good coaching, and a deep rine-up."

Team support and unity made a tremendous difference. Coach Tim Tidball said, "This team has continued to grow as a unified team ... cfisplaying the ability to function as a supportive team in what is seen as an individual sport."

"We are all out there for one another," junior Eric Tesmer said.

The team was often found joking and laughing together whether it was ceremoniously throwing a tennis ball in the Platte River or chowing down at Spaghetti Works the night

GIV£ 'EM OUR ID

./;:rott'tR t'1to R)L811et~i1;@~~f!l8er0er. lih, Ber nny B~bcocki'yfer guson. ancl Beh Lt.i&s.

Secori ow (l to R) Grant J'.ohnsori!t. K;yle Masek.

Hansen. Neil Rutb:tjge. Erle Alley. and Aust.in Chatnb~~. Back Row (J._ to R) C0ach Chris Freetnah:Coach Ti111 Tidball. Jonathon Pettit~. Gr.;irit Netfrnan*. G'aht Buckley*. Stephen Otte•._ AhclY Kay ... Dan f\.1iriovsky*. Eric Tesrner*. Mire Tohikihs ... ancl Coc!ch Sherrie tviantiing. Not Pictured: Chapi--rian Scf!lrborough .. itidkates varsity player

before a meet. They also enjoyed the many road trips theytook. "Thebusridesare always hilarious, filled with laughter and joy," Tesmer said.

This year the team saw success with both their singles and their doubles teams at the state meet, where the team placed

third. Number one singles Grant Buckley and number two singles Eric Tesmer made it to the quarter finals at state. Number one doubles team Grant Johnson and Stephen Otte and number two doubles Andy Kay and Dan Miriovsky advanced to the state semi-finals. Both teams finished third. The

doubles team Mike Tomki and Austin Chambers had undefeated dual seaso placing 2nd at ConferencE To define the season one word senior 0 ; Miriovsky called "entertaining."

by Chelsea Pric

Serv11.1· up ?. stor1.ll. .. Junior Ste.phe.n Otte prepares to serve the ba 11 to Creighton mp during thequarterf1nafs of the state toumatrt:nt. Otte and doubles part:rer G"ant Johl750n ell to the BlueJays but defeated Millard North grabbing third place at State.

Slu1u111a•1t. .. Junior Eric Tesnner slices the ball at .the State tournannent. Tesnner and his little brother Brett (Southwest S1lverhawks) connpeted in the tournannent. photo by Kelly Dola11

r,ioto by Kelly Dolan

Sweepiag the C:OJ11pet1t1011 .. . Senior Grant Johnson races to the ball during the quarter finals of the State tournannent. ''Getting along with your partner is the hardest thing about playing doubles.'' Johnson said. photo courte5y of La111e Norto11

Good guu . . . Sophonnore Grant Buckley shakes the hand of Freh7oht 's Andy Hoffnnan after the quarter fina I h7atch at the State tournannent.

Hoffnnan went on to win the nunnber one singles. p ot o byKel_iy Dola11.

S COr e bOa r a Lincoln East

10-8

Omaha

Burke

10-0

Lin co ln

North east

9-0

Kearney Invitational Lin co ln East

7-2

Frem ont In vitationa l

3-0

Millard

6-3

North

Lin co ln Hi gh

7-2

Grand Island

5-4

Papillion-LaVista Invite Omaha

Westside

Frem ont

3rd place 6-3 5-4

Heartland Conference

ins

2nd place

2nd place

Lincoln Piu s X

7-2

Lin co ln Southwest

8-1

an

,n,

3rd place

State Tournament

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Record

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12-0

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Ju.st a. little chrectioa. .. Seniors Andy

Fa.as iJl the sta.acls ... Tennis fans show

Kay and Dan Miriovsky receive advice from coach Tim Tidba 11 during the State tournament. Tidball had to wander amongst the many courts of the Tranquility Tennis Complex at the State tournament in order to catch the action of all his players. photo by Kelly Dolan

their support for the t eam with Athletic Club's shakers and "LSE Fans in the Stands'' tennis stickers. Southeast students made the road t rip to Omaha to cheer oh t heir fe llow Knights at State. photo courte5y of Grant John5on

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Boys JV/ Reserve Teiu1is ao]lliJlate Tennis balls were flyin' once again during the fall of this year, as the JV and reserve boys tennis teams served, returned, and scored their way to number one.

This was nothing out of .the ordinary however, the boys JV team won city for the 12th year in a row.

Led by first year coach, Sherrie Manning, the JV team wanted nothing less than the best and to continue the dominance that has become associated with · Southeast tennis. "Going undefeated in JV meets and winning city, and basically just playing our best, we're our main goals," said Manning. And that's exactly what the team did.

The team was able to overcome every JV team they faced this year; and lost only to Waverly and Lincoln Christian's varsity teams. The guys finished their season with a huge victory over East in the LPS tournament.

The team's main hurdle to overcome for the season was

Move over SaJ11pra.s... Junior Neil Rutledge sets up his serve .

Rutledge's service skills helped the JV tennis teann topp le Northeast in their first nneet of the year. The teann defeated every JV teann they nnet th is year. photo courtesy of Sherrie tvia1111111g

ACES ON TH£ COUR'I£

\A/hit~ NeURutledge. Eric Alley. a~cl Coach Sherrie Mc.l~ihg.

"the low number of players" said freshman number one singles player Brian Hansen .

With the opening of Lincoln Southwest, the JV and reserve boys tennis teams ' rosters were affected greatly. Despite the lack of players the team was still able to defeat most of their opponents while hav-

in g a blast. " Having fun was .my main goal," said Hansen , who has 5een playing tennis since he was eight.

Whenever they crossed the Platte river on road they woud "throw a ball into the Platte for good luck, " according to sopnomore Tim Berger.

Overall, the team was very

happy with its progress thi ~ year. Each player als c guaranteed that they woul d work hard and strive t o uphold the Southeast tenni s tradition of winning.

by Trevor Heidinger

Givi11 • it their all ... Juniors Kyle tvtasek and Lane ✓h1te (hitting) use every o unce of energy in to serve and return hits during their victory over East. The duo wa_s unstoppa ble this year. courtesy of Sherrie tvia1111111g

photo

SCOr ebOar a J1uaior Varsity Lincoln Northeast

8-1

Lin co ln Sout hwest

9-0

Lin co ln

7-2

East

Mil lard North

9-0

Lincoln High

9-0

Lincoln Southwest

6-3

Wave rl y

3-9

Lincoln East

7-2

Fremont

6-3

Millard We st

9-0

Lin co ln

Christian

4-5

Lin co ln

North east

8-1

Papillion-LaVista

5-4

Lin co ln Hi gh

6-3

LP S Tournam ent

20- 19

Show soJlle pearly whites ... The

Celebrate good tiJlles . . . The

teanr ce lebrates after taking city. The teanr edged out a onepoint victory over East to take the title.

teanr goofs off after a thri 11ing season-opening victory.

This wouldn't be the only celebration. for this victory was followed by a dozen others and a city chanrpionship.

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"I got 1t"-". . . Junior Eric Alley ca lls the ball during a doubles nratch with partner Junior Neil Rutledge. Trust was key in the pair's nunrerous victories.

Taki•• a "breather•-' . .. Junior Kyle Masek rests after defeating Lincoln Christian. This was Masek's third season as ah LSE tehhtS player_. all photos co rtesy of Sherrie ~ann1ng

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Seven seniors, two juniors, one sophomoref two coaches, ONE TEAM. The 2002 varsity volleyball team set standards that no other vollexball team in Southeast history has, entering the state tournament undefeated.

Pass, set, hit, score -- it became a routine. Head coach Kathi Wieskamp started every practice the same way, with a three r;>erson passing drill.

'Practices were always intense and we got a lot done. It was never boring going to practice with a 5uncn of great girls you love spending time with," commenfed senior Megan Hill. On Mondays the girls ran sprints improving tneir agility and speed, utilized in games to chase down the volleyball. .

The team executed a customarY game preparation before al I matches. lt began the night before witn a set-spike) with the same pre-game feast hosted by partner, started in the same one of the Rlayers. The girls spot for team warm-up, lined came to school dressed in up in numerical order to be their team attire consisting of introduced to the audience, U-Knight-ed multi-colored gave high fives for good luck t-shirfs and 2002 gray ro the opponent and before athletic shorts or on rare the first whistle blew they occasion black spandex. gathered on center court to As game time approached say " Ahh kick butt" the feam performed a esta_blishin'g a winning [?ump-it up cheer. routine.

Superstitions ruled warmThe routine wasn 't broken ups, ev~rything had to follow u nti I the state semi-finals a specific pattern. The against Omaha Marian when players peppered (bump- tne Knights suffered their first

loss of the season , falling

15-10, 13-15, 10-15 to the

Crusaders. The team closed the season with a record of

31-1.

The Bellevue tournament, Lincoln Public Schools tournament Northeast tournament, Conference, and District champions were onlY, a few of the varsity girls ' accomplishments. Senior Robyn Stokke credited the team's success to " [their] confidence in each other's ability, we trusted each

Captatas .. . Senior floor captain Robyn Stokke and Coach Kath i 'Nieskannp listen as the official clarifies the rules prior to the ganne. 'Nieskannp always whistled to call Stokke over for the coin toss. pho t o by Ke lly Do lan

Bow dowa . .. Junior Bess Rapp drapes a hilarious portrait fronn senior Tara Tesrrier 's neck Oh senior hight.

The seven seniors were each presented with a special package and nanne tag with a blown-up photograph fronn their underclass teannnnates. ahd were recognized for their accorriplishnnents on ahd off the court. photo by Kelly Dolah

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other. " Although the defeat again Omaha Marian broke the habit of winning, it didn break their friendship . "W had a great time throughOl the fall, and built gre, friendships, " senior cc cagtain Tara Tesmer said .

'We are a great team wit ten players that ar_e great an stars at some porn[," state Wieskamp .

by Kelly Dola

Ali attack . .. S o ph onnore Allison Ess ink kills the ball during warnn-ups in the nnatch aga inst S o uthvvest.

Essink served her second season on the vars ity teann. phot o by Kelly Dolan

Take cover . . . Sen ior Andrea Callahan prepares t o JUhhP serve fronn approxinnately s ix t o seven feet beh ind the line.

Callahan becanne infanno us for her po wer serving . rec ord ing over 30 ace serves. photo by Jenn Cottrell

SC O r e b O a r a Bellevue Invitational

1st

Grand Island LPS

15-4, 15-13

Class ic

1st

East

15-6, 15-11

Fremont

15-2, 15-2

Lincoln Northeast Invitational

1st

Columbus

15-12 , 11-1 5, 15- 7

North Platte

7-15, 15-9, 15-7

Kearney

15-5, 15-3

Southwest

15-4, 15 -11

Lin co ln High

15-7, 15-8 1st

Heartland Conferen ce

st ir 't 'e

Jt

Norfolk

15-7, 15-12

Northeast

15-8, 15-1

Distri cts

1st

State

3rd

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Tune out. . . Coach Kathi \tVieskatr-ip LPS top teu . . . The varsity volleyball play ers gives her tearri sorrie pointers show off their Lincoln Public Schools Volleyball during a tirrie out at the state _ Classic tournarrient plaque after defeating volleyball tournarrient. The tearri Lincoln Pius X in the final rriatc-h of the tournafinished third in the competition rrient hosted by Southeast. This added t o closing the season with a record the collection of honors the tearri accurriuL~ted of 3 1- 7. photo by Kelly Dolan over the season. photo courtesy of Kari Sufficool

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Co11uauuicatiou aud tealll spirit lead to Victory They giggle and laugh before games. They begin to concentrate during warmups. But as soon as tne game whistle cuts through the air, their attitude changes. They are no longer giddy teenage girls, they are volleyball players, and they mean business.

The JV team had an amazing season, but junior Jaime Loos reflected the team's work ethic and expectations when she stated that theY. "did very well, but we could have had a better record."

Junior Courtney Stahl explained that the team "had to dig ourselves out of holes all tne time." · · But the team's many victories came from the way they "worked hard day in and day out and never quit trying' junior Mandy Andreas explained.

Part of the teams' success came from the actions they took to prepare themselves The reserve team also had for each game. Loos said, "We did the Pep-C before an outstanding season, the games to pump us up." sophomore Tessa Peters was Junior Katie Philippi "very happy with our season, described the Pep-C. Tne we started off great and only team "would jump in a circle had three loses!"

Sophomore Kelly Schleiger and do a countdown." She went on to say that the felt that this record was teams "gaterboot was created by "playing together as a team and being able lucky."

Shot aow11 . .. Freshman reserve player Melissa Duval blocks the bal l hit by Lincoln East. Duval played outside hitter 0 11 the team . providing many good blocks and hits for the Knights. photo by Kersten Ficke

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to communicate." a good play was made, '' The season success also explained sophomor E came from being able to "for- Melissa Kilgore. get mistakes ana move onto It was tn,s team spirit that fhe next play," sophomore led both the JV and reserve Alison Smith stated. teams to victorious seasons.

To help forget their

by Kersten Ficke and mistakes, the team would "tell Whitney Jones people to shake it off, always yell side out and cheer when

S C O r e b O l r a

Ju11ior Varsity

Fremont Northeast Invitational Columbus Kearney Southwest High East Tournament LPS Tou rn ament Norfolk

15-8, 14-16, 15-13 15-9, 15-11 7-15, 14-16 12- 15, 15-8, 8-15 7-15, 15-8, 15-13 16-14, 15-10 16-14, 15-10 third 15-5, 15-13 8-15 , 9-1 5 15-4, 15-11 15-5, 15-13 5-15 fourth second 15-9, 15-8

Recora

13-7 Reserve

LPS Tournament Norfo lk

15-3 , 12-1 5, 15-8 15-1 7, 4-1 5 15-12, 5-15, 15-1 15-3, 15-6 15-5, 15-12 15-6, 15-1 0 15-6, 16-14 15-10, 5-15 , 15-5 15-9 , 15-8 · 15-2 , 15-2 15-13, 15-17, 15-3 13-15, 10-1 5 15-10 . 15-2 15-6, 15 -13 third 15-3, 15-6

Recora

13-3 I got it. .. Reserve player sophomore Kirsten Foster Jump sets to keep the ball 1n play.. Foster was the designated setter and took the second hit whenever she was able to get to the ba 11 . photo by Kersten Ficke

Tweet . .. Sophomore reserve player Michelle Haas serves the ba 11 in a game against East.

Coach Krist in Murphy emphasized a floater serve. which is harder for the opponent to return. photo by Kersten Ficke

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Buclclle up . .. Kyle Kvasnicka coaches the

TEAM! . . . The JV team comes

JV team during a time out. Kvasnicka was an assistant coach for the varsity team

together before the start of the second game against the Silverhawks .

During these gatherings the team would share encourag in g words to boost conf idence and menta lly prepare for the round. photo by Kelly Dolan

last year. photo by Kelly Dolan

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Boys varsity follows the roacl to success As the fans file in, the whistle sounds and the bal I is tossed into the air. The Knights are ready to play some basketball.

Whether it was a home or away game, the guys knew what nad to be aone, and they seldom left anything unfinished. Senior guard Joey Stenberg commented, "I knew that everyone on the floor was giving their all for the success of tne team ."

The success was evident in their 21-3 record this year. "We set our sights high from the outset of the season: attaining the first state title. Everyday we practiced with intensity and focus because everyday was one step closer to perfection," Stenberg added.

No matter who the Knights faced , they seemed to nave the confidence they needed to win . They gained team unity from team dinners before games, huddling UP., and diving on the floor after the starters were an nou need.

The road to the state tournament was a hard one.

They defeated Northeast and Omaha Burke to capture the District Championship, opening a door that would possibly lead to

a state championship.

Defeating both Millard West and Omaha Benson in the first two rounds of the state tournament set the Knights up for a showdown witn Lincoln High. Having already played and won against the Links twice, the "nights stepped onto the court with their heads high and their coach's words in their minds. "Coach Smith always told us this was our year, we were the best team,

and he would take this to the grave," stated senior Eddie Medlin.

With the Knights shutting out the Links during the first quarter, they went into the locker room with a 20-1 4 lead. All that was left to do was to play the best they could for 16 minutes and the championship was theirs.

In the end, the Knights fell to LHS. "The excitement in basketbal I comes from the uncertainty of the outcome.

The key to the gulle ...Seh ior

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by Michelle Lelan F.aces of clefeat...The Kh ights

bury their fa c es lh their hsihc!s after the f1hal buzzer o t the char:rip1ohsh1p ga~e.

Johh Cc:;i~pbell c.o ~rnehted ot::i the loss say1hg . "'Lihcolh High ~lay.ed to Vvlh ahd we Just layed ho t to lo se." hot o 1chelle Lelahci

forwar d Logah Geiser shoots a fre e throw. The two po ihts ad ded t o t he fihal score by Ge is ler hel ped ass ure t he Khight 's victor y over t he Lihks. photo by tv)ichelle Lelahci

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The best or the most talente teams are never assure victory," Stenberg stated .

Coach Jeff Smith said, "Th is one of the best teams Vv have ever had at Southeas The seniors were outstandir students athletes and had huge impact on the athleti program here. They were very cohesive group th e worked hard to be successf u In mv eyes they wi 11 always b

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Who •s oped . .. Sehi o r guard J o hh Ca~pbell searches f o r o peh tea~~ates while beihg heav ily def ehded by the Lihks . lh the regular seaso h ga~e. the Khights o verca~e the Lihks ' pressure ahd weht oh t o a 5 1-38 vict or y ih froht o f a s o Id o ut cr o wd. photo by tv)ichelle Lelahci

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h1e:h .. .Seh ior guard l'\l ick B"'a he JU~ps over a Lihc o lh High def ehder to shoot tne lohgJu~p shot. With Bahe ~akihg the shot. he added a Iittle I1fe ahd hope t o the Khights dur ihg the secoh d half of the f1h al · ga~ e. phot o by tv)1chellelelahci

Sports ?

S COr e bOl r a Fremont

66-40

Omaha North

64-69

Southwest

62-37

North Platte

62-50

LPS Holiday

1st

Energy Classic-Gillette

2nd

Kearney

58-57

Abraham Lincoln

61-53

Grand Island

62-46

Omaha Burke

56-38

Papillion-La Vista

80-51

East

65-58

Lincoln High

51-38

Pius X

57-38

Northeast

57-51

Columbus

66-40

Norfolk

80-54

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78-53

Omaha Burke

80-60

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If Millard West

65-34

Omaha Benson

65-52

Lincoln High

38-43

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Sehior Nick Bahe receives his silver rrieda I frorri Coach Jeff Srriith after Bahe 's fihal garrie as a Kh ight. The rea Iizatioh that this was their last tirrie hearihg their ha111e ca Iled as a Khight hit the guys hard . especially with the erriotiohal ehd ihg to the charripiohship garrie.

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l:u e:ueey territory ...Senior forward Eddie Medllh holds_ tight to the ball as he tries t o escape the Lihks ih the f1hal rriihutes of the Class A Charripiohship garrie. ''Vve had a very successful seasoh. ahd a lot of fuh. stated Medllh. photo by Michelle Leland 11

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JV aua Reserve boys rule the court It is said that the number one thing that all basketball players must have is the desire to be successful. The Junior Varsity and Reserve Boys Basketball teams had th i s u n de r the i r be Its. During the season, the boys learned how to get along and cooperate in a competitive team situation, and built relationships with their teammates as they won their wa~ to fame. ' The two most important aspects of the LSE basketball system are outstanding motion offense and stifling pressure during man to man defense. The players began to realize their potential," said Reserve coach J.J. Wilkins. '' The players learned how to compete and execute both offensively and defensively in tight games. " · This all comes as no surprise where our sports legacy 1s continued year after year.

JV won the city tournament beating Lincoln East in the Championship game, with a final score of 53 to 37. This

was the fifth straight win , the sixth in the last seven years.

The team was led in scoring by freshman Matt Hill who averaged ten points a game, followed by Brett Broman and O'Lard Vinson. The captains of the team, Steven Otte and Brett Broman, did an outstanding job leading the

team. Another highlight of the season was beating Lincoln High 56 to 30 in front of a sold out crowd.

This year 's Reserve team made significant improvements during the season. As their record oecame an even seven and seven, the players began to realize their poten-

tial. Wilkins said, "They want to be a good team, and they want to win." This served as a preview to the team the boys will form next year to become another tradition in excellence.

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Coach Tohy Quattrocchi puts ah ehcouragihg arr11 arouhd player 0 'Lard 'vihSoh . Quattrocch i. a history teacher left at the ehd of the year to go to the hew North Star High Schoo l to be the head coach of the varsity boys basketball tear17. photo courtesy of 0 Lard Vinson

S COr e b Ol r a Juuior Varsity Fremont Omaha

57-30 North

58-49 71-36

Southwest North Platte

57-42

Millard North

44-51 56-43

Kearney Abraham

58-52

Lin co ln

Grand Island

78-49

Omaha Burke

55-41

Papillion LaVista

60-36

Lin co ln

East

49-62

Lin co ln

High

56-30

Pius X

61- 46

Northeast

63- 33

Columbus

66-41

N orfo lk

52-43

South west

55-42

Lin co ln East

53-3 7

Recora

U,-2

Reserve 28-40

Lin co ln High

3 7-29 39-42 45-55

Lin coln High

59-23 38-49 5 7-42

Southwest

Recora

3-4 Over the top . .. Treht Price Co11liag at you . .. Juhior Stepheh

s hoots a b ac kw ard la y up agaihst G-'ahd Islahd defehders. The Khight s weht oh to beat the Islahders 78-4 9.

Otte defehds North Platte. Otte a lohg with Brett Brohhah were cocapta ihs of theJUhior varsity teahh.

photo courtesy of Trent Price

photo coutesy of Stephen Otte

Breakiag through the clef ease . .. 0 Lard Vihsoh attehhpts a shot despite be1hg heavily guarded by the Northeast defehse.

Vihsoh averaged 8 poihts per gahhe. be1hg the secohd lead ihg scorer. photo

Full house . .. Sophohhore Ryah Heavicah. freshrnah Matt Hill. ahd jUh ior Brett Brohhah play ih fro ht of a packed house agaihst the L1hks. TheJUhlor varsity teahh had ah Uhusual sized crowd because of the varsity gahhe to follow. photo courtesy of Stephen Otte .

courtesy of O Lard Vinson

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Girls varsity wiu first state title stuce

1997 ~ot only was their goal to win state, the Girls Varsity Basketball team wanted it al I. They wanted to become one, a unit, a single TEAM and this goal was quickly accomplished.

"They have willed themselves together as a team," stated nead coach John Larsen. They have gone beyond the traditional pep-talk before leaving the locker room. Before each game the girls shared a · ainner, rotating between houses. Larsen nosted the final meal before the first of their three state games. The team continued shaping their unity by singing ''That Thing You Do" as they made their way to the court.

Senior Tatum Thies was were individuals, even to the the .o nly returning starter from last year and one of point of giving up shots to only four returning members ensure everyone had a of the varsity team. Larsen chance to shoot. Larsen was was very excited about the pleased with his team's ~ay they molded together progress, but it was upsetting into a team, and lost any to lose the final game of their individual jealousy. He even regular season. They pressed noted that sometimes the on into the district games and girls were too conscious of proved their worthiness to be fhe team and forgot that they on the court. After two

fantastic wins the girls headed to Devaney Sports Center to prove that they were the best Nebraska had to offer.

11 lt means a lot to pla)' that hard and win," stated Thies at the conclusion of the state game, "because the last two years we worked so hard and didn't win. 11 Senior Kim Shubert fouled

Clear the court. .. Junior Kass ie

Coacht:ug's the key . ..

McKinnon holds back Marian's defense while senior Tatum Thies takes the ba 11 to the net.

The 4 1-24 win over the Crusaders sent them on their way to face Linco ln East for the third t ime this season. photo by

Coach John Larsen gives snappy instructions to his team during the Columbus game. Good coaching led Larsen's team to their eighth State win under his watchful eye. photo by Whitney J ones

Kersten Ficke

Drtbble. ar1bble . . . Junior Kassie McKinnon races toward the basket away from Papi 11ion-La Vista defense. The Knights faced off against the Monarchs d ur ing t he quarterf inals. photo by Kersten Ficke

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out and found herself on thE bench while the clock tickec down during the state finals ~fter last year, when onE final shot put the team int< tears, this year was different "It was so exciting to run ou on the court and be thE winner," Shubert said.

by Whitney Jone

A.wecl by Ur . .. Junior Jaime Loos takes t o the air as East 's defence watches in astonishment. If the girls could make 40% of their shots within a game. they were guaranteed the win. photo by Kersten Ficke ·

S COr e bOl r a Regular Season : Fremont

43-40

South Souix City Shootout

2nd

Southwest

57-24

Abraham Lincoln

31-57

North Platte

46-34

LPS Holiday Tournament Omaha Marian

1st 50-49

Grand Island

49-30

Kearney

46-21

Northeast

42-39

Papillion-La Vista

50-41

Omaha North

56-49

Girls Basketball Classic

2nd

Lincoln High

48-31

East

44-37

Columbus

50-34

Pius X

51-40

Norfolk

30-40 Districts:

Norfork

52-36

East

57-50 State:

Papillion-LpVista

41-31

Omaha

41 -24

Marian

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We"re Jt1U11ber oae. LSE... (above) Everyone paused for a Fa.b F1ve . . . (left to right) moment. caught their breath. then continued with the celebrations after winning the state title. As the courts cleared out each team member took her turn c;: utting down t.he n..e ts. 12hoto by -Jehhlfer Cottrell Stuck wit)lout a. shot. . . (left) Junior Ja ime Loos and senior Keri Sufflcoo l put the heat on Omaha tviarian and prevent scoring. The team held both Papill ion-LaVista and Omaha tviarian to scoreless first quarters during the state f inals. photo by Kersteh Ficke

Senior Kari Sufficool.Junior Alison Jergenson. senior tv]egah Hill .

Junior Jaime Loos . and senior Tatum Thies take the court full of power and anticipation. tv]inutes later a dominating win over Omaha tviarian put them in the f ina Is. photo by Katr1r,a Gessr,er

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Gtrls JV/R take charge of seasou The Reserve and Junior Varsity girls basketball teams finishecftheir seasons strongi achieving records of 8-5 ana 12-5 respectively.

The Reserve girls strategy for winning games incluaed keeping people open on offense as mucH as possible and pullin,g together towards the end orthe game to take the win.

"We just had fun played our best, and used what we learned at gractice," said sophomore Sarah Bailey. .

At practice the players concentrated on ballhanc;Hing skills, shooting, and passin_g.

"We did a lot of running and conditioning to keep up in shape for the games and I think it helped us out in the long run," responded sopnomore Nicole Rathbun.

The Reserve team Qlaced second at the LPS Toumament, proving that they had a very rewarding season.

"The most rewarding part of this season for me was that I developed better skills and became a better team player," said sophomore Kelse_y Odenbach.

The Junior Varsity girls used hard work, gooa aefense and communication to conquer their opponents.

"We tried to push the ball as much as possible and always support each other on the court," commented junior Alison Hill. "We worked together really well."

Some team traaitions consisted of praying before each game and listening to music while they warmed up.

"The most rewarding part of the season was at the end of the year seeing how we have al I grown as oasketball pl~ers and frienqs/ said junior Bradi Hotz-McMahon.

"I got to meet a lot of new people and we had a lot of fun,' said sophomore Tagney Jones.

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Juuior Varsity 39-27 61-24 54 -41 65-31 JV Holiday Tournament Omaha Marian

2nd 49-57

North

45 -36 40-31 45-20

Lincoln Northeast

32 -40

Papill ion

LaVista

55 -47

Omaha

North

43 -30

Lin coln High

47-17

Lin co ln East

55- 60

Co lumbus

54-55

Linco ln Piu s X

56-43 43 -35

Recora

12-5

Reserve 23-34 Lincoln Southwest

60-17, 81-16

Lincoln East

34 -29, 32 -30

Lincoln High

36-25, 45-23

Lincoln Northeast

29-42, 34-48 30 -29

Lin co ln Pius X

45 -23

Papi ll ion La Vista

49-21

LPS Reserve Tournam ent

2nd

Recora

8-5

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JuJ11pi11g sky- high. . . Papillion

Philippi calls out for the ball.

Philippi played poiht guard oh Oh the JV team. photo by

watches lh amazement as sophomore BrittahY Smith leaps into the a 1r for a rebound.

Megah Dolah

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htiJ11iclati11g while playi11g clefe11se . .. Sophomore Britta Nore shows no fear as she stares her opponent in the eye while playing defense. photo by Ti171 S1111th

ExtreJlle co11ce11tratio11 . . .

Sophomore Giha_ Bartels v isua Iizes a basket as she shoots a fou I-shot. photo by Ti171 S1711th

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Boys swii1u11ers aucl clivers shave off sec:oucls aucl their hair They arrive at school before sun up and leave after sun down, these boys never get to see the Iight of day.

"Getting up at 5: 00a. m. every morning for practice is the most challenging part of the season," said senior co-captain Chase Taylor. The swim team is proud of their extensive hours of practice and refer to themselves as the "brothers and sisters of darkness."

Senior captains Andrew Olive and Taylor led the boys in and out of the pool.

Olive was the boys top finisher at the state meet placing third in the Etij Individual Medley (IM) and second in the breaststroke. yards. Meet warm-up was decorate t he boys ' rooms Olive joined Taylor and crucial to a strong race. The before the State meet. The teammates junior Kyle team chanted, "Ziggy Zoggy swimmers can be spotted Masek and sophomore Nick oye, oye, oye," before tne down the hall with their Hartman on the 200 competition began. bleached blond hair two Medley relay team which Off the pool deck the boys weeks before State. The night placed sixth at State. spent time playing poker and before State the blond Their success was the glittering door signs for the disappears and all that is left result of intense preparation. girls' team. It is a tradition is a silky smooth finish.

At practice, the team that the boys decorate the Although the team didn't recorded around 5,000 girls' rooms and the girls finish as nigh at State as they

have in the past the t swam lifetime best time their individual races ma the season a success.

"We knewthisyeartha had a small team and tha1 would not be front-runm said Olive, "but it's still ( to see how kids h improved."

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Perfect 10 . . . Junior Nick

Blua fly . .. Junior Mat

Hohensee balances on the end o f the board .

Hohensee stuggled with a knee Ihjury during the season but was able to pike a 16th place finish at State. photo by Chris McMasters

Eggcelled ... Junior Jared Dorland makes omelets as a good luck breakfast for the girls swim team. The teams traditional ly cook a hea Ith ly breakfast for each other before Ram Relays. photo by Kelly Dola11

Blurri begins the 20C Individua l Medley with th( butterfly leg. The 200 It\ inc ludes a length o f eacl stroke.

Oil a chase . . . Senior Chase Taylor leads of the 200 medley relay at the State meet held at Devaney Sports Center. The relay finished 6th.

Taylor also f inaied in the 100 backstroke at State. phot,o by Chris Mdv1asters

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Beatrice/Grand Island/Fremont

1st

M ill ard West

83- 103

Lincoln East

54-12 5

Knight Invite

>oy:;

77-96

9th

Lincoln Southwest

11 9-63

Ralston Relays

7th

Lincoln Northeast

121-58

Omaha Westside

cancelled

Lin co ln High

97 -82

Lin co ln So uthwest

120 -53

O maha Burke

70-109

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10th

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Heartl and Conference

2nd

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11th

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Fly111g by . . . Junior Kyle Masek swih7S the 100 yard butterfly at the Lincoln High dual. Masek also swahl the fly leg on the 200 Medley elay that placed 6th at the State t17eet.

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Not oue stroke less thau ou tstaudiug Beginning in the middle of November, the girls swimming/diving team were at school more than the staff.

Most chose to participate in an optional 5:30 a.m. practice and everyone was found in the rool each day after school from 3: 00 to 5:30 P..m. Wet arms and legs, freezing hair, and purple lips became routine for these dedicated fish at heart. Their efforts were noted as both school and pool records fell.

Seniors Kelly Dolan and · Cassie Hansen were the swimming and diving team captains.

"Swimming combines the individual ana team sport environment, Dolan commented. "You are always racing against the clock, but team points are most important."

Each team member had individual drive that benefitted the overall team in the long run. "This year our team was really focused and everyone worked really hard," said Hansen crediting the team's accomplishments.

The team set numerous pool records at Lincoln Southwest when

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they swam in the first meet ever held at Lincoln's newest high school.

Sophomore Ali Bartle, a state qualifier in the 500 freestyle, accomplished several goals, including a personal best in the 200 and 500 freestyle at Conference.

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Sophomore state qualifier Ashley Durand swam the 200 IM and the 100 breaststroke.

She said, "I love the rush you get when you are standing benind the lane ready to race."

The team was very successf u I at State, finishing fifth in

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Durand broke the school record in the 100 breaststroke while teammate junior Haley Bonin recorded a new record in the 50 freestyle. The season was not a stroke less than eventful, proving they knew exactly what it tal<es to make a splash in the Southeast record books.

by Brittney Byers Fleming performs a inward pike. Fleming finished eighth at the State meet. ph oto courtesy of Chris McMasters

courtesy of Chris McMasters

Sophomore Carly Ernst stretches before the 500 freestyle at the Lincoln High dua l. Ernst competed in the event at the State meet.

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lt"s a bircl. it"s a plaJle ...Senior Danielle Stansbury falls through the air. performing a forward dive . half twist. Stansbury fin ished fourth at State. photo

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Backstroke is the only stroke where swimmers start the race in the Vvater. photo courtesy of Chris McMasters

SC O r e b Oa r d Papilli on

Ralst on

88 -98

Rela ys

Beatri ce/Grand Island/Fremont

5th

1st

Mill ard W est

6 5-11 9

Lincoln East

77-1 09

Kni ght In vite

Lincoln Southwest

Mi ll ard North In vite

Lincoln Northeast

Westside

4th

11 7-57

6th

11 3-73

cancelled

Linco ln Hi gh

91-91

Lincoln Southwest

123-5 3

Om aha Burke

91-88

Lin co ln High D ivi ng

1st

Hea rtland Conference

2nd

State

5th

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Slic111g tbe waves. .. Senior Kelly Dolan Vvins the 200 freestyle at the Heartland Conference Meet. She also took horre the gold medal 111 the 500 freestyle the sarre day. photo courtesy o t e Lincoln -Journal Star

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Wrestlers take it to the Jllats There were high hopes for the 2003 Lincoln Southeast wrestling team coming off a 2002 campaign in which the young team sent three members to state and gained experience. Unfortunately, the opening of Lincoln Southwest caused participation to dwindle, and when all was said and done LSE only fielded a team of 12. In the past the numbers had exceeded 40.

However, a drop in wrestlers did not mean a drop in enjoyment or preparation for the Southeast team. Senior captain Cody Foreman felt the best part of the year was, "Finally being able to just have fun, messing around as a team and still being able to get things done in the practice room." After school practices included an endless amount of drills, running, and pushups.

"Practices were really hard,

after wrestling, I was in the best shape of my life, wrestling takes a lot out of you." reflected Cody.

Foreman finished the year with a record of 28 wins against 10 losses. "I wrestled the best I have in all 4 years of the sport. Wrestling really

helped me grow as a person."

Most of Southeast wrestlers had winning records, but the team's size caused the Knights to forfeit many matches.

At the end of the season, no Southeast wrestlers qualified for the state meet, but the team experience

stayed/ositive. Forema sum me up the year sayi n~ "We didn't have the be~ year, but we had the be~ unity of any team I have evE been on."

by Kelly Dolan and David Logan

Heavyweights aake the grou.ucl shake!! . .. Coleman Gore faces his Lincoln High opponent. photo co urtesy of Colenran Gore

Maxiau.a effort. .. An LSE wrestler Jumps rope in sweats in preparation for the nex:t match. wrestling requ ired this so competitors could meet their weight . photo courtesy of Cociy Forenran

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Southwest

36 -48

York Invite

10-0

Columbus

0-84

Lincoln High

18-56

Sioux City Invite

12- 65

Grand Island

8-0

Beatrice

Lincoln East

LPS Duals Invite

Lincoln Northeast

Omaha Burke Invite

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8-0

Heartland Conference

7-0

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K1ck111• it . . . Me~bers of the wrestlihg

hands with ah oppoheht before his oppo heht shakes hahds with defeat

tea~ relax before their he:"t bout Focus is cr itical to a wihhihg wrestler. photo

photo courtesy of Stepheh McO--anie

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Tough stuff. . . Shirettes

go all out for wacky Vvedhesday at Uh iversa I Dahce Academy camp . Oh Vvedhesday the team had the opportuhity to dress up. learh crazy dahces ahd routihes. ahd participate ih a wacky dahce coh test. Sehior Cassidy Moore represehted Southeast ih the fihals of the cohtest. The squad earhed a spirt stick at the ehd of each day. a tokeh of their extreme ehergy ahd spirit. photo courtesy of Suzahhe V/ ihg

L-S-E... The Reserve squad cheers at the fall sports pep ra Ily. The girls chahted . ''Vve 'r e gohha r ock th e Rockets. we re gohha break the Lihks. sehd the Spartahs ruhh ihg. ahd make the Hawks look weak. photo by Katr lha Gessher 11

Varstty Cheer leaders . . . Fro ht row (L to R) Leesa Shepard. Juator Varsity Cheerleaders . .. Front row (L to R) Leslie Jessa Burcham. lyhdsey Clewell . Betsy Brahscombe . . Schacht. Lori Vvahdzilak. ahd Jesse Gibbons. Second row Stephahie Stull. and Missy Thorne. Back row ( L to R) (L to R) Becky Hergert. Cassie Henhihg. Claire Ambruster.

Marioh Pegler. Aimee Mallory. Katelyh Tureh . BrittahY ahd Holly Grahtha~. Back row (L to R) Maggie Blu~er.

Chelsie Hill. Aly Bowers. Katie Cuda back ahd Jamisoh Miles.

Clymer. Laine Norton. Julie Thompsoh. ahd JenhY Chapin.

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S11J11J11er shriue ... The varsity squad appeared at the Shrine Bowl this summer. The girls participated in a parade and cheered on the South Nebraska team wh ich competed against the North team. Varsity cheerleader B e t sy Branscombe said her favorite thing ab o ut cheerleading was the new friends and experiences even when we stand outside in the cold rain wearing short skirt s . arguing with 13 other girls about which teah1 is on off eh Se." phot o courtesy Brittany Clymer

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su mmer. 1he best thing about cheerleading is the friends you make and the laughs we share and being able t o cheer on the best teams in the state! said JV cheerleader Becky Hergert. Chelsie Hill exclaimed. The best thing about cheerleading is how much fun it is to cheer at the games. and the girls are really sweet and awesome. photo courtesy Becky Hergert 11

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When the crowd is watching, silent in anticipation, they rise with " I say Southeast, you say Knights. " Their closets C:>Verflow with bl?~k and gold attire and they dedicate themselves to pumping up school spirit.

Soutneast's ch eerleaders don't miss a home game, they plan pep rallies, and glitter the array of signs t~at decorate t~e hallw_ays. Ch~e~l~?ders must master time management in order to fulfill all their respons1bil1t1es as a role model of Southeast.

Southeast spirit squads took home twelve of the fifteen troph_ies given out at summer camp includ_ing the T~aditions Award. They were first place in the home pompon routine, best in camp (cheer portion) , camp champions in extreme routine, three trophies and superior ribbons, a superior squad rating, and spirit sticks at the end of each day. .

In addition to their awards JV also received some water balloons sent with love from the varisty squad into their dorms. The JV squad put a new twist to pep rally cheers this year, adding music to their chants and staging a cheer contest with step chain .

For Reserves, cheerleading was a new experience. " I enjoyed the tumbling and gymnastics since we don't have gymnast ics at Southeast anymore," exclaimed Kristin Klaus.

For the varsity squad this was the last year they cheered on the Knights. "These girls are my life! We are one giant family, always there for each other. I want to tell all the girls I love them so much! Thanks for all the good times and laughs!" said senior Brittany Clymer.

They march out onto center field/court to entertain t~e crov..:d during halftime . The Shirettes spend over four hours a day, five to six days a week practi cing and even i:nore befo re comeptitions. _At summer camp the squad claimed the superior trophy for the home routI_ ne choreographed by Allie Metcalf, Emily Mantey, Liz Morrow, and Cassidy Moore.

The team also took home 48 blue ribbons (16 girls x 3 darices), the drill down trophy, and six members were named all-star dancers. The Shi~ettes weren 't satisfied with their accomplishments until they beat all the M illard schoo ls, including nationally-ranked Millard West, to win ~~e state championship . The squad also posted the highest GPA of any spirit squad in the state .

"I ' ll m iss everyth ing! Mainly performing at varsity games and competing with all the girls!" said captain Emily Mantey.

"I w il l miss the friendships, competi ng, and being a membe~ of a squad w here looking and being as one is the most important. Being a Shirette is one of the best experiences anyone can have, " added secretary Liz Morrow.

Without our spirit squads Southeast's image of excellence wou ld not be the same.

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Reserve Cheerleaders . . . Front row (L to R) Cameron Hill. Sh1rettes . .. Front row (L to R) Laura Sutton. Cassandra Second row (L to R) Bess Blumer and Kristin Klaus. Third row ( L to R) Kristin Niewrzel. Sarah V✓oJtasek. and ~"lichelle Haas. Fourth row (L to R) Melanie Clift. Samantha Mcleese.

Claire Christensen. and Abby Morrow.

Gearhart. Suzanne Wing . Jessica Schmidt. and Joanie Thelen. Second row (L to R) Cassie Welch. Andrea Rowoldt.

Taress Holt. Alison Bradford. Carly Freed. and Allie Metcalf.

Back row (L to R) Annie Krein. Ernily Mantey. Elizabeth Morrow. Kristin Gokie. and Cassidy Moore.

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Water 11.Jlclercover . . . (above left) Kirn Wood lifts Abby Fehtoh durihg practice for thier ahhUal show. The girls put gelatih ih thier hair ahd hairspray oh thier faces for ''Oh Vvhat A Love ly Khight'' Oh May 22-24. photo by Kers teh Ficke

SyJlchroJliSierte schwuallleJl . . . (above right) S iha Klihdsw o rth ahd Coach Ahgi Hautzehroder watch practice durihg 8th period. Klihdsworth is an exchange S tudeht from Germany. photo by Kersteh Ficke

OJl the steps . .. (right) Members of Step Chaih include (I t o r . t op t o bo ttom) S t ephahie Mor ford . Kavonne Patterso h. Meg Pritti e . Arnahda Rivera . Mer cedes B ooker . Tierra Vvhit lo w . Le tri ce Blah co . ahd Tasha G o ldrnah ''became a ''second family thro ughout the year.'' as Prittie puts it. photo by Jehhifer Cottrell

Girls of the lues. .. The girls bowlihg team (I tor) Makayla.

Kleih. Kristih S tiles . Ash ley FIYhh. Miche lle Lelahd. and Christy Miller. take t o th e lahes at the dis tri ct charnpiohsh ips. pho to courtesy o f M ichelle Lelahci

We are the challlpiOJlS ... (I t or) Corey Cooney. Bobb_}

Ryah. Kenneth Shum. coach Kevin Duhkle. Brandon Kaup and Chris Holmes celebrate after wihhihg districts. Not pictured : Pat wa lker and Jacob Guenther. photo b~ M ichelle Lelahci

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We wall t you ... Guyrettes perform to "Dude Looks Like A Lady" by /\erosrnith as one of the many songs in the Guy/Girl routine medley. Guyrettes were Brett 1/;ergih.

Ty Miles. Mike LeSage. Ryan Lawson. Just in V;ood. Grant Johnson. Luke McMann. Sean Golden. Zach Copple. Brian Russell. Jason Lowe. /\darn Letheby. Jonathon Brunott.

Tim Lucks . Sam Gibbons. and Mike Tomkins . photo by Jennifer Cottrell

ANEW KIND OF SPIRIT They could be seen on the court, in the pool, and at the lanes. Defining school spirit with more then just porn porns werE: Step Chain, SynkraKnights, Guyrettes, the bowling teams, and intramurals.

Stepping is the act of moving and placing the foot forward, backwards, sideways1 up, or down. Add to that claps, jumps, and voices, and you nave Step Chain. Step Chain performed at pep rallys and basketball games throughout the school year.

They also received 2na place at UNL's Funk Fest. "~0".1PE:ting is a lot_o~ fun because you get to go to new places," sa,d Junior Meg Pntt,e. · To synchronize is to move at the same time or rate, synchronized swimming is a sport that takes that movement and synchronizes it with music. Members of SynkraKnights took aquatic aerobics first quarter and then tried out by swimming the entire length of the pool under water. Senior Kim Wood expressed, "'Being on SynkraKnights allowed me to meet people that I never would have met otherwise."

The Guyrettes strutted their dancing skills at two home basketball games and the boys state basketball tournament with the Sfiirettes, proving that guys can have just as much school spirit as girls. "It took four weeks of hard work to learn the dance and we all got tired of hearing the Shirettes nagging us," explained senior1-uke McMann.

In bowling, a strike is the act of knocking down all the pins with the first ball. Like other teams, the bowling team wactices so they can do well and bowl strikes at to"urnaments . .:,enior Makayla Klein said, "There is no real pressure to do well although you try your best, it's just something to do for fun." · Southeast offers many intramurals where students compete against other Southeast students in sports such as volleyball wnere The Notorious Avengers defeated The Crew for the championship, or basketball where MVP's Chase Healey and Logan Papik led the Gamecocks to a 7 4-63 victory over Tearn Skinny. Other intramural sports included indoor soccer, flag football, bowling, and ultimate frisbee. A popular aspect ot the intramural program was filling out the NCM tournament brackets.

Defining spirit at Southeast requires much more than the cheerleaders and Shirettes; it takes every student expressing their individual talents.

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SyJlkraKJlights . .. Front r ow: (I t o r) Kayla Ondrack.

Charlene M oore. and Ashley Jex. Ba ck r o w: (I to r) Chr istine Bundy. Kirn Wood. Betsy Branscombe. and Laura 0 Ison. pho t o by Jennifer Cottrell

Step Chaill ste·ps . .. Step Chain performs at the Valent ines Day pep rally. They performed at every pep rally after re o rganizing the group this y ear. photo by Chelsea Price

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Steve Hennigs. and Allison Poole show off soh7e of the iteh75 available for purchase at the local grocery 5 tore. photo co rtesy of Becky 1-iergert S1:11g1:11g stars ... (Below)Jun1ors Bethany Kerr and

Helen DeBuse record a song on the John Lennon tour bus with other area high school students. Kerr wrote an essay about h7U51C appreciation for the contest he Id by the Li11co In Journa I-Star. lnstrur17ents used during their recording session were donated to the perforr17ing arts departr17ent

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Meal 0:11 Wbeels ...(Bottoh7) Senior Claire l\dah75 helps sack groceries for Bible Study Club's Saratoga far17ily . Can food drives and the adoption of far17iltes over the holidays sent hlahY students to the store to buy canned goods. photo courtesy Claire Acia111s

(I) INVOLV£M£NT Com·mu·nity: (n.) A group forming a smaller social unit within a larger one and sharing common interests, work, identity, location, etc.

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A new

Amigos/ Rezatos popped up at 33rd and Highway 2 that attracted students for lunch. The new theatre seats at Edgewood offered comfort for a movie night.

After the movies, students enjoyed a cold treat at Coldstone Creamery.

Students worked up a sweat on the exercise equipment at the Cooper Branch YMCA. Businesses gave back to the school community by giving students places to earn and to spend their money.

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LINCOLN OOUTH£AST: COMPL£TING A JOURN£Y OF EXCET ,I ENC£ Jour·ney (n.): any course or passage from one stage or experience to another.

A journey to find oneself started within the walls of Southeast. It began here as each student searched to find what defined them. Many students realized that their own unique individuality made them excellent.

Long after the last bell has rung on June 6 and the last locker door is slammed, . students will still carry with them the strong sense of scholarship, individuality, pride, respect, involvement, and tradition that being a Knight has instilled in them.

The excellence they have achieved here will be with them forever.

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113. 115. 137 Ault. Chris 66 Austin, Brandon 7 8 Austin, Patrick 31 Ayers, Jamie 12. 66 Ayortnde, Shade 31. 124. 135

B Babb. Austin 5. 31. 43. 109.

114. 136 Babcock Donny 176 Bachman. £hza 31. 35, 98, 104 105, 137 Bacus. Jared 66, 103. 168 Bade, Jessica 31 Bade, Sean 78. 168 Baer, Kady 31 Ba~ley. April 31. 15 7 Ba.Fie, Nick 14. 15. 31. 166. 167 184 .

Bahr. Nathan 66 Bailey. Sarah 7 8, 110, 164.

190 Baines, Anthony 78 Baldwin, Wesley 66 Ball Allen 31 Ballard Jeremy 7 8, 168 Ballew. Kyle 31. 124 166 Ballinger, Alkneesha 6 6 Banerjee. Argo 31. 143. 156 Banta: Fields 78 Banwell Anne 128 Barnett, Katie 6 6, 15 7 Barnett, Molly 7 8 Barnhart. Alva 66, 137 Barrera, Mark 66. 113 Barry. Christina 31. 109, 124 Barry. Teresa 20. 66, 109 Bartek Chad 63 Bartels. Gma 78. 182. 190. 191 Bartels. Jessica 31 Bartle, Ali 7 8. 1 94 Barton, Jason 31. 16 6 Bartz, Lisa 32. 124 Ba.soon, Bradley 7 8 Bauer, Brady 32. 53. 106 Bauer, Chad 66 Bauer, Thad 13 7

Bax. Dan 66. 109. 162. 192 Bax. Lendy 7 8. 81. 109. 182 Beaner. Patrick 66 Beard Bill 126. 12 7 Beardsley. Amanda 1 9. 66 Becher. Clay 66 Beckwith, Katie 32. 114. 124 Beebe, Ja;:hua 32 Behl Andy 7 8 Belcher. Nate 7 8 Belk Michael 32 Bell Terrell 66 Bellefeuille, Desy 1 7 0. 1 71 Bellows, Luke 7 8 Bender, Silke 22. 23. 66, 112 Ben~on, Stephen 63 Benker. Abby 78. 135 Bennett. Darius 63 Bennett. Rita 95, 97 Benton, Andy 32 Berdt. Sam 15 2 Berg Tyler 32. 53 Berge, Mick 22. 32 Berger. Dan 78. 176. 178 Berger. Laura 10. 28. 32. 124 Berger, Tim 78. 176, 178 Ber~an. Marcus 32 Berl<s. Cory 78, 168 Bernadt. Suzanne 66, 115 Berndt, Jessica 66 Berndt. Sam 66. 153. 162 Berry. Halle 25 Berry. Mike 7. 32, 49 Bhadbhade, Pooja 4. 32. 124.

170 Bice, Cody 7 8 Bieber, Sara 32 Bienka, Kendra 63 Bills-Farber, Melanie 97 Birdwell Zach 20. 66 BirkelAnd_z:32. 166. 167. 184 Birkmann, ~an 63 Blackman. Nancy 128 Blackwell Ta'nesha 63 Blakely. Breyn 66 Blanco. Letrice 7 8, ·200 Bland £van 1 7. 66. 109 Blatchford Chad 11 9 Bloebaum. Zach 17. 78. 80. 112, 166, 168 Bla;:ser, ~an 32. 124 15 6, 172 Blum. Matt 66. 168. 192 Blumer, Bess 19. 78. 199 Blumer. Maggie 7. 11. 66, 144 198 Bobele, Rod 186 Bock Callie 66. 109 Boden. Brtttany 7 8 Boden, Dathan 66, 68 Booche, Andrew 66 Boettcher. Melissa 6 3

BoS[atyuk Alina 78 BohliriS[. Crystal 6 7, 109 Bolin, Brandon 67, 137, 166 Bollerup, Joseph 6 7 Bomberger, Kelsey 7 8 Bond James 25 Bond Susan 144 145 Boney, Nick 31, 32 Borucatto, Blair 6 7 Borucatto, Blake 32, 147 Bonin, Haley 67, 172, 17 4, 194 Bono 24 Booker, Mercoo.es 7 8, 200 Boon, Priscilla 6 7, 122 Borman, Nathan 67 Bornemeier, Travis 32, 166 Bornemeier, Vanessa 6 7 ( Bose, Carrie 17, 67, 115, 137 Bouwens, Bonnie 95 Bowers, Aly 67, 198 Bowers, June 112, 113, 115, 136 Bowling, Christopher 7 8 Bowman, Ashley 6 7 Bowman, Beth 7 8 Bowman, Danielle 78, 182 Bradford Allison 15, 32, 124, 199 Bradford John 78, 192 Branscombe, Betsy 32, 123, 124, 198, 199, 201 Branscombe, Bill 7 9 Branscombe, Bob 7 9 Branstetter, Zach 32 Branting, Alan 32, 124. 166 Branum, Jeff 32 Bratt, Jason 67 Breen, MeQan 20, 32, 124 ~ Brenden, Arny 12, 13, 32, 124 139 Brennan, Ahsyn 79, 110 Brennan, £mily 7 9, 112 Brennan, Mallory 33 Bridges, 8.cott 67, 148 Brtggs, Cassie 84 Brtney. Beth 121 Brittenham, £van 33 Brtttenhrun, Seth 7 9 Brue, Aaron 79 Brue, Josh 33 Brolhorst, Brandon 3 3 Brolhorst, Randy 119 Brolliar, Arny 33, 96, 124 Broman, Brett 67, 166, 168 Brophy, Caroline 32 Brophy, James 79 Brown, Alex 28, 32, 118, 124, 135, 147, 162 Brown, Andrew 6 7 Brown, Ashley 79 . Brown, Gloria 32 Brown, Whitney 137, 172, 190

Bruggeman, Cole 6 7 Bru~fi. James 63 Brunn, Whitney 79 Brunke, £mma 6 7

Carranza. Alicia 33, 37, 124 135 Carroll Diahann 25 Casarez, Josh 63 Cass, Jenny 33, 55, 124, 135 Brunott, Jonathan 32, 113, · Cass, Jessica 6 7 115, 124,147,201 Cassata. Sue 126, 127, 228 Buck, Juhe 160 Caster, Dick 11 7, 166, 168 Castro, Aaron 33, 124 Buckles, Jamie 79 Caya.do, £hzabeth 33, 116 Buckley, Grant 79, 176 Caya.do, Liz 12, 53 Buller, Corey 6 7 Bundy, Christine 67, 140, 141, Cazpla., Gary 12 7 Cecere, Myles 7 9 201 Chadwick Christian 7 9 Bundy, Luna 6 7 Chambers, Austin 7, 34, 137, Burbach. Nikki 32, 124 Burcham, Jessa 9, 32, 124, .

176 198 ChamJ:X>UX. Ryan 34 Chapin, Jenny 5, 16, 1 7, 34, 43, Buresh. Benjamin 32 114 115, 124, 131, 137, Buresh. Matthew 7 9 198 Bur9:ess, Dawn 79, 85, 137 Chappell Chelsea 67, 144 Burl<:e, Shawn 6 7 Cheever, Allison 106 Burkman, Kathy 127 Cheever, Jennifer 6 7 Burling, Stacey 79, 190 Cheever, Jessica 79, 106 Burson, Drew 67, 166, 168 Chen, Davy 20, 67 Burt, Ally 17 4, 175 Chen, Mehssa 4, 34 Burt, Rob 17, 32 CheunS[. £mma 22, 67 Burton, Casey 156 Chewabn, Whitney 79 Busooom, Justin 6 7, 166 Chrastil Whitney 67, 114 Bush. George W. 26 Christansen, Roberta 121 Bush. Steven 7 9 Christensen, Claire 79, 112, 164, Bushing, Jenny 67, 109 199 Buskirl<, Brittany 79 Christensen-Fisher, AnS[ela 123 Butler, Mike 119, 166 Christiansen, Brtan 34. 96, 124, Butts, Katie 6 7, 113 135, 143, 147, 150 Butts, Melissa 7 9 Christiansen, Tom 9 2, 9 3 Butts, Sarah 79 Church. Darnel 34, 145 Byers, Brittney 28, 32, 105, Clann, £suroi 34, 37, 124 124, 144 Clann, Phillip 7 9 Byleen, Amanda 170 Clark Patrick 67, 76 Byleen, Rachel 67, 170, 171 Clarke, Austin 79, 82 Byorth. Car1 6 7 Clarke, £rik 7 9 Byrd Lon 7, 32, 96, 137, 152 Claussen, Brad 34 124 Cleary, Joshua 63 Clement, Jaime 34 Cabela., Casey 33 Clements, Lindsey 6 7 Cada.back Katie 198 Clevenger, £ricka 7 9 Caldwell Jill 12, 33, 116 Clewell Lyndsey 34, 124, 132, Callahan, Andrea 33, 41, 42, 134 135, 137, 198 109, 124, 143, 144 160, Clift, Melanie 79. 199 180 Clymer, Brtttany 9, 34 59, Campbell John 31, 33, 124 115, 198, 199 184 Coatman, Matt 34 Campbell Kent 67, 137, 166, Coffin, Sara 79, 109 168 Coleman, Joe 34 Canny, Allison 79 Collura. Colby 18, 19, 34, 47, Cap:r;s, Andrew 7 9 96, 124 Caranza. Alicia 150 Comer, Sarah 17, 67, 109, 115, Carhsle, David 22, 33, 63 137 Carlson, Jay 79, 141, 153 Compfield Connie 128 Carmer, Brent 63 Comstock, Jennifer 67 Carr,Jeff33, 124,166 Conger, Crrug 2, 17, 67, 109,

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122, 136; 137 Coon, Lee 79 Cooney, Corey 34, 200 Cooper, Anna 30, 34 114, 124 Cooper, Dan 1 7, 34, 115, 124, 141 Cooper, Greg 11 7 Cooper, Katie 7 9 Cooper, Stan 34 124 Cooper, Tyler 34 Copenhaver, Ki 34 Copple, Zach 67, 166, 201 Corkle, Kart 34 Cornett, Dillion 79, 106 Cosgrove, Tyler 6 7, 109 Cotner, Josh 79, 137, 159 Cottrell Jennifer 34, 35, 105, · 109, 114, 124 Covalt, Maddie 7 9 Covalt, Melissa 67 Covar, April 34 Cox, Billy 63, 80.

Cox, Katie 6 3 Coy, Rose 63 Cozine, Jeff 34 140, 141 Craft, Marcus 34, 130 Crrug, Amber 34 Craw, Mandie 34 Crawford Laura 7 9, 113 Cre:r;s, Mahssa 63 Crider, Brittanie 63 Crttel Alexander 34 Crittenden, Stuart 67, 109, 142 Croghan, Cora 34 Cropp, Blane 7 9, 142 Crumb; Jessica 19, 79 Cudaba.ck Katie 6 7, 94 114 Cummings, Kara 79 Cummings, Laura 121 CumminS[s, Miriam 79, 164 Currie, Alexander 12 7 Currin, Toby 28, 34 124 150, 164

D DaS[er, Jimmy 36, 94 124, 159 Da.E.ab, Sophia 14 15, 18, 1 9, 36,124,135,156 Daharsh. Leah 80 Dahl.s[I'en, £rte 36, 184 Dale,'"Nathan 80, 168 D~lka. Andy 68, 168 , Damke, Paula 92, 93, 97, 143 DandridS[e. Dorthy 25 Daniels, Thlin 6 3 Daniels, Trevor 68 Danley, Samuel 68 Darling, Charlotte 68, 134, 137

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Davidson, Lisa 68, 109 Davila, Jason 28, 36, 136, 137, 166 Davis, Becky 36, 124, 188 Davis, Charlie 80 Davis, Desirae 113 Davis, Josh 68, 115 Davis, Rachel 36 Dawson, :&iley 80, 172, 173 Dawson, Jim 14, 80, 168 De Vore, Kayla 80 DeBaere, Rachel 36 DeBuse, Helen 16, 1 7, 68, 115, 137, 142, 202 DeButts, Shelby 36 Deffenbau-2:h. Brooke 5 9 Degenhardt, Michael 80 D~enhardt,T.J.80, 168 DeMott, Derek 63 Dershimer, Presley 18 6 DeVove, Kayla 78 Dibella. Armand 63 Dickey, Jenni 11, 194, 195 Dickey, John 36, 104, 140 Dieken, Amanda 80 Dietrich, Sarah 36, 108, 109, 124 Dinh, Hai Phuoc 63 Dinh, Sien Phoc 6 8 DiSalvo, An5[ie 3 6 Do, Tommy08, 137 Doak, Jesse 36, 43, 115 Doan, Adrian 12 9 Dodds, Kelly 80 Dodds, Stacy 36, 96 Dolan, Kelly 18, 19, 36, 59, 104105, 124150, 194 195 Dolan, ~an 80, 97; 105, 182, 183 Dorland Jami 68, 145, 192 Dormer, Ehzabeth 80 Dou9:hty, Floyd 117, 146, 147 Dowel, &.rry 80 Dra.2:00, Missy 36, 105, 124, 739 Drooge. Aaron 3 7 Drueger, Paul 109 Drueppel Cassy 80, 188 Drutak, Drew 168 Duden, Laura 68 Duff, Beverly 80 Duffie, Lare:isha 3 7 Duncan, Ahcia 37 Dunning. Salem 3 7 Durand Ashley 80, 111, 194 Durtzer, Nicole 109 Duval Melissa 182, 190 Dziko, Voorana 28, 63

E Earl Rachel 9, 68, 105 Earll Samantha 80, 98, 130 Earnest, Nicole 68, 122, 139

Earnst, Dan 13 Ebers, Jessie 80, 112, 1 94 Eberspacher, Tiffinii 80, 88, 130, 131 Eckhardt, Hope 63 Eckmann, Anthony 63, 137 Eddings, Sam 63, 137 Eddy,Arlys22, 123 Edmonds, Laci 3 7 Edson, Allie 6 8 Edson, Mollie 37, 46, 104 Edwards, Jane 102, 103 Edwards, Lindsey 37 Eisenbarth, Dustin 3 7 Eisenhauer, Timothy 68 Eisenmann, Andrew 37, 154 Eisenmann, Beth 113 Eisenmann, Elisabeth 3 7, 15 7 Ekstrom, Sara 37, 46, 96, 124 Elam, Emily 174 Elder, Aron 63 Elder, Brittany 63, 131, 139 El-2:ert, Kyle 6 3 Elliott, Aaron 5, 68, 113 Ellsworth, Kelly 68, 190 Elmshauer, Mike 68 Ely, Evan 37 Ely, Garrett 80 Emry, Randy 37, 116, 11 7, 140, 141 Engler, Katie 80, 142 Eno, Hannah 37 Eno, Trevor 80 Erelding. Mallory 107 Erickson, Kyle 37, 162 Erlandson, Tara 1 7, 37, 115, 143 Ernst, Carly 80, 194 Ernst, Daniel 68 Erpeldin.2:, Mallory.68 Espep. Cohn 31, 38 Essenburg. Allison 80, 112 Essenburg. Jessica 68, 94 Essink. Aaron 7, 38, 124 Essink, Alison 80, 160, 180 Essink. Lyndi 28, 38, 124 Evans, Gwyn 38, 109, 124 Evans, Jennifer 80 Evans, John 113 Evans, Ray 68 Evans, Ryan 80 Everspacher, Tvler 68 Evnen, Tom 31, 38, 124, 151

F Fabrikant, Iva 68, 109, 141 Fabrikant, Maya 68, 140, 141 Farnham, Audrey 35, 68, 137 Faron, Sarah 38 F~ht. Mchael 80, 92 Feerhusen, Justin 68, 168, 169 Fe_jZiC, Minja 38, 124 · Fe_jZiC, Sanjin 68

Felker, Ashley 38 Felton, Andrew 38 Fenton, Abby 80, 112, 122, 200 Ferguson, Drew 68 Fer~on, Mandy 80, 112, 174 175 Ferguson, Tyler 1 7 6 Ferneau, Ben 38, 100, 109 Ficke, Kersten 38, 66, 105, 1m 124 Ficke, Tahirah 66, 68, 109 Filip, Katherine 80 Finch, Valerie 68 Findley, Kristina 80 Fischer, Jordan 38, 60, 115, 124, 137 Fittje. Tyler 80, 120 Flemmg. Emily 68, 194 Flesner, Courtney 68 Flood Cari 80 Flory, Bill 9 5 Flory, Tvler 38, 124, 136, 14~ 19'.2, 194 Flynn, Ashley 201 Focht, Tom 119 Focken, Matthew 68 Fogerty, Chad 68 Fo-2:erly, Travis 80 Fofden, Crystal 10, 11 9 Font, Kyle 80, 130, 149, 155 Foral Kylee 38 Ford Bryony 12, 31, 38, 52 Fore, Danielle 68, 104, 114 Foreman, Cody 38, 166 Forke, Tvler 38 Foster, Josh 16, 1 7, 68, 136, 137 Foster, Kirsten 182, 183 Fowler, Lindsay 28, 38, 124 Fox, Vivica 25 Frack. Paul 68 Fraka.. Eric 38 Fralin, Ashley 80 Francis, Cole 38 Franey, Robert 38, 40, 184 Franke, Joe 68 Franson, Carly 38, 114 Freed Carly 38, 199 Freeman, Chris 1 7 6 Friooman, Evan 38 Friooman, Nathan 80 Friend Britnee 80 Friend Casey 38 Frost, Johnna 39, 114, 115, 124 Frye. Ryan 80 Funk. Maria 1 7. 81

G Gain, Laura 68, 96, 109 Gale, Trevis 68 Gamble, Mason 10

Gans, Nicholas 3 9 ' Ganz, Andrew 1 92 Garhch. Matt 186 Gasper, Joseph 39 Gay, Chris 140 Gay, Fred 39, 122, 124, 132, 135, 140, 141 Gealy, Jennifer 81, 182 Gea..rhart, Cassandra 68 71 131, 145, 199 , , Gebhard, Joey 109 Gebhard Joseph 81 Gehr, Jodi 9 5 Geisler, l.oQan 39, 166, 184 Gessner, Katrina 7, 38, 105 Gibbens, Jessica 68 Gibbens, Samuel 38, 124, 201 Giblx>ns, Jesse 198 , Gidley, John 68 Gift, Brad 68 G:i£t,Tom81, 166,168,169 Gilbert, Nadia 3 8 Glanz, Krisopher 6 3 Glaser, Kristina 38 Glemming, £mily 1 94 Gloria, Brent 81 Gloria. Chris 6 8 Glunz, £rte 68, 148, 159 Goehring, Nicole 3 8 Goertzen, Conner 81 Goforth. Felisha 113 Go_s[an, Michelle 1 7, 68 Gohe, Kristin 9, 38, 124, 199 Golden, Sean 38, 124, 135, 166 201 , Goldenstein, Tayler 68, 168 Goldman, Sylvia 68 Goldman, Tasha 81, 200 Goldsmith. Bryan 38, 166 Gonzales, Nancy 63 Gonzalez, Travis 68, 109 Gocrlbroo. Sarah 68, 93, 109 Goooen, Bethany 38, 108, 109, 115, 124 • Goracke, Mandy 81, 1 90 Goracke, M~an 38 Gordon, Breff 68, 168 Gordon, Tyler 68, 166, 168 Gore, Coleman 68, 168 Goyette, Adam 68 Graham, Jessica 81 Graham, Paul 39, 158 Graham, Zach 1 7, 39, 109, 118, 124, 137 , Grandjean, Jordan 81 Grant, Cara 39 Grant, Jonathan 63 Grant, Katy 69 Grantham, Holly 69, 198 Grantham, Sarah 39, 96, 143 Graziano, Nina 6 9 Green, Jake 69 · Green, Jazzlyn 69

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Green, Richard 6 9 Hartwig, Andrew 81, 112, 168 Green, Travers 186 Harvey, Amanda 135 Greenwald Aaron 39 Harwoo:l, Kelsey 81, 109 Greenwald Kate 6 9, 1 94 Haselhorst, Jordan 6 9 Gregg Amber 81, 112 Hasselbalch. James 63 Grieger, £mmary 3 9 • Hatfield Kendra 40 Groathouse, Garret 39, 92 Hatheway, Alecia 81, 84 Gropp, Jason 39 Haugerud Darla 11 7 Guastafson, Annie 1 7 0 Hauschel f'lh.,..;"=r 40, 109, 114 124 '-'H.1.=<=>y , Guenther, Jacob 69, 200 Guenzel Cameron 3 9, 124, 134, Hauschel Jessie 81, 9 2 135, 144 Hauschild Kara 69 Guevara Carlos 81 Haynes, Christine 81 Gullikson, Alyssa 1 7 4 Hazen, Alan 40, 166 Gurewitz, David 81, 112 Healey, Chase 40, 95, 96, 201 Gustafson, Annie 4, 39, 116, Healey, Chip 81 124,145,154 .

Sean 40 Gustafson,Madehne69, 94,182 Heard Heavican, Ryan 81, 168 Gustafson, Sarah 81 Heckman, Pat 128 Guthmiller, Leo 63 Hedgeccx'.k, Jon 81, 16 8 · Hooii.ck, Kaitlyn 6 9, 114, 154 170 ' Haas, Michelle 81, 182, 183, Hehne, Jammes 168 Heidin_s[er, Trevor 18, 19, 37, 40, 199 Haas, Patrick 40 105,124 Haase, Florian 22, 23, 63, 192 Heidinger, Tyler 18, 19 Heilman, Grant 40, 46, 176 Haberman, Jeffrey 40 Hadley, £mily 31, 40, 56 Hein, Megan 81, 112 Hager, Joe 81, 168 Heine, Darin 69 Heinlein, Mike 17, 69, 131, 137 Haislet, Amanda 81 Haleem, Ahmed 81 Hellings, Jason 81 Hall Alex 81, 168 Hellings, Josh 8 6 Hemmerhng, £hsha 40 Hall Iris 63 Hemmin_s[sen, Ashley 69, 109 Hamicksbur,s[, Michael 81 Harruk. Mikl<el 5, 16, 17, 69, 70, Hempel Ro 69 Hendrick, Jim 4 100, 114, 137 Henley, Casey 40, 90, 137 Hamilton, Carissa 69, 113 Hamilton, Levi 69, 184 Henrugs, Greg 112, 16 8 Henni_s[s, Steve 17, 40, 43, 114, Hamnett, Jeffery: 81 115, 202 Han.:ika Chelsea 7 8 Henning, Cassie 69, 198 Hanika Judy 97, 104 Hennings, Gr~ory 81 Hanna Andrew 13 Hepburn, Joelle 6 9 Hansel Tyler 40 Hansen, lsrian 176, 178, 179 Hergenrader, Danielle 6 9 Hansen, Cassie 40, 5 9, 124, 194, Hergert, Becky 5, 17, 69, 114, 115,131,137,198,199, 195 202 Hansen, £rin 4, 40 Herman, Lisa 69, 138, 139, 170 Hansen, Halley 69 Hermes, Christi 6 9 Hansen, Josh 81 He!p)lsheimer, Anthony 82 Hansen, Nicole 40 Herstein, Andrea 40, 104, 124, Hansen, fyler 81 144 Hanson, Ryan 69 Hertel Lathen 63 Hard.le, Spencer 81 Herz, Jessie 6 9 Harris, Joseph 6 9 Hessheimer, Keshia 40 Harris, Nicole 40 Hester, Jillian 6 9 Harris, Rebekah 81 Hester, Stephanie 82 Harris, Samuel 40 Hetcko, Jenna 18, 19, 40, 96, Hartley, Jerry 63, 137 124, 164, 188 Hartley, Rachel 81 Hiatt, Robb 40 Hartman, Carissa 63 Hickenlx>ttom, Kevm 82 Hartman, Jens 22, 63 Hickman, Kristi 40 Hartman, Joey 113 Hiedinger, Tyler 81 Hartmann, Nicholas 81 Higgens, Josh 69, 131 Hartshorn, Morgan 81

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Hi ins, Sean 6 9 ~brandt, Levi 40, 137 Hill Alison 70, 190 Hill Amy 82 Hill Ben 186 Hill Cameron 6, 82, 190, 199 Hill Chelsie 19, 70, 198, 199 Hill Jeff 168 Hill Jeffrey 82 Hill Kerry 40 Hill M~an 40, 124, 160, 180, 188, 189 Hill Susan 121 Hillyard Kenny 40 H:immelberger, £rte 40, 118, 135 Hines, Joshua 63 Hines, Justin 40 Hinrichs, Jim 82 Hinrichs, John 82 Hinze, Melissa 15, 42, 137 Hirsch. Lindsay 42 Hladik. Dustin 82: 168 Hoage, Ma5&ie 42, 99 Hocnman, Andrea 42, 124, 131 Hoefl~r, £Tue 7 0, 114 Hoefler, Mark 70 Hoehne, James 82 Hoffert, Seth 82, 109 Hoffman, Andy 176 Ho-2:an. Dallas 6 3 Holiensee, Danni 82, 106, 107 Hohensee, £rte 82 Hohensee, Nick 7 0, 13 7, 192 Hohnstein, Ryan 7 0, 109 Holbert, Brtan 42 Holka Stephanie 82, 174, 1 7 5 Hollmann. Clay 121 Holm, Max 82 Holmes, Christopher 7 0, 200 Holmes, Jillian 42 Holstein, Molly 63 Holt, Taress 70, 1 9 9 Holt, Tyson 63 Holthaus, Lindsay 42 Holtmeier, £mily 82, 190 Holz, Ryan 15 Hong, Rogers 63, 124 Hoogeveen, Courtney 82, 172 Home, Lena 25 Hotovy, Jordan 79, 82 Hottovy, Scott 109, 141 J Jones, Melanie 142 J0nes, Melroy 92, 93 Jones, Tagney 158, 174, 175, 190 Jones, Whitney 8, 35, 43, 105, 108, 109, 124 Jordan, Dallas-43 Joseph. Drew 34, 43, 109 Jozsa Jared 63 Judd Ashley 24 Jurgens, Candace 15 7 ·

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Jergens, Tyson 131 Jergenson, Abson 70, 172, 188, 189 Jessen, Lndsay 43, 172 Jessen, Tiffany 82, 174 Jex, Ashley 82. 201 Jilg. Jeanette 17 4 Johansen, Jessica 7 0, 94 Johnk, Jesse 7 0 Johnson, Angela 82 Johnson, Ben 82 Johnson, Brooke 7 0 Johnson, £ric 82, 112 Johnson, Grant 43, 49, 132, 134. 150. 176, 201 Johnson. Jeff 43, 46 Johnson, Jessie 43 Johnson, Justin 43 Johnson, Lndsey 7 0 Johnson.Michael 70 Johnson, Nancy 120 Johnson, Ohvia 13, 1 7, 43 Johnson, Patty 7 0, 109 Johnson, Randy 49 Johnson, Scott 43, 124 Johnson, Seth 82, 168 Johnson, Tom 11 9 Johnson, Wesley 82, 137 Johnson, Whitney 7 0 Johnston. Joan ]; 29 Jonas, Abby 7 0. 1 90 Jones, Holly 194 Jones, Melanie 142 Jones, Melroy 92, 93 · Jones, Tagney 158, 17 4. 175, 190 Jones, Whitney 8, 35, 43, 105, 108,109,124 Jordan, Dallas 43 Joseph, Drew 34, 43, 109 Jozsa. Jami 63 Judd, Ashley 24 Jurgens, Candace 15 7 Jurgens, Tyson 1 7, 7 0. 114.

115, 136, 137

IC Kacvinsky. Carl 44. 109, 140.

141 Kaiser, Michael 63 Kalama. Wade 166, 168 Kalemkianan. Beth 10, 16, 1 7, 40, 44, 113, 115 Kansier, Doug 7 0. 168

Karel Cindy 11 7 Kaup, Brandon 7 0. 200 Kavanaugh. Dani 44 Kay. Andy 41. 44, 160, 176, 177 Kay, Karen 95 Keefe, Dan 44 Keilman. Brandon 186 Keith, Jessica 70 Keller, Abby 44 Keller, Bryce 7 0. 148 Kelley, Damon 28, 44 Kelley, Megan 44, 124 Kerr, Bethany 16, 17, 70, 114, 115, 137,202 Kerr, Dan 31. 44, 96, 124, 147, 150 Kersten. Stephanie 44, 109, 124.

144 Kilgore, Mehssa 182 Kim, David 7 0, 140. 141 Kindworth, Sina 164 King. Maureen 70. 109 Kingery, Michael 109 Kingery, Wyatt 44 Kingman. Andy 7 0 Kirilloff. V idoria 7 0 Kirk Brian 44. 92 Klaus, Kristin 164, 199 Kleeman. Kyle 12 Klein, Amy 44 Klein, Makayla 44. 120, 124.

200. 201 Klindworth, Sina 22, 23, 63, 96, 194,200 Kline, Lauren 70, 147, 164 Klone, Jonathan 44 Knapp, Jenna 70 Knowles, Leila 44. 115, 124, 137 Knudsen. Matt 8, 42, 44. 109, 137 Koerber, Matthew 63 Kohl Jeremy 70 Kohl Pat 119 Kohn, Ben 44. 15 7 Kohn, Libby 12, 6 7, 71 Kotera. Matthew 71 Kovar, April 44 Koziol Natahe 71. 77, 174. 175 Kramer, Amber 44 Kramer, Justin 168 · Krein, Annie 71, 199 Kroeger, Cara 112, 174 Krueger, Amanda 44

Krueger, Bob 111 Kruger, Paul 110 Kruse, Chad 44, 106, 124 Krutak Drew 19, 71. 140, 166 Krutak Isaiah 71. 140, 141.

166, 168 Kubick Joe 168 Kubick Nick 35, 44, 124 Kuebler, Mimi 101 Kuenler-Overto, Samantha 83 Kuhl Kelle 83, 84 Kurtzer, Michale 83 Kutsch, Tom 44, 124. 135 Kuzma. Danny 168

L Ladely. Leo 71 Laden. Osama bin 26 Lafollette, Jackie 121 LaGrange, Jill 5, 28, 44, 124.

135, 144. 145, 164. 202 LaGrange, Ryan 15 Laird Brandon 83, 137 Lake, Trevor 83 Lambert, Nick 45 Lamoureux. Jean 63 Lamoureux. Phil 22 Lang. Jessie 71 Langemeier, AJ 45 Langenberg. Jessica 71, 15 7 Langley, Sonya 63 Langtry. Nick 5, 45, 114, 115, 124, 152, 202 Lantis, James 45 Lantis, Patrick 45 Lanz, Katie 44 Larrew, Lisa 44, 109, 114. 124, 135 Larsen, John 101, 168, 189 Larson. Ashley 63 Larson, Danielle 44 Larson. £mily 182 Larson. Ka.he 44 La.tenser, Juhe 121 Laws, Kirby 83 Laws, Korey 83 Lawson. Christin 83, 97 Lawson. Ryan 44. 53, 201 Le, Duy 71 Leader, Dave 119, 166, 168 LeBaron. Katie 44, 124 Leber, Matthew 44 Lechner,' Clark 83, 153 Lechner, Mike 71 Lee, Alyssa 71. 109

lee, John Malvo 27 lee, Jooh 44

Lubken, Jason 46 Lucey. Zach 71 Lucks, Andrea 83, 112, 164 Lucks, Ben 176 Lucks, Tim 46, 166, 167, 201 Lueders, Drew 46 Luke, Jordan 20, 46. 109, 114.

115, 124 Lundy. Alison 83 Lyman. Matthew 83 Lyon, Chris 46, 96, 137

Masters, J amie 84, 174 Mather, Jacob 53, 59, 63, 137 L:Grande, Ryan 44 54, 166, Matthews, Desiree 13, 71, 139 184 Mau. Shannon 186 L:Grange, Jill 114 Mausbach, Chris 71. 109, 136 Lehmann, Nick 45 · Mausbach, Sheldon 84 109 Leibee, Cole 45 May. Ashley 46 Leland Michelle 71. 105, 109, May. Chase 71 122, 158, 200 Mayhan. Lindsay 84 l..ronard Alex 80, 83 Mays. Michael 84, 147 Lepa, Ryan 63 McArdle, Caitlin 71. 9 7. 109.

Lesage, Michael 71. 115, 201 118 Lessman, Gene 101, 1 7 2 McArdle, Matt 20, 46, 119, 124 Ma. Merooith 46, 124 Letheby. Adam 1 1. 71. 115.

McBride, Donnie 46 201 Maddux. Pete 121 McCarville, Megan 46 Levitov, Alex 45, 124, 132, Magana-Yarnell &.rb 97 Mccauley. Andrew 84, 192 134, 135 Magsamen. Drew 83 McConnell 13obby 46 Lewis, Alyssa 83 Magura, Tyler 46 McCoy. Kelly 71. 182 Lewis, Amanda 7 8, 83 Magwtte, Arnbyr 46, 137 McCracken, John 162 Lewon, Zach 71 Magwtte, Joohua 63 McCranie, Stephen 46, 137, 142 ' Liesveld Nicole 45 Mahloch. Daniel 83 McCullen, Meghan 164 Mahloch, Matthew 46 Lineweber, Lauren 1 9, 83, 112, McCulloch. Erm 71. 109 160 Maprs. JP 71 McDonald Alex 71. 168 Maprs. Whitney 71, 143 Lingenfelter, Becky 45 McDowell Paul 46 Malcolm. April 46 Link Jacob 45 McEntarffer, Rob 92, 118, 119 1 Lippstreu, Chuck 78, 83, 104, Mallin. Ross 186 McGreer, Allison 71 Mallory. Aimee 46, 96, 198 162 Mcgwre, Paul 8~ Maloch. DJ 168 Lloyd Linda 121 Mckee. Derek 84, 168 Manner, Becca 84 Lock Amanda 83 McKinnon. Kassie 7 2, 172. 188 I..oeck Aaron 35, 45, 124, 134, Manning. Sherrie 1 7 6, 1 7 8 Mclean. Calvin 84 Mantey. Emily 15, 46. 98, 199 McLeese, Samantha 84, 112.

166 Marcotte, Arny 71 I..oeck Amanda 71. 109 199 Mares, Chad 84 I.nftis, Katie 83 McManigal C.Ole 46, 154, 166 Mares, Nate 87, 109, 112 I.nftis, Kellie 18, 19, 83, 112, McMann, Luke 63, 201 Marker, Byrce 46 157 McMullen, Tyronda 63, 113 Marker, David 16, 1 7, 18, 1 9, Logan. David 10, 22, 45, 105 McPherson, Rashad 84, 111, 71. 113, 137 I.nndon, Leandra 71 112 Marker, Katie 71 I.nng. Casey 45, 96 Moohn. Eddie 6 3, 184 Marks. Shea 46 I.nngs. Eric 83 Mehrnken. Megan 72 1 Marple, Taylor 84, 155 lnnn, 13obby 8 3 Mehrhoff. Matt 46, 124 134, Loa::, Allison 8 3 Marshall Lena 46 135 Loa::, Jaime 71, 182, 188, 189 Marshall Michiela 84 15 9 Meitzen. Andrew 84 168 Marlin, Ashley 71 I.nrenz, Marc 10, 14 71, 109 Mercer, Amanda 46, 124 194 · Martin, Duncan 71 I.nschen, Jennifer 45 Metcalf, Allie 1 7, 46, 113, 124, Martin, Randi 84 I.nseke, Katie 83 199 Martinez, Ccxiy 46 I.nttman. Travis 83 Mette.er, RJ 110, 111 Martinez, Ishmael 71. 109, 137 Mettler, Dallas 84 I.nve, Elizabeth 1 7, 71. 115.

Martinez, Victor 63, 70 137 Meyer, Cole 84 168 I.nvell Jooh 8, 37, 46, 124, 132, Martinez-Hernandez, Ali 63 Meyer, Kelly 7 2, 114 Masek, Annalee 46, 96, 109, Meyer, Matt 48, 124, 154 166 135 124,194 I.nvrtc, Ivana 71, 13 7 Meyerle, Chris 48, 124, 132, Masek, Kyle 71. 135, 176, 178, 135, 141 I.nwe, Alex 71 179, 192, 193 I.nwe, Jason 46, 61. 109, 115, Michaelson, Jemma 84 Mason. Sarah 71. 130, 131.

124 141. 166, 201 Michalecki. Jena 7 2 137, 158 I.nwery, Mitchell 71, 109 Michaud, Adam 84

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N5[Uyen, Hun-2: 85 :W5[Uyen, Thu '85, 135 Nicholson, Brian 85, 109, 152, 168 Nielsen, Jacob 72 Nielsen, Jami 72 Nielsen, Sierra 14, 19, 73, 109 Niewrzel Kristin 85, 199 Ninneman, Stephanie 50, 124 NiXon, Taylor 50 Noonan, Madehne 16, 17 Noonan, Missy 113 Noonan, Samantha 1 7 Nore, Britta 85, 190, 1 91 Norman, Stacy 50, 109, 124 Norris, Emily 14 72 Norton, Laine 14, 15, 18, 1 9, 50, 59,96, 105,113, 124,198 Nooal Corinne 85, 121 Nun, Jacquehne 63

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164, 165, 188 Prittie, ~an 73, 200. 201 Pro:!has~ Jeffrey 85 Prusa, J~hua 85

Q Quarells, Candace 52 Quattrocchi, Tony 119, 184 Quimby. Ashley 63 Quinlan, Ann 97, 105 Qwnn. Arny 52, 114

Rabe, Zac 14, 66, 73, 166 168 184 . .

Rabel Michael 85 Rada, Jason 52, 53 .

Rada, Jessica 85, 109, 117 Railsback Mike 7, 52 Rankin, Hannah 85, 190 Rapkin. Paul 52 Rapp, Bess 41. 7 3, 160, 180 Rasmussen, Mike 126, 127 Rath, Makenzie 85, 112 Rathbun, Nikki 19, 85, 109 190 , Rayburn, Aaron 186 Razavian, Shervin 35, 52, 124, 132, 135, 150 Roodin,s& Kimberly 20 73 Roody,Tuth 35, 52, 132, 134, 140, 156, 162 Reger, £ric 63 Reichwaldt, £ric 4, 73 Reinkordt, Jane 123 Renner, Jennifer 73 Reynolds, Tyler 17, 85, 112, 131. 137 Rezac, Hayley 52 Rice, Cynthia 85, 109 Richards, Cory 52 Richards, Katie 73, 90, 114 Richardson, Arthur 63 Richardson. Nick 5 2, 16 6 Rife, Brandon 7 3, 15 7 Rigoni, Bud 8 6 Rimovsky, Jandy 86, 131 Riordan, Judy 121 Ritchie, Gr~ 86, 113, 168 Rittgarn, Arny 86 Rivera, Amanda 86,200 Rivers, Brady 52, 124 Roberson, Tiin 1 7 4 Roberson, Tony 52, 150, 166 Roberts, Ashlee 20, 52 Roberts, Tasha 86 Robertson. Brittany 86 Roby, Jaiine 52,124,203 Rocke, Katie 41. 160, 180 181 190 , . · Rocke, Lindsey 7 3 Rooger, Keith 22; 52 Roogers, Jan 90 Rcxlriguez, £lizabeth 7 3 Rcrlriguez, Liz 109 Roeber, Kyle 52, 124 Rogers, Jan 11 9 Rogers, Sarah 73, 98, 114 Romero, Diana Perez 52 R~e, Kenneth 52 R~enbaum, Tracy 17, 52, 113, 115. 131. 137 R~no, Jill 9, 43, 52, 124 132, 134,135,150,164165 R~no, Matt 86, 109, 118, 137

Ross, Anthony 63 Rossel Sara 73, 114, 174, 175 Rosser, David 86 Rosser, James 52, 120 R~ell Pruge 8, 21. 31. 52 Rouch, Aaron 52 · Rousek Justin 7 3 Rowe, Dan 52, 106, 124 141 166 . .

Rowlands, Erin 52 Rowoldt, Andrea 52, 115 124 199 . .

Rozier, Dama 63 Rudd Bo 166 Rundle, Dryden 49, 52 Rundle, Mackenzie 49, 73 Russell Brian 52, 166, 201 Rutford Robert 19, 86, 162 163 .

Rutherford Nathanael 52, 61 Rutloo_s[e, Neil 73, 153, 156.

176,178,179 Ruud Bo 14, 54, 124, 167, 184 Ruud Kirn 83, 86, 147, 190 Ryan. Bradly 7 3 Ryan. Kyle 86, 98 Ryan, Robert 86,200 Ryder, Matthew 86 Ryder, Rachel 63, 109 Ryon, Courtnev 17, 54, 109 114 J ,

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Sand, £Tu 86, 88, 190 Sandusky, Ba.rb 128 Sandusky, Spenser 19, 7 3, 130.

131. 137 Sanford Amanda 73 Sass, Kelcy 12 7 Saunders, Tara 86, 112 Savidge, Sean 54 Sawyer, Jenna 54, 160, 180 Scanlon, Rebekah 63 Schaad, Mi.tchell 86 Schacht, Leshe 73. 198 Schanou, Karen 92, 93 Schildt, Lisa 54, 109, 124 Schleiger, Ben 8 6 Schleiger, Kelly 78, 86, 182 Schleiger, Lindsey 1 7 4 Schlei~er, Mala.rue 8 ~. 13 5 Schmict. Sheri 7 4 Schmidt, Jessica 54, 1 9 9 Schmidt, Owen 8 6 Schmidt, Ronny 63 Schmidt. Sarah 54

Schmidt, Troy 31 , 54 Schmoker, Brent 86 Schnakenber_s& Mandy 74 109 114 lr5 . .

Schneider, Anthony 86 Schneider, Tony 109 Schnell Jamie 7 4, 190. 191 Schnell Matt 86, 109 Scholz, Nicole 54 Schoneweis, Chantel 54 Schoonveld, Frances 12, 54 124 150 .

Schpback Kirsten 145 Schreiter, Lindsey 54, 94, 114 124 ' Schroeder, Cara 74, 7 6 Schroeder, Davy 63 Schroeder, Jon 86 Schroooer, Ryan 86 Schueman, Jamie 86, 168 Schultz, Alex 63 Schulz, Nate 74, 109, 120 Schumacher, Mark 4, 86, 146 Schumann, Nesha 125, 127 Schupbach, Kristen 54 Schur, Amanda 54, 124 Schwartin_s& Jason 7 4, 108, 109 Schwarz, Jennifer 55 Schwarz, Jill 55, 143 Schweitzer, Shawn 55 Seacrest, Kelly 7 4 Seeman, Susan 9 5 SeQoviano, Devon 7 4, 168 Selhorn, Justin 1 94 Sehg. Matt 7 4. 168 Sell Nicole 55 Sellenrick Andrew 55, 100 Sellhorn, Justin 192 Sellen, Cynthia 12 7 Shackelford Suzanne 134, 135 Shaeffer, Michael 8 6 Sharp, Andrew 86 Sharp, Jessica 5 5, 104 Shaw, Caelen 86, 88 Shaw, Doug 55 Sheets, Stacy 7 4, 115, 122. 170 Shelburne, £Inily 7 8, 86 Sheldon, Corey 55, 115, 150 Sheldon, Terry 63 Shepard Cory 74 166 Shepard Leesa 31, 5 5, 198 Shiffermiller, Steven 8 6 Shipp, Zachery 74 Shlei_ger, Ben 16 8 Shneil Matthew 110 Shockley, Joel 63 Shoemaker, Kari 55 Short, Cavan 55, 109, 122 Shreve, Charles 86, 168 Shubert. Kirn 55, 124. 164, 165, 188,189 Shullaw, Gina 74 Shum, Kenneth 86, 200

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165 Sibley, Brendan 108 Sickler. Shawn 63 Sieck Travis 48, 55, 162, 163 Siefken, Chris 55. 63 Sigle, Garret 86 Sigle. Kevin 63 Si~t, Stacey 113 Silvey, £ric 86 Simmons, Stephanie 19, 86,

109 Singleton. Kendra 86 Sipp. Dustin 86 Sipplz. Andy 86 Sivtll Miki 7 4 Skarp, Danielle 86. 190 Sloan. Somer 5, 17. 56, 114.

124. 154 Srnith Alison 11, 1 9, 8 7. 112,

182 Srnith Bonnie 94. 95 Srnith, Brittany 8 7. 110, 112.

164, 190, 191 Srnith Caitlin 87, 112 Srnith Cameron 16, 1 7. 56, 96, 113, 115, 162, 163 Srnith Chasity 56, 100 Srnith Corey 56, 109, 126 Srnith Drew 20 Srnith J.D. 13. 162 Smith Jedidiah 87 Srnith Jeff 101, 136.. 184 Srnith Justine 7 4. 109 Srnith Lyndia 7 4 Srnith Mandy 63 Srnith Melissa 56 Smith Nicole 7 4 Srnith Nikki 12. 1 9. 115 Smith Paul 96 Srnith Taylor 7 4 Srnith Tirn 56. 92, 148 Sneller, Kailin 7 4 Sofia. Amanda 7 4 Sorensen, Jan 128 Sovey, Deb 121 Spackman, Jackie 7 4, 114 Spadt. Molly 7 4 182 Spaeth Andreya 63 Spencer, Tirn 18 6 Spilchal Jennifer 7 4 Spitzer, Joohua 7 4 Spoon, Paul 63 Spradley, Jimrny 56 Sprague, Laura 18, 19, 56,

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194 Stark Chad 8 7 Statton. Sarah 7 4 109 Steen, Drew 8 7 Steinke, Kathy 97 Stejskal Matthew 7 4 Stenber~ Joey 56, 124, 135,

lff2. 184 Stewart. Darick 63 Stewart, £mily 87. 109 Stewart, Martha 27 Stewart. T'Aurus 63 Stiles, Kristin 200 Stinson, Co:ly 7 4 Stinson, Jenna 9, 1 7, 7 4, 115,

137 Stoehr, Jeff 126. 127 Stokes, Jeremy 7 4, 109 Stokes, Jessica 56, 150 Stokke, Robyn 56, 124. 160.

180. 188 Stoltenburg. Jessie 8 7 Stoltenburg. Nathan 56 Stone, David 7 4 Stoner, Jared 74 166, 168 Strachan, Edward 8 7, 130. 168 Strasburg. Carrie 56 Strasil Jen 7 4. 134, 164 Straube, Angie 5 7 Stromer, Katrina 7 4 Strope, lleather 7 4. 109 Stuart. Carolyn 5 7. 115 Stull Spencer 186 Stull Stephanie 5 7. 143. 1 98 Stutton. Laura 7 4 Sufficool Kari 9. 41, 5 7. 124.

160, 180, 188, 189 Sughroue, llannah 8 7 Sukhram, Ravi 87 Sulhvan, Jacob 63 Summers, Becka 87 Sundber.R, Aaron 7 4 Sutton. Laura 11, 199 Sutton. Nichole 8 7 . Svik Aaron 102. 103 Svolxxla, Ashley 7 4, 1 7 4 Svolxxla, Carol 16, 130 Swarugan. Ryan 43, 5 7, 109,

124 Swanson, Bryan 7 4 Swartz, Mike 111 Swartz, Nick 7 4 Sweet. Chloe 34, 56, 146, 170.

171 Sweetser, Jeffree 5 6 Swihart, Ryan 8 7, 112, 168 Synak CJ 63 Szurnowsi, Renee 8 7 Szwanek Andrea 7 5

T Talbert, Cole 7 5, 109, 136 Tallman, Andrea 11, 18, 1 9, 69,

75, 144 Tangen, Kristen 123 Tate, Kyle 87. 168 Taylor. Chase 56, 124. 192 Taylor, Lorenz 75 Taylor, Ryan 56 Taylor. Ty 56, 159 T~. llannah 75. 160 Tellinghuisen, Catie 8 7 Tenopir, Sharon 123 Terry. Amanda 86, 87 Tesmer, £ric 75, 116. 130, 131,

137,176 Tesmer, Tara 41, 56, 123, 124

160. 180 Thacker-Lynn. Lauren 7 5, 164,

194 Thaden. Kathi 126. 127 Thelen. Joanie 11, 7 5, 115, 144.

199 Thiel Whitney 8 7 Thies, Tatum 56, 124, 164,

188, 189 Thomas, Chris 56 Thomas, Justin 8 7, 112 Thomazin, Megan 56 Thompson. Derek 37. 56, 142,

143 Thompson. Donald 58 Thompson. Judy 129 Thompson. Julie 9, 58, 96, 124,

198 Thompson. Robbie 58, 109 Thompson. Sally 8 7 Thomsen. Lindsey 58 Thorne, Missy 14, 58, 1 98 Thurman, Tiffany 58 Tidball Tirn 97, 176. 177 Tiedgen. .A shley 75, 107, 172,

174,190 Tirnkiru:, Michael 7 5 Tindel Greg 186

I Toalson, Brent 19, 11 9 ,, Tomes, Brandyn 63 Tomkins, Mike 10, 11, 176, 200 Tonjes, MeQ:an 58 Tonniges, Ti-evor 7 5 Tooker, John 87, 109 Topil. Chase 87, 117 1 Topil. Noah 15 Torres, Vicki 58 Torwirl, £mily 7 5, 109 Toy, Ahcia 36, 58, 61, 124 ,, Tran, Chris 75 Tran, Kelly 58, 124, 144 Tran, Melanie 7 5 Travis, Jovan 75 Troia, Amy 19, 58 Truax. James 7 5 Trueblood Molly 13, 75, 139 Trupp, £merson 58 Tsui, Jane 164 Tucker, Brad 8 7 , Turbush. Nikki 5 8 Turen, Katelyn 58, 198 Tysinger, James 7 5 Tysinger, Tony 58

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V van den Ber~ Tommy 59, 135, 162, lff3 · Van Meveren, Amy 59 V anDervoorl, Kerstin 96, 97, 156 Vanek Ashley 63 Vanicek Tate 75 Vannatta. Jessarae 8 7 Vanous, Kate 7 5 Varepka. James 63 Vaske, James 7 5, 115 Vaughn, Bocky 19, 87, 109 Vick Leyna 87 Vidal Luke 7 5 Vinson, OLard 59 Virliska. Billy 58 ViVier, Amber 5 9 V odvarka. Sophie 164 .Voelker, £hza.beth 59, 124 Voelker, Liz 10, 20, 28, 47, 142

West, Ryan 60, 101 West, Sarah 7 5, 164, 194· West, Tabitha 60 Weyers, .Ashley 60, 172 White, Anna 60, 98, 109, 114 White, Lane 75, 176, 178 Whitlow, Tierra 87, 20 0 Wicks, J ason 60, 124 162 Wiebke, Brian 8 7 Wieskamp, Kathi 101, 160, 180, 181 Wieting, Nate 60, 124, 162 Wiltorn, £mily 164 W aase, Florian 7 5 Wilken,Dane60, 16 6 W adzilak Lori 198 Wilkinson, Kallorae 8 7 Wagner, Lei~h 18, 19, 41, 59, Will Ryan 87 124, 132, 135, 150, 160: W illlx>rn, £mily 7 6, 141 180 Williams, Dustin 88 Wagner, Lei~ht 1 9 Williams, £lien 98 W a.hhnan, Jonathan 7 5 Williams, Jane 121 Walker, Alex 87, 112, 168 Williamson, Tcrld 7 6 Walker, Andrew 8 7, 192 Williard Jessica 7 6 Walker, Anne 164 W ilhson, £ mily 140 Walker, Pat 7 5, 90, 200 Willsie, Grant 60 Waller, Blake 59, 96, 102 Wilmore, Monique 7 6 W alsch. Lorraine 123 Wilson, Andrew 7 6 Waltman, Clint 72, 75, 97 Wilson, Casey 7 6 Waltman, Drew 8 7 Wilson, Charhe 7 6 Walz, Stephanie 7 5, 164, 16 5 Wilson, Katy 61.

W andzilak Ga.il 123 Wilson, Kerk 31, 61 Wandzilak, Lori 69, 75 Wilson, Ryan 7 6 Ward Lindsey 87, 112, 137 Wilson, Seth 88, 168 Warner, Mitch 13 7 W iinmer, Gr~ 61 Warren. Brandon 5 9 Windle, Bub 48, 59, 61, 117, Waters, Dan 59 119,124, 125,132,135, Way, Crystal 60, 157 184 W aybri~ht, Michael 60 Winemiller, Jake 11 7 Weber, Christina 8 7, 15 7 Wing, Christine 10, 88 Weber, Kaysha 8 7 Wing, Suzanne 4, 10, 61, 96, Weber, TraV:is 7 5 124, 145, 199 W eberl, Jeff 7 5 Winter, Danielle 63 Woodle, Andrew 8 7 Wisdom, Alyse 21, 61, 157 Woodle, Spencer 60 W isharl, Anna 10, 61 , 124 Wehling, Justin 8 7 132, 135, 150, 164 165 W eisahn, Kristen 7 5 W isharl, Vanessa 10 28 61 W eishahn, John 109 124 132, 135 , , , Weiss, Katrina 17, 75, 137 Witt, Connie 98, 121 Weiss, Nate 16, 1 7, 60, 130, Wittstruck Cole 61 131, 184 Woita. Krissy 4 61, 124 144 Weiss, Noah 87, 140, 141 170,171 Welch. Cassie 60, 1 9 9 Woj~ek Sarah 88, 172, 199 Welsch. £mber 7 5 Wolfe, Katie 61, 120 Welton, Tyler 87, 162 Wolfe, Zac 75, 76, 115 Wergin. Brett 9, 20, 60, 124, Wolfgang, Nathan 61 166, 201 Woltemath. Zachary 63 Werner, Mitch 87, 109, 130 Wertz, Dana 60, 124, 172, 173 Wolter, Felocia 76 Wolter, Tyroce 61, 13 7 W erlz, Sarah 8 7 Wolzen, Adam 88 West, Nate 162, 163, 192

Vogel Marshall 63 Voges, Amy 7 5 Vogt, MacKenzie 7 5, 113 Voigt, Christina 5, 17, 59, 114, 115, 124 Vollmer, Kris 75, 112, 113 VonRentzell Tom 59, 166 Voss, MeQ:an 59, 157 Vossler, Josh 7 5, 115 V rliska, Billy 5 9

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