Southwest High 2004 Yearbook

Math books occupy the storage room in a teacher planning center. All the books were kept together since all of the ma th classes were in the same wing.

QPeople fill the stairs during passing periods. The increased enrollment caused administration to add one minute to each passing period.

Searching for a lanyard, junior April Bauhof and sophomore Matthew Peters check out items in Silver Hawk Authentic. "I need something to keep track of my keys," Bauhof said.

Advice is given to junior K~ylea Horn about schedule changes during her visit with counselor Brooke Tucker. Tucker was a new counselor and took care of the juniors.

Best School Spirit and Best Overall was awarded to the Silver Hawk pumpkin, made by the custodians. Each department decorated a pumpkin for Halloween and all of the pumpkins turned in on time won a prize.

Take 2

Bigger and Better

From year one to year two, Southwest gained the opportunity to do a "TAKE 2" in its second year. With a year behind them, staff and students could reflect on what to keep, what to change, and what to improve the second time around. That's what "TAKE 2" was all about--improving on last year and continuing to build traditions.

Southwest spread out its wings, quite literally, by physically expanding in a new building that had only been in use for one year. Saratoga Elementary School, which had occupied the first floor B wing during Southwest's first year, moved back to their newly remodeled school. The Silver Hawks had their first opportunity to utilize the entire building. The math department relocated to the vacated area, and the family consumer science classes also spread into the B wing.

Remodeling occured in the counseling office as well, allowing each counselor to have an office space, instead of just a cubical. This gave more privacy to students when visiting with counselors. The counselors divided up the responsibilities, so each class had its own counselor.

The profitable Silver Hawk Authentic store was relocated to the right side of the main office. A glass counter was built to segment off the area for the store.

"The move helped business. We have the same stock as last year, but people keep asking if some of the merchandise is new, so that proves that items are more visible now that we have our own space," store manager Jake Sedivy said.

Changes that occured throughout the building were necessary improvements to assist Southwest in having a second successful year.

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eFinishing up their lunch, students get ready to go to third period. "With the additional lunch time there were less kids and we could get through the lines quicker," sophomore Casey Knoell said.

e Over 250 seniors head out to have their class picture taken on Sept. 3. The senior class more than doubled from the first year.

Q At the front drop-off/ pickup area, sophomore Marci Focht arrives at school. The additional areas and a one-way route around the school helped the traffic flow and provided a safer path for students walking and driving to and from school.

e With her red emergency folf:ler in the air, Spanish teacher Lori Hemmett herds her class to their designated fire drill area in front of the building. Teachers had to turn in an attendance form which was picked up by an administrator to make sure all students got out of the building.

Spending "A Night in Hollywood," students attend the homecoming dance on Oct. 18. "H omecoming was more fun than last year and there were a lot more people there," junior Whitney Genzmer said.

Take 2

New and Improved

Two hundred and eighty-five seniors, 324 juniors and 4 77 sophomores, returned for a "TAKE 2." An additional 421 freshmen also joined the student body.

Not only were there more students the second year, but there was also over 30 new staff members, including three new counselors.

With 325 more students, the administration decided to have a third lunch time and an additional passing minute between classes.

"We definitely needed an extra lunch because the lunches are still big with more students coming into the school, and it helps it go quicker," sophomore Micah Nash said. •

With more students came more cars, and with more traffic new drop-off and pickup areas were established. The street around the school building was made one-way and revised drop-off areas were at the back of the school in the .theater entrance, at the athletic wing entrance and at the front entrance of the building.

Advisement was omitted from the schedule and nine minutes were taken off the end of the school day.

"I had more time to get ready for golf practice with the extra time we got after school," sophomore Brandi Burkett said.

Membership also grew in groups and activities. The band grew by 30 members, making it one of the largest bands in the city with 174 members.

Sports teams saw improvement during their second year. In the fall alone, girls cross country won city, softball and volleyball won districts, and all of the fall sports teams, or members of the teams qualified for state.

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Take Time 2 Work and Play

STUDENT LIFE Taking in the Changes

Warm summers and short weekends were appreciated and always anticipated by students. When given free time students took part in sports, camps, work and spending time with their friends.

Just like celebrity romances, trends came and went. New trends includedjeanjackets, crimped hair and holey, worn out jeans.

Spirit Fest and the first day of school were new and improved. Spirit Fest included games, vendors and a street dance.

"Compared to last year, more people showed up for Spirit Fest because there was a lot more to do and it was more fun," junior Chris Schenk said.

On Aug. 25, the first day of school, only freshmen attended to allow an opportunity for

them to get to know their teachers and familiarize themselves with the building.

"Having only our class there on the first day helped because there was less confusion and we had more time to find our way around the school. The pizza after school was good too," freshman Kyle Linder said.

Southwest went Hollywood for the Homecoming dance. The dance team and

cheer squads joined forces to lighten the Booster Club's load by taking on the ~hallenge of organizing the dance. Silver Hawk actors and actresses showed off their talents in the fall play, "Noises Off." With a cast of only nine, over 100 students worked on the play.

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Performing at Spirit Fest is the LSW Dance Team. The team practiced from 7 to 8:30 a.m. during the summer on weekdays and won first place in the large varsity division at the UDA Camp at UNL. They also had five all stars. Seniors Jenna Wiggins and Lindsay Swartz were asked to be on the UDA staff next summer.

Accepting their crowns, seniors Park Sloup and Ondrea Goranson were crowned king and queen by the 2002 king and queen Trent Blackwell and Ali Lakey.

Cruising through the water, seniors Tara Behne and Alex Thomalla enjoy their vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks. They spent a week there visiting Thomalla' s grandparents. •

Taking a ride on the baby swing at Densmore Park, sophomore Nate Peters spends his Sunday night at the FCA barbecue. FCA met every Sunday at 7 p.m.

Enjoying his pizza, freshman Bryce Petersen leaves Southwest Aug. 25, the first day of school. Only the freshman class attended. "It was easier to get to know the school and it helped when the upperclassmen came in to talk to us," freshman Paige Brolhorst said.

Showing off their wild and wacky hair styles are freshmen Colin Creveling and Elliott Webster. Oct. 18 was wacky, wild hair day for Spirit Week, and many styles and colors could be seen.

Sporting her volleyball shirt, senior Caitlin Anderson waits to go back into the school after a fire drill. Her faded jeans and crimped hair were a fad during the year. Team and group shirts remained popular.

Practicing for the fall play senior A.J. Waldman searches junior Kaylin Boosalis. In this scene Waldman' s part was a director in a play and he thought that one of the actress' contacts fell in her clothes.

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the weekends getting involved in several different activities

Senior John Kelch relaxed and spent his weekends hanging out in his friend ' s hot tub and listening ______________......., to music. "We just get

"My tonsils were swollen like a bunch of our friends two giant grape fruit in the back together and have a of my throat, and I was hacking good time, " Kelch vac 10n to North Carol in he also made the up mucus' said.

-Kaylin Boosalis, junior Others stayed t h ee-hou r drive to ashington D C. where he went site ei ng.

Some did n ot have as much fun ~ lthough junior Kaylin Boosalis enjoyed performing in "Joseph and the Amazing Techno Colored Dream Coat " at Pinewood Bowl, she spent six weeks of he r summer sick with mono .

" My tons i ls were swollen like two giant gr0pe fruit in the back of my throat, and I w as hacking up mucus, " Boosalis said .

Students had just as much fun on

busy and did not have as much free time on the weekends Many students worked part time at the mall or fast food restaurants and some did homework.

Junior Lindsey Magnuson worked at Scheels over the summer. "Working part time just gave me a little extra cash to spend on things that I wanted ," Magnuson said.

No matter what students did, whether it was work or play, they could usually find a way to have a good time when they were out of school Save

Hangin' out. Senior Amanda Ba Mandi Martin h a n g out on a Friday • ht at a so~ba /1 team night. Southwest students went top or just hung out on the weekends

Park Sloup join in the mariachi band. The friends went with Hallauer's family to Pu erto Penasco, Mexico during the su mmer

Show your spirit While hanging out with friends was a common weekend activity,dressing up and painting with green was a common game sight.

Good times Seniors Holly Kasi and Lindsay Swartz sit on Swartz 's porch The summer and weekends were a good time to spend time with your friends and family

Summer lovin Seniors Ondrea Goranson and Josh Nix traveled to the Niobrara this summer Many students took trips over the break

It's a small world a"er all Junior Brent Parker and seniors Tyler Koch , Toby Baldauf, and John Parizek went to Worlds of Fun for Baldaufs last day in America. Baldauf was a foreign exchange student from Germany who attended LSW last year

"On the weekends I work at Cold Stone Creamery, do theatre projects, participate in speech tournaments or hang out with my friends."

Lauren Turner. junior

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Bringing back the old and introducing the new

Southwest was ebrating their school spirit even b ore school had begun Events s as Spirit Fest, schedule change da , and open house gave all students hance to meet befor starting school. T freshmen only day wa ew These all led up to est's second year nflatable games , a ing booth, and pe ormances by various spirit groups c uld all be found at Spirit Fest. A carniv I-like Spirit Fes t brought fun and nterta inment to students and their milies

According to Jake Sedivy , Booster lub Treasurer, "Planning for Sp irit Fest begins as soon as the school year ends , and this year's Spirit Fest cost around $6 , 000 to put on."

Spirit Fest st i ll offered infor ma t ion on arious organizations . The street dance

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LSW freshmen got to experience their first day of high school all by themselves. A pep rally put on by Student Council kicked off the day. Freshmen enjoyed performances by the cheerleaders, dance team and step team. During the day they got into groups and went to d ifferent pods to discuss rules and what goes on at school. Ending the day was a pizza party in the outdoor plaza

Freshman Schyler Bloom said , "The day helped me get to know the school better I found out that I was the oldest freshman there ."

Events that occured before school gave both old and new students a chance to become more familiar with each other and the shcool .

Cooling down. Fres h man Leean n a Bren

Step, stomp, clap Sophia Baylor and Laura Bentley bust a move at Sp irit Fest. Step chain changed their name this yea r from 26 D eep to Cautio n

from all the excitement at Spirit Fest by pure "ng a smoothie

Di r ec t ing traffic. Po i nting a stud ent into t h e right direction, math department chair Tom Mlschwede helps with open house. A week before school started students an d their families were given a ch a n ce to t o ur the sch ool

Different restaurants sold food at the event Chicago and Runza

Getting warmed up Freshmen Kirsti Sims, Nick Dalke, Kristen Dinneen , Peter Sitzmann , Grant Stepanek, and Stephanie Jennett get ready to g et their groove on at the Spirit Fest street d ance

Standing alone Making his first appearance of the year, Silvester checks out all of the informational tables at Spirit Fest.

Spartin ' some spirit Varsity cheerleaders perform to the school song. Spirit Fest also had performances by the band , dance team , and step team.

Very interesting During the freshmen only day, students were put into groups and sent off to different rooms They learned about rules at Southwest and about the school in general

Grace, good looks, glamour .....

Trend : currents e ; vogue .

Fad :· a fashio at is taken up with or a brief period of time; craze

Style: t way in which som hing is said, done, ex essed , or perform d.

L oking back on the year eople could remember e classes and the pe le, of course, but many will remembe the trends, fads , and styles

Trends vari ed . Each person ' s sense style was diffe r ent , and that was an portant part of who you were

"Wearing sweats was more this year or girls," said junior Ashley Graham. Girls ay dress up to go out, but during the past year girls also took the opportunity t o dress down

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Tattoos and piercing continued as a common trend for ,_...,.,...,,..,-.,......,.. both sexes. Girls had more navel rings than any other piercing. The lower back was a common place for girls to get tattoos ..:;.....;....;.;..._...;.;..._____, The guys would get tattoos more on their back or arm. The tongue was the most common piercing for the guys.

As for hairstyles, the once popular 70 ' s " do" of long, stra ight hair was the most common style for girls

"The long and shaggy was the style for guys , " said teacher Kyle Schumann.

What may be a trend today, may not be a trend tomorrow, so here is something to ponder : Is it more important to follow the fads and not remember what it was 25 years later, or to just be yourself?

Cir cle of style Charm brace lets were a pop ular way to persona lize wha t you wore. The small trinket had a variety of charms fro m letters to symbols t h at cou l d be attached.

Afro-mania Shaggy h a ir strikes ck! Senior Lu ke Miller was one of many males that helpe d • g back t h e once

Blin g bling N eck laces with the firs t letter of th e first name was a hit this year for the girls After the necklace, shirts an d even p u rses we r e coming o u t with initials on them for the ladies to buy.

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Piercings or Tattoos Various students were getting more of the not-so-everyday piercings like the tongue or nose done this year. One of the piercings seen was the eyebrow. More students, even underclassmen had tatoos.

Dressing warm Dressed up in a hoodie like a large percent of the student body did , senior Justin Lamberson wears one to keep warm during the winter

Step to the beat Tennis shoes, boots, and sandals in many colors hit the hallway floors everyday One popula r home for one 's feet were clogs, which both males and females wore

"'Trends are stupid. Why try to look like someone else when you can look like yourself."

Charlie Marti , junior

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time was all it took for the numerous students who created homemade tees for sporting events Junior Lance Taylor sports a design.

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Roll out the red carpet and let the dance begin ... .

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Day after day for a wee traight the and Friday was the annual Homecoming LSW football team worke eir "buns off" for pep rally were the underclassmen e while the cheer- winners are announced for court.

m pumped up the Following that was the big homecoming school and plann for the final event, the game against Grand Island at Secreast dance. Field. The dance was on Saturday along

Others s ent the with the PSATs and the LPS Marching week practi ng their ,.,........,.......,_....,._________ Band contest. music for e biggest

The theme of halftime ow of th e year. the week and SaturStill ot rs worried on day night was "A findin a dress or worse, a Night in Hollywood ." date Some students " I attended did 't do anything at all .....:..:....--..-________.....;..._......i homecoming bean just went with the flow. cause I wanted to have a good time

But during the week of Oct. 13 th with my best friends," said sophomore t rough Oct. 18 th , Lincoln Southwest en- Marisa Ford. j yed a week of special events, games and a The commons area was decorated reat finale dance. with a red carpet and movie posters.

Each day of the week the student body Students enjoyed dinner with their dates dressed in different attire to fit each day or friends before and some spent the Monday was Pajama Day, Tuesday was Twin entire day primping and getting ready Day, Wednesday was Wacky Hair Day, for their big night. Everyone split after Thursday was Class Color Day and Friday the dance and went their own ways. was School Spirit Day.

"I went because it was going to be

Golf had tournaments going on, one of my last high school dances, " said volleyball played games all week, softball senior Emily Wisch. nd boys tennis had their state tournaments

Samantha Henn cia Kremer, Traci Sch/it ns Queen Ondrea Gora u~ Sam David, Justin Lamb ix Jason Peters, Grant Young , Pages

Juniors Chaeli Dougherty and Jake Sophomores Megan Flory and Pat Se Freshmen Kaisie Tofte and Oliver Sloup

Bust a move Senior Kyle Smith and Katey Rump danced the night away in the decorated LSW commons. Some students went all out while others went for a more casual look

Say cheese The homecoming court poses with the King and Queen for pictures. King and Queen were voted upon by the senior class prior to the dance.

Move it or lose it. Checking in was a time consuming part of the actual dance Parent volunteers helped to keep the lines moving and made sure everyone had their items marked. Step with caution. Caution was one of many to perform at the homecoming pep rally The dance team and

Fun and games Seniors

Park Sloup and Ondrea Goranson participated in the games at the pep rally before the announcment of their winning king and queen. All the royalty ..__~;.;;..;;.::i,,,.::;;;,,i;;;;. ..:;:.. ~~-_.:...;,..__ participated in the race.

Crazy hair For wacky hair day seniors Blaze Johnson and Matt Kinning went all out with their fun hair styles Wacky hair day was just one of the fun dress up days for Spirit Week

UNoises Off' leaves audience la and screaming for more.

A hilarious play wit • a play is about the easiest wa f describing the fall play "Noises O Micheal Frayn's British farce was erformed Nov. 6-8.

The play onsisted of three acts and had two int missions. During intermission the c w of the

spread by Kenny Zeiger with a small drinking problem add to the chaos.

The show goes all out to rake in the laughs, with everything from sardines and missing contacts to sexual innuendos and more than complicated relationships.

"This was by far

show w uld rotate the " this was my last high school the most exhausting stage. or Acts 1 and 3 play and it was such a and difficult show I've the s ge was the set of ever done. It was also fulfilling experience- every the lay within a play one of the most element of id" cal d "Nothing On." rewarding," said -senior Jenna Ferris D ring Act 2 the stage ______________ junior Kaylin Boosalis as reversed to show the backstage. When it was all over, after the strike,

The cast of "Noises Off" consisted of only nine people, four females and five males. Six of these cast members played the actors in "Nothing On." The other three played characters involved in the production of "Nothing On."

"Knowing that I made a cast of nine out of a 107 who tried out feels really good. I wanted to make it bad," said Andrew Wolf, who played Tim.

Adding to the chaos and confusion is the drama on and "off" stage. Cheating lovers, a mother to be, and an actor

cast and crew members celebrated at a party hosted by the Sedivy family.

"It was very special and memorable. This was my last high school play, and it was such a fulfilling experience- every element of it! From all the cast, to crew calls, and especially watching my younger brother on stage for this show," said senior Jenna Ferris, assistant stage manager.

another cast member during rehearsals over fall break Camp "Noises Off. "

Silence is golden Director Bob Henrichs gives the cast of "Noises Off' notes a~er every practice Notes involved everything from blocking and lines to the play 's length

Cry me a river The characters Poppy, played by Stephanie Thompson, and Lloyd, played by AJ Waldman, had problems to overcome during Act I From sardine problems to a missing actor, Act I is filled with funny mishapes

What a view. The set for "Noises Off' took countless hours to build and piece together. Oddly enough it only took a few hours to • tear down.

Is that for me or my gown?

Heidi Singsaas goes through the costumes during tech week for "Noises Off. " The majority of the costumes came from Nebraska Wesleyan.

Mirror, mirror on the wall

Junior Kay/in ·Boosalis prepares for one of three public performances From hair and makeup to costumes and warmups, cast members kept busy before preformances

Hard work and dedication. Sophomore Grant Ferris shows his dedication to the show by shaving his head. Grant's character Selsdon is older and in order to look the part, the decision was made and his head was

It Takes All Kinds 2 Make a School

Five new foreign exchange students attended Southwest in its second year. They were all juniors and there was one from France, Loraine Gallerne, three from Germany, Caroline Schimdt, Michaela Klass, and Rieke Steffens, and one from China, Namthip Cholsaipan. Also senior Josh Salter returned to Southwest in order to finish some of his credits from last year.

PEOPLE Showing I ndividuality

The opportunity to be unique is bestowed upon each individual at birth, and that was apparent when walking through the halls at Southwest. Everyone added their own personal touch to make the school different from any other school.

From junior Corey Day's obsession with the TV show "Family Guy" to senior Kendelle Campbell's theatrical talent, every person was one of a kind.

"My best friend has completely different taste in music. She loves rock music and I really like rap music, so when we ride in the car together we compromise and listen to oldies," senior Liz Rodriguez said.

The differences at Southwest were not limited to interests and talents, but also included everyo~e's personalized character and

individual personality.

While senior Niki Jennett spent time volunteering at the Lincoln Action Program, junior Courteney Turner studied hard to maintain her good grades.

"Personalities come partly from parents and genetics and also from personal experiences, and individuality comes from a person's personality. People grow and change, but for the

most part the person's personality stays the same," school psychologist Erin Stutzman said.

The diversities at Southwest, whether they were visible or not, were numerous and made the school stronger, but most of all umque.

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A group of boys including senior Andrew Turner, junior Chris Schenk, seniors Matt Kinning, Sheldon Crow, Cody Fisher, junior Mike Breetzke, and sophomore Blake Bolles enjoy a night at the State Fair. They spent the evening playing games and riding the rides.

Before the fall play juniors

Stephanie Hardin, Kodie Jeffers and freshman Jean-Marie Morrissey kill some time. They were members of the running crew, along with over 100 other students.

Principal Jerry Wilks recognizes the Nebraska Associate Principal of the Year award winner Sara Landgren.

Flaunting her personality, Alissa Rogers helps put up balloons. Photography teacher Chris McMasters' second period class decorated the classroom for his birthday.

Before lunch sophomore Ayam Al-Rubaiai takes some time to read her book. AlRubaiaj. moved to America from Iraq seven years ago. She brought with her some traditions that she learned in Iraq.

To make a little extra cash senior Jacob Lausten works part .time at Wilderness Ridge. His job is primarily preparing salads.

In the band room sophomore Raessa Singh shows her talent in playing the violin.

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Four -years... three different schools. .. two as Silver Hawks ... one as seniors. While it took four 11ears to make it through high school for most--a few graduated earl-y and a few took the five 11ear plan--most Southwest seniors spent their four -years at three different schools.

After alread-y having made the transition from a junior high school to a high school, making the second transition to Southwest was a difficult move for some seniors.

"Changing schools meant leaving behind friends and everything alread-y built up in the first two -years of high school, and starting over. The move was reall-y hard-- I waited until the last da-y of school to turn in m-y transfer form to make sure I was making the right .decision," Jessica Spanel said.

There were a lot of responsibilities being a senior in high school. The-y had to make sure the-y had taken all of the required classes to graduate, applied for scholarships and at colleges, and started preparing themselves for the real world.

"So I can concentrate during m-y freshman -year of college I have started saving mone-y so I won't have to work. I alread11 have $200 saved," senior Alicia Rea said.

Man11 memories will also stick with the seniors for -years to come including lining up for the class picture, prom, the unauthorized senior skip da-y and most of all graduation.

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R. . . You watched "Saved b1j the Belt' and "Mickey Mouse Club" . • whenever they were on.

. . . You danced around 'JOUr house to the Spice Girls.

... MTV actuall~ p!a~ed music videos.

... You didn't know what homework was. ence.

... You didn't have to pa'J for stuff '-'ourself.

... You thought the opposite sex had cooties.

. . . Yo~ spent 'JOUr time in class taking care of 'JOUr Nano pet.

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... You couldn 't get "MMMBOP" out of 'J0Ur head.

. . . You would bu'-' a hapP'J meal just for the to\j.

. . . You had to have every Beanie Bab\j in exist-

. . . You pla'Jed POGS with 'JOUr friends.

... You couldn't watch "Are You Afraid of the Dark? " b\j 'JOUrself.

. .. You would spend 'JOUr Saturda'J mornings glued to the TV .

. . . You would pla'J with trolls.

. . . You actuall'J liked Celine Dion's "M'J Heart Will Go On" .

. . . You would pla-y with Pla\_j- Doh until it was too hard to pla'J with an\jmore.

. . . You knew all the words to the Ace of Base songs .

. . . You ate Fruit b'} the Foot b1j stuffing the whole thing in \jOUr mouth at once .

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. . . You were a member of the Fox 42 Kids Club with Theresa.

. . . You would color on 'JOUr Doodle Bear until there was no room left.

. .. Your best friend was Poll'-' Pocket or GI Joe

. . . You would spend 'JOUr Frida'-' nights watching TGIF.

... You would go to the skating rink on the weekend.

. . . You tried d'Jing 'JOUr hair with KoolAid .

. . . You had a pair of jell'-' shoes in every color .

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Lance Novotny Joshua O'Nan

Heather Olmstead Allison Osborn Christine Osborn

Alison Pankoke John Parizek

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Clint Pella Jason Peters

Kim Phan Bridget Po1dberq

Ma~ Pollard Mindy Pollard

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Anna Raines

Alyssa Ra~ Alicia Rea Bric Reqer

Larry Rodriguez Liz Rodriguez

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Emily Royal Alli.son Rubenthaler

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You know -you're a senior when ...

"You find 13ou have numerous things 13ou want to accomplish but with each da-y 13ou get more Iaz13. Although 13ou have a lot to accomplish, 13ou are too Iaz13 and must resort to pla13ing Madden 2004." -Jordan Lenger

"Every da13 of the week feels like a Mondaf' -Dawn Southwell

"You start skipping classes and getting senioritis. 11 -HoII13 Kasl

What do-you see yourself doing in ten years?

"Living in Jamaica doing nothing." -John Kelch

"Owning m13 own facilit-y for troubled teens. 11 -Justin Coffman

''I'm going to be a dental h13genist in Colorado." -Brittan13 Stale-y

What is some advice -you would give to underclassmen?

"Chill and enjo13 the ride. 11 - John Brammeier

"Respect 13our elders. " -Courtnf1j Harris

"LIVE IT UP! Sta-yon top of 13our homework and be 13ourself- don't do it to make someone else happ1j. 11 -Dan Lohmeir

What is -your favorite part about being a senior?

"Senior trip. 11 -Jessica Irions

"Senior skip da13. " -Al13ssa Ramse-y

"Knowing that 13ou're going to be done with all of the rules high school has. 11 -K-yle Smith

Cierra Saathoff

J~ Schmitz Katie Schmitz

John Schneider I.aura Sedlacek Nick Sherrill

Brennan Shively

Park Sloup

Dillon Small

Kyle Smith

Dawn Southwell Jessica Spanel

Daniel Stous Lindsay Swartz . Antionio Taylor

Alex Thomalla

Stephanie Thompson

Kristi Trouba

Justin Tucker Andrew Turner Jameson Turner

A.J. Waldman Ashley Welch Juli Whitenack Jenna Wiggins

Daniel Wiley

Brittany Sta~ Ali Steckelberg

Emily Wisch Chelsea Wright

•M~ favorite teacher was

M~ favorite class was

M~ locker number was--------------~---

Activities I was involved in included

M~ worst memory was

M~ best memory was

M~ best friends were

M~ bo~friend, girlfriend or crush was _____________ _

M~ favorite TV show was _________________ _

M~ favorite song and singer were ________________ _

Ten ~ears from now, I

Not Pictured Seniors

Muslin Al-Rubaiai

AtemAtem

MayenAtem

Sean Bierbaum

Joshua Bivins

Chris Bonebright

Luke Garcia

Tiffany Herbert

Danna Kolb

Jacob Kopp

Mujahid Kuwa

Christopher Ladman

(Senior pictures were due the end of October)

Jake Linderholm

Kevin Mahlin

Eddy Mitchell

Sehad Muhic

Alexandr Nurbabayev

Bryan Nyhoff

Nicole Paulk

Andrew Rhynalds

Andrew Siebe

Brad Thompson

Jeigh Tushick

Megan Wakeman

Jonathan Zhang

Take 2: More People, More Places, More Memories

While the second year 111eant 171ore chances to rerrie111ber rriore tirries. it also rrieant a second chance t o I be re171e171bered. These pages are devoted to second chances. for both sorrie seniors to recall their favorit e rrie111ories. as well as for rriore students to be included ih the rrierriories and the year Frorri hanging out in th e 1 library to eating in the corri111ons to finding a space on the hallway benches. to catch up with friends. it seerrie cl like everyone found a place to call their own.

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The media cehter i5 ohe of the mahY place5 that 5tucieht5 choo5e to hahg out ih. Not ohlY wa5 it U5ed to 5tUciY ahci read. but al5o to 5o.cialize ahd play che55.

Before ahd after 5chool the corrirrioh5 area i5 a place where 5tUdeht5 cah talk to their friehci5 while waitlhg for 5chool to begih or for their ride5 to pick them up. Be5ide5 a gatherihg place the corrirrioh5 wa5 U5ed for luhch bahquet5 ahd pre5ehtatioh5.

Senior Memories: What will you remember about LSW?

Fans watch the basketball gah7e against Northeast in the Nest. At this game the green out. students were encouraged to wear green

Not only were the fans ahd basketball players present at the basketba 11 games but the band also perfor177ed lh the Nest.

Although the benches lh the halls were unco177fortable students didh 't seem to h7ihd sitting oh the concrete with their friends before school and during passing periods. Benches were found lh front of all of the teacher plahhihg centers oh both sides of the 177edia center ahd across from the aud1toriu177 Pictured clockwise fro177 top left are benches ih front ahd behind the library ih front of I\ 1 17 ahd B 1 17.

'I want to remember the rea son I came here. To he]Jl start a beginn in g to a new school.'

talk ing during Jlass,ng time.' Chris Banebright

'Meebng new friends and I like the teachers.'

cultural foods with my favotite teacher , Mrs. McCran ie.'

-Jacob KoJlJl

'The library because it is a cool J)lace and I have met a lot of nice JleoJlle

'I will remember the teachers and students , esJlecially Mr. Golden and Mr. Mahoney.'

Jake Linderholm

Charles Allen

Timothy Amen

Tyler Arp

Amber Babcock

Abby Bade

Lisa Bales

Drew Ballard

James Barratt

Casey Bateman

April Bauhof

Matthew Baumgartner

Jess Becker

Allyson Bell

Heather Bentley

Cody Benzing

Brian Berg

Corenia Bierbaum

Christopher Billings

B.J. Birkel

Megan Booker

Bronson Boosalis

Kaylin Boosalis

Quinton Bowling

Kaylin Brabec

Michael Breetzke

Andrew Brinkman

Carlie Brown

Celeste Buckner

Randi Bunn

Erik Burkhart

Amy Burow

Justin Burow

Brittany Buskirk

Megan Butcher

Seanza Butler

Brandon Cabeen

Katie Calahan

Christina Cammack

Erik Campbell

Britney Carden

Shane Carpenter

Samantha Celesky

Jillian Christiansen

Ericka Clevenger

Lauren Cook

Aliya Cooper

Megan Cooper

Craig Cope

AdamCownie

Daniel Cromer

Audrey Curti s

Matthew Dalke

Tyler Damme

Jared Daugherty

Amanda Davis

Corey Day

Junior year, things start to settle down a little bit. Students begin to think about what their future goals are, what college they want to get in to, what they should be doing with their lives, and whether or not they want a relationship.

Typically people like to have someone to talk to and to give support. Junior year, being one of the hardest years of high school , most people would choose to spend it with someone, either a friend , or a significant other.

"It's so much easier to get through hard times when you have someone that supports you and listens to you. It doesn't necessarily have to be someone you are dating. The best listeners are best friends," said junior Chaeli Dougherty

However, most juniors came to the conclusion that they would rather be dating someone than not.

"When you are dating someone, their entire focus is on you, as compared to friends who focus on other people too. You put a lot of trust and work into the relationship. You hope that the person likes you as much as you like them," said junior Chris Kortum.

The relationships that are built during high school will become the foundations of every other relationship you build. You will look back and think about what truly made you happy.

"High school can be stressful and there are times when you don't know if you can make "it through the day. The best feeling in the world is when you turn to your best friend and their smile makes your day seem a little bit better," said junior Megan Johnson.

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My best high school relationship was

My first boyfriend/girlfriend was

Nathan Deneault

Keeley Dennis

Chaeli Dougherty

Barry Dowd

Lindsay Downing

Ryan Doyle

Katlynn Dutkiewicz

Brandon Egger

Samantha Eley

Chuck Elledge

Mallory Ellis

Jason Emmons

Matthew Endres

Ashlee Engel

Gina Erickson

Michael Esau

Jordan Eske

Alison Essink

Whitney Exstrom

Dustin Feiling

Brittany Felton

Almost paradise junior Amber Babcock and sophomore Matt Pfeiffer have been dating since they can·t remember whert The two met in middle school and have not been able to take their eyes off each other since

Chelsea Fikar

Jamie Filipi

Todd Fischer

Amanda Flores

Ashley Flynn

Jean Forkner

Jessica Forycki

Michelle Fraser

Brandon Fritz

Loraine Gallerne

Eric Garland

Whitney Genzmer

Laura Gibson

Kara Goddard

Juan Gomez-Medina

Maggie Gorgen

Ashley Graham

Erica Graves

Eric Griffin

Cole Griffith

Justin Guerrero

Gregory Gustafson

Cory Hain

Charity Hamm

Philip Handke

Jordan Hansen

Lori Hansen

Tyler Hardesty

Stephanie Hardin

Jessica Harris

Courtney Harrison

Jennifer Hartz

Timothy Harvey

Stephen Hassler

Eric Hawkins

John Hecker

Trevor Hefley

Jenna Heimann

Torey Helmick

Derrick Hensel

Jenny Hicks

Anna Hill

Mallory ·Hoage

Lance Hoffman

Jacqueline Holmes

Brianna Holt

Kaylea Horn

Matt Hubbell

Sarah Incontro

Kodie Jeffers

Dustin Jeune

Alex Johnson

Jordan Johnson

Megan Johnson

Tiffany Johnson

Mike Jones

10. Junior Stars games - Thirteen students attending Southwest play for the Lincoln Junior Stars. Students were found at these games on the weekends cheering on their "future stars."

9 Volunteering- Many juniors found volunteering to be a fun weekend activity. Volunteer stations included L incoln Childrens Museum, Matt Talbot Kitchen, The Friendship Home, and The Salvation Army.

8 Movies- The movie theatres were a place you could find students kicking back and relaxing. Movies were a great alternative to going out all the time.

7 Homework- Also known as Sunday night fever. After an exhilerating weekend out with friends , many w o ke up Sunday morning to find their homework still untouched.

6 Shopping- Sale and dress shopping often takes charge on the weekends. Students were found shopping at various stores and malls throughout Lincoln.

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5. Work- No more asking Mom and Dad for money. When bills for clothes, gas, movies, boyfrien~s, girlfriends, and food began to add up, most juniors realized it was time for a job.

4. EAT! Eating and snacking seemed to be a big priority for juniors on the weekends.

3. Drive around aimlessly- Regardless of whether or not there was anything to do, there was one thing that was for sure ..juniors were not about to stay home on the weekends. Driving around town aimlessly looking for things to do seemed to happen a lot.

2. Talking on the Cell Phone- Although ringers and types of cell phones varied, almost every junior had one. It seemed as though someone was always on the phone finding out what was going on.

1. Hanging out with friends- No matter what was going on or how busy schedules were, juniors always made time for friends.

Rachel Jones

Jeff Kastl

Pouya Kebraei

Christopher Kimberly

Kaelin Kinnison

Michaela Klass

Kaleb Klein

Chris Kortum

Kurtis Kramer

Alexa Krueger

Tyler Lacey

Brandon Laird

Ashley Lammle

Jesse Laney

Estefania Larsen

Jacob Lausten

Lindsey Lenhoff

Kylie Lewallen

Aaron Lingenfelder

Timothy Loeffel

R obert Lovelace

Jordan Lovell

Caitlin Luke

Jacob Lyman

Jordan MacDonald

Rachel Madvig

Lindsey Magnuson

Kaitlyn Malone

Charlie Marti

Artis Martin

Erin Martin

Tristen Mason

Kurtis Mast

Kevin Mayer

Michelle McCarthy

Patrick McCarthy

Claire McGowan

Michelle McGowen

Jes sic a McKinney

Mandy McMichael

Fernando Mendez-Moran

Theresa Meyers

Jacki Michelsen

Deann Miller

Shayna Miller

Brittany Mitchell

Drew Moats

Matt Moeller

Nicholas Moore

Megan Mueller

Brandon Mumgaard

Elizabeth Nannen

Abbey Neemann

Scott Nelson

Joel Niemann

Derek Niewohner

Brad Nordell

Laura Norri s

Alex Ober s t

John Oseth

Jason Ozmun

Brent Parker

Nathanael Pattee

Samantha Paulk

Molly Pawelko

David Peck

Jl;lstin Peitzmeier

Bailey Perry

Dan Phillip

John Philpott

Beverly Pinkerton

Amy Plants

Ben Poehlman

Jessica Poeschl

Mitch Pope

Summer Potthoff

Brian Pozehl

Bristol Prai

Lauren Rauscher

Ashley Reiter

Malarie Replogle

Nick Rezac

Aubrey Roberts

Sarah Roberts

Ericka Clevenger: "Ryan Krieger on our school field trip in 7th grade to Washington, D.C."

Andrew Rowoldt: "I don't really remember but I wish it would have been Nancy Exstrom."

Bronson Boosalis: "Brianna Holt, in 6th grade while we were playing truth or dare."

Abby Bade: "Kyle Smith. I was 5 and he was 6. We kissed on the playground by our houses."

Whitney Exstrom: "Kyle Braden, we were in the Tierra Park slide in 7th grade."

Jake Schmitz: "Lindsey Magnuson, in her drive way after I dropped her off from a movie, in 10th grade."

Jamie Robidoux

Erika Rocke

Nathan Rose

Andrew Rowoldt

Ben Russell

Cady Russell

Mitchel Sauvageau

Bryan Schaeffer

Billy Schammert

Chris Schenk

Carrie Schiefelbein

Anthony Schields

Ben Schmidt

Caroline Schmidt

Joe Schmidt

Jake Schmitz

Brian Schwickrath

Tyler Seiboldt

Andrea Shallenberger

Christina Sheets

Kathleen Sheridan

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Kyle Sherwood

Andy Shields

Steven Shiffermiller

Nicole Siegrist

Tristan Simon

Brittney Simpson

Matt Sinclair

Kortnee Sindel

Dani Sipp

Derrick Sloan

Quinton Small

Alyssa Smid

Jessica Smith

Kali Sorum

Logan Spackman

Jordan Stange

Joe Stauber

Ben Stedronsky

Rieke Steffens

Brian Stems

Michael Svoboda

Lindsey Swanson

Ca sey Taft

Corey Tallman

Stephanie Tanner

C ' Toria Taylor

Lacey Taylor

Lance Taylor

Samuel Terrebonne

Andrew Thierolf

Olivia Thoma s

Na than Thompson

Zachary Thompson

Brittanie Thomsen

Ca sey Tiedeman

Stephanie Tisdale

Josh Tobey

Jazmin Trammell

c;:assidy Tucker

Courteney Turner

Lauren Turner

Luke Tyburski

Chantelle Uecker

Shahrzad Vakilzadian

Brandon Van Meveren

Samantha Venhaus

Matthew Walkenhorst

Erin Walker

James Wallace

Chad Walton

Branden Warren

Rick Wasielewski

Mark Watson

Samuel Way

Jade Ways

Nate Weber

The results are in ... after surveying over half of the junior class the results are in. The following juniors were picked to be the following celebrities when they get older. They were asked for their reaction to the survey.

Faith Hill - Laura Norris Country Music Singer

"Thanks, I didn't know I could sing country."

Tim McGraw- Tim Harvey Country music singer "Yeah Petah! Everyone should be jealous."

Ringo Star- Pat McCarthy Drummer for the Beatles

"Ask my agent, he'll give you my quote."

George Bush- Stephen Hassler President of the United States "I demand a re-count!"

Bill Gates- Xing Yan Computer Guru

"Gimme an eggroll and I'll think about it."

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Larry Bird- Michael Breetzke Famous basketball player "NBA, here I come ... "

Dr. Larson- Jared Daugherty Social Studies Teacher

"I'm that smart, but not that wierd."

Sherryl Swoops- Jessie Mckinney Women's Pro Basketball "um .... yeah ... "

Adam Sandler- Derrick Sloan Comedian/Actor "Don't spit in the cooler."

When I grow up, I want to be

Kaitlin Welke

Nathan Wenzl

Ashley Wergin

Dustin West

Brian Wheeler

Kym Wicks

Terri Wieting

Amanda Wilcox

Nate Wiles

Brittney Williams

Brandon Wissink

Leslie Witters

Max Wolfe

Rustam Yadgarov

Juniors Not Pictured

Jessica Betz

Namthip Cholsaipan

Ben Clawson

Nick Gormley

Christa Harris

Cameron Logan

Kevin Loos

Justin Murray

Daddys Nunez

Kymberly Showalter

Nikki Spry

Jeremy Torrance

Anne Troff

Matthew Van Hoosen

Xing Yan

Kandice Yost

Lindsey Zilly

When you think of the class of 2006 you think of many clifferent kinds of imple who are striving for one thing. Oass of 2006 strives for what they want. As freshmen in the 2002-2003 school year, the class dominatErl in population size.

"Personally as a part of this great class, we dominatErl in other ways also," said sophomore Cole Coulliard Talking to many imple attending other Lincoln schools explained that in most schools there was grade definition and rarely did the grades intermix. That was different at Southwest. The halls were evenly mixErl with different grade level students and many classes had different grades in them The school did little to separate the classes and that could re gcxxlandrnd

At Lincoln East each grade level had its own locker hall Junior Keeley Dennis, who attended East as a freshman said "The fresh-

Shelby Adams

Cory Agnew

Carla Ahlschwede

Ayarn Al-Rubaiai

Heather Albertson

Lucas Albrecht

Samuel Allison

Katie Anderbery

Christopher Anderson

Jacob Anderson

Jolyn Anderson

Elizabeth Apthorpe

Jade Armijo

Corlyn Aust

Nik B aeder

Benjamin Baer

Brad Bailey

Kyle Bailey

Cassandra B aker

Lisa Baker

Melissa Baker

Alex Ball

Brett B arnell

Brittany B arnhouse

Leah B artek

Eri n B artholomew

Kar l a B auhof

Torn Bax

Sophia B aylor

B enjamin Beardslee

Lucas B ell

Elizabeth Belson

Denae Bentley

Christopher Berger

Kyle Bertrand

men at Southwest last year had a lot more power than the freshmen had at East."

Now as sophomores, class of 2006 was still right up there with the upperclassmen The 06' class still contained the most students in Southwest, and as a whole, they were pretty close. Oass of 2006 will re the first class to finish all four years at Southwest.

No one had ~n to high school refore they started at Southwest and finishing their second year, class of 2006 was proud to have started and proud to plan to finish what they have regun

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Sophomores receive recognition at the 2003-2004 honors convocation. Class of 2006 had the highest number of students on honor roll not to mention being the largest class at Southwest.

Maggie Bertsche

Kyle Bettenhausen

Stephanie Billings

Adam Bindel

Lauren Bird

Jonathan Bishop

Blake Bolles

Amanda Bomberger

Francie Boon

Alicia Bouges

Ryan Bowman

Ashley Brauer

Austin Brooks

Zach Bryant

Whitney Buchmann

Joel Buffington

Brandi Burkett

Derek Buttke

Ross Byers

Sinjhen Campbell

Kelsey Campfield

Alyssa Carlen

Clare Carlo

Bethany Carter

Marissa Cassman

Laura Cerveny

Christopher Chambers

Lexee Chambers

Kelsey Christiansen

Laura Christiansen

Rachel Christy

Amanda Church

Nathan Clayburn

Nate Coleman

Shawn Colgrove

Jennifer Conant

Matt Conway

Corey Cook

Shane Cooper

Andy Cotton

Cole Couillard

Zach Countryman

Greg Dager

AdamDamke

John Dang

Vui Dang

Stephen Daubert

Locker Fashion!

For expressing gocd luck or wishing someone happy bm:hday, locker signs were fun to get but could~ a lot of work The cheerleaders were reqwnrl to make locker signs for the players for the events they cheerni at and they also made signs for their fellow cheerleaders. Students could walk down the hall and find out whose bm:hday it was and how old they were turning by the signs on their lockers.

Other signs were for clubs including Deca and Drama. Each student in the school play receivro a gocd luck locker sign ~fore the oµning night. locker signs were made in all different colors, some were printa:l off computers and some were cut out of colorful construction paper.

The cheerleaders were told not to add glitter to the signs because it was a mess for the custcxlians, but other students addro glitter and other wacky things to add personality to each sign

Inok down any locker hall on any given day. There would at least one locker sign in each hallway. ~me friends creatro signs just to say "hf'. Locker signs addro personality to the school and helped promote individuality. ~me of the signs were simply a piece of art.

Story by Alex Ball

Mary Davidson

Amy Decker

Sarah Degner

Torrance Delgado

Jill Deschaine

Ian Dike

Andy Dillehay

Nicholas Dilsaver

Brock Dittmann

Alen Donlic

Mindy Dougherty

Brandon Dredge

Alan Duncan

George Dungan

Jessica Dussault

Becca Edwards

Kelly Effie

Ben Eklund

Mitchell Elson

Ashton Engel

Frank Espinosa

Jenny Ette

Mallory Eversoll

Emily Evnen

Alicia Exstrom

Grant Faulder

Ryan Ferguson

Grant Ferris

Tanner Finkhouse

John Finnell

Christopher Fischer

Mary Flattery

Jared Flores

Megan Flory

Marci Focht

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Jerry Ford

Marisa Ford

Mitchell Forsgren

Kara Fosler

Cory Foster

Tyler Fowle

Matthew Franck

Nick Fricke

Stetson Fuller

C.J. Fynbu

Danielle Gable

Siera Gage

Weston Gaines

Michael Gall

Rachel Garrett

Colby Gauff

Cameron Gereau

Justin Gibson

Seth Girdner

Audrey Glenn

Michael Goettle

Erin Golden

Spencer Gooden

Meagan Goodman

Dustin Grau

Hannah Greene

Jill Grunke

Scott Guderjan

Kelsey Haas

Janae Haleem

Christopher Hallauer

Jacob Hamilton

Karl Hammond

Andrew Hanna

Matthew Hansen

Nolan Hanson

Aaron Harms

Natalia Harris

Brady Harrison

Tyler Hartshorn

Kelsey Hartsook

Haley Heindryckx

Becky Henderson

Shelley Hermann

Alyssa Herold

Katie Herring

Julie Hetcko

Lyndy Hiatt

Delissa Hickman

Cory Hilgenkamp

What lt takes 2 be a sophomore

This story's for you ...

My favorites

My-favorite teacher is _____ _

My favorite place to eat . lS ---------------

My favorite movie is ______ _

My favorite song is ______ _

A boyfriend(s)/girlfriend(s) I had was ----------------

I had a crush on -----------

My best friend(s) is _____ _

Molly Hock

Heather Holcomb

Porsha Holmes

Jeffrey Holt

Jarrod Homer

Danny Hormandl

Brandon Hom

Kelley Hottovy

Jeffrey Hraban

Alicia Hunt

Derek Hutchins

Rachel Isherwood

Sandra Jackson

Sean James

Nathaniel Jarecke

Nicholas Jarecke

Katie Jasa

Andrew Johnson

Jacob Johnson

Jere me Johnson

Soren Johnson

Baily Jones

Kari Jones

Matthew Jones

Nick Jones

Preston Kaufman

Jessy Keller

Jase Kess

Megan Kiefer

Allen King

Tony Kinser

Angel Kirby

Meg Kissel

Andrew Kletchka

Casey Knoell

The rule I hated most was --------------

My curfew is _______ _

The clubs/sports/activities I was 1n

What I think I want to be lS ----------

The actor/actress I am in love with lS ------------

My nick name is ______ _

My favorite memory of my sophomore year was ...

Van Tran:

"Homecoming night

b ecause I got to h ang out with Kyle B ailey!"

Reed Knoll

Katelyn Knudsen

Andrew Kocamik

Adam Koehn

Joe Koziol

Marek Kracl

Tim Kremer

Emma Kucera

Lance Kuhns

B randon La badie

Erin Lamb

Jenna Lamb

Cierra Lange

Jennifer Larson

Bobby Last

Kelsey Latshaw

Tien Le

B ecky Ledder

Dani Lee

Andrew Leeds

CJ . Lefferts

Allison Lehman

Steven Lewis

Lucy Li

Zhan Li

Sharon L ittle

Allison Loper

Brenna Lowrey

Ben Lueder

Eric Lugn

Emily Lux

Caitlin MacKie

Christopher Mahlman

Kara Maize

Kyle Marquis

Christopher Marsh

Alyssa Martin

Ben Martin

B rittany Martin

Mandi Marti n

Katie Marvin

Kristen Mast

Nick May

Alex McCollister

M i c h ele Mccranie

Andrew McGowan

Katie McGreer

Brandon Meckem

D rew Miles

Lucas Miller

CAA11glllg "'" o,.,,"$,u Stl:e

If sophomore guys could change If sophomore girls could anything about sophomore girls change anything about it would be... sophomore guys it would be ...

1. Tell us when something is wrong

2. Be less moody

3. Worry less

4. Trust us more

5. Cost less

6. Be more adventurous

7. Wear less make-up

8. Stop being jealous

9. Go to the bathroom alone

10. Don't worry about looks

Erin Mills

Tj Mills

Tiffany Mitchell

Tiffany Mockenhaupt

Samantha Moline

Carolyn Moore

Nate Morton

Brian Moser

Katrina Mosey

Bobby Murray

Amelia Myers

Shanna Nacke

Lyra Narumalani

Micah Nash

Cortney Neelly

Ashley Nelson

Ryan Newell

Jessica Newsham

Daniel Nguy en

Jessica Nicoll

Kristen Nissen

Sophie Norman

Jessica Novak

Daniel Olsen

Winston Ostergard

Matt Osterhaus

Leena Padhye

Jessica Parker

Chelsea Paul

Ryan Pavlish

Brent Pawling

Nicole Pedersen

Jordan Peetz

Michael Penne

Amanda Peters

1. Be more understanding

2. Think with their heart

3. Act the same around everyone '.•

4. Be less confusing

5. Respect us

6. Commit

7. Like us unconditionally

8. Be less controllin

9. Actually listen

10. Stop being cocky

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How would you change the opposite sex?

Jordan Peetz:

"Girls care way too much about what they look like and what people think about them."

Matthew Peters

Nate Peters

Adam Petersen

Mike Petersen

Kylie Peterson

Sam Peyrot

Matt Pfeiffer

Tyler Pflug

Joshua Phares

Hieu Phung

Jeanie Poldberg

J anece Potter

Kim Pozehl

Jessica Prochazka

Amy Proskovec

Sarah Rammaha

Don Rangel

Benjamin Reddish

Sarah Reddy

Stefanie Reinsch

Enrique Rendon

Kiersten Replogle

Kimberly Rhiley

Alexandra Ricaurte

Coty Riffel

Kaitlin Robertson

Scott Robertson

Eric Robinson

Stephanie Roy

Sabrina Rucker

Meghan Ryan

Dustin Rymph

Nathan Sack

Shea Samani

Paige Sanburg

Matthew Sandahl

Kate Santacroce

Michaela Savidge

Sena Sayood

Samantha Schmeeckle

Amanda Schmidt

Thomas Schmidt

Kaeli Schmuecker

Jeffrey Schneider

Alexa Schoen

Heather Schuster

Jeffrey Schuster

Habakkuk Scollard

P at Sedivy

Bryant Selke

Dating The Seniors

Question asked: If you could date any senior who would it be and why?

Randi Shook: "Easily Cody Fischer because he has the greatest Jim Carey impression I have ever seen."

Kyle Bailey: "Emily Royal because she is drop dead sexy and has a lot of shoes."

Austin Marcsisak: "Ty Steinkuhler because he's a stud and he will make me millions."

Ahmad Shakir

Randi Shook

Jonathan Shrader

Aaron Shryock

Raessa Singh

Heidi Singsaas

Anthony Skinner

Connor Skultety

Kylie Smith

Helen Song

Kylee Spellmeyer

Ben Spencer

Ian Spicha

Ty Spicha

Andrea Spivey

Michael Spoerl

Shane Stanard

Jerod Starr

Brian Stauffer

Derek Steinacher

Andy Steinbach

Zachary Stepanek

Jeffrey Stephens

Misty Stoner

Sydnee Stootsberry

Kristy Strudl

Matthew Struempler

Paul Suelter

Rian Suiter

Kaitlyn Sullivan

Ashton Sutton

Jenni Svoboda

Kelsey Swartz

Tyler Szudlo

Kelsey Tatro

Alicia Exstrom: "Definitely Jason Peten ; because he has big feet."

Andy Cotton: "Jenna Wiggins because she's really pretty."

Sabrina Rucker: "I'd say Kyle Smith because he's a great friend and he is good to girls."

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Joshua Wooge

Dylan Wray

Timothy Wright

Ayesha Yasin

Aaron Young

Keaton Teska

Krystl Tetrneyer

Kelsey Tharp

Joshua Thompson

Nathan Thornton

Jennifer Thorpe

Molly Tobin

Kara Tofte

Andrew Tool

Drew Town

Erica Townsley

Van Tran

Grant Traynowicz

Caty Trimble

Kellie Troxel

Katya Tsymbal

Adam Turner

Laura Uhrmacher

Derek Varga

Danielle Votava

Casey Waechter

Kelsey Wagner

Molly Wagner

Chelsea Walter

Lauren Walton

Ryan Warren

Bekah Wasserstein

Justin Way

Allison Weber

Cassandra Wehling

Bryce Wergin

Nathan West

Nicki Westover

Brittany White

Maggie Wilken

Ashley Williams

Na than Wilson

Travis Wilson

Andrew Wolf

Jason Wood

Scott Wood

Thomas Woodward

Sophomores Not Pictured

Christina Burden

Hayes Dunn

Michael Hill

Cory Magnuson

Austin Marcsisak

Gerry Mattson

Katie McChesney

Tyler Moore

Brett Tomes

Abd Tumeh

Donald Valenti

Pem Wangchuck

Kate Williamson

Jeremy Addleman

Elijah Aden

Devon Allen

Tyler Alley

Nikki Amory

Tania Arias

Sarah Arkebauer

SarahArten

Keith Ashcraft

Laura Baker

Amanda Ball

Staci Baltes

Colt Barker

Alisha Bartels

Brittany Becker

Margot Behne

Isaac Belford

Chris Bell

Amanda Berndt

Mark Bidrowski

Martin Bland

Devin Blankenbaker

Cody Blirnling

Schyler Bloom

Meg Blue

Ben Boeselager

Wesley Bogenreif

Nick Bonebright

lMM "~G Of 1'Hc H1U.

Going from the oldest class to the youngest class in one ymr can re kind of a shock There were definite ups and downs to reing the oldest ones in the school Fr~hman Rachel Janssen relieved that the oldest class was given more privileges and was trusted more than the youngest class. Others, like Katie &hueths, argued that sometimes reing younger was more advantageous recause then they have someone to look up to and ask questions of.

Although the distinction retween the oldest class and the youngest class may have reen socially noticeable in middle school several agreed that it was less so in high school Onis Wahl reasoned that this was recause middle school was cliquey while high school was more open and honest. Either way, there were advantages and disadvantages to reing the oldest or youngest class.

Many freshmen 417 to re precise, made the transition from oldest class-to-youngest class. Though the expectations for the freshmen may a little different than the expectations for the seniors right now, they too will eventually recome the reigning class.

As Katie Heckman put it, "We'll just work our way hick up again"

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Freshmen take over the commons area for lunch on freshmen day. This was the only c iy that the freshmen had complete rule over the school:

Taylor Boney

Benjamin Boomer

Ali Bousquet

Matthew Bovee

Tatum Bowling

Alex Bradaric

Laura Brammeier

Brittany Brandfas

Corey Brant

Stacie Branting

Cullan Brennan

Leeanna Brennenstuhl

Amanda Brodd

Trisha Brodd

Paige Brolhorst

Joshua Brown

Kelsey Bryant

Paige Buchanan

Zach Bucher

Brianna Buckner

Scott Bundy

Patricia Burbach

Justin Burchell

Sarah Bush

Serena Butler

Maria Cammack

Jimmie Chansavang

Ben Chrastil

Tyler Chri stianson

Christopher Closson

Mike Coatman

Nickalee Colburn

Sally Comer

Jakob Connely

Austin Co grove

James Cottrell

Kylie Couillard

Ryan Cownie

Emily Creglow

Colin Creveling

Megan Cromer

Nicholas Dalke

Jessica Danson

Debra Davis

Beau Deffenbaugh

Stasa Denkovich

James Didier

Roger Dillon

Kristen Dinneen

Joshua Doehring

Nathan Donahoo

Trevor Donahoo

Lacie Dougherty

Morgan Douglas-Hill

Andrew Dowd

Kaela Down

John Driscoll

Ayla Duba

Andrew Duff

Mike Dvorak

Travis Earhart

Kelsey Eide

Ryan Enchayan

Tommy Endres

Ashley Eppens

Alex Epperson

Meredith Eske

Sarah Essay

T.J. Evans

Samantha Exstrom

Jerrell Falcon

Zuhir Fallaha

Michael Farkas

Nick Fernandez

Sarah Fischbein

Miles Fisher

Erika Flowers

Nathan Foote

Jared Forst

Tiffany Forycki

Jerrod Fo ster

Christina Fraser

David Freese

Raven Frickey

Top ten benefits of high school over middle school

Making the transition from middle school to high school has plenty of ups and downs.

For the most part, the transition is satisfying and there are numerous ~nefits.

1. More people - The num~r of people crowding the halls at Lincoln Southwest far surpasses the num~r of people crowding middle school hallways. With so many people in high school there are more opportunities to meet new people and interact with the upper classmen

2. High school sports - Fierce competition road trips, and team 1:xmding are all fundamental parts of high school sports, yet aren't necessarily an integral part of middle school sports.

3. Better electives/class options - Speech, photography, and particular language courses are just a few of the class options that high school offers yet middle school does not.

4. Lunch (going out option) - Not only are the school lunches ~tter in high school but in high school there's the option of rejecting the school lunch altogether for some other food outside the school

5. Oubs/organizations - Although there were a few clubs in middle school there are even more chili options in high school

The possibilities for each club are endless.

6. Theater/plays - Middle school pmiuctions pale in car tparison with the semi-professional high school productions.

7. Getting rides with upperclassmen - Although most fres }.men aren't allowed to drive yet, they may look to the up p r classmen for rides ~o and from school practice, etc.

8. Better dances (homecoming, winter formal prom) - Tl e dances in high school are more organized and more fun th, n middle school dances.

9. Better facilities (theatre, gym pool track, fields, tem :S courts, etc.) - Not only are the facilities ~tter in high school b L t there are addoo. resources in high school (various sports facilitit 3, theater, photography/technology equipment, etc.)

10. Pep rallies - High school pep rallies are great for schc Jl spirit and getting the school pumped up in a way that midc le schools never did

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Whitney Fuller

Thomas Fuoco

Brandon Garratt

Joshua Genrich

Morgan Gereau

Gregory Gettman

Emma Grasmick

Laura Green

Jessica Grieser

Andrew Griess

Austin Griffith

Carmen Guerrero

Miles Hadley

Christopher Hager

Laura Hakel

Michael Hamnett

Garrett Handke

Na than Harris

Katey Harrison

Katie Heckman

Abby Heiser

Christopher Helget

Dana Helmick

Hannah Herman

Sasha Herrold

Heather Herron

Deshawn Hickman

Jacob Hile

David Hill

Jon Hinrichs

Abbie Hobelman

Sarah Hoelting

Alex Hogan

Megan Holbrook

Lindsey Holstein

Daniel Honnen

Lindsay Honnens

Courtney Hom

Kristin Houchin

Taylor Howerter

Kira Hubbell

Marci Ihrig

Ricardo Izquierdo-Palacios

Kyle Jaacks

Nicole Jaber

Bill Jackson

Aj Jagadich

Ashley James

Philip Jameson

Rachel Jans sen

Abbie Jenkins

Stephanie Jennett

Sean Jensen

Audrey Johns

Bryan Johnson

Cody Johnson

Dustin Johnson

Jacob Johnson

Anne Jona

Kelsey Jorgens

Krista Kansier

Clarisa Kattes

Bryan Kelley

Natalie Kellough

Carole Kerrey

Conrad Kess

Caitlin Kiely

Shelby Kimberly

Nathan King

Sarni Kingsley

Doree Kirby

Patrick Knabe

Trisha Knudson

Ryan Kolb

Jimmy Kraus

Meaghan Krieger

Ben Lagrange

Ashleigh Lang

Colin Large

Antony Larrick

Reed Lawson

Katherine Lester

Kiara Letcher

Alex Lewis

Freshmen .Exrel in~ports

The freshmen class had a num~r of promising athletes. Ashley &hnell for instance, plam:i at all of the cross country meets she participated in and was nationally rankoo. The freshmen proved that you don't have to an upper classmen to a key player.

Although laura Brammeier was the only freshman on the varsity volleyl::Ell team, she was a very valuable middle hitter for the te,am Not only did she have numerous blocks and kills, but she was able to play a different position when her team needed her to.

Another freshman who had an outstanding year was Taylor Boney. He played #2 singles in tennis for Southwest and made an impressive showing at state, advancing to quarter finals. There weren't many freshmen with his success in Lincoln, let alone at state.

In footrnll, freshmen are restricted to freshmen teams. The freshmen footl::Ell team this year achieved team success as well as individual success. With a handful of wins, they kept last year's undefeated legacy strong.

This year's freshmen succeeded in all areas - ooth inside and outside the school Eight freshmen found success outside the school on the Junior Stars hockey team while Jacob Hile broke three American records in powerlifting for his age and weight level Freshmen were key players and will propel Southwest to greatness in the future.

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Laura Brammeier (back) and Katey Rump (front) are poised to block in this game against North Star. Brunmeier was an instrumental player and helped Southwest win this game as well as many others

Chris Lewis

Seth Liebers

Mason Lien

Kyle Linder

Kirby Little

Aaron Loos

Tyler Loos

Travis Loveless

Zachary Lovell

Courtney Lubach

Nathaniel Luginbill

Shelby Luke

Mikayla Lund

Brooke Luther

Richard Luzum

Kelly Lyman

Jeremy Machovec

Katie Madvig

Amanda Magnuson

Zachary Mapes

Elizabeth Marsh

Taylor Marshall

Laura Marti

Elyse Marvin

Matthew Masten

Jonathan Mattson

Michael May

Adam Mayhew

Dani McClatchey

Brittany McCoy

Jamie McKay

Laura McKinley

Christine McKinney

Amber Meisinger

Brian Messman

Eric Meyer

Amber Mickle

Sarah Milem

Nicholas Miles

Amber Miller

Dani Miller

Jennifer Miller

Micah Miller

Brandon Mills

Nolan Miska

Whitney Mitchell

Maggie Montoya-Kaplan

Ashley Morris

Ember Morrissey

Jean-Marie Morrissey

Jordan Muller

Mikhaela Mullins

Laura Munier

Aaron Murphy

Andy Nealon

Arman Negahban

Mai Nguyen

Matt Niazi

Mark Nielsen

Amanda Nissen

Kaitlin issen

Michael Norris

Wesley Okwumuo

Brandon Olson

Chad Oltman

Korrie Orman

Ian Osborn

Daniel Owen

Alexandra Pack

Katie Paden

Stephanie Paden

Kyle Pankoke

Jeff Paradi se

Scott Parizek

Elizabeth Park s

Austin Parris

Kassi Pasco

Lauren Payne

Andy Pederson

Brandie Peters

Bryce Petersen

Mark Peterson

Betsy Philippi

Jonathan Pike

He said. She said

High school is full of diversity. One just had to look around

The discussions among freshmen same sex and oprosite, varied in many ways -from crushes, to sports, to movies, even to last-night's dinner. But no matter what the subject matter was, there were always derntes.

A huge subject for girls and guys to argue atout was the opposite sex. Many girls argued that "ooys were just plain dumb." And multiple toys said "girls were just too confusing."

One thing that freshman Paige Vanicek really disliked atout guys was, "when they said something mean and thought it was funny." Dani Virts said one of the things she argued aoout with her guy friends was sarcasm and when they took things seriously that weren't meant to b3 taken that way.

One thing that girls often forgot in their world of hearts and bubbles was that guys have issues too. Yes, guys had issues with girls. Llke how the friend of the girl one likes has a mad crush on them .la.ch Ma~ said another thing to disagree aoout was whether a girl liked them or not. Some may wonder, "What do all of those hugs mean anyway? And all the smiling, and talking on the phone?'

But one should never forget that some guys and girls do agree on some things, like movies, and music, or what to do together.

Since the dawn of time, girls have hung out with their other girl friends, shopping was the most cliche activity for girls to indulge irl In most cases, this was true. Whether it was going to the movies, the mall or out to eat, they had to get there somehow, right? Of course. Whether it was walking, skateooarding, riding v..'ith their parents. or older friends that can drive, they still needed to

gut where they needed to go.

Guys, on the other hand seemed to have a more simple list of choice activities. An important subject to impose their varying opinions on was music and video games. Whoever got the newest or coolest video game was sure to have some friends over. Their appreciation for different rands was also a topic of discussion That was a subject most guys agreed aoout. Skateooarding was also widely popular among freshmen toys. Getting experience on the quarter-pipe at Tierra or the vert -ramp at A&R was important and fun •

Although not all activities were the same for freshmen simple or hardcore, one thing was for sure. They were usually busy, and mostly with their friends.

No matter how busy the freshmen were. they almost always made time for each other. Freshmen Ember Morrissey and Nate Luginbill hug before fourth period Physical Science.

Brittany Piper

Tim Pomeroy

Grant Potter

Nick Powers

Keenan Price

Sucharitha Rajendran

Molly Rangel

Elizabeth Reed

Amber Ricketts

Amanda Rocke

Alissa Rogers

Liz Roper

Nicholas Rose

T.J Rose

Matthew Rosson

Tyler Rupert

Brett Saathoff

Laura Safarik

William Sanders

Kaylea Sasek

Renae Saylor

Melissa Schmidt

Leanne Schneider

Ashley Schnell

Au s tin Schoen

Trevor Scholz

Jake Schubert

Amber Schueth

Katie Schueths

Ethan Schulenberg

Michael Schuster

Michael Schutz

Jennifer Scotter

Tyler Sell

Matthew Severn

Justin Shank

Cody Sharp

Brian Shaw

Larissa Shepard

Mallory Sherrill

Kristin Shields

Scott Shifferrniller

Heather Shipley

Tracy Sieck

Chase Siefken

Samuel Siegel

Kirsti Sims

Brett Sinclair

Peter Sitzmann

Ashley Skillett

Oliver Sloup

Darren Smith

Holly Soucie

Tom Spanel

Cassidy Spence

Kate Stajner

Tiffany Staley

Spencer Stark

Katy Steffen

Grant Stepanek

B riana Steward

Jessica Stierwalt

Janessa Stimbert

Cale Stolle

D aniel Stoner

Jason S trandness

B randon Stromp

Samantha Strong

Megan S tu art

Brett Sundberg

Eric Sutton

Jamie Svoboda

J essica Svoboda

Courtney Swain

Katie Taff

Steven Tanner

Alexandra Thomas

Charis Thomas

Tiffani Thomason

Brian Thompson

Keegan Thompson

Kaisie Tofte

Miles Tommeraasen

Aaron Topi!

Amber Trammell

Caleb Tran

Sarah Trevizo

Joshua Troutman

Tyler Troxel

Ashley Ulm

B reanna Vance

Paige Vanicek

Danielle Virts

Charles Voigt

Adam Vollenweider

Brittany Yontz

Eric Vrba

Lisa Vuong

Benjamin Wagner

Christopher Wahl

Elizabeth Wakeman

Jerami Ward

Tyler Watkins

Elliott Webster

Jordan Weiand

Austin Wenzl

Drew Wergin

Alyssa Wesemann

Katie Westendorf

Heath White

Kaleb White

Andrew Wiedman

Taylor Wiese

Tony Williams

Abby Wilson

Johnny Winterfeld

Sean Witt

Lindsey Witters

Elizabeth Woita

Spencer Wolfe

Kinsey Wolff

Kasie Wood

Brandon Wooster

Tiffany Yanagida

Rachel Yank

Seth Yant

Freshmen

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Janelle Benamon

Joshua Hokamp

Kelley Hunt

Michelle Kimberly

Yura Konovalchuk

Zach Kudlacek

Matthew Mahlin

Danny O'Neil

Tenyearsa10 ... Staff rememll•s when ....

Several staff mem~ers were asked what they were doing ten years ago and here are their responses.

"Teaching in Virginia"--Lori Falcone , music

"13 years old"--Kyle Schumann, math

" In college havin ' a good time " Chris McMasters, art

"A sophomore in high school. .. studying hard" Brooke Tucker, counselor

"A tall geeky, math nerd ..... oh, wait-that was ten days ago" Tom Ahlschwede, math

"Traveling around Colorado doing a puppet program for elementary students" --Shelly Shanahan , English

"Shorter and still had a jean jacket that smelled like carmex" Cullen Stevens, math

"A sophomore in college about.... one month into dating my future husband" Kerri Brown-Parker, English

"Working for the C.I.A. in southeast Asia. It was a pretty traumatic experience and I don ' t like to talk about it"

--Ryan Mahoney, social studies

Diane Abendroth, srma]. roucation µrra

John Aguallo, custcrlian

Torn Ahlschwroe, math chair

Brian Albrecht social studies

Peg Aldrige, secretary

Keri Applebee, instructional coordinator

Gretchen Baker. social worker

Lisa Bales, social studies

Ryan Baumert athletic trainer

JoLynn Bomberger world language

Karen Bowland, custcrlian

Rick Boyle, counselor

Travis Brady, social studies

Jeff Brandle, srma]. roucation µrra

Lls Bremen p.e./hffilth

Joni Buckner. nurse

Jan Buman secretary

Kate Burger. business

Bob Burkett, athletic director

Shayla Bushhousen math

Sarxli Campbell business

Vem Campbell, sro.uity

Dan ~ter science

Kirn Carson athletics

The second term parent teacher conferences were Dec. 2 2003 Many parents showed up to get information on their students' academic progress.

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David 01aroin, security

Denise Cotton music

Tammy Cunningham English/ world language ·

Jim Danson social studies

Stephanie Deoos, speech

Kent Docekal s~ial education para

Mike Dudek. custodian supervisor

Connie Duncan s~ial education para/ resource

lDri Falcone, music chair

Joye Fehringer, secretary

Tracy Felton science

Aaron Finley, world language/ social studies

Lennie Flewelling, custodian

1Drri Ford, English

Tracy Fortney-Sffigren family & consumer science chair

Jacque Fraley, custodian

Cory Frre, industrial technology

Kevin French, p.e./health

Virginia Geiger, special education coordinator

Nancy Gerrard nurse

Shurkia Gharzai, math

Tim Golden science chair

Pete Gomez. science

Kristi Groth. s~ial education chair

Jalaina Randa, social studies

Elaine Harris, world language

David Hartman math

John Hastings, associate principal

Lisa Haycraft, science

Sandy Hays, secretary

Matt Heimes, English

Toni Heimes, English

Kim Heiser, library para

Jill Helms, math

Lori. Hemmet. world language

Kevin Hennecke, industrial technology

Bob Henrichs, English

Dennis Hershlnger, social studies

Kathy Herz, industrial technology

Nila Jama;on world language

Amy Jewell s~ial education

Jeff Jochem, industrial arts chair

Jolene John English

Doug Kaltenberger, p.e./health

Melocly Kenny, media/ litary chair

Mark King, p.e./health

Crystal Kjar, assistant athletic trainer

Marge Kniefl, business chair

This story Is for ... about your teachers ...

Who was your favorite teacher?

What was your favorite class?_______________

Which teacher made you laugh?______________

Which class did you fall asleep in?____________

Which term was your favorite? ______________

Which class interfered with your lunch?___________ _

Which teacher did you talk to the most?___________ _

Which teacher did you have the most classes with?________ _

Which counselor did you have?______________

What class activity will you remem~r the most?_________ _

Which class provided you with an eml:mrassing moment?______

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Sarah Ko lle, math

Beverly Krter. custcx:iian

Nicole Kubic, se::retary

Dianne Kuppig. English

Sara Landgren associate principal

Tim Larson social studies chair

Angela Lindgren math

Nate Linkugel custcx:iian

Jeff Llttle, technical director

Scott Long. technician

Ryan Mahoney, social studies

Marcia Malzer, se::retary

Rachel Marchant, english

Michele Massey, sJXrill roucation

Randi Mayrerry, English, sJXrill roucation

Sherry McCrartie, family & consumer science

Chris McMasters. art Jcx:lell Merritt science

Lori Mescher, mcrlia/limry

Bozica Milos, custcx:iian

Stephen Mohring, music

Nancy Muehlhausen counselor

Bobbie Myers, counselor

Lori Nakagawa English

Dan Noble, business

Jim Novak. music

Steve Olsen assistant custcx:iian

Tricia Ostermeier, sJXrill roucation

Kerri Parker-Brown English

Maria Payant, English

Jessica Petersen, s~ial mucation

Tracy Pi~r. English

Rol:m Quinn, custcrlian

Russ Raatz. math

MarkRre:ler.art

Nate Rittenbush, science

Cynthia Rockwell world language

Shirley Roerer. English

Bill Rogge. math

Deborah Rye. health office

Ryan Salem social studies

Todd ~rg, s~ial Erlucation

Joyce &henernan, s~ial roucation para

Jolene xhlemrner. family & consumer science

Julie xhneider, strretary

Kevin &hrad science

Mary &hropfer. business

Kyle &humann, math

Michael &ianda, roo:lia av technician

Shelly Shanahan English

Mark Shearer. science

Toni Simel English

Chrissy Sowell world language

Donna Starnla business

Crystal Steidley s~ial Erlucation

Cullen Stevens. math

Wendy Storer. s~ial Erlucation

Lynn Strack. s~ial Erlucation

Erin Stuzman, psychologist

Barry Sunday. custodian

Jami Swanson, world language

David Tien, s~ial Erlucation

Ashli True, math

Brooke Tucker, counselor

Shelly Tvrdy business

&ott Vampola p e./health

Marilyn Veomett counselor

Faye Wall s~ial Erlucation

Kim Waller. athletics

Karen Ward associate princiJxll

Mark Watt p.e./health chair

Janene Way, strretary

Lucy Wicks. art chair

Jerry Wilks. princiJxll

Kathy Will exff:utive ~tary

Bob Williams. custodian

Ellen Williams. scip

Mindy Wright English chair

Take It 2 the Limit

SPORTS & SPIRIT Making Improvements

With more wins, improvements were evident in the athletic programs.

Volleyball showed great improvement during the fall season. Varsity volleyball played at Pershing Auditorium after making it to state.

"I was really excited to go to state. Our first game we got really

against Creighton Prep~

The softball team was the first Southwest team to win a district cham pionship, earning their place at state.

close to winning, but after Bellevue Members of the boys cross country team show off their

Other fall sports teams, such as boys tennis and girls golf, made Southwest proud by qualifying for state. Individual members of the boys cross country team qualified for state as well. West came back and beat us, it muscles by lifting one of their seemed like we lost confidence in teammates above their heads. the second game. Towards the end of the second game we started to pull it together, but we couldn't quite pull it off for a win," junior Alison Essink said.

The varsity football team also proved they worked hard when they won four consecutive games. The team traveled to Omaha for the state playoffs, where they played

The girls cross country team became the first Southwest team to win city and they also qualified for state. Sports wouldn't have been what they were without the support of the spirit groups, including the dance team, cheerleaders, step team, marching band and color guard.

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A hand-off from senior Clay Peterson is made to senior Rueben Schaepe. The football team found success with a 5-5 record after going 0-9 last year.

seniors

Varsity volleyball players get ready to warm up before their game against North Star. This was their first game and they won.

At the pitcher's mound

Mollie Howell and Shannon Lindquist meet to discuss the game plan between batters. The softball team won districts.

At Pioneers Park, junior Christina Cammack practices her game at the driving range.

While doing a warm-up drill before practice senior Antionio Taylor gets ready to shoot. This is Taylor's first season with the LSW varsity basketball team.

The marching band plays in front of Super Saver, before they march through the store. The color guard was also included in this event.

Wrestling captain Casey Dahlke and Preston Kaufman compete during practice. There were about 35 wrestlers out for the team.

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Casey Dahlke, Andrew Sasek, Mike Goettle, Ben Baer, Reuben Schaepe, Andy &:irk, Jc sh Wooge, Andy Cotton, Adam Boomer, Sam David. SECDND ROW: Reed Knoll, Sheldon Crow, Alan Tool, Rian Sui t !r, Jordan Lenger, Jeremy Hermann, Grant Traynowicz, Bobby Murrary, Matt Ffeiffer. THIRD ROW: Brian Garey, :k Cammack, Cory Hilgenkamp, Jake Schmitz, Brandon Fritz, Andrew T umer, Coleman Gore, Billy Schanunert. FOUR1 tl ROW : Erik Campbell, Cody Stolle, Andrew Kletchka, Park Sloup, Ty Steinkuhler, Clay Peterson, Tyler Koch, Joe Hobelm n, Chris Anderson. BACK ROW: Ryan Bateman, Ben Martin, Nick Sherrill, Jim Danahay, John Dinneen, Cole Couillard, m Dike, Nie Moore. CD ACHES: Head Coach Mark King, Assistant Coaches: Scott Varnpola, Andrew Sherman, Sean Murp ,y, Kevin Schrad, Jim Danson, Jeff Jochum , Dan Carpenter, Todd Sandberg, Troy Kantor, Heath Hupp-volunteer coach.

Huddle up The offensive line meets to decide the next play

In the air Senior Ty Steinkuhler rises up in an attempt to block the kick by Northeast.

Varsity Football. FRONT ROW:

Improvement

Team achieves goal of making it to the playoffs

"I look to improve this team by practicing hard everyday," said senior Ty Steinkuhler, and that's exactly what the team did.

Winning four consecutive games and finishing the regular season 5-4, varsity football has improved to every extent possible. "Our excitement has increased because of our chance to go to state," said senior Nick Cammack. Cammack had 24 receptions for 4 31 yards prior to the Southeast game.

"What I love about this season is how we have come together as a team. Everyone thought we would just win one or two games. Now we have a chance to make history and make the playoffs in only our second year,"' said senior Clay Peterson . Peterson had more than 1,000 yards of total offense.

Varsity football improved faster than anyone would have ever thought. The team won its first game and then had a four game winning streak mid,season before losing to Southeast 1 7 ,20 Oct. 30.

The Silver Hawks shocked both the Knights and many others when they lost to Southeast by a field goal scored with eight seconds left in the game. Captains Tyler Koch, Clay Peterson, Park Sloup, and Ty Steinkuhler, a Nebraska football recruit, helped motivate and keep the team on track . Also senior Andrew Sasek played a big role on the team. Sasek scored a 51,yard touchdown with 3:57 left in the fourth quarter, tying the Southeast game 1 7, 1 7.

The Hawks clawed their way into the top 10 at the end of the season, qualifying for state in the second year. At state they met Creighton Prep. As their t,shirts stated, "When you rest there is someone else, somewhere else, working harder than you, and when you meet him he will win." This statement motivated the t improve and meet their goals.

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Passing it Quarterback Clay Peterson looks for a receiver down field. Prior to the Southeast game Peterson had 860 yards passing and 236 rushing yards during his

Doggy pile. • touchdown is made by Clay terson with help by T y S uhler and Coleman Gore in the

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OM: Senior kicker Jordan H aas.

Ready to rumble The freshmen team runs out to the field to meet with the captains.

Diving for the ball #76 Chris Hallauer fights to get the loose ball during the North Star game. "The season was rough during practice but it all pays off on game day," said Bobby Murray (reserve nose guard and lineman).

Junior Varsity Football. FRONf ROW: Rob Lovelace, Andy Cotton, Ben Baer, Artis Martin, Tim Amen, Daniel Nguyen, Nie Moor SEffiND ROW: Michael Esau, Patrick Sedivy, Ryan Newell, Dustin West, Bobby Murray, Tom Bax. IBIRD ROW: Rian Suite Tyler Lacey, Billy Schammert, Brandon Fritz, Corey Hilgencamp, Grant Traynowicz, Brian Wheeler. BACK ROW: Quin Small, Jak Schmitz, Scott Wood, ate Pattee, Blake Bolles , Derek iewohner, Andrew Kletchka, Chris Kimberly.

Fabulo us freshmen Fres hmen f oo tball members celebrate their victory ag ainst N orth Star All o f the Southwest teams beat N o rth Star . N o rth Star stru gg led in its fir st year just as the Silver H awks did last year.

Reserv e Foo tball FRO Nr W: Nate Sack , Bri an Sta uffe r , Dan Ng uyen, Zach Bryant, Aridrew Leeds, Aus tin

ROW : Chris Hallauer, t Fau lder , Mike Petersen, Stetson Fuller , Paul Suelter, Ross Bye rs, Steven Lewis, 1HIRD ROW: Aaron fo ung , Zhan Li , Kyle arq ui s, Don Rangel, Pat Sedivy, Tom Bax, Orris Fisc her, Nate Peters, FO UIH ROW : Ryan Newell , Nick iarecke, Pres ton Ka , As hton Engel, 1J Mills, Brady H arrison, Na te Jarecke. BACK ROW: Adam Koehn , Scott Wood, Tanner Finkhouse, Bl ake es, Jeff Step hens, Ben Ekl un d, Jeff Sc h us ter !Jetter than &fore

Carpen ter , J Paradise, Mike Tommeraasen, Keen an Pri , Jake Hil e, Chad O ltman, Ryan Kolb , Jord Weiand, Zach Mapes SECDND

ROW: stin Sc hoen, Trevor Donahoo, Mich arkes, David Hill , Andy Griess, Jeremy ddl eman, Wes ley Okumuo, James Didier Coac h Sandberg. THIRD ROW: O:m.c Kan tor, Seth Liebers, Matt Severn, Tra • Earhart, Aaron Murphy, Jon Hinrichs, es Voigt, T ravis Loveless, Chris Lewis.

FO TH ROW: Elijah Aden, Tay lor

Ho rter, Brandon Stromp, Nathan Do oo, Reed Lawson, O llie Sloup, Ty ler , Caleb T ran FIFTH ROW: Nick Dalke, el Stoner , Schyler Bloom, Ethan Sch en berg , Joshua Tro utman, Cale Stoll e, Pet Sitzmann. BACK ROW: Mic heal H ett, Zach Lovell, Jakob Conne ly, Sean Yos t Drew Wergin, Ty ler Sell , Ouistopher Helg t , James Cottrell.

Coaches ignite players to excel in competition

Since football was still new, many underclassmen played on upper level sports teams. Many players swung from one team to the next, playing on two teams, some even on three.

"Tbis year I am playing at a higher level and have to work a lot harder than last year," said Blake Bolles (quarterback on reserve).

Andrew Kletchka (running back and defensive end on JV, swing varsity) said his favorite thing about football was the people. In agreement, Oliver Sloup (captain, kicker, punter, linebacker and I, back on freshmen) said, "Football is just a great sport. You get to tackle people and run people over and maybe you'll make some new friends while you're at it." O)mpared to last year , everyone would agree Southwest football was better.

"We have really come together as a team. We all have a deep respect for each other, and we play well together," Tim Amen said about how this year was different from last year. R yan Newell (full, back and linebacker on reserve) said, "Last year was fun but this year I've learned a lot more."

The teams worked harder until the end with a good season outcome. "To get better, everyone on our team just keeps working harder and harder everyday," said Drew Wergin (tight end and defensive end on freshman).

Reserve coach Jim Danson said, "They [the team] are better today than yesterday and they will be better tomorrow than today."

Coach Dan Carptenter (head freshmen coach) said, "I love the competitiveness of the sport ... players compete everyday against each other for a right to play on game days coaches competing against each other to help their team win I have friends that are coaches • each program around the city and we could be the best of frien , ut on game days it is about me beating the pants off of yo ove the competitiveness of the sport it teaches all of us o my basis."

All agreed the year was more "' '"""""'m"l"il , and will continue to get better and grow.

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TOP : Aaron Yo un g, R eserve f ooball players play o u their many prac ti ced plays. BOTTOM : The freshmen huddle to disc uss ano ther play

Eyeing the server The girls were ready for anything at the North Star game. Senior Brittany Lofgreen takes her position at the net. The girls succeeded by winning 2-0.

With their game faces on The girls made it to state with a lot of hard work. TI1ey were ahead towards the end of the first game against Bellevue West but lost the lead, the 14-16.

Varsity Volleyball. FRONT ROW : Ali Steckelberg, Abby Bade, Samantha Eley, Katie Schmitz, Katey Rump, Cai in Anderson, Gena Romano. SECDND ROW: Laura Brammeier, Brittany Lofgreen, Ashley Nelson, Alison Essink, Meg! m Ryan BACK ROW: O:iach Lynn Strack, O:iach Randi Mayberry, O:iach Mary Schropfer, O:iach Stephanie Deeds

With focus and determination Se, nior Gena Romano serves at state. The team played Bellevue West at state after winning at districts.

0 n the town The entire varsity ls team went out on the town for team night. The girls had a blast sporting their 'Where's my seniorita?" and "seniorita" shirts.

erves again.

Serving It Up Varsity volleyball team serves up g reat season

Varsity volleyball came together to gain discipline, make some new friends, and make l.SW proud with a successful season. They won districts and qualified for state.

Varsity volleyball showed growth and strength in their second year with head coach Mary Schropfer.

The girls didn't always win, though.

"We should have won games when we were winning and lost the lead," Schropfer said.

When they lost, it was often close, like against Millard North and Beatrice. Despite these losses the girls played their best.

"Our strengths are definitely team unity and our weaknesses are our mental game. We sometimes broke down in tight situations," said senior Gena Romano.

T award the middle of the season the girls were ranked number nine and they also placed fifth in the HAC tournament. Team statistic leaders were Alison Essink, Samantha Eley, and Abby Bade. The volleyball team also doubled their wins from last season.

The girls went to districts in November, beating Northeast and Lincoln High to make state. The majority of the student lxxly missed school and went to Pershing Auditorium to support the team At state the first team they had to play was Bellevue West. The first set was close and the girls had the lead towards the end, but ended up losing. The second game didn't live up to the first and the girls lost again. Bellevue West went on to be state champs.

Even though they lost at state, the girls got there by overcoming teams that had defeated them and by proudly representing the school.

At the season's end many seniors said gcxx:lbye. Romano gave this helpful tip for future players.

"My advice for future players is to train hard in the in order to be a successful team."

MIDDLE: Ali Steckelrerg sho er serving style. BOTTOM: Alison Essink erves it up.

Lincoln Northeast

Millard North

Bellevue East

Lincoln Pius X

Lincoln High

Lincoln Southeast

Beatrice

Lincoln High

Lincoln East

LPS Toumament Kearney

Grand Island

Reserve Volleyball

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Lincoln North Star

Norfolk

Fremont

Lincoln East

Lincoln Southeast

Lincoln High

Lincoln Southeast

Millard North

Bellevue East

Lincoln Northeast

Lincoln North Star

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Freshmen Volleyball

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Lincoln Southeast

Lincoln North Star

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Lincoln Southeast

Lincoln North Star

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Lincoln Ouistian

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Lincoln Northeast

Lincoln East

Lincoln Southeast

JV Volleyball. FRONT ROW: Amber Balxock, Kylie Lewallen, Kelsey Ha35, Amelia Myers, Marissa Cas.sman, Alyssa Martin, Ka Sorum. BACK ROW: Betsy Philippi, Alicia Exstrom, Sarah Reddy, Kristen Nissen, Cortney Neelly, Coach Randi Mayberry.

Fl owers, E • abet h Wake man, Sa man t h a Exstrom , •e Co uillard, Ouistine McKinney, Sarah H !ting, Ma ria Ca mm

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Do and ready The JV t eam is down and rea on se rve recei ve in their game agains t Piu Pius was ranked fir st in the ci ty when the team bea t them in thr ee se ts. They bea t th e seventh t eam Lincoln Hi gh tha same night.

Working Together Team unity plays important role in volleyball season

Helen Keller said it best: "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." The JV, reserve, and freshmen volleyball teams easily found that together they could do so much. By working together, the JV team made an amazing comeback in their game against Omaha Skutt, the reserve team beat tough rivals such as Lincoln Southeast, and the freshmen team rose to the many challenges they faced.

One captain of the JV volleyball team, Kylie Lewallen, emphasized team unity. "We all look out for each other. The fact that we get along so well really plays to our advantage," Lewallen said. T ogethemess certainly helped in their game against Omaha Skutt. The team had lost the first set and were down 9,2 in the second set when they came back and won in three sets.

"1bis was an important game because it determined whether our team would be in the gold bracket of the tournament or not," said Kelsey Haas, an outside hitter. The JV team proved time and time again that they could come together and win critical games like these.

The reserve team not only collaborated on the court, but bonded off the court as well.

"We have become really good friends off the court, which helps us communicate better on the court," said Laura Uhrmacher, an outside hitter. They found that communication was key in their game against Lincoln Southeast. Although they had lost the first set and were down in the second, they managed to fight back and win in three sets. 1bis match helped secure Southwest's place as a highly competitive team.

The freshmen team gave new meaning to the saying, "There's no 'I' in team." Lindsay Honnens clearly expressed this when she said, "We've learned to play together as a team, with each member contrib , ing." Last year's freshmen team was very successful, losing only of 16 games, and this year's team kept the legacy strong.

The JV, reserve, and freshmen volleyball t ave set the bar subsequent years The a this by working together.

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Gro u p huddl e The reserve team h as taken a time-o u t against Lincoln Hi gh They end ed up winning the game in two sets.

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Varsity Softball

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Beatrice High

Holdrege

North Platte Invite

Grand Island

Norfolk &:lutheast Invite

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North Star

Lincoln High

District Tournament

State Tournament

Eyeing the action Juni ors Erika Rocke and Bristol Prai see how the game is going while junior varsity player Audrey Johns stops to take a drink in the championship game at districts at Doris Bair Park.

Practicing the pitch Senior catcher Mollie Howell and senior pitcher Shannon Lindquist practice before the game begins at districts. The team won both games and earned their way to state.

Varsity Softball. FRONT ROW : Mandi Martin, B ris tol Prai , Abbey Neemann, Heathe r Albertson, Amanda Batten , Meg n Holbrook , Mollie Howell. SECOND ROW : Erika Rocke, Tiffaney Mockenhaupt, Shannon Lindquist , Jessica Poe sc hl , T( ri. Nelson, Je ssie McKinney, Katie King. BACK ROW : Coach Mark Watt, Assistant Coach Amber Burge ss.

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Whose Field?

Team unites to qualify for state competition as district champs

It was a mild fall day as 14 girls made their way ont9 the field at Doris Bair Park The girls huddled together on the side of the fie ld From the other side of the tall metal fence one could hear players Bristol Prai and Katie King say, "Whose Field?" the rest of the team responded in a loud roar, "Hawks Field!"

Action was the word to describe the varsity softball team's game and through hard work and dedication they rose in the ranks.

"Pitching is key," said (})ach Mark Watt. Senior Shannon Lindquist proved to be one of the top _pitchers in the state.

The team won districts in a close game against Lincoln High and earned their way into state games, one of the team's personal goals for the season. They were the first Southwest team, in any sport, to earn a district championship

Senior Abbey Neeman accounted for the team's success with, "We came to play our game, not the other team's."

(})ach Watt agreed He said one of their main goals, along with doing their best , was to have fun while playing

Tori Nelson said they had "a lot more team unity t his year" and that the defensive strategy was really good.

The team said their most memorable game was when they had the opportunity to attend the Heartland CDnference Tournament and going extra innings with Lincoln Southeast before finishing second.

Southwest varsity softball ended up ranked seventh in the state by the Journal Star .

Senior Mollie Howell said, "We worked hard and ended u making it to state it was definitely worthwhile."

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Watch out for the bunt .Tiffany Forycki makes a short hit at a reserve game, and manages to make it to first base. It was a smart, strategic move for the offensive side

Hittin' em every time JV player &rily Jones hits ano t her ball at the Papillion South game The team won 2-0.

Reserve Softooll FRONf ROW: Tiffany Forycki, Jeanie Poldberg, Abby Wilson, Kelsey Jorgens, Jill Grunke, Amanda Rocke, ]: Anderson, Amber Ricketts. BACK ROW: Coach Lis Brenden, Marci llirig, Krista Kansier, Marci Focht, Sam Moline, Am:u Church, Jenny Ette, Katie Madvig, Stephanie Jennet, Molly Rangel.

Two of a Kind

They couldn't hold us, but only hope to c ontain us

The season was great for ooth the reserve and JV girls softball team. Reserve ended as city champs. The JV girls had an excellent season as well, with a record ofl0,5,1.

The JV girls season was an intense one, full of moments· the girls may never forget. The most memorable moment for catcher Audrey Johns was "the day we beat Southeast."

To Megan Cooper, the strengths of the team were working hard and doing everything as a team. For wealmesses, Molly Wagner said, "Sometimes we have a lack of concentration and that is a really bad weakness."

As for (})ach Pat Martin, he was .described to be very motivating. Tiffany Forycki said, "He is a very good coach. He is strict but for a good reason. I think we all learned a lot this season. We could also have fun with him."

Similarly, the reserve softball team, coached by Lis Brenden, had a victorious season. Beating all the city teams was by far their greatest accomplishment.

The team was both social and confident, according to center fielder Krista Kansier because "the strengths were the friendships we developed. I don't believe we had any weaknesses."

The team said the closeness between them made their team different from most because they supported each other so well and did a good job at communicating on the field.

The girls agreed the team's success didn't come from their athletic abilities and friendships alone. (})ach Lis Brenden was also an impor, tant factor.

"Our coach was fun but also kept us on track so we wouldn' too excited or down from a win or a loss," said Jenny Ette, o • der.

No matter what view,point one looked at these earns from, it was inevitable that triumphant summed u seasons.

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Sto pping the ball JV ca tcher Audrey Jo hns handles a pitch a t the Pa pillion &Juth game Not all balls are catchable, making a catcher's job more difficult.

~ ls JV Softball Team. FRO ROW: Audrey Johns, Tiffany Forycki, Megan Croper, Stephanie Roy, Alicia Bouges, Jes.si.ca Forycki, Anna Brennenstuhl. B CK ROW : Coach Pat Martin, Jenni Svolxxla, Amanda Magn uson, Kristin Shields, Baily Jones, Kay lea •Horn , Moll y Wagner.

W ese m ann at p layer Kristin Shields

BOTTOM: Alicia Bouges sco res fo r the JV team.

Varsity Tennis

JV Tennis

Reserve Tennis

Varsity player Matt Hoyt serves the ball up to his opponent. 1bis was Hoyt's fourth year playing tennis.

Got Love on Court

Tennis accomplishes their goals and makes it t o state

With the success of last year's tennis team, expectations going into the second season were high. Taking seventh place at state became a focal point for the new team goal.

The six returning stars on the varsity team hoped to finish in at least the top four at state. To achieve this goal, many players partici , pated in summer practice sessions in addition to their ten or more hours per week during the school year. The team got off to a good start with a second place finish in their first tournament. They then went on to win two later tournaments.

Despite the talent and hard work, ·some players believed more was needed to ensure success For example Cmey Tallman thought that having yellow grips on his racket would give him good luck. Who knows how much these superstitions helped the team, but whether it was luck or skill Southwest's second year team was at least as good as last year's.

The season ended at state with an eighth place finish.

"I thought we finished as we expected to," said Andrew Rowoldt.

Matt Hoyt had a different outlook on how state went. "I thought O)rey Tallman and I could have beaten Southeast, but overall I think we still did very well," he said. At state, Rowoldt played number one singles, Taylor funey played number two singles, Tallman and Hoyt played number one doubles, Ryan Ehly and Andrew Dowd played number two doubles.

The future for tennis still looks bright because the success of the junior varsity and reserve teams. "This is a young group of guys who are talented and they work hard," said JV coach Nancy Brackley.

Although the players were talented enough to not be stu score of love,zero, they still played the game from their ad by Juli Wh ite nack

Reserve player Ray Evans returns a serve during the Northeast Rockets game on Sept. 24. Ths is Evans' first season and it's been a successful one for him.

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a Phares, Brandon Murngaard, Andrew Wiedman, Miles Hadley. BACK r.

TOP: Varsity playe rey Tallman quickly hits the ball back to hls ent

MIDDLE: Xing Yan plays at a JV meet.

BOTTOM:Varsity player Andrew Rowoldt scores at state.

Clwlie Thorell

Kearney

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State Oiampionship

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LPS Junior Varsity

Future Stars

Teamwork pays off. The girls' varsity cross country team took first at the LPS district championships. Trad Schlichting, Ashley Schnell, Jennifer Fritz, Rachel Isherwood, Jenna Heimann, Dani Virts, and coach Ted Larson hold the plaque.

Boys Cro Country: FRONT R OW: John Finnell, Rick Was ielewski, Matt Hubbell , Kyle Smith , Winston Ostergard, D m Sullivan, Jordan Eske , Tyler Christianson SECOND ROW: Nolan Hanson , Ben Schmidt, Nick May, Matt Walkenho 1 ,t, Chri Kortum , Cameron Gereau, Tyler Seiboldt BACK ROW: Coaches Ryan Salem , Ted Lar on, Ryan Mahoney.

Don't give up .Varsity captain junior Rick Wasielweksi and Matt Hubbell run the Rim Rock Farm Oassic meet held in Kansas. Wasielweski finished 15th in districts giving him a bid to state.

Setting the Pace

Teamwork and friendships play a big part in the season

"I thought Jennifer Fritz ran faster than that?" freshman Dani Virts jokingly asked Coach Ryan Mahoney as the two passed Fritz on a practice run.

"I thought she did too," replied Crnch Mahoney

Fritz just laughed at the joke made by her coach and teammate. This was the 2003 cross country atmosphere.

"We all just get along really well. We have a lot of team unity, and it makes us, as a team, better," said senior Traci Schlichting.

The team seemed to do just that, have fun. However it wasn't all fun and games.

"It takes hard work and dedication. You have to be able to put up with the pain and not get discouraged," said junior Rick Wasielewski.

Jilllior Tyler Seiboldt knows all about dedication. Running with only one lung, due to a surgery, Seiboldt had to work a little harder than the rest. "Running is something I love to do, and I'm not going to let a physical disability keep me down."

The team had five returning lettermen including seniors Jennifer Fritz, Tracy Schlichting, and Kyle Smith, junior Jenna Heimann, and sophomore Rachel Isherwood.

Reasons for running differed from person to person. Returning letterman Kyle Smith said, "I love it because at the end of the day you get the satisfaction of being good at something, and you had fun while you did it."

The team had countless achievements which included the girls taking first at districs and sixth at state. Senior Jennifer Fritz placed seventh at the State Championships along with freshman Ashl Schnell who placed fifth. Senior Kyle Smith and junior • Wasielewski also qualified for the state champio

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TOP: at the state . captain Kyle Smith er line. BOTTOM: Freshman D Virts fini shes hard.

' ' ker , Madison Garrett, Rieke Steffens, , Jennifer Fritz, Erin Martin, Jenna ahoney.

Promising freshman Ashley Schnell kicks up the pace. Schnell placed fifth at state.

Be-atrice

Kearney Invite

Pius X Invite

Grand Island Invite

Lincoln High

Lincoln Northeast

LPS Clmmpionship

Spartan Invite

LSW Quadrangular

Heartland Conf. (SE)

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Her own caddy Ashlei Howell walks u p the green in the heat, keeping a smile. H owell took fo u rth place in the 2003 Girls Clas.s A State

Correct form Ashlei Howe ll con centrates on h er techniq ue before swinging at the Southwest Quadrang ular tournamen t Sept. 29 at Pioneers Golf CDurse. The varsity girls received third place.

Varsity Go lf. FRONT ROW: Ashley Lammle, Ouistina Cammack, Christina Sheets, I.aura Ouistiansen, Kylie Peterson BACK RCf Allison Rubenthaler, Head Coach Kevin French, Ashlei H owell.

Shoot for the stars

Long drives plays important role for state

To get ready for the season, many practices took place for the girls' golf team. The team competed at summer tournaments, and practices were everyday at Pioneers Golf Omrse, if the girl~ weren't competing.

Ashlei Howell, team captain, said, "The team's strengths were that we always tried our best in tournaments to improve our team and individual goals. Also the girls' attitudes were awesome. Our weak, nesses as a team could be our work ethic. Sometimes we had too much fun in practices and needed to concentrate more."

The team's most memorable moments were when senior Allison Rubenthaler hit a hole in one at Wilderness Ridge twelfth and the team scored a 392 at Grand Island.

"Teamwork is important because each girl has to count on the other -girls to shoot a good score. That is the only way that we can get our score down and qualify for state," coach Kevin French said. Teamwork must have paid off for the team because they went to state, and received a score of 796, which put them in eighth place. Howell received fourth place individually.

"My main goal is not to get too frustrated with bad shots, or to pressure myself too much because golf changes day,to-0ay ," said Amanda Schmidt. "If I could give a first year golfer advice, I would say 'Don't give up, there is always time to improve."'

Because Schmidt had played on the course many times over the years, giving advice to others was easy for her. Kinsey Wolff, a freshman, started playing golf when she was in fourth grade. "If I would give freshman first year advice, I would say 'Do your best and don't give up. Most of all have fun! You can't play without ha • fun!"'

Reaching their goals of making it to districts to state, the ·r1s' golf team had a successful season. rs left with friendships, smiles, an

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n Rub entha l er checks her mark.

BOTTOM: Kylie Peterson drives the ball.

Slow moving vehicle. Kylie Peterson and Christin? Cammack drive through Pioneers Golf Course. The girls practiced there everyday when they weren't competing.

Marching Band. Front

Jillian

Christiansen Second Row: Maggie Wilken, Heather Holcomb, Andrea Spivey, Natalie Conant, Heidi Singsaas, Katlynn Dutkiewicz, Katie Harrison, Lori Hansen, Kelsey Eide, Alexa Schoen, Sam Moline, Heather Bentley. Third Row: Jim Novak, Lori Falcone, Jill Oetken, Antony Larrick, Katie Calahan, Tiffany Thomason, Claire McGowen, laura McKinnley, Samantha Strong, Tiffany Forycki, Heather Schuster, Kara Maize, Elizabeth Belson, James Barratt, CJ. Lefferts, Tori Nelson, A.J. Waldman. Fourth Row: Tiffani Yanagida, Brandi Burkett, Erica Bischoff, Kara Goddard, Sarah Degner, Grant Potter, Brenna Lowrey, Allison Weber, Sophie Norman, Jean-Marie Morrissey, Kristin Houchin.

Fifth Row: Corey Brant, Greg Gettman, Stephie Larsen , Stephanie Roy, Amanda Nissen , Zach Mapes, Stacie Branning, Lauren Bird, Spencer Stark, laura Munier, Danni Miller, Morgan Douglas-Hill, Brianna Buckner

Sixth Row: Grant Ferris, Scott Brunken, Amanda Rocke, Andrew Johnson, Courteney Turner, Jon Pike, Tyler Chrisitiansen, Marcy Ihrig, Amber Trammell, Nicole Pedersen, Kali Sorum, Martin Bland, Matt Houchin, April Bauhof, Nathan Clayburn, Darrin Smith, Habbakuk Scollard, Chris Bell.

Seventh Row: Brady Harrison, Scott Wood, Aaron Murphy, Cassidy Spence, Richard Luzum, Dustin Rymph, Katie Jasa, Kate Stajner, Becky Henderson, Stephanie Hardin, Nicole Jaber, Ashley Eppens, Alex Epperson, Sarah Arten, Carla Alschwede, Scott Robertron, Carl Hammond. Eighth Row: Andrew Wolf, Seth Yant, Clarisa Kattes, Elijah Aden, David Hill, Jeff Kastl, Ryan Ferguson, Sarah Essay, Nick Powers, Brandi Peters, Carole Kerrey, Paul Boye, Katie Marvin, Adam Vollenweider, Celeste Buckner, Corey Cook, Nolan Hansen.

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Heath White, Brandon Labadie, Debra Davis, Zach Countryman, Sean Witt, Jonathon Mattson, Andrew Hannah, Grant Stepanek, Travi Earhart, Amy Plants, Derek Steinacher, Joel Niemann, Nate Coleman. Tenth Row: Dane Eckery, Nate Thompson, Michael Peterson, Zhan Li, Alicia Hunt, Jenni Ette, John Philpott, Kevin Mayer, Melissa Baker, Karla Bauhof, Sena Sayood, Kyle Bettenhausen, Colby Gauff, Casey Bateman.

Playing it loud and clear early in the school year, the marching band performed in different contests. Here, they compete against marching bands from other schools at Lincoln High School.

Row: Becky Winterfeld,

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Back Row: David Freeze, Justin Burow, Tyler Damme, Deann Miller, Matthew Rosson, Andy Shields, Peter Sitzmann, Reed Lawson, Keyton Teska, Nick Dalke, Michaela Mullins, Aaron Vollenweider, Donny Rangel, Ben Spencer.

Marching On!

LSW Marching Band works hard over summer to prove talent to school

The "Marching Silverhawks" consisted of 174 members. That total was increased by 30 from last year. It was amazing h ow much the "team" of band members differed from other sports teams First of all , think about having a team where 174 people perform. That was 100 + more than any other team LSW had that competed. Also, since there were so many people incorporated with band, they had to split up the members into two pericxls.

"Imagine having football or volleyball practice with two,thirds of your teammates gone for the majority of your learning time," said director of bands and music department chair Lori Falcone.

The marching band was busy during the month of O ctober , where they competed in three different competitions . The "Marching Silverhawks" encounter ed a lot of success in these three competitions. In the first competition at Lincoln High , the band received an excel, lent. On Oct.18th, the band and color guard performed their way into an excellent recognition at LPS. Both the drum line and color guard received superiors at this competition. The final competion was the State NSBA Contest Oct. 25th where the band received superior recognition.

To show off their talent , the marching band performed in the annual Star City Parade in December.

"I enjoy being in pep band because I have the chance to suppor LSW teams I'm not a part of," said junior Tyler Damme. The band pl ayed for the introduction of each pep rally, as we volleyball and basketball games throughout the

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der. Middle: The band perform at a home football game. futtom : Members of color guard perform at Spirit

Getting the crowd's attention during a pep rally, the Lady Hawks perform their award winning dance "Chicago" in front of their peers. The team took the dance to many competitions, such as camp and regionals.

Sophomore Sophia &ylor stomps and claps during pirit Fest. Sophia &ylor was the captain of Caution. They performed at Spirit Fest, pep rallies, some games, and competitions.

The Lady Hawks perform during a varsity football game. long practices led to perfection in their performances at games, pep rallies, and competitions. They made giant leaps this year in both their performances and competitions.

ey Home, Lauren Turner, Katie Hee uson, Mallory herrill,Jessica ewsham, Kaylea Sasek. Not Pictun 1a11tha Schmeeckle.

Double the Talent

Practice and dedication proves to be the ingredients for a successful year

It was a new beginning for ooth the dance and step teams. futh programs went through many changes. One of the most obvious changes was their names. Dance team went from LSW Dance to the Lady Hawks and the step team's name changed from 26 Deep to Caution The Lady Hawks and Caution both competed more during the year, and their practicing paid off when placing at various competitions.

At UDA camp during the summer, the Lady Hawks p laced first with their "Chicago" dance in large varsity jazz which gave them a bid to nationals.

"Camp was really exciting when we beat Lincoln Southeast dance team because they usually always win," commented junior Lindsey Magnuson Five of the members Megan Flory, Lizzie Marsh, Helen Song, Lindsay Swartz, and Jenna Wiggins were selected as UDA All Stars and Lindsay Swartz and Jenna Wiggins were asked to audition for UDA staff.

With the win at UDA camp, the team took "Chicago" and their porn dance "Latin Mix" to regionals in Minnesota. At regionals they took first in large varsity jazz, and third in large varsity porn. The officers of the Lady Hawks were Ashley Home, Lindsey Magnuson, Samantha Schmeeckle, Lindsay Swartz, and Jenna W iggins. The sponsor of the dance team was Melissa Prettyman Meranda.

Caution performed at pep rallies, spirit fest, basketball games and competitions. Senior Whitney James said, "The best part of this year was when we performed at the Wes leyan Step Off and got to see ho step has grown. Caution got fourth place at the Step Off and nd place at the Capital City Championships. Caution offi ere Whitney James, Sophia Baylor, Brittney Simpso •e Brown, and ker. Their sponsor was rson.

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During the Homecorrting pep rally, Caution exhibits their moves. Caution practiced every morning before school from 6:30 to 7:30 and before any performances.

e ow: ess1ca ar er, nttney impson, ae t ey. Mosey, Laura McKinley.

p: ce game. Middle: ylea Sasek during the swit ttom: Samantha Schmeeckle teaches a dance at Lil'Hawk dance clinic.

Oap it out varsity cheerleader Holly Kasi clap out the cheer during the switch rally. The girls each chose a guy, taught them a cheer, made them an outfit, and then allowed them to cheer at the rally.

Do exactly what I do... varsity cheerleaders Alyssa Ramsey, Julie Haith, Kassy LeBaron, and Samantha Hennessy teach a cheer during kiddie clinic. Kiddie clinic took place on Dec. 20th from 1-3 p.m. The clinic allowed younger girls to learn a cheer and porn routine, and then perform during half time of the varsity basketball game.

Attention the junior varsity cheerleaders prepare for their Anny themed cheer. The girls wore Army shirts, Army bandanas, and Army paint. They then went on to use the army themed cheer at their Husker Spirit Competition.

Varsity Cheerleaders: Front Row: Amanda Peterson, Carrie Schiefelbein, Alicia Riskowski. Second Row: Laura Norris, Holly K sl, Samantha Hennessy, Kym Wicks. Turd Row: Alyssa Ramsey, Jenna Holt, Ali Steckelberg, Julie Haith. Back Row: Sara Davidson, Kaitlyn Malone, Ashley Wergin, Erica Mann, Kassy LeBaron.

Just .Add Spirit!

Dedication of cheerleaders plays big part in crowd involvement

Going to over 75 percent of all sports events, the junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders showed true dedication on a daily basis. The girls practiced June to March, five days a week, from 7-8 a.m, to prepare for games, competitions , parades, porn routines, and the list goes on.

"I don't think cheerleaders get enough credit for what they do. We get the stereotype of dumb blondes who put on a uniform to look like they do something ," said junior varsity cheerleader Tien Le.

Outside of school activities the girls participated in fund raising events such as, the Star City Parade, the Cornhusker State Games, Comhusker Spirit, Safe Quarters Drive for the Friendship Home, Relay for Life, summer camp at UNL, and their own squad nights. The girls also helped to coordinate Homecoming and pep rallies.

"Cheerleading has been one of the most interesting things I've done in high school. You get really close to your squad throughout the year because you are with them all the time. Cheerleading also teaches you dedication and punctuality," commented varsity cheerleader Kym Wicks.

There were a few changes made to the squads this year, the biggest being that junior varsity and varsity squads were both extended to 16 girls rather than 12.

"One of the only things I didn ' t like this year was the squad size change. It was really hard to manage 12 girls le alone extending it to 16. I hope that's one of the thin changes," said junior varsity squad member C • Cammack.

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Southwes t , Silver H awks Cheering on the sidelines the varsity cheerleaders helped t o keep the crowd enthused. The girls a ttended ooth h o me and a way g ames.

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01ey Buchmann , Chris tin a Tiedirnan, Erin

T op : JV member Incontro cheers during the fall pep rally e: V arsity's Carrie Schi efel re in pe o a pep rally. Bo ttom: JV member Juli e H e t cko shows off her spiri t during cheerl eading camps ' spirit d ay.

Decked out in Oui.strnas gear, cheerleaders showed their excitement for the holiday season by dressing up. Taylor Marshall, a freshman cheerleader, wears antlers and red tights

The winner is .At UCA summer camp, reserve cheerleaders won three trophies and multiple top prize ribbons. All squads succeeded at camp and received first place. Also awarded to the squads were spirit sticks. Spirit sticks were given at the end of the day to the squad with the most enthusiasm.

At the car wash The freshmen squad f undraises during the summer by holding a car wash at a local bank. The girls raised money to help pay for expenses such as competition and uniforms.

Cheer Up Girls

D e dication of fre shmen, reserve cheerlea ders soars

Unlike the junior varsity and varsity squads, the freshmen squad consists of only freshman, and reserve squad only sophomores.

"In general everyone gets along better when we are all the same age," said reserve cheerleader, Shea Samani.

The previous year the reserve squad had three sophomores and nine freshmen. Being new to the school, freshmen cheerleaders were under high pressure to learn cheers already learned by the other squads.

"We had to learn everything and rely on the older squads to help us out and show us what needed to be done," said freshman cheerleader, Alex Thomas.

Cheerleaders tried out in March, directly following the end of the previous season. They started practice the first day of summer and practiced, Monday through Thursday, 7 --8 a.m. to prepare for camp. The girls went to UCA cheerleading camp at UNL, and practiced in Cbok Pavillion on campus. They spent three nights in the dorms.

"Camp is always a big deal and a lot of work," said sponsor Nicki Baker, who attended camp and stayed the night with the girls. Cheerleaders must attend 75 percent of required events and practices to letter. Each cheerleader begins each sport season with five points. The girls would lose points for things such as being late to events, not wearing proper unifarms or forgetting to make locker signs for the players, or not showing up to games. If the girls were to lose all five points before the end of the season they would be benched for two weeks, meaning they must attend all games but • and support the cheering cheerleaders.

"I like how we practice in the morning so we other sports that practice after school," C'll/~~:;t•n1:::.i.r1

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Reserve/Freshmen Cheerleaders

Mickle stay d chatting. Bottom: Reser Deschaine and Shea Sumani cheer at the h omecoming pep rally.

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Way too early Reserve cheerleaders Jenny Larson, Jessie Nicoll, Jill Deschaine, Kelsey Swartz, Kelsey Campfield and Shea Samani cheer during morning practices. TI1e cheerleaders practice in the main gym Monday-Friday.

Uncoln North Star 49,59

Lincoln High 40,50

Cclumbus 49-01

Uncoln Southeast 28--80

Lexington 50-03

HACHoliday 0,3

McGx>k 48-05

Bball Blizzard 1,1

Fremont 5046

Hastings 48-06

Lincoln East 59,78

Norfolk 4548

Grand Island 58,50

Lincoln North Star 61-00

Kearney 47,54

Linooln Northeast 70,75

North Platte 31,54

Omaha Benson 72-07

UncolnHigh 80--81

shots!...Senior

Down the court Seniors Clay Peterson and John Brammeier and juniors Michael Breetzke and Josh Tobey head to the other end of the court after the ref makes his call in Southwest's first game against Lincoln High. The Links and Silver Hawks met again during the second round of district tournaments.

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Ox:ly Fisher shoots a free-throw in the first round of district tournaments. The varsity boys basketball team moved on to the second round of districts after beating the Omaha Benson Bunnies.

Varsity Bo ys Basketball. FRONT ROW: Kyle Nelson , Clay Peterson, Lance Novotny, Andy Cotton , Michael Breetzke , Antionio Taylor, Ian Dike. SECOND ROW: Josh Tobey, Clinr Pella , John Bramrneier, Cody Fisher, Chri s Schenk , Jard , u Haas, Jason Peters. BACK ROW: Coach Dan Noble , Head Coach Brian Albrecht, Coach Kyle Schumann , Coach Nate Ritterbush.

A Rebounding Season

Improvement shines through Varsity Boys' Basketball

Hard work and dedication led to an improved team by the season's end. After winning only one game last year, the Silver Hawks went on to win five games this year, including their first city win against North Star.

"We played well together and became more of a team, causing more people to play well and win games," senior Jason Peter s said .

Head coach Brian Albrecht felt the same. He said the varsity team was able to develop better chemistry as well as overcome chal, lenges.

The success shined through when the team stepped onto the court for their second game against North Star. After losing by ten in the first match,up against the new Lincoln school, the Silver Hawks came back to win the second game by a point.

"Our first city win against North Star was another part of the season that gave us a lot of confidence," commented senior Lance Novotny.

Peters said his favorite part of the season was winning the game against North Star and also beating a ranked opponent.

Not only did the team succeed in regular season, they played their hearts out in districts. They met and beat Omaha Benson in t h e first round and then moved on to the second round wher e they p layed Lincoln High, the defending state champions. After two over times, the Silver Hawks lost by one.

Albrecht claimed this game to be one of his favorites of the season because of the great team improvement it showed.

"I'm fortunate to have gcxxl kids," said Crnch Albrech t of his team.

R-E--B-0-U-N-D Senior John Brammeier and junior Oms Schenk wait for the reoound in the game against Northeast. s the plan guys O:iach Brian brecht shows the varsity ooys basketball team the next play. Assistant coaches during the season were Dan Noble, Kyle Schumann, and ate Ritterbush.

egameag DDLE: Senior John the ball toward the oosket. BOTTO Senior Lance votny play in the game against East.

JV Boys Basketball

Llncoln North St.ar

Llncoln High

C.olumbus

Lincoln Southeast

Lexington

McC.ook

Blizzard T oumey

Fremont

Hastings

Lincoln East

Norfolk

Grand Island

Kearney

Lincoln Northeast

North Platte

LPS JV Toumey

44 ,43

56, 65

57 ,48

42, 56

62, 39

55 ,45

48, 52

52 ,40

45 ,49

51 ,44

52 ,62

49, 58

Reserve Boys Basketball

Lincoln Northeast

Lincoln Southeast

Papillion La Vista

Lincoln North Star

Omaha Skutt

Beatrice High

Lincoln East

Lincoln High

Burke

49 ,60

Freshman Boys Basketball

Lincoln Northeast

Lincoln Southeast

Lincoln North Star

Lincoln North Star

Waverly

Beatrice

Lincoln East

Lincoln High

Omaha Burke

Crete

LPS Frosh Tourney

rl. eserve

Her the game plan Junior varsity coac Dan Noble brings his team into a hud e. "All of the players improved on the· • dividual skills throughout the ," Noble said. "As a team we to play together and a good team che try was developed."

Shooting for Success

Work ethic and good attitudes lead to major progression

Judging by the talent shown in the lower teams, the future of Southwest basketball looks bright. The basketball teams demonstrated great work ethic and attitude as they completed just their second year of existence.

Junior varsity members' attitudes, work ethic, and enjoyment for the game resulted in major progression throughout the season and an 11,7 record. They won the Blizzard Tournament at Lincoln North Star and placed second in the LPS JV Tournament, losing to North Star. However, the season wasn't totally about winning and working hard. Sophomore Blake &lles enjoyed the friends and fun memories that he made with his team. "The most memorable part of the season was when I dunked it on Cl)ach Noble during practice," &lles said. The team was made up of mostly sophomores

The reserve team consisted of four freshmen and six sopho, mores They had a 4, 10 record, just missing their goal of being at least 500 this year. According to coach Kyle Schumann, the biggest challenge of the season was struggling with fouls. "Larger and stron, ger than most other teams, their physical and intense game play drew fouls and ended up being a factor in the city tournament.," said Schumann. They almost reached their goal of winning the city tournament, but lost to Southeast (the eventual champion) in the semi ,finals.

The freshman team finished with a winning record of 8, 5. Freshman player Drew Wergin said, "The best experience of the season was beating Southeast for the third time in the tournament and ending their season." Southwest ended up losing in the semi,finals the LPS Freshmen Tournament. The biggest accomplishme learning how to unite as a team and work together wi peration. Cl)ach Nate Ritterbush said, "I think each @ized the 'team'

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Get that pass Andrew Dowd, one of four freshmen on reserve, takes the ball. "The best memories of the season were probably the games we won," Dowd said.

Jeff Steph ff Schuster, Dylan Wray, Andrew Dowd. BACK ROW: Cbaches Dan Noble, Brian Albrecht, Kyle Schumann,

Kyle Jaacks, eter Sitzman, Brandon Stromp, tt Niazi, John Driscoll, Andy Nealon, t Knabe. SECDND ROW: Bryce P erson, Ben Boeselager, David Freese, eith Ashcraft, Sean Yost, Drew Wer •. BACK ROW: Coaches Dan Nobl Brian Albrecht, Kyle Schumann, Nate •tterbush.

Mike Copeman puts up a shot ag • Southeast. BOTTOM: Freshman Mat Niazi charges down the court.

NorthStar 55, 35

Uncoln High 39 ,49 wlumbus 33 ,47

Southea5t 37 ,45

Lexington 46 ,56

HACHoliday 2,1

Bball Blizzard 1 , 1

Fremont 55 ,44

F.ast 37, 57

Hastings 73, 56

Norfolk 55, 57

Grand Island 50 ,47

Northeast 52, 50

Kearney 51,32

Holdredge 60 ,41

McCook 60 , 45

North Platte 59, 67

District Tourney 1,1

And break ... Varsity gir ls hu ddl ed up for a time out during the Southwest vs East game. It became a tradition throughout the season for the girls to huddle and sing "rock the boat," before every game.

Just where do you think you're going Sophomores Rachel Isherwood and Ashley Nelson block the Grand Island shooter as she attempts two points. The girl s went on to win the game 50-4 7.

Got Basketball?

Varsity girls end up with awesom e season

The girls varsity basketball team finished off an exhil~ating season with a winning record of 11--8. Through their hard work and dedication the girls provided Hawk fans with an awesome season.

"The best past of the season was when we played third ranked Southeast and fifth ranked Northeast in the Blizzard tournament. I think we surprised a lot of people when we beat them and it made us really proud," commented sophomore Audrey Curtis.

Besides coming together on the court, the girls also spent some of their free~time at team nights. The r:ughts usually included dinner followed by a random activity.

"Hanging out outside of school really helped us to come together as a team. We came together a little too well though, the night we teepeed Coach Brenden's house. Pretty sure she had us run enough to make up for it though," sophomore Amelia Myers said laughing.

With support from fans, players, and coaches, the girls stayed positive and prevailed.

"We proved to ourselves that hard work does pay off. We practiced hard and gave it our all on the court, and if we lost that just meant we would try harder next time," said junior captain Jesse McKinney.

With an impressive season behind them, seniors Katie Schmitz and Jillian Meyers can only be proud. The ten remaining girls can look forward to another great season and an exciting future for basketball at Southwest.

"I thought we had an awesome season. We had a great coac staff and a very talented group of girls . I really enjoyed hel • e girls and I have nothing but high hopes for next y " mmented Coach Nicole Kubik.

She shoots, she scores Sophomore Amelia Myers shoots a free throw during the Lexington game. The girls played hard but ended up losing, 4656. roll please Sophomore udrey Curtis waits for a final call from the referees during the Grand Island game. The girls went on to win 50-47.

TOP: Sophomore Isherwood plays defense. MIDDLE: ore Tiffany Mockenhaupt shoots a free throw during the Kearney game.

BOTTOM: Sophomore Kristen Nis.sen blocks out against Kearney.

JV Girls Basketball

Lincoln North Star

Lincoln High

Cl>lumbus High

Lincoln Southeast

Lexington

LPS JV Tournament

The Bball Blizzard

Fremont High

Lincoln East

Hastings

Norfolk

Grand Island

Lincoln Northeast

Kearney

Holdrege

McCook

North Platte

63--32

37-40

41-47

57--35 34-48

43--50

42-46

42--32

58--38

47--25

47-48

Reserve Girls Basketball

Lincoln Northeast

Papillion--LaVista

Lincoln North Star

Uncoln North Star

Fremont

Lincoln Southeast

Uncoln East

Grand Island

Lincoln High

Skutt Catholic

Lincoln Southeast

53--17

47--30

Freshman Girls Basketball

Lincoln Northeast

Lincoln North Star

Waverly

Llncoln North Star

Beatrice

Uncoln Southeast

Lincoln East

Crete

Lincoln High

Skutt Catholic

Norris Tournament

Lincoln Southeast

LPS Fro.5h

Reaching for Success

Determination and commitment is the way to achieve team goals

Junior varsity, reserve, and freshman girls basketball teams definitely aimed for success. The girls racked up some memorable victories in tournaments and in games.

With a winning record of 10,9, J.V. achieved several goals. The team averaged 45 point.s per game and kept their opponents to 39 points per game. Charity Hamm said, "As a team goal, we all wanted a winning record and every game our goal was to beat the opponent 50,35. As an individual goal, i just wanted to improve my skills in general."

Reserve ended a winning season with a record 11-D. With two great victories over Southeast, for many, that was achieving a goal in itself. Kaeli Schmuecker said, "Beating Southeast this year was one of my goals. They are our biggest rival and we always wanted to win when going up against them. Not only did we complete our goal, it also brought our team closer together."

With a record of 8,2 the freshmen girls also showed they could play. Besides improving skills, the girls improved their character. Maria Cammack said, "Basketball taught us more than just how to play the game. It taught us self character and discipline." The girls had victories over rival schools like Southeast and Lincoln High.

Overall the Southwest girls basketball teams had a great year. With positive attitudes, commitment, and determination each team achieved their goals. Cbach Nicole Kubik said, "The best part of coaching was getting to see the girls improve throughout the season. This year's teams were definitely successful as they continued i ing their skills from the first day of practice through the played."

You go girls! Laura Brammeier and Bailey Perry get ready to score another point for the J.V. team against Kearney. The girls took the game with an ending score of 42-32.

Reserve Girls Basketball. NT ROW: Whitney Buchmann, Leanne Schneider, Sam Extrom, Julie Hetchko, Paige Sanburg, Tracey Sieck. SE(X)ND OW: Kaeli Schumuecker, Kara Tofte, Marci Focht, Sam Moline, Elizabeth Wakeman, Amanda Church.

BACK ROW: Coach s Brenden, Coach Randi Mayberry, O:,ach Nicole Kubik. Not pictured-Sophia Baylor.

ROW: Tiff y Forycki, Paige Buchanan, Megan H rook, Maria Cammack, Laura • SECDND ROW: Paige 7.m, M Blue, Elizabeth Gustafson, Krist Shields, Abbie Hardman, Kiara Letch , Amanda Magnuson. BACK RO : Cbach Andrew Sherman.

Huddle Reserve coach Randi berry goes over a play during the west vs. Grand Island game. rve girls took the game with the g score being 34-32.

TOP: Freshman player Magnuson takes the shot. ML_ Reserve teammate Whimey Buchmann goes down court. BOTTOM: J.V. member Kaitlin Nissen gets the rebound.

Varsity Wrestling

Lincoln Southeast

Kearney Invite

Lincoln Northeast

Grand Island Invite

Lincoln East

Lincoln North Star

Norfolk

Lincoln High

Beatrice Invite

Fremont

LPSQas.5ic

Hastings Lexington Invite

Higgins Skyhawk

ilitnnbus

.

JV Wrestling

Wrestling: FRONT ROW: Cole Gore, Spencer Wolfe, Cole Couillard, Eobby Murray, Preston Kaufman, Park Sloup, Ollie Sloup

SECDND ROW: Austin Eooks, BJ Birkel, Mike Goettle, Matt Van Hoosen, Erik Campbell, John Parizek, Tyler Hardesty, Eric Py tt.

THIRD ROW: Alan Tool, Nate Peters, Oiad Oltman, Reed Lawson, Tyler Alley, Kurtis Mast, Allen King. FOURTH ROW: Heath White, Nate Oyburn, Andrew Tool, Ryan Newell, Brady Harrison, Chris Bell, Casey Dahlke, Chris Hallauer. FIFfH RO\X :. John Philpott, Jeff Schneider, AJ Schields, Andy Shields , Torrence Delgado, Zach Mapes, John Winterfeld, Sam Allison. BACK ROW: Kara Goddard , Emily Royal, Coach Dave Charroin, Coach Aaron Finley, Coach Pete Gomez, Coach Kyle Ludvik , Kristen Eornhoft, Katey Harrison NOT PICTURED: Jessica Harris, Zach Stepanek, Derrick Sloan, James Cottrell, Aaron Young.

there. ..Senior

Heavy load Senior Cole Gore lifts his heavyweight opponent at state wrestling. Gore tied for ninth after winning one of his three matches

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Park Sloup applies the legs to work for the pin against a Colwnbus wrestler. Park placed fourth at state and competed for his third straight year.

Listen up T yler Hardesty gets advice from coaches during state wrestling. Junior Hardesty made it to state for his first time and he tied

eir heads high Wrestlers eir minds on winning. The • e state qualifiers were sophomore Austin Brooks, senior O:ile Gore, junior Tyler Hardesty, sophomore Bobby Murray, freshman Spencer Wolfe, sophomore Preston Kaufman, freshman Johnny Winterfeld, senior Park Sloup, and junior Andy Shields.

Oosing the Gap

Turning up the heat, improving every time, were the ingredients to success

Going from one state qualifier to nine state q u alifier s is q ui te t h e accomplishment, but wasn't easy. Wrestling managed this accomplish~ ment by hard work, making it through the toughest parts of the season by setting high goals.

Senior Park Sloup who placed fourth at state said, "The team work went very well this year. This was mainly due to friendships made last year. We also all shared a great work ethic."

The ream worked to improve both mentally and physically throughout the season. Not only did they work hard, they set goals such as getting better each match and making it to state.

"Improvement every time they stepped on to the mat, and to close the gap between the other schools and us," is what coach Dave Charroin said about what the team strived for.

Wrestling season started in November and ended at the state meet in February. The team practiced and conditioned after school everyday and most meets were held on weekends. Quite a few of the wrestlers also wrestled during the off season in order to keep up and to improve their skills for the upcoming season.

"The toughest or most frustrating part of the season was definitely having minor losses to highly ranked wrestlers because you are that close to being the best," junior Erik Campbell said.

Junior Tyler Hardesty along with senior Park Sloup led the team as the captains. These captains plus seven others qualified for sta t e, making a huge difference compared to last year's one state qualifier. Wrestling accomplished their goals through the team's effort, ethic, and improvement in every match.

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Wolfe is squaring off. MIDDLE: ]um Campbell gets his hand raised in victory. BOTTOM: Junior Andy Shields works for a pin.

Llncoln East x ,x

Cdumbus x ,x

Kearney x ,x

Knight Invite x ,x

Lincoln Southeast x , x

Beatrice x,x

Cl)lumbus Relays x,x

Lincoln North Star x ,x

Lincoln Northeast x ,x

Millard North x ,x

Lincoln High x,x

Norfolk x,x

Lincoln High Dive x,x

Fremont x,x

Millard Sout h x,x

HAC Cliampionships x,x

State Meet x,x

Take a deep breath Senior Ben Tyler swims freestyle against Norfolk. Tyler was orte of six seniors on this year's team.

Pool pals Juniors Jordan Stange and lance Taylor take a break from practice. Stange and Taylor were both important parts of the tum around the swim team experienced this year

Going hard at state Sophomore T.J. Mills swims in a relay at the state meet. Mills was one of 11 swimmers to make state.

Boys Swim Team FRONfROW: Broc Kontor, Nie Moore, Craig Cope, Nick Dilsaver, T.J . Mills . SECOND ROW: Dane Ecker, Lance Taylor, Ben Tyler, Ryan Anderson, Jakob Connely, Alex Hogan 1HIRD ROW: Aaron Murphy, Jacob Lausten, Dustin Johnson , Josh Brown, Jordan Stange. BACK ROW: Coach Shane Jensen, Coach Adam Sellhorn, Coach Brett Ruoff. NOT

PICTIJRED: Coach Ivey Statler, Tyler Troxel, Josh Salter.

Making a Splash!

Hard work and team chemistry make swim teams successful

The ooys and girls swim teams came together more than ever this year, not only making their season more successful, but also a more enjoyable one. Like any team, the Silver Hawks had their stand out swimmers and divers, but what proved to be more important was that the team worked as one to achieve their goals.

"This was a great year for this team. We have come together more than any team I have been a part of," said senior team captain Ryan Anderson, who qualified individually for state. "As a team, the main goal was to swim faster and to swim for new personal best times."

Not only did both the swim teams enjoy success, but the diving team also had a good year. Junior diver Nie Moore made an impressive showing at state, placing 9th place overall.

"Diving is one of the best sports. Our coach is great and we have fun at practice," Moore said.

The team had to overcome many barriers , ooth mentally and physically, to achieve many of their goals this season. "Coach Jensen kept telling us to 'break the wall,' and I was able to watch everyone, including myself , break through," said senior Ben Tyler.

Also, the team had to deal with a new head coach for the second straight year, but they adapted quickly. "This is my first year as a coach and I couldn't ask for a better team to start out with," said head coach Shane Jensen.

Overall, the swim team had a successful year, both in and out of the swimming pool. The team grew closer than ever, which proved to be one of the main reasons the team had such an awesome year.

State qualifiers included Ryan Anderson, Ben Tyler, Dan Eckery , T .J. Mills, Aaron Murphy, Nie Moore, Meg Ry aire McGowan, Kelsey Christiansen, Kari Jones and • roxel.

Up close and personal Sophomore Kelsey Ouistiahsen prepares for her u pcoming swim meet. Christiansen went on t o qualify for the st a te meet.

ullins, Sarah Arkeoouer, Amber Miller, Kelsey Ouis ti ansen, Oaire McGowan , Kari emach, Jessica Parker, Alex Ri ca urte, Cbelsea Walter, Meg Ryan, Caroline Schmidt , eli Do ugherty, Cassidy Spence, Korrie Orman, Kyli e Cou illard, Katie Lester, Kellie Troxel , e Jansen, Coach Adam Sellhom , Coach Brett Ru off. NOT PICTTJRED: Coach Ivey Statler,

ve MIDDLE: •e

Svolxxla jumps t o do a di ve in e Kearney meet. BOTTOM: Senior Ryan Anderson rises fr om th e wa ter afte r his event a t the Lincoln High mee t.

Making sure ... Checking over the lineup for oowling is freshman Jeremy Machovec and senior John Schneider The team practiced at Sun Valley Lines.

Playin' around Freshman Jerrell Falcon shoots against junior Femado Mendez in a intramural basketball game. Intramural basketball had games once a week.

Jump ball ... Intramural sponsor Nicole Kubik gets ready to throw up the ball for freshman Trevor Scholz and sophomore Nick Jarecke. Kubik also coached junior girls varsity basketball and worked in the attendance office.

Bowling. FRONT ROW: Megan Mueller, Ashley Reiter, Katie Sheridan. SECOND ROW: Molly Pawelko , Tiffan y Johnson, Jennifer Hartz BACK ROW~ Eric Robinson, Sean Bierbaum, Tyler Hartshorn , Jeremy Machovec, Dustin Jeune, John Schneider, Danny Hormandl, Ben Russell, Derek Buttke , Wyatt Siefken.

Intramural Mayhem

Taking sports beyond the nest was a popular choice for st udents

Intramurals was a program that started in order for kids who chose not to participate in organized teams at school, but stW wanted to participate in athletics at school. There was a more laid~back environment during intramural sports, allowing students to have fun without the pressures of having to win all the time.

"Sometimes the level of play isn't the highest, but nobcx:ly cares. They are just there to have fun with their friends," said Nicole Kubik, director.

The intramurals program included volleyball in the fall and basketball in the winter.

The bowling team consisted of 16 members, six of which are female. The team used Sun Valley Lanes as their home away from the nest. The team had a pretty successful season, and they made it to the state tournament.

"State was really tough. There were a lot of people there and that put a lot of pressure on us as a team," said Katie Sheridan. Sheridan, along with the rest of the team shared a common goal in striving for a good score each game, and just working together to improve their team as a whole.

Principal Jerry Wilks also made the decision this year to include bowling as a letter sport, unlike last year when it was considered only as an intramural sport.

Motor sports raced several races during the spring sports season, and were quite successful. They earned many trophies, and were one of the most successful teams in the state.

Trap shooting was another intramural sport at Southwest t was trying to get organized for fourth term because it woul a new and fun way for kids to practice their shooting skills • friends.

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Stick it to 'em Senior Matt Kinning skates hard in a Junior Stars game. Kinning was one of several Silver Hawks that played for the Junior Stars.

' proud Juniors Ben Russell d Dustin Jeune wait for their turn to oowl. Russell and Jeune were just 2 of the 16 members of the oowling team.

TOP: Players cone on an intramural game. MIDDL : or sports car. BOTTOM: Intramural players warm up before a game.

It Takes 2 or More

CLUBS Finding a Place

Getting involved and being included is important in high school, and that wasn't hard to do at Southwest with over 30 clubs for students to choose from in the 2003-2004 school year.

The main reason clubs were important was for students to be included in a group where they shared similar interest with others.

"We are a group [FCA] where we know that we can always go to someone in the group if we need a shoulder to lean on or cry on," se-

Seagren said.

Some new clubs to Southwest included Bowling Club, Spanish Club, Art Honors Society, Close-Up, French Club, and International Travel Club.

"I started this club because there are so many aspects to Spanish that we can't explore in class and I thought the students who are really interested would enjoy it," Spanish club sponsor nior Traci Schlichting said.

Another reason for clubs was to give students something to do in their free time and keep them out of trouble.

"Extra curricular activities help kids focus on things than other getting in trouble during their idle time," FCCLA sponsor Tracy

Lori Hemmett said.

Whatever the reason is for joining a club, the~e was something to fit almost everyone's style.

"I am happy that there are so many clubs because there is a place for everyone to fit in," senior Sarah Koenig said.

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Math Club members, sophomores, Jessica Dussault, Hieu Phung and Becky Ledder participate in the trimathalon at Doane College. During the extreme challenge their task was to calculate the slope of the board and the speed of the toy cars • among other things.

At the English tea, before the fall play, junior Caty Trimble volunteers as a server for FCCLA. At the tea the customers paid $15 a plate for various delicacies such as small sandwiches, tarts and scones. The customers also received unlimited tea.

During chess freshman Abby Heiser and sophomore Casey Waechter compete, while freshma11. TJ Rose watches.

As senior Kyle Nelson talks to the DECA group seniors Kayleigh Peters and Jessica Irions jot down some ideas.

During Art Club freshman Molly R a n g e 1 concentrates on the drawing she is creating. After the club members finished their drawings they applied water colors t o them.

Future Educators Club sponsor J alaina Handa discusses with the members future field trips. They planned a trip to the UNL teacher college and job shadows with teachers in LPS.

Science Olympiad club members work on the Write It Do It activity. In this activity one person writes the instructions and another student follows them in order to complete the project. This activity is one of the categories at state, which takes place in April at UNL, so they had to practice.

The Campus Life leadership group meets during club day. The Campus Life group had to be minimized for club day, but continued to have regular meetings on Mondays.

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Two groups that were important to the student body throughout the year were Student Council and National Honor Society. One group represented the student body with fund-raisers and dances, while the other did so by volunteering and setting themselves up as academic role models.

"NHS is full of great opportunities in the school and community. I really wanted to get more involved and NHS was a perfect fit," said senior Amanda Batten. Part of being in NHS was community service.

"We are doing an ongoing project with Lakeview elementary to provide children with homework help and give them a variety of activities to do after school," said senior Lindsey Fairchild.

StuCo worked a little differently. Aside from their weekly meetings StuCo members planned for events like penny wars, matchmaker, Prom, Winter Formal, That Day in May, the making of the nest t-shirts, and litter clean up.

Like NHS, StuCo members also volunteered at •Lighthouse. Both organizations not only represented the student body in the school but also by reaching out into our community.

"I think that we definitely accomplished a lot, but there is always room for improvement. We did some traditional and a lot of new things this year. Overall I think Student Council went great," said president Andy Moellering.

StuCo senior member Kayleigh Peters gathers round the toys collected in Mindy Wright's AP Lit/Comp class. It was all for the Toy Drive.

Junior Amber Babcock holds up a heart for freshman Elyse Marvi n to kiss during StuCo's Pep Rally game on February 13th. Marv i n won the contest proving girls were indeed better kissers than bo y s.

It was another club day meet i ng for NHS. NHS occasionally n 1et o n club day aside from varicus other meetings during the y e :1.r ,

Student C:Ouncil

StuCo had 35 members with Sandi Campbell as sponsor. Officers were the president, Andrew Moellering, vice president Stephanie Tisdale, secretary Tara Behne, and treasurer Christina Sheets, historians Brianna Holt and Caitlin Luke, public relations Sam David, and sergeant at arms Park Sloup. Its purpose was to take student, staff ideas, comments, concerns and put them into action to better the school and community

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NHS has approximately 55 members and was sponsored by Associate Principal Karen Ward. Officers were president Justin Lamberson, vicepresident Aja Martin, secretary Tara Behne, treasurer Paul Boye, and community service chair Sam David. The purpose of NHS was to recognize members of the senior class for outstanding work in scholarship, leadership, character, and service.

Senior Jere~y Hermann signs up for a volunteer time. NHS members had to have eight volunteer hours by the end of the year.

Student Council: Front Row: Leena Padhye, Julie Hetcko, Caitlin Luke, Mai Nguyen, Amber Babcock, Jessica Danson, Zach Mapes. Second Row: Alicia Exstrom, Michelle Fraser, Lucy Li, Kaylin Brabec, Marissa Cassman, Stephanie Tisdale, Kaylin Boosalis, Chris Kortum, Alexa Krueger, Brianna Holt, Christina Sheets, Chris Hallauer, Austin Griffith, Amy Zachek. Back Row: Sam David, Park Sloup, Allison Rubenthaler, Andrew Moellering, Annie Ness, Tori Nelson, Kayleigh Peters, Samantha Hennessy, Brian Bartels, Paul Boye.

he Leaders of Tomorrow

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Many students fulfilled their desire to become involved in the community through joining clubs like DECA, FCCLA, and FBLA. These clubs not only gave students an opportunity to become active in the community, they taught students necessary leadership skills and explored the business world.

DECA was an Association of Marketing Students. Active members participated in various marketing competitions, a Business Partnership Breakfast sponsored by Gallup, and heard a variety of marketing speakers. DECA was recognized nationally and was also popular in the other high schools. In districts, seniors Kayleigh Peters and Annie Ness placed first in Travel and Tourism while Brian Stauffer placed first in Full Service Restaurant Market line. As the result of their hard work, these students attended the state competitions. Marge Kneifl sponsored this club.

FBLA was a club centered around business and leadership. Like DECA, the club competed at a variety of events. In the SCC-Beatrice Business Contest, many placed in the top ten such as seniors Paul Boye, Annie Ness, Kayleigh Peters, freshmen Katey Harrison, and sophomore Brian Moser.

FCCLA also focused on building leadership skills by helping out in the community. Some activities included fuildraising, community service and going to district and state events. The members also traveled to Dallas for a regional convention.

Clubs like DECA, FBLA, and FCCLA worked to prepare students for their futures beyond high school through fun activites and events by giving them leadership skills and teaching them the importance of community involvement.

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Brittany Lofgreen reads the newspaper for an article to clip out. This was part of a project in FBLA to raise community service awareness.

it up, sophomore Caty Trimble and junior Casey Teidm i stir a batch of cookies for FCCLA's bake sale at Union Bank.

Attentive listeners, DE 1 members watch as a gu •i speaker gives a presentat i< Guest speakers were only on e the fun things DECA include

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Some of the DECA Club's members gather for a group photo during club day. Club officers were president Tara Behne, vice president Jessica Irions, secretary Kyle Nelson, and reporter Kayleigh Peters.

FBLA

It is cookie time for FBLA members as they take a break from making signs for a treat. Waiting their turn for some cooking are Historian Kiley Lewallen, pres:ident Amy Asbjornson, Grant Young, and treasurer Julie Haith. Other officers were public relations officer Brittany Lofgreen, vice president Jillian Meyer, and secretary Annie Ness.

FCcLA

Kneeling: Casey Tiedeman (secretary), Caty Trimble (historian), Jade Armijo, Kelsey Latshaw and Breanna Vance. Standing: Jake Schmitz, Leah Bartek, Casey Bateman, Tracy Seagren (sponsor), Katie Paden, Jessie Amen (vicepresident), Amber Schueth, Sara Brunkow (president), Lindsey Magnuson, Jordan Eske.

Additional members include: Katie Schueths, Van Tran, Kaylea Horn, Ashleigh Lang, Ashley Williams, Kati Robertson and Clare Carlo.

Sophomores Paige Sanburg and Alex Ball try to build the tallest toothpick and gum drop tower using only one hand each. This was part of a team building activity in DECA.

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Students who took languages or who were interested in them, had the opportunity to join clubs to learn more about that language and its culture. Clubs that were offered were French, Spanish, and Japanese.

French Club had about 30 members. They met during club days and occasionally after school. During club days, members played a variety of French games and ate French food.

"My favorite part about being involved in French Club was the opportunity to meet new people and to getting to know the French culture better," said sophomore Brittney White.

Officers were Katie Anderbery, Meg Kissel, Claire McGowan, Brittany White, Lucas Miller, Nicki Westover, and sponsor Chrissy Sowell.

Spanish Club had 45 members that were led by officers Ashley Williams, Ashlei McKay, Katie Thornton, and sponsor Lori Hemmet. Outside of meeting during club days, the group traveled to Omaha to visit "El Museo Latino." Lori Hemmet said she started the club because she wanted to spread her passion of the Spanish language and motivate students to use Spanish more.

Activities such as a food day, a trip to Wasabi restaurant, and a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween, were all activities of Japanese Club. Forty members participated in the club which was started to raise awareness of Japanese culture.

Working hard on winning the Japanese Club pumpkin carving contest , junior Nathan Rose gets ready to carve his pumpkin Clubs

French Club officers Lucas Miller, Kate Anderberry, and Meg Kis 1 play with their homemade Mardi Gras masks. During the February club day members of the club got to create their own masks.

Sophomores Cierra Lange a 1 d Ashley Williams prepare a power point presentation f u r Spanish Club. Williams was r n officer for the club .

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French Club was started with the intent of helping students to better understand French culture and to simply learn more about Frenchspeaking countries.

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The members of Spanish Club got together on club days to discuss Spanish language and culture.

Officers of Japanese Club were Katie Jasa (President), Alex Oberst (Jack of all trades), Becky Ledder (Events Coordinator), Aaron Lingenfelder (Anime Librarian), C.J. Lefferts (Treasurer), Dustin Grau (Vice President) and Tammy Cunningham (Sponsor). Not Pictured: Amanda Schmidt (Historian).

Freshman Melissa Schmidt, sophomore Katie Jasa, and · freshman Kristin Houchin clean out their pumpkins. The Japanese Club had a pumpkin carving contest

riendships and Fellowship

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Club: a group of people associated for a common purpose or mutual advantage, usually in an organization that meets regularly.

Campus Life, Key Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes were just that, a place where students expressed their beliefs and explored their enthusiam for different beliefs.

"[The purpose of Campus Life is] to outreach to youth about Christianity," said David Hartman, sponsor.

Like Campus Life, FCA was there to build faithbased relationships while learning ways to apply Bible lessons to daily lives. Along with that, Key Club was about teaching leadership through serving others.

Campus Life, FCA, and Key Club met outside of school as well as on club day. Activities for the three clubs were similar. FCA enjoyed barbecues, Bible studies, guest speakers, and movie nights. Campus Life met Sunday nights for games, music and worship. Key Club was active in the community, donating money to charities as well as helping with the Special Olympics.

Campus Life and FCA were about outreaching to teens and incorporated God into lessons, where as Key Club was mainly about volunteering in the community.

President Brittany Lofgreen, of FCA, said. "[The club was started] to create a close-knit group where students could join in fellowship and share their Christian beliefs."

Story by Alex Ball

Writing on the white board, Sophomore Raessa Singh jots down names for Key Clubelection day.

FCA poses outside of the Wild Strawberry cabin for a group phot The club took a trip to Platte River State Park last summer.

Key Club members lis tf n carefully during a meeting < n club day.

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Key Club was an organization focused on donating their time to the community. The club was sponsored by Brook Tucker ,and had about 50 members.

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Membership in Campus Life ranges from 25 people on club day, to 80100 people in the group outside of school. The leader of Campus Life was Ben Harms , and the sponsor was David Hartman.

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FCA had about 50 members The president was Brittany Lofgreen, and vice-president was Traci Schlichting. The sponsor of FCA was Kyle Schumann.

Leader Ben Harms talks to Campus Life on club day. The club met every Sunday, besides club days.

Lights, camera, .l\c:tion!

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Talent seemed to run deep when Photography, Art, and Drama clubs met. Except for Drama Club, which met once a month after school, these clubs met once a month for 45 minutes during club day.

"It's a great opportunity for students to explore different mediums in art and have a GREAT time doing it," said Art Club sponsor Mark Reeder.

Art Club consisted of 15 members and was started to give students the opportunity to express themselves through art.

Photography Club had about 35 members who joined the club to have fun, take pictures, and get to know new people. Photography Club not only took pictures during club day, they took a trip to Greg Dager's farm for a photo shoot.

"It lets the students interested in photography get the chance to go out and learn about it without being in a classroom setting," said president Laura Sedlacek. Vice presidents of the club were Kate Williamson and Anastasia Kalita.

Drama Club gave students interested in theatre a chance to experience some of the things it had to offer.

"The club is for people who are interested in performing arts," commented Drama Club sponsor Bob Henrichs.

The club, which had approximately 100 members, held a state theatre convention at Southwest and attended shows at the Lied Center and at other high schools around the area. During the summer Drama Club members also had the chance to travel to New York on a theatre trip.

Shutter, aperture, click, sophomore Lance Kuhns takes a picture of senior Josh Nix. Kuhns and Nix were members of the Photography Club.

Capturing the moment, freshman Kristin Houchin takes a pict r e for Photography Club. Club members used Pentax ZX-M earne r for takin their ictures.

Sketching it out in Art Clul is club member senior Ni e 1le Paulk. Members used diffe r -nt drawing tools to get the eft Jts they wanted in their work

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Photography Club

Say cheese! Students spent their club Ume smiling and taking pictures. Photography Club was sponsored by Chris McMasters.

Art Club Drama Club

With drawing and painting galore, Art Club members work hard during their club time. Club members spent time expressing themselves through art.

Senior Jenna Ferris reads the agenda for the rest of the club members. During first semester, Ferris served as president while senior Maddie Leiter was vice president and senior Kendelle Campbell was historian. Second semester president was Maddie Leiter and vice president was senior Stephanie Thompson.

look, and listen to what Drama Club members senior Stephanie Thompson, sophomores Baily Jones and CJ Fynbu, and senior Jenna Ferris had to say to incoming freshman at the 8th grade orientation.

he World of Worms

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Whether they were scribbling equations, had their nose in a book, or had their eyes on the screen, the people in book , math, and computer club gave new meaning to the term "worms." As math worms, book worms, and computer worms, they each explored their subject with avid interest.

The "math worms" thrived on competition. According to sponsor Bill Rogge, "Math Club orchestrated competitions for its participants outside the school as well as inside the school." Its members were exposed to a variety of challenges in a variety of settings throughout the year. Apart from competition, the club also "organized social activities and fundraisers," said President .Erin Bartholomew.

Book Club played a dual-role by serving as a social setting and forum for the discussion of books. Each month, sponsor Melody Kenney said they chose a genre or specific work of literature to read for the next month. They would then discuss the chosen work . Discussion took place in ideal areas for "book worms" the library and Barnes and Noble.

"Computer worms" had heated debates over technology. According to sponsor Dennis Hershberger, the club discussed technology on an online discussion board and discussed the possibility of creating a site that featured "school happenings " In addition, they pondered getting an internet radio show up and running where "computer worms " could sound off.

Reluctantly navigating the school's Macintosh , sophomore Jason Wood expresses an extreme dislike for them "Windows is much better ," he said.

Faced with an extreme challenge, sophomores Sena Sayoo d , Kristen Nissen, and senior Dan Skultety work to solve life-siz e problems in a controlled setting at Doane College.

In order to raise money f , r their competitions , Math Cl 1b uses their knowledge of doll r s and cents to sell concessi o 1s and Village Inn pies.

Math Club members included: Kneeling: Stephie Larson, Caitlin Luke, Leena Padhye, Leah Bartek. Standing: Jessica Dussault (Events Coordinator}, Jeff Kastl, Chris Kortum, Xing Yan, Hieu Phung, Sena Sayood, Christine Bundy, Erin Bartholomew (Pres.}, Alyssa Martin (VP), Kelsey Haas, Philip Jameson, sponsor Bill Rogge. Some other members included Kristen Nissen, Katie Jasa, and Dan Skultety (not

Bookc:lub

Melody Kenney, Maggie Wilken.

Mary Righter, Kate Williamson, Brittany McCoy, Laura Cerveny, Adam Damke, Katie Callahan. Not

Park Sloup, Jessica Dussault, Soren Johnson, Allison Lehman.

Drinking coffee while talking books was on the Book Club's agenda at Barnes and Noble. The chosen book of discussion was Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar."

pictured).

Front Row: Alyssa Martin, Ashley Schnell, Sponsor

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Front Row: Philip Jameson, Janece Potter, Jason Wood

Back Row: Ryan Rahn, Chris Hallauer, Adam Petersen, Chas Voigt, Josh Genrich, Matthew Rosson.

s tratagizing in a Social Setting

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Chess, Bowling, and Card clubs were three groups known for being good strategical as well as sociable activities.

Card Club's purpose was "to provide students the opportunity to learn and play a variety of strategy card games in a social setting," said sponsor Jessica Petersen. The club occasionally had tournaments depending on student interest. Tournaments were held outside of school.

Chess Club was a strategic learning club where students played chess and competed against each other in tournaments. While chess helped students' minds expand, it was also a very sociable activity.

"We are very diversified in our club, and we don't just have geeky kids, we have popular kids too, which makes it fun and you can almost always find someone you can win against," said Chess Club president Adam Damke. Cullen Stevens was the sponsor.

Bowling Club also was known for being a fun social learning experience. Bowling Club's purpose was for students "to participate in an intramural eight week long bowling league at Sun Valley Bowling Lanes," said club sponsor Pete Gomez. Bowling Club was formed for students who wanted to be in a bowling league because intramural bowling was not an option.

Chess, Bowling and Card clubs were three popular organizatons that promoted activities that could provide lifelong fun.

Freshmen Anthony Larrick gets deep into his game of chess. Some students played in tournaments and some kids played team chess.

Molly Rangel, Abby Bade, Erica Graves, Brittany Felton, J a ke Kopp, Spencer Wolfe , and Tristen Mason gather round a tabl e to play a card game. Card Club met in the commons.

Sophomore Matt Hansen a 1d junior Matt End r 3 S concentrate on their n t K:t moves. Chess met in t 1e media center and had ! 5 members.

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Seated: Jake Schmitz, Jennifer Hartz, Ashleigh Lang. Standing: Jameson Turner, Samantha Celesky, Jere my Addleman, Mike Penn, Ben Russell, Jeremy Machovec; sponsor Nate Ritterbush. Pete Gomez was also a sponsor. As of third term, a competitive bowling intramural league was formed for students interested in competition.

Junior buddies Brittany Felton, Erica Graves, and Ericka Clevenger ponder over the hands that they have been dealt at Card Club. The most popular game was • pitch, according to Clevenger.

Junior Matt Van Hoosen excitedly moves his chess piece during a game against junior Ryan Gustafson in the media center. In the background junior John Hecker and sophomore Casey Waechter play a game of their own.

This year, Bowling Club began with 144 members. However, many members decided to quit due to the fees required to participate.

igtler En.counters

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Motor Club, Outdoor Encounters, and Strategy Gaming all took club day to a higher level. The clubs met once a month on a designated club day, and in some cases also met outside of school.

"I really liked Motor Club. I was in charge of remodeling a car and bringing it up to safety standards. Outside of school we held races in Nebraska and Iowa," commented senior Scott Dvorak.

Motor Club had an average attendance of about seven people. They did everything from remodeling cars to fixing engines. The cars built, ran on two different size batteries, and reached a top speed of around 45-50 miles per hour. Jeff Jochum was the sponsor.

"The best part about being in Outdoor Encounters was that we got to travel," said sophomore Zach Stepanek.

Outdoor Encounters Club was sponsored by Tim Golden. The club consisted of around 15 members on a regular basis. The purpose of the organization was to create outdoor experiences outside of science class. The club offered trips which included: Florida SCUBA Trip, Niobrara River trip, and backpacking in Colorado.

Strategy Gaming consisted of nearly 30 members which included president Nie Moore, vice president Alex Oberst, treasurer Justin Gibson, and event coordinator Jared Flores.

Listening to Tim Golden during Outdoor Encounter, sophomore Cole Coulliard watches as the next experiment is explained.

Being extra careful, senior Scott Dvorak, junior Brand 1 VanMevren, and sophomore Scott Guderjan work on putt i 11 together a frame for an electric car.

Looking for what they sh 11 do next, sophomores Ju s i Di~saver, Casey Waechter, r Conrad Kess play cards du r n Strategy Gaming club.

Strategy Gaming Outdoor En.counters

Freshmen Conrad Kess and Matt Sandal go head to head while playing cards. The club did a . variety of activities ranging from playing cards to making animated movies.

Outdoor Encounters scuba divers Left to Right: Marci Focht, sponsor Tim Golden, Lizzie Marsh, Cole Coulliard, Erik Campbell, Mandy Schmidt, Preston Kauffman.

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Motor Sports members.

Outdoor Encounters Club takes a trip to the pool. The club went scuba diving with actual scuba gear, during the Feb. 13th club day.

Front Row: Matt Sinclair, Nick Dillsaver, Brandon VanMervren, Chris Lewis. Back Row: David Freese, Aaron Shyrock, Taylor Howard.

akir)g an Impact

Spread by Kenny Zeiger

Whether it was going to D .C., being involved in a constitutional competition or preparing for a spring test, four social studies related clubs aimed to make an impact in their members' lives.

We the People was designed to allow students to delve deeper into the constitution and apply it to modern day life. Students who participated in state on Feb. 9 were from Ted Larson's Diff. Citizenship Issues class. "I thought they did a great job. I hope this is a program that Southwest students will get involved in and have a lot of fun with," Larson said.

The class was divided into groups and were assigned a unit and three questions to study. At the competition the groups were asked one of the three questions. They had four minutes for their response and six minutes for questions from the judges. LSW was a runner up at the competition along with six other schools.

Larson also sponsored the AP US History Club. The club was created for students who wanted to take the AP test in May. Students reviewed material and learned test taking skills. A similar club was AP World History sponsored by Ryan Salem. The club was also designed to prepare students to take the AP test.

The last club, Close Up, made their impact in Washington, D.C. Feb. 22-28. They visited the Holocaust Museum, different embassies, met with Sen. Ben Nelson, toured the Capitol, and went shopping. "I found the trip enlightening. It's a great educational program for students," said sophomore Jenna Lamb.

Junior Casey Tiedeman and sophomore Caty Trimble with the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

AP World History Sponsor Ryan Salem helps out a student in on of his classes Aside from the club Salem taught Civics and A. ? World History.

Senior Amy Asbjornson a u c sophomores Hannah Gree e J~nna Lamb , and Jessi 1}f Parker take a photo with i statue of Albert Einstein.

We The P~ple

Seniors Ryan Ehly, Sam David, and Jon Fransen were one of the groups competing at state for We the People. Other students who competed were seniors Paul Boye, Sarah Brunkow, Farah Fallaha, Julie Haith, Kassy LeBaron, Annie Ness, Justin Lamberson, Andrew Moellering, John Parizek, Kayleigh Peters, Dan Skultety, Jessica Spanel, Cody Stolle, Catey Stop, Grant Young, and Alex Thomalla

AP US and AP World J:--Iistoiy

Dr. Ted Larson talks with one of his actual AP US History classes during third term. Larson was sponsor of AP US History Club and Ryan Salem was sponsor of AP World History Club. Both clubs were aimed at helping students pass their AP Tests in the spring.

The Close Up group visited a number of places in D.C. The group also met with Sen. Ben Nelson and posed for a picture. They are sponsor Lisa Bales, Hannnah Greene, Casey Tiedeman, Caty Trimble, Senator Nelson, Amy Abjornson, Jenna Lamb, Jessica Parker, and sponsor Jalaina Handa.

Junior Xing Yan answers a question in Dr. Ted Larson's AP

US History class.

arcers for the Future

Spread by Ashley Horne

Preparing for a successful future began in high school for the members of Future Educators Club, Science Olympiad and Medical Club. Each of these clubs focused on subjects that would influence a future career.

FEC took a field trip to the UNL Teachers College to tour and speak with education students and staff. They also job shadowed a teacher for a day. Sponsor Jalaina Handa said, "I try to provide students with college planning tips and give them a realistic idea of what it is like being a teacher."

In Science Olympiad students increased their general interest in science, learned about science, problem solving, inventive ideas and got to be around students with similar interests. "It is vital for us as a club to work hard, win, have fun and set traditions of a strong science focused school," said president Jason Wood. Other officers of Science Olympiad were vicepresident Kaleb Klein, and secretaries Cassandra Wehling and Jessica Dussault.

Medical Club got the chance to hear from several speakers, like nurses, doctors, health educators and members of the Red Cross. The club met on club days and had approximately 20 members. Medical Club got started because there was a strong request from students to learn more about careers in the medical field. Mark Watt was the sponsor.

Desiree Elder from the Community Blood Bank talks to students in Medical Club. Students discussed how to host a blood drive.

Jodell Merritt explains a lab to sophomores Jason Wood a Habakkuk Scollard during Science Olympiad Club. Dan Carpent and Jodell Merritt were co-sponsors for the club.

Science Olympiad member work at a lab. Studen t participated in the LSE Scienc Olympiad Invitational and th Science Olympiad Stat Competition.

Future E:ducators Science Olympiad

FEC. Front Row: Ben Stedronsky. Middle Row: Austin Griffith, Jeremy Addleman, Zach Mapes, Hailey Hendrix, Charity Hamm, Katie Calahan, Sponsor Alyssa Guzman, Sponsor Jalaina Handa. Back Row: Nick Dilsaver, Sheldon Crow, Jordan Eske, Alicia Exstrom, AdamDamke.

Science Olympiad. Front Row: Jason Wood, Dan Cromer. Middle Row: Nick Powers, Joshua Doehring, Hieu Phung, Joshua Genrich, Dustin Jeune. Back Row: Jessica Dussault, Kaleb Klein, Cassandra Wehling, Sena Sayood.

lVleclical Club

Freshman Michael May and sophomores Clare Carlo and Dani Lee listen to a speaker in Medical Club. Medical Club organized activities to promote health among LSW students, and learned about careers in the medical field.

Learning about teaching during an FEC meeting are sophomore Alicia Exstrom, juniors Charity Hamm, freshman Austin Griffith, and junior Jordan Eske.

s• for a better tomorrow

Spread by Natalia Barris and Aubrey Roberts

Several clubs helped students for the future. Some of the clubs were Skills USA, GLTBSA, and Young Democrats club. These clubs helped students deal with their feelings, share their point of views on issues, and helped them figure out more about their futures.

SkillsUSA, according to sponsor Corey Free, was a national organization serving more than 250,000 high school and college students and professional members who were enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. It emphasized total quality in work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and pride in the dignity of work.

GLTBSA, stood for Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual, Straight, Alliance. This was a club where all students could feel welcome. This club helped further LSW's awareness on issues that concerned individuals who were gay or lesbian. One of the activities they participated in was "Week of Awareness" which was held in April.

• Young Democrats began in third term and was sponsored by Ryan Salem. This club helped students to understand American politics through the Democratic perspective a little better. Members participated in political rallies, and supported local elections.

Sophomore Adam Turner , president of Skills USA writes plans for the '03- ' 04 year's trips conferences and competitions.

Sponsor Cory Free shows the Skills USA Club how to desi n architecture on the computer, a skill that all members sho u ld develop by the end of the year.

GLTBSA meet to plan for th t Week of Awareness in April. Om activity included in that wee l was Day of Silence.

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SkillsUSA

Skills USA members including (from top left) Andrew Kocarnik, Adam Turner, Eric Pyatt, Jason Wood, Hieu Phung, Sarah Degner. The club existed to develop technical and trades skills, develop professional behaviors and to participate in state, as well as national competitions and a variety of conferences.

GLTBSA members

Kneeling::Emily Evnen, Kenny Zeiger, Lisa Vuong,Amber Meisinger

Standing::Nikki Spry, Aaron Loos, Amy Jewell sponsor, Josh Bivins, Wyatt Siefken, Samantha Celesky,and Mark Biddowski.

GLTBSA welcomed all students to come and talk about their feelings and help them deal with issues that go on in their lives today.

Young ~mocrats

Young Democrats members include Sitting::Nathan Clayburn, C.J. Lefferts, Becky Ledder.

Standing:Dustin Rymph, Emily Evnen, C.J. Fynbu, James Wallace, Jordan Langer. Young Democrats came together during 3rd term and members participated in political rallies, and would support local elections.

Young Democrats met before

school on club days and would talk about their views on politics and the war.

First day 0£ high school

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Busted!

You got caught stealing ·£roin the . Snack Shop. Goba-cktwo spaces• •

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You £ailed English. Now you have to start over. Go be-ck to the first day 0£ school

Now you area sophoinore. Move ahead one space.

Great Jobi You aced you f chemiStry t es· , Moveforwar to the first spe.ceonthe next page.

What are you looking forward to the most in high school?

Having my own parking sp::i."

-COry Magnuson, 10

Graduation because I want to go to colleJ!e an._d start a career b3cause T don t like fumg in high school."

-Jenny Miller, 9

'Taking advancEil classes that I couldn't take as a freshman or sophomore."

-Kate W illiarnron, 9

-Graduation J;ecause very few people in my famil.y have graduatoo.'

-Gerry Mattson, 10

Which. year of high school was the harde£t so f'ar?

·My sophomore year was hardest because it was at a new school and it was dil'frult to adjust to block scbedulmJ!:

-Joroan Eske, I 1

'This year because I am trymg to get caught up after missing so m ucb school:

-Jessica. Betz, 11

Tenth grade J;ecause I had too much homework.·

-Ben Clawson, 11

·Nmth grade because I ha.too m yscbcol and had issues with some people there.·

-Nikki Spry, 11

Get your driver's license_

Move forward two spaces

Gotcha Yal You skipped class again. Now you have to go back three

You're I'm.ally a junior. Go ahead two SpELC8S.

You lose a turn £or fallinS( asleep in class.

., Your crush ' asked ---you on a date. Go forward two SpELC8S.

Your team. won the big gam.el Go forward one space. ,

This is your senior year. Make the best of it.

Start off by m.ovmg forward two spaces.

Con~atulationsl You have

.. enough credits ::rr;~uat~ -

-0\l.-, rt a u ride scholarship from. the college of your choice. Move forward two spaces.

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Sorryl Your boy/girlfriend dum.ped you. Go back one spe-ce.

Senior BKJ. I.ru chancetoSJSl( . tiine with you: I friends and get your yearboo1 sigrud

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You had a great night with your date at prom. Go ahead two spe-ces.

Are you glad that you decided to come to Southwest?

Yes I runflad I crone toI£W because think that I a.rn getting a better education here.·

-£mily Noomhook, 12

Yes, b3cause Jerry Wilks is the principal."

-&ea:n Bierbaum, 12

1 came from a different school and didn't quite knowwhat I was getting myself into, but I run happy I crune here.'

-Gracia Kremer, 12

Yes, it is a fiJ[ht pla.ce with J[ml p:!Ople. Tbe only thing I don't like is the lunch is too short.'

-sebad Muhic, 12

Take it 2 the Classroom

ACADEMICS

Demonstrating Progress

What was "Reading, and writing, and arithmetic, taught to the tune of hickory stick," has slowly evolved into "physics, and civics, and psychology, taught to the tune of a computer click." Over the years learning standards and educational devices have improved, due partially to technology.

"The younger generation is so much more technologically advanced so it makes it hard to stay one step in front of them. They also

have so much more to learn from, like better software and more labs," social studies teacher Lisa Bales said.

Sophomore Soren Johnson noted that developments such as computer programs and the Internet have helped her learn in a more efficient man:p.er.

"When I have a re port to work on, it is much easier to get on the Internet to research instead oflooking it up in books. It also helps when applying for scholarships and colleges," senior Audrey King said.

Even with the world wide

advances, Southwest remains unique. The "sister school," North Star, opening did not change the fact that Southwest was still the only school in LPS

that had block scheduling.

"I like block scheduling because it allows more time to get focused and finish homework in class," sophomore Tiffany Mockenhaupt said. Senior Jerry Nabach said he believed it helped to have an hour and a half to lift in weight training.

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The tenth amendment is presented by seniors Matt Mullins, Jake Linderholm, and Riley Morton in Citizenship Issues. In LPS students are required to complete CI in order to graduate.

After a swim senior Adam Boomer helps senior Joe Hobelman out of the pool.

''In weight training we got to go for a swim. My fellow classmate Joe was asking for some assistance on getting out of the pool and I was more than happy to help him," Boomer said.

Mter cooking creme brulee junior Ericka Clevenger gives sophomore Josh Thompson a taste. In the cultural foods class students learned how to make different ethnic foods.

Wearing the empathy belly in infants and toddlers senior Mallory Pollard gets assistance from her twin sister, Mindy.

The LSW queen, English teacher Shirley Roeber, knights her students after they finished an assignment in their King Arthur unit. Roeber said she enco iraged her students to dress for the occasion and sophomore Jessica Dussault did just that.

Speaking to the beginning photography class Robert Wilken, Light lmpre~sions owner, brought in his computer to share some of his photos with the class. He showed various types of shots and demonstrated photoshop techniques. After coloring and labeling the states in the U.S. the geography class puts the pieces of the puzzle together. Each student played a role in the project.

While dressed up for Spanish 4 sophomore Julie Hetcko presents her goals and achievements to the class, trying to win the pageant. "Vota para mi en 2003," Hetcko said.

With the second year of a high school come second chances. Last year some of the traditi s as well as expectations were started. The second year was when things were improved. The proof could be found in all areas of cademics, athletics, and activities. The administration led the yin school improvement, school spirit and school pride.

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.The students t Lincoln Southwest have a lot of school spirit. Many of the students ow the school song. Everyone generally shows more support at scho 1 events," said John Hastings, associate principal, about the support a cl enthusiasm for the school.

But sho ing school spirit wasn't the only thing Southwest was about. Students ere strong academically, too. Southwest had a higher attendanc rate than most schools. The students came to learn and achieve accordin to Nancy Muehlhausen. Having been a counselor at several schools, Muehlhausen said there was less cliquishness and division betwee the grades, and students were courteous, friendly, and always strivin to achieve.

T e administration received a new addition of Keri Applebee, who gaine the new position of educational coordinator. Applebee helped esting and some of the discipline issues.

ome new additions to the counseling team were Brooke Tucker r class counselor), Nancy Muehlhausen ( counseling team manager), and obbie Myers (freshman class counselor). A physical addition was the emodeling of the entire center, making the office more organized. his past year some areas the administration focused on was getting mor involved with the student body and even getting to know them indi idually on a more personal level. This personal touch will continue duri g the coming years.

o matter what the administration and counseling's goals were, they ged to make the school greater as a whole.

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1. Lovely decor for the holidays could > found in the school ' s main offi , e brightening up both the room and moo ; ,

2. Not a rare moment in the counsel o • ' office, Brooke Tucker makes third te : 11 schedule adjustments for a few juniors.

3. With much paperwork, Bobbie Myers , well as other counselors , stays b u; ; organizing and filing.

4. Nancy Muehlhausen works with R i ~ l Boyle on admission registration for Ul.'\ l They are helping students accepted into t 1 college to officially enroll. '

Principal Jerry Wilks spreads some good n s to associate principals John Hastings, Sara Landgren, and Karen Ward. The school o acquired the highest scores in the district on the Math Graduation Demonstration Ex for all grades.

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Associate p rincipal Karen Ward works in her office. Among other duties , she was in charge of student activities like National Honor Society and organizing club day.

Discussing extra curricular activities is Marilyn Veomett and senior Philip Knudson. Many students kept busy outside of school with volunteer work to better their college applications.

The office played host to many visitors, like sophomore Kara Tofte. Whether it was students talking to administration, or parents dropping something off, the office was always busy.

John Hastings was one of the hard-working associate principals. He could often be found out among the student population.

Whether it was sawi g to make jewelry, working with small engines, or taking pictures, the e activities could all be found in the Fine and Industrial Arts classe at school. Students could select from a variety of art classes. The cl ses and projects offered helped to prepare students for careers like ar itecture, engineering, or photography.

Industrial ts department chair Jeff Jochum said, "Students benefit by taking an I austrial Arts class because it provides them with real life experiences, ealing with skill and trade, and preparing them for future jobs."

ghout the term, photography students kept busy doing project after proj t to achieve maximum experience. Art teacher Chris McMasters hit on at w projects when he said, "Students get to make photos, collages, books, d take pictures." As an added bonus, they also learned about ifferent photographers to see how professionals interpret aphy.

variety of students took art classes because of possible career adva ements, but some students simply took it to receive the credits.

"I took photography because I thought it would be fun and I needed credits in a class like this to graduate," junior Jordan Eske said.

Manufacturing and Welding also carried a heavy schedule. Acco ding to Jochum, "While working with metals, students have to go thro gh welding, small engines, C and C programming, milling and lathing, and orking with sheet metal."

Other classes were also offered. "I decided to take Foundations of ecause it would help prepare me for being an architect," said freshman ike.

dditional Fine and Industrial Arts classes included CAD Tech, CAD Arch, Intro Wood/Construction, Beginning Drawing, 2D and 3D Design, Begin ing Jewelry, Beginning Pottery, and Commercial Art.

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Drew Ballard (with photojournalism contributions by Anna. Latta. & Audrey Johns)

1. Making sure that his clay will not explo i in the kiln, sophomore Nick Johns gets t :1 air out of his clay.

2. Sophomore Pat Sedivy works to finish 1 t : his small engine. Small engines became o :1 of the favorite projects.

3. Pepsi cans and bottles seem to be a the n 1 in art class. Junior Daddys Munez sketch 9 a Pepsi can in his sketchbook.

4. Not requiring hands-on work, junior Al u Johnson learns the process of C and 1 programming

Senior Jessica Spanel spent about seven h rs inside and outside of school to complete this collage for beginning photography. No , fter so much time to make it maximum quality, Spanel puts on the finishing touches. P • cts differed from making collages to researching types of photos.

Deeply concentrating on his wiring system, junior Andrew Theirolf almost completes the configuration. This class, along with CAD classes were recommended for students who might pursue a career in architecture.

Getting ready to go print some of his pictures, sophomore Jon Bishop cleans his negative strip. "I took photography because I want to be a photographer for Sports Illustrated when I grow up," he said.

Getting aggressive with the saw, freshman Brandie Peters works on her latest jewelry project. Many jewelry projects involved sawing to get the correct shape.

Junior Dan Philip works on his small engine. "My favorite project so far is small engines because I love working with cars," he said.

Lgarning t

Both _FCS and business pr ared students for life after graduation. Everyone needed to get read or these days, whether students were just beginning here, or gettin eady to leave.

FCS, which stands i r family and consumer science, teaches students about relationships a how to live.

Tracy Fortney agren, the chair of the FCS department said, "Everyone needs inform ion on relationships, on foods, on making good consumer decisions nd about housing."

One of the ost fun things about FCS was hand-on experiences and the chance to sit many different places. Students took field trips to places all across Li coln, such as Bryan Hospital, Planned Parenthood, Burger King, and t e City Mission.

Cultu al Foods was one of sophomore Van Tran's classes. "I enjoy it because I et to learn how to cook and about many different cultures," she said. Wi only three FCS teachers and 12 different FCS classes that were offered, he FCS department teachers stayed busy. All of the FCS classes counte as credits for applied arts, which students need to graduate.

B siness classes were just as important. Students learned things like manage their money better, how to prepare for job interviews, and type and work with a computer. These skills would come in handy when hey entered the working field.

ophomore Samantha Schmeeckle said, "I took Career Ed. because I need t to graduate. But the class was fun because we got to learn about diffe ent jobs and go job shadowing." Some students fulfilled their tech ology credits in business. Accounting was another class students took ecause it showed students how to save up money.

'Accounting is a lot of work and mathematics, but Mrs. Kneifl is really helpf l," said junior Abbey Neeman.

S no matter what students planned to do in their lives, or where they to go after graduation, students knew the skills they learned in asses would be useful throughout life.

Ashley Horne (with photojournalism contributions by Alyssa Herold & Jacob Lausten)

1. Starting his assignment on his compute1 in advanced computer applications is juniOJ Derrick Hensel.

2. Staying busy finishing up their interi m design project is junior Katlynn Dutkiewi m and senior Michelle McGowen

3. Sophomore Samantha Schmeeckle checlu the paper for job opportunities during he1 Career Ed. class.

4 Taking bread out of the oven in hh cultural foods class is senior Tyson Hereth

Getting some help from business departme chair Marge Kneifl on their accounting worksheets are juniors Jessica McKinney and ey Neeman. In accounting , students prepared for business related careers and could po

In infants and toddlers class senior Mollie Howell is getting strapped i nto the empathy belly. Students were able to learn how to take care of kids and visit different child care centers

Carefully trying to stitch her fabric, junior Alison Essink works on her pillow for Creative Clothing and Design. Many girls were in the class, but not many boys.

Junior Nick Rezac caramelizes creme brulee in his cultural foods class. The class treated themselves to creme brulee while they were studying French culture.

Sandi Campbell's career ed. class works on a skit they are doing to describe different personalities. Career Ed was a graduation requirement for all students

Englid.

Some may have thought o nglish class as an easy class, since it is most everyone's native language. H ever, the English teachers had more planned for their students. To help chall ge the young minds of Southwest, there were 17 teachers and approximate 35 classes .

. As one of the st diverse departments in high school, English offered everything from dra a to creative writing, forensics to journalism, plus several literature courses.

"Student should take English courses because reading and writing are key life skills, and e do really cool things in the classes," English deptartment chair Mindy Wrigh said.

With O required credit hours for English plus five additional hours for Oral Communic tions, there was plenty to do. Freshmen had a fun time with their Renaissan e dancing, masks, and "Romeo and Juliet" units. Sophomores worked on poetr~ and Knighting units while juniors kept busy with their study of various books, p ems, projects and in class presentations. Seniors were also busy with their Victori Time Capsule, Shakespeare, and poetry units.

'My favorite part of American Lit/Comp. is watching movies on books that the cla s had just read. It helps me grasp more of what the themes and characters were 1 ke," said junior Adam Cownie.

"My favorite part about English are the good conversations and debates that go on mongst the students," said senior Amy Asbjornson who was in Women's Litera ure.

As lessons were taught, with the year flying by each day, teachers hoped theirs udents gained and grasped the knowledge learned the best that they could.

"I know when my students have learned what I wanted them to by looking at thei well crafted essays, amazingly artful stories and poems, and when they talk intellig ntly about the novel they read," said English teacher Tracy Piper.

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(with photojournalism contributions by Aja Martin & Amber Meisinger)

1. Up in front, junior Alexa Krueger presents a project on the 1920's to hE r American Lit. class.

2. Senior Trevis Gale works on a crosswor i puzzle created by junior Brent Parker.

3. Loud and clear, junior Courtney Harriso 1 reads her information to Tracy Piper ' s American Lit. class.

4. Teachers often reserved the library fc r their students to choose their ow 1 literature. Freshman Brandon Garre t ;_.; reads there silently.

Putting in their share, a group of sophomor from Toni Siedel's English 10 class work together on their fantasy novels.

With an effort to help his classmate, Colin Creveling helps Katie Paden on their group project for Lorrie Ford's English 9 class.

Explaining the poster she made on Frankie Manning in her American Lit. class, junior Laura Norris notes her main points. Norris was assigned to do a group project on the 1920's, to go along with "The Great Gatsby" novel.

Dressed for the Renaissance Fair presented by Toni Heimes' Shakespeare class, senior Justin Lamberson explains some of the food eaten during the time. "We have roasted pig right here," he said.

Freshman Chase Siefken reads along with the tape on "Romeo and Juliet" in Shelly Shanahan's freshmen English class.

ForenlliCR/One Act

~poak Lou Proud

Many schools offered speec and debate for students to be involved in, but at LSW being involve eant a whole lot more.

Forensics and the dis ct one act play "Fire in the Hole" were two examples. The focus oft e forensics program was to create students who were confident ands cessful public speakers. To that end, they provided a variety of ed cational and competitive events in which they could participate. The ogram was open to all students who were academically eligible an willing to dedicate their time and energy to developing their talents.

Helping develop these talents were debate coach Toni Heimes and speech coac Matt Heimes. They were assisted by Mary Kate Mccarney and Tom C senza, both UNL students with vast experience

Whe they said dedication they meant it. Students who wanted to be a part of orensics were here for the zero hour Comp. Forensics class first and sec nd terms. Aside from the early morning work and research, students so had the opportunity to compete in their desired areas. All 12 forms of -competition fell into three categories-debate, oral interpretand rhetorical.

other genre of speech and debate was the NSAA District One Act "Fire in the Hole." Though 102 students auditioned and only 30 nts were actually cast, all other students could work crew.

LSW hosted districts, for the second year in a row and also took secon place, losing to Millard South who also won last year.

The play was about mining company workers who went on strike to bet er their lives, but especially focuses on one family and their boarder. At istricts LSW competed against seven other schools and did take home the unner up title for the second year in a row.

Speech and debate have provided LSW with many awards and many to come. For many students it's an important part of their lives.

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(with photojournalism contributions by Nikki Amory)

4. Senior Stephanie Thompson wasn't j 1.1 a part of Forensics, she was also part < "Fire in the Hole." Forensics and thea· 1 shared many of the same students at LS' ~

Forensics: First Row: Matt Heimes, Je ica Dussault, Sena Sayood, George Dungan, Zach Thompson, Emily Evnen, Katie Anderbe Stephie Larsen, Katlynn Dutkiewicz, Dustin Rymph. Second Row: Toni Heimes, Ashle rauer, Ashley Williams, Jill Deschaine, Christine Osborn, Maddie Leiter, Justin Lambe on, Andrew Hanna, Amy Plants. Back Row: Tom Cosenza, Katie Jasa, Lindsay Downing, en Turner, Stephanie Thompson, Kara Tofte, Aja Martin, David Elmore.

1. Coach Toni Heimes oversees a debate 2. Junior Brittney Williams waits patie n ,l at a winter tournament.

3. Senior Jordan Greene was back > Forensics for the second year. Greene VI B a debater for the team.

Juniors Lindsay Downing and Zach Thompson show off the KHS Invite Speech Debate Congress Champion trophy. It was another triumphant tournament for forensics, with eight students t aking home first place.

The cast of "Fire in the Hole" chants union during the play. The Majority of the cast played miners who went on strike and the union chants were a big part of the strikers motivation.

Sophomore Emily Evnen sports her new "Fire in the Hole" shirt. Cast and crew wore their shirts at districts.

Mary Ann, Kaylin Boosalis, talks to her son Joshua, Ben Lagrange, at the end of the one act. The one act was only 30 minutes long and was used for competition

Mathen1alies:

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Whether one pursues a reer in engineering, medicine, or technology, math is virtually i escapable in any given situation. Used by students on a regular ba s during school, math was required to graduate high school.

Math courses i eluded advanced algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, discrete mathemat· sand statistics. Although most math teachers found that some restr turing was needed in their math classes due to the block scheduli g, block also provided students with the opportunity to advance quic y.

Each th class covered a range of topics in a fairly short time frame. Te cher Asµli True pointed out that "math can be fun, but it's difficult en there is so much to cover in such a short time." She, in addition o other teachers, managed to spice things up. For example, her geo etry class made polyhedra ornaments to adorn their "geometree" i December.

I tead of assigning numerous review problems for their upcomst, David Hartman pitted students against students in a review for differentiated advanced algebra. Teams of three competed to e answer first in a game that had people rolling with laughter. ophomore Brian Stauffer said the activity was "interesting because so times the person working to get the answer had to shut their eyes whi e their teammates told them what to do."

Dr. Bill Rogge also stirred things up in his differentiated pre-calcul s class by assigning an essay on the "joy of trigonometric functio s." Helen Song, a sophomore in the class, said the essay could have bee "funny or sarcastic" and was a "nice break from regular assign-

Although math was primarily book work, the teachers found a way to i orporate some interestingly different activities in their lesson plans tom ke a seemingly predictable subject entertaining.

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1. Offered on a daily basis, math help w , s readily available to those who sought i t

2. Practice makes perfect as teach , r Angela Lindgren helps Laura Marti w i ' practice problems from the book.

3. While some classes jumped right in o homework problems, Dr. Bill Rogg e s discrete mathematics class kicked off w i'i h a "problem of the day."

4. Excited about math, Dr. Bill Rogge tri1 s to transfer his enthusiasm to his student /

Enjoying a break from math, sophomore some of her fellow classmates in Shurkria Gha i's geometry class. Some students were able to kick back and relax on that day while ot s studied for an upcoming test.

Sophomores Kelsey Haas and Jessie Nicoll battle against another team to get the answer first in David Ha,rtman's advanced algebra class. The class reviewed for their test by competing against others to get two out of three questions correct.

Students go over homework problems in Dr. Bill Rogge's differentiated pre-calculus class. They typically spent the beginning of class going over questions from last night's assignment and then progressed into new material.

at one of Tom Ahlschwede's off-the-wall comments, the differentiated calculus class is used to his regular anecdotes that range from bogus field trips to giving blood.

In order to better understand polyhedra, Ashli True's Geometry class constructed origami polyhedra for their "geome-tree." It was an activity that combined learning and holiday spirit.

Smiling

Makin

Whether it was mare • g in rhythm in marching band or jazzing it up in jazz band, many: tudents chose to be in one of the 12 music classes offered. This ye 1 75 students participated in concert bands, 29 in orchestra, and 36 • jazz band.

Amazingly, th e were only two teachers to instruct all these students. In fact th re were so many students involved in band that they were often spli mto multiple smaller classes.

Practice ade perfect for an instrument player. For example sophomore Jessie Dussault said she practiced, on average, seven hours at home and O minutes at school a week. But it was not all work. There

Dus ault's favorite part about playing for Southwest was "the ewing! I's awesome! I like the people and the atmosphere."

Ev. ryone involved in music found a place in the e-wing, a home away om home.

ccording to senior Paul Boye it was "the directors that make it fun." The bands came together under the direction of Department Chair Lori Falcone and Jim Novak. Some students were selected into all-state gro ps. The selected students were cello player Jessica Dussault, clarinet layer Lauren Cook, oboe player Brandon Labadie, and trumpet playauren Bird and Don Rangel.

"Students love studying music. Some do it just for the experience erforming," Falcone said. In fact many instrumental music students ned on playing after high school.

"I will probably continue when I go to college," Boye said. Students found the music program to be very rewarding and sucful. Whether it was practicing in thee-wing or performing for a d, instrumental music left its mark at LSW. .

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(with photojournalism contributions by Philip Jameson and Liz Rodriguez)

1. Christmas suite for strings played by h Silver Strings includes sophomore A : Proskovec.

2. Making their way to the stage r sophomore flute players Sophie Nor m ,11 Katie Marvin and Brenna Lowery.

3. Putting his all into jazz band is se o Paul Boye playing the alto saxophone.

4 Teaching the sophomore class is ·, i ll Novak in his second year teaching her £

Delighting the audience with holiday music and Tyler Damme play their saxophones.

Jazzing it up at the Spirit Fest is junior Pat McCarthy. Spirit Fest was the first event that jazz band played at in front of the school community.

"Jingle Bells Forever" is the freshmen band.

her fifth year of playing the flute is freshmen Brandie Peters.

Being recognized for his oboe solo is sophomore Brandon Labadie. Labadie is one of three oboe players.

Silver Strings sophomore members Molly Tobin and Jessica Dussault play their last song of the concert. Tobin plays the bass while Dussault plays the cello.

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Vooal Mus:ie Choir Ch

Music reigned in the liv of many students. The choir programs had around 182 students invo ed. Out of the four music department teachers, only two taught ch r classes and both were new, Denise Cotton and Steve Mohring.

"Teaching at S uthwest is an excellent place to start my teaching career. The facili es are wonderful, the administration is great, and the students are the est in the city," Mohring said.

Choir cour es offered ranged from Concert Choir to Show Choir. Concert Choir co isted of 130 students grades 9-12, while Show Choir had 50 students fro grades 10-12. An elective class, choir was offered during the day.

"Choi is wicked awesome and were getting insanely good thanks to Mr. Moh ng," said sophomore Meg Kissel.

All hoirs competed in the spring. Aside from competitions the choirs also per. ornied at the Madrigal Dinner in Dec. 17-18.

In rder to attend audience members paid $25 for entertainment and a five urse meal at the Yankee Hill Country Club. The sophomore madrigal ·ng and queen were Chris Marsh and Marisa Ford and varsity king and q een Tim Harvey and Jenna Ferris.

e madrigal dinner is just one example of the variety of performances as involved in during the year. There was also ensemble contest on Marc 16th and on Jan. 9th Show Choir had a lock-in at school. They rsed from 5-9 p.m., followed by a pool party from 9-11, and then a d rehearsal from 11-1 a.m., and then movies and games after.

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2. First year

3. Singing

4. In the

Varsity Show Choir-Entourage . .F nt Row: Tim Harvey. Second Row: Emily Dike, Jacki Michelsen . Third Row: Amber Babe , Jill Christiansen, Alyssa Ramsey. Fourth Row: Maddie Leiter, Jenna Ferris, Nicole S1 ist, Michelle Fraser, Nikki Spry. Fifth Row: Nie Moore, Shandie McCluskey, Eric Griffi Stuart Thornton, Cady Russel, AJ Waldman.

Back Row: David Elmore, Stephanie Thomps , Jhordan Elsberry, Ryan Ehly.

1. Sophomore Chris Marsh belts a few no, ?S during his Show Choir class.

teacher Denise Cotton fa c ?S the audience after a performance.

loudlly sophomore Marissa F ·d sings in Show Choir for the second yea r

forum Jill Christiansen sings w i h the rest of the choir while practicing.

Varsi Choir: Front Row: Brittany Buskirk, Jill Christiansen, Jessica Forycki, Michelle Fraiser, Jacki Michelsen, Alyssa Ramsey, er Babcock, Jhordan Elsberry. Second Row: Cristina Cammack , Aubrey Roberts, Nikki Spry, Nicole Siegrist, Nie Moore, uart Thornton, Kevin Loos, Emily Dike, Jade Ways, Maddie Leiter. Third Row: Mallory Hoage, Casey Tiedeman, Summer Potthoff, Jim Barratt, AJ Waldman, Eric Griffin, Joel Niemann , Amy Burow, Lauren Cook, Kara Goddard. Back Row: Tiffany

Johnson, Kari Langemach, Jennifer Hartz, Shandie McCluskey, Ryan Ehly , David Elmore Jenna Ferris, Molly Pawelko, Sarah Roberts, Stephanie Thompson.

PE/Health Ggffing P

"I love the feeling that I ve been active. And I get to workout by having fun. How awesome is at?" said junior Stephanie Tisdale. Tisdale took Aerobic Cross Traini with teacher Kevin French. A diverse selection of classes were offe d for students to fulfill PE graduation requirements of 7 .5 credits.

In Aerobic C ss Training students lifted weights, did step aerobics, participated· kickboxing and Tae Bo, and played many games.

Different om the typical PE class was swimming.

"My fav ite part is to learn new strokes and to improve the strokes I already kno . You can feel how you get better," said freshman Caroline Schmidt. rk Watt taught the class and learned new strokes and play water gam Senior Eric Pyatt said, " The best is the diving boards at the end of cla s sometimes."

Fi ess for Life, a mostly freshman class, combined health and PE into the lock.

" e spend half our time in the class room and the other half in the gym o weight room," said freshman Oliver Sloup. "I look forward to this class t e whole day. I enjoy the games we play.

Most students in Fitness for Life said they enjoyed the physical part f the class. •In health class students learned and discussed nutrition , drug , alcohol, stress and sex.

The discussions are awesome," said sophomore Siera Gage. She took heal h with Doug Kaltenberger.

other class offered was weight training. Students took this class not nly for graduation requirements but to prepare for sports. Most of the otball team enrolled in weight training first term while baseball playerst ok it in 4 th term. Coaches often encouraged their players to enroll. Wei ht training could be a personal class or students could go to the differe t machines and loose weights to get a feel for everything.

1. In swimming , st u dents are put in t different levels according to their abili t : Junior Caroline Schmidt swims laps

2 Pumping ir on , senior Brian Bartels do E multiple reps on bench press. He was i , weight trai n i n g with Kevin French.

3. Team Sports class plays multiple spori every week including hockey against eac • other.

4. Working on his upper body , sophom 01 Weston Gaines used workout machi n dur i ng Fitness for Life.

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Getting their hearts racing are freshmen Jo and cycled but didn't seem to go anywhere. freshman class.

Hendricks and Seth Liebers who cycled ey are in Fitness for Life, a mostly

Weight training is all about the body! Senior Alan Tool works on strengt h ening his biceps. It is important for everyone to have a spotte r when they are lifting

Teacher Scott Vampola approves freshman Maria Cammack's fitness plan so she could try it out in Fitness for Life class. "Mr. Vampola plans great activities for us ," said freshman Oliver Sloup.

Defending the goal , sophomore Kelsey Christiansen joins in floor hockey as her team's goalie in Team Sports class.

Senior John Brammeier does dumbbell curls . Advanced weight training prepares for basketball games in season

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Both yearbook and spaper worked hard to meet deadlines and create outstanding pub1· ations. Along with all the hard work came a lot of frustration.

"I was so mad ile working on the homecoming spread because nothing was goin right, and I felt so relieved when Kenny Zeiger took over. It was like weight lifted off my shoulders," yearbook staff member sophomore Ke ey Tatro said.

Throng t all, strong relationships were formed as the staffs came together. th staffs had important jobs to fulfill and at times when it seemed i ossible, they needed to call on each other for help and sup- · port.

staff was really small this year. We had to work hard together. h we had a few disagreements along the way, our staff is like a family ' newspaper editor, senior Sara Brunkow said.

ane senior Erica Lindburg, the student teacher, was an addition to th "families." She assisted classes during first and second terms.

It was great to have another person to bounce ideas off as well as gen rate enthusiasm," adviser Dianne Kuppig said.

Not only did the staff members lean on one another, but the staffs hel ed one another out at times also. For instance, the yearbook and ne spaper staffs shared the responsibility of taking pictures at sportevents, and when the newspapers arrived at the school late, the newser staff didn't have time to stuff advertising inserts so the yearbook f took care of it for them.

"Even though I joined the Hawk Talk stafflate (during second term), I st 11 feel like a part of the work involved with the newspaper. It is great tha both staffs help one another and it is good for us because we get a pre ·ew of what is going on," senior Alissa Lesoing said.

As both staffs concluded their year, they were able to look back on thei accomplishments and feel proud of their hard work.

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All wearing their pink yearbook t-shirts sen Juli Whitenack, sophomore Alyssa Martin , senior Kristin Emery, junior Allyson Bell, sen s Jessica Amen , Ashley Horne , Kenny Zeiger , sophomores Alex Ball , Kelsey Tatro, sopho re Natalia Harris and junior Jenny Hicks have some picture taking fun during class

1. Sophomore Natalia Harris takes pictur of Spanish for her academic yearbo , spread. Picture taking was very import a for yearbook and newspaper

2. Junior Drew Ballard works on his spread for yearbook.

In newspaper class senior Lin , Anderson reads the many articles about t capture of Saddam Hussein the day after l capture is announced.

After experimenting with InDesig senior Jessica Spanel of the newspaper s fa retrieves her project from the printe

Senior Nick Brauer checks "the box" to see if any of his surveys have been returned. Brauer was the only male on the newspaper staff for most of the year.

At Spirit Fest Doane College student teacher Erica Lindburg and yearbook and newspaper adviser Dianne Kuppig sell yearbooks. Yearbooks were sold various times during the year, but before school began students got a special rate of $45.

Returning yearbook staff members, seniors Kristin Emery, Jessica Amen, and Kenny Zeiger tape the deadline box closed. All of the dividers, the student life and people sections, and part of the sports section were finished for the second deadline

Senior Jessica Amen hands out a donut to freshman Ashley Morris while seniors Nick Brauer, Lindy Anderson, Jessica Spane!, Sara Brunkow and Alissa Lesoing eat in the uncarpeted hallway.

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Resource wasn't ju a class for certain students to get special help with things they did ' understand. Resource also meant students getting extra help or m ·ng education exciting by widening their areas and places for learnin , such as the media center and computer labs.

The media c nter played an important role for a lot of students. Students could go o check out books or do research on projects. Some students even w t to the library when they didn't have a class, either to get homework ne or just to hang out.

edia is a great place to just sit and chill and read a good book," Brittany Mitchell.

uter labs also played a big part for students. Students worked on anyt ing from powerpoints to getting information off the Internet. Teache s reserved the labs for their classes to do the work they needed on comp ers.

C mmons and forums helped students by letting them spread out more to pr vide more space to work on class work or group projects. Forums were also placed in the school to make it easier for classes to have discussion and meetings.

'The forums make learning fun," said sophomore Audrey Glenn. Corns and forums were a great place for clubs too. Bigger clubs met in e places because of the space. Students liked the idea of going to the m or commons during class especially when they merged with other clas es because it made learning more exciting by being in a bigger environ ent.

Then there were classes that provided additional help, like resource clas . Students who had the class would get extra help with their regular clas s. It also helped with organization and strategies they came across.

' Basically all resource is, is a helpful study hall that also helps with getti g your homework done," said sophomore Nate Wilson.

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Juniors Ryan Doyle and Juan Gomez enjoy the1 ime in the library looking at different things on the computers. Many students without a period came to the library to do extra studies or just hang out.

1. Juniors Katie Sheridan and KeelE Dennis help each other while in a comput c lab working on their project for U.S. histor:

2. Sophomore Danny Olsen hangs out wi1 friends while working on his assignment

Junior Jessica Harris finishes her studic before class.

Juniors Erik Campbell and Andre Rowoldt spend some time in the libra1 working on homework and reading a goc book. Students liked the media center fc many reasons.

Students took time out of their day to be in the theatre watching Illusion

Sophomore Kim Rhiley gets a little extra help from teacher Jeff Brandel. Students loved the extra help because of how well it helped them understand.

theatre. Illusion theatre presented skits to students about dealing with problems that may be occurring in their life.

A place to sit and read something good as found in the media center. The padded chairs gave students more comfort while reading their favorite book.

Sophomore Josh Wooge concentrates hard on his studies. Resource helped many students get their homework done and also helped students understand things easier.

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"You can never get enou science - science is the wonder of the world around you!" declare im Golden, science department chair.

Although some may sagree with the first part of this statement, the last part was unde 1able. Students tapped into the vast world of science by taking ph~ 10al science, biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, g etics, animal behavior, and other classes as well. Each class had i egrated hands-on experiences and some included the outdoor classro m.

In biolo , the study of life, students were involved in many labs that examin the structure of cells. They saw organisms in their natural habitats n the outdoor classroom and saw magnified versions of those same orga isms in their own classroom. By zooming in on those organisms, the were able to see their cell structure and inner workings.

Jen ifer Miller, a freshman in biology, said, "We were able to look at the c lls of an organism under a microscope by applying chemicals, like m thylene blue, to that organism."

T e focus of chemistry shifted from organisms in biology to the study of chemicals and solutions. Sophomore Cassandra Wehling said the c ass was "very lab-oriented and involved a lot of math."

atomy and physiology had a more hands-on approach to organthan biology did. Tracy Felton's anatomy and physiology class, for pie, dissected the heart of a mink and various sheep organs. "It good learning experience," said junior Kali Sorum. In addition to diss ctions, the anatomy and physiology classes took a field trip to UNL Den al College and some went to the Henry Doorly Zoo.

Students studied science both outside as well as inside. Whether were learning about acids and bases, exploring the various habihat surround the school, or were dissecting animals, students exed all aspects of life. As Golden said, "They began to understand orld."

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Seniors Adam Boomer and Josh Salter dis t the heart of a sheep. "The smell .was horrible , but it was much better than working of the book ," Boomer said , who had dissected organs with his class before. Earlier th sheep brains

1. Freshmen Clarisa Kattes and Jenni fH Scotter use their book as a reference in Nat e Ritterbush ' s geoscience class

2. Writing their answer on the whiteboa r , l , juniors Laura Norris and Nate Web £ r present for Mark Shearer ' s physics class

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. Stat i c electricity was the topic as junic r Brian Wheeler prepares for the lab i :1 physics class

4. "Lava" oozes out of a volcano created i 1 Tim Golden ' s earth s y stems class.

Wearing the proper equipment was absolutely necessary as sophomore Kelsey Campfield demonstrates with her lab goggles in chemi~try class. It may not have been a fashion statement, but it protected students against potentially harmful chemicals.

By checking the pH level of their solutions, sophomores Cortney Neelly and Erin Lamb are able to determine whether the solution is an acid or base. They tested a variety of solutions and recorded their observations.

Getting the correct measurements were essential to the success of a lab as junior Stephanie Tisdale carefully follows the lab's instructions in physics.

Seniors Nick Cammack and Matt Kinning anticipate an explosion from their volcano in their earth systems class. Baking soda was a key ingredient in making the volcano erupt.

The social studies d artment could be evaluated on their experience in the subject, the ards they've received, administrative evaluations, or test scores th their students receive, but that's not really what it's all about. In or er to gain experience practice is needed. Awards could become a po ularity contest, evaluations may depend on the day, and test scores c uld vary. What it actually comes down to is what the teacher leaves th the student at the end of the semester.

"I neve thought I would enjoy history, let alone look forward to going to the class, until I had Dr. (Ted) Larson," said junior advanced placement .S History student Eric Griffin. Larson, who headed up the social stu es department, said he had a passion for history. always wanted to be a social studies teacher. The subject has such an nterpretive nature. History teaches you how to think and not memori e, which sets it apart from other subjects," Larson said. he creativity and enthusiasm of the teachers helped set the departm nt apart. Students were in agreement that teachers went "beyond the b k." For example, students in Aaron Finley's World History class parti pated in a project called "adopt a country." Each unit the students were ut in to groups where they were allowed to pick a country and do exte sive research on it, ranging from government to religion.

"Mr. (Jim) Danson is flat out crazy. He approaches his teaching in such a creative style that you can't help but want to learn. Except for whe he gets mad. Then he looks like he's been sucking on a lemon," said juni r U.S. History student Lindsey Magnuson.

It could be easily agreed upon that at Southwest, social studies was oring. In fact there was a good chance it would turn out to be a t's favorite by the end of the semester.

"The department is awesome. I couldn't have asked for a better of people to teach with," Larson said.

The American Revolution is the focus of sop presentation. The two were in Ryan Salem's

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mores Bailey Jones and Shelly Herman's orld History class.

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. Ted Larson makes his famous "freako ,' face for his AP U.S. History class . 2. Cole Coulliard tries to finish h u homework during Travis Brady ' s Wo r .c History class.

3 Johnny Dineen and Brad Fauver wo ~ on the internet during Lisa Bal H Citizenship Issues class.

4. Senior Jake Parke delivers a speech <1 I Arachnophobia in Ryan Mahone y ' ! Psychology class.

Kyle Kurtenbach couldn't believe his country's rations were so small. During their economics simulation Dennis HershQerger divided his class into countries and rationed the world' s supplies.

Teamwork and fun pays off on the final grade for freshmen Amber Mickl e , Katie Heckman, and Christina Fraiser. The three girls enjoyed working on projects during their Intro into Geography class.

Worried about their over population, the group considered Europe awaits their rations as Dennis Hershberger divides the worlds food during a simulation.

Focusing in, juniors Lindsey Magnuson and Lance Taylor study for their upcoming test The two were in Jim Danson ' s U S. History class.

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World Language Bilingual E

The study of foreign langua s was an important part of a good education. As most fo reign lan ge teachers would say, learning about another language and culture elped students to understand history, science, and even helped a st ent understand English better. With this in mind Southwest created arge world language department with 10 teachers and 1 7 different cl ses.

World language epartment gained a new class in Latin this year in additfon to Spanis , French, German and Japanese.

Shirley Roeb r started the new Latin class. Roeber has taught for over 20 years. Roebe said her favorite part of teaching was having students go to her and tel her that they ran across Latin in another class and knew what it mea because they took Latin. Another one of her favorite parts about teach· g is "seeing the 'light bulb' go on when we've been working on a diffic t concept and a student finally gets it."

Accor. ing to department chair, Jami Swanson, "You better understand yourself nd your culture when you take the time to learn other languages and cult res."

Mo t students took a foreign language to meet class requirements and some t ok it because they wanted to major in it or were just interested in learni g other languages and cultures.

" he luxury of being multilingual will soon be mandatory," Swanson ith the ever expanding global community it will be necessary for stude ts of today and tomorrow to be able to communicate in languages other than English. As time goes by, knowing other languages will become stan rd, Swanson explained. earning a foreign language was sometimes intimidating, but not with a tea her like Lori Hemmett." I love to get them talking in Spanish! High scho 1 kids are very open to participation and they love to laugh so, I try to get t em laughing and talking and just using Spanish!" Taking a foreign langu ge was not only useful, but the experience was also a lot of fun for the st dents.

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1. Showing off his Japanese writing ab ili ;y is junior Tyler Arp

2. Taking a bite out of taco at a Chr i st m ts Spanish fies t a is senior Liz Rodrigue z

3. Reading a book in German is sophom e Derek Hutchins.

4. Showing off her Rome poster is La t n teacher Shirley Roeber.

Playing a German card game are juniors M1 Pope and Ben Schmidt This was one of their favorite parts of this class

French class sophomore student Kaitlyn Sullivan raises her hand to actively participate in class. The class was working out of the textbookf:!.

First year German students put together their holiday project. Freshmen Joshua Genrich, Dan Stoner and sophomores Ryan Ferguson and Eric Lugn build a lego city.

Spanish fourth year class just finished a chapter about how people would change the world if they were in charge. Sophomore Cortney Neelly presents her project dressed like a beauty contestant.

Second year French class, Cynthia Rockwell goes over the answers to their workbook.

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A custodian picks up tras security checks out the halls a school nurse hands out a band-aid the office secretary answers the phone.

Common, ordinary ev ryday acts - all designed to help the school run a bit more efficiently a safely. That summed up LSW's support staff.

The cafeteria s ff spent about half of the school hours here, while providing students ith food.

"The conve sations and the friendships that are made here are the most rewarding art of the job," stated Michelle Haakenson, cafeteria.

The cus odians spent their year cleaning the school and making sure it stay in as good a condition as the beginning of the year. Custodians lso helped keep the school safe during non school hours, by working t late shift.

Sec rity personnel David Charroin and Vern Campbell also worried about sa ty here and worked with the school resource officer Tami Lang.

Wh n students walked into one of the offices, secretaries were there to help They answered phones, talked to parents, dealt with absences, and ge erally helped out any way possible.

J lie Schneider, office secretary said, "It still amazes me every day when come to work how wonderful the staff is and the genuine care and n they show towards students, parents, and each other. My only s that students would realize this!"

hile some students were in the office receiving help from the seer aries, others went to the nurse's office to get a different kind of help.

'My stomach hurts. I have a headache. I don't feel good." These were just few of the things students said walking into the nurse's office. Whe er it was true or a reason to take a little break from all the information poured into students' heads, the nurses were glad to help and tried to know the student on a more personal level.

urse Joni Buckner advised students to "drink lots of water, and wash ands," as a way to stay healthy.

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Cafeteria staff (left to right): Diana Krus , Judy Fleichman (manager), Terri Chab, Teresa Gifford, Tammy Hey, Marata Power, Mai ·nebaugh, Char Roth, Ann We~zl, Pat Piper, Bev Bridgmon, Katie Beitler, Judy Motshenba r, Jennifer Boldin. Not pictured: Michelle Haakenson.

1. Walking through the halls checking ,u1 the safety is David Charroin.

2. Writing out reports as one of her du 1 es as a school treatment nurse is Joni Buclo .., r

3. Getting the snack shop ready for a 1 ,er school is Michelle Haakenson.

4. Taking a break from hard wor k is custodian Jacque Fraley.

Answering the phone is secretary Joye Fehringer. "We try to give a positive atmosphere when someone calls or walks in," said Fehringer.

Walking into the office is Jade Ways with some questions for secretar y Julie Schneider. One of Schneider's duties was preparing the daily announcements.

The attendance office is a busy place where Sandy Hays works. Hays recorded absences and tardies.

Taking an important phone call is School Nurse Nancy Gerrard. "I spend most of my day talking to parents about health issues," Gerrard said.

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Area businesses and the Southwest Booster Club gave continued support to the school during its second year.

The Booster Club did fundraisers for Southwest such as Spirit Fest, Silver Strike and maintained Silver Hawk Authentic. According to Principal Jerry Wilks the booster club raised over $23,000 at Silver Strike alone.

"Our school can only afford so much and the Booster Club enables us to have the extras, like the frost-

ing on the cake," Wilks said.

around LSW. As the town of Lincoln attracted more families it began to expand further south and west.

Not only was the LSW gift shop relocated to the front of the

With the increased traffic there was a lot of road construction around the school. This started in September with the widening of 14th street from Old Cheney to Pine Lake. Shortly after that project started, 14th and Yankee Hill got the attention of construction workers as school, but it was renamed to Silver Hawk Authentic.

they worked on the intersection.

Southwest's VIP partners are Union Bank, Southpointe Pavilions, McDonalds, Shopko, Edward Jones Investments and Old Chicago. These companies supported the school and vice versa.

Many housing developments went up

Lincoln Southwest is not the only school in Lincoln that grew. The University of Nebraska started fund-raising to expand on Memorial Stadium.

Southwest was appreciative of all the support they received from the entire community.

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Many businesses came into the southwest part of Lincoln. The strip mall closest to the school included a fa bric store, A Page in Time Scrapbooks, Jungle Juice, a baseball training center, Subway, Tan World, and other companies as well

At Silver Strike auction Mike Van Hoosen watches over a couple as they eat the meal catered by Famous Dave's. The Booster Club put on this event as a fund-raiser.

Memorial Stadium is a sea of red for the first Nebraska football game of the season against Oklahoma State. UNL sports celebrated ''Husker Nation" by inviting back past players and coaches.

The road work north of LSW on 14th street began mid-September. S i nce this road is a direct route to the school it was an inconvenience to many students as well as staff members. Whiskey Creek was just one of the many new restaurants built east of the school. Others included Red Robin and Carlos 0' Kellys.

Not only was a car wash built just south of the school, but a Security First bank was also put up.

To the west is Wilderness Park. This Southwest neighbor will not be changing any time soon.

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Mom and Dad

Samantha Hennes I

A gift to Dad. A dream to Mom. A little sunshine to al .

Love you very much , Dad, Mom, John, an c your entire family.

THE TALON STAFF congratulates the 2004 senior class

Class of 2005 parents, honor your graduating senior with a message

(watch for information next fall)

Youth Fellowship

St. Mark's United Methodist Church - 8550 Pioneers Blvd. - Lincoln, NE 68520 - 489-8885

Schedule

Worship

Saturday - 5:00pm

Sunday-8:00, 9:00, 10:15, 11:15 am

Sunday Church School

Confirmation ................. 9:00am

7th-12 th grade ...... 9:00, 10:15am

United Methodist Fellowship (UMYF)

Middle School (6 th -8 th ) Sun., 5:00pm

Sr. High (9 th - 12 th ) Sun., 6:30pm

Rock and Roll Worship Service (6 th - 12th ) 4th Sun. 7:00pm

Christian Outreach Program ... .1st Wed. 7:00pm

Youth Bells ........................... Mon., 6:30pm

Youth Servant Team ............... Mon., 6:30pm

Youth Connections Choir & Band Wed. 7:00pm

Youth Bible Study ...... ............ .Wed., 8:00pm

Officer's Meeting ...... ...... ........ .Wed., fi:00pm

Sr. High Bible Study ............... Tues., 7:00-7:30am

5th Quarter-Fridays, September-October (football)

and January-March (basketball) ....... 9:30pm-midnig r t

St. Mark's.... Athletics-Mon., Tues., Thurs.

Softball, Fall Volleyball, Summer and Winter Basketball, Sand Volleyball (depending on the season)

St. Mark's Youth group's Goals:

* growing closer to God

* growing closer to others

* growing closer to our group

Phone numbers

Church office .489-8885

Youth hot line .... 489-2532

Youth Minister Don Stewart ....... 489-2738

Good Luck, Silverhawks!

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Eternal life."-John 3:16

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Index

Abendroth, Diane 64

Adams, Shelby 44

Addleman, Jeremy 54 , 73, 131

Aden, Elijah 54 , 73, 88

Agnew, Cory 44

Aguallo, John 64

Ahlschwede, Carla 44, 88

Ahlschwede, Tom 10, 64, 153

Aksamit, Amber 20

Al-Rubaiai, Ayam 19, 44

Al-Rubaiai, Muslin 33

Albertson, Heather 44, 78

Albrecht, Brian 64, 96, 98, 99

Albrecht, Lucas 44, 98

Albright, Jessica 157

Aldrige, Peg 64

Allen, Charles 36

Allen, Devon 54, 77

Alley, Tyler 54, 104

Allison, Samuel 44 , 104

Amen, Jessica 20, 115, 160, 161, 174

Amen, Timothy 36, 72, 73

Amory, Nikki 54

Anderbery, Katie 44, 116, 150

Andersen, Kristopher 20

Anderson, Ashley 20

Anderson, Caitlin 7, 20, 74, 75

Anderson, Chris 44, 70, 99

Anderson, Jacob 44

Anderson, Joey 157

Anderson, Jolyn 44, 80, 157

Anderson, Lindy 21, 160, 161

Anderson, Ryan 21, 106, 107

Anthony, Matt 20

Applebee, Keri 64, 142

Apthorpe , Elizabeth 44

Arias, Tania 54

Arkebauer, Sarah 54, 107

Armijo, Jade 44, 115

Arp, Tyler 36, 168

Arten, Sarah 54, 88

Arts 144

Asbjornson, Amy 20, 115, 128, 129, 148

Ashcraft, Keith 54, 99

Atem, Atem 33, 35

Atem, Mayen 33, 35

Aust, Corlyn 44

pBamershop 2

Babcock , Amber 36, 37, 76, 113, 156,157

Backhau s, Bryan 20

Bade ,Abby 36,41, 74, 75,124

Bade , Alicia

Baeder, Nik 44

Baer, Benjamin 44, 70, 72

Bailey, Brad 44, 99

Bailey, Kyle 44 , 49, 52

Baker, Cassandra 44

Baker, Gretchen 64

Baker, Laura 54, 157

Baker, Lisa 44

Baker, Melissa 44, 88

Baker, Nicki 95

Baldauf, Toby 9

Bales , Lisa 36

Bales , Lisa 64, 129, 140, 166

Ball, Alex 44, 93, 115, 160

Ball, Amanda 54, 157

Ballard, Drew 36, 98, 160

Baltes , Staci 54

Band, Marching 88

Banebright , Chris 35

Barber, Matt

Barker, Colt 54

Barnell, Brett 44

Barnhou se, Brittany 44

Barratt , James 36, 88, 157

Bartek, Leah 44, 115, 157

Bartel s, Alisha 54, 77

Bartel s, Brian 20, 113, 158, 174

Bartholomew, Erin 44

Basketball, Boys

Freshmen 98

JV 98

Reserve 98

Varsity 96

Basketball, Girls

Freshmen 102

JV 102

Reserve 102

Varsity 100

B ateman, Casey 36, 88, 115

B ateman, Ryan 20, 70

Batten,Amanda 8, 21, 78,112

Bauhof, April 2, 36, 88

Bauhof, Karla 44, 88

Baumert, Ryan 64

Baumgartner, Matthew 36

Bax, Tom 44, 72, 73

Baylor, Sophia 10, 44, 90, 91, 103

Beardslee, Benjamin 44

Becker, Brittany 54

Becker, Jess 36

Behne , Margot 54, 107

Behne, Tara 6, 21, 113, 115

Beitler, Katie 170

Belford, Isaac 54

Bell , Allyson 36, 93, 160

Bell , Chris 54, 88, 104

Bell , Lucas 44

Belson, Elizabeth 44, 88

Benamon, Janelle 63

Bentley, Denae 44, 91

Bentley , Heather 36, 88, 89

Bentley, Laura 10, 91

Benzing, Cody 36

Berg, Brian 36

Berger, Christopher 44

Berndt , Amanda 54, 157

Bertrand, Kyle 44

Bertsche, Maggie 45

Bettenhau sen, Kyle 45, 83, 88

Betz , Jessica 43, 136

Bice, Cody

Bidrow ski, Mark 54, 133

Bierbaum , Corenia 36

Bierbaum , Sean 33, 108 , 139

Billing s, Christopher 36

Billings, Stephanie 45

Bindel, Adam 45

Bird , Lauren 45, 88, 154

Birkel, BJ 36, 104

Bischoff, Erica 88

Bi shop, Jonathan 45, 145

Bivin s, Joshua 33, 34, 133

Black, Brady 20

Blackwell , Trent 6

Bland, Martin 54, 88

Blankenbaker, Devin 54

Blimling, Cody 54

Bloom, Schyler 10, 54, 73

Blue, Meg 54, 103

Boe selager, Ben 54, 99

Bogenreif, Wesley 54

Bohaty, Brenton 20

Boldin, Jennifer 170

Bolle s, Blake 18, 45, 72, 73, 98

Bomberger, Amanda 45

Bomberger, JoLynn 64

Bonebright , Chris 33

Bonebright , Nick 54

Boney , Taylor 55 , 58, 82

Bonner, Brendan 20

Booker, Megan 36

Books, Austin 104

Boomer, Adam 20, 70, 140, 164

Boomer, Benjamin 55 Boon , Francie 45

Boosalis, Bronson 36, 41

Boosalis, Kaylin 7, 8, 16, 17, 36, 113

Borden, Justin 20

Borecky, J.J. 21

Bork, Andy 21, 70

Born, Dustin 20

Bornhoft, Kristen 20, 104

Bouges, Alicia 45 , 81

Bousquet , Ali 55

Bovee, Matthew 55

Bowland , Karen 64

Bowling , Quinton 36

Bowling, Tatum 55

Bowman, Ryan 45

Boye, Paul 20, 88, 113, 114, 129, 154

Bo yle, Rick 64, 142, 202

Brabec , Kaylin 36, 113

Bradaric, Alex 55

Braden , Kyle 41

Brady, Travis 64, 166

Brammeier, John 20, 29, 96, 159, 181

Brammeier, Laura 55, 58 , 74, 102

Brandfas, Brittany 55, 157

Brandle , Jeff 64, 163

Branning, Stacie 88

Brant , Corey 55, 88

Branting, Stacie 55, 107

Brauer, Ashley 45, 150

Brauer, Nick 20, 161

Breetzke , Michael 18, 36, 43, 96

Brenden, Lis 64, 80, 81, 100, 102, 103

Brennan , Cullan 55

Brennenstuhl , Leeanna 10, 55, 81, 157

Bridgmon , Bev 170

Brinkman, Andrew 36

Bristol, Alexander

Brockley, Nancy 83

Brodd, Amanda 55

Brodd, Trisha 55

Brolhorst, Paige 7, 55

Brooks, Austin 45, 73, 105

Brown , Carlie 36, 91

Brown, Joshua 55, 106

Brown-Parker, Kerri 64, 66

Brummer, Jason 21

Brunken , Scott 21, 88

Brunkow, Sara 20, 115, 129, 160, 161

Bryant, Kelsey 55

Bryant, Zachary 45, 73

Bu chanan, Paige 55, 103

Bucher, Zach 55

Buchmann , Whitney 45, 92, 93 , 103

Buckner, Brianna 55, 88

Buckner, Celeste 36, 88

Buckner, Joni 64, 170

Buffington, Joel 45

Buffum, April 20, 179

Buman, Jan 64

Bundy, Christine 20

Bundy, Scott 55

Bunn, Randi 36

Burbach, Patricia 55

Burchell, Justin 55

Burden, Christina 53

Burger, Kate 64

Burgess, Amber 78

Burkett, Bob 64

Burkett, Brandi 5, 45 , 87, 88, 94

Burkhart , Erik 36

Burow, Amy 36, 107, 157

Burow, Justin 36, 88

Bush, Sarah 55

Bushhousen, Shayla 64

Business 146

Buskirk, Brittany 36, 157

Butcher, Megan 36

Butler, Seanza 36

Butler, Serena 55

Buttke , Derek 45, 108

Byers , Ro ss 45, 73

Collmeral Damages

Cabeen, Brandon 36

Cain, Chris

Calahan, Katie 36, 88, 131

Cammack, Christina 36, 69, 86 , 87, 93, 157

Cammack, Maria 10, 55, 77, 10., , 159

Cammack, Nicholas 20, 70, 71 , 165

Campbell, Erik 36, 70, 104, 127 162

Campbell, Kendelle 16, 17, 18 , O. 121, 176

Campbell, Sandi 64, 113, 147

Campbell, Sinjhen 45

Campbell, Vern 64, 170

Campfield, Kelsey 45, 94, 95, I i5

Carden, Britney 36

Carey, Pat 21

Carlen, Alyssa 45, 157

Carlo, Clare 45, 85, 115, 131, I 7

Carpenter, Dan 64, 70, 73, 130

Carpenter, Liz 21

Carpenter, Shane 36

Carson, Jenna

Carson, Kim 64

Carter, Bethany 45

Cassman, Marissa 45, 76, 77, 1 3

Cate, Jeremy 22

Celesky, Samantha 36, 133

Cerny, Jon

Cerveny, Laura 45

Cerveny, Steven 22

Chab, Terri 170

Chambers, Christopher 45

Chambers, Courtney Chambers , Lexee 45

Chansavang, Jimmie 55

Charroin, Dave 65, 104 , 170

Chauhan, Shashank 22

Cheerleaders

Freshmen 95

JV 93

Reserve 94

Varsity 92

Choir

Concert 157

Freshman 157

Varsity 157

Cholsaipan , Namthip 18, 43, 8 7

Chrastil, Ben 55

Chrisitiansen, Tyler 88

Christiansen, Jillian 36, 88, 89 , 156, 157

Christiansen, Kelsey 45, 107, 1 9

Christiansen, Laura 45, 86, 87

Christianson, Tyler 55, 84

Christy, Rachel 45 , 77

Church , Amanda 45, 80, 103

Clawson, Ben 43 , 136

Clayburn , Nathan 45 , 88, 133

Clevenger, Ericka 36 , 41, 125 , 140

Closson, Christopher 55

Club Art 121

Bowling 125

Campus Life 119

Ca rd 125

Chess 125

Close-up 129

DECA 115

Drama 121

FBLA 115

FCA 119

FCCLA 115

FEC 131

French 117

GLBTSA 133

Japanese 117

Key 119

Medical 131

Motor Sports 127

NHS 113

Outdoor Encounters 127

Photography 121

Science Olympiad 131

Spanish 117

Strategy Gaming 127

Student Council 113

US/World History 129

USA, Skills 133

We the People 129

Young Democrats 133

Clyburn , Nate l 04

Coatman , Mike 55, 99

Coffman , Justin 22 , 29

Colburn, Nickalee 55

Cole, Peggy Coleman , Nate 45, 88, 157

Colgrove , Shawn 45

Color Guard 89

Comer, Sally 55 , 134

Conant , Jennifer 45

Conant , Natalie 22 , 88 , 89, 178

Connely, Jakob 55 , 73, J 06

Conway, Matt 45

Cook , Corey 45 , 88

Cook , Lauren 36 , i54, 157

Cooper, Ali ya 36

Cooper, Megan 36 , 81, I 07

Cooper, Shane 45 , 157

Cope,Craig 36 , 106

Co enza , Tom 150

Cosgrove, Austin 55

Cotton, Andy 45 , 52 , 70 , 72 , 96 Cotton , Denise 65, 156

Cottrell, James 55, 73, 104

Couillard , Cole 44 , 45, 70, 104 , 126 , 127,166

Couillard, Kylie 55 , 77 , 107

Counseling/Administration 142

Countryman , Zach 45 , 88 , 157

Cowell , Catherine

Cownie , Adam 36 , 148

Cownie , Ryan 55

Crasmick , Emma 107

Creglow, Emily 55, 85

Creveling , Colin 7, 55 , 149 , 157

Cromer, Daniel 36 , 131

Cromer, Megan 55

Cross Country JV84

Varsity 84

Crow, Sheldon 18 , 2 3 , 70 , 131 , 175

Cunnin g ham , Tamm y 65 , I l 7

Curti s, Audr e y 36, J 00 , 10 l

Cuts or, Jer e my 2 3 iift

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Dag er, Greg 45

Dahlke , Ca s ey 23 , 69, 70 , 104 , 175

Dalke , Matthew 36 , 98

Dalke , Nicholas 11 , 55 , 73 , 88

Damke , Adam 45 , 124 , 131

Damme , Tyler 36 , 88 , 89 , 98 , 154

Danahay, James 23 , 70

Dance Team 90

Dang , John 45

Dan g, Vui 45

Dan son , Je ss ica 55 , 87 , 113 , 157

Dan son , Jim 65, 70 , 73 , 136 , 166 , 167

Daubert , Stephen 46

Da ug hert y, Jar e d 36, 43

David, Samuel 14 , 23 , 70 , 113 , 129

Da v id s on , Mary 46 , 157

Da vid son , Sar a 22 , 92, 180

Da v is, Am a nda 36

Dav is, Debra 55 , 88

D a y, Corey 18 , 36

Decker, Amy 46

Deed , Stephanie 65, 74 , 77

Deffenbau g h , Beau 55

Degner, Sarah 46 , 88 , 133, 157

Delgado , Torrance 46, 104

Deneault, Nathan 37

Denkovich, Stas a 55

Denni s, Keeley 37 , 44 , J 62

Deschaine , Jill 46 , 94 , 95 , J 50, 15 7

Didier, Jame s 55 , 73

Dieckhoff, Bri a n

Dierking , Alicia 22

Dike , Emily 22 , 156 , 157 , 180

Dike , Ian 46 , 70, 96 , 98

Dillehay, Andrew 17, 46

Dillon, Roger 55

Dill s aver, Ju s tin 126

Dil s aver, Nichola s 46 , 106 , 127 , 131

Dinneen , Johnny 2 2, 70 , 166

Dinneen , Kri s ten 11 , 55 , 85

Dittmann, Brock 46 , 98

Docek a l, Kent 65

Doehring , Joshua 55 , 131

Donahoo , Nathan 55 , 73

Donahoo , Trevor 55 , 73

Donlic , Alen 46

Doughert y, Chaeli 14 , 37 , 93, 107

Dou g herty, Lacie 55

Dougherty, Mindy 46

D o ug la s, Marci 22

Dou g las-Hill , Matt 23

Douglas- Hill , Morgan 55 , 8 8

Dowd, Andrew 55 , 82 , 83 , 99

Dowd , Barry 37

Down , Kaela 55

Downing , Lind s ay 37 , 150 , 151

Doyle , Ryan 37 , 162

Dredge,Brandon 46

Driscoll , John 56, 99

Drueppel , Cody 23

Duba , Ayla 56

Dudek , Mike 65

Duff, Andrew 56

Duncan, Alan 46

Duncan , Connie 65

Dungan, George 17, 46 , 150

Dunn , Haye s 53

Du ss ault, Je s sica 46 , 110, 130 , l3l , 141, 150 , 154 , 155

Dutkiewicz , Katlynn 37 , 88 , 89, 146 , 150

Dvorak, Mike 56

Dvorak, Scott 23 , 126

iiEurotrip

Earhart , Travi s 56 , 73 , 88

Eckery, Dane 23 , 88 , 106

Ecklund , Ben 98

Edward s, Becca 46 , 93

Effie , Kelly 46

E gg er, Brandon 37

Ehly, Ryan 23 , 82 , 83, 129, 156, 157

Eide , Kelsey 56 , 88 , 89, 157

Eklund , Ben 46 , 73 , 157

Eley, Samantha 37 , 74 , 75

Elledge , Chuck 37

Elli s, Mallory 37

Elmore , David 22 , 150 , 156 , 157

El s berry, Jhordan 22 , 156, 157 , 175

El son, Mitchell 46

Emery, Kristin 22 , 160, 161, 184

Emmons , Jason 37

Enchayan , Ryan 56

Endre s, Matthew 37 , 124

Endres, Tommy 56

Engel, Ashlee 8 , 37

Engel , Ashton 46, 73

English 148

Eppen s, Ashley 56, 88, 157

Epperson , Alex 56 , 88

Erickson , Gina 37

Esau , Michael 37, 72

E s ke , Jordan 37 , 84 , 115, 131 , 136 ,

144

Eske , Meredith 56, 95 , 157

Espino a , Frank 46

Es ay, Sarah 56 , 88

Essink , Alison 37 , 68 , 74, -75 , 147

Ette , Jenny 46, 80 , 81 , 88

Evans , Ray 22, 83

Evans , T J. 56

Ever oil , Mallory 46 , 157

Evnen, Emily 46 , 133 , 150 , 151 , 157

Ex~trom , Alicia 46 , 52, 76 , 102, 113, 131

Exstrom , ancy 41

Exstrom , Samantha 56 , 77 , 95 , 1o3

Ford, Jerry 47

Ford , Lorrie 65 , 149

Ford , Mari a 14,47 , 156,157

Forensic 150

Forkner, Jean 38

Forsgren, Mitchell 47

Forst , Jared 56

Forycki , Jessica 38, 81, 157

Forycki, Tiffany 56 , 80 , 81, 88, 103,157

Fosler, Kara 47

Foster, Cory 47

Foster, Jerrod 56

Fowle, Megan 23

Fowle , Tyler 47

r'Fraiser, Christina 167

Exstrom, Whitney 37 , 41 , 93

Finding Nemo

Faculty/staff 64, 65, 66, 67

Fairchild, Lindsey 22, 112

Falcon , Jerrell 56

Falcone , Lori 64 , 65 , 88 , 89 , 15 4

Fallaha, Farah 23 , 129

Fallaha , Zuhir 56

Farkas , Michael 56 , 73

Faulder, Grant 46 , 73

Fauver, Brad 23 , 166

FCS 146

Fehringer, Joye 65 , 171

Feiling , Dustin 37

Felton , Brittany 37 , 124 , 125

Felton , Tracy 65 , 164

Fergu s on , Ryan 46 , 88 , 157 , 169

Fernandez , Nick 56

Ferri s , Grant J 7, 46 , 88 , 157

Ferri s , Jenna 16 , 2 3 , 121 , 156 , 157

Fikar, Chel sea 38

Filipi , Jamie 38

Fine/ Industrial Arts 144

Finkhouse , Tanner 46 , 73

Finley, Aaron 65, 104, 166

Finnell, John 46 , 84

Fischbein , Sarah 56 , 107

Fischer, Christopher 46, 73

Fischer, Todd 38

Fisher, Cody 18, 23 , 52 , 96

Fi s her, Miles 56

Flattery, Mary 46 , 157

Fleichman, Judy 170

Flewelling, Lennie 65

Flore , Amanda 38

Flores , Jared 46 , 126

Flory, Megan 14 , 46 , 90, 91, 157

Flowers , Erika 56 , 77

Flynn , Ashley 38

Focht, Marci 4 , 47 , 80 , 103 , 127

Football

Freshmen 72 JV 72

Fraiser, Michelle 157

Fraley, Jacque 65 , 170

Franck, Matthew 47

Franklin, Megan 22

Franson , Jon 22, 129

Frantzen, Michelle 22

Fraser, Christina 56 , 95

Fraser, Michelle 38 , 113 , 156

Free , Cory 65 , 132

Freese , Dav id 5 6 , 88 , 99, 127

French , Kevin 65, 86, 87 , 158

Fricke, Nick 4 7

Frickey, Ra ven 56

Fritz, Brandon 38 , 70 , 72

Fritz , Jennifer 22 , 84 , 85

Fuller, Stetson 47 , 73

Fuller, Whitney 57

Fuoco , Thoma s 57

Fynbu , C.J. 47 , 121 , 133 , 151

M6acy

Gable , Danielle 47

Gage , Siera 47 , 1-57 , 158

Gaines, Weston 47, 158

Gale, Trevis 22, 148

Gall , Michael 4 7

Galleme , Loraine 18 , 38

Garcia , Luke 33 34

Garey , Brian 23,' 70

Garland , Eric 38

Garratt , Brandon 57 , 148

Garrett , Madison 85

Garrett, Rachel 47

Gauff, Colby 47, 88

Geiger, Virginia 65

Genrich , Jo hua 57, 131 , 169

Genzmer, Whitney 4 , 38

Gereau , Cameron 47, 84

Gereau , Morgan 57

Gerrard , Nancy 65 171

Gettman , Gregory 57 , 88

Gharzai , Shurkia 65 , 152

Gibson, Justin 47, 126

Gibson , Laura 38

Gifford, Tere a 170

Girdner, Seth 47

Glenn, Audrey 47, 162

Goddard, Kara 38, 88 , 104, 157

Goettle, Mike 47 , 70, 104

Golden, Erin 47, 77

Golden, Tim 35, 65, 126, 127, 164

Hansen, Lori 38, 88, 89

Hansen, Matthew 47, 124

Herz, Kathy 65

Hanson, Nolan 47, 84, 88 141

Hardesty, Tyler. 38 , 104, 105

Hardin , Stephanie 18, 38, 88

Golf Harms, Aaron 47

JV 86

Va rsity 86

Gomez , Pete 65, 104 , 124 , 125

Hetcko, Julie 47 , 77 , 93, 103, 113 , Cruelty ii

Hey, Tammy 170

Intolerable Jorgens, Kelsey 58, 80

KIii Bill

Ihrig, Marci 57, 80 , 88

Hiatt,Lyndy 47,93 , 157 Incontro, Sarah 38, 93

Hickman , Delissa 47 Irions, Jessica 24, 29, 110, 115 Kalita , Anastasia 24, 120

Harms, Ben 119 Hickman , Deshawn 57 Isherwood, Rachel 48 , 84, 85, 100, Kaltenberger, Doug 65, 158

Harris, Christa 43

Harris, Courtney 22, 29 , 182

Gomez-Medina, Juan 38, 162 Harris, Elaine 65

Harris, James

Gooden , Spencer 47

Goodman , Meagan 4 7 Harris, Jessica 38, 104, 162

Goracke, Marthy 23

Hicks, Jenny 38, 160 101

Kansier, Krista 58, 80, 81 , 157

Hile, Jake 57, 58, 73 Izquierdo-Palacios, Ricardo 57 Kantor, Troy 70

Hilgenkamp, Cory 48, 70, 72 -Kasl, Holly 9, 24, 29, 92 , 181

Hill, Anna 38, 107

Hill, David 57 , 73, 88

Harris , Natalia 47, 160 Hill, Michael 53

Goranson, Ondrea 6 , 9, 14 , 15, 17, Harris , Nathan 57

23,183

Gore , Coleman 23, 70, 71, 104

Gorgen, Maggie 38

Gormley, Nick 43

Harris, Skye

Harrison,Brady 47, 73,88, 104

Harrison, Courtney 38, 148

Just Married Kastl, Jeff 39, 88

Kattes, Clarisa 58, 88, 157, 164

Hinrichs, Jon 57, 73 Jaacks, Kyle 57, 99 127

Hoage, Mallory 38 , 157 Jaber, Nicole 57, 88 Kebraei , Pouya 39

Hobelman, Joseph 23, 70, 140, 179

Harrison, Katey 57 , 88, 89, 104, Hock , Molly 48 , 77, 152

Gouley, Susan 202 114

Graham, Ashley 12, 38

Grau , Du stin 47, 117

Gra ves, Erica 38, 124, 125

Green, Laura 57

Greene, Hannah 47, 128, 129

Greene, Jordan 23, 150

Grieser, Jessica 57

Griess, Andrew 57, 73

Griffin, Eric 38 , 156, 157, 166

Griffith, Austin 57 , 113, 131

Griffith, Cole 38

Groth, Kristi 65

Grunke, Jill 47, 80

Guderjan , Scott 47 , 126

Guerrero , Carmen 57

Guerrero, Justin 38

pKaufman , Preston 48, 69, 73, 1, 14

Hobelman, Abbie 57, 103 Jackson, Bill 57 Kelch, John 8, 25, 29

Jackson, Sandra 48 Keller, Jessy 48

Jacobson, Nila 65 Kelley, Andrew 25

Hoelting, Sarah 57, 77 Jagadich, Aj 57 Kelley, Bryan 58

Hartman , David 65, 118, 119, 152, Hoffman , Lance 38

Grasmick, Emma 57, 157 153

Hartshorn, Tyler 47, 108, 135

Hartsook, Kelsey 47, 94 , 157

Hartz, Jennifer 38, 108, 157

Harvey, Timothy 38, 43, 156

Hogan , Alex 57 , 106

James, Ashley 57, 157 Kellough, Natalie 58 , 77

James, Sean 48 Kennedy, Casey 24

Hokamp, Joshua 63 Jame s, Whitney 12, 24, 91 Kenny, Melody 65

Holbrook, Megan 57, 78, 103 Jameson, Philip 57 Kerns, Lindsay 24, 182

Holcomb , Heather 48, 88, 89, 107 Janssen , Rachel 54, 57, 107 Kerrey, Carole 58 , 87, 88

Holmes, Jacqueline 38 Jarecke , Nathaniel 48, 73 Kess, Conrad 58, 126, 127

Hassler, Stephen 38, 43 Holmes, Porsha 48 , 157 Jarecke, Nicholas 48, 73 Kess, Jase 48

Hastings, John 65, 142 , 143 Holstein, Lindsey 57 Jasa, Katie 48, 88, 117, 150 Kiefer, Megan 48

Hawkins, Eric 38 Holt, Brianna 38 , 41, 113 Jeffer s, Kodie i 8, 38 Kiely, Caitlin 58 , 95

Haycraft , Lisa 65 Holt, Jeffrey 48

Hays,Sandy 65,171

Holt, Jenna 24, 92

Hecker, John 38 Holt, John 24

Heckman, Katie 54, 57, 90, 167 Homer, Jarrod 48

Hefley, Trevor 38 Honnen, Daniel 57 , 83, 157

Hehn, Zachary Honnen, Jessica 33

Heimann, Jenna 38, 84, 85

Honnens, Lindsay 57, 77

Heimes, Matt 65, 150, 151 Hormandl, Dann y

Jefferson , Isaac 91 Kim, Paul

Jenkins , Abbie 57 Kimberly , Christopher 39, 72

Jennett , Niki 18, 24 Kimberly, Michelle 58 , 63

Jennett , Stephanie 11, 57, 80 Kimminau, Tara 24

Jen sen, Sean 57 Kimminau, Tracy 24

Jensen, Shane 106, 107 King , Allen 48, 104

Jeune, Dustin 38, 108, 131 King , Audrey 24, 140

57 Kissel, Meg 48, 116, 156, 157

Hager, Christopher 57

Hain, Cory 38

Haith, Julie 22, 92, 115, 129, 176

Hendrix, Hailey 131

Hennecke, Kevin 65

Howell, Ashlei 25, 86, 87

Johnson, Cody 57 Kjar, Crystal 65

Howell, Mollie 14, 25, 68, 78 , 79, Johnson, Dustin 58, 106 Klabenes, Cheri

Hennessy, Samantha 14, 22, 92, 147

Hakel, Laura 57 113 , 184

Haleem , Janae 47

Henrichs, Bob 16, 65, 120

Howerter, Taylor 57 , 73

Hoyt, Matthew 24, 82, 83

Johnson, Jacob P 48 Klass , Michaela 18, 39

Johnson, Jacob R 58 Klein, Kaleb 39, 88, 130, 131

Johnson, Jereme 48 Kletchka, Andrew 48, 70, 72, 7 , Hallauer, Chris 8, 47 , 72, 73, 104 , Hensel, Derrick 38, 146

113, 157

Hamilton, Jacob 4 7

Hamm, Charity 38, 102, 131

Hammond, Karl 4 7, 88

Hamner, Ryan 22

Harnnett, Michael 57, 73

Hraban , Jeffrey 48

Herbert, Tiffany 33 Hubbell, Kira 57

Hereth, Tyson 23, 146 Hubbell, Matt 38, 84

Herman, Hannah 57, 77 Huber, Dustin 24

Hermann, Jeremy 23 , 70, 113, 181 Hunt, Alicia 48 , 88, 157

Hermann,Shelley 47 , 77,102 , 166 Hunt, Kelley 63, 157

Herold, Alyssa 47 Hupp, Heath 70

Handa, Jalaina 65, 111, 129, 130, Herring, Kate 47, 93 Hutchins, Derek 48, 168

131

Handke, Garrett 57

Handke , Philip 38

Hanna, Andrew 47, 83 , 88, 150

Hansen, Jordan 38

Herrold, Kiley 23, 182

Herrold, Sasha 57

Herron, Heather 57

Hershberger, Dennis 65, 82, 167

Hertel , Lathen 23

Johnson, Jordan 38 98

Johnson, Megan 37, 38 Knabe, Patrick 58, 99

Johnson, Paul 24 Kneifl , Marge 65 , 114, 146

Johnson, Soren 48, 140 Knoell, Casey 4, 49

Johnson, Tiffany 38, 108, 157 Knoll, Melissa 24, 182

Jonas, Anne 58 , 77 Knoll, Reed 49, 70

Jones, Baily 48, 80 , 81, 121, 166 Knudsen, Katelyn 49

Jones, Corey 24 Knudson, Philip 24, 143 , 175

Jones, Kari 48, 107 Knudson, Trisha 58

Jones, Matthew 48 Kocarnik, Andrew 49, 133

Jones, Mike 38 Koch, Tyler 9, 24 , 70, 71

Jones , Nick 48 Koehn , Adam 49 , 73

Jones, Rachel 39 Koehn, David 25

Koenig, Sarah 25, 110, 184

Kolb, Danna 33

Kolb, Ryan 58, 73

Kolle, Sarah 66

Konovalchuk, Yura 63

Kon tor, Broe 106

Kopp, Jacob 33, 35, 124

Kortum, Chris 37 , 39, 84, 113

Koziol, Joe 49

Kracl, Marek 49

Kramer, Kurtis 39

Kraus, Jimmy 58 , 83

Kremer, Gracia 14, 26, 139

Kremer, Tim 49

Krieger, Meaghan 58

Krieger, Ryan 41

Krier, Beverly 66

Krueger, Alexa 39, 113 , 148

Kru e, Diana 170

Kubicek, Kaleb 26, 180

Kubik, icole 66 , 100, 102, 103

Kucera, Emma 49

Kudlacek, Zach 63

Kuehn, Shelly Kuhns, Lance 49 , 120, 135

Kuppig, Dianne 66, 160, 161

Kurtenbach, Kyle 26, 167

Kuwa, Mujahid 33, 34

ql..ord of the Rings: Return of th e King

Labadie, Brandon 49 , 88, 15 4 , 155

Lacey, Tyler 39, 72

Ladman, Christopher 33

Lagrange, Ben 58

Laird, Brandon 39

Lakey, Ali 6

Lamb,Erin 49,93, 165

Lamb, Jenna 49 , 93, 128, 129

Lamber on,Justin 13 , 14,26, 1) 3 , 129, 149, 150

Lammle, Ashley 39 , 86

Landgren, Sara 66, ] 42

Laney, Jesse 39

Lang, Ashleigh 58, 115

Lang, Tami 170

Lange, Cierra 49, 116

Langemach, Kari 26, 107, 157, 178

Langer, Jordan 133

Large, Colin 58, 157

Larrick, Antony 58, 88 , 124

Larsen, Estefania 39

Larsen, Stephie 88, 150

Lar on, Jennifer 49, 94, 95

Larson, Ted 84, 85, 128, 129, 166, 202

Larson, Tim 66

Last, B obby 49

Last, Chris 27

Latshaw, Ke lsey 49, 115

Latta,Anna 27,107

Lausten, Jacob J 9, 39, 106

Lawson,Reed 58, 73,88, 104

Le, Tien 49, 93

LeBaron, Kassandra 27' 92, 129

Ledder, Becky 49, 110, 117 , 133

Lee, Dani 49, 131,157,202

Leeds, Andrew 49, 73

Lefferts, C.J. 49 , 88, 11 7, 133

Lehman, Allison 49

Lehman, Erin 27

Leikam, Matt 27

Leiter, Madeline 26, 121, 150, 156 157 , 184 '

Lenger, Jordan 26, 29, 70

Lenhoff, Lindsey 39

Lesoing , Ali sa 26, 160 , 16l

Lester, Katherine 58, 95 , 107

Letcher, Kiara 58, 95 , 10 3, 157

Lewallen , Kylie 39, 76, 77 , 102 , 115

Lewis, Alex 58

Lewis, Brandi 26, 180

Lewis, Chris 59, 73, 127

Lewis , Steven 49, 73

Li, Lucy 49, 113

Li , Zhan 49, 73, 88

Liebers, Seth 59 , 73, 158

Lien, Kelsi 26

Lien, Mason 59

Lindburg, Erica 160, 161

Linder, Kyle 6, 59

Linderholm , Jake 33, 35, 140

Lindgren, Angela 66 , 152

L~ndquist, Shannon 27 , 68, 78 , 79

Lmebaugh , Mai 170

L~ngenfelder, Aaron 39, 117

Lmkugel, Nate 66

Little, Graham 27

Little, Jeff 66

Little, Kirby 59

Little, Sharon 49

Loeffel, Timothy 39

Lofgreen, Brittany 27, 74, 100 , 114, 118, 119

Logan , Cameron 43

Lohmeier, Daniel 27 , 29, 139

Long, Scott 66

Loos, Aaron 59, 133

Loos, Kevin 43, 157

Loos, Tyler 59 , 73

Loper, Allison 49

Lovelace, Robert 39, 72

Lovele s, Travis 59, 73

Lovell, Jordan 39

Lovell, Zachary 59, 73

Lowrey, Brenna 49, 88, 154

Lubach, Courtney 59 , 95

Ludvik , Kyle 104

Luebbe, Casey 27

Lueders, Ben 49

Luginbill, Nathaniel 59, 60

Lugn, Eric 49, 169

Luke, Caitlin 39, 113

Luke, Shelby 59, 88

Lund, Mikayla 59

Lunsford, Zachary

Luther, Brooke 59

Lux, Emily 49, 157

Luzum, Richard 59, 88

Lyman, Jacob 39

Lyman , Kelly 59, 157

ElMona Lisa Smile

MacDonald, Jordan 39

Macelhaney, Cheryl 26

Machovec, Jeremy 59, 108

Mackie , Caitlin 49, 157

Madvig, Katie 59, 80

Madvig, Rachel 39

Magnuson , Amanda 59, 81 , 103

Magnuson, Cory 53, 135

Magnuson , Lindsey 8 39, 41, 90, 91, 115 , 167

Mahlin, Kevin 33

Mahlin, Matthew 63

Mahlman, Christopher 49

Mahoney, Ryan 35, 64, 66, 84, 85, 166

Maier, Lucas 26

Maize, Kara 88

Malone, Kaitlyn 39, 92

Malzer, Marcia 66

Mann, Erica 26, 92, 179

Mape , Alexandra 49

Mape , Zach 59, 60, 73, 88, 104, 113,131

Marchant, Rachel 66

Marcsisak, Austin 52, 53

Marquis , Kyle 49, 73

Marsh, Christopher 49, 82, 156, 157

Marsh , Elizabeth 59, 85, 90 , 91, 127 , 157

Marshall, Taylor 59, 94, 95

Marti, Charlie 13 , 40

Marti, Laura 59, 107, 152

Martin, Aja 26, 113, 150

Martin, Alyssa 49, 76, 160

Martin, Artis 40, 72

Martin, Ben 49 , 70, 98

Martin, Brittany 49

Martin , Erin 40, 85

Martin, Mandi 8, 49, 78

Martin , Pat 81

Marvin, Elyse 59, 77, 107

Marvin, Katie 49, 88, 151 , 154

Mason, Talia 26

Mason, Tristen 40, 124

Massey, Michele 66

Mast, Kristen 49

Mast, Kurtis 40, 104

Masten, Matthew 59

Mathematics 152

Mattson, Gerry 53, 135

Mattson, Jonathan 59, 88

May, Michael 59, 131

May, Nick 49, 84

Mayberry, Randi 66, 74, 76, 100, 102, 103

Mayer, Kevin 40, 88

Mayhew, Adam 59

McCarthy, Michelle 40

McCarthy, Patrick 40, 43, 155

McChesney, Katie 53

McCiatchey, Dani 59

McCluskey, Shandie 27 , 156, 157

McCollister, Alex 49

McCoy, Brittany 59

McCranie, Michele 49

McCranie, Sherry 35, 66

McCullough, Ryan 27

McGowan, Andrew 49

McGowan, Claire 40, 88, 107, 116

McGowen, Michelle 27, 40, 146

McGreer, Katie 49

McKay, Ashlei 27, 116

McKay, Jamie 59

McKinley, Laura 59, 91

McKinney, Christine 59, 77, 102

McKinney, Jessica 40, 43, 78, 100, 101,146

McKinnley, Laura 88

McMaster , Chris 19, 64, 66, 121 , 144

McMichael, Mandy 40

McPherson, Holly

Meckem, Brandon 49

Meisel, Judy 202

Meisinger, Amber 59 , 133

Mendez-Moran, Fernando 40

Merritt, Jodell 66, 130

Mescher, Lori 66

Messman, Brian 59

Meyer, Eric 59

Meyer, Jillian 27, 100 , 115

Meyers, Theresa 40

Michelsen, Ja cki 40, 90, 156, 157

Mickle, Amber 59, 95 , 157, 167

Milem, Sarah 59

Miles, Drew 49

Miles, Nicholas 59

Miller, Amber 59, 77, 89, 107

Miller, Beth 26

Miller, Dani 59, 88

Miller, Deann 40 , 88

Miller, Jennifer 59, 77, 95, 135, 157, 164

Miller, Lucas 50, 116, 157

Miller, Luke 12, 26, 182

Miller, Micah 59

Miller, Shayna 40

Mills, Brandon 59

Mills, Erin 50, 157

Mills, TJ 50, 73, 106

Milos, Bozica 66

Miska, Nolan 59

Mitchell, Brittany 40, 162

Mitchell, Eddy 33

Mitchell, Tiffany 50, 157

Mitchell, Whitney 59

Moats, Drew 40

Mockenhaupt, Tiffany 50, 78, 100, 101, 140

Moeller, Matt 40

Moellerin Andrew 26

129

Mohammad, Ann 26

Mohring, Erin 89

Mohring, Steve 66, 156

Moline, Samantha 50, 80, 88, 89, 103

Montoya-Kaplan, Maggie 59

Moore, Carolyn 50, 157

Moore, ic 40, 70, 72, 106, 126, 156, 15 7

Moore, Tyler 53

Morris, Ashley 59, 161

Morrissey, Ember 59, 60

Morrissey, Jean-Marie 18, 5 9, 38, 157

Morrissey; Patrick 26

Morton, ate 50

Morton, Riley 27, 139, 140

Moseman, Shalee 27

Moser, Brian 50, 114

Mosey, Katrina 50, 91, 102

Motshenbacher, Judy 170

Mroz, Andrew 27, 179

Muehlhausen, Nancy 66, 142

Mueller, Megan 40, 108

Muhic, Sehad 33 , 139

Muller, Jordan 59

Mullins, Matt 8, 27, 140

Mullins, Mikhaela 59, 88, 107

Mumgaard, B randon 40, 83

Munden, Travis

Munier, Laura 59, 88, 157

Murphy, Aaron 59, 73, 88, 106

Murphy, Sean 70

Murray, Bobby 50, 70, 72, 104, 105

Murray, Justin 43

M usic , In s trumental 154

M usic , Vocal 156

Myers, Amelia 50, 76, 100

Myers, Bobbie 66, 142

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Nabach, Jerry 27, 140

Nacke, Shanna 50

Nakagawa, Lori 66

Nannen, Elizabeth 40

Narurnalani, Lyra 50, 157

Nash, Micah 5, 50

Nealon, Andy 59, 99

Nebelsick, Nathan

Neelly, Cortney 50, 76, 165, 169

Neemann, Abbey 40, 78, 79, 146

Negahban, Arman 59

Nelson, Ashley 50, 74, 100

Nelson, Kyle 26, 96, 110, 115

Nelson, Scott 40

Nelson, Tori 26, 78, 79, 88, 113, 178

Ness, Annie 26, 113, 114, 129, 178

ewell,Ryan 50,72, 73,104

Newsham, Jessica 50, 90, 157

Nguyen, D aniel 50, 72, 73

Norri s , Laura 40 , 43 , 92, 149 , 164

, Char 170

Allison 28 , 86 , 87 , Schnell , Ashley 58, 61 , 84, 85

Nunez , Daddy s 43, 144 Peter s, Brandie 60 , 88 , 145 , 155 113 Schoen , Alexa 51, 88 , 157

Nurbabayev, Ale xandr 33 Peters , Brandon

Nyhoff, Bryan 33

iflOki School

O ' Nan, Joshua 27

O ' Neil , Danny 63

Oberst, Alex 40 , 117 , 126

Oetken , Jill 88

Peters , Jason 14 , 28 , 52 , 96 , 183

Rucker, Sabrina 51, 52 , 85 Schoen , Austin 61, 73

Rump , Katelyn 14, 29 , 58 , 74 Schoen, Lexy 89

Peters, Kayleigh 29, 110 , 112 , 113, Raatz, Ru ss 67 Ruoff, Brett 106 , 107 Scholz, Trevor 61 114 , 115 , 129

Peters, Matthew 2, 51

Peters, Nate 6 , 51 , 73, 104, 157

Petersen, Adam 51

Petersen , Bryce 7 , 60

Petersen , Je ss ica 67 , 124

Petersen , Mike 51 , 73 , 157

Rahn , Ryan 28

Raines, Anna 28

Rupert , Tyler 61 Schoo, Phillip 202

Russell, Ben 41 , 108 Schrad , Kevin 67, 70

Rajendran, Sucharitha 61 Russell , Cady 41 , 156 Schropfer, Mary 67 , 74 , 75

Rajkumar, Nevin

Rammaha , Sarah 51

Ryan, Meghan 51 , 74, 107 Schubert , Jake 61

Rye, Deborah 67 Schueth , Amber 61 , 115

Ramsey , Alyssa 28, 29, 92, 156 , Rymph, Dustin 51, 88 , 133, 150 Schueth s , Katie 54, 61, 115

Okwumuo , We s le y 60 , 73 157, 174

Peterson, Amanda 29 , 92 , 139

Olm stead , Heather 27 , 139

Olsen, Daniel 50 , I 62

Ol sen , Ste ve 66

Randall , Jay

Schulenberg , Ethan 61 , 73

Seablscult Schumacher, Caitlin 87

Peterson , Bryce 99 Schumann, Kyle 12 , 64 , 67 , 9t

Rangel, Don 51, 73 , 88 , 154

Ol s on , Brandon 60 124

Peterson , Clayton 28 , 68 , 70 , 71, Rangel , Molly 61 , 80, 102 , 111, Saathoff, Brett 61 98, 99 , 119 96 , 177 Schumuecker, Kaeli 103

Oltman , Chad 60 , 73 , 104 , 157 Peter son , Donna

Saathoff, Cierra 29

Rau scher, Lauren 40 Saathoff, Tyler 28 Schuster, Heather 51 , 88

son , Joshua Schu s ter , Jeffrey 51 , 73 , 99 Orman , Korrie 60 , 107

, Alicia 21 , 28

51 , 86 , 87

, Nathan 51 , 73 Schuster, Michael 61 O s born , Allison 27 , 179

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son , Mark 60

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, Benjamin 51 Safarik , Laura 61 , 103 Schutz , Michael 61

pPadhy e, Le e na 50 , 11 3

Tracy 67, 148 Riffel , Coty 51

Plants, Amy 40, 88 ,

, Reuben 28 , 68 , 70

Andrea 41 Pankake , Ali son 28

Sh erman, Andrew 70, 103

Sh errill, Mallory 61, 90

Sh errill, Nick 30, 70, 181

Sh erwood, Kyle 42

Shi elds, Andy 42, 88, 104

Soucie , Holly 61

Southwell, April 175

Southwell, Dawn 29, 30

Sowell, Chrissy 67, 116

Spackman, Logan 42

Stuzman, Erin 67

Tiedeman, Casey 42, 93, 115, 128,

Suelter, Paul 52, 73 129, 157

Suiter, Rian 52, 70, 72, 99

Sullivan, Dan 84

Tien, David 67

Varga, Derek 53 Venhaus, Samantha 42

Veomett, Marilyn 67, 139, 143

Tisdale, Stephanie 42 , 113, 158 , Villamonte, Tina 31

Sullivan, Kaitlyn 52, 169 165 Virt , Dani 60, 63, 84 , 85 Shie lds, Kristi n 61, 81, 103 Spady, Derek

Shifferrnil ler, Sco tt 61

Spane], Jessica 21, 30, 107, 129,

Shi ffermiller, S teven 42 144, 160, 161

Shi p ley, H eather 61, 157 Spane], Tom 61

Shi vely, B rennan 30

Sh oo k, R an di 52, 77, 100

Spellrneyer, Kylee 52, 157

Spence, Cassidy 61, 88 , 107

Show Choir Spencer, Ben 52, 88

Sophomore 157 Spicer, Robert

Varsity 156 Spicha, Ian 52

Sh owalter, Kymberly 43 Spicha, Ty 52

Summer, Amber

Sunday, Barry 67

Sundberg, Brett 62, 83. 99

Su pp ort Staff 170

Sutton, Ashton 52

Sutton , Eric 62

Svoboda, Jamie 62, 107

Svoboda, Jenni 52, 81

Svoboda, Jessica 62

Svoboda, Michael 42

Shr ader, Jonathan 52 Spivey, Andrea 52 , 88, 89, 107, Swain, Courtney 62

Shryock, Aaro n 52 , 127 157

Shuman n , Kyle 99

Spoerl, Michael 52, 98

Si ebe, Andrew 33 Spry, Nikki 43, 133, 136, 156, 157

S ieck, Tracy 61, 85 , 103 Stabala, Donna 67

Si ede l , To ni 67, 148

Sie fke n , C h ase 61, 149

Stajner, Kate 61, 88

Staley, Brittany 29, 31

Si efke n , Wyatt 30, 108, 133 Staley, Tiffany 62

Si ege l, Sam ue l 61

Stanard, Shane 52

Siegris t , Nicole 42, 156, 157 Stange, Jordan 42, 106

Swanson, Jami 67, 168

Swanson, Lindsey 42

Tobey, Josh 42, 96 , 98 Virts, Dustin 31

Tobin, Molly 53, 155

Tofte, Kaisie 14, 62, 157

Vlasnik, Joel 31

Voigt, Charles 63, 73

Tofte, Kara 53, 103, 143, 150 Vollenweider, Aaron 31, 88, 177

Tomes, Brett 53

Vollenweider, Adam 63, 88

Tomrneraasen , Miles 62 , 73 Voll ey ball

Tool , Alan 31, 70, 104, 159

Tool, Andrew 53 , 104

Topil , Aaron 62

Torrance, Jeremy 43

Town, Drew 53

Townsley, Erica 53, 157

Trammell, Amber 63 , 88, 157

Freshme n 76

JV 7 6

R eserve 76

Varsity 74

Yontz , lfottany 63

Votava, Danielle 53

Vrba, Eric 63

Swartz, Kelsey 52, 94, 95 Trammell, Jazmin 42 Vuong, Lisa 63 , 133

Swartz, Lindsay 6, 9, 30, 90, 91 Tran, Caleb 63 , 73

Swolensky, Christopher Tran , Van 49, 53, 115 , 146

Szudlo, Tyler 53

Traynowicz, Grant 53, 70 , 72

Treu , Kari 31

Texas Chainsaw Trevizo, Sarah 63

PlWlzanl of Oz

Waechter, Casey 53, ll0, 125.

Massacre Trimble, Caty 53, 110 , 114 , 115 , 126

Sim, Celeste 31 Stark, Spencer 62, 88 128,129

Simo n, Tristan 42 Starr, Jerod 52

Sim pso n , Brittney 42, 91 Statler, Ivey 106, 107

Si ms, Kirsti 11 , 61, 85 Stauber, Joe 42

Si nclair, Brett 61 Stauffer, Brian 52, 73, 114, 152

Sin clair, M att 42, 127 Steckelberg, Ali 31 , 74, 75 , 92

Sind el, Kortn ee 42, 93 Stedronsky, Ben 42, 131

Taff, Katie 62 , 107 Troff, Anne 43

Taft, Casey 42

Trouba , Kristi 30

Wagner, Benj amin 63

Wagner, Kel sey 53

Wagner, Moll y 53 , 81

Tallman , Corey 42, 82 , 83 Troutman, Joshua 63, 73 Wahl , Christopher 54, 63

Tanner, Stephanie 42

Tanner, Steven 62

Troxel , Kellie 53, 107

Troxel, Tyler 63, 106

Wakeman , Elizabeth 63 , 77 , 103

Wakeman, Megan 33, 35

Tatro, Kelsey 53, 160 True, Ashli 67 , 152 , 153 Waldman , AJ 7 , 16, 17 , 30, 88, Sing h , Ra essa 19, 52, 118 Steffen, Katy 62

Singsaas, Heidi 17, 52, 88, 89 Steffens , Rieke 11, 18, 42, 85

Si pp , Dani 42

Steidley, Crystal 67

Si ttner, Nicole Steinacher, Derek 52, 88

Sitz mann , Peter 11, 61, 73, 88, 99 Steinbach, Andy 52

Skillett, As hley 61

Skillett, Tiffany 31

Skinner, Ant h o n y 52

S kov, Jessica 31

Skr dl ant, Megan 31

Skul tety, D anie l 31 , 129

Steinkuhler, Sue 202

Steinkuhler, Ty 31 , 52 , 70 71, 202

Stepanek , Grant 11, 62, 88

Stepanek , Zachary 52, 104 , 126

Stephens, Jeffrey 52, 73, 99

Stevens, Cullen 64, 67 , 124

Taylor, Antionio 30 , 69, 96 Tsymbal, Katya 53 89,156 , 157

Taylor, C ' Toria 42

Taylor, Lacey 42

Tucker, Brook 2, 64, 67 , 119 , 142

Tucker, Cassidy 8 , 42

Taylor, Lance 13, 42 , 106, 167 Tucker, Justin 30

Teidman, Casey 114

Tumeh, Abd 53

Tennis Turner, Adam 53 , 132 , 133

JV 8 2

Reserve 82

Walkenhorst, Matthew 42, 84

Walker, Erin 42

Walker, Pat

Wall, Faye 67

Wallace , James 42, 133

Turner, Andrew 18, 30 , 70 , 177 Waller, Kim 67

Turner, Courteney 18 , 42 , 88

Va rs ity 82 Turner, Jameson 30

Terrebonne, Samuel 42 Turner, Lauren 9, 42, 90, 150

Walter, Chelsea 53, 77 , 107

Walton, Chad 42

Walton , Lauren 53

Teska, Keaton 53, 88 Tushick, Jeigh 33 Wangchuck, Pem 53

Tetmeyer, Krystl 53 Tvrdy, Shelly 67 Ward, Jerarni 63 Sloan,

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Stous, Daniel 30 85

Smi th, Kyli e 52

Sn yder, Te ssa

Social Studie s 166

Softball

Strack, Lynn 67, 74 , 77, 138

Strandness , Jason 62

Thompson,

Thompson,

62,

Uptown Girls

Way, Justin 53

Thompson, Nathan 42, 88 Way, Samuel 42

Thompson, Stephanie 16 , 17 , 30, Ways , Jade 42, 157 , 171

Stromp, Brandon 62, 73, 99 121 , 150, 156 , 157 , 176

Strong, Samantha 62 , 88

Strudl, Kristy 52

Thompson , Zachary 42, 150, 151

Vakilzadian, Shahrzad 42 Weber, Allison 53 , 88

Valenti , Donald 53 Weber, Nate 42 , 164

Thomsen, Brittanie 42 Vampola , Scott 67, 70, 159 Webster, Elliott 7, 63 JV 80

Struempler, Matthew 52

Thornton, Katie 31, 116

Van Hoosen, Mattthew 43, 104 Wehling, Cassandra 53, 94, 130 , Reserve 80

Stuart, Megan 62, 157

Thornton, Nathan 53

Van Hoosen , Mike 172 131 , 164 Varsit y 78

So ng, He le n 52, 90, 91

Sorum Ka li 4

Stutheit, Tyler

Stutzman, Erin 18

Thornton, Stuart 31, 156, 157 Van Mevren, Brandon 42, 126 , 127 Weiand , Jordan 63, 73

Thorpe, Jennifer 53

Vance , Breanna 63 , 115 Welch , A hley 30, 91 , 175

Thorpe, TJ 31 Vanicek, Paige 60, 63, 95 , 157

Welch, Dianna

Welke, Kaitlin 43

Wenzl , Ann 170

Wenzl, Austin 63

Wenzl, Nathan 43

Wergin , Ashley 43 , 92

Wergin, Bryce 53

Wergin, Drew 63, 73, 99

Wesemann, Alyssa 63 , 81, 157

West , Dustin 43 , 72

West , Nathan 53

Westendorf, Katie 63

Westover, Nicki 53, 94, 116

Wheeler, Brian 43 , 72, 164

White , Brittany 53, 116

White , Heath 63, 88 , 104

White , Kaleb 63

Whitenack, Juli 30, 160 , 180

Wicks , Kym 43 , 92

Wicks, Lµcy 67

Wiedman , Andrew 63, 83

Wiese , Taylor 63

Wieting , Terri 43

Wiggins , Jenna 6, 14, 30 , 52, 90, 91,176

Wilcox, Amanda 43

Wiles, Nate 43

Wiley, Daniel 30

Wilken, Maggie 53, 88 , 89, 157

Wilken, Robert 141

Wilks , Jerry 67, 142, 172, 202

Will , Kathy 67

William s ,Ashley 53,115,116,150

Williams, Bob 67

Williams , Brittney 43, 150

Williams , Ellen 67

Williams, Tony 63

Williamson, Kate 53, 120, 135

Wilson , Abby 63, 80

Wilson, Nathan 53 , 162

Wil son , Travis 53

Winterfeld , Becky 31, 88 , 89

Winterfeld, Johnny 63, 104

Wisch, Emily 14 , 31

Wissink , Brandon 43

Witt, Sean 63, 88

Witters, Leslie 43

Witters, Lindsey 63

Woita, Elizabeth 63

Wolf, Andrew 16, 17, 53, 88

Wolfe , Amber

Wolfe , Max 43

Wolfe , Spencer 63 , 104 , 124

Wolff, Kinsey 63, 87

Wood , Jason 53, 130 , 131, 133

Wood, Kasie 63

Wood,Scott 53, 72, 73,88

Woodward , Thomas 53 , 99

Wooge, Joshua 53 , 70 , 163

Wooster, Brandon 63

Wo rld La n gu age 16 8

Wray, Dylan 53 , 99

Wright , Chelsea 31

Wright , Mindy 67, 148

Wright, Timothy 53

nYou'w Got Mall

Yadgarov, Rustam 43

Yan , Xing 43 , 82 , 83, 129

Yanagida , Tiffany 63 , 88

Yank, Rachel 63

Yant, Seth 63, 88

Yasin, Ayesha 53 , 157

Yost, Kandice 43

Yost , Sean 63 , 73, 99

Young, Aaron 53, 73 , 104, 157

Young , Grant 14, 31 , 115, 129

IfZoolander

Zachek , Amy 63 , 113

Zeiger, Kenny 31 , 133 , 160 , 161

Zhang , Jonathan 33, 34

Zichek, Ryan 63

Zilly , Lind ey 43, 202

Zimmer, Alex 53

Zimmerman , Tyler

Zoz , Paige 63 , 103

Zubrod , Nathan 63

Corrections Box

Christa Harris was listed as not pictured because the picture that was sent to u was mislabeled. The not pictured list was based on the enrollment list from first term.

Another correction that needs to be made is in the JV /Reserve tennis team picture, Tyler Troxel was not listed as being pictured , although he is in the picture.

Colophon

Editor- Jessica Amen-(1,2,3,4)

Photo Editor- Alyssa Martin (1,2)

Business Editor- Kristin Emery (1,2,3,4)

Student Life Editor: Kenny Zeiger (1,2,3,4)

People Editors: Seniors-Ashley Home (1,2,3,4) & Jenny Hicks (1,2)

Juniors- Allyson Bell (1,2,3,4) & Drew Ballard (2)

Sophomores- Natalia H~s (1,2) & Alyssa Martin (1,2)

Freshmen- Alex Ball (1,2) & Kelsey Tatro (1,2)

Sports Editor- Jenna Wiggins (1,3,4)

Club Editor- Kristin Emery & Jessica Amen

Academics Editor- Juli Whitenack (1,2,3,4)

Index- Juli Whitenack

Staff- Lindsay Downing (1), Samantha Hennessy (3,4), Marissa Cassman (3,4), Corey Day (3 ,4), Aubrey Roberts (3,4)

Adviser- Dianne Kuppig

Student teacher- Erica Lindburg (1,2)

The theme Take 2 was used because of its reference to improving on the previous year. We wanted to keep it short and sweet, while still getting our point across.

One thousand and one hundred copies of the yearbook were printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company in Marceline, Missouri. The yearbook was completed in five deadlines , with first pages sent in November and final pages sent on March 12.

The 2004 Talon was created using PageMaker 7 .0 with Alice, Baxter, Berkley, Blaze, Bracken, Braddon, Bookman, B ig Fiction, Century, David, Fair Child, Free Time, Gallop, Garamond, Good Name, Iron Maiden, James, Kent, Little Squirt, L u ci da Handwriting, Mixage, Nicole, One Child, Palatino, Times fonts. The supplement was printed locally by the Nebraska P ri n ting Center.

The yearbook staff would like to give a special thanks to our advisor Dianne Kuppig for all of the extra time she spent b efore and after school editing our pages and for her useful suggestions, and to our Walsworth representative Mike Diffenderfer for all h is help in putting this book together. Everyone that contributed pictures to the yearbook staff deserves a thank you too, i n cl ud ing Rob Wilkens of Light Impressions, Clay Peterson, Wendy Hallauer, Ryan Anderson, Jason Peters, Matt Van Hoosen, th e n ewspaper staff and the photojournalism class, as well as other students and staff that contributed pictures. Last but not l eas t , th ank you to the entire student body and faculty for your help in compiling memories from the second year at Southwest n ot only by filling out our questionnaires, but by being involved "in the creation of the past year's memories.

Though we would like this yearbook to be perfect, everyone knows that reaching perfection is impossible. We are sincere ly sorry for any mistakes that you find, but we are happy that we were able to discover some of them before the book was com p letely published. Some errors that were found while working on the index have been corrected to the left. Once again we are sorry.

From the Spring of2003 until October of 2004 people that would tOUf Lincoln probably noticed many bicycles on the street comers. The Tour de Lincoln replicated similar tours in such as Cows on Parade in Chicago and New York. In Scottsdale, Arizona they showed horses. For the Lin co In show local artists made bicycle statues, which were later displayed and auctioned at the Haymarket.

The JaCksOll family managed to stay in the news. It started with Michael Jackson when the fatnily of a 13-year-old boy accused him of child molestation. Later, in the Super Bowl XXXVIII half time show Janet Jackson caused some tro ubI e of her own dming her steamy duo with Justin Timberlake that ended with the exposure of her star studded breast.

Lincoln had loads of SfiQW during a two week period in January. During these two weeks, Lincoln received about 20 inches of snow. Lincoln Public Schools had three snow day~ during this time, with one previously occurring in December.

The new Nebraska Husker football coach Bill allahan started off at Nebraska by letting go all of the assi tant coaches, except two, Turner Gill and Scott Downing. Despite the win for the Hu kers at Colorado and hi 9-3 season record, coach Frank 0 C was fired before the Bowl game. Assistant Bo Polini coached' the team during the Alamo Bowl and athletic director

State National Workj Events

Throughout the year many significant events occurred ~hat are worth remembering, from the deaths of celebrities like Bob Hope, Johnny Cash, John Ridder and Katherine Hepburn to celebrity trials involving Martha Stewart and Koby Bryant. Other dealings included the capture of Saddam Hussein, trouble in the Jackson family, new Huskers coach, the Tour de Lincoln and the snow storms.

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• Over 600 American soldiers have lo t their lives in the War in Iraq. A big break came on the night of Dec. 13 when the CaptU re of Saddam Hu s sein occurred He was found hiding in the cellar of a mud-brick hut in Adwar.

Although Saddam was out of the way, the fight against terrorism continued

- At the Madrigal Dinner sophomore Dani Lee plays the violin. The five course dinner at the Yankee Hill Country Club was a fundraiser for the choir department. Christmas songs were sang and dances and skits were performed. An oral interpretation and a oneact play was also performed.

- Proud mother, Sue Steinkuhler observes as senior Ty Steinkuhler signs his letter of intent to play football with the Nebraska Huskers next year. Steinkuhler was the first LSW male athlete to sign with a Division I college.

0 Freshmen register for their classes next year with counselor Rick Boyle. The registration was divided into several days. As of early March 2004, almost 1,700 students had indicated their intention to go to LSW next year.

Heading for the auditorium stage

Dr. Ted Larson prepares to introduce holocaust survivor Judy Meisel. Meisel spoke about the holocaust as well as the need to accept each other's differences.

Standing behind junior Lindsey Zilly in the photography class, Principal Jerry Wilks accompanies Superintendent Dr. Phillip Schoo on a visit to the school. The 2003-2004 school year was Schoo' s last year with LPS, after 19 years of service. Dr. Susan Gouley of Puyallup, Washington will be taking Schoo' s place next year.

Take 2

Looking Back

As we put the second year behind us and prepared for the future, whether it be another year at Southwest or another high school, college, or entering into the work field full time, we all have memories to take with us.

Right before Valentine's Day Student Council did Matchmaker as a fund-raiser for prom. The Matchmaker was a survey almost every one in the school filled out, and was used to show relationship compatibility, not only for boyfriend/girlfriend but also for friends.

About 25 new students enrolled in Southwest at the beginning of third term. Along with students came three new teachers and a new school nurse. As of March, enrollment for the fall of 2004 had climbed to nearly 1,700 students.

Success in sports continued for the winter season. Nine wrestlers qualified for state and the girls basketball team entered districts as the number 1 seed. Swimmers also sent several members to state.

New clubs third term went academic and political. They were AP US History, AP World History and Young Democrats. Some clubs traveled out of state, including Close Up to Washington D.C. and FCCLA to Texas.

Academics also improved. Sophomores got the second highest PLAN Test average score in the district. In addition to that over 700 students were recognized at the spring honors convocation for honor roll.

Some minor physical changes also occurred during the year. Advertisement boards debuted at both ends of the gym. Ads rotated during games in order to raise more money for schools. Another change was the murals that greeted us in the staircases shortly after winter break.

Spread by Jessica Amen

As the seniQrs wait for their names to be called, Courtney Harris walks across the gym to receive her certificate. Over half of the Southwest students were recognized at the spring Honors Convocation.

T ?r44 ,, l-f ~ academics and sports to increased involvement in clubs and activities, Southwest's second year provided the opportunity to build on and implement Silver Hawk traditions •and to create new memories for students to take with them. A second take was just what we needed to improve on what was started in year one.

By Jessica Amen

As students enter the school for the winter formal they get their ID's ready to show danc chaperones. The Valentine's Day dance wa organized by the Student Council.

That's a Wrap!

In the Switch Rally selected boys perform with the Dance Team to "Man I Feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain.